Tag: Daytime

Days of Our Lives Update

Update written by Joseph

Ben meets Clyde in the interrogation room and questions Clyde getting arrested for murder. Clyde swears that he didn’t do it and he’s innocent. Ben argues that the cops don’t think so or he wouldn’t be here. Clyde responds that the cops are wrong. Clyde asks why he would jeopardize his freedom right when he begins to turn his life around. Clyde insists that he had nothing to do with Abigail’s death and asks if Ben believes him.

Ava wakes up in bed with Jake, who is reading on his tablet that they may have found Abigail’s killer. Ava asks who it is.

Leo visits Gwen in prison. Leo says it’s more than just a friendly visit and shares the news of Clyde being arrested. Leo calls it great news since Clyde’s an ex-con, father of the necktie killer, and it sounds like there’s pretty solid evidence. Leo believes the case is closed but Gwen is unsure.

At the hospital, Shawn finishes a call as Belle arrives and says she came to see how the baby was doing. Shawn says he’s doing alright. Belle says she’s happy to hear that and asks if they found Jan. Shawn responds that the coast guard dragged the river all night and there was no sign of Jan. Belle asks how that’s possible. Shawn says apparently she was swept away by the current, so they may never find her body. Belle argues that it’s also possible that she found her way to safety and she’s still out there somewhere. Belle says if she is alive and well, the Jan Spears that she knows is coming back for him and the baby.

EJ goes to John and Marlena’s and asks Marlena if Chad is around. Marlena informs him that Chad took the children to the park so she’s sure he could find him there. EJ says he’d rather not provoke him in front of his children. Marlena mentions hearing that they had a run-in at the police station last night. EJ says if Rafe wasn’t there, he thinks Chad would’ve torn him apart. Marlena says maybe he would’ve deserved that as Chad told her about his connection to Clyde. EJ states that they were in prison together. Marlena thinks it was more than that and brings up Clyde threatening his family and EJ not warning Chad or Abigail. EJ assures that if he thought Clyde was going to hurt them, he would’ve let them know. Marlena is not sure she believes him. EJ brings up Stefano always saying that he was most like him and he would never let anyone hurt his family. EJ was convinced that Clyde wouldn’t act on his threats and kept his mouth shut about his crimes, so he had no motive to kill Abigail. Marlena brings up that Clyde has been arrested for her murder. EJ responds that the more he thinks about it, the less convinced he is that Clyde is guilty. EJ believes the real murderer is still out there.

Ben brings up Clyde having Abigail’s bracelet. Clyde calls it a messy coincidence and says he bought it off a guy. Clyde insists that he didn’t kill Abigail and he will swear to that on his grandson’s life. Clyde asks if Ben believes him. Ben admits that he does so Clyde thanks him, telling him how much that means to him. Ben then asks what Clyde did to EJ because EJ is telling the cops that Clyde was responsible for his shooting 9 years ago. Ben asks if Clyde swears he had nothing to do with that either. Clyde swears that he did not shoot EJ. Ben asks if he ordered the hit. Clyde says he did not. Ben points out that most people won’t believe his denials. Clyde states that all he can do is tell the truth. Ben worries that his parole is definitely going to be in jeopardy. Ben brings up that he and Ciara are supposed to be leaving today and questions how the hell to do that when Clyde could be facing prison again. Ben wonders if he and Ciara should just postpone their trip.

Jake tells Ava that it looks like Clyde killed Abigail as they arrested him last night. Ava thinks back to confronting Gwen about the murder in prison. Jake asks why Ava looks so relieved. Ava says because every time there’s an unsolved crime in town, she thinks Rafe is going to come after her because he’s looking for an excuse to throw her behind bars. Jake says it looks like she’s off the hook for this one. Jake remarks that he’s a little thrown off that it was Clyde as he would’ve put his money on Gwen.

Leo argues that they have Clyde dead to rights so he questions what Gwen is worried about. Gwen says everything. Leo says Clyde was caught red handed with Abigail’s bracelet. Gwen suggests Clyde could be telling the truth about buying it off a random and maybe that random was Leo.

Ava questions why Jake thought Gwen killed Abigail. Jake says that Gwen hated her since day one and tried numerous times to ruin Abigail’s life. Ava reminds him that Gwen is locked up in prison. Jake says that’s what they say. Ava thinks back to talking to Gwen about knowing Gwen wasn’t locked up that night. Ava asks if Jake has doubts. Jake remarks that it wouldn’t be the first time someone broke out of prison.

Leo can’t believe Gwen is accusing him of murder. Gwen says they both know that Leo was in the DiMera Mansion that night so he could’ve easily killed Abigail, stole the jewelry and then sold it to Clyde. Gwen tells Leo that he can tell her if he did it and she won’t judge him for it.

EJ tells Marlena that he knows she has to get to the Christening so he won’t keep her. Marlena stops him to ask about Belle. EJ says that Belle went through a terrible ordeal last night at the docks and is pretty shaken up. EJ adds that Belle spent most of the night at the hospital and then went to the police station to answer questions, so she was pretty exhausted and left early this morning. EJ is just grateful that Jan didn’t hurt Belle again. Marlena acknowledges that EJ cares about Belle.

Shawn promises Belle that if Jan pops up, she will be arrested and thrown right back to prison so she doesn’t have to worry about her anymore. Belle says she will always worry about Jan. Shawn argues that they are safe now because of Belle. Belle feels they just got lucky and she’ll never forget what she saw at the docks as she didn’t know if Shawn was alive and she could see that Jan wanted to kill her. Belle adds that now she might have killed Jan. Shawn feels she left her no choice and that Belle did what she had to do to protect her. Shawn notes that he spoke to Rafe and Melinda and they won’t be pressing charges. Belle thanks him. Shawn says he owes her his and his son’s life. Belle recalls the message Shawn left her. Shawn says he thought it might be the last time she heard his voice but he meant every word of it. Shawn tells Belle that he loves her with all his heart, always have, and always will. Shawn hopes that Jan is finally out of the picture and asks what that means for he and Belle. Belle doesn’t know how to answer that question. Shawn questions her not knowing how she feels about him. Belle calls it a lot to take in right now. Shawn says he knows and he doesn’t mean to put her on the spot, but asks if she can at least tell him if she thinks there’s a chance for them. Belle questions how she can answer that when they don’t even know if Jan is gone from their lives or not. Shawn assures that Jan is gone one way or another. Belle argues that even if they find Jan’s body, he still has her child. Belle declares that she will always love Shawn and showed him that last night, but she doesn’t know if she can be a mother to Jan Spears’ baby.

EJ tells Marlena that Belle has done a very good job as his attorney and has become a friend, so he cares about her very much. Marlena calls that non-committal. Marlena asks if Sami knows about this. EJ responds that Sami is marrying Lucas so she doesn’t carry about anything he does. Marlena says unless he was the person who kidnapped her. EJ swears that he did not and that Lucas kidnapped Sami but she won’t listen. Marlena points out that Sami doesn’t believe it because there’s no evidence against Lucas. Marlena tells EJ that Belle is fragile and is going through a lot right now. EJ responds that he’s aware but he also knows that she is far from fragile. Marlena acknowledges that Belle is tough and sometimes you can be too tough. Marlena brings up Belle and Shawn having their problems. EJ says he knows all about how Shawn lied to her. Marlena says Belle and Shawn may be separated, but she loves him so he might want to pay attention to that.

Clyde questions Ben suggesting postponing their trip. Ben feels now is definitely not the time to be leaving but Clyde calls it the perfect time. Clyde assures that he’ll be fine since he’s innocent. Ben reminds him that he got arrested for murder and now EJ DiMera is trying to make sure he gets locked up again. Clyde calls it his word against EJ’s and says he’ll do everything he can to make sure they find the guy that really killed Abigail.

Leo tells Gwen that he didn’t kill anyone and he’s offended that she would think he’s the kind of person that would murder Chad’s wife for a couple of trinkets. Gwen argues that they know he’s done far worse for far less. Leo shouts that he did not kill anyone. The prison guard comes in to remind Gwen that she has art therapy in an hour and remarks that he doesn’t want her pulling a disappearing act like she did that night a few weeks ago. After the guard exits, Leo questions what he just said about a disappearing act. Gwen says she has to get going to art therapy. Leo asks if she’s going to explain. Gwen blows it off as no big deal and that she lost track of time in the library. Leo says maybe she figured a way out for a little change of scenery. Leo wonders if that night was the night Abigail was killed. Gwen says she couldn’t tell him. Leo mentions the guard said it was a couple weeks ago so the timing does work out. Gwen asks if his theory is that she killed Abigail. Leo says that it would explain why she’s accusing him. Gwen points out that Clyde said he got the bracelet from a guy so that rules her out. Leo suggests she could’ve dressed up as a man. Leo then says maybe whoever took Abigail’s bracelet is not the same person who killed her.

Ava thinks if Gwen broke out of prison, they would’ve heard about it. Jake guesses she’s right. Ava says she’s heard Clyde is a career low-life. Jake feels bad for Ben since he really believed in Clyde. Ava says that people let you down. Jake hopes it doesn’t ruin Ben’s plans as he and Ciara are leaving Salem today to sail around the world with their baby. Ava calls it very romantic. Jake agrees after everything they’ve been through. Jake then suggests he and Ava should take a trip somewhere. Jake asks Ava if there’s anywhere she’s always wanted to visit and never has. Ava mentions that she would like to go visit Tripp in Seattle and then maybe go somewhere more private on the islands. Jake calls her beautiful and they kiss.

Shawn says he has no right to expect Belle to be a mother to his son, but he has to be his father. Belle says she understands but no matter how they feel about each other, there’s a huge obstacle between them. Shawn responds that maybe there’s more than one as he doesn’t think the baby is the only thing keeping distance between them but it’s because of EJ also. Belle doesn’t think this is the time or place to talk about that. Shawn decides to go check on his son and then he will head to the docks to say goodbye to Ciara. Belle questions them still leaving today. Shawn says she’s welcome to come see them off unless it’s too soon for her to go back to the docks. Belle thinks it’s best that she doesn’t but sends her love to Ciara. Belle and Shawn say goodbye as she then exits the hospital.

