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Days Update Friday, March 28, 2025

Posted on March 28, 2025 by Joseph Mueller

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Marlena is in Estonia, on the phone with Brady. Marlena tells Brady that she doesn’t want him to come all this way and reminds him that he has to take care of Rachel. Marlena hangs up as John’s son Paul surprises her at the door and hugs her.

Steve sits at a café in Estonia, on the phone with Kayla. Steve hopes his contact has some information on John and notes that he should be there any minute. Steve tells Kayla that he loves her and hangs up. Steve looks over the menu and then is surprised by Andrew Donovan joining his table.

Philip goes to the Brady Pub and tells Kate that they need to talk. Kate says she has to talk to him too and notes that she doesn’t want him to be alarmed but that he and his brothers might be in danger. Kate explains that EJ thinks she ruined his relationship with his son, so he’s threatened to hurt one of her sons. Kate adds that she threatened to kill EJ if he touches any of her sons, but she doesn’t know if he took it seriously so they need to watch their backs. Kate says she talked to Austin, Rex, and Lucas but notes that Philip is more vulnerable because he lives in Salem. Philip promises to be careful but remarks that at this point, his life might be over anyway.

At the Kiriakis Mansion, Xander informs Sarah that he told Alex the truth that Philip and Stephanie are sleeping together behind his back. Sarah asks if he’s insane and questions why he would do that.

Alex demands an answer from Stephanie as to if she’s sleeping with Philip and if that’s the secret Xander overheard them talking about. Stephanie thinks back to Sarah pleading with her to tell Alex that she and Philip hooked up but it’s over now. Stephanie then tells Alex that she and Philip have been keeping a secret, but it’s not what he thinks. Alex asks if she’s not cheating on him with his cousin then. Stephanie confirms that she would never do that to him, so Alex asks what it is that she and Philip are keeping from him.

Marlena tells Paul that she just managed to convince Brady not to come and if she knew Paul was coming, she would’ve talked him out of it too. Paul says that’s why he didn’t tell her. Marlena calls it such a long trip but Paul insists that he wants to be here and will be here until they find John. Marlena thanks him but questions how he found her. Paul informs her that Andrew told him as they came together.

Steve tells Andrew that he was expecting some local person to meet him but is surprised to get Andrew. Steve asks Andrew why he’s here. Andrew informs him that his father Shane sent him.

Xander asks why Sarah is freaking out about this. Sarah thought they agreed that Philip and Stephanie’s affair was none of their business. Xander says she wanted to stay out of it but he wasn’t sure. Xander explains that he decided to tell Philip to end things with Stephanie but unfortunately Alex overheard, so he had no choice but to tell him everything. Sarah worries about this being bad and asks if Xander couldn’t have stalled. Xander argues that Alex wasn’t going to give up until he found out the truth.

Stephanie tells Alex that she wants to tell him but she promised she wouldn’t say anything. Alex questions who she promised. Stephanie swears that the secret has no direct impact on Alex and asks him to just trust her. Alex asks what if someone told her that he was cheating on her and he said he wasn’t, but he was holding another massive secret from her. Alex asks if she’d be able to let that go. Stephanie admits that he deserves answers, so Alex asks what is going on. Stephanie then sits Alex down and brings up the letter that Victor wrote that helped Philip get half of Titan and reveals that it was a forgery.

Kate brings up Philip saying that Xander was clueless yesterday. Philip says he was only partly right as Xander did overhear he and Stephanie in the town square and incorrectly assumed that they were sleeping together behind Alex’s back. Kate jokes that is better than finding out about the letter. Philip isn’t so sure since Alex almost choked him to death. Kate encourages that he’s still co-CEO of his father’s company. Philip worries that everything could change if Stephanie tells Alex the truth.

Alex is shocked to learn that the letter from Victor was fake. Stephanie explains that Philip forged the letter with Vivian’s help, so he has no legitimate claim on Titan. Alex asks how she knows about this. Stephanie informs him that when she was dating Philip, she overheard him on the phone with Kate. Alex is surprised to learn that Kate knows too. Stephanie says she confronted Philip over it and they got in a huge fight as he used her and put her whole career at risk which is the real reason they broke up. Alex questions why she didn’t tell anyone if she was so upset. Stephanie then reveals that she did tell Sarah.

Xander tells Sarah not to blame him because he’s not the one who has been keeping secrets from his significant other. Sarah asks what Philip said to Alex. Xander explains that Alex didn’t give him much chance before he was ready to start swinging. Xander adds that he was able to separate them and then Alex stormed out. Sarah notes that he went straight to Stephanie’s. Xander asks what happened there but Sarah says there was so much tension that she didn’t stay long. Xander says it will be very interesting to hear what Stephanie has to say for herself.

Marlena tells Paul that Andrew must be torn in being there for John but also wanting to be there for Kimberly. Paul explains that Andrew decided Theresa and Shane had it covered with Kimberly, so he wanted to be here. Paul encourages that if anyone can help them find John, it’s Andrew.

Steve tells Andrew that if Shane sent him to talk he and Marlena out of looking for John, they are wasting their time. Andrew responds that Shane knows he can’t stop them, so he just wanted him here to watch over them while Shane is with Kimberly. Steve says that Kayla told him about Kimberly’s leukemia and he’s sorry to hear. Andrew thanks him and says he wanted to fly home but she’s got enough support and there’s only so much they can do right now, so he might be of more use here, helping them find John. Steve thought he was just monitoring the situation. Andrew says that’s officially, but he wants to do everything in his power to help find Paul’s father. Steve asks even if that means breaking the rules. Andrew says that Paul keeps asking him what he knows. Steve states that Shane has been shutting them out too. Andrew then reveals that Shane hasn’t been shutting him out, so he’s been lying to Paul as he knows more about John’s mission. Steve asks what he knows about it. Andrew admits he knows quite a bit, but it’s classified information and it’s killing him not being able to share it with Paul, but he has an obligation to the agency. Andrew admits it’s more complicated because his dad is his boss and he would be disobeying his direct orders by telling what he knows. Steve argues that they are talking about his friend and partner, so he has to ask Andrew to let him in on this. Steve adds that he and Marlena came here for answers. Steve understands that Andrew is torn between the ISA and family. Steve brings up being a trained agent and knowing how to walk that line, so he can trust him. Andrew then agrees to tell him what he knows.

Paul asks Marlena how much Shane has told her. Marlena says not much as he said John’s handler lost track of him in Estonia and no matter how hard they pushed, they couldn’t get more information out of him, so they are hoping someone here can give them a lead. Paul says the one thing he knows for sure is that even if the odds are virtually impossible, John can beat them. Paul jokes that John is like James Bond but cooler and calls him his idol. Paul recalls that he and John did not get off to a good start, and neither did he and Marlena. Paul talks about Marlena being his therapist after surgery when he first got to town and she happened to be Will’s Grandmother. Marlena remembers Paul being in a tough spot with his baseball career ending and he was in the process of coming out. They say that’s all in the past. Paul realizes that in two weeks, it will be ten years since he found out John was his dad which he calls one of the best things to ever happen to him.

Kate asks Philip if he thinks Stephanie will keep his secret. Philip admits she’s not his biggest fan. Kate points out that she’s gone along with everything thus far. Philip doubts Stephanie will risk her relationship to cover for them. Kate suggests he go talk to Stephanie instead of speculating. Philip feels there’s no point as he’s sure Alex is already grilling her and she’s told him the truth. Kate urges Philip so he agrees to go talk to Stephanie even if he believes it’s too late. Philip adds that if he does strike out, Kate won’t have to keep this secret from Roman anymore. Kate argues that she hates keeping the secret from Roman but she would do it for him because she loves him. Kate tells Philip to stop with the pessimism and to go out and protect what is rightfully his. They hug as Philip then exits the Pub. Roman approaches Kate, who tells him that she he just missed Philip. Roman says he caught a glimpse of him and notes that Philip looked kind of depressed while Kate looks worried, so he asks what’s going on.

Xander informs Sarah that Philip didn’t deny the affair, so he guesses Stephanie will have no choice but to come clean. Sarah hopes it will just blow over. Xander says maybe if it was just the cheating but not lying to his face for so long and making a fool out of him. Sarah guesses Stephanie had her reasons. Xander guesses Stephanie and Philip had unresolved feelings, noting that they did break up abruptly but he wishes they weren’t going behind Alex’s back because he didn’t deserve that. Xander acknowledges that he and Alex haven’t always gotten along but he did take his side against Philip in court and he took it like a champ when he found out he wasn’t really Victor’s son and graciously stepped aside. Sarah calls Alex a really great guy. Xander brings up how Theresa screwed Alex around and he was finally happy with Stephanie, but to betray him like that, he must be devastated. Sarah then tells Xander that she made a mistake.

Alex questions Stephanie about Sarah knowing about Philip’s scam. Stephanie explains that after her fight with Philip, she ran in to Sarah and told her everything. Alex questions Sarah not telling Xander. Stephanie explains that Kate and Philip convinced her to stay quiet and then Sarah convinced her. Alex calls this crazy, arguing that Philip committed a major crime and everyone wants to keep it quiet. Stephanie tells Alex that now he has to do the same but Alex declares that he cannot do that because his cousin deserves to know the truth. Stephanie tells Alex that he can’t tell Xander any of this. Alex repeats that Xander deserves to know. Stephanie says it’s not that simple. Alex says it is simple for him because it happened to him when he was misled by a phony letter from Victor, so he’s not going to let it happen to his cousin. Stephanie explains that if Xander finds out that Sarah’s been lying to him this whole time, he will never forgive her and their marriage will be over. Alex doesn’t get why Sarah even lied. Stephanie explains that Kate and Philip argued that even though the letter was forged, they believe Victor wanted Philip to run Titan but he couldn’t put it in his will because of Philip’s mental illness, so she didn’t think it was fair to penalize Philip for that. Alex questions Sarah caring more about what’s fair to Philip than her husband. Stephanie calls it best for everyone which Alex questions. Stephanie tells Alex that Sarah was worried that if Xander was alone at the top, all the power would go to his head while having Philip there would keep him in check. Alex argues that Sarah should be able to trust her own husband. Stephanie asks if Alex would trust Xander alone at the top. Stephanie adds there’s also a strong chance that if Xander found out, he would either prosecute Philip or kill him and she didn’t want to be responsible for that. Alex questions her pretending not to know. Stephanie assures that if this directly affected him or their relationship, she would’ve shut it down from the beginning but it doesn’t. Stephanie warns that if Alex tells the truth, it will be world war three in his family and all the success he’s enjoying at Titan will be destroyed along with Xander and Sarah’s marriage.

Xander questions Sarah saying she made a mistake. Sarah responds that she underestimated how much he cares about his family. Xander tells her that she and Victoria are everything to him. Sarah says she meant Alex and Philip since he keeps saying he wants everyone to get along and admits she thought it was all talk, but he’s clearly upset about what’s going on between them so she’s sorry for doubting him. Xander understands because in the past, he was all about himself. Xander says with Victor gone, he doesn’t feel that way anymore and feels responsible to keep the family from falling apart. Xander wonders if he should check on Alex but Sarah feels that he and Stephanie need time to talk. Xander believes they’ve had enough time to talk and he can’t stop imagining himself in Alex’s position. Xander adds that if Alex doesn’t want him there, he’ll leave but he just wants to see how he’s doing. Sarah decides if he’s determined to go, then she’s going with him, so they exit together.

Alex tells Stephanie that he doesn’t want to cause any problems for Xander and Sarah, but he owes it to Xander to tell him the truth. Alex brings up Xander being really cool about everything with him and hiring him back at Titan when he didn’t have to do that. Stephanie understands he’s loyal to Xander but she really thinks they should respect Sarah’s wishes and leave it alone. Philip then arrives and tells Alex that he knows he’s upset but their affair is over. Alex tells him to save it because Stephanie already told him the truth as he calls him a liar and a fraud.

Kate tells Roman that Philip was just having relationship drama. Roman didn’t realize he was seeing anybody. Kate calls it complicated. Roman asks if there’s anything he can do to help. Kate says that’s sweet but he has more important things on his mind like his sister’s health. Roman admits he wanted to fly to California but Kimberly insisted she had more than enough help with Shane and Theresa there. Kate asks about Andrew. Roman reveals that Kimberly said he’s in Europe, helping Steve and Marlena find John.

After Andrew fills Steve in, Steve acknowledges it’s a lot to take in. Andrew says now he can see why it’s such a sensitive matter. Steve calls that an understatement and says before he had the full picture, he thought maybe he and Andrew could run a risky operation of their own but they are going to need reinforcements. Andrew says absolutely not as nobody else can know about this. Steve asks about Paul and Marlena. Andrew says they are civilians and this is too dangerous. Steve argues that Paul worked with Black Patch and worked with Andrew in Hong Kong while Marlena might be tougher than all of them put together. Steve states that Paul is John’s son and Marlena is the love of John’s life, but says it’s Andrew’s call.

Paul admits to Marlena that at first, he wanted nothing to do with John but he wouldn’t give up. Paul flashes back to when John flew out to San Francisco to see him after he left town. Paul feels bad about how he initially treated him. Marlena says he has no need to feel that way since they had a rocky beginning but she recalls Paul risked his life to save John from Orpheus. Paul says he’d do it again in a heartbeat as he means everything to him. Marlena says they share that. Andrew and Steve then arrive at the room and greet them. Marlena tells Andrew that she’s so sorry about Kimberly. Paul asks if they figured out a lead on John. Andrew reveals that he actually has inside information which Paul questions. Andrew admits he’s known for awhile and he’s sorry he couldn’t tell him sooner. Marlena asks what changed. Andrew responds that time is running out. Marlena asks what that means. Steve reveals that someone has been building a nuclear device in Estonia. Andrew adds that Shane won’t say who it is but they are ready to sell to the highest bidder and the ISA is worried about it falling in to the wrong hands. Steve calls it tricky because several governments are involved. Marlena asks how John fits in. Andrew explains that John was the one who found the secret facility where the device was being held and the ISA told him not to infiltrate, but when they lost contact with him, they suspect he went rogue. Paul asks if they know where the facility is. Andrew confirms that he does, so Marlena wants to go but Steve thinks it’s best if she stays behind.

Kate asks Roman if he thinks John is okay. Roman admits he doesn’t know since Shane keeps stonewalling him too. Roman is sure he has his reasons but calls it frustrating. Kate says Marlena must be out of her mind with worry. Roman knows Marlena won’t give up until she finds John and brings him home safe.

Marlena tells Steve that he can’t be serious as she didn’t come all this way to sit on the sidelines. Steve warns that this is a nuclear weapon. Marlena says this is her husband so she’s going. Paul tells Marlena that they know she can do anything but that they need to get in, get John, and get out while having her there might make John worried and distracted which might jeopardize everyone’s safety. Paul says it’s about maximizing their chance of success, so Marlena reluctantly agrees to stay behind and asks them to call the moment they are safe. Marlena tells them to be careful as Paul, Steve, and Andrew then exit together.

Stephanie asks if Philip really thought she’d let Alex believe she was cheating on him. Philip asks if it would really be that bad. Philip tries to explain how Victor couldn’t put him in his will. Alex complains that Philip has a habit of screwing his own family members. Philip says he does feel bad about Xander. Stephanie tells Philip that he’s on his own with this one. Philip admits he kind of likes Xander after getting to know him and argues that Alex said they make a great team. Alex complains that it’s based on a lie while Philip points out that it’s still thriving. Philip reminds Alex they are about to make a major move. Alex doesn’t care. Philip declares that they are this close to making something epic but if Xander finds out, that all goes away. Philip asks Alex to do it for Victor’s legacy and argues that this is so much bigger than them. Philip says it’s about all future generations of their family and asks Alex to do it for them. Xander then knocks on the door and asks if Alex and Stephanie are inside. Philip says not to answer it, but Alex opens the door to see Xander and Sarah. Xander says they came to check on Alex, but if they are in the middle of something, they can come back. Alex tells Xander that he’s glad he came by because it’s about time the truth comes out in the open. Xander didn’t expect to see Philip there. Philip responds that he knows he screwed up, but he hoped he could get Alex to understand. Xander says he’s sort of the head of the family now and asks Alex if there’s anything he can do to smooth things out. Alex thanks him but says after hearing from Stephanie and Philip, he knows exactly what has to be done. Alex hesitates and then claims to Xander that Stephanie admitted to the affair and now she and Philip will never see each other again. Xander asks if that’s it with no broken noses or hearts. Alex responds that they had a heated discussion but the three of them agreed it would be best if they just move on.

Kate tells Roman that she’s so glad he decided to turn in his badge and run the Brady Pub because she doesn’t know if she could put up with the stress of him constantly putting his life at risk. Roman jokes about things getting dicey at the Pub too. Kate says she’s serious as she doesn’t know what she would do if she lost him. Roman assures that she will never lose him. Roman hugs her as Kate says she will hold him to that.

Marlena talks to Belle on the phone and says they got a new lead, so they might be very close to getting her dad back. Marlena promises to let her know as soon as she hears any news. Marlena tells Belle that she loves her and hangs up.

Steve, Andrew, and Paul arrive at the facility and take out all the guards. Paul and Andrew get rid of the final two guards while Steve approaches the main desk and finds a folder that he says looks promising. Steve opens it up and says of course, he should’ve known.

Marlena is shocked by Orpheus appearing in her hotel room!

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Days Short Recap Thursday, March 27, 2025

Posted on March 27, 2025 by Michele Johnson

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Recap written by Michele and Cheryl

Holly told Doug that Julie told Maggie that he stole the necklace. She said Tate was the one who told Julie. Doug apologized for stressing her out and blamed himself for what’s going on. Holly told him it was Tate’s fault. When Doug tried to defend Tate, Holly didn’t want to hear it. She told him he could stay at the mansion for now because Maggie didn’t say he couldn’t. Holly left to confront Tate. Doug went to the Bistro to talk to Ava about an assistant manager position. While they were talking, they talked about Holly and Tate. Doug told her that Tate snitched on him to Julie. Sophia thought it would be good for him because Holly would be free to be with him. Doug said it would be good for Sophia since she wanted to be with Tate. They continued to talk about Tate and Holly. JJ showed up at Tate’s place to question him about the necklace. Tate was surprised that Julie involved the police. JJ said he was a part of the investigation now. Tate asked if Doug was getting arrested. JJ said he would be arrested if Julie pressed charges. He told Tate that he would be in touch with him soon. When JJ left, Holly showed up and confronted Tate about snitching on Doug. Tate said he did it to protect her, but she didn’t believe him. She said he did it to hurt Doug. They got into an argument. Tate was surprised to find out she gave Doug money to pay off his debt. Holly told him that he hated Doug since New Year’s Eve. She said it was Tate’s fault that Doug’s relationship with Julie was over. Tate said it was Doug’s fault. When Tate said he talked to the police, Holly ended up breaking up with him.

Melinda went to Gabi’s office to talk about the article in the Spectator. Gabi said she was glad that EJ was getting exposed. Melinda said Kristen was involved too. She told Gabi that if Kristen was in trouble, Gabi’s business as well as others would be in trouble too. Melinda said everyone was cutting ties with the company and the stock plummeted. While they were talking, JJ showed up. He said Doug stole the necklace. Melinda asked if he was sure to which JJ said it was corroborated. Melinda wondered if Holly was the other one involved. JJ wondered what she was talking about. When Melinda tried to leave, JJ told her to give the necklace back. Melinda said she couldn’t do that. Sarah went to Stephanie’s apartment to tell her they had a problem. Alex came in and offered to help with the problem. They said it was about the hospital fundraiser. When Alex offered to stay and help, Stephanie told him he could go to the office. After Alex left, Sarah told Stephanie that Xander thought she (Stephanie) and Philip were having an affair. She told Stephanie that Xander thinking they were having an affair was better than the truth. Stephanie wondered who it was better for and said it would cause trouble in her relationship. When Stephanie wanted to know what she’s supposed to do if Xander tells Alex, Sarah said to let Alex believe the lie. Stephanie couldn’t believe her and told Sarah to tell her husband the truth. Sarah refused to do that because it has been going on for too long. Stephanie couldn’t believe that Sarah wanted her to risk her relationship for something that had nothing to do with her. Sarah asked Stephanie to say she hooked up with Philip a few times. She said the truth would cost her her marriage and brought up Victoria. When Sarah left, Alex came back. Alex asked Stephanie to tell him that she wasn’t sleeping with Philip. Xander told Philip that he wanted to talk about his secret with Stephanie. A shocked Philip thought he was talking about the forged letter until Xander accused him of sleeping with Stephanie. Before Philip could say anything, Xander told him to fix it before he and Alex fought over it. Philip said the secret wasn’t about him sleeping with Stephanie. When Xander accused Philip of sleeping with Stephanie, Alex walked in the room. Alex demanded to know if it was true. When Philip didn’t answer, Alex grabbed him and yelled at him. Xander pulled them apart from each other. Alex left the room. Xander told Philip to end things with Stephanie. Philip said he would stay away from Stephanie. Tate was upset that Holly broke up with him. Holly said she was breaking up with him for Doug, breaking his promise, and getting stuck with a baby he couldn’t get rid of. She said it has been stress and drama ever since the got back together. Holly told him they weren’t meant to be together. When Sarah went home, she asked Xander if he knew why Alex looked like he wanted to punch someone. Xander said he told Alex about Stephanie and Philip.

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Days Transcript Thursday, March 27, 2025

Posted on March 27, 2025April 24, 2025 by TvMegasite Admin

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

[gentle music]

Holly, hey. I was just– what-

what happened? Is your grandmother mad that you asked if I could crash here?

No, we didn’t get that far. Turns out Julie did tell her that you stole the necklace.

Oh, no.

Yeah, but that’s not all. Guess Melinda Trask wasn’t the one who told Julie.

Well, who else could it have been? Was it Leo?

No, it was Tate. My freaking boyfriend ratted you out. [soft dramatic music] [line trilling]

Pick up. Pick up, cuz. Come on. Come on. Crap. Voicemail. Johnny, hey, it’s Tate. I-

I’m so sorry that Mrs. Choi saw the article about your dad and decided to call off the adoption. There has to be some way that we can fix this, so call me back. [knocking] Thanks, man. [phone beeps]

JJ. What brings you by?

Official police business.

[tense music]

No. Not sometime today. I want it live on the Gabi Chic website at noon. I got to go. Did you need something? I’m kind of busy here.

Have you read the hit piece on the DiMeras in “The Spectator?”

Yeah, I did. And, you know, that creep Leo Stark actually did something good for a change.

You might want to curb your enthusiasm.

Why? You know, EJ might not be going to prison for what he did to my brother, but he’ll never be able to show his face in public again.

Did you read the entire article?

I skimmed it. Why?

EJ is not the only DiMera that Mr. Stark exposed. He also took down Kristen.

Great.

Great? Our CEO is painted like some psychotic criminal.

I-

It’s already public knowledge, so…

Still, it’s in writing now, which makes it all the more damning. And it means that all of DiMera Enterprises and its subsidiaries are ripe for the picking, including Gabi Chic.

Way to go, Leo Stark. Have you seen this article about the DiMeras? Bro, it’s awesome. Kristen got decimated on the front page. Ah, I’m emailing this to Wei Shin right now. If he had any doubts about backing our hostile takeover of DiMera, they will be gone after he reads about his CEO being a criminal mastermind.

Why aren’t you excited about this?

I have more important things on my mind.

Like what?

Like the secret you and Stephanie Johnson have been keeping.

Sarah, what are you doing?

We need to talk.

OK, um, but maybe later because Alex–

No, no, no, no. It can’t wait. We have a massive problem.

What kind of problem?

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Alex, I didn’t know you were here.

That’s what I was trying to tell you.

Well, Steph and I are pretty much inseparable these days, huh?

Mm-hmm.

Anyway, what’s going on with this problem? Maybe I can help you solve it. [soft dramatic music]

Xander, I can explain.

Don’t bother. I already know everything.

How did you find out?

I overheard you and Stephanie talking in the Square yesterday before you realized I was there.

So stupid.

Stupid? It’s reprehensible. What the hell is wrong with you, Philip? How can you do this to your own family?

Look, you need to understand.

Oh, I understand perfectly. You and Stephanie have been sleeping together behind Alex’s back. [tense music]

Doug, I’m so sorry.

You have nothing to be sorry about.

Still, I feel bad for everything you’re going through. For God’s sake, Julie threw you out of the house last night. You literally slept on a park bench in the pouring rain.

And that’s all on me. I’m the one who broke Julie’s trust. I’m the one that stole from her.

Still, Tate had no business going and telling Julie. What? Tattling on you like a two-year-old? Who does that?

I hate seeing you so upset because of me.

No, I’m upset because my selfish jerk of a boyfriend couldn’t keep his big, fat mouth shut. [soft dramatic music] [sighs]

So what’s this about?

It’s about my great-grandma Alice’s necklace. Julie said you told her Doug Williams is the one who stole it.

Julie went to the police?

Yeah. It’s a diamond necklace, Tate. It’s worth a lot of money. But to my cousin, it’s about sentimental value, about keeping it in the family.

Right. I mean, I know Julie wants the necklace back, but I don’t know what that has to do with me.

You’re part of the investigation now, so I’m gonna need you to make an official statement.

Wait, will Doug be arrested for this?

That depends on whether Julie decides to press charges. I mean, she’s devastated by what he did. Threw him out of her house.

So where is he?

I don’t know, but I intend to find out. Look, I gotta get going. I just wanted to give you a heads-up about the statement. I’ll be in touch soon to schedule you a time to come down to the station. I’ll see myself out.

Oh, no. This is not good.

You really think there’ll be a blowback on DiMera because of Leo’s article?

Hello? I just told you I spent all morning on the phone with people who couldn’t cut ties with us fast enough.

What people?

Vendors, suppliers, you name it. They all want to nullify their contracts.

Oh, my God.

PR is doing crisis management as we speak, but our stocks have taken a nosedive. The entire damn company is in a free fall.

Well, you’re general counsel. Can’t you sue somebody?

No, right now, I am in triage mode. I’m making sure that DiMera’s division heads are all on the same page.

What does that mean?

That means if a reporter reaches out, you tell them, “No comment.” You got it?

I was so busy celebrating EJ’s downfall, I didn’t even consider what this could do to the company. I just got Gabi Chic back. I don’t want to lose it all over again because the DiMera siblings are a bunch of amoral losers.

Careful, girlfriend. One of those amoral losers still signs our paychecks. [knocking] Ugh.

Bad time?

JJ, thank God you’re here.

And that would be my cue.

Oh, Melinda, wait. I actually came to see you. [tense music]

Holly, I’m the one who told Tate, remember? He only knows about the necklace because of me.

Still, that didn’t give him a right to go blabbing to Julie.

Well, I could have told her myself last night at the Bistro, but I panicked, and I didn’t say a word.

Yeah, of course, you didn’t. If you did, JJ probably would have arrested you. But only afterwards you decide to, but Tate beat you to it because, like I said, selfish jerk.

You haven’t spoken to Tate directly, so you don’t know the whole story.

The story is he wanted to punish you.

Or protect you. You know, maybe he did it because he was worried that I’d drag you down with me.

Don’t-

don’t do that. Do not make excuses for him. Look, I didn’t get it cleared with my grandma, but I’m sure it’s fine you stay here until you figure out your next move, OK?

Thank you, Holly. I really appreciate that.

Of course.

I mean, what kind of friend would I be if I let you sleep in the park again? [soft dramatic music]

Well, uh, I should probably go get dressed and go look for a job, because I’m definitely gonna need one.

Right, oh, also your clothes should be dry by now. I told one of the housekeepers to just put them outside once they’re done. I didn’t want anyone to see you.

I’ll make sure to, uh, sneak out and not get caught.

Cool. I’ll– I’ll see you here in a bit.

Where are you going?

Oh, I’m going to get the full story.

Ladies, don’t keep me in suspense. What’s the problem?

It’s the hospital fundraiser. Uh, Kayla was supposed to come over and help Steph with the planning, but, um, she got called into surgery.

Well, I’d be happy to help.

Right. Yeah. Well, I actually have the morning free, so I was coming over to offer my services, if-

if that’s– if that’s OK with you.

Oh, yes. That would be great.

I’ll stick around too.

Oh, it is so nice of you to offer, but I think– I think we’re good. And don’t you have to get to the office?

Uh, the house, actually. Xander and Philip are working from there today. So, yeah, if you guys aren’t gonna need me, I guess I’ll take off. Bye.

Bye.

Sarah, take it easy.

Bye, Alex. [laughs] My God, that was close.

Good save with the fundraiser story. So what’s the real problem?

Xander.

What about him?

He-

he thinks that you and Philip are having an affair. [tense music]

You think Stephanie and I are sleeping together?

I know you are. I heard Stephanie say that Alex would feel totally betrayed if he found out your secret.

Right.

Far be it for me to get involved in anyone’s personal life, but Alex is our cousin, not to mention our employee.

Look, Xander–

Sarah told me to stay out of it, but–

You talked to Sarah about this?

Of course, I did. She’s my wife. I needed her help to figure out what to do with the information.

And, uh, what did you decide?

Look, I understand that you and Stephanie may have unfinished business, but she’s with Alex now. And the three of us are in the middle of a very complicated takeover attempt.

I know.

Then start acting like it, because the last thing I need is you two coming to blows because you’re in love with the same woman.

[relaxed music]

Hi. Do you work at the Bistro?

Uh, yeah. Can I help you?

I hope so. I called in earlier about the assistant manager position that was posted online. They told me to stop by and talk with someone named Ava Vitali.

Oh. Well, I don’t think she’s in yet, but if you give me your name and number, I could have her get back to you.

That would be great. Thanks.

Here you go.

You’re Doug Williams.

[chuckles] I get that a lot, yeah. I was named after my grandfather, and they loved him around here.

That’s not how I know your name.

Oh, I’m sorry. Have we-

have we met before?

No, but I have heard about you. And I’m pretty sure you’ve heard about me too. I’m Sophia Choi, and this is Tate Black’s baby. [soft dramatic music]

Holly, hey, I was just about to leave for school.

Yeah, well, school can wait.

OK, what-

what’s going on?

You want to tell me why you did it? Why the hell you told Julie that Doug stole her necklace?

You’re here to see Melinda?

Look, if this is about the necklace, I said everything I have to say about it down at the station last night.

Well, I have some new information I thought you’d want to hear.

I’m listening.

Doug Williams admitted to Julie that he did steal the necklace.

Are you sure about this?

Another party corroborated his confession.

Oh, let me guess. The other party is his mouthy little sidekick, Holly Jonas.

Wait, are you saying that Holly knew Doug stole it and didn’t tell anyone?

Oops. Guess it wasn’t her. Anyway, I have a lot of fires to put out, so I’m gonna–

I’m gonna need you to hand over that necklace immediately, Ms. Trask.

I’m afraid I can’t do that, Detective Deveraux.

Xander thinks what?

He overheard you and Philip talking in the Square about a secret that would devastate Alex.

I knew it. I knew he overheard more than he let on.

And I’m assuming that the secret that you were discussing was that Philip forged Victor’s letter.

Of course.

Right. Well, Xander completely misread the situation.

And he thinks that I’m having an affair with Philip?

And I told him to keep his suspicions to himself, but I don’t think he’s going to.

Oh, my God. This is a nightmare.

Well, it’s not as bad as it could be, considering the alternative.

You can’t be serious. You think it’s a good thing that your husband thinks that I’m cheating on Alex with his cousin?

No, I-

I’m not saying that. But to be honest, it is better than Xander finding out the truth.

Better for who, exactly? Look, Sarah, I know that you don’t want Xander to find out that Philip conned him out of half his birthright.

And that I’ve been keeping it a secret the entire time? No, I sure don’t.

But, Sarah, you and Xander, you have made it through far worse than this. Your marriage will survive. But if Xander tells Alex that I’m cheating on him with Philip behind his back, my relationship is over. [tense music]

Look, Xander, I know this looks bad, but–

But what? I’ve got it all wrong?

Yes. I swear, the secret you heard us talking about is not what you think.

So let me get this straight. You are not having sex with Stephanie Johnson?

I’ve heard a lot about you from Tate.

Nothing good, I bet.

You mean like how you stole a grieving woman’s necklace?

Of course, he told you about that. Did he also tell you that he ratted me out to the grieving woman?

You know?

So does Holly. She’s confronting Tate as we speak.

Holly, I did this for you. I was afraid that you would get arrested, and it would mess up your whole future.

That is such bull. You did this to hurt Doug. You just wanted to stick it to him ever since you found out we were friends.

OK. He is not your friend. He is using you.

Uh, yeah, well, he’s been there for me plenty of times you haven’t.

Wow. You know, remind me again. Why exactly did he steal that necklace in the first place?

You know why. He owed money.

Oh, OK. To who? For what?

What difference does it make?

See, you don’t even know what he’s mixed up in. You don’t even know what he’s getting you mixed up in. It could be gambling, Holly. Could be drugs, weapons.

OK, dramatic much? And, FYI, Doug paid off his debt, so it’s over.

How? He doesn’t even have a job. [dramatic music] No. Holly. You gave him the money? Are you serious? God, this is exactly what I’m talking about. Wake up. This guy’s gonna ruin your life.

This isn’t about me, OK? This is about you ratting out Doug because you were jealous.

No, no, that is not true.

Yes, you were upset that I went to go meet up with him, so you picked up your damn phone, and you called Julie.

OK. I called Julie because I was worried about you, that you were gonna get in trouble.

No, this goes all the way back to New Year’s Eve. You just-

you hated the fact that Doug and I watched the ball drop together.

You’re right, OK? You’re right. My concern with you hanging out with him does go back that far. You know, the first time I met him, he had stitches over his eye. Do you remember? He claimed it was from some dumb accident, which was a total lie. He clearly got roughed up by somebody.

So what?

So how is that not a huge red flag to you? How does that not tell you to stay the hell away from this guy? Like, he was hiding something very clearly, something bad.

Oh, wow, like how you hid something bad from me?

OK, Holly, that’s not even a–

Tate, stop. You are such a hypocrite. You know that? You’re up on your high horse trashing Doug for not being honest when you stood here with me last night, knowing you’d already told Julie. I mean, let’s talk about honesty. Were you honest with me then, Tate? Did you tell me what you did?

I’m sorry about that.

You know what? If you had just given Doug a chance to explain, Julie might have forgiven him.

She still could.

No, Tate. No, she can’t. Because thanks to you, Doug’s relationship with Julie is now over.

You’re an attorney, Ms. Trask. I am sure I don’t have to tell you the consequences of refusing to hand over stolen goods you’re in possession of.

Well, that’s just it, Detective. I am no longer in possession of that necklace.

What do you mean? What happened to it?

My love life has been one train wreck after another. I am finally in a relationship that is working. Alex and I are really happy. But it’ll be over in a heartbeat if he thinks that I am cheating on him with my ex.

I doubt it’ll come to that.

You just said that you’re worried that Xander is going to tell him. What am I supposed to do if he does?

Well, um, you could just let Alex believe it.

[gasps softly]

What’d you just say?

Alex, I didn’t hear you come in.

Obviously. [tense music] You sleeping with Stephanie?

Alex, I–

Is he?

Somebody better say something. Now.

Alex, I’m so sorry, but yeah, it’s-

it’s true. I heard Stephanie and Philip talking yesterday about keeping it a secret from you.

You son of a bitch.

Let him go.

Get off me. Get off. Get off. Get off of me. I’ll kill that lying piece of– I swear to God.

Enough! This is exactly what I was afraid of. You two cannot be at odds right now, not with everything we have planned for DiMera.

Screw that. I’m out. [tense music]

Really? You had to tell him?

Alex is family. You think I was just gonna lie to his face? This ends now, Philip. Whatever you have going on with Stephanie is over.

Understood.

I mean it. We are this close to the finish line, to finally proving that we are worthy of carrying on the Kiriakis legacy. I’m not gonna watch it fall apart because you can’t keep it in your pants. Are we clear?

Don’t worry, brother. From now on, I won’t go anywhere near Stephanie.

You want me to let my boyfriend think I’m cheating on him?

What else are we supposed to do?

I don’t know. Tell Xander the truth.

Well, obviously, I’ve considered that.

Have you?

Yes. Yes. Oh, my God, yes. Every time I am with him, I think about it. I hate lying to him and my mom. I hate this entire situation. But the lie is working the way that we hoped it would.

But this is a new lie. This is a different lie. And unlike the one about the fake letter, this one directly involves Alex.

Yes, but–

And me.

You have to look at the bigger picture of things, Steph. Like, we wanted to prevent World War III. We have. Xander and Philip are starting to act like real brothers. They’re-

they’re living in the same house. They are keeping each other in check at Titan.

Where Alex is working again. If he thinks that I’m cheating on him with Philip, he is obviously going to quit, and then he’s going to break up with me. You have to look at what you’re asking me, Sarah. You want me to hurt Alex, to destroy what we have when this whole forgery letter doesn’t even have anything to do with me. It only became my problem when I happened to overhear Philip talking about it. And it became your problem when you chose not to be honest with your husband.

Because I didn’t want Xander to murder his brother. And as I recall, neither did you.

I deferred to your wishes then, but I will not do that now. You need to be honest with Xander.

Even if I wanted to, I can’t. It’s too late. The lie has gone on for too long.

Well, there is no way I am letting Alex think that I am cheating on him with Philip.

Fine. Don’t. Just tell him that you guys hooked up a couple of times and that it’s over and beg for his forgiveness.

Why the hell would I do that?

Because I am begging you, Steph, actually. I know-

I know that it is a big ask, but please, Steph, Xander and I have fought so hard to find our way back to each other. If he finds out that I knew about Philip’s forgery and I kept quiet, there is no question that I will lose him forever.

Well, I finally realized that that necklace was more trouble than it was worth.

What did you do with it?

I sold it.

You what?

Mm-hmm.

Why would you do that? You knew that necklace belonged to my family.

And you knew that Julie wanted it back.

Who’d you sell it to?

I’d rather not say.

You’d better say, damn it.

Or what, Detective? We’ve already established that you have no cause to arrest me, so I believe that this little conversation is over. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have an international conglomerate to save.

Holly went to talk to Tate?

More like rip him a new one.

So Holly’s mad at Tate because he told Mrs. Williams that you stole the necklace?

I think it’s more that he didn’t give me the chance to tell her myself.

Well, that necklace has been missing for months, so you’ve had plenty of time to come clean.

I shouldn’t get into this with you. Thank you for offering to give your boss my phone number.

You know, this could end up working out really well for you.

How do you figure?

Well, Holly was already annoyed with Tate for being so jealous of how close the two of you have gotten. And now Tate narcs on you? I mean, Holly must just be beyond pissed now, which could give you an opening.

From what I’ve heard, you’re the one looking for an opening.

Excuse me?

Forget it. I should go.

No, no, I want to know what you meant by that. And don’t worry. I’ll still give your info to Ava. But I was just curious about what a jobless thief thinks he knows about my life.

