"Salem Lives"

WEEK OF 12/4/06 EDITION

ERIC: I WILL SURVIVE!!!

Is it finally the end of Eric and Nicole?

Eric fights for life this week on Salem Lives as his medical condition takes him and his loved ones on an emotional rollercoaster. The week begins with Eric's loved ones awaiting word on how his surgery went. "Dr. Rowen comes down and tells Nicole who relays the info to everyone else," previews EP/HW Tim Lowery. "It's very good news as Eric made it through and the tumor has been removed but there is some bad news, which is that there is the chance of complications such as blood clots, anerysms, infection, etc." Eric's loved ones then visit him and all seems to finally be going on the right track. "Eric is telling Nicole that it's going to be alright now," says Lowery. "For the first time in a long time, he has hope and he now has a positive outlook. He thinks he got his miracle." Things then take a bleak turn when Eric begins to go into a seizure and tests reveal the formation of blood clots. "The Brady's are stunned and Nicole is right by Eric's side as he grows weaker just as he was feeling strong again," adds Lowery. It gets worse when Eric develops an infection and the risk of a fatal anerysm begins to rise. "He just starts weakening and the doctors are trying everything," sighs Lowery. "They knew the surgery was his risk with lots of complications but he would've died anyway and now he is at death's door again." By week's end, Greta, Kayla, and Bill come across something that may help Eric but it's a long shot. "Eric's diagnosis is that he has around 24 hours to live and no longer," notes Lowery. "This clinic in a town near Chicago has a drug that may help someone in a complicated condition like Eric's but there is a bad snowstorm and the roads are impassible. Someone volunteers their services to go get the drug but that someone is going to bring about a whole load of tension and drama. At the same time, we have a weak and fading Eric making a stunning request of Nicole and one of Eric's loved ones performs a heroic act that could put that person's life in danger as well. A Christmas miracle is definitely needed." But...will they get it?

EXPLOSION!!! WHO IS THE TARGET?

Has the Victor/Stefano war claimed another victim?

An explosion rocks a beloved Salemites' home this week on Salem Lives but who is the victim and the culprit? "At the risk of spoiling it, fans just need to watch Tuesday and they will see what happens," laughs EP/HW Tim Lowery. "One of our beloved characters has a death trap waiting for them but as to whether it is successful and who orchestrated it...fans just need to tune in and find out." Prior to the explosion, Alan is threatened by both Sami and Austin. Could the supposedly-changed rapist be targeting Sami or one of her loved ones? Could Will be his target? At the same time, an in-hiding Stefano is promising Lexie revenge for what has happened to their family. Is this a Stefano plot? Is he targeting one of the Brady's? There has alos been a mysterious cloaked figure running around of late. Is this his or her doing? Could Ernesto be involved? Is Victor so upset with Roman that he would target him to keep him out of his business? Is it Victor targeting Stefano? The possibilities are endless and fans just need to tune in for the explosive scenes on Tuesday to find out!!

COMINGS AND GOINGS

COMING

Patsy Pease (Kimberly Brady): As previously reported, Pease returns in late December with her children, Andrew and Jeannie. She will then remain on indefinitely despite her children leaving town shortly after the holidays. Look for more info on this in the casting release above the Insider.

Tom Welling and Michelle Williams (Andrew and Jeannie Donovon): Both actors, who played the roles at this summer's funeral event, will return to the roles in late December when their mother returns to town for the holidays. Unlike their mom, Andrew and Jeannie will take off on Dec. 26 while their mother stays behind in Salem. Refer to the casting release above the Insider for more.

Martha Madison (Belle Brady Kiriakis): Madison returns in mid-December when Belle returns from San Francisco with a recovered Philip. As for the casting of Philip, see the casting release for more on that.

Ava and Olivia White (Claire Kiriakis): Baby Claire comes home with her parents Belle (Martha Madison) and Philip in mid-December.

Roscoe Born (Character name TBA): The soap vet shows up in late December as an employee of Victor (John Aniston). See the casting release for more on this.

Previews and Peek into Wk of 12/4/06

-Billie and Jack beg their daughters to fight for life.

-Jack lashes out at Laura.

-Sami and Austin issue warnings to Alan.

-Katherine makes a stunning request of Cal.

-Eric's loved ones joy is short-lived.

-An explosion rocks one Salemites world.

-The rest of the Sydney travelers return to Salem and are stunned by what has transpired.

-Kayla, Greta, and Bill race to help Eric.

-Steve has another breakthrough while comforting Jack.

-Bo is flustered by a mysterious memory.

-The Brady's and Deveraux's get devestating news.

-Victor steps up to the plate again.

-An act of heroism puts a life in peril.

-Eric makes a stunning request of Nicole.

RED LETTER DAYS!!!

Tuesday December 5: An explosion rocks one Salemites home. Whose and will they survive?

Friday December 8: It's a race against time to save Eric. Meanwhile, Eric makes a stunning request of Nicole and an act of heroism puts another life in danger.

Next Week: One Salemite has a change of heart. Victor gets shafted but finds himself getting cozy with Maggie. Abby and Chelsea wake up. Hope begs Bo to end his alliance with Victor. Katherine and Cal make progress...but not on his past. A Salem couple ties the knot. Belle, Philip, and Claire return to Salem.

-Jack & Billie walk back into the Devereaux home and are stunned when they call out and no one answers. Jack calls Frankie who tells him to go to Salem University Hospital and, if he sees Billie, tell her to come as well. He doesn't tell Jack why and just tells him to hurry. Jack turns and matches eyes with Billie, telling her they need to get to the hospital. They both rush out.

-At the hospital, both Laura & Kate sit next to their granddaughters in their separate I.C.U. rooms. Lucas & Bill are there as well, as everyone watches the girls’ breathing slowly but steadily with the help of machines. When Laura gets up to go outside the room, she sees both Jack & Billie arrive.

Laura walks out into the hallway and fills them both in about Eric. Jack says he’s sorry to hear about him but he knows Frankie would not have told him to come to the hospital with Billie if this was about Eric. He asks what is really going on and Laura fills them in on the tragedy that happened to their daughters.

Frankie, Caroline & Kate, who've joined the group, tell them that Chelsea & Abby fell in with a couple of bad guys and that the car they were driving across the bridge in hit the guardrail and crashed in the river below. Billie holds her hands over her mouth in shock and Jack asks out loud what else can he and his family take. He walks right past them into the I.C.U. room and stops dead cold upon seeing his child.

Billie walks in as well and is stunned at the sight of seeing her daugher lying there hooked up to machines. Jack sits by Abby, telling her that no matter what he has to do, she will come back to him. He lost Jennifer. He can’t lose her as well. He rests his head on her right arm, crying deeply with guilt for not being there for her and not listening to Billie's warning. Billie makes the same promise to Chelsea but also tells Kate that if she does come out of this, things will be different. No more free reign and no more influence from her. Kate is stunned, hoping Billie is not blaming her for what happened. She says no. Crying, she says she blames one person. Herself.

Walking outside the hospital, Cassie catches up with Max asking him if he wanted to get some lunch and get his mind off things. He just stares straight ahead saying thank you but no. He can’t eat anything at a time like this. Frankie has witnessed this exchange and walks up to Cassie. She is visibly upset but Frankie doesn’t care telling her to lay off Max for right now. Cassie says he needs her but Frankie feels all she cares about is herself. He says that figures. She is a DiMera and it seems that side of her is showing itself. She gets angry but he doesn’t care and then he walks away to catch up with Max. She vows to have him for herself, by any means at her disposal.

-Abe is sitting behind his desk when Shane limps into the cop shop. Abe jokes that he thought Shane would have thrown that cane out the window yesterday. Shane says that if he does that he may walk with a limp for the rest of his life. But, he’s not there to discuss that but wants an update on Stefano. Abe soon gets a call as him and Shane go over some notes. He hangs up and tells Shane that the department’s contacts place Stefano in two cities.

Dallas, Tx., and Genoa City, Wisconsin.

-Cal Winters arrives downstairs once again, to comfort these people who he still calls family. While he looks in on Dr. Rowen examining Eric, Caroline fills him in on his condition. Cal is shocked that Eric would keep such a thing to himself. So is Sami & Caroline. Dr. Rowen returns to the family, saying that the surgery he wants to perform may not save his life because the tumor is too advanced. When Nicole says that he will die anyway and that this is his only chance, Sami amd Austin agree, and the family join together as they watch Eric being wheeled out of his room and down the hall.......for what could be his final time. When the screen dissolves on the family, the scene switches to.....

An unknown city, where Alexandra is being kept. She is alive, but barely, and Stefano has entered the room to check on her condition. The doctor he has gotten tells him that she will recover but that it wasn’t a good idea to take her out of the country after what happened in Sydney and her condition. Stefano tells him he’s there to give aide, not to think that he can lecture him. With that, the doctor leaves the room. Stefano leans into Alexandra, telling her that all will be well. He does not want her to be a part of what will happen next. He stands straight up and warns her that the residents of Salem will pay for their actions toward their family. The screen freeze-frames on his face, as he now plots destruction, and slowly fades to black.

On The Next Salem Lives...............

Sami to Nicole: What happened?

Nicole to Sami: It's Eric...

Austin to Alan: You stay away from Sami or there will be hell to pay...

Cal to Katherine: What are you saying?

Katherine to Cal: You have to leave Salem.

Laura to Jack: This is all my fault.

Jack to Laura: Your damn right it is!!

Billie to Chelsea: You have to hang on. I can't lose you now...not after all the time we missed already.

***DON'T FORGET TO READ DECEMBER PREVIEWS UNDER THIS EPISODE!!!***

-It's a new day in Salem. At University Hospital, Kate and Caroline are drinking some coffee when a doctor calls for their attention. They are then joined by Doug, Julie, Laura, Bill, Lucas, Frankie, Max, and Cassie. Sami and Austin arrive as well and ask for an update. Caroline says they are about to get one. Kate and Caroline ask if Chelsea and Abby made it true surgery. After many hours in the OR, the doctor says they both made it but are in a coma. Everyone is devestated. Max runs off, clearly upset. Frankie goes after him, followed by Cassie.

-Frankie assures Max that Jennifer is looking over Abby and she will be fine, just like he is sure the Benson's are looking over Chelsea. Max says he hopes that is the case. He already feels like he let both girls down enough, citing how he abadoned Chelsea during her rape ordeal and how he treated Abby. Frankie says everyone makes mistakes and that Max did everything he could to save them at the bridge. Max says it still may not be enough.

Frankie sees the look in his eyes and says he knows that Max will always care about Chelsea but he has a different look in his eyes when talking about Abby. He tells Max to admit he has fallen for Abby. Max denies it, saying they are both close friends. They grew close during the island fiasco and after but that's it. He thinks of her as just as much a friend as Chelsea. Frankie knows there is more to it and tells Max that if Abby does survive, he should act on any feelings he has. Life is too short to hesistate. He leaves as Max contemplates what he said.

Meanwhile, both Max and Frankie are unaware that Cassie overheard their conversation. Cassie is clearly bothered by it and realizes she has grown to really care about Max. She then says it's no longer about helping her grandfather get his revenge. She now wants Max...for herself. As a Dimera, she vows to do whatever it takes to make it happen.

-Nicole is still by Eric's side. Caroline, Sami, and Austin arrive to check in. Nicole says Eric is still asleep. he hears everyone there and wakes up. He is very weak and says that it's not long now. He can tell. Caroline tells him he needs to have hope. They are all praying for a miracle and they do happen. It's nearly that time of year. Sami echoes those sentiments and shoots a look at Nicole to agree, which she does. Eric refuses to believe there is any hope and says he has accepted he is dying and it's time they all did too.

-Greta is at the park when she gets a call from Victor in Sydney. He apologizes for not calling her back the night before but admits alot is going on and it took him awhile to do what he had to. Victor tells her that Dr. Rowen is on his way and will be at University Hospital by afternoon. Greta asks how he could get there so fast. Victor mentions how Dr. Rowen was already on his way to the US and he had his people track him down. That is what took so long for him to call back. Greta is pleased and thanks Victor. Victor says he did it for Caroline and Bo. He owed them. He asks Greta to let him know how it all turns out. She agrees and hangs up. Greta goes to the hospital and waits for Dr. Rowen before telling anyone about him. Thinking about Victor helping her, Greta wonders if she has misjudged her father.

-In Sydney, Victor explains what is going on with Eric to Maggie. Maggie heard Roman telling Bo and the others and admits it's horrible. She is very pleased Victor helped. He said he had to after what has just happened to Bo because of him and how Shawn Sr died because of him. Maggie insists those incidents were not his fault. Victor says they were indirectly and he should be blamed. He tends to always hurt the ones he loves and admits he is like the poison Roman calls him. Maggie denies that is true.

Victor asks Maggie if she is going to listen to Roman's warning and stay away from him. Maggie defiantly says no and that no one tells her what to do. Victor is her friend and has been there for her. Victor appreciates her loyalty but thinks Maggie should hold to the promise she made him and stay out of his business and away from him. He doesn't want her getting hurt. Maggie says she will do her best to stay out of his business but she will never stay away from him. She has grown to care too much and he is important to her. He did so much for her and she wants to return the favor. Victor feels the same. Maggie puts her hand on his and they both smile and thank each other for always being there for one another.

-Caroline, Austin, Sami, and Nicole leave Eric's room as they are told to by a nurse who needs to check him out. They wait outside and are joined by Kate, Lucas, Doug, Julie, Bill, Laura, Cassie, Frankie, and Max. Laura says that the girls are being brought down from OR now but they can't see them yet so they wanted to see what was going on with Eric. Caroline says there is no change and time is running out. Nicole adds that it may already be too late.

Greta then arrives in the waiting area with Dr. Rowen behind her. She tells them all she has news about Eric and that there is hope yet. She explains her research, how she was unable to get Dr. Rowen to come to Salem, and how Victor helped her bring Dr. Rowen to Salem. Greta explains who he is and his expertise in tumors and anerysms. Dr. Rowen goes into Eric's room to learn more about Eric's condition and to examine him. The Brady's are hopeful and excited and thank Greta. They feel bad for blasting her yesterday and they all apologize, even a reluctant Nicole. Greta thanks them for understanding and says they all just need to wait and pray...that this is the miracle they needed.

The screen then fades out on a hopeful Greta and Nicole looking in on Dr. Rowen examining Eric in his room.

On the Next Salem Lives...

Jack (with Billie): We're home!! (looks at his empty house) Where is everyone?

Shane to Abe: It seems Stefano is lying low.

Abe to Shane: Yeah...waiting to strike again.

Laura to Jack: There is something you should know.

Sami: Well, Dr. Rowen, can you save my brother?

-The horrible evening is finally coming to a close as Sami, Will & Austin arrive back at her apartment. Austin comments on the night saying he doesn’t have one clue how everyone got through it without losing their minds. Sami says that her family is used to it. Will overhears the conversation and steps in long enough to tell Sami that he is staying with her tonight since Lucas is still at the hospital with grandma Kate and the others

Sami is thankful and glad about this news. Sami remains worried about Eric and also about those in Sydney. When Austin asks why, she says it’s because she nor anyone in her family have heard one thing from the group since leaving for Sydney. Her father would have called although she could care less about him. Austin rolls his eyes. Will is shocked. When Sami ask why, he tells her that this is the first moment she has referred to Roman as her father. She grows silent and says that’s no big deal. They know what she meant.

Austin disappears into the bathroom for a shower. When he walks in, Austin (played by Austin Peck) wonders what tomorrow will bring. Sami talks from the kitchen saying that she hopes it brings peace. Twenty minutes later, Austin (now played by Patrick Muldoon) walks out and agrees with Sami, while drying his head. Sami & Will look shocked. When Austin asks what’s wrong, Sami says that was one hell of a shower. Will stares at him and Sami sees this. She asks why he is looking at him like that and Will grows embarrassed and goes to his room.

-Kayla slowly comes to upon hearing Steve call her “Sweetness”. Stunned by saying that, Steve now doesn’t know what to say to Kayla given what has happened. Jack puts his arm around him, telling him to calm down and relax. She’ll be fine but what’s important is for him to regain his past and, with Jack’s and his family's help, he will. Steve seems pleased. Kayla drifts back into unconsciousness but not before telling Steve that her greatest dream has come true. Steve looks at her, wondering if he will end up disappointing her and everyone else.

-Bo also comes to slowly and sees Hope & Roman by his bedside. Roman welcomes him back to the living and. joking with him, says that even taking 4 slugs will not get him out of the money he owes him after their last poker game. Bo smiles slightly, telling Roman he’s good for it. He has a rich daddy. They both laugh. Roman tells the couple he’ll be out in the hallway. They have much to discuss. He pats Bo on his forearm and leaves.

Hope sits next to Bo, thinking about past adventures and wonders out loud if this will finally change his mind about revenge. Bo softly tells her it wasn’t about revenge. He was protecting his family. Hope asks him does it have to cost him his life. Bo says he has spent that life protecting the people he loves and, if he dies, it won’t be for nothing. Hope sighs, saying that he needs his rest. He asks her if she will still be there when he wakes up. A tear falls down her cheek and she responds, telling him that no matter what, she will always be by his side. With that, he slowly slips back into a deep sleep. She then lightly strokes his hair as he sleeps.