EJ tells Marlena that he’s well versed in Belle’s complicated situation. Marlena notes that EJ is no stranger to complicated romantic situations. EJ says there’s nothing complicated with he and Sami now as they are divorced, co-parents and nothing else. Marlena points out that Belle is still married and there’s no telling where this will end up with her and Shawn. EJ asks if she’s telling him to stay away from Belle. Marlena states that Belle is a grown woman but advises him to be careful. Marlena is glad they understand each other and says now she must go to the christening.

Clyde asks Ben about the christening or having a boat to catch. Clyde tells Ben to go on and live his life as he deserves. Clyde asks Ben just to promise him to keep in touch and send a lot of photos of the baby as he has to watch his grandson grow up one way or another. Ben agrees and they shake hands. Clyde tells Ben that he’s proud of him and calls him a good man, who will be a great dad no thanks to him. Ben says he appreciates that and thanks him. Ben guesses Clyde has to get back to his cell now. Clyde says he has to make a call first and tells Ben to go ahead so he’s not late. Clyde tells Ben to take care of himself and his son. Ben tells him the same as he then exits.

Ciara goes to the Kiriakis Mansion with baby Bo to say goodbye to Victor. Victor tells her that he knows why they are here as he heard from Julie that she’s about to make another impulsive decision. Ciara guesses that he doesn’t approve. Victor says there was a time when he would say she’s making a huge mistake and throwing away her life, but now she’s a mother and at the end of the day, it’s family that counts. Ciara asks if he’s saying he finally approves of he and Ben as family. Victor jokes that old age is softening as he enjoys an evening with Maggie and gets more pleasure out of closing the biggest deals at Titan. Victor tells Ciara how happy he is that she named her son Bo. Victor mentions her not being the first person to leave him to travel the world. Victor tells her to make sure she comes back and that he’s the first person she comes to visit. Ciara says of course she will. Victor says he loves her. Ciara says the same as they hug.

Gwen asks Leo why they are arguing about this when they have a violent, convicted felon in custody. Leo decides that the simplest answer is usually the right one. Gwen tells him they can stop worrying now. Leo agrees and tells her to go make something fun in art therapy. Gwen then exits the room.

Ava and Jake lay in bed together. Jake jokes about not getting to spend many mornings like this in bed when he was CEO, but he does have to get up soon as he told Ben and Ciara that he would see them off at the docks. Ava tells him to wish them the best for her. Jake tells her to start planning their trip. They kiss and then Jake gets out of bed.

Ben and Ciara are with Marlena and Rafe at the church for baby Bo’s Christening. Marlena talks about how proud she is of Ben and Ciara and promises to be there for Bo whenever he needs and to protect him with all her heart and soul. Rafe says how honored he is to be Bo’s Godfather and he’s always considered Ciara his daughter in every way that counts, so he promises to always consider Bo like his son and to protect him from evil for all the days of his life. The priest then baptizes Bo and finishes the ceremony.

Shawn looks over baby Shawn in the hospital and says his mother may be gone but he’ll always be there to take care of him.

Belle returns to the DiMera Mansion. EJ says he’s glad to see her as he’s been worried about her. Belle informs him that she was at the hospital with Shawn. EJ asks if there’s any news. Belle tells him that there’s no sign of Jan but Shawn and the baby are okay. EJ asks if Belle is okay. Belle responds that she doesn’t know as it’s been a lot. EJ calls that an understatement. EJ hugs Belle and tells her how relieved he is that she’s alright as he worried about losing her. EJ asks what he can do to make things better.

Clyde calls Nancy from the interrogation room and leaves a message, saying he completely understands if she doesn’t want to talk to him but swears that everything he told the police is the truth. Clyde says the guy he bought the bracelet from is out there and he’s going to find him, if it’s the last thing he does.

Leo asks the prison guard about the night he mentioned to Gwen about disappearing and asks if it was June 10. The prison guard says he doesn’t remember as Leo then exits. Gwen then comes back to the room and grabs the phone.

Belle tells EJ that she didn’t get a lot of sleep last night so she’s going to shower and lay down for awhile. EJ says he understands and tells her that he’s there for her if she needs him. Belle thanks him and then exits the room.

Gwen calls Ava, who asks why she is calling. Gwen tells Ava that she can relax and doesn’t need to worry about being an accessory to anything. Ava still doesn’t know where Gwen was on June 10 when she broke out of prison.

Shawn joins Rafe, Marlena, Ciara, and Ben at the docks. Shawn asks if they got to say all their goodbyes. Ciara confirms that she did with Doug and Julie and Victor while Ben mentions visiting Will and Sonny but asks if they’ve seen Jake. Jake then arrives and hugs Ben, saying he wouldn’t miss the sendoff. Ben is glad he made it and says he’s going to miss him. Ben brings up that Jake took a chance on him and gave him a job when no one else wanted him. Jake calls it the best chance he ever took. Jake hugs Ciara and tells her to keep an eye on Ben and jokes that he’s going to suck at keeping in touch. Ciara promises pictures for everyone. Ben steps aside with Marlena and says this will be the hardest goodbye of all. Ben says he can’t explain what Marlena has meant to him. Marlena tells him not to try then as she thinks they’ve said everything they have to say to each other, except for her to say how proud she is of him and his life, being married with a son and starting over. Marlena declares that nothing could make her any happier. Rafe tells Ciara that he set up a video conference for on the boat for the friends and family that couldn’t be there. Ciara says Rafe always thinks of everything and cries that baby Bo is so lucky to have Rafe watching over him, just like he did for her. Rafe promises that he always will as they hug. Shawn hugs Ciara and hopes she builds memories as wonderful as he, Belle, and Claire did. Shawn calls traveling the world the happiest time of his life and he hopes the same for her. Ciara thanks him for everything. Shawn states that their dad would be so proud of her. Ben asks Ciara if she’s ready to do this. Ciara responds that she was born ready as Shawn then takes a photo of Ben and Ciara with baby Bo in front of the boat.

Back to the Main Days of Our Lives Page

Back to the Main Daytime Updates Page

Days of Our Lives Update

Update written by Joseph

Belle sits in the living room of the DiMera Mansion with the program from Abigail’s funeral. EJ walks in, so Belle asks how Chad is. EJ responds that Chad is not home and guesses he took the kids to be with Jack and Jennifer. EJ pours a drink and remarks that he wouldn’t be surprised if none of them step foot in the mansion again. EJ pours another drink and comments on the funeral being brutal. Belle agrees, talking about the pain and realizing Abigail is never coming back. Belle asks if EJ is okay. EJ says he is and asks why he wouldn’t be. Belle says he just lost someone he loved. EJ argues that Chad lost someone he loved. EJ looks to the portrait of Stefano and blames their family for what they do to people.

At the police station, Chad asks Rafe about a possible break in the case. Rafe shows Chad the bracelet and asks if he recognizes it. Chad confirms it’s Abigail’s and asks where he got it. Rafe reveals that Nancy Wesley was wearing it. Chad questions how she would get it. Rafe responds that Clyde gave it to her.

Clyde sits in the interrogation room and thinks back to giving Leo the money for the jewelry.

Leo questions Nancy about her boyfriend being arrested. Leo thought he was imaginary. Nancy assures that he’s real and just got arrested. Leo asks if she’s sure he’s not just telling her that to get away from her.

Evan paces in prison, questioning what is taking Jan so long and says she better not being pulling a fast one.

Jan holds baby Shawn in the nursery and packs a bag, telling him that they and Shawn are finally going to be a family as she then sneaks out.

Evan declares that Jan is going to find out that she can’t double cross him and get away with it as he grabs the prison phone.

Shawn goes to the nursery looking for Jan and finds the baby is gone as well.

Jan sneaks onto the elevator to escape the hospital.

Shawn gets a call from prison and it’s Evan. Shawn says he doesn’t have time. Shawn then shouts for security, saying that Jan Spears kidnapped his son so Evan then realizes that she did it.

Belle questions EJ thinking that what happened to Abigail was his family’s fault. EJ argues that they are a bloody family with a bloody history and remarks that it would’ve been better if Chad never found out he was a part of the family. EJ comments that they’re not a family, they are a pack of animals. Belle encourages that they were all at the funeral and EJ has done everything he could to help Chad. EJ talks about coming back home and taking over Chad’s company and house with all his baggage. Belle points out that it’s the family house. EJ blames himself for staking his claim like a dog making it’s mark when he should’ve just left them alone, especially because of he and Abigail’s past affair. EJ feels that Will, Sonny, and JJ are more like a brother to Chad than he is.

Nancy tells Leo that she saw Clyde get arrested with her own eyes. Leo mockingly asks her what the charge was. Nancy reveals that he gave her a beautiful bracelet but they say it was stolen property. Leo then thinks back to Clyde mentioning keeping a bracelet and realizes that was Clyde.

Chad storms in to the interrogation room and grabs Clyde, screaming at him as he asks if he killed his wife while Rafe follows in to pull Chad off. Rafe threatens to put Chad in a cell if he makes him call for backup. Clyde swears that he did not harm Abigail. Chad questions how the hell he got her bracelet then. Clyde repeats that he bought it off a guy. Rafe says he will have to do a hell of a lot better than that but Clyde insists he didn’t know the guy’s name. Chad threatens to kill Clyde. Clyde warns Rafe that this is the kind of interrogation that can get a whole investigation thrown out the window. Rafe remarks that facing a judge might be healthier than facing a DiMera so prison might be the safest place for him. Rafe decides they should give Clyde time to think and exits the room with Chad.

Nancy questions what Leo said. Leo asks what Clyde looks like. Nancy says he’s very handsome with hazel eyes. Leo asks about the bracelet. Nancy says it was beautiful and she loved it but she didn’t know it had blood on it as they say it was Abigail’s and that she was murdered for it.

EJ pours another drink. Belle questions that being a good idea and suggests letting Chad be for awhile. Belle says down the road and in time, Chad will need EJ and his family. EJ can’t ever see that happening. EJ then gets a call that surprises him. EJ hangs up and informs Belle that they just arrested Clyde Weston as he had some of Abigail’s jewelry.

