"Salem Lives"

-Billie, Max, Bo, and Hope wait for Chelsea to tell them what she wants to say. Chelsea is hesistant and knows that she should tell them but can't for some reason. All she can think about is how much Billie loves her and is so happy she found her long-lost daughter. She has no idea that Georgia is dead and she will be crushed, as will Bo. Bo, Billie, and their families have been so good to her even though they have given her tough love at times. She just can't imagine hurting them and she loves all the benefits of being Kate Robert's granddaughter. Bo asks her what is going on but Chelsea clams up and says that she wants to tell them all that she has decided to change her life and improve her behavior. Everything that has happened has changed her and she wants to be a person everyone can be proud of. Max, Hope, and Bo are happy about this but Billie thinks something else is going on and brings up how Chelsea didn't want to leave Hope on the island. Chelsea says that she saw a different side of Hope and things have changed-she owed Hope for everything and wanted to help out. Hope appreciates that and is happy Chelsea and her have had a breakthrough. It is a good first step in the forgiving process. Chelsea is happy too and says she is going to make them all proud of her. Billie takes Bo and Hope aside and says that she thinks something else is up. Bo and Hope tell her to calm down and they will all just keep an eye on her to see what happens. Meanwhile, Chelsea remembers everything Hope did for her on the island and how they are starting to move on from the past and she feels guilty for keeping secrets from her and Bo and Billie. Max asks Chelsea why she seems so upset and guilty. Chelsea tells Max to back off. He asks what is going on with her as she has been avoiding him since they got back. They really need to talk about their relationship. Chelsea pushes him away and says she can't right now as she has alot to deal with. She leaves. Max is upset and leaves to. While alone, Chelsea feels bad for doing what she is to Max but says she can't deal with him right now after everything she is going through. She just hopes he will wait for her but she is worried about the relationship between Abby and him. She is also wondering if she is making the right choice keeping the truth from Bo, Hope, and Billie.

-Caroline asks Kayla why she has been so distracted. Kayla is still thinking about what Patrick said. She tells her mother she has alot on her mind as she is thinking about whether to stay in Salem or not. Caroline hopes she does as the family needs her right now. Kayla says she is thinking about it but will see what happens when Stephanie arrives for the funeral. Caroline leaves to take care of some final funeral preparations. Kayla then looks on the police station reference board and finds a phone number. She calls it and ask for information on a prisoner...named Patrick Lockhart. She needs to know when he can receive visitors. She is told he isn't having any right now as the ISA is still interrogating him in hopes of uncovering Dimera secrets and is threatening him with no visitors and a more severe punishment in hopes of getting him to talk. Kayla says she will call back some other time to fsee if his status is still the same. She hangs up and wonders what he may know that no one else does that would interest her.

-Nicole is worried about Eric and Austin and Lucas take notice and ask if she is ok. She says she is just worried about Eric. Austin asks when or if she will be going back to LA to run Highstyle. Nicole says she is not sure-it all depends on Eric and he has been very secretive lately. Austin says the choice is hers but he hopes she returns to run it since she is so successful but it is her choice. Nicole thanks him for understanding. Austin and Lucas are still worried about Carrie since the search has come up with nothing so far. They are also worried about Sami and how she will deal with Marlena and Shawn Sr being dead and the whole John is Roman thing.

-Greta wants to know why Eric doesn't want her to call for help. Eric gets up slowly and says he is fine. Greta says he has been acting really strange lately and he always seems to have headaches. Eric says it is just the aftereffects of a concussion but Greta thinks its more and she says that Nicole does too. Eric tells Greta he hasn't really ate anything all day with everything going on so he just got lightheaded and passed out. There is nothing else to it. Nicole arrives and asks Eric where he has been. He says he just had to go the bathroom and he stopped to talk to Greta. He hints to Greta not to tell Nicole about what happened so Greta backs up Eric's story. Nicole gets a phone call and tells Eric she will meet him at the car. Eric thanks Greta for backing him up-he doesn't want Nicole to worry. Greta tells Eric if something is wrong he needs to be honest or it will only make things worse. Eric insists nothing is wrong and leaves. Greta wonders what is really going on.

-John and Belle find Sami in the parking lot upset. John tells Sami he knows why she is so upset-it's because she has no reason to hate him anymore. She can't blame John for the affair or destroying her family because he is her father and she is in denial over him being Roman. Sami says she should've never told anyone about the file and just got rid of it. John says she revealed it for a reason and that was because she always wanted it to be true. She never hated him and still doesn't-she only hates herself for loving him like her father even when she beleived he wasn't. He brought Eric, Carrie, and her up and that created a bond and when Sami beleived that John/Roman was her father, she still loved him as her father and still does. He says Eric felt the same when he first returned to Salem but he started to get along with him again after awhile. They still aren't close like when he was a child but they will get there. John says that she hates herself for feeling that way all these years and she is now in denial because she hates being wrong and her and him have said some bad things to each other and been through alot. It isn't easy for her to just accept him after all this time and she is upset that it feels right for him to be her father. Sami says John is full of it and she will never accept him. She is very upset that everyone else is and thinks they and John can go to hell. He will never be her father. Her mother is dead and, as far as she is concerned, so is her father now. Austin and Lucas interupt and think it is best they take Sami home so Sami leaves but not before saying she is staying as far away from John as possible. She wants nothing to do with him or anyone that accepts him as Roman. John says to Sami that she is just afraid to accept him but she will in time. Sami walks off with Austin and Lucas as Belle comforts her father and tells him she will come around. John tells Belle he is sorry for what this will do to Brady and her but Belle says it's fine. John says this may be a problem for Shawn and her but Belle says they have enough problems so this is the least of their concerns. John thanks her for understanding and they leave together arm in arm.

-Kate comforts "Roman," who is still reeling from finding out he isn't the real Roman. Kate says he is still the same man but he insists that he doesn't know who he is. He has another man's memories and hasn't even had a flash of anything to suggest who he really is. Kate suggests he get some help and reminds him he has the support of all his family and friends. "Roman" reminds Kate that those are Roman's family and friends and not his. No matter what they say he is nothing to them and he doesn't want pity. He tells Kate he just wants to be alone right now and thanks her for everything. He says it is to see this side of Kate so much lately. Kate embraces him and leaves. While alone on the pier, "Roman" lashes out and starts throwing crates around asking "who am I?" and "why me?" He breaks down in tears on the pier.

-Victor and Maggie arrive at the hospital to see Philip. Victor is hesistant but Maggie says he has to do it and she is there for him like he was for her. They enter and Victor walks over to Philip and holds his hand. He says hello to him and says he is so sorry for having Ernesto involve him in their rivalry and for betraying him by not telling him about Claire. he breaks down in tears and urges his son to fight to come back to them. Maggie puts her arms around him and comforts him. Kate walks in and interupts. Kate tells Victor about Claire really being Philip's and the details surrounding it and he is elated. He reminds Philip that he has something to fight for now and that this may be the thing to unite his family now that Belle and him share a child for sure. Maggie and Kate talk and Kate says she has never seen Victor that emotional and for him to cry like that is shocking. Maggie tells Kate that Victor feels guilty just like she does about Mickey. Kate tells Maggie that his death wan't her fault. Victor thinks it is time to get Maggie home she he says goodbye to Phillip and kisses him on the forehead. He tells Philip he will be back soon and apologizes for not coming sooner as he hated seeing him like that knowing it was his fault. Kate tells Victor she is happy he came since he should be there for his son. He needs to be there and none of this is his fault. Many people got hurt and were lost on the island so they have all been affected. It is difficult for everyone. Victor thanks her for her words and tells Kate to call him if there are any updates. Kate goes back to Philip's side as Victor walks Maggie out. He thanks her for helping him through seeing Philip. Maggie says she was only returning the favor for all he has done for her, especially earlier by helping her get through talking to Melissa and Sarah. She doesn't know where she would be without him and Victor says he feels the same. They embrace. Caroline arrives with flowers for Philip and catches Maggie and Victor in an embrace as the screen fades to black and the credits roll.

On the Next Days...

Rex to Cassie: I made a decision and I don't care if you like it or not.

Shawn to Belle: Mimi and I may be over but that doesn't mean we are going to be together.

Mimi (crying): I've lost everything. (Turns around) Oh my God...you!!!

Celeste (with Abe): Oh dear God...it's happening again!!!

Maggie (looking at a bottle of wine): There is only one way to deal with this

Victor to Caroline: What the hell do you want? You said you didn't want me near you so why can't you stop following me?

Sami to Austin and Lucas: Wherever Carrie is, there is a chance we may never find her.

Carrie to Alan: You are taking me home...NOW!!!

-Victor continues to comfort Maggie. Alice, Doug, and Julie worry about Maggie given what she is going through. Julie almost stumbles across the broken liquor bottle Maggie threw. Victor sees it and sees how scared Maggie is of anyone seeing it so he picks it up when no one is looking and disposes of it. Maggie whispers a silent "thank you" to him. Alice tells Maggie she does not blame her for Mickey's death and assures her that this was God's plan. Maggie thanks Alice, Doug, and Julie for their support. Alice, Doug, and Julie need to leave to take Alice to the hospital to prepare a statement for the Horton foundation concering Mickey but they are afraid to leave Maggie alone. Maggie says she will be fine and Victor says he will stay for awhile to make sure she is fine. After leaving the house, Julie tells Doug and Alice that she fears Maggie may turn back to the bottle again. Meanwhile, inside, Maggie thanks Victor for hiding the broken bottle. She explains to Victor how she broke it and Victor urges her to call Lucas since they are in AA together but Maggie says she is fine now. She had the tempation for a brief moment. Victor asks her what she will do if the temptation returns. Maggie doesn't think it will-she just needs to find strength to deal with everything. She tells Victor without him she may not have made it as far as she has. She tells Victor that he can go now since he probably wants to see Philip. Victor tells Maggie he can't see him like he is-not after what he did to his son. Maggie assures Victor it wasn't his fault. She reminds Victor to take the advice he gave her concerning Mickey and not blame himself. Victor says he just can't handle it right now and Maggie offers to come with him to return the favor for his being there for her through everything. Maggie says he hasn't left her side so when he needs her she isn't leaving his. Victor says no at first but Maggie pushes for it so Victor agrees and they leave to go see Philip at the hospital.

-Greta is looking all over for Victor but can't seem to find him. She ends up at the police station and sees everyone gathered to hear who is the real Roman Brady. Greta decides to join everyone and be there to support some of her loved ones. She vows to find Victor and tell him he is her father as soon as possible.

-Chelsea arrives too and sees that Bo, Billie, and Hope are at the station. She decides to wait to them all that Hope is her mother until the Roman mess is over.

-Max, Frankie (who jusy showed up), Kayla, Caroline, Rex, Cassie. Eric, Sami, Austin, Lucas, Kate, Mimi, Shawn, Belle, Nicole, Hope, Bo, a just arrived Billie and Greta, and a lurking nearby Chelsea are all at the station awaiting Shane's announcement as to who the real Roman is. Abe is standing next Shane and both Roman and John are impatient and want to know the results of the test. Shane announces that...JOHN BLACK IS THE REAL ROMAN BRADY!!! Everyone is stunned. Roman is crushed and John is in shock. Sami runs out of the room. Shane explains that the file info appears to be true. Roman had plastic surgery after his supposed death after falling off the cliff. Stefano made Roman look like a soldier of his named John Black, who was a war vet so that explans the name on the wall at Maison Blanche. This was the same John Black that interacted with the real Princess Gina in the early 80's and with Greta. In a plot to screw with the Brady's lives, he made Roman look like John and that is why he turned up in Salem like he did. Stefano had screwed around with his mind and programmed him with John Black's memories too along with Roman's to cause further confusion. The Roman that showed up later on looking like Roman looked when he fell over the cliff actually was John Black, who had plastic surgery done to look like the real Roman Brady. It was Stefano's way of getting revenge on him for his affair with the real Princess Gina. He had Roman's memories and Stefano had his mind wiped of his own memories as John Black. That was around the same time he had the real Princess Gina locked up in that castle in Europe. After "Roman' divorced Marlena after her affair with "John" that produced Belle, everyone knows he left town and started doing ISA missions and was presumed dead at one point. Turns out John/Roman remembered who he was and turned on Stefano. Stefano sent a henchman to take care of him but both the henchman and John/Roman ended up dead. When Kristen asked for Stefano's help to stop John (really the real Roman's) wedding to Marlena, he found someone else to be another pawn and sent him to Salem and made it appear that Roman had plastic surgery due to injuries sustained from behing held captage and tortured. The truth was that Stefano had to act fast and didn't have time to make the man look like Roman used to prior to him looking like John so he sent him to Salem as is and used the plastic surgery excuse. Stefano has the whole story of Roman being presumed dead, captured, and tortured made up to cover up the Roman/John death. He even had the man injected with a disease to cause further trouble and to further convince everyone that he was indeed held captive and infected by a biological weapon. This also set in motion the jungle trip and search for Roman's cure, which led to Stefano getting his freedom when he exchanged the serum cure that was in his bloodstream for his freedom. Stefano faked tests to show the man was the real Roman so know one would still know that the man known as John Black was really Roman. It was Stefano's most evil and complext plot ever against the Brady's.

-John is welcomed back into the Brady family by hugs from Kayla, Caroline, Max, Frankie, and Bo. Hope and Shawn embrace him too. "Roman" is comforted by the Brady's as well and told he will always be a part of the family. Roman says he doesn't feel that way and never will. He knows they are doing that becayse they feel bad for him. Abe and Shane try to talk to him but a depressed Roman turns to leave when John stops him. He doesn't want any hard feelings but "Roman" says he can't talk let alone look at him right now. Eric tells "Roman" he will always feel like a father to him and he will always care about him. Sami re-enters the room and says she feels the same way. Rex and Cassie do as well. "Roman" thanks them but says he can't face them all right now. He leaves. John asks Eric if he can accept him as his father. He says it will take some getting used to but he will try. John has always been in his life so it shouldn't be too hard. Belle asks John what is going to happen now. John says that changes will have to be made. Belle realizes this means Shawn and her are related. Shawn tells Belle it is not the time to be discussing their relationship. Mimi wonders if this may drive Belle and Shawn further apart but Shawn tells her that their marriage is over and there is no hope. Mimi decides she has no place staying there and leaves. Rex wants to go after her but Cassie stops him. Rex tells Cassie to back off and stay out of his life. He leaves as Cassie follows in pursuit.

-"Roman" is walking outside the station. He takes a picture of him with the Brady family out and throws it into the water. He begins to throw crates around and then breaks down in tears on the pier and yells out, "Who am I? I have Roman Brady's memories. I have his feelings. I care for and love his family and now I am nothing to them and have no identity. Why?!!! Why is this happening?!!" Someone then touches him on the shoulder. It's Kate. They look into each other's eyes and she holds him in his arms as he just cries on her shoulder.

-Nicole asks Eric how he is handling all this. He says he is fine. He clutches his head and is clearly getting another headache. He doesn't want anyone else to see so he tells Nicole he is going to the bathroom. He is on his way down a hallway when the pain worsens. Eric holds his head in pain but it turns agonizing and he collapses on the ground.

-Caroline asks Kayla, Frankie, and Max how they are going to handle Shawn Sr's death and now this. Kayla says they will get through it together like they always do. They will welcome John back and will keep the man they thought was Roman in the family. He deserves it and was a victim of Stefano too. Kayls is still thinking about Patrick and is clearly distracted. She wonders what he knows.

-Abe is looking for Lexie since his attorney can't find her to serve her with divorce and custody papers. He calls Celeste and she hasn't seen her either and is worried. Abe hangs up and Shane asks Abe what they can do to help both John and "Roman" deal with this. Abe says it is going to be hard to get used to but Abe says no matter who both men are he cares for them both and will do whatever he can to help. Shane feels the same.

-Hope and Billie ask Bo how he is holding up. Bo says it will take some getting used to but both men are family to him regardless of the results. He knows how the poor guy is feeling-he isn't a blood Brady but has always been treated like one so he will extend the same generousity to this man they thought was Roman. Chelsea comes in and tells the three of them she has something she needs to tell them and it is important. Max comes over and asks what Chelsea is up to. Hope is anxious and asks Chelsea what is going on. Chelsea says that what she has to say will change all their lives forever.

-Austin and Lucas worry about how Sami is reacting to the news. They also continue to worry about Carrie. She has been pretty much silent other then telling "Roman" he will always be like a father to her. They ask her if she is ok. Sami says she is fine. They ask her what she thinks about everything. Sami yells out she wishes she hadn't found that file and her father is dead as far as she is concerned. It may feel right that John is Roman and he may have raised her but she is not accepting him no matter what. She hates him and that will never change. John tells Sami that she needs to give it a chance but Sami says nothing he says can change it. Both her parents are dead and she will never call him her father so he may as well give it up. Belle tells Sami to give things a chance but Sami won't have it and tells Belle that her life is a mess and she doesn't have to listen to this. She runs out in tears. Austin and Lucas go after her as John and Belle look on wondering if they can ever unite together as a family. Belle says that mom is looking down on them and she will make sure of it but John isn't so sure it will happen.

-Greta sees that everyone else is busy talking to others so she decides to leave and check up on everyone later. Meanwhile, Nicole is worried about Eric and wonder where he is. Greta decides to use the women's room first. She is walking when she comes across Eric's lifeless body on the ground. She tries to get him to wake up and is about to call for help when Eric grabs her hand and tells her not to say a word or tell anyone. Greta is confused and wants to know what is going on as the screen fades to black and the credits roll.

On the Next Days...

Victor to Philip (with Maggie by his side): I am so sorry son...so sorry.

Billie to Chelsea: What is going on Chelsea? Whatever you are up to you better tell us right now!!

Kayla: Yes, I need to make an arrangement to visit a prisoner of yours...his name is Patrick Lockhart.

Nicole: I wonder where Eric is.

Greta to Eric: What are you hiding?

Roman to Kate: You need to stay away from me...I may be dangerous.

John to Sami: Are you really angry with me or yourself? Come on Samantha, let's lay all the cards on the table right now.

-Mimi goes to visit Patrick in jail. Mimi tells Patrick that their mother's body was cremated today and she scattered the ashes in the wooded area outside of Alice's bar per her instructions. Patrick regrets what happened but Mimi tells him it wasn't his fault. Patrick says he has made alot of mistakes and is looking to rectify them but he needs to get out of jail first. Mimi asks if he is planning a breakout. Patrick just says that he may be out very soon so he can make up for his past. Mimi is worried but Patrick assures her. Patrick learns he is being transferred and wonders if he missed his chance to have Kayla help him. He also asks Mimi about who was at the memorial service. Mimi says just some stragglers from the Lockhart family. Their father never shows up and Connor is with their cousin Maddie. Mimi says Rex came with her. Patrick asks what is going in there. Mimi says he was just there for moral support and as a friend of Bonnie's and her's but she thinks he is leaning towards getting back together with her, which is good since she was just served with divorce papers. Patrick apologizes but Mimi says she thinks this may all be meant to be. Maybe rex and her belong together. She just hopes Cassie doesn't do something as she followed Rex to the memorial service and tried to get him to leave. Mimi is asked to leave by the guard as Patrick is being moved. Mimi and Patrick hug and they both hope to see each other soon. Mimi leaves as Patrick wonders if Kayla will make it there to talk to him before he leaves.

