"Salem Lives"

VENDETTA GAME: THE FINAL TWO!!

AFTER 12 WEEKS OF PLAY, THE VENDETTA GAME HAS NOW REACHED IT'S FINAL ROUND. MEANING, WE ARE NOW DOWN TO THE FINAL 2 PLAYERS. BELOW, YOU WILL FIND THE TOP 2 SCORERS OF THE VENDETTA GAME THUS FAR. THESE ARE THE ONLY 2 LEFT IN THE GAME. THE FINAL 2 PLAYERS WILL RECEIVE THE FINAL VENDETTA TRIVIA CHALLENGE TOMORROW (AROUND MID EVENING OR SO). THEY WILL HAVE UNTIL THURSDAY JUNE 28 AT 4PM EST TO COMPLETE THE FINAL TRIVIA, WHICH WILL ASK THEM TO USE THEIR ACQUIRED CLUES AND KNOWLEDGE OF THE MCF.

HERE ARE THE ELIMINATED PLAYERS FROM THE GAME:

DH23 (47 pts)

psychofan (41 pts)

Rick (0 pts)

Ryan Chandler (48 pts)

THANKS FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION.

NOW, THE VENDETTA GAME FINAL 2 IS (THIS INCLUDES WK 12 COMMENT SCORES and week 11 trivia scores):

1.) Tishy (203 pts)

2.) daysfan (141 pts)

CONGRATS TO YOU BOTH

REMINDER: The third and second place finishers will have the chance to see characters written into the blog in their honor this July. These will be minor roles, however, with little input allowed from the game players. The first place winner will have the chance to have a character written into the blog in their honor and they will have a HUGE amount of input. So, here are some big dates to remember for Vendetta:

Monday June 18: FINAL VENDETTA TRIVIA CHALLENGE POSTED AND SENT!!

THURSDAY JUNE 28: FINAL VENDETTA TRIVIA CHALLENGE DUE!!

FRIDAY JUNE 19: VENDETTA GAME WINNER REVEALED!!!

VENDETTA CLIPS WILL RESUME TUESDAY SO BE ON THE LOOK OUT FOR THAT.

ANNOUNCER: THIS WEEK...

SALEM LIVES IS BACK!!!

WITH A SHOCKING ESCAPE...

Clip of Marlena on the pier, hiding from police.

Marlena: No one can or will stop me.

A SHOCKING ACT...

Clip of Philip pulling Victor's limp body along.

Philip: Sorry, dad. But I have to do what I have to do.

A DRAMATIC STANDOFF...

Clip of Alan (with Nicole holding Evan in the background) holding Will at gunpoint as Kate, Lucas, Sami, Carrie, Austin, Eric, Roman, Caroline, Hope, Bo, and Belle watch.

THAT LEADS TO AN EMOTIONAL REVEAL...

Clip of Will crying with Alan's gun to his head while also flashing back to the night Alan molested him.

Alan: Tell them...tell them all, Will.

Sami: Sweetheart...please!!! Tell me. I'm your mother. Tell me!!

PLUS...TWO BIG REVEALS...

Clip of Steve and the MCF on the cruise ship.

Steve to MCF: I'm Chelsea's father!!

Clip of Hope grabbing Bo and turning him around.

Hope to Bo: Please don't shut me out.

AND...

Clip of Julie and Maggie looking at what looks like letter. Julie pulls it out of the envelope and both women are horrified.

Maggie: What is this?

Clip of Cal opening an envelope and stating at Katherine in bewilderment.

Cal: What the hell is going on?

MYSTERIOUS INVITATIONS...

Doug (looking at an envelope): What could this be?

THAT LEAD TO VENDETTA'S DRAMATIC CLIMAX!!!

MCF to Ernesto: This is it. The night we've been waiting for. (they both laugh)

MISS A DAY, MISS ALOT!!

SEISMIC SUMMER HAS BEGUN!!!

INSIDER SPOTLIGHT: SEISMIC SUMMER PREVIEW!!

EP/HW TIM LOWERY AND CO-EP/HW PATRICK L. EWING REVEAL THEIR HUGE PLANS FOR A RED HOT SUMMER ON SALEM LIVES!!!

"The summer is huge," promises EP/HW Tim Lowery. "It all kicks off Monday and from there it's like a runaway freight train. This is definitely the most action packed period we have ever had. It's going to be a summer of romance, mystery, adventure, tragedy, and so much more. Not everyone will be making it through the summer and those that do will have alot to deal with in the aftermath. This summer we truly can stick by our catchphrase...MISS A DAY, MISS ALOT!!!"

VENDETTA/MCF: "The identity of the MCF is revealed by the end of June. The MCF is bringing all of his or her enemies down with him or her in grand fashion. We have this huge cruise ship and a storm on the way. Secrets and lies are revealed. The MCF will reveal all of his or her plans and how he or she pulled this off. The stage is set for high drama. The tragic end to Vendetta will forever change the lives of all of our characters on Salem Lives. Our fans wanted payoff and you can trust us. They are getting a HUGE one."

Roman/Marlena: "Since we started this story a year ago, it's been the ultimate love story and that won't change. Roman will need everything he has to attempt to reach the real Marlena. The dramatic climax to this story will show the true depth of their love but will he save her from herself? The other big question is what Marlena/Samantha will do to everyone else. Will she take Roman down with her? All these questions will be answered in dramatic fashion."

Bo/Hope: "Hope knows the truth about Bo now but he has no idea about her being Chelsea's mother and him and Billie not being her parents. That little secret is teetering on the edge of coming out and, on top of that, the reveal of Steve as Chelsea's father really ups the ante. This is a secret that will forever change the lives of Steve, Kayla, Bo, and Hope. The whole Brady family could further fall apart over this...that is in the case of those that survive the summer. Also, look for Bo to have a huge moment of self-discovery and renewal."

Steve/Kayla: "Steve being Chelsea's father will drastically effect them but they have other issues. Will Steve finally regain his memory? Will they reunite? The climax of Vendetta is huge for them as they are in the midst of danger and one magic moment could change everything..."

Maggie/Victor/Julie/Doug/Alice/Caroline: "The truth about Maggie and Julie is revealed. Doug and Julie are set to face the greatest challenge to their love yet as a result of this as they fight to survive on the high seas. Caroline and Victor share a moment on the cruise ship and it's almost a moment of closure. Caroline plays a big role in trying to get Victor and Maggie together but her actions may unintentionally send them to their final resting place. Look for Alice to be involved in this as usual and for Caroline to actively try to bring her family back together again."

Carrie/Austin/Sami/Lucas/Will/Nicole/Eric/Kate/Evan: "This story finally begins to reach it's explosive conclusion this week. The truth about Will is revealed and the truth about baby Evan is already out. Alan's last ditch effort at revenge will have devastating consequences for all involved. I don't think anyone will see the ending of this story coming. Carrie will face some of her darkest times yet and, for Sami, she may get a chance to get her own revenge. Nicole will get hers too and Kate will realize the true consequences of her actions, which may result in her paying with her life."

Victor/Philip/Belle: "Philip does the unthinkable in his quest for power and realizes he has made a big mistake that could cost him of he survives. If his father ever learns of his actions, he could lose everything. The climax of Vendetta is huge for these three. Belle has an unlikely hero on the cruise ship."

Jack/Billie: "The feelings are there and the passion is just ready to explode but will it? Time is running out as Jack and Billie find themselves on death's door. Big things happen for them on the cruise ship."

Frankie/Greta: "A romance is building here slowly. Greta finds herself in a death trap and her secret finally slips out. She will have to deal with the aftermath of that if she survives while Frankie gets immersed in his family's problems."

Abby/Max/Forest/Chelsea: "The mystery behind Forest Alamain will effect many characters. Is he good or evil? Does he have an agenda? What is with his fascination regarding Abby? This summer will focus on those questions. Chelsea warns Max about Forest and he is on the case. Max will work with several others to find out what Forest is all about. Meanwhile, Chelsea's past finally catches up with her and the end may be near."

James: "James will learn he was double-crossed. He will find redemption. He has some great things coming up."

Cal/Katherine: "Cal finally learns the truth about his past and remembers everything. As to why Ernesto has appeared in his memories, the fans will have to wait and see."

Abe/Lexie/Celeste/Stefano/Cassie/Tony/Anna: "Lexie learns something big about her father on the cruise ship. Sparks will fly between Abe and Celeste, which could be enough to send Lexie over the edge. Cassie is growing more and more important to Stefano and is his right hand woman, basically. Expect to see her and Lexie at odds this summer. Tony will also seek to make his own name for himself within the Dimera empire, only doing it much differently then his father. Expect some fireworks there. As for Tony and Anna, it just may be one step forward and two steps back. Look for Anna to try to reach out to Carrie. Oh, and the Dimera/Kiriakis war is not over yet. Far from it."

Kimberly/Shane: "They will find peace with their loved ones and themselves somewhat. As to whether or not a reunion is coming, fans will have to stick around all summer for the answer to that."

SALEM LIVES ANNOUNCEMENT: EPISODE LENGTH

WHEN SALEM LIVES RETURNS ON MONDAY JUNE 18, READERS WILL NOTICE A HUGE DIFFERENCE. YES, THAT'S RIGHT...SHORTER EPISODES. YES, WE HAVE SAID THIS BEFORE AND WE DELIVERED BUT SOMEHOW ENDED UP BACK WHERE WE STARTED (MY BAD) BUT WE ARE SERIOUS THIS TIME. THERE WILL BE LONG EPISODES AT TIMES, JUST LIKE BEFORE THE HIATUS. THIS PAST TWO WEEK HIATUS WAS NOT SCHEDULED IN THE LONG-TERM SO MANY THINGS WERE PUSHED UP, WHICH IS WHY LONGER EPISODES OCCURRED MORE FREQUENTLY BEFORE THE HIATUS. WE WANT TO ASSURE THE READERS THAT WE HEAR THEIR CRIES AND WE WILL STRIVE TO KEEP THINGS MANAGEABLE. I WANT TO EMPHASIZE THAT WE WILL ALWAYS HAVE LONGER EPISODES THEN MANY OTHERS. IT'S OUR STYLE. WE WILL HAVE LONG EPISODES FOR BIG EVENTS AT TIMES. HOWEVER, THIS WILL NOT BE A DAILY OR REGULAR OCCURANCE SO NO WORRIES!!!

SALEM LIVES ANNOUNCEMENT #2: VENDETTA AND SALEM LIVES CHAT

TOMORROW NIGHT THE FINAL 2 VENDETTA PLAYERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED. MONDAY NIGHT...I WILL SEND THE FINAL VENDETTA TRIVIA CHALLENGE TO THE FINAL 2. VENDETTA CLIPS WILL RESUME ON TUESDAY AND WILL REACH THEIR END NEXT WEEK.

REMINDER: THE SALEM LIVES CHAT IS SCHEDULED FOR MONDAY JUNE 18 AT 9:30 PM EST. I NEED ANYONE WHO WISHES TO COME TO SEND ME A PM SAYING SO AND TO SEND ME THEIR AIM SCREENNAME. WE WILL BE OPEN TO ANY QUESTIONS YOU HAVE AND WILL ALSO BE DISCUSSING MONDAY'S EPISODE, WHICH WILL BE POSTED EARLY SO IT CAN BE DISCUSSED. YOU HAVE UNTIL MONDAY AT 4PM EST TO LET ME KNOW. PLEASE DO LET ME KNOW SO I CAN KNOW WHO IS COMING AND NOT. IT'S A FUN WAY TO GET IN TOUCH WITH READERS AND US, THE WRITERS. WE LOOK FORWARD TO THIS EVENT. ALL ARE WELCOME AT THIS EVENT.

PREVIEWS AND PEEKS INTO WEEK OF 6/18/07

-Marlena gets into position.

-A emotional and dramatic showdown takes places on the pier.

-Kayla finds what she has been looking for.

-Several Salem citizens receive mysterious invitations.

-The MCF prepares for his or her big night.

-Kim and Shane share an emotional goodbye.

-Alice gets an awful feeling.

-The MCF makes his or her dramatic entrance as many beloved Salemites find themselves trapped.

HIGHLIGHT OF THE WEEK: FRIDAY JUNE 22

THE MCF MAKES HIS OR HER DRAMATIC ENTRANCE AS MANY BELOVED SALEMITES FIND THEMSELVES TRAPPED!!

Next Week: The MCF reveals all. Several long-held secrets are revealed. The MCF's identity is revealed.

SALEM LIVES IS BACK!!!

JUST A REMINDER THAT SALEM LIVES RETURNS THIS MONDAY. VENDETTA CLIPS WILL RESUME ON TUESDAY. THIS SUNDAY I WILL POST THE FINAL VENDETTA COMMENT AND TRIVIA SCORES. I WILL ALSO REVEAL THE FINAL 2 VENDETTA PLAYERS. THE FINAL 2 VENDETTA PLAYERS WILL RECEIVE THE FINAL VENDETTA TRIVIA ON MONDAY. THIS FINAL TRIVIA CHALLENGE WILL BE DUE ON THURSDAY JUNE 28 BY 4PM AND THE WINNER OF VENDETTA WILL BE ANNOUNCED ON FRIDAY JUNE 29.

IN OTHER NEWS, THIS SATURDAY THE INSIDER WILL BE A SPECIAL EDITION FOCUSING ON SUMMER PREVIEWS. ALSO, DO CHECK OUT THE JUNE 1 EPISODE OF SALEM LIVES IF HE YOU HAVEN'T ALREADY. IT WAS THE LAST EPISODE BEFORE THE HIATUS AND HAD SEVERAL CLIFFHANGERS. PLUS, THERE IS A VIDEO PROMO RIGHT UNDER THIS THAT PREVIEWS THE BIG RETURN OF SALEM LIVES ON MONDAY SO CHECK IT OUT. LOOK OUT SUNDAY NIGHT FOR THE USUAL WEEKLY PROMO.

THERE WILL ALSO BE A SALEM LIVES CHAT MONDAY NIGHT. MONDAY IS THE RETURN OF SALEM LIVES SO THE EPISODE WILL BE POSTED EARLIER THEN USUAL SO THAT IT CAN BE DISCUSSED IN THE CHAT. ANY SON MEMBER MAY COME TO THE CHAT. IT'S A GOOD WAY FOR OUR READERS TO ASK US QUESTIONS AND FOR US TO ATTRACT NEW READERS. WE INVITE YOU ALL TO COME AND ASK WHATEVER YOU WISH. IT WILL BE FUN TO DISCUSS THINGS. PLEASE DO LET ME KNOW IF YOU INTEND TO COME TO THE CHAT BY SUNDAY NIGHT OR MONDAY AFTERNOON AT THE LATEST. I PLAN ON HAVING THE CHAT ON AIM SO PLEASE DO PM ME YOUR AIM SCREENNAME SO I CAN INVITE YOU. THE CHAT IS SET FOR MONDAY NIGHT AT 9:30PM EST. IF ANYONE WANTS TO COME AND CAN'T DUE TO THE TIME, YOU MAY SHOW UP LATE. JUST LET US KNOW. ALSO, IF ANYONE THINKS THIS IS BAD TIME OR NIGHT, DO LET US KNOW AND WE WILL SEE WHAT WE CAN DO. SUGGESTIONS ARE WELCOME.

IT'S GREAT TO BE BACK AND LOOK OUT FOR ALL THE FUN AND EXCITING THINGS ROMAN AND I HAVE COMING UP FOR YOU. THIS IS THE BEST SALEM LIVES HAS EVER BEEN SO GET READY FOR ONE HELL OF A RIDE!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUMMME_Sv_o

I tried to embed it but it had issues so just go to the link and watch this great promo of things to come!! It's my first so hope you like it!!!

WK 11 VENDETTA TRIVIA

NOTE: ANSWERS ARE DUE BY THURSDAY JUNE 14 AT 4PM. I WILL BE AWAY FROM JUNE 5-JUNE 12. YOU MAY STILL SEND ME THE ANSWERS. I WILL SEND OUT A LAST MINUTE REMINDER PM ON JUNE 12 OR 13 WHEN I RETURN. HOWEVER, THE QUICKER ANSWERS GET IN, THE MORE POINTS YOU GET SO YOUR BEST BET IS TO GET THE ANSWERS TO ME BEFORE I RETURN ON JUNE 12. THERE ARE 5 QUESTIONS THIS WEEK AS THIS IS THE LAST REGULAR TRIVIA BEFORE THE FINAL. THIS TRIVIA WILL DECIDE THE FINAL 2 PLAYERS. THERE IS NO BONUS QUESTIONS. GOOD LUCK!!

THIS TRIVIA FOCUSES ON EPISODES FROM 5/28/07-6/1/07 and is worth 100 pts if a player gets it right and sends it the quickest:

1.) Where was Will on his way back from when Alan took him hostage?

2.) Where exactly did Belle find the DNA lab results?

3.) Where did Hope find Bo at?

4.) What was the style of the stateroom the MCF had Steve in?

5.) What type of music played a huge role in Steve's memories?

REMINDER: THERE IS NO CLUES TO BE GIVEN OUT THIS WEEK. I WILL POST INFO ABOUT THE FINAL VENDETTA CLUE WHEN I RETURN!!!

AFTER 11 WEEKS OF PLAY, THE VENDETTA GAME HAS NOW REACHED IT'S FINAL TWO ROUNDS. MEANING, WE ARE NOW DOWN TO THE FINAL 3 PLAYERS. BELOW, YOU WILL FIND THE TOP 3 SCORERS OF THE VENDETTA GAME THUS FAR. THESE ARE THE ONLY 3 LEFT IN THE GAME. THESE THREE WILL ANSWER THE WEEK 11 TRIVIA TO DECIDE THE FINAL 2 PLAYERS. THE FINAL 2 PLAYERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED ON JUNE 17. THE FINAL 2 PLAYERS WILL RECEIVE THE FINAL VENDETTA TRIVIA CHALLENGE ON MONDAY JUNE 18. THEY WILL HAVE UNTIL THURSDAY JUNE 18 TO COMPLETE THE FINAL TRIVIA, WHICH WILL ASK THEM TO USE THEIR ACQUIRED CLUES AND KNOWLEDGE OF THE MCF.

HERE ARE THE ELIMINATED PLAYERS FROM THE GAME:

DH23 (47 pts)

psychofan (41 pts)

Rick (0 pts)

THANKS FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION.

NOW, THE VENDETTA GAME FINAL 3 IS (THIS INCLUDES WK 11 COMMENT SCORES):

1.) Tishy (183 pts)

2.) daysfan (132 pts)

3.) Ryan Chandler (48 pts)

The third and second place finishers will have the chance to see characters written into the blog in their honor this July. These will be minor roles, however, with little input allowed from the game players. The first place winner will have the chance to have a character written into the blog in their honor and they will have a HUGE amount of input. So, here are some big dates to remember for Vendetta:

Today (June 4, 2007): WK 11 Vendetta Trivia posted and sent and Final 3 players announced.

Thursday June 14: WK 11 Vendetta trivia due by 4PM.

Sunday June 17: FINAL 2 PLAYERS ANNOUNCED!!

Monday June 18: FINAL VENDETTA TRIVIA CHALLENGE POSTED AND SENT!!

THURSDAY JUNE 28: FINAL VENDETTA TRIVIA CHALLENGE DUE!!

FRIDAY JUNE 19: VENDETTA GAME WINNER REVEALED!!!

VENDETTA CLIPS WILL RESUME AFTER THE HIATUS. PLUS, THE SALEM LIVES INSIDER WILL RETURN AFTER THE HIATUS AND WILL FEATURE SUMMER PREVIEWS!! DON'T MISS IT!! MORE ON ALL THIS WILL BE POSTED WHEN I RETURN ON JUNE 12.

IF YOU HAVE NOT READ THE BIG CLIFFHANGER EPISODE FROM FRIDAY, SCROLL DOWN. IT'S MUST SEE!!

FOR THIS WEEK'S VENDETTA TRIVA, SCROLL UP!!!

-At the psych ward, Marlena bangs on the door, holding her stomach. When the orderly finally walks in, she tells him that she feels like crap and wants to see the doctor. The orderly tells her that she has faked this before and asks her does she want some more shock therapy. Marlena looks at the orderly, saying that there is no way she would fake it this time, and wants some attention. The orderly, after a few moments, agrees with her, and goes and gets the nurse on duty.