Jan goes to the docks with her baby and tells him that the boat is their new home where they and Shawn will be together forever and live happily ever after…

Orpheus approaches Evan and questions what he is sulking about since everything is turning up roses and Jan’s password is going to be their ticket out of here. Orpheus says when that day comes, Evan will be with his son. Evan argues that he’s going to see him sooner than that. Orpheus questions if Evan tried to help or act on his own. Evan remarks that Orpheus doesn’t get to call all the shots and he’s holding the trump card. Orpheus questions what he has done. Evan reveals that he told Jan to bring his baby to him tonight. Orpheus argues that even Jan is smart enough to know that would be a moronic thing to do. Evan declares that Jan didn’t have a choice because he told her if that she didn’t bring him the baby tonight then he would tell Shawn that he is the baby’s father.

Shawn calls for an APB on Jan Spears for kidnapping his son and that she should be considered armed and dangerous after the hospital security could not find her or the baby. Shawn then gets a call from Jan. Jan tells him not to worry about the baby. Shawn argues that it’s too soon for him to leave the hospital. Jan argues that she’s his mother so she knows what is best for him and that’s his parents. Shawn says to tell him where she is and he’ll be right there. Jan says they will be waiting as long as he comes alone with no police or social services or else he will never see his son again.

Belle tells EJ to think about this but EJ insists that he needs to get to the police station. Belle advises him against it, arguing that he doesn’t even know the charges or how Clyde got the jewelry. Belle reminds EJ that he didn’t tell anyone but her that Clyde tried to kill him, so he has no reason to want to pay him back. EJ argues that his source also told him that Rafe was taking the case personally and the first thing he did was tell Chad about the arrest. EJ declares that it’s time for him to pay the piper and tells Belle not to wait up as he doesn’t know how long he will be. EJ then exits the mansion as Chloe arrives. Chloe asks where EJ is going. Belle responds that he’s going to the police station as they just arrested Clyde Weston. Chloe remembers that Nancy was going to see Clyde tonight. Belle informs her that they found Clyde with some of Abigail’s jewelry and she hopes Nancy is okay. Chloe wonders if this is the wake up call that Nancy needs. Chloe tells Belle that the reason she came was to talk to her about something. Chloe informs Belle that last night, Brady had a long talk with Shawn at the hospital. Chloe says Brady was furious with Shawn at first but afterwards, he did a complete 180 and is now worried about Belle living in the DiMera Mansion. Chloe brings up how Brady feels about EJ and says she could barely talk Brady out of coming over last night but he won’t let it go. Belle reveals that it’s a good thing that Chloe did talk Brady out of coming, because he would’ve found her in bed with EJ.

Leo asks Nancy if they think Clyde killed Abigail because of the bracelet. Nancy insists that Clyde did not kill Abigail, it was the man who sold him Abigail’s jewelry. Leo asks if Clyde said who the man was. Nancy complains that he didn’t know the man’s name but whoever it is, is an idiot. Nancy adds that all Clyde has to do now is give a description to the police and then they will have sketches all over Salem so that man will pay for what he did to Abigail.

Rafe sits Chad down at the station and tells him that he thinks it sucks that he had to come here but he wanted him here as soon as possible so that Clyde is scared out of his mind and that Clyde knows what he’s facing with the DiMeras. Rafe wasn’t surprised that Chad went off on Clyde. Chad asks if he set him up. Rafe says he channeled his energy. Rafe explains that Clyde has been through this and he’s garbage. Rafe adds that Clyde won’t give him anything so he needs everything he can get to break him down. Chad asks if he really thinks Clyde will confess to killing Abigail. Rafe is hoping that Clyde will tell him who passed him the jewelry. Chad argues that Clyde is lying and that there is no other man and that Clyde stole it. Rafe thinks Clyde is scum but he doesn’t think that he killed Abigail and certainly not for a small bag of jewelry. Rafe declares that the motive just isn’t there but EJ arrives and says maybe he can help with that.

Chloe questions Belle sleeping with EJ and says she’s not judging but talks about how complicated Belle’s life is. Belle brings up Chloe’s history. Chloe asks what if Sami finds out. Belle argues that Sami has moved on while Chloe argues that Sami never moves on. Chloe knows Belle has been through Hell and she needs comfort but warns that this could really blow up in her face. Belle doesn’t care as she’s dealt with Sami for her entire life, so she can deal with her now. Belle adds that she feels guilty enough as it is.

EJ informs Chad and Rafe that there is a lot he didn’t tell. Chad questions what EJ could possibly know about Clyde’s motive. Rafe suggests EJ and Clyde got tight in prison. EJ tells Rafe to keep his mouth shut until he’s done because he really will want to hear what he has to say. Rafe tells him the floor is his. EJ then admits it does have to do with prison and talks about seeing Clyde every day over that time made it all start coming back to him. EJ reveals that he remembered that Clyde was responsible for him getting shot. Chad questions EJ not telling the cops and just letting him slide. EJ clarifies that Clyde didn’t shoot him. Chad asks what he’s trying to say and why he didn’t report Clyde. EJ explains that he confronted Clyde at first. Chad demands to know what he’s trying to say. EJ then reveals that he didn’t report Clyde because he threatened to have his family if he did.

Belle tells Chloe that she kept looking at Chad and the kids at the funeral and kept thinking that this is forever as Abigail is never coming back. Belle admits it made her long for Shawn and Claire. Chloe asks what about EJ. Belle doesn’t know. Chloe apologizes but says she has to go tell Nancy about Clyde in person. Belle understands and says she should probably be alone to think. They hug and then Chloe exits. Belle then gets a voicemail from Shawn, saying he doesn’t have much time but he’s going in to a situation so he wants her to know that he will always love her and nothing means more to him than she and Claire. Belle hangs up, wondering what kind of situation he’s in. Belle then tracks Shawn’s phone and questions what he’s doing at the docks.

Orpheus questions Evan thinking it was a fine idea for Jan to bring the baby to prison. Orpheus reminds him that Jan is in custody herself with an ankle monitor. Evan argues that she figured something out because he just heard Shawn calling for security because Jan stole his kid. Evan believes that means Jan is on her way here now. Orpheus questions Jan kidnapping a kid and coming to prison, calling him stupid.

Shawn arrives at the docks and assures that he came alone and didn’t tell anyone. Shawn asks Jan what is going on and why they are here. Jan responds that they are going on an adventure and are going to sail away from Salem like Shawn did with his parents. Shawn says they can’t do that as the baby needs to stay at the hospital because he’s not strong enough yet. Shawn asks her to just hand him the baby. Jan says okay and then tosses the blanket that she was holding which did not have the baby after all.

Chad questions EJ saying that Clyde threatened their family and if he took that as an idle threat. Chad argues that he would’ve taken that pretty seriously, reminding him that Clyde had Sonny stabbed to pay back Victor. Chad compares that to Abigail getting stabbed and reminds EJ of seeing all the blood. Chad talks about how the kids could have come running in to the room but thankfully they didn’t when their mother was bleeding to death from a stab wound, like Sonny was stabbed or when Clyde threatened their family. Chad screams at EJ for thinking he didn’t need to know.

Leo sits down on the bench in shock and thinks back to meeting Clyde and then selling him the jewelry. Nancy asks if he’s okay as he looks funny. Leo claims he’s very sensitive and thinking about that murder upsets him. Nancy remarks that he’s asking a lot of questions about something that upsets him. Chloe arrives and tells Nancy that she’s been looking for her. Chloe asks if Leo is bothering her. Nancy says he was just giving her the third degree. Leo says he’s sorry and won’t take up any more of her time as he rushes off. Chloe tells Nancy that she has to tell her something about Clyde. Nancy informs her that she knows he was arrested as she was there. Chloe brings up Clyde having Abigail’s jewelry. Nancy insists that Clyde did not kill her. Chloe argues that Nancy doesn’t know that and she doesn’t really know Clyde. Chloe tells her that she has to end this now.

Orpheus argues that even Jan is smarter than Evan is because she knows that nurses keep track of the number of babies in a nursery and that they notice if one of them is missing and that coming to prison in the middle of the night might draw attention. Evan tells him that he made his point and to give it a rest. Evan declares that he won’t let Jan double cross him like this. Orpheus points out that Evan can’t do much about it in prison. Evan says he can still pay her back. Evan vows that if Jan doesn’t bring him his baby, he will tell Shawn that he is the father. Orpheus says that he won’t.

Shawn asks Jan where the baby is. Jan responds that he’s already on board, all safe and warm. Shawn declares that he is taking the baby back to the hospital. Jan then grabs an oar paddle and knocks Shawn out. Jan then says that Shawn is not taking the baby and can instead wake up next to her as she nurses their son as they sail farther and farther away from Salem and Belle. Jan declares the three of them can finally be a family and he will thank her for this. Belle then arrives and asks what the hell Jan did to Shawn. Belle tells Jan to get away from him but Jan says that’s not going to happen. Belle pulls out her phone but Jan grabs her oar. Jan takes a swing but Belle ducks and they begin fighting over the oar. Belle manages to knock Jan down and then hits her with the oar, knocking Jan in to the water. Shawn then regains consciousness. Belle rushes to check on him and says she will call 911. Shawn tells her that the baby is on the boat so Belle decides she will go get him.

Chloe argues with Nancy that Clyde was just arrested for murder. Nancy argues that Clyde was arrested for having stolen property and is innocent until proven guilty. Nancy insists that she knows Clyde is not a murderer and that is that.

