Days of Our Lives Update
Update written by Joseph
Abe is at home, finishing a call with his tutor student Liam. Theo walks in and comments on Abe going through with tutoring him even though Paulina thought it was a bad idea. Abe responds that he decided to make his own decision, just like Theo did when he decided to work for the DiMeras despite Abe saying it was a bad idea.
Aaron goes to the Brady Pub to find Tate working and questions why Tate missed class. Tate informs him that he was at the airport, stopping Holly from leaving Salem.
Holly returns to the dorms, shocking Arianna as they embrace.
Johnny joins Chanel at the bookstore and asks how her meeting with Julie went. Chanel says it went great as they went over all the details for her bakery providing for the bookstore café. They talk about their minds being on the adoption. Johnny says he hasn’t heard from Sophia as she is not answering his calls. Johnny remarks that maybe she’s busy trying to ruin someone else’s life.
Sophia rushes in to Melinda Trask’s office and tells her that everything is falling apart and she needs her help because she doesn’t know what to do. Melinda tells her to calm down and tell her what happened. Sophia tells her that she decided to do something really stupid.
Theo knows Abe is not happy about his decision which is why he waited so long to give Tony an answer. Abe is sure Tony is thrilled that he got what he wanted. Theo says that Tony needed a CEO as soon as possible. Abe stops him to question him saying CEO.
Holly tells Arianna that she was getting on the plane but Tate stopped her at the gate at the last minute. Arianna asks if she told her mom that she’s not going to Paris. Holly confirms that she did and she was disappointed but she understands. Holly guesses now that she’s staying, she’ll have to face the disciplinary committee. Arianna says they will face them together. Holly feels it was all her fault but Arianna takes some of the blame too and repeats that they will face it together. Arianna says she doesn’t think she could’ve finished the rest of her year with a random roommate. Holly tells her not to worry as she’s not going anywhere as they hug.
Sophia complains that she’s such an idiot and she knows Melinda told her to wait until everything with the baby blew over but she was so angry at Johnny, Chanel, and Holly, so she came up with a plan to get back at all three of them at the same time. Melinda asks her to tell her exactly what she did. Sophia reminds her that she said she wanted revenge on all three of them and the pieces fell together perfectly until it wasn’t. Melinda asks what she did to get revenge. Sophia says it all started the night of the blackout and Arianna let her stay in their dorm room since she couldn’t get home, so while she was there, she spiked Holly’s drink with rum so she would pass out and then she snapped pictures of her unconscious to make it look like a thirst trap and sent those pictures to Johnny, right when the social worker was visiting Johnny and Chanel so the whole adoption would blow up in her face, but instead it all kind of blew up in her own face.
Chanel says she knows Brady told them not to confront Sophia until they have proof of what she did, but questions there being any confrontation if they can’t find her. Johnny encourages that they are going to figure this out. Chanel questions how they will prove that Sophia was setting them up and worries they’ll never get to adopt Tesoro. Paulina then arrives and says not to be so sure.
Theo tells Abe that he’s looking at the new CEO of DiMera Enterprises. Abe says he never imagined when he said a job, he meant CEO. Theo responds that it just became official today. Theo remarks that Abe doesn’t have to worry about saying congratulations or that he’s proud of him because he knows how he feels about it. Theo argues that Tony will be checking in with him every day and Rita is in town to be his right hand. Abe complains that Theo is becoming the face of a company that has done some questionable things. Theo tells Abe that Paulina made him see that instead of DiMera corrupting him, maybe he can positively affect the company. Abe then questions Theo talking to Paulina about this.
Paulina informs Johnny and Chanel that she spoke with social services about the circumstances and admits that Sophia admitting what she did would be the easiest thing, but until they can track her down, child protective services have agreed to investigate further which excites Chanel and Johnny. Chanel hugs Paulina as they thank her. Paulina credits Rafe’s detective skills in finding out where the texts came from as playing a big part in changing the mind of child protective services. Chanel is excited that they might still have a chance.
Aaron tells Tate that he can’t believe Sophia told all those lies. Tate realizes he didn’t even tell Aaron about Sophia showing him a stock photo and claiming it was the adoptive parents as he then reveals to Aaron that he’s not the baby’s father.
Arianna hopes Holly isn’t mad that she broke her promise and told Tate that she was leaving town. Holly says she was so relieved and should be thanking Arianna for clearing everything up. Arianna blames herself for starting the whole rumor but Holly says it’s on Sophia because she wanted them to think they slept together. Arianna admits that she thought so when she saw Sophia coming out of Tate’s room, but she totally played her. Holly remarks that it turns out playing people is something Sophia has done a lot of lately and she won’t believe what else she did.