-Julie, Doug, and Alice arrive at Maggie's. They want to be there for her and help her through everything. Julie asks if Alice is strong enough. Alice says she is at peace knowing her son died a hero and is now with his father and other family members looking down on them. She is sure Tom is looking out for him. They knock on their door and get no answer. They worry that something happened so they use the key Maggie gave to them and open the door to find Maggie and Victor on the couch in each other's arms sleeping. Julie quickly wakes them both up and thinks the worst. Maggie says Victor was comforting her and they must have fell asleep. They were talking about Mickey and it was really helping her relax. She says Victor did nothing wrong and that nothing happened. Julie, Doug, and Alice are relieved. Victor thinks he should go but Maggie tells him to stay. Julie insists he stays for breakfast as Doug and her have some coffee and pastries. Victor agrees. Julie pulls Victor aside and remembers their relationship years ago and how he treated her. Victor says she was a pain in the neck but so was he. Julie agrees and says they had alot of fun and she really enjoyed him. Victor feels the same. Julie thanks him for being there for her aunt. Victor says she has become a good friend and has been there for him. They have saved each other's lives and they share a strong bond. Julie says she can see Victor cares for Maggie and is glad she has him to get through this. She asks about Caroline but Victor says it is best they don't discuss her. Doug, Julie, Alice, and Maggie reminisce about Mickey. Alice tells Maggie that Sarah and Melissa need to called and told about the arrangements and about their father. She asks Maggie if she can do it because someone else would be happy too. Maggie isn't sure she is strong enough but Victor encoruages her since it should come from her. Maggie says that Mickey would want her to be the one to do it so she decides to do it. Victor, Alice, Doug, and Julie watch as Maggie calls Melissa. She cries as she tells her about Mickey. She then calls Sarah and barely makes it through the call before Julie picks it up and continues to conversation. Victor races over to Maggie and embraces her, He congradulates her on getting through the calls and being strong. Maggie says she doesn't know how she is going to go on. Julie, Doug, and Alice look on and are very worried about her.

-Jack, Abby, Frankie, and Billie enjoy breakfast. Jack thanks Billie again for staying and for help. Jack and Abby thank Frankie too. They hear Jack Jr crying. Jack decides that he needs to tell JJ the truth. He needs to know his mommy won't be with them anymore. Abby agrees to be right there with him. They go upstairs as Billie and Frankie follow for moral support. Jack picks up JJ and he stops crying. Jack sits down in a chair with Abby by his side.

Jack: Hey there little Jack.

JJ smiles.

Jack: Big Jack has something to tell you. You must be wondering what is going on right now since everyone is so sad. I know you are probably thinking to yourself where that gorgeous mommy of yours is too. Well, junior, your old man has something he needs to tell you. Your mom...your mother is not going to be with us anymore. She had to go be with the angels in heaven. She is going to be looking down on us though and making sure we take care of each other and do all those things moms make you do. You know what I mean...eat the veggies, going to bed on time, etc. The things they always nag you about but the very things that make them special. You had a good mother there and I am going to be sure that you know everything there was to know about her. From that beautiful smile to her angelic hair to her being the only woman to give a guy like me a chance. I am also going to make a promise to you and your sister here. I am going to be the best dam...I mean darn dad I can be. I made a promise to your mother and I intend to keep it. I will do my best and I will make it my goal not to fail.

Abby: You won't dad. You already are the best dad in the world and I love you. JJ loves you too. I will tell you anything you need to know about our mom JJ. She was the best mom anyone can have and it is a shame you won't have the memories I have with you but we will all make some new memories together. Mom wouldn't want us to mourn her and be sad. She would want us to get through this and be happy. That is who mom was-the most unselfish woman you will ever know.

Jack and Abby hug JJ and each other as Billie and Frankie watch with tears in their eyes.

Billie: How will they ever get through this?

Frankie: If anyone can do it, it's Jack and Abby. Besides, Jennifer had fate in him and obviously a higher power did. Jack always wanted to prove himself to Jennifer...to always prove himself worthy of her love so you know he is going to try to do that again here. He wants to show her he can live up to his promise to her.

Billie: Your right but he will need all of us to help him.

Frankie: And we will help them. All of us together. Jennifer would want that.

Jack comes over and thanks Billie and Frankie again for everything. Billie says they will be there for them and that they can all move on and look too the future together-Jennifer would want that. Jack agrees. They all go downstairs to finish breakfast.

-Greta and Chelsea both arrive at the hospital to get their DNA results. They end up meeting with each other. They nervously await the results. One nurse comes out with a envelope for Greta first. She opens it as Chelsea is just getting her results. Greta learns that it is true-Victor is her father. Chelsea learns that Hope is her mother for sure. Greta overhear and tells Chelsea she needs to tell Hope, Bo, and Billie. Chelsea says they have so much to deal with right now it is best not to right away. Chelsea asks Greta about her results but she prefers to keep them silent until she figures out what she is going to do. They make a pact to tell no one about the DNA tests and, in Chelsea's case, the results. Greta wonders if she should tell Victor as Chelsea decides that Greta is right. She remembers what Hope and her went through on the island and she decides that she needs to know. She heads for the police station to find Hope.

-Kayla arrives and see Patrick being dragged away. He says he is being tranferred and it is too late for them to talk. He tells Kayla that there is information she can get from him that only he can tell her. Kayla is intrigued as Patrick gets dragged away. Caroline arrives and is worried about the whole Roman situation. Kayla says it will be fine. Caroline sees Kayla is distracted and asks what is going on. Kayla says it is nothing. Roman arrives and admits he is worried. Caroline, Bo, Kayla, Max, Abe, Kate, and Shane all tell him he will still be the same amn he always was-a man of dignity and respect. They will all still be there for him no matter what the result just like they have always been there for John even though he isn't a Brady. Of course, they will welcome John if he is Roman so they will both be ok. He thanks them all for being there. Rex and Cassie arrive too for support as they still care about him and Kate. Roman thanks them. Kate says he always saw the good in her and gave her a chance so the least she could so is be there for him. He thanks her and everyone else for their support.

-Cassie lashes out at Rex for being with Mimi at Bonnie's service. Rex says he liked Bonnie and he still cares for Mimi so he had to go. Shawn and Belle arrive. Belle and Shawn agree to put off their situation right now given everything that is going on. Mimi arrives to support the Brady's. Cassie gets jealous when Rex can't stop staring at her. Belle and Shawn thank Mimi for coming and give condolences concerning her mother. She thanks them.

-Hope arrives and Bo asks her when they are going to talk about their relationship. Hope says with everything going on it is not a good time. She walks away from Bo.

-Eric and Nicole arrive with Sami, Austin, and Lucas. Austin and Lucas ask Roman about the search for Carrie. He says there are no updates. Roman tells Sami and Eric he will always care about them no matter what. They agree. Lucas and Austin ask Sami what she will do if John is her father as Nicole asks Eric the same. Sami says she will never accept that as Eric says they will have to. John overhears and reminds Sami about her saying it felt right that he was her father. Sami says it may feel right but, if it is true, she will never accept it. Austin and Lucas wonder what will happen if it's true. They worry about Sami's reaction.

-Caroline tells John that no matter what he has always been a Brady so if he turns out to be one he will be welcomed. Caroline tells Roman that nothing will change for him as he will always be a Brady no matter what. Nothing will change on either end but the same. Everyone agrees except Sami. John and Roman are touched.

-Belle reassures her father that everything will be ok as mom is watching over them. John agrees.

-Shane and Abe announce they have the results of the DNA test. John mentions how they went through this before and it showed he wasn't Roman but Shawn says this time they ran the test several times so this time will be true and, if the results are different from years ago, they will know the first test from years back was tampered with by Stefano to mess with the Brady's. Shane opens the envelope and is about to reveal who the real Roman is as the screen fades to black and the credits roll.

On the Next Days...

John: Well, Shane...

Roman: Tell us!!! Am I the real Roman Brady?

Chelsea (to Bo, Hope, and Billie): There is something you all need to know.

Greta: It's time Victor learned he has another daughter.

Maggie (to Victor): I need you and you need me. I am not leaving your side just like you haven't left mine.

-Eric tells Nicole she is overreacting and that he is hiding nothing. Nicole wants him to see a doctor at the least. Eric reluctantly agrees. He tells Nicole he needs her and thanks her for everything she is doing for him. She goes to take a shower and tells him to join her. He says ina minute. While along, Eric calls someone and tells them he got their message. He says things are getting worse and it is getting harder to hide it from everyone. No one can find out what is really going on and he tells the person to send him something or direct him to something to take care of the matter. Eric is frustrated and seems not to like what is being said. He hangs up and is determined to hide the truth. he gets a headache as he prepares to join Nicole in the shower but it passes and he joins her anyway. They kiss and then make love.

-Rex and Cassie are still getting over the fact that they are Tony and Marlena's children. Cassie is excited that she is a Dimera again but loved the Brady's. Rex says he doesn't plan to change his current lifestyle at all-he loves living the way he is.

-Roman comforts Kate about the news Rex and Cassie aren't theirs. Kate says Roman is a good man and that if he really isn't Roman, nothing will change. He will always be a good man no matter what. Roman thanks her and reminds Kate they will always have a special bond with Cassie and Rex. John arrives and tells Roman he needs to talk to him. Kate says hello to him but John tells Kate he is no longer speaking with her. She betrayed their friendship when she messed with Belle and he can never forgive her for that. Kate explains she was only doing it for Philip and realizes it was wrong now. She has finally seen what her actions do to her children. John is happy about that and tells Kate maybe someday he can forgive her. He tells her not to worry as she still has her job and he hopes they can still work together peacefully. Kate agrees and see Victor and goes to talk to him. John tells Roman that no matter what happens he hopes that they can get along and that their family can unite during this difficult time. Roman takes offense to John calling it "their" family. John says that he hopes if he turns out not to be Roman that Roman will still let him have a relationship with Carrie, Eric, and Sami. Roman says he has always encouraged that. John tells Roman he will do the same for him if he turns out not to be the real Roman. Roman says he doesn't know what he will do if he isn't Roman. John says he felt the same way when he was revealed as an imposter. John says he will help Roman if that is the case and so will everyone else.

-Victor is comforting Maggie. He tells her he isn't leaving her. Kate walks over and lets Victor have it for not seeing his son. Victor says he went there but could not bare to see Philip in that condition. He tells Kate he feels responsible for what happened. Kate says she feels responsible too but that doesn't stop her from seeing him. Victor says there is also the Ernesto connection as Ernesto is the one that kidnapped Philip and that is in addition to lying about Claire. Kate tells Victor that he needs to see Philip and she has never known Victor to be such coward. Maggie defends Victor and says he is a very strong man-he just needs to collect himself first before seeing Philip. Plus, he has been helping her. Maggie tells Victor to go see Philip but Victor says he will in his own time. Kate stares him down as John and Roman walk over. John says he is on his way to see Belle. Kate says she is going to the hospital too so they leave together. Roman wants to talk to Victor. He gives Victor another warning to stay away from his family and mother. He has done enough and his father's death is on his hands. Maggie defends Victor again and says he has enough to worry about. He is a good man and admitted he made a mistake. Maggie reminds Roman that Caroline is at fault too and it was Andre's plan that pushed the affair along. Roman is still angry and tells Maggie that she would be wise to stay away from Victor. He is poison. Maggie tells him to back off as Victor has been a kind, caring, good friend and a true comfort. She is a wreck right now and he has been there for her. Roman says it is her choice and reminds Victor of his warning as he leaves. Victor says that Roman is right but Maggie disagrees. Victor thanks Maggie for defending him. He walks her home.

-Abby is in Jack Jr's room checking on him when Frankie walks in. He asks her why she is still up. She says that her mother always got up to check on JJ in the middle of the night so she will have to do it from now on. Frankie says that Abby is just like her mother. Abby begins to cry and says she misses her so much. Frankie says he does too and they hug. Frankie thanks Abby for being so accepting of him given his relationship with her mother. Abby realizes why her mother loved him and says he is a great guy and he can be around as long as he wants. They talk about Max and her. Frankie asks where it is going. Abby says they are friends and there is still Chelsea. Frankie tells Abby it would be ironic if Max and her got together given her mom and him. They laugh. Abby says she is going to try to be just like her mom and take care of things they way she would've. Frankie says that Jennifer is already proud. They turn off the lights and go to their rooms for bed.

-Jack is downstairs looking through photo albums. Billie comes downstairs and says she isn't surprised to see him up. Jack is surprised Billie is there. Billie says she wanted to be there in case they needed her. She is sleeping in a chair in the kitchen. Jack says she didn't have to do that as she has done enough but Billie said she promised Jennifer she would watch over her family and Jack and her are friends. Jack thanks her again. Jack says he just sees her dying in front of him everytime he closes his eyes. Billie understands and they share memories of times with Jennifer. Billie has some flashbacks of spending time with Jennifer when they were closer friends. She regrets how their friendship soured but says she had loyalty to Hope as they are family and that played a big part in the decline of their friendship as Billie did some awful things to Bo and Hope. Jack says Jennifer always cared about her and always considered her a friend. Billie is happy about that and says that Jennifer always described Jack as the man that many women would shy away from but the man that when given a chance can be the best man and best husband in the world. Jack is touched. They look through some more photo albums and talk about Jennifer as Jack slowly drifts to sleep. Billie gets up and and picks the album up and tells Jack sweet dreams as she turns out the lights and leaves.

-Victor brings Maggie home. She enters the house and is hit with more memories of Mickey. She breaks down again and Victor tells her she will get through this and he will help her. Maggie says she can't do it and being alone in the house just makes it harder as she sees Mickey everywhere and it so consumed with guilt. Victor knows the feeling. Maggie tells him to just leave as his son needs him. She has been a nuisance to him long enough. Victor says he isn't leaving. He tells Maggie he won't leave until she is asleep and tells her some rest will do her good. Maggie doesn't think she can sleep as she will just see Mickey in her dreams. Victor tells her to try so he puts on some music and Maggie hears a song that reminds her of Mickey. Victor and her talk about her life with Mickey. Maggie says he was one of a kind and she shares memories of her years with him. Victor says that is what he wanted with Caroline and now will never have. They talk about Mickey some more and, eventually, they both fall sleep in each other's arms as Victor is talking about Caroline in his sleep and Maggie about Mickey in her sleep.

-Shawn and Belle are stunned that Claire is not his. Lexie confirms it and says that two nurses were researching Philip's medical history to treat him and saw that he shared a rare genetic marker with Claire. They ran a test to make sure and it checked out so Kate must have been wrong when she read that medical file. Philip is indeed Claire's father. Belle is upset and Shawn comforts her. Mimi thinks this means Shawn and her may still have a chance but she also thinks about Rex and how he was leaning towards wanting her back. Cassie and Rex overhear everything and Cassie sees that Rex looks a bit heartbroken since this could mean there is a chance for Mimi and Shawn. Cassie thinks it works well since they may keep Rex away from Mimi. She doesn't wish Mimi on anyone but at least she will be away from Rex. Kate and John arrive and learn the truth and are just as stunned. John comforts Belle. Belle says she feels bad to be leaning on him given everything going on but John says to just worry about what she is going through. John says everything works out for a reason and her mother is watching over her. Everything will work out. Belle says she wanted Shawn to be the father and now all her dreams are shattered. John says if Shawn really loves her and she loves him then they will be together no matter what. John just urges Belle to respect Philip and to be there for him through recovery and everything else. Belle says she will.

-Rex and Cassie tell Lexie that they are really Tony and Marlena's children and it is confirmed, meaning they are related again. Lexie welcomes them back to the family. With Tony MIA and Stefano gone, Rex tells Lexie that the mansion is hers and given what happened with Abe and her it is available to her if she needs it. Rex says he won't be moving in and Cassie is not so sure. Lexie thanks them and says she will wait and see what happens. Lexie thinks about how being nice has gotten her nowhere and how embracing her Dimera heritage may be needed to help her fight for Theo and maybe even her marriage. She may need the Dimera name and power on her side. She doesn't want to lose everything like she did the last time she acted like a Dimera but figures she has nothing to lose. Anything that may save her marriage and help her keep her son is a necessary risk so Lexie decides to move into the Dimera mansion and thinks about finding Stefano and Tony in case she needs there help.

-Kate goes in to see Philip and tells him he is Claire's father. She tells him he has something to fight for now and that he may be able to keep Belle now too. She tells him to fight and to not give up and that she is sorry for lying about Claire, and so is his father, not that it matters now. She begs him to fight to get better for his daughter and for his wife.

-Mimi asks Shawn what this means for them. He says nothing as she still lied and his trust in her is broken. They can't go back and it wouldn't be right. Shawn says that she was right and that he does love Belle and should've never married her. He tells Mimi it is over and that he could see earlier that she still feels something for Rex. He thinks she should explore that as he is still filing for divorce. Mimi understands and begins to break down. Rex overhears and seems happy but Cassie is disgusted and vows to never let Mimi get Rex. Rex tries to comfort Mimi but he loses her as she runs out of the waiting area. He wonders if now that Mimi and Shawn are over he should give her another chance.

-John leaves Belle to talk to Shawn, who wishes to speak with her. Belle asks Shawn what this all means for them. Shawn says he has alot of thinking to do and that he still plans to divorce Mimi as he still loves Belle. Belle thinks this is good news but then Shawn tells her that he isn't sure what he wants right now as so much has happened and so many have gotten hurt. He needs time to think and can't give an answer right now. Belle asks him if he is leaning in any which way in regards to them getting back together. Shawn says right now he isn't sure if him and Belle have a future at all. He leaves as Belle breaks down. John catches her and embraces her. He tells her everything will be ok as Belle cries that it won't be and that it never will be again as the screen fades to black and the credits roll.

On the Next Days...

Julie (walking into Maggie's house): Oh my God.

Jack (looking at Jack Jr as Billie, Frankie, Max and Abby look on): Hey, little Jack. Big Jack has something to tell you...about your mommy.

Chelsea: It's time to find out if Hope is my mother.

Greta: If Victor is my father, he is in for one hell of a shock.

Patrick to Kayla: There is something you need to know and you can only find out from me.

Shane (looking at John, Roman, and all the Brady's who have gathered): We know have the proof we need to prove, without a shadow of a doubt, who the real Roman Brady is.

Announcer: "THE WEEKS THAT CHANGE EVERYTHING" CONTINUE AS AMAZING AUGUST ROLLS ON!!!

FIRST!!!

Clip of Mimi, Belle, Shawn, and Lexie at the hospital.

Mimi: Claire is not your daughter, Shawn. She is Philip's.

Lexie: It's true.

Announcer: A STUNNING REVELATION THAT CHANGES EVERYTHING!!!

Belle: What does this mean for us and our future?

Shawn: We may not have a future.

Announcer: THEN!!!

Clip of Greta and Chelsea at the hospital waiting.

Announcer: TWO WOMEN GET THE ANSWERS THEY SEEK!!!

Greta: Victor's my father.

Chelsea: Oh my God!!! It is true!! Hope is my mother!!!

Announcer: BUT THE QUESTION IS...WILL THEY SHARE THE NEWS?