Rafe tells EJ that it was a real interesting story and goes over that a man has EJ shot and leaves him for dead and then when he remembers who it was and why, he goes to him first and then when he threatens his family, he caves. EJ states that he made a deal with Clyde that he wouldn’t tell anyone what he had done if he left his family alone as he thought it was the best way to protect everyone. Chad thinks EJ was doing it to protect his own ass. Chad questions EJ not sharing the details. Chad thinks Clyde had EJ shot because he was up in his neck in something dirty. Chad argues that EJ wouldn’t hang out with Clyde for companionship so Clyde must have known something that EJ doesn’t want anyone to know, so he let him get away with attempted murder because he was only thinking about himself. EJ understands how Chad would see it that way. Chad argues that EJ didn’t want to share this information when Abigail was murdered and he waited until Clyde was arrested, so this wasn’t about doing the right thing but about damage control. EJ tells Chad that he is sorry. Rafe thinks Chad has heard enough for one night. Chad says he has for a lifetime. Rafe tells EJ that he is free to go but there will be follow up questions about the details that he didn’t get in to. EJ then exits the police station.

Belle retrieves baby Shawn from the boat and tells Shawn that he’s fine and they just need to get him back to the hospital. Shawn asks where Jan is. Belle informs him that she’s in the water as she came at her with the oar and they fought and she went in. Belle tries to stop Shawn but Shawn then dives in to the water to try and find Jan.

EJ returns home and calls out for Belle but she is gone. EJ then pours another drink. EJ looks to the portrait of Stefano and thinks back to Chad’s words. EJ asks if Stefano heard that Chad wants him to join Stefano in Hell.

Rafe enters the interrogation room and tells Clyde that they are almost done for the night, so he will be arraigned and transported to a holding cell. Clyde asks what charges. Rafe says it’s stolen property for now. Clyde asks what that’s supposed to mean. Rafe reveals that EJ DiMera just dropped by with a story to tell. Rafe tells Clyde to sleep well as he has a big day tomorrow. Rafe then exits the room and tells Chad that the show is over for tonight so he can go on home. Chad argues that he has Clyde dead to rights, he already has the evidence, and now EJ gave him motive. Rafe tells Chad to go home and see his kids so he can be there for them when they wake up in the morning. Chad asks Rafe to tell Clyde that even if EJ gets him a fancy lawyer or he gets away with this legally, he’s going to pay. Chad declares that one way or another, Clyde Weston is facing a death sentence. Chad then exits the station.

Chloe tells Nancy that it doesn’t matter as the point is Clyde is out on parole and it doesn’t matter if he’s charged with the murder as the stolen goods are enough to send him back to prison. Nancy warns her not to be so sure of that. Nancy argues that Clyde has seen, talked to, and dealt with the man who stole the jewelry who is the man who killed Abigail. Nancy says that all Clyde has to do is trade the information he knows, so he can walk and the real killer will spend the rest of his life in jail.

Leo stands alone outside as fireworks go off in the sky.

Evan tells Orpheus that this is about his son. Orpheus responds that it’s his grandson so he cares about him too, but right now, he is their ticket out of prison and once they are out, he will be Evan’s. Orpheus asks if Evan wants his son to visit him here for ten minutes a week or if he wants to raise him, himself with his grandpa. Orpheus tells Evan that this situation requires that he delay his gratification. Orpheus asks if he understands which he says he does. Orpheus tells Evan to let this be the last Fourth of July that they spend in this hole.

Shawn climbs out of the water, unable to find Jan and says there’s no sign of her anywhere. Belle holds the baby, who begins to cry. Fireworks go off in the sky above them.

Back to the Main Days of Our Lives Page

Back to the Main Daytime Updates Page

Days of Our Lives Update

Update written by Joseph

Chad returns home while on the phone with Jennifer, thanking her for taking the kids to get ice cream. Chad asks how they seem and if they are asking about the funeral. Chad tells Jennifer that he’s fine and just needs some time to himself but if the kids ask for him, he’ll come over right away. Chad thanks her and hangs up. Chad stands in his bedroom, holding the program from Abigail’s funeral.

At the Brady Pub, Clyde tells Rafe that he doesn’t mean to be rude but he and Nancy were having a private conversation. Nancy reveals to Rafe that she just asked Clyde to move in with her. Rafe says he’s sorry to interrupt but he needs to know where Nancy got the bracelet. Nancy informs him that it was a gift. Rafe asks who from. Nancy looks to Clyde.

Ben asks Marlena to be baby Bo’s Godmother which surprises her. Ben says unless it would be weird because she’s his therapist but he thinks of her as family at this point. Marlena asks if Ciara would be on board. Ben asks why she wouldn’t be. Marlena jokes that she did try to steal their baby.

Jan tells Evan that she doesn’t know what he’s talking about. Evan explains that he knows she gave birth to his baby, Shawn Christian. Jan argues that he’s confused but Evan assures that he’s crystal clear on what happened. Evan brings up when she seduced him, hoping he would knock her up so she could pass off the kid as Shawn Brady’s which is exactly what she is doing.

Ben argues that Marlena didn’t try to take their baby, the Devil did. Marlena could still see how Ciara might feel uncomfortable with her being Bo’s Godmother. Ben assures that Ciara loves the idea and pointed out that she beat Satan twice. Ben doesn’t think another person in the world could be a better spiritual mentor for their son. Marlena then agrees if they are both sure and says she would love to as she thanks him.

Shawn tells Ciara that he’s going to get Jan a burger and asks her to keep Jan company while he’s gone. Ciara asks if she really needs a babysitter. Shawn explains that Jan is a little bummed out today because she knows as soon as the baby is released, she has to go back to prison. Ciara remarks that’s exactly where she belongs. Shawn tells Ciara to imagine having to leave her baby after two weeks. Ciara argues that she’s not a psycho. Shawn explains that their son doesn’t know Jan’s history, just that he needs her. Ciara doesn’t like Shawn being all concerned about Jan. Shawn says he’s concerned about his son. Shawn tells Ciara if she wants to say something then say it. Ciara then asks if he is starting to have feelings for Jan.

Jan tells Evan that there’s no denying that they shared a hot and steamy encounter in prison but he’s mistaken. Evan tells her to be honest. Jan claims that she has no idea why he thinks he fathered her child. Evan reveals that his father, Orpheus, told him the truth. Jan is shocked to learn that Orpheus is Evan’s father and questions why he didn’t tell her. Evan explains that Orpheus didn’t tell him until recently that she had his baby and that he switched the paternity tests for her. Jan remarks that you really can’t trust anyone in prison. Jan asks if they are in cahoots now. Evan clarifies that Orpheus doesn’t know he’s calling her but the jig is up. Evan declares that he knows Shawn Christian is his son and he wants her to bring him to him, right now.

Chad hangs up Abigail’s dresses as he holds back tears and comments on still smelling her perfume.

Leo finishes having drinks alone in the town square and pulls out his stolen cash to pay for it. Will approaches and calls this interesting as he last he heard, Leo had no job, sugar daddy, or other source of income. Will questions where Leo got all that cash.

Rafe asks Nancy again who gave her the bracelet. Nancy then claims it was from Chloe. Rafe asks what the occasion was. Nancy says that Chloe just saw it and thought of her. Rafe asks when that was. Nancy says it was a couple weeks ago. Clyde asks what’s with all the questions. Nancy asks if Rafe is looking for a gift for Nicole and congratulates him on tying the knot. Rafe says his interest is related to a police investigation which Nancy questions. Rafe reveals that he has reason to believe the bracelet is stolen.

Shawn questions how Ciara could even ask him that, assuring that he does not have feelings for Jan and is in love with Belle. Shawn says he’ll never stop loving Belle but Jan is the mother of his son, so whether he likes it or not, they are permanently connected. Ciara warns that Jan is very willing to exploit that connection so he has to watch out for her. Shawn knows that Jan is devious, manipulative, and violent. Shawn argues that the baby is his son. Ciara argues that the baby only exists because she teamed up with the Devil to trick him in to sleeping with her. Shawn questions the point of reminding him of that. Ciara worries that Shawn is going to get caught up in the good of having the baby and that he’ll forget that Jan’s reasoning is to try to replace Belle. Ciara brings up Jan trying to come between Shawn and Belle so many times and now this is the closest she’s ever been. Ciara adds that Jan tried to kill Belle multiple times. Shawn knows Jan’s feelings for him are sick and twisted but her feelings for their son is pure and sincere. Ciara says Jan needs to go back to prison. Shawn agrees as a cop and citizen, but as a father, he knows how heartbreaking that’s going to be for her and it’s not going to be good for the baby either to not have it’s mother.

Jan tells Evan that prison is no place for a baby. Evan argues that he’s his father and wants to see him. Jan asks how to explain that to Shawn. Evan suggests telling him the truth that the baby isn’t his. Jan argues that would completely ruin her life. Evan warns that if Jan doesn’t bring him his baby in the next 30 minutes, then his next call will be to Shawn and hangs up. Jan tells herself to relax as there’s a solution to every problem and she just has to find it. Jan suggests she can reason with Evan and convince him to keep his mouth shut. Jan imagines bringing the baby to see Evan in prison only for him to proclaim he wants to be a family and proposing to her. Jan declares there’s no way as she is destined to become Mrs. Jan Brady, but if Shawn finds out the baby isn’t his then she will lose him forever and she can’t let that happen. Ciara then enters and asks what she can’t let happen.

Ben reminds Marlena of when she came to Bayview to evaluate him and see if he was fit to return to society. Ben says nobody wanted him in Salem for good reason. Ben recalls Chad giving him cash and driving him to the edge of town to leave. Ben says he was lost and overwhelmed but that’s when he found Ciara after she crashed her bike and that’s when his life began again. Ben can’t believe how lucky he was. Marlena insists that it wasn’t luck as he worked very hard to prove he deserves a second chance. Ben says that chance wouldn’t be possible without him as her guidance and support made him the man he is today with a job, a wife, and a baby. Ben tells Marlena that he owes everything to her and doesn’t know if he will ever be able to repay her.

Will asks Leo where he got all the money. Leo tells him to get a life and stop obsessing over him. Will wonders if he went back to prostitution and calls him washed up. Leo calls him a bitch and warns him to walk away before he throws his last drink on him. Leo asks why Will is dressed up like he’s going to a funeral. Will reveals that he just came from one as they buried his cousin Abigail today. Leo says he didn’t realize. Will remarks that Leo doesn’t give a damn as he walks away.

Chad throws Abigail’s lockbox in frustration and begins pulling out clothes from a drawer as he says he has to get out of here.