-Victor picks up his cell phone, only to hear Greta on the other end. She asks him if could use his power and money to convince a top surgeon to come to Salem for Eric. When he asks what’s wrong, she tells him that he is suffering form a brain tumor and could die at any minute if he doesn’t receive treatment. Victor tells her that he has more than enough going on right now but will make a phone call and put a friend of his in contact with her. She thanks him, and almost slips by calling him Father. She catches herself and hears Victor remark about how he will always be there for Caroline, especially with Shawn Sr. gone. He is doing this for her and for Bo, who would want him to help. They bid farewell to each other and hang up. She drifts away to the day she found out he was her father and hopes that Victor will come through.

-Roman comes around the corner and tells Victor that he heard the entire conversation. Victor tells Roman that he thought he quit spying on people years ago, when he left the I.S.A. Roman responds, telling him that where his family is concerned, he would spy on James Bond to keep them safe. Victor feels his attempt at humor was very poor. Roman really doesn’t care what Victor believes, especially since his father died after finding out about his mother's affair with him. Victor walks up to Roman and tells him that this will be about enough of that.

Roman says that he knows Victor isn’t telling him how to act and what to say. He’s a grown man and the head of his family. He’ll take care of the Bradys quite well. Jack & Billie witness the entire exchange and can’t believe the public display going on. Victor informs Roman that he has to make a phone call for Greta. When Roman asks why, he tells him that Eric is suffering from a brain tumor and that she called Victor, not Roman, for his help. Roman is shocked, wondering why and how this happened. Victor says he is doing a fine job of taking care of his family. Roman is livid but silent.

-Jack and Billie leave Victor and Roman to argue and look in on Bo & Kayla. Jack is no longer envious of his brother and thanks God for his safe return. Billie remarks about how the love flows between these two couples and Jack agrees. He knows how it is to have that kind of love, even after all the times he’s screwed up. Billie holds Jack as he says that he hopes he experiences that kind of love again. Billie is sure he will and he feels that Billie will as well. Along with Abe and Shane, Jack and Billie decide to head home to Salem. Hope and Maggie think it is a good idea as the rest of them will stay behind until Kayla and Bo are ready.

-Back out in the hallway, Roman has calmed down and has walked over to Maggie, apologizing to her for shooting her. He also gives her a warning. What ever she does, she better stay away from Victor. He poisons and destroys everything he touches. Maggie is upset, and tells Roman that for once in his life, he should stay out of someone’s business. She can take care of herself just fine and walks off, leaving him frustrated. He turns and sees Victor and walks over to him, vowing that he will put an end to this war, once and for all. Victor stands toe-to-toe against Roman and tells him to give it his best shot. The screen freeze frames on both men as they stare intently at each other, as the screen slowly fades to black.

On The Next Salem Lives..............

Kate: Doctor, what can you tell us?

Caroline: Are the girls going to live?

Frankie to Max: Admit it. You have fallen for Abby...

Cassie: It's no longer about you, grandfather. I want Max...for myself.

Eric to Nicole: There is no hope...and you need to accept that.

Greta: I have news...about Eric

Victor to Maggie: Are you going to listen to Roman? Are you going to stay away from me?

-At Salem University Hospital, Nicole is still sitting with Eric reassuring him that they will get through this. Eric says he has already excepted his fate and Nicole should too. Sami comes in and says that she is not going to let him give up that easy and asks Nicole if she agrees. She nods lightly and says they just have have to fight this.

-Greta is doing research on a hospital computer when she finds something. She tells herself there still may be hope afterall and goes to make a phone call. She later returns disappointed and says she needs someone who is a threatening figure with power and money as she doesn't have the reputation of being threatening to anyone. The only people she knows like that are Stefano and Victor. Knowing that she must try to save Eric's life, Greta decides to seek out Victor for help.

-Doug and Julie comfort Laura, who is verbally bashed by Kate over her role in what happened. Kate accuses of Laura of letting her hatred for her and Billie to cloud her judgement and become more important then her granddaughter and Chelsea. She was blind to what Billie was bringing to her attention because of her hatred. Laura doesn't argue back and just says, lightly, that Kate is right. Bill tells Kate to lay off as everyone makes mistakes and Chelsea's recklessness is likely to be at fault here as well.

-Max tells Frankie that he can't lose Abby or Chelsea. Frankie says he knows how much he cares for both girls, especially Abby. Max asks what he meant by that but Greta interupts and wants to talk to Frankie. Meanwhile, Cassie comforts Max as they await word. She says she knows he cares about both of them but she saw what he did for Abby tonight and that showed alot. She asks if Max is in love with her. Max says they are just friends and he cares about her. He would've done the same for Cassie.

-Sami returns to Caroline, Austin, and Lucas. Caroline encourages her to go home and she will call if there is word. Sami reluctantly agrees and Austin offers to go with her for safety reasons. Will goes too while Lucas stays back with Kate. The doctors then come out and say they have news about Abby and Chelsea.

-In Sydney, Maggie comforts Victor and Roman and Billie hold Hope back as Bo is in cardiac arrest. Jack is restraining Steve as well as Kayla is in cardiac arrest herself. Steve begs her to hold on and then calls her "Sweetness." The doctors manage to stabilize her as Steve wonders why he called her that. Jack says it's what he used to call Kayla. Meanwhile, Bo is stabilized as well and everyone is relieved. Abe goes to check on Shane. Billie and Jack rejoice that it seems like everyone will be ok. Hope stays by Bo's side and vows to never leave him again.

-Back in Salem, Eric falls asleep as Nicole cradles his head in her arms. She kisses him and says it will all be ok...it has to be.

Meanwhile, Greta says she needs to ask Frankie for a favor. She hopes he isn't mad at her because of her keeping Eric's secret. He says he understands. She thanks him and asks if Billie gave him a phone number to reach her. She knows that Billie has a satellite phone. Frankie nods and pulls it out. Greta asks if she can use it and says she will explain why later. Frankie lets her have it and leaves.

-Frankie returns to Caroline, Doug, Julie, Laura, Bill, Kate, Lucas, Cassie, and Max. The doctors inform them all that Abby and Chelsea both need emergency surgery to repair their injuries. They are all devestated. Laura and Kate sign off on the surgeries as next of kins and everyone watches worried as both girls are wheeled up to surgery.

-In Sydney, Billie gets a phone call on her satellite phone from Greta. She tells Billie not to ask questions and asks if she has seen Victor. Billie says he is right there practically next to her. She asks her to give him the phone. Meanwhile, Victor is talking with Maggie, who is reassuring him that Bo will get through this. Billie says he has a phone call and hands him the phone. Victor is shocked to hear Greta and asks what she wants. Greta says she needs his help. Victor says he is busy with more pressing matters. Greta says that it has to do with Caroline and the Brady's. Victor says she has his attention.

-Steve is at Kayla's bedside and wonders if his calling her "Sweetness" means he is getting his memory back.

-Hope is at Bo's bedside and is sure he will make it. Roman is near her and says he knows he will too. Hope says if he doesn't by some chance, she will make Victor pay for his role in involving Bo in all this as well as Stefano. Roman says not if he gets to him first. Hope caresses Bo's head and begs him to hang in there and stay with them. She promises to make it worthwhile. Meanwhile, while lying in bed, Bo continues to have a blurred memory of himself crying and alone as a child.

The screen then fades out on an overhead shot of Hope by Bo's side with Roman behind her.

On the Next Salem Lives...

Sami to Will: What's wrong? Why are you looking at him that way?

Steve: Kayla...

Kayla to Steve: I heard you calling for me...

Bo to Hope: Where do we go from here, fancy face?

Victor to Greta: What do you want?

Greta to Victor: I need you to use your power and money...to save Eric.

Roman to Maggie: Stay away from him, Maggie. Stay away from Victor before you get yourself killed.

At Salem University Hospital, Nicole finally arrives, and walks into Eric’s hospital room. He is barely conscious and speaks only in a whisper. She starts crying heavily as she is reunited with her one true love, who is near death. She vows to him that she will stay by his side and he will recover. Eric tells her it’s way too late for that. He wants her to be happy and not mourn him. She tells him to be quiet and conserve his strength, as doctors quietly check on him and, as she holds his hand tenderly, she sits by his bedside.

-In the outer hallway, Nicole has come out and has joined Caroline & Sami as they blast Greta for not telling any of them about what was wrong with Eric. All she can say is how sorry she is and hopes that one day she will be forgiven for what she did. Austin & Lucas have also arrived, and, after hearing what Greta has done on Eric’s behalf, are shocked as well. Greta’s guilt is getting the best of her until she excuses herself.

She goes downstairs to the computer room to do heavy research on what Eric’s condition and what remedies might be available. She now feels this may be the only way left to save his life and redeem herself in his family’s eyes.

-Meanwhile, at Salem Bridge, the S&R team work on Chelsea. They revive her and a cheer goes up loud and clear. The paramedics load her into a waiting ambulance and Kate tells Frankie that she is going to the emergency room with her. Frankie tells her that he will pray for her and Kate returns the favor, hoping that Max & Abby will be ok. They hug and Kate leaves on the ambulance as it blazes a path down the street.

Frankie runs back to the bank and looks out where Max was. The car is still submerged and there is no sign of either Max or Abby. Time is growing very short and he knows that if neither one comes up soon all maybe lost and it will turn into a recovery operation. As Cassie comforts Frankie, a miracle occurs. Max has managed to free Abby from the sinking car with help from the team and has brung her to the surface.

The paramedics now work on Abby but Frankie is still horrified because Max has not surfaced. As everyone looks on quietly, they hear someone yell from a distance. When a huge floodlight is shown in that direction, it reveals a S&R team member, who has Max in his grasp! Frankie thanks God over and over and runs down the bank to where they pull Max out. They perform CPR on him and, suddenly, he regains consciousness.

-Back in the ER of Salem University Hospital, Chelsea is wheeled in and quickly put in one of the rooms, where ER doctors go to work on her immediately. The chief paramedic informs the staff that she has a severe concussion, massive internal injuries & multiple fractures of her right arm. Kate overhears this and starts to cry uncontrollably. She starts to collapse under her sorrow, when Lucas enters the waiting room and catches her. He asks his mother what’s wrong and then happens to turn and look inside the ER backroom, where he sees his niece lying unconscious.

When Austin walks in to see what the commotion is about, Lucas fills him in and begs him to go back upstairs and tell Chelsea’s family that she is near death and that she doesn’t have much time. Austin agrees and races upstairs. Lucas tries to keep Kate conscious but she has a bruise on her forehead and is slipping in and out. He calls for a nurse to bring a doctor for his mother. As orderlies put Kate on a gurney herself, they wheel in Abby at the very same time. Her condition is grave as well with a severe head injury, internal bleeding, and two crushed legs. The paramedic tells the ER doctor that it is truly a miracle that both girls made it to the hospital at all, which she agrees.

Caroline, Lucas, Austin, Sami, Will, Kate, Doug, Julie, Laura, Bill, Frankie, and Max watch as both girls are stabilized and rushed into emergency surgery. Laura breaks down in Bill’s arms, blaming her selfishness for putting these girls in this spot, especially Abby. She tells him that if she dies, Laura feels she may not be able to go on. Bill insists she stop talking like that and learn from her actions. Max has walked in, asking about the girls’ condition and Bill walks over and thanks him for saving both their lives. Max says it was what anyone would have done and prays that they see another day. Max thinks about Abby secretly but Cassie, who has followed him, also sees this and now realizes that he may actually love Abby as more then a friend.

In Sydney, Roman works on his badly injured brother. Hope is being held back by Victor, while Roman says that Bo is breathing but barely. They load him onto Victor helicopter and it takes off at breakneck speed. Hope, Roman & Victor jump on and follow closely behind. Roman looks down at the carnage that was left behind and turns to Victor. Victor doesn’t even look at him but when Roman tells him that this is all in his lap Victor explodes, telling Roman that if he had just let him handle it his son would not be near death right now.

Roman grows livid. He tells Victor that all this Godfather crap was his idea and if his baby brother dies, he will make sure Victor follows right behind him. Victor asks if that was a threat and Roman tells him to take it anyway he wants. Victor informs Roman that just because he has fought Stefano for twenty five years, don’t think he’s as much of a pushover as he is. He says that if Roman takes his best shot there will be two funerals. One for Stefano.....and the other for him. Hope wants both men to hear themselves and can’t believe that they are making threats while their loved ones are fighting for their lives. That statement seems to end the exchange....for now.

-Later, at a Sydney hospital, Abe & Maggie are waiting in the outer room after receiving treatment for their wounds. They both witness the others coming in. Shane is being treated in the ER and Jack gives everyone the news that he will be make it but is still unconscious. Hope is laid on a gurney and Roman tells the attending doctor that she is to be treated for her ankle, no matter what she says. He then walks over to Abe and asks if he is ok. Abe tells him he’s fine, but is worried about Alexandra. Roman says that one thing Stefano won’t do is allow his child to die. He probably has her being seen by some of the finest doctors money can buy and he should know. Abe is strangely relieved at this news.

Roman then walks past Victor and into the ER room where doctors and nurses work on his brother & baby sister. He quietly talks to his father, wondering where he went wrong. Jack & Steve barely speak, as they look on in Kayla’s direction, while Hope has used her crutches to walk near Bo’s bedside after the doctors have stabilized him. She sits down next to him and gently takes his hand, vowing that things will be different once he comes home. Victor & Maggie listen on silently as they observe the love between the two and Roman sits between his siblings, hoping for a miracle. It is fleeting and when Kayla suddenly flatlines, a desperate Steve jumps past the doctors near her on instinct and begs her to live. The scene then switches to.....

A beautiful park. Kayla is surprised that she has recovered so quickly and takes in all the sights. She is the happiest she has been in ages, with Steve back by her side. She then looks near a huge tree to see a man standing there. She decides to walk closer to him, just so she can introduce herself, and is shocked when she recognizes the face......of her late father, Shawn Sr!

At that very same time, Bo has suddenly went into cardiac arrest as well. Roman jumps up and runs around his bed, grabbing Hope who has now gone into hysterical screams begging this man she loves to not die. Victor holds Maggie as she starts crying and Billie helps Roman pull Hope out into the hallway so that the ER staff can do their work on him. Bo then has an out-of-body experience himself, with memories of his life flashing before his eyes. His childhood, fighting and laughing with Roman, holding Roman after he has been shot by Stefano, confiding in Kimberly, kissing Caroline on her cheek, marrying Hope the first time in England, finding out Victor was his father, leaving town, playing checkers with Kayla, pulling Roman up off of a cliff after finding out it was him & many more memories.

One last memory is that of a Bo as a little boy. He is terrified beyond belief, as someone is trying to hurt him. He calls out for Roman, Shawn Sr., Caroline, and Kimberly, but no one comes to his aid. As the figure walks up on him, telling him it will be alright.........he flatlines. The screen splits into three different sections, with Bo & Kayla dead on either side, and a monitor that reads flatlines in the middle. As the anguished cries of their loved ones echo and beg for them to live, the screen slowly fades to black.

On The Next Exciting Episode Of Salem Lives............

Sami to Eric and Nicole: We aren't going to give up on you, bro. Are we, Nicole?

Greta: Oh my God...there may be hope afterall.

Max to Cassie: Abby and Chelsea can't die.

Cassie to Max: You still care for both them but your feelings for Abby...you love her don't you?

Steve at Kayla bedside: Why did I say that?

Hope to Victor: If I lose him, I will make you pay.

Roman to Victor: Not if I don't first.

Announcer: LAST WEEK...YOU WITNESSED ALL THE SHOCKS...

Clips of Kayla collapsing in a pool of blood, Nicole at Eric's bedside, Chelsea's car crashing off the Salem Bridge, and Bo being shot several times.

NOW THIS WEEK...WITNESS THE AFTERMATH!!!

Nicole to Eric: I'm not going to let you die!!

Frankie to Cassie: They just have to survive...

Clip of Max underwater trying to save Abby.

Search and Rescue worker to Frankie: We can't get your brother up...he just won't leave the girl.

Cassie: Max!!!!

Kate (looking at the doctors working on Chelsea): Chelsea has to survive...

Laura to Bill: Oh my God...what have I done?

TENSIONS WILL MOUNT....

Victor: I will make you pay...

Roman: NO!!! You will pay!!!

LIVES ARE ON THE LINE...

Steve (pushes doctors away at Kayla's bedside): Kayla!!!! I am not going to let you die!!!

Hope (being restrained by Billie and Roman): BO!!!!!

A CAN'T MISS WEEK THAT WILL ANSWER ALL YOUR QUESTIONS...

AND CREATE NEW ONES...

Greta: There may still be hope for you, Eric.

Kate: Chelsea!!!

Cassie: Max would die for her...he loves her.

Steve to Kayla: Why did I just say that?

Blurred clip of a little boy in an alley, crying and shaking all alone.

BE THERE AS LIVES WILL CHANGE...

AND THE BIGGEST STUFF IS YET TO COME!!!

MISS A DAY, MISS ALOT!!

"A NOVEMBER LIKE NO OTHER"

WEEK OF 11/26/06 EDITION

TRAGEDY ROCKS SALEM LIVES!!!

