"Salem Lives"

THEY ARE ALL ALIVE...AGAIN!!!

Days fans learned last Friday that Carrie Brady (Christie Clark) was alive and on Melaswen. On the Friday June 30 show, they learned she was not alone. That's right-Days has pulled another ruse and is bringing back all the presumed dead faves that have died in the past few weeks. This is said to be the reason why the show did not comment on the happenings of the past few weeks. Turns out there was no casting bloodbath-at least not yet (cast changes will be made this summer though) and that all the actors from the first victim James Reynolds (Abe) to the last victims Caroline and Shawn Brady (Peggy McKay and Frank Parker). Brock Pierce (Josh) will not be returning as his character has been written off and is really dead. Days fans should tune in for THE BIGGEST TWIST OF ALL THIS WEDNESDAY JULY 5 BEFORE DAYS BREAKS FOR WIMBLEDON. IT IS HUGE!!! (keep an eye out this week for promos and previews of this huge Days event).

In other news, no word on the status of Kyle Brandt (Philip), who announced he was leaving in April but signed to finish up story. Fans know that he was one of the characters beleived dead but was not revealed alive on June 30. Days has no comment. Melissa Reeves, who also announced her intentions to leave, is set to depart this August. The show has moved her exit up for story purposes so look for a dramatic exit later this summer.

No word also on John Clarke (Mickey), who only returned short term to finish the character's run. Days says the character will be featured in a limited fashion for the time being but won't elaborate at this point.

Deidre Hall (Marlena) rumors continue to fly as the charcter continues to descend into madness. Days fans should look for Marlena to completely lose it in the weeks ahead, which will lead to a huge conclusion in this story by mid-summer. Hall's contract is up in August and there has been no comment on either front about her status yet.

Fans should also watch out on Wednesday July 5 for the reveal of Carrie (Christie Clark) and Sami's (Alison Sweeney) stalker.

Also, be on the lookout for an exclusive interview with the HW of Days (me LOL) about all the recent happening on the show. The show will finally put a rest to rumors and give you the answers you want to know to why go back to Melaswen, why make Tony Andre, etc. This interview will contain info to wet your appetities for the rest of the summer.

-Tek and Patrick await meeting with their boss. They beleive it is Tony sicne Stefano is dead. Patrick worries that no matter who it is him and Tek will never be out of the messes they are in.

-Stefano waits with Andre. A Dimera guard tells him almost everyone has made it to shore. Stefano is pleased. He also alerts him to the fact that Carrie and some other prisoners are still MIA. This angers Stefano and he orders the guard to find them ASAP before they find John or some of the other new guests. Stefano and Andre are unaware that Marlena is watching them nearby. "So Tony is really Andre. I should have known he was far too evil and supervillain-like to be Tony. I wonder where the real Tony is. Oh well, no matter. I will just take care of them both and then all the other fools who have arrived on the island that need to feel my wrath," Marlena coldly says. Marlena hides when Bart arrives to ask Stefano if he is ready for Tek and Patrick to come up and finally learns that they are still working for the big cheese-meaning Stefano. Stefano agrees and orders Bart to go get them. Stefano and Andre laugh at the thought of Tek and Patrick learning that Stefano is still in charge.

-John and Shane find Celeste, Bonnie, Eric, and Greta in the cavern. He asks where Belle is. Eric tells him he went looking for him. John and Shane run off to find her. Celeste feels that all the others are in danger. Eric wants to go out there too but feel faint and nearly passes out. Greta and Nicole don't want him going nowhere. Greta agrees to go out in place of Eric to help find Belle and the others. Eric doesn't want her in danger but Greta doesn't let up and just takes off. Eric tries to go after her but nearly faints again. Nicole says she wants to know what Eric is hiding. Eric says he is being completely honest-he just must be hungry or it is from hitting his head so many times lately. Nicole worries as Celeste looks on and quietly predicts, "Eric is hiding something-something devestating that will cause so much pain for many of his loved ones."

-Belle lies unconcious in the woods with a gash across her head as the storm worsens.

-Hope revives Chelsea and she drags an unconcious Chelsea with her to the side of a cliff. It gives them some shelter. Chelsea seems hypthermic and Hope uses her jacket to warm her. The gash in her leg appears infected. Chelsea is semi-conscious and she asks Hope:

Chelsea: if she is going to heaven to be with her family.