Nancy tells Rafe that there must be some mistake as her daughter would never steal a bracelet. Rafe suggests maybe she bought it from someone who stole it. Nancy argues that Chloe wouldn’t get her a gift from a disreputable source as that’s not something you do to someone you care about. Rafe asks if Chloe told her where she got it. Nancy says she didn’t ask. Rafe calls it a pretty distinguished piece and matches the picture they got from Chad. Nancy questions what that has to do with her bracelet. Rafe responds that they have reason to believe that the person murdered Abigail also stole some of her jewelery, including that bracelet. Rafe decides he will call Chloe to come to the police station. Nancy turns to Clyde. Clyde then tells Rafe that there’s no need to do that, admitting that Chloe didn’t give her the bracelet as he did. Rafe questions why Nancy said Chloe gave her the bracelet then. Clyde says that’s his fault. Nancy claims that Clyde’s a very private person. Rafe doesn’t understand. Clyde explains that he bought the bracelet with money he made from a legit job but people are going to doubt that because of his past and he didn’t want Nancy to deal with the suspicion and snide comments, so he told her to say she got it from someone else. Clyde argues that what he does with his money is his business and nobody else’s. Rafe says except when it ties him to a murder case. Nancy argues that Clyde would never kill Abigail. Rafe asks where Clyde got the bracelet then. Clyde admits he bought it off a guy, so Rafe asks what guy.

Chad finishes going for a run in the park and stops at the bench. Leo walks by so Chad starts to walk away but Leo asks him to wait.

Marlena tells Ben that he doesn’t have to repay her. Ben doesn’t think he could ever thank her enough. Marlena says just seeing him happy and in love is all the thanks she needs as she is so proud of him. Ben thanks her and says he’s very serious about keeping up with their sessions, no matter where they are in this world as he wants to continue working on himself and making progress. Marlena is glad to hear that and says she’ll always be here for virtual visits whenever he needs. Ben thanks her and admits it won’t be the same as being in the room with her, so he will miss her a lot. Marlena says she’ll miss him too as they hug. Will walks in and then apologizes if he’s interrupting. Marlena says she was just talking to Ben as he shared some very good news.

Ciara asks what Jan was saying when she walked in. Jan claims that she was just saying she might have to go back to prison soon and she’s worried that her son will forget her which she can’t let happen. Ciara assures that Shawn understands the importance of a son having a relationship with his mother so she shouldn’t worry about it. Jan calls Shawn a saint for taking such good care of her. Ciara mentions just running in to Shawn on his way to get food for her and he told her that she should keep Jan company. Jan calls Shawn so thoughtul. Jan asks if Ciara wants to see her nephew too. Ciara says she would love to in order to say goodbye actually because she and Ben are going to sail around the world with baby Bo and they leave tomorrow. Jan assumes she’s taking the boat that Hope gave her. Ciara questions her knowing about that. Jan explains that Julie mentioned it during her visit. Ciara says it will be really good to get away for a bit and spend quality time as a family. Jan remarks that does sound perfect.

Clyde explains to Rafe that some guy came in the Pub a couple weeks ago, paying in cash, and he admired his money clip. Rafe calls that interesting as a money clip was another thing that was stolen from the crime scene. Clyde says the guy claimed his aunt had passed away and he was trying to liquidate her assets. Clyde says he bought the bracelet for Nancy, thinking it would make a nice gift, but he had no idea it was stolen. Nancy says that explains that Clyde was tricked and victimized by a crook. Rafe asks Clyde to tell him more about this guy he supposedly met and what his name was. Clyde says he didn’t ask for a name. Rafe asks him to describe him. Clyde calls him average looking but says he was looking at the bracelet, not him, and he paid in cash. Rafe argues that there’s no way he can prove that the guy actually exists. Nancy yells at Rafe to stop it as this is exactly what Clyde was talking about, people being suspicious when he has done nothing wrong. Nancy insists that Clyde is telling the truth and Rafe has to know that. Rafe responds that all he knows is that Clyde was in possession of an item that was stolen from a woman who was recently murdered and that’s all he needs to place Clyde under arrest.

Chad asks Leo what he wants. Leo says he just heard Abigail’s funeral was today and wanted to offer his condolences. Chad argues that Leo hated Abigail and blamed her for breaking up he and Craig. Leo admits he didn’t appreciate how they worked together. Chad brings up that Leo considered them enemies and vowed to get revenge. Leo says he’s done with all that as it weighs on him a lot what he did to he and Abigail. Chad brings up the interview Leo gave with all those disgusting lies and argues that he came after his wife. Leo tells him how much he regrets it. Chad says people would come up to Abigail and tell her that they thought she was clueless and harassing her in the town square. Chad says Abigail handled it with grace and dignity while he wanted to sue and kill Leo. Leo admits that when his once chance of happiness was deliberately destroyed, he was angry at a lot of people including Abigail but he didn’t want her to die. Leo says he’s really sorry that she’s gone and hopes he believes him. Chad says whatever he says. Leo insists that he’s so sorry for him and their children. Leo remarks that Thomas is such a sweet boy. Chad then questions how Leo knows his son.

Will jokingly asks if he should call Ben “Captain Weston” now after Ben tells him about their plan to sail around the world. Will hopes sleeping in tight quarters doesn’t remind him of their time as cellmates. Ben jokes that Ciara doesn’t snore like Will does. They joke about Will being Ben’s best man because he didn’t have any friends. Ben recalls being floored when Will said he considered him a friend after everything he tried to do to him. Will assures they are good and talks about how far Ben has come. Will is glad he got to meet Ben’s son before they left. Ben reminds Will that he told him that they were coming to Will and Sonny for parenting tips. Ben asks for advice when the baby isn’t sleeping. Will says that kids love stories and suggest Ben tell Bo all about his cousin Arianna and then when they come back, their kids can be friends like them. Ben agrees and they hug.

Ciara comments that Jan seems a little nervous. Jan claims she’s just hungry. Shawn then returns with her chili cheese burger and asks if everything is okay. Jan says Ciara was just telling her about her plans to travel the world. Jan comments that baby Shawn will miss her aunt, uncle, and cousin. Jan suggests Shawn take Ciara to go see the baby. Ciara says she can just sneak a peek on the way out. Jan points out that if Shawn takes her then she can actually hold him so Ciara agrees. Shawn says they will be back then. Shawn and Ciara exit so Jan puts the burger down and steals Ciara’s boat key from her purse. Jan declares that she’s sorry to hijack Ciara’s plans but she needs this getaway more than she does. Jan adds that the only people who will be “Living in Cin” is her, Shawn, and their baby. Jan then eats her burger as Ciara and Shawn return to the room. Ciara calls the baby adorable as Shawn sends her the pictures they took. Jan comments on the baby looking so much like Shawn but Ciara notes that she doesn’t see it. Ciara says she has to get going, so Shawn walks her out. Jan then grabs her purse and Ciara’s boat key and escapes from her room.

Ben decides he should get baby Bo home as they have a big day tomorrow with his Christening and then their big sendoff from the docks. Will wishes Ben luck with everything. Ben thanks him as they hug. Ben tells Marlena that he will see her tomorrow and exits.

Leo tells Chad that obviously he doesn’t know Thomas personally and that they’ve never met but claims that Gwen told him stories from when she was their nanny. Chad remarks that Thomas is a lot like his mom. Leo asks if the police have any leads on Abigail’s killer. Chad says not yet. Leo hopes they bring whoever did this to justice and repeats that he’s sorry for his loss. Chad thanks him and walks away.

Nancy argues that Rafe can’t be serious as Clyde is innocent. Rafe says they should have nothing to worry about then. Clyde asks Rafe to hold off on arresting him until they are outside as it wouldn’t be so great for Roman if his patrons saw him hauled off in cuffs. Rafe agrees and tells Nancy that he will need the bracelet which she hands over. Nancy tells Clyde that this can’t be happening. Clyde is sorry he got her mixed up in this but swears he did not kill Abigail. Nancy asks what she can do. Clyde tells her not to worry as he will have this cleared up in no time. Nancy tells him to call if he needs her. Clyde thanks her and says he will as he then exits the Pub with Rafe.

Evan paces in prison, complaining that Jan should’ve been there by now and wonders where the hell she is.

Shawn returns to Jan’s hospital room to find that she is gone, so he wonders where she went. Shawn then discovers Jan’s ankle monitor in the trash can.

Jan sneaks in to the nursery, dressed as a nurse. She picks up her baby and declares that they are going on an adventure far away from Salem.

Ciara and Ben eat Chinese food at home. Ciara can’t believe this is their last night in Salem. Ciara asks if they are crazy for doing this, picking up their entire life and leaving with a newborn. Ben says it’s what she wanted to do. Ciara says it is but worries that they are being too impulsive and if it will end up being a really bad decision. Ben decides there’s only one way to find out and opens his fortune cookie. Ben reads the fortune which says “Tomorrow, the adventure of a lifetime begins.” Ciara guesses she can’t argue with that as they kiss.

Will tells Marlena that it really is crazy that he and Ben are friends. Marlena calls their friendship a testament to how people can change. Will says not all people as he ran in to Leo Stark earlier. Marlena asks if they had words. Will says it wasn’t too bad but he has a distinct feeling that Leo is up to something.

Nancy runs in to Leo outside of the Pub. Leo asks what her rush is. Nancy cries that her boyfriend just got arrested.

Rafe handcuffs Clyde in the interrogation room and says he’ll be back to take his statement. Rafe exits the interrogation room. Chad arrives and tells Rafe that he got his call so he asks if it’s about Abigail’s case. Rafe responds that it’s good news as he thinks they caught their first real break.

Back to the Main Days of Our Lives Page

Back to the Main Daytime Updates Page

Days of Our Lives Update

Update written by Joseph

After Abigail’s funeral, Marlena finds Nancy outside, holding back tears. Nancy comments on it being a beautiful funeral but says it got her thinking about her daughters and how much they owe to Abigail. Nancy cries that now she’ll never be able to tell her how grateful she is.