OK, well, I heard that you and Tate had a run at it, but then he dumped you in a hot minute and went back to get together with Holly.

Incorrect. I broke up with him.

Oh, right, after he called you her name in bed. And even that wasn’t enough to kill your feelings for him.

You don’t know what you’re talking about.

No? I clocked the look on your face when I told you that Holly went to go chew out Tate. You loved hearing that, didn’t you, Sophia? You think that Holly is gonna break up with Tate over this, and then Tate’s just gonna come running back to you. Tate might be playing naive, might not know what’s going on, but I do.

Yeah, genius? What’s that?

You’re playing the long game, just biding your time until you can have your baby daddy all to yourself.

Doug’s relationship with Julie is over because of me? Holly, I’m not the one that stole her necklace.

God, for the millionth time, Doug made a mistake, one that he deeply regrets, and he was trying to make it right, but you took away his chance.

OK. How was I supposed to know that he was gonna grow a conscience and tell Julie himself?

What does that matter? It wasn’t your truth to tell, Tate.

OK, look, if it’s any consolation, I kept your name out of it. The police have no idea that you knew that Doug was the thief.

You talked to the cops?

JJ came by earlier, and Julie told him that I was the one that told her about Doug, and so, yes, he told me that I have to go down to the station to make an official statement.

I can’t believe you.

Holly, what was I supposed to do, lie to JJ? He’s a detective.

I told you what you should have done, Tate.

Holly, look, I– I understand that you are angry. I get it. But I did what I thought was right, and I hope one day you’ll understand that.

Yeah, well, I hope you understand this. You and me, we’re done.

Please, Steph. If Xander finds out the truth, God only knows what he will do to Philip. And-

and like I said, him knowing that I kept this from him for so long, I’m– I will lose him. If you won’t do it for me, then please just do it for our daughter.

Hey, babe. What are you doing back so soon?

You know what? I-

I’ve gotta go, you guys. So I’ll see you later.

How did you get out of working today? Don’t tell me your cousins let you play hooky. [chuckles nervously]

I’m more interested in what one of my cousins is letting you play with.

What do you mean?

Look me in my eye and tell me you are not sleeping with Philip.

You’re wrong.

So you don’t want Tate all to yourself?

There may have been a time when I tried to come between him and Holly, but not anymore. Now all I want is for Tate to be happy.

Good, then we’re on the same page, because I want the same for Holly.

Even if that means she works things out with Tate?

Even if that means she works things out with Tate.

You’re breaking up with me over Doug?

No, I’m breaking up with you because you’ve deliberately hurt my friend.

Holly, your friend stole from his own family. Like, somehow I’m the bad guy because I told the truth?

You know what? This-

this isn’t just about you telling Julie.

Then what is it about?

Everything, OK? It’s about your jealousy. It’s about Sophia. It’s about this baby you can’t get rid of. [somber music]

Tate, I’m-

I’m sorry. I didn’t mean that last part.

Yeah, you did.

No, I didn’t. I’m just frustrated. And I’m-

I’m overwhelmed, OK?

Oh, you are overwhelmed?

This is all coming out wrong. I just-

I think it’s– I don’t know. It feels like ever since we got back together, it’s been nothing but drama. And everything just– it feels so out of control lately, and when you love someone, it’s not supposed to be like this. And I do love you, Tate. I do, but I just can’t help but think–

What? You can’t help think what?

That maybe our moms were right all along. Or Leo Stark was.

Leo Stark? What are you talking about?

Back at Christmastime, Leo told me not to get caught up in the bliss of a new relationship because something unexpected could happen, and it’d all be over. Next thing I knew, Sophia was pregnant.

Holly, yes, OK, but I– I committed to you.

I know, Tate. But when these huge obstacles keep happening again and again, at some point, you have to just face the facts that maybe the universe is telling us something.

What? What is the universe telling us?

I just think– I just think maybe we actually aren’t meant to be together.

I’m sorry about Melinda.

Don’t worry about it.

Oh, JJ, I hate that she’s doing this to you, stonewalling you like that.

She’ll talk.

She just said she’s not giving up her buyer.

I don’t give a damn what she said. Trask is going to tell me what she did with that necklace, whether she likes it or not. [soft dramatic music]

Hey.

Oh, hey. Where are you coming from?

Stephanie’s place. You wouldn’t happen to know why Alex showed up looking like he had just punched someone in the face, would you?

Well, it was more choking than punching.

I’m sorry. What?

I did it, Sarah. I-

I told Alex about Philip and Stephanie.

Answer me, Steph. Are you sleeping with Philip? Is that the secret Xander overheard the two of you talking about?

Just tell him that you guys hooked up a couple of times, and that it’s over and beg for his forgiveness. [tense music]

Philip and I have been keeping a secret, Alex…

[exhales sharply]

But it’s not what you think.

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Days Update Thursday, March 27, 2025

Posted on March 27, 2025 by Joseph Mueller

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Doug III comes out of the shower and back to Holly’s room where he looks at a framed photo of Holly and Tate. Holly then comes back in, so Doug III asks what happened with Maggie. Holly informs him that it turns out Julie did tell Maggie that he stole the necklace and it wasn’t Melinda who told Julie, it was Tate who ratted him out.

Tate calls Johnny and leaves a message, saying he’s so sorry that Amy called off the adoption. Tate hopes there is some way they can fix this and hangs up. JJ then shows up at his door and says he’s there on official police business.

Gabi finishes a call in her office as Melinda arrives and asks if Gabi ran the hit piece on the DiMeras in the Spectator. Gabi remarks that Leo actually did something right for a change. Melinda suggests she curb her enthusiasm. Gabi asks why, feeling EJ will never be able to show his face in public again. Melinda informs Gabi that EJ is not the only DiMera that Leo exposed, he also took down Kristen. Gabi says that’s great while Melinda worries that their CEO is being painted as a psychotic criminal. Melinda warns that DiMera Enterprises and all it’s subsidiaries will be ripe for the picking including Gabi Chic.

At the Kiriakis Mansion, Philip expresses his excitement about Leo’s article on the DiMeras to Xander and talks about how this will quell any doubts that Wei Shin had. Philip notices Xander’s distracted and questions why he’s not excited about this. Xander responds that he has more important things on his mind which Philip questions. Xander says like the secret Philip and Stephanie have been keeping.

Sarah goes to Stephanie’s apartment and tells her they need to talk. Stephanie says maybe later but Sarah says it can’t wait as they have a massive problem. Alex then comes in and asks what kind of problem. Sarah didn’t know Alex was there. Alex responds that he and Stephanie are pretty much inseparable these days and asks if he can help solve this problem.

Philip tells Xander that he can explain. Xander tells him not to bother as he already knows everything. Philip asks how he found out. Xander reveals he heard he and Stephanie in the town square before they saw him. Xander asks how Philip could do this to his own family. Philip says he needs to understand but Xander reveals his belief that Philip and Stephanie are sleeping together behind Alex’s back which surprises Philip.

Holly tells Doug III that she’s sorry while he says she has nothing to be sorry about. Holly says she feels bad for everything he’s going through including Julie throwing him out of the house. Doug III says it’s all on him since he’s the one who broke Julie’s trust and stole from her. Holly argues that Tate had no business telling on him. Doug III hates seeing her upset. Holly complains that her selfish jerk of a boyfriend couldn’t keep his mouth shut.

JJ informs Tate that this is about Alice’s necklace because Julie told him that he told her Doug III stole it. Tate is surprised that Julie went to the police. JJ points out that it’s an expensive diamond necklace. Tate doesn’t see what this has to do with him. JJ tells him that he’s part of the investigation now and will need an official statement. Tate asks if Doug III will be arrested. JJ says that depends on if Julie presses charges and mentions that she threw him out of the house. Tate asks where he is now. JJ says he doesn’t know but he intends to find out. JJ says he just wanted to give Tate a heads up about the statement and he will be in touch to schedule him to come down to the station as he then exits. Tate worries that this is not good.

Gabi asks Melinda if she really thinks there will be blowback on DiMera because of Leo’s article. Melinda informs her that she’s been on the phone all day with people wanting to cut ties and their stocks have taken a nosedive, so the entire company is in freefall. Gabi asks if she can sue somebody. Melinda says she’s trying to keep all DiMera heads on the same page and instructs Gabi to say no comment if a reporter reaches out. Gabi admits she was so busy celebrating EJ’s downfall that she didn’t consider what it could do to the company. Gabi cries that she just got Gabi Chic back and doesn’t want to lose it because of the DiMeras being amoral losers. Melinda reminds her that one of them still signs their checks. JJ arrives and asks if it’s a bad time. Gabi greets him and is thankful he’s there. Melinda takes that as her cue to leave but JJ stops her and says he actually came to see her.

Doug III reminds Holly that he told Tate, so he only knows about it because of him. Holly argues that still doesn’t give him the right to go blabbing to Julie. Doug III points out that he could’ve said something at the Bistro but he panicked and decided not to. Holly complains that JJ probably would’ve arrested him if he did and calls Tate a selfish jerk. Doug III points out that she hasn’t talked to Tate directly so she doesn’t know the whole story. Holly believes Tate wanted to punish him while Doug III suggests maybe Tate did it to protect her because he was worried that he would drag her down with him. Holly tells him not to make excuses for Tate. Holly says she didn’t clear it with Maggie but she’s sure it’s okay if he stays here until he figures out his next move. He thanks her and says he really appreciates it. Holly asks what kind of friend she would be if she let him sleep in the park again. Doug III says he should get dressed and go look for a job. Holly reminds him that his clothes should be out of the dryer now. Doug III says he’ll make sure to sneak out. Holly say she’ll see him later as she’s going to get the full story and then exits.

Alex asks Stephanie and Sarah what the problem is. Sarah claims it’s the hospital fundraiser as Kayla was supposed to come help Stephanie with planning but she got called in to surgery. Alex says he would be happy to help. Sarah says she has the morning free, so she was coming to offer her services which Stephanie says would be great. Alex says he’ll stick around too but Stephanie thinks they are good and reminds Alex that he has to get to the office. Alex says if they don’t need him, he will take off. Alex then exits. Sarah comments on that being close. Stephanie compliments her save and asks what the real problem is. Sarah reveals that Xander thinks Stephanie and Philip are having an affair.

Philip questions Xander thinking he and Stephanie are sleeping together. Xander responds that he knows they are because he heard Stephanie say that Alex would feel totally betrayed if he knew their secret. Xander says he wouldn’t get involved in their personal life but Alex is their cousin and their employee. Xander adds that Sarah told him to stay out of it. Philip questions him talking to Sarah about it. Xander says he needed her help to figure out what to do with the information. Philip asks what he decided. Xander understands he and Stephanie may have unfinished business, but she’s with Alex now. Xander remarks that the three of them are in the middle of a complicated take over attempt and the last thing he needs is for Alex and Philip to come to blows because they are in love with the same woman.

Sophia walks through the town square and runs in to Doug III. He tells her that he applied for the assistant manager position at the Bistro and was told to talk to Ava. Sophia says she’s not in yet but she can take his name and number to her, so he writes it down. Sophia then realizes he is Doug III and introduces herself, adding that she is carrying Tate’s baby.

Holly goes to see Tate, who says he was just about to leave for school. Holly says school can wait and questions why the hell he told Julie that Doug III stole her necklace.

Gabi questions JJ being there to see Melinda. Melinda says if it’s about the necklace, she said everything she had to say about it at the police station. JJ says he got new information that she might like to know and informs her that Doug III admitted to stealing the necklace and the confession was backed up. Melinda asks if it was his mouthy sidekick Holly. JJ asks if she’s saying that Holly knew and didn’t say anything. Melinda guesses it wasn’t her then. Melinda says she has a lot of fires to put out and goes to leave but JJ stops her and says he’s going to need her to hand over the necklace immediately. Melinda responds that she’s afraid she can’t do that.

Stephanie questions Sarah. Sarah explains that Xander overheard her and Philip talking in the town square about a secret that would hurt Alex. Stephanie says she knew he heard more than he let on. Sarah repeats that Xander thinks she’s having an affair with Philip and says she told him to keep his suspicions to himself, but she doesn’t think he’s going to. Stephanie calls it a nightmare. Sarah points out that it’s not as bad as it could be, considering the alternative. Stephanie questions Sarah thinking it’s a good thing that Xander thinks she’s cheating on Alex with his cousin. Sarah clarifies that it’s better than Xander finding out the truth. Stephanie asks who it’s better for and argues that Sarah and Xander have been through worse than this, so their marriage would survive Xander finding out the truth while if Xander tells Alex that she’s cheating on him with Philip, her relationship is over.

Philip swears to Xander that the secret he heard them talking about is not what he thinks. Xander questions if he’s not having sex with Stephanie then, right as Alex walks in.

Sophia tells Doug III that she’s heard a lot about him from Tate, like how he stole a grieving woman’s necklace. Doug III informs her that Tate ratted him out and now Holly is confronting him as they speak.

Tate explains to Holly that he did this for her because he was afraid she would get arrested and it would mess up her whole future. Holly calls that bull and argues that he did it to hurt Doug III because he wanted it to stick it to him ever since he found out they were friends. Tate argues that Doug III is not her friend and is just using her. Holly remarks that he’s been there for her plenty of times when Tate wasn’t. Tate argues that Holly doesn’t even know who Doug III owed money to or what he could be getting her mixed up in when it could be gambling, drugs, or weapons. Holly feels he’s being dramatic and informs Tate that Doug III’s debt is over now. Tate questions how when he doesn’t even have a job. Tate is shocked to realize that Holly paid it for him and complains that this is exactly what he was talking about in regard to Doug III ruining her life. Holly remarks that this isn’t about her but about Tate ratting him out because he was jealous. Tate denies it while Holly complains that Tate called Julie because he was upset that she went to meet Doug III. Tate argues that he called Julie because he was worried about Holly. Holly argues that it goes back to New Year’s Eve when Tate was upset that she and Doug III watched the ball drop together. Tate agrees that his concern for her does go back that far. Tate brings up the first time he met Doug III, he had stitches above his eye and lied about it when he clearly got roughed up by somebody. Tate asks how that wasn’t a huge red flag to stay away from him. Holly compares it to Tate keeping the fact that he called Julie from her and questions him not being honest with her. Tate apologizes. Holly tells Tate that if he would’ve given Doug III a chance to explain, Julie might have forgiven him. Tate suggests that she still could but Holly says she can’t and declares that because of Tate, Julie’s relationship with Doug III is over.

JJ warns Melinda about the consequences of refusing to turn over stolen goods that she’s in possession of. Melinda responds that she is no longer in possession of the necklace. JJ asks what she means and what happened to it.

Stephanie complains to Sarah that her love life has been one trainwreck after another and she’s finally in a relationship where she and Alex are really happy, but it will be over in a heartbeat if he thinks she’s cheating on him with her ex. Sarah doubts it will come to that. Stephanie asks what she’s supposed to do if Xander tells him. Sarah suggests she could just let Alex believe it which shocks Stephanie.

Alex questions what Xander just said. Xander responds that he didn’t hear him come in. Alex says that’s obvious and asks Philip if he’s sleeping with Stephanie. Alex demands somebody say something now. Xander tells Alex that he’s sorry but it’s true as he heard Stephanie and Philip talking yesterday about keeping a secret from him. Alex then grabs Philip and calls him a son of a bitch. Xander separates them while Alex screams at Philip. Xander says this is exactly what he was afraid of and they can’t be at odds with everything they have planned for DiMera. Alex says screw that and storms out of the mansion. Philip questions Xander having to tell him. Xander argues that Alex is family and he wasn’t going to just lie to his face. Xander declares this ends now and that whatever Philip had going on with Stephanie is over because they are this close to the finish line of proving they are worthy of carrying on the Kiriakis legacy, so he’s not going to watch it fall apart because Philip can’t keep it in his pants. Philip tells him not to worry as from now on, he won’t go anywhere near Stephanie.

Stephanie questions the idea of letting her boyfriend believe she’s cheating on him. Sarah asks what else they are supposed to do. Stephanie suggests telling Xander the truth. Sarah admits she thinks about that all the time because she hates lying to him, but points out that the lie is working the way they hoped it would. Stephanie argues that this lie is a different lie that directly affects her and Alex. Sarah encourages her to look at the bigger picture that they have prevented a war between Xander and Philip while they have been acting like real brothers. Stephanie argues that if Alex believes she’s cheating on him, he will quit Titan and break up with her. Stephanie tells Sarah to think about how she’s asking her to hurt Alex when this whole forged letter has nothing to do with her and it only became her problem when she happened to overhear Philip talking about it and Sarah chose not to be honest with her husband. Sarah argues that they didn’t want Xander to murder Philip. Stephanie tells Sarah that she needs to be honest with her husband. Sarah complains that she can’t because the lie has gone on too long. Stephanie declares there is no way she is letting Alex believe that she’s cheating on him with Philip. Sarah tries to convince Stephanie to tell Alex that she and Philip hooked up a couple times but it’s over now and beg for his forgiveness. Sarah tells Stephanie that she and Xander fought so hard to get back together and if he finds out that she knew about Philip’s letter being forged, she will lose him forever.

Melinda tells JJ that she finally realized the necklace was more trouble than it was worth, so she sold it which shocks JJ. JJ questions why she would do that when she knew it belonged to his family. Gabi adds that she knew Julie wanted it back while JJ asks who she sold it to. Melinda responds that she’d rather not say. JJ warns her that she better say. Melinda declares that they’ve already established that he has no cause to arrest her so this conversation is over. Melinda says she has an international conglomerate to save as she exits.

Doug III informs Sophia that Holly went to rip Tate a new one because she’s mad that he didn’t give him the chance to tell Julie himself. Sophia argues that the necklace has been missing for months, so he had plenty of time to come clean. Doug III decides he shouldn’t get in to this with her and thanks her for offering to give Ava his phone number. Sophia points out that this could end up working out well for him. Sophia talks about Holly already being upset with Tate being jealous and now she will be even more pissed which could give him an opening. Doug III remarks that from what he’s heard, Sophia is the one looking for an opening. Sophia questions what he meant by that and asks what a jobless thief thinks he knows about her life. Doug III explains that he heard she and Tate were together but then he dumped her to go back to Holly. Sophia clarifies that she broke up with Tate. Doug III brings up that being after Tate said Holly’s name in bed but even that wasn’t enough to kill Sophia’s feelings for him. Sophia tells Doug III that he doesn’t know what he’s talking about. Doug III remarks that he saw the look on her face when he told her that Holly went to chew out Tate and that she loved hearing that. Doug III believes that Sophia is hoping Holly breaks up with Tate over this and comes back to her. He accuses Sophia of playing the long game to have her baby daddy all to herself.

Tate questions Holly saying that Julie’s relationship with Doug III is over because of him when he’s not the one who stole the necklace. Holly argues that he made a mistake and was trying to make it right, but Tate took away his chance. Tate asks how he was supposed to know that Doug III was going to grow a conscience. Holly argues that it wasn’t his truth to tell. Tate tells her that he didn’t mention Holly’s name so the police have no idea she knew anything. Holly can’t believe he talked to the police. Tate explains that JJ came by and said he’s going to need to give an official statement. Holly can’t believe him. Tate asks if he was supposed to lie to JJ. Tate understands Holly is angry but he did what he thought was right and he hopes one day she will understand that. Holly then tells Tate that they are done.

Sarah worries to Stephanie about what Xander will do to Philip if he finds out the truth and assures that she will lose him. Sarah asks Stephanie to do it for their daughter if not for her. Alex comes back, so Stephanie asks what he’s doing back so soon. Sarah says she has to go and will see them later as she hurries out. Stephanie asks how Alex got out of work today. Alex then asks Stephanie to tell him that she’s not sleeping with Philip.

Sophia tells Doug III that he’s wrong. He asks if she doesn’t want Tate all to herself. Sophia says there may have been a time when she tried to come between Tate and Holly, but not anymore and she just wants Tate to be happy. Doug III says they are on the same page then because he wants the same for Holly, even if that means she works things out with Tate.

Tate questions Holly breaking up with him over Doug III. Holly says it’s because he deliberately hurt her friend. Tate argues that her friend stole from his own family and somehow he’s the bad guy for telling the truth. Holly says it’s not just about him telling Julie but about his jealousy, Sophia, and the baby he can’t get rid of. Holly stops and says she didn’t mean that last part and she’s just frustrated and overwhelmed. Tate questions her being overwhelmed. Holly says it’s all coming out wrong and she just feels like ever since they got back together, it’s been nothing but drama and everything feels so out of control lately. Holly remarks that when you love someone, it’s not supposed to be like this. Holly tells Tate that she does love him, but she can’t help but think that maybe Leo was right when he told her not to get caught up in the bliss because it could all be over in a second and the next thing she knew, Sophia was pregnant. Tate argues that he committed to her. Holly says that when these huge obstacles keep coming up, they have to accept that maybe the universe is trying to tell them they aren’t meant to be together.

Gabi tells JJ that she’s sorry about Melinda. JJ tells her not to worry about it. Gabi hates that Melinda is stonewalling him like that. JJ insists that Melinda will tell him what she did with the necklace whether she likes it or not.

Sarah goes home to the Kiriakis Mansion where Xander is pacing in the living room. Xander asks where she’s coming from. Sarah says she was at Stephanie’s place and asks if he happens to know why Alex came in, looking like he had just punched someone in the face. Xander responds that it was more choking than punching which Sarah questions. Xander admits that he told Alex about Philip and Stephanie.

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Days Short Recap Wednesday, March 26, 2025

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Tate regretted telling Julie what Doug did. Sophia arrived at the townhouse to let him know that she was feeling hopeful about the adoption. Her mother had a few more questions to ask. If she approved of the answers, they would be set. Tate was glad, but he was distracted. He told Sophia what happened with Doug. Tate broke his promise to Holly to keep Doug’s actions a secret. Holly was spending more time with Doug than him so he got upset. He wasn’t thinking when he told Julie that Doug stole the necklace. Tate knew that Holly would be upset with him once she found out what he did. Paulina saw Doug sleeping on a bench at the park. She left her bag of food for him. Doug woke up when his phone went off. He told Holly that Julie threw him out. He let her know that it might have been easier if he got a chance to talk to Julie first. Doug thought Melinda was the one who told Julie the truth. Holly put it together that he was homeless and invited him to stay with her. Later Doug arrived at the Kiriakis mansion. Holly wanted him to get out of his wet clothes. He wasn’t sure that Maggie and Tate would be okay with him staying there. Holly planned on asking her grandmother if he could stay there. Julie was sitting in the living room when Maggie arrived. Maggie showed up with lemon bars for Julie and Doug. Julie told her that she kicked Doug out because he stole the necklace. Maggie was shocked to hear that. She wondered why Doug would do something like that, but Julie didn’t care because he was a thief. Doug betrayed her after she allowed him to stay there. He was supposed to be her miracle after losing Doug. Her heart was breaking again. Maggie wondered how she found out the truth. She told Maggie that Tate called her and told her about it. Julie wasn’t sure how he found out, but he told her the truth. She wished she could stop worrying about whether he was okay. They wondered how much Holly knew about it since she was spending time with Doug.

EJ went to Paulina and Abe’s place to see Johnny. Johnny stared at the knife on the table before he let EJ inside. EJ wanted Johnny to come home, but he told him that he was home. Johnny refused to go back to the mansion with him. He didn’t want anything from his father. Johnny yelled at him about what he did to Sami. EJ was thankful that Johnny was here, but he wished he weren’t. EJ begged him to let him talk, and he agreed to listen. He told Johnny that he earned Sami’s love. Sami saw the best in him and managed to forgive him. EJ hoped Johnny would be able to forgive him too. Johnny refused to forgive him. EJ gave up and decided to leave. Johnny stared at the knife again. He said that EJ was dead to him. Paulina and Chanel met at the town square. Chanel thanked her for letting her and Johnny stay with her. She told Paulina what happened with Johnny and EJ. Chanel hoped Amy wouldn’t find out the truth. Paulina said that Amy had no way of finding out what EJ did to Sami. Chanel was scared the adoption wouldn’t happen, but Paulina assured her that it would. Amy arrived while they were talking. She wondered why Chanel was worried. Chanel was able to cover up what she was talking about. Amy told her that she and her husband decided that they were comfortable with the adoption. She reached for her lawyer’s document and saw Leo’s article about EJ and the DiMeras. Amy read about the kidnapping charges and how Rachel disappeared. She asked Paulina and Chanel about what she read. Amy wanted to know why Rachel disappeared before she could testify against him. She continued reading about the DiMeras and wasn’t happy about EJ being around her grandchild. Chanel told her that she and Johnny weren’t living at the mansion anymore. Amy wanted to know why, but Chanel couldn’t tell her. She told Chanel the adoption was off. Amy walked away. Paulina comforted Chanel when Johnny arrived. He wanted to know what happened, and Chanel told him that his father happened. Maggie went home and talked to Holly about Doug. Holly thought Maggie told Julie the truth. Maggie let her know that Tate told her the truth. Holly was upset that Tate betrayed her. Amy went to Tate’s place and told him the adoption was off. She showed Tate and Sophia the article about the DiMeras. They had to find a suitable couple, or they had to raise the baby themselves.

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Days Transcript Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Posted on March 26, 2025April 24, 2025 by TvMegasite Admin

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

[gentle music] * *

I know Melinda Trask is the one who has your necklace now, but she’s not lying when she says she didn’t steal it. Someone else did. It was Doug Williams. God, what the hell was I thinking? And what if Holly finds out?

[sighs]

[phone beeps]

Good morning.

Maggie. Good morning.

I brought you some lemon bars.

Oh, very kind. I–I don’t think my stomach can handle them right now.

Well, that’s OK. I’ll leave them for Doug. I know how much he likes them.

Doug won’t be eating them either.

Oh. Why is that?

Because he’s gone. I threw him out. [somber music]

We really have got to do more to help these poor souls. [somber music]

I was just talking to my Grandma Kate, and I found out something that I never knew. Mom, Lucas, cabin. You want to take it from here? No? That’s OK. I got it. Years ago, my mom and Lucas were on a ski trip. The car broke down. They ended up at a remote cabin. There was a storm. The roof collapsed. Lucas got trapped underneath. My mom thought that he was going to die. So… she went to the roadside to look for help. To find someone to help save Lucas’s life. And she came across my dad. She begged him. She begged him to help her save Lucas’s life. And he agreed. He said that he would help save Lucas’s life if– –my mother had sex with him. [dramatic music]

[knocking]

Johnny, son, are you in there? Open up, please. It’s your father.

[soft orchestration] announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the “Days of Our Lives.”

You threw Doug out of the house?

I asked him to leave. He left.

But why, Julie? Why would you do that?

I’m sure you remember my grandmother’s diamond necklace that was in the time capsule that vanished so mysteriously the day of my husband’s memorial.

Well, of course. Wait. Wait a minute. What are you saying?

Doug is the one who stole it. [phone beeps] * * [phone rings]

Doug. Hey. There you are.

Hey, I got your text. Figured it was easier to call.

So are you OK? What happened with Julie? You told her you were the one who stole her necklace, right?

She knows I did. Yeah. She felt very hurt and betrayed. No surprise there. So she threw me out of the house, which I totally deserved.

Oh, my God, Doug. I’m so sorry. I thought that when you told her how sorry you were and that you were trying to get the necklace back– I mean, yeah, I thought she’d be upset, but I thought maybe she would also give you another chance, especially since you owned up to it.

Actually, uh, I wasn’t the one to tell her.

I don’t understand.

When I got there, she already knew.

She already knew? What do you mean? Who told her? [knocking]

Hey.

Hey. I’m–I’m surprised you’re here. I figured with the delayed opening, you’d be sleeping in.

Yeah, I forgot to turn off my alarm. And those lame parent-teacher conferences– I’m literally a senior in high school, and my mom still insists on going to them. But I’ll go easy on her. That is, if today’s the day that she finally gives Johnny and Chanel the go-ahead with the adoption.

And do you think she will?

I mean, I think Chanel’s mom was pretty persuasive. She made the point that they would provide a loving home and that our kid would never want for anything.

Great. So what’s the issue?

There is none, not anymore. She just wants to ask them a few more questions and get a better sense of who they are. But if everything goes according to plan, then Johnny and Chanel will be our baby’s new parents. [gentle music]

Mama.

Oh, my sweet baby girl.

Thank you so much for being here for us today.

Oh, of course. Of course. If this adoption summit was taking place in Antarctica, you know I’d be on the next flight.

I know. I know you would be. And I also wanted to thank you for letting Johnny and me stay with you and Abe last night. I know it was short notice.

Come on, now. You know you are always welcome in our home. My heart does go out to Johnny. I can’t imagine finding out that the only reason you were born was– ooh, Lord, I can’t even say it.

Yeah. Yeah. It’s pretty horrifying. I just–I wish that there was something I could do or say to help. And do you know that EJ said that he wasn’t entirely sorry that he raped Johnny’s mother because if he hadn’t, then, quote, “Johnny wouldn’t exist?” Can you imagine what that does to someone’s head?

Mm. EJ DiMera is one sick puppy. I’ve known that for a long time.

And if that isn’t stomach-churning enough, Johnny’s worried that Amy Choi is going to find out about this somehow. And I know that she already knows that his family is pretty messed up. But this is a whole new level of terrible.

Listen to me, Chanel. Whatever happened all those years ago is none of that woman’s business. And what’s it–what is it that they say about the sins of the father? Now, doesn’t she teach Sunday school? She ought to know a thing or two about sins.

Yeah, you would think so.

I want you to rest easy, because there is no reason for Amy Choi to ever find out about what EJ did to Johnny’s mother.

Come on, Johnny. That’s your car parked out front. I know you’re inside. Please, just– just open the door. I really need to talk to you. [ominous music]

What the hell do you want?

I want you to come home.

Right. Sorry. The new parents. Yes. I’m just–I’m really glad your mom’s on board, you know, with Johnny and Chanel adopting the baby.

You don’t seem all that glad. Isn’t this what you wanted?

Yes. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. This is exactly what I want. I just–of course it is. I’m sorry. I just– I have this other thing on my mind.

It’s, uh–let me guess. It’s about Holly, isn’t it? What did she do this time?

It’s not really what Holly did. It’s what I did.

Look, I don’t know. I don’t know who told Julie. She didn’t say. But my guess is it was Melinda Trask.

Yeah, but I thought you said Trask didn’t say anything to the cops.

Yeah, she didn’t at first, but who knows? Maybe JJ got it out of her.

Wait a second. If Julie kicked you out of the house, where did you sleep last night?

I, uh, sort of camped out.

Camped out, like in a tent?

No. I slept in the park.

You slept–are you insane? There was a thunderstorm last night, Doug.

Oh, I’m well aware.

My God. Why didn’t you call me?

It’s fine, really.

No, it’s not fine. I can practically hear your teeth chattering through the phone. Listen, Doug, I want you to come over to my house right now.

But–

But nothing. We’ll figure this out once you get here, OK?

[sighs]

I can’t believe this. Doug stole your grandmother’s necklace? My God. Why would he do that?

Maggie, I have no idea. He said he was desperate. He said he was stupid. It doesn’t matter. I mean, what’s done is done. He’s a thief. I could not bear to hear excuses or mea culpa.

I’m so sorry, Julie.

Yeah, well, me too. I mean, I thought he was family. I brought him into the family home.

Yeah, I know you did.

When he appeared at the graveside, I thought, oh, my God, this is my miracle. It’s Doug’s grandson. He’s gonna be there for me. It’s gonna– He seemed nice. He seemed like a lovely young man. Now my heart’s breaking all over again.

Wow. This is like that feeling you get right before you’re about to take a big exam and the teacher’s passing out the tests. And even though you know you’ve studied, you are scared to death that you are going to fail.

Chanel, baby, I know how important this is to you. And I truly believe it’s going to work out.

God, I hope you are right, Mama. I’m just– I’m worried about Johnny. You know, he’s just– he’s–I have never seen him like this before. He’s–he’s up. He’s tossing and turning all night. He’s in such a bad frame of mind. And I just– I hope that he can keep himself together and that–

And–and that what?

Well, that he, you know, doesn’t let Mrs. Choi sense that something is off.

No. This adoption means everything to Johnny, to you both. He’ll pull it–he’ll pull himself together. You’ll see.

Yeah. Oh, dear God. Please, please don’t let anything screw this up.

May I ask, is there a particular reason you’re worried? [somber music]

You want me to come home? I don’t have a home.

Johnny, the mansion is your home.

No. No, it isn’t. No, it was. Now it’s just some big, gaudy house, house of cards, really, built on a foundation of lies.

I’m sorry to hear you say that, especially since one day that house will belong to you.

I don’t want it. I don’t want anything from you or Nonno.

Son–

You know, I can’t believe what you said to me when you tried to explain what happened, that Nonno wanted you to impregnate a Brady. So you just went ahead and raped my mother.

It wasn’t really that simple.

Is that what you tell yourself? That it wasn’t really that simple? Is that how you get to bed at night? Because it seems pretty damn straightforward to me.

Johnny.

Or do you tell yourself, hey, at least I got a son out of it, so the ends must justify the means, right? Well, here I am. Congratulations. Mission accomplished.

And I thank God you’re here.

You may thank God for that, but I wish I wasn’t.

Please don’t say that. You are a wonderful person, Johnny. A loving son, brother, husband, and soon to be a father.

Shut up. OK. Just–just– I don’t want to hear what you think of me because all you do is lie. I don’t want to live with you. I can’t even look at you. I want nothing to do with you.

Son, just hear me out.

Shut up. Don’t you dare call me son. Don’t you dare call me son.

Johnny, please. Just let me say a few things. And then I promise I will leave. Please. [somber music]

Your mother is, as you well know, a wonderful woman, strong, kind, fiercely loyal to those she loves. And yes, it may have taken a while. But because I was genuinely contrite and also because she knew that I loved her with all my heart and had enormous respect for her as a mother, as–as–as a force of nature, that I eventually got through to her. Mind you, I never tried to excuse what I did. It was inexcusable, obviously. But I did try to make her understand that sometimes I behaved in ways that I felt I had no control over. I admitted to her, as I’m admitting to you now, that partly due to my unorthodox upbringing, partly due to whatever DNA was passed along to me, I was a deeply flawed person who behaved reprehensibly at times, shamefully. But whose heart was sometimes in the right place. Not always, granted, but sometimes. Like right now, feeling so much love for you. And so your mother, at the time, saw the best in me and eventually forgave me. So do you think, perhaps, you could too, in time?

Oh, my God, Doug. It’s, like, 30 degrees out, and your clothes are soaking wet. Here, give them to me.

Give you what?

Your clothes. I’m going to go put them in the dryer, and you can go take a hot shower.

You sure it’s not too much trouble?

I’m sure. Now give them to me. Come on. You heard me. [lighthearted music]

It’s the breach of trust that hurts so much, Maggie. You see, I accused my own brother Steven of stealing the necklace. And that whole time Doug just sat there. You know I’d never get this upset over a piece of jewelry that I lost.

I know that. I know that. It’s–it’s what the necklace represents, your family.

Exactly.

Yeah.

Well, it belonged–it belonged to my grandmother, the loving heart and soul of the whole Horton family, Grandma Alice.

Julie, do you mind my asking, how did you find out about it?

[chuckles] Last night, went out to dinner with Doug and JJ. Walk into the Bistro, and there sits Melinda Trask wearing my grandmother’s diamonds. I’m shocked. Shocked. I walk over, and I confront her. And she denies it is possible that that could be my grandmother’s necklace. And all the time, Doug just stood there.

So I’m assuming the police ultimately put it all together.

No, not really. Although now JJ is doing everything in his power to get the necklace back from Trask.

Well, then, how did you find out?

I got a phone call from Tate Black.

So wait, why did this Doug guy steal the necklace?

I guess he owed some people money. He was in a bad way. Saw an easy way out. And he confided in Holly about it. And when I found out– well, when she told me, I promised her that I wouldn’t tell anyone. And last night, I broke that promise. And I told Julie that Doug was the thief.

Well? Why are you so worried something might screw this up?

Oh, uh, well, there’s– there’s no reason in particular that I’m worried. It’s just, you know, anyone in my position would be, you know, a little nervous. It would mean the world to me and my husband if you would give us your blessing to adopt Sophia and Tate’s baby.

Right. Of course.

Amy, why don’t we, uh, you know, have a seat? And, oh, what is it that– that tea that you like so much? English breakfast, is it?

That’s the one.

Three English breakfasts on me.

It’s very kind of you. Thank you.

Oh, isn’t your husband coming?

Oh, yeah. He’ll be here any minute.

Well, I don’t want to leave you in suspense, so I’ll get straight to it. I’ve been giving this a lot of thought, praying on it, asking God for his guidance. Also, I’ve consulted with my lawyer and of course, my husband. And we’ve decided that– –we would be comfortable with you and your husband adopting Sophia’s child.

Oh, my goodness! Oh, this is the best news I have heard in– oh, I can’t even remember how long.

Oh, my God. Thank you so, so much. This means so much to me and to my husband.

My baby girl is going to be a mother.

Now, our lawyer did have a list of questions she’d like me to ask you. Let me just pull up the document she sent me. [tense music]

What–what is it?

There’s no way in hell that I could ever forgive you.

Johnny, listen to me.

No, you listen to me. I’ve recently been thinking that everything I knew was a lie. So I’ve been wondering, well, what’s true? And I realized that what’s true is that everything you touch dies. The destruction that you leave in your wake, the women who come into your life and leave like–like wilted flowers, shells of themselves. So you got to understand there’s–there’s nothing for us to work out. What you did was unforgivable. So just go.

Fine. Fine. If that’s what you want.

That is what I want. Before you go, there is one more thing. [ominous music]

Tate? He told you that Doug stole Alice’s necklace? Well, how did he know about it?

Didn’t give me any details. Just said Doug admitted it.

After all this time?

Yeah. Who’d have thought it?

Oh, Julie. I just can’t believe this happened. I mean, this is the last thing you needed. Would it help if I stayed?

No, no, darling. Thank you. I’ll be fine. Thomas and Charlotte will be coming back from school. Those two always cheer me up. I just wish–

You wish what?

That I could stop worrying about Douglas Williams III. I mean, where he slept last night, if he’s OK.

That’s because you’re a good person. In spite of the terrible thing that he did, the young man is still family, your precious husband’s namesake.

I suppose so. At least he appreciated your lemon bars.

[laughs] Yeah, I know. Every time he comes over to the house, he just– he practically inhales them. He and Holly– huh.

What? What’s going on?

Holly and Doug have become quite close. Huh. I wonder–I wonder how much she knows about this.

[gulps] Um, OK, well, you go take a shower. Um, I’m going to go talk to my grandma to make sure you can stay here for a while.

What? You can’t do that.

Why not?

Well, isn’t your grandma friends with Julie? She’s not going to want me here.

I’m sure she probably doesn’t even know yet.

Well, she’s going to find out eventually. And what about Tate? What’s Tate going to think about me camping out in his girlfriend’s bedroom?

Just let me worry about Tate, OK?