Hope: Not if I can help it.

Chelsea: Why do you care so much? I killed your son and made your life a living hell. Moreover, why did you save me from the shark and everything else?

Hope: I am not heartless Chelsea. Your Bo's daughter and I can see some of him in you. I would never forgive myself if I didn't try to save you. It is what Bo would want. It is what Zach would want.

Chelsea begins to cry and begs Hope to just let her die. Hope defantly yells:

Hope: No! This family can't take another loss and you are part of this family. You have hurt me and you have done some things but you are still Bo's daughter and my stepdaughter and no matter what has happened I am not going to stand by and let you die-whether you like it or not.

Chelsea gives up disagreeing as Hope tries to figure out what to do to help her and her infected leg.

Chelsea: You don't know what to do. Do you"

Hope: I will figure out something or get help.

Chelsea: From who? Everyone else could be dead.

Hope: Well, you must not know them all like I do-especially John. Knowing him he is on this very island already looking for us.

Chelsea: He may think we are still out to sea. You may as well leave me to die and be with my family and friends in heaven, if that is where I go.

Hope: Despite what you did, you will go to heaven Chelsea. That is what Zach would want and God knows he is a good reference. But you aren't goin nowhere-your mother and father would not want me to let you give up that easy. You need to fight.

Chelsea: For what? I have no one left.

Hope: You have me and I am here whether either of us likes it or not.

Chelsea is stunned and then passes out again. Hope begs Chelsea to wake up and wonders what she can do to save her.

-Victor makes it shore with Maggie. He takes her to a cave. Her arm is losing alot of blood and Victor fears it can get infected. He begs Maggie to hold on and promises her he won't let nothing happen to her. Maggie stops breathing and Victor revives her. Victor prays to Caroline, Mickey, and all their dead loves ones to help him save Maggie and to spare her. He says he never expects favors from God since he made many mistakes in the past but he begs him not to take another life. Victor begs Maggie to fight and wake up.

-Carrie is still being chased by island guards. She is also still in pain from her baby. She keeps moving to get away from the guards

-Sami pulls Lexie up and they make it shore. It seems she was pulled down by seaweed. They seek shelter and find it in a cave. They argue a few times but thank each other for saving each other's life. They wonder if anyone else is alive. Lexie says that no matter what Sami and her will have to work together to survive, just like they have been thus far. Meanwhile, Sami's stalker is revealed to be alive from the crash and on the island. The stalker watches Sami and Lexie in the cave and then hears a noise and hides. Carrie walks by and that was the noise the stalker heard. The stalker, who was also interested in Carrie (quick reminder flashback of the stalker watching both Sami and Carrie on Morgan Island), goes off to follow Carrie and also tries to avoid the guards.

-Greta joins John and Shane to search for the others. John is worried sick about Belle, who continues to lie unconscious under the branch during the storm.

-Patrick and Tek make their way up following Bart and walk into Stefano's study. They see Andre and thinking he is Tony they figure he is the boss. "Tony" then tells him he is Andre and is not their boss. Stefano then reveals himself and reveals that he is still very much their employer. Patrick and Tek are both stunned and worried. Marlena watches from a distance laughing and vows to bring them all down and get her revenge on everyone on this island.

-Carrie continues to run away from the guards. She then bends over in pain again as the stalker watches. She discovers she is bleeding and thinks she may be losing her baby. Meanwhile, two men who aren't guards are searching for her. We see their faces-its ROMAN and AUSTIN !!! We then are taken to what looks like the Brady Pub. A very much alive Lucas arrives with Kate and asks if there is any word on Carrie, Austin, and Roman. Bo turns around and says no. We also see Billie, Alice, Mickey, Jennifer, Julie, Doug, Caroline, Shawn Sr, Shawn, Mimi, Abe, Jack, Max, Abby, and Frankie all there and all alive. Caroline says she hopes Roman and Austin find Carrie and that help comes soon just like it did the last time they were though dead and were on Melaswen. Alice says they just need to keep the faith and pray. The scene then shifts to Celeste in the cave. She quickly jumps up after seeing a vision of all the dead alive and sitting at the pub and says, "Dear God-it's happened again!! They are alive!!" Eric asks who is alive. Celeste looks at him and says, "They all are." The screen then fades to black.