Rafe brings Doug and Julie home along with Ciara. Julie thanks Rafe but feels guilty for leaving the wake so early, especially since they were hosting it. Doug assures that everyone will understand, although he doesn’t think it was necessary to have two escorts home. Ciara says she wanted to see them home and she also wanted a moment alone to talk to the three of them as she has some news to share. Julie complains that she can’t stand any more bad news today. Doug points out that they don’t know it will be bad news. Ciara says that she and Ben don’t think it’s bad news. Ciara then announces that she and Ben are leaving Salem which shocks Julie.

Shawn enters Jan’s hospital room. Jan asks how Abigail’s funeral was and says she’s sorry he had to be there alone as she would’ve been there with him if she could have. Shawn says he wasn’t alone as he was with his family. Shawn adds that he did just get some good news as he ran in to the doctor in the hall and he said baby Shawn has gained two ounces and is doing really well which means they get to hold him. Jan excitedly hugs Shawn and calls that the best news ever.

Orpheus startles his son Evan/Christian in the prison visiting room. Orpheus complains about Evan giving him the silent treatment. Evan can’t believe that Orpheus knew he was having a kid with Jan Spears and kept it from him, so he questions why he would want to talk to him. Orpheus tells him that it’s for his own good because he needs something from Jan and once he gets it, they will be out of here. Orpheus admits he was afraid that if Evan knew, he’d get too emotional and wouldn’t be able to keep his mouth shut and play the game. Evan argues that this isn’t a game. Evan complains that Zoey took his son to the other side of the world which Orpheus also kept from him. Evan declares that if he can’t be with David, he’d like to be a father to his other son because that’s what fathers are supposed to do. Orpheus tells him that he will help him which he has done by not telling him. Orpheus states that now that the baby is born, they don’t need Jan Spears, they just need to get one little thing from her and once they get it, it’s going to rock peoples’ worlds.

Ciara hoped Doug, Julie, and Rafe would be happy for them. Julie questions being happy that they are leaving Salem while Rafe questions when she got a boat. Ciara explains that Hope just gave them one and she told Ben about how Hope and Bo sailed the world with Shawn and then Shawn and Belle did with Claire, so it’s kind of a family tradition so they thought that they would continue the tradition. Ciara argues that Doug and Julie spent half their lives cruising around the world so they know what she’s talking about. Julie attributes that to Doug but says they are from Salem and will always come back to Salem. Ciara promises that they will too.

At the Brady Pub, Ben informs Clyde of he and Ciara’s plan. Clyde questions them just taking his baby grandson and sailing away. Ben knows it’s kind of out of the blue, but they really want to do this. Ben asks if Clyde is upset. Clyde asks how he’s supposed to feel. Ben knows Clyde was just getting to know the baby. Clyde responds that is not the only reason he’s upset.

Evan asks if Orpheus is still not going to tell him what information Jan has or what he’s planning to do with it. Orpheus tells him this stays between them and sits him down. Orpheus explains that Jan has gotten close to Shawn and she’s going to get the password to the Salem Police Department main frame and give it to him. Evan asks what that will get him. Orpheus says when his guys get access to the system, they’ll have access to everything, the DA’s office, the mayor, and he’ll be able to get his hands on files that not even Rafe and Shawn can touch. Evan questions what’s in the files. Orpheus decides it’s best that he doesn’t know the details. Orpheus assures that once he gets what he needs, they’ll both be out of prison and Evan will be where he should be with his son.

Jan tells Shawn that she’s been dreaming of this moment since she first found out she was pregnant. The nurse then brings Jan baby Shawn to hold. Jan tells her baby that they love him so much which Shawn seconds.

Ciara informs Doug, Julie, and Rafe that she and Ben plan to take the same route that Hope and Bo took, ultimately out in to the wide open sea. Ciara mentions that their first stop is Hope, who can’t wait to meet baby Bo. Julie wants Hope to visit them. Ciara says maybe she’ll come back with them. Julie assumes they have plenty of time together and asks when they plan to leave but Ciara reveals they are leaving tomorrow. Doug questions what the rush is. Ciara explains they are afraid that the older Bo gets, the harder it will be to do this so if they put it off, they might never get to do it. Ciara feels either she gets back to work and they put the baby in daycare or they set sail for a grand adventure. Rafe says it sounds like she’s got it all figured out. Ciara mentions they do have one loose end to tie up.

Clyde argues that Ben is forgetting about him, reminding him that it’s a condition of his parole to live with him so while they are sailing off, he’ll be getting hauled back to prison. Ben assures that they didn’t forget about him. Clyde complains that they didn’t exactly welcome him with open arms to begin with and he knows Ciara has been counting the days until she’s rid of him. Ben states that he and Ciara promised to take care of him and they will. Clyde questions if they are taking him with him and asks what he would say to his new girlfriend.

Marlena asks why Nancy wanted to thank Abigail. Nancy reminds her that Abigail and Chad interrupted Craig and Leo’s wedding, so they helped save Craig from marrying Leo. Nancy adds that she also wants to thank Marlena for all the help in their therapy sessions. Marlena thinks she’s made a lot of progress. Nancy mentions also having something else that’s helped her accept what’s happened with her and Craig. Nancy reveals that she has a new boyfriend. Marlena says she’s glad but thought that might have come up in their therapy sessions. Nancy admits she might thought Marlena would judge him.. Nancy calls him a wonderful person, kind, family oriented, and employed but he just got out of prison recently. Nancy reveals that his name is Clyde and argues that just because you did something wrong in the past doesn’t mean you are condemned to be a bad person for the rest of your life.

Orpheus tells Evan that Jan will be heading back to prison soon and when she does, Evan will be the only parent the baby has. Evan says that’s assuming Jan comes through for him. Evan reminds him that Jan lives with Shawn, so he questions how he plans to get in touch with Jan without Shawn knowing and bringing down the hammer. Orpheus reminds Evan that he’s a criminal mastermind so he mailed Jan a burner phone disguised as junk mail and now he’s going to signal her to get herself alone and wait for his call.

Jan tells Shawn that the baby is perfect and calls him their little miracle. Jan claims he looks just like Shawn. Shawn is not sure he sees it but Jan insists that he will.

Marlena acknowledges that Clyde is working very hard to turn his life around. Nancy is glad that she sees it. Nancy mentions that Roman said Clyde is the best cook the Brady Pub has had since Caroline. Nancy adds that she has never had this much fun. Marlena says she’s happy for her. Nancy knows that if Ben can be reformed and accepted, then anyone can.

Ben asks if Clyde and Nancy are getting pretty serious. Clyde says he wouldn’t want to up and leave at this point. Ben says that’s good to hear because he’s sorry but he can’t leave. Ben talks about Clyde working hard to prove himself and says he’s proud of him, so he wouldn’t want him to violate his parole which coming with them would do. Clyde asks what the alternative is. Ben says Clyde only needs a responsible party to vouch for him. Clyde jokes about how popular he is in Salem. Ben then suggests Clyde live at the Pub.

Julie asks Ciara what if Roman doesn’t agree to let Clyde stay at the Pub. Doug tells Julie not to try to talk Roman out of it to torpedo their plans. Ciara doesn’t think Roman will say no. Rafe jokes that he knows a place that would welcome Clyde back with open arms. Ciara doesn’t think it will come to that as Ben loves his dad and would do anything to help him, but they agreed that their family comes first. Julie points out that all family is important. Doug says they understand being young, in love, and wanting to see the world. Doug says it will be a magical time for them but while they are out conquering the world, they will be missing her terribly. Ciara says she loves them and thanks them for understanding as she hugs Doug and Julie. Julie clarifies that she’s not exactly understanding but she won’t try to talk her out of it because she’s stubborn like Hope. Rafe wants frequent updates on his godson. Ciara promises there will be pictures and videos. Ciara brings up wanting to have Bo’s Christening before they leave. Rafe assures he will keep his schedule open. Ciara thanks Rafe and acknowledges that he’s always been there for them. Rafe says he always will be and says he’s honored to be Bo’s Godfather as they hug. Ciara says now she has to go tell Shawn about their plans.

Jan tells Shawn that baby Shawn is going to look just like him and they will be so proud. Jan says she’s so happy that their son is getting healthier and will be leaving the hospital, but she doesn’t want to go back to prison. Shawn then gets a call from the prison and it’s Evan.

Clyde questions Ben wanting him to live at the Pub. Ben asks why not and jokes that he could put a sleeping bag behind the bar, then reminds Clyde that there are rooms upstairs. Clyde points out that’s where Roman lives with Kate, who happens to be his ex. Clyde asks what makes him think Roman would agree to it in the first place. Ben encourages that Ciara will talk to him and set it all up. Ben adds that as far as Kate goes, Clyde is spoken for now anyway.

Marlena tells Nancy that she’s right that Ben has worked very hard to overcome his illness and get his life back on track. Nancy argues that Clyde has too. Marlena asks how serious they are. Nancy says they haven’t really put a label on it, but reveals that Clyde did give her a beautiful bracelet. Nancy says she didn’t want to wear it to the funeral because it was too flashy but she can put it back on now. Nancy asks if it’s alright if she doesn’t go back inside. Marlena agrees to let Abigail’s family know that she’s sorry. Marlena agrees with Nancy that it’s a beautiful bracelet. Nancy declares that she is one lucky lady.

Shawn questions what Evan wants. Jan urges Shawn to hang up because Evan’s a maniac. Orpheus watches over him as Evan tells Shawn that he knows this might be inappropriate but he didn’t know how else to go about it. Shawn tells him to spit it out or he’s hanging up. Evan claims he wanted to apologize for what he did to his sister and nephew. Evan says he feels awful and wasn’t in his right state of mind, so he’s sorry. Shawn questions that being all he has to say. Evan guesses he’s just looking for some sort of redemption. Shawn tells him to find it somewhere else and lose his number as he hangs up. Jan asks what Evan said. Shawn responds that Evan wanted to apologize for what he did to Ciara and Bo. Jan questions that being it. Shawn doesn’t know what his deal is, but he said he was looking for redemption. Jan then flashes back to assuring Orpheus that she would get it and Orpheus informing her that he would mail her a burner phone. Orpheus had revealed that “redemption” would be the magic word and when she hears it, she would have five minutes to get the phone and wait for his call. Jan then tells Shawn that she doesn’t know why Evan would get redemption. Shawn suggests not talking about Evan. Jan says she’s starving and asks Shawn to get her another chili cheeseburger. Shawn agrees and exits the room, allowing Jan to retrieve the burner phone from her purse. Jan wonders what Orpheus told Evan and worries that he’s going to ruin everything.