Clip of Greta looking at Victor.

Greta: What do I do?

Clip of Bo, Hope, and Billie waiting to hear from Chelsea.

Bo: What is going on?

Hope: What do you have to tell us Chelsea?

Announcer: PLUS!!!

Clip of Caroline, Eric, Nicole, Sami, Bo, Kayla, John, Roman, and Belle at the police station.

Announcer: SALEM FINALLY LEARNS THE TRUTH ONCE AND FOR ALL!!

Clip of John and Roman.

Announcer: WILL

THE

REAL

ROMAN

BRADY

PLEASE

STAND

UP!!!!??

AND NEXT WEEK!!!

Clips of Kimberly Brady, Laura and Bill Horton, Mike Horton, and Chloe and Brady Black.

Announcer: DON'T MISS A STAR-STUDDED WEEK FULL OF MEMORIES, REUNIONS, AND TEARS!!! SEE THE RETURN OF SOME OLD FRIENDS AND SAY GOODBYE TO 4 UNFORGETTABLE CHARACTERS!! A CAN'T MISS WEEK NEXT WEEK!!!

"THE WEEKS THAT CHANGE EVERYTHING" CONTINUE DURING AN AMAZING AUGUST ON DAYS OF OUR LIVES!!!

(NOTE: IF YOU HAVEN'T ALREADY READERS-PLEASE READ THE POST CONCERNING NEXT WEEK'S BIG FUNERAL EVENT THAT IS POSTED BELOW. YOU HAVE UNTIL WEDNESDAY AUGUST 9 TO POST YORU IDEAS FOR THE UNCASTED ROLES. MAKE SURE TO COMMENT!!!)

"THE WEEKS THAT CHANGE EVERYTHING" CONTINUE AS AMAZING AUGUST ROLLS ON!!!

Week of August 7-11, 2006

Will it be a ROMAN holiday for Days' John?

-Shawn tells Belle they may not have a future.

-Kate hopes the truth about Claire will save Philip.

-The Brady's gather to learn who is really Roman.

-Mimi says goodbye to her mother and later gets another blow.

-Rex makes a stunning decision.

-Maggie faces reality...and her past.

-Chelsea and Greta get the answers they need and make a pact.

-Jack and Billie remember the past and look to the future.

-Jack and Abby tell Jack Jr his mother is gone.

-Patrick has Kayla's interests piqued.

-Eric collapses.

-Victor finally faces Philip.

-Lexie makes a move that stuns Abe and Celeste.

Red Letter Days!!!

Tuesday August 8: Maggie finally calls Melissa and Sarah as Jack and Abby tell Jack Jr his mommy has gone to heaven.

Wednesday August 9: Is John really Roman? Tune in for a MUST SEE EPISODE to find out!!!

Friday August 11: Rex makes a huge decision. Meanwhile, Abe and Celeste are stunned by Lexie's big move.

Next Week: Salem mourns Shawn Sr, Mickey, Jennifer, and Marlena. BE THERE FOR THE STAR STUDDED EVENT AS FACES FROM SALEM'S PAST RETURN FOR THIS HEARTBREAKING OCCASION!!!

(NOTE: IF YOU HAVEN'T ALREADY READERS-PLEASE READ THE POST CONCERNING NEXT WEEK'S BIG FUNERAL EVENT THAT IS POSTED BELOW. YOU HAVE UNTIL WEDNESDAY AUGUST 9 TO POST YORU IDEAS FOR THE UNCASTED ROLES. MAKE SURE TO COMMENT!!!)

HUGE RETURNS FOR DAYS MULTIPLE FUNERAL!!

Be there for the BIG Days Event

From August 14 through August 18, many familiar faces will be stopping in to pay their respects to Shawn Brady Sr, Mickey Horton, Jennifer Horton Deveraux, and Marlena Evans Black. This event will be a great way to pay tribute to history and to get reaquainted with characters long gone by. Here is a list of the stars returning thus far:

Jaime Lyn Bauer (Laura Horton)

Roark Critchlow (Mike Horton)

Marie Cheatham (Marie Horton)

Lisa Trusel (Melissa Anderson)

Pamela Roylance (Sandy Horton)

Alli Brown (Sarah Horton)

Jean Bruce Scott (Jessica Blake Fallon)

Scott Palmer (Joshua Fallon)

Stephen Schnetzer (Steven Olsen)

Michael Leon (Pete Jannings)

Jed Allen (Don Craig)

Patsy Pease (Kimberly Brady)

Kyle Lowder (Brady Black)

Nadia Bjorlin (Chloe Black)

The following roles have been recasted and will all first air during this special week:

Shayna Rose (Stephanie Johnson)

Kale Browne (Bill Horton)

Larry Bryggman (Tommy Horton)

The show is also asking for the fans to help in casting 6 more roles for this event. Those roles are:

Jeremy Horton

Spencer Olsen

Andrew Donovon

Jeannie Donovon

Frank Evans

Martha Evans

Please note that the role if Molly Brady-Murphy, Shawn Brady Sr's previously mentioned sister and the mother of Colin Murphy, will not be cast at this time. However, she will be cast sometime in the future. "We have something in mind for her but we just aren't ready to introduce the character onto the canvas yet. We definitely see potential in bringing her on as some of the hints dropped by the previous regimes have proved intriguing so we plan to use all that. Fans will begin to learn more about Molly and what she is all about at the funeral," says executive producer Ned Yadroc. It should also be noted that the show plans to address the absence of Colin Murphy during the special week as well.

Days is also proud to announce that the door is being left open for many of these characters to return at a later time. However, one of these characters will stay on after the funeral and will be a recurring player in story for the forseeable future. Stay tuned to see who. All these characters will attend the funeral services and reception, which will air from August 14-18, as previously mentioned. This week will also be pivotal to all the huge stories going on and will open doors to future stories. The returning characters will all be featured, although some more then others since there will be so many. "It was very hard to get people like Jed Allen and Patsy Pease. We will be writing Patsy's condition into story and she is fine with it. We are happy to have her. Lucky for us all these actors had some time available and were able to do this. These returns will be a real treat to long time and new fans alike," enthuses Yadroc.

Once again to sum up the event, the funeral begins on the August 14 episode of Days and the event will play out until August 18. There will also be a reception too where fans will see these guests interact with current members of the cast. As previously mentioned, one character from the guest list will be remaining after this week for an unspecified period of time but the door will be kept open for the rest of the guests to return in the future. Days has taken steps to hint at a few possible stories during this event so that story possibilities are open for these characters. YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS STAR-STUDDED EVENT-IT'S ALL PART OF A AMAZING AUGUST ON DAYS OF OUR LIVES!!!!

(Just post who you think would be best for the roles not cast in the comments section. I just am looking for reader interaction for fun. I am aware I did this same thing in my previous blog but this will be different and more large scale obviously with more deaths. You will have until Wednesday August 9 to voice your thoughts on these casting decisions. I look forward to your ideas!!!)

-Nicole and Eric are at their hotel room. Nicole asks Eric how long he plans to stay in Salem. Eric says indefinitely as his family is going through alot right now. Nicole asks how he feels about John being his father. Eric says it is a big deal but unlike his sister he has pretty much respected John and got along with him well for the last few years. It will be hard to get used to and he has never been John's biggest fan but he just wants to wait and see he really is Roman Brady first. Nicole asks Eric if there are other reason why he wants to stay in Salem. When he first returned and met her in Salem, he wanted to be with his family and with her. He said he needed that. Nicole wants to know what he meant. Eric says he was away for long and just wanted to return and start to settle down a bit. He had been doing alot of traveling with his photography and just wanted to be in one place for awhile. Nicole asks how long a while is as she has a career and left Highstyle in LA to be run by her staff. Eric understands and begs Nicole to stay with him. He needs her and this may be their last chance. Nicole tells Eric she will stay with him if she gets answers like the real story behind his returning to Salem and having her return with him and the real story behind the recurring headaches he keeps having and tries to cover up. Eric says she is overreacting but Nicole won't let it go and demands the truth right now or she is leaving and not coming back. If they are going to be together, they need to trust each other as that is what he always told her after all the mistakes she made. She wants the truth now as a nervous Eric struggles with what to say.

-Greta wants to know what Chelsea is up to as she heard her say something about a DNA test and hiding it from everyone. Chelsea tries to cover but Greta won't let it go. She asks Chelsea what is going on. Chelsea is afraid to talk about it because she doesn't want it to come out. Greta says she knows Chelsea has had it tough and is rebellious and she would be willing to help her but she needs to know what it is. Greta explains she is going through a DNA test right now too and is keeping it private. Greta explains that now that she told Chelsea her secret plans Chelsea should tell her hers. Chelsea is reluctant but tells Greta what she learned on the island from Stefano. Hope may be her mother and her father is unknown. Chelsea says it was during her time as Gina. Greta says it makes sense and can see why Chelsea wants to prove it but thinks Chelsea needs to tell Bo, Hope, and Billie. Chelsea says she can't until she knows for sure and even then alot of people will get hurt. She needs to know for sure if it is true and then can decide as this will affect alot of lives and she needs to deal with it first. Greta says she will help her and she makes the arrangements for Chelsea to undergo a DNA test that will be kept private. Chelsea thanks her and offer to keep the fact that Greta is undergoing one too as long as she keeps her secret. Greta agrees but tells Chelsea she needs to tell Hope, Bo, and Billie if it turns out to be true. Chelsea agrees but when Greta leaves isn't so sure what she will do if it is true.

-A distraught Kate meets Roman on the pier and they talk about all that has been happening. Roman expresses his frustration over not knowing if Carrie is dead or alive and over Marlena and Shawn Sr's death. His mother's affair really hit him hard and now the whole Roman thing has him confused. If he isn't Roman, who is he and what is he. Roman says he is nothing if he isn't Roman Brady. Kate comforts him and says no matter what she knows he is a good, kind, well-respected man. She knows this because he took a chance on loving her and saw something in her that she doesn't even see. Kate explains that Philip is in a coma and needs massive reconstructive surgery. She is also upset about Rex and Cassie not being theirs. Roman reminds Kate that hasn't been confirmed but Kate thinks it's true. Kate is upset and says she is losing three of her children-Rex, Cassie, and Philip. Roman tells her she will not lose Philip and Rex and Cassie will always hold a special place in their hearts. Kate tells Roman no matter what happens he will always hold a special place in her heart too. Roman is stunned and feels like he is seeing the Kate he fell in love with. Kate says what happened to Philip and seeing how hurt he was made her realize the consequences of her actions. Her interference has done nothing but hurt her children in the long run. Roman is happy she has said that and wonders if there is hope for her yet. Kate asks if Roman is talking about hope for the two of them.

-Rex and Cassie argue over his getting close to Mimi again. Rex says that Mimi makes mistakes but so does everyone. Cassie reminds Rex that she just lied to Shawn just like she lied to him about the abortion. Rex says that Bonnie and Kate played a part too and that Mimi always makes mistakes while under pressure. As far as he is concerned, he can udnerstand what Mimi did as Belle still wanted Shawn and Mimi felt the need to keep the secret to protect Philip and all those involved from getting hurt. Cassie can't beleive he is defending Mimi. They are both told the DNA results are in-they are not Roman and Kate children. They are Tony and Marlena's. Rex and Cassie both call Roman and Kate and tell them the news. They all agree they will always be close and have a special bond with each other. Kate is upset and says she was proud to call them her children. Roman comforts her.

-Victor comforts Maggie on the pier. Maggie sees that Victor is upset and asks what happened. He explains what is happening to Philip and how he feels responisble. Maggie says she feels the same way about what happened to Mickey. Victor says he feels bad too as he should went back right away for Mickey without hesistation. Maggie tells him not to blame himself as he is taking enough blame for Caroline and his affair. Victor says he would do anything for Caroline, even give her up all over again. Maggie admits that she feels like shutting herself off from the world but when she did that earlier she was overcome with guilt and memories of Mickey. She needs to call Sarah and Melissa and doesn't have the strength. Victor says she has it-he knows she does. Maggie thanks him for being there with everything going on in his life. Victor says he isn't going anywhere and he feels that Maggie and him became good friends during the island fiasco. He tells her what happened with Caroline. Maggie says she loves Caroline but she was stupid to turn away Victor's comfort. Seeing the way he is treating her right now, Maggie thinks Caroline is stupid to push Victor away in a time like this. Victor says he will always do what Caroline wishes no matter how much it hurts-he loves her more then anything. Maggie admires Victor and they embrace as Maggie thanks him again for being there. Victor says there is no place else he would want to be.

-Belle leaves Philip's room and talks to Shawn. Shawn explains he is filing for a divorce from Mimi. Belle is excited as she thinks this means they will be together. Shawn reminds her that Philip is and should be her priority. Shawn tells Belle they won't be together until Philip is recovered and can handle divorce. Belle is happy that Shawn wants them to reunite but Shawn explains he never said that-he isn't sure what he is going to decide yet as alot has happened. Belle is dumbfounded.

-Mimi is walking the halls of the hospital and hears two nurses talking to Lexie, who was not happy about coming in given the situation in her personal life but came in reluctantly since the nurses called her about Philip. They are talking about Philip and something in the records room. Lexie is shocked and explains that it can't be true. The nurses explain the records don't lie and that is why they ordered some tests since the figured it was only right to prove if there was some descrepancy or mistake. Lexie agrees it was a good idea and says this could change everything and give Philip something to hold onto. Mimi wonders what it is.

-Belle explains to Shawn that they know Claire is theirs and once Philip is ok and they both get an annullent from Mimi and Philip they can be together. Shawn says he isn't sure yet as alot has happened and he has alot to think about. Belle explains that they have a daughter together and when Claire was beleived to be Philip's that was the one thing really keeping them apart. Now with Claire being her's with Shawn, they can be together no problem. Mimi then walks in after overhearing and says not necessarily. Belle and Shawn don't know what she means and just tell her to leave as they are done listening to her after all she has done. Mimi tells them both to shutup and says she has something important to tell them that may change everything and give Philip back his will to live. Belle and Shawn are confused.

Mimi: Belle, Shawn. Not everything is what it seems. You see...I just heard some nurses and Lexie talking and they found something odd while researching Philip's medical record's and history. Claire's info was on the same page as they had yet to change it to reflect Shawn as the father so they were able to cross check both Philip and Claire's records since they were listed of the same family...

Belle: What are you talking about?

Mimi: I am talking about Claire, Belle. She is not Shawn's daugther. There was some sort of mistake. Claire is Philip's biological daughter!!!

Belle: What?!!! NO!! That is impossible.

Shawn: We just found out from you on the island that I was the father.

Lexie enters with the nurses.

Lexie: It's true. Mimi's right. Shawn is not Claire's father...Philip is.

A stunned Belle and Shawn look on as Mimi wonders if maybe she still has a chance left with Shawn as the screen fades to black and the credits roll.

-Victor arrives at the hospital and sees the doctors trying to save Philip's life. Kate and Belle are begging him to live as Shawn, Rex, Mimi, and Cassie watch nearby. Victor can't bear to see his son like this and has recalls seeing the tape Ernesto made of Philip's reaction to all the lies involved with Claire's paternity. Victor blames all this on himself as it was Ernesto's hatred for him that resulted in Philip's kidnapping and he helped cover up Claire's paternity. Even if his son survives, he will hate him. The doctors manage to stabilize Philip but he has now clipped into a coma. He will need massive surgery to repair all the burn damage to his body and face. Victor leaves as he can't stand to see his son like that and feels that he shouldn't be there right now after his role in all of it.

-Kate and Belle ask about Philip's chances and are told they are slim. They are devestated. Shawn leaves. Belle asks him to stay but Shawn says that her place is with her husband right now. They can focus on their relationship when Philip recovers. Kate thanks Shawn for his kindness.

-Mimi comforts Rex, who still considers Philip a brother and a good friend. Cassie interupts and reminds Rex of what Mimi did to him. Rex lashes out at Cassie and tells her to mind her own business. That was the past and he has already forgiven Mimi for it. Mimi is stunned. Rex confesses that he never stopped loving or thinking about Mimi. He couldn't even stay angry with her. Mimi is touched. Rex asks Mimi if he can talk to his sister alone. Mimi leaves hopeful that she may have Rex back. Shawn overhears and comments on how quick she puts there marriage to bed. He tells her not to worry as he will be getting divorce papers in the morning. Mimi admits she never stopped loving Rex just like he never stopped loving Belle so maybe they weren't meant to last no matter what. Shawn leaves as Mimi begins to think about a second chance with Rex.

-Greta sees Victor leaving the hospital while she waits for the results of her DNA test. She plans to tell Victor everything if it is confirmed he is her father.

-Chelsea enters the records room and finds the computer already on. It appears someone was recently using it so Chelsea wonders if someone is soon coming back. On the page that is pulled up, it has medical information on Philip Kiriakis. Chelsea figures a nurse or doctor is probably looking for some info that may be of help in treating him. Chelsea is afraid to use the computer for fear of someone coming back and taking notice. At that moment, the knob begins to turn. Chelsea hides in the back of the room behind a file cabinet. A nurse enters with another nurse. She seems very upset and confused and admits that she can't understand what this means. The other nurse tells her to call Dr. Carver as she is Philip's primary doctor. They leave to call her but not before closing up the records page and putting it under password lock. Chelsea realizes she can't get in so she will need another way to find out about Hope being her mother and who her father may be. She sneaks out of the records room and returns the keys she stole to the nurses station. She turns around to find Max, who wants to know what she is up to. She asks why he isn't with Abby. He says Abby wanted to be with her family and he wanted to go look for her anyway. They haven't talked in a long time and he feels like they need to after the way they left things. He gently touches her arm and Chelsea has a flashback to her rape. She jumps away from Max as he asks her what is wrong. She hides her rape from him and tells him she has alot on her mind and alot to do. Max feels like she is pushing him away and he wants to know why. Chelsea says she just needs some time and space right now to deal with some stuff. Max is upset and agrees but warns he isn't waiting around forever for her. He leaves as Chelsea realizes she may pushing him even further into Abby's arms. She is also trying to think of a way to find out if Hope is her mother for sure and needs to think of a way to have a DNA test or check DNA without anyone knowing. Greta overhears and asks what Chelsea is up to.

-John and Sami arrive at the penthouse. John can't beleive how different it feels without Marlena. Sami says that nothing is the same without her. John explains he asked Sami there because he wanted to talk to her before they get the DNA results as to if he is Roman. He knows that Eric will get used to him as Roman and Carrie too but he isn't so sure about Sami as she has hated him for most of her life. Sami says she doesn't want to discuss the matter as she doesn't beleive John is her father. John recalls her behavior on the island and how certain she felt about the info she found. John thinks Sami is only denying it now because it is close to being confirmed true and she is hoping it isn't. John also notes how Sami saved his life and now, after thinking about it, he beleives when she saved him she called him "daddy." Sami denies it but John can see it is true. John tells Sami that no matter what happens she has and will always be his daugther, just like he always felt Eric and Carrie were his. That will never change. Sami begins to tear up and says actions speak louder then words and John destroyed her family. John points out that if he is Roman that may as well negate everything as he was married to her mother. Sami is silent and then tells John she is leaving as she doesn't want to listen to this. They don't even know if it is true yet. As she leaves, John tells her that he isn't sure if he wants it to be true. On one hand, it may be like a gift from Marlena to help unite them as a family. On the other, that would mean so much of his life was a lie. Sami walks out. Outside the penthouse, Sami begins to cry and then vows that if John is her father she will never accept it no matter how right it feels to her. She doesn't care what anyone says. Meanwhile, John puts on a collection of Marlena's favorite songs and looks at a photo album of her. He stares at a picture of them at their second wedding and a single tear drops from his eye as he tells Marlena he will never find anyone else and will never forget her.