-On the pier, Roman, Victor, Kate, Austin, Carrie, Sami, and Lucas are worried about Eric. They hope he didn't go after

Nicole on his own. She could run off with Evan. Sami doesn't think Nicole would hurt Evan but still thinks they need to get to Evan fast.. Roman says he has men out looking for Eric, Nicole and Evan.

Meanwhile, at the Salem Inn, Eric stands in the hallway, banging on the door and demanding to be let in. Nicole holds Evan as she and Alan plot a way out of the room and the hotel. Nicole tells Alan that he better think fast. Eric is going to be through that door at any moment. Alan agrees but then tells Nicole that he has a plan. He tells her to let Eric in and he’ll take care of the rest. Nicole reluctantly agrees and watches Alan walk away as she walks to the door.

-Hope walks into her home and finds Bo sitting there on the couch. He apologizes to her for leaving her on the Fancy Face III like that. He just didn't think it was right for them to talk out in the open about what they need to talk about. It's private. He is looking through old pictures of the family and stops on a beautiful photo of his first wedding to Hope in England. He smiles as Hope slowly walks over to him and looks down at the photo album herself. Bo then looks to see Hope standing there and she looks at him as well. Bo smiles at her lovingly, saying to her.....

Bo: We sure were young then, weren’t we?

Hope (Sitting down next to Bo): Yes, we were. And you.......riding a stolen horse to the church.

Bo: Well, how else did you expect me to get there? Everyone drives on the wrong side of the street over there.

Hope: Yeah, well......between Emma Donovan trying to kill us and getting arrested after we were married, I should have walked away right then and there.

Bo: And......why didn’t you?

Hope: You know why. You’ve always been the man of my dreams. I can never walk away from that. Not then and certainly not now. I hope you can see that.

Bo: I can and always have.

Bo leans in and gives Hope a kiss on her cheek, which makes Hope smile. Bo then turns back around and continues to look at the album, saying.......

Bo: I’ve always wanted to be a man for you, Hope.

Hope: You always have been, Bo.

Bo: Not now. I can never.......

Bo’s voice not only trails off, it shakes with these words. He gets up and starts to walk off but Hope jumps up and grabs him by the arm. She tries her best to turn him around but now he is fighting her. He can’t even look at her with tears streaming down his face. He feels so ashamed. He feels like he let Hope down. He is convinced that he is no longer a man who can be a good husband, father and grandfather.

Hope sees this and begs Bo to turn around. With tears now streaming down her face, she yells at him....

Hope: DAMMIT, BO!!! AFTER ALL WE’VE BEEN THROUGH, YOU TURN YOUR BACK ON ME?!

Bo: (Crying) I can’t, Hope. I just can’t tell you what happened. You’ll hate me. I know you will.

Hope: I won’t. I love you too damn much to ever hate you! Just tell me what’s wrong.

-On the cruise ship, Steve is trapped in the luxurious room with the MCF standing close to him. He looks at this person, demanding to know the why, where, and when he kissed Hope. He wants to know more about these memories he is having. Did he make love to Hope? Did it get that far? The MCF tells him that his answers will come.....all in due time. As the MCF leaves, two guards come into the room and Steve begins to struggle with them. Steve yells at them that they both are making a big mistake. One of the guards then hits him over the head, staggering him. Then, they both carry Steve outside of the stateroom and into the hallway, where the MCF is standing.

Back at the psych ward, as the orderly turns around, Marlena grabs a water pitcher off his tray and begins to raise it over her head but hears someone coming and lowers the pitcher. It is another orderly, who is told about her illness, and then they both rush off to get the nurse on duty. Moments later, the nurse arrives, and tells the orderly to wait outside. After the orderly closes the door, the nurse asks Marlena what is going on. Marlena says that she has the same pains she had before and wants something for it.

The nurse tells her that the last time she pulled this crap she was locked up in solitary for a week. Marlena holds her stomach, yelling that she is not trying anything funny. She is in real pain. The nurse takes a moment before she finally relents and turns around to go get the orderly. At that moment, Marlena picks up the pitcher once again, brings it up over her head, and smashes it down across the nurse’s head, knocking her out cold. She then waits to see if the orderly heard anything and is relieved when she realizes that he didn’t.

She then picks the nurse up and places her on the bed and starts undressing her. Minutes later, Marlena is shown putting on the last of the nurse’s clothes as the nurse is now lying under sheets on Marlena’s bed. She keeps looking out the small window on the door, surprised that no one has come to check on the nurse. She quietly walks over to the door and knocks on it, signaling the orderly to come open the door. When he does and walks in, he sees the nurse laying in Marlena’s bed, unconscious. Right before he turns to look for Marlena, she steps out from behind the door and crashes the other end of the pitcher over his head as he then slumps to the floor unconscious. Marlena then grabs his keys, looks at them both, smiles, and then calmly walks out the door, locking it behind her. She then looks around and finds that no one else is around at the moment and runs down the hallway. When she gets to the hall door, she unlocks it and, before it closes behind her, she is sprinting down the main hallway. Marlena is like a track runner, going through doors and down stairs and wondering one thing above all else.........

Marlena: Where is the f’ing outside door?!

-Back at the Salem Inn, Eric hears the door unlock and stands there as Nicole opens the door and gives him a look of guilt mixed with anger. She can’t believe that Eric would deprive her of this, a child, all for his precious sister, but she is at the same time ashamed that she has resorted to this type of evil act just to get what she wants.

When Eric takes a step in, he sees Evan lying in his crib. He looks at Nicole, who steps out of his way, but when he takes a step forward......Alan comes from behind the door and smashes a vase over his head, knocking him out cold. As both Alan and Nicole watch Eric lying on the floor, Alan tells Nicole that they have to get out of there. Nicole agrees but also says that if any more harm comes to Eric, there will be hell to pay. Alan chuckles and walks out the door as Nicole picks Evan up and takes one last look at Eric. She then walks out with the baby in tow.

-Back at Bo and Hope's house, Bo turns around and looks at Hope. It breaks her heart to see him like this, Bo is looking off, around the room, and will not look at Hope. Tears are streaming down his face and he can’t catch his breath. Hope pats him on his chest, crying at the sight of this grown man looking like a scared little boy. She steps forward, rests her head on his chest, and looks up at him, saying in a calm, loving, soothing voice......

Hope: Tell me, Brady. I’m not leaving you. The devil himself could not get me to take one step from your side, ok? I love you too much to ever let anything come between us.

Bo: Ok. Ok, Hope.

Bo catches his breath, and then, in one fell swoop tells Hope, the love of his life, that what has pushed him away from her for all these months and made him turn his back on his family and friends, was the terrible secret that......

Bo: Uncle Eric molested me when I was a child.

Hope is floored. She gasps at Bo and places her hands over her mouth. She looks at him as he stares at her, waiting for her response. Bo starts to back away from Hope but when he takes a step back.....she takes a step forward. He takes another step back and she steps forward again. Bo then stops and holds out his arms for Hope.

-At the Salem Inn, about thirty minutes later, Roman walks in with Kate, Lucas and Austin as Carrie walks in a few moments later. They see that he is sitting up in a chair, being tended to by EMTs. When Eric asks Roman how he found out, Roman tells him that he got the call when all of them were together that something was wrong at the Salem Inn. He was very surprised to find out that involved Eric. Carrie then asks where Evan is and a groggy Eric tells her and the rest of the group that Nicole has Evan and that her and Alan took him somewhere. He then says that he would have asked them where they were going but he was too busy getting bashed in the head.

Victor walks into the room and asks if Eric is alright, to which Eric responds that he is about as well as can be expected. Victor is happy to hear. Kate asks Victor why he didn't come in the room with them and Victor explains how he had a missed call on his cell and he was hoping it was Philip. He hasn't heard or talked to him much and that says alot as they live in the same house. Victor then asks Kate if she has seen Philip. Kate responds that she hasn’t and asks if he is ok. Victor says that he has been really off lately and blaming everyone else for how his life has turned out. Sami wonders if Philip could have something to do with Evan’s disappearance, to which Kate turns and tells her to shut up. Sami then sternly replies that for one, she is trying to cover all bases. And for two, she will be damned if she takes that from some hypocritical bitch with mommy issues.

Kate stalks towards Sami as Sami says bring it on as she takes a big step towards Kate. Both women have to be restrained by Roman and Lucas, who tells them both that with a baby missing, all they can do is go at each other? Victor agrees with Lucas, and tells Kate that she will learn to stop behaving like a spoiled brat. Before Kate can utter a word, Victor gets a phone call. It’s Philip, telling him that he would really like to talk to him. Victor agrees and tells him he will be at the house shortly. Philip says ok and hangs up. Victor excuses himself and tells Roman that if he needs his services, to let him know. Roman tells Victor thanks before Victor walks out the door.

-Back at University Hospital, Marlena looks around and spots the door that would lead to another hallway and then.......her freedom. But, she is spotted by a guard of the hospital and then suddenly hears the alarms go off. She runs for her very life as she is being chased by the guard. She runs through the door, down the hallway, and then through one last door. She is finally outside and, as she looks back, seeing the guard getting closer, she slams the door behind her and places a huge trash can against it. She then starts running though the parking lot and into the night. She stops long enough to look out over the city and then smiles evilly as she slowly walks down the street.

-Back at Bo and Hope's house, Hope looks at Bo and then takes one giant step into his arms. Bo breaks down and cries so hard in Hope’s arms as she rocks back and forth with him. All Bo can keep saying is...

Bo: I’m so sorry. I’m so sorry, Hope. Please forgive me. Don’t turn away from me.

All Hope can do is say to this wonderful man, the man she loves more than her own life, is.....

Hope: My baby. There is nothing for you to be sorry for, ok?

Hope walks Bo slowly back over to the couch and sits him down. Bo rests his head on her shoulder as she holds him, rocking him back and forth. She softly tells him.....

Hope: We are going to get you through this, Bo. Don’t you worry about one thing. Nothing, or no one, will ever hurt you again.

Bo: Ok. (After a pause) Hope.....

Hope: Yes, my love.

Bo: Thank you....for saving my life.

Bo rests his head in Hope’s lap as he slowly falls asleep. Hope then responds to Bo, saying, as she watches him....

Hope: Anytime, my love.

Hope kisses Bo on his cheek and forehead and gently strokes his hair.

-At the Kiriakis Mansion sometime later, Victor walks into the study of his mansion and stops when he sees Philip standing there. He takes the brandy that Philip offers him. Victor takes the drink and thanks Philip, asking where the staff is. Philip says he gave the staff the day off. Victor walks past Philip and takes his jacket off, hanging it up and picking up his brandy, which he sat on the table. Philip plays it very cool as Victor starts the conversation, telling Philip that he has been very disappointed in his behavior as of late. Philip agrees, saying that being injured in that fire on the island and having a new face after losing his leg already really affected his head. He wrongly took it out on people that he loved very much. Victor sips his brandy and tells Philip that it takes more to being a man than throwing money around. Victor had to learn that the hard way.

Victor tells him that it isn’t anything that he didn’t have to learn himself. If Philip is to one day head the family, he must learn the fine art of subtlety. Philip agrees and then looks at Victor, asking him what is wrong. Victor is sweating now and tells Philip that he is starting to feel woozy. Philip rushes over and grabs Victor as he continues to lose consciousness. Philip sits him in his chair and Victor mutters Philip’s name and raises his hand to touch his face before passing out and dropping the glass on the floor.

Victor is now slumped in the chair, unconscious. Philip looks at his father and then goes around deactivating the entire security system. He then walks back into the study and walks over to Victor. He picks Victor up and drags him out into the back of the house. Philip then places Victor into one of the guest houses in the backyard so he can remain there until dark when he will move him to the cruise ship as instructed by the MCF. He then says to an unconscious Victor that this is something that has to be done......

As much as he truly hates doing it. Philip closes the door and walks back towards the house.

-Back at the Salem Inn, Roman alerts his men to be on the look out for Nicole, Evan, and Alan. Alan is to be considered armed and dangerous. Carrie can't believe she was this wrong about Alan. Sami reminds Carrie she warned her. Carrie turns away from Sami, who turns to Lucas and Belle to talk. Carrie goes over to Austin, who is with Kate. Kate tells Austin and Carrie she will give them some time. She leaves, Carrie begs Austin to say something as he hasn't in hours. Austin is silent, with his back turned to Carrie. Carrie thinks Austin blames her for this judging by how he is acting and looking at her after this. She begs him to understand why she did what she did. Austin says nothing.

Carrie (with tears in her eyes): It's over, isn't it? It's the end of us.

Austin remains silent with his back turned.

-At the pier, Alan pushes Nicole along. She is holding Evan and Alan is watching her when he sees policemen in the distance walking around the pier. He remarks that they must be closing in on him. Nicole tells him to stop acting like James Cagney and to get them all out of this. Alan pulls a gun and threatens Nicole that if he hears anymore smart ass talk, that will be it. She will not see another sunrise and then he’ll raise baby Evan on his own......and teach him how to REALLY make the world pay.

Alan then spots an officer running down the steps to where they are standing and ushers Nicole under the pier. The officer looks around and ends up spotting Will, who is walking back home from school. Alan smiles evilly under the pier and Nicole tells him that he better not be thinking of what she thinks he is thinking about. Alan points the gun at her nose and stares at her while Nicole rocks Evan back and forth. She then stares at Alan and shakes her head, agreeing to keep quiet.

The officer bids Will good day and walks off down the pier. Will takes a few steps and then hears someone behind him. When he turns around, there is a gun pointed right at his nose and Alan is standing there staring at him. Alan tells Will that he will do exactly what he says or the only one walking away from this will be him. A terrified Will shakes his head, doesn’t say a word, and is lead away by Alan, who grabs Nicole by the arm and stalks off quickly with Evan in tow.

-Back on the cruise ship, the guards stand Steve up, who wearily asks the MCF what the hell is going on. The MCF simply replies.....

MCF: You wanted answers, Steven? Well, time to get one.

Steve: You are one crazy freak, you know that? (Yelling at the guards) LET ME GO!!! GET YOUR DAMN HANDS OFF ME!!!

MCF: Temper, temper, Steven. This is not the way one should treat their benefactor.

Steve: What?! You expect me to thank you for this? You fruitcake! I’ll thank you......by ripping your damn head off and pissing down your throat!! Now let me go!!

MCF: Steven.....you are real close to having that other eye of yours ripped out of the socket. I saw that once in Kill Bill Volume Two. So....are you going to be a good little boy and do as you’re told.....or do I get to pulling?

Steve contemplates his predicament and decides to obey orders. He finally calms down and stands straight up as the guards let him go. The MCF responds, saying.....

MCF: Excellent choice, Steven. Excellent. And, to answer your question, the memories you had of you and Hope were just a precursor to the main event. You want to know why you have been brought here?

Steve: I’m all ears. By the way.....you really need to get that cloak cleaned. The smell makes me want to puke. Amazing how you own a cruise ship but can’t go to the cleaners.

MCF: Silence! (Smacking Steve in the back of his head) You will be civil, boy, or else.....I won’t tell you why these people are here.

The MCF pushes a button on the wall, which opens up the drapes on anther stateroom. Standing in the room are Forrest, Abby and Chelsea. The MCF then says to Steve....

MCF: Now, you know your niece don’t you?

Steve starts to struggle once again and the guards grab him. The MCF continues, telling Steve....

MCF: I guess you are wondering why she is here, aren’t you?

Steve: No [!@#$%^&*], Sherlock. She hasn’t done one thing to be a part of this. Let her go.

MCF: Not yet, Steven. Not until I’m done.

Steve: Well then, whose the other dude? I don’t know him.

MCF: Actually, you do, Steven.....but we’ll get to that later. And the other girl? You know her, right?

Steve: Of course I know her. She’s Bo and Billie’s kid. My niece.

MCF: That’s right. Oh wait......that’s not right.

Steve: What?

MCF: Oh, yes. You don't know...well, very few do. Actually, only a few, including Hope. Chelsea is Hope’s daughter........but not Bo’s.

Steve: WHAT?! How do you know this?

MCF: Because I do. Believe it.

Steve: Ok. So, wait...are you saying that Hope cheated on Bo?!

MCF: That’s exactly what I’m saying, Steven.

Steve: Then if Bo isn’t her pops, who is?

The MCF takes a step forward, looks into the room at Chelsea.......

And then very slowly turns.......to look straight at Steve! The MCF then sees the shocked look on Steve’s face as it finally registers and remarks to him.....

MCF: Happy Father’s Day, Steven. Congratulations........

IT’S ANOTHER GIRL!!!!!!

Steve stares at Chelsea as the scene freeze-frames on his shocked face and then the episode suddenly goes black.

***SALEM LIVES IS ON HIATUS THE NEXT TWO WEEKS. WE WILL RETURN ON MONDAY JUNE 18. LOOK OUT THIS WEEKEND FOR A AMAZING PROMO FOR WHAT IS TO COME. PLUS, SUMMER PREVIEWS AND MORE!!! VENDETTA CLIPS WILL RETURN ON JUNE 19. LOOK FOR VENDETTA SCORES AND TRIVIA TO BE POSTED THIS WEEKEND AS WELL.***

-Hope is walking around the pier when she comes upon the Fancy Face III. She comments on how this is the last place she can think of as to where Bo is. After this, she has no clue. She then sees Bo come up from below deck. She notices he seems like he is going on an excursion.

Hope: Running away again, Brady?

Bo: How did you...

Hope: Oh, come on. I know you. Besides, I checked pretty much everywhere else. You know...we had a close moment at the picnic. I thought we were headed for something again but then...

Bo: Then my family fell apart.

Hope: Because of secrets...a secret that seems to all about you. Bo...this has to stop. You can't just keep avoiding this. Whatever it is, just let me in.

Bo: WHEN ARE YOU GOING TO UNDERSTAND?! HUH?! I CAN'T!!! DAMNIT!! I want to. I just don't know if...

Hope: I can handle it. I can, Bo. I...

Bo: No. If I can handle you knowing.

Hope: Is this that bad? Bo...I love you. You love. Please. Don't throw everything you love and care about away. Tell me what is going on. Please.

Bo remains silent as Hope desperately tries to get to the truth.

-At the Kiriakis Mansion, Philip is drinking some brandy and is wondering when the MCF will call him with orders to begin the plan. He looks at the pill bottle that the MCF gave him to use on Victor and wonders if this is right. This is his father but he has also lost everything. His family doesn't give a damn and his father did nothing to help. It's about time he does what is best for him, just like everyone else. He will have Claire, Belle, and prove he is worthy of having more power and controlling the Kiriakis empire. He has no choice...he must do this. He must drug and aid in the kidnapping of his own father if he is to have what he desires.

Meanwhile, on the cruise ship, Steve asks the MCF again who he kissed. The MCF asks him to remember himself. Time is running out as the drug he or she gave him only lasts so long. Steve says he can't. The MCF asks Steve to remember other times with the woman. He plays yet another song that sounds like some sort of waltz, just like the song Steve just heard. The MCF tells Steve to recall yet another time in the same room. It's very humid and there is a slight breeze that brings in the sweet scent of flowers once again. The MCF urges Steve to look around the room he is in right now. The MCF reminds Steve the room in his memories is similar to that of the room he is in on the ship. Steve looks around and, absorbing what the MCF told him and hearing the music, he slowly drifts back into a flashback.

At this moment, the MCF leaves the room and walks outside the room to join Ernesto. Ernesto asks what's wrong. The MCF tells Ernesto that while Steve is focused on his memories, there is some business he or she must take care of. The drug that he or she injected into him will continue to help him remember for a bit longer so it should be fine. Just enough to keep Steve in line for as long as he or she needs. The MCF walks off as Ernesto looks in on Steve.

-On the pier, Carrie is begging Austin for forgiveness as Roman, Lucas, Sami, Belle, Eric, Kate. and Victor watch unaware that someone else is watching in the distance. It's James!! James realizes that the truth about Carrie's baby is out and that the boss needs to know. He takes out his cell and calls the MCF. The MCF answers his or her cell and asks what is going on. James tells the MCF that the truth is out about Carrie's baby Evan. The MCF laughs and says that everything is happening right on time and now he or she has one less thing to make happen. The MCF thanks James for the call and tells him to report back to the ship until he is needed. James hangs up.