I don’t even know what I was thinking. I’ll admit, I– I was upset about how much time Doug and Holly seem to be spending together. And I was also upset to find out that Melinda Trask knew that Holly was covering for Doug. Like, imagine how I felt thinking Holly could go down as an accomplice because that jerk had to go and steal jewelry from Julie Williams, of all people, his grandfather’s widow. I mean, I was freaked out.

I’m sure you were.

So yeah, OK, without even thinking about it, I was dialing Mrs. Williams’ number. And I thought I would just, like, drop a couple hints, sort of like, guide her to the truth. And before I knew it, the words were just pouring out of me. I rationalized it by telling myself that I was doing this for Holly, like, protecting her. And I know that’s not the whole reason I did it.

You wanted to punish Doug.

Yeah. Yeah. I wanted to punish Doug. But I ended up punishing myself because sooner or later, Holly is going to find out that I’m the one that told Julie. And when she does, she’s never going to forgive me.

What is it, son?

What did I just say? Don’t call me that. I’m going to send for Chanel’s and my things because I want nothing more to do with you. You’re dead to me.

Did you know about this?

No, I had no idea.

What–what is that headline? What is it?

DiMeras in–

Disarray. You don’t have to pull it up. I’ll read it to you. As the former district attorney, EJ DiMera presented himself publicly as an enforcer of the law. But he has been implicated in a host of crimes both past and present, for which he has been adept at avoiding prosecution. But recently, he faced near-certain consequences following an immunity deal that was struck with fellow kidnapping suspect Rachel Blake. But given that Ms. Blake has since disappeared, Mr. DiMera seems likely to have escaped the long arm of the law yet again. Disappeared?

Look, it should be said that all those charges are alleged, not proven.

But Chad DiMera is the editor of “The Spectator.” And if I’m not mistaken, he’s EJ’s brother. I mean, if he’s willing to put this out there, then how spurious can these allegations be?

Look, Mrs. Choi, you’d have to be living under a rock not to have heard a few tales of terror about the DiMeras.

But even in a family full of felons, EJ DiMera stands out as a singularly ruthless operator. So my grandchild would be raised in a home full of felons?

No, no, definitely not. Your grandchild would not be raised there, OK? Johnny and I aren’t even living in that house anymore.

Really? You moved out?

Yes, we did.

Why? Is it because you believe what’s being alleged in this article is, in fact, the truth? You know, it’s become increasingly clear to me that the so-called patriarch of this crime family would wield significant influence over my grandchild’s life, regardless of where you and your husband choose to live. Yes, I believe that the timing of this article is the clear sign from God that I have been seeking.

But what do you– what do you mean?

This adoption cannot and will not happen. I’m sorry, Chanel, Mayor Price.

But–but you haven’t even had your… tea.

Holly, listen, I appreciate what you’re trying to do for me, but–

But what? Look, I’m not going to get in trouble if you stay here. I promise you, my grandma is the kindest, most understanding woman you’ll ever meet. Now, you just stay out of sight while I go talk to her, OK? And come on. Hand over those pants. [lighthearted music]

[chuckles] Sweet Jude. How is his cold? Good. Listen, expect a package from Holly. She, um, she bought him this adorable striped shirt and a couple of toys as well. We’re gonna send them out tomorrow. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah, she’s fine. She’s busy. She’s busy at school. Yeah. I’ll have her call you later. And give Eric my best, OK? Bye-bye now.

Grandma.

Hi!

I’m glad you’re home. Um, OK. I need to talk to you about something.

Uh, well, actually, I need to talk to you about something, too.

OK. You first.

Julie. She told me that Doug stole her late grandmother’s diamond necklace. [tense music] Huh. Something tells me that isn’t news to you. This is a very serious matter, Holly. I want you to be completely honest with me. Have you been covering for Doug all this time?

Listen, maybe Holly won’t find out that you were the one who ratted out Doug.

Of course she will. This is Salem. Everybody finds out everything.

OK, well, if she does, maybe she’ll understand why you did it.

Yeah, but I don’t even know why I did it. [knocking] Mrs. Choi.

Mom.

May I come in?

Of course.

I figured I’d find you here. Actually, it’s probably better if I speak to both of you at the same time.

Well, how did it go with Johnny and Chanel?

Not as I’d hoped.

What do you mean?

Sophia, I know you wanted this adoption to work out. Believe me. I did, too. But it’s become clear that it’s not in the best interest of the child.

What? Why not?

Because of this.

Oh, my baby. This has been such a roller coaster ride for you. I’m so–I’m so sorry.

I can’t believe this is happening. We were so close.

Hey, I’m sorry I’m late. I just–uh, what– what’s the matter? Was Mrs. Choi a no-show?

No, no, she came.

Where’d she go?

She left.

What? Why?

She called it off. The adoption is not going through.

What happened?

Your father happened. [tense music] [gentle music] [tense music] * *

Grandma, listen. Look, I know how much that necklace means to Julie, so believe me when I say this. I would not have covered for Doug if I wasn’t 1,000% sure he was going to tell her the truth that he took the necklace. He just–he wanted to get it back first. That way, he could give it to her himself.

But he didn’t, did he?

He was going to. Once he found out Melinda Trask bought the necklace, he tried to buy it back from her. He, like, was gonna set up installment plans and work to pay it off. But Melinda was being so unreasonable and refused to sell it to him. And now, I guess, to make matters worse, she had to go tell Julie the truth.

But she didn’t. Julie didn’t find out from Melinda Trask.

She didn’t?

No. She found out from Tate.

What?

So, Mom, what are you saying?

Oh, I think it’s self-explanatory. And Sophia, Tate, it gives me no pleasure to tell you this, but we are either going to have to find a suitable, respectable couple to adopt this child, or you two are going to have to raise this baby yourselves. [tense music]

Chad, I just saw the article you published about me. What the hell? Call me back immediately. Oh, that Leo Stark. I could wring his little neck. And Chad, that Judas brother of mine.

Funny you should go around calling people Judas, when it’s you, EJ, who is betraying people. Your own my son. My precious daughter. Actually, betrayal doesn’t quite cover it. You–you’ve destroyed them.

What the hell are you talking about?

And the sins of the father have been visited upon the generations. Chanel and Johnny’s adoption fell through because of you and your litany of crimes.

Oh, no.

Oh, yes. Oh, and they are beyond devastated. As if those two, they haven’t– they haven’t been through enough.

What–what can I do? Tell me, and I’ll do it. Just say the word and–

No. You’ve done enough. I only came here to warn you, EJ. No one messes around with my baby and gets away with it. No one.

Oh, we were so close to having it all, the family we wanted, the life we wanted. And one moment was so full of hope. And then the next–

Damn him. Damn my father. I’m not gonna let him get away with this, Chanel.

What–what do you mean?

He’s the reason Amy Choi wouldn’t approve our adoption, because he is ruthless. He’s evil. If my father wasn’t a factor, she would have said yes. And we would be parents right now.

Yeah, but your father is a factor, OK? And that’s not going to change. [ominous music]

We’ll see about that.

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Days Update Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Posted on March 26, 2025 by Joseph Mueller

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Tate paces at home and thinks back to telling Julie that Doug III stole the necklace. Tate questions what he was thinking and worries about Holly finding out.

Holly lays in bed upset at home and then sits up to text Doug III, asking what happened when he told Julie the truth.

Maggie goes to the Horton house and brings Julie some lemon bars but Julie says she doesn’t have an appetite. Maggie says she’ll leave them for Doug III but Julie informs her that he won’t be eating them either because he’s gone as she threw him out.

Paulina walks through the park and finds Doug III sleeping on the bench, so she leaves a bag from the bakery and walks on.

Johnny sits in the living room at Paulina’s, thinking back to confronting EJ about raping Sami. Johnny gets up and looks at a knife on the table as EJ then arrives, knocking on the door and asking him to open up.

Maggie questions Julie throwing Doug III out of the house. Julie reminds Maggie about Alice’s diamond necklace from the time capsule that vanished so mysteriously on the day of Doug’s memorial. Maggie asks what she’s saying. Julie then reveals that Doug III is the one who stole it.

Doug III is woken up by receiving Holly’s text, so he calls her. Holly asks what happened with Julie after he told her the truth. Doug III confirms that he did and she felt very hurt and betrayed, so she threw him out of the house which he totally deserved. Holly says she’s so sorry as she thought maybe Julie would give him another chance since he owned up to it. Doug III reveals that he actually wasn’t the one to tell her. Holly doesn’t understand. Doug III says that when he got there, Julie already knew. Holly questions who told her.

Sophia goes to see Tate. Tate is surprised she’s not sleeping in. Sophia hopes today is the day her mom finally approves of Johnny and Chanel for the adoption. Sophia thinks Paulina was pretty persuasive. Tate asks what the issue is. Sophia responds there is none anymore and she wants to ask them a few questions to get a better sense of who they are, but if everything goes according to plan, Johnny and Chanel will be their baby’s parents.

Chanel meets Paulina in the town square and thanks her for being there for them today and for letting her and Johnny stay with her and Abe last night. Paulina says they are always welcome in their home and her heart goes out to Johnny because she can’t imagine him finding out how he was born. Chanel agrees that it’s pretty horrifying and wishes there was something she could do or say to help. Chanel adds that EJ said he wasn’t totally sorry about raping Sami because if he hadn’t, Johnny wouldn’t exist. Paulina calls EJ sick. Chanel says that Johnny is worried about Amy finding out somehow. Paulina encourages that whatever happened all those years ago is none of Amy’s business. Paulina talks about the sins of the father and tells Chanel to rest easy because there is no reason for Amy to ever find out about what EJ did to Johnny’s mother.

EJ continues asking for Johnny to open the door so he can talk to him. Johnny answers the door and asks what the hell he wants. EJ responds that he wants him to come home.

Tate tells Sophia that he’s just really glad that her mom is on board with Johnny and Chanel adopting the baby. Sophia feels he doesn’t seem that glad. Tate assures it’s what he wanted, but has something else on his mind. Sophia guesses it’s about Holly and asks what she did this time. Tate says it’s not really what Holly did, but what he did.

Doug III tells Holly that Julie didn’t say who told her, but he guesses it was Melinda. Holly reminds him that Melinda didn’t say anything to the cops. Doug III suggests maybe JJ got it out of her. Holly questions where he slept last night if Julie kicked him out of the house. Doug III informs her that he camped out in the park. Holly asks if he’s insane since there was a thunderstorm last night and questions why he didn’t call her. Doug III says it’s fine. Holly tells him to come over to her house right now and they’ll figure it out when he gets there as they then hang up.

Maggie can’t believe Doug III stole the necklace and questions why he would do that. Julie responds that she has no idea but he said he was desperate and stupid. Julie says it doesn’t matter because what’s done is done and he’s a thief, so she couldn’t bear to hear excuses. Maggie says she’s so sorry. Julie talks about thinking he was family and bringing him in to the family home. Julie thought when Doug III first appeared, it was her miracle and that he would be there for her. Julie says he seemed nice but now her heart is breaking all over again.

Chanel talks to Paulina about feeling like she’s about to fail a big exam. Paulina knows how important this is and she truly believes it’s going to work out. Chanel remains worried about Johnny as he’s never been like this before, so she hopes he can keep himself together and that he doesn’t let Amy sense something is off. Paulina encourages that the adoption means everything to them, so he will pull himself together. Chanel prays for nothing to screw this up. Amy then arrives in the town square and asks if there’s a particular reason that Chanel is worried.

Johnny tells EJ that he doesn’t have a home. EJ argues that the DiMera Mansion is his home. Johnny disagrees and says that it was, but now it’s just some big, gaudy house built on a foundation of lies. EJ tells him that one day, that house will belong to him. Johnny responds that he doesn’t want it or anything from EJ or Stefano. Johnny can’t believe that Stefano wanted EJ to impregnate a Brady so he went ahead and raped Sami. EJ argues that it wasn’t that simple. Johnny calls it straightforward to him and says EJ got a son out of it. EJ is thankful he’s here but Johnny says he wishes he wasn’t. EJ argues that Johnny is a loving person. Johnny tells EJ to shut up because all he does is lie. Johnny says he doesn’t want to live with him and he wants nothing to do with him. EJ asks him to hear him out. Johnny tells him again to shut up and says not to call him “son”. EJ asks Johnny to let him say a few things and then he promises to leave. EJ sits down and states that Sami is a wonderful woman and it may have taken awhile, but she knew he loved her with all his heart, so he eventually got through to her. EJ admits he tried to excuse what he did when it was inexcusable, but he did try to make her understand that he sometimes behaved in ways he felt he had no control of. EJ admits that he was a deeply flawed person who behaved reprehensibly and shamefully at times, but his heart was sometimes in the right place like right now as he feels so much love for Johnny. EJ states that Sami at the time saw the best in him and eventually forgave him, so he asks if Johnny thinks he could too, in time.

Doug III joins Holly in her room. Holly points out that his clothes are soaking wet and tells him to give her his clothes so she can put them in the dryer while he goes to take a shower. Doug III then removes his jacket and shirt.

Julie complains to Maggie about he she accused her own brother of stealing the necklace when Doug III sat there the whole time. Maggie understands the necklace represented her family. Julie talks about it belonging to Alice. Maggie asks how Julie found out. Julie explains that last night, she went out to dinner at the Bistro and there was Melinda Trask, wearing the necklace. Julie says she confronted Melinda but she denied it while Doug III just stood there. Maggie assumes the police ultimately put it all together. Julie says they didn’t but now JJ is doing everything in his power to get the necklace back from Melinda. Maggie asks how she found out then. Julie reveals that she got a phone call from Tate.

Sophia asks Tate why Doug III stole the necklace. Tate guesses he owed some people money and was in a bad way, so he saw the easy way out and confided in Holly. Tate adds that Holly told him and he promised not to tell anyone, but last night, he broke that promise and told Julie that Doug III was the thief.

Amy questions why Chanel is so worried that something might screw this up. Chanel says there’s no reason in particular but she’s jut nervous because it would mean the world to her and Johnny if Amy gives them her blessing to adopt Sophia and Tate’s baby. Paulina, Chanel, and Amy grab a table while Paulina says she will order them tea. Amy asks if Johnny is coming. Chanel says he’ll be there any minute. Amy informs them that she’s given it a lot of thought, consulted her lawyer and husband and prayed on it. Amy then announces they have decided they would be comfortable with Johnny and Chanel adopting the baby which thrills Paulina and Chanel. Paulina excitedly proclaims that Chanel is going to be a mother. Amy adds that her lawyer did have some questions for her to ask first, but when she reaches in to her purse and opens up her tablet, she sees an article in the Spectator titled “DiMeras in Disarray” with EJ on the cover.

Johnny tells EJ that there is no way in hell that he could ever forgive him. Johnny states that everything he knew was a lie, so he’s been wondering what’s true, and he realized that what’s true is that everything EJ touches dies. Johnny complains about the destruction EJ leaves and the women that come and go from his life. Johnny tells EJ there is nothing for them to work out because what he did was unforgivable. Johnny tells EJ to just go so EJ says he will if that’s what he wants. Johnny looks back at the knife on the table and tells EJ that before he goes, there is one more thing.

Maggie questions Julie as to how Tate knew. Julie says he didn’t give any details, just that Doug III admitted to it. Maggie can’t believe this happened and says it’s the last thing Julie needs. Maggie asks if it would help if she stayed but Julie says she’ll be fine and that Thomas and Charlotte will be back soon from school and they always cheer her up. Julie just wishes she could stop worrying about Doug III, where he slept last night and if he’s okay. Maggie says that’s because Julie is a good person and despite the terrible thing he did, Doug III is still family. Maggie brings up Doug III and Holly becoming quite close, so she wonders how much Holly knows about this.

Holly tells Doug III to go take a shower while she will talk to Maggie to make sure he can stay here for awhile. Doug III argues that she can’t do that since Maggie is friends with Julie and won’t want him here. Doug III brings up Tate and doesn’t think he’ll want him camping out in his girlfriend’s bedroom. Holly tells him to let her worry about Tate.

Tate tells Sophia that he doesn’t know what he was thinking but admits he was bothered by how much time Holly was spending with Doug III and even more bothered when he found out that Melinda knew Holly was covering for him, so he was freaked out that Holly could go down as an accomplice all because Doug III stole from Julie of all people. Tate says without even thinking, he was dialing Julie’s number and thought he would drop a couple hints to guide her to the truth, but before he knew it, the words were just pouring it out of him. Tate says he rationalized it by telling himself he was doing it to protect Holly but that’s not the whole reason he did it. Sophia understands he wanted to punish Doug III which Tate admits, but he ended up punishing himself because sooner or later, Holly is going to find out that he told Julie and she will never forgive him.

Johnny tells EJ that he will send for he and Chanel’s things because he wants nothing more to do with him. Johnny declares that EJ is dead to him.

Amy questions if Chanel and Paulina knew about this. They claim not to, so Amy reads the article to them about EJ being implicated in crimes and recently seems to have escaped the law once again after Rachel Blake disappeared. Paulina argues that those charges are alleged, not proven. Amy brings up that Chad is EJ’s brother and the editor of the Spectator so he’s willing to put this out there. Amy continues reading about how EJ stands out as ruthless. Amy worries about her grandchild being raised in a house of felons. Chanel assures that it won’t be and that she and Johnny already moved out. Amy questions if they moved out because they believe the allegations in the article are true. Amy worries that EJ would wield significant power over her grandchild’s life regardless of where they live. Amy thinks this article is the sign from God that she’s been seeking as she then declares that this adoption will not happen. Amy tells Chanel that she’s sorry and walks away, leaving Chanel and Paulina in tears.

Doug III appreciates what Holly is trying to do for him. Holly promises she won’t get in trouble for him staying there because Maggie is the kindest person. Holly tells him to go shower while she talks to her and then asks him to hand over his pants.

Maggie goes home to the Kiriakis Mansion, finishing a call with Nicole. Maggie tells her they are sending things for baby Jude and says that Holly is fine but she will have her call her later as they hang up. Holly then comes in and tells Maggie that she needs to talk to her about something. Maggie says she has to talk to her too and informs her that Julie told her that Doug III stole Alice’s necklace, but something tells her that isn’t news to her. Maggie calls this a very serious matter and asks Holly to be completely honest as she asks if she’s been covering for Doug III all this time.

Sophia encourages that maybe Holly won’t find out that Tate is the one who ratted out Doug III. Tate complains that everyone finds out everything in Salem. Sophia suggests maybe she’ll understand why he did it. Tate responds that he doesn’t even know why he did it. Amy then shows up at the door, surprising them. Amy decides it’s best to speak to both of them at the same time. Sophia asks how it went with Johnny and Chanel. Amy says not as she hoped which Sophia questions. Amy says she wanted this adoption to work out but it’s become clear that it’s not in the best interest in the child. Sophia asks why not, so Amy shows her the Spectator article about EJ.

Paulina tells Chanel that she’s so sorry. Chanel can’t believe this is happening when they were so close. Johnny arrives and apologizes for being late, but asks if Amy didn’t show. Chanel informs him that she came and left which Johnny questions. Chanel reveals that Amy called off the adoption. Johnny asks what happened, so Paulina informs him that his father happened.

Doug III comes out of the shower and back to Holly’s room where he looks at a framed photo of Holly and Tate.

Holly tells Maggie that she knows how much the necklace means to Julie, so she wouldn’t have covered for Doug III if she wasn’t sure that he was going to tell her the truth, but he wanted to get it back first. Maggie points out that he didn’t. Holly explains that he wanted to work out a plan with Melinda but she refused. Holly guesses Melinda had to go tell Julie the truth but Maggie reveals that Julie found out from Tate, which shocks Holly.

Sophia asks what Amy is saying. Amy declares that they are either going to have to find a suitable couple to adopt or Sophia and Tate will have to raise the baby, themselves.

EJ goes home to the DiMera Mansion, leaving a message for Chad to call him back immediately. EJ hangs up and complains about Leo and Chad. Paulina arrives and declares that it’s EJ that is betraying people. Paulina tells EJ that he’s destroyed Johnny and Chanel. EJ asks what the hell she is talking about. Paulina brings up the sins of the father and informs him that the adoption fell through because of EJ and his litany of crimes, so they are beyond devastated. Paulina complains that they have been through enough. EJ tells her to tell him what he can do. Paulina says he’s done enough and she just came to warn him that no one messes with her baby and gets away with it.

Johnny and Chanel go back to Paulina’s. Chanel complains that they were so close to having it all. Johnny declares he won’t let EJ get away with this. Chanel asks what he means. Johnny says EJ is the reason that Amy wouldn’t approve their adoption. Johnny calls EJ ruthless and evil. Johnny states that if not for EJ, Amy would’ve said yes and they would be parents now. Chanel says that EJ is a factor and that’s not going to change. Johnny looks over again at the knife on the table and says they will see about that.

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Days Short Recap Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Posted on March 25, 2025 by Michele Johnson

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Recap written by Michele and Cheryl

Doug told Holly that Melinda didn’t say anything, but he thought it was time to come clean. Holly didn’t think he should say anything yet, but Doug thought time was running out. He thought it would be worse if someone else told her. Doug wanted to wait until he got the necklace back but he didn’t think it would happen. Holly was worried and thought he would hurt Julie. She thought he was brave for confessing and believed Julie would be proud of him for confessing. Tate called Julie and to tell her Doug stole the necklace. Julie didn’t believe it until he told her he heard it from Doug. Tate ended the call. When Holly went back to Tate’s place, she told him she wasn’t an accomplice anymore. She said Doug promised not to say anything about her when he confessed to Julie about the necklace. Tate told her he had to tell her something. Before Tate could tell her, Holly interrupted him to say that Doug was a good guy and hoped Julie would see it too. When Doug went home, Julie was upset. He asked her if something was wrong to which she said it was. She told him how upset she was over the necklace and how it was a family heirloom. While she was talking, she said she couldn’t believe anyone would steal the necklace for money. She asked if he would know anyone who steal the necklace for money. Julie asked if he stole the necklace. Doug told her he was going to confess to it. Julie didn’t believe him and threw him out of the house.

Brady called Marlena to find out what was going on with John. Marlena updated him and said hopefully they would see John soon. When Marlena got off the phone, Steve came in and said he didn’t have any news. He said his contracts were talking to the locals so they could find out something soon. Steve suggested that they rest. Marlena said she wanted to find John. She said the other times they separated, they knew they would see each other again. While Marlena and Steve ate breakfast, she talked to him about the times she and John saved each other over the years. Steve promised her that he would do whatever it took to reunite her with John. Ava ran into EJ and reminded him about the last time they saw each other. EJ acted as if he didn’t know what she was talking about. Ava flashed back to Melinda giving her the gun and told him she could still get justice. EJ reminded her that Brady could lose Rachel if she said anything. He told her Rachel Blake wouldn’t be a problem for her anymore. Ava let him now that he may feel safe now, but it didn’t mean he was. When Brady showed up, EJ walked away. Brady asked if they could talk, but Ava didn’t want to talk to him. She told him that Rachel Blake was gone so she wouldn’t be a problem anymore. Brady thought that would make him and Ava okay to which she reminded him about his daughter. She said something was always coming between them and said they shouldn’t see each other anymore. Ava said she knew the timing was bad, but she had to protect herself and her heart. Melinda went to the DiMera mansion to get the immunity deal. Kristen told her that EJ made her mother disappear as soon as he finds out about the immunity deal. Melinda told her that EJ had the upper hand, but Kristen said they had to force his hand. EJ showed up after Kristen told Melinda her plan. He wondered what was going on. Kristen told him she would make him CEO to bring her mother back. EJ didn’t believe her. She said having her mother back was more important than the job. Kristen asked if they had a deal. EJ said he didn’t trust her and having Rachel back was too risky. When he walked away from her, she said she would make him pay.

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Days Update Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Posted on March 25, 2025 by Joseph Mueller

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Holly meets Doug III in the park. He tells Holly that he just talked to Julie and it turns out that Melinda didn’t mention their names to the cops. Holly is relieved and asks if they are in the clear. Doug III says he’s not sure about that since Julie also said she won’t rest until she finds out who took the necklace. Doug III declares that Melinda didn’t say anything, but he’s starting to think maybe he should tell Julie that he’s the one who took the necklace.

Tate declares that he’s sorry but this is for Holly’s own good as he calls Julie. Tate tells Julie that he heard about her Grandmother’s missing necklace and he has some information about who took it. Julie asks what kind of information. Tate reveals that he know who stole it.

Brady walks through the town square and gets a call from Marlena, who informs him that she and Steve have made it to Estonia so with any luck, he’ll be seeing his father very soon.

Melinda goes to the DiMera Mansion where Kristen is pacing in the living room. Melinda offers to take her mother’s signed immunity agreement but Kristen says she’s afraid there’s going to be a problem because her mother never signed the agreement. Melinda asks why the hell not.

EJ is outside the Brady Pub, on the phone with Rita to thank her for arranging Rachel Blake’s “travel arrangements”. EJ tells Rita not to concern herself with Kristen because she has no idea. EJ thinks Rita deserves a bonus for helping him dispatch Rachel Blake and Arnold. EJ declares that thanks to Rita, any person who could have caused him trouble has been taken care of. Ava then approaches him.

Melinda questions Kristen saying her mother is gone. Kristen complains that Rachel Blake didn’t have a cell phone and that EJ is the snake that made her disappear in the first place.

Ava tells EJ that she would love to be the one to put him behind bars for his role in her kidnapping, they both know that’s not going to happen. EJ comments on justice for the crime being likely to elude her. Ava thinks back to Melinda giving her a gun and tells EJ not necessarily.

Holly asks Doug III why he would tell Julie now when it sounds like he’s in the clear. Doug III talks about how determined Julie is to prove the necklace was stolen. Holly feels that doesn’t mean she’s going to find out it was him. Doug III worries that the clock is ticking and if Julie is going to find out, it has to come from him before someone else gets to her first…

Julie tells Tate that it’s kind of him to reach out but Melinda Trask has already denied the allegations about her stealing the necklace as she said she bought it legally and the police are not going to arrest her. Tate clarifies that she’s not who he is talking about as Melinda is not lying when she said she didn’t steal it, someone else did, so Julie asks who did. Tate then informs Julie that it was Doug Williams.

Holly asks Doug III to wait until he gets the necklace back, so she might go easy on him then. He doesn’t see how he can get it back, feeling he’s out of options and time. He says this is his fault, so he will take the fall for it alone and promises not to mention her. Holly says she’s more worried about him and Julie since she really cares about him and this could really hurt her. Doug III thinks it could hurt her more to hear it from someone else and feels he owes her this much. Holly tells him that he’s very brave if he goes through with this. He says he’s just trying to make things right. Holly feels there’s a chance Julie might be impressed by his honesty. Doug III declares either way, this is what he has to do and thanks Holly for her help with everything. Holly wishes him luck as they hug.

Julie questions Tate telling her that Doug’s own grandson stole the necklace. Tate confirms that’s exactly what he’s saying. Julie refuses to believe it and doesn’t understand how he could say that. Tate is sorry as he doesn’t want to upset her but thinks she should know the truth and the truth is that Doug Williams stole the necklace. Julie asks how he knows that. Tate responds that Doug III told him that he did. Tate says he has to go and he’s really sorry about this as he hangs up.

Marlena tells Brady that they are in the city where the ISA last stationed John but he could be anywhere at all. Brady encourages her to get some rest. Marlena says it’s early there and Steve has already gone out to follow some leads. Brady tells her to keep him posted and says they will find John. Brady tells Marlena that he loves her as they hang up. Steve then comes to Marlena’s door, so she asks if he had any luck.

Melinda questions how EJ got rid of Kristen’s mother and why. Kristen explains that she apparently let it slip to EJ that she was getting an immunity deal t take him down. Kristen blames herself for thinking she could just tell her to stay in her room instead of taking her out of the house. Kristen complains that now they don’t have anyone to testify against EJ.

EJ tells Ava that he admires her determination, but they both know why that’s not going to happen. EJ warns Ava that if she spills on him, Rachel will be taken away from Brady and Kristen while all the blame would go to Ava. EJ adds that he has it on very good authority that Rachel Blake has been removed from the equation which Ava questions. EJ says she won’t be stepping foot in Salem for quite awhile. Ava is glad she won’t have to worry about Rachel Blake breaking in to her room with a kitchen knife. EJ asks if that’s a thank you. Ava knows he did it to save his own skin. Ava warns that EJ might feel safe now and she might not be able to testify against him, but that doesn’t mean she can’t get justice in other ways. EJ questions her sounding very confident. Brady then interrupts and says he was just coming to see Ava. Brady questions what’s going on here. EJ says their business is concluded and walks away. Brady asks Ava what that was all about. Ava says that EJ was just gloating because he knows she can’t touch him regarding his part in her kidnapping, unless she wants Rachel’s parents taken away from her. Brady repeats that he’s sorry that she had to deal with any of this. Ava says it is what is. Brady asks if they can go upstairs and talk, but Ava doesn’t think there’s anything left to talk about.

Melinda questions Kristen having no clue where Rachel Blake is now. Kristen confirms that EJ is stonewalling her and nothing gives him more pleasure than having the upper hand. Kristen complains that she just got her mother back and EJ takes her away from her. Kristen declares there is no way in hell that he’s going to get away with this. Melinda admits it’s malicious even for EJ, but he does have the upper hand now, so she can’t see how they can take it back. Kristen responds that there might be a way to force EJ’s hand.

Marlena asks Steve if there’s any word on John. Steve says not yet, but he doesn’t want her to worry as he has contacts that will put him in touch with some of the locals that John worked with before he went missing. Steve says they could hear from them tomorrow and suggests they rest up today, then hit the ground running in the morning. Marlena says that’s exactly what Brady said, but she came all this way to find her husband and she will not leave until she finds him. Steve hugs her and says he knows.

Holly returns to Tate which surprises him. Tate asks if something happened with Doug III and if she’s okay. Holly responds that she’s more than fine now that she’s no longer in danger to being an accomplice to the whole necklace situation. Tate asks how she can be sure. Holly informs him that Doug III promised to keep her name out of it when he finally confesses to Julie today.

Julie sits with a framed photo of her and Doug, questioning how this could have happened. Doug III then comes in and asks if something is wrong. Julie responds that something is very wrong. He asks if it’s about the necklace. Julie confirms that it is and reminds him of how upset she was when they walked in and saw Melinda wearing the necklace. Julie says it reminded her of the day they buried Doug because that day, someone came in to the house and stole the necklace. Julie explains it being a family treasure and how Alice was the matriarch of the whole Horton family, but somebody decided to turn the necklace in to money. Julie doesn’t understand how somebody could do something like that. Julie then says maybe Doug III knows. He asks what she means. Julie then reveals that she knows he stole the necklace.

Tate questions Holly telling him that Doug III is confessing to Julie today when he thought he was going to wait until he got the necklace back. Holly guesses he changed his mind since he knew Julie was going to find out one way or another, so he figured it would be best coming from him. Tate tells Holly there’s something she should know.

Julie repeats to Doug III that she knows he stole the necklace. He asks how. She asks if it matters and if he’s going to deny it. Doug III then admits that it was him that took the necklace and says he was coming here to tell her now. Julie argues that it had been missing for months and he’d been living in the house for months. Julie mocks it being a coincidence that he was coming to confess on the night she found out. Julie questions believing him after all the lies he told her. Julie says when he first showed up, everyone in the family was suspicious of him but not her. Julie adds that she accused her own brother of taking the necklace while Doug III stood there and said nothing. Julie accuses him of taking advantage of her in the darkest hour of her life while she was at Doug’s grave site. Julie screams at Doug III to stop lying to her and orders him to pack his things and get out of her house.

Steve ordered room service but Marlena isn’t sure she has an appetite. Steve encourages Marlena to keep up her strength, noting that he would catch hell from John if she got sick on his watch. Marlena says they wouldn’t want that. Marlena sits down and talks about all the times she and John have been in danger or trouble, somehow they knew what the other was feeling and they knew they would always find their way back to each other no matter what.

Brady asks Ava if this is about Kristen’s mother coming after her again. Ava says it’s not and that EJ said she doesn’t need to worry about Rachel Blake ever again because according to him, she has been removed from the equation. Brady notes that Kristen won’t be happy about that but says it’s good for them since Ava doesn’t have to worry about her getting in their way. Ava points out that she would still have to worry about his daughter. Ava is certain their relationship won’t survive the blast when Kristen goes on the warpath. Brady says he can talk to Rachel and Kristen, but he’s tired of people interfering in their relationship. Ava feels no matter how hard they try, something is always coming between them and she can’t do it anymore. Ava tells Brady that she thinks they should stop seeing each other.

Melinda tells Kristen that she can’t be serious about taking it that far. Kristen feels she doesn’t have a choice. EJ returns home and asks a choice about what. Kristen says they were just talking about him as she was just telling Melinda how he managed to kidnap her mother and now he’s going to give her back to her. EJ asks why he would do that. Kristen responds that she will make EJ the new CEO of DiMera Enterprises. Kristen explains that she’s willing to step down and recommend him as her replacement. EJ asks what makes her think the board would listen. Kristen says she can be very persuasive. EJ doesn’t buy it as she would never give up that job when being CEO means everything to her. Kristen says it doesn’t mean as much as her mother. EJ argues that she lived without her for years while Kristen argues that she thought she was dead. Kristen asks why EJ is hesitating when this is his ideal scenario as he wins and she loses while it will only cost him giving her mother back safe and sound. Kristen feels it’s a small price to pay for a huge victory. Kristen asks EJ if they have a deal.

Brady asks if Ava really has her mind made up. Ava confirms she has and she knows it’s not great timing when he has so much going on with Tate and John missing. Ava says she’s so sorry about all of that but she has to protect herself. Brady argues that she just said Kristen’s mom won’t be an issue. Ava clarifies that she meant protecting her heart from him which Brady questions. Ava tells Brady that she really likes him but she has a sinking feeling that no matter how hard they try, it’s going to end badly and she can’t afford to have fallen for him more than she already has.

Steve begins eating the breakfast and points out Marlena hardly taking a bite. Marlena brings up all the times she and John saved each other over the years. Marlena recalls when Megan held her captive and everyone thought she was dead until John and Steve found her on the Greek island. Steve says they didn’t track her down as they technically didn’t know she was there. Marlena encourages that Steve and Kayla do this all the time and sense what’s going on with the other person. Steve calls that their love. Marlena brings up Hattie having her committed to Bayview where John was in the room right next to her, so they found their way back to each other. Steve promises to do everything he can to make sure Marlena and John are together again.

Tate wants Holly to know that he was not out to get Doug III and he was just worried about Holly getting dragged in to all of this. Holly assures that he doesn’t have to worry about that anymore since Doug III promised to keep her name out of it. Holly says she helped Doug III out in a bad time and now he’s going to look out for her. Holly insists that Doug III really is a good guy and she hopes Julie can see that too.

Julie tells Doug III again to get out of her house. He tries to explain but she yells that she will call JJ to have the police escort him out, so Doug III then agrees to leave and heads upstairs to pack.

After Steve leaves, Marlena remains alone in her room and thinks back to when she and John reunited in Bayview. Marlena declares that she’s now reaching out to John and pleads for him to reach out to her.

Ava tells Brady that it’s getting late so Brady tells her that he’ll let her head back inside. Ava adds that she doesn’t regret a second of their time together and hopes he doesn’t either as she kisses him on the cheek and then goes on in to the Pub.

Holly tells Tate that she should get home, so they can finish their movie another night. Holly knows it’s a really tough time with Sophia’s pregnancy, Kimberly being sick, and John missing. Holly assures that she’s there for him and she loves him. Tate says he loves her too as they hug.

Doug III returns to the living room with his bag packed and tells Julie that he knows it was an unforgivable thing to do to steal the necklace, but he was desperate and stupid, so he made a terrible mistake. He adds that there’s no excuse for what he did and that he should’ve told her after she took him in. Doug III admits he was just scared and says he really is sorry as he calls getting to know her the happiest time of his life. He understands if she never wants to see him again. Julie ignores him the whole time, so he exits the house as Julie then breaks down crying.

EJ admits CEO is a very tempting offer, but he must decline which Kristen questions. EJ doesn’t trust her not to pull some trick to deny him the position. Kristen argues that she wouldn’t take a risk with her mother on the line. EJ complains that Rachel Blake would be free to blab about his illegal escapades. EJ declares that her silence is far too valuable for him to even consider letting her step foot in Salem. EJ decides they have nothing left to say to each other. EJ exits as Kristen shouts that this isn’t over as she will get her mother back and make him pay.

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Days Transcript Tuesday, March 25, 2025

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Well, I just talked to Julie, and it turns out that Melinda didn’t mention either one of our names to the cops.

[sighs] That’s a relief. So we’re in the clear, then, right?

Well, I don’t know about that. Julie also said that she’s not gonna rest until she finds out who took the necklace. So even though Melinda didn’t say anything, I’m starting to think maybe I should.

What do you mean?

I think maybe I should tell Julie that I’m the one who took the necklace. [tense music] [phone rings]

Hello.

Hi, Mrs. Williams. This is Tate Black.

[chuckles] Hello, Tate. What can I do for you?

I am not quite sure how to say this, but I know about what’s happening with your grandmother’s necklace, and… I have some information about who took it.

Well, what kind of information?

I know who stole it.

[light music]

Marlena? Are you there?

Yes. Brady, can you hear me?

Yeah. Yeah. There you are. Sorry. It must have been a bad connection. Did you land OK? Did you make it to Estonia?

Yes, we did. We did. And we’re here now. We’ve already checked into the hotel room. And with any luck, you’ll be seeing your father very soon.

[groans]

I have a feeling that Harold’s not gonna be very pleased when he sees you wore a hole in the carpet.

OK, what are you doing here?

I was in the neighborhood, figured I’d save you a trip down to the DA’s office. Your mother’s immunity agreement? I can take the signed version down to the ADA, make sure it gets filed right away. Of course, I’ll take one last look, make sure there aren’t any screwups.

OK, as much as I appreciate your initiative, Melinda, I am afraid that there is going to be a problem with this.

What do you mean?

I mean there is no signed version of the immunity agreement. My mother never signed it.

Why the hell not?

[sighs]

Rita, I cannot thank you enough for your help in organizing Rachel Blake’s… [clears throat] Travel arrangements. Au contraire. You’re efficient, as always. You’ll hear no complaints from me. Kristen, on the other hand– no, I told you. You need not concern yourself with my sister’s feelings. She may be your boss, but she has no idea of your loyalty to me. And if anything, I think you deserve a bonus. After all, you not only helped me dispatch of Ms. Blake but of Feniger as well. Thanks to you, any person who could have caused me trouble has been taken care of. [ominous music] * * [soft orchestration] announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the “Days of Our Lives.”

Gone? What do you mean gone?

I mean my mother has vanished without a trace.

I’m sure she has a cell phone. Can’t you just call her?

No! No, I can’t. She’s too old-fashioned to have one. And even if she did, there’s no way EJ would have let her keep it.

Wait, EJ?