Salem is rocked by one tragedy after another this week on SALEM LIVES as the aftermath of last week's stunning events begins to fully be felt in town. "Without going into it much in spoilers, as I promised I would do until the end of the year, this week is total chaos," previews EP/HW Tim Lowery. "We have the tragic situation of Eric dying and the Brady's rallying around him, along with Nicole. Greta is there too and she feels bad for not sharing the truth about Eric's condition with everyone sooner so she is looking to make it up to everyone by making one last ditch effort to save Eric. She will turn in a shocking direction for help when it appears she has found something that will give Eric hope." Meanwhile, the Brady's have more tragedy on tap when the news of Chelsea and Abby's accident begins to spread. "I don't want to say much but things are not looking good for either of the girls," sighs Lowery. "Max will risk his life to save Abby and this will be a major turning point for Max. Laura will feel incredibly guilty for using Abby against Billie and failing to acknowledge what was really going on with her granddaughter. Jack and Billie aren't home yet so they don't know but, when they do find out, this will drastically effect them as well. It is truly tragic and it really hits the Brady's, who are already dealing with Eric's crisis, hard along with the Horton's."

While Salem is dealing with all that doom and gloom, some Salemites in Sydney are fighting for their lives. "We left the fans hanging on what would happen to Bo and they will just have to join us on Monday," teases Lowery. "I won't tell you whether he lives or dies but that this will lead to the beginning of a story that will unearth a long-buried secret that will be powerful for many characters and something the fans definitely won't expect. Shane and Kayla are also near-death and we will see Steve showing signs of "old" Steve, even though he doesn't realize it. He will actually say something to Kayla that the fans will love and he will really feel drawn to Kayla. He learns how strong her pull is to him. As for Shane, he will fight for life and his situation combined with all the tragedies surrounding the Brady's in Salem will warrant the return of Kimberly Brady in the coming weeks. The other characters will have to deal with what is going on here. The tension between Victor and Roman is at a high and we start to see them becoming vengeful rivals. Hope will feel tremendous guilt that she didn't give Bo a chance sooner or that she didn't fight harder to save him from getting involved in the Stefano/Victor war. Maggie and Victor grow closer because of her saving his life. Jack and Billie bond as well. Abe worries about Lexie, whose whereabouts along with Stefano's are unknown. Everyone is affected." By week's end, when some of the Sydney travelers begin to return home, they will be hit hard by the news of all the happenings in Salem. "The Sydney people return home thinking the worst is behind them and they are sadly mistaken and those in Salem are not expecting what they hear from the Sydney travelers either so it's like a wave of pain and suffering," says Lowery. "The aftermath of all this will play out as we approach the new year and will really play a HUGE role in some of the big events during the holidays. We will be ending stories while also building on others and even starting new ones. The fans will definitely want to be their for the ride that is coming up because it is unbeleivable."

COMINGS AND GOINGS

COMING

Patrick Muldoon (Austin Reed): Muldoon reprises the role of Austin Reed on November 30. "The fans will love how we do it," enthuses EP/HW Tim Lowery. "It's very similar to what was done with another recast a few years back. The scene where Muldoon steps in will be a real treat and a good reference to history for the fans."

Patsy Pease (Kimberly Brady): Pease is returning in December for what is said to be a limited run. Expect further details to follow once the deal is official.

GOING

Austin Peck (Austin Reed): Peck's last airdate is November 29 when he relinquishes his role back to it's original portrayer, Patrick Muldoon.

GRAPEVINE/RUMOR MILL

-It looks like the end for Eric and Nicole as Jensen Ackles and Arianne Zuker's short term runs appear to be ending in December.

-Insider whisperings suggest two BIG returns for the holidays, both of which will be a surprise. One of them is of lesser proportions but the other will be a return that will shake up many lives.

-Expect Christie Clark (Carrie) to remain MIA for most of December but to reappear again as the holidays draw near.

-Fans should expect Stefano (Joe Mascolo) and Lexie (Renee Jones) to be MIA for awhile. The war story is getting a break in December and the show is going to leave fans with the question of whether Lexie survived her gunshot wound for quite a while.

Previews and Peeks into Wk of 11/27/06

-Nicole and Eric share a tearful reunion.

-Nicole and the Brady's blast Greta for her part in keeping Eric's secret.

-Max risks it all for Abby.

-Shane and Kayla fight for life.

-Steve has an epiphany at Kayla's bedside.

-Bo's shooting leads to the beginning of what seems like a new mystery.

-Maggie and Victor grow closer, as do Jack and Billie.

-Laura breaks down.

-Greta turns to a shocking person for help.

-Is there hope for Eric?

RED LETTER DAYS!!!

Monday November 27: Several lives hang in the balance in both Salem and Sydney.

Friday December 1: A DECEMBER TO REMEMBER begins as several Sydney travelers return home with grim news and receive some shocking news themselves.

Next Week: One Salemite on the brink of death may have their miracle but are they out of the woods yet? An explosion rocks one Salemite’s home but whose? Will the occupants survive? Two families receive devestating news.

-The episode picks up at Salem University hospital. Bill and Laura are talking to the doctor about Eric's condition. Doug and Julie are comforting Caroline, along with Cal. Austin, Lucas, and Will are by a devestated Sami's side. Cal embraces Sami and says it's hard because he will always hold a bond with Eric and her since he believed he was their father. Sami understands and is in denial. Eric can't die and there has to be something they can do. Celeste comes up from behind them and says it's too late-for Eric and for many others they love.

-Nicole wonders what Greta could possibly tell her that would require her to stop her plane like this. Greta tells Nicole that what she saw at Eric's suite was fake. Eric asked Greta to help him with his plan to make sure Nicole went to LA since he didn't want her to give up her dream job for him. Nicole doesn't buy it. Greta reminds Nicole of Eric's secret and says that she has known what it is for months. In fact, she learned it soon after Nicole asked her to help find out what it is. Nicole is confused.

Salem Bridge

-Max wakes up and asks Frankie, Cassie, and Kate if they are ok. They say they are and they get out of the car. Max sees that his car's front end is totaled from hitting the guardrail. Frankie then looks on the other side of the bridge and realizes the car they were trying to avoid went through the guardrail and off the bridge. The four of them race over to all the shattered metal and see a car floating in the river below. Kate realizes it's Chelsea's car and lets out a blood curdling scream as Frankie and Cassie console her and hold her back.

-In Sydney, Victor holds a gun on Stefano with Maggie by his side. Stefano laughs and says Victor can't stop him. Victor begs to differ and says his time is up.

-Roman spots Stefano's helicopter and sees Victor from afar and begins to race over.

-Hope and Bo decide to go look for the others so they can get out of the chaos they find themself in. They make a run for it while dodging bullets.

-Billie is releived when the CPR works and Shane is breathing. She says there isn't much time for him if he doesn't get medical attention. She tells Jack and Abe to stay with Shane and the helicopter as she goes to find the others.

-Steve is screaming Kayla's name and for help. Unforunately, the gunshots are drowning out his screams and Kayla, who is lying in a pool of blood, is unresponsive. Steve bangs on the door repeatedly and is desperate for some help. He then looks above and says he isn't sure if he believes in a higher power, or if he ever did before losing his memory, but he needs some help right now. Kayla can't die and he can't watch her die. Steve begs for help to come or for the power to do something to help Kayla.

Steve then hears two voices and looks outside. It's Bo and Hope, tending to Kayla. They look up and see Steve and open the door. Steve quickly jumps to Kayla's side. Bo says she has a pulse but it's faint. She has lost alot of blood and the wound could be infected. Steve remembers she was acting a bit woozy while tending to victims but he thought she hit her head or something. She must have been hiding her injury so she could take care of the shootout victims. A spray of bullets nearly hits them and Hope wonders when this bloodbath will end.

-The passengers, flight staff, and pilot are impatient and demand things move along. Nicole asks what Eric's secret has to do with Eric and Greta making it look like they were having sex to get her to leave Salem. Greta tells Nicole that Eric is sick. Nicole seems blindsided and is reminded of Eric's headaches and asks how sick he is. Greta says he is dying. One of the airline attendants asks if the situation can be rectified so the plane can take off. Nicole is stunned as Greta, with tears in her eyes, says that Eric may not have much time left and, even though he didn't want anyone to know or be there, his family is there now and the woman he loves SHOULD be there. Nicole turns her back on Greta and, clearly in shock, has no idea how to respond.

-Cassie is comforting Kate as Frankie and Max look down below as the car is sinking. Kate is desperate and asks them to do something. Her granddaughter is down there. Max says that the rescue teams are on there way. Frankie reminds Max they called sometime ago and they may not have much time. Max asks what Frankie is thinking. Frankie says they need to act fast and races off, with Max behind him. Cassie yells out to them and asks where they are going. Kate stands up and says they are going to try to save them...before it's too late.

-Back in Sydney, Bo says they need to get Kayla out of this warzone and to the helicopter where Jack and Billie took Shane and Abe. They can then use some of the medical tools there to help her until everyone gets there and they can take off. Billie arrives and Bo fills her in on what happened. Bo says he is going to find the others and tells Steve and Billie to get Kayla to the helicopter. They agree and Steve carries Kayla while Billie stabilizes her head as they leave. Bo orders Hope to go with them but she refuses. Realizing it is no good arguing, he reluctantly agrees to let her come and they race off.

-Roman sees Victor aiming his gun at Stefano from afar. Meanwhile, Stefano realizes Lexie needs medical attention fast and tells Victor they will have to resume their battle some other time. He prepares to board his helicopter. Roman sees this, pulls out his gun, and takes aim. Victor aims and fires his gun but realizes he is out of ammo. He needs to act fast so he races over to Stefano to try to pull him off the helicopter before takeoff. Roman aims at Stefano and fires. Maggie sees Roman fire and sees that Victor is in line with it. She jumps in the way and pulls Victor to the ground.

-Billie and Steve get Kayla to the helicopter. Abe says that Shane is fading and Steve says that Kayla is too. They don't have much time. Jack asks Billie where the others are. Billie says she wishes she knew.

-Victor gets up and realizes Maggie is shot. She says she is fine. Victor sees it is just a flesh wound. Roman races up just as Bo and Hope do. Victor then notices Stefano's helicopter flying overhead and then pull away. Stefano laughs through his microphone and says, "Until we meet again, my friends." Victor is angry that he wasn't victorious. Roman takes aim but realizes he can't get a shot off. He tells Maggie he is so sorry. Victor realizes Roman shot the bullet and attacks him. Bo orders them to stop and says Shane and Kayla are in bad shape and need a hospital. They all need to get out of this mess now. Victor reluctantly agrees but tells Roman they will deal with each other later.

-Victor helps Maggie up. He sends a message to his men via radio that it's time to pull out and to collect all survivors and evaculate. Bo says they need to get out of here now as Dimera's men still aren't letting up and bullets are still flying. Victor agrees since he just called his men back. There will be no protection now. They all race off but, as they rush to the helicopter, Hope falls and hurts her ankle. Bo tells Victor and Maggie to go on ahead. Victor says that they need protection since his men have evaculated. Someone needs to cover them. Bo and Roman draw their guns, while also helping Hope along, and say they will provide cover.

-Back in Salem, Max and Frankie enter the river and swim over to the accident site only to find the car has gone underwater. Max is a better swimmer so he goes under. He finds the car, which is crushed up like an accordian due to the impact of the metal guardrails and the crash. He pulls one of the partygoers out from the back seat via a window and then pulls another one out. Frankie tends to them on the surface as Kate and Cassie join him below the bridge to watch the rescue. Max then pulls Seth out. Frankie can't get a pulse and realizes he is dead. Max attempts to pull Paul out but can't. He can't reach Abby and Chelsea, both of whom have head injuries and are wedged in between crushed metal and the front seats.

-In Sydney, Victor and Maggie see the helicopter on the clearing and race to it per Bo and Roman's orders. Bo, Hope, and Roman are slightly behind but are being shot at by Dimera men. Roman runs out of ammo. Bo tells him to take Hope and get her to the helicopter. He will be right behind them and will cover them. Roman doesn't like the idea but reluctantly agrees since they won't make it without cover and Bo is the only option. He asks Bo if he is sure he can handle it. Bo nods. Hope resists Roman and says she doesn't like this. Roman picks her up and tells her to shutup and just go along with things for once. Hope screams for Bo and makes him promise he is right behind them. Bo says he is and that he will be right there.

Ending Segment

-Bill and Laura tell Doug, Julie, Celeste, Sami, Austin, Lucas, Caroline, Cal, and Will that the doctors think Eric is running on borrowed time and that they don't see what they could possibly do. His tumor is too far advanced. Cal hugs Caroline and Lucas embraces and comforts Sami.

Just then, Greta races in with Nicole behind her, who asks where Eric is. Bill is about to tell her but Nicole notices him about to point towards the ER and rushes past everyone. Nicole bursts into Eric's cubicle and then stops dead when she sees Eric, hooked up to so many cords and machines. She slowly walks over and stands above him. Eric's head turns toward her slowly and he opens his eyes for the first time since being in the ER and seems stunned to see her. Nicole looks into his eyes and then embraces him, saying how much she loves him as her eyes well up with tears. Eric softly and tearfully says he loves her too as Greta and the others watch from afar, some in tears.

-Kate, Cassie, and Frankie are worried as Max hasn't come up in some time. The EMT's and search and rescue team arrive and Frankie fills them in. He hopes Max is ok and that the girls are too. Meanwhile, Max manages to pull Paul out and gets him to the surface. The search and rescue team take him to shore and order Max to return to the shore. He says the girls don't have much time and he is going to help. He goes down under with the S&R team and they work feverishly and manage to get Chelsea out. She is brought up to shore while the attention turns to Abby, who is not breathing.

The S&R and Max try to pull her out but can't. The S&R return to the surface while Max remains down below. They try to pull him up but he refuses. They manage to get him up but he then goes back underwater again. One of the S&R team members tells Frankie his brother won't come up until he pulls Abby out and that it is most likely too late for Abby. She isn't breathing and has been down there for awhile and, the longer Max stays down there, the more the chance of things not looking good for him either. Cassie looks on frightened along with a worried Frankie, who asks Jennifer to watch over his brother and her daughter.

-In Sydney, Victor and Maggie board the helicopter. The pilot amps up the engine. Abe says that Shane's pulse is weakening. Jack and Steve notice the same about Kayla's and reiterate they need to go now. Billie helps Roman get Hope aboard. Bo is still way out on the clearing and Hope and Victor are clearly worried. She begs Roman to go get him. Roman is about too when he sees Bo racing towards them. Hope, Billie, Roman, and Victor are relieved. The pilot says they are ready to go. Jack then sees a another helicopter coming towards them. The others take notice too. Billie looks through her binoculars and says:

Billie: Oh my God...

Roman: Billie, what is it?

Billie: It's Stefano. He is in the helicopter.

Abe: What the hell?

Billie: He is pulling out something...it's a blowhorn!!?

They all then hear Stefano give them a message via the blowhorn:

Stefano: It's not like me to leave quietly so I know I needed to leave you all with something to remember me by. I am just thankful I flew by so I didn't miss this wonderful opportunity. Here is a little something that I hope will send you all a little message...

Billie (while looking through binoculars): He put the blowhorn away. The helicopter is passing over us...

Hope: What is he...Roman...go get him..

Roman: Hope...

Hope: Something is going to happen!!! Get Bo!!!

Roman gets out and races towards Bo, who is nearing the helicopter.

Billie: Oh my...

Hope: Is it Stefano?

Billie: No...someone else in the helicopter...they have a machine gun. They are aiming it at Bo!!!

Hope: ROMAN!!! GET HIM!!! GET BO!! HURRY!!

The scene is now in slow motion as Roman is racing towards Bo and Bo towards Roman and the others. We then see a sniper in Stefano's helicopter aiming at Bo with the machine gun as Stefano tends to Lexie, and watches, with a smile. The sniper then fires the gun several times, sending a spray of bullets in Bo's direction:

Billie: Oh my God!!

Victor: Bo...

Hope: BO!!!!!!

We then see Bo trying to dodge the spray of bullets as the sniper continues to fire. The camera then pans in on Bo as he takes several bullets. Roman gets to him, just in time to catch his lifeless body. Roman falls to the ground with Bo in his arms. Billie fires her gun at Stefano's helicopter to drive them away. Stefano's helicopter then pulls away. Billie turns and races over to Roman, who is cradling Bo in his arms.

Hope: BO!!! (Hope gets out and limps towards where Bo is)

Victor: Not my son... (Victor races towards Bo)

Roman: Bo...come on bro...

Billie: Bo...come on...not like this

Hope (kneels down at his side in tears and, with Roman, cradles him in her arms): BO!! NO!!! NO!!!!!

The screen then fades out on an overhead view of Billie and Victor standing by as Roman and Hope cradle a lifeless, bloody Bo.

***This is a long episode due to it being a huge cliffhanger show and all dialogue at the end. There is a link to a Snow Patrol song so click on the link when you find it towards the end of the episode and then just listen to the song during the final scenes (don't watch the video unless you want to after reading our episode ).***

-The episode begins with Caroline, Sami, Austin, Lucas, Will, Celeste, Doug, Julie, Laura, and Bill racing into the ER to meet Greta. Bill and Laura ask for info on Eric's condition. Greta says he is critical and it's not good, which is expected. Cal shows up and says he had to come. Eric is still like a son to him. Sami asks what Greta meant by "which is expected." Greta says that it is time they all knew the truth...

