Days of our Lives - Tuesday, November 26, 2024

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Alex, still shirtless, is talking to unseen Joy thanking her for looking after him and assuring her he will keep her secret. He opens the door to Stephanie

At the pub, Justin and Steve are loading up food for the food bank. Kate joins them and they talk about sick Roman, the cupcakes, and how Hattie is being assumed to be the culprit. Kate excuses herself to go do something.

Philip, shirtless, answers the phone to an unknown caller. It's Statesville prison and Vivian on the line.

Maggie is at the hospital. Sarah's room is empty. She can't find Xander. Does Kayla know where she is?

Bonnie is at the K-Mansion when Xander comes in. She enthuses about Sarah and asks how she is? Xander says she can see for herself. Sarah enters, still wobbly on a cane.

Kayla tells Maggie that Sarah was just discharged and is already home by now. She wanted to surprise Maggie. Kayla thought the best medicine for Sarah would be to go home to spend Thanksgiving with her family. Kayla is so proud of Sarah and happy she could be part of this. Maggie rushes home.

Bonnie almost knocks over Sarah but Xander cautions her that Sarah is still getting her legs back. Bonnie knows how Sarah feels because Kassandra had a similar experience when she was injected with the begonia serum. Sarah doesn't watch Body and Soul any more than I do and is confused. Bonnie explains but nobody cares. Bonnie agrees it sounds stupid. Xander wants to get Sarah upstairs to see Victoria. Bonnie goes to set the table for two more. She might cry. Sarah is also emotional. Xander feels it too. Sarah tells him before they get all weepy, then kisses him.

Stephanie is excited to see Alex is better. She wanted to say happy turkey day and brought him soup. She worries that Joy is still there. Alex says she took off. Stephanie notes that Alex has a new friend. Alex says Stephanie must be busy with the cupcakes and leaked storylines. Stephanie tells him she has a new client. Philip.

Philip is telling unseen Vivian he is sorry she's in prison but he is aware that he owes her for forging the letter and she will still get her cut. Kate is at the door and he hangs up. Philip grouses that he is not having a happy Thanksgiving.

Kate guesses that Philip heard from Vivian. She did too but refused the call. Philip reminds her that Vivian is still part of this scheme. Kate says Vivian is going to get 25 to life. Philip reminds her that if Vivian blabs about the letter he will be in prison right beside her. Kate wishes he'd never got involved with Vivian. Philip says that they just need to string her along while they fight it out in court. Kate notes that is quite a battle since Xander has Victor's legitimate will on his side. That's why Philip brought in reinforcements.

Alex wants to know why Philip hired Stephanie? She says Philip believes Titan is his birthright and if circumstances had been different he would have been named Victor's heir. Her job is to sway the court of public opinion. Alex says he knows the will backwards and forwards and Uncle Vic made his wishes crystal clear. He left full control of Titan to Xander.

Stephanie says that the public doesn't know that Philip is in possession of a letter from Victor that states that had Philip not been presumed dead at the time the will was probated, Victor would have left Titan to him. Alex says, but he didn't. Stephanie whines that Alex seems to be team Xander. Alex says he is team Sanity. Xander is the heir, end of story. He hopes Stephanie is being paid well for being team Philip. Stephanie says it's not about money. She and Philip have a history.

Steve asks Justin if he thought he'd spend Thanksgiving elbow deep in canned peas and frozen turkey? Justin is happy to help. He has been thinking about Adrienne a lot. If she was around then, she and Jo and Duke would be around. I had to rewind here. Duke?? He raped Adrienne and she shot him and Steve went to jail for it. On what planet are they remembering him fondly??