-Maggie continues to lash out at the world and blame herself for Mickey's death. She is tempted by the liquor bottle in her hand. She looks at a picture of Mickey and asks for strength. She is nothing without him and is already losing control. Her hands begin to shake as she fights the urge to drink. She gets frustrated and tosses the bottle at the wall, shattering it. She realizes she needs to get out of the house before she goes insane but she also doesn't want to deal with the world and all their condolences and what not. She looks at all the pictures and then has a series of flashbacks of Mickey and her. She realizes she needs to get out of the house and leaves.

-Victor sees the lights on in the Brady Pub. He knocks and Caroline answers. Caroline tells him that he shouldn't be there. Victor says no matter what she or here family says he is going to be there for her. She lost her husband and she needs someone to be there for her. Caroline says she has her family and they agreed to let this go if she stayed away from him. She can't be seen with him-all it will do is cause further pain and heartache. Their relationship already killed her husband so she can't afford to do anymore damage. Victor reminds Caroline that Shawn Sr was also upset about Rex and Cassie and the Roman situation so it is unfair to pin this all on their affair. Caroline says that their affair was what put it over the top and given his health it was bound to kill him. She blames herself and feels guilty that she is letting Victor take the majority of the blame. Victor says he will do anything for her. Caroline tells him if he ever loved her and if he means what he says then he needs to just stay away from her. They are through and they should never see each other. Victor doesn't understand but Caroline thinks it is for the best and begs Victor to obey his wish as he said he would do anything for her. Victor tells her that he loves her and always will and he wants to be there for her. Caroline tells him to leave and just stay out of her life. It is for the benefit of themselves and their their loved ones. A heartbroken Victor leaves but not before taking one last look at Caroline and telling her he loves her. He walks out and sees a distraught Maggie in tears walking by. Maggie and Victor both look at each other and can see the heartbreak in each other's eyes. They embrace each other as Victor tells her it's ok and that everything is going to be fine. Caroline watches from inside the Pub and tells Victor she loves him too and always will but it has to be this way. Maggie can use a friend too and Victor can be that friend-just as long as he stays away from her no matter how much it hurts. Caroline sees Maggie and Victor comforting each other and says goodbye to Victor while, outside, Victor quietly says goodbye to Caroline and that it just must've never been meant to be as the screen fades to black and the credits roll.

On the Next Days...

Victor to Maggie: I promise I'm not going anywhere.

Greta to Chelsea: I may be able to help you but you need to tell me what is going on.

Mimi (who is overhearing two nurses talking to Lexie) Oh my God. This changes everything!!!

Belle to Shawn: We have a daughter together and that means we should be together.

Mimi to Belle and Shawn: Not necessarily.

Roman to Kate: If I'm not Roman Brady, I am nothing!!!

Nicole to Eric: I want to know what is going on right now!!!

-Shawn tells Mimi they have no future after lies. He trusted her and she kept him away from his daughter. She played God with people's lives. Mimi apologizes and knows she did wrong. Shawn tells her she must have learned nothing from lying to Rex. He always thought of her as one of his best friends but now he is disgusted by the sight of her. He is filing for divorce. Mimi tells Shawn she understands but then lashes out at him for settling for her. She knows she was his second choice and that he would rather have Belle. Shawn admits it is true and he probably should have never married Mimi. It was wrong but he did love Mimi. He just never could get Belle out of his head or heart. They all made mistakes but Mimi made the biggest one. Belle overhears and steps in agreeing with Shawn. Belle says she wants nothing more to do with Mimi. Mimi is heartbroken that her friendship with Belle and marriage are over. Cassie walks in and takes pleasure in Mimi's pain. Mimi walks off. Belle wants to talk to Shawn about their future but Shawn wants to wait until everything with Philip plays out and until his divorce is final. Rex, who overheard everything, steps out and goes after Mimi. Cassie sees it and is disgusted that her brother is going after Mimi again. Rex goes on the hospital balcony to see Mimi. She is a emotional mess and says she only did it because she loved Shawn and was afraid of losing him. She already lost Rex and she should've learned from her mistakes but between her mother, Kate, and Belle pursuing Shawn she just couldn't resist. Rex understands and embraces her. Mimi asks why he is being so nice to her after what she did to him. Rex says he loves her and doesn't think he will ever stop. Mimi asks what this all means for them. Rex says he doesn't want to talk about it right now since he has so much to deal with. Cassie and him are undergoing tests to make sure they are really Tony and Marlena's children first and foremost. Mimi understands and agrees to be patient.

-Belle and Shawn join Kate at Philip's bedside. Belle again vows to stick by Philip through his recovery at the very least. Philip then begins to go into convulsions. Mimi, Rex, and Cassie all rush in as Kate is told Philip has taken a turn for the worse. Shawn comforts Belle as Mimi comforts Rex, making Cassie angry.

-Carrie wakes up in a cabin. A man is standing above her checking her out. He introduces himself as Dr. Hemmings. He says that her friend called him to the cabin to tend to her. He didn't want her to go to the hospital or clinic because he felt she was in danger. Carrie sees Alan come out and can't help but jump back. Dr. Hemmings asks what is going on but Alan says that Carrie and him only recently reconnected and they have alot of history. He tells Dr. Hemmings thanks and shows him out. Carrie is afraid to be alone with Alan but he explains that he doesn't plan to hurt her. He explains to Carrie that he managed to get her to shore after leaving the island. He knew whoever was behind the island plot was after her so he wanted to keep her safe. He managed to find this cabin and found a doctor to care for her. The baby and her are now fine as the bleeding has stopped. She just needs to stay in bed for a few days. Carrie cautiously thanks Alan but wonders why he is doing all this for her. He has saved her twice. Alan says he just wants to prove that he has changed. He is not a threat to her and he will prove that. He asks Carrie if he can get her anything. Carrie asks for some water. As she is drinking it, she asks Alan if he is going to take her back to Salem or to her friends and family. Alan says that as far as he knows her friends and family are still on that island. Carrie figured as much. Alan says it is best that they both lay low as they may be in danger from those behind the island mess. Carrie agrees but wishes to go back to Salem. Alan says he will take her back in a few days-once she is fully recovered. For the time being, he will take care of her and also prove that he has changed to her. Carrie, still afraid, wonders if Alan is really putting on an act.

-Austin and Lucas arrive at the police station. Sami fills them in on the Roman situation. Austin and Lucas tell Roman, John, Abe, Bo, Shane, Eric, Nicole, Caroline, and Kayla that they feel Carrie may be still alive. Someone could've taken her off the island or may have her in their care. Shane and Abe agree to launch a massive search both nationally and internationally. Austin has a flashback to sleeping with Carrie when Lucas expresses his desire to find Carrie and his unborn baby. Sami asks what Austin is hiding but he covers it up. Everyone else can't wait for the Roman situation to be resolved. Roman and John are told that the results of the test won't be in for at least a day. They all decide to go home. Sami leaves with Austin and Lucas, who reluctantly agree to go home and let the police handle the search for Carrie. Sami has a fantasy about John being her father and still can't understand why she feels so right about it. John overhears and says that it may be because she always knew. Sami agrees. John asks Sami to come to the penthouse with him. He feels they need to talk. Sami reluctantly agrees.

-Roman confides in Caroline his fears that he may not be the real Roman. Caroline assures him to wait until they get confirmation. No matter what she will always love him like a son. Kayla agrees. Caroline asks Bo, Kayla, Eric, and Roman if they forgive her for her affair. They all, but Bo, agree that as long as she stays away from Victor then everything will be fine. They understand she was manipulated by both Andre and Victor, who never got over her. Bo tries to defend Victor but stays out of it. Caroline is about to speak up and take some blame off Victor to but she backs off as well deciding maybe it is best for her family if Victor gets all the blame, even if it is unfair to him. Caroline goes back to the pub as Roman goes home and Bo goes to Jennifer's to see Hope.

-Kayla is about to leave. She sees Patrick being fingerprinted and booked. She walks by him and says she feels bad for him. She heard many things about how he saved the lives of everyone on the island they first time and how he delivered Jennifer's baby and saved Hope. Kayla asks him how his life went so wrong. Patrick says it was the Dimera's plain and simple. He knew it was a mistake to get involved with them but he needed the money and they knew about something he did that destroyed many lives. Kayla says that he may still be able to make up for what he did as she sees that he feels bad about whatever it was. Patrick doesn't understand why Kayla is being so nice to him. Kayla says she knows he isn't all bad since he saved the lives of many of her family and friends. He made mistakes and will now pay for them but she thinks there is time for redemption. Patrick thanks her and says maybe he will start now by telling all he knows about the Dimera's and their secrets. Kayla thinks that is a start. Patrick says maybe he will also admit the truth about the thing he did that got him into this whole mess. Kayla thinks that is a good idea to. Patrick is being dragged away and says that he needs to talk to her again. Kayla asks why. Patrick tells her to come and see him tomarrow. They have something to discuss. Kayla is puzzled by this and wonders what is going on.

-Eric gets another headache. Nicole tells him to take some aspirin or to at least go get checked out. Eric jumps down her throat and tells her to back off. Nicole wonders what is going on.

-Greta goes to the hospital asking to speak with the DNA lab. She asks them if they can do a DNA test for her and keep it private. Chelsea arrives there too but doesn't want anyone to know what she is doing. She recalls how Sami broke into the hospital records room several times so she decides to do that. Chelsea also recalls what she did to Bo and Hope through email and says she should be able to access what she needs from the hospital computer too due to her skills. She manages to steal the master key set from the nurses' station and gets into the room.

-Hope helps Doug, Julie, and Alice grieve the deaths of Mickey and Jennifer, as well as all the other island casualities. Billie comforts Jack and Frankie. Billie vows to be there for them as Jack and Frankie vow to be there for each other as it is what Jennifer would want. Abby takes jack Jr upstairs. Jack wants to try to tell Jack Jr about his mother but Abby and Billie both think he should wait since it may be too soon for him. Hope and Billi talk in a corner about how they need to be there for everyone. Hope sees that Billie cares a great deal about Jack and she tells Billie to do whatever she can. Billie says she will. Bo arrives and is stunned when Hope completely ignores him. Billie tells Bo to let Hope have her space. Hope asks Victor again why he is staying away from Philip. He should be at the hospital. Victor tells Hope he has his reasons and walks off. Bo tells Hope to lay off of Victor, which causes more tension when Bo says Hope told him to stay out of his parents' business when everyone got on Victor for the affair. Hope tells everyone she is going home. Alice, Doug, and Julie leave too and tell Jack, Frankie, and Abby to call if they need anything. Hope, Alice, Doug, and Julie tell Maggie the same. Alice tells Maggie to come home with her as she should not be alone but Maggie says she needs to be at home and close to Mickey. They all leave as Bo follows. he asks Hope when they are going to talk. Hope tells him she will call him when she is ready. Bo is getting impatient and wonders if he has lost Hope already. Abby tells Max he can leave. He doesn't want to but Abby insists that she needs to be with her dad right now. She thanks him for everything. She kisses him on the cheek and he leaves.

-Billie tells Jack, Frankie, and Abby they need to get some sleep. They all can't sleep and recall how whenever someone couldn't sleep Jennifer would find a movie and make a snack for them and herself. Jack said it happened alot as they Jen and him would be so wired after drinking so much coffee to stay up and finish a story. Billie sneaks off and comes back with popcorn, some drinks, and tells them to pick out a movie. Jack thanks Billie for everything and for being there. Frankie and Abby thank her too. They all curl up on the couch and prepare to watch. Billie and Frankie are about to leave but Jack urges them both to stay. Jack and Abby both agree that Jennifer would not want to kick Frankie out so this is his home and Billie should stay too since she has been a wonderful friend. They both stay and all four sit on the couch and watch the movie.

-Victor escorts Maggie home. Maggie tells him she needs to be alone and that he should go be with Philip. She wonders why he has not wanted to be with him anyway. Victor says he feels responsible because of Ernesto being involved and keeping the truth about Claire. He doesn't know if he can handle seeing Philip in bad shape and, if he wakes up, he may hate him for the rest of his life because of his lies concerning Claire. Maggie urges Victor to see his son just in case he doesn't make it. Otherwise, he may never forgive himself. Victor agrees to go see Philip. He tells Maggie to call if she needs anything. Maggie goes in her house and feels alone and empty inside. The house feels strange. Maggie looks at her mantle and of all the family pictures. She breaks down and crumples to the floor saying she doesn't think she can live anymore without Mickey. She just feels dead inside. He was her strength and he kept her from falling apart. Now she isn't sure how she will live or stay in control of her life. She feels responsible for his death as she wanted to stay on the island and, as a result, he stayed too. Plus, he saved her life and she should've never left him there when Victor dragged her away. She should've died with him so he wouldn't be alone. Maggie is angry with herself and throws a paper weight across the room. It hits a cabinet and manages to bust the cabinet door open. It is the cabinet that Mickey kept locked up because it had wine and some liquor in it for the guests they entertained. Only Mickey knew how to open it and Maggie was never tempted to find out how...until now. Maggie looks at the open cabinet and eyes the wine and liquor. Maggie says that her family is right-she can't die or leave them because they need her, especially Sarah and Melissa. She just can't deal with the pain and guilt and can't deal with it without Mickey unless something helps her. She picks up the liquor bottle and stares at it with great interest. She then looks at a picture of Mickey and recalls his words to always be strong and never give in to temptation. Maggie then looks at the bottle and contemplates a drink as the screen fades to black and the credits roll.

On the Next Days...

Victor (watching Kate and Belle urging Philip to survive): This is all my fault.

Caroline to Victor: I don't want to see you. We are through.

Maggie (as she throws a bottle across the room): I can't do this!!! I need you Mickey!!! I need you!!

John to Sami (who has tears in her eyes): No matter what happens you are and always will be my daughter.

Chelsea (in the records room as someone appears to be coming in): Oh my God...what am I going to do?

DAYS STUNNER: DEIDRE HALL OUT!!!

Dee's Days are done as Marlena...for now.

Rumors has been swirling for weeks about the status of Deidre Hall. Her contract with the show was known to be up in August 2006 and it was that, along with Hall's character Marlena Evans Black's descent into madness, that had fans worried about her future. It appears they had reason to worry as Hall has been released from the show. Her last airdate was July 31 but rumor has it she may appear here and there in the next few weeks/months, potentially as a vision. This has sent shockwaves throughout the industry and the cast as Hall is one of Daytime's, and TV's for that matter, most recognizable characters. Hall has been with the show for 30 years with a a break in between during the late 80's. Why get rid of one of the most historic and popular characters on the show? "Deidre knew back when the new regime began in May," says executive producer Ned Yadroc. "The cast knew and we told Deidre we felt the character needed to be rested and with her contract being up it was a good opportunity. We know fans will be upset, especially since they fell Marlena should be there for the Roman fiasco and for Rex and Cassie as they are now known to be her children, but we want go in a different direction right now. We feel, in some ways, these stories will benefit from Marlena being off the canvas. John can rediscover himself if he is Roman and we can focus on the great wealth of characters we have. Marlena has been played out in alot of ways and sometimes it falls on us to make a difficult decision like this. Dee was very happy with her final months of story as it was challenging and drew a great deal from Marlena's history. All of us at the show were pleased as we made the deaths of Jennifer and Marlena huge epic events to put a finaly stamp on the island story and throw the show into a different era. This is where our new regime really takes hold as our stories are starting to take shape. There are no hard feeliing and she will miss us as we all will miss her." Could the actress return? "Of course. In fact, we know she will be back. I told Dee she would be. I have an idea when but won't say it. Does it mean she will be back as Marlena? No. She may be back as someone else. I am not saying. The fans should just enjoy the ride we have in store and wait and see. Dee will be back but Marlena is dead at this point. Could she and will see come back? I don't know but Dee will be back in some capacity. It just may not be as Marlena," says Yadroc.

In additional news, the character of Will is being recasted. Christopher Gerse is out. "Our regime never used him since we came on board in May," says Yadroc. "Nothing against Chris but he doesn't fit as will for me and I sense that from the fans. There are plans for will so we are asking for some imput from the fans on who they would like to see in this role. There is some big stuff planned so it will need to be someone capable and between 16-20 years old." Look for Will to not appear for the rest of the summer as the show won't bring Will back until casting is finished.

Announcer: THIS WEEK "THE WEEKS THAT CHANGE EVERYTHING" CONTINUE AS AMAZING AUGUST BEGINS!!

FIRST...THE ISLANDERS RETURN WITH HEAVY HEARTS...

Clips of Jack and Abby hugging with Jack Jr on his lap, clip of John looking at a picture of Marlena with tears in his eyes.

Announcer: ...AND NOW THEY TRY TO MOVE ON...

Jack: How can I live without the woman I love?

Maggie: I just want to die...anything to be with him.

Announcer: BUT SOME HAVE MORE TURMOIL AHEAD.

Abe to Lexie: We are through!!!

Caroline to Victor: We can't see each other anymore.

Sami: This could really be true...

John: I could really be Roman Brady.

Roman: If not Roman, then who the hell am I?

Shawn to Mimi: It's over!!!

Belle to Shawn: What about us?

Announcer: AND FRIDAY...

A BIG STUNNER NO ONE SAW COMING!!!!

Chelsea: Oh my God.

Mimi: This changes everything!!!!

AMAZING AUGUST BEGINS AS "THE WEEKS THAT CHANGE EVERYTHING" CONTINUE THIS WEEK!!! RED HOT SUMMER-DAYS OF OUR LIVES!!!

-The rest of the islanders arrive home in Salem as a new day begins.

-Shane has men take Patrick into custody at the Salem police station. They will interrogate him later.

-Billie tells Chelsea she is going with Jack, Abby, and Frankie. Chelsea says she will join them later-she has things to do (thinking about finding out if Hope is really her mother). Max wants to talk with Chelsea about their relationship since so much has happened but Chelsea tells him she can't. She has alot to do and to think about. She then has a flashback to her rape and to finding out about Hope being her mother. Max goes with Abby and vows to be their for her. Chelsea sees them getting closer and sees she is only pushing him away and into her best friend's arms. She decides to worry about that later as she has enough to deal with. She just hopes when she is ready to talk to him it isn't too late.

-Bo wants to discuss everything that has happened with Hope but she keeps putting it off. She says they need to be with their families right now after all the tragedy and upheaval. Bo wonders why Hope keeps putting their talk off as Hope wonders if she should ever talk too Bo. She wonders if they can ever get back what they had.

-Lexie looks all over for Abe. Roman tells her he went to pick up Theo nad is headed for home. Celeste and Lexie head for the Carver house. When they arrive, Lexie discovers suticases outside with all her belongings in them. She knocks on the door and asks Abe, who is holding Theo, what is going on. Abe says he told her changes would be made and that he was through with her betrayal and mainipulations. He is done with her and she will be lucky if she ever sees her son again. He closes the door in her face before she can even hold her son. Celeste comforts her and tells her she knew this would happen. Lexie thinks her life is over and doesn't want to live if she loses her son too.