-Nicole is on her plane, waiting to take off. There is a backup on the runway so there will be a wait. She looks at a picture of Eric and herself and wonders what went wrong.

-Max, Frankie, Cassie, and Kate are in Max's car. They are headed for the bridge as they checked out all of the girls' usual hang out spots. Max just hopes nothing bad has happened as he knows what was going on there earlier with the drugs, alcohol, etc.

-Abby and Chelsea push Seth and Paul off of them but they don't give up. Paul is starting to take Chelsea's blouse off while Seth is running his hands up Abby's back. Both girls say no but the men don't heed their words. Finally, Abby kicks Seth in the groin and Chelsea pushes Paul off her. Both girls make a run for it. The rest of the partygoers wake are shocked that girls would say no to Seth and Paul, who are angry and give chase.

-In Sydney, gunshots are still being fired with bodies all over. Bo helps Hope Up and they look for cover. Jack, Billie, and Maggie find cover as well. Steve and Kayla get up, as does Roman. Kayla sees Shane on the ground and realizes he has been shot. She races over to him. Steve sees gunshots being fired in Kayla's direction and dives on top of her to protect her. He helps her up and asks if she is ok. She says she is fine and goes to tend to Shane, even though it is clear that she is bleeding from her right side.

-Abe sees Stefano and Lexie and tries to get over to them but he is hit by a bullet. Lexie screams "No!!!" as Stefano grins. Stefano tries to drag her off as she beats on his chest, asking why he is doing all this. He says it's revenge and that someday she will understand and embrace it. One of Victor's men then takes aim and Lexie takes a bullet. Stefano holds her and assures her it will all be ok. Abe sees Lexie get hit and whispers her name softly.

-Back in Salem, Sami demands the truth from Greta now. Greta explains that Eric is dying of a brain tumor and he doesn't have long to live. That was his secret all these months. Bill and Laura go talk to Eric's doctor as Caroline and Sami comfort each other and are comforted by their friends and family there with them. Greta apologizes but no one is even paying attention to her. She is happy the truth is out. She then remembers Nicole and that she doesn't know. She realizes there is something she has to do and leaves. Meanwhile, the mysterious cloaked figure watches from afar and seems pleased with the unhappiness of those at the hospital.

Salem Bridge

-Back at the bridge, Abby and Chelsea race to her car but Seth catches up and knocks the keys out of her hand. Paul grabs hold of Chelsea and Seth grabs Abby and, with the party crowd surrounding them, both girls are dragged off. Seth tells Abby and Chelsea that no one can find out what they do at the bridge when they hang out so they must be kept silent. Plus, they didn't give them what they wanted. Chelsea has a flashback to her rapes and begs for her life.

-Back in Sydney, Kayla tends to a badly injured Shane. She conceals her injury too, which appears to be a gunshot wound. She seems woozy and Steve asks if she is alright. She nods. Jack and Billie race over and ask what happened. Kayla says Shane needs medical attention. Roman comes over and says Abe has been shot. Kayla races to tend to him, ducking bullets, as the shootout continues.

-Maggie, Bo, and Hope are near Abe when Kayla arrives. Abe is only worried about Lexie and her being shot. Hope tells him to relax. Victor comes over and says there is a helicopter nearby that can get them out of here and get the injured tended to. Jack and Billie agree to take Shane and Abe to the helicopter. Abe wants to find Lexie since he can walk but Roman forces him to go with Jack and Billie. Meanwhile, Victor sneaks off to go after Stefano and Maggie follows. Bo goes to look for Victor after Jack and Billie leave with Shane and Abe and Hope follows him. Roman goes off on his own too, in hopes of getting to Stefano.

-Back in Salem, Seth and Paul find Chelsea's car and decide on the perfect way to make sure the girls stay quiet and get punished for leaving them unsatisfied. They force Abby and Chelsea into the car, along with a few of their other friends. Seth takes the wheel with Paul next to him and they speed off, as the rest of the crazy partygoers left in the dust cheer.

-Back in Sydney, Kayla continues to tend to the wounded including Dimera henchmen. She claims she took a oath to save all lives. She is in a lot of pain and trying to hide it, only now the blood is dripping down her leg. Steve warns the shootout isn't letting up as the men on both sides keep reloading. They need to take cover. Kayla realizes most of the men are dead already and they need to think about Stephanie. Steve grabs her and they take off for cover.

-Victor is forced to take cover and is angry when he sees Maggie, Bo, and Hope followed him. The gunshots aren't letting up and bullets are everywhere. Victor is determined to reach Stefano and decides to take a risk. He runs off, much to Bo's dismay and Maggie's. Maggie then races after him and, when Bo tries to go after them, a spray of bullets comes his way and Hope and him duck for cover. Meanwhile, Roman is fighting off some Dimera men in hopes of getting to Stefano as well.

Ending Segment

-At the hospital, Austin rejoins Lucas and Cal as Doug, Julie, Bill, and Laura are seen talking nearby.

Austin: Sami in there with Caroline?

Lucas: Yeah...I don't know man. I don't know how much the Brady's can deal with. I don't know how much Sami can deal with.

Cal: I still think of him as a son. I can't lose him.

Austin: We just have to hope that it isn't as bad as it seems.

Celeste overhears and says to herself:

Celeste: Sorry, Austin. It is bad and it is only the beginning. The horror and tragedy has already begun and I just pray our loved ones in Sydney and in Salem can handle what is coming...

Scene shifts to Eric lying in a bed, with cords and machines around him. Sami and Caroline enter, holding each other in tears. Sami slowly walks ahead of Caroline and looks down at Eric, takes his hand, and says:

Sami: Don't do this to me. I have lost so much. We all have. We lost mom. I am finally starting to get myself together. I need you here...your the other part of me...please. Not now...not like this. Please...

Caroline holds her close and comforts her.

-Nicole is sitting on her plane to LA when there is an announcement:

Pilot: Attention passengers...we were ordered to delay take off due to an emergency concerning one of our passengers. We hope you under and apologize for the inconvenience. We will prepare for takeoff as soon as the passenger's situation is taken care of.

Nicole: What is going on? No one looks sick or anything. (turns behind her and then turns back around and is shocked by what she sees) What the hell?

Greta walks right down the aisle and up to Nicole.

Greta: Part of the perks of being a princess. I am glad I made it before it was...

Nicole: What are you doing?

Greta: Stopping you from making a big mistake. There is something you have to know...about Eric.

-Max, Frankie, Kate, and Cassie are coming up on the Salem Bridge.

Cassie: I don't see anyone.

Frankie: I don't either...what the...? Oh my...

Right ahead of Max on the bridge is an oncoming car, speeding out of control. It's Chelsea's with Seth and Paul in the front seats and Chelsea and Abby sqeezed in the back with 3 other partygoers.

Seth: You girls should've listened...

Paul: Damn straight!!

Chelsea: Oh God...Oh God...

Abby: I told you this would...Oh my..watch out!!!!

Scene shifts to Max's car.

Cassie: Max!!

Kate: Max!!! Look out!!

Max swerves his car out of the way and to the left just as Chelsea grabs hold of the wheel from Seth in the other car, causing the car to swerve out of control as everyone in it screams.

Seth: [!@#$%^&*]!! What are you do...AAAAAAA

Max's car collides with a guardrail on the left side of the bridge while Chelsea's car flies through the guardrail and off the right side of the bridge, right into the chilling waters below.

"Open Your Eyes" by Snow Patrol begins to play in the background as we see the scene shift from Chelsea's car floating in the river to the shootout in Sydney... **Here is the link to the song-go to it and just listen to the song during these final scenes as they really enhance the scene: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-jSfTwZZmXU **

-Roman is forced to take cover while looking to find Stefano as bullets are still flying.

Roman: I am not leaving here until I know this is over, once and for all, Dimera. I will end this or die trying!!

-Bo and Hope are behind a metal structure, taking cover as bullets are flying around them.

Hope: How are we all going to get out of this, Brady? The gunshots haven't ended since this chaos started.

Bo: I don't know. I just hope the others are safe and that we all make it out of here.

Hope: Your wondering where Victor is, aren't you?

Bo: Yeah...and Maggie and everyone else. I just want all of this over and for all of us to be safe.

Hope: Same here but how are we making it out of this?

Bo: I have no clue...

-Billie helps Abe to the helicopter as Jack carries a bleeding Shane and lays him in the helicopter.

Billie: I hope the others are ok.

Abe: You should still be there...Lexie and the others need...

Billie: Your hurt and you could get yourself killed out there.

Billie then goes to help Jack with Shane and then looks at Jack with a look of panic on her face;

Billie: Oh my God...

Jack: What?

Billie: Shane has no pulse. Help me do CPR, Jack.

Abe: Oh God...

-Stefano puts a wounded Lexie on his helicopter and caresses her forehead. The pilot signals that everything is set and Stefano is about get on board.

Stefano: It's all going to be fine, Alexandra.

Victor: Not for you it isn't!!!

Victor appears, pointing his gun right at Stefano. Maggie comes up behind him.

Victor: Why did you come?

Maggie: I...

Victor: Nevermind. Ok, Dimera. As I said earlier, it ends here. Tonight. Your day of reckoning has arrived.

-Steve and Kayla are dodging bullets and look confused as to where they are as they search for cover. Kayla is clearly in pain but continues to cover it. Steve sees a steel door nearby that is slightly open.

Steve: Right there...we should be ok in there until all this hoopla subsides.

Kayla: It's more then hoopla but, yeah, I see what you are looking at. We can stay there until it's over. Hopefully, the others are safe too.

Steve: Ok...the gunshots stopped. Let's get to that door!!

Kayla: Right behind you!!

Steve and Kayla race to the steel door and notice a key in the lock. Steve walks in first:

Steve: Grab the key so we don't get locked in.

Kayla: Alright...argh!!

Steve (turning towards Kayla): Kayla?

As Kayla is about to enter, she doubles over in pain, She is holding on to the door and leans on it. Her weight is pushing the door forward. She then removes her hand from her side and sees it covered in blood and then sees blood coming down her leg. She is woozy and falls forward against the door, shutting it and locking Steve in. Steve sees the door close and races over. He sees Kayla leaning on the door through a small window on the door:

Steve: Kayla!!?? What's wrong? Open the door!!

Kayla (softly): Ste...

Kayla's eyes roll back and she collapses alongside the door, leaving her body blocking the door. Steve looks down and sees Kayla lying in a pool of blood, unconscious and not moving.

Steve: Kayla!!! Damn door is locked!! (banging on the door and desperately trying to open it)Kayla!! Kayla!!!! Kayla!!!! Kayla!!!

The episode fades out as the camera shows Kayla lying in a pool of blood overhead.

Salem

-In Salem, Eric is wheeled into the emergency room. His shirt is ripped open, and paramedics are busy performing CPR on him. Greta takes this opportunity to call Caroline and inform his family of what’s happened. It's time they knew the truth. The screen fades to.........

-Nicole, as she prepares to board her plane bound for Los Angeles. She sits quietly as there is a slight delay, thinking about what she’s leaving behind. She then hears the call to board and says goodbye to Salem as she enters the gate.

-At Chez Rouge, Max & Frankie frantically call Abby & Chelsea’s cell phones but keep getting no answer. Max tells Frankie that Abby must have snuck out to be with Chelsea. Max is livid, saying that those two girls will end up learning the hard way one day. Frankie volunteers to go get them and Cassie & Kate want to ride along, after hearing that they disappeared. Max fills them in on what happened at the bridge earlier. Frankie says it’s fine for them to come. He then goes over to Caroline, telling her that he needs to take care of something and he, Kate, Cassie & Max will return ASAP. Caroline tells them all to be careful.

After they take off, Celeste has another vision, hearing terrifying screams and seeing bright lights. She tells the group about at Chez Rouge about it and everyone hopes that tragedy will not strike on this night.

A cell phone rings and Caroline answers it when she notices it's hers. Greta is on the other end, telling her about Eric’s condition. Caroline thanks Greta and Sami, Lucas, Austin, and Will race to the hospital. Doug, Julie, Bill, and Laura tag along too while the others stay behind and clean up. They also say to one another that they hope this is not part of Celeste’s vision.

Salem Bridge

-Once again, Abby & Chelsea arrive back at the bridge. The activity is now in full swing. The police, who usually keep an eye on this entire area are nowhere to be found tonight because of Thanksgiving. Abby is upset about having to walk back across the bridge. Chelsea tells her that she left her car on the other side on purpose, so it wouldn’t be seen. Abby is scared, begging Chelsea to leave with her. She refuses, telling Abby that she wants to live life to the fullest. Abby is getting bad vibes from the two guys they’re with and doesn’t like all the drug and sexual activity going on. Chelsea grabs her hand, telling her she has nothing to worry about.

Walking back near the undertow bank of the bridge, the girls are welcomed back by Seth & Paul. They are offered a hit of meth, which puts the girls off a bit. Seth takes Chelsea away to dance, while Paul asks Abby the same question. He is turned down but reacts aggressively, pulling Abby towards him and kissing her around her neck and face. When Seth starts doing the same thing to Chelsea, it is then that each young girl realize that they are in way over their heads and become increasingly terrified about what is to come next.

Sydney, Austrailia

-In Sydney, after the wonderful reunion between brothers, the door opens to reveal another DiMera guard. When the guard removes the mask, it once again reveals Billie’s face. She tells the group that she went to get the master key and now they can get the hell out of there. The group draws their weapons and hightail it out of the room and down the corridor. Stefano & Alexandra are released from a secure room and, when they get to the room where the group was being held, to their shock, everyone is gone. Stefano angrily orders his men to search for the group, and not to return until they are found. He gets even angrier when Alexandra informs him that his master key is now missing!

-The group makes their way to a flight of steps. Roman & Bo usher everyone to run and get out. When they arrive topside, they are shocked to find themselves in downtown Sydney, right in the middle of their trendy shopping district. While reacting to their surroundings, DiMera henchmen pounce from everywhere and surprise them. After they are subdued, a helicopter lands in a grassy area and steps out its occupants, Stefano & Alexandra, laughing hysterically.

As Stefano walks up to both Roman & Victor, Victor secretly pushes a red button on a device he has. Stefano tells Roman that finally, tonight, in this most beautiful of cities, his life, and the lives of his family and friends will end right here, right now. Roman surprises Stefano, pulling a gun from his back waist. Stefano curses his men for not finding it but Roman tells him that’s what happens when you let your “Pawn” get the upper hand. Stefano smiles, once again giving Roman credit for always evening the odds.

Jack & Maggie then take that moment to blast Stefano for the hell they’ve been through since killing their loved ones. While Jack gets up in his face and quietly berates him for holding his brother all these years and killing his wife, Kayla turns to see Steve running off. Stefano looks over Jack’s shoulder and tells her that her perfect dream is becoming a nightmare. After she tells him to go to hell, she takes off after Steve. Stefano tells his men to hold their fire but then changes his mind, once Bo says how sick he is of him. Stefano blames Victor for what happened to Lexie and Roman and his family for thwarting his every move ever since he came to Salem. He says to hell with it, it ends now, and orders his men to open fire.

As Kayla catches up with Steve, she begs him to give her a chance. Before he can answer, armed men come from everywhere. Thinking that they are more of DiMera’s men, everyone is shocked when they turn out to be Victor’s men, who surround the group. It is now a standoff. Stefano applauds Victor for his preparation. Victor nods his head in approval. Victor then walks past one of his men, and gets up in Stefano’s face, saying that the war will now reach it’s end. Stefano smiles and gently places his hand on Lexie’s arm, walking away slowly. Then they turn and run like hell, while Stefano gives the order to shoot everyone in sight. Victor gasp in horror, and gives his men the very same order.

Civilians jump for cover and run for safety. Roman, Bo, Abe, Hope, Billie & Shane open fire as well, while people dive for cover. The screen then splits into four separate boxes, where Steve grabs Kayla and hits the ground, Jack dives on Maggie & Billie, Bo tackles Hope, and Victor joins his men in the gun battle, as bodies fall everywhere. While the screams of many echo in the night with the gunshots, the screen suddenly goes black.

ON THE NEXT SALEM LIVES...

THE FIRST OF TWO CAN'T MISS EPISODES THAT EVERYONE WILL BE TALKING ABOUT!!

TWO HUGE CLIFFHANGER ENDINGS THAT WILL CHANGE LIVES FOREVER!!

DON'T MISS THE TWO MOST SHOCKING, INTENSE MOMENTS OF THE SEASON!!!

IT ALL BEGINS TOMARROW!! MISS A DAY, MISS ALOT!!!

Salem

-Max drags Abby and Chelsea into Chez Rouge but stays mum to everyone about where he brought them from. Caroline is pleased when Cal arrives and she reminds him he is always welcome as he is still considered a Brady, the same way they think of Cassie. She is happy he came. The Horton, Brady & Roberts families sit down and try their best to have a civil Thanksgiving dinner as their MIA loved ones would want that. One by one, each person gives their thanks for the good that has entered their lives, hoping that their other loved ones are safe and sound.

-Will is sitting at the table, being very secretive. He clams up all together when Sami & Lucas start going on about plans for his future, which they hope will include a wife and children.

-Meanwhile, Celeste is still having horrible visions about tragedy in Sydney and in Salem and hopes for the best and that things will somehow turn out good. But, she doesn’t see it that way, as these visions are not subsiding and are only becoming stronger.