But talk has turned to Chad now and how his Thanksgiving must suck. Steve wants Justin's take on the Cat Greene situation. Why would Chad set her free? Justin gets a text. He may need a donation bag. Bonnie has been promoted to head chef at the K-Mansion

Maggie is home. Bonnie is in an apron. They chit chat about Sarah and hug. Henderson ate Bonnie's cupcake and is in bed. Bonnie has always wanted to make a full turkey dinner. Predictably, the fire alarm goes off and Maggie smells burning

Upstairs, Victoria is not on the ten minutes a day she is awake so her parents are in their room waiting for her to wake. Sarah can't wait to chase her around. She knows she would have had a good life even without the cure, but it was a wonderful gift. And to think, Rolf made it happen. They owe him. And they owe Brady a lot. Xander points out that he was ready to give up Titan to do it. But now he has to deal with the spoiled screw up trying to take what's rightfully his. He tells Sarah Philip will come to regret it.

Kate thinks a PR angle is good. Philip says that when they go to court he is more likely to have a sympathetic jury. Kate says the story is prodigal son returning vs interloper with a criminal record. She thinks at the very least Xander will make a deal. Philip doesn't want a deal. He thinks Titan is his right. Kate thinks involving Stephanie is a bad idea.

Alex didn't know that Philip and Stephanie had a history. Stephanie tells him they were engaged. Alex had no clue. Stephanie says it's not like Alex and Philip were close. He assumes she broke it off after she came to her senses. Stephanie tells him she made Philip pick between her and Victor. Alex revered Victor when he thought he was his son but he is appalled. He reminds himself he's team Sanity. Stephanie doesn't think Philip is out of his mind. He's a decent guy. She has regrets about things. Alex worries she wants to get back together with him.

Bonnie has ruined dinner. Maggie soothes that it was just a small fire. Bonnie will fix everything. She will do a meal of stuffing and potatoes. Maggie says it's all fine. Sarah is home and they don't need a turkey. All they need is each other.

Kayla is at the pub. Bonnie calls Justin to report an incident with dinner. Justin offers to get pizza. Kayla tells him to just invite the Kiriakis clan to join them at the pub.

Sarah worries that Xander might go after Philip the way he went after Brady. Xander has learned his lesson. He apologized to Brady and they are now on good terms. His battle with Philip will be in court, with Justin's help. It might get messy but what family dispute doesn't? He will be cool calm and collected cause her fate is not tied to his company. All that matters is her recovery. The other stuff doesn't as he has everything he needs right here. She tells him she loves him. He loves her too. Sarah asks if he smells smoke? Xander does not, but he does see a smoking hot wife. Sarah likes that and kisses him.
 
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Philip says his thing with Stephanie was forever ago. Kate moves on to Chloe. The only reason he was not in the will was because of his obsession with Chloe. Philip says they took a stab at it but couldn't get back what they once had. Kate grumbles that he's ripe for the picking. Philip says Stephanie isn't interested. Kate says no, she's interested in Alex. So how does she know that Alex isn't going to end up covered in blood with Philip's leg floating down Salem river? Philip is all, oh my god. Kate points out that he let her believe he was dead. Philip promises it won't happen again. He's had therapy. He's sane now.

Stephanie says Philip is a friend. And she believes in his cause. He and Victor were very close. Which is why things ended from what Alex gathers. But now Victor is out of the way. Stephanie assures him she and Philip are over. She leaves to go to dinner. Some awkward chat about recycling the soup container and she leaves

Justin demures. Kayla insists. Justin goes to take the donations to St Luke's. Steve calls him "Dimples". Haven't heard that one since 1987. Steve is grateful that he has Kayla. Kayla is sad that Tripp and Joey aren't in town. They are in Hong Kong together. Steve says they are missing them too. Kayla thinks about all the Thanksgivings they were apart. Steve says that they will never be apart again.

Bonnie tells Maggie pizza is off the menu and they are all invited to the pub. Maggie says they need to bring something. Bonnie worries that everything they have is raw or burned. Maggie suggests wine. Bonnie says she will raid the wine cellar then alert Xander and Sarah. Maggie suggests maybe they should give them some time alone.