-John and Shane reach the island and meet up with Belle, Celeste, and a very drunk Bonnie. Bonnie comes on to Shane but John backs her off and accidentally knocks her over. Celeste warns that this is just the beginning of the danger they will face. John orders the ladies to get out of the view of the cameras and hide somewhere. Shane and him have to go look for the others. Belle worries about John. John calms her and tells her to go with Celeste and Bonnie. Belle and Celeste help Bonnie up and go off to find a safe place to hide out. John and Shane head back in the water.

-Eric, Nicole, and Greta make their way to shore after a struggle. Eric gets a headache and nearly passes out but calls it nothing. Greta and Nicole worry. Belle, Celeste, and Bonnie find them and give them the orders to come with them to hide. John wants them out of sight. Belle decides to go tell John they found Eric, Greta, and Nicole and tells the others to gto ahead. Eric doesn't think she should go off alone but Belle insists that Eric stay back and help the girls. He reluctantly agrees and Belle takes off to find her father.

-Victor continues to help Maggie while at sea. She is still bleeding. A shark heads for them after smelling the blood. Maggie panics but Victor promises they will be ok. He swims and drags Maggie with him as fast as he can.

-Sami and Lexie also try to lose the shark on their tail. Lexie finds a case full of flares and flare guns and has an idea. She fires the flair gun at the shakr right before it gets to Sami. Sami thanks Lexie as Lexie says Sami dying would be the easy way out in regards to her punishment. Sami deserves to suffer through life on earth. Sami is annoyed. The storm and waves continue to worsen and they both decide to head towards shore and they swim off.

-Hope and Chelsea also try to dodge the shark. Hope wonders if she still has her hidden gun attached to her leg. She learns she does and takes it out and fires at the shark several times. Hope and Chelsea get away and battle the storm and the waves. Hope struggles to keep Chelsea afloat with her. They finally make it to shore where Hope discovers Chelsea has lost consciousness and has no pulse. She tries to revive her.

-Sami and Lexie are nearly to shore when Lexie gets caught on something and goes underwater. Sami turns back and sees her foe drowning. She hesistates but decides to help her. She goes underwater to save her.

-Victor and Maggie can't get away from the shark. The shark then mysteriously turns away and leaves them. Victor learns that the shark discovered the pilot's dead body and has been appeased with that. Maggie is now unconscious and Victor realizes he needs to get her to shore and to some help fast. He quickly swims to shore.

-The storm worsens and John and Shane can no longer search. They return to shore and take cover and hope the others somehow make it to shore.

-Eric, Greta, Nicole, Bonnie, and Celeste find a cavern to hide in. Bonnie passes out while fighting with Nicole over her flask (she has more then 3 and hides them all over her body and Nicole wanted her to share) and Eric catches her and lays her down. Celeste feels evil around them and warns that danger, death, and destruction are imminent as well as shocking revelations. This worries them all.

-Belle searches for John and still can't find him. Lightning strikes a tree and a branch breaks off and falls right on top of Belle, knocking her unconcious and to the ground. The screen then fades to black.

-The plane is in a nosedive. Shane and John try to help the pilot but he alerts them to help everyone get life vests on. John and Shane tell everyone to prepare for a crash landing and to get their life vests on. They all begin to pray as the plane hits the water and is torn apart on impact sending everyone flying out of the plane.

-Stefano and Andre are told that the plane went done are pleased. "Just as I planned. Now all our guests need to just get here and the party will begin, " Stefano says. Andre and him smoke cigars and await the arrival of all their guests, including Patrick and Tek. Andre reminds Stefano about Marlena. He says she is still in Salem and he doesn't want her on the island yet-not until he executes his plants for revenge first. He doesn't need her little plans getting in the way.

-Tek and Patrick's boat arrives on the island. Bart, who has security teams looking all over for Carrie on the island, greets them and takes them to a cave. He moves a rock, which turns out to be a secret entrance to a underground lair. Bart leads them into a room and asks them to wait there for the boss to see them. They are surprised to see Bart and now figure they are working for an escaped Tony since Stefano is dead. Bart assures them they will soon find out. Tek and Patrick are both worried and anxious and just want to get all this over with.