The MCF then makes a call on his or her cell phone to Alan. Alan asks what is up and the MCF fills him in on the truth about baby Evan being out. The MCF instructs him to get to Nicole and get her and the baby to the ship ASAP. Alan says he will get over to her right now and hangs up as the MCF laughs.

Meanwhile, back at the pier, Carrie is begging Austin and everyone else to understand that she was only doing what she thought was right.

Austin: Yeah...but it was wrong and now the damage may never be rectified. How could this be right? My son...

Lucas: Uh...he could be mine too.

Austin: Right. Your son...is now with Nicole. He is bonding with her, just like he would've bonded with strangers if he had been adopted by someone else.. You isolated him from his real parents. I mean, I understand you didn't want the baby around tension and that you were afraid of Lucas and I coming to blows and causing more issues. I do get it but...you lied about the baby being dead, Carrie. You made us all grieve. How could you keep this from us for all these months?

Carrie: First off, I just recently learned Evan was mine. I had been suspicious since holding him at Salem Place but I had no proof. So, the day I asked you let us babysit Evan, I snuck out with him and had a DNA test done by a nurse I knew. I received the results the night of our bachelor and bachelorette parties. That is why I began to act so upset with Nicole around with the baby.

Eric: I noticed that too. I should also say that Nicole is not some innocent who took advantage of what she was given. She made this happen too, well before she was in contact with the cloaked one. She went to Victor and made a deal. He clearly helped her snag a job at Titan and pulled strings to get Evan adopted by Nicole.

Victor: That's true. I usually am discreet about matters like this but Nicole aided me in making it seem like her and I were engaging in some...uh...

Eric: You wanted to make someone think you were having sex? She was and still is my wife, Victor.

Victor: I know. We never did anything. I had my reasons. I wanted Maggie out of my life and it was all I could think of to cut her out of it.

Lucas: You hurt my aunt. You...

Victor: Not now, Lucas. This is no time.

Kate: Ok...back to Carrie. She wanted to tell you, Austin. I had figured it out a little while before Carrie and confronted Nicole, who had just learned from the cloaked figure herself that he or she had intercepted the baby from Alan and given him to her and Eric that night. Nicole, of course, didn't care as long as she had him. I was called by the cloaked figure. He or she threatened me and my family. They then forced me to keep Carrie quiet when she learned Evan was hers. The cloaked figure called her and warned her that he or she would come after everyone she loved. We know what this person is capable of, Austin. I mean, he or she kidnapped me just last night.

Lucas: What?

Kate: I'm fine and don't want to get into it. This person also has kidnapped Chelsea and Abby. He or she is manipulating all of us. Carrie had no choice. She wanted to tell you. She didn't want to marry you with that secret over her but...she had to. It's the truth, Austin. Trust me.

Austin: Fine. I can see that. How about before, though? She still lied that the child was dead.

Lucas: Exactly and that is what perplexes me. It's so unlike you Carrie. You put us all through hell. That child could be mine.

Austin: Or mine.

Carrie (In tears): I know it was horrible. I am so sorry. I know it was wrong. I know I hurt you all.

Austin: You didn't trust us to handle this, Carrie. None of us. Lucas and I could've found a way to compromise or work it out. We may have yelled and screamed at times but we wouldn't kill each other.

Carrie: I was emotional. I over-reacted. I'm sorry.

Roman comes over to comfort Carrie, thinking this is getting to be too much. Sami agrees that they all need to step back and calm down. Austin turns away, saying he doesn't know what to say. He is so angry he is afraid he may say something he will regret. Carrie looks at him, in tears, knowing full well she may have lost the respect of the man she loves as well as the respect of many people she cares about.

Meanwhile, Victor's cell rings. It's Nicole. She says she wanted to talk him about Titan. She hardly gets anything to do and the rest of the staff is giving her dirty looks. Eric hears Victor on the phone and concludes it's Nicole on the phone with him. Victor says the staff never liked her during her first go round. Nicole says she knows Victor hates her being there but reminds him they had a deal. She did her part and she reminds him she knows that their little fake show caused Maggie to get drunk and burn down her own restaurant. She warns him that she will reveal that little truth to the authorities if he doesn't cooperate and remain silent about her secrets regarding Evan. Victor tells Nicole she no longer has to worry about his silence. Nicole asks what he means. Victor says nevermind and tells Nicole he will speak to the staff and will see to it she gets more to do, even if he is against doing that. Nicole thanks him and hangs up, wondering what he meant by not having to worry about his silence.

Eric then realizes that now that the truth is out, they will all be going after Nicole to get to Evan. The police and everyone coming after her could scare her off. He concludes that him going over alone and getting Evan may be better and easier. He can just say he wants to hold him and talk about his and Nicole's marital problems. Eric sneaks off.

-Back at the Kiriakis Mansion, Philip's cell phone rings. It's the MCF...

MCF: It's time. Get Victor home and give him the drug. Get him into your car and bring him to the large cruise ship at the Salem Harbor. We're in port 3.

Philip: Cruise ship? I'm not sure about this...

MCF: Philip...if you want all that you desire and deserve you must do this. You must be willing to do what is necessary.

Philip: I guess your right. Fine. I will handle it.

MCF: Excellent. See you soon.

Philip hangs up, hoping he is doing the right thing.

-Back at the Fancy Face III, Hope continues her emotional plea to Bo.

Hope: We've all been through enough. All the lies with Zack, me pushing you away, your undercover operation with the ISA, and now whatever your hiding. I know you think you are doing right by keeping this inside but your not. Your tearing yourself apart!! Look what your doing to your family. Roman, Kim...

Bo: I don't care about them.

Hope: Why? What did they do? Why are you so angry at them? Is it enough to cause your mother so much pain? To destroy your whole family over?

Bo: I don't want to...

Hope (fighting back tears): Ok. What about Kayla? Your mother? How about Shawn? He is overseas with the Marines. What would he think of you doing this? How about Chelsea? JT? Me? You claim to love us. To want to protect us and be this hero. This loving husband. God...Bo! This has to stop. I beg of you. This is your last chance. Our last chance. Tell me the truth. Please. There have been enough lies...pain...suffering these past two years...please Bo. Trust in me. Trust in our love. We took vows. For better or worse. I am here. Through it all. I signed up for this. We both did.

Bo (turning away): Hope...

Hope: Think about Zack!! He is looking down on us. Do you think he likes what you are doing to yourself? To all of us? Bo...this isn't just affecting you. You are hurting yourself and all of us more by keeping this all to yourself then just telling us.

Bo: Hope...please. Just...

Hope grabs Bo.

Hope (crying): NO!! I WON'T. NOT THIS TIME!! THIS IS IT, BO. YOU TELL ME!! DO IT FOR YOUR FAMILY!! FOR OUR KIDS!! FOR ZACK!! END THE PAIN...SUFFERING...DON'T THIS TO YOURSELF OR USE ANYMORE!! PLEASE!! BO!!! PLEASE!! YOU CAN'T TAKE IT ANYMORE!!! I CAN SEE IT!! WE ALL CAN'T TAKE IT ANYMORE!! PLEASE!!

BO (fighting back tears): ALRIGHT!! I'LL TELL YOU!! I WILL TELL YOU!! I can't take it anymore. It's eating away at me. I'll tell you..

Hope dries her tears and anxiously awaits what Bo is about to tell her.

Back at the pier, Lucas tells Sami he can't believe what he just heard. Sami says she can't either. It's horrible but she sympathizes with Carrie for what the MCF put her through. It was still wrong to lie though. Lucas agrees and wonders where all this leads them now.

Belle, Kate, and Roman comfort Carrie, who stares at Austin, who has his back turned to her. A crying Carrie begs Austin to talk to her...to say something. Austin is silent. Victor walks over and tells Kate he is going to leave and that she needs to fill Roman in on her experiences with the MCF. Roman agrees, telling Kate that he will need to ask her and Carrie alot. Belle then asks where Eric is. She just happened to be looking around and he is gone. Victor says he was near him while he was on the phone and then recalls talking to Nicole. He tells everyone this and concludes that maybe Eric went after Nicole to get to her in case she makes a run for it now that the truth is out. Carrie says they need to go get Evan them. Roman tells everyone to stay put. He will have his men check things out. They can't run around if they don't know anything for sure. Roman makes some calls as Sami and Belle worry about Eric. Carrie looks at Austin, who is still silent with his back turned. She begs him to please look at her and to say something. He remains silent with a stoic look on his face.

Meanwhile, at the Salem Inn, Nicole is holding Evan and trying to get him to sleep when there is a knock at the door. It's Alan, who pushes his way in. Nicole asks him what is going on.

Alan: The cloaked one called me. You have to leave with me now or you will lose Evan forever. The truth is out. Everyone knows. Austin, Lucas, Roman...

Nicole: Oh my God...that is what Victor meant. Maybe he told him. I don't know. I guess it was something about a DNA test Carrie had done that someone found and...

Nicole: When did she have that done on...

Alan: Nevermind. We have to go. You have to come with me now. Pack up some stuff and..

There is then a knock on the door.

Eric: Nicole!! It's Eric. Open the door. I want to talk to you. It's about our marriage.

Alan: I hate to break it to you but this is not about your marriage. Eric was there...he knows, Nicole.

Nicole: We have to get out of here.

Alan: Yeah but Eric is outside the door. There is no way out. We our on the 8th floor with a baby.

Nicole: What are we going to do?

A panicked Nicole and Alan look around for answers as Eric continues to knock on the door, yelling for Nicole to open up.

-Back on the cruise ship, the MCF returns to Steve, who is still flashing back to a time during his presumed dead years. He is with the mystery woman again. Her image is still blurred and her voice distorted. Steve is lying on the bed and appears injured.

Woman: They did it again. The guards...they were rough on you.

Steve: I had to protect you. They were hurting you.

Woman: I tried to escape. They just grabbed me hard. You shouldn't have stepped in. You truly are my knight in shining armor.

Steve: Yeah...well, nothing like saving a beautiful woman in distress.

Woman: You do so much for me. Your there for me...you have been since the day you arrived. Without you, I would be so lonely. It's so good to have you.

Steve: Same here. It's worth me getting beat up good if it means making you smile like you are right now.

Woman: Well, I don't recommend getting beat up everytime you want to make me smile.

Steve: Good.

Woman: You know, we don't even have memories of our pasts. We don't who we are or who each other are yet, it feels right we're together. I felt close to you since we met and I have only felt closer to you since then.

Steve: Yeah and the kisses are nice.

Woman: I'm sorry about that. It's just...

Steve: Getting caught up in the moment. The music always playing, the scent of the flowers, it only being us here...we're all each other has.

Woman: Yes. And everyone needs companionship and...comfort.

The woman takes Steve's hand and then pulls back.

Woman: I'm sorry. I don't know why I keep...first, the kisses. This is wrong. It's wrong for me to have kissed you and...

Steve: We kissed each other. We both did. None of this is wrong. How can something so wrong...feel right?

Steve then takes the woman's hand and kisses it. The woman then moves in closer to Steve, who pulls her closer. They then kiss and the passion between them intensifies.

Woman: Is this ok? Can we do this?

Steve: We're all each other has. We may never leave here or see anyone else again. We need each other. Right now, we need this. It feels...

Woman: Right.

They then kiss again passionately and begin to make love. As Steve turns the woman over on the bed, her face slowly becomes clear. Slowly the blurriness goes away and, as Steve turns the woman over once more as they continue to passionately kiss, the woman's face looks exactly like....

HOPE!!

The flashbacks ends with Steve and the Hope look-alike kissing and appearing on the brink of making love. Ernesto smiles from outside as Steve turns to the MCF and says:

Steve: Hope!!! Why her? What the hell? Is this a game? Is this a true memory? A dream? Tell me!!

MCF: Of course, it's true Steven. It's right from your memories. It's right out of your missing years.

Steve: Why? When? How far did we go? Did I make love to Hope? What does all this mean? Tell me more, damnit!! Help me remember more!! TELL ME!!

Steve grabs the MCF, who pulls his hands off of him or her and walks away, looks down at Steve and laughs sadistically as Steve demands that the MCF helps him remember more or that he or she tells him more as the screen fades to black.

ON THE NEXT SALEM LIVES...

TOMORROW...DON'T MISS THE THE BIGGEST EPISODE SO FAR THIS YEAR!!!

Hope to Bo: Tell me everything.

REVEALS YOU HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR!!

AND

BIG MOMENTS THAT WILL HAVE EVERYONE TALKING!!

Eric: Open up this door!!

Marlena: Let the fun begin!!

Philip: I am so sorry, dad.

PLUS...THE REVEAL THAT WILL LEAVE YOU HANGING FOR TWO WEEKS...

Hope: Oh my God.

DON'T MISS THE LAST SALEM LIVES EPISODE FOR TWO WEEKS!!! TOMORROW...IT'S THE BIGGEST CLIFFHANGER FRIDAY EVER!!!

***NOTE: VENDETTA CLIP #22 WILL BE POSTED TOMORROW BEFORE THE BIG EPISODE IS POSTED SO THAT IT FITS IN WELL WITH STORY SEQUENCE-WISE.

-At the pier, Austin demands answers from Carrie. He knows something has been upsetting her for days now. He claims it seems like she has been hiding something since the night before their wedding at the Penthouse Grille. Sami tells Carrie that they are all family. They all love her and are there for her. It's ok. Carrie looks over at Victor and Kate. Lucas thinks Victor should leave but Kate says he can stay. He already knows, as does she. Austin, Sami, Lucas, and Roman are shocked and ask why they know and not them. Kate says it's a long story and that she just told Victor today. Eric says he knows too and Belle says the same. They just learned the truth today.

Austin begs Carrie to tell him what she is hiding. They are married. They took vows and he is there for her. They promised to be honest and she needs to be right now or their marriage is nothing. Kate steps in and asks Austin to let her talk to her. She takes Carrie aside and says:

Kate: You have to tell Austin and the others. We can't do this anymore.

Carrie: I don't know if I can.

Kate: You have to. You told Eric and Belle, right?

Carrie: Yeah.

Kate: Victor knows too. I had to tell him. Look, Carrie. Alan is working with the cloaked figure.

Carrie: I don't buy that. He was so good to be me for months at the cabin and...

Kate: Carrie, please. The police have hard evidence. I know it for a fact. I just found out he did something horrible to Will. I don't want to discuss it right now but he did. He is in league with the cloaked figure, who has also been helping Nicole keep your child. The cloaked person has Chelsea and Abby. He or she kidnapped them and I was kidnapped myself last night.

Carrie: Oh my God...

Kate: I'm fine but this has to stop. Carrie, you need to tell all because you and me need to tell the police everything. You need to get Evan and I need to tell what I know about the cloaked figure. You have no choice, Carrie. It's better for you to do it then have Austin and the others find out on their own in a worse way.

Carrie: Fine. I guess I have no choice. Lives are at stake.

Austin then comes over. Carrie turns, with tears welling in her eyes, and tells Austin she will tell him and everyone else the truth. Austin nods as Sami, Lucas, Victor, Kate, Eric, Roman, and Belle look on.

-On the cruise ship, Steve is lying on a canopy bed in one of the suites on the ship. He looks around to see antiques in the room and a painting on the wall in front of him. The room reminds him of something you would see in a souther hotel or mansion.

Meanwhile, Ernesto is watching him from outside when the MCF arrives.

MCF (via voice changer): Have things calmed?

Ernesto: Yes. He just woke up now. I did what you said.

MCF: Good. Do you have the music I requested? The stuff you found out about through Stefano?

Ernesto: Yes. Here it is (Hands MCF a cd). Are you sure you want to do this?

MCF: I must. I still need Steve to do as I will. He had behaved well up until today but, now that he tried to escape, I will need to do something to remind him that the lives of his loved ones are at stake. I offered him the answers to his past and missing years. I offered him the chance to recover his whole memory if he obeys me. I will give him a little taste of it now and then he will be where I want him again.

Ernesto: You are going to have him remember the secret, right?

MCF: Yes. It will give me yet another thing to hold over his head and it will keep him in line. I must get started. There is much to do.

Ernesto: Ok. I will be watching.

The MCF enters Steve's room.

MCF: I see you tried to escape to warn your little friends, Steve. Naughty boy. Didn't I tell you to behave? Oh well. You have behaved quite well thus far. I guess I will have to give you a little reminder about the terms of our deal.

Steve: What are your plans for Lexie, Abe, and Celeste? Why are we in Salem? Why...

MCF: Stop asking questions. Now...it's time for you to get a blast from the past.

The MCF then sticks a syringe into Steve's leg.

Steve: WHAT THE HELL?! Not that again!!

MCF: It's the drug that will help you remember, Steve. But...you will only remember what I want you too. Just a little to remind you of what I can give you. Your life, memories...everything. I can give you it all back. You just have to obey me and my wishes until the mission is complete.

Steve: What mission?

MCF: Nevermind. Now...Steve. It's time to remind you of the past. To remind you of a time...long ago.

-On another part of the ship, Forrest and Abby are asleep in their room. Chelsea is watching them and can't help but notice Forrest tossing and turning and mumbling something. She gets up close to hear what it is.

Forrest: NO!! I WILL GET...I WILL MAKE YOU PAY! NO!

Chelsea wonders what he could be dreaming about and who he wants to make pay. She wakes Abby up, who yells at Chelsea for waking her. She couldn't sleep last night and is tired. Besides, there is nothing else to do. Chelsea tells her what Forrest has said in his sleep and warns that she still thinks he is dangerous.

Abby: We know he has some secrets, Chelsea. He doesn't want to get into them or his life. He clearly has undergone some pain and torment. I wish you would let this go. You are like a dog with a bone. You never know when to let go.

Chelsea: Maybe but I am worried, Abby. You and Forrest have this bond and I have a bad feeling about this guy. He clearly has issues.

Abby: And you don't?

Chelsea: Ha ha. Look, I am just looking...

Abby: Out for me? I know. I appreciate it but Forrest has been harmless since we have been locked up with him here. Give him a break and lay off a bit. Your lucky you haven't offended him by now.

Chelsea: I'm not worried about that. I'm worried about you.

Abby: I'm fine. Now, I am going back to sleep. Don't worry.

Abby lays back down as Chelsea continues to watch Forrest sleep and says:

Chelsea: Sorry, Abby. Something is not right with him. I just know it and I won't just stand by and let him manipulate or hurt you. Who knows who he really is and what he is capable of.

-Back in Salem, Stefano is on the phone at the Dimera Mansion when Cassie enters the living room. Stefano hangs up the phone and tells her he has good news and bad news. One of his men just learned that that Alexandra, Abe, and Celeste were spotted in Milan, Italy at one of his lairs. Apparently, they had been searching Dimera's lairs of his all over Europe. Cassie asks why Abe and Celeste are there. Stefano says he isn't sure but the bad news is that the men Alexandra brought with her were found bound and gagged. Alexandra, Abe, and Celeste were kidnapped and loaded on to some cruise ship and taken away. Cassie is shocked. Stefano bets it was the MCF. Stefano threatens that he will kill that person, whomever they are, when he gets his hand on him or her.

Cassie asks him if there is any sign of the ship. Stefano says he has his people on it. He thinks it's weird that a cruise ship is being used. The phone in the living room rings. Stefano answers and seems happy about something being told to him on the phone. He hangs it up and tells Cassie he has great news. The ship has been spotted...in Salem. Alexandra is in Salem!! Cassie says they must get to the ship and get to her. Stefano agrees. Cassie thinks they should bring men but Stefano disagrees. They may cause whoever is behind this to take off. He tries to get her to stay back but she insists they are a team. He knows better then to argue so he tells her to follow his lead. They will do this on their own and, maybe, take this damn MCF down in the process...finally. Stefano pulls out a gun and says that the MCF shot him, took his daughter, and may have Tony. The MCF will pay for crossing him. He or she will pay dearly.

-Meanwhile, back on the cruise ship, Celeste is sleeping as Lexie and Abe watch her. Abe comments on how Lexie has been rather quiet for awhile now. Lexie says she is sick of fighting with him. She can't beleive he and her mother followed her on some insane quest to bring the Dimera's down and save her. Abe says they were just trying to protect her. Lexie rolls her eyes and reminds Abe that now, if they die, Theo has no one. He is with neighbors right now. Her father is still in a coma as far as she knows and there is no one to care for him. Abe says they will escape. They already are in Salem. Lexie says there is still the matter of who is doing this and what they have planned.