Sarah is trying to rip off Xander's clothes. He is worried that they shouldn't. Sarah is emphatic that they should. Kayla gave her the all clear so full steam ahead. Xander clarifies she talked to Kayla about this. Sarah says yes, her doctor, and now it's time for Xander to stop talking. She's pushes him down onto the bed.

Kate confirms that Stephanie and Philip will keep things professional. Philip says they will and he's going to get what he deserves. Kate hopes he's right. She wants him to join them at the pub. Philip assumed he wouldn't be welcome at Maggie's for obvious reasons but he's happy to go to the Brady gathering

Xander notes that Victoria is still asleep so they can go for round two. Sarah likes how he thinks. They start to make out again but Maggie knocks on the door. She wants to come in. They cover up fast. Maggie opens the door a crack but she is wise enough not to actually go in. She tells them about the turkey mishap and the invite to the pub. Sarah says that they might join. She and Xander are making hysterical faces at each other throughout this conversation. Maggie tells her she is thrilled she's home and closes the door. Xander jumps on Sarah again.

Bonnie has the wine but thinks Justin should carry it as she's likely to drop it. Alex arrives with a plate. He thanks them for the change of venue invite. Bonnie mutters about her destroyed dinner. Justin says it was a blessing in disguise. Bonnie inexplicably brings up how it can also help to wash their minds of Old Creepy Konstantin. Justin wants to tell Alex how hard it's been for him to adjust to not being the heir but he's glad he's his son. Part of him always knew. Alex is glad to be back with his dad.

Kayla, Steve and Stephanie are zooming with the Hong Kong gang. Kate comes in with Philip. Stephanie looks awkward. Then Alex enters from the other door. More awkward. Philip greets Alex while Steph gawps.

Maggie now arrives. Kayla hopes Sarah is settling in. Maggie isn't sure if she and Xander will make it.

Philip wasn't going to ruin the Kiriakis dinner by showing up but here they all are. Alex says unfortunately. Then he shocks me by telling Philip that Xander has been through hell this year, as they all have. Alex took his inheritance from him, but not on purpose, unlike you. Then there was Sarah's accident caused by his mother. The last thing Xander needs is Philip showing up and stealing what's rightfully his. Philip wouldn't say rightfully. Alex says Philip had his shot with a lifetime as the star son and a chance at running the family business. He is sure Philip made out well convalescing god knows where, but maybe he can leave things alone. He tells Philip to let this go. Philip says no he can't.

Sarah and Xander arrive. Philip didn't know about the miracle cure and is shocked to see her walking. The serum worked. No thanks to you, says Xander. In fact in spite of you. Sarah pulls him away.

Kayla says a prayer of Thanksgiving. She talks about their good fortune and love. Their loved ones far away are in their hearts. And in Roman's case, upstairs in bed. They are so grateful Sarah is on her feet. It is a true miracle. And Sarah promises to be back at work soon. It is wonderful to have the Kiriakis family join them for this meal. It is heartwarming to see them all and to celebrate together

Philip stands. He wants to thank Kayla for her hospitality. He didn't expect to be spending Thanksgiving with his Kiriakis family but he is so glad he is. Even though they have their differences they are still family. Maggie is so glad that he said that. Philip hopes they can break bread in peace and harmony. Even though he's kicked Xander to the curb and replaced him as head of Titan. And with that, Happy Thanksgiving to all. Alex takes a drink. Kate smirks. Steve looks at Xander. Kayla too. Stephanie makes a weird shocked face. Maggie stares at her hands. Xander stares daggers at Philip.
 
He has been thinking about Adrienne a lot. If she was around then, she and Jo and Duke would be around. I had to rewind here. Duke?? He raped Adrienne and she shot him and Steve went to jail for it. On what planet are they remembering him fondly??
Were the writers drunk when they wrote that line??? To quote Roman, what da' hell??

I'm guessing they meant Jo and Vern, her second husband.
 
Stephen Nichols (Patch) should've remembered that fact, too. They were both literally involved in that storyline.