-Victor tries to talk to and comfort Caroline but she pushes him away and tells him to stay away. Her family can't see him with her. They have all been through enough. Roman and Kayla get upset when they see Victor with Caroline. Bo and John defend Victor but Hope tells them both not to get involved as they will cause further problems due to their connections to Victor. Victor backs off and vows he will be there for Caroline no matter what. He urges her family not to blame her for what happened. They should blame him instead. Roman says they do blame him and he tells him to stay away from his mother. John reminds Roman that they don't know if he is her son. Roman and John decide it is time to take a look at that file. They are both still devestated over Marlena's death, as are all of them, but they need to get this settled and Marlena would want this. Greta overhears and realizes she needs to get confirmation that Victor is her father ASAP. Sami, who was treated for her wound from being shot, gives up the file and disk of all the Dimera secrets to Shane. Hope is on her way to Jennifer's and Bo wants to go with her but he also wants to be there to read the file and disk. Hope tells him to stay with them as she doesn't need him. Bo is saddened by her comment.

-Eric gets another headache and hides it. Nicole talks to Greta about Eric keeping things from her but Greta is too focused on Victor to worry about Eric. Nicole is determined to find out what is going on, especially after remembering Celeste's premonition on the island about Eric.

-Austin, Lucas, and Roman beleive that Carrie died on the island as they never found her and the volcano erupted, destroying what was left of the island. Sami comforts both Austin and Lucas and says that she will miss her sister no matter how tense things were between them. Austin doesn't want to give up as he feels there is more to this. He just has a feeling. Roman thinks there is nothimg more going on but Lucas agrees. They wonder if Carrie somehow got off the island or was taken by someone. Sami wants to help them but needs to be a part of the Roman situation. Austin and Lucas comfort her over Marlena. Sami says her mother would want her to be strong and to be with her family. She tells them both she will join them later.

-Sami, John, Roman, Caroline, Shane, Eric, Nicole, and Bo all head for the police station to analyze the file and disk and figure the Roman situation out.

-Victor feels like an outsider. Maggie realizes she needs to tell Alice and her family about Mickey and Jennifer. Hope offers to go with her and so does Victor. He says Maggie has been a great friend to him and if he can't be there for Caroline he will be there for her. Hope reminds him about Philip being at the hospital. Victor says he checked in already and Philip is critical. Hope asks Victor why he doesn't want to go she his son. Victor doesn't answer and says they need to get to Jennifer's. Hope calls Alice, Doug, and Julie and tells them to meet at Jennifer's.

-Belle and Shawn arrive at the hospital and fill Mimi, Kate, Rex, and Cassie in on what has happened. Kate is stunned that Marlena is dead and wants to call John and Roman but remembers how upset they were with her role in Claire's paternity and she knows Roman is going through alot. Rex and Cassie are heartbroken that their read dad, Tony, is missing and now their real mom, Marlena, is dead. Belle comforts them. Kate reaches out to them too and feels like she is still their mom. Kate tells Belle that Philip's condition is critcal. His whole body is bandaged and he may need reconstructive surgery to a good deal of his body to fix the damage. His chances of survival are not promising. Belle comforts Kate. Kate begs Belle not to leave her son right now. Belle says she felt bad for not coming with him to the hospital but she had family on the island. Kate understands. Belle warns Kate not to use this to her advantage and try to guilt her into staying with Philip. Kate says she won't but she does hope Belle stays with him. Belle promises to be there through the recovery and then after that can't make any promises. Kate is happy with that and says seeing Philip so hurt by all the lies and seeing him with very little will to live has made her realize she was wrong to do what she did concerning Claire. She apologizes to Belle. Kate says she is going to make changes as she has realized butting in to her kids lives always makes things worse, especially in this case with Philip. Belle hopes Kate will hold to that and will change. Belle holds Philip's hand and begs him to fight to survive as she will be there right by his side. Shawn hears and Mimi wonders if Belle may not leave Philip after all. Mimi says that her and Shawn need to talk. They go outside. Rex looks at Mimi leave and Cassie warns him again not to get involved with Mimi. Shawn tells Mimi it is a bad time and he has alot on his mind. She understands but says they need to talk about their future. Shawn lashes out and says they have no future as Rex is listening nearby.

-Billie, Jack, Frankie, Abby, and Max arrive at the Deveraux house. Jack remarks on how different it feels now-hollow and dark. He says it is almost like all the light and all the happiness was drained out of it. Abby tells her father they will get through this together. Abby tells Frankie to join her and Jack's hug. Frankie thanks them both for being there for him. Jack and Abby agree it is what Jennifer would want and he is a big part of all their lives. Billie makes some tea for them and brings Jack Jr in. Jack Frankie, and Abby share an emotional reunion with him. Jack tries to tell him about his mother but breaks down. Abby says they don't need to do it right now and tells him to wait. Frankie and Billie agree. Maggie, Victor, and Hope arrive followed by Alice, Doug, and Julie. Victor stands right by Maggie and tells her to be strong and he knows she can do this. Hope tells Maggie she will do this if she can't. Maggie says she has to do it for Mickey. Alice, Doug, and Julie are confused about seeing Jack and the others so upset. Hope fills them in about Marlena and all the other happened first. Doug, Julie, and Alice are saddened by the news of Marlena. Jack then stands up and, with tears in his eyes, tells them about Jennifer. Doug, Julie, and Hope comfort each other. Alice, Doug, and Julie comfort Jack, Frankie, and Abby and vow to be there for them. Maggie then steps in and says she has bad news too. After breaking down once more, Victor stands by her for moral support as she tells Alice that her son is dead. Alice is heartbroken and Hope and Maggie comfort her along with Doug and Julie. Alice is sure Mickey is with his father and knows he wil rest in peace. They all hug each other in tears. Maggie blames herself as he would have been on one of the rescue boats if she agreed to leave. Alice urges her not to blame herself but Maggie can't help it. They all vow to get through everything together as a family.

-At that station, Shane gets a computer expert on the case to analyze the disk and print out the info contained on it. John, Roman, and Shane look over the Roman file and it seems to fit with what Sami and Stefano told them. It suggests that the current Roman was a pawn and that he was made to look like the real Roman looked before he showed up looking like John Black. When Roman returned to Salem in the early 90's, the plan was to set it up to make it seem that Roman/John was a pawn and that the man who just returned was the real Roman as he looked just like Roman used to before John/Roman. Upon going MIA in a ISA mission in 1997, the man that is known as the current Roman was tortured and disfigured hence the reason why he looks as he does now. John and Roman decide that DNA testing needs to be done to confirm this so Shane goes to make the plans. John and Roman wonder what will happen if this is really true. Eric, Sami, Bo, Kayla, and Caroline wonder the same as their family is going through enough right now with Marlena gone, Shawn Sr gone, Caroline's affair, and Carrie's presumed death. Nicole asks Eric how he would feel if this is true. Eric says there was a period where he did not care for John since he ruined his parents marriage but if John is Roman he doesn't know he will feel. Nicole asks Sami how she will feel if the man she has hated practically her whole life is her father. Sami remembers saving John's life on the island in the cave and calling him daddy. She tells Nicole to back off. She turns around and tears and says she lost her mother and now it is looking like her father is John. She can't understand why she feels so calm and relaxed with the thought of him being her father. She wonders what the future holds as she looks at John and Roman, who pace the room waiting to undergo DNA testing. John looks at Sami, who stares back wondering how she and everyone else will deal with all this if true as the screen fades to black and the credits roll.

-The island is near destruction and the volcano is set to erupt. Shane orders everyone to immediately evaculate but there is still the matter of John, Marlena, Sami, Belle, Austin, Lucas, Shawn, Carrie, Eric, and Nicole all being missing. Hope, Bo, Lexie, Abe, Celeste, Kayla and Roman all agree to stay behind and help search with Shane. Maggie, Victor, and Caroline want to stay behind too and, after some debate, are allowed too. A distraught Jack, Frankie, and Abby are boarded on to one of the rescue boats. Greta, Max, Chelsea, and Billie go with them to comfort their friends. Chelsea does not want to leave but Bo and Hope make her since her mother, Billie, is leaving. Chelsea wants to tell what she knows but wants to wait until it is proven by DNA tests. Greta sees Victor and wants to tell him what she learned from Stefano and the file but also wants to wait for tests to confirm he is her father. The boat takes off and leaves and the others run off in search of the MIA islanders.

-Eric, Nicole, Shawn, Austin, and Lucas are searching but have no luck. Eric has another headache but hides it from the others.

-John and Belle get off and see that Marlena has shot Sami. They tend to her and she is bleeding from her side. She is conscious and she, along with John and Belle, is stunned that her mother would hurt her much less try to kill her. Belle reminds them of when she was nearly killed by her mother. John remembers what Lexie said about her being a danger to even her loved ones and about how all the brainwashing and mind control, combined with her being programmed to only remember the bad and traumatic in her life, has made her this way. It is now clear she is a danger to everyone and is not going to let John or anyone else take her into custody without a fight. He realizes he now has to make a difficult decision since it is clear the Marlena he knows is gone. Sami and Belle know what he is thinking and try to get him to think otherwise and see if they can all get through to her. John says it is worth a try.

Belle: Mom, we still love you and know that the loving, kind, selfless person we love is in there somewhere. You have to let us help you. Please. Just put the gun down and talk to us.

Marlena: Aww...how sweet but no. I am done being controlled and hurt. I will no longer be a doormat or a victim. Being a saint got me nowhere.

Sami: Don't you realize that you are being controlled now mom. It is because of Tek, Ernesto, and Wendell that you are this way. Stefano too. All the years of heartache and hell they put you through and all the recent mind control was just too much. You have to let us help you mom. We love you. I know I never appreciated you much in the past and was never a good daughter but I am going to try to be now. I need you...we all need you now more then ever with everything that has happened with daddy and to our family. Please just...

Marlena (clutching her head): NO!!! STOP IT!!!! SHUT UP!!! SHUT THE HELL UP!!!

John: Marlena, they are your daughters. They love you.

Belle: Yeah, mom. We love you. We all love you. You are indispensible. You are the glue that holds us all together. You are a beloved citizen in Salem. I know you can't remember but you helped alot of people through yoru practice and just by being a friend. You have always been there for anyone, even complete strangers. This is not you. Those voices are not you. You are not in control and haven't been for awhile. You don't want to kill us or hurt any of us and, if you do, then maybe you are lost to us. I don't think you are because I am starting to see it in your eyes. I am starting to see shades of my mother when before all I saw in your eyes was a cold, evil look. She is just fighting to get out, isn't she? Come out mom. We need you. I know you are there. Please come out...

Marlena: STOP IT!!! DAMNIT STOP!!!

John: No, Doc...

Marlena: DON'T CALL ME THAT!!

John: We love you. Everyone on this island does. We know this isn't you. You would never blow up that plane or this island in purpose. You would never want to hurt anyone.

Marlena: YES I DO!! I WANT REVENGE AND ALL OF YOU DESTROYED!!!

John: Why? You keep saying that but don't even seem to know why. Those voices you mention that are in your head. You think they are yours but they're not. You are being controlled like we told you. Just listen to us, Doc. We love you. I love you. You don't want to do these things and you certainly didn't want to do the acts you already committed. It isn't you (looks at Marlena clutching her head and apparently fighting withing herself) . We are finally getting you aren't we? Shooting Sami and seeing her thereand now hearing your daughters and me profess how much we love you. I can see it. For the first time in a long time I am starting to see my wife again in those beautiful eyes.

Marlena: STOP!! NOTHING IS GETTING TO ME!! ARGH!!! THE VOICES...GETTING STRONGER...YOU ALL JUST NEED TO SHUTUP...ARGH!!

John: Doc, I can see you are finally breaking through. Fight it, Doc, fight it!!!! Look at your daughters. You nearly killed the both of them. That is not you!!! Come on, baby. I know you are still there I can see you finally coming back to us. Fight it!!! Fight it!!!

Belle: Mom, come back to us please!!!

Marlena: STOP!!! I CAN'T TAKE THIS...JOHN...BELLE...SAMI...NO I WON'T LET YOU OUT!!! YOU ARE WEAK AND NOW I AM IN CONTROL!! NO!!! YOU ARE NOT ME!!!! YES I AM...I WON'T BE CONTROLLED ANYMORE!!! I AM IN CONTROL!!!

John: Come on Doc!!! Fight it!!! Draw strength from my love!!!

John begins to love closer to Marlena but she aims the gun back at him. John continues to move closer.

Marlena: Stop or I will shoot!!!

John: No you won't. I can see it in your eyes. Your coming back to me, Doc.

John continues to move closer.

Marlena (clutching her head): STAY BACK!!! ARGH!!! JOHN...ARGH...MAKE IT STOP...PLEASE MAKE IT STOP!!! NO!!! I AM IN CONTROL!!! NO!!! YOU WILL NOT HURT ANYMORE PEOPLE I CARE ABOUT!!!

Belle: She sounds like she has multiple personalities or something.

Sami: Yeah...maybe everything that has happened has caused this.

John gets to Marlena and take the gun.

Marlena: NO!! LET GO OF ME!!! LET GO!!!

John: You are there Doc. I know you are. I can see it and I know you are fighting. We can fight this together. Draw your strength from me...from us. I love you Doc. Fight this!!! Keep on fighting!!! I know you can do it!!!

Belle: Please mom!!!

Sami: We need you!!

Marlena: ARGH!! NO!!! JOHN...I...JOHN...JOHN HELP ME PLEASE!! NO!!! GET AWAY!!! I HATE YOU!!! I WILL DESTROY YOU ALL!!!

John (grabbing Marlena forcefully): No you won't. Come on Doc. Come back to us. Fight this!!! I can feel you coming back!! Look at your daughters!!! Look at me!!! Remember all the love shared!! Remember all the good times!!!

Marlena: NO!!! I HATE YOU ALL!!!

John: Come on Doc!!!

Belle: Mom!!!

Sami: Mom...

Belle: Oh my God...Sami!!!

Sami passes out. Belle tells John she is losing blood and needs medical help. John runs over to her and tells Sami to hang on. Marlena watches as she continues her inner battle.

Marlena: I hope she dies...No Sami!!! No she deserves it!!!

John: Come on Sami!!!

Belle: Please Sami!!

Marlena watches and her eyes being to well up with tears. We then see flashbacks as Marlena remembers the day Sami and Eric were born and some special times with the both of them.

Marlena: SAMI!!!

John and Belle turn around and are shocked.

Marlena: I love you sweetgirl!!!

John: You remember!!! Your back!!! Keep remembering Doc. That is how you will beat this thing. Come on Doc. Remember your family and friends!! Remember me!!!

Marlena then has more flashbacks of giving birth to Belle and being with her friends and family. We also see some Marlena/Don, Marlena/Roman, Marlena/Samantha, and Marlena/Carrie flashbacks among others.

Marlena: It's all coming back. John, help me please. I don't want to hurt anyone but the voices...they want control and I am so weak and...

John (holding Marlena): I am here. I will help you but keep remembering. It will help.

Marlena: NO!!! (grabs gun back)

John: You don't want to shoot me.

Marlena: No...John...help me!!! I can't control it!!!

Sami wakes up and Belle fills her in.

Belle: Just keep remembering and fighting mom!!!

Sami: We are here mom-don't give up!!!

John: Fight and remember us Doc!!! You can beat this!!!

Marlena: NO!!! I HAT...JOHN MAKE IT STOP PLEASE MAKE IT STOP (Marlena is in tears)!!!

John: Remember us!!! Remember our love!!! I love you Doc!!!

Marlena then looks into John's eyes and we see a long montage of John and Marlena flashbacks set to Celine Dion's "Because you Loved Me." The montage ends and both John and Marlena are in tears.

John: I love you Doc.

Marlena: I love you too.

John (looking into Marlena's eyes): Your back!! I can see it.

Marlena: Yes, John. I am back and I am sorry. So sorry!!

The embrace and kiss. Sami and Belle are elated as Marlena apologizes to both of them.

-Eric, Nicole, Austin, Lucas, and Shawn meet up with Shane and crew. Celeste predicts another tragedy. They all see what is going on above them on the cliff. The island begins to tear itself apart at the seams and the volcano is near eruption. Shane wonders how long they can last before having to leave everyone else behind.

-Marlena and John enjoy their reunion but then Marlena begins to clutch her head.

Marlena: They are still here. They won't get out!!!

John: Fight them. You can do it!!

Marlena: No!! I remembered everything and have been fighting but they still don't stop. They want me to hurt you and everyone here but I don't want to. I am dangerous John. Just like you and everyone thought.

John: It's ok. We can get you help...

Marlena: No!!! Get away from me!!!

Marlena grabs the gun again.

Belle: Mom please!!

Sami: Don't do this!!!

John: Marlena...

Marlena (holding gun): JOHN...HELP ME!!! PLEASE!!! i CAN'T STOP IT!! I DON'T WANT TO HURT YOU OR ANYONE ELSE ANYMORE!! I DON'T HAVE THE STRENGTH AND IT WON'T STOP!!!

John: Make it stop!!! You can do it!! We have been through so much baby to just give up now...

Marlena: I KNOW BUT...ARGH...STOP!!! GET OUT OF MY HEAD!! NO...I WON'T HURT THEM...JOHN!!! I CAN'T DO THIS ANYMORE (tosses gun at him) !! YOU HAVE TO SAVE ME...YOU HAVE TO SAVE EVERYONE INCLUDING YOURSELF FROM ME!!! IT'S THE ONLY WAY!!!

John: No...I won't do this. I know Lexie said...

Marlena: Listen to Lexie...I can't beat this John. Nothing can...not even us together. Not even the memories. You have to do this...you need to sacrifice me so no one else gets hurt.

Sami: No!!!

Belle: Mom...

Marlena: Please girls. Don't be mad at John or me. It is the only way. I can't control what is going on inside. I don't know what is happening and if psychiatric treatment can help. There is no telling what I might do...I need you both to understand and tell Eric and the others that this was necessary. I wanted this...it is the only way!!

Belle (in tears): Mom...

Sami: Mommy...

Marlena: I love you both and tell Eric, Brady, Carrie...tell everyone I love them too. Please be happy!! Love one another and care about one another. I know you can get through...everything that has happened. Whether Roman is Roman or whatever the case is, you can get through it together. Sami, please accept John in your life even if he isn't your father. I need you to do that for me. I need you all to unite as a family. I can't rest in peace otherwise. Just please all of you love and care for each other and be happy!! Please!!

Belle: We will. I love you mom.

Sami (crying): Mom...I love you...please!!!

John: Marlena..you don't have to do this...

Marlena: I..need to John. Something is wrong and I can't fix it. I can't fight it...it wants to come out...ARGH...NO I HATE...JOHN IT WANTS....DO IT NOW...SHOOT ME JOHN...YOU NEED TO KILL ME!!!

John: I can't!!! I love you Doc! How can I kill the woman I love...the love of my life?