Celeste is tossing and turning while having nightmarish visions. She is having visions of a ship and blurred images on people on it. There is then a loud explosion and fire, followed by a rush of water and screams of agony. Celeste begins to cry out in her sleep. Lexie and Abe race over to her. Celeste then has another vision of two people on the ship. They are blurred so she can't make out their faces but the faces soon become unblurred after a shirt while. The two people kiss. The faces then slowly become clear and reveal the two kissing people as...ABE AND CELESTE!!!

Celeste wakes up, stunned. Lexie asks if she is ok. Celeste lies, not wanting to upset Abe and Lexie, and says she is fine. She just had a nightmare. It's just the same visions as before. Lexie tells her to just calm down and then goes back to Abe as Celeste tells herself:

Celeste: Abraham...why? I know we have gotten closer the past few months but...dear God. That would hurt Alexandra. It would destroy her, even if she is mad at us right now. It's sick. I must stop it from happening. I must not be like that with my son in law. I must.

The scene then shifts to another part of the ship...Tony and Anna's cell. Both are quiet. Tony asks Anna why she isn't speaking to him still. He thought they cleared the air. Anna says she has nothing to say. They have been locked up together for so long. She just wants to learn what is going and get out of here. Tony asks if it's because of what he said the other day. Anna tells Tony to stop with the questions or, if and when they escape, she will never see or speak to him again. Tony begs her not to be so rash. It's just so boring to sit and not say a word to each other. Anna apologizes but says it's frustrating. She just wants to get out of the cell they are in. They have been locked up for months. Tony walks over and comforts her. He embraces her and says it will be ok. They will escape. Someone will find them or he will find a way. He promises not to let her suffer or be unhappy. He then kisses her head as Anna looks up at him, lovingly, and tears begin to well up in her eyes.

The scene then shifts to Steve, who is still with the MCF in the suite. The MCF puts on a CD. Steve asks what that is. The MCF says it is something that will spark his memory. The music sounds like that of a waltz. Steve is confused.

Steve: You know...I may not remember anything but, from what I know and based on how I feel, I don't like this crap.

MCF: Just listen, Steven. Listen to it and look at this shuite. The antiques, the painting, the canopy bed you are laying on...it must reminds you of something? A place you were in a long time ago...during those infamous missing years after you "died."

Steve looks around the suite room while listening to the music and the scene slowly fades into a flashback. It's a blurred flashback of two people. One is a man, who is revealed to be Steve, and the other a woman. The women is dressed in white but her face can't be made out nor can the rest of her looks. It appears they are dancing. The women speaks with a distorted voice and her words can't me made out at first but, now, they can be:

Woman: There is just something so relaxing about this music, isn't there?

Steve: I'm not too crazy about. Don't know why. I heard some harmonica earlier. Strangely, I liked that. Must be something connected to something that I like that I don't remember.

Woman: How are you feeling? I know the guards were rough on you again.

Steve: I'm fine. I had you to help nurse me back to health.

Woman: Well, I had to. I need you. Your all I have. I may not know your name and you may not know it but that doesn't matter. You are important to me and I can tell you are a good man, even if you don't recall who you are. We're just two lost souls, brought together in captivity.

Steve: I guess so.

Woman: We need someone...to confide in. To comfort us. We are that for each other. There is no one else here for us but us. I am so glad to have you here. It was so lonely until you came.

Steve: Well, I can understand that. I am glad to have you too, gorgeous.

Woman: Oh, please. I'm far from gorgeous.

Steve: You've been through alot. You came through it and that's great. And...you are gorgeous.

Woman: Thanks. Wow...(looks out the window as they dance) what a gorgeous night. Since we are on the subject of gorgeous.

They both laugh.

Woman: It's beautiful out there. You can smell the flowers outside as the breeze brings that sweet smell in here. The music playing...it just makes it...feel nice. It's truly a night of beauty. Too bad we can't be free to have nights like this. Instead, we are behind held against our will and...

Steve: Hey, just enjoy the night and dance. Don't think about all the other junk. Ok?

Woman: Yes. Your right. You always know how to make me feel better.

Steve: It's a gift (smiles).

They continue to dance as they get closer and closer. After a short while, they then stop. They appear to be looking into each other's eyes, smelling the sweet scene of the flowers an feeling the nice evening breeze. The music is affecting their emotions and so is their feelings of loneliness and being lost and not knowing who they are. The two seem to be staring longingly into each other's eyes. They then move in closer and closer until they...KISS!!

Steve then pulls out of the flashback and says to the MCF:

Steve: Who is she?! You tell me, damnit!! I kissed her!! I need to know when and why and...damnit...who?!

The MCF turns to look at Ernesto, who is watching from outside the suite and smiling, and then turns back to Steve and remaind silent.

-Back in Salem at the pier, Carrie prepares to tell Austin the truth. Austin tells her to go ahead.

Carrie: Ok...it all started after Alan rescued me from the island last summer. When he took me back to the cabin, I thought about everything. The paternity issue with you and Lucas and how it would affect the baby and our families. I asked Alan for advice and I just want to say that while he agreed with my decision, he did not come up with this idea.

Austin: I don't like where this is going.

Carrie: You all already know why I stayed in hiding and had Shane help cover for me while I was in hiding and so on. What you all don't know is the decision I made while in hiding...the action I went through with the night I gave birth. I was just doing what was right. I didn't want the baby to grow up with tension around him and people fighting. I didn't want you and Lucas to be at odds, Austin. I didn't want your mom and Philip, Billie...I didn't want people talking sides. Look...I was wrong. I should've trusted that you all could handle it, especially you and Lucas. But I didn't at the time. I regret what I did now, more then ever. I regretted what I did right after I did it.

Austin: What did you do?

Carrie: Austin...(looks at Kate, who nods. Eric and Belle give her a nod too) I...this is so hard...please forgive me...my baby...what could be our baby or my baby with Lucas...my baby is still alive!!

Roman, Sami, Lucas, and Austin are stunned as Eric, Belle, Victor, and Kate watch.

Lucas: The child you told all of us is dead...the one you may have conceived with me...he is still alive?!

Sami: Carrie...how could out put all of us...your family through this? Austin and Lucas...one of them is the father and you put them through hell.

Carrie: Your not one to judge, Sami. Oh, wait. I'm sorry. I didn't mean...

Sami: It's fine. Your right. I never did lie about something like this though. Not about a baby dying.

Carrie: Your right. It's horrible butI just thought I was doing what was best, like I said. I was wrong and I regret it. I should've trusted Austin and Lucas, as well as everyone else. I should've trusted they could handle it.

Carrie looks at Austin, who has his back turned to her.

Carrie (fighting back tears): Please. Talk to me.

Austin: I can't beleive you would ever do this. Carrie...damn!

Roman steps in.

Roman: Carrie...if the baby is alive...where is he?

Carrie: I gave him to Alan, who took him away. The plan was to take him to a hospital and drop him off so he would be adopted at some point and find a home but...something went wrong. The cloaked person interfered I guess...

Kate: With Alan's help...

Carrie: I still don't beleive that.

Kate: It's true. Alan gave the baby to the cloaked figure. He or she then took the child to Green Mountain Lodge and hid it in the bushes, knowing full well a certain couple would find it. He or she wanted to cause trouble for the Brady girls I guess.

Roman: Wait, the lodge? Nicole and Eric found Evan that night at the lodge.

Sami: The same night Carrie gave birth. The lodge was only 30 miles from the cabin.

Austin: Eric and I talked about it and how coincidental it all was. Damnit...it was all in front of me. You getting upset with Nicole and Evan around lately. You claiming Evan was yours at Salem Place while holding him. Everything. It's Evan, isn't it? Evan is...

Carrie (crying): My child. Evan is my son.

Roman, Sami, and Lucas are stunned as Victor, Kate, Eric, and Belle look on. Austin looks at Carrie in disbelief and then turns away from her as she touches his shoulder.

Carrie: Austin, please. Forgive me. All of you. Please...

A clearly angry Austin turns back towards a crying Carrie as they look at each other...face to face as the screen fades to black.

ON THE NEXT SALEM LIVES...

MCF to Philip: It's time.

Hope to Bo: I beg of you. This is your last chance. Our last chance. Tell me the truth. Please.

Steve to MCF: Tell me who this woman is. Now!!

Carrie to Austin: I just did what I thought was right.

Austin to Carrie: Well, it was wrong. Now...lives are screwed up and the damage may never be rectified.

Alan to Nicole: You have to leave with me now or you will lose Evan forever.

-Cal and Katherine are at their hotel suite at the Salem Inn, Cal is still confused about why he saw Ernesto Toscano's face in his memories. Katherine tells him that it will all come back to him eventually. Cal says that is exactly it. He doesn't understand and doesn't know what all this together means. He has remembered so much but there is still so much missing that it prevents him from fully understanding it all. Katherine promises him it will become clear. He already has made so much progress and they only had one session. Cal says he doesn't know what he would do without his beautiful wife by his side. They kiss.

She tells him not to be afraid of what he will remember or what is to come. They will work through it together, no matter what it is. They are married now. Partners for life. That won't change. Cal pledges his love to her and she does the same. They kiss and then make love.

-At the Horton house, Alice is making doughnuts with Maggie and tells her how nice it is that they are spending time together. So much has happened and it's been forever since they enjoyed such a simple evening together where they can just talk and enjoy each other. Maggie agrees. Alice notices she seems rather nervous and asks what is wrong. Maggie says she is fine but Alice tells her she knows she isn't. Something has been upsetting her lately. It seems to have started ever since the fire. Alice reminds Maggie she is there for her and that she does not judge. She can tell her anything. Maggie is silent, not knowing what to say.

Meanwhile, in the living room, Doug and Julie have returned from seeing a movie. Doug asks her if she is ok. She seemed rather distracted during the movie. Julie says she's fine. She is just feeling a bit under the weather today. Doug asks if she has been feeling that way for awhile now. Julie says no and asks why he would think that. Doug says that something hasn't been quite right with her since he woke up from his coma. He asks her if she is keeping something from him. Julie is caught off guard and is speechless.

-At the Kiriakis Mansion, Jack is with Billie, Max and Nico, monitoring the surveilance cameras set up all over Salem. They are soon joined by Frankie and Greta, who ask if there are any updates. Billie shakes her head no and says it's getting hopeless. The MCF hasn't been seen since the wedding when she chased after him or her. Jack asks her again if she is sure Kate didn't see or hear anything else. Billie hits Jack, reminding him she doesn't want everyone knowing that. Her mother didn't everyone knowing that. Frankie, Greta, Max and Nico are confused so Billie fills them in on her mother being taken hostage by the MCF the night she went after the MCF. She assures them both she is fine but that she doesn't want anyone knowing about it out of fear that the MCF may target her or their family again.

Greta and Frankie understand. They tell Billie not to lose hope. Jack agrees, telling Billie they will get the MCF and find their daughters. Billie says she knows they will. She just needed to hear someone say it to give her strength. She thanks Jack for always being there for her. She doesn't know what she would do without him. Jack says he feels the same way. They embrace. Billie sees Greta whispering to her. Billie reads her lips, which seem to say, "Tell him...tell him how you feel." Billie shakes her head and seems to whisper softly back, "It's not the right time." Jack sees Frankie whispering to him to also admit to Billie how he feels. Jack shakes his head and softly whispers, "Not yet." Frankie and Greta both look on, frustrated, as Jack and Billie embrace.

Nico also watches, wondering what is going on with Jack and Billie and what the hell Frankie and Greta are doing and whispering. He laughs and shakes his head in disgust, saying "Love. The way people act and the things they do." Max tells him it's all worth it. He then says that they need to find Abby and Chelsea. if he loses Abby, he doesn't know what he will do. Nico smiles and says, "Hit by the love bug too, eh?" Max says to Nico it's a great feeling and he plans to tell Abby how he feels when they find her. Nico tells Max "Good for you" and gets back to watching the monitors.

-At Sami and Lucas's apartment, Sami is on the couch in Lucas's arms. Will is in his room and Sami asks Lucas how they are going to get to the bottom of what is wrong with him. How can they find out if Alan did something to him? Alan is MIA and no one else will now. Will won't talk to them either. Lucas says they will find a way. There is then a knock at the door. It's Austin, who says he needs their help. Carrie just up and left and he has no idea where she is. He checked a few places already and no luck. Sami asks why they aren't in Aruba and Austin explains how the weather was bad and they got moved to a morning flight tomarrow. Roman then arrives, telling Austin he got his call to meet him there. He asks what is up. Austin repeats what he told Sami and Lucas and says he needs their help.

Roman says he has it but asks Austin if he is sure he isn't overeacting. Austin mentions how Carrie has seemed off lately. even at their wedding. He knows something isn't quite right with her and now she just left without telling him. There was no possible place for her to go to. No one knew they were still in town except Belle, who they told because Carrie had left her cell at the penthouse so they needed to tell Belle to turn it off. There was nothing going on so there is no reason for her to leave him. Roman tells Austin ok. They can do this as a precautionary measure based on everything Carrie has been through and based on the fact that the MCF is on the loose. He suggests they split up. He tells Sami and Lucas to go off in the east side of Salem to search together. He will go North and Austin can go west. He will send some men out to help them and to search the south side. They all agree and head out to search.

-On the pier, Victor arrives as Kate races over to him and embraces him, saying she is so glad he came so quickly.

Victor: Why are you hugging me? We haven't hugged in...

Kate: Years. Sorry. I am just so upset and...forget it happened. Look...something horrible has happened. It happened months ago and...you are the only person I can turn to. I am in deep trouble. As our many others. Your the only one who I could think of to help. You have the power and influence. Victor...I need you. I need your help.

Victor: Ok. Calm down. Just tell me what happened. The cloaked figure. I got dragged into his or her plans, as did Carrie. God help me, Victor. I would've never stayed quiet this long and...God. I would've did something if I had known before that one of the cloaked person's lackey's...that one of them hurt Will.

Victor: Wait, I'm not following. One of the lackeys?

Kate: It was Alan, Victor. He molested Will. That is what I found out tonight.

Victor is stunned.

Meanwhile, on another end of the pier, Carrie is racing to get to Marlena's. She hates that she had to walk but she doesn't her car at the Salem Inn so she had no choice. She needs to get there and get to the lab results before someone finds them. She them bumps right into Eric and Belle, who tell her she's too late.

Eric: We were just on our way to you. I am so glad Belle knew you were still in town. I am glad you are. Maybe you can help us out with this (shows her the lab results).

Carrie: I...

Eric: Want to tell us the truth, Carrie? You can't lie about this. These are legit. Plus, the fact that you were so insistent on getting to them before someone found them...you just proved they are true right there. Just admit it.

Carrie (fighting back tears): I don't know what those are but...

Belle: Carrie, we're family. It's ok. Just tell us. Explain...

Carrie (crying): FINE!!! IT'S TRUE!! OK? EVAN IS MY SON!!! I GAVE UP MY CHILD AND I REGRET IT OK!! Now I can't get him back or tell anyone because of this damned cloaked person and...God, are you happy now? If that cloaked person learns you two know, we all may be in danger.

Eric and Belle look each other, both stunned and worried.

-Back at the Horton house, Maggie assures Alice she is fine. She just has alot on her mind and doesn't know where to go with her life. She lost Mickey, Victor, and her restaurant. Alice tells her to just listen to her heart. It will give her the answers she needs. Maggie embraces her, telling Alice she always knows just the right thing to say.

Meanwhile, Julie tells Doug for the last time that she has no secrets. They have been through so much over they years. She wouldn't lie to him. They have a marriage based on complete trust and honesty. Doug says he is pleased to hear that and gives her a kiss. Julie insists she just doesn't feel right today and it's been a rough year for her family and it's taken it's toll. Doug says he understands. Time will heal all wounds and things will be better for everyone someday soon. He is sure of it. They kiss again as Julie tells him she loves his optimism. Doug smiles and says he is going to tell Alice they are back. Julie nods.

Maggie comes out of the kitchen. She says she didn't even hear him and Julie come in. Doug says they were just being sneaky. Julie laughs. Doug embraces Maggie and says it's good to see her and that he will be right out to talk. Doug goes into the kitchen. Once he leaves, Julie lets out a sigh of relief, saying it's getting harder and harder to lie to him with his constant questions about her behavior. He just knows her too well. Maggie beings to panic, saying Alice questioned her behavior too. They know. Doug and Alice know. Maggie says they should just admit everything and be done with it. Julie tells her not panic. No one can find out or the Horton family will have it's name dragged through mud and they will both go to jail. Doug's heart will be broken. It will be a mess. She hates lying too but they have to. For their sake and the family's. Maggie reluctantly agrees, saying it looks like they will just have to live with the guilt they are feeling. Julie says it looks like it

-Back at the pier, Kate has finished telling Victor all about how she learned the truth about Nicole's adopted son, Evan, and how the MCF forced her into keeping the truth and making Carrie keep the truth. She also tells her about the MCF taking her hoatage the other night and all about the night Will was molested, the same night Carrie gave birth and gave up the child. Victor is stunned by it all. He chastices Kate for not coming forward but Kate says her family was at stake. She couldn't but now she has to. Chelsea has been kidnapped and the rest of her family has been screwed with by this person. Victor fills Kate in on how he has been helping Billie, Jack, and the rest of those involved in their secret operation to bring down the MCF. Kate thinks they need to tell the police and all the proper authorities. They all can't do this alone. Everyone affected by this monster has to unite together, along with the authorities, to stop all this terror they are going through.

Victor says they need to get to the police station now but Kate tells Victor they can't. If the truth gets out before Carrie has a chance to tell Austin, it may ruin their marriage. Victor says that is a risk they may have to take. Bringing the MCF to justice is more important. Victor tells Kate they better go to the station since a call could be traced. Kate reluctantly agrees and they take off.

Meanwhile, on the other side of the pier, Carrie has just finished telling Eric and Belle everything. She assures them she was just doing what was right for her baby and everyone else. She knows it was wrong now. Belle says she understands but she should've trusted in Austin and Lucas more to deal with the paternity issue. Carrie says she knows now. She hates what this has done. Belle pulls out a tissue and tells Carrie to dry her tears. Sami and Lucas then walk up and see Carrie with Belle and Eric. Lucas calls Roman and tells him they found her and to tell Austin that they did.

Sami and Lucas walk over to Carrie, Eric, and Belle. They are stunned to see them. Sami sees that Carrie is crying and asks what is wrong. Kate and Victor then arrive while on their way to the police station. Victor asks what is going on. Kate sees Carrie's face and the lab results in Eric's hand and realizes what is going on. Carrie looks at Kate.

Just then, Roman arrives and embraces Carrie. He asks if she is ok. She says she is fine. He sees that she has been crying and says she doesn't look fine.

Roman: Honey, come on. What is wrong?

Austin: That is what I would like to know.

Carrie is stunned to see Austin.

Austin: Why did you run off, Carrie? What is going on? Give me the truth this time. Please...I'm your husband. Tell me what is bothering you.

Eric, Belle, Sami, Lucas, Roman, Kate, and Victor watch as Austin waits for answers and a horrified Carrie looks at Austin, wondering what she is going to do as the screen fades to black.

ON THE NEXT SALEM LIVES...

Lexie to Celeste: Mom...what is wrong?

Abby to Chelsea: What is your problem?

Chelsea to Abby: I heard him, Abby. There is more to Forrest then meets the eye.

Anna to Tony: Stop with the questions or, if and when we do get out of here, I will never see or speak to you again.

MCF to Steve: It's time for you to get a blast from the past.

Austin to Carrie: I want the truth. Right here, right now.

On the cruise ship, Ernesto walks around to check on all the prisoners. He walks by Tony and Anna's cell and sees Anna lying down and Tony sitting in a corner. Ernesto notices that things still seem tense between them. This thought causes him to smile. He moves on and walks by Lexie,Abe, and Celeste's cell. He can see that Celeste is rather upset.

Ernesto: She must being having her little vibrations.

Ernesto laughs and then sees Abe and Lexie roaming aimlessly around the cell, desperate to find a way out. He smiles and moves on. He opens a door and goes up some stairs. He makes his way up about two floors and then walks down another hallway. He is now in what seems like the first class passanger area. He walks by one room and observes Forrest, Abby, and Chelsea. He can see Forrest and Abby talking and notices how upset Chelsea is watching them.