Julie can’t believe that Ciara is leaving town after just losing Eli, Lani and the twins as well as Abigail. Doug points out that Ciara is a grown woman with a family of her own and her whole life ahead to settle down. Doug encourages that Julie still has him. Julie thanks God that she does. Doug tells Rafe that they won’t keep him since they know he has a lot on his plate. Julie asks if there’s been any progress in the search for who killed Abigail. Rafe responds that all they know so far is that the killer got in to Abigail’s bedroom despite the DiMera’s tight security and there is no sign of forced entry, so they don’t know how they got on or off the grounds and there was no weapon left behind. Rafe adds that the only solid clue they do have is the jewelry and money that was stolen. Rafe notes that Chad took pictures of the jewelry which was quite distinctive, so if they find the jewelry then they’ll find the killer or the person to lead them to them.

Nancy goes to the Brady Pub and greets Ben, saying it’s nice to see him again. Ben mentions having errands to run. Ben tells Clyde that he wanted to make sure he was okay with all of this. Clyde says it sounds like a hell of an adventure, so he’s happy for him but he will miss him and the baby. Ben admits he’ll miss Clyde too. Ben knows they spent more time apart than together and the times they did have weren’t always the best, but he’ll be back and they will pick up right where they left off. Clyde says he’ll hold him to that as they hug. Ben says goodbye and exits the Pub with baby Bo. Nancy asks Clyde what that was all about.

Jan gets her call from Orpheus and questions what the hell he told Evan and why he’s even talking to him. Jan argues that Evan is not supposed to know anything about the baby being his as Orpheus promised her. Orpheus tells her to calm down and claims that Evan doesn’t know anything and that he’s just a means to an end. Orpheus says he used Evan to call Shawn because he had a plausible reason to call him. Orpheus tells Jan not to worry as the paternity of baby Shawn Christian is a well kept secret. Jan questions how he knew her baby’s name. Orpheus responds that he knows all and warns her not to cross him because he will know that too. Orpheus says he kept his end of the bargain and asks if she got Shawn’s password to Salem PD. Jan responds that she has it memorized and warns that she knows things too, so he shouldn’t cross her either. Orpheus asks for the password. Jan starts to tell him but gets some of the letters mixed up and blames him for making her nervous. Jan then gives him the password of “x92f5:)29” and says she’s positive. Orpheus says it was a pleasure doing business with her and hangs up. Orpheus then tells Evan that it’s time to get to work.

Nancy questions Ben leaving without consulting with Clyde first to set up a workable situation for him. Clyde informs Nancy that Ben said Ciara would talk to Roman. Nancy asks what if Roman doesn’t want to take responsibility for him. Clyde guesses he’d go back to prison then. Nancy says no and decides if it turns out that he can’t stay at the Pub, then maybe he could move in with her.

Ben brings baby Bo to go see Marlena at home. Ben is glad she’s home as he knows it’s been a rough day for everybody. Marlena can’t imagine what Abigail’s family is going through and adds that it can’t be easy for Ben either. Ben felt it would be inappropriate for him to attend the funeral and he can’t help feeling selfish for wanting to grieve her. Marlena understands he would and asks why that would be selfish. Marlena calls Ben a good and kind man. Marlena tells him to let her know if she can do anything to help. Ben responds that is what he came to talk to her about and asks if she offers any kind of virtual therapy.

Ciara goes to the hospital to see Shawn, who asks what she’s doing there. Ciara says she came to see him. Shawn says he just saw her an hour ago. Ciara says that Abigail’s funeral didn’t seem like the right place to tell him. Shawn questions what she is telling him.

Orpheus tells Evan that Jan knows there would be hell to pay if she screwed this up. Evan asks how long it will be before he can see his son. Orpheus suggests a couple weeks or maybe months which Evan questions. Orpheus tells him that they are playing the long game and it takes time, but he’ll get his guys on it right away. Orpheus tells Evan to be patient as he walks away. Evan declares that he doesn’t think he can do that. Evan decides he can’t wait that long and retrieves the phone number from the trash can and calls Jan’s burner phone back. Jan asks what he wants. Evan responds that he wants his baby.

Ciara tells Shawn about her and Ben’s plan and asks him not to be mad. Shawn assures that he’s not and asks how he could be mad when he did the exact same thing with Belle and Claire. Shawn adds that he doesn’t regret a single second of it as it was some of the best times of their life. Ciara knows he’s going through a lot and she wants to be there for him, so she’ll just be a video call away. Ciara asks Shawn to see them off tomorrow and promises they’ll be back before he knows it as they won’t spend as much time as Shawn did. Ciara looks forward to baby Bo and baby Shawn growing up together. Ciara tells Shawn that she will really miss him as they hug.

Doug tells Julie that everything is going to turn out alright. Julie can’t get over so many goodbyes. Doug assures they will all be coming back but Julie cries that Abigail won’t. Julie knows she should count her blessings but she can’t help but think of Chad not having all the years with Abigail. Doug says he will count the blessings for both of them and she’s at the top of his list. Doug says he loves her and they kiss. Julie calls him the captain of her heart.

Clyde questions Nancy wanting him to move in with her. Nancy guesses that was kind of forward of her since they’ve only been seeing each other for a short time. Nancy wants to forget it. Clyde calls it very kind of her and says he’s just a little surprised since she just came through a really difficult divorce. Nancy calls this extenuating circumstances. Nancy says that if things don’t work out with Roman, he could consider her his backup plan. Clyde says he would be honored. They hold hands until Rafe enters the Pub and approaches them to question where Nancy got her bracelet.

Back to the Main Days of Our Lives Page

Back to the Main Daytime Updates Page

Days of Our Lives Update

Update written by Joseph

Chad sits at John and Marlena’s with his tablet, reading Abigail’s obituary.

Jack and Jennifer are at home. JJ comes in and hugs Jennifer. Jack then gets a call from Statesville Prison.

Tony and Anna enter the living room of the DiMera Mansion and hug EJ.

Kayla joins Steve in the Brady Pub as he is reading Abigail’s obituary.

Lucas is in his room reading Abigail’s obituary.

Chad answers the door at John and Marlena’s and breaks down crying as Sonny and Will have arrived and they hug him.

Steve finishes reading Abigail’s obituary to Kayla at the Pub. Kayla doesn’t know how Jennifer wrote the obituary while going through Hell. Steve adds that she turned it around so fast. Kayla says she was up all night but couldn’t come up with anything as Jack asked her to speak at Abigail’s funeral today. Kayla doesn’t know why she agreed to since she’s not a writer and doesn’t know how to put her feelings in to words.

Tony tells EJ that this is all such a terrible tragedy. Anna says it makes no sense. EJ says they have to come together as a family and find a way to move forward. EJ is glad they are here as they will need them. Tony asks where Chad is as they’d like to see him. EJ responds that he’s at John and Marlena’s since he stayed there last night with the kids. Anna offers to bring the kids back home. EJ thinks Chad would prefer to stay where he is rather than being in the DiMera Mansion where Abigail was murdered.

Chad tells Will and Sonny that he’s so glad that they are here and asks when they got in. Will says he and Arianna took a red eye and he just dropped her off with Gabi. Will and Sonny tell Chad that they are here for whatever he needs. Chad says spending time with his kids is probably the best thing for him right now. Will talks about Charlotte looking more and more like Abigail. Chad calls it a miracle that the kids even exist considering how Abigail felt about him when they first met. Chad says he’s been thinking a lot about that the last few days. Chad says he was crazy about Abigail from the start but she thought he was a total jerk. Sonny points out that she obviously came around eventually. They talk about Abigail overcoming and helping Chad with his fears of being a DiMera. Chad says Abigail gave him so much confidence. Chad figured he can’t be that bad if Abigail chose him. Will encourages that they will get through this together. Chad repeats how glad he is that they are here. Sonny asks what they can do to make today easier. Chad responds that John and Marlena are getting the kids ready while he needs to go home and put on a suit but he hasn’t slept. Sonny decides he’ll drive as they exit together.

Kate goes to Lucas’s room at the Salem Inn. Lucas questions her being back so soon. Kate says she wanted to see how he is. Lucas says he’s fine but sad as everyone in Salem is. Lucas asks if there’s anything else or if she wants to ask if he woke up this morning and remembered killing Abigail.

JJ informs Jennifer that Ciara said she and Ben are taking Julie to the church. Jennifer asks if JJ has seen her necklace with a heart pendant that Abigail gave her for Christmas. JJ says he hasn’t. Jennifer knows she packed it but when getting dressed she couldn’t find it. Jack finishes his call and informs Jennifer and JJ that Gwen knows today is Abigail’s funeral so she wanted him to know that she is thinking about them and called Jennifer’s obituary beautiful. Jennifer calls that very nice of her. JJ disagrees and declares that bitch can take her fake sympathy and shove it.

Kate comments that at least Lucas cleaned up the place. Lucas reminds her that he was looking for the jewelry that was stolen from Abigail but he can’t find it. Kate argues that doesn’t mean a thing because he could’ve taken it and stashed it somewhere. Kate asks about Lucas’s hand injury. Lucas says his hand is fine and no big deal. Kate argues that it was the same night that Abigail was killed with a knife. Lucas insists it was not by him. Lucas asks what it will take for Kate to believe him. Kate wants definitive proof to know he had nothing to do with it. Lucas says that would be fine so she would stop grilling him. Kate wants to help him if he’s in trouble. Lucas appreciates it but declares he doesn’t need her help because he didn’t do anything wrong. Lucas says whatever happened that night, he wouldn’t hurt Abigail so he wants to drop it. Will then knocks on the door.