Oh. I’m sorry. Did I fail to mention? EJ’s the snake who made her disappear in the first place. [exhales sharply]

[scoffs]

I’ve got to go. Ava. You’re looking well.

Aww. As opposed to when I was tied to an antique wheelchair, you mean?

A wheelchair, you say? I’m afraid I don’t know what you mean.

[laughs] EJ, come on. Drop the act. As much as I would love to be the one to put you behind bars for your part in my kidnapping, I think we both understand why that won’t happen.

Hmm. The news of your ordeal certainly did sound horrific. As a former prosecutor, I can only offer you my deepest regret that justice for that crime is likely to elude you. [tense music]

You know, thanks to my stint at Bayview, I’m not eligible to purchase a gun.

Then you’re lucky I’m offering you one. Perhaps we can call it a peace offering.

Yeah.

I’ll get it back to you.

Hey, no rush. You need it, you use it.

Not necessarily.

What? Doug, why would you tell Julie now? It sounds like you’re in the clear.

You weren’t at the Bistro. You didn’t see how determined Julie was to prove that that necklace was stolen.

OK, just because she’s determined doesn’t mean she’s gonna find out it’s you, not on her own.

Look, Holly, the point is, the clock is ticking. And if Julie is eventually gonna find out who took the necklace, it has to come from me before someone else can get to her first.

Tate, it’s very kind of you to reach out to me, but Melinda Trask has already denied all of the allegations about her stealing the necklace. She says she bought it legally, and the police are not going to arrest her.

That’s not who I’m calling about.

Well, then what do you mean?

I know Melinda Trask is the one who has your necklace now, but she’s not lying when she says she didn’t steal it. Someone else did.

Well, who? Tate? Tate, are you still there?

[sighs] It was Doug Williams.

OK, but what about waiting until you get the necklace back? That way, you can tell Julie, and she might go easier on you then.

But I just don’t see how I can get it back, Holly. Let’s face it. I’m out of options, and I’m nearly out of time. But hey, this is my fault, OK? [dramatic music] And I will take the fall for it alone. I promise. I won’t even mention you at all.

Me? I’m not worried about me. I’m more worried about you, Doug, and Julie. She really cares about you. This confession could really hurt her.

I know. But I think it would hurt her more to hear it from someone else. After the stealing and the lying, I owe her this much.

OK. Well, just know if you do go through with this, you’re very brave.

[chuckles] I’m just trying to make things right.

And you know what? There’s a good chance Julie’s gonna agree with me. She might even be impressed by your honesty.

Maybe. But either way, this is what I have to do. Thank you for your help with everything.

Doug, wait.

Good luck.

Tate, you’re telling me Doug’s own grandson stole the necklace?

Unfortunately, yes. That is exactly what I’m saying.

[scoffs] No. No, dear. I don’t believe it. And I don’t understand how you could say such a thing to me.

Mrs. Williams, I’m so sorry. I really–I don’t want to upset you. I just think you should know the truth. And the truth is, Doug Williams is the one who stole your necklace.

How do you know that?

Because he told me he did.

Look, I have to go. Again, I’m really sorry about this.

[phone beeps]

We’re in the capital city of Tallinn. It’s the last place the ISA had stationed John. And unfortunately, it’s a very large city, so he could be anywhere at all.

[sighs] Well, listen, why don’t you try to get some rest? I know that you and Steve are probably gonna want to hit the pavement hard tomorrow morning.

Well, it’s already bright and early here with the time change, but– yeah, and Steve’s already gone out to see if he can follow up some leads.

I see. Well, listen, keep me posted. We’re gonna find Dad. I love you.

I love you too. [phone beeps] [knock at door] Well? Did you have any luck? [tense music]

So EJ got rid of your mother. How? Why?

Why? Well, unfortunately, the why part has to do with my mother’s big mouth.

[sighs]

Apparently, she let it slip to EJ that I was getting her an immunity deal in order to take him down.

Ah, hence the disappearing act.

Mm-hmm. You know, I told her to stay in her room. I mean, I suppose it’s my fault, I mean, thinking that that would be enough. I should have just taken her out of the house then and there.

But EJ beat you to it.

Yeah, and shipped her off to God knows where. And now we don’t have anyone to testify against him.

Well, I must say, I admire your determination. But like you just said, we both know why that’s not going to happen. If you spill on me, Kristen and Brady’s precious daughter will be taken away from them. And all the blame goes to you.

Oh, EJ. Who said anything about spilling?

If you’re referring to Ms. Blake’s part in all this, I wouldn’t hold your breath. I have it on very good authority that she’s been removed from the equation.

Removed? Removed how?

Let’s just say she won’t be setting foot in Salem for quite a while.

OK, well, good riddance. At least I won’t have to worry about her breaking into my room, wielding a kitchen knife.

Oh. Is that a thank-you?

Hmm. EJ, come on. I know you did this to save your own skin. So… you might feel safe now, but… doesn’t mean you are. I certainly may not be able to testify against you, but… doesn’t mean I can’t get justice in other ways.

And what way is that, exactly? You sound very confident.

Oh. [chuckles] I am.

Ava?

Brady.

Hi. I was just coming to see you.

Hey.

What’s going on here?

Nothing at all. I’d say our business is concluded.

Mm.

Toodles.

[chuckles]

Toodles?

Toodles.

What was that all about?

Oh, you know, just our old pal EJ gloating. He knows that I can’t touch him regarding his part in my kidnapping–well, unless I want Rachel’s parents to be taken away from her.

I’m sorry. I know I’ve said I’m sorry a lot, but I really do mean it. I’m sorry that you’ve had to deal with any of this.

Yeah, you know, it is what it is.

[sighs] Can we–can we go inside, maybe upstairs, and talk a little bit, please?

Brady, listen. Honestly, I just– I don’t think there’s anything left to talk about. [somber music]

So your mother’s current location, you have no clue as to where that might be?

No. EJ is stonewalling me. Oh, there’s nothing in life that gives that man more pleasure than having the upper hand, especially when it comes to me.

Not exactly brotherly love.

Oh, for God’s sakes! I mean, I just got my mother back, and he takes her away from me. There is no way in hell he’s gonna get away with this.

I’ll admit it’s malicious, even for EJ. But as you said, he has the upper hand now. Unfortunately, I can’t see how we’re gonna be able to take it back.

I don’t know about the upper hand, but there might be a way to force his. [dramatic music]

How did you do? Any word on John?

No, not yet. But I don’t want you to worry, because I was able to put out some feelers to some of my contacts here, and they are gonna put us in touch with some of the locals John was working with before he went missing.

Oh. Well, that’s something, huh?

It is. And chances are, we could hear from them as soon as tomorrow.

[exhales heavily]

So listen, why don’t we take the day, rest up, recover from the jet lag, and we will hit the ground running first thing in the morning?

That sounds like exactly what Brady said. It’s just, it’s taking a while now, you now. I came all this way to find my husband, and I will not leave until I find him. [somber music]

I know.

[knock at door]

Hey. You’re back.

Yeah.

Did something happen with Doug? Are you OK?

No, I’m fine. Actually, I’m more than fine now that I’m no longer in danger of being an accomplice to the whole necklace situation. That is what you were worried about, right?

Yeah. Yeah…I guess. But how can you be sure?

Well, because Doug promised to keep my name out of it when he finally confesses to Julie today. [dramatic music]

[somber music]

My darling.

How could this have happened?

Julie. Is something wrong?

Yes, something’s very wrong.

Is this about the necklace?

Yes. Yeah, it’s about the necklace.

You remember this evening how upset I was when I– we walked into the restaurant and there was Melinda Trask wearing the diamond necklace, flaunting it. You see, it reminded me of the day that we– we buried your grandfather. ‘Cause that day, somebody came into the house and stole it.

And perhaps they didn’t know it was a family treasure. You see, it was a treasure because it was my grandmother’s. I told you that, and… she was the matriarch of the whole Horton family, and we all loved her so much. But somebody decided to turn the necklace into money, I suppose. I don’t understand it. How could somebody do a thing like that?

Maybe you know.

What do you mean?

I know. I know you stole the necklace. [dramatic music]

So Doug is gonna confess to Julie today? But I thought he was gonna wait until he got the necklace back.

Yeah, well, I guess he changed his mind.

Because of Melinda Trask?

Because Doug knew one way or another Julie was eventually gonna find out. So he figured it would be best coming from him.

Holly, there’s something that you should know. [dramatic music]

I know. I know you stole the necklace.

You–you do? How?

Does it matter? I know. Are you going to deny it?

I–

No. No, it was me. I took the necklace. And I was coming here to tell you that just now.

Oh, really? It’s been missing for months. You’ve lived under this roof for months. Tonight I find out about you. You come to confess. What a coincidence.

Julie, I know how it sounds, but that is not– you have to–

Believe you? After all the lies that you have told me? You know, when you first showed up, everybody in this family was suspicious of you–not me. I thought you were a miracle. Doug’s grandson coming to– to share my life. My God, I accused my own brother of taking the necklace. And you were standing there, and you said nothing.

No, I wanted to, Julie, but–

Oh, sure, you did. You took advantage of me at the darkest hour of my life. I’m there at Doug’s graveside, and you saw an opportunity.

Julie, I swear, that is not–

Stop it! Stop lying to me!

Get out–now. Pack. Get out of my house!

Well, you’ve ordered room service. I’m–I’m not sure I have an appetite.

Now, come on. You don’t want to insult the good people of Tallinn, do you? I bet they make a killer breakfast. And besides, you need to keep up your strength. I would catch hell from John if you get sick on my watch.

We wouldn’t want that, now, would we?

No. Come on. [soft music] What is it?

I was thinking of all the times that John and I have been in danger, in some kind of trouble. And no matter where we were, even if we were separated, somehow we knew what the other person was feeling. And–and somehow we knew that we would always find our way back to each other, no matter what.

Look, if this is about Kristen’s mother coming after you again, then–

No. You know, it’s not that. It’s not, Brady. It’s just–[chuckles] And besides, EJ has said that I don’t need to worry about Rachel Blake ever again.

Why?

Well, because according to him… [chuckles] She’s been removed from the equation, whatever that means.

Hmm.

Yeah.

Well, Kristen’s not gonna be happy about that, but that’s good for us, isn’t it?

For us?

For us, yeah. If you don’t have to worry about Kristen’s mother coming after you anymore, you don’t have to worry about her getting in the way of us.

Yeah, but I’d still have to worry about your daughter. Because look, you just said Kristen is not gonna be happy about this, OK? And our relationship, I’m certain it is not going to survive the blast once she goes on the warpath.

Listen, I will– I can talk to my daughter. I’ll talk to Kristen if I have to. I’m just tired of everyone interfering in what we have here.

OK, but, Brady, that’s the thing. Something always interferes with us. No matter how hard we try, no matter what we put into it, something is always coming between us. And I– [sighs] I just–I can’t do it anymore.

Ava.

I think we should stop seeing each other.

You can’t be serious.

Ooh, as a heart attack.

You’d really take it that far?

Well, as far as I can see, I really don’t have a choice.

Much choice about what? [clears throat]

Oh, EJ, what impeccable timing you have. We were just talking about you.

Oh, never something one wants to hear in this house.

Oh, relax. I was just telling Melinda how you managed to kidnap my mother right out from under my nose and about how now you’re going to give her back to me. [dramatic music]

Is that so? And why, pray tell, would I do that?

Hmm. Because I am going to make you the new CEO of DiMera Enterprises.

[tense music]

I’m sorry. I must have misheard. It sounded like you said you were going to make me–

DiMera’s new CEO. Yes, that is what I said, brother dearest. You see, I’m willing to step down in the position and recommend to the board that you are my replacement.

Mm-hmm. And what makes you think the board would listen to your recommendation?

Oh. I can be very persuasive.

Mm.

Yeah, I don’t buy it.

No?

You’d never give up that job. Being CEO means everything to you.

Yeah, well, it doesn’t mean as much as my mother does.

Oh, really? Even though you lived without her for all those years?

I only lived without her because I thought she was dead. Why are you hesitating? [scoffs] I mean, this is your ideal scenario. I mean, you win. I lose. And it’s only gonna cost you giving me my mother back safe and sound.

It’s a pretty small price to pay for such a huge victory, wouldn’t you say? So…do we have a deal?

You seem to really have your mind made up.

I have. And look, I know– I know this is– it’s really– it’s not great timing. You have so much going on with Tate and with your dad missing. And I am so sorry about all of that, but… at the end of the day, I’ve got to protect myself.

You just said that Kristen’s mom wasn’t gonna be an issue anymore.

Yeah, no, I don’t– I don’t mean like that, Brady. I have to– I have to protect myself, my– I have to protect my heart from you.

Me?

Brady, I like you. I like you. I really, really do. But I just–I got this sinking feeling that no matter how hard we try, this is gonna end badly. And when it does, I just–

I can’t afford to have fallen for you any more than I already have.

Wow. This is a good breakfast.

Mm-hmm.

Mm-hmm? You agree with me even though you haven’t touched a single bite?

I was just thinking about all the times that John and I have saved each other over the years. You remember Megan, when she held me captive? Everybody thought that I was dead. And then the two of you found me on that Greek island.

Well, we didn’t exactly track you down, though, because technically, we didn’t really know you were there.

Well, then you just found me without– without knowing you were finding me.

Well, I suppose that’s possible.

Yeah, don’t give me that look. Come on. You and Kayla do this all the time. You know, you have a sense of what’s going on with the other person, no matter whether anything is being said or not. [soft music]

I would call that our love.

Yes. And it’s always there and always drawing you back to each other. Hattie had me committed to Bayview. And John was in the room right next door to me.

Well, I guess it’s hard to chalk that up to coincidence.

We couldn’t– we couldn’t see each other. But we could hear each other. And we found a vent. And we were able to reach up, and we were– we were able to touch each other’s hands. It was such a relief.

Marlena…

I promise you, I’m gonna do everything I can to make sure you and John are together again. You have my word.

OK. What is it?

I want you to know that I was not out to get Doug. I just didn’t like that he was dragging you into all this, and I was worried that you were gonna get in trouble. So I–

I know. I know. But like I said, you don’t have to worry about that anymore. Doug promised to keep my name out of it. Listen, Tate, I helped Doug out when he really needed it, and he’s gonna look out for me now. He really is a good guy, and I just– I hope Julie could see it that way too. [dramatic music]

Didn’t you hear me? I said get out of my house!

Julie, I–

Do I have to call JJ and have him bring the police here and escort you out?

No. No, I’ll go. I’ll go right now.

[dramatic music]

I know we can’t see each other, Doc, but that doesn’t mean that we can’t touch.

What? How?

This isn’t another one of those “close your eyes” things either. I’ve been studying this vent here and these slats, the way they’re designed. I think that if we can slide our hand through the vent– give it a try. If we can get far enough–

I feel it. Oh! Oh!

I got you, Doc.

Thank you.

I got you, baby.

Oh, John. I’m reaching out to you, please. Please reach out to me.

It’s–it’s getting late.

Late, yeah.

Yeah.

I–I should let you get back inside.

Brady. Hey. For what it’s worth, I don’t regret a second of our time together.

I hope you don’t either.

Oh, shoot. I should get home. We can finish this movie another night, though, right?

Yeah, sure. Yeah, if you want.

Look, I know this is a really tough time right now with Sophia’s pregnancy thing and your grandma being sick, not to mention your grandpa’s disappearance. But I’m here for you, OK? And in case you’ve forgotten within the past few hours, I love you.

I love you too.

Mm.

[sighs]

Julie?

I just wanted to say that… I know it was an unforgivable thing to do, stealing that necklace.

I was just… desperate and stupid. And I made a terrible mistake.

But still, there’s no excuse for what I did.

And you’re right. I should have told you, especially after you took me in.

I was just scared.

And I really am sorry.

These past few months getting to know you and my grandfather through you has been the happiest time of my life, Julie.

And if you never want to see me again, I understand. I just– I just wanted you to know.

[inhales sharply]

[sobs]

Mm. I must admit, CEO is a very tempting offer. But I’m afraid I must decline.

Excuse me?

To put it simply, I don’t trust you. How am I to know you won’t pull some trick at the eleventh hour to deny me the position?

You think I would risk something like that with my mother on the line?

Oh, you want to talk about risks? How about the enormous risk I’d be taking letting your mother back in our orbit, where she is free to blab and gab to whomever she pleases about my alleged illegal escapades? No. No. No, her silence is far too valuable a commodity for me to even consider letting her set foot back in Salem again. So seeing as we have nothing else to say to one another, I bid you good night, dearest sister. Ugh.

This isn’t over, EJ! I will get my mother back one way or another, and I will make you pay!

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Days Short Recap Monday, March 24, 2025

Posted on March 24, 2025 by Michele and Cheryl

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JJ told Julie that she needed proof that Melinda had the necklace that was stolen from the time capsule. Leo tried to talk Melinda into giving the necklace back, but she didn’t want to do it. They threatened each other, but it didn’t change anything. Leo walked away to join Javi, and Melinda had to go to the police station. Julie had proof that Melinda had the necklace from the time capsule. While they were at the station, it turned out that Julie was basically bluffing about having proof. Melinda dismissed everything and walked out of the station. Gabi noticed how happy Javi was, but she was worried about him. Javi told her that the things people say about Leo have been said about her. Gabi conceded and told him that she wouldn’t be a fan of Leo’s. She was willing to give him a chance. JJ called Gabi and asked her to meet him at the Bistro. She left the house.

Holly and Tate were spending time together when Doug reached out to her. She let him know that he wasn’t interrupting anything. Doug filled Holly in about the necklace while Tate rolled his eyes. He suggested that he and Holly go to the park. Doug wanted to come up with a plan in case the cops wanted to talk to them. Holly agreed to meet with Doug. Doug called Julie and found out that Melinda didn’t mention his name to her. He wasn’t happy that Julie planned to find the person responsible for Melinda getting the necklace. Tate was upset that Holly was involved in the stolen necklace situation. He pointed out that Doug stole from his dead grandfather’s wife. Tate wasn’t being a jealous boyfriend. He was worried about her. After Holly left, Tate called Julie to let her know that he had information about the stole necklace.

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Days Update Monday, March 24, 2025

Posted on March 24, 2025 by Joseph Mueller

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Tate and Holly watch a movie together and they end up kissing. Holly decides to pause the movie as they continue kissing.

Gabi walks through the town square when she gets a text from JJ, asking if she’s up for a candlelight dinner.

At the police station, Julie informs JJ that she finished the paper work for the police report and tells JJ that he can now go arrest Melinda Trask.

At the Bistro, Doug III wishes Melinda would just let him buy the necklace back from her and questions why she’d want to keep it after Julie saw it. Melinda argues that she’s done nothing wrong and repeats that if the police question her, she will have no choice but to point them in the direction of the actual thief. Leo arrives and greets them. Leo then spots the necklace on Melinda and questions her being the one who bought it. Melinda asks what Leo knows about it.

Chad goes to Cat’s apartment and knocks on the door, but hears her scream inside. Chad bursts in as he thought she was being attacked, but she was mad about the baseball game that she was watching. Cat explains that she takes the Royals very seriously. Chad complains that she was going to give him a heart attack but he came to talk about the fundraiser. Cat asks what’s going on. Chad informs her that they might have a problem.

Gabi goes home where a candlelight dinner is set up and she comments on JJ doing all of this. Javi comes in and asks about it, so Gabi tells him about the message she got from JJ but she doesn’t know how he got in to set it up. Javi says he hasn’t seen him but assures that he and Leo will make themselves scarce. Gabi thanks him as Javi says it’s the least he could do, apologizing for how he ambushed her with Leo moving in. Gabi apologizes too for the hard time she gave him over it. Gabi says given Leo’s history, she hopes he doesn’t break Javi’s heart. Javi assures that is not going to happen. Gabi asks if he’s sure about that because with Leo, there always seems to be a stupid scheme that he’s involved in.

Melinda remarks that she’s not surprised that Leo is mixed up in all of this and asks if he helped Doug III steal the necklace. Doug III tells Leo that Melinda knows everything. Leo explains that he was just the middle man as Doug III was going through a tough time, but Melinda purchased stolen goods. Melinda argues that she didn’t know it was stolen and she’s sick of being called a criminal. Leo suggests she sell it back to Doug III, so they can put it all behind them and return the necklace to it’s rightful owner.

JJ tells Julie that filing the police report was an important first step, but they have to find proof that it is the stolen necklace. Julie argues that she recognized it immediately. JJ says she only saw it for a brief time while before that, the last time the necklace was seen was sixty years ago. Julie brings up all the other people that were there when they opened the time capsule including Ciara, Lucas, Shawn, Hope, and her brother Steve, who can all confirm it was Alice’s necklace. JJ says if they are able to do that, it will definitely help the case. Julie decides to text them the picture that she took of Melinda wearing the necklace and declares then they can nail that thief.

Leo and Doug III tell Melinda that he will give her back what she paid for the necklace. Melinda complains that Doug III already tried this with Holly but it would be paid back in installments over years, so she refuses to sell the necklace back to him.

Holly comments that it’s been a long time since she and Tate have just been able to be together. Tate blames himself for being a jealous jerk about Doug III. Holly admits she wasn’t happy about the adoption falling through and threw a tantrum. Tate calls it great news that the adoption might be back on. Tate adds that he had some other great news as he informs Holly that no one is going to be home for hours so he asks if she wants to take this to his bedroom. Holly says she would love to but she’s dying of thirst, so Tate goes to get them more drinks.

Doug III thanks Leo but says he’s wasting time since Melinda won’t listen to reason and Julie is filing a police report as they speak. Leo argues that Melinda handing the necklace over would solve everyone’s problems. Melinda argues that it would solve Doug’s problems but not her problems as she would lose the money she paid for it and the necklace. Leo asks that Melinda keep Doug III’s name out of it if the police do question her. Melinda questions why she would do Leo a favor and why he’s so protective of Doug III. Leo responds that he is his friend and he’s not a bad kid, he just got caught up in something he shouldn’t have and got in over his head, like they all have. Leo argues that Melinda could get herself out of this without implicating Doug III and warns that it would be better for her if she did. Melinda asks if he’s threatening her. Leo responds that he might write an expose on a former district attorney wearing stolen merchandise. Melinda points out that it’s stolen merchandise that Leo helped fence so he’d be implicated as well and warns him to think twice about writing that article.

Javi tells Gabi that he’s heard all about Leo’s past and Gabi’s concerns, but he wants to assure her that their eyes are wide open. Javi adds that he’s not perfect either but he can’t help how he feels. Gabi says she heard Javi loves him but didn’t hear Leo say he loves him back. Javi confirms that Leo did say it after she left and that means a lot. Gabi remarks that Leo has a stone where his heart should be. Javi jokes that he’s heard the same said about her but he knows she’s soft. Javi asks Gabi to cut Leo some slack for him in hopes that he may have finally found true love. Gabi says she may never be a fan of Leo, but Javi is her cousin and she loves and supports him as they hug.

JJ tells Julie that she’s welcome to stay at the police station but if she wants to go home and relax, she can just let him know when someone responds to her text. Julie responds that she’ll relax when Melinda is in custody. Julie then gets a text back from Jennifer, saying she’s not positive but it sure looks like Alice’s necklace. Julie feels that should be enough to bring Melinda in for questioning. JJ agrees to give her a call.

Doug III appreciates what Leo is trying to do for him but he’s sure Leo has places to be, so he’ll figure this out. Leo knows Melinda doesn’t owe him a favor or think very highly of him, but insists that Doug III is a good guy who made a stupid mistake and is just trying to make things right. Leo asks Melinda to think about what he said as he goes to get his takeout. Melinda asks Doug III if he has anything else or if she can go on with her evening. Doug III points out that the police haven’t reached out yet. Melinda then gets a call from JJ and says she’ll come down right away as she just wants to get this over with.

Chad informs Cat the the entertainment for the hospital fundraiser flaked out at the last minute so he called every musician and magician but he’s been turned down. Cat says it’s fine as she’s got them covered. Chad asks how. Cat jokes about him not trusting her and explains that she knows a booker and will text her now. Chad decides if she’s got it, he’ll take off then. Cat stops him and says she cooked a lot of hot dogs while Felicity bailed on her to study, so she asks Chad to take a hot dog or two for the road. Chad questions her going all out for a spring training game. Cat explains that it was a family tradition but she hadn’t watched a game since before her parents’ accident. Cat apologizes for turning it in to her pity party. Chad understands that she spent years recovering and then Clyde took even more years from her life. Chad still doesn’t understand why Clyde picked her. Cat says she doesn’t know as she had never heard of Clyde but guesses he knew them. Chad wishes he and Clyde never crossed paths. Cat thinks he meant them and says she doesn’t blame him.

Holly pulls out her phone as Tate returns with waters for them. Holly then gets a text from Doug III, wanting her to call him. Tate tells her to ignore it but Holly points out that he says it’s an emergency.

Gabi wonders what’s keeping JJ. Javi guesses he’s stuck in traffic but that will give him time to text Leo not to come home. Leo then comes home with takeout from the Bistro. Javi tells Leo that JJ set up a candlelight dinner for he and Gabi so they can have their takeout somewhere else, but Leo reveals that he set up the table for them.

Melinda goes to the police station and tells JJ that he has absolutely nothing on her. Julie argues that they have the police report and the photo she took of her which she sent to Jennifer, who said it was Alice’s necklace. Melinda mocks that being evidence and asks if they are done here. JJ says Melinda may not have broken in to Julie’s house but asks if she has any knowledge of who did take Julie’s necklace.

Chad tells Cat that he wasn’t talking about them and he thinks it’s amazing that they can be civil and work together. Cat gets a text back from her friend and informs Chad that they got a band which excites them. Cat tells Chad that she will get his hot dogs for the road and mentions how her brother Aaron usually has half of them. Chad asks how Aaron is doing in Vancouver. Cat admits things aren’t progressing with their mom like they hoped as Aaron planned to go to college in the summer, but says they will figure it out. Chad tells her to let him know if there’s anything he can do to help. Cat thanks him and wishes there was.

Melinda repeats that she has no direct knowledge regarding the theft of the necklace as she bought it in a legal transaction, so he has no cause to hold her. Melinda then walks out of the police station. Julie asks JJ if Melinda can just walk out like that. JJ says Melinda is a lawyer so she knows her stuff and he has to go by the book. JJ promises Julie that this is not over. Julie says not by a long shot.

Leo explains to Javi that he wanted to show him his appreciation for letting him move in. Gabi questions him not showing her appreciation. Leo mocks Gabi for not making him feel wanted but acknowledges he was being a jerk. Leo states that he’s grateful to be here, keep a very low profile, and not do anything to upset them. Gabi gets a call from JJ, who asks if she got his text. Gabi confirms that she did but then she got a work call. Gabi tells JJ that she’s free and would love to get out of the house, so she agrees to meet JJ at the Bistro. Javi tells Gabi to enjoy her date. Leo thanks Gabi and apologizes for his sarcasm. Gabi then exits. Leo promises Javi that he will try harder with Gabi. Javi thinks she will eventually come around as she’s just protective of him. Leo vows to prove to Gabi that what they have is real and all he wants is for Javi to be happy and feel loved. Javi says the same as they kiss. They talk about the candlelight dinner. Javi can’t believe Leo did all this for him as they kiss again.

Holly tells Tate that she’s sorry. Tate tells her to call Doug III if it’s an emergency. Holly thanks him for understanding and calls Doug III. Holly asks what’s going on and if he’s okay. Doug III says he’s fine and asks if he’s not interrupting anything. Holly says it’s fine and asks what’s going on. Doug III informs her that Julie saw Melinda wearing the necklace at the Bistro and Julie confronted her but Melinda didn’t give him up. Doug III adds that Julie went to file a police report and Melinda was just called in for questioning. Doug III doesn’t know what she’s going to say but he wanted to give Holly a heads up that her name may come up. He says he’s so sorry as he didn’t want her to get dragged in to this. Holly responds that she’s more worried about him. Doug III hopes she doesn’t name either of them but thinks they need a plan in case she does. Doug III asks Holly to meet him in the park so they can make sure they are on the same page if the police question them. Holly agrees to be right there, upsetting Tate.

Leo and Javi sit down for their candlelight dinner and talk about having their favorites. Leo pours them wine and toasts to them and their future. Leo brings up when Dimitri broke his heart and how he thought he would never find love again, so he feels like the luckiest man in the world. Javi responds that he’s pretty damn lucky himself as they hold hands.

Gabi meets JJ at the Bistro. JJ apologizes for being so last minute as work has been crazy. Gabi says the same. JJ felt they deserve a night out. Gabi agrees and asks about his plans with Julie falling through. JJ explains that Julie had a necklace that was stolen on the day of Doug’s memorial and it’s been driving her crazy trying to figure out who took it, then when they came here for dinner, Melinda Trask was wearing it. Gabi asks if Melinda stole it. JJ calls it a bit more complicated than that but he promised Julie they would get it back. JJ then admits he’s not sure they ever will.

Doug III goes to the park and calls Julie to see how it went at the police station with Melinda. Julie responds that it did not go well as Melinda stonewalled them since she knew the police couldn’t hold her, so she didn’t tell them a thing. Doug III says he’s sorry but maybe she really doesn’t know anything. Julie declares that Melinda knows something and she’s going to find out what it is if it’s the last thing she does.

Tate questions Holly leaving and argues that he knew Doug III was going to get her in trouble and now the police are involved. Tate questions how she got dragged in to this anyway. Holly explains that she was there when Doug III tried to get the necklace back from Melinda but she doesn’t think Melinda will say her name. Tate complains that Doug III stole the necklace from his dead Grandfather’s wife and that he kept telling her he was trouble. Holly shouts that it’s not that simple. Tate says this is not just him being jealous or upset that he ruined their romantic evening as he’s genuinely worried about her. Holly responds that she’s worried too, so Tate tells her not to go and argues that Doug III is the only reason she’s in this mess in the first place. Tate warns that the more she hangs out with Doug III, the more she’s going to get dragged in to trouble and he doesn’t want to see her throw away her future for some guy who is not even worth it. Holly responds that she’s sorry but she has to go and rushes out, leaving Tate upset.

Cat tells Chad that she talked to Stephanie about putting more PR out there for the bachelor auction. Cat then gets distracted by the baseball game and excitedly cheers about a home run. Cat then worries about being loud while Felicity is studying for a test in her room. Cat brings up Felicity trying to push them together the other day and hopes that didn’t make Chad uncomfortable. Cat says she wishes she wouldn’t do that but Chad asks if she really wishes that.

Gabi tells JJ that she’s not totally shocked since she knows what a hard ass Melinda can be. JJ is just glad she’s not district attorney anymore. JJ suggests they talk about something else. Gabi brings up her new line at Gabi Chic or the weather. JJ says he’s just glad to be here with her and he thinks they should make nights like this a regular thing for them. Gabi says she would really like that, so JJ says it’s a deal as they toast to them.

Leo and Javi toast again. Javi points out that the food is going to get cold. Leo suggests they can heat it up later while they go to heat things up in their room.

Chad tells Cat that Felicity loves her and wants her to be happy and she thinks Cat would be happy if they were together. Cat insists that she did not put that idea in her head and she fully understands why Chad can’t return her previous feelings she had. Cat then remembers to go get his hot dogs. Cat goes to bring the hot dogs to him but Chad gets excited by a home run and Cat accidentally spills mustard from the hot dogs all over Chad’s shirt. Chad says it’s okay and that he will see her tomorrow as he then exits, leaving Cat wondering what’s wrong with her.

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Days Transcript Monday, March 24, 2025

Posted on March 24, 2025April 24, 2025 by TvMegasite Admin

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

[dramatic music]

[both chuckling]

I totally lost track of what’s happening.

Yeah, me too. I’ll rewind it.

Wait, wait, wait, wait. I have a better idea. Why don’t we pause the movie and continue this instead?

[light music] [phone beeps]

[dramatic music] [siren wailing]

So I finished the paperwork. And the police report is officially filed?

It is.

Great. Now you can go arrest Melinda Trask.

I wish you’d just let me buy the necklace back from you, Ms. Trask. And why would you want to keep it now? I mean, Holly already warned you what would happen if Julie saw you wearing it.

Look, I’ve done absolutely nothing wrong. But as I said, if the police accuse me of theft, I will have no choice but to point them in the direction of the actual thief.

Doug. Hey, what’s up?

Leo.

And Melinda Trask. Long time, no see, which is especially unusual here in Salem, where one tends to run into everyone they know at least every five minutes or so, and– oh, my God. You’re the one who bought the necklace?

And what do you know about it?

[knocking]

Cat, it’s Chad.

No! [soft orchestration] announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the “Days of Our Lives.”

Oh, kick him off the mound. Trade his ass.

Cat? Hey.

Oh, my God!

What? Huh?

You scared the hell out of me.

Sorry, I just–

What– I thought you were being attacked.

Oh, my God, no. This idiot pitcher just gave up a three-run homer. Now we’re down by one.

So you’re screaming?

Oh, I’m so sorry. I just– I might have freaked out the neighbors too. Thank you for your gallant attempt to save me. I just–I take the Royals very seriously. The White Sox are ugh right now.

Yeah, I can see that. You gave me a heart attack.

Hi. [laughs] What are you doing here?

Came to talk about the fundraiser.

Oh. What’s going on?

Well, we have a problem. [curious music] [birds chirping]

Oh, my gosh. How did JJ manage this? He’s just the sweetest. [gasps]

Oh! What’s all this?

JJ asked if I wanted a candlelight dinner tonight. But I have no idea how he got in to set this up. You haven’t seen him, have you?

No.

Maybe he stepped out to get something.

Oh, and don’t worry. Leo and I will make ourselves scarce before he gets back.

Thank you, Javi. Of course. It’s the least we can do. After all, I sort of ambushed you with the whole Leo-moving-in thing.

Mm.

I’m sorry about that, by the way.

I’m sorry, too, that I gave you such a hard time about it. But given my history with him– well, given everyone’s history with him, I just hope that he doesn’t break your heart or get you involved in something shady.

Not gonna happen, Gabi.

You sure about that? Because with Leo Stark, there’s always a stupid scheme that he’s right in the middle of.

Why am I not surprised that you are mixed up in all this? Did you help young Doug here steal the necklace?

Do I look like a cat burglar to you?

It’s OK. She obviously knows everything.

Oh, well, OK, look, I was just the middleman. Young Doug here was going through a tough time, and I put him in touch with a friend.

You mean your fence?

From whom you evidently purchased stolen goods.

I didn’t know it was stolen at the time.

Can we please take it down a notch, guys?

Well, forgive me if I am sick of being called a criminal.

OK, well, now that you know the piece was liberated from its former owner, why not just sell it back to Doug and we can put all this behind us? He just wants to return it to its rightful owner.

Well, filing the police report was an important first step. But now we have to prove the necklace Melinda Trask is wearing did belong to Great-Gran and was stolen from the time capsule.

I already proved it. I recognized it immediately.

But as ex-DA Trask was very quick to point out, you only got a brief look at it on the day of Doug’s memorial before it disappeared. And there’s no pictures of it. There’s no insurance. There’s no records of any kind. The last time anybody saw it before you opened the time capsule was 60 years ago.

What about all the people that were standing around when we opened the time capsule? Ciara, Lucas, Shawn, your mother, my brother, Steve. All of them can corroborate, yes, this was Alice Horton’s necklace.

OK, that’s a start. If they’re able to do that, it could definitely help our case.

Great. [gasps] I can text them. I can text them that picture I took of Trask wearing the diamond necklace. Great. Then we can nail that obnoxious thief.

I’m sure Doug will give you what you paid for it. Right, Doug?

I will. I told you I would.

Yeah, well, we’ve already been down that road. He promised me every cent that I paid for it in installments that would stretch into the next century. So I will give you the same answer that I gave him and his little friend Holly: no. I will not sell the necklace back to him. [dramatic music]

[sighs] It’s been a long time since we’ve just gotten to be together.

Yeah, it has. And it’s partly my fault. I was acting like a jealous jerk about Doug.

[chuckles] OK, we’ll call it even. Wasn’t exactly happy about the whole adoption falling through. Think I kind of threw a tantrum, if you remember.

Yeah, I do remember that a little bit. Yeah, it is great news, though, that the adoption might be back on, right?

Best news ever.

You know, I have some other great news.

No one’s gonna be home for hours. So do you want to take this to my room?

Well, what do you say?

I would love to go to your room, but–

Hey, it’s totally OK if you don’t want to go. You just say so. It’s fine.

No, I do. I really do. But I’m dying of thirst. That spicy pepperoni really got to me. [both laugh]

All right, I’ll get us a couple more drinks.

OK.

Be right back. [dramatic music]

Thanks, Leo, but you’re wasting your time. She obviously won’t listen to reason. And Julie’s down at the police station filing a report as we speak. [lounge music]

You’re playing chicken with the cops? Come on, Melinda. Just hand it over. It would solve everything.

That would solve Doug’s problems, not mine. I would lose the money I paid for it and this beautiful piece. I’d rather take my chances.

OK, fine. But if the police do question you, will you do me a favor? Just keep Doug’s name out of it.

OK, first of all, why would I do you a favor? Second of all, why are you so protective of this guy?

Because he’s– he’s my friend, OK?

[scoffs]

And he’s not a bad kid. He just got caught up in something he shouldn’t have. He got in over his head. You’ve been there, Melinda. We all have. And everybody knows you’re a shark. You can get yourself out of this without implicating Doug. In fact, it would be better for you if that’s what you did.

And what’s that supposed to mean?

Well, you may have seen my byline in “The Spectator.”

Oh, is Lady Whistleblower threatening to blow the whistle on me?

I’m an investigative reporter now, thank you very much, who might just decide to write an exposé on a former DA who is knowingly in possession of stolen merchandise that she refused to return.

The merchandise that this “investigative reporter” helped fence? Is that the merchandise that you were referring to, Leo? That’s what I thought. And given that you’re also implicated in this transaction, I think that you should think twice about writing that article. Wouldn’t be a very wise move, now, would it? [tense music]

Look, I have heard all about Leo’s past, mostly from him. I have heard all about your concerns. But I will try and reassure you again that my eyes are wide open, and so are Leo’s. Hey, I’m not perfect either, you know? And no matter what, I just– I can’t help how I feel.

Yeah, you love him. I heard. But what I didn’t hear was him say that he loves you back.

Actually, he did, after you left. And those words coming from Leo means–

What?

It just means a hell of a lot.

Why, because he’s got a stone where his heart should be?

Hmm, well, that sounds familiar, ’cause I’m pretty sure I heard the same said about you. But I know that you’re really a softy ’cause you cry every year when you watch “It’s a Wonderful Life,” and you want to adopt every single sad-eyed puppy that you see from those commercials. [laughs] So from one softy to another, can you please cut Leo some slack for me in the hopes that I have maybe, possibly finally found true love?

[sighs] Fine. I may never be a fan of Leo Stark, but you’re my cousin, and I love you so much. And I support you.