Ernesto: Wonder what that is about. No matter. No need to concern myself with such trivial issues.

Ernesto prepares to move on but then hears some faint screams coming from nearby.

Ernesto: What the hell?! That sounds like Johnson...

Ernesto races down the hallway and down the stairs, following the faint cries. Ernesto goes down a floor and gets down the hallway and then stops and watches from a distance. He sees several of his guards holding Steve back. They have him bound and gagged now. Steve tries to break free and ends up falling and hitting his head, knocking himself unconscious. Now that Steve is unconscious, Ernesto reveals himself.

Ernesto: What happened?

Guard: We entered Johnson's room because he had been awful quiet for awhile. It appears it was nothing more then a trap. He knew we would come in after awhile and we did. He ambushed us and tried to make a break for it. We stopped him but had to restrain him with ropes and shut his mouth with this duct tape. He kept saying he had to warn his friends in Salem, including his wife.

Ernesto: Hmm...I had a feeling he would rebel eventually. He behaved the whole way to Salem. He still does not know I'm on board, does he?

Guard: No.

Ernesto: Good. Put him back in his room and keep an eye on him.

Both Guards: Yes sir.

Ernesto walks off a short distance and then pulls put his cell phone to make a phone call. He dials a number and waits.

Ernesto: Yes. It's me.

MCF (via voice changer): Is there a problem?

Ernesto: Johnson just tried to escape to warn his wife and friends. Even with his memory issues, the guy is a pain in the ass.

MCF: I am surprised it took him this long to try something. He was rather subdued for quite a while. He listened to instructions well. Well, I guess it's time to remind him of the terms of our agreement. I still have much more to do with him. I need to keep him in line a little longer. I guess it's time to pull out the trump card.

Ernesto: You mean...

MCF: Yes. It's time we give Steve a little taste of the missing years he doesn't remember. I will be there soon. Look out for me.

Ernesto: Fine.

MCF: Have your men bring Steve up to one of the first class rooms. Actually...have him brought up to the southern comfort themed room. You know what I mean?

Ernesto: Yes. I will have the men do it now.

MCF: Excellent. See you soon.

Ernesto and the MCF hang up.

MCF: Get ready for a blast from the past, Steve. This is just the beginning of the fun that is yet to come. Tonight...it will be one hell of party!!

The MCF laughs as he or she walks down an alley on the west side of Salem and the scene slowly fades to black and then into...

-At the Brady Pub, Kayla comes out of the kitchen and tells Caroline she put all the leftover food away from the picnic. Caroline is silent. Kayla asks if she is still mad at her for what happened at the picnic. Caroline says of course she is. She is mad at the whole family for their antics. A day of family bonding that she hoped would at least lead to them all getting along turned into WWIII. Kayla apologizes but reminds Caroline she warned her that all the tension in the family could lead to something like that.

Hope arrives and asks if everything has calmed down. Caroline says at the moment it has but the family isn't together so that is why. Hope apologizes to Caroline about what happened. Caroline tells Hope it's not her fault. Kayla agrees, saying it's on her and the rest of the family. They ruined it. Kayla admits, however, that she isn't sure if the family can ever be happy and together again. Hope asks why that is and demands once again to know what is going on.

Meanwhile, outside the Pub, Kim is watching Kayla,Hope, and Caroline talk. Tears stream down her face as Shane comes up from behind and embraces her. Kim tells Shane it's no use. Her family will her forever and that will never change. Shane assures her it will be alright but Kim says he's wrong. It will never be alright again for her...or her family.

-At the University Hospital psych ward, Roman walks down the hallway to Marlena's padded cell with Dr. Barbara Harris. Barbara tells Roman that the Samantha personality has completely taken over Marlena and that she isn't optimistic that they will be able to bring back the real Marlena. Roman's mood turns somber, as he says that he wasn't getting his hopes up but it still hurts. He was prepared though. He just needs to be strong for the kids. He just hates that she is missing so much and will miss so much going forward. She is still there with them but not really and it's hard.

Barbara tells Roman that if he and the family need any counseling or help, she is there for them. He thanks her. They arrive at Marlena's padded cell. She is sitting in a dark corner. Barbara tells Roman she will give him a few minutes alone and to call if he needs anything. She leaves.

Roman: Marlena? Doc...

Marlena is silent. Roman calls for her again and still nothing.

Roman: Talk to me. Please!!

Marlena finally turns to look at Roman. She slowly gets up to her feet, walks over to the door, and says coldly:

Marlena: I hate you!! And...I AM NOT MARLENA!!! THE BITCH IS DEAD!!! DO YOU HERE ME?! DEAD!!

Roman jumps back in shock and is stunned by the evil he sees in the eyes of the woman he loves.

-At the pier, Kate continues to hold the MCF and Alan at gunpoint, demanding answers. Alan denies doing anything to Will as the MCF turns towards him and says:

MCF (via voice changer): Tell her, Alan. I want you to. Remember...the plan.

Alan: But...what if...

MCF: Nevermind. It's ok. It will help get things together. It has to come out sometime for everything to go as planned. Just do it.

Kate: What the hell are you two talking about?

MCF: Nevermind. Go ahead, Alan. Share with Kate what you did to Will...that infamous night. The night that Carrie gave birth and the night that Will learned who you really were after months of him thinking of you as some older friend that would save him from the principal when needed and so on.

Alan: You going to save anything for me to tell?

MCF: Sure. Go ahead.

Alan: That night...Will had found out who I really was. It was shortly after he learned that his mother had been raped by me.

Kate: Ok, so wait. You were using him. Weren't you? You were befriending him in secret for months. You helped him out to gain his trust so he would provide you with information. He would be like your bridge to Sami and Carrie.

Alan: Right. Now...I was forced to kidnap him that night. Carrie was in labor and I couldn't have him blow everything for me. He needed to be scared into silence. I knew that. I knew he needed to fear me and what I would do if he opened his damn mouth so...I took action. Perhaps it was extreme (laughs) but I thought it was appropriate. After all, I had committed a similar act with his mother...only this time a young boy was involved. A little weird but not after all I have been through.

Kate: Similar act...Sami. Oh My God. No...

Alan: Smart woman. Have it figured out, don't you?

Kate (fighting back tears): Please. Don't tell me...you didn't? God...please. You didn't...molest Will, did you?

Alan smiles and nods.

Kate: YOU BASTARD!!

Alan sees Kate raising the gun up and makes a run for it. The MCF calls out to him but he takes off. Kate is about to shoot but the MCF grabs her, knocking the gun to the ground, and tells her to calm herself.

Kate: Calm myself!! My grandson was molested by a man who I am helping to cover for because of you!! That's it!! We're through. I am telling everyone everything I know about you and your little operation.

MCF: I wouldn't do that...if you want to live to see your beloved Will graduate.

-At the Salem Inn, Austin has fallen asleep in the tub. Carrie is out of the tub and is doing her nails so she can be all pretty for Aruba with Austin tomarrow. She finishes doing them and then goes to put the nail polish back in her bag. She then puts the bag in her dresser drawer. She thinks about the secrets she is keeping and can't help but feel guilty. She hates doing this but has no choice. While in the drawer, she is reminded of the DNA lab results that confirmed Evan was her son. It comes to her in that moment that she hasn't seen them. She searches the room and can't find them. She wonders where they are.

Meanwhile, at the Penthouse, Belle is still reading over those very lab results and is stunned by what they saw. She wonders how Nicole's adopted baby son, Evan, could be Carrie's. Eric is still downstairs, calling out to Belle. Belle finally comes out of her state of shock and hears Eric's knocking. Eric has gotten the doorman from downstairs to let him in since he was concerned with Belle not answering. The doorman is happy to oblige since he knows Eric after all these years. Eric enters as the doorman leaves. Eric calls out to Belle and searches downstairs. He then heads upstaits. Belle realizes Eric is in the house and decides she should hide the lab results as it's Carrie's business and it wouldn't be right for her to show anyone or tell anyone.

Belle tries to hide it but Eric comes in the guest room just as she is trying to stuff the results under the bed. He asks Belle what she is doing. Belle says she is looking for something but Eric notices the envelope and papers in her hand and asks why she is looking for something with all that junk in her hand. Belle insists it isn't junk. Eric then asks what she has there then. Belle doesn't know what to say.

-Back outside the Brady Pub, Shane tries to assure Kim to have hope. Her family does love her. There is just alot of pain and suffering right now and they all need time. He tells her that her mother and her are ok. Kim says she knows her mother is upset with her too but isn't saying anything for the family's sake and because she is her mom. It's hopeless. She and Roman screwed up and now she has to live with it. Shane hugs her, saying he is there for her. Kim thanks him and says they can be there for each other while they are both shunned by her family and Salem.

Inside the Pub, Caroline reminds Hope once again it isn't her place to say anything. Kayla reiterates that. Hope says this must stop. The Brady family is falling apart and it seems this secret Bo has that everyone seems to be keeping is at the center of it. She is going to find out what it is...once and for all. The madness must end and the only way to do that seems to be through Bo. She is going after him and is going to get the truth from him. No matter what. Tonight!!

Hope grabs her purse and takes off. Kayla wishes her luck as Bo is so stubborn she will need it. Kayla apologizes to Caroline again and says with everything going on with Steve's disappearance and all she is stressed out enough without family issues making it worse. Caroline says she doesn't want to discuss the picnic and family problems anymore. She is tired and going to lay down upstairs. She tells Kayla to have faith that Steve will come back to her. Even with no memory, he knows he is connected to her and Salem. He will come back to her. Either that or Roman and the SPD will find him. Kayla doubts that but thanks Caroline for her support. They embrace as Caroline goes upstairs.

While alone, Kayla says she has waited long enough. She is giving Roman and the authorities only 24 more hours and then she is taking matters into her own hands to find Steve. He needs her. She can feel it and she won't wait no longer.

-Back at the pier, Kate tell the MCF to let go of her.

MCF: You tell anyone anything...so help me. You know what I will do. You know what I am capable of.

Kate: I am sick of you torturing me and my family. Torturing this whole town. It ends now. I'm not afraid of...

The MCF pulls out a knife and puts it near her throat.

MCF: You won't get the chance to say anything, Katie.

Kate: Ok. Fine. I will stay quiet.

MCF: You better.

The MCF lets her go.

MCF: If you do anything to defy me, you and your family will face my wrath. Understood?

Kate: Yes.

MCF: Good. I must go. Business to tend to. I am watching...like always. Good day.

The MCF leaves as Kate says she has to do something...even if it means she dies trying. It's the only way to really protect the people she loves. This must end...today!!

-Back at the Salem Inn, Carrie searches desperately for the lab results but has no luck. She thinks of where she may have left it and remembers having it in the guest room at Marlena's penthouse the night before and the day of her wedding since she brought it with her from the Penthouse Grille where she recieved it. She realizes that is the last place she remembers having it so it must be there. She quickly gets dressed and leaves, slamming the door behind her. Outside the room, she regrets slamming it, hoping Austin didn't wake up. Back inside the room, Austin has woke up. He puts a robe on and wonders where Carrie is.

-Back at the Penthouse, Belle tells Eric it's just a bunch of old junk that mom kept. She gets up off the floor. Eric looks at her and asks if she is ok. Belle says she is fine. Eric notices she seems jumpy. Belle says she is just a little wired today. She then hears Claire being to cry, which scares her, making her drop the envelope and papers. Belle says she will get it but Eric offers to help anyway. He picks up one paper and is stunned by what he reads. Belle tries to grab the papers but Eric won't let her. He takes two pages out of Belle's hand. He asks her where she got them from. Belle explains she found them between the bed and nightstand. Eric remembers Carrie stayed in the room. He is stunned and asks Belle why she was hiding the papers. Belle says she just found them right before he came in and didn't think it was her place to show them or talk about them.

Belle hears Claire crying and says she needs to tend to her. Eric mentions to her as she leaves how it makes sense now. Carrie being upset around Nicole and Evan, her holding Evan at Salem Place and claiming him to be hers, and Evan being born the same day as Carrie's baby and being found at Green Mountain by him and Nicole only 30 miles or so away from the cabin where Carrie gave birth to him. It all fits together. Nicoles lies...everything. Belle asks what they should do. Eric tells her to find a sitter for Claire. They need to confront Carrie to see if these lab results are as legit as they look and true. Belle says that Claire is sick but it's only a slight cold and fever and this is a family emergency. She will call someone right now. Eric thanks her, saying he will need her. Belle leaves as Eric looks at the lab results, saying this may finally be the answer he has been looking for.

-Back at the University Hospital psych ward, Marlena tells Roman she has no desire to see him or anyone else and to stop coming. She wants to be left alone to make plans. Roman asks her for what.

Marlena: That's a surprise. Now...GET OUT!!! I DON'T WANT YOU HERE!!! MARLENA'S NOT HERE!! "DOC" IS DEAD??? GET OUT!!

Barbara hears what is going on and asks what is happening.

Marlena: I want no more visitors. I have too much to do and I have no interest in anyone who was associated with Marlena. Got it? If I have anymore guests for Marlena, when I get out of here I will make you my first target, doctor.

Barbara: You aren't getting out of here. Now...I will be sure you don't see anyone but I need you to calm down.

Marlena: Will do.

Barbara pulls Roman away, telling him he must go. Roman asks what she means by making plans and why she seems so confident she is getting out of there. Barbara says she is delusional. There is no way for her to get out. They have strict security guidelines and a great staff. She is going nowhere. Roman says that's good and says he will go now. Roman looks back at Marlena, with eyes filled with dejection due to his love for her being rejected by her. Roman says goodbye, this time not calling her anything, and then turns and leaves.

Marlena: Goodbye!! What a lovesick loser!! Pathetic.

Barbara: He does love you.

Marlena: He loves Marlena. She is dead. I killed her. It's time to move on.

Barbara: Whatever you say.

Marlena: Now leave me alone. I must go back to planning. There is much to do.

Barbara: Planning what?

Marlena: Wouldn't you like to know? (laughs)

Barbara just ignores Marlena's words and walks away from the cell door.

Marlena: As if I would tell her, or the great Roman Brady, my plot to escape. They will see soon enough...tonight. Yes, tonight...I make my move and get out of this hellhole. Finally...after all these weeks that feel like years. Tonight...I get back to work and finally begin my own mission. This time it's about me...no partnerships or alliances. Just me and my plan...for revenge.

Marlena laughs uncontrollably as the screens freezes on her face and then fades to black.

ON THE NEXT SALEM LIVES...

Cal to Katherine: I just don't understand. What does this all mean?

Maggie to Julie: They know. Doug and Alice know.

Austin to Sami and Lucas: I need your help.

Kate to Victor: It was Alan. He molested Will.

Eric (with Belle) to Carrie (showing her the lab results): Want to tell us the truth, Carrie?

WEEK OF 5/27/07 EDITION

***NOTE: THERE WILL BE NO INSIDER SPOTLIGHT THIS WEEK SINCE I NEED TO POST THESE TWO ANNOUNCEMENTS. IT WILL RETURN NEXT WEEK WHEN I POST SUMMER PREVIEWS.***

2 HUGE ANNOUNCEMENTS!!!

ANNOUNCEMENT #1: SALEM LIVES ON HIATUS!!!

THIS FRIDAY, JUNE 1, WILL BE THE LAST EPISODE OF SALEM LIVES FOR TWO WEEKS. IT WILL RETURN ON MONDAY JUNE 18. THE REASON FOR THIS IS I WILL BE OUT OF TOWN FROM JUNE 5-JUNE 12 AND IT'S EASIER TO JUST TAKE TWO WHOLE WEEKS OFF AND SET UP A CLIFFHANGER AND OTHER THINGS. THEREFOREM THIS WEEK WILL BE A MAJOR PAYOFF AND REVEAL WEEK. IT'S WEEK NO SALEM LIVES FAN SHOULD MISS!! IT ALL LEADS TO ONE OF THE MOST INCREDIBLE EPISODES WE HAVE EVER DONE THIS FRIDAY JUNE 1. THE FRIDAY JUNE 1 EPISODE WILL FEATURE 5 HUGE CLIFFHANGERS TO KEEP FANS HANGING UNTIL AFTER THE HIATUS. MAKE SURE TO LOOK OUT NEXT WEEKEND FOR EXCLUSIVE SUMMER PREVIEWS IN THE SL INSIDER AND OTHER PREVIEWS FOR WHAT IS TO COME WHEN SALEM LIVES RETURNS ON JUNE 18.

IN ADDITION TO THIS, THERE WILL BE A SALEM LIVES CHAT UPON MY RETURN. IT IS SET FOR WEDNESDAY JUNE 13 at 8PM EST. THIS IS OPEN TO BOTH READERS AND ANYONE INTERESTED SO PLEASE PM ME OR COMMENT IN THE BLOG TO INDICATE IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO JOIN IN. IT WILL ON AIM CHAT. IF YOU DON'T HAVE AIM, THEN LET ME KNOW AND WE WILL WORK OUT SOMETHING. YOU WILL HAVE UNTIL MY RETURN ON JUNE 12 TO RSVP FOR THE CHAT SO DON'T FORGET!!! IT SHOULD BE FUN AND A GREAT WAY TO ANSWER BLOG QUESTIONS AND SO ON.

ANNOUNCEMENT #2: VENDETTA'S FINAL WEEKS!!!

SALEM LIVES: VENDETTA HAS NOW ENTERED IT'S FINAL MONTH. THEREFORE, I FELT THE NEED TO PROVIDE A SCHEDULE TO GAME PLAYERS AND READERS ALIKE OF WHAT IS TO COME AS IT WINDS DOWN. THE TWO WEEK HIATUS WILL NOT EFFECT IT AT ALL AS IT WAS ALWAYS THE PLAN TO HAVE A LITTLE BREAK IN VENDETTA DOWN THE FINAL VENDETTA STRETCH RUN. HERE IS THE SCHEDULE FOR VENDETTA-RELATED EVENTS, BEGINNING WITH THIS WEEK:

Week of May 28, 2007

Monday May 28, 2007: THERE IS NO TRIVIA TO BE POSTED DUE TO THE HOLIDAY. THEREFORE, ONLY COMMENTS COUNTED FOR WEEK 10 (5/20/07-5/26/07).

Tuesday May 29, 2007: VENDETTA CLIP #21 WILL BE POSTED.

Thursday May 31, 2007: VENDETTA CLIP #22 WILL BE POSTED.

Friday June 1: DON'T MISS A HUGE VENDETTA FINAL WEEKS PROMO THAT WILL BE POSTED IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE BIG CLIFFHANGER EPISODE!!!

Saturday June 2: SL INSIDER AND SUMMER PREVIEWS POSTED. PLUS, VENDETTA GAME COMMENT SCORES POSTED AND ALL BUT THE TOP 3 GAME SCORERS WILL BE ELIMINATED FROM THE GAME.

Week of June 4, 2007

Monday June 4: VENDETTA TRIVIA POSTED AND FINAL VENDETTA TRIVIA QUESTIONS POSTED AND DISTRIBUTED AS WELL. REMINDER THAT SALEM LIVES IS ON HIATUS THIS WEEK AND NEXT.

Week of June 11, 2007

Wednesday June 13, 2007: I WILL BE BACK FROM MY TRIP SO VENDETTA TRIVIA SCORES WILL BE POSTED. ALSO, THE SALEM LIVES CHAT WILL TAKE PLACE ON AIM AT 8PM EST.

Saturday June 16, 2007: SL INSIDER WILL BE POSTED AND VENDETTA COMMENT SCORES WILL BE POSTED.

Week of June 18, 2007

Monday June 18, 2007: SALEM LIVES RETURNS!!

Tuesday June 19, 2007: VENDETTA CLIP #23 WILL BE POSTED.

Thursday June 21, 2007: VENDETTA CLIP #24 WILL BE POSTED.

Saturday June 23, 2007: SL INSIDER WILL BE POSTED ALONG WITH VENDETTA COMMENT SCORES.

Week of June 25, 2007

Monday June 25, 2007: FINAL VENDETTA GAME TRIVIA DUE BY 8PM.

Tuesday June 26, 2007: VENDETTA CLIP #25 WILL BE POSTED.

Thursday June 28, 2007: FINAL VENDETTA CLIP (#27) WILL BE POSTED. FINAL COMMENT SCORES POSTED.