The writers had to have meant Vern since the family liked him and supported Jo and Vern being together. Even when JJ came to Salem as a teenager, he talked about going over to visit Grandma Jo and Grandpa Vern.
 
I loved Vern. He was so instrumental in getting Jack and Jennifer together, becoming Jack's surrogate dad even before he married Jo.

Back to today: Alex surprised me. He is really the voice of sanity today. Stephanie is going to have a rude awakening when she finds out she is helping perpetuate a known fraud. Roman won't be thrilled with Kate either.

How on earth has Xander been removed from Titan and nobody, not the presenting lawyer, Xander himself, Philip's PR rep etc. know? Is this just wishful thinking on his part?
 
Lots of shirtless today.

Guess we got Thanksgiving miracle. Glad they didn't drag it so it was Christmas miracle.

Bonnie is so annoying. Justin thinking of Adrienne today. What would Adrienne think of you being married to her doppelganger?

Closed captioning is always funny. Sarah says they have to thank Dr. Ralph.

I do not remember Stephanie & Philip being engaged at all. Philip is pretty annoying too. What will Roman think when he finds out Kate knew about the forgery?

I thought it was weird that Maggie didn't open the door and walk in. Just cracked it and talked. Weird.
 
I also don't remember Stephanie & Philip being engaged.
That was back around the time Owen Kent kidnapped her (2009). She suffered PTSD from being held captive and told Philip to cut off ties with his dad, since she was kidnapped due to the Kiriakis/DiMera fued. He refused, so she broke it off. (in a nutshell)

She also has the history (with Philip) in which she had her geeky computer friend Ian change Parker's paternity test in the hospital system to show Daniel was his father, because she was afraid if Philip found out Parker was his child, he'd break up with Melanie and get together with Chloe, so that Melanie would then reunite with Nathan. Stephanie and Nathan were involved during that time. Plus, we had the bizarre double change on the paternity in which Caroline also changed the results in the hospital system and she blurted out the truth in church during Parker's christening. Philip took baby Parker and moved to Chicago.

Later, Ian returned to Salem while in recovery for drugs or alcohol and was doing his 12 steps. He admitted that Daniel was Parker's father all along. A new DNA test proved this to be true and Philip had to return Parker to Daniel.
 
Boy that has to be a really long time ago, before I ever began watching. LOL, In fact, should make Philip & Stephanie in their 50s. LOL

I realize writers get hired who never watched Days, but sometimes I wonder if the cast ever did.......probably not.

And it is way past time for Alex to put a shirt on.......don't know why the directors, writers, wardrobe etc. are so fascinated with shirtless males. LOL
 
I can't wait to see Philip crash and burn. Jail for him, extra jail time for Viv, probably jail time for Kate too though she gets away with stuff all the time.

I wanted someone to slap Philip's face into next year when he mouthed off at the family celebration.
 
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LOL, well I cannot seem to remember someone named Owen Kent, which is why I thought it was a really long time ago.
EJ hired Owen to kidnap Stephanie (on Stefano's orders) and hold her captive. He locked her in a morgue drawer in his father's funeral home (he also locked Philip in a morgue drawer, too). While Owen held her hostage, he became obsessed with her. Pretty sure he started out as a K-Mansion gardener. I think he managed to flee Salem without being convicted for her kidnapping.
 
Thank you, brisbydog!

Maybe the wardrobe budget is depleted and they don't have enough shirts to go around. Too much BODY and not enough SOUL.

As mentioned before, this version of Philip is just not serious enough to run anything but his mouth. He did ruin the dinner with his declaration.

Happy that Sarah and Xander are doing so well, but their happiness, of course, was just ruined by Philip.

I like Bonnie, but sometimes she is too much.

I predict that Alex and Stephanie will start sneaking around soon.
 
Bonnie has always wanted to make a full turkey dinner. You're telling me you never made a turkey dinner when you were raising Mimi and Patrick???? If I recall, they were a little on the poor side compared to others, so wouldn't have had anyone to make them dinner. I guess it's possible they couldn't afford a turkey.
 
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