I love you more. [laughs]

Hey, Julie, you’re welcome to stay as long as you want. But if you want to go home and relax, you can just let me know when somebody responds to your texts.

I’ll relax when Trask is in custody.

OK, well, can I get you some water or something?

No, thank you. [phone beeps] Oh. Ah. It’s your mom. [sighs] Jennifer says she’s not positive, but it sure looks like Grandma’s necklace. Ah, there. Well, that ought to be enough to bring Trask in for questioning.

Yeah, I’ll give her a call.

[sighs] Good. [lounge music]

Leo, I appreciate what you’re trying to do for me, but I’m sure you probably have places to be. I’ll figure this out.

If you’re sure.

Yeah, I am.

OK, then I will go see if my takeout is ready.

And, Melinda, I know that you don’t owe me a favor. In fact, given our history, I’m quite sure you don’t think very highly of me.

Oh, that’s putting it mildly.

OK, fine. Maybe you hate me with a passion. But Doug here is a good guy who made a stupid mistake, and he is just trying to set things right. So think about what I said, please?

Yes? No? Maybe?

Go get your takeout.

Anything else? Or may I go on with my evening?

Well, the police haven’t reached out yet, so… [phone rings]

Hello. This is she. Fine. Yes, I’ll come down right away. I just want to get this over with.

That was Detective Deveraux. Guess what he wanted. [tense music]

What’s wrong?

Well, the entertainment for the hospital fundraiser flaked out last-minute. Yeah, so I’ve called every musician, magician, even that weird contortionist that busks in Horton Town Square. Yeah, even–even he turned me down. I could probably get Pockets the Clown. But you’re the only weirdo in the world that would enjoy that one.

We all know how you feel about clowns. [laughs] It’s fine. I’ve got us covered.

Wait, what? How?

You don’t trust me?

Yeah–

Oh, that was a dumb question. [laughs] OK.

Oh, no, no, sorry. I didn’t mean it like–

No, no, no, just moving forward, my cousin’s husband’s sister is a booker. She actually got this amazing band for Aaron’s bar mitzvah, and she knows literally everyone, so she can totally hook us up. Actually, let me just text her right now.

All right. All right, well, if you got it, then… I’ll just leave you to your game. I’ll take off.

Oh. Ooh. Wait one second. So I kind of cooked a lot of hot dogs, and then Felicity bailed on me. She’s studying and she’s upstairs. She has her headphones on. Don’t worry. She’s not hearing all the heckling and fanatic cheering. But there’s a lot of hot dogs, so would you like one or two for the road or something?

[laughs] You went all out for a spring training game?

Well, I mean, it’s a family tradition, opening day at the Greene family house. We do, like, hats and gloves, typically, and lots of hot dogs. [laughs] I haven’t watched a baseball game since before the accident. I haven’t done a lot of things since– wow, in a long time– I mean, you know, in– [soft music]

Wow, that was, like, a pity party for one. Sorry.

What? No, wait. No, stop. You–it’s just fact. You were in this terrible accident. And then you spent years recovering. And then Clyde takes even more of your life.

Well, and yours. [dramatic music]

I–yeah. I still, though, don’t understand why he picked you.

Unlucky, I guess. [chuckles] I don’t know. I’d never even heard of Clyde Weston. I guess he knew us.

Yeah. Wish we’d never crossed paths.

I mean Clyde. I’m talking about Clyde and I.

Yeah. Yeah. You know, you can be honest. I knew you were talking about you and me. I don’t blame you, you know? It’s–I get it. I get it. [laughs]

Two sparkling waters with slices of lime.

Perfect. Thank you.

Yeah, you’re welcome. [phone beeps]

Ugh.

What?

It’s Doug. Says he wants me to call him.

Ignore it.

He says it’s an emergency.

I wonder what’s keeping JJ.

He’s probably just stuck in traffic. Oh, but that’ll give me enough time to text Leo and tell him not to come home, so I’ll get out of your hair right now.

Hi, babe. I ordered us takeout from the Bistro, all of your favorites. Gabi, I thought you were working late.

Aw, sorry to disappoint.

And look at this. JJ set up this romantic thing for her. Isn’t that sweet? [laughs] So let’s you and me take this takeout to go, and we can eat somewhere else.

What are you talking about? I set this up for us, you and me. I’m the sweet one.

[sighs]

You have absolutely nothing on me, JJ.

Oh, quite the contrary. We have an officially filed police report, not to mention the photograph that I took of you and texted to JJ’s mother, Jennifer Horton, who said, yes, indeed, that is Alice Horton’s necklace.

Oh, I see. So the investigating officer’s mommy thinks this too. This is compelling evidence. Are we done here?

Ms. Trask, you may not have broken into Julie’s house, but the necklace in question is in your possession. And if you want to avoid further scrutiny, I’d suggest you share. Do you have any knowledge of who did take Julie’s necklace? [tense music]

Come on, I wasn’t– I wasn’t talking about you and me. I mean, you know, the fact that we can have a civil conversation, let alone work together, I’d say that’s– I mean, I’d say that’s pretty amazing, pretty amazing.

Yeah.

Right?

Pretty amazing. [phone beeps] Oh. Ah! [gasps] We got a band.

Yeah?

Yes!

Yeah!

Whoo!

Well done.

That was fast. Oh, my gosh, OK. Yay. Hot dogs for the road.

Sure. Yeah, thanks.

Good, because I really did cook way too many. Aaron usually scarfs down, like, half a pack of brats. So I was kind of relying on that and overdid it. [chuckles]

How is he doing in Vancouver?

Oh, he’s–he’s lonely. He was planning on going to college in the fall, but things with my mom haven’t really been progressing the way we were hoping that they would. But, you know, it’s– we’re gonna figure it out. We’re gonna figure something out.

Well, if there’s anything I can do to help, let me know.

Thank you. I mean, I wish there was.

Yeah.

Thanks. [dramatic music]

As I said, I have no direct knowledge regarding the theft of this necklace. I bought it in a legal transaction from a person I believed to be a reputable dealer.

You bought it from a thief.

I repeat, it was a legal transaction. I even have paperwork from the seller certifying the authenticity of the necklace. So you have no cause to hold me. So if you’ll excuse me.

Wait a minute!

JJ, can she just walk out of here like that?

Julie, she is a lawyer. She knows her stuff. I’m sorry. I got to go strictly by the book on this.

Oh, who wrote that book?

Hey. I can promise you, this is not over.

Well, no, not by a long shot.

I wanted to show you my appreciation for letting me move in here.

Hmm, so you show it to him and not to me.

Well, gee, Gabi, what is wrong with me? Forget a dinner. I should buy you a 24-karat solid gold bathtub to thank you for how graciously you have welcomed me into your home.

Leo.

No, I’m talking like the one that Mike Tyson bought his wife as a birthday gift. Or I could go the Angelina Jolie route, buy you a waterfall, complete with the surrounding land, like the one she bought Brad Pitt as a Christmas gift in 2012. I mean, Gabi, you have just gone overboard with how much you have made me feel wanted here. [quirky music] OK, I’ll back off on the sarcasm. That is my normal way of trying to lighten a tense moment, which obviously failed here. But at least I am self-aware enough to know when I am being a jerk, right? OK, so in an effort to not be a jerk again, I will just say that I am grateful to be here. I will keep a very low profile and not do anything to make either of you give me that look that you’re both giving me right now ever again, OK?

Mm. [phone rings] [sighs] Hello.

Hey, did you my texts?

Yeah. I’m sorry, JJ. I was going to respond, and then I had a work call, and then– you know what? Never mind.

OK, are you still at work?

No, I am totally free, and I would love to get out of my house tonight.

Great. Meet me at the Bistro?

I’ll be right there. Well, lucky for you, I am leaving.

Well, enjoy your date.

Thank you again, Gabi, and again, my apologies for the sardonic and stupid way I tried to lessen that awkwardness a moment ago. But anyway, you look absolutely beautiful, and I hope you have a wonderful night.

Love you. [door slams]

Was that OK, the way I tried to smooth things over?

It was OK. But I do wish that you said, thank you, Gabi, for your amazing hospitality, instead of going on, like you always do.

OK, OK. I promise I will try harder. I feel like it’s a compulsion, you know? Like, when I feel nervous or insecure, I really lean into being witty and funny. And half of the time, it works, although in this case, I don’t think it worked.

No, it did not. [laughs] But I think that Gabi will eventually come around to find you as sweet and adorable as I do.

I don’t know about that, but maybe she will come around to realizing I am not the scum of the Earth.

No, she doesn’t think that. She’s just being protective over me.

As well she should be. But I am gonna prove to her that this, what we have, is real. And all I want is for you to be happy and for you to feel loved.

Same here.

Good. [soft music]

OK, can we please get back to talking about how sweet I am for setting all of this up? Obviously, I didn’t cook, because I didn’t think that giving you salmonella was a very good housewarming gift.

No, it is perfect, Leo– the candles, the wine. I can’t believe you did all this for me.

Well, you have set way too low a bar.

I think you’re right. I mean, I have in the past, anyway.

That makes two of us. But speaking for myself, you are raising that bar.

Tate, I’m sorry.

No, it’s OK. If it’s an emergency, call him.

Thanks for understanding. [phone beeps] [dramatic music] [phone rings]

Holly. Hey.

What’s going on? Are you OK?

Yeah, I’m fine. I’m not interrupting anything, am I?

No. It’s OK. What’s wrong?

Well, remember when you said Julie was gonna see Melinda wearing her necklace around town?

Oh, my God, no.

Yeah, at the Bistro. We were going to dinner, and there she was.

What happened?

Well, Julie confronted her, but Melinda didn’t give me up.

[sighs] Thank God.

Yeah, but then Julie went down to the police station to file a report, and Melinda was just called in for questioning.

Do you think she’s gonna say anything to the police?

I don’t know what she’s gonna say, but I just wanted to give you a heads-up. I really hope this doesn’t happen, but your name may come up. Holly, I’m so sorry. The last thing I wanted was for you to get dragged into this.

No, it’s OK. I’m more worried about you.

Yeah, well, I’m hoping she’s not gonna mention either one of us, but I think we need a plan in case she does. Can you meet me at the park so we can be on the same page in case the cops want to question us?

Yeah, of course. I’ll be right there.

This looks amazing.

You know, I happen to be an expert orderer.

You are. You got all my favorites.

I pay attention sometimes. And it doesn’t hurt that they happen to be my favorites too, especially this cab. And I know I shouldn’t splurge when money is so tight, but you are worth it.

We’re worth it.

[chuckles] OK. To us, to our future, to cohabitating, to me…

[laughs]

Being on my best behavior in front of your cousin Gabriella, who, though beautiful, when she’s angry, reminds me of Margaret Hamilton.

Who?

The Wicked Witch of the West. “The Wizard of Oz.”

Oh, OK.

But I will admit that I did provoke her, which I will not do again, so salud. [glasses clink]

Salud.

[sighs] [soft music] You know, when Dimitri wrote me that “Dear John” letter, it broke my heart. I thought that I would never find love again. And I absolutely never thought that I would be worthy of such an amazing guy. I really feel like the luckiest man in the world.

Well, I’m pretty damn lucky myself.

[chuckles]

[lounge music]

Hey.

So glad you can make it.

Mm.

I’m sorry it was so last-minute. Work’s been crazy.

Ah, same.

We haven’t seen each other lately. I figured we deserve a night out.

And I agree. So your plans with Julie fell through?

Yeah, you could say that.

What happened exactly?

Well, Julie had this necklace that was stolen on the day of Doug’s memorial. She’d been driving herself crazy trying to figure out who took it. But when we came here for dinner, we ran into Melinda Trask. And she was wearing it.

What? Melinda Trask stole it?

No, it’s a bit more complicated than that. Anyway, I promised Julie that we would get it back. But honestly, I’m not sure if we ever will. [phone beeps] [phone rings]

Hello.

Hi, Julie. It’s Doug. I just wanted to see how it went at the police station with Melinda Trask.

[sighs] Not well. She stonewalled us, darling. [tense music] She knew the police couldn’t hold her, and so she sashayed out of there without telling us a thing.

Well, I’m sorry. But maybe she really doesn’t know anything.

Oh, she knows something. And I’m gonna find out what it is, if it is the last thing I do.

You’re leaving?

I’m sorry, but I got to go.

God, Holly, no. I knew it. I knew it. I knew this guy was gonna get you in trouble. And now the police are involved? Holly, how did he even drag you into this mess, anyway?

[sighs] I was there when he was trying to buy Julie’s necklace back from–from Melinda Trask.

The ex-DA?

I didn’t do anything wrong, OK? And I doubt she’ll say my name anyway.

And if she does, was it worth it, you protecting this thief? Holly, this guy stole from his dead grandfather’s wife. I keep telling you, he’s trouble. He is.

And I hear you. But it’s not that simple.

Look, look, look, look, look, for the record, this is not just me being jealous or upset that he ruined our romantic evening. It’s not. I’m genuinely worried about you.

I know, Tate. And I’m worried too.

Then don’t go.

That’s why I have to go. Doug’s trying to help me so I won’t get in any trouble.

He’s the only reason you’re in this mess in the first place. Holly, the more you hang out with this guy, the more you’re gonna get dragged into trouble. And I don’t want to see you throw away your whole future for some guy who’s not even worth it.

I’m sorry, Tate. I have to go.

Holly, don’t go.

I’m sorry. I have to go.

[sighs]

Oh, I almost forgot, I talked to Stephanie Johnson and asked her to put more PR out there for the whole bachelor-bachelorette auction. I want to make sure everybody knows there’s a handsome DiMera in the–oh, my God.

What?

Oh, my God. That’s a home run. That’s a home run, baby! We are back in the game! We are back in the game! Oh, my God. [gasps] Felicity’s gonna kill me. Oh, my God, she’s studying right now for a big test, and I’m being so loud. Oh, my God. [quirky music] She’s really driven, in case you haven’t noticed. She’s, like, an amazing kid.

No, she’s a good kid.

Well, yeah, she can– it’s just, sometimes she can get a little dogged when she’s onto something. I mean, not like it runs in the family or anything.

Yeah.

I just– You know, I actually wanted to say, if she made you feel uncomfortable the other day, you know, if it seemed like she was trying to push us together–

Wasn’t she?

Well, I wish she wouldn’t.

Do you really?

I got to say, I’m not totally shocked. Working with Melinda at DiMera, I know what a hard-ass that woman can be.

Yeah, I’m just glad she’s not the DA anymore. She could do some real damage.

Mm.

You know what? Let’s talk about something else. [lounge music]

Well, I could talk about my new line of summer hats, or I could talk about the weather. You know, I understand that there’s a cold front coming in.

You can talk about whatever you like. I’m just glad to be here with you.

And I’m thinking we should make nights like this a regular thing for us.

I’d really like that, JJ.

Then it’s a deal. To us. [glasses clink] Cheers.

Salud.

Salud again. [both laugh]

Salud again. Oh, my goodness.

Mm.

OK, we keep drinking and kissing, and I’m not complaining, but the food’s gonna get cold. [soft music]

We could heat it up later. In the meantime, how about we heat things up in our room?

Mm-hmm. OK. You talked me into it.

Let’s go.

If you feel like I put a notion into Felicity’s mind about how–

No, no. I don’t–I don’t think that. I just think that, you know, given my– my very brief conversation with her, your sister really loves you, and she wants you to be happy. And somehow she’s got it in her head that you would be happy if you and I were together.

Well, I mean, it’s like I said. I didn’t put that idea in her head. You know, I fully understand why you can’t return my feelings– I mean, my previous feelings that I had at one time. Oh, the hot dogs. Let me get the hot dogs.

[crowd cheering over TV] Oh, I hope you like mustard. All righty.

Here we–

Home run!

Oh. Oh, my God! [gasping] I’m so sorry. I’m such a klutz. Oh, my God. I got mustard all over you. I’m so sorry. I don’t–I wasn’t– I’m so…

It’s OK.

Sorry.

It’s OK.

I’ll see you tomorrow.

Yeah.

Yeah. OK.

OK.

[door slams]

[sighing]

Oh, God, what’s wrong with me?

Doug.

Holly.

Hey.

Thank you for coming.

Of course. I know you’re worried about what Melinda’s gonna say to the police, and so am I.

Well, I just talked to Julie, and it turns out, Melinda didn’t mention either one of our names to the cops.

[sighs] Oh. Well, that’s a relief. So we’re in the clear, right?

I don’t know about that. Julie also said that she won’t rest until she finds out who took the necklace. So even though Melinda didn’t say anything, I’m starting to think maybe I should. [tense music]

I’m sorry, Holly. This is for your own good. [phone beeps] [phone rings]

Hello.

Hey, Mrs. Williams, this is Tate Black.

[sighs]

Hello, Tate. Well, what can I do for you, dear?

I don’t know how to say this, but… I heard about your grandmother’s missing necklace, and I have some information about who took it.

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Days Update Friday, March 21, 2025

Posted on March 24, 2025 by Joseph Mueller

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Update written by Joseph

Doug III sits in the living room of the Horton house with Doug’s book of love poems. He thinks back to confessing his feelings to Holly until Julie comes in and asks if he’s thinking about his Grandfather.

Holly goes to see Tate at home. Holly mentions hearing Tate’s mom was released from prison. Tate confirms it was a total surprise. Holly says it must have been a relief to see her and she figured she should come see her since the last time she saw her was prom. Tate says that’s sweet of her but informs her that Theresa just left town.

Rafe runs in to JJ in the town square. JJ says it’s good to see him. Rafe tells JJ that he just missed Gabi as she went back to work which JJ questions since she’s usually off by now. Rafe guesses she’s trying to take her mind off things. JJ says that makes sense since it’s killing her that EJ is a free man after what he did to Rafe. JJ declares that he won’t rest until they bring that bastard to justice. Rafe appreciates that and hopes that tonight, JJ can get some sleep because he and Jada followed and a lead and hope they have the means to nail EJ.

Kristen accepts Jada’s offer and says she will have her mother tell her everything she knows, but she will have a lawyer look over it first. Jada says she’s not going to get a better offer. Kristen says she wants to make sure there are no loopholes. Jada warns her not to take too long because the clock is ticking and the second they get enough evidence to put EJ away, the offer is null and void and then Kristen’s mother and brother can kiss their freedom goodbye. Kristen says as soon as Melinda confirms the agreement is ironclad, she’s sure her mother will be happy to take EJ down.

EJ guesses Kristen is brokering an immunity deal for her mother. Rachel Blake explains that if she tells the cops what she knows, they won’t send her away and it’s not Kristen’s fault that she’s responsible for her. EJ thanks her for the warning. EJ then opens the safe and pulls out the syringe, declaring that Rachel Blake won’t be testifying against anyone because once he injects her with this serum, she won’t remember seeing him or Rafe in her old house or much of anything.

Julie comments that she’s always catching Doug III with the poetry book in his hand. Doug III says he likes reading the little notes like getting to know Doug. Julie says she loves talking about Doug, so he can ask her anything. Doug III guesses he would ask Doug for advice on how to talk to girls because he’s always stumbling over his words. Julie thinks he would tell him there’s lots of ways to tell a girl you love her without words, like a touch, a melody, and dancing together. Julie talks about how she and Doug would dance around the room and they would always try out new restaurants. Julie mentions the last one being the Bistro which Doug III says he hasn’t tried yet. Julie adds that she hasn’t been back there since Doug passed away, so she asks Doug III to take her to the Bistro for dinner which he says would be amazing.

Holly questions Theresa leaving town. Tate explains that she went to California to be with his Grandmother Kimberly. Holly asks when she will be back, but Tate says she’s planning on staying there for awhile because Kimberly’s leukemia came back and they just found out. Holly says she’s so sorry and hugs him.

Rafe goes to see Jada in her office and asks if she can sneak out for dinner. Jada says she would love to, but she’s not sure she should leave the office now because Kristen was just there and she secured Rachel Blake’s testimony. Rafe says it sounds like EJ is in big trouble then.

EJ tells Rachel Blake that thanks to the syringe, his troubles will soon be over. Rachel Blake guesses that’s what he gave Rafe and now she won’t remember either which EJ confirms. EJ says if she won’t be quiet, he will have to give her a nudge. Rachel Blake promises she won’t say anything but EJ says it can’t hurt to be sure of that.

Holly tells Tate that she’s so sorry that he and his family are going through all of this and asks if he wants to talk about it. Tate says there isn’t much else to say. Holly says she’s there if he needs anything. Tate questions why she’s being so nice to him. Holly asks what he means, reminding him that she loves him. Tate thought she was angry with him after their fight where he said all those things about her friend Doug III.

Doug III and Julie walk through the town square. Julie talks about being so happy to get back to the Bistro, but she feels sorry for everybody at home having leftovers. They run in to JJ, so Julie invites him to join them at the Bistro which he accepts. Julie calls herself lucky as she walks off with both of them.

Rafe and Jada say it must be their lucky day. Jada says she knew Kristen would accept the deal because she would do anything to protect her mother. Jada doesn’t see why Rachel Blake wouldn’t sign the agreement to stay out of prison. Jada adds that Kristen just had to get over being loyal to EJ, so she thinks it’s a done deal after Melinda looks over the deal which shouldn’t take long. Rafe guesses they are just waiting for Melinda to come through for them then.

Kristen goes to see Melinda at the Bistro and gives her the agreement for Rachel Blake for her to look over, explaining that they will overlook Rachel Blake’s crimes in exchange for testimony against EJ.

EJ injects Rachel Blake with the syringe and says in a moment, she won’t remember anything. EJ says normally, he would have limited the amount but he had to give her the full dose, so if she has anything important to tell Kristen, she should probably tell him now. She calls him a spineless, self serving snake. She then stops and asks who is Kristen. EJ notes that was fast.

Rafe tells Jada that it’s nice seeing her back in the office and things getting back to normal after Arnold screwed things up, so now Jada is back where she belongs and putting the bad guys behind bars, starting with EJ. Jada asks if he doesn’t miss his old office. Rafe talks about being the scrappy investigator engaged to the ruthless and gorgeous police commissioner, so he could not be happier. Rafe then says the one thing that would make him happier is to make her his wife.

Kristen asks Melinda if Rachel Blake is protected as Jada promised. Melinda admits she didn’t have high expectations but it looks like everything is in order and calls it a great deal for Rachel Blake but a heartbreak for EJ, so she can go ahead and tell her mother to testify and sign it. Julie then arrives with JJ and Doug III. Julie is shocked to see Melinda is wearing her grandmother’s necklace.

Rachel Blake begins to question who she is and who EJ is. EJ tells her not to get worked up. She doesn’t understand how she got here and asks what’s going on. EJ then points out that she said his name and notes that her pupils aren’t dialated. She guesses his magic potion didn’t work out after all then and reveals that she still remembers everything, leaving EJ shocked.

Holly admits that she was upset and a little ticked off. Tate says she had every right to be and he knew he was picking a fight by insulting Doug III. Tate then admits that he was jealous and that he’s felt like she’s been slipping away from him, so he was afraid of losing her to Doug III.

Rafe tells Jada that he never really made any plans for their wedding other than agreeing to do it on his birthday. Jada responds that she made a lot of plans and made it all the way to the altar. Rafe hates that Arnold ruined the day for her and calls him a son of a bitch. Jada says the day was already ruined by Rafe not being there. Rafe repeats that he’s so sorry. Jada recalls telling Javi to get the ring back from Arnold, but she thinks he still has it, so she’s sorry that Arnold has Rafe’s family heirloom. Rafe says with any luck, they will find Arnold and the ring, but if they don’t then he will just get her a new one. Rafe declares that the important thing is making her Mrs. Rafe Hernandez as they kiss.

Julie approaches Melinda and questions where she got her diamond necklace. Kristen tells Melinda that she’ll be in touch and exits. Melinda asks what is going on and why Julie is so interested in her necklace. Julie responds that it’s Alice Horton’s necklace and was stolen from the Horton house on the day of her husband’s memorial. Melinda says she must be mistaken but Julie insists that she’s wearing stolen property and demands that she gives it back. Melinda refuses to give it back. Julie calls it incredible that she’s a thief and instructs JJ to arrest Melinda. Melinda warns that he won’t want to do that.

Holly insists to Tate that there’s nothing going on between her and Doug III and that they are just friends. Tate points out that ever since finding out Sophia was pregnant, it seems like she’s always turning to Doug III. Holly says she just needs to vent, so Tate asks why she can’t do that with him. Holly complains that it feels like they barely get to see each other anymore and every time they do, it’s getting interrupted. Holly knows that Tate has to be there for Sophia, but says there’s always some crisis with the baby going on. Tate is sorry that this situation has gotten in the way of them spending time together. Holly says it’s not his fault but it sucks for everyone. Tate encourages that it’s not always going to be that way. Holly brings up the adoption falling through but Tate informs her that Paulina smoothed things over with Sophia’s mom, so the adoption may be back on but the major sticking point for Amy is EJ.

EJ doesn’t understand since he gave Rachel Blake a full dose of CRS-17. Rachel Blake reveals that she’s been keeping an eye on EJ since she came to the house and she saw him take the syringe from the safe the other day. EJ accuses her of spying on him. She explains that when she understood his plan to erase her memories, she took the syringe from the safe when he wasn’t looking. She suggests changing the safe combination from Stefano’s birthday. EJ asks what she did with the real syringe. She reveals that she dumped it outside on the tree and now he’s all out of CRS-17, so it seems she will be testifying against him after all. EJ admits he must have underestimated her, but says he’ll just move on to plan B. EJ remarks that he is Stefano’s son and the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.

Holly tells Tate that she wouldn’t worry about EJ as he knows when to turn on the charm. Holly knows EJ isn’t everyone’s favorite person, but says when he and Nicole were on and off together, she started to see why EJ always gets second and third chances. Tate hopes Amy will see things that way. Holly points out that it will be Johnny and Chanel raising the baby. Tate reminds Holly of when she had a crush on Johnny. Holly calls that a million years ago and says she can’t believe Tate put up with her back then. Tate says he was head over heels for her. Holly is glad she finally came to her senses and that they had this talk. Holly admits she didn’t come just to talk to Theresa, as she wanted to make sure they were okay after their fight. Tate says he knows. Holly says she needs to get back home for dinner as she told Maggie she’d be back but Tate asks her to change plans, pointing out that she said they never get to spend time together and it’s spring break. Tate suggests they hang out, watch a movie, and order a pizza which Holly says sounds perfect, so she texts Maggie.

Julie questions why JJ shouldn’t arrest Melinda when she’s wearing stolen property. Melinda argues that the necklace could just look like her Grandmother’s and asks why she’d be wearing a stolen necklace around town from someone who lives in town. JJ asks Melinda if she can tell him who sold her the necklace. Melinda questions JJ interrogating her in the middle of the Bistro. JJ says he’s just trying to figure this out. Melinda responds that she bought it from a private, trusted jeweler, adding that it was not stolen and she never broke in to Julie’s house. Julie admits that she never reported the necklace as stolen because at the time, she was afraid that someone in the family stole it but she knows better now. Julie says she never filed a police report. Melinda tells them to back away from her table and let her enjoy her martini. JJ tells Julie that they can go to the police station now if she wants to file a police report now. Julie says she wants to do that more than anything. Julie takes a photo of Melinda wearing the necklace on her phone and then exits with JJ while Doug III stays behind.

Rafe brings Jada coffee in her office. Jada informs him that as soon as he left the room, Kristen called and said that Melinda gave her the go ahead, so Kristen is on her way to the DiMera Mansion to have her mother sign the agreement now.

Kristen goes home to the DiMera Mansion and greets EJ in the living room, then questions where her mother went. EJ claims that all he knows is that she’s gone. Kristen question what he means. EJ responds that she left the house but didn’t say where she was headed, so she probably just needed a change of scenery and will be fine. Kristen then says “damn you, EJ.”

JJ brings Julie to the police station where Julie tells him that December 2nd was the last time she saw the necklace before seeing it on Melinda’s neck tonight. Julie explains that on December 2nd, Ciara had just opened the time capsule and before they went to Doug’s memorial, she put the necklace back in the time capsule but when they got back, it was gone. JJ goes over the only people that knew about it and asks if anyone talked about it after they left. Julie assures that they didn’t as they were all thinking about Doug. Julie questions how Melinda got her hands on it.

Melinda asks if Doug III isn’t going to follow the parade to the police station. Melinda remarks that since Doug III let her incur Julie’s wrath, he could at least buy her a drink. Doug III responds that he doesn’t exactly have any money. Melinda can’t believe she forgot about that. Melinda hopes that Julie’s police report gets thrown in a drawer and forgotten about. Melinda adds that it doesn’t look like Julie has any proof, so he might be in the clear, but if the police came after her, she won’t have any choice but to tell them who really stole the necklace.

Tate and Holly watch a movie together and they end up kissing.

Jada hopes Rafe isn’t too hungry since he wanted to get dinner earlier. Rafe says he’d rather watch Jada hammer the nail in EJ’s coffin. Jada says with any luck, Kristen is having her mother sign the immunity deal as they speak. They toast to finally wiping the smug grin off EJ’s face.

Kristen accuses EJ of lying and demands to know where her mother is. EJ suggests she calm down since it’s not helpful to get hysterical in a crisis situation with no solution at all. EJ then exits the room. Kristen then pulls out the gun her mother had and says like hell there’s nothing she can do about it.

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Days Update Thursday, March 20, 2025

Posted on March 23, 2025 by Joseph Mueller

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Javi and Leo pack Leo’s bags in his room at the Salem Inn. Leo comments on Javi convincing his cousins to let him move in, but Javi reveals he hasn’t exactly told Gabi and Rafe yet.

Gabi goes home where Rafe is looking for leftovers in the fridge. Gabi informs him that she and Jada finished them because they stress eat. Rafe asks what they are stressed about. Gabi complains that EJ kidnapped Rafe and is going to get away with it again.

Paulina meets with Jada in her office at the police station. Paulina assumes there’s another fire to put out since it’s been one thing after another, but Jada informs her that this time is good news as they may have a witness who can testify to what EJ did to Rafe. Paulina excitedly asks if this means Rafe remembers what happened to him. Jada responds that he doesn’t, but Rachel Blake sure does.

Kristen sits in the living room of the DiMera Mansion where she reaches in to her purse and pulls out the gun that her mother had. Her mother then enters the room and asks if Kristen is going to give the gun back to her.

EJ storms in to the Brady Pub to confront Kate about telling Johnny exactly how he was conceived.

Leo questions Javi not telling his cousins that they are moving in together when it’s their house. Leo points out that Gabi hates him and he’s not exactly Rafe’s favorite person. Javi argues that he’s their favorite cousin so all that matters is how happy Leo makes him. Javi insists that it will be fine and gives Leo a key to the house. Javi tells Leo to finish checking out and he will meet him at home as he then exits.

Kristen tells Rachel Blake that they talked about this and she said the gun was a family heirloom. Kristen asks what if she misplaces it which she calls a reasonable concern. Rachel Blake then suggests mounting the gun in the room. Kristen reminds her that her daughter lives there, so it would not be safe to display a firearm. Rachel Blake hopes Kristen doesn’t plan on disposing of the gun as it means a great deal to her. Kristen isn’t sure what she’s going to do with it. Rachel Blake suggests Kristen hang onto it since it is her father’s and you never know when it could come in handy, especially since she’s chosen to live in this viper’s nest. Rachel Blake warns Kristen to sleep with one eye open around any of the awful DiMeras.

Johnny finishes a run in the park and thinks back to Kate telling him about EJ raping Sami. Johnny then pulls out his phone and calls Sami, leaving a message to call him back because he needs to talk to her about EJ.

Kate tells EJ that she didn’t intend to tell Johnny about he and Sami as she didn’t want his whole world to come crashing down around him. EJ complains that Kate wanted to hurt him so bad that Johnny was just collateral damage. Kate explains that Johnny heard EJ was accused of rape, so he came to her because he wanted to hear the whole story. EJ screams that it wasn’t her story to tell. EJ asks where Johnny would have even heard of something that happened decades ago and asks who else would want to hurt him. Kate responds that it just slipped out and that he loves Johnny. Kate tells EJ to drop it but EJ realizes that it was Roman.

Rafe tells Gabi that they don’t know that EJ is going to walk. Gabi doesn’t have faith in Salem’s justice system. Rafe doesn’t blame her after what happened to her last year. Gabi clarifies that she’s talking about the fact that the district attorney is screwing EJ which surprises Rafe. Rafe then realizes it makes sense why Paulina said that Belle recused herself from EJ’s case. Rafe decides he will stop by the police station to see what he can find out. Rafe encourage Gabi that EJ won’t get away this time as he exits.

Kate admits to EJ that it was Roman who told Johnny, but that he immediately tried to walk it back. EJ doesn’t believe it and threatens to go after Roman. Kate reminds EJ that he’s already on thin ice with the police and asks if he wants to add assaulting the former commissioner to his long list of charges. Kate remarks that Roman could still wipe the floor with EJ. EJ doesn’t want to hear another word about what a family man Roman is and declares he will never forgive him for this. Kate calls EJ unbelievable and incapable of taking responsibility for what he’s done. Kate tells EJ that actions have consequences even if they come decades later. Kate says if he’s wondering why this came to light, he can look in the mirror since he hired Arnold Feniger to take over Rafe’s life again.

Rafe finds Johnny in the park. Johnny tells Rafe that it’s good to see him and not Arnold. Johnny says he’s sorry he had to go through all that and asks if he’s okay. Rafe says he wishes he knew how it all went down but he’s fine. Johnny questions if he doesn’t remember anything. Rafe says not after he saw Arnold at the DiMera Mansion. Johnny thinks they both know EJ is responsible. Rafe is surprised that Johnny isn’t giving EJ the benefit of the doubt. Johnny responds that he knows who his father is now and he wishes there was something he could do to help them prove it was EJ who kidnapped Rafe. Rafe assures they are not giving up and if they are able to prove it was EJ, he’s going away for a long time. Johnny responds that after what EJ did to Sami, he’s more than okay with Rafe and Jada bringing him down.

Jada tells Paulina about her and Rafe’s theory that Rafe was being held at Rachel Blake’s home in Aremid, noting they are still trying to put the pieces together. Jada recalls when she followed EJ in to the DiMera tunnels and hearing something but EJ said it was construction while Johnny didn’t know anything about it. Jada figures EJ knew she was on to him, so he moved Rafe somewhere else. Jada argues that there’s no way Rachel Blake wouldn’t have seen Rafe so she could testify against EJ. Paulina argues that she’ll never get another DiMera to turn on another DiMera because that family is like the mob. Jada points out that Rachel Blake is not a DiMera and her life was destroyed by Stefano. Paulina notes that Kristen controls every aspect of her life, so she’ll never drop on EJ without Kristen’s say so. Jada suggests they can offer immunity and there’s no way that Kristen will choose EJ over her own mother.

Kristen reminds her mother that she’s a DiMera, so it’s her family that she’s disparaging. Rachel Blake argues that she is her family and that Kristen is only associated with the DiMeras because of Stefano took her in when her real parents seemed to have died. Kristen argues that Rachel Blake could’ve came back and taken her away at any time but she didn’t. Rachel Blake says she won’t be talked to like this. Kristen apologizes for upsetting her and she is truly grateful that they found each other after all these years, but they cannot get reckless. Kristen brings up that Jada has been asking all sorts of questions. Rachel Blake has no doubt that everything will work out because she knows Kristen will do whatever it takes to protect her because family stick by each other no matter what.

Javi goes home with Leo’s bags and quietly mentions Leo moving in with him but Gabi says over her dead body. Gabi declares there is no way that Leo is living under her roof and calls him a sociopath. Gabi brings up Leo torturing Will and Sonny for years which Javi calls an exaggeration. Javi acknowledges that Leo has done terrible things in the past but he believes people can change. Gabi disagrees and brings up EJ trying to ruin Rafe’s life. Javi argues that Leo is not EJ. Gabi remarks that at least everyone knows EJ is a monster while you never see it coming when Leo screws you over. Gabi complains that Javi is blinded by his meaningless fling with Leo. Javi questions her thinking that’s what this is. Gabi argues that Javi was in town for two seconds before dating Kerry. Javi calls that different and declares that he’s in love with Leo as Leo then opens the door.

Rafe asks Johnny what EJ did to Sami. Johnny clarifies that Sami is in Italy and hasn’t seen EJ in years as far as he knows. Rafe brings up Gabi telling him that she and Jada crashed their lunch, so he knows that Arnold slept with Sami years ago. Johnny argues that he took advantage but that’s not what he meant either. Rafe questions what he’s talking about then and encourages that he can talk to him. Johnny says to Rafe that EJ raped Sami. Rafe realizes Johnny knows about that then. Johnny guesses it’s not news to Rafe. Rafe confirms that he’s known about it since before he married Sami. Johnny questions why Rafe never told him the truth about that.

EJ tells Kate that he had nothing to do with Arnold Feniger this time. Kate argues that everyone knows he’s guilty. EJ says he’s not going to debate this. Kate talks about EJ thinking what he did to Sami would be bury forever, but he tempted fate by working with the other man who assaulted her. EJ argues that he’s nothing like Arnold. Kate says that EJ is worse since Arnold tricked Sami in to sleeping with him but it pales in comparison to what EJ did. Kate complains that EJ was going to let her son die unless Sami had sex with him. Kate shouts that she and Roman will never forgive him. EJ responds that he had it all wrong as he was thinking that Roman was to blame when it was Kate’s doing. EJ accuses Kate of not even trying to deflect when Johnny asked her. EJ guesses this is her getting payback for Lucas after all this time. Kate responds that she’s not as sadistic as him and she got no joy at all from telling Johnny what his father did. Kate says instead of attacking her, he should be thanking her for leaving out the sordid details of the true love story between Sami and EJ. EJ says she doesn’t know what she’s talking about. Kate argues that she could’ve told Johnny about the time that EJ was on the run after shooting Sami’s Grandmother’s husband and using Sami as a human shield. Kate adds that EJ has decades of sick and twisted games. EJ doesn’t want to hear it. Kate says the people of Salem have become complacent in accepting EJ in to the fabric of the community and have forgotten who EJ is and what he has done, but she didn’t. EJ screams at her that he has had to live with regret over what he did to Sami for decades. Kate mocks that being difficult for him. EJ tells Kate to hate him if she wants and maybe he deserves it, but Johnny never needed to know the truth. EJ swears that Kate will rue the day that she burdened Johnny with it.

Kristen suggests to her mother that she get some rest and wake up with a fresh perspective. Kristen tells her to go upstairs since there will be no peace and quiet when Rachel gets home from school and she’ll check on her in a bit but Jada arrives and questions where Rachel Blake is going.

Leo says he can come back later but Gabi thinks it’s best that he not come back at all. Leo tells Javi that it’s fine as he knew this wasn’t a good fit and offers to go stay at a motel while looking for an apartment. Javi says he will go pack his things and declares to Gabi that he and Leo are going to live together and if it’s not here, it will be somewhere else. Leo tells Javi that he doesn’t have to do this but Javi declares that he loves Leo, so they are going to live together. Gabi then agrees to let Leo live there, temporarily and conditionally. Gabi clarifies that she’s doing it for Javi, not Leo. Gabi wants to make clear that when her daughter Arianna visits, Leo is gone as he will not be under the same roof as her. Leo says he understands and thanks her. Gabi then adds that if Leo does anything to hurt Javi, he will answer to her. Gabi then exits the house. Javi tells Leo that he told him it will be fine.