-Meanwhile, Marlena is also off the boat and is hiding in a wooded area on the island. She still plans to double cross Stefano and says she just needs to wait for her chance to find his lair and secretly enter it. She now plans to take care of him and his minions first, as well as his secret partner, and then once John and everyone else gets there get the last of her revenge. She avoids some guards and sees them enter a secret tunnel. She decides to wait a bit before going in to make sure she enters undetected. She sees a storm moving her away and decides to enter the tunnel now for cover. She enters it and decides to lay low for a bit for fear of being detected by Stefano and his men.

-A storm moves in and that means rough seas. John and Shane are holding on to a peice of wreckage. They hope everyone else is ok. The see an island up ahead and figure it is Melaswen. Shane says they need to get to shore and set up a secret base and then find the others, if they are still alive. John agrees. The two men fight the storm and high waves to get to shore.

-Victor and Maggie hold onto wreckage too. The seas are rough and Maggie's arm is bleeding badly. Victor's uses part of his shirt as a bandage and vows to take care of her and get her to safety. The waves get higher the storm gets worse and Victor struggles to hold her and himself above water.

-Nicole and Greta struggle to stay afloat. Greta can't swim and needs rescuing, Nicole rescues her and says she remembers Eric saying that she couldn't swin. He learned that when he went to Paris with her. Greta says Eric had to save her then and admits she is shocked Nicole saved her now. Nicole says to never mention it and Greta sarcastically says that Nicole has a heart. They grab onto wreckage and fight the storm and waves to look for Eric. They see a body floating-it's Eric. They grab hold of him and realize he is not breathing. Nicole does mouth to mouth and he comes to. He says he was swimming one minute and just passed out. Nicole and Great ask why he passed out. Eric says he must have hit his head during the crash-he hit his head before coming back to Salem too so maybe he has another concussion. Nicole and Greta worry and don't buy it. They all hold onto to the wreckage and battle the storm and high waves.

-Belle, Bonnie, and Celeste all make their way to shore. A drunk Bonnie thanks Belle for saving her. Belle says she is a good swimmer so it's no big deal. Celeste thanks Belle for helping her to but is worried about Lexie and everyone else. She knew the danger was great but she never knew they would be thrown into something like this this quick. She warns more danger is ahead as Belle and Celeste hope for the best for everyone else as Bonnie drinks away from her flask.

-Sami and Lexie swim to some wreckage and grab hold. The begin to bicker and dream about each other dying and not being able to explose the other. The storm and waves get worse and they struggle to hang on. Lexie then sees a shark but Sami won't beleive her. She turns around and sees it coming right for them.

-Hope sees a struggling Chelsea fighting to stay afloat. Hope swims to her and tries to help her but Chelsea won't take her help. Hope says she though Chelsea could swin. Chelsea says her leg is bleeding and hurts real bad. Hope grabs hold of debris and begs Chelsea to let her help her. Chelsea begs Hope to let her die and be with her dead family members and friends in heaven. Chelsea then passes out from blood loss. Hope grabs her and hold her up while holding on to the debris. She sees the blood coming from Chelsea's leg and realizes she needs to get her to shore and to some help ASAP. She then sees a shark nearing them and with all the blood from Chelsea's leg it is attracting it even more. Hope begins to swim as fast as she can while pulling Chelsea along but the shark is closing in as the screen then fades to black.

-The plane has taken off and is on its way to Melaswen. John is talking to Shane about their plan once landing. Shane says they will all need to stick together and head for the center of the island as the nerve center is likely in that vicinity. Meanwhile, back in Salem, we the woman who was watching Shane. She is at the docks and is near the Fancy Face III. She gets on board the boat and takes it out and prepares to sail out. We see on the map she is using that she has an island in the caribbean circled-Melaswen.

-Lexie and get into an all out catfight after she once again blames Lexie and her family for all this. Belle urges Sami to calm down. Lexie and Sami both remind each other of the blackmail they have on each other. Lexie says it makes no difference now and then remembers Abe's casket being empty and she wonders again if he could be alive. She decides not take any chances and realizes Sami and her are at a stalemate. Sami realizes her secrets can't come out either even despite all the deaths since that would prove those leftover that are alive and well right about her.