FRIDAY JUNE 29, 2007: VENDETTA AND THE VENDETTA GAME ENDS AND THE WINNER OF THE GAME IS REVEALED!!!

MORE DETAILS ON ALL THIS TO COME. HOWEVER, TO FURTHER ELABORATE, ON JUNE 2, I WILL ELIMINATE ALL BUT THE TOP 3 SCORERS OF THE VENDETTA GAME FROM PLAYING CONTENTION. THIS WILL LEAVE US WITH 3 PLAYERS. THOSE 3 PLAYERS WILL HAVE A CHANCE AT WINNING THE VENDETTA GAME. ON JUNE 4, REMAINING PLAYERS WILL HAVE THE CHANCE TO PLAY THE LAST REGULAR VENDETTA TRIVIA WHEN I POST IT AND SEND IT TO THEM. THIS TIME, HOWEVER, YOU WILL HAVE NEARLY A WEEK AND HALF TO SEND IT. SINCE I WILL BE AWAY, THE TRIVIA WILL NOT BE DUE UNTIL JUNE 12 AT MIDNIGHT. I WILL CHECK MY PM BOX WHEN I RETURN AND ISSUE SCORES AND SEND CLUES. ALSO, ON JUNE 4, I WILL SEND A COPY OF THE FINAL VENDETTA TRIVIA TO THE REMAINING 3 CONTESTANTS. THIS WILL NOT BE POSTED BUT ONLY SENT TO THE 3 GAME PLAYERS LEFT. THE 3 GAME PLAYERS WILL HAVE UNTIL MONDAY JUNE 25 TO SEND ME THEIR ANSWERS. THEY MUST BE SENT TO ME BY 8PM. THE REASON WHY I GIVE ALOT OF TIME IS THAT THE FINAL TRIVIA REQUIRES PLAYERS TO LOOK BACK AT CLUES AND THINK ALOT ABOUT THE VENDETTA EVENT AS A WHOLE. I WILL THEN READ THROUGH ANSWERS AND ANNOUNCE THE WINNER ON FRIDAY JUNE 29. MORE ON ALL THIS TO COME BUT THIS SHOULD BE HELPFUL TO ALL AS FAR AS KNOWING THINGS AHEAD GOES. KEEP READING SALEM LIVES!! THE BEST IS YET TO COME AND THE SUMMER IS GOING TO BE AMAZING!!

***THERE IS NOTHING TO REPORT AS FAR AS COMINGS AND GOINGS THIS WEEK.***

PREVIEWS AND PEEKS INTO WEEK OF 5/28/07

-Kate comes to a horrifying realization.

-Belle comes across a stunning secret.

-The Brady family is shattered.

-Marlena lashes out.

-Celeste has a shocking vision.

-Chelsea overhears something upsetting.

-Cal has more questions then answers.

-Jack tries to convince Billie not to give up hope.

-Carrie finally comes clean.

-The walls close in on Alan and Nicole.

-Ernesto prepares the ship.

-Hope's final emotional plea reaches Bo, who finally opens up to Hope.

-Philip does the unthinkable.

-Marlena makes her move.

-Will gets caught in a life and death situation.

-Steve gets a shock.

-One of the most stunning reveals in Salem Lives history takes place.

HIGHLIGHT OF THE WEEK: FRIDAY JUNE 1, 2007

-AS SALEM LIVES PREPARES FOR A TWO WEEK HIATUS FROM JUNE 4-JUNE 15, THIS IS A MUST READ EPISODE THAT FEATURES 5 BIG CLIFFHANGERS, INCLUDING ONE OF THE MOST STUNNING REVEALS IN SALEM LIVES HISTORY!!! DON'T MISS THE LAST EPISODE BEFORE THE TWO WEEK HIATUS!!! IT'S A MUST!!!

Next Week: SALEM LIVES IS ON HIATUS FOR THE NEXT TWO WEEKS. FOR PREVIEWS ON WHAT IS COMING AFTER THIS WEEK, KEEP AN EYE OUT NEXT WEEKEND FOR SUMMER PREVIEWS AND OTHER PREVIEWS/PROMOS OF WHAT IS TO COME.

NOTE: THE SL INSIDER FOR THIS WEEK WILL BE POSTED TOMARROW SO THAT I CAN MAKE THE TWO BIG ANNOUNCEMENTS IN THAT EDITION. TOMARROW NIGHT'S EDITION WILL ALSO INCLUDE THE VENDETTA GAME COMMENT SCORES FOR WEEK 10. A REMINDER THAT THERE IS NO VENDETTA TRIVIA THIS MONDAY DUE TO THE HOLIDAY. MORE ON THAT TOMARROW NIGHT. BELOW IS THE PROMO FOR THIS WEEK.

ANNOUNCER: THIS WEEK ON SALEM LIVES...

A WEEK OF MAYHEM COMES TO END...

WITH A BANG!!

THE PAYOFFS YOU'VE BEEN WAITING FOR ARE HERE!!!

FIVE...

Kate to Alan: Did you just say you molested my grandson?

BIG

Carrie to Eric and Belle: Evan is mine!!

REVEALS

Austin to Carrie: How could you do this?

Carrie (crying) to Austin: I'm sorry!!!

AND

Hope to Bo: Please tell me.

Bo (fighting back tears): I was...when I was a young boy...I was...

TWISTS

Clip of Marlena dressed as a orderly and leaving the psych ward.

Marlena: I have to get out of here.

AND

Celeste: Dear God...it can't be!!

MORE!!

Cal to Katherine: What does this all mean?

PLUS...

A BIG REVEAL YOU NEVER SAW COMING...ONE THAT WILL...

Clip of Bo and Hope.

CHANGE

Clip of Kayla and Steve.

THESE

Clip of Chelsea.

LIVES

Clip of Billie.

FOREVER!!

IT ALL LEADS TO A FANTASTIC FRIDAY!!!

THE EPISODES YOU HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR ARE HERE...DON'T MISS THE FIRST OF MANY MUST SEE WEEKS!!!

MISS A DAY, MISS ALOT!!! THE FINAL WEEKS OF...

SALEM HARBOR

-The MCF arrives at the Salem Harbor and sees that the cruise ship has arrived. Ernesto slowly makes his descent off the ship.

MCF (via voice changer): WELCOME TO SALEM!!

Ernesto: Thanks. It's been a long time coming. Is it really necessary for you to wear that damn cloak? Aren't you hot?

MCF: I need to conceal my identity until tonight. That is also why I still use my voice changer at all times. You never know, Ernesto.

Ernesto: I guess. Sorry about having you come all the way to the harbor. This ship is so big that there is no way it would fit in at the pier so I had the harbormaster pull some strings and get us here.

MCF: It's no matter. You let me know ahead. The harbormaster is still in our employ, I trust?

Ernesto: Yes. No problems.

MCF: Good. Well, now that your here, monitor the guests and make sure there are no problems. I must go take care of some last minute business to make sure our guests arrive here tonight. They may not fall right into our hands so I may have to force the issue.

Ernesto: Do what you must. I will be here, preparing the ship for our guests' arrival.

MCF: Good. Oh, and how is Steven?

Ernesto: Well, he is aware we are in Salem but I have guards outside his room on the boat. I didn't want him going anywhere unless it's with our instructions.

MCF: Good. Keep it that way. Now, I must go. Time is of the essence. I will be back soon.

The MCF leaves as Ernesto returns to the ship.

The scene then shifts to Steve, who is sitting in his room on the ship. His guilt over having to help kidnap Lexie. Abe, and Celeste is eating away at him. He knows he is in Salem and that the MCF is going to do something big. He need to warn everyone. He looks outside his room and sees the guards still there. He looks around for another way out but can't find any. He wonders what he is going to do. Lives are in danger and he may be the only one who can stop it but he can't if he can't get out of his room.

Meanwhile, Lexie is looking out the window of her, Abe, and Celeste's cell. Her face turns to one of shock as she says that the area they are in looks familiar. She realizes it's Salem. Abe and Celeste take a look and realize she is right. Celeste then gets a strange vibe and says that she feels this is where it all begins. The horror...terror...tragedy. They must warn there loved ones in Salem. Lexie tries to calm Celeste as a worried Abe looks on.

The scene then shifts to Tony and Anna. Both are silent until Tony finally says:

Tony: This is ridiculous. You haven't said anything in a few days. DAMNIT!! Talk to me, will ya?

Anna is silent. Tony walks over to her and grabs her.

Tony: Anna...I'm sorry if I made you uncomfortable. I just felt...

Anna: What, Tony? Did you you expect me to admit my love for you too? What did you expect? After all these years, did you think you saying you still loved me would mean we could just reunite like nothing ever happened? Alot happened, Tony. Just because we have been locked up together for months and had to rely on each other does not mean we are close enough to ever be like we were.

Tony: I didn't expect anything. i just wanted to get my feelings out for you.

Anna: Tony, we both know what you expected. You thought I felt the same way.

Tony: And you don't?

Anna is silent. She turns away, fighting back tears and has been clearly affected by Tony's declaration of love.

Anna: I'm not saying anything. I don't want to talk about this. I will make you a deal. I will talk but not about this. Let's drop the issue. Ok?

Tony: Whatever you wish.

Anna: Good.

Anna turns her back and walks away as Tony looks on, contemplating what exactly Anna does and does not feel for him.

Meanwhile, Chelsea is looking out the window of their cell/estate room and says she can't beleive they are in Salem. Forrest remarks on how he can only imagine what is in store for them. He wonders why they were brought to Salem. Abby notices that Forrest looks a little unnerved about being in Salem and asks if he is ok. Forrest says it's just hard to imagine being here. He never wanted to be in Salem. Lawrence had spend so much time there and there is so much history. There is just some things he doesn't want to deal with. Chelsea asks what those are. Abby tells her that Forrest has some things he doesn't wish to discuss and his past is one of them.

Chelsea asks Abby how they are supposed to be able to trust him and get to know him. They told him all about them or, at least, Abby did. Abby points out they have nothing to hide and that Forrest maybe had to deal with alot in his life. She advises Chelsea to stop being so rude to Forrest. He has been nothing but a good friend to both of them since they got there. Abby insists she owes him an apology. Forrest tells both girls to calm down and tells Abby he understands where Chelsea is coming from. There is no need for an apology.

Forrest tells Abby that Chelsea is only looking out for her best friend. She is very lucky and he doesn't blame her. He is a stranger to them and he apologizes for not being able to share more. He just can't right now. There are just some things he doesn't want to relive or share. All he can assure them of is he has no intention of hurting them or manipulating them. He is being held captive for unknown reasons just like them. Abby thanks him for being so kind and understanding. They both smile as a worried Chelsea watches, bothered by the growing bond between Abby and Forrest.

-On the pier, Kate searches for the MCF. She checks her purse and reveals a gun that she just recently purchased. She says she will do whatever is necessary to end the recent sufferings of her family. She vows that the MCF's games end now. She then sets off in search of the MCF.

-Eric is walking through Salem Place and comments on how he can't beleive all the fighting at the Brady family Memorial Day picnic. He shows up late to all that and it's a shock. He is glad he wasn't there for the beginning and that he didn't stay. His Grandma Caroline could've used him but she has Hope comforting her. Besides, he needs to get to the bottom of whatever secrets are being kept between Carrie, Kate, Nicole, and Victor. He knows Sami know of nothing because she would've told him. He remembers Belle was in the bridal party and wonders if she knows anything that can help. He decides to head over to see her and to see if she knows anything.

-At the penthouse, Belle is checking Claire's temperature and telling Caroline she is so sorry for not being able to come. Claire had a high fever and she couldn't take a chance. She asks her if she is sure she is ok. Belle tells her if she needs anything to call her. She is sorry the picnic seemed to upset her and not go as planned. She tells Caroline that her and Claire will stop over as soon as she feels better. Belle bids her goodbye as there is a knock at the door. Belle answers it to find Philip there.

Philip tells Belle he would like very much to talk to her about Claire. He wants to apologize for his actions of late and to work out a compromise. He knows he needs help for his recent drinking troubles and for his temper. He will comply with her rules but he doesn't want to never see Claire. She is his world and he needs to see her. Belle reminds Philip of all the chances she gave him and he messed up on every one of them. She can't trust him. The man she cared about is gone. He has been gone since the island mess last summer and he isn't coming back. Philip promises Belle he will get better but she won't hear of it. She has heard it before and is finished. She is filing papers tomorrow to have him removed from Claire's life for good and he can't stop her. He isn't fit to be a father to her. She slams the door in his face.

Once inside, she takes a deep breath and goes upstairs to get some medicine for Claire. Outside the penthouse, Philip is distraught. He can't lose Claire. He has already lost everything. His cell phone then rings.

Philip: Hello?

MCF (via voice changer): It's time, Philip. Tonight...you take action.

Philip: What?

MCF: The plan...the deal we had you imbecile!! Go down to your car and stay on the line.

Philip gets in the elevator, while still on the phone. The scene then shifts outside to Philip's car. He arrives at it.

Philip: Ok.

MCF: Open the door.

Philip: My doors are locked.

MCF: Not your driver's side.

Philip opens the driver's side door and finds a brown envelope.

Philip: How did you break in without setting off...

MCF: I have my ways. Open the envelope

Philip opens it to find a bottle of pills.

MCF: Those are mild sedatives to knock your pops out. They won't hurt him. You can look up the drop to make sure or even try it on someone. Tonight at 8:00 PM you will give him 2 pills. They will knock Victor out promptly. Then, you will get your father out of the house and into your car. Only you can do this due to your father's state of the art security. Bring him to the Salem Harbor-Port 9. I will be there when you arrive and we will go from there.

Philip: Look...I don't want to hurt him. I'm not sure I can do this.

MCF: You want power, don't you? You want to keep Belle and Claire...right? You need all the power and influence you had while Victor was presumed dead. The power he is denying you. You will be able to prove yourself, Philip. By the time we let your father go, you will have shown you ability and he will let you have more responsibility and influence. You will have Belle and Claire. You will have it all, Philip. You have to do this. I promise you I will hold to the deal. You can even be with us and watch over me and my men. Your father will not be harmed.

Philip: I still don't know.

MCF: Let me also remind you that you don't have a choice, Philip. Whether you agree or not, you are doing this or I will make sure you lose everything anyway. I need your father out of the way for a bit.

Philip: Why? What is...

MCF: Nevermind. Just think of all the benefits this will provide for you in the long run. This is for both of us, Philip. It's a win-win and your father won't be hurt.

Philip thinks about the MCF's words.

Philip: Alright but I don't want him hurt and I want to be around alot to make sure you hold to the deal.

MCF: Very well. I will be in touch later tonight to make sure all is going well. Just follow instructions and you will be fine. Until later.

Philip: Bye.

Philip hangs up, wondering if he is doing the right thing. He realizes he really has no choice and that as long as his father isn't harmed, it may very well work out for the best. He sets out for the mansion to prepare to do something he thought he would never do...drugging his own father and having him kidnapped.

-At the Salem Inn, Austin and Carrie are continuing their honeymoon and are kissing in a hot tub in their room. Carrie tells Austin this couldn't get any better and that for the first time in months, she feels like all her troubles are miles away. Austin says that's good as it seems he is doing his job. They kiss. Carrie says she feels that they are missing her family's picnic but it is their honeymoon. Austin assures her they understand and wouldn't want her to interupt her honeymoon. Besides, they were supposed to be in Aruba by now if not for a storm in that area. As far as her family knows, they aren't in Salem. Carrie says he is right and that it's fine. They will take a flight out in the morning and it will all work out. The hotel knows anyway. They then go back to making love in the hot tub.

Meanwhile, the MCF hides behind some crates on the pier. Alan arrives. The MCF peers behind the crates and motions to him. Alan asks what is going and why he wanted to meet him. The MCF says that tonight is the big night and he needs Alan to make sure that all of the guests they need make their way to the ship. He urges him to pass the message on to James. Alan asks why he just didn't call and give directions. The MCF says he or she feels it's better in person so that Alan takes this seriously. God knows he screwed up enough. Alan says he knows he made mistakes but that he has been effective for the most part.

The MCF reminds him of his molesting Will and how that wasn't part of the plan. He did right by kidnapping Will to keep him silent but he could've found some other way to frighten him into keeping his mouth shut. Alan says he knows that but he also had a chance to inflict his own revenge on Sami and Lucas through Will. The MCF says that there are other ways and that he was supposed to wait until tonight to get any revenge. The MCF reminds Alan he or she promised that everyone involved in this operation would have their chance for payback but they needed to have patience. Alan jumped the gun but it's no matter now. Will is keeping his mouth shut and it puts the Brady, Horton, and Roberts families through more hell.

Just then, Kate shows up. The MCF and Alan are stunned.

Kate: Well, hello there. Hope I'm not interupting.

MCF (via voice changer): Kate...

Kate: You know Alan...I knew something was off about you when you returned and boy was I right. I had the rumblings that you were in with the cloaked one so I'm not surprised.

MCF: Kate, what do you want?

Kate: Answers. I know you have Chelsea. You have been manipulating me and Carrie into keeping Evan with Nicole. Now, I hear that your cohort, Alan, here did something to Will.

Alan: I don't...

Kate: NO!! Don't deny it because I just heard it being talked about between you two. Very sloppy of you two, I must say. All these months of secret planning and so on and it was so easy to find you both and overhear your talk. I'm disappointed. I wanted a challenge.

MCF: Alright. ENOUGH!!

Kate then pulls out a gun and aims it at Alan and the MCF.

Kate: You got that right. ENOUGH!! I've had enough of you making me and my family suffer, along with so many of your other victims here in Salem. It ends now. I was afraid before but you know I'm not now. I showed you that last night when you kidnapped me.

MCF: Well, bravo to you. Now, put the gun down and...

Kate: No. Not until I get what I want.

MCF: And that is?

Kate: What I just asked for. I want answers...now!!

The MCF and Alan look at each other as a determined Kate holds them at gunpoint.

-Back at the Salem Inn, Austin and Carrie are both relaxing in the tub. Carrie's mind is drifting and she once again finds herself thinking about her secrets. She recalls getting the DNA tests and learning Evan is her son. She opens her eyes and, as tears stream down her face, she whispers she is sorry to Austin but that she has no choice. Austin slowly stirs and asks what she said. Carrie says she was just talking to herself. Austin notices that she seems nervous or worried and asks her what is wrong and why she is acting like that. She was just fine a minute ago. Carrie assures Austin she is fine. She just needs his arms around her to know that this is only the beginning of the good times for them. Austin promises her it is.

Meanwhile, at the penthouse, Belle exits the bathroom with the medicine for Claire. She walls by the guest room Carrie stayed in the night before the wedding and sees something that catches her eye. She looks between the nightstand and the bed and finds a piece of paper. She wonders if it is important and sees it is part of her a Universtity Hospital Lan test. She sees the nightstand drawer slightly open and opens it completely. She finds a large envelope with University Hospital on it and wonders if the paper fell out of it. She wonders why that would be there and recalls Carrie being the only one in there unless Sami dropped something. She then notices the paper says DNA testing on it. She is reluctant to look because it isn't her business. She decides to put it away and just ask Carrie when she returns but something catches her eye as she tries to put it away. The paper has the name "Evan" on it. Recalling that is the name of Nicole's adopted son, Belle looks at the paper further and sees Carrie's name on the paper too.

Belle: What the hell is this?

There is then a knock on the door downstairs. It's Eric, who calls out to Belle and asks if she is home. Belle is reading the paper and decides she has to look inside the envelope for the rest now that she has read the loose paper. She reads it over and says:

Belle: Oh my God...Evan is Carrie's son?!

She then hears Eric calling to her but is so stunned she can't move as the screen freezes on her shocked face and then fades to black.

ON THE NEXT SALEM LIVES...

Roman to Marlena: Talk to me. Please!!

Marlena to Roman: I hate you!!

Hope to Caroline: I am going to go after Bo and get the truth. Tonight!

Kim to Shane: It's no use. My family will hate me...and that will never change.

Kate to the MCF: You tell me everything now or I blow your brains out!!

Carrie: Oh my God...the labe results!!

Eric to Belle (who is holding the DNA test results): What do you have there?