Rachel Blake remembers meeting Jada last night in Aremid. Kristen says that’s enough and questions how Jada got in. Jada responds that she flashed her badge and most people cooperate after that. Rachel Blake calls it rude to stop by someone’s house unannounced. Jada talks about trying to find out who kidnapped Rafe and says that she might be able to help her with that. Jada explains that she saw Rachel Blake’s face when she asked if she saw Rafe, so she knows she knows something. Kristen repeats that’s enough and tells Jada to stop harassing her mother. Jada argues that they know EJ kidnapped Rafe so it’s only a matter of time before they prove it. Jada adds that Rachel Blake’s testimony could help move it along and also give her a chance to save herself. Kristen tells Jada to get the hell out of her house. Jada warns that either Rachel Blake cooperates with her investigation or she goes down for aiding and abetting. Kristen argues that she can’t prove anything. Jada declares that she will not give up until EJ is behind bars, so it’s up to Rachel Blake if she wants to join him. Kristen asks Jada if that’s a threat. Jada responds that she doesn’t make threats, she makes promises. Jada asks if their family reunion is going to get cut short or if Kristen will help her bring EJ to justice.

Kate tells EJ that he doesn’t scare her. EJ argues that she spoke of his past and ruined his relationship with his son, so perhaps he should return the favor. Kate says she’s been honest with her children, so she doubts he could tell them anything that could shock them. EJ says there are plenty of other ways to hurt them. Kate tells EJ to get out. EJ remarks that there are so many sons to choose from, bringing up Lucas, Austin, Rex, and says then there’s Philip, who he calls her favorite. Kate warns EJ that if he lays one finger on any of her children, she will kill him, herself. EJ tells Kate that he’ll see her around as he then exits the Pub.

Rafe sits with Johnny in the park and apologizes as he knows he’s hurting, but Johnny was just a kid when he was with Sami and he felt it was her story to tell, not his. Rafe explains that Sami didn’t want them to know and was trying to protect them. Johnny argues that Sami was trying to protect EJ because if she was worried at all, she wouldn’t have married EJ twice. Rafe apologizes as he doesn’t know what to say. Johnny doesn’t know what to think and questions how his mom could build a life and have another child with a man who hurt her like that. Rafe says he can’t speak for Sami so only she can answer that question. Johnny says he just tried calling her, but he doesn’t even know what he expects to hear about something so insane. Rafe points out that Sami is still his mother, so no matter how they feel about the choices she made after, she’s still the victim. Rafe advises Johnny not to go lashing out at Sami. Rafe adds that he doesn’t disagree that he deserves answers and he won’t act like he knows what’s going on with him, but over the years, he had a lot of similar questions. Rafe says what EJ did was like a cloud over them, so when Sami got back with him after their relationship ended, he still doesn’t have the answers. Rafe declares that he knows Sami loves Johnny and his siblings from the bottom of her heart. Rafe suggests they go grab some lunch at the Bistro, but Johnny says he’s going to finish his run as he has a lot to think about. They agree to a rain check as Rafe hugs Johnny. Rafe promises Johnny that he’s not alone in this as he then walks away.

Paulina goes to the Brady Pub and calls out to Kate, asking if everything is alright. Kate responds that it’s not because EJ just threatened her children.

Kristen goes to the police station and calls Melinda, ordering her to drop everything because they are talking about her mother’s freedom. Jada joins her in her office and presents Kristen with an immunity deal, promising that Rachel Blake will not be charged with any crime if she testifies against EJ. Kristen argues that her mother is an elderly woman who had nothing to do with anything EJ may or may not have done. Jada argues that she sat silently while EJ held a kidnapped man in her home and asks if she wants to roll the dice here. Jada asks if Kristen will gamble with her mother’s life. Jada says it’s possible that EJ could walk, but she risks the chance of losing her brother and her mother, so Rachel Blake would have cheated death just to spend her twilight years in a cell. Kristen calls her deplorable. Jada tells Kristen that she is offering her mother’s freedom with a lifeboat and that she’s only asking her to throw EJ overboard.

EJ returns home to the DiMera Mansion and pours a drink, which Rachel Blake notes it’s a little early for. EJ asks where Kristen is. She responds that she’s busy. EJ questions Kristen leaving her unsupervised and calls her an unstable woman. Rachel Blake responds that she’s no longer concerned about Ava as she’s beneath her and notes there’s a much bigger threat to worry about. EJ refers to her as Mother Blake, but she shouts that she’s not his mother, she’s Kristen’s and that Kristen will do anything to keep her safe even if it means EJ finally has to pay for all of his sins.

Rafe runs in to Gabi in the town square. Gabi questions him not answering his phone when she’s been calling and texting him. Rafe apologizes and notes that he had his phone on silent during an important conversation and asks what’s wrong. Gabi reveals that Javi invited Leo to live with them.

Javi offers to show Leo to their room. Leo stops him and asks if he’s sure he wants to do this because he doesn’t want to cause problems between he and his cousins. Javi insists that Gabi was just being overprotective and she will come around. Javi adds that he meant every word he said and tells Leo that he loves him which Leo questions. Javi knows it’s still new so it’s okay if he’s not there. Leo assures that he loves him too as they kiss.

Rafe questions Leo Stark living in his house. Gabi says she tried talking Javi out of it, but he called her bluff and complains about having to look at Leo’s face every morning. Rafe says they will deal with it. Gabi thought he would be fired up and talk some sense in to Javi. Rafe responds that Leo is the least of his worries right now as he got some perspective today which Gabi questions. Rafe explains that Johnny just discovered how he was conceived and that EJ raped his mother. Gabi asks how Johnny is. Rafe says he’s obviously devastated. Gabi remarks that EJ is the gift that keeps on giving.

EJ asks Rachel Blake again where Kristen is. She responds that she shouldn’t have said anything. EJ states that they may not be family, but he still cares deeply for Kristen so her well being is just as important to him. EJ encourages that he can help if she tells him what’s going on. Rachel Blake supposes it’d be easier for Kristen if she had EJ’s blessing. EJ questions where she went. She explains that Kristen followed Jada to the police station, so they are making arrangements to tell the authorities about EJ keeping Rafe in her attic.

Kristen accepts Jada’s offer and says she will have her mother tell her everything she knows, but she will have a lawyer look over it first. Jada warns her not to take too long because the clock is ticking and the second they get enough evidence to put EJ away, the offer is null and void and then Kristen’s mother and brother can kiss their freedom goodbye.

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Days Short Recap Friday, March 21, 2025

Posted on March 21, 2025 by Michele Johnson

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Rafe and JJ talked about Gabi and how she was upset over what happened with Arnold. JJ said he would make EJ pay for what he did. Rafe told him about the lead he and Jada had. Doug asked for Julie’s advice on how to tell a girl how he felt about her. Julie told him the thing she and Doug did. She told him about Doug taking her to the Bistro and wanted to go there. When they were on their way to the Bistro, they ran into JJ and invited him to go with them. Holly went to see Tate. He told her that Theresa went to California because Kimberly’s leukemia progressed. Holly offered sympathy for him. Tate wondered why she was being nice to him after their fight. Holly told him she loved him. They talked about their fight. Tate admitted that he was jealous of Doug and was afraid of losing her. Holly said nothing was going on between them. She needed someone to talk to since they don’t see each other that much. He told her the adoption may work out, but EJ was the problem. Holly said EJ would be able to fix things with Amy. Kristen told Jada that her mother would take the plea deal after Melinda looked at the deal. Jada warned her that time was running out. When Kristen left, Rafe showed up and invited Jada out to dinner. Jada told him she got Kristen to agree to Rachel’s testimony. Rafe said he was glad she had her job back. He said he would rather have his investigator job. Rafe said he wanted to make her his wife. He said he never made wedding plans with her and hated how Arnold ruined their wedding. While he was talking, he noticed her ring gone. Jada said she thought Arnold still had it. Rafe didn’t care about it because his focus was making her his wife.

Kristen met with Melinda at the Bistro so she could look at the plea deal. Melinda said it was a good deal for Rachel but bad for EJ. She told Kristen to have Rachel sign it and testify. When Julie, Doug, and JJ came in the Bistro, she noticed Melinda wearing the necklace Julie went to the table and asked Melinda where she got the necklace. Kristen walked away from the table. Julie told Melinda she was wearing stolen property and wanted it back. When Melinda laughed at her, Julie asked JJ to arrest her. Melinda said JJ couldn’t arrest her for wearing a necklace that looked like Julie’s grandmother’s necklace. She said she wouldn’t be wearing stolen jewelry. JJ asked where Melinda got the necklace to which she said she got it from a private jeweler. Julie said she never reported it stolen so Melinda said for them to leave. Julie wanted to report it to the police and took a picture of Melinda wearing the necklace. JJ and Julie walked out the Bistro while Doug and Melinda looked at each other. While talking to Rachel, EJ realized Kristen took a deal to sell him out. He went to the safe and took out the serum and warned her that she wouldn’t be testifying against anyone. He let her know what the plan was before he stuck her with the serum. After he stuck her with the serum, he said he wasn’t sure how much she would remember. When he asked if she had anything to say to Kristen, she demanded to know where Kristen was. Rachel pretended to lose her memory until she slipped up. When EJ realized she was pretending, she told him she remembered everything. She admitted that she saw him playing with the serum before, so she switched it out with a placebo. Rachel said she would be testifying against him after all to which EJ said she wouldn’t be and went towards her. When Kristen came home, she wondered where Rachel was. EJ said he didn’t know. He said she left without saying a word. Kristen realized he was up to something and knew he was lying. She asked where her mother was. EJ told her not to worry when there was nothing she could do about it. When he left, Kristen picked up Rachel’s gun. At the police station, Julie asked JJ how Melinda got the necklace. Melinda warned Doug that she was going to throw him under the bus if something happened to her over the necklace.

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Days Transcript Friday, March 21, 2025

Posted on March 21, 2025April 24, 2025 by TvMegasite Admin

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

[soft dramatic music]

“When I first saw you, “that’s when I knew the truth. “You are the most beautiful, wonderful thing I’ve ever seen, and that’s all I ever need to know.”

Wow. Talk about big feelings. That’s pretty romantic.

Yeah, it is. [romantic music] And I feel the same way about you.

Doug? Are you thinking about your grandfather?

[exhales sharply] [soft dramatic music]

[knocks]

Holly.

Hi.

Can I come in?

Yeah, yeah. Of course. Is, uh-

is everything OK?

Uh, yeah. Is anyone else home?

No.

Oh.

Why?

Uh, my grandma said your mom was released from Statesville.

Yeah, yeah. She was. It was a total surprise.

Wow. Well, it must have been really great to see her. Figured I should come say hi. I know you said she’s cool with us being together, but I think the last time I saw her might have been prom.

Oh, wow.

Yeah. So I was sort of hoping for a do-over. I brought her a lemon bars.

Aw, that is really sweet. I’m sure she would love that, but, actually, she just left town.

Oh. [tense music]

Rafe.

Hey.

It’s good to see you.

Yeah, you too.

Yeah.

Just missed Gabi, actually. She was heading back to work.

Heading back? She’s usually off by now.

Yeah, I think she’s mostly trying to take her mind off of things.

Makes sense. It’s killing her, knowing EJ’s still a free man after what he did to you. Hey, look, I’ve already told this to Gabi. I want to make sure you hear it from me. I won’t rest until we bring that bastard to justice.

All right, well, uh, I appreciate that. And hopefully, tonight, you can get some sleep.

Jada and I just followed a lead, and hopefully we’ve got the means to nail the guy.

[siren blaring distantly]

Fine. I will have her tell you everything she knows. Are you happy now?

Thrilled.

[sighs] I’m not going to have her sign this until I get a lawyer to look it over.

It’s not a negotiation. You’re not going to get a better offer.

Yeah, I figured as much. I just want to know that it says exactly what you were pitching to me. Hm? No loopholes or whatever. We both want this to be done by the book, don’t we?

Of course. Do your due diligence. But don’t take too long. The clock is ticking. The second we find enough evidence to bring EJ to trial, that offer is null and void, and your mother and your brother, they can kiss their freedom goodbye.

Fine. I told you she would do this. Now, as soon as Melinda tells me that this immunity agreement is ironclad, I am sure that my mother will be happy to take EJ down.

My God. She’s brokering an immunity deal for you, isn’t she?

Don’t be cross with my daughter. If I tell the cops what I know, then they won’t send me away. It’s not her fault she’s responsible for me.

Oh, I’m sure it’s tearing her up inside.

[exhales deeply] OK. Thank you.

For what?

For fair warning.

What are you doing? [keypad beeping]

Oh, I’m just, uh, fetching a few things I’ll need for on the run. My passport, cash, et cetera.

Well, you can’t run forever. They-

they won’t rest until they bring you in, not after I testify against you.

[exhales deeply] You won’t be testifying against anyone. You see, once I inject you with this serum, you won’t remember seeing me or Rafe in that dusty old house of yours. In fact, you won’t remember much of anything.

[soft orchestration] announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the “Days of Our Lives.”

You know, I’m always catching you with that poetry book in your hand.

Yeah, I-

I like reading the little notes that my grandfather wrote to you. It’s almost like getting to know him.

Time well spent. Well, you know, I love talking about him, and I’d love to tell you anything, so ask me anything.

Oh, man. Uh, let me think. Um, I guess if he were here, I would ask him advice on how to talk to girls.

Oh.

I’m always stumbling over my words.

Oh, dear me. [chuckles] Well, I think your grandfather would tell you there are lots of ways to tell a girl you love her without words. A look, a touch, maybe humming a melody, and always dancing together. Yeah, your grandfather and I would twirl around this room after we came home from a romantic dinner.

Did you do that a lot?

It was our Friday night tradition. I’ve told you we had this wonderful nightclub called Doug’s Place. Well, whenever another restaurant opened in town, Doug would insist that we go try it out. I think the last one we tried out was the Bistro.

I haven’t tried that place. How is it?

Oh, It’s lovely. The ambience is beautiful. Food’s delicious. [tender music] I haven’t been back since your grandfather passed away, but–

Doug, how would you like to take me to the Bistro for dinner?

That would be amazing. I mean, I think it might be a bit out of my price range, but–

Oh, don’t be silly. You’d be my guest. Unless you have other plans.

No, no, I’m free as a bird.

Wait, your mom left town after being released today?

Yeah, she went to California to be with my Grandma Kimberly.

Oh, I guess that makes sense. She wants to see her mom. So when will she be back? [somber music]

She’s actually planning on staying there a while.

My grandma’s leukemia came back.

Oh, God.

We just found out.

Tate, I’m so sorry.

[knocks]

Come in.

Hey.

Hey, you.

Hey.

I didn’t know you were coming by.

Well, I was in the neighborhood, so I thought I would. I thought, uh, maybe you could sneak out for dinner?

Oh, I would love to, but I’m not sure I should leave the office right now.

Uh-oh.

No, no, it’s– it’s good news. Kristen DiMera was just here, and I secured Rachel Blake’s testimony.

Well, sounds like our friend EJ is in big trouble. [tense music]

Thanks to the magic potion in this syringe, my troubles will soon be over.

That’s what you gave Rafe Hernandez, wasn’t it? That’s why he can’t remember what happened in my home, and now I’m not going to remember either.

A brilliant deduction, Mother Blake. You’re obviously very shrewd, but not shrewd enough to refuse to testify against me. But since you won’t be quiet on your own volition, I’m just going to have to give you a little nudge. Uh-uh-uh-uh-uh. Uh-uh-uh-uh-uh.

Ow. Please, please, I won’t say anything. I promise.

Well, it can’t hurt to be sure.

Tate, I’m so sorry you and your family are going through all this. Do you want to talk about it?

I mean, there’s not really much else to say.

OK, well, if you need anything, I’m here for you.

Why are you being so nice to me?

What do you mean? I love you, Tate. You know that, right?

I do, yeah. It just-

I thought you were angry with me, since we had that fight and said all those things about your friend Doug. [soft dramatic music]

I am so happy to be going to the Bistro again for dinner.

Well, I’m so sorry you’ve been missing it. If you had told me before tonight, I would have been happy to go with you.

Oh, I haven’t had much appetite lately.

Well, I’m glad you’re finally feeling up to it.

Yeah. Me too. [chuckles] [clears throat] Although I am feeling sorry for everybody at home that’s going to be having leftovers for dinner.

Did I hear something about leftovers?

JJ! Oh. Oh, gosh, this is perfect. How would you like to join Doug and me for dinner at the Bistro right now? Unless you have plans with Gabi.

Nope. She’s still at the office.

Ah, what a pity. Well, then, looks like I’ll have two gallant men escorting me into dinner. Elbows, elbows, and out we go. And, gosh, what a lucky old lady I am. [relaxed music]

Well, this must be my lucky day.

Yes. And mine too. Although no big surprise. I knew Kristen would agree to the deal eventually. She would do anything to protect her mother from prosecution.

And she’s confident that Rachel Blake will sign the statement?

In exchange for not going to prison? I don’t see why she wouldn’t. Kristen just had to get over her loyalty to EJ, but now that she’s on board, I consider it a done deal.

That’s great. So you’re just waiting for her to come back with the signature.

Yeah, she wanted the DiMera general counsel to look over it first, but I doubt that’ll take long. It’s pretty clear-cut.

Right, right. So it sounds like we’re just waiting for Melinda Trask to come through for us, then, huh?

I am glad you are so punctual.

I am when I know a perfect martini will be waiting for me. What was so urgent?

Well, I need you to take a look at that.

An immunity agreement…

Yeah.

For your mother?

Mm-hmm. Jada got the DA’s office to agree not to seek prosecution for the crimes my mother may or may have not committed in exchange for her testimony against my brother.

[grunts]

Ouch! Ow!

Oh, my apologies for the discomfort. But if it’s any consolation, in a moment, you won’t– you won’t remember anything. [clears throat] Ordinarily, I’d have had Dr. Rolf calibrate the amount so your memory loss would be limited to Rafe’s visit to Aremid, but I’m afraid time is of the essence, so I had to give you the full dose, so if there is anything important you would like me to tell your daughter, you should probably say so now.

You spineless, soulless, self-serving snake.

Um, is that the message you would like me to relay on to Kristen? [tense music]

Who’s Kristen?

Whoa. That was fast.

[soft dramatic music]

This is nice.

What? Waiting for Kristen’s attorney to look over an immunity agreement?

Seeing you back in the office.

You mean that?

Of course, I mean that. I mean, it’s just nice that things are finally starting to get back to normal after Feniger screwed everything up. And Paulina reinstated you, you’re back to where you belong, putting the bad guys behind bars.

Starting with EJ DiMera.

Exactly.

So you’re not just sitting here with me because you– I don’t know, you miss your old office?

No. Listen, I may have some memory issues, but I do remember the way that things panned out. See, this way I get to be the scrappy private investigator who is engaged to the ruthless and yet, oh, so gorgeous police commissioner, and I could not be happier.

Likewise.

There is actually one thing that would make me happier.

And what’s that?

To make you my wife.

So? What do you think? Is my mother protected as Jada promised me?

I have to admit, I didn’t exactly have high expectations. The DA’s office has been a mess since I turned my keys in, but this looks like everything’s in order. This is a great deal for your mother and a hard break for EJ.

Oh, wonderful.

You can go ahead and tell your mother to testify.

OK.

Have her sign it, and I’ll make sure it’s filed with the court. [relaxed music]

My God. That is my grandmother’s necklace.

Poor thing. You’re as innocent as a newborn babe. [chuckles] Aren’t you, Rachel Blake?

Who’s-

who’s Rachael Blake? And who are you?

No, no, no. No need to get worked up. It’s OK.

Oh, no, I– I don’t understand. How did I get here? What’s going on, EJ?

Hush now. Everything’s going– hang about. How did you know my name? You just said my name.

No. No, I didn’t.

Yes, you did. You said, “What’s going on, EJ?”

Oh. Who’s EJ?

Your pupils aren’t dilated. [tense music]

Are they supposed to be? Ugh. Well, I guess your magic potion didn’t work after all, Elvis. Oh, yes, that’s right. I remember your name. In fact, I remember all kinds of things.

Yeah, I remember. It wasn’t exactly happy with you after what you said about Doug yesterday. Honestly, I think I was a little ticked off.

Yeah, I kind of got that impression. Look, you-

you had every right to be ticked off. I knew that I was picking a fight when I called the guy a thief.

Well, why did you?

Look, it-

it does bother me that he stole from Julie, but I don’t think that was the reason. I think it was more than that. I was jealous.

Tate–

I know, I know, I know. It sounds dumb and immature, and it is. I just-

Holly, with everything that’s happened the past few months, I– I feel like you’ve been slipping away from me, and– and I was afraid I was going to lose you to him. [tender music]

You know, I never really made any plans for our wedding, except for agreeing to do it on my birthday.

Well, I actually made a lot of plans. Rather, Javi did. And then I made it all the way to the altar. [soft dramatic music]

With Feniger. Ugh, I hate that that loser ruined that day for you, calling you a crooked cop in front of your friends and family. Son of a bitch.

Well, the fact that you weren’t there, the day was already ruined.

I’m still so sorry.

Yeah.

Did you throw the ring at him?

Well, I definitely tossed it at him, and then when I came to my senses, I told Javi to get the ring back from him, but I think that creep still has it. He has your family’s heirloom. I am so sorry, Rafe.

No, no, Jada, you have nothing to be sorry about, OK? Nothing at all. Look, with any luck, we’ll find Feniger and the ring. And, uh, if we don’t, oh, well, I’ll get you a new one, OK? The important thing is that I’m going to make you Mrs. Rafe Hernandez. [tender music]

Miss Trask, where did you get that necklace?

[chuckles] Excuse me?

The diamonds around your neck. Where did you get them?

Well, it looks like you have an admirer. Uh, honestly, I think it’s a little flashy, but to each their own. I’ll be in touch. [tense music]

You haven’t answered my question.

I-

I’m sorry. What’s going on? And why are you so interested in my necklace?

Because it is my grandmother’s necklace, Alice Horton’s, stolen from the Horton house the day of my husband’s memorial.

I think you must be mistaken.

I’m not! I’m not. You’re wearing stolen property. It belongs to the Horton family, which is me, so now you must give it back.

What? I’m– I’m not going to just give you my necklace.

You’re incredible. The former district attorney of Salem is a thief?

Oh.

JJ, JJ, arrest this woman.

I don’t think you want to do that.

Tate, I told you, there’s nothing going on between Doug and I. We’re just friends. That’s it.

OK, I-

I know. I know, but– but ever since we found out that Sophia was pregnant, it just feels like you’re always turning to him.

I get that, but it’s just because I need to vent sometimes.

OK, but why can’t you do that with me?

No, I-

I know I can. I just feel like we barely get to see each other anymore. And then every time we do, it’s always getting interrupted.

That’s–

Look, I know you have to be there for Sophia, but there’s always some type of crisis with the baby going on.

You’re right, that-

that’s totally fair, and I’m so sorry that this situation has gotten in the way of us spending time together.

It’s OK. It’s not your fault. I just– it really sucks for everyone.

You know, it’s not always going to be like this.

Isn’t it? With the adoption falling through, I–

No. It might not, actually. Chanel’s mom met up with Mrs. Choi, and it kind of seems like she might have smoothed things over. I don’t want to jinx it, but the adoption might be back on.

Seriously?

Yeah. Yeah.

That’s be amazing

Yeah, I know. I mean, look, it’s not a done deal. There is one major sticking point for Mrs. Choi. Your ex-stepdad, EJ DiMera.

I don’t understand. I gave you a full dose of CRS-17. You should be a blithering idiot.

Do I need to spell it out to you? While Kristen may feel a nagging sense of loyalty towards you, I’m not similarly afflicted. I’ve been keeping an eye on you since I came to this haunted house. I saw you take the syringe out of the safe the other day. You really should be careful what you say to your father. He’s not very good at keeping secrets.

You’ve been spying on me?

Once I understood that your plan was to erase my memories, I simply went to the safe and opened it up when you were otherwise occupied. You might want to change the combination. Stefano’s birthday? I mean, really?

What did you do with the real syringe?

Well, let’s just say that that poor tree no longer has any memories of being a seedling. The only harm that syringe did was raise my blood sugar. So now you’re all out of CRS-17, looks like I’ll be testifying against you after all.

Well, well, Mother Blake, it appears I underestimated you.

But no matter. I’ll simply move on to plan B. After all, I am my father’s son. Now, how did you put it earlier? The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.

I wouldn’t worry about EJ. He knows how to put on the charm when he needs to.

Like when he’s lying about being your brother’s father?

Oh, OK, or how about when he’s asking for forgiveness once the truth came out? He seemed sincere about that. Look, I know he’s not everyone’s favorite person, and I’m not saying he’s mine, either. But before he was briefly my stepdad, him and my mom, they– you know, they were on and off for a long time, so I think I started to understand why he gets so many second and third and fourth chances from people.

Is it the puppy dog eyes? Like–

Mm, something like that.

OK, well, let’s just hope that Mrs. Choi isn’t immune.

Well, she just has to think he’s respectful enough. Because it is Johnny and Chanel raising the kid, right?

True.

Yeah.

Hey, do you remember when you had that huge crush on Johnny?

Stop. That was, like, a million years ago.

Mm-hmm.

I can’t believe you put up with me back then.

What can I say? I was head over heels for you.

Well, I’m glad I finally came to my senses. And I’m really glad we had this talk. Honestly, I didn’t just come to talk to your mom. I wanted to make sure we were OK after our fight.

Yeah, I know.

OK. [romantic music] Well, I should leave you with these lemon bars. I need to get home for dinner. I told my grandma I’d be back.

Hey. Well, do you think your grandma would be OK if you changed plans? Like you said, we don’t ever get to spend time together, and spring break, you know? Got a little free time.

What were you thinking?

You know, just hang out, watch a movie, order pizza.

That sounds perfect. Let me just text my grandma.

Why shouldn’t he arrest you? You’re wearing stolen property. He’s a police detective.

Because, Julie, you can’t go around just arresting people for wearing a necklace that looks like your grandmother’s.

It is my grandmother’s.

Can we be reasonable for a second here? Why would I be wearing a necklace around town if I stole it from someone who lives in Salem, hm?

Melinda, can you tell us who sold it to you? When did you buy it?

Really? Are you going to really interrogate me in the middle of the Bistro?

I’m just trying to figure this out.

OK, if you must know, I bought it from a private, trusted jeweler. It was not stolen, and I most certainly did not break into your house. Are we done?

Julie, did you ever end up reporting the necklace stolen?

No.

[sighs]

At the time, I was afraid that someone in the family might have taken it, but I know better now. So, no, I did not file a police report.

Well, then, with all due respect, I’d ask that all three of you step away from my table so I can enjoy my martini.

If you want, we can go down to the police station right now and file a report.

Yes, I want to do that. I want to do that more than anything. But first… [camera shutter clicks]

I’m sorry. I blinked. [tense music]

Two creams, one sugar.

Aw, you’re the best. OK, so you know how a watched pot never boils?

Yeah.

Well, as soon as you left the room, Kristen DiMera called.

What? I missed it? All right, tell me it’s good news.

Melinda read over the immunity agreement and gave her go-ahead.

[exhales]

Yeah, Kristen’s on her way to the DiMera estate to have her mother sign it now.

[sighs] Oh, hey there, EJ.

Kristen. [clears throat]

What is this doing here?

Uh, I don’t know.

Well, it’s my mother’s, and she was wearing it earlier today.

So she took it off. Mystery solved.

Damn it. I told her to stay in her room. I mean, did you-

did you see her when she was down here?

I did, yes.

OK, then where did she go?

I don’t know. All I know is that she’s gone.

Gone? What do you mean gone?

I mean that she left the house. She didn’t say where she was headed. She probably just needed a change of scenery. I’m sure she’ll be in touch at some point. It’s fine.

Damn you, EJ.

Damn you.

So the last time you saw the necklace was on December 2nd?

That’s right. Not until I saw it on Melinda Trask’s neck tonight.

And do you remember exactly where you were when you saw it back in December?

Of course. The Horton living room. The whole family was there. Ciara had just opened the time capsule, and inside were all these wonderful family mementos and then my grandmother’s necklace, and we looked and we oohed and aahed and– and then it was time to go to St. Luke’s Garden. I put it back in the time capsule. When we came home, it was gone.

OK, so you, Ciara, Shawn, my mom, Lucas, and your brother, Steven, are the only ones that even knew about it?

That’s right.

Did anyone talk about the necklace after you left the house? Anywhere someone would have heard you?

No. No, we didn’t talk about it at all. We were all thinking about Doug. [soft dramatic music] How on Earth did Melinda Trask get her hands on it?

You’re not going to follow the parade down to the station?

I feel like I probably shouldn’t.

Why? Did you steal the necklace or something? Look, considering you let me sit here and endure Julie’s wrath and you didn’t say a single thing, the least you can do is buy me another drink.

I, um, don’t exactly have any money.

Right. Can’t believe I forgot about that. Listen, kid, let’s just hope that Julie’s police report gets thrown in a dusty drawer and forgotten about like other reported thefts. Honestly, it doesn’t look like she has any proof, so you might be in the clear. But if the police come after me, then I’m not going to have any choice but to tell them who really stole the necklace.

[screams]

[chuckles]

[laughs] Are you sure this movie’s not too scary for you?

It’s fine. OK, it’s a little bit scary.

Yeah?

But it’s pretty great, huh?

Yeah, it is. I-

I know you really wanted to see this movie in theaters. Sorry we didn’t get a chance to go.

No, it’s OK. It was worth the wait.

It’s true. Seeing it this way in private really does make it worth the wait.

I hope you’re not too hungry. I know you said you wanted to grab dinner earlier.

No, it’s fine. I’d rather watch you hammer that nail into EJ’s coffin.

Well, with any luck, Kristen is having her mother sign that immunity deal as we speak.

Yeah. Yeah, here’s to finally wiping that smug grin off of EJ’s face. [tense music]

You are lying through your teeth. Now where is she? Where the hell is she?

Whoa. I understand that you’re concerned. I would be too. A woman with your mother’s mental problems wandering around God knows where, all on her own. One can only hope she’s safe.

Oh, you son of a bitch! Tell me! Just tell me where she is!

I suggest you calm down. After all, it isn’t helpful to get hysterical, is it? Especially in a crisis situation where there’s really no solution at all.

Like hell there’s nothing I can do about it.

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Days Short Recap Thursday, March 20, 2025

Posted on March 20, 2025 by Michele Johnson

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Recap written by Michele and Cheryl

Gabi told Rafe that Belle was sleeping with EJ so there wouldn’t be justice. Rafe said he understood why she recused herself from the case. He wanted to go to the police station and see what was going on. Before he left, he told her EJ wouldn’t get away with what he did. Javi came in and told Gabi that Leo was moving in with them. Gabi said he wasn’t moving in. She reminded him of the things Leo did. to Will and Sonny. Gabi said Leo was a monster who hurt people. While Gabi was talking about Leo, Javi let her know that she was in love with him. When Leo came in, she told him to leave. Javi said he would leave if she kicked Leo out. Gabi changed her mind and agreed to let Leo stay but warned him that he would answer to her if he hurt Javi. She left them alone. Paulina went to Jada’s office. Jada told Paulina that she was certain that Rafe was being held at Aremid and told her about what happened with EJ at the DiMera mansion. Jada said Rafe was there and EJ panicked when she went down in the tunnels and moved him. Paulina said she would never get a DiMera to turn against another DiMera. Jada reminded her that Rachel wasn’t a DiMera so they could get her to flip.

At the DiMera mansion, Kristen pulled out Rachel’s gun. Rachel walked in and asked for the gun. When Kristen didn’t give her the gun, Rachel suggested putting it on the mantle. Kristen reminded her that her daughter lived there. Rachel agreed but wanted to keep it as an heirloom. While they were talking, Kristen brought up how Rachel could have taken her away from the DiMeras. When Rachel got upset, Kristen said she was glad to have her back in her life. Kristen said they had to be careful because Jada was investigating them, but Rachel wasn’t worried about it. Jada showed up at the DiMera mansion. She demanded Rachel’s testimony about Rafe. Jada warned her she would go down with EJ if she didn’t give her testimony. EJ went to the pub to confront Kate about telling Johnny how he was conceived. Kate said she didn’t want to tell him, but Johnny pushed him. While she was defending herself, she blurted out that Roman was the one who told Johnny his secret. EJ wanted to hurt Roman, but Kate stopped him by reminding him that he was already in trouble with the police. She told him actions had consequences and blamed him for what happened. Kate reminded him that he hired Arnold to take over Rafe’s life again and tempted fate by working with the man who raped Sami. She said she and Roman would never forgive him. EJ said she was just trying to pay him back to which she said she wasn’t sadistic. She reminded him of all the things that were done to Sami and thought it was time it came out. Kate said people in Salem may have forgotten what he’s done, but she hasn’t. EJ told her she may hate him, but Johnny never needed to know the truth. He said she would pay for opening her mouth. While he was talking, he threatened to expose the things she had done. He said he may ruin her sons’ lives. Kate threatened to kill him if he hurt any of her children. After EJ left, Paulina showed up. Kate told her that EJ threatened her children. Johnny ran into Rafe. They talked about EJ being responsible. Johnny said he wished he could find the proof against his father. Rafe said EJ would go to prison if there was proof of what he did. Johnny said he was happy that EJ would go to prison after what he did to his mother. Rafe thought he was talking about Arnold, but Johnny corrected him and said he was talking about EJ raping his mother. He was surprised Johnny knew about that. Johnny wanted to know why no one told him about it. Rafe apologized and said it was Sami’s story to tell. Johnny said Sami was trying to protect EJ and not him. He questioned how Sami could have married EJ and build a life with a man like that. Rafe said she was his mother and the victim. In Jada’s office, Kristen called Melinda to let her know he needed her. Jada walked in with the immunity deal for Rachel. Kristen refused the deal and said her mother had nothing to do with EJ. Jada asked if Kristen was going to let her mother live her life in a cell. She said she wanted Kristen to sell EJ out. Kristen agreed to the deal but said she wanted her lawyer to look at it first. At the DiMera mansion, Rachel let EJ know that Kristen was working out a deal for her even if it meant he was in trouble. EJ thanked her for the warning and pulled out the memory serum. He let her know that she wouldn’t say anything to the police.

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Days Transcript Thursday, March 20, 2025

Posted on March 20, 2025April 24, 2025 by TvMegasite Admin

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

[bright music]

Need a hand?

Would you?

OK. My knight in shining armor– zipping this, convincing your cousins to let me move in– is there anything you can’t do? What?

Um, so about that. The, uh, you moving in part. Um, I haven’t exactly told Gabi and Rafe yet.

[door clicks]

Hey.

You know that’s bad for the environment, keeping the fridge open like that?

Yeah, I’m guessing it’s pretty bad.

Very. You know what’s in there. Decide what you want before opening it.

Well, I knew what I wanted. I just couldn’t find the leftovers from last night.

Oh, well, those are long gone.

Wait, what? You crushed all the arroz con pollo?

With a little help from Jada, yeah.

Oh.

And you know I stress eat. So does your fiancée, apparently.

Well, what are you all stressed about?

Isn’t it obvious? EJ kidnapped you, and he’s going to get away with it again.

Huh. [sirens blaring]

OK, lay it on me. How bad is it?

I’m sorry?

I’m assuming we have a fire to put out. It’s been one thing after another ever since Belle recused herself from the EJ DiMera case.

Actually, I have good news for a change.

Well, what is it? Don’t keep me in suspense.

We may have a witness, one who could testify about what EJ did to Rafe.

Oh, well, now you’re talking. Oh! So does this mean that– that this fiancé of yours, he remembers what happened to him?

No, unfortunately. But Rachel Blake sure does. [soft dramatic music]

[fire crackling]

Kristen.

You are going to give that back to me now, aren’t you? [ominous music] [upbeat rock music]

Where do you get off?

Well, hello to you too. You’ll have to find another place to eat. Roman hasn’t changed his mind about refusing you service.

Like I’d want any of the garbage that he passes off as food. How dare you?

How dare I what, exactly?

Tell my son about how exactly he was conceived!

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You haven’t told your cousins we’re moving in together?

Leo, calm down. It’s fine.

Javi, it’s their house! Gabi absolutely hates me. I’m not exactly Rafe’s favorite person either.

Yeah, well, I’m his favorite cousin. Gabi’s too. And it won’t matter what you did to them in the past. All that matters is how happy you make me.

You have met Gabi, haven’t you?

It will be fine. I’m going to bring a few of your bags over, and I will prime them. Oh, but in the meantime… [soft dramatic music]

What’s this?

It’s a key, dummy.

I know it’s a key.

It’s to the house.

Is this the same one you gave Kerry? I know you give these things out like Halloween candy.

I had it made this morning, just for you. Besides, you have to come and go as you please, right?

I don’t know what to say. I can’t think of the last time somebody made a key for me. I mean, one that didn’t involve unlawful entry.

You’re welcome.

Thank you. Thank you, thank you.

All right, you finish checking out, and I will meet you back at home.

Home.

Mother, we talked about this. Now, you said this was a family heirloom, and you have been awfully forgetful lately. What if you misplace it?

Well, yes, that– that is a reasonable concern.

I have a wonderful idea. What if we mount it? I think it would look really nice just right here near the fire.

Rachel lives here. I-

I can’t have a firearm displayed. It’s not safe, Mother.

Please tell me you’re not planning on disposing of it. It means a great deal to me, Kristen.

All right, all right, I don’t know what I’m going to do with it yet.

I think the– the best course of action would be to hold onto it yourself. And it is your father’s, after all. And you never know when a weapon like that could come in handy, especially since you’ve chosen to live in this viper’s nest.

Trust me, my dear. Always sleep with one eye open around any of these awful, awful DiMeras.

[exhales]

[sighs]

You really need to have this conversation with your mother.

What does my mom have to do with this?

[sighs] Look, I’m sorry. I really shouldn’t have brought her up.

No, Kate, look. Just– You’re not making any sense here, all right? I know that my mom has defended a lot of messed-up stuff that my dad has done over the years, but there is no way that she would let him get away with raping someone. So there’s no way that my mom could know anything about this. [dramatic music]

That’s the thing.

[sighs] Your mother is the woman that your father raped.

[phone beeps]

[clears throat] Mom, it’s, uh– it’s me. Just call me back as soon as you get this, please. I need to talk to you… about Dad.

I didn’t intend to tell Johnny about you and Sami. What, to have his whole world came crashing down around him? You think that’s what I wanted?

But what, you couldn’t resist? You hated me so much that my son was collateral damage?