Melinda tells Sophia that she has a a million questions and asks how she thought she would get away with this. Sophia asks her not to be mad at her because she needs her on her side. Melinda assures that she is on her side but she’s baffled because she had to realize that Holly would know she didn’t send those photos to Johnny. Sophia argues that Holly was pretty drunk so she wouldn’t remember and brings up her history with Johnny. Sophia says it would’ve been easy but Holly started a fire in the dorm by knocking over a candle. Sophia points out that she didn’t account for Holly being in the hospital at the exact same time that she sent the photos to Johnny. Sophia complains that Holly always turns out fine. Melinda asks if Sophia actually wishes Holly had been hurt.
Theo confirms to Abe that he talked to Paulina when they had dinner at the Pub because he needed some advice and he already knew how Abe felt about him working at DiMera. Abe questions if Paulina told him to take the job. Theo explains that she told him he’s qualified and that he should make his own decisions. Abe wishes Paulina kept her opinion to herself this time. Theo repeats that she advised him to make his own choice which is what he did, so he asks Abe not to be mad at Paulina.
Paulina still can’t believe that Sophia would try to ruin Johnny and Chanel’s chances at adopting a child. Johnny says he can understand her being upset with them for the first adoption falling through but doesn’t get why she would go through all this. Chanel wishes she could find Sophia and drag her to child services to make her tell the truth.
Holly informs Arianna that Sophia was the one who sent the pictures of her to Johnny which Arianna questions why she would do that. Holly explains that Sophia wanted to mess up their adoption because they didn’t adopt her baby the first time. Holly then shocks Arianna by revealing that Tesoro is Sophia’s baby and everything about the adoptive parents was a lie.
Sophia assures Melinda that she didn’t want Holly to get hurt and she had nothing to do with the fire, she’s just upset that Holly being in the hospital ruined her plan. Melinda says there’s nothing they can do to change that now, so it’s best to just focus on damage control because it won’t be long before someone pieces together that Holly couldn’t have sent those texts. Sophia then reveals that someone already has and complains that everything is falling apart as her phone is already blowing up with people wanting to talk to her and find out where she is. Sophia then reveals to Melinda that she found out that Tate is not the father of her baby, which shocks her.
Aaron asks Tate if he’s sure he’s not the father of Sophia’s baby. Tate confirms there was a DNA test and everything. Tate says he never thought to question it and just took Sophia’s word for it which in hindsight was dumb. Aaron points out that Sophia told him that he was the only person she had been with. Tate says he didn’t have to believe her but it never even occurred to him that she could have hooked up with somebody else. Tate recalls them being careful when they were together but it never occurred to him that he might not be the father. Aaron asks if they know who the real father is. Tate says Sophia is not answering his calls, so his guess is as good as his. Tate then asks if Aaron has a guess. Aaron reveals he has a pretty good one, so Tate asks who he thinks it is. Aaron then shockingly suggests himself.
Paulina goes home and questions what is going on between Abe and Theo. Abe reveals that Theo has just told him that he accepted the job as CEO at DiMera Enterprises and that Paulina backed him up on it. Theo tells her that Abe is now pissed at both of them.
Tate can’t believe that Aaron hooked up with Sophia. Aaron explains that he actually liked Sophia and he thought they were going to be together, but then everything happened with his mom and he had to leave town. Tate argues that he had a phone and questions why he didn’t tell him that he had sex with Sophia after finding out she was pregnant. Aaron argues that he did text Sophia the minute he found out and asked if there was any chance he was the father, but Sophia told him it was impossible as the dates didn’t line up. Tate angrily questions Aaron not telling anyone else and just taking her word for it. Aaron insists that he didn’t think that Sophia had any reason to lie to him but guesses he should’ve said something to Tate. Aaron asks Tate not to be mad at him and guesses he didn’t know if he could handle it back then, so he needed it to be true. Tate says he’s trying to understand that Aaron was going through a lot, but asks if he has any idea what this was like to him to be thinking he was a father all this time. Tate talks about it damn near ruining things with he and Holly while he thought he’d never get a chance to say goodbye to a baby that wasn’t even his. Aaron wishes he could go back and make it right but knows it’s kind of late for that. Aaron points out that there’s a chance that Sophia hooked up with somebody else so the baby might not even be his, but if she didn’t then he might be a dad.
Arianna asks Holly who the father of Sophia’s child if not Tate. Holly says that’s the burning question and they can’t ask Sophia since she dropped off the face of the Earth. Arianna mentions that Sophia said she was sick today. Holly guesses she’s lying low after all her schemes blew up. Arianna says that Sophia is her friend, but after everything she’s done, she’s not defending that. Holly declares that once she finds Sophia, she will wish she never messed with her.