-Lexie asks John and Shane if this could be a repeat again of the Captive Island plot. Celeste wonders if that is what her vision with all the shadows before they left may have meant. Both John and Shane beleive it is highly unlikely as the Dimera's would not go that route again. Lexie reminds them that there is a mysterious partner working with her family and what if that person was somehow the real mastermind behind the Salem Stalker/Melaswen plot and is also behind all this since both plots are connected. John and Shane refuse to speculate and decide to wait and see what they find out on the island.

-Maggie and Victor talk about Mickey and Caroline, their lost loves. They both agree to stick together and help each other through everything. A strong bond between them is forged.

-Belle confesses to Hope her feelings for Shawn and tells her how she nearly stopped Shawn and Mimi's wedding. Chelsea hears this and calls Belle a slut. Bonnie is entertained by this as she continues to drink from her flask and watch all the goings on between everyone. Hope defends Belle and says Shawn is the love of Belle's life just kike Bo was her's. That type of love is neverending and if Shawn and Bo were still alive they would no doubt find their way back to the men they love. Chelsea lashes out at Hope and says that she has lost everything and that once she gets her revenge on the Dimera's for what they did she is coming after her. Hope tells Belle she fears that girl is out of control.

-Both Greta and Nicole separately interrogate Eric on his time away from Salem and why he chose to come back with Nicole in toll. Sami and Belle get in on it too and Eric lashes out at all of them and tells them it is not the time or place to discuss this. John agrees and urges the women to back off Eric and wait until things calm down. They all agree. Greta, Nicole, Sami, and Belle all feel uneasy about Eric's secretive behavior.

-Sami and John argue about Marlena. She tells Shane to keep John away from her as he will only make things worse. Shane ignores her citing her history and her irrational behavior towards John. John says if he needs to give his life for Marlena he will. Anything to save her. Sami hopes that is true and privately says if wouldn't be a tragedy if it comes to that. Meanwhile, it is revealed that Sami's stalker is also on the plane. He is hiding in the cargo hold and lifts up the door to take a look at her. Sami feels as though she is being watched but things it is only because it is an ISA plane and there are cameras everywhere. This has her worried that somehow her conversation with Lexie was caught on tape. She decides not to worry-if the truth comes out most of those she loved are dead anyway. The stalker then puts the door down and ducks back in the cargo hold.

-On Melaswen, Andre and Stefano sit and smoke cigars while listening to opera music. A Dimera employee runs in and tells Stefano a plane has shown up on radar. Stefano says, "What a unexpected but welcome surprise. I wasn't expecting more guests this quick. They may be smarted then I thought. I should learn to never underestimate John Black. I just wonder how they figured this out so quickly. No matter. Prepare for their arrival as we originally planned." The employee asks Stefano if he is sure he wants to handle it that way. He agrees and says to go ahead with the plan and then laughs, along with Andre. The employee goes into a control room and says, "It's time." The employee hits a blue button and a small missile is sent at the plane and it makes contact. Everyone on the plane is shaken up and asks what has happened. Celeste warns that the danger has begun and the pilot then alerts everyone that they have been hit by something. The screen then fades to black.

-Shane arrives at Salem Airport and awaits a taxi to the police station. A mysterious woman watches as he gets in a cab.

-John and Hope give chase as Marlena races to get away. She heads for the docks.

-Celeste is following John and Hope along with Bonnie, Chelsea, Maggie, Victor, Belle, Sami, Lexie, Eric, Nicole, and Greta. Celeste reminds them all of her vision and insists they all need to be there with John and Hope as there discovery will lead to all the answers they seek. They all give chase to follow John and Hope.