Marlena: If you love me...if you all love me...you will let me go. I need to do this. I can't control it. Please John. I love you. I will always love you. I will always be with you my love and I need you to be happy and be there for our family and friends. You need to hold everyone together and I know you can do that. You did it when I was gone before. Just be happy and, if you can, love again. I love you. I will always be with you...I will always be with you all...as will my love.

John (crying): I can't do this!!! Your my wife...

Marlena: Please!!! Think about our friends...our family...you have seen how dangerous I am...I can't control it...I almost killed my daughters...please do this...if you ever loved me do this!!!

John: But...

Sami: There has to be some other...

Belle: There isn't Sami. Mom is right. It hurts like hell but she needs to do this. She is doing this for us because she loves us and wants to protect us. I can't even watch this!!!

Sami: We have the best mother...why her? Why does she need to? How can I deal with losing her again? Mom..you can't leave us...we need you!!!

Marlena: I will be with you all always!!! ARGH!!! JOHN DO IT!!! PLEASE!!! IT IS FIGHTING ME!!! THE VOICES...THEY ARE SO EVIL...JOHN...MUST KILL...DESTROY ALL OF YOU...JOHN HURRY PLEASE...I COULDN'T LIVE WITH MYSELF IF I HURT ANYONE ANYMORE OR WORSE THEN I HAVE!! PLEASE!!!

John: I can't!!!

Marlena: Yes you can!! Do it for me!!

The volcano is ready to erupt and the whole island is shaking as everyone watches from below. John looks at Sami and Belle, both in tears like him, and can see they have resigned themselves to the fact their mother wants this and feels she needs this. He looks at Marlena and then it becomes clear what he needs to do.

John: I don't want to do this...I love you!!! This is killing me!!!

Marlena: Fire it John. Please!!

John: No I...

Marlena then looks at John and takes a knife she had been carrying in her pocket out that she planned to use in case the gun didn't work out. John sees the knife. A tearful Marlena looks at John, who sees her face become angry and agressive. He then sees her run towards Belle and Sami.

Marlena: I WON'T LET ALL THIS BE FOR NOTHING!!!!

Sami and Belle scream for their mother to sotp. John sees Marlena running towards them with the knife and realizes he needs to fire to stop her. The gun goes off. Marlena is hit. John drops the gun and runs over to catch her. A heartbroken Sami and Belle look on. John looks into Marlena's eyes.

John: I should've known. I can see it in your eyes. You were bluffing...you weren't going to kill them.

Marlena: I had to make you shoot. I...had to give you... a reason.

John: Doc...I love you...Come on I will get you help now. With you hurt you can't hurt anyone...

Marlena: No, just let me go.

John: I will never do that.

Marlena: Well...I guess I will just leave you with...no choice since the gun wasn't enough. I...love you girls. I love you...John.

Marlena then pushes John away from her and throws herself off the cliff and into the volcano. John and Belle look down and see nothing. They accept that she is gone as there is no way she could've survived that. Sami, Belle, and John are devestated. John thinks Sami will blame him but she doesn't. She knows her mother wanted it, as does Belle. Sami, while still bleeding, is helped down the cliff by John and Belle. They join Shane and others and tell them what happened. Eric is devestated and is comforted by Sami, Belle, and Nicole. He wants to blame John but Sami says their mother wanted this. John is comforted by his friends. Eric embraces him as well and says he knows his mother loved him and he loved her. John appreciates that. Roman and John embrace and admit theyt knew Marlena loved the both of them. THey agree to handle the whole Roman situation as they think she would want it handled. Roman, Sami, and Eric share a special moment as they comfort each other over Marlena's death. The island begins to shake ferociously and the volcano begins to erupt. Shane orders everyone out now. Austin, Lucas, and Roman want to find Carrie but Shane says there is no time and, judging by what has already happened on the island and the fact she has been gone for so long, she may even be gone already. They are devestated but realize they have to go as Carrie would not want them to just sit there and die. They all get to the boats and board them. John looks back and Shane tells him to come on. John looks back and wishes goodbye to Marlena and all those lost on the island. He tells her thanks and that he will never stop loving her. He knows she is with him. The volcano erupts and the island is near demolition. John gets on the Fancy Face III with Bo, Hope and some of the others. The boats speed away as the island is being destroyed. John looks back at the island in tears and says goodbye to his love as the screen fades to black and the credits roll.

AMAZING AUGUST BEGINS AS THE WEEKS THAT CHANGE EVERYTHING CONTINUE!!!

Week of July 31-August 4, 2006

-John, Marlena, Belle, and Sami engage in an emotional standoff.

-The islanders finally come home.

-Philip's condition worsens as he seems to be losing the will to live.

-Alan saves Carrie again.

-Shawn and Mimi have it out.

-Maggie isolates herself from the world.

-Caroline faces the consequences of her actions.

-Victor gets the brush-off.

-Greta, Chelsea, John, Roman, Rex, and Cassie head for the DNA lab for answers.

-Chelsea pushes Max further into Abby's arms.

-Hope puts off talking to Bo.

-Billie and Frankie help Jack grieve.

-Mimi overhears something shocking that may help Philip and change many lives!!!

Red Letter Days!!!

Monday July 31, 2006: The island event comes to an emotional climax in part two of the big Days tearjerker as John, Belle, Sami, and Marlena engage in a dramatic face off.

Friday August 4, 2006: Be prepared for a huge stunner no one saw coming!!!

Next Week: Mimi says goodbye to her mother...and to her marriage. Rex makes a stunning decision. Maggie is tempted. Shawn, Philip, and Belle's lives are turned upside down. Greta, John, Roman, Rex, Cassie, and Chelsea get the answers they were searching for.

Missy Reeves Checks Out of Salem!!!

Days' Jennifer meets her maker.

Salem has lost one of it's most bevloved characters. As previously reported, Melissa Reeves has chosen to leave her role as Jennifer Horton Deveraux. She last aired on July 28 when her character died tragically after saving the lives of her husband Jack (Matthew Ashford) and her first love Frankie (Billy Warlock). The actress announced her intention to leave this past spring and fans knew it was only a matter of time before they saw her for the last time. "Alot of the fans thought she was done when the car with Julie and Jen drove off the cliff in June during our death ruse," says executive producer Ned Yadroc. "She wasn't, though. I was so happy we knew that she was leaving ahead because if it was a hasty exit we may have left it at that but we were able to make her a pivotal player in the huge event this month on the island. That allowed us to give her the dramatic sendoff we wanted since we wanted to be able to spin the characters of Jack, Abby (Ashley Benson), Frankie (Billy Warlock), and several others in different directions."

Weeks before Missy announced her departure, there were rumors she was unhappy with her story and the writing. "I am well aware Missy was not happy with what the previous HW did to her," notes Yadroc. "However, she has been very pleased under the new regime we have here and loved her exit." Is this exit final? "Well, we will have to see," says Yadroc. "I will certainly entertain the idea should she approach me but it will have to come from her since she has no desire to return right now anytime soon. If we ever decide to bring the character back and she is not available or has no desire to return, we will just have to recast but no use in dealing with that now."

The other question is what does this mean for her loved ones left behind in Salem? Could a Jack/Billie or Jack/Greta pairing be on the way? "Sure, those are both options," says Yadroc. "We could also do Jack/Sami or Jack/Hope-Matt has chemistry with many people. The same goes from Frankie. Jennifer's exit will also influence the Abby/Max pairing too as it will draw them closer and that will really add spark to the triangle with Chelsea. We will see Jack sort of lose his identity a bit and his past demons will return as he struggles to move on and be a single dad. Abby will be a bit rebellious and will try to help her dad and live up to her promise to her mother. Billie will play a part-it's huge stuff. The fans will be happy as we have so many avenues to explore," enthuses Yadroc.

There are rumors that Frankie is the character being moved to recurring status but Yadroc insists there has been no change in status in anyone except for one actor or actress. "One of our characters is leaving and that will be made known to the fans very soon-as in this week," admits Yadroc. "The fans know about Shawn and Mimi leaving and all the other exits we have had so there is nothing to tell. No one has been downgraded or upgraded as of yet. Frankie is just as important today as he has been since returning last year," insists Yadroc.

-Lexie and Kayla examine Jennifer as the men begin to remove some of the rocks and boulders from the rock slide. One boulder won't budge and, without moving it, Jennifer can't be freed. Lexie and Kayla tell Jack, Frankie, Abby, and the others that Jennifer appears to have some severe internal injuries and she may even have a collapsed lung. She is also bleeding eternally. Both Lexie and Kayla agree her chances of survival are near-impossible. Abby breaks down as Max comforts her, making Chelsea jealous. Bo comforts Hope and Victor comforts Maggie as Caroline watches. Frankie and Jack are devestated. Billie comforts Jack. Jennifer then regains consiciousness and says she heard everything and she knows what is happening. She needs to say goodbye to everyone before it's too late.

Jennifer: Well, I guess this is it. I remember when I was a little girl and I was learning in school about death. I used to be so afraid of what would happen and how and Gran would always comfort me and tell me I would be ok. Death would be nothing to worry about she would say. She always reminded me that we would leave here for a better place so I guess the time for me to to that better place as now.

Jennifer sees Lexie and Kayla crying.

Jennifer: Don't cry, Oh please, don't cry. If you all start crying I will start and this will be a mess. You both did the best you could and you are two of the best friends I could have. We went through alot together and I will never forget the times we shared and the mountains we climbed, especially with you cous... (looking at Hope)

Lexie: We will never forget you either Jennifer.

Kayla: We love you Jen and I am just sorry I didn't come and visit more. I am so thankful I was able to see you one last time.

Hope: (in tears) We sure did go through alot together Jen. We all have but you have always been there. Through good times and bad our friendship has remained strong. I remember the night JT fell in the river from your car and for days after I lashed out at you. I still can't believe I ever did that to you. I love you. You have and will always be my best friend and I love you. Without you...(takes a moment to wipe her tears) I don't know where I would be.

Jennifer: I love you too and that is all in the past. We have always been there for each other. Come to think of it...I need something from you. Hope. Actually, from all of you girls...oh...Billie and Greta you come in here too.

Billie and Greta , both of whom are trying to comfort Jack and Abby, walk over to Jennifer and try to fight back the tears.

Billie: Yeah, Jen.

Jennifer: Billie, I know you and me have not been as close since you returned but I wanted you to know that I still think of you as one my best friends. I know I have always sided with Hope but...

Billie: No need to explain Jen. She is family and I understand. I still consider you a friend too, always have and always will.

Jennifer: Thank you. Greta, the times we had together...were...well, interesting to say the least.

Greta: Yeah I still remember that night at Alice's when Jack, you, and I were drunk and playing that ruse on the reporters. Then there was the whole gay thing...

Jennifer: (laughing) Yes, that was an unforgettable night. I know we had some tense times back them but I have always thought of you as a friend. You are a beautiful person, both inside and out, and I hope you finally find happiness in your life.

Greta: Thank you.

Jennifer: Anyway, what I need you girls to do. Actually, Bo get over here. Aunt Maggie and Max you too. I need all of you to take care of my family. Bo, you take care of that wife of yours. She is special to me and don't ever give up on the love you two share.

Bo: I won't. Thanks Jen.

Jennifer: Aunt Maggie, I need you to be strong. Gran and the family will need you with uncle Mickey being gone and...

Maggie: You. I can't understand this. First, I lose Mickey and now you. How much can are family take?

Jennifer: Aunt Maggie, the Horton's are strong and so are you. I need you to be there for our family. I know you can get through this. Do it for me. Please.

Maggie: Anything for you sweetheart.

Victor takes Maggie away as she breaks down in tears.

Jennifer: Billie and Greta, I need you to watch over Jack and my kids. Frankie too. I care about them and I know this is going to destroy them. I can already see their faces. You have been there for them in the past so please can you do that for me? You too Hope. My kids will need you. Jack, Frankie...they will just need you so please...

Billie: No problem Jen.

Greta: Yeah, we''ll do anything.

Hope: You know you don't even have to ask.

Jennifer: Thank you all. Max, I see how close you are too Abby so I am asking you to take care of my baby girl as well. I know you can. You are just like your brother.

Max: I will. You don't have to worry.

Jennifer: Thanks. Oh, before I forget. This goes for all of you. Take care of yourselves. Be there for one another. Love one another. Live everyday...like it's going to be your last.

Everyone is in tears. Jennifer then crys out in pain. Lexie and Kayla tell everyone it should not be much longer.

Jennifer: Well, I guess we better move this along then. I hate this. I can't say goodbye to Gran, mom, dad, Julie...I hope they know I love them. I will be in a better place. I will see Grandpa and uncle Mickey and...

Abby: Mom please!!! I can't hear this. All this talk of goodbyes and leaving us and seeing uncle Mickey and great grandpa...it's too much.

Jennifer: Honey, I am sorry. I don't want to leave you or your brother. Oh...God...Jack Jr. I won't even be able to say goodbye to him. I won't see him grow up and...

Jack: I will tell him everything.

Frankie: We all will Jen. We will tell him how beautiful his mother is...

Jack: And how smart and funny...

Jennifer: Oh, stop. You will make me blush. Thank you (she begins to cough). Ugh...well, time is a wasting I guess.

Lexie, Kayla and others leave Jack, Frankie, and Abby to say goodbye to Jennifer in private. Jennifer waves Frankie over.

Jennifer: Frankie... I will never forget the day we first met. In fact, you were there for alot of firsts with me. I feel bad that you wasted alot of your life waiting for me...

Frankie: No, Jen. I love you and I always will. You have and will always be the great love of my life and I am thankful for the time we had. I will always regret being away all those years and being away from you. Even if I didn't have you, I still would have been near you and I would rather love you and see you happy then unhappy and with me.

Jennifer: I could never be unhappy with you. I love you too and you are showing right now why. You are loving, selfless, honorable...everything a woman could want. I am so sorry I could never make your dreams come true and love you the way you deserved to be.

Frankie: No, you have nothing to be sorry for.

Jennifer: I need a few things from you, Frankie. Be there for my family. Be there for Jack and my children.

Frankie: You know I will and rest assured that if Max does anything to hurt Abby...

Jennifer: I know he won't and, if he does, I know you will be right there. I also need one other thing.

Frankie: Name it.

Jennifer: Find someone to love. I know you said you only wanted one woman your whole life and for some reason that was me but please. I won't rest in peace knowing you are still unhappy and alone. Promise me...please.

Frankie: I have never been able to move on Jen...

Jennifer: Please...for me.

Frankie: ...Ok. Anything for you.

Jennifer: I love you and I will be watching you to make sure you stick to your promise.

Frankie: Oh I know you will. I love Jen.

They kiss and as Frankie walks off we see a montage of Jennifer and Frankie set to "Stand By Me." Abby then begins to speak with her mother.

Abby: Mom?

Jennifer: It's ok honey. You can come closer.

Abby: I know what you are going to say but I don't beleive it. You aren't dying just like daddy didn't. We are finally going to be a family and...

Jennifer: Abby please. This is hard enough and I know you are hurting. I don't want to leave you or your brother but it's not my choice. It's meant to be and we just have to beleive this is all part of God's plan.

Abby: Why does God's plan always have to be tearing our family apart? Why do we have to go through all this?

Jennifer: Abby, I wish I knew but the last thing I want is your fate shaken so please don't stop beleiving. Just know that I will be watching over you, your brother, and your daddy. I need you to take care of your great gran for me and the rest of the family. Grandma and grandpa will need you too. Your father and brother will need you to be strong. Jack Jr needs to know he is loved.

Abby: He will. He will know he had the greatest mom in the whole world. I will tell all the stories you told me and I will make sure he turns out the way you would want him to.

Jennifer: I know you will honey.

Abby: Don't worry about dad. I will take care of him. We will take care of each other...and Frankie. I am so sorry for being a brat to him and to you, especially after we thought dad was gone.

Jennifer: It's ok sweetheart. I know you were going through a tough time.

Abby: There is no excuse. I am going to do my best to be just like you. Your my inspiration and I promise you I will put other's needs before my own.

Jennifer: You are so grownup. I am so happy to hear you say all this and that you will care for Frankie and our family. It's good to know that you have grown up to be a kind, caring, mature young woman that we can all be proud of. I love you Abigail.

Abby: I love you mom.

They embrace.

Abby: I don't want to let you go.

Jennifer: I will always be with you. Don't ever forget that.

Abby moves away and walks away. Max meets her and embraces her. He vows to be there for her as Chelsea watches. Abby takes one more look at her mom and walks off. Jack then enters. Jennifer and Jack lock eyes and realize this will be the final goodbye.

-Hope and the others reminisce about Jennifer. We then see a long montage of Jennifer flashbacks set to the song "Let Me Call You Sweetheart."

Hope: She was such a sweetheart. That is the perfect way to describe her.

Frankie: I couldn't have said it better myself. That is one ray of light we will never see again. Jennifer Rose Horton Deveraux-there will never be one like her again. It's sad, isn't it? Salem really has lost it's sweetheart.

-Meanwhile, Shawn is searching for Belle and the others along with Austin and Lucas. Eric and Nicole meet up with them and they race to find Sami, Belle, John, Carrie, and Marlena.

-John gets up and begs Marlena to stop firing her gun and listen to him. He knows she doesn't want to do this. Marlena continues to clutch her head, in battle with herself as she beleives the voices in her head are herself making decisions. She reiterates she is in control. John tries to convince her of the brainwashing and all the trauma she has been through. Her psyche may be damaged. Sami and Belle make their way up and join John. The volcano is near eruption and the island is close to self-destruction. There is no way out for Marlena as she is trapped between a cliff, which is above a river, and the volcano. John tells them he still thinks he can get through to her and bring back the Marlena they love. Marlena orders them all to back off. Belle and Sami try to reach their mother but she aims her gun and warms them all one last time. John tells them both to back off but Sami refuses and begs her mother to listen to them and come back to them. She moves closer to Marlena, who tells Sami she asked for it. Marlena fires her gun as John and Belle jump to the ground and Sami falls to the ground herself.

-Jack goes over to Jennifer and picks up her hand. He gently kisses it.

Jack: Well, this is different.

Jennifer: Yeah, this time I am the one...

Jack: Don't say it. I am still not accepting it so it is best not to say it.

Jennifer: I guess I saved the best goodbye for last. I hope I..have enough...

Jack: You will. Your strong. Unlike me. I don't know how...

Jennifer: You will. You have been through so much and came out of it...you will be fine. You need to be strong for Abby and Jack Jr. Our family needs you.

Jack: They need you more then me. You were always there and I was always leaving and dying and...

Jennifer: I don't want to rehash everything. We both made mistakes and we both have regrets. One regret I don't have is loving you and making a life with you. You are the love of my life Jack Deveraux.

Jack: Same here Jennifer Rose. I will never regret loving you. My only regret is leaving you and making stupid decisions. I always let things get in the way whether it was my past or the next big story...

Jennifer: I know your sorry Jack. I am sorry too for being stubborn and wasting so much time realizing there was no other man out there for me but you.

Jack: Well, there is Frankie.

Jennifer: I love Frankie but it's not the same. Not like I love you.

Jack: Does that mean...

Jennifer: Yeah, I chose you. Kayla laid the obvious out in front of me. I couldn't tell Frankie when I said goodbye to him. I think he knows though. I think everyone knew where my heart was, except for me until tonight.