Melinda questions Sophia revealing that Tate’s not the father. Sophia swears she really thought he was and that she was so sure because of the timing and she had a feeling. Melinda questions her going with a feeling even though she obviously slept with someone else. Sophia guesses Melinda isn’t on her side and is fed up with her. Melinda says she’s just baffled how she could make such a foolish decision. Sophia cries that Melinda must hate her like everyone else does. Melinda says she cares about her and that’s why she’s trying to help her. Melinda asks how she found out that Tate is not the father. Sophia explains that Sarah told her that Tate’s DNA was not a match for Tesoro. Melinda asks if she’s talked to anyone else about this. Sophia says no but that Sarah told her she needed to tell the truth to Tate and the real father. Sophia brings up that Melinda is a lawyer and argues that they can’t legally make her do that. Melinda says the way the situation is unraveling with Holly, she doesn’t know how long this secret is going to last since too many people know and are asking questions. Sophia questions Melinda suddenly being so negative when she’s supposed to be her lawyer and help her. Melinda responds that she is her lawyer but she’s also worried about her, so the best legal advice she can give her is to just hurry up and expose the truth before someone else does it for her. Sophia questions Melinda wanting her to come clean too. Melinda repeats that she cares about her and she is on her side like she always has been. Sophia complains that Melinda isn’t on her side and is giving up on her. Sophia declares that she will deal with this on her own and doesn’t need Melinda’s help anymore. Sophia tells her to forget she ever came as she walks out of the office, leaving Melinda upset.
Johnny finishes a call with Sophia’s mom and tells Chanel that she hasn’t heard from Sophia either and had no idea that she called in sick. Chanel wonders if Sophia is actually home sick and decides there’s only one way to find out.
Paulina is shocked as Theo never mentioned that the job he was taking was CEO of the entire company. Theo explains that Tony wanted to wait until it was official before saying anything. Paulina then excitedly congratulates Theo and hugs him while Abe glares on, disapprovingly.
Aaron apologizes to Tate. Tate says he understands and apologizes too, saying that Sophia lied to both of them so it’s not his fault. Tate hugs Aaron and then Holly arrives. Holly tells Tate that she caught Arianna up to speed on everything and asks if there’s any update on Sophia. Tate says she was supposed to work but called in sick. Holly figures she must be hiding out and coming to terms with her actions. Aaron says she’s not the only one as he reveals to Holly that he just found out he might be a dad.
Johnny and Chanel walk through the town square as Johnny complains that he has no idea where else to look since Sophia is not at home, work, or school, and wonders where else she could be.
Sophia comes home, wondering what she’s going to do when she gets a call from her mom, who informs her that Johnny called and said she called in sick. Sophia claims she will let him know when she’s feeling better and she has to go as she quickly hangs up.
Theo appreciates Paulina’s support but says maybe it’s best he just stay somewhere else considering how Abe feels about his job. Paulina asks where else he would go. Theo responds that the DiMera Mansion is always an option but Abe says absolutely not. Abe asks to have a word with Paulina alone, so Theo exits. Abe then questions what the hell Paulina was thinking by telling Theo to take this job. Paulina argues that she didn’t tell him to take anything but feels he should be proud of Theo because he took the job to turn the company around and she believes he will. Paulina praises Abe while Abe says he doesn’t need her to tell him that. Paulina says she doesn’t have to bite her head off for complimenting his son. Abe apologizes but says that Paulina has never lived in the world of the DiMeras and that what EJ did as district attorney was only the tip of the iceberg. Abe complains that the DiMeras turned his late first wife Lexie in to someone he didn’t recognize. Abe guarantees that Lexie is turning over in her grave.
Melinda calls Sophia but she ignores it. Melinda leaves a voicemail, saying she knows she’s in a very bad place and she’s sorry she’s going through this, but to call her if she needs anything. Melinda states that she’s done everything she can to protect her, so she hopes Sophia protects her too.
Sophia begins packing her clothes in a bag.
Chanel tells Johnny that they will have to figure out where Sophia is later since they have to get to work. Arianna arrives and tells them that Holly just filled her in on the Sophia stuff and sending those photos. Arianna says she can’t believe it. Johnny wishes they could find Sophia and talk to her. Arianna remarks that half of Salem is on the hunt for Sophia Choi.
Holly complains that Sophia can’t get away with this, bringing up all the people that she has affected with her lies. Holly shouts that Sophia owes them all some answers. Aaron questions why she would tell these lies anyway, why she left the baby at the fire house, and why she’d lie about the adoption. Tate wishes he knew. Holly remarks that Sophia can’t hide forever and will have to show her face sooner or later.
Sophia packs her bag and leaves home.
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