He came to me because he heard his father was accused of rape, and he wanted to know the story.

But it wasn’t your story to tell, damn it! And where would he have even heard about something that happened decades ago? Who else would want to use my son to hurt me?

Oh, come on. It wasn’t exactly a secret, OK? It just slipped out. He loves Johnny. He would not want to hurt him. [tense music]

Drop it.

Oh, my God. It was that idiot you call a husband. The person who put that disgusting idea in my son’s head was Roman.

We don’t know that EJ is going to walk.

Forgive me if I don’t have faith in Salem’s justice system.

Yeah, well, I don’t blame you after what happened to you last year.

I’m not talking about me. I’m talking about the fact that our illustrious DA is screwing EJ.

What?

You heard me. Belle and EJ are sleeping together. So if you’re hoping she’s going to throw the book at him, I wouldn’t hold my breath.

Yeah, OK. Well, this is all starting to make sense.

What is?

Paulina mentioned that Belle recused herself from the case. I’ll bet that’s why.

Of course it is. It’s about damn time. Do you know who’s taking point on the case now?

No. No, but I’m going to stop by the police station and see if I can find anything out. I’ll also grab a meal, since there’s nothing left here.

Grapes?

I’m good, thanks. Uh, anyway, all good. Uh, that way I can, uh, see if I can get Jada to take a break, you know, grab some dinner. Yeah. All right. Hey, and don’t stress, OK? EJ’s not getting away with this. Not this time.

[door clicks]

Yes, it was Roman, and it was an accident. And as soon as it came out, he tried to walk it back.

Oh, please. Roman knew exactly what he was doing. Threw a grenade and let you fall on it for him. Where is he, upstairs? I’ll throttle that Irish relic!

From what I’ve heard, you’re already on thin ice with Salem PD. Do you really want to go ahead and assault a former commissioner and add to your growing list of charges against you? And just for the record, that Irish relic can still wipe the floor with you.

I don’t want to hear another word about what a family man Roman is again. To weaponize his own grandson like that? I will never forgive him for this.

My God, you’re unbelievable. You are unbelievable. You are totally incapable of taking responsibility for what you’ve done. But actions have consequences, EJ, even if they come decades later. So if you’re wondering why all of this came to light, just look in the mirror because you’re the one who decided to hire Arnold Feniger to take over Rafe’s life again. [tense music]

Johnny, hey.

Rafe.

Whoa, look at you, huh? You’re still running.

Yeah.

How many miles are you up to? I bet I could barely keep up with you.

Man, it’s, uh– it’s good to see you.

Yeah, it’s good to see you, too, man.

Yeah. No, I mean it’s good to see you and not Arnold.

Yeah.

I’m really sorry you had to go through all that. Are you OK?

Yeah, I’m fine. Yeah, yeah. Just, uh, wish I knew how it all went down, but I’m fine.

You really don’t remember anything?

Not after I saw Feniger at your place, no.

Yeah, well, I think we both know who’s responsible, my father.

Mm, don’t have to sell me on it. But, uh, I’m surprised you’re not giving him the benefit of the doubt.

[scoffs] I’m all tapped out of that, OK? I know who my dad is now. I just-

I just wish there was something that I could do to help you guys prove it was him who kidnapped you.

OK. Yeah. Well, I’m not giving up. [chuckles] You know? But the thing is, if we do find proof, EJ is going away for a long time.

Yeah, well, after what he did to my mother, I am more than OK with you and Jada bringing him down.

So let me get this straight. You think EJ had Rafe stashed at Aremid?

It’s a working theory, at least.

And why is that? Uh, if Ava was being held there, she definitely would have said something, at least before she recanted.

That’s if Ava knew Rafe was there. Rafe and I are still trying to put the pieces together. But there’s this moment that I keep thinking about.

And what’s that?

A few months ago, when Rafe was missing, I followed EJ down to the tunnels under the DiMera mansion, and I heard something.

Mm, yeah, I remember that. EJ claimed that you just heard some kind of construction work.

Except Johnny didn’t know of any work being done down there. It must have been Rafe. And the last thing Rafe remembered was seeing Arnold at the DiMera mansion. So if EJ thought I was on to him, he had to have moved Rafe someplace else.

Kristen’s family home?

Ava might not have seen Rafe, but there’s no way Rachel Blake didn’t, and she can testify against EJ.

Mm. There’s just one problem with this plan of yours.

And that is?

You’ll never get a DiMera to turn on another DiMera. Mm-mm. That family is like the mob. They close ranks when the cops have one of them in their sights.

Except Rachel Blake is not a DiMera. In fact, her life was destroyed by Stefano.

Mm, Kristen controls every aspect of her life. Oh, you’ll never get Mother Blake to drop a dime on EJ without her daughter’s say-so.

Well, if Rachel Blake cooperates, we can offer her immunity. And when push comes to shove, there’s no way that Kristen will choose EJ over her own mother.

You forget, Mother… I’m a DiMera. It’s my family you’re disparaging.

I am your family, Kristen. The only reason you’re associated with Stefano’s vulgar progeny is because he took you and Peter in when your real parents died.

Yeah, I have my mother right here, don’t I? You’re right here, Mother. I mean, not everything is as it seems. I mean, you– you could have swooped in here at any time and taken me away from this place, but you didn’t.

I will not be spoken to like this.

Sorry. I’m sorry I’m upsetting you.

Look, I am very, very grateful that we found each other after all these years. Truly I am, Mother.

As am I, dear.

But you have to understand, we cannot get reckless. Jada has been asking all sorts of questions about your time at Aremid. She’s been kicking over rocks, and eventually–

Oh, I’m not concerned about that at all. I-

I have no doubt that everything will work out.

And how can you be so sure?

Because I know that you’ll do whatever it takes to protect me because that’s what family does. They stick by each other, no matter what.

[door clicks]

Ah, change your mind already? Javi, what’s with the bags?

Oh, they’re just, uh, Leo’s things. He’s moving in with me.

Over my dead body!

OK, let’s dial down the dramatics.

Fine. You want a more measured response? There is no way that Leo is living under my roof. That man is a sociopath.

He is not a sociopath.

Tell that to my daughter and her fathers. He tortured Will and Sonny for years.

OK, that’s an exaggeration.

Lying, blackmail, harassment.

OK, fine. He has done some terrible things in the past. But I think that people can change, don’t you?

No, I don’t. Case in point, EJ trying to ruin my brother’s life.

Leo is not EJ.

No, he’s not. At least everyone knows that EJ is a monster. Leo cracks a few jokes, defenses come down, and you never see it coming before he screws you over. You’d realize that if you weren’t so blinded by your meaningless fling with him! [soft dramatic music]

Is that what you think this is?

Javi, you’re a serial monogamist. You were in town, what, all of two seconds before you started dating Kerry?

That was different.

How?

Because I’m in love with Leo. [door clicks]

Wait, Sami? Is she OK? What did EJ do?

No, no, she’s– yes, she’s fine. She’s-

she’s in Italy. I, uh-

she hasn’t seen my dad in years, as far as I know.

Oh. All right, well, what then? Oh, OK, I know. [chuckles] Yeah, Gabi told me that she and Jada crashed your lunch, and that, uh– you know, that Arnold slept with Sami way back when.

She didn’t sleep with him, Rafe. He took advantage of her.

Yeah.

She thought he was you. That’s– that’s not what I meant.

Oh. Well, what are you talking about then, man? I’m-

you can talk to me.

[sighs]

He raped her, Rafe. My dad raped my mom. [tense music]

[groans]

So you know about that then.

[scoffs] Yeah. And judging by your reaction, it’s not news to you.

[sighs] No, it’s not. No, I, uh– I’ve known about it since before I married Sami.

That long, huh?

Yeah.

How come you never told me? Why-

why wouldn’t you tell me the truth about that?

I had nothing to do with Arnold Feniger this time.

[chuckles] Don’t try to gaslight me. Everyone knows you’re guilty. You’re just good at creating reasonable doubt.

I’m not going to debate this.

You thought what you did to Sami would be buried forever. But, you know, you flew too close to the sun when you decided to work with the other men who assaulted her. I think that’s tempting fate. But then again, like finds like.

I am nothing like that man.

No. No, you’re not. You’re worse. Because Arnold tricked Sami into sleeping with him. I mean, as vile and as despicable as that was, it pales in comparison to what you did. You were going to let my son die unless Sami had sex with you. And you’ll never forgive Roman? Because let me tell you, Roman will never forgive you, and neither will I. [relaxed country music]

Ah. I had this all wrong. Here I was thinking Papa Brady was to blame.

[sighs]

But this was your doing, wasn’t it? You didn’t even try to deflect when Johnny asked you. [chuckles] Finally getting payback for Lucas after all this time.

You know, I’m really sorry to disappoint you, but I’m not as sadistic as you are. I got no joy at all for telling Johnny about the things that his father did. So rather than attacking me, right now you should be on your knees, thanking me.

Thanking you?

Yes, thanking me for leaving out the sordid details of the true love story between Sami and EJ.

Oh, you do not– you do not know what you’re talking about.

Oh, really? Well, maybe I could have told him about the time that you were on the run because you shot the husband of his grandmother and was using Sami as your human shield. But then, of course, that’s just the tip of the iceberg, really, isn’t it? I mean, you had decades and decades of playing sick and twisted games with Sami.

I’m not going to listen to your skewed version of my life.

Ugh, no, you need to. In fact, the people of Salem need to because they’ve become very complacent about accepting you into the fabric of this community. They’ve forgotten who you are. They forgot what you have done, but I didn’t.

And you think I have? I have had to live with regret over what I did to Samantha for decades.

Oh, you’ve lived with that. Oh, that must have been so very, very difficult for you.

Fine, hate me. Hate me. Hate me if that’s what you want. [exhales sharply] Maybe I deserve it. But my son never needed to know the truth!

I swear to God, you are going to rue the day that you burdened Johnny with it.

Why don’t we get some rest, hmm? [sighs] Wake up with a fresh new perspective. [chuckles] Why don’t you go upstairs? I mean, once Rachel gets back from school, there will be no peace and quiet.

That does sound lovely.

Yeah. All right, why don’t you head on up and I’ll check on you in a little bit, all right?

OK.

All right.

Going somewhere, Ms. Blake? [tense music]

Um, seems like the two of you are in the middle of something, so, uh, I can come back later.

Actually, I think it’s best if you don’t come back at all.

Gabi!

No, Javi, it’s fine. Look, I knew this wasn’t a good fit, so I’m going to take all this to a motel, and I’ll start an apartment hunt. Here, let me give you this back.

No, Leo, just wait. Give me a few minutes. I will go pack my things.

What?

Leo and I will be moving in together. If it’s not going to be here, it’ll be somewhere else.

No, no, no. Javi, Javi, you don’t have to do this.

Yes, I do. I love him, so this is happening. [soft dramatic music]

Fine. Leo can stay.

Yeah?

Temporarily and conditionally. I’m doing this for Javi, not you. I want to make two things absolutely clear. When Arianna visits, you’re gone. Hotel, motel, I don’t care. You will not be under the same roof as her.

Understood. Thank you. And what’s the second?

If you do anything to hurt my cousin, you’ll answer to me. I’m sure you have lots of unpacking to do.

See? I told you. It’ll be fine. [ominous music]

I know you. I met you last night in Aremid.

Mother, that is enough. [sighs] God. [laughs] This is a terrible habit. How the hell did you get in here?

Flashed my badge.

Oh, jeez.

Most people are inclined to cooperate with me then.

Yeah, well, remind me to get a new butler.

It’s considered quite rude to just stop by someone’s home unannounced.

Yeah, well, I haven’t had time to brush up on my etiquette. You see, I’ve been too busy trying to find out who kidnapped my fiancé. But you might be able to help me with that. [tense music]

I’m sure I don’t know what you mean. [chuckles]

Your testimony, Ms. Blake. Last night when I asked you if you saw Rafe Hernandez, I saw your face. I know you know something.

OK, that is enough. Stop harassing my mother.

We know EJ kidnapped Rafe, and it’s only a matter of time before we are able to prove it. But you might be able to help speed along this process if you tell the courts what you saw, and you have a chance to save yourself.

I don’t–

OK, get the hell out of my house, and I mean it, Jada.

So do I. Either your mother cooperates with my investigation, or she’s going down for aiding and abetting your brother.

Aiding and abetting what exactly? I mean, you can’t prove EJ did anything.

I am not going to give up until EJ is behind bars, and it is up to your mother if she wants to join him.

Oh, dear lord.

[chuckles] All right. Is that a threat, Commissioner?

[chuckles] I don’t make threats, Kristen. I make promises. So what’s it going to be, hmm? Is this little family reunion going to get cut short, or are you going to help me bring your brother EJ to justice?

You don’t scare me, EJ.

Mm-hmm. [relaxed country music] You spoke of my past and ruined my relationship with my son. Perhaps I should return the favor.

[laughs] Well, I’ve been honest with my children, so I doubt there’s anything you could tell them now that would shock them.

Mm. Well, I might not be able to shock them, but there are plenty of other ways I can hurt them.

Get out.

[chuckles] There are so many sons to pick from too. Now, Lucas is a mess, so destroying him would be no fun, and then there’s do-gooder Austin, meteor baby Rex. Oh, and then there’s Philip.

He’s your favorite, isn’t he? [chuckles] And they all know that.

You lay one finger on any of my children, and I will kill you myself.

Be seeing you around, Kate.

[door thuds]

[shouts]

[tense music]

Let’s have a seat.

[exhales sharply] Sure.

Listen, I– I’m sorry, OK? I am. I-

I know you’re hurting. But you have to understand, you were just a kid when I was with your mother, and this is her story to tell, not mine. She didn’t want you to know. She didn’t want you or your sisters to know about it, all right? She was-

she was trying to protect you.

Nope, nope. She was-

she was trying to protect him. If she was worried at all about me, she wouldn’t have married him twice.

Yeah. I’m sorry, I– I don’t know what to say.

Join the club. I-

I don’t know what to think about any of this. How could my mom build a life, have another child with– with a man who hurt her like that? How?

I can’t speak for Sami. Only she can answer that question.

Well, I just tried calling her. I’ve been avoiding it all day. I mean, I don’t even know what I expect to hear her say. I mean, how do you make sense of something so absolutely insane?

OK, hey. This is still your mother that we are talking about. No matter how we feel about the choices that she has made afterwards, she is still the victim here, OK? So don’t go lashing out at her and creating more trauma, OK? Are we on the same page about this?

Sure.

OK, good. Now, I don’t disagree. You deserve answers, and I’m not going to sit here and act like I know exactly what is going on with you, but I will say that– I will say that over the years, I feel like I have had a lot of similar questions. EJ and what he did, he was– he was like a cloud that loomed over us, OK? So when your mother got back with him after we ended our relationship–

Let’s just say I still don’t have the answers, OK? But there is one thing that I know, and that is your mother loves you. She loves you from the bottom of her heart. And when she wakes up in the morning, she thinks about you and your siblings, and when she goes to bed at night, she is thinking the exact same thing, all right?

Right.

Look, why don’t we go grab some lunch, all right? We can hash this out. I was just headed to the Bistro. I know you like the filet there, huh?

No, I’m just going to, uh– I’m going to– I’m going to finish my run. I’ve got a lot to think about, you know?

Right.

Rain check?

Sure.

Come here.

You’re not alone in this. I promise.

[sighs]

[relaxed music]

Kate!

Hi. Hi, Paulina.

Hi. Oh, Kate, honey, what– is everything all right?

No. No, everything is not all right. EJ just threatened my children.

I don’t care what you’re doing right now, Melinda. I need you to drop everything. Because I pay you more than all your other clients combined. This is my mother’s freedom we’re talking about.

Feel free to finish your call.

[sighs] All right, I have to call you back. [phone beeps]

Here.

And what is this?

It’s an immunity deal drawn up by our ADA. If your mother testifies against EJ, she won’t be charged for any crime.

My mother is an elderly woman, and she had nothing to do with whatever EJ may or may have not done with your fiancé.

No, she just stood by silently as someone was holding a man captive in her home. [tense music] Do you really want to roll the dice here?

[laughs] You know, you know me, Jada. Hmm? I am a, uh-

a betting woman.

Mm. But will you gamble with your mother’s life? Sure, there’s a possibility that EJ could walk. That’s one outcome of you trying to save both your mother and your brother. But you risk the chance of losing them both, and your mother would have cheated death only to spend her twilight years in a cold, dark cell.

You are deplorable.

Your family’s actions are deplorable.

Look, I am offering you your mother’s freedom here. It’s a lifeboat, Kristen. All I’m asking is that you throw EJ overboard.

A little early, wouldn’t you say?

[gasps] [grumbles] [exhales sharply] Mother Blake, I– I didn’t see you there. Um, where’s Kristen?

Busy.

Surely not so busy to leave you here unsupervised?

I’m not a child, EJ.

No, just a unstable woman hell-bent on tormenting Ava Vitali, not that I begrudge you on that front.

I’m no longer concerned about that woman. She’s beneath me.

Oh, here, here.

There’s a much bigger threat that requires all my focus.

I don’t have time for riddles, Mother Blake.

I am not your mother! I’m Kristen’s. And she will do anything to-

to keep me safe, even if it means, finally, you have to pay for all your sins. [ominous music]

There you are.

Gabi.

What’s the matter with you? Do you not pick up your phone? I’ve been calling and texting you.

OK, well, I’m sorry. I was in the middle of a pretty important conversation. I had it on silent. [soft dramatic music] What’s wrong?

What’s wrong? What’s wrong is that our idiot cousin invited his boyfriend to live with us.

We should get these bags out of the kitchen. I don’t want to give Gabi another reason to freak. So should I show you to our room?

Javi, hold on. Are you sure you want to do this?

Absolutely.

No, I mean, I don’t want this causing problems between you and your cousins.

No, no, no. She’s just being overprotective. She’ll get used to the idea of you being here. So will Jada and Rafe.

Look, Gabi only came around because of what you said, and, look, I know you were just trying to prove a point. I’m not going to hold you to that or anything.

I meant every word I said. I love you, Leo.

You love me?

Yeah. Like, truly, madly, deeply. [laughs] And-

and I know that we’re still new, so-

so it’s OK if you’re not there. I just–

No, no, no, no. I love you too.

Yeah?

Yeah. With all my heart. [tender music]

Leo Stark is going to be living in my house?

Can you believe it? I tried talking Javi out of it, but he called my bluff. Imagine having to stare at Leo’s smug face over coffee every morning.

Mm. Well, whatever. We’ll deal.

Excuse me? [scoffs] I thought you’d be fired up over this. I thought you’d be the one to talk some sense into Javi, man to man.

Well, believe it or not, Leo Stark is the least of my worries right now. I got some perspective today.

What do you mean?

I just ran into Johnny, and he just discovered how he was conceived, that EJ raped his mother.

Oh, my God. Uh, how is he?

How do you think? He’s devastated. [soft dramatic music]

Perspective, huh? EJ really is the gift that keeps on giving.

Speak plainly. Where is my sister?

I shouldn’t have said anything.

[sighs] Look. [clears throat] You and I may not be family, but I still care deeply for Kristen. Her well-being is just as important to me as it is to you. So if you tell me what’s going on, I can help.

Well, I suppose it would make it easier for Kristen if she had your blessing.

My blessing to do what? Where did she go?

Well, she followed that woman down to the police station, and they’re making arrangements for me to tell the authorities how you kept that– that poor, handsome man in my attic.

[inhales sharply] [clears throat] [tense music]

[sighs] Fine. Fine, I will have my mother tell you everything she knows. Are you happy now?

Thrilled.

But I’m not going to have her sign this until I get a lawyer to look it over.

Of course. Do your due diligence, but don’t take too long. The clock is ticking. The second we find enough evidence to put EJ to trial, that offer is null and void, and then your mother and your brother could kiss their freedom goodbye.

[sighs]

Arrangements? [chuckles] My God, she’s brokering an immunity deal for you, isn’t she?

Well, don’t be cross at my daughter. If I tell the cops what I know, they won’t send me away. It’s not Kristen’s fault she’s responsible for me.

Oh, I’m sure it’s just tearing her up inside. Thank you.

For what?

The fair warning. [ominous music]

[keypad beeping]

What are you doing?

Oh, I’m just fetching a few things I’ll need for on the run– my passport, cash, et cetera.

Well, you can’t run forever. They won’t stop until they bring you in, not after I testify against you. [keypad beeps]

[sighs]

I’m afraid you won’t be testifying against anyone.

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Days Update Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Posted on March 20, 2025 by Joseph Mueller

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Update written by Joseph

Maggie goes to see Sarah at the hospital and says she’s here to volunteer since she knows they are short staffed. Sarah comments on Maggie having a busy morning after volunteering at the prison. Maggie hopes this is a more pleasant experience since she had an encounter at prison with Vivian Alamain, who managed to track her down to talk about Philip and the letter that Victor wrote to him.

In the town square, Philip asks Stephanie again if she’s going to tell her boyfriend that he forged his father’s letter. Stephanie tells him that she doesn’t like any of this but she knows the truth coming out would cause a lot of suffering for everyone. Xander walks by and listens from behind a tree as Philip tells Stephanie that they are on the same page about never telling Alex any of this and Stephanie agreeing that it will be their little secret. Philip says he thinks it’s best this way. Stephanie thinks it’d be best if there was no secret at all, but she agrees that Alex would feel totally betrayed by them if he knew the truth, leaving Xander confused as he listens in.

At Titan, Alex asks Joy to let Philip know that he stopped by. Alex goes to leave but Joy stops him and says there’s something she needs to tell him. Alex asks what’s on her mind. Joy thinks back to reading her pregnancy test results.

Brady sits at home as Tate enters the living room. Brady jokes with him about sleeping late. Brady then informs Tate that Marlena and Steve had a chat with Shane. Tate asks if they have any updates about John.

Shane remains in his office and calls Theresa back. Theresa complains that she was starting to feel ghosted. Shane apologizes as he was a bit distracted as he just received some rather devastating news. Theresa asks him what’s going on and if it’s about John.

Brady tells Tate that Shane didn’t have a lot of information to give, but he did give the last location John was seen at which was Estonia, so Steve and Marlena are planning to fly there today. Tate questions him not being more specific and if they are just going to wander around Estonia. Brady encourages having faith in Steve’s detective skills. Tate feels it’s not much to go on but Brady says it’s a start and he has to believe they are going to find him. Tate questions Shane not knowing anything else. Brady says he wasn’t willing to share but Marlena felt he could’ve told them more and was definitely holding back.

Theresa tells Shane that Brady told her that his father was missing. Shane responds that they don’t have any new information. Theresa asks what the upsetting news is then. Shane reveals that it’s not about John, but about Theresa’s mother.

Alex notes Joy seeming nervous. Joy isn’t sure she wants to have this conversation but mentions that Philip suggested she clear the air with him. Alex thought they already did that. Joy tells him that she wasn’t totally honest with him the last time they talked. Alex asks if she means she still has feelings for him. Joy says no and tells him to get over himself. Joy then informs Alex that she has some pretty major life changing news to share with him and she wanted him to hear it from her.

Philip knows Stephanie feels bad about keeping this secret from Alex and he’s sorry for putting her in a tricky spot. Stephanie responds that what’s done is done and she’s made her peace with it. Stephanie states that no one else needs to know, but then she spots Xander nearby.

Sarah asks Maggie what Vivian said about the letter. Maggie says that she was just going on about being glad she gave Philip a chance to stake his claim on the company. Sarah talks about Vivian always thinking of Philip as her son. Maggie points out that Vivian stole the embryo from Kate. Sarah questions why Vivian felt the need to track Maggie down for this conversation and asks if she said anything else about Victor’s letter. Maggie tells Sarah that Vivian’s exact words were that she was so grateful that she was able to ‘forge’ a new relationship with Philip, but Maggie had no idea what she meant.

Philip questions Xander observing he and Stephanie from behind a tree. Xander claims he wasn’t doing that and that he was just passing through, then he saw them deep in conversation and didn’t want to interrupt. Stephanie claims they were just talking about how hard they have been working at Titan. Xander says the grind never stops, though it looks like Philip has found plenty of time to socialize in the town square. Philip says that he and Stephanie were just catching up after not seeing each other for awhile. Xander says he would think not since Stephanie spends so much time with Alex. Philip says he was just telling her that he’s happy for them. Xander tells Stephanie that Alex is over the moon that they are giving it another go and remarks that he hopes nothing happens to screw it up this time.

Alex asks Joy what her big news is. Joy says when they broke up, she really wanted to move on and start over because she knew that’s what he wanted. Joy adds that she was angry but felt like she should respect that and then things haven’t gone as planned. Alex talks about Stephanie being very understanding. Joy responds that she might feel differently down the line but stops and talks about how she thought they wouldn’t run in to each other every day at Titan but the office is small. Joy then says Alex is going to find out sooner or later, so she’s telling him now that she has decided to quit the job.

Tate looks up an article on Estonia but says he doesn’t know what to look for and he can’t stop thinking about why John was sent there or what could have happened to him. Brady says he did the same thing earlier but worrying about what if is not going to help John. Brady decides to change the subject to ask about Tate coming in late last night and if he was hanging out with Holly. Tate tells him they actually had a fight as Holly was angry after his adoption plans fell through. Tate explains that he was helping Sophia finish her shift at the Bistro which Brady questions and then tells him to continue. Tate calls it no big deal and that he was just being nice, but while he was there, Sophia’s mother called and said she talked to Paulina about the adoption. Brady thought the adoption wasn’t happening anymore because of EJ’s scandals. Tate says it wasn’t, but Paulina must have gotten through to her because Amy is apparently open to the possibility again. Brady calls that quite the 180. Tate says he’s really relieved, but doubts Theresa will feel the same way.

Theresa asks Shane what’s going on with her mom. Shane reveals that Kimberly’s cancer has come back. Theresa questions when he found out. Shane says about an hour ago and he wanted to call, but Steve and Marlena burst in to his office to grill her about John as they seem to be under the assumption that protocol rules don’t apply to them. Theresa questions them pestering him at a time like this. Shane says to be fair, they hadn’t heard about Kimberly yet and he hasn’t told them yet. Shane felt it was better to tell their kids first, but he hasn’t been able to reach Eve. Shane encourages that Kimberly has beaten cancer twice before so she will again. Theresa says she really hopes so, but asks Shane to tell her the truth about how bad it is. Shane informs her that the leukemia is progressing again but Kimberly is going to start treatment right away. Shane says it will be a rough road ahead but the medical advancements and therapies will help her survive this. Shane asks what is going through her mind right now. Theresa cries that she just hates that Kimberly has to go through this all over again. Shane encourages that she won’t be alone because he’s going to get back to Los Angeles to be with her. Theresa says she wants to be there for her too in any way she can and asks if there’s anything she can do for her now. Shane responds that there actually is.

Brady asks Tate if Theresa wants him to keep the baby. Tate confirms that she did and that she argued Eve was screwed up by being adopted. Brady calls that interesting that Theresa would think that. Tate says it made no sense to him either and he tried telling her that this situation is completely different. Tate truly believes their child would be better off with Johnny and Chanel as parents. Brady responds that he hopes so too. Tate thought he was on board with the adoption. Brady says he is with an adoption, but not this adoption. Tate asks if he doesn’t think Johnny and Chanel would be good parents. Brady clarifies that it’s EJ’s involvement and influence as he doesn’t like the idea of his grandkid being raised under the same roof as EJ. Tate asks if this means he won’t support their decision. Brady calls it a drawback but he knows families aren’t perfect and he understands the clock is ticking, so if Johnny and Chanel want to care for and love the baby and they feel this is the best decision, then he will support this adoption. Tate thanks him and says it means a lot. Brady hopes things work out but he also hopes that Johnny and Chanel would move out of the DiMera Mansion to get away from not just EJ but Kristen and her mother. Brady mentions it bugging him that Rachel still lives there. Tate thinks they do plan to move out eventually. Brady offers to talk to Theresa to get her to back off but Tate says in the end, she reluctantly came around. Tate wants them to know that it’s not because he doesn’t care about the baby, but that he truly believes the child will have a better life this way. Brady hugs him and says he really understands.

Maggie tells Sarah that as far as she knows, Philip hasn’t been in touch with Vivian since her uncomfortable appearance at Victor’s funeral and he was furious with her, so she doesn’t know when they had time to develop this so called new relationship. Sarah calls it strange. Maggie brings up Vivian coming back to town last year before she was arrested and it was the same time Philip came back, so she wonders if she saw him then. Sarah thinks it’s likely that the relationship is mostly in Vivian’s head as she’s certain that Philip would want nothing to do with her. Maggie says that Vivian is always up to something and remarks that Philip is too smart to get sucked in to her web.

Stephanie questions what Xander means by something screwing up her relationship with Alex. Xander says he didn’t mean anything by it and just that he’s rooting for them. Philip mentions that he was on his way to pick up breakfast from the Pub and invites Xander to join him and then they can go to the office together. Xander says he has another errand to run so he will catch him later. Xander then walks away. Stephanie asks Philip if he thinks Xander heard them.

Alex questions Joy and tells her that she can’t quit. Joy repeats that she doesn’t want to be a problem for he and Stephanie. Alex promises she won’t be but Joy argues that he doesn’t know that. Alex feels it’s unfair, like he’s forcing her to leave. Joy assures that it’s her decision and what she thinks is best for both of them as she can’t pretend the situation will get any less awkward. Alex suggests maybe he should quit since Joy was hired first. Joy argues that it’s his family’s company while she’s just an assistant so it makes more sense for her to leave. Alex questions what she’s going to do for work and if she has a plan. Joy declares that it looks like she’s moving back to New York which Alex questions. Joy says she pretty much only came to Salem for Body and Soul, so now there’s not much for her here while New York has her parents and her sister. Alex brings up that Joy hated going back and her mother being very hard on her. Joy says she’ll deal with it. Alex offers to find her something in Salem but Joy decides that New York is where she needs to be at this point in her life. Alex tells Joy that he will miss her which she says is nice of him. Joy assures that this move is what’s best for everyone.

Sarah knows Maggie is doing good work at the prison, but advises her to be careful. Maggie assures that the guards are always watching so she’s safe. Xander arrives and asks what they are talking about. Maggie informs him that she was just telling Sarah about the run in she had with Vivian at Statesville and how she had an odd comment. Sarah cuts her off to remind Maggie that her shift is starting, so Maggie says she’ll see them at home and walks away. Sarah tells Xander this is a nice surprise and asks what he’s doing here. Xander says he wanted to talk to her as he just had a curious run in with Philip and Stephanie.

Philip tells Stephanie that he was worried for a minute but he doesn’t think Xander heard anything. Stephanie feels he was acting weird and questions the comment Xander made about screwing up her relationship with Alex. Stephanie feels like Xander knew they were hiding something. Philip doubts it because he would’ve confronted him right away if he heard about the forgery. Stephanie guesses he’s right but says this whole thing has her on edge. Philip says he doesn’t like it either as he used to hate Xander’s guts, but now he actually feels bad about lying to him. Philip mentions not having a close bond like this with his siblings so he wouldn’t want to lose that. Stephanie remarks that it’s too bad that bond is based on a lie. Philip calls her so negative sometimes. Stephanie tells him to just be glad that she’s keeping his secret and that she’s doing it because in the end, it doesn’t really affect Alex. Stephanie says he may have roped her and Sarah in to his scheme, but warns that Philip is the one who would lose everything if the truth comes out.

Tate asks Brady if he thinks John would be disappointed in him. Brady questions why he would say that. Tate points out that when John left, he didn’t know about the baby, so if he wonders what John will think about him if he comes home and finds out he got a girl pregnant and they are giving the baby away. Brady encourages that John would be very proud of him for doing the right thing and that he will always love him. Tate asks if he really thinks John will be alright. Brady responds that John has been on so many dangerous missions in his life but he always comes back to them, so he believes he will. Brady decides they should go to the batting cages and that John would definitely approve of that, so Tate goes to get dressed. Theresa then shows up at the door and tells Brady that she needs to talk to Tate. Brady asks if everything is okay. Theresa says not really and reveals that her mom’s leukemia is back. Brady hugs Theresa as she cries. Tate comes back from his room and asks what’s going on. Theresa informs him that she has some news about his Grandma Kimberly and reveals that her leukemia is back. Tate tells her that he’s so sorry as he hugs her. Tate asks what her prognosis is. Theresa says it’s too soon to tell but she’s going to start treatment right away. Tate knows how hard it was on her last time. Theresa then reveals that is why Shane asked her to go be with Kimberly in Los Angeles and she said she would.

Alex joins Stephanie in the town square and they kiss. Stephanie thought he was going in to the office. Alex says he did and is now on his way to a business meeting but he’s glad he ran in to her so he can tell her how crazy his day has been with the interesting encounters he’s had. Alex informs Stephanie that he ran in to Theresa and asks if she knew she was out of prison. Stephanie apologizes for not telling him. Alex says it’s okay and was just jarring seeing her back in Salem. Alex adds that as much as he hates what Theresa did to him and his family, he’s moved on from it so in the end, they ended on pretty good terms. Stephanie says that’s good to hear since Theresa is her cousin after all. Stephanie asks about Alex’s other interesting encounter. Alex informs her that was Joy, who had some major news to share.

Philip returns to the Titan office where Joy tells him that she really appreciates him giving her the opportunity, but she doesn’t think it’s going to be a good fit for her and she hopes he understands when she tells him this is going to be her last day. Joy explains that she did what he said and talked to Alex and she thinks it’s just best for her to leave the company. Philip says this isn’t what he expected when he gave her the advice and questions if Alex did anything to make her leave. Joy assures it’s not his fault and says she just needs to be in New York where she belongs. Joy repeats that she’s sorry to leave him like this, but she’s made up her mind. Philip guesses all he can do is wish her luck. Joy thanks him. Philip says to give his best to Chloe as Joy then exits.

Sarah questions Xander running in to Philip and Stephanie. Xander explains that he overheard them in the town square, talking about a secret they were keeping from Alex. Sarah questions him eavesdropping. Xander says they said that Alex would feel betrayed if he found out the truth, so he couldn’t just walk away after hearing that. Xander says it all started to click and he knows exactly what they were talking about, guessing Sarah does too.

Theresa tells Tate that she hopes it’s okay that she’s leaving when he has so much going on with Sophia’s pregnancy. Tate understands she has to be there with Kimberly. Theresa comments on just getting back and being so far away. Tate offers to go with her for a few days while on spring break. Theresa doesn’t want to overwhelm Kimberly so she suggests waiting a bit. Tate and Brady tell her to tell Kimberly they are praying for her. Tate invites Theresa to come to the batting cages with he and Brady. Theresa says she would love to but she has to get to the airport to catch her flight. Theresa guesses this is goodbye. Tate tells her he loves her as they embrace.

Alex informs Stephanie that Joy quit and is moving back to New York. Stephanie hopes they didn’t drive her away. Alex says he said the same thing but she assured it was her choice. Stephanie says that’s too bad as she hoped maybe one day they could be friends. Alex says that Joy pointed out there was nothing keeping her in Salem so she thought it’d be best to move back home. Stephanie hopes it works out for her, knowing it couldn’t have been an easy decision.

Joy goes to the Brady Pub and calls her mom to inform her that she’s moving back home. Joy says she’s on her way to the airport and she knows it seems sudden, but she will explain everything when she gets home. Joy says she will see her soon and hangs up. Joy pulls out her pregnancy test results and looks over them again, remarking that it hasn’t changed. Joy thanks Salem for making her a soap star as she then takes her bags and exits the Pub.

Philip calls Kate and tells her that Stephanie promised not to tell Alex or anyone else about the forged letter. Philip says no one else was really in ear shot, but Xander did interrupt them. Philip tells Kate not to freak out because he didn’t hear and he’s positive that Xander doesn’t suspect a thing.

Xander tells Sarah that it’s obvious that Philip and Stephanie are having an affair behind Alex’s back and guesses they realized they had some unfinished business. Xander remarks that he was so impressed that Philip was able to work with Alex but he’s with his girlfriend behind his back. Xander brings up the question of whether or not to tell Alex. Sarah says he can’t, reminding him that he and Philip still have to work together and have been getting along. Xander agrees but questions being expected to lie to Alex. Sarah calls it not an outright lie. Xander still feels he’s betraying his trust. Xander declares that he either betrays his cousin or his brother, but either way, something tells him this secret will end up tearing his family apart.

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Stephanie assured Philip that she wouldn’t say anything about the letter. Xander was listening to Stephanie and Philip, but he only heard part of the conversation. He heard Philip tell Stephanie to keep their little secret. Stephanie made peace with her decision not to tell Alex about the secret. She spotted Xander lurking around them. Philip was surprised that Xander overheard them talking. They tried to cover up what they talked about, but Xander hoped Stephanie didn’t do anything to ruin her relationship with Alex. Philip wanted Xander to go back to the office with him, but he had something to do. After Xander walked off, Stephanie asked Philip if he thought he heard them. Philip didn’t think Xander heard them. Stephanie wasn’t sure about that. Philip felt bad about lying to Xander, but he wanted to live so he wasn’t going to say anything. Stephanie was upset about what Philip did even though she’s not going to tell the truth. Joy wanted to talk to Alex at Titan. She wanted to clear the air with him. Alex assumed that she still had feelings for him. Joy didn’t tell him about the pregnancy. She told him that she was quitting. Alex assured her that she wouldn’t be a problem for him and Stephanie. Joy rubbed her stomach and said he didn’t know that. She decided to move back to New York to be with her family. Maggie showed up at the hospital and ran into Sarah. She talked to Sarah about her run in with Vivian at Statesville. Maggie wanted to talk about Victor’s letter to Philip. Sarah froze when she heard that. Vivian was happy that the letter helped Philip get back into Titan. She was also happy that she could forge a new relationship with Philip. Maggie didn’t realize that Vivian and Philip had a relationship. Sarah didn’t say much about it. She chalked it up to Vivian being delusional. Xander arrived at the hospital, and Maggie told him about her conversation with Vivian. Sarah cut Maggie off by sending her to work. She kept Maggie from talking about the forged relationship. Xander told Sarah about overhearing Philip and Stephanie keeping a secret from Alex. He told her that he knew what the secret was. Xander asked Sarah if she knew about it too. Sarah became visibly nervous.

Shane called Theresa to let her know that he had some news about Kimberly. He told her that her cancer returned. Shane wanted to tell the kids about it first. He assured her that Kimberly beat cancer before and can do it again. Theresa was devastated by the news. Shane assured her that she wouldn’t be alone. He was going back to LA to be with her. Shane said there was something she could do. Brady talked to Tate about what Marlena and Steve found out from Shane. Marlena and Steve were going to Estonia because it was John’s last known location. Tate didn’t feel hopeful about the lead, but Brady assured him that Steve was a good PI. He could find out what happened to John. Brady shifted gears and talked to him about Holly. He told him that Paulina might have gotten through to Amy, but he wasn’t sure if she’ll change her mind. Tate thought the baby was better off with Johnny and Chanel. Brady didn’t like the idea of EJ being part of his grandchild’s life. He was willing to support it if everyone was on board with it. Tate wondered if John would be disappointed in him if he came home. Brady assured him that John would come home and wouldn’t be disappointed with him. Theresa arrived at the townhouse, and she was very upset. She told them about what happened with Kimberly. Theresa decided to go to California to be with her mother. The trio share an emotional goodbye as she prepared to go to California. Xander told Sarah that Stephanie and Philip were having an affair. He thought it was the only explanation that made sense. Sarah didn’t think he should say anything about it since he was getting along with Philip. Xander didn’t like it because he was betraying a family member either way.