Jack: We were finally going to be a family. You, Abby, Jack Jr, and me. After everything we've been through and now...now this.

Jack begins to fight back tears. Jennifer, with tears streaming down her cheek, begins to weaken and is in pain, Her breathing is becoming difficult.

Jack: I have never been good at these long goodbyes. You know that. You saw me when Steve died.

Jennifer: I know but we have to do this. God knows I said goodbye to you after you "died" so many times.

Jack: Haha yeah, I guess it is only fair. Hey, isn't always usually me that makes you laugh in awkward and tough moments?

Jennifer: Yeah, well someone has to be and you look so sad right now.

Jack: Well, I am trying to be strong but seeing you like this...it's just..

Jennifer: You really have come a long way. When we first met, you never wore your heart on yoru sleeve and look at you now. You have become a great man. A man I am proud of and man everyone can respect.

Jack: Stop it...

Jennifer: No...I don't...have much time so I am going to go ahead and tell you what I told Frankie. I need you to find someone else...

Jack: No, there isn't no one else...I can never...

Jennifer: Promise me!!! Please Jack. Do it for me, please.

Jack: I will do my best like I always have.

Jennifer: Thank you. I know you will be a great father to Abby and Jack Jr.

Jack: I will make sure he knows all about his mommy. The most beautiful, generous, loving, kind woman I have ever known. I will tell him that without you I was nothing. You made me want to be a better man and worthy of love.

Jennifer: You were always...worthy...Jack. Don't ever think...otherwise. No man...was ever more wort..thy then...you.

Jack is having a hard time fighting the tears and Jennifer is near her last breath. Celine Dion's "My Heart Will Go On" begins to play in the background.

Jennifer: I...love you. Don't ever...forget.

Jack: I love you.

Jennifer then looks at Jack once more and her hand becomes weightless in Jack's as her eyes close. Jack can no longer fight back the tears. A montage of Jack and Jennifer flashbacks plays continuing to be set to "My Heart Will Go On."

The montage ends and Jack breaks down over Jennifer's body.

Jack: There will never be someone like you. No one will ever own my heart like you did.

Billie then walks over, followed by everyone else. She says she is there for him and tells him to let everything out. Billie puts her arms around Jack and he breaks down in her arms right over Jennifer's body. Abby and Frankie come up on the other side of him. Abby embraces her father too and Frankie watches as Jack is comforted by Billie and Abby. Jack looks at Frankie and Frankie looks back. They both then hug.

Jack: She loved you.

Frankie: She loved you more. I know she chose you and it's fine.

Jack: You deserved her more then...

Frankie: No! You deserved her. You were her great love and she was yours. I could never compete with that.

Jack: Well, then, if she ever had to love another man I am glad it was you.

Frankie: Same here, pal. Same here.

Jack and Frankie both embrace again and collapse to the ground, breaking down in tears, as they look at Jennifer's body as the rain pours down from the storm overhead. The screen then fades to black and the credits roll.

-Bo comforts Hope over the loss of her uncle Mickey. Hope wants to comfort Bo too after losing Shawn Sr. Bo thinks they are getting closer but Hope tells him not to read too much into it-they have alot to work through. Bo tells Hope he is worried about how his Victor's affair with his mother and what happened to his father will affect his family. He fears it may tear them apart.

-Kayla talks to Roman about keeping Victor away from their mother. Roman says he plans too but he says that he may not even be a Brady. Kayla reminds him to wait until they get more confirmation.

-Caroline sees how Victor is comforting Maggie and seems bothered but tries not to let it show. Victor tells Maggie he will be there for her. They were there for each other when they thought Mickey and Caroline died back in Salem and they have saved each other's life. They have bonded a great deal and he feels indebted to her. She tells Victor she just wants to stay on the island and die. Victor says he won't allow that and knows Mickey wouldn't either. She has family to live for. Maggie tells Victor to just leave her alone but Victor says Caroline is already pushing him away and he won't have her do the same. Hope and Jennifer remind Maggie that she has plenty of friends and family. Alice, Melissa, Sarah, and the whole family needs her. Maggie agrees after hesitation but wonders how she will tell them all that Mickey is dead.

-Shane tells them all they need to get a move on to the boats. Sami and Belle want to find John, who is after their mother. They sneak off together. Lucas, Shawn and Austin wonder where they went to and go off to look for them. Shane wonders where they all went and is dismayed by the fact that so many are missing.

-Kayla tells Jennifer that she may want to tell Jack and Frankie of her decision now just in case something should happen. Jennifer says they are closing in on the boats and that they have had enough bad luck in their lives with Jack dying and leaving so many times and all of them being brought to the island. It would be too cruel for something else to happen at this point. Jack and Frankie both privately wonder who Jennifer chose and each have fantasies about Jennifer choosing them. They are having a hard time waiting out what Jennifer decided, as is Abby. Abby tries to convince her mother to tell everyone now. Max reminds her that it is her mother's life but Jennifer agrees and changes her mind. She will tell them now what her choice is.

-Billie asks Chelsea if something is going on with her. Chelsea says no. Billie knows that Hope saved Chelsea's life and that Chelsea saved hers but thinks there is something else going on as she has been acting weird and was so concerned with leaving Hope. Chelsea says it is like she said, she feels she owes Hope and just wants to help. She has been through alot lately with all the crazy stuff going on and it has made her want to turn over a new leaf. Billie remembers Chelsea being missing before all the island business started and asks where she was after the night Josh died. Chelsea says she went to stay with some friends because she was scared and does not tell her mother about the rape (REMINDER: When Victor told everyone about the pier drug operation he never mentioned the rape since he promised Chelsea he wouldn't so he merely said that Chelsea ran off and went into hiding) . Hope overhears and thinks Chelsea should say something to her mother about the rape. Chelsea says she can't and won't. Besides, it is really none of her business. Hope says that Billie is her mother. Chelsea, remembering what she learned from Stefano, keeps mum and says she will tell who she wants when she is ready but begs Hope to remain silent. Hope agrees.

-Eric gets another headache and Nicole is worried. Eric again tells Nicole to back off as it is nothing but a lasting affect from his concussion sustained in Africa prior to returning to Salem. He is fine. Nicole shares her fears with Greta and tells her that Celeste predicted tragedy ahead for Eric and his family. Greta reminds Nicole of all the tragedy that has happened and tells her that Celeste was probably talking about that. Nicole hopes so but wonders if it may be something else. Eric is worried about Sami, Carrie and his mother who are all missing. He tells Nicole he is sneaking off to find them. Nicole goes with him. Greta tells Shane they are missing and this worries Shane even more as this puts more people in danger of not making it off the self-destructing island.

-Lexie tries to reach out to Abe by confessing her feelings for him just in case they don't make it off the island. Abe rebuffs her and says if they make it off she is in for some big changes when they return to Salem. He has been betrayed for the last time. Lexie worries and asks her mother if she knows anything about what is in store for everyone. Celeste says more pain, suffering, tragedy, and major upheavals in people's lives. Lexie worries about what that premonition may mean for her.

-John is on Marlena's tail. She climbs to the top of a cliff that is near the preparing to erupt volcano. She finds herself trapped as one side of the cliff is waterfall leading into a river and the other side leads into the volcano. John makes his way up and realizes he has cornered her. Marlena pulls out her gun and tells him not to move another step. Belle and Sami see John and Marlena vaguely from the ground below and decide to make their way up. John tells Marlena he knows the woman he loves is still there somewhere. Marlena clutches her head and says she is no longer anything to him. John tells her not to listen to the voices and tells her that they belong to the mind control and are a result of the brainwashing. Marlena denies that and says the voices belong to her-they are a result of herself finally being in control of her own life so she can finally be happy and not have her life destroyed countless times on end. John says he knows she has been through alot of trauma and that she doesn't remember the good times but that is because of all the brainwashing and mind control in recent years from Andre, Wendell, Ernesto, and Tek. That and everything she has been through in her life has made her the way she is now. Marlena denies it all and seems to fighting within herself as she clutches her head and is constantly reminding herself that she is control. John says she is not in control and that this is not her but a manifestation of everything he told her about. Marlena aims the gun and tells John to shutup. She fires it and John jumps to the ground. Belle and Sami hear it and increase their speed to get up to the top of the cliff.

-Jennifer is about to announce her choice when Shane starts yelling they need to get a move on now. The island isn't going to last much longer. Rain begins to pour down as a storm begins to move in on top of everything else. There is then a loud rumbling. Shane sees rocks and boulders tumbling down from a large rock formation nearby (NOTE: not the same as where John, Marlena, Belle, and Sami are) . Shane tells everyone to run. Victor, Maggie, Caroline, Roman, Kayla, Bo, Hope, Billie, Chelsea, and a captive Patrick take cover. Max grabs Abby as she screams to her parents to come on. The rock slide is coming fast and Jennifer, Jack, and Frankie begin to make a break for it. The rain makes the ground muddy. Jack falls. Frankie goes back for him and gets him up as a boulder makes its way right for them. Jennifer sees it and screams out "NO!!!" Jack and Frankie prepare to get hit but are then pushes aside at the last second. The both fall to the ground nearby as the rockslide continues. When the rockslide ends, everyone gets up. Victor, Maggie, Caroline, Roman, Kayla, Bo, Hope, Billie, Chelsea, and Patrick are alright. Max and Abby get off and run to Jack and Frankie's side. They are both fine but wonder who pushes them out of the way. Hope and Billie then find something and seem horrified. Abby, Max, Jack, Frankie, and everyone else makes theyr way over there and become horrified as well by the sight of a bruised and bloody Jennifer laying crushed underneath a boulder and some other rock fragments as the rain pours down and the screen fades to black and the credits roll.

THE LEGENDARY MICKEY HORTON LEAVES DAYS!!!

John Clarke's DAYS are sadly done...this time for good.

Original Days cast member John Clarke is leaving Days of our Lives. The actor, who returned in May for a limited run to tie up loose ends after John Ingle (who replaced Clarke in the role) left, is out. The show decided to write out the character permanently and brought Clarke back to close things out. It is said that this is also being done to free up the character of Maggie (Suzanne Rogers) for a new storyline in the works which is rumored to be story with Victor Kiriakis (John Aniston) and Caroline Brady (Peggy McKay). Clarke retired from the show previously in 2004 and the character of Mickey has been a presence on the show since it began in 1965. Mickey appeared dead during the shows latest "dead are alive" ruse last month but reappeared again late last month. "It was always short term and John knew about the ruse and that his character would be dying for real when all was said and done," says executive producer Ned Yadroc. "He said he wanted something memorable but not a long drawn out death scene. Just something sweet and dramatic to remember him by and he was very happy with it as it turned out and so were we." There are also hints that a return to alcoholism story may be in the works for Maggie. "We will see. All the fans should know is Suzanne has killer story coming up. It's weird but Mickey's death will reawaken the Horton's in a way. We feel the Horton's have not been prominent enough in recent years and have given way to the Brady's This death will begin to change all that as the Horton's will have huge roles coming up, especially Maggie." Clarke last aired on July 26 but there are rumors that he may return as a ghost in visits to Maggie in the near future. "Again, we will see," says Yadroc. "It is a great idea so the fans should keep an eye out," notes Yadroc.

-Bo, Hope, Chelsea, Billie, Patrick, Abe, Lexie, Celeste, Roman, and Shane are with John as he tries to wake up Marlena. Lexie tells John to remember her warning about Marlena. Marlena comes to and throws John off of her. She pulls out a gun and tells them all to back off. John professes his love and devotion for Marlena and says he knows the woman he loves is still there. Roman tries to get through to her as well. Marlena clutches her head and tries to fight the voices in her head that she is sure are her own. She says she doesn't need him or anyone-she wants to destroy them all. She opens fire on them all as they all duck out of the way. Marlena runs off. John decides to go after her. Lexie reminds him of what she said earlier and that John may have to make a choice since Marlena is a danger to everyone. John understands. Shane wants to go with him but John orders him to lead the rescue and not worry about him. He has a job to do but he doesn't want it at the expense of others. He tells Shane to not wait for him if everyone is on the boats and ready. He runs off to search for Marlena. Shane and the others note how unstable the island is getting and hear the volcano rumbling. They decide to find any stragglers and get a move on.

-Mimi is still devestated over Bonnie's death. Rex is there for her. Cassie warns Rex not to get involved with Mimi again. She sees the look in Rex's eyes and thinks he is still in love with Mimi. They reach the rescue boats. Kate gets on board with a badly burned Philip, Belle and Sami do not want to leave as they have loved ones still in the island. Shawn urges them to get on board. Belle and Sami both refuse and then run off to find the others. Shawn, Austin, and Lucas go after them. Austin tells Rex, Cassie, and Mimi to go with Kate and Philip and leave the island as Philip needs medical attention. Mimi wants to wait for Shawn and Kate, Cassie, and Rex want to wait behind for the others. Austin tells them they need to go now as Philip will need people by his side and he needs treatment. They will all be behind them in the other boats. Austin tells Rex to take care of all on the boat. The boat takes off with Kate, Mimi, Philip, Rex, and Cassie on board. Austin and Lucas are still worried about Carrie and wonder where she is. They, along with Shawn, try to find Belle and Sami who have gone off to try to find the others.

-Maggie, Mickey, Caroline, Victor, Jennifer, Jack, Abby, Max, Frankie, and Kayla are heading for the boats. Mickey tells Maggie he hopes they make it off the island. He wants to take her on a romantic getaway on someplace other then an island since they have a bad history with them. She tells Mickey she is so happy she hasn't lost him and he dittos that sentiment. He comments on how he knows how she felt being sent to an island and thought dead. The profess their undying love for each other and are happy that it looks like they will get another chance since they are escaping the island.

-Victor tries to convince Caroline not to shut him out. Caroline tells him they will discuss it when they reach Salem. Kayla sees this and warns Victor to back off or either her brothers or her will be forced to make him.

-Jennifer tells Jack and Frankie that she has made a choice and will tell both men when they get home. She says Kayla helped her see the obvious and that her heart knew the answer all along. Abby hopes her mom chooses her father. Max reminds her not to let her mother's decision affect their friendship and to not get involved as it isn't her life.

-The island is becoming unstabile. The volcano is close to eruption, the ground is shaking and opening up at will, trees are falling, there are explosions all across the island, rock slides, etc. Shane's crew meets up with Kayla. He urges them all that they need to get to the boats now. They all begin a big rush to the shoreline when they hear a loud rumbling from underneath the ground. Victor hears it and feels a shaking right under him, Maggie, and Mickey. He tells Maggie and everyone else to move as there is going to be an explosion. Maggie trips and falls. Mickey tries to get her up along with Victor, who urges everyone to get out of the way. Caroline screams for Victor. Victor gets Maggie up but Mickey stumbles yet again as the ground is unstabile and it is hard to maintain balance. He tells Victor to get Maggie to safety. Maggie turns around and screams for Mickey but the shaking gets louder and then...BOOM!!!! The area explodes sending Victor and Maggie to the ground as Caroline and the others take cover. When the smoke clears, there is nothing but a crater. Maggie screams for Mickey but he is nowhere to be found. Shane, Bo, Hope, Billie (who is guarding a captive Patrick), Lexie, Celeste, Chelsea, Abby, Max, Jennifer, Jack, Frankie, Kayla, Roman, and Caroline all search. Shawn, Belle, Sami, Austin, and Lucas join in the search but there is nothing. Shane informs Maggie that Mickey is gone as there is no way he got out of the way and that explosion still would have taken him out even if he was running from it. Maggie breaks down in Victor arms and gets hysterical. Caroline sees Victor comforting Maggie and seems unnerved. Lexie tries to convince Maggie to calm down but she won't listen. Jennifer and Hope comfort her. Shawn, Austin, Lucas, Bo, Roman, Frankie, Jack, and Shane give Maggie their condolences as Mickey was a good man and valued alot in their lives. Celeste tells Maggie that Mickey is at peace. Celeste then turns away and feels that more pain is on the way. Maggie is inconsolable. Victor embraces her and then, out of the corner of her eye, she sees Mickey looking at her. She lets go of Victor and walks over as everyone watches her. Mickey winks at her and tells her he loves her and calls her "Red" one last time. He reaches out for her hand and she reaches for it but her hand goes right through his. He says goodbye to her and begins to fade away. Maggie then heard Tom Horton calling for his son. Mickey says he has to go as "Dad is calling for him." Maggie is in tears and waves goodbye to the love of her life. Mickey disappears and Maggie breaks down as Victor catches her and holds her in his arms telling her it will be ok and she will get through this. Caroline and the others watch as Victor comforts the distraught Maggie. Shane says they need to get off the island before the lose anyone else. Shawn tells Shane about Bonnie too. Patrick is stunned and can't beleive it. Shawn reminds Patrick of his role in all this and sarcastically asks Patrick if he is proud of himself. Shane says they all need to go now. Everyone prepares to leave but Maggie refuses. She says Mickey is gone because of her. She should have went to the rescue boats and then he would've too but she insisted on staying. _Plus, she stumbled and Mickey was trying to save her. She should've stayed with him and never let Victor pull her away from him. Caroline says that she and others did the same. No one had any idea this would happen and it was an accident. Maggie blames herself and says she wants to die right along with Mickey. She is staying behind and isn't going anywhere. Everyone is stunned as the screen fades to black and the credits roll.

BONNIE SAYS BUH-BYE TO SALEM!!!

There will be no more horsing around for Days' Bonnie.

Judi Evans will exit the role on Bonnie Lockhart on July 25. The exit is storyline dictated as the show felt the character had run her course. "One of the most toughest decisions ever," says executive producer Ned Yadroc. "Everyone loves Judi but we had no use for the character as the Lockharts are exiting Salem. She does get a great exit and we are happy we were able to redeem her and Mimi (Farah Fath) a bit before leaving." Sources report that Days would like to bring Judi back at some point in her former role of Adrienne Johnson Kiriakis. "We would love to and it could very well happen," admits Yadroc. "Not right now but it could."

Fans also took note of a mysterious prisoner being held in the same compound as Philip (Kyle Brandt). The prisoner was taken out of the burning compound on July 25. "That is our big surprise return," says Yadroc. Fans need to keep an eye out because the identity will be revealed very soon...sooner then you think."

In other news, July 25 also marked the final appearance for Kyle Brandt as Philip. The show will now use a body double as Philip was badly burned and will be in bandages upon his return to Salem. "We knew we only had Kyle for a bit and we knew he was limited while we had him. The role is being recast but not right away. Belle (Martha Madison) and Philip are important parts of Days but they will be spectators for a bit once Shawn (Jason Cook) and Mimi leave." admits Yadroc. Many beleive Jay K. Johnson will be returning but the show had no comment on that at this time.