-After dinner and while everyone is having dessert, Max pulls Frankie to the outer hallway and tells him all about finding Abby & Chelsea at the Salem Bridge and what activity was going on there. Chelsea hears this conversation, and walks over to Abby, telling her that she is going back to the bridge tonight. Abby is aghast by this, reminding her what was going on there and what could happen if she returned. Chelsea says that she is intent on having a great time and that nothing or no one will stop her. Abby rolls her eyes. After dessert, Frankie & Max look around for both girls, and become terrified when they realize that both girls are gone.

-Back at Eric’s suite, Nicole stands in the hallway, crying her eyes out. She feels the decision has been made. She reaches into her purse and pulls out two items, her handkerchief and her cellphone. She cleans up her face and calls the airport, seeing if her seat is still booked. Then, she calls HighStyle, to inform them of her arrival in Los Angeles early the next morning. They are very pleased because they were about to give her spot to someone else. She thanks them once again for the opportunity to thinks things over and hangs up, saying a defiant good-bye to Eric & Salem...forever.

-Meanwhile, in Eric’s room, Greta has overheard all of this, and tells him that his stupid plan worked. Nicole is leaving and she tells him that what he has done is cruel. Eric holds his head, saying that he is surprised that she feels that way. She says it just proves how selfish he really is. As she is putting her clothes back on, Eric’s vision becomes very blurry and then, suddenly, he cries out in pain. He passes out from it, falling to the floor. Greta is terrified and jumps to the phone, calling 911 and kneeling by Eric, trying to wake him up.

Sydney, Australia

In Sydney, Jack & Billie are still trapped in a shaft with gas filling in. Billie comes up with a plan. After hearing guards below them, she insists that they both surprise the guards, feeling that they can’t stay in there forever. Jack agrees and, when the see the guards directly beneath them, jump through the bottom of the shaft, landing on both guards. Knocking them out, they grab their weapons and take off down the corridor. After outrunning the gas that was activated, Jack wonders what they do now. Billie tells him to look at the camera above them. He does and, just as Billie pulls her gun and aims, he gives the camera, and Stefano, the finger, as she shoots out the lens with a smile.

In another part of the lower catacombs, Abe is being held by DiMera’s men along with the others, while Alexandra slaps him over and over again. She berates him for taking her son from her, as well as turning her friends against her. He and the others tell her that she did that all by herself. He asks her to stop this madness but she refuses, saying that she has found her home. Abe asks with that bastard father of hers? Abe’s chin stings once again with another slap by Alexandra. She turns while holding her hand and looks at the monitor, knowing her father is watching. She seems conflicted at this moment, because her heart still belongs to this man. She leaves to return to Stefano.

-Abe seems crushed but Hope tells assures he tried and the Lexie they knew may be lost to them. Bo & Victor tell the ladies that they don’t need their interference on this. Hope says yes they do and won’t leave until they agree to let them be apart of this. Maggie agrees. Victor turns to Bo and asks has she always been like this. Bo says yes, ever since they were young. Both Bo & Hope smile, while looking lovingly at each other.

-Kayla turns Steve around and speaks with him, telling him that once they are free, she will do everything she can to give him back his past. Steve tells her how grateful he is, while thinking that the first chance he gets, he’s getting the hell away from her and everyone else. He wants nothing to do with his past because he fears what it may hold and doesn't want to disappoint anyone. Just then, Bo walks up to him and doesn’t have the words to say. He just can’t believe his friend is alive. Steve half smiles, telling him he wishes he could remember him and maybe that will happen somehow at some point.

-Just as Bo embraces Steve, Roman walks up on the group and expresses his shock over seeing Steve alive. Looking at Steve like he’s seen a ghost, he tells him it’s good to see him again. When Steve tells him he doesn’t remember him, Roman tells him that he knows a thing about having no past and tells him not to push it. Steve smiles, glad he has found a man who knows what he’s going through.

-Roman then takes two steps away from him, saying out loud to Stefano that tonight, this all ends, once and for all. Stefano, with a conflicted Lexie at his side, warns them that it will end and end very poorly for all of them. That is when two guards break through the doors, point to the group, and then turn towards the cameras, immediately shooting out the screens on the walls. When they remove their masks, they reveal the faces of Jack & Billie. Everyone is grateful to see them but Roman tells the group that now is not the time for reunions. It’s time to find DiMera and end this whole damn thing so they can get out of here. They all agree and then grow silent, as two men walk towards each other.

Jack: Well.......it is.......agreeable to see you again.

Steve: You’re Star Trek fan, huh?

Jack: Yeah. Don’t you remember?

Steve: (After a brief pause) No, I don’t. I have no memory.

Jack: Well, I guess we can work on that. At your time, and your pace.

Steve: I’d like that.

Jack: (With tears coming down his face) It’s good to see you again, bro.

Steve: Likewise, Jack.

The brothers hug, as the group looks on. Kayla is also crying, happy that these two men have been reunited, and as the screen freeze-frames on both men, the screen slowly fades to black.

Next Time, On An Action-Packed Salem Lives................

Max to Frankie: We need to find them before it's too late.

Abby to Chelsea: This could be dangerous.

Chelsea to Abby: I don't care.

Greta: It's time the truth came out Eric.

Nicole: Goodbye Salem!!

Victor to Stefano: It ends here, Dimera.

Stefano to Victor: Yes...for all of you it does.

Announcer: THE WEEK YOU HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR...

Sounds of gunshots.

Roman: Everyone get down!!!

IS HERE!!!

A DYING MAN NEARS HIS END...

Greta: Eric!! Wake up!!

AND THE TRUTH FINALLY COMES OUT!!

Clip of Caroline and Sami with Austin, Lucas, and Will behind them at the hospital.

Sami: Greta tell us what is going on.

Greta: Eric's dying...

BUT WHAT ABOUT THE WOMAN HE LOVES?

Nicole: It's time to leave Salem...for good!!!

Clip of Nicole boarding a plane.

GET READY FOR A TWIST!!!

Nicole: What the hell?

THEN!

TWO REBELLIOUS GIRLS...

Clip of Abby and Chelsea at the bridge.

MAKE A CHOICE THAT WILL CHANGE THEIR LIVES...FOREVER!!

Clip of Seth and Paul dragging Abby and Chelsea off with a group of their friends.

Chelsea: Let go of us!!!

Abby: What are you doing?

YOU WON'T BELEIVE WHAT HAPPENS NEXT!!

Clip of Max, Frankie, Kate, and Cassie in a car.

Frankie: Max...

Kate: Oh my God, Max!! Look out!!

AND

THE BIGGEST EVENT OF ALL!!!

THE SHOWDOWN IN SYDNEY...EXPLODES!!!

Victor to Stefano: It ends here!!

Clips of Victor and Stefano's men firing guns along with Victor, Stefano, Hope, Bo, Shane, Abe, Roman, and Billie.

LIVES IN DANGER...

Clip of Jack and Billie ducking for cover, Steve pushing Kayla down to avoid bullets, and Victor shielding Maggie.

Hope to Bo: How the hell are we getting out of this, Brady?

WHO WILL GET CAUGHT IN THE CROSSFIRE?

Quick clips of Stefano, Lexie, Abe, Roman, Shane, Steve, Kayla, Billie, Jack, Bo, Hope, Victor, and Maggie.

AND...WHATEVER YOU DO...DO NOT MISS THE WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY EPISODES THAT EVERYONE WILL BE TALKING ABOUT!!!

Roman: My God!

Kayla (looking down at someone): Don't die on me!!

THIS IS IT!!! THE FALL'S BIGGEST EVENT HITS AS "A NOVEMBER LIKE NO OTHER" REACHES IT'S END!!

MISS A DAY, MISS ALOT

***Don't forget to check out this week's SL INSIDER as well as Friday's episode and the press release discussing events for the rest of November that are found under this promo!!***

Week of November 20, 2006 Edition

***NOTE: THIS WEEK'S INSIDER IS VERY LIGHT ON SPOILERS AND PREVIEWS AS THIS WEEK AND THE WEEKS AHEAD ARE TOO HUGE TO SPOIL HERE. THE PREVIEWS FOR THIS WEEK WILL BASCIALLY BE THE SAME ONES MENTIONED IN THE PRESS RELEASE BELOW FRIDAY'S EPISODE SO DO LOOK AT THAT IN ADDITION TO THIS. EXPECT TO SEE THE INSIDER LIKE THIS UNTIL THE END OF THE YEAR TO AVOID RUINING THE SURPRISE ***

SHOWDOWN IN SYDNEY!!!

Who will survive the battle in the outback?

Lives are forever changed this week on Salem Lives when all hell breaks loose in Sydney and the aftermath is shocking. "We have been hyping this for weeks but I honestly think the fans have no idea what is coming," says EP/HW Tim Lowery. "This is so exciting and Wednesday and Friday are absolutely HUGE. I am not saying anymore about it but it's really something that will change many lives." As viewers witnessed last week, several beloved Salemites fell into Stefano's trap and were captured. Meanwhile, Jack and Billie continued to allude Stefano's clutches and found themselves trapped in an air shaft filling with gas. "The viewers will love what is coming," vows Lowery. "We have two surprising heroes and then we have this great escape which leads to the ultimate showdown between Victor and Stefano. It takes place in this shopping district in Sydney. There are civilians watching and there is a fountain-it's like a little courtyard. Then, all hell breaks loose as gunshots are being fired all over with civilans running and some of our beloved characters are fighting for their lives. It's chaos." When the dust settles, bodies are everywhere and some beloved Salemites have fallen prey to the carnage. "Major characters are shot and those that aren't are trying to save lives, including the lives of those that were shooting at them," says Lowery. "We are seeing heroic efforts all over the place. Two character, in particular, put their lives on the line for both strangers and loved ones and the results could be tragic. All I can say is the endings of Wednesday and Friday will leave two characters on the brink of death and if there is anything fans have learned from me killing off Marlena and Jennifer-no one is safe." All the Insider can say to fans is...HOLD ON TO YOUR SEATS BECAUSE YOUR IN FOR ONE HELLUVA RIDE!!!

ABBY AND CHELSEA: THE TWIST YOU NEVER SAW COMING!!!

Tragic days ahead?

Chelsea makes a choice this week on Salem Lives that puts Abby and her in danger and will forever change both their lives forever. The week begins with Max dragging the girls to Thanksgiving dinner with their family at Chez Rouge. "The girls eat dinner and then Chelsea walks off," previews EP/HW Tim Lowery. Chelsea tells Abby she is going back to the bridge to party with Seth and Paul and Abby is discouraging it. "Abby only acted out and went to the bridge the first time to get to Max," notes Lowery. "Chelsea is doing it for fun even though Chelsea reminds Abby that they are both in the same boat having suffered alot of loss and feeling alone, especially with Jack and Billie away." Chelsea takes off and Abby gives chase, a choice that will forever alter both girls' lives. "Chelsea opts to go back to a dangerous situation and Abby makes her own choice to follow," says Lowery. "They know they are being reckless but they have no idea the depth of what they are getting into." Frankie and Max notice the girls gone and tell Cassie and Kate what happened earlier that night at the bridge. The four of them take off for the bridge in hopes they the girls are there and that they can prevent any harm of coming to them. Meanwhile, Abby and Chelsea are unaware that Seth and Paul want more out of the evening then just partying and also want to make sure they stay silent about just what goes on under the bridge. The girls return to the bridge and then begin to realize the horror of the situation they are in and what happens next is shocking and tragic. "The viewers will be blindsided," vows Lowery. "They know something happens but the how they don't know and I can promise the fallout from this will have major repercussions for both girls and their families and will forever change their lives. It's all part of the big Wednesday and Friday cliffhanger shows but you have to tune in Monday and Tuesday to see the buildup. This whole week is huge and this is just one big part of it."

THE END FOR ERIC? SO LONG NICOLE!!!

No more happy days for Eric and Nicole?

Eric nears his end this week onSalem Lives just as Nicole prepares to leave town. The week begins with Nicole reacting to finding Eric and Greta in bed together. "Eric and Greta set it up because he knew she would come over and he knew this would be the final straw for her since she had suspicions," says EP/HW Tim Lowery. "He knows this will be enough for her to run away and go to LA and keep her job. He loves her and wants her happy and to move on. How will giving up her dream job to spend her final days with a dying man do that?" Nicole breaks down but then realizes she doesn't need Eric so she calls LA and learns if she wants to keep her job she needs to be back in LA by morning. Therefore, Nicole opts to get her the rest of her belongings for Eric's suite by sending for them and makes a beeline for the airport. Greta overhears and tells Eric, who is pleased. "Greta once again begs him to reconsider and tell his loved ones what is going on," previews Lowery. "She knows he won't take medical help but she wants him to at least tell his loved ones as his condition is dire now." Eric and Nicole end up arguing and Eric gets overcome by pain and loses consciousness. A frantic Greta goes against Eric's wishes and call 911 and he is raced to the ER. "Greta is in a panic and her heart is telling her to do what is right even if Eric wouldn't agree," says Lowery. "The doctors at the hospital tell her that his condition is deteriorating rapidly so she decides to go against another one of Eric's wishes and calls his family. Caroline, Sami, Austin, Will, Lucas, and a few others race to the ER and finally learn the truth about Eric and are devastated." Meanwhile, Nicole is boarding a plane to LA and says adieu to Salem...or does she? Not so fast! "There is a twist there and Nicole gets a surprise that is quite ironic considering her past relationship with this person," laughs Lowery. "I think the fans will like it." As for the status of Jensen Ackles (Eric) and Arianne Zuker (Nicole), Lowery offered no answers. "They are both short-term and that hasn't changed," he says. "It really helps the story because the fans have no idea how this will turn out because neither actor is locked in and I like that. This story is tragic and what is coming up is the real emotional, gut-wrenching stuff. Eric's loved ones will be put through the ringer-big time."

Week of November 20, 2006 (also posted in the Press Release under Friday's episode)

Several beloved Salemites face flying bullets and tragedy in Sydney, Australia while two foes engage in a tense standoff. Who will survive when the dust settles? Meanwhile, in Salem, residents gather for Thanksgiving while worrying about their loves ones in Sydney. However, tragedy and danger loom large there as well. A dying man makes a heartbreaking sacrifice and later finds his secret uncovered. Meanwhile, one resident prepares to bid adieu but will they? Plus, two reckless residents make a choice that will change their lives forever and it’s a race against time to prevent tragedy. (REMINDER: SALEM LIVES DOES NOT AIR ON THURSDAY NOVEMBER 23 DUE TO THE HOLIDAY BUT WILL RESUME FRIDAY NOVEMBER 24)

Red Letter Days!!

DO NOT MISS WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 22 AND FRIDAY NOVEMBER 24 FOR THE BEST SALEM LIVES EPISODES SO FAR THIS YEAR THAT INCLUDE TWO INTENSE, HEART POUNDING CLIFFHANGERS THAT WILL LEAVE YOU BREATHLESS!!!

Next Week: Week of November 27, 2006 (also posted in Press Relase under Friday episode)

The traveling Salemites return from Sydney with grim news as lives hang in the balance. One character sees their life flash before their eyes and a suppressed memory begins to make itself known while another character fights for life as well and walks toward the light. Meanwhile, a rescue attempt begins in the wake of tragedy and a family rallies around a loved one as time begins to run out. However, a shocking discovery may present one last hope but is it too late?

Salem, Illinois

-Frankie, Cassie, and Kate arrive at Chex Rouge. Everyone is stunned that Kate is there and Laura tells her to get out. Cassie admits to everyone she invited Kate and apologizes. She was hoping they could keep a low profile. Kate is still like a mother to her and her sons and grandson are guests so she figured she would bring her. Kate says she knew it would be a mistake but Bill says it's ok-she can stay. Alice agrees and says it's a holiday and the past should be left behind them today. They need each other right now with all that is going on and with all that might be coming their way, according to Celeste's premonitions. Kate thanks them for their hospitatlity and goes over with Cassie to Austin, Lucas, and Will. Caroline asks Frankie where Max is and he explains that he went to take care of something.

-Max is still watching the happenings on the bridge and can't beleive that all this is going on in broad daylight. The drinking, smoking, drugs, heavy partying-he can;t understand why no one has reported this. He always heard about things like this going on at Salem Bridge but not like this. He then sees the partygoers dancing and sees Abby and Chelsea dancing with Seth and Paul in a very provocative way. Max says enough is enough and decides to take action. Meanwhile, Chelsea is having a good time and is clearly beginning to feel the effects of the alcohol she has consumed. Abby seems uncomfortable and hasn't drank at all. Seth asks her if she is ok. Abby nods. Seth asks why she isn't having any fun. He reminds her it's a party and she needs to let loose. Abby says she is fine for now. They continue to dance and he puts his hand under Abby's blouse. She jumps back in shock just as Max arrives and orders Abby and Chelsea to leave with him right now.

-Sami informs Caroline that she still is unable to get a hold if Eric or Nicole. Julie says that Greta seems to MIA too. They hope everything is ok. Celeste then begins to moan and closes her eyes. She then warns that tragedy will not just occur in Sydney-Salem will see a great deal of it tonight as well. Everyone looks on stunned.