-At her office at University Hospital, Katherine helps Cal deal with what he remembered while under hypnosis. Katherine tells Cal he is making more progress quicker then they both had hoped. Cal is pleased but then complains of a headache, much like he had at Carrie and Austin's wedding. Cal says he needs to get up and walk around. When Cal gets up from the couch, he goes over to the window. He looks out of it and starts to get more flashes of memory. It is at this point that he sees the face of the man who he now realizes is behind much of the pain that he has been going through. When Katherine goes over to comfort him, he then admits that he saw the face.....

Of Ernesto Toscano! Katherine holds Cal in her loving arms as he cries deeply and the scene slowly fades to black.

-At the Brady family picnic at Salem Park, Lucas walks around, trying to find Sami. He spots Frankie, who is talking to Greta, and walks over, asking them both if they had seen Sami. Frankie says that the last time he saw her she was with Hope, playing with JT. Lucas thanks them both, and rushes off to find her. Greta remarks how much of a positive influence Lucas has been on Sami. Frankie concurs, saying that if it wasn’t for his love for her, no telling where she would be right now. They both walk to the buffet table and walk right past.....

Roman, who is looking around at all of the security men. He turns to Kimberly, telling her that he knows there has never been a time when this picnic was loaded for bear like this. Not even when Stefano was up to his usual tricks. Kimberly tells him that these are different times now. Stefano isn’t the only problem. This nutcase running around has destroyed families, ruined lives. He's just doing what he has his whole life.......protecting and serving. Roman smiles and happens to look over at Bo, who stares daggers into him, then turns, and walks away.

Roman tells Kimberly that he doesn’t feel like much of a protector. This reminds him of when he thought Marlena had been killed by the Salem Strangler. He felt just as guilty then as he does now. He never should have kept that from Bo. Kimberly tells him that she is just as guilty as he is and, besides, they both thought they were doing the right thing. Roman agrees but says this is not like rescuing Marlena from Stefano or Bo and him going off on some wild adventure with the fate of the free world hanging in the balance. This makes them both laugh.

This is their brother. And he failed him. More than he ever has. Kimberly sees Kayla, who turns her head sharply and walks away, and then turns back to Roman, telling him that no one is perfect. All they can do is the best they can do. And let them be found guilty of only one thing.....caring and protecting their loved ones.

Roman smiles at Kimberly and then receives a phone call. He tells her he must take this and Shane walks up to see Kimberly. She says that she is going to get something to eat and Roman kindly asks Shane to look after her. When Kimberly says that she can take care of herself, Roman and Shane smile and Shane wheels Kimberly over to the table. Roman then steps off to the side, and starts his conversation....

Roman: It’s good to hear from you.

Man: Likewise. Look, Roman, I tried my best to find out anything on this person that you are looking for but without a positive I.D., nothing is going to come up.

Roman: I don’t want to hear that. Do you know the hell he or she has caused here?

Man: Aye. I’m used to hell, brother. All I could find out is that Kiriakis and DiMera are just as big heavy hitters out here as they are in your neck of the woods. Besides, if they can’t find this cat, what makes you think I can help you out?

Roman: I know that neither of their empires are just contained here in Salem. They must stretch to the corners of the country. I’ve got to find out something, anything on this MCF. My family is at stake.

Man: I hear ya on that. Look, I’ll keep digging and, when I turn something up, I’ll let you know.

Roman: Thanks, man. I owe you one.

Man: No problem. And, one more thing.

Roman: Shoot.

Detective Vic Mackey (Michael Chicklis): If you need anyone to bust this cat’s head down to the fat meat, just let me know, deal?

Roman: Deal. Later on.

Roman hangs up the phone and turns around, long enough to see Bo standing right there. Bo tells him that he looks like he’s playing cop again. Lord Knows that he hasn’t done that recently. Roman tells Bo that he is sorry for what has happened to him but he is starting to really get sick and tired of his childish attitude. Bo takes one step forward and tells Roman that if he is having a hard time trusting him Roman shouldn’t wonder why.

Roman stands face to face with Bo, telling him in a louder voice that he is still acting like the same spoiled punk that he was when he was a teenager. Sami walks up with Hope and Kayla as Shane wheels Kimberly over to the argument and Frankie, Greta and Max watch on, helplessly. Frankie tries to intervene but Bo tells him to stay out of it. This has been going on for far too long. Bo tells Roman that he has done a rotten job being the “head” of the family since Pop died. Roman stares at Bo as he tells Roman that no matter how he looks, he’s still the same bastard that he hated for all those years.

Roman is stung. Hate, Roman says. He asks Bo if he hates him. Bo pauses and backs off on that but he says to Roman how does he expect him to react? Bo tells him that when others keep secrets from him he feels he has the right to get on his high horse and preach to everyone but, when he does the very same thing, everyone should just deal and understand. This makes Shane smile slightly. Bo tells him that he needs to stop acting like he’s judge and jury around here.

Bo then walks off and Roman starts to follow him but Kayla stands in his way, telling him to back off and leave Bo alone. When Roman says that he and Bo are not finished, Kayla says that he should have thought about that years ago. Kimberly then jumps in, saying that this is no way for family to behave. Kayla snickers, saying that’s rich coming from an ex-hooker. Kimberly is stunned as is Caroline and Sami, who tells Kayla that she was way out of line. Kayla says this can’t be coming from the same girl who drugged Austin, slept with him, and then lied to him about Will being his son. She asks Sami........is she preaching to her?

Lucas steps in and says to Kayla that that will be enough. Family or not, she doesn’t have the right to just start jumping down everyone’s throat. Kayla tells Lucas to stay out of it but then Frankie speaks up, saying that for someone who didn’t bother coming home for 15 years, she sure is one to talk about family. Caroline then steps up and shouts that this whining will stop right now! This is her picnic and she was doing this long before any of them were born. The lack of respect that was shown today by everyone sickens her and it is time that this family gets back on track.

Bo walks back up and announces that they all can get back on track without him. Everyone looks at him with stunned silence. He says that this family makes him sick and it’s about time that he got on with his life, away from all of them. So, as far as he is concerned, this will be the last time any of them sees him ever again. He says goodbye and good riddance.

With that, Bo storms off and leaves his family shattered behind him. The scene then shifts from one Brady to another and ends on Caroline’s face as she breaks down crying. Hope runs over and takes her into her arms, holding her tightly and rocking her back and forth, as the episode slowly fades to black.

ON THE NEXT SALEM LIVES...

Kate to MCF: I want answers...now!!

Austin to Carrie: What's wrong? Why are you so nervous?

Belle (looking at a file): What the hell is this?

Tony to Anna: DAMNIT!! Talk to me, will ya?

Lexie to Abe and Celeste: Oh my God...we're in Salem.

Forrest to Abby and Chelsea: I can only imagine what is in store for us.

MCF to Ernesto: WELCOME TO SALEM!!

We then see a clip of this...

VENDETTA CLIP #20

The MCF is in a dark alley on Salem's west side when he or she recieves a phone call.

MCF (via voice changer): Yes?

Ernesto: Yes. I have an update. We are approximately 25 minutes away from arrival in Salem. We will be docking in at the far north side of the pier...pier 56. Not many people walk towards that end and the harbormaster I had bought off said it would be better suited.

MCF: Excellent. I was getting sick of lurking around now that I don't have a base of operations. I will begin to make my way over there now.

Ernesto: I can't beleive the day is finally here, my friend. Tonight is the big night.

MCF: yes and let's just hope everything comes together and things go smoothly. If they do, we will see our mission finally accomplished.

Ernesto: I truly can't wait. I will see you within the hour.

MCF: Yes...within the hour.

The MCF hangs up and then pulls out a gun and loads it.

MCF: Too bad you won't be able to share in all the glory of this evening, Ernesto. However, you have nearly fulfilled your purpose. Once all of our guests are in attendance, it will be time for you to take your final bow you naive, old fool!!

The MCF then puts the gun away and walks away, beginning his or her trek to the pier as the scene fades into...

VENDETTA TRIVIA SCORES FOR WEEK 9

1.) Tishy (all right, did not answer bonus): 10 pts.

2.) daysfan, psychofan, Ryan Chandler, Rick, DH23 (did not submit): 0 pts.

Therefore, here are the current standings (including the above comment scores) through 5/12/07:

1.) Tishy (163 pts)

2.) daysfan (114 pts)

3.) DH23 (48 pts)

4.) psychofan (41 pts)

5.) Ryan Chandler (32 pts)

6.) Rick (0 pts)

Tishy will get a level one clue for last week (week 9) since she had the most points when combining trivia and comments. Daysfan gets a level 2 clue and the rest of the players recieve nothing as they didn't comment or submit trivia. Clues will be sent this weekend so check your mailboxes Tishy and daysfan. They may not get there until late due to the holiday weekend but you will have them by Monday. If you don't, just remind me. Also, there will be a short SL Insider on Saturday and the promo will be posted Saturday too so that Sunday I can make two announcements in regards to SALEM LIVES AND VENDETTA. Look out for those this weekend!!

-Katherine places Cal under hypnosis. Before she does, she asks him if he is ready. Cal responds, saying that now is as good a time as any. She starts the process, slowly making Cal drift into a very deep, relaxing state. Once he is under, Cal starts to once again drift back to times years ago. He starts to remember things at a much more rapid rate.

He sees his mother’s face......his brother’s face.....he remembers his rank as a Captain in the Army during Vietnam.....the friends that he lost during that war......The major fight he had with a man, right before he left home, for the last time.....and the battle wound that he got in the war, almost destroying his face.

He then starts to remember a man who took him in and gave him a home. He worked for this man for many years, afterwards, and then became one of his top lieutenants. Cal remembers looking into the mirror and wondering why he looked so different. The man kept telling him that it was for a special assignment that he was sending him on. The man told Cal to learn all that he could about one single man.....

Roman Augustus Brady, then Captain of the S.P.D.

He was to learn about every single facet of this man’s existence and, when the moment drew, he would become Roman Brady. This entire plan, and his entire life, was now coming back to him in waves. Cal was thrashing back and forth and Katherine was yelling at him that she was going to bring him out of it. At that moment, he sees the face of the man who had affected his life more than any other person that he knew, and, it was at that moment.....

That his eyes, suddenly flew open, and he sat straight up. Katherine looked at him and asked him if he was ok. Cal said, for the first time in a year, that he now has almost of the answers he was looking for. The one answer he now wants to know is....

Who was the man he saw in his memories? Katherine looks at Cal’s sweating face, and he stares out into the distance, as the scene slowly fades to black.

-At the Brady's Memorial Day Picnic at Salem Park, Hope sees Bo and wants to walk over to him. Kayla, who has just arrived, sees Bo ignoring Hope, who is looking dead at him. What she also sees is all of the uniformed and undercover security men who are loaded with weapons. When she walks up to Hope and asks what’s going on, Hope replies that with this madman or woman running loose, it is a wonder that this scene hasn’t happened before now. Roman, Shane and Abe wanted everyone to be safe if the MCF tried something at the picnic. Kayla remarks that it’s about time her brother protected someone in the family and walks off, leaving Hope to react to her words.

Roman and Kimberly then arrive at the picnic and the tension can be cut with a butcher knife. Bo sees Roman and, while holding JT in his arms, turns his back to him. All Kayla can do is walk away when Kimberly starts to wheel herself towards her. Caroline witnesses all of this and can’t stand to see her children at each other’s throats like this. Hope walks over to her and tells her that she can’t remember any other time when the family was split like this. Caroline says she can.....the time when everyone found out Bo was Victor’s son. Caroline didn’t know how the family would ever be the same after that. She then turns and looks at Hope, saying that it was the night of Roman’s welcome home party.

Everyone was laughing, joking and celebrating. Her oldest boy had came home. Didn’t matter to her how different he looked. Caroline says she always knew, from the moment she met him, that there was something special about him. Bo and Roman always loved each other so much but never got along. There is nothing either of them wouldn’t do for the other but this whole thing has torn her four children apart and she doesn’t know what to do.

When Hope asks her what has torn them apart, Caroline tells her that, with all due respect, she is starting to get tired of Hope always asking her that question. She tells Hope one more time that Bo will come around when he is ready. She needs to have faith in that and stop trying to force him to tell her something that he apparently is not ready to talk about with her. She tells Hope that if the only thing she has to talk about with Bo every time she sees him is asking him about what is wrong with him, one day she will push him so far from her that he will stay gone......forever. Caroline walks away after patting Hope on her cheek, leaving Hope to ponder her words as the scene slowly fades to black.

-Meanwhile, at a huge ranch, two men are standing in a living room, discussing the latest proceedings that have been going on back in Salem....

Bobby Ewing (Patrick Duffy): I am really sick of hearing this from you. You act like, after all of these years, that I don’t now what the hell I’m doing.

J.R. Ewing (Larry Hagman): I just can’t believe that you would let the man who killed Daddy get away.

Bobby: I haven’t let him get away! My contacts in Salem are in close communications with Roman Brady, the Commander of the police force there. He has dealt with men like this before.

J.R.: But what about Stefano DiMera? Daddy and him were business partners and it is not by accident that we have found out that Stefano was the one who engineered for Daddy to go to South America right before his death. For all we know, he was the one who not only had Daddy killed, but......

Bobby: He may have been responsible for sending Wes Parmelee here, making us think he was Daddy. He’s famous for that. From what I have gathered, Roman Brady looks completely different from how he looked twenty five years ago and that’s all due to Stefano DiMera.

J.R.: So, then, maybe it’s time we head to Salem, find Stefano, and put an end to this man once and for all.

Bobby: You know, for the very first time......

I think we both agree on something.

Both men pick up two glasses, filled with the finest bourbon, and toast each other to the successful destruction of Stefano DiMera.

-Meanwhile, back in Salem, Bo holds JT in his arms, and spots Hope looking off into the distance. He stares at her and thinks back to their life together - the moment where he saw her after she left boarding school, the kiss she gave him in a kissing booth, right after he saved her from marrying Larry Welch, her in the hospital after she was shot, their first wedding in England, her tragic “death” at the hands of Ernesto Toscano, and all of the times that he told her how much he loved her. Bo knew that he was treating her wrong but he just couldn’t bring himself to stop it. He was convinced that she would look at him as much less of a man if she found out.

And that’s what he was worried about. Not the fact that he lied to her about his and Roman’s recent sting operation on Victor or any of the other things that he has kept from her in the past. But all he could think about now was this woman that he loved. So, he slowly walked over to Hope, and as she turned around to see him, not one word was spoken between them. All Bo did, was take her hand.....

And kiss it lovingly. He then stepped forward and kissed her gently on her lips. They looked at each other lovingly as one tear came out of Hope’s eye. The scene and the episode ends with a freeze-frame on both Bo and Hope’s faces, as they look at each other for the first time in a long time, as two people.....

Who deeply love each other.

ON THE NEXT SALEM LIVES...

Caroline to Hope: I just don't know what to do anymore. My family...it's in shambles.

Bo to Roman: You and me?! There is no you and me!

Sami to Lucas and Will: I don't know what is going on but this family picnic has more tension then waiting for a serious medical test. What the hell is going on?

Cal to Katherine: What could this mean?

-At the Brady Pub, it's a new day as Kayla is helping Caroline prepare for the Memorial Day picnic. Caroline tells Kayla she hopes that this day will bring the familt together. Kayla promises Caroline that she will try to keep the peace and get along with Kim and Roman but she won't be forgiving them. Caroline says she knows it's going to be a long road to recovery for their family but them all just getting along for the day is a start.

Caroline asks Kayla if there is any word on Steve. Kayla says not yet but she is frustrated and has had enough. She says she is giving the police and Roman 24 hours. That's it. Then, she has to go off and find Steve. Before it's too late.

-At the MCF lair in the abandoned warehouse office, Roman and his SPD team are searching the premises still as Jack, Billie, Frankie, and Greta watch. Shane returns and tells them that the SPD has searched the rest of the warehouse district and the MCF is nowhere to be found. He asks where Victor and Max are. Frankie says Max went home to shower and Victor had business to tend to. They will be back and Frankie says they promised to call them with updates. Shane goes to update Roman as Greta asks Billie if she could talk to her for a minute. Her and Billie go off to talk as Jack wonders what that is about. Frankie says he thinks he knows. Jack asks what he meants. Frankie reminds Jack of how relieved he was to find Billie ok last night. Jack reminds Frankie that they are longtime friends so, of course, he was happy. He cares about her.

Frankie: That was different Jack. Very different and you know it. You two have been through alot in the last year so it's no surprise you have gotten closer. Through good times and bad, you two have been there for each other. I can see it in both your eyes. Billie is more then a friend to you, huh?

Meanwhile, Billie asks Greta what is wrong. Greta tells Billie she has known her for a bit, since her days in the swamp. She knows things were tense between them early on but she still thinks they are friends. Billie agrees, especially working together right now. Greta tells Billie she can confide in her and talk about anything. She cares about Jack too and he is a dear friend and she just felt like inviting Billie to open up to her. Billie is confused.

Greta: I saw...look. You two have been through alot. The island, Jennifer's death, everything with your daughters, and now the cloaked figure...you two have grown closer then ever this past year. You helped each other through the dark times and enjoyed each other in the good times. Last night, the worry in Jack's eyes when you were missing and the relief when he found you...wow. Billie, I know you two have always been close but that was different. Then, your face. The comfort you showed on your face while in his arms. You seemed so...at home. The whole thing felt right. I just see how you look at hime and...

Billie: Greta? What are you getting at?

Greta: Ok I will just be blunt, I guess. Admit it. Your in love with Jack.

-Back at the Brady Pub, Caroline advises Kayla not to do that but Kayla says she has waited long enough and she has this terrible feeling Steve is in trouble. They are both interupted by Kim's arrival. She wheels herself in. Caroline welcomes her with an embrace. She is so glad Kim made it. Kim says she didn't want to come and cause problems. Caroline says she belongs there. Kayla gives a cold look to Kim. Kim says hello to her, to which Kayla replies with a simple "Hello." Kayl then walks into the kitchen to check on some of the food. Kim gets upset and fights back tears, telling her mother she knew this would happen. She is ruining the picnic and should've just stayed away. Caroline says that is nonsense and this has to stop. She is a part of this family and Caroline vows to make sure the family is united together again, beginning today.

-Back at the warehouse, Jack tells Frankie he and Billie are no more then really good friends. Frankie smiles and says if he says so. Jack reluctantly comes out and says:

Jack: Fine. Off the record. I feel something more for her. I'm not sure if it's something even close to what I had for Jennifer. I am not sure how I feel right now nor do I care. I am only worried for my daughter and about catching this cloaked figure. Everything else takes a back seat.

Frankie: That's fine, man. But...you have to deal with however you feel eventually. And, don't worry. I won't tell anyone about this discussion.

Jack: I know and thanks.

Meanwhile, Billie denies having strong feelings like that for Jack but Greta doesn't let up. She tells Billie it's ok to tell her. Billie says:

Billie: Maybe I do feel something more for Jack but I don't have time to deal with that right now. My daughter has been kidnapped by this cloaked person. My main concern is that. I mean, Greta...I've been down the love road before and failed. I'm not even sure if I feel love for Jack. I'm not sure what I feel. I mean, if it is love, I'm not even sure if I will pursue it. I have been hurt too many times and I would hate to destroy a good friendship.

Greta: You won't. You both would be ok in the end. Besides, life is about taking risks.

Billie: Well, maybe. I just can't deal with all that now. Just promise me you will keep all this between us?

Greta: Sure. But...I will hold you too what you said. As soon as the cloaked figure is busted and we save Chelsea and Abby from his or her clutches, you need to work through your feelings for Jack.

Billie: Fine. I will. Now, on to more important matters, like finding Chelsea and Abby and getting them away from that cloaked creep.

Roman then overhears and interupts, asking what they are talking about. Frankie, Jack, and Shane walk outside and hear what is going on and worry about what this means. Billie tries to think up a cover story but realizes it's no use. Roman will just see right through them. Billie admits to Roman Chelsea and Abby never ran away. She lied to him because she was afraid the MCF would hurt them. He or she threatened in the letter not to tell the police so she didn't. Roman is furious and says now this gets more serious. He knew something more was up and reminds Billie and Jack he told them their investigation would endanger lives. Jack says it would've happened anyway to someone else, even if it weren't for their investigation. Roman reminds them of what happened with the McCluer's and asks if they learned from that. Jack says they did and they feel awful but they couldn't just give up. Their investigation was effective and they are closer to the truth about the MCF then the SPD is.