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Days Transcript Wednesday, March 19, 2025

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[elevator dings]

Hi, sweetheart.

Oh! Hi, Mom.

[laughs]

Are you dropping off some more lemon bars?

Oh, actually, I’m here to volunteer. I know you’re short-staffed, and I thought I’d lend a hand.

Wow, you’ve had quite the busy day, haven’t you? Didn’t you volunteer at Statesville this morning?

Yeah, I did. And I hope this is a more pleasant experience.

Why? What happened?

I had an unfortunate encounter with the notorious Vivian Alamain.

Yikes.

Yeah. I tried to steer clear of her, but she managed to track me down.

Well, that’s creepy. What did she want?

To talk about Philip and the letter that Victor wrote to him. [soft dramatic music]

OK, then let me ask again. Are you or are you not going to tell your boyfriend… that I forged my father’s letter?

You know I don’t like any of this, but I’m also shrewd enough to know that the truth coming out would only cause a lot of suffering for everyone.

[sighs] Music to my ears. Your shrewdness, that is. So just to be on the same page, we’re never going to tell Alex about any of this, right? [relaxed music]

No, it’ll be our little secret.

Honestly, I do think it’s best this way.

Well, it’d be best if there wasn’t a secret to keep in the first place.

But as it stands now, I guess you’re right. Alex would feel totally betrayed by us if he knew the truth. [tense music]

All right, well, when Philip comes back, please tell him I stopped by.

Alex, wait. Um, there’s something that I need to tell you.

Sure. What’s on your mind?

Oh, someone slept in late.

It’s spring break. I’m allowed.

I know, I’m just giving you a hard time. Hey, uh, you should know that your Grandma Marlena and Uncle Steve had a little chat with Grandpa Shane.

OK. Did, uh-

did he have any updates about Grandpa John?

[line trilling]

Finally. Dad! God, I have to admit, I was starting to feel a little ghosted.

Yeah, I know. I’m sorry, Jeannie. I’ve-

I’ve been a bit distracted.

Oh? With what?

Well, truth to tell, I’ve just received some rather devastating news.

Uh, what’s going on? Oh, my God, is it about John? [ominous music]

[soft orchestration] announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the “Days of Our Lives.”

Your Grandpa Shane, he– he didn’t have a lot of information to give, but he did give us the last location that Grandpa John was seen in.

OK, great. Where was he?

Estonia. Grandma Marlena and Uncle Steve are planning to fly there today.

But isn’t that, like, a whole country?

It’s-

what grades did you get in geography?

No, Dad, I know it’s a whole country. I’m just saying, he wasn’t more specific? Like, what are they going to do, wander around Estonia calling his name? Like–

I think you need to have a little more faith in their detective skills. Hey, Uncle Steve’s a PI.

I know. It just doesn’t seem like much to go on.

It’s a start. It’s something. Listen, we’re going to find him. I have to believe that.

OK. And Grandpa Shane didn’t know anything else?

Nothing he was willing to share, Tate. Your grandmother thought that he could have told them more and that he was definitely holding something back.

Brady told me that his father is missing. Is-

is John–

Uh, we, uh-

we don’t have any new information.

Well, so then what’s the upsetting news? I mean, did you run into a dead end or something?

It’s-

it’s not about John. It’s about your mother. [tense music]

You seem nervous.

I am. I’m, um, not exactly sure I want to be having this conversation, but I, uh– I talked to Philip earlier, and he suggested that I clear the air with you, so…

OK, I thought we already did that.

Yeah. Well, I wasn’t totally honest with you the last time we talked, so…

Oh. Oh. Uh, so you do still have feelings for me?

No! No, seriously? Get over yourself.

No, I’m sorry. No, I just-

you know, last time you said you were over me, and now you’re saying something–

OK, just shut up and listen please. I just want to get this over with. I, um– I have some pretty major, life-changing news that I want to share with you, and I just– I want you to hear it from me. [soft dramatic music]

Look, I know you feel bad about keeping this secret from Alex. I’ve put you in a tricky spot, and I’m sorry about that.

Well, what’s done is done. I’ve made my peace with it. [relaxed music] Bottom line, nobody else needs to know that you and I are– oh, my God.

What?

Xander.

[tense music]

Uh, what did Vivian say about Victor’s letter?

Well, she just went on and on about how pleased she was that he gave Philip a chance to stake out his claim in the company.

Well, I guess that makes sense. You know, I think Vivian’s always thought of Philip as her son since she carried him to term.

Yeah. Which would be so sweet, except she stole the embryo from Kate.

Uh, why-

why did she feel the need to track you down to have this conversation? Did she say anything else about Victor’s letter?

Yeah. It was so strange. She said, um-

and these are her exact words– that she was so grateful that she was able to forge a new relationship with Philip. I had no idea what she was talking about.

What the hell, Xander? Why are you observing us from behind the tree?

I wasn’t doing that. I was just passing through. I saw you guys deep in conversation. I didn’t want to interrupt.

Right. Well, uh, Philip and I were just talking about how hard you guys have been working over at Titan.

Right. Yeah, well, you know what they say, the grind never stops, although it looks like Philip has found the right work-life balance. Plenty of time to socialize in the square.

Steph and I were just catching up. We haven’t seen each other in a while.

I’d expect not. Well, given all the time that she’s been spending with our cousin.

Right. And I’m happy for her and Alex. That’s actually what I was just telling her.

He was.

Mm, glad to hear it. You know, Alex is over the moon that you guys are back together. It’s great that you’re giving it another go.

Oh, I feel the same way.

Yeah, I just hope nothing happens to screw it up this time. [relaxed music]

OK. Uh… what’s your big news?

First of all, I just want to say, when we broke up, I really did want to move on and start over because I knew that’s what you wanted, and even though I was still pretty angry, I felt like I should respect that. But things haven’t exactly gone as I had planned, you know, with LA falling through and then, uh–

Us being hired together at Titan.

Right, right. And obviously neither of us were really thrilled about that. I know Stephanie definitely wasn’t.

Don’t worry about Stephanie. We talked about that. She’s very understanding.

Yeah. Yeah, for now. But down the line? I mean, she might feel differently. Especially because–

Because? [soft dramatic music]

Because Titan is a very close-knit company, and I really thought because I was going to start working for a huge conglomerate we wouldn’t necessarily run into each other every day, but the office is actually pretty small. Anyways, um, you’re going to find this out sooner or later, so I might as well just tell you now. Um…

I’ve decided to quit my job.

What are you reading?

Some article about Estonia. I don’t even know what I’m looking for. I just– [sighs] I can’t stop thinking about why Grandpa would have been sent there and what could have happened to him.

I understand. I was doing the same thing earlier. Why don’t you put that away? Because worrying about all these what-ifs, it’s just not going to help Grandpa John.

[sighs softly]

I’m gonna change the subject, OK? You did come in late last night. So what, were you hanging out with Holly?

Uh, no. Actually, we sort of had a fight.

Ugh, sorry to hear that. I assume she was probably a little angry hearing that your adoption plans were falling through.

Yeah, she was. But I-

I do have some good news about that actually. Uh, last night, I was helping Sophia finish up her shift at the Bistro– that’s why I was late– and while I was there…

Hold on.

She got a–

You were-

you were what?

I was helping Sophia finish up her shift at the Bistro.

Huh. OK. Continue.

It was no big deal. I was just trying to be nice.

All right, well, while I was there, Sophia got a call from her mother, who said she had met up with Chanel’s mother earlier that day to talk about the adoption.

Oh, OK. I thought it wasn’t happening anymore– with Johnny and Chanel, because of EJ’s scandals and such.

Yes, you’re right. It wasn’t. But I don’t know, Mayor Price must have gotten through to her because Mrs. Choi is apparently open to the possibility again.

Wow.

Yeah.

That’s– that’s quite the 180. You are relieved?

Yeah. Yeah, I am, of course. Really relieved. But I doubt Mom will feel the same way. [tense music]

What’s going on with Mom?

I’m-

I’m afraid her cancer’s come back.

[sighs] [somber music]

My God. When did you find out?

Uh, about an hour ago. I wanted to call you, but your Uncle Steve and Marlena came bursting into my office wanting to grill me about John. They seemed to be under the assumption that our strict protocol rules for security don’t apply to them.

Oh, come on. Really? I mean, Brady told me that he was– they were going to go and see you, but they’re going to pester you at a time like this?

Well, to be fair, they hadn’t heard about your mother yet.

Oh. Well, did they back off once you told them?

Actually, I haven’t told them yet. I, uh-

I wanted to, but I felt it was better to tell you kids first. I-

I haven’t managed to reach Eve or Andrew yet. Listen, sweetheart. Your mother’s beaten this twice before. She-

she’s going to beat it again.

I really hope so.

Daddy, can you please tell me the truth? How bad is it?

Well, the leukemia is progressing again, but the good news is that your mother is going to be starting treatment right away. Now, we all know this is going to be a very rough road ahead, but the, uh– the medical advancement in blood cancer therapies, immunotherapies, and CAR T therapies, it– she can survive this. She will survive this.

[sighs] [somber music]

Sweetheart? Sweetheart, tell me. Talk to me. What’s going through your mind right now?

[sighs]

I don’t know, I just hate that she has to go through this all over again.

Well, she won’t have to be going through it alone. As soon as I can, I’m going to get out of here and go back to Los Angeles so I can be with her.

Good. I want to be there for her, too, in any way that I can. Is there anything that I can do for her now though?

Actually, there is.

Does your mom want you to keep the baby?

Yes, she does. She argued that Aunt Eve was given up for adoption, and she’s kind of screwed up because of it.

That’s very interesting, that your mother would think that Eve’s issues are a result of her being adopted.

Yes! Right, exactly. It made no sense to me either. I kept trying to tell her that this situation is completely different, that our baby would be raised by two loving parents who can provide a stable and a happy home, which is just something that Sophia at I can’t do at this stage in our lives. I just-

I truly think that our child would be better off with Johnny and Chanel as its parents.

I-

I truly hope so too.

Hope? What are-

I– I thought you were on board with the adoption.

With an adoption, 100%. But this-

this adoption?

OK, what? You don’t think Johnny and Chanel would be good parents?

No, no, no, no, no, no. It’s not that. It’s not that. It’s-

it’s EJ’s involvement and influence. I don’t like the idea of my grandkid being raised under the same roof as EJ, and I-

he’d probably call him Grandpa EJ, OK? I’m not thrilled about that, son.

All right. So what does this mean, that you’re not going to support our decision here?

No, hear me out. It’s a drawback. But I also know that families are not perfect, and I understand that the clock is ticking. There’s a time element here. So if Johnny and Chanel want to care for– for this baby and love it, and you and Sophia and Mrs. Choi feel that this is the best decision, yes, son, I will– I will support this adoption. [soft dramatic music]

Thank you. Thank you, Dad. I-

I-

it means a lot.

Son, it’s OK. It’s all right. I hope things work out. I just also hope that Johnny and Chanel would move out of that house. Not just to get away from EJ, but-

but Kristen and– oh, that kooky mom of hers, you know? The fact that Rachel still lives there bugs me.

I know. I do think it is their plan to move out eventually

Good, I hope so. You want me to talk to your mom? I could get her to back off a little bit.

No. In the end, she came around, very reluctantly. Dad, I just– I want her to know– really, actually, I want both of you to know that it’s not because I don’t care about this baby that I’m doing this. I just-

I truly believe that the child will have a better life this way.

I understand. I really do.

You know, as far as I know, Philip hasn’t been in touch with Vivian ever since that very uncomfortable appearance at Victor’s funeral. Philip is– he was furious with her, like the rest of us, when she tried to claim Victor’s entire estate. So I don’t know when they had time to develop this so-called new relationship.

Hmm.

That’s strange.

You know what though? Now that I think about it, Vivian did come back into town last year before she was arrested, the same time that Philip arrived too. I don’t know. I wonder if maybe she didn’t see him then.

You know, I think it’s probably likely that this relationship is mostly in her head. I’m certain that Philip wouldn’t want anything to do with her.

Yeah, you’re right. But that woman is always up to something. Thank goodness Philip is just too smart to get sucked into her web.

Mm. [dramatic music]

What do you mean, something might screw up my relationship with– with Alex? What-

what do you mean?

Oh, I– I didn’t mean anything by it. It’s just my stupid way of saying that I’m rooting for you two lovebirds.

Thanks, I guess.

Hey, Xander. I was about to head back to the pub to pick up my breakfast order. Want to join me? Then we can go back to the office together.

Actually, I have a quick errand to run myself, so I’ll catch you later, yeah? Great seeing you, Stephanie. [relaxed music]

Do you think he heard us?

[sighs]

What? Joy, you can’t quit.

Like I said, I– I don’t want to be a problem for you and Stephanie.

You are not going to be a problem, I promise you.

You don’t know that. [soft dramatic music]

Damn, I– it just feels unfair. I feel like I’m forcing you to leave.

You’re not. This is my decision. And I really do think that this is what’s best. Not just for you and Stephanie, but for me too. I can’t pretend the situation is going to get any less awkward.

[sighs] Maybe I’m the one that should quit. Technically, you were hired first.

Alex, Titan is your family’s company. I’m an assistant. It makes way more sense for me to leave.

What are you going to do? What are you going to do for work? Do you have a plan?

Well, looks like I’m moving back to New York.

You’re leaving Salem?

I pretty much only came here for “Body and Soul.” Now that it’s relocated to LA, there’s not much for me here. I mean, at least in New York I have my parents and my sister.

Joy, how many times have you told me that you hated going back, that your mother’s very hard on you?

Yeah, she is. I’ll deal with it.

Are you sure? Because I’ll find you something here in Salem.

No, it’s OK. It’s OK. New York is where I need to be at this point in my life. [soft dramatic music]

Well, for what it’s worth, I’ll miss you.

Thanks. That’s very nice of you to say. But trust me, this move, it’s what’s best for everyone.

I know that you’re doing good work over at Statesville, but just, you know, make sure you’re careful.

Mm, well, don’t worry, the guards are always watching. I’m perfectly safe.

OK. [laughter]

Hey, Maggie, Sarah. What are you two lovely ladies talking about?

I was just telling Sarah about this curious run-in I had with Vivian Alamain today.

Vivian? Isn’t she in prison?

Yeah, sorry. I was doing volunteer work at Statesville. Anyway, she had this odd comment about, uh–

Uh, sorry, Mom. I don’t mean to interrupt, but doesn’t your shift start on the hour?

Oh, yeah. What time is it?

Oh, it’s just a few minutes past. It was my fault. I was– I was distracting you.

Oh, OK, honey. No, I should get over there. And I’ll see you both at home.

OK. Well, this is a nice surprise.

Yeah.

What are you doing here?

I had something I wanted to talk to you about. I just had a curious run-in of my own, with Philip and Stephanie. [tense music]

Nah. I was worried for a minute, too, but I don’t think he heard anything.

But he was acting so weird.

My brother’s always acting weird.

That comment he made about something screwing up my relationship with Alex, what– what was that about?

He said he didn’t mean anything by it.

Yeah, but– [sighs] I don’t know. Maybe it’s my guilty conscience, but I-

I feel like he knew that we were hiding something.

I doubt it. If Xander heard about the forgery, he would have confronted me right away. He isn’t exactly known for his restraint.

I guess you’re right. God, this whole thing has me so on edge.

Hey, I don’t like it either, OK? I know I used to hate my brother’s guts, but now I– I actually feel bad about lying to him.

Just not bad enough to tell him the truth.

Well, I am a bit protective of my vital organs. So, no, not tempted to tell him the truth. And honestly, I don’t really have a close bond like this with most of my siblings. I wouldn’t want to lose that.

How sweet. Too bad that bond is based in a lie.

You’re so negative sometimes.

Look, just be glad that I’m keeping your secret. And know that I’m only doing it because, in the end, it doesn’t really affect Alex. You may have roped Sarah and me into your scheme, and we both have our reasons for keeping quiet, but you’re the one who will lose everything if the truth comes out. [relaxed music] [soft dramatic music]

Dad, can I ask you something?

Go ahead. Shoot.

[sighs] Do you think Grandpa would be disappointed in me?

Why would you say that?

I was just thinking, when he left, he didn’t know about this baby. And so if he comes home and he learns that, A, I got a girl pregnant, and, B, that the girl and I are giving the baby away, what is he going to think about me?

Listen to me good. Your Grandpa, when he comes home, is going to be very proud of you for doing the right thing. He loves you. He always going to love you. OK?

You really think he’s going to be all right?

Yeah. That man has been on so many dangerous missions in his life. He always-

he always comes back to us. I believe he will. You’ll see.

You know what I feel like doing?

Hmm?

Batting cages. Go get dressed, because I– I think he would definitely approve of that.

I think that’s a good idea.

All right.

Let’s do it.

See you in a few. [knocking]

Hey, is Tate home? I need to talk to him.

Uh, he’s-

he’s in his room. Is everything OK?

No, not really.

Theresa, listen, if this is about the adoption, I know you had your reservations, but he said you were coming around to it.

No, it’s not about that. My mom’s leukemia’s back. [somber music]

Mom, what’s going on? [somber music]

Uh, well, I have some news about your Grandma Kimberly. Her leukemia is back.

Oh. Mom, I’m so sorry.

Do we know what her prognosis is?

No, it’s too soon to tell. But she’s going to start treatment right away.

I remember how hard this was on her the last time.

Yeah. [sniffles] That’s why, um, your Grandpa Shane has asked me to go be with her in California, and I said that I would.

Oh. [gasps] Hey, stranger.

Hi. Mm. Mwah. I thought you were going into the office.

I went. I’m on my way to a business meeting now, but I’m glad I ran into you. I can tell you how crazy my day has been so far.

Ooh, crazy in a confidential, mysterious, Titan business kind of way?

More of a two very interesting encounters back to back kind of way.

Oh.

I ran into your cousin, Theresa. She’s out of prison, did you know that?

Yeah, I did hear that. Sorry. I feel like I should have warned you.

No, it’s all right. I mean, obviously, it was jarring when I first saw her and her being back here in Salem, but…

Mm.

You know, as much as I hate what she did to me and what she did to my family, I, um– I’ve moved on from it, and that’s what I told her. And in the end, we actually ended on pretty good terms.

Well, that’s really good to hear.

Yeah.

She is my cousin, after all.

Yeah. Mm.

[chuckles] So what was the second interesting encounter?

That would be Joy. And she had some major news to share. [relaxed music]

Ms. Wesley.

Philip. I just want to say I really, really appreciate you giving me this opportunity, but I just don’t think that this is going to be a good fit for me. Now, normally I know I should give you much more of a notice, but I really hope you can understand when I say I would like for today to be my last day. I did what you said. I talked to Alex, and I really think it’s just best for me to leave the company.

Wow. When I gave you that advice, this isn’t what I expected. Alex didn’t do or say anything to make you leave, did he?

No, no. This– it’s not his fault. I need to be in New York right now. That’s where I belong.

So you’re moving home?

[sighs] I really am sorry to leave you in the lurch like this, but I’ve made up my mind.

[sighs] Well, in that case, all I can do is wish you luck. [soft dramatic music]

Thank you, Philip.

And give my best to Chloe.

[sighs]

You ran into Philip and Stephanie?

Well, I was just passing through the square and I saw them with their heads together. They didn’t notice me at first, and I overheard them talking about a secret that they’re keeping from Alex.

You were eavesdropping?

Don’t give me that look. They said that Alex would feel betrayed if he learned the truth. I wasn’t just going to go on my merry way after hearing something like that, so I kept listening, and then it all just started to click.

You mean you think that you figured out what they were talking about?

Oh, I know exactly what they were talking about. I mean, you do too, right?

I hope it’s OK that I’m leaving. I know you have so much going on with Sophia’s pregnancy and–

Mom, Mom, it’s fine. It’s totally fine. You need to go. She needs you. Grandma needs you, you know?

Are you sure? I mean, I just got here. I hate to leave, and you’re going to be so far away.

Well, I mean, what if I come with you?

No, you’ve got– you’ve got school, and you have the baby.

Yeah, but it’s OK. I’m on spring break. I can go for a few days, right?

I-

I don’t want to– I don’t want to overwhelm your grandma, OK? Let’s just– let’s just wait a bit.

OK. Just please, please tell Grandma that I love her and I’ll be praying for her. [somber music]

Same for me.

Thank you. Thank you to you both.

You know, Mom, I– Dad and I were going to the batting cages. Do you want to come with? It’d be fun, right?

Oh, boy. You know, as much as I would love to show you two how it’s done, I am– I actually have my-

my flight to catch later, so I– I need to head to the airport. So… I guess this is goodbye.

I love you, Mom.

I love you too.

Joy quit?

And she’s moving back to New York.

Wow.

Mm-hmm.

I hope we didn’t drive her away.

I said the exact same thing, Steph. She insisted that is what she wanted.

Well, that’s too bad. I mean, I thought once that she found out that she wasn’t pregnant with your baby, I thought maybe one day we could, I don’t know, start over, maybe be friends

Me too. Maybe.

Mm.

But as she pointed out, there really was nothing keeping her here in Salem. She thought it would be best for everyone if she moved back home.

Well, I hope it works out for her. Couldn’t have been an easy decision to make. [soft dramatic music]

Hey, Mom. Guess what? Yeah, I’m moving, uh– I’m moving back home, actually. No, I’m about to leave for the airport, so… I know. I know it seems sudden, but I will explain everything when I get home. All right, I’ll see you soon. [relaxed country music] [sighs]

[sighs]

[exhales] Nope. Hasn’t changed. Well, Salem, thanks for making me a soap star, I guess. [sighs]

Mom, I have good news. I ran into Stephanie, and she promised not to tell Alex or anyone else about the forged letter. Yes, I believe her. No, no one else was within earshot. I mean, not really. OK. Don’t freak out, but Xander did interrupt us. I said don’t freak out! He didn’t hear. I’m positive my brother doesn’t suspect a thing. [tense music]

Why would I know what Philip and Stephanie’s secret is?

Well, it’s obvious, isn’t it? Those two sneaks are having an affair behind Alex’s back.

An affair?

Well, they were together not too long ago. I guess they realized they had some, uh, unfinished business. God, I was so impressed that Philip was being mature about working with Alex. Turns out he’s secretly shagging Alex’s girlfriend!

Xander, hospital!

Sorry.

Look, let’s just– let’s back it up. Do we even know that they’re having an affair?

What other explanation could there be?

I don’t know.

It’s the only one that makes sense. Now, the question is, do I tell Alex?

No, you can’t.

Why not?

Because of Titan. You-

you and Philip still have to work together, and you’ve been getting along.

That’s true. Philip would be none too pleased if I told his dirty little secret. But what do you expect me to do, lie to Alex?

Well, I mean, it’s not an outright lie. Just one by omission.

Well, whatever you want to call it, I’d still be totally betraying his trust. So either I betray my cousin or my brother. Either way, something tells me that this secret could end up tearing my family apart.

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Days Short Recap Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Posted on March 18, 2025 by Michele Johnson

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Recap written by Michele and Cheryl

Steve and Marlena barged in Shane’s office to which he was upset. Shane questioned how they got in his office and what they wanted. Marlena wanted to know where John was. Shane told her what he told her before. Steve wanted to know what mission John was on. Shane informed them that he couldn’t say anything. Steve and Marlena demanded to know where John was last. They said they would find out where John was and bring him home. When Marlena tried to reach out to Shane, he ended up telling her that John’s handler lost him in Estonia. Theresa ran into Xander who wanted to call the police until she told him she was out jail and paid her debt to society. Xander said she didn’t pay her debt to him. Theresa said kidnapping Victoria was wrong, but he got what he wanted except having to share everything with Philip. When Theresa thought she offended Xander, he told her working with Philip has been great. He said they brought out the best in each other. While he was talking, he brought up the forged letter she used. When Xander was about to walk away from her, she apologized for working with Konstantin. Xander warned her to stay away from his family and they wouldn’t have a problem.

At Titan, Joy looked at her pregnancy test results. Philip walked in while she was looking at them. Joy lied about what the results were. She opened up to him about causing trouble for Alex and Stephanie. A confused Philip wondered how she would cause trouble for them. Joy said her presence was a reminder that she and Alex were together. She said she was already the enemy for what almost happened with Johnny. Philip told her that Alex and Johnny were the bad ones so she shouldn’t carry the burden on her own. He advised her to talk to Alex, so they were on the same page. At the pub, Roman and Kayla talked about John. Kayla thought they could still lose John despite what Marlena and Steve were doing to find him. She said her worst nightmare was getting the call that Marlena got about Steve. Kayla said she didn’t want to lose him but didn’t know how to get him to stop playing hero. Stephanie showed up at the pub. Philip came in not too long after. He wanted to see his mother but when she wasn’t there, he asked to talk to Stephanie. They went outside to talk. A shocked Alex ran into Theresa at the town square. He told her he moved on with Stephanie. While they were talking, he told her he hoped things worked out for her. Philip asked Stephanie how things were going between her and Alex. He also wanted to know if she was going to keep quiet about the forgery. She said the truth would hurt people and warned him to stay on the same page because Alex could never know what was going on. Xander was listening to them behind a tree. Steve and Marlena made plans to go to Estonia. She said she believed Shane, but she knew he was hiding something.

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Days Update Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Posted on March 18, 2025 by Joseph Mueller

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Steve and Marlena arrive at their hotel in Washington DC. They talk about not getting any sleep. Marlena mentions being worried about what they might find out. Steve says he hasn’t been in to contact with Shane but he has a couple of buddies who might be able to get them in to the ISA building. Marlena says that’s a start and declares that if Shane thinks he can keep John’s whereabouts from her, he’s got another thing coming.

Shane is on the phone in his office, saying he just got the reports and it’s as grave as they feared.

Theresa is in the town square. She calls Shane and leaves a voicemail, saying she’s been trying to call him since last night about Tate’s other Grandfather. Theresa hangs up and complains that it’s like she’s the last person he wants to deal with. Xander appears and remarks that she seems to bring that out in all of them.

Stephanie has a nightmare about Joy being pregnant with Alex’s baby then wakes up in a panic. Alex asks her what’s wrong and if she wants to talk about it. Stephanie tells him about the nightmare. Alex tells her it’s okay, reminding her that Joy told them that the test results were a false alarm and she’s not pregnant.

Joy goes to work at the Titan office and looks over her positive pregnancy test results again. Philip comes in and asks what she’s holding. Joy claims that she just donated blood and informs him that she surprised him with breakfast from the Brady Pub. Philip compliments everything Joy has done thus far and calls it an impressive start, saying he’s so glad that she’s working at Titan. Joy wishes she could say the same.

Stephanie admits that she’s very relieved that Joy isn’t pregnant. Alex says he is too, obviously. Stephanie feels selfish for thinking how it all worked out for her. Alex acknowledges that the baby would’ve screwed things up between them and Joy didn’t want a baby now either, especially not with someone who is with somebody else. Alex says this was the best outcome for everyone, not just her. Alex says if the baby did happen, he would’ve done what he needed to do for both of them, but he would have never let it come between he and Stephanie. Alex feels they’ve been through so much and survived it all that they are stronger for it, so nothing is going to come between them as he kisses her.

Xander questions what Theresa is doing in Salem. Theresa responds that she decided to go for a stroll and window shop. Xander questions her being out of prison. Theresa says she doesn’t have time for this. Xander threatens to call the cops, so Theresa reveals that she got released. Xander guesses her father pulled some strings because there’s no other way she’d be out so soon after kidnapping his daughter. Theresa tells him that she’s really sorry about that as it wasn’t right but she was only gone for an hour. Xander calls it still kidnapping. Theresa assures that this was the justice system at work and she’s paid her debt to society. Xander responds that she hasn’t paid her debt to him.

At the Brady Pub, Roman calls Johnny and leaves a message, saying he heard Kate told him what happened before he was born and he’s sorry for leaving him hanging as that wasn’t fair. Roman says he was just so worried about hurting him, but now that he knows, he’s here if he needs to talk. Roman says he loves Johnny and is proud to be his Grandfather. Roman then sits with Kayla, who asks if everything is okay. Roman calls it family drama that he can’t really get in to. Roman says for them to get to business now. Kayla repeats that she’s so grateful for him getting all of Salem behind the hospital fundraiser. Roman offers to take one of the committees off her hands but Kayla thinks she has it all covered. Roman reminds Kayla that she does have a demanding day job. Kayla assures that she’s okay and highly motivated. Roman guesses she’s trying to distract herself from thinking about John. Kayla prays that Shane can tell Steve and Marlena something about what happened to him.

Shane says on the phone that he understands why he thinks they shouldn’t go public with this right away, but there are folks out there who deserve to know and he’s not sure he feels comfortable keeping it. Steve and Marlena then enter to tell Shane they want answers and they are not leaving until they get them. Shane says under any other circumstances, he would say it’s good to see them but bursting in to his office without warning, they are lucky he didn’t shoot them. Shane questions them getting past his assistant. Steve responds that he still has connections in the ISA building. Shane asks to what he owes the pleasure. Marlena tells him this is not a social visit and they are here to get some answers, like she wants to know where her husband is. Shane responds that he already told her everything he knows which is that John’s handlers lost touch with him weeks ago. Steve argues that’s not the whole story and demands Shane tell them what the mission was that John went on before he went missing.

Xander tells Theresa that he will never forgive her for what she did to his daughter and for her trying to cheat him out of his birthright. Theresa responds that her plan went belly up and she lost everything while Xander got Titan and everything else, but maybe not everything. Theresa suggests her sentence should’ve got a few months knocked off since her con only cost him half his birth right. Theresa asks how Xander feels about having to share his big inheritance with Philip.

Philip questions if Joy regrets coming to work at Titan. Joy asks him to forget she said anything. Joy clarifies that she likes working at Titan and she’s beyond grateful that he took a chance on her, so Philip asks what the problem is. Joy guesses she’s just afraid that her presence at the office might cause some issues because it’s going to be weird working there with Alex and she doesn’t want to cause trouble for he and Stephanie. Philip questions why she would be causing trouble for them.

Stephanie tells Alex that she’s sorry if it seems like she’s borrowing trouble, but she feels so used to things always going wrong that it somehow feels off when everything works out. Alex tells her that Marlena once told him an uncomfortable feeling doesn’t mean it’s bad, just unfamiliar. Alex suggests they stop paying attention to all the noise and just focus on their future together, because that’s all he wants more than anything. Stephanie responds that she wants that too as they kiss.

Roman tells Kayla that he has every confidence that Steve and Marlena will shake something out of Shane. Kayla asks what if it’s not the answer they want or if something really happened to John. Roman admits the thought has crossed his mind too. Kayla says her heart sank when she heard that Marlena got that call and says that is her worst nightmare. Kayla brings up her and Steve getting in to it last summer about all of this after Steve and Chad were getting on a jet to track down Clyde without telling her. Kayla wanted Steve to pass the torch and let somebody else be the hero. Roman guesses that’s what his sisters get for marrying ISA agents, pointing out that Kayla and Kimberly knew what they were getting in to. Kayla argues that sooner or later, this life catches up with you and she prays that it hasn’t caught up to John.

Shane tells Steve that he should know mission detail are confidential. Shane wishes there was more he could do. Steve tells him there is as he could tell them where John was last seen and they will start their own investigation. Marlena adds that if the ISA will not bring John home, then she will.

Xander tells Theresa that Titan is none of her concern. Theresa guesses she hit a nerve and asks if it’s eating him up inside that he’s only half the heir he thought he was. Xander supposes he could forgive her being out of the loop since she was locked up, but partnering with Philip has been a positive experience for both of them. Theresa accuses him of lying. Xander admits he wasn’t keen on sharing Titan at first, but Philip has stepped up to the plate over the last few weeks with cutting edge ideas. Xander says they compliment each other which shocks Theresa, who questions if Xander is actually happy that Victor’s letter cost him his birthright. Xander responds that he is, feeling he and Philip bring out the best in each other. Xander remarks that unlike Theresa’s letter, Philip’s is the real deal.

Philip tells Joy that he knows Alex hasn’t always been the most mature, but he thinks he can handle working with an ex unless there’s something still going on. Joy assures that they are over, but she worries that her presence will be a constant reminder to Alex and Stephanie that they once had a thing and it will only get worse with time. Philip insists these situations usually get better with time. Joy points out that did not happen with Johnny and Chanel as she’s still dealing with the fallout. Philip feels Johnny was the one who did Chanel dirty, the same way that Alex did Joy. Philip encourages Joy that it shouldn’t be on her that men lacked integrity and that she doesn’t have to carry this burden. Joy wishes that were true, so Philip asks what she means. Joy admits there’s something she hasn’t told Alex yet, that will change everything. Philip thinks she means that she still has feelings for Alex. Joy tries to deny that but Philip says he doesn’t like that she has to spare her feelings for someone else and suggests she go talk to Alex to clear the air, so they can get on the same page and decide how to proceed. Joy decides maybe he’s right. Philip says he has to go visit his mom at the Pub. Philip tells Joy to think about what he said as sometimes it’s best when these things are out in the open. Philip then exits the office.

Alex and Stephanie continue kissing in bed until Stephanie remembers she’s supposed to meet Kayla for a meeting about the hospital fundraiser. Stephanie reminds Alex that it’s his second day at Titan and won’t want to be later than he already is. Alex thinks he’ll be alright after he was brought in to the inner circle in the secret meeting at the mansion. Alex asks if it bothers Stephanie that he can’t tell her about it. Stephanie flashes back to arguing with Philip about the forged letter. Stephanie then tells Alex that she understands sometimes in family business, that’s the way it goes, so there will have to be secrets between them.

Xander asks Theresa if he needs to spell out the difference between Theresa’s lies and finding out Victor’s true wishes. Xander calls her more delusional than he thought and goes to walk away but Theresa tells him that she’s sorry and that she deeply regrets ever getting mixed up with Konstantin as Xander and Maggie did not deserve to get caught in that. Xander tells Theresa that they won’t have a problem as long as she stays away from Maggie, Sarah, and Victoria. Theresa says she understands as Xander walks away. Theresa calls that a hell of a way to start the day as she tries to call Shane again.

Marlena knows Shane thinks the fate of the world rides on every mission, but John is her world along with his children and grandchildren, so she’s going to bring him home. Marlena tells Shane to either help her or get out of her way, but she will not stop and she will find him. Marlena asks if Shane wouldn’t do this for the person he loves. Shane responds that he will deny he ever did, but he can share that John’s handler lost track of him in Estonia. Marlena thanks him. Steve asks if there’s nothing else they need to know. Shane puts his hand over a folder on his desk. Shane repeats that he’s not authorized to tell them anything about John, but says that’s all he knows. Marlena guesses that will have to do, so she exits. Steve thanks Shane and follows her out.

Kayla asks Roman how he found peace in letting go of his badge to run the Brady Pub and asks if there are any tips to use on Steve. Roman says it just came to a time where saving the world meant nothing if he couldn’t save his family, but notes that Steve and Kayla seem to have it well adjusted. Stephanie then arrives at the Pub to meet with Kayla. Stephanie greets them and asks if everything is okay. Kayla responds that they are just worried about John. Philip then enters the Pub and greets them. He asks if Kate is around but Roman says he just missed her as she went to Chicago to visit Cassie but he’ll tell her that he stopped by. Philip thanks him and then asks Stephanie if she has a second to talk in private, so they step outside. Kayla tells Roman that maybe if they didn’t have such solid kids, Steve would have to pack it in. Roman warns her to be careful because where ever Alex Kiriakis goes, drama is sure to follow.

Alex runs in to Theresa in the town square and is shocked that they released her. Theresa is sure he has a lot to say, but she just ran in to Xander and can’t take another pile on. Alex says he doesn’t admire what she did last year, but he moved on and is happy now with Stephanie. Theresa is surprised to learn that they are back together and jokes about the Kiriakis boys keeping it in the family. Theresa says humor is how she copes with being persona non grata now. Alex gets it and hopes things work out for her. Alex says it’s not remotely in the same league as what she did, but when everyone thought he was Victor’s son, he became a jerk to everyone especially his father and he just recently ended a relationship poorly, so he knows first hand that people can make mistakes and learn from them. Alex repeats that he hopes things turn around for Theresa. Theresa thanks him and wishes him the very best with Stephanie, as she hopes nothing gets in the way of his happiness.

Joy looks over her pregnancy test results, wondering if Alex and Stephanie can handle the truth.

Philip and Stephanie go to the town square where she asks what he wants. Philip just wanted to see how things are going with Alex. Stephanie responds that things are going really well and that Alex was really excited about his first day at Titan. Philip says he’s glad to hear it and they wouldn’t want to do anything to jeopardize that. Stephanie guesses that’s what he wanted to talk about. Philip talks about being co-CEO of Titan and having a duty to his employees, shareholders, and himself, so he needs to know if she’s planning to blow up everyone’s lives. Philip then asks Stephanie if she’s going to tell Alex that he forged Victor’s letter.

Roman tells Kayla that Maggie called him last night and offered to buy coffee for the whole hospital staff until the financial crisis is over. Roman asks if Kayla can help him out until Kate gets back. Kayla knows he’s trying to distract her and she loves him for it. Roman says he knows it’s hard and he’s worried about John too. Roman says he’s learned over the years that when Steve and Marlena form a united front, it’s best not to underestimate them.

Steve and Marlena return to the hotel. Steve says he’ll arrange their flights to get to Estonia by morning, if they think Shane was telling them the truth. Marlena thinks he was by his expression and body language. Marlena says she doesn’t think Shane was lying, but she thinks he might have been holding something back and that there’s something he doesn’t want them to know.

Stephanie tells Philip to skip the pleasantries next time and get straight to it. Philip asks her again if she’s going to tell her boyfriend that he forged his father’s letter. Stephanie tells him that she doesn’t like any of this but she knows the truth coming out would cause a lot of suffering for everyone. Xander walks by and listens from behind a bush as Philip tells Stephanie that they are on the same page about never telling Alex any of this and Stephanie agreeing that it will be their little secret.

Joy prepares to leave the Titan office as Alex arrives and says he was just looking for Philip but guesses he’s not there. Alex tells Joy that he’s glad he ran in to her as he wanted to apologize for last night because he realized he could’ve handled that a lot more gracefully. Alex tells Joy that he and Stephanie didn’t mean to upset her as they know she’s going through a lot. Joy thanks him. Alex asks her to let Philip know that he stopped by. Alex goes to leave but Joy stops him and says there’s something she needs to tell him.