-Nicole is walking the pier, frustrated with herself for not going to Eric's earlier this morning. She can't bring herself to do it because she is afraid of what she will find and afraid that her suspicions may be correct. She finally decides she needs to know once and for all and heads for his suite. Meanwhile, Greta is still by Eric's side as he is worsening. She feels helpless and wants to get him help but he won't let her. Eric does tell her there is something she can do for him. He knows that Nicole is going to come over to the suite at some point because she is suspicious so he needs her help with something. Greta asks what it is. Eric says he needs her to help him make sure Nicole leaves Salem for Highstyle in LA ASAP. Greta wonders what he wants her to do.

Sydney, Australia

-In Sydney, Maggie is begging an unconscious Victor to wake up. She hears Dimera men coming and tells Victor they need to get out of there now. Victor comes to and asks what she is doing there. She says there is no time to explain and she helps him up. They then make a run for it as Dimera henchmen realize they are nearby and are in hot pursuit. Victor and Maggie manage to hide in an airshaft until the men pass and then return to the tunnels. Maggie explains why she is in Sydney and Victor rolls his eyes and lectures her about putting her life in danger. He reminds her she promised not to interfere. Maggie says she came to help and won't stand in the way. She just wants to make sure Stefano and the Dimera's pay for what they have done to everyone, including her. They are then snuck up on from behind by Dimera guards and dragged off as Stefano watches with glee smoking a cigar.

-Bo lets go of Hope and asks her why she is in Sydney. Hope explains everything to him and says she came to save him. Bo says that he shouldn't be surprised. Hope smiles and then gets serious telling Bo this has to end. They can take on the Dimera's together but this mob war needs to end. It's not him. She knows something is going on and tells Bo that it's time to put an end to this right now before he and others get killed. Bo says he is doing this for the people he loves. The pain and suffering has to end. Hope says they can end it the right way-together on the right side of the law. Bo is about to answer when they are ambushed by Dimera men. They try to fight them off but end up overpowered and dragged off. Stefano is watching this and smiling, pleased that his plans for revenge are unfolding.

-Abe is stunned to see Lexie there. She tells him it's Alexandra now. That is her real name and the name that personifies her heritage and legacy as a Dimera. Abe asks how she can do this to him. She lashes out at him and says he betrayed her and that everyone she cared about betrayed her. Her friends, family-everyone. They all supported him and watched as her son was ripped away from her and they didn't even care. Abe reminds Lexie he wanted to negotiate with her but she forced the issue for full custody. She screwed things up. Lexie says she is glad their relationship is over. She can't even stand to look at him. Abe looks into Lexie's eyes and says he still sees the Lexie he fell in love with deep down. He can tell that somewhere inside she hates what she is doing to him and to her loved ones. She hates how she cut her mother out of her life and turned to the Dimera's again. He knows the "old" Lexie is still there. He can see it in her eyes and he hasn't seen that in awhile but, perhaps, it's because he hasn't looked on awhile. Lexie looks at him and turns as one single tear slides down her cheek.

-Jack and Billie are making their way through the airshaft. They talk about what happened between them back at home and Jack explains he talked to Alice and she gave him some great advice. He doesn't want to lose Billie in his life and apologizes for how he treated her. Billie accepts and apologizes too for any wrongdoing on her part. She says they can work it out at home. They move along.

-Roman and Shane explore the tunnels and hope Abe is ok. Roman says they aren't leaving the compound without him. Shane concurs. They then hear muffled voices coming from a room. They lean close to the door and hear the voices a little louder. They pick the lock and enter the room. Stefano laughs while watching on the monitor and says it's like leading lambs to their slaughter.

-Steve and Kayla are silent in their cell. Kayla asks if this is how it's going to be until they get rescued. He says he has no idea what to say to her. She says that is fine but wants that she is not going to give up on him or their future. She will follow him to the ends of the earth and do whatever it takes. She is not letting him give up or run away. Steve tries to argue but Kayla urges him to save his breath. He can't and won't resist. She says that it will all work out and he just needs to trust her and give it a realistic chance once they get out of here and home to Salem. Steve laughs sarcastically and says like that is going to happen.

-At that moment, Kayla hears voices and and races over to the cell door with Steve. They are shocked to see Roman and Shane. Roman makes eye contact with them and is shocked that they are really here and they found them. Shane and Roman bust the locks on the door. Roman embraces his sister and then Steve and Shane does the same. Shane tells Steve how good it is to see him. Kayla fills them both in on what happened with Steve and that he has amnesia. Roman says they can talk later. They need to find Abe and leave now. The four of them turn around and find themselves being held at gunpoint bt Dimera henchmen. Roman tries to overpower them but there are too many and they drag all four of them off.

-Back in Salem, everyone at Chex Rouge reacts to Celeste's premonition. Celeste warns that the events of tonight in both Sydney and Salem will be tragic and that it will lead to even more pain and suffering. Alice says that they will just have to pray that things will work out. Julie comes out and says that dinner is ready but Melissa and Don fill her in on what happened while she was in the kitchen. She says the dinner can wait and that they need to pray for their loved ones. Frankie and Cassie worry about where Max is and Kate tells Austin she is worried about Chelsea.

-Seth and Paul tell Max to back off. The girls are just having a little fun. Max looks at Abby and says that it doesn't look like it to him. He grabs Abby and says they are leaving. Abby smiles at seeing how concerned Max is about her. Max grabs Chelsea as well but she resists. Abby grabs hold of Chelsea and says she is coming with them. They don't belong here. Chelsea says she wants to party and no one is stopping her. Max lifts her above his shoulders and says she is coming with them whether she likes it or not. Abby apologizes to Seth and Paul and says it just isn't her thing to be at these kinds of things. Chelsea vows to be back soon. Abby walks off with Max, who is carrying Chelsea.

-Paul asks Seth what they should do now. Seth says they have plenty of other people here to party with and says he thinks Chelsea will be back and, when she is, they will have to make sure she don't talk about what she saw tonight. Same goes for her friend, who he believes will follow her to protect her. Paul asks what they are going to do. Seth smiles and says "what they have to do."

-Nicole arrives at Eric's suite and knocks but there is no answer. One of the maids walks by and recognizes her. Nicole asks to be let in. The maid knows she can trust her and unlocks the door. Nicole thanks her and slowly opens the door. Her face turns to shock as she sees Eric and Greta in each other's arms in bed with clothes on the floor. Nicole believes that her suspicions have been confirmed and quietly closes the door and breaks down in the hallway.

-In Sydney, Abe tells Lexie she can stop this. Lexie remains silent and wipes the tears from her eyes. Stefano is witnessing this on the monitors and says that, in due time, Alexandra will forget about Abe and her "friends" and will live up to her name as soon all their enemies will be destroyed. Abe and Lexie are then stunned when Bo, Hope, Victor, Maggie, Roman, Shane, Steve, and Kayla are all dragged in by Dimera men. Everyone is shocked to see each other. Stefano watches on the monitors and then picks up a microphone to announce something to his captives.

Stefano: Hello, my worthy foes. The day of reckoning has arrived. Now nothing will stop the revenge on the Dimera's. Prepare to know our full wrath, dear enemies!!!

Stefano laughs uncontrollably as everyone in the room, including Lexie, wonders what will happen next.

-Jack and Billie are moving along the airshaft. They see two Dimera men below them and hear them talking about "snuffing too more intruders out." Billie wonders what they mean. They continue to move along after the men are gone and Jack says he hears something. Billie sniffs and realizes gas is being released into the vents. They both begin to cough and frantically race to find a way out as the screen freezes on them and fades to black.

On the Next Salem Lives...

Eric to Greta: I think we did it.

Greta to Eric: I think we made a mistake.

Nicole: It's time to leave Salem...for good!!

Chelsea to Abby: I am going back to the bridge.

Abby to Chelsea: Your not serious...

Billie to Jack: We're dying. We have to get out!!!

Abe to Lexie: You can stop this Lexie. Please!

Roman: We are not going down without a fight. It ends here Dimera!!

A CAN’T MISS 9 EPISODES AND AN EXCITING “DECEMBER TO REMEMBER” COMING UP ON SALEM LIVES!!!

November 17, 2006

Get ready Salem Lives fans!!! “A November Like No Other” comes to a dramatic close in the next 9 episodes and lives will be changed forever. “At the risk of telling you too much, it is absolutely incredible,” enthuses EP/HW Tim Lowery. "My Co-HW and I have built up to this event all Fall. It really is what the Fall has built up too and it will change the lives of nearly every character on the canvas. It also leads to a HUGE month of major story climaxes and twists that we like to call A DECEMBER TO REMEMBER . From now until the end of the year, we are going to be can’t miss so don’t miss a day.”

Salem Lives has even cut down spoilers in the Insider and is being very careful about protecting the details of it’s too huge cliffhanger shows next week and it’s huge December. “Wednesday November 22 and Friday November 24 are really the biggest episodes of Salem Lives yet,” says Lowery. "Those episodes are heart pounding, emotional, shocking, and just gripping. Both episodes feature shocking endings focusing on two of our supercouples. It is unbelievable. Every episode is big now but those two are just out of this world and the next 4-5 weeks that follow...wow.” Fans should also note that the Sydney story may be at the center of the action next week but that Salem will play a huge role as well. “There are some major cliffhangers in Salem next week too although the biggest ones are in Sydney,” previews Lowery. “They are all big but Sydney is the hyped event. Nevertheless, Salem will see LOTS of action as well.” While Lowery and Salem Lives would not release any specific details about next week (especially the November 22 and 24 episodes) or the big December on tap, several vague spoilers were released to wet the fans appetites for the final weeks of November leading up to December:

Week of November 20, 2006

Several beloved Salemites face flying bullets and tragedy in Sydney, Australia while two foes engage in a tense standoff. Who will survive when the dust settles? Meanwhile, in Salem, residents gather for Thanksgiving while worrying about their loves ones in Sydney. However, tragedy and danger loom large there as well. A dying man makes a heartbreaking sacrifice and later finds his secret uncovered. Meanwhile, one resident prepares to bid adieu but will they? Plus, two reckless residents make a choice that will change their lives forever and it’s a race against time to prevent tragedy. (REMINDER: SALEM LIVES DOES NOT AIR ON THURSDAY NOVEMBER 23 DUE TO THE HOLIDAY BUT WILL RESUME FRIDAY NOVEMBER 24)

Week of November 27, 2006

The traveling Salemites return from Sydney with grim news as lives hang in the balance. One character sees their life flash before their eyes and a suppressed memory begins to make itself known while another character fights for life as well and walks toward the light. Meanwhile, a rescue attempt begins in the wake of tragedy and a family rallies around a loved one as time begins to run out. However, a shocking discovery may present one last hope but is it too late?

Be on the look out for another press release in the weeks ahead promoting "A DECEMBER TO REMEMBER."

***Be sure to read Thursday's episode below this so you don't miss a thing***

Salem, Illinois

-Max arrives at the Deveraux house and is seeking out his brother, Frankie, for his help. Frankie reminds Max they are running late for Thanksgiving at Chez Rouge already and they need to leave once Cassie shows up. Max understands but wants to know what can be done about Chelsea and Abby and fills him in on what is going on with them and the two guys they met. Max says that he doesn’t have a clue how to handle them and then asks if they are at home. Frankie says yes, thank God. Max hopes they don’t go out with those two guys they met last night. Just then, both girls come downstairs dressed very provocatively. Max wants to know where they are going like that and then is reminded he already knows. Chelsea says for him to mind his business. She owes no one any explanation. Abby just looks on in silence. Meanwhile, Frankie goes into the kitchen and calls Kate so she can talk some sense into her granddaughter.

-Frankie tells both girls that he will not just let their behavior right now slide. Today is Thanksgiving and they need to be around the family that is here right now since most of them are off in Sydney. Abby wonders when her father will return home. Frankie looks at Max and tells Abby that it won’t be too much longer. She wonders why he split so soon after her mother died. He tells her that his brother, Steve, may in fact be alive. The real reason why they all left is because Jack, Roman & Co. have went to Australia to find Steve and Kayla, who has disappeared, and bring them home. Abby asks who is responsible for Steve’s disappearance? Frankie tells her that one of the people being sought is Stefano DiMera.

-Abby comments on how deadly that man is, saying that she already lost her mother, and now her father is in danger. She says she can’t handle it and runs out of the house. Chelsea says she’ll look after her since she understands how it feels to feel alone and abadoned. Frankie says that both girls aren't alone and that they have family and friends that care. Chelsea ignores him and leaves also. Frankie and Max rush to the door and Max yells out the door for them to not go to Salem Bridge. Max pats his brother on the back saying that he will follow behind them and keep watch. The last thing Jack needs is for Abby to get herself into some trouble. That bridge is known to be a party spot and alot of heavy partying and drug pushing is done there so it's not a good place for two vulnerable girls acting out. Frankie thanks him and Max leaves.

-After Max catches up with Abby, he tells her to not do anything rash. She says she feels so alone with her father going after Stefano and her mother being dead. Max tells her he has faith in her but what he doesn’t know is that she is doing all of this for his attention. She jerks away from him, tells him to leave her alone, jumps into a car with Chelsea, and speeds off into the night to meet the guys at the bridge.

-At that moment, Kate & Cassie walk up, wondering where Chelsea and Abby are going. Max tells them he doesn’t have one clue, even though he does and doesn't want to worry Kate or get Cassie involved. Kate is stunned, wondering what type of parent lets their daughter run wild at night in the streets. Frankie says that’s amazing, taking parenting lessons from an ex-hooker. She doesn’t respond, taking his words to heart. Max tells everyone he’ll catch up later. He needs to take care of a few things. Cassie asks him about Thanksgiving as they are supposed to be at Chez Rouge for dinner. Max says he will meet them there. Frankie wishes him well and while Max takes off after the girls. Frankie and Cassie begin to go on their way to Chez Rouge. Cassie asks Kate to join them, reminding Kate she still kind of thinks of her as a mother. Kate doesn't think it is a good idea since Laura will be there and Frankie agrees. Cassie tells Kate they will keep a low profile and that Austin, Lucas, and Will are there so she has family there. Kate reluctantly agrees to go for awhile as Frankie rolls his eyes and worries about Laura and Kate losing it on each other. Meanwhile, Max spies on the group, who have made it to Salem Bridge. There is a group of college students drinking and smoking. Abby and Chelsea are stunned to see drugs being bough, pushed, and used. Seth and Paul promise both girls a night they won't forget. Chelsea is excited as Abby seems worried about what she has gotten herself into. Max looks on nearby and is hoping that they won’t do something that will ruin their lives forever.

Sydney, Australia

In Sydney, deep in the outback, Victor and Bo go through the secret passageway into the underground catacombs of Stefano’s lair. Bo seems bothered by all the violence and shooting. Victor asks Bo if he has any doubts about doing what is necessary to acheive their goal. Bo denies that and says he is just shocked about the intensity of what is happening. He just didn't expect there to be so many men and it to be so bloody. Victor shrugs and says whatever they have to do. Bo wonders if this is just another trap set up for them. Victor says of course it is. For all he knows, Stefano probably has the place wired for camera and sound. This statement makes Stefano cringe. Victor then tells Bo that he wants Stefano to hear every single word he’s saying and for him to see every movement. That way, when he kills him, it won’t come as a shock. At that moment, men spring out from everywhere, and a battle ensues. Bo tells Victor to make a run for it and that he and the other men will take care of this. Victor agrees and wishes him luck. Bo and Victor's men handle the group of Dimera henchmen and then rush off to catch up with Victor.

-Jack, Billie, Hope & Maggie come upon the compound, hearing gunshots in the distance. When all four of them decide to start forward to investigate, they are surrounded by more of Stefano’s men. Maggie bolts through the woods and trips on a trap door, falling through it. When she lands she feels something break her fall and is shocked when she finds out that that something is Victor. While she is trying to awaken him, Jack & Billie have slipped away and stumble upon a DiMera operative. They see the man enter a cave and follow shortly behind him. After entering the lower levels of the compound, Jack tells Billie that he will find Steve and bring him home and that DiMera is a dead man for what he’s done. Billie tells him that she has his back and at that moment they hear footsteps. They leap into an airshaft while they listen to guards radio in that there are multiple intruders in the catacombs. Jack and Billie realize they need to move along the airshaft to remain undetected so they begin to make their way through the shaft.

-Shane & Abe enter in the same trap door that Kayla had gone through some time ago. Roman remarks about how he is so sick of Stefano finding compounds with five thousand different tunnels. He wishes that he would just have arrows pointing to where he was. The other men chuckle silently. Roman then remarks about how he remembers this place. Abe asks how. Roman tells him this is where he recuperated after his fall off the cliff. He finally reveals that he was paralyzed for several months after that incident. Both men are shocked. Before Abe or Shane can comment, henchmen come out from nowhere. Another battle ensues. Abe volunteers to fight the men off while Roman and Shane make their escape. They reluctantly agree and, when they run off, Abe is overpowered and captured by DiMera men.

-While watching all of this take place, Alexandra cannot believe that the people she once called family or friends are now out to destroy her and her father. Stefano says believe it. They will stop at nothing to see him behind bars. She says for Roman and Jack it may be more personal than that, especially for Jack. She reminds him that he was responsible for his brother’s “death” and indirectly responsible for Jennifer's, among other things. Stefano tells her that believe it or not he had nothing to do with Steve's death but he knows who did. He "acquired" Steve from someone else but before he can tell her who was responsible she noticed something on the monitor and says she needs to handle something. She has a guesywaiting and she will return shortly. Stefano tells her to handle her business and looks at the monitor and snickers. He says will keep himself occupied with watching his plans for revenge unfold until she returns.