Shane tells Roman that Jack has a point. Roman says that even so, both girls are in danger because of the investigation. Jack says they will continue the investigation because they get more done then the SPD does. Roman waves his hand in frustration and says whatever. He can't stop them and he orders them to report to him their findings. He doesn't have the energy to fight. He has things to do and now he needs to make this MCF case into a kidnapping case. Billie begs him not to. The MCF may do something rash if he or she learns the SPD knows about the kidnappings. Shane agrees and Roman reluctantly agrees to keep it on the low profile and to tell his officers to do the same. Roman leaves.

Kate then arrives and says she called around looking for Billie. The Spectator office said Jack was down there so she figured Billie was there. Billie is stunned to see her and asks what she wants. Kate says she needs to talk to her in private. Billie and he go back outside the warehouse and Kate says she just wanted to ask if Billie knows anything about what is going on with Will. Kate says she just wants to make sure Lucas didn't leave anything out. She figured since Billie is a PI that maybe Lucas and Sami came to her for help or something in finding Will. Billie says she knows nothing of it. Kate fills her in and Billie says they know for a fact Alan is linked to the MCF but she has no idea if something has happened to Will. If something did, it probably isn't good with the MCF involved.

Kate says she knows. The MCF had her hostage last night. Billie is shocked and asks if she is ok. Kate says she is fine. He or she let her go and only used her as a sheild because he or she was being chased. Billie says that she was chasing him or her. She tells Kate to tell the police but Kate says there is no need. It won't help and they don't need the MCF getting angry and coming after their family anymore. Billie agrees, saying there has already been enough of that. Roman is then walking out of the warehouse when he whispers to Billie that he has his men looking out for any sign of Chelsea and Abby. Billie thanks him. Roman leaves and Kate says she heard a bit of that and asks what Roman said about Chelsea and why he felt the need to whisper. Billie looks down and Kate demands she tell her what is wrong. Billie realizes she may as well tell and warns Kate not to tell a soul. Kate promises. Billie fills her in on Abby and Chelsea being kidnapped. They didn't run away. It was to send a message to her and Jack since they had been investigating the MCF for months.

Kate is stunned and asks if she is sure. Billie nods. Kate says she is sick of the MCF screwing with their family. She tells Billie she has to go. Billie begs her mom not to tell anyone or do anything stupid. Kate says she won't. Billie warns her that she better not be leaving now to plot something. She needs to leave the MCF to the SPD and those that have experience in dealing with situations like this. Kate says she knows. Billie hopes she isn't lying. Kate tells her goodbye and tells her they will talk later. Billie prays that Kate doesn't do anything stupid. She has seen that look before and it usually means she is up to something. She also wonders why the MCF look take Kate hostage. Maybe it was a coincidence but it's so random. She just hopes her mother isn't in any trouble and that she doesn't get into any.

Meanwhile, Kate hangs up her cell phone after making a phone call and says she will make the MCF talk. It's about time she gets answers and makes the MCF pay for what he or she is doing to her family. This ends now...today.

-Back at the Brady Pub, Caroline promises Kim it will all be ok. Kayla walks back in the room and ignores Kim. Caroline reminds Kayla of her promise to get along. Kayla says she is. It's better to not say anything then to say what she really wants to. Roman then walks in and apologizes for being late. He had police business and isn't sure how long he can stay. Kayal sees him and prepares to walk out of the room. Caroline grabs her and says enough. They can at least be in the same room together. She asks them all to show some maturity and thinks maybe it's time that they all vent and let everything out. It may help them work things out. Kayla doubts it. Not after all that Kim and Roman did. Hope walks in with JT and asks what exactly they did. Everyone clams up. Hope tells them she just wants to know what is going on. She has a right to know and she wonders why they won't just tell her.

Bo then shows up right behind her and says it's because it's none of her business. Hope turns around and coldly looks at Bo as Caroline, Kayla, and Kim look on and the screen fades to black.

ON THE NEXT SALEM LIVES...

Hope to Bo: I am yoru wife. I have a right to know.

Caroline to Hope, Bo, Kayla, Kim, and Roman: I want this family to be whole again and damnit it will be!!

Katherine to Cal: Are you ready to get started?

Cal to Katherine: As ready as I will ever be...

VENDETTA CLIP #19

It's late in the evening and the MCF enters an abandoned warehouse and looks around to make sure no one is there. He or she then breaks into a supply room and closes the door.

MCF (via voice changer): Damnit!! I lost my damn hideaway and now I have to roam around aimlessly until the cruise ship gets here. Ugh...just need to calm down. The cruise ship will be here in a day. I will just need to keep a very low profile. Much more then usual.

The MCF's cell vibrates and he or she answers it.

MCF: Yes?

Ernesto: It's me. We will be in Salem by sunset tomarrow.

MCF: Excellent.

Ernesto: I recieved the message you left. So, lost your lair, eh?

MCF: Yeah. Reed, Deveraux, and their merry band of investigators caught up with me a bit. It's no matter. Tomarrow is the day we have been waiting for my friend. Tomarrow...is what all our planning was for. We will see our dreams finally realized.

Ernesto: Are you sure everything will go according to plan? I mean, we are relying alot on people learnings things for themselves.

MCF: If they end up not being smart enough to figure things out on their own, I will just send out little invites like I am to some of our friends. Either way, we will have our full guest list in attenance tomarrow night. One way or the other.

Ernesto: Excellent.

MCF: How are the prisoners?

Ernesto: Fine. No problems. It seems the beautiful Anna is mad at the Count for something. I find that funny.

MCF: Indeed. Quite humorous. Well, then I better get off. I don't need anyone hearing me and there is no telling if someone is around or not. The police are canvasing the area around my former hideaway and they very well may search where I am right now. Contact me as soon as you are in Salem waters. Ok?

Ernesto: Will do. I can't wait until tomarrow night. I mean, it's been so long in the making.

MCF: Yes. Indeed it has.

Ernesto: We will both finally have the revenge we so crave. I guess I will see you tomarrow.

MCF: Yes. Safe journeys.

The MCF hangs up the phone and laughs.

MCF: Correction, my friend. I will have the revenge I crave. You, on the other hand, will share your fate with the rest of our "friends." Once you fulfill your purpose to me, your on your own, dear Ernesto.

The MCF hears police nearby and bolts for the back door out of the warehouse.

MCF: I just need to make sure I don't get caught before tomarrow. I have waited too long and did far too much for it to end now. It won't end now. Not when I am so close. I won't let it.

The MCF exits the back door of the warehouse as the screen fades out and into...

-At the Salem Inn, Austin and Carrie are in their room asleep after a round of lovemaking on their wedding night. Carrie is tossing and turning while having a nightmare about Austin learning Carrie lied about her son being dead and that he is really Evan. the boy Nicole adopted. He is furious in the dream and feels that Carrie didn't trust him enough to get past the idea that Lucas could be the father and that he could help her deal with the MCF. Carrie begs Austin to understand that she had no choice as he says he can't look at her and walks out.

Austin awakens upon hearing Carrie's cries in her sleep and wakes her up gently. She jumps up and is in tears. Austin asks if she is ok. An out of breath Carrie nods. Austin says she was having a nightmare and she said something about a secret. He asks her again if she is sure there is nothing she is hiding from him.

-Will returns home and decides he should call his mom and dad, who are probably still out looking for him. Meanwhile, a worried Sami and Lucas are out looking for him when Sami's cell rings. It's Will. They are both happy to hear him and asks where he is. Will says he is at home. He apologizes about running off but he just needed to breathe and they were jumping all over him. Sami tells him they are on their way home to have a long talk. Will rolls her eyes and says ok and hangs up.

An angry Sami says she has had enough and will get the truth out of Will even if she must strangle him. Lucas tries to calm her and says they can't interrogate him anymore. It won't work. He isn't going to admit anything and it only pushes him away from them. The next time he runs off he may not come back. Lucas tells Sami they can't sit around and wait but they can't also jump all over Will and try to force the truth out of him. They will have to find out on their own somehow. Lucas doesn't know how but it's all they can do. They need to go home and apologize and just try to be a family right now. They can find out what is going on without Will knowing and hopefully confront him with the truth when they learn it.

Sami thinks Lucas is right. They have tried everything else, afterall. She just wants so bad to help him. Lucas says he does too but what they did earlier won't do anything. He reminds Sami tomarrow is her grandmother's picnic and he thinks it's a good idea that they not fight and just relax and have a good time. That may help Will and both of them alot. Sami agrees and tells Lucas she will be calm and not confrontational when they go home. They kiss and Lucas escorts her home.

-In an abadoned warehouse in the warehouse district near the pier, Kate is still being held hostage by the MCF. Kate asks if the MCF can at least let go of her neck. The MCF obliges and warns her not to make any moves or noise as the gun is still on her.

Kate: God...why did you take me hostage?

MCF (via choice changer): You just happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. I mean, you did practically run right into me. Plus, we are technically in league with each other. You know the truth about Carrie and baby Evan so we are on the same team and team members help each other.

Kate: That's a crock and you know it. You forced me to keep the truth, just like you did Carrie. Your awful. God...who the hell are you?

MCF: Wouldn't you like to know?

Kate: Piss me off enough and I will know because I will pull that damn cloak right off!!

MCF: Wow...even with me holding a gun?

Kate: I don't care anymore. Shoot me. It will be worth it to find out who the hell you are. Maybe I will survive and expose your ass.

MCF: You got over your fear of me already? I remember the times we met before...you were so terrified. Even earlier tonight. Now...such strength and will. You always were a determined fighter.

Kate: I will do anything when I'm desperate and need to survive.

MCF: Yes. Always the survivor you were.

Kate: Why are you talking like you know me personally?

MCF: I don't know. Why am I?

Kate: Your just one big puzzle, aren't you?

MCF: Do you think you could put me together?

Kate: I like challenges.

MCF: I know.

Kate: Damnit!! Stop talking like that...it bugs the hell out of me!!

MCF: Why? Because I obviously know you. Because I keep dropping hints out to you or something. Quite frustrating, huh?

Kate: When will this stop? This madness...why? You have been terrorizing so many here in Salem for months. You have been committing all sorts of crimes and...please. End all this. Leave us alone!

MCF: Not until I finish my mission.

Kate: Now, what is that?

MCF: You'll see soon enough.

The MCF then takes what looks like a pocket TV monitor out of his or her pocket.

Kate: What is that?

MCF: Nevermind and stay back (points gun at Kate).

The MCF looks at the monitor to see if anyone is nearby to where he or she is and is stunned to see that his or her connection has been lost.

MCF: Damnit!! Someone must have found my base of operations and shut off my surveilance equipment.

Kate: What are you yammering about? Base of operations...surveilance equipment?

MCF: Shutup and get out of here. Your free to go. I have business to tend to. Don't tell anyone about our little kidnapping encounter tonight or about the rest of the things you know? Got it?

Kate: Do I have a choice? I sure as hell haven't so far.

MCF: Good little Katey. Have a good night.

Kate: Any chance of that was shot to hell after you took me hostage.

MCF: Well, go watch a movie or something. Night.

The MCF leaves Kate in the abadoned warehouse as she wonders why he or she just let her go all of a sudden. She contemplates following him or her but opts not to push her luck and risk getting caught. The MCF may do something to her if she was caught following. She decides to find out if Will was found and leaves.

-At the MCF's hideaway in the adandoned warehouse office, Billie is examining the surroundings. She experiments with the surveilance center and sees that the MCF has cameras all over Salem and deduces that the MCF keeps track of everyone via that. Billie says she needs to call the others. She picks up her phone and calls Jack. Jack is with Max, Victor, Frankie, Greta, and Shane. Jack is relieved to hear from her. Billie tells him that he won't beleive what she found...the cloaked figure's hideout. Jack tells her they will be right there. Billie hangs up and then decides to turn off the surveilance center to prevent the MCF from learning anything more about his or her targets. She then checks the office for camera or bugs and also booby traps so she can make sure she isn't leading her and everyone else into a trap.

-Back at the Salem Inn, Carrie tells Austin once again there is nothing to tell. Things have been going so bad for her lately that she keeps having dreams of even more bad yet to come. She tells Austin she was dreaming of things happening that could cause him to leave her. Austin tells Carrie to stop thinking so negatively. They are married now and he promised her that this time is forever and he meant it. He assures her that the worst is behind them. She has been through enough hell and a person will only have to deal with and go through so much. Even if something does happen, he is right by her side. They are a team now and they will deal with whatever comes their way together.

Carrie embraces him, saying she doesn't know what she would do without him. Austin tells her she will never have to find out. He then proclaims it's time to get back to their wedding night and he kisses her. Carrie tells him that just like her wish is his command, his wish is her command. They continue to kiss passionately and make love.

-Sami and Lucas come home. Will is sitting on the couch when Sami races to him and embraces him. Will tells her to calm down. He's ok. Sami says she knows but she was so worried. Lucas tells him this is the last time. No more running off. Will says he only runs off because he doesn't like being interrogated. Sami says they just want to help him. Will says they can help by just staying out of it. Sami says that they plan to from now on. He doesn't have to worry about them jumping on him. It gets none of them anywhere. She tells Will they just need to forget about everything and just relax. Tomarrow is Grandma Caroline's picnic and she thinks it will be nice if they just go and relax and have fun as a family. Will reminds them he isn't big on family gatherings like that. Sami reminds Will that her and Lucas are going to lay off him from now on so the least he can do is just be good and be with his family tomarrow.

Will reluctantly agrees as long as Sami and Lucas keep their word and lay off him. Both Sami and Lucas nod. Will says he is heading to the bed. He says goodnight to both Sami and Lucas and goes to his room. Lucas assures Sami she did the right thing. She says she hopes so. There is then a knock on the door. It's Kate, who says she wanted to see if Will was found and thought about checking there first. Lucas says he came home on his own and let them know. Kate asks Lucas if he has any idea what is going on with him. Lucas says no but he plans to find out. Kate says it's probably due to all of Sami's past issues. Kate says she always knew they would affect Will negatively and it's finally happened. Sami tells Kate to shutup. Lucas says it has nothing to do with Sami. They beleive it may have something to do with Alan. Sami gives Lucas a look and he apologizes for blurting that out but says it's time his mother understands what is going on.

Kate says that if Alan is doing anything to Will it's because of Sami. It's for revenge. Lucas says that Alan has been linked to the MCF by the police so if Alan did to do something to Will, he can be in alot of trouble. Kate recalls how Alan is involved in the giving Carrie's baby to Nicole and realizes there could be some truth to what Lucas is saying as Alan as reason for a grudge against both Brady girls. Lucas tells Kate it's late and they need to get to bed and asks that she not talk of what he told her around town. Kate says she will keep it to herself as it's a family matter. Lucas tells her goodnight and Kate tells him the same. Sami tells Lucas she wishes he would not have told Kate what he did but Lucas says he couldn't have her blaming Sami for everything. Plus, she is Will's grandmother and has a right to know. Meanwhile, Kate vows that if the MCF did do something to Will in addition to what he is doing to Carrie, all bets are off and she will make him or her pay, along with Alan and Nicole.

-The MCF watches from outside the abandoned warehouse as Victor, Max, Frankie, Greta, Shane, and Jack arrive and race in to the abandoned warehouse office. Jack takes Billie in his arms and tells her that he was so worried about her. He tells her never to do anything like that again. Billie says it was their only shot and she had to take it. She tells Jack she is fine. Frankie, Greta, Victor, Shane, and Max see the closeness between Jack and Billie. Billie then shows them around the office and points out the surveilance center to them along with the picture collage of all the people they love and care about with the word "REVENGE" on it. They then look through the doors and discover all kinds of spy gadgets and newspapers clippings of happenings all around Salem like Carrie and Austin's wedding, the Halloween Ball, the New Year's Eve Ball, etc. Shane thinks this could be a big break. The others agree. They are then shocked when Roman arrives with the SPD, saying the harbormaster on pier 3 reported a disturbance in the area of the warehouse district. Roman asks what they are all doing there and what is this place.

Billie tells Roman it's the MCF's hideaway and shows him and the police around. Roman asks how they found out. Jack, Billie, and the others are forced to come clean about the under the radar investigation they have been conducting. Roman is furious, reminding Jack that he warned him not to do this. Roman is stunned that Shane was involved. Shane tells Roman that he only supported it because it was more effective. The MCF had his or her eye on the SPD and this was all under the radar. They discovered more. Roman doesn't care and says it endangered lives. Billie reminds Roman that she is a trained ISA agent and so is Shane. Roman says he knows but the others have no business in this and it's too dangerous with this MCF involved. Roman notes how he knew something was up when Shane had found all this surveilance videos. Roman admits he didn't buy Shanw's story and realizes they must have come from Jack, Billie, and the others. Victor reminds Roman if their alliance and says he fully supported this. Shane fills Roman in on the cameras and bugs around town and how they trapped the MCF at Carrie and Austin's wedding. Roman isn't pleased and says this must end now. The SPD and ISA will take over, along with any other legal authorities.

Billie reminds Roman that they discovered more then the SPD and that if he wanrs to bust this MCF, he will need them continuing this investigation. Shane supports Billie's position and tells Roman that she's right. He didn't agree before but it has been more a more effective means of investigating. Roman realizes they are right and reluctantly agrees, as long as everything is reported to him and Shanw. Billie tells him it must be kept off the record and on a low profile. Roman orders his officers to turn off the sirens and to keep things quiet on all fronts. Roman warns Billie, Jack, Greta, Frankie, Victor, and Max that if they do anything without his knowing or approval, they are done investigating and the next time they do that he will see to it they are arrested. They all agree to the terms. Roman returns to his officers. Jack thinks it's a bad deal but Billie says it's better then being shut out. He asks why she didn't tell Roman about the MCF having Chelsea and Abby. Billie says she he was already furious and she doesn't need the MCF finding out the SPD knows and doing something rash. Shane overhears and agrees, telling Billie to keep it to herself for now.

Meanwhile, the MCF is nearby in the warehouse district but can't hear or see much of what is happening. He or she realizes that his or her "home" or lair is no longer available to him or her. The MCF says it's no matter. He or she won't need it. There is nothing in there to destroy him or her and the cruise ship will be in Salem within 24 hours.

MCF: The time is near. It's too late for anyone or anything to stop this. Soon, they will all feel my wrath. Everything until now has been child's play compared to the horror that is about to befall all of them. They have no idea what they are about to deal with. No idea.

The MCF snickers as he or she watches the SPD searching the warehouse area. The screen then freezes on the MCF and then fades to black.

ON THE NEXT SALEM LIVES...

Kayla to Caroline: That's it. I have to go off. I have to find Steve.

Greta to Billie: Admit it. Your in love with Jack.

Frankie to Jack: Billie is more then a friend to you, huh?

Roman to Jack and Billie: That damn cloaked person has Chelsea and Abby and you didn't tell me!! What were you thinking?

Kate to Billie: Your saying that the cloaked figure has my granddaughter, Chelsea?

Hope to Caroline (with Kayla and Kim): I just want to know what is going on. Just tell me!

VENDETTA TRIVIA FOR WEEK 9

THIS FOCUSES ON EPISODES THAT FALL DURING THE PERIOD OF 5/14/07-5/18/07. AS ALWAYS, ANSWERS ARE DUE BY THURSDAY AT 4PM. SCORES WILL BE POSTED SOON AFTER THAT DEADLINE AND CLUES WILL BE SENT SHORTLY AFTER. THERE WILL BE NO TRIVIA NEXT MONDAY DUE TO THE MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY. THEREFORE, THERE WILL ONLY BE ONE MORE TRIVIA CHALLENGE AFTER THAT AND MORE ON THAT WILL BE EXPLAINED LATER. BE ON THE LOOK OUT FOR SOME BIG ANNOUNCEMENTS REGARDING VENDETTA AND THE BLOG.

HERE IS THE TRIVIA:

1.) What was Austin's big surprise for Carrie at their wedding reception?

2.) What floor of the Titan building did the MCF get cornered on?

3.) Who caught the bouquet and garter at Austin and Carrie's wedding?

BONUS (10 PTS): WHAT WERE THE NAMES OF THE SONGS USED IN THE AUSTIN AND CARRIE MONTAGE AND THE SUPERCOUPLE MONTAGE?