-Abe, Lexie, and Celeste join John and Shane. John orders the women to get to the rescue boats. Lexie thinks she should stay behind to help since she is a doctor. Shane agrees. John talks to Lexie about Marlena and asks what she thinks. Based on what she knows and has witnessed, Lexie beleives that Marlena is in her own world. All the brainwashing by Wendell as Alex and then Tek's last method of mind control he used on her put her over the edge. She only remembers the negative, the bad things in her life and that is why she thinks people are controlling her and is lashing out and wants revenge. Lexie beleives that Marlena was never supposed to end up like this but that the mind control and brainwashing was too much for her on top of everything she has been through in her life. If Tek, Wendell, and the others knew that they may have backed off a bit. She mentions how even Stefano was horrified at what she had become. Her not remembering anything but the bad makes things worse. John asks if there is anyway to bring the "old" Marlena they know and love. She tells John to remember how Marlena blew up the plane and and caused the quake on the island and now has caused it to go into self-destruct mode. She is a danger to herself and moreso to everyone around her. She has no love for anyone-the voices in her head are mere affects of all the attempts at mind control and brainwashing. The voices remind her and convince her of all the bad in her life past and present-it's almost like Tek, Wendell, etc are in her head constantly reminding her of the tragedy and pain in her life and trying to make her heartless and cold towards everyone. Johns asks what he can do. Lexie says if he should find Marlena it may be best to contain her and capture her. She may need to be in lockup. If she fights back and is putting lives in danger, John may have to make a agonizing choice and take her out. John asks if Lexie is asking him to kill Marlena if she is a threat to someone's life. Lexie says that he may not have no choice. John remembers Belle telling him that Marlena attacked her and was trying to kill her. He wonder if there is no hope and that his beloved "Doc" is gone. Lexie says the choice will ultimately be his if he is in that position.

-Jack and Abby talk about her relationship with Max. Abby says they are friends but Jack is thinking it is something more, as is Frankie. Max tells them both to leave them alone. Jack and Frankie like the idea of Max and Abby together but Jack says he hates seeing his daughter so grown up. He feels like he has missed so much in her life that Jennifer got to see always being there. Frankie says no matter what Jennifer decides that Jack will always be Abby's dad and he could never take that spot, nor would Abby let him. They both laugh. Jennifer tells Kayla she has no idea how she choose. Kayla again suggests maybe it is best if she doesn't. Jennifer says she needs to. Kayla reminds Jennifer that she has loved Jack for years and has a family and deep history with Jack. Frankie and her were high school sweethearts and loved each other for a bit but the connections and deep feelings she has with Jack aren't there with Frankie. However, she has alot of bad history with Jack and alot of baggage. Jennifer notes both sides of the situation and tells Kayla hearing everything so laid out makes it so simple and helps her to see that she already knows in her heart who to choose. Kayla asks her who. Jennifer says she doesn't want to tell anyone until or if they get home. Kayla tells her to whisper it in her ear if she wants no one to hear. She does and Kayla tells Jennifer she knew that would be the man she chose. Jennifer says hearing it all laid out made it clear and simple-she knows one of them will get hurt but there is no other way.

-Caroline notices the bond between Maggie and Victor as they head for the Fancy Face III with Jennifer, Jack, Frankie, Max, Abby, and Mickey. Mickey tells Caroline they are just friends and that saving each other's lives really sparked a friendship. Victor asks Caroline if she is ok. Caroline says she is fine but that he should stay away from her because of what has happened. Victor tells Caroline he will not let her go through everything alone. Caroline says her family is in shambles and she needs to repair the damage. His presence may make things worse. Caroline tells Victor they will talk about everything when they return home. Maggie comforts Victor, who feels helpless and like Caroline is beginning to shut him out.

-Bo, Hope, and Billie are still curious as to why Chelsea is so concerned over Hope. Chelsea again says it's nothing but her feeling like she owes Hope for saving her on the island. Patrick questions Chelsea in private. Chelsea tells him to back off. Patrick says that he knows that Hope is her mother. Chelsea asks how. Patrick reminds her that he works for the Dimera's. Chelsea begs Patrick not to say anything yet. She wants to know how to deal with everything first and have a test to confirm it true since Patrick and Stefano are not exactly the most reliable. Patrick says he will keep mum. He has no reason to say anything and he has always been fond of her, Billie, and Hope. He knows this affects all of them so he will stay quiet. Chelsea thanks him. Bo, Hope, Billie, Patrick, Chelsea, Abe, Celeste, Lexie, and John all hear a moaning nearbyas they continue to search for Philip and Marlena and to check around to make sure that everyone is leaving the island. John looks in the shrubbery and finds an unconscious Marlena. It appears she was on her way to escaping when she tripped and hit her head on a rock. John begs Marlena to wake up and he hears her keep murmuring that she will get revenge and that she will destroy them all as everyone looks on horrified.

-Philip is still imprisoned in a dark room in a compound on the other side of the island. He begins to smell smoke and realizes the compound is on fire.

-Some island guards are still left behind and see that a boulder crashed on top of a generator and the compound is on fire. They talk about going back and getting the "other" prisoner thinking the boss would want him for future plans. They go back in and open up a cell and drag a blindfolded man dressed in black out. He appears to be disheveled and disoriented, as well as very weak. They drag him out of the burning compound.

-Kate, Austin, Lucas, Sami, Belle, Shawn, Rex, Cassie, Mimi, Bonnie, Eric, Nicole, and Greta are searching for Philip when they see the burning compound. They hear a man screaming and recognize the voice as Philip. Belle is horrified and immediately runs into the burning compound. Shawn runs in after her. Austin, Lucas, and Rex run in to help. Kate is worried for all of them. Mimi sees an opportunity to redeem herself for everything she did and runs into the compound too. Bonnie screams for Mimi to come back and then follows her in. Nicole, Greta, Sami, and Cassie watch the fire and worry for everyone inside. Belle manages to find Philip but then sees a huge pile of burning debris fall on Philip. Shawn finds Belle, who is trying to get the debris off of Philip but it is on fire. Shawn manages to grab Philip's foot and drag him out from under the fiery debris. Belle and Shawn get a look at him and see that he is badly burned. The place begins to collapse. Shawn tells Belle to go on ahead as he carries Philip with him. Belle gets to the door of the room but debris is falling everywhere. Austin, Lucas, and Rex join her and see debris cave in on around Shawn and Philip. Belle screams for them. They manage to get out of the room and they all try to get to the exit. Mimi and Bonnie are looking for the others. Bonnie sees a part of the compound roof about to collapse on Mimi and pushes her out of the way. The debris falls on her and crushes her. Mimi tries to get it off her mother but she can't. Shawn and the others find her and try to help but are unable. Rex sees the injuries and says it doesn't look good as the debris crushed Bonnie's chest.

Mimi: Mom...

Bonnie: Honey, it's ok. I know what's happening. I am going to that big rodeo in the sky. At least I hope.

Mimi: Oh you are, mom. You redeemed yourself quite well. Too bad me trying to do the same did this to you.

Bonnie: I guess that is why that out of body experience happened earlier. I was able to do the right thing and do right by you for once. I just hate that it took me so long to realize what was right but better late then never.

Mimi: It's ok, mom. Maybe now you will get those angel wings you have been worried about.

Bonnie: Maybe but I still failed you. I screwed your whole life up. I screwed your relationships with Rex and Shawn up and look what I did to Patrick. He is a Dimera henchman. Thank God for Connor since I haven't totally messed up his life yet.

Mimi (crying): We know you loved us mom. You made mistakes but you tried, unlike dad. I didn't have to listen to you but I did. YOur only crime was that you cared too much. I need to tell you this since I never did enough. I love you mom and thank you so much for being my mother. You made me proud...you made all of us proud.

Bonnie (crying and gasping for air): Oh...yeah...I made you all proud...all my schemes and pushing you to strive for wealth...yeah I was great.

Mimi: Look what you did now mom. You pushed me to tell the truth about Claire and now you saved my life. You fixed it all in the end and that is what good mother's do.

Bonnie: Too bad I couldn't fix Patrick's issues. Tell him I love him and Connor too. Oh, and Max, how could I forget my lovable pup Max. Tell him I love him too. I am going to be looking down on you along with all those people up there...that is if I go there.

Mimi: Oh you will mom...you will. I love you too...so much.

Bonnie: I hope I get to sit right next to all the good ones...the Tom Horton's and the Shawn Brady's.

Shawn: I think you will Mrs. Lockhart.

Rex: Yeah...me too.

Bonnie: Thanks...hope....your....right. M..imi...I love you baby...and thank you.

Mimi: For what?

Bonnie: For...being you... (Bonnie's closes her eyes and her body becomes limp)

Mimi: No, mom, thank you for being you (cries)

-Rex picks Mimi up off the floor and comforts her as she thanks her mother for everything and says not to worry, she has the angel credentials. Austin and Lucas try to get the body out but Mimi says to leave it. Her mother always wanted to be cremated so let her have her wish. They all get out to Kate, Nicole, Sami, and Greta. Everyone is horrified to see how badly burned Philip is. Rex insists that they need to get Philip to the rescue boats right away so he can get some medical attention or he won't make it. Shawn lifts him and they all head for the boat as the screen fades to black and the credits roll.

KAYLA BRADY JOHNSON RETURNS TO DAYS!!! IS STEVE JOHNSON NEXT?!!!

Days' Kayla rolls back into Salem

July 24 was a huge day for Days fans as Mary Beth Evans' Kayla Brady Johnson returned to Days and was revealed as Shane Donovan's (Charles Shaughnessy) stalker. "All the fans thought it was Kimberly (Patasy Pease)," says executive producer Ned Yadroc. "We wanted them to think that since it was logical. We want Kim back at some point but we are trying to work something out with Patsy and her health issues. Kayla was always intended to be brought back in this way. She is with us for good and we have big story planned for her." The big question now is-is Steve (Stephen Nichols) next? Rumors are swirling that he is the popular actor returning in the weeks ahead. "The fans will just have to wait and see. There is good stuff planned," promises Yadroc.

In other news, Charles Shaughnessy will remain on Days on a recurring basis. "Shane will go back to London but we plan to use him frequently so we put him on recurring. He was ok with it," says Yadroc.

Days has yet to announce that popular actor who has been dropped to recurring. An announcement is expected soon.

Orange Ships Out Of Salem!!!

Tek's DAYS are up!!

Monday July 24 marked the final apperance for Rhasaan Orange as Thomas Edward Karmer, or the ISA agent/Salem PD detective better known as TEK. Orange has fluctuated between recurring and contract since May 2003 when he joined the show as the ISA protegee' of John Black (Drake Hogestyn). The exit is storyline dictated as the character's story was now finished. "The fans know about his past and we just felt there was nowhere to go with him. This gives Abe, Lexie, and Celeste lots of story and clears some pace on the canvas," notes executive producer Ned Yadroc. "We love Rhasaan and the actor and character were well-recieved but it was just his time to go."

In other news, as fans learned on July 19, Shawn Brady Sr appears to be gone for real. Days has confirmed that Frank Parker is no longer with the show and last aired on July 19. "It was heartbreaking but Frank has had health problems and was never used a whole lot. His exit gives us huge story for the Brady's and sets up the Victor/Caroline story fans have wanted. We hate to lose Frank but this benefits us in the long run," says Yadroc.

Keep an eye out this week for more departures as two more deaths are expected this week and sources say another may come early next week. This, along with the heavily promoted tearjerker shows for Friday and Monday, have fans worried about who may be off the show next as part of this real cast purging.

It has also been confirmed that a popular actor at Days has been downgraded to recurring, effective September 1. Expect an announcement soon.

-Chelsea is stunned by Stefano saying Hope is her mother. Stefano tells her a DNA test will prover it. He tells her to get to safety as the island will soon self-destruct. He runs off and thanks her again for saving him. Chelsea asks again if he has any clue about her real father but Stefano yells he doesn't know and runs off. Chelsea runs off to find the others. Meanwhile, Stefano finds a speedboat in a hidden storage hanger and takes off in it saying that the Phoenix has risen and will now be back full force. He vows to shake up Salem.

-Chelsea runs into Bo, Hope, Billie, and Patrick. They are all relieved to see each other. Bo thinks that Billie and Hope should get to the lifeboats and take a captive Patrick with them but Hope wants to stay and help. Bo orders Billie to take Chelsea but Chelsea does not want to leave Hope. This stuns Patrick, Bo, and Billie. Chelsea insists that she owes Hope alot for saving her life and by helping to save all of their loved ones, including Hope's, she hopes that will help pay Hope back for everything. Bo and Billie don't buy it and think something else is going on, as do Hope and Patrick. They have no time to argue and drop the subject. They take off to find the others.

-Shane is stunned to see KAYLA BRADY staring at him. He thanks her for saving his life. He opens the secret door to let John, Eric, Nicole, Austin, Lucas, Kate, Roman, Bonnie, Shawn, Mimi, Rex, Cassie, and Belle all out. They are stunned to see Kayla. Kayla explains that she has been watching Shane since he arrived in Salem to help out. She explains this goes back years, to 1995, in fact. Kimberly had brought Andrew and Jeannie for a visit to Shane. They all stayed with him. While there, Kim overheard him on the phone talking about Steve and his death. This piqued Kim's interest. She came to visit Shane at ISA headquarters and found herself in his office alone at one point. She found a file on Steve and learned that Shane was investigating and surveiling Lawrence Alamain and Stefano Dimera. There was reason to beleive that there was more to Steve's death and that one or both of the evil masterminds were involved. Kim told Kayla since she felt she should know but both women soon learned that the investigation was dropped after finding nothing. Fast forward to years later with what happened with the first Melaswen plot and now what has happened now and Kayla now thinks Steve's death could've been faked too. She knew Shane thought that and as soon as Shane left for Salem, she left California. Kim called her and told her that Shane was going to Salem to deal with the Dimera's and all the "deaths" on Morgan Island and in Salem. Kim mentioned how some of the "deaths" were like how Steve died in the hospital. This got Kayla thinking that Steve and her had enemies in Lawrence and Stefano and maybe his death may have been a ruse too. She somehow ended up on the same flight as Shane since he needed to catch a connecting flight and chose to merely follow him and not tell anyone else she was around since she knew nobody would tell her anything, especially Shane. She wanted to stay in the shadows and hopefully learn things on her own and be close enough where if she needed help she could make her presence known to Shane, John, etc. When they all left for the island, she knew she had to find her own way so she took Bo and Hope's boat and here she is. She has been searching the island for clues that may pertain to Steve and anything else and has nothing. Bo, Hope, Billie, Patrick, and Chelsea show up. Bo and Hope reunite with Kayla and she tells them the story of why she is there. Kayla also tells everyone that she is a doctor now. Kayla learns that Roman may not be Roman and that John could be. She finds it hard to beleive and says they just need to wait for medical proof before driving themselves crazy. She is happy to know everyone is alive again and is shocked about Marlena, Ernesto, Stefano, Andre, and the Wendell situation. She asks where her mother and father are. Bo and Roman break the news about Shawn Sr to her. They all embrace and hug. Kayla hugs Sami. Eric and John as well. They decide they need to go find the others. Bo thinks that some people should get to his boat and get off the island. They all refuse saying they are all in this together. John says if things get worse he will order them all to get to the boats no matter who is left behind.

-Jennifer is still confused over Jack and Frankie. Abby tells her mother she likes Frankie but will never accept him as her mother's husband. Max tells Abby to be fair. Abby reminds Max to stay out of it and he reminds her of the pact they made to both stay out of it and not let what is going on affect them. They hug and both agree. Jennifer tells Jack and Frankie she loves both of them. She knows she will have to decide once returning to Salem. Mickey and Victor try to get Caroline and Maggie to get to the rescue boats but they won't have it. They want to find the others. They manage to meet up with Shane and crew. Caroline reunites with Kayla and they cry over Shawn Sr. Max, Frankie, Jennifer, and Jack reunite with her too, as do Mickey and Maggie. Kayla asks her mother if it was the shock over John and Roman and Rex and Cassie that caused Shawn Sr to die. Caroline says that is true but something else drove him over the edge. Roman blurts out that it was an affair with Victor. Kayla is stunned. The ground begins to shake and John orders everyone to start to get to the rescue boats and the Fancy Face III. Caroline tells Kayla they will talk later. John tells everyone to split up and start going for the boats no matter who is still behind. Kayla, Jen, Jack, Frankie, Max, Abby, Victor, Maggie, Mickey and Caroline are sent to the Fancy Face III as Bo and Hope will stay behind to help with the rescue operation. Kate, Austin, Lucas, Sami, Belle, Shawn, Mimi, and Bonnie are sent to one of the lifeboats. Greta shows up and sees Victor. She tries to tell him that he may be her father but decides not to given what is going on and everything that happened already with his affair with Caroline and all. Greta is told to go with Eric and Nicole and John decides to sent them off with Kate, Austin, and co. They all break up. Billie tells Chelsea to head for the boats too but she wants to stay with them. Bo and Hope are worried about Abe, Lexie, and Celeste.

-On the way to the boat, Kayla catches up with Jennifer. Jennifer talks about her being caught in the middle of Frankie and Jack. Kayla tells Jennifer that maybe the best thing is to choose neither since she really loves both of them and someone is going to be hurt. Jennifer says she needs to choose one-she can't cop out of this. Kayla tells her that she will lose either way as choosing Frankie will cause problems with Abby and hurt Jack and choosing Jack would break Frankie's heart and, no matter what she chooses, this thing could have a bad affect on the friendship between Abby and Max that looks real close. Jennifer notes that they are close and this thing could really hurt their relationship no matter what way it goes. She is really torn.

-Belle does not want to leave the island without looking for Philip. Kate, Austin, and Lucas agree. Shawn tells them all to go to the boat and that he, Austin, Lucas, and Eric will try to find him but it is to no avail as the woman want in too. They defy John's orders and along with Sami, Eric, Nicole, Greta, Bonnie, Mimi, and Shawn go to find Philip.

-Abr orders Tek tp let Lexie go. Tek professes her love for Lexie and says he knows Lexie loves him. Lexie tries to get him to back off. Abe warns Tek he is a dead man. Tek asks Aby why he cares since Lexie betrayed him with a Dimera henchman. Abe says she is still his wife and his son's mother. Tek says his life has been hell being blackmailed and forced to work for Stefano. He has no one-he lost his mother, who was the reason why he agreed to work for the Dimera's in the first place as he needed money and they helped him get into the ISA. He needs Lexie. Abe and Celeste vow to never let him have her. Abe then lunges for Tek as Lexie pulls him off of her. Abe and Tek fight. Tek manages to grab a hold of Lexie again as Abe tries to get up. The ground begins to shake and a crater begins to open up. Lexie tries to get Tek away from her but he pledges to never give up on her. She pushes him and he falls right into the crater, which fills up with boulders and rocks from above. Lexie, Abe, and Celeste watch as Tek is crushed to death. Lexie is relieved it's over but horrified that she killed someone. Celeste insists it was self-defense. Abe agrees. Lexie asks what this means for Abe and her. Abe says it means nothing but that Tek is dead. She still betrayed him too many times and he still can't help but look at her now and see Stefano's daughter. She is a Dimera through and through and always has been. He just refused to see it but sees it now and this time he won't make the mistake of giving her another chance. It's over for good this time. He tells Celeste and her to come with him so they can find the others and get off the island. Lexie asks her mother what will happen now. Celeste says her future is uncertain like the futures of many on the island given all the reveals and recent occurances. Lexie walks off to follow Abe as Celeste is overcome by a vision of shadowy people crying in pain over what look like bodies. Celeste predicts more misery and tragedy for those on the island and insists that the worst may be ahead. She then takes off to follow Lexie and Abe to find the others as the screen fades to black and the credits roll.