-Abe is brought down a dark hallway and when the overhead light is finally turned on, his eyes are blinded. When they focus, he now sees that he has been taken prisoner and sees his EX-WIFE ALEXANDRA standing in front of him!!!

-As Bo is desperately trying to radio into Victor, with no luck, he decides to follow one of DiMera’s operatives into one of the secret doors. After he does, he silently walks down a darkened hallway. He hears footsteps behind him and turns to face whoever is following him. He runs up on the person and they struggle. When the person breaks free, they turn on a flashlight. Bo brandishes his gun and demands to know who it is before he blows them away. The person turns the flashlight on their face to reveal..............

HOPE!! Bo drops his gun, sighs in relief and Hope runs into his loving arms, as the screen freeze-frames and slowly fades to black.

Next Time, On Salem Lives..................

Laura to Kate: Get the hell out of here.

Sami to Caroline: Where could Eric be?

Eric to Greta: There is something I need you to do.

Nicole (as she opens the doors to Eric's suite): Oh my...I knew it...

Max to Abby and Chelsea: Your leaving with me...NOW!!!

Maggie to Victor: Wake up Victor. Please...we need to get out of here!!

Roman to Shane: Oh my God...their really here...

Bo to Hope: Why are you here?

Hope to Bo: To save you.

Abe to Lexie: How can you do this to me?

Jack to Billie: Do you hear something?

Kayla to Steve: If you think I am going to let this go, you have another thing coming.

Salem, Illinois

-It's a new day in Salem and the Horton's and Brady's are gathering together at Chez Rouge to prepare for a Thanksgiving feast. Alice is sitting down while Melissa, Sarah, Don, Bill, Laura, Julie, Doug, and Caroline prepare for their guests. Caroline mentions that she invited Celeste and Theo since they have no family around and she figured it would be best for everyone to be together since they are all worried about the loved ones in Sydney. Alice says she is very happy Melissa, Sarah, Don, and Bill could stay for the holiday. They all agree the feeling is mutual and, even though they are away from the everyday lives, it is good to be with family. It's been awhile since they shared a holiday together. Alice hopes they will all stay for Christmas too but Melissa mentions that may be too much but we'll see. Caroline is thankful Maggie opened her restuarant for the dinner but wonders where she is. Julie says she has tried calling and nothing. She opts to go to Maggie's and make sure everything is ok while everyone prepares for the guests.

-Celeste is reading her tarot cards and fears the danger surrounding those in Sydney. Theo cries out for her and Celeste goes to tend to him. She realizes what time it is and realizes she needs to get a move on to get to Chez Rouge. She contemplates whether she should tell anyone about her premonitions.

Sydney, Australia

-Jack and Billie arrive in Sydney and head for a tourist center to find out where Dimera may be hiding Steve and Kayla and where the others might be. Hope and Maggie arrive at the very same place with the same idea in mind. Hope reminds Maggie to keep a low profile so they aren't noticed. Hope sees that Roman, Abe, and Shane are nearby and examining some maps and books. She tells Maggie to hide with her but they end up bumping right into Jack and Billie.

-Bo and Victor are in wooded area of the Australian outback. Victor has a group of men backing him up and they are monitoring the security surrounding Stefano's compound, which is underground but appears to have a above ground entrance inside a rundown shack that is being heavily guarded. Bo asks what they are waiting for-it's time to take these guys out and get inside. Victor preaches patience and they need to wait for the right moment to carry out what they need to.

-Stefano is monitoring the happenings in Sydney and has cameras placed all around Sydney. He sees that Hope, Maggie, Billie, Jack, Roman, Shane, and Abe have arrived and Bo and Victor are right outside the compound. Lexie asks what the plan is. Stefano laughs and, with a devilish grin, says the plan is to let them all in and be a part of their complete destruction. Stefano laughs as Lexie smiles coldly but then begins to frown when she sees Abe on one of the monitors. She tries to hide her inner conflict from Stefano.

-Julie arrives at Maggie's and gets no response when she knocks at the door or rings the bell. She uses the spare key under the mat to enter. She searches the whole house and finds nothing until she finds a note on Maggie's kitchen table explaining her whereabouts. Julie is stunned and races out of the house.

-Sami, Austin, Lucas, and Will arrive atr Chez Rouge and are thankful for the invite. Caroline and Alice say they are family and everyone needs to be together. Plus, with the Alan situation and Carrie gone on top of everything else, they could use a good time. Lucas and Will greet Alice and the Horton's while Sami apologizes to Caroline again for what she did to Carrie. Caroline says it's in the past and it's clear she changed. Sami asks if Eric has been called. Caroline says that Eric hasn't answered all day and she is actually worried. Sami asks if she called Nicole. Caroline says no answer either and Alice adds that Greta is unreachable too. Sami wonders what is going on.

-Laura asks Alice when Frankie, Max, Cassie, Abby, and Chelsea are arriving. Alice says that Frankie said they would be a bit late. Sami is stunned Cassie was invited but Caroline insists Cassie is still a Brady in her eyes. Austin tells everyone not to expect his mother. Laura says she doesn't since Kate would not dare show her face with her there. Julie then races in and Doug tries to calm her. Julie blurts out that Maggie is gone and that she went to Sydney with Hope to get revenge on Stefano and help out. Everyone is stunned. Celeste then walks in with Theo, puts him down, and screams "Dear God, NO!!!"

-Jack and Billie are stunned to see Hope and Maggie. All four catch up on why they are there. Hope proposes they work together since they have similar goals. Jack is reluctant but Billie thinks it's a good idea as her and Hope have police training and are experienced. Hope stresses that they need to stay clear of Roman and the others or they will cause problems and things could go awry. Meanwhile, Roman tells Shane and Abe it looks like they found what they are looking for and points to an old, faded map. Shane thinks Roman is right and says they need to move now. The three of them leave. Hope and the others overheard the conversation and ask the clerk to see those very same maps and asks if they can take them. Hope hands the clerk some cash and the clerk agrees since the maps are old anyway. Hope, Maggie, Jack, and Billie race off-right on Roman, Shane, and Abe's trail.

-Victor and Bo are still watching the perimeter around the compound entrance. Bo is getting impatient. Victor uses a radio and hears one of his men say they are in position. Victor tells Bo it's time and instructs him to move in. Victor and Bo let Victor's men go out in front of them and gunshots ring out as Dimera security and Victor's men go at it, with Victor and Bo among the men and headed for the entrance in the shack. Bo asks Victor if all the shooting and killing is necessary. Victor says they will do what they must to achieve their goal, no matter how far they have to go. Stefano and Lexie are watching this scene and Lexie is appalled at all the shooting and violence. Stefano tells her this is only the beginning. They watch all the other cameras which include Steve and Kayla fighting and Roman, Shane, Abe, Hope, Maggie, Billie, and Jack closing in on them. Stefano says they are all marching to their own destruction and the time has come for them to pay for their crimes against the Dimera's. Stefano looks on in awe as Lexie looks on, both mesmerized and shocked about what she is seeing.

-Back in Salem, everyone asks Celeste what is wrong. Celeste then has a vision of gunshots and Bo, Hope, Steve, Kayla, Victor, Maggie, Jack, and Billie taking cover as Stefano and Lexie laugh uncontrollably. There is then a massive array of gunshots and Celeste then sees blood all over. She screams out, "They're doomed...those in Sydney...death...death and suffering. They're all doomed!!!" Everyone looks on worried and stunned.

The screen then fades out on Celeste's face frozen in fear with the images of those in Sydney around her.

On the next Salem Lives...

Max to Frankie: I need your help. You need to help me stop Abby and Chelsea.

Max to Abby: I know I can get to you more then I can Chelsea. Please...don't do this.

Hope to Maggie: No!!! Maggie!!!

Jack to Billie: I will do whatever it takes to find my brother.

Victor to Bo: You need to do what is necessary. Your not having doubts are you?

Roman to Shane and Abe: Dimera is watching...we need to be careful.

Stefano: Be as careful as you want Roman. It won't stop me from getting what I want

Salem, Illinois

-Cal is somewhat happy about the fact that he’s had a breakthrough. Katherine tells him just that, and then suggests that he go under once again. He concurs, and, after spending twenty more minutes under hypnosis, comes out of it. Katherine tells Cal that there wasn’t anything else that came about but for him not to be discouraged. It was a fine job for the first day. He says thanks, and also says that it’s nice to finally be getting along. She says stop right there. She still doesn’t think much of him as a person. Cal tells how much of a silly-ass woman she really is. Dr. Harcourt is offended, and tells him that their session is over. He says thanks for being a great sport and leaves, wondering why she is so cold towards him and how she ever became a doctor with such a lousy attitude.

-Meanwhile, at the park, Austin & Lucas search frantically for Sami. Lucas comments on her whereabouts. Austin says he doesn’t have a clue but hopes that she isn’t doing something she’ll regret. His face fades into hers, as Sami stands in front of Alan, demanding to know why he’s in Salem. All he says is that he wants to prove himself a changed man and make amends for his past actions. She doesn’t buy it and tells him that he had better not have done anything to her sister during his time with her.

-Alan tells her she’s wrong. Sami says that she knew something was up after all that tragedy on the island. He turns to walk away, saying that if she’s not going to listen, then what’s the point. She stops him and gives him a chance to explain. He says that he took her and nursed her back to good health after he found her. He then says that Sami and her family should be grateful. Sami tells him to stop looking for sympathy. She feels he has a hidden agenda. He says fine. Think what you want. She pauses and says that she will not plot against him or seek revenge. But, if he’s lying, or if Carrie turns up hurt or dead, she will do things to him that will make the devil cry. With that, Alan leaves silently.

-Sami turns to leave herself and runs smack dab into both Austin & Lucas who overheard the end of her talk with Alan. Lucas tells her how proud he is of her. She handled that like a lady and, for once, defended her family. Austin concurs, saying that her mother would be very proud. She tears up and then turns her back on both men. She tells them that it would be better if she kept an eye on Alan. Lucas says the more eyes the better and that he & Austin will join in. Sami turns back to them and says great. She will make sure that Alan does not hurt her anyone, especially her loved ones, anymore.

-Nicole ask Eric if he’s joking. He says since when does dumping someone sound like a damn joke? She asks again if she can meet him somewhere and Eric snaps at her, saying that there is nothing else to say. Her career is apparently more important than he is and, if that’s the case, so be it. Nicole is not stupid, and picks up on his apprehension. He tells her to just leave him alone. Greta is getting more and more angry, telling him to stop the damn foolishness and just come clean. Nicole hears another voice there and asks him who is there. He says no one. She says he’s lying because she heard him tell someone to be quiet and that was a woman’s voice. He tells her goodbye for good and wishes her a happy life in LA. Eric then hangs up on her. He then turns his attention to Greta.

-Eric tries to raise up off his bed and yells at Greta to never do that again. He then gets a violent pain in his head. Greta says she’s sorry and then sits on his bed, comforting him. Meanwhile, back at the park, Nicole knows beyond a doubt that something must be up and wonders if Eric’s secret is connected to his erratic behavior. She also wonders if her suspicions were correct and his secret is he is cheating on her with Greta or another woman. Perhaps Greta knows he is cheating on her or maybe he is playing her to ger revenge on her for hurting him in the past? She is determined to find out for sure, thinking to herself that the Salem Inn locks up for the night at 11pm so she can't see him tonight . She decides that she is going to his suite the next morning to end this craziness once and for all.

The screen freeze-frames once again on her face, as the screen slowly fades to black.

Next Time, On A Action-Packed Salem Lives..................

Julie: Oh my God...Maggie's gone!!

Celeste: Dear God...gunshots...blood!!! Death...they're all doomed!!

Hope and Maggie to Jack and Billie: What do you think about teaming up?

Roman to Shane and Abe: I think we found what we are looking for...

Victor to Bo: Time to move in...we're coming Dimera!!!

Stefano to Lexie: HAHA...here they come, darling!! Marching to their destruction...

***THIS IS A VERY LARGE EPISODE BUT ALOT IS HAPPENING AND THE REST OF THE WEEK WILL BE MUCH SHORTER***

Salem, Illinois.

-After Jack and Billie have left for the airport, Abby & Chelsea come downstairs. When they ask him where Jack & Billie went, Frankie covers and says they’ll be out of town on business, and that he’s in charge. Abby is upset her father went with Billie but then realizes they will be out of the way so she can continue her plan to draw Max closer to her. Chelsea is happy because that means Billie is out of her business. Frankie warns both girls that he is watching them and so is their families and if they try anything or do anything stupid, Jack and Billie will be told and both girls will face the consequences whether they are almost adults or not. They just ignore Frankie and Abby responds "Whatever" and follows Chelsea back upstairs as Frankie rolls his eyes.

-Meanwhile, at the DiMera Mansion, Max had stopped by per Cassie requests. She wants to show him how being a DiMera has many advantages. She orders servants around, calls some of the heads of Stefano’s businesses, and orders thousands of dollars of merchandise on his credit cards. After Max comments about how much of a spoiled brat she really is, he gets up to leave. She stops him, saying one of the other perks is making love with the head of the DiMera family household. Max says he never found Stefano sexually attractive. He storms past her, leaving Cassie angry that she was not successful in her efforts to seduce him.

-Back at the Deveraux home, Abby & Chelsea have gotten ready for a night of partying. Ignoring Frankie’s stern warning, both girls sneak out the back door and run down the street. After hitchhiking to Salem University, the end up at the medical school party that had been promoted on campus all week. While at the bar, both girls get drinks, and when they turn around, they run into two S.U. med students, Seth Raymond & Paul Drake. What neither girl realizes is that being rich kids, both Seth & Paul are drug users and drug dealers as well as reckless and irresponsible. The young men talk both girls into heading with them to Salem Bridge, a hot hangout spot ifor people their age in Salem. They agree. After leaving the party, the group runs into Max on his way back from the DiMera Mansion. After the girls introduce Max to the guys, Max says hello, and asks to speak to the girls alone.

-After pulling the girls to the side, Max warns them that he is not getting good vibes from them. He also tells them both that he has heard of these guys from customers of his at his garage and that these guys are really bad news. He also hears that alot of drug trafficking and bad partying goes on at the salem Bridge. Chelsea tells Max that he had his chance and for him not to get all bent out of shape because she is showing interest in someone else. Max says that’s her damn problem. She too damn hardheaded. He says fine. If they want to get into more trouble with these guys, go right ahead. But, when it does go down, don’t look at him for sympathy. With that, Max walks away and says it's their choice. Abby says maybe he’s right, and they should just go back home. Chelsea says that she can if she wants, but it’s her night to shine. Chelsea leaves her and goes towards the young men. Against her better judgement, Abby follows along but sees Max close behind watching. Abby then tells both Seth and Paul that they should probably wait until tomarrow night to go to the bridge. Max is just going to follow them and is going to stop all the fun anyway. Chelsea reluctantly agrees and they promise both guys they will see them tomarrow night at the bridge. The guys agree to the arrangment and leave. Max says he overheard and reminds both girls tomarrow is Thanksgiving. Neither girl cares and says half the family is gone anyway and they aren't meeting the guys until late at night. Plus, no one is going to tell them what to do. Max warns them not to meet the guys tomarrow but Abby and Chelsea ignore him. He tries to get through to Abby knowing she is the weaker of the two but she won't listen. Max looks on frustrated while Abby walks away with Chelsea, smiling at the fact that she is getting under Max's skin.

-Back at Salem University Hospital, Cal Winters has finally settled down in the waiting room. Having lost his identity as Roman Brady, he is eager to unlock the mysteries of his past. He turns on the television in the waiting area and sees that North & South is playing on the local station. It frustrates him because he now can’t even remember if he has seen it before he became Roman. At that moment, a very beautiful lady dressed in designer clothes walks in, and introduces herself as Katherine Harcourt. She tells Cal that she will be his doctor while he is staying at SUH.

-At Sami’s apartment, Sami, Lucas & Austin are having dinner. Sami says that Lucas doesn't have to be there too since Austin is there but he insists saying he has nowhere else to go and he is waiting for Will to come home anyway. Sami comments on how the dealings with Stefano are going, and both men stay relatively silent, only saying that things are going according to plan. After telling them how cryptic they sound, Will walks through the door and says he figured Lucas was there. Sami asks why he is coming home after dark. He says he just has things on his mind, and decided to take a walk. Lucas asks how school was, and he just says “Fine.” Will then says he has homework, and goes to his room at Lucas's. Austin asks what’s eating him. Sami says maybe he’s still upset about not making the basketball team. Both Lucas & Austin say they can work with him after all this Stefano/Victor business is put to rest. Lucas says that they just need to stop pushing him. When he’s ready to talk, he will. When dinner is done, Lucas thanks Sami for a fine meal, for once. Sami smiles. He leaves to go back home. While Austin also leaves to take out the trash, Sami says that it’s time to confront Alan. When Austin returns, Sami is nowhere to be found. He gets very worried, wondering what she might do if she finds him. He calls Lucas and they get a neighbor to look in on Will here and there while they look for Sami.