Steve thinks Kayla is putting too much pressure on herself as no one expects her to write a perfect speech, just to say whatever is in her heart and whatever comes to mind. Kayla says that’s the problem as her mind is full of all the things she wants to say about how much she loved Abigail, but then when she goes to write them, she sees the image of Abigail being brought in to the hospital and that’s not how she wants to remember her. Steve encourages that it will take some time. Kayla talks about people she loved being rushed in to the ER over the years, but this is different due to the way that somebody hurt Abigail so viciously and violently. Kayla cries that she keeps wondering if she could’ve done something more to save Abigail’s life. Steve assures that she did everything she could and asks how she can doubt that. Kayla cries about how much she loved Abigail and she doesn’t know how to accept that she’s gone.

JJ argues that Gwen is not sorry about Abigail since she hated her and did everything she could to wreck her marriage. JJ says that Gwen did nothing but cause Abigail pain and now she has the nerve to express sympathy. JJ argues that Gwen’s probably doing a happy dance in her cell. Jack yells that’s enough and then decides he needs some air and rushes out of the house.

Lucas answers the door and tells Will it’s good to see him. Will says the same and just wishes it wasn’t under such sad circumstances. Kate asks when he got in. Will says it was this morning and he just wanted to see Lucas before the funeral. Kate decides to leave them to spend some time alone. Kate says she’ll see them at the church and exits. Lucas asks Will about his trip. Will says it was long and he couldn’t sleep as he couldn’t stop thinking about Abigail. Will calls it so hard to believe that Abigail was murdered in her own home and questions who would want to hurt Abigail. Lucas responds that he doesn’t know as everyone loved her. Will says he’s been thinking about it and wondering if maybe Abigail’s murder had something to do with Sami’s kidnapping.

Jack goes to the Brady Pub. Steve thought they were meeting him at the church. Jack sits down and says he just had to get out of the house. Steve asks what happened. Jack explains that Gwen called and offered her condolences but JJ didn’t react well. Kayla asks what he did. Jack doesn’t want to get in to it and says he wants to talk about Abigail. Kayla says that’s what they are here for. Jack asks Steve what he’s thinking as far a who killed his daughter.

Anna brings up EJ being home the night that Abigail was attacked so she asks if he saw anyone skulking around, suggesting Gwen. EJ says he was out most of the evening and shortly after he got back, he heard Chad screaming for help and found him holding Abigail as she was slipping away. Anna can’t imagine how awful that must have been for Chad to find his wife bleeding to death on their very own bed. Chad then walks in to the room.

Lucas questions why Will would think Abigail’s murder had anything to do with Sami’s kidnapping. Will explains that Abigail reached out to him because she was doing an investigative piece for the Spectator and wanted to compare notes since he’s a reporter too. Lucas still doesn’t get the connection. Will reveals that Abigail called him the night before she died and wonders if someone else didn’t want to be a source. Will declares that whoever kidnapped Sami obviously had a very personal reason to want to shut Abigail down. Will asks what if they were so desperate to keep Abigail from finding out the truth and putting it out there, that they killed her.

Jack asks if Steve has a lead or a suspect. Steve says he’s sorry but he has nothing yet. Jack argues that Steve was going to help the police solve the case but it looks like he’s just sitting here while the rest of them are out there trying to find who killed Abigail. Jack says he needs something and pleads with Steve. Kayla mentions reading that some jewelry was taken from Abigail’s bedroom so it could’ve been a robbery. Steve confirms that Rafe is trying to track down what was taken. Steve thinks it’s significant but his instincts tell him robbery was not the motive because nothing else of value was taken from the house. Steve adds that the way Abigail was attacked seemed personal. Kayla questions Steve thinking the person who did this knew her. Steve confirms that’s what the knife suggests to him as it wasn’t random or circumstantial. Steve thinks that she was targeted. Jack questions what reason someone would have to want to hurt Abigail. Kate then walks in to the Pub.

Tony hugs Chad and tells him he’s so sorry about Abigail. Anna hugs Chad and says she’s sorry for what she just said being insensitive as she didn’t realize he was standing there. Anna asks how Thomas and Charlotte are doing. Chad says they seem okay and he has a number for a therapist if they need to talk to someone. Chad adds that John and Marlena are getting the kids ready for the funeral. Tony is surprised they are coming. Chad says that Marlena thought it would be a good idea since they are having a hard time accepting that their mom is gone, so she thinks it will help with the grieving process to be able to say goodbye.

JJ tells Jennifer that he shouldn’t have said that about Gwen. Jennifer understands emotions are running high. JJ says he should’ve kept his mouth shut as he didn’t mean to upset Jack but Gwen calling set him off since she was horrible to Abigail. JJ says at least Gwen is in a cell now. Jennifer agrees that’s where she deserves to be but it makes Jack very sad because he wanted Abigail and Gwen to make peace so he could have both of his daughters in his life. JJ points out that they both still have him. Jennifer thanks God for that. Jennifer explains that after Gwen’s wedding went to Hell, she told Jack that she would support whatever he wanted his relationship with Gwen to be, but that she would never trust her again. JJ asks if she still feels that way. Jennifer assures she would support Jack no matter what. JJ calls her a saint. Jennifer says she tries to put herself in Jack’s shoes and he loves Gwen and when you’re a parent, nothing your child does will ever make you stop loving them. JJ feels he’s come close a couple times. Jennifer says parents may feel anger or disappointment but that doesn’t change the love as that is forever. Jennifer adds that children take a piece of your heart, so you feel everything they feel and when you lose a child, you lose that piece of your heart. JJ hugs Jennifer as she cries.

As Kate enters the Pub, she sees Jack and tells him how sorry she is about Abigail. Kate talks about Chad being like a son to her and how happy Abigail made him. Kate calls Abigail a loving mother and wife and a wonderful person that she admired. Kate gives her condolences to Steve and Kayla as well which they thank her for. Kate mentions overhearing that Steve is investigating what happened. Steve says he’s unofficially helping out. Kayla states that they are all determined to find out who did this and get justice for Abigail. Kate is a little surprised they are discussing this today. Steve points out that everyone is anxious for answers and he’s sure Kate understands with what she’s going through with Philip. Kate guesses she just assumed they’d be focused on celebrating Abigail’s life and honoring what she meant to all of them and sharing in their grief. Jack agrees and decides he should be going. Jack says he will see them all at the service and exits the Pub.

Lucas remarks that if Will thinks the kidnapper and the murderer are the same person, then that means EJ killed Abigail. Will brings up EJ’s conviction being overturned. Lucas says that doesn’t mean he’s innocent. Will argues that the Devil planted evidence on EJ’s computer. Lucas argues that EJ framed an innocent man and the whole thing points at EJ since he’s ruthless and heartless. Will knows Lucas hates EJ but questions if he really thinks EJ would stab Abigail to death when she was his family. Lucas agrees that maybe that’s a little too far even for EJ. Lucas decides they should get to the church and offers Will a ride. Will says he’s meeting Sonny but he’ll see him there. Lucas hugs Will and says he loves him. Lucas advises Will not tell Chad about his theory about EJ. Will assures that he wouldn’t when Chad is about to bury his wife. Will then exits the room.

Chad brings up that Will is in town, so he and Sonny drove him over to get dressed for the funeral. EJ says they have some time so he suggests Chad visit with Tony and Anna while he has Harold press Chad’s suit since he was freshening up some of his as well. Chad knows what EJ is doing and says he appreciates it but he has to go in the room at some point. Anna points out that it doesn’t have to be today. Chad assures that he can do it and he’ll be alright as he exits.

Kayla complains to Steve that she doesn’t know why she agreed to do this and she should’ve asked Jack to pick someone else who could write. Steve encourages that she’s overthinking it. Kayla doesn’t want to disappoint anybody, especially Abigail, feeling that she disappointed her that night. Kayla knows she did everything in her power to save her but she couldn’t, so the least she could do is let everybody know how much she means to her but she doesn’t know how. Steve gives the hand symbol for “I love you” and explains that he expressed how he feels from his heart without even speaking which is all Kayla needs to do.

Jack returns home and asks JJ where Jennifer is. JJ explains that she’s upstairs, trying to find the necklace that Abigail gave her. Jack says he should help her. JJ stops him and apologizes for what he said before as he shouldn’t have blown up like that, especially today. Jack adds that he shouldn’t have stormed out. JJ understands he’s angry as he is too. Jack tells JJ that he’s entitled to his feelings about Gwen after everything she did to their family. JJ responds that he’s not angry about Gwen, but about Abigail. JJ questions why this happened. Jack doesn’t know. JJ cries that he misses Abigail as Jack hugs him and says he does too.

Anna praises Jennifer’s tribute to Abigail with the obituary. Tony calls it sad for a mother to have to write her own daughter’s obituary. Anna calls it unimaginable loss for all of them and she doesn’t know how they are all supposed to go on without her.

Chad enters he and Abigail’s bedroom and looks around the room. Chad sits on the bed and holds one of Abigail’s dresses.

Kayla tells Steve that she thinks she’s done writing her speech and thanks him for really helping her. Kayla says when Steve used sign language, she realized that she was limiting herself by thinking there was only one way to express her feelings about Abigail but that’s not true. Kayla adds that there are words she can use to say how much she loves Abigail without writing a eulogy. Steve asks what she means. Kayla talks about being part of so many ceremonies where somebody read something beautiful, moving, and suited to the occasion but they didn’t write it themselves. Kayla recalls Abigail telling her that she loved the poet EE Cummings, so she thought there was no one better to help her express how much she loved her. Kayla then reads to Steve the poem “I Carry Your Heart With Me.”

Jennifer returns to the living room, having found her heart pendant necklace that Abigail gave her. Jennifer, Jack, and JJ then exit together.

Lucas gets prepared in his room and looks down at his bandaged hand and then at Abigail’s obituary. Lucas then picks up his keys and exits.

Will and Sonny walk through the town square together.

Anna and Tony toast to Abigail at home.

EJ goes to check on Chad in the bedroom. They nod to one another and EJ exits. Chad finishes putting his suit on and follows out of the room.

Back to the Main Days of Our Lives Page

Back to the Main Daytime Updates Page