-Cal turns and says hi. Katherine walks towards him and comments on what he’s watching. She tells him that N&S is her favorite mini-series. He says he can’t even remember if he has seen it but that the character of Ashton is very beautiful. Katherine smiles broadly. She then says she hopes he doesn’t think men should act like that. He says he is a gentleman and that’s all that matters. She wonders if he’s offended. He says no, but not for her to lump him in with every single man that has broken her heart. She gets serious, and says her personal life is none of his business, and demands that they get down to business. Cal reminds her that he was supposed to have another doctor and had been waiting week for a specialist to begin work with him. Katherine tells him to shutup and lay down for a hypnosis session.

-Katherine places Cal under hypnosis and, while under, he has flashes of memory of Vietnam. He gets agitated and starts stirring in his couch. When she asks him what else can he remember, he then has flashes of Kimberly Brady and Kayla Johnson. He calms down and Katherine slowly brings him out of hypnosis. When he awakes, and asks how he did, she says fine for a first meeting. She then tells him that he had some memories and that is a positive start. He smiles, hoping that he is finally on his way to getting his life back.

-At the pier, Alan calls Carrie, updating her on the events in Salem. He then asks her if she has made any decisions on what she will do once the baby is born. She says that she hasn’t made any but she will figure something out. He says that Lucas and Austin are not going to be very happy with how she handled this and neither will her father. She tells him to let her worry about that. She then bids him good luck with Sami, and hopes he can mend fences. He says thanks and hangs up. When he turns to leave, Sami is standing right there, saying it’s about time they talked. Alan breaths heavily, hoping that this confrontation goes better than the last.

-Eric is still in his suite and is in extreme pain and has been since his fight with Nicole. He refuses to go to the hospital or tell anyone else about his illness even though Greta begs him too. Greta tells him that she thought he wanted to spend his final days with all his loved ones, including Nicole, when his time came. He admits he did but he doesn't want pity and is more worried about Nicole's decision between LA and him. All he can say is that he prays the fight he and Nicole had was more than enough for her to leave him and Salem and go back to L.A. After Greta tells him that he loves Nicole, he says that’s why he’s doing what he’s doing. She can’t pine away for a dead man walking, and he won’t let her. His face fades out to.......

-Nicole, who is out in the park thinking about what to choose: Highstyle or Eric. She then flashes back to the advice both Austin & Lucas gave her about following her heart. When her mind comes back to the present, she decides to do just that, and calls Eric. He is not picking up. Greta tells him that in order to keep his secret he better answer his phone. He does and is shocked when Nicole is on the other end. Nicole tells Eric they need to talk. Eric is silent and, while looking at Greta, tells Nicole they are through. Nicole is shocked and the camera freeze-frames on her face as the screen slowly fades to black.

Next Time, On An Exciting Salem Lives.........

Cal to Katherine: What is going on with you? Why are you so cold and defensive?

Sami to Alan: I know something more is going on and I want to know what it is. What is your agenda here, Alan?

Nicole to Eric: What are you hiding? Who else is there with you?

Announcer: THE EVENT YOU HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR...

Clip of Hope running into Bo's arms, Maggie falling into a shaft, Jack and Billie walking down the tunnels leading to Stefano's lair, and Roman walking into a room and saying:

Roman: My God...

IS HERE!!!

Jack: There is no telling what could happen down here...

THIS WEEK...

CHAOS BREAKS OUT IN SYDNEY...

Shane: We need to move fast.

Hope: Bo, let's go...let's go now before it's too late...

Victor: What the hell are you doing here, Maggie?

AND NOTHING WILL EVER BE THE SAME!!!

Clip of Julie, Melissa, Sarah, Don, Bill, Laura, Alice, Doug, Julie, and Caroline talking with Celeste.

Celeste: Death...I see death in Sydney. They're all doomed!!!

PLUS!!!

NEXT WEEK...BE PREPARED FOR THE BIGGEST WEEK YET WITH THE TWO BIGGEST, MOST INTENSE CLIFFHANGERS EVER...

Sounds of gunshots and clips of Bo and Hope ducking for cover, Jack holding Billie down, and Steve and Kayla running to avoid bullets.

AND THE DRAMA IS NOT JUST IN SYDNEY...

Clips of Greta holding a dying Eric, Nicole at Salem airport, and brakes screeching followed by a car crashing off a bridge.

YOU WON'T BELEIVE YOUR EYES!

MISS A DAY, MISS ALOT!! A NOVEMBER LIKE NO OTHER!!!

WEST AND HOGESTYN CHECK INTO SALEM LIVES!!

Popular movie/TV actor Shane West and Ben Hogestyn, son of popular Days star Drake Hogestyn (Roman), are joining Salem Lives as Salem University students Seth Raymond and Paul Drake. West, who is currently playing Dr. Ray Barnett on NBC's veteran drama "ER," will step into the short-term role beginning on November 13. Same goes for Hogestyn, who had recently left GH for B&B only to find himself languishing in backburnerdom there as well. Hogestyn will debut with West on November 13. "We are thrilled to have both actors," says EP/HW Tim Lowery. "We hope they bring in some more interest since Shane crosses primetime lines and Ben has been on two other shows. I know Drake is very happy to have Ben so this is great all around. Both characters will be involved in a powerful story we have going on with Abby (Ashley Benson) and Chelsea (Rachel Melvin) and I think both these actors fit the roles perfectly. We also had a little fun with the character's names by having Ben's character have his father's name be his last name and Shane's character has a last name that is the same as his "ER" character's first name. It's just great all around."

In other news, Terri Garber's debut as Dr. Katherine Harcourt has been pushed back from Friday November 10 to Monday November 13. "We re-arranged some things so she got pushed back," reveals Lowery. "We want to give every story the time it deserves so this was for the best our plans. Fans will definitely see her and Cal (Josh Taylor) interact on Monday and beyond."

WEEK OF 11/13/06 EDITION

CHAOS IN THE OUTBACK!!!

All hell breaks loose in Sydney, Australia this week on Salem Lives as several beloved Salemites find themselves in the line of fire. The week begins with Bo and Victor arriving in Sydney and closing in on Stefano's lair while Maggie, Hope, Jack, Billie, Roman, Abe, and Shane arrive to rescue Steve and Kayla and keep Bo and Victor in line. "Bo and Victor are monitoring the lair with Victor's men," previews EP/HW Tim Lowery. "They are preparing to strike at the right time. Meanwhile, Hope and Maggie arrive and end up bumping into Jack and Billie, who fill them in about Steve and Kayla being held there. The four of them team up and see Roman, Shane, and Abe checking out some blueprints and maps and check them out themselves. They end up in the tunnels leading to Stefano's lair and then, well, it's chaos." The show has opted to be tight-lipped about what is to come other then basic information about this huge umbrella event but Lowery promises that this adventure will change the show forever. "I said I would be quieter then usual with the previews from now until the end of the year and I am going to hold to that," laughs Lowery. "This event is just the beginning of what should be an incredible final 7 weeks of the year and will lead to a huge 2007. Sydney is the biggest event we have done and that says alot given the life-altering events of the island crisis this summer. All I can say is lives will be changed forever and the events of Sydney will lead into some new stories and also move us to new levels in some current stories. It really sets things up for A DECEMBER TO REMEMBER. It's like we have two sweeps months back to back. It's unbelievable!! I know I am promoting this week and I will probably say this again next week but the day before Thanksgiving and the day after Thanksgiving is just absolutely HUGE. The fans are going to go nuts!!!" While Lowery refused to go any further into the happenings of this week, the INSIDER does have some more previews of the events in Sydney this week and even some for those left behind in Salem too:

SYDNEY HAPPENINGS WEEK OF 11/13/06

-Hope and Maggie team up with Billie and Jack.

-Bo and Victor lead their men into Dimera territory.

-Steve reiterates his desire to leave his forgotten life behind while Kayla continues to fight for their future.

-Abe finds himself face to face with Lexie.

-Maggie ""drops in" on Victor.

-Hope finds Bo.

-Roman and Shane find what they are looking for.

-Jack and Billie explore Stefano's underground compound.

-Stefano makes moves to gain the upper hand.

ERIC'S HUGE SACRIFICE

Eric makes the ultimate sacrifice for Nicole this week on Salem Lives when he gives up dying with the woman he loves by his side to ensure her happiness. The week begins with Eric's condition worsening with Greta by his side. "Greta is begging him to go to a hospital," previews EP/HW Tim Lowery. "They both know time is running out but Greta has wanted him all along to tell his loved ones and do something to help himself so this is her trying one last time to persuade him to do something before it's too late." Too bad Eric refuses and maintains his strance on not wanting any pity and refuses to tell anyone else about his condition or to go to the hospital. "Eric is more worried about Nicole and what she is deciding," says Lowery. "He wants to make sure she goes to LA since it would be stupid for her to give up her dream job to stay behind with a man who is dying." Nicole then calls Eric and requests a meeting between the two of them to talk about where their relationship is going. "Eric doesn't want anyone to see him as he is unable to conceal the pain he is in now so he lies to Nicole and tells her he never wants to see her again," previews Lowery. "It is clear to him that she is leaning towards choosing him instead of Highstyle since she wants to meet so he just tells her they are through and that the fight they had the last time they talked showed him that." Nicole refuses to believe they are through and believes this has something to do with the secret he has been keeping from her. Nicole is even more suspicious when Eric seems nervous about her coming over the suite and then she hears a voice in the background other then Eric's. Eric manages to get out of that jam but Nicole doesn't seem to totally buy it. The next day, she wakes up bothered by their conversation and hightails it to Eric's suite. "She knows she heard another voice there and she knows he was nervous about her coming there so she decides to head over there," says Lowery. Little does Nicole know that Eric planned for that too and knew she would pay him a visit and, by week's end, Nicole gets the shock of her life and believes her worst fears are correct. "She has had suspicions for awhile about what Eric's secret is so he plays on that in hopes that this will drive her away for good," notes Lowery. "Eric is making the ultimate sacrifice out of love and would rather have Nicole happy then by him as he dies. It's beautiful and traditional soap." The question is, will his ploy work or will Nicole see through his game?

SALEM HAPPENINGS WEEK OF 11/13/06

-Frankie warns Abby and Chelsea.

-Cal meets Dr. Katherine Harcourt and has a memory flash.

-Greta begs Eric to go to a hospital and tell his loved ones about his condition.

-Cassie uses her position at the mansion to impress Max.

-Max is not too happy about Abby and Chelsea's new "friends."

-Eric's actions puzzle Nicole.

-Will has a secret.

-Sami confronts Alan.

-Abby and Chelsea ignore Max's pleas.

-Sami stuns Austin and Lucas.

-The Horton's learn Maggie is in Sydney

-Celeste's predictions worry Caroline and the Horton's.

-Max is desperate to stop Abby and Chelsea and seeks out Frankie for help.

Next Week: The Horton's and Brady's gather for Thanksgiving. Max, Frankie, Cassie, and Kate frantically search for Chelsea and Abby. Abby and Chelsea go over the edge. Nicole is on her way out of Salem. Greta races Eric to the hospital and the Brady's learn the truth. Violence and tragedy take center stage in Sydney, Australia as several beloved characters find themselves in the line of fire. Also, DON'T MISS WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 22 AND FRIDAY NOVEMBER 24 FOR THE TWO MOST INTENSE CLIFFHANGERS EVER!!!

COMINGS AND GOINGS

COMING

Shane West (Seth Raymond): The film and TV star (Dr. Ray Barnett, ER) will step into the short-term role of this Salem University student who comes in contact with Abby (Ashley Benson) and Chelsea (Rachel Melvin). He debuts on November 13.

Ben Hogestyn (Paul Drake): The real-life son of Drake Hogestyn (Roman) will portray Seth's friend who will also interact with Abby and Chelsea. He will also debut on November 13 and the role is short-term.

Terri Garber (Dr. Katherine Harcourt): Garber's debut was pushed back from Friday November 10 to Monday November 13.

Sydney, Australia.

-Stefano and Alexandra have arrived at one of DiMera’s underground holding cells. They can see both Steve and Kayla on closed-circuit television. Alexandra is very impressed by Stefano’s set-up. Stefano thanks her, saying that this cell has special meaning. It is the very first place he held Roman Brady after he shot him on the top of his island 20 years ago. And now, it is where Steve and Kayla Johnson will meet their doom. Stefano is very pleased to see tension between Steve and Kayla in the cell. Alexandra is smiling, telling her father that after this week, the Brady family and their enemies will be no more. Stefano concurs, and both walk away, arm in arm.

-Back in Salem, at the cop shop, Roman, Abe & Shane gear up to fly to Australia, to not only locate Kayla and now a very much alive Steve, but to also capture Stefano and put him behind bars once and for all. Just then, Billie leaves a stunned Jack and and races in to the room after deciding she needs to tell Roman about Hope following Bo and Victor to Australia and there is no time to waste. She tells all three that Victor and Bo have already taken off after Stefano and Lexie, and that Hope followed them. Abe is distraught. He can’t believe Lexie went with him, even after the custody battle. Roman tells Abe to not be naive. She’s out for blood, and anyone’s will do. Shane tells everyone that now is not the time for all of this. They need to pack and get a jet to Australia, and fast. As Abe calls Celeste to tell her what is up, Roman tells Caroline that he will bring Kayla and Bo home. He kisses her on her cheek, and everyone races out to the airport. Caroline then asks God to protect all of her family, and to bring them home safely.

-Witnessing all of the movements as Roman and the others leave the station is the Mysterious Cloaked Figure, who says:

MCF: Sydney. As good a place as any to wipe out Roman Brady, Bo Brady, Steve Johnson, and everyone connected with them. This should be easy. And after that, I can move on...........to the rest of them.

-Billie returns to Jack, who is still in shock and reeling from the fact that the brother he buried 16 years ago is alive and well. He wonders if Steve will even remember him and if all this is even true. Billie tells him that she hopes so. She also says that, no matter what they have been through recently with the tension between them, he can count on her to be there for him. Jack appreciates this and says that what happened between them is in the past and he doesn't want to discuss it. He says that he just can’t sit idly by and not try to save his brother. Jack tells Billie about how much he hated Steve when he first found out they were related but came to admire and respect how he turned his life around. Steve was his role model and because of Stefano DiMera and Lawrence Alamain, he was robbed of his family. Well, no more, Jack says. Time for some God-damn payback! He can also get a big story too and get revenge for his wife's death. Jack races past Billie on his way out of the station, telling her that he, too, is going to find Steve, and bring him home.

-Billie follows Jack home, and listens to Jack as he gets angrier. He says that Stefano will pay with his life for killing Jennifer, leaving his daughter without a mother, and for all the destruction he has caused. Frankie walks in and ask where Jack is going in such a hurry. He says to kill Stefano Dimera! He fills Frankie in on what is going on and he is stunned. With that all said, he walks past Frankie into the night but not before asking Frankie to watch Abby while they’re gone. Frankie says sure and that Laura and Bill are around too. Billie asks that he look after Chelsea too as it seems she wants to stay with Abby for the time being. Frankie says that he, Max, and anyone else around will take care of her. Billie tells him she will make sure her mother and the rest of her family knows she is leaving so they can look in on Chelsea from time to time. She tells Jack she is going with him and cites her ISA experience. She can be his backup. Jack doesn't have time to argue and agrees she may be helpful so he tells her to come on. Frankie tells Billie to watch Jack and herself. Billie smiles and then leaves with Jack.

-Standing at the boarding line, Maggie is still trying to convince Hope to work with her to find and wipe out Stefano DiMera in Sydney and to also help Bo and Victor. Hope tells Maggie that she doesn’t know the first thing about what she’s getting into. Maggie reminds Hope that she has been in dangerous situations before and reminds her of both island plots. When the boarding call comes over the loudspeaker, Hope thinks for a moment, and then agrees with Maggie realizing they have no time to waste and that Maggie would just find a way to go anyway. It's better that she doesn't go at it on her own. Maggie smiles and they both board the plane.

-As Victor’s private jet flies at lightning speed to Australia, he reminds Bo of what’s at stake. Bo tells him that there is no need to tell him. Stefano is one man who has had this coming for years. He knows of Stefano’s location, and the location of his hideouts. Victor assures him that his men are everywhere and that they will do whatever it takes. There are some in a plane behind him and some already on the ground near the Dimera compound they located. He says they will even act as missionaries. Bo is bothered by this and doesn't want mass bloodshed. Victor says they must do whatever is necessary and the men understand that. He says he no longer cares what happens to him. If he dies, he dies. Bo is shocked by this asking him if he sure he is prepared for his life to end. Victor gives him a cold stare, telling Bo that since he was a poor young man, all he has known is risks. But, when you play chess, you play to capture the king, by any means necessary. Bo says very well. For his family, his friends, and for the people of Salem, if this is his judgment day, let him go and see God AFTER he has killed Stefano DiMera!

-There is then a split screen showing Jack and Billie arriving at the airport, Hope and Maggie boarding the plane, Roman, Abe & Shane also arriving at the airport, Victor and Bo toasting what could be their final “Days”, and in the center, Stefano and Alexandra, laughing at their upcoming victory over their deadly enemies.

As Celeste sits in Abe’s home, she pulls out her Tarot cards. After she shuffles her deck, she places the cards on the table. She is beyond shocked, and horrified at the same time, for she predicts:

Celeste: Death! Blood! Oh My God..........They’re doomed! They’re All Doomed!!!!!!!!!

The picture slowly fades to black as the screen freeze-frames on her anguished face.