-Tek and Patrick wait for the boat at the docks. They see it in sight as it slowly makes its way to the docks. Once it arrives, they board and it prepares for departure. Just then, Marlena sees the boat leaving and sees Tek and Patrick on board. She jumps on just as it begins to move. John and Hope see her jump on and through binoculars John watches as the boat takes off. The name of the boat is "The Vendetta" and John sees Marlena on board it but also sees Patrick and Tek inside the boat's cabin. Celeste and the others arrive just as John tells Hope who is on board with Marlena. Hope and Lexie are shocked as is Belle, who doedn't beleive Mimi's brother would be involved in this. Sami beleives Tek is capable of anything and that Lexie is probably working with him. She tells Sami to shutup as John quiets them both. The harboar master comes over to them and asks what is going on. A frustrated John demands that the harbor master give him answers this time. He wants info on this boat named "The Vendetta" as John beleives this may be one of the boats involved in the drug operations. The harbormaster becomes difficult but Shane shows up and orders him to tell everything he knows or face prosecution as both him and John are ISA and Hope is a cop. Shane says the station told him where they all were. Everyone joyfully greets him and welcomes him home. The harbormaster agrees to talk after John and Shane vow to protect him and his family from Dimera retaliation.

-Sami continues to be watched by her stalker from a distance. Shane is also being watched by the mysterious woman who was watching him at the airport.

-John calls the worker who helped him and Hope from the water treatment plant to come down to give more info. Shane informs everyone that Melaswen is most likely involved as there has been movement in the Dimera organization and ISA intel has tracked "Tony" to Melaswen. It is likely with Stefano dead for sure he has taken over the empire. Shane also confirms that Tek and Patrick are Dimera employees. He just discovered this now through a spy in a former Dimera run area and was told both were working under Stefano and were blackmailed by way of things in their past. They were both paid money and given special benefits. In Tek's case, Stefano helped put him through police academy and provided what was needed to get him into the ISA. Stefano saw this as a benefit having someone inside the ISA. That is why Tek left so many women as he was always moved based on assignment from Stefano. He needed money to take care of his mother, who was ill and crippled. His father was deceased. As for Patrick, he was always a con and it was easy for him to accept employment from Stefano at first. Stefano provided him with financial help which is how he kept going all these years after leaving home. They still don't why he left home or what Stefano has on both men. They do know once Patrick grew to like those in Salem like Hope, Jennifer, Billie, etc things got difficult and that is why he has changed sides so much. He is conflicted and both men want out now. With Stefano gone and them probably working for "Tony," they figure it is the best time but it seems they will never be out of the organization as long as someone is heading it and knows about their pasts. Hope and Lexie can't beleive they were decieved by the men. Celeste comforts Lexie as John does to Hope. Bonnie is devestated her son works for the Dimera's and Chelsea is shocked about Patrick as well.

-The man from the water treatment plant arrives and John and Shane begin to interrogate him and the harbormaster about "The Vendetta." Both men give the same info-it is the main boat involved in transporting the drugs used in the water supply back and forth. John asks the harbormaster where all the other drugs go that aren't dumped in the water supply. The harbormaster says they are taken to an island in the caribbean owned by the Dimera's. The drugs orginally are made by a company in Europe that flies under the radar. The worker from the water treatment plant says that the Dimera's keep the identity of that company and their mysterious partner in all this a secret, as well as all the employees who assist the Dimera's and work for their mysterious partner. The harbormaster beleives the Dimera's may be the overall mastermind in this plot or in the plot back in 2003-2004. This stuns everyone. Shane calls an officer and makes arrangements for both men and their families to be put into protective custody. Before the men leave, John asks the name of the island. The men say it is hard to pronounce. John asks if it is Melaswen. The men agree that is it and they are taken off for protection. John and everyone else now sees everything being pieced together as Marlena gave them the break they were looking for.

-Meanwhile, on the boat, Patrick and Tek are awaiting arrival on the island to meet their boss. They still are unaware it is Stefano or that Marlena is on the ship. They are also unaware that they were spotted on the ship. Marlena watches them and appears happy. "They saw me and now my beloved John and that pathetic Hope-less will lead all those fools into my trap. Funny-good ole Steffy thinks it's his trap since he believes he is control. Well, he's not and once they all arrive on the island I will destroy him and his legacy too just like he destroyed my life. I will now get my revenge on the Dimera's and everyone in Salem who has wronged me and no one can stop me. I have those two idiots to thank for this since the boat came to get them and everyone saw me get on with them and now they will walk into a trap I never even planned," she says coldly and then begins to laugh in an evil way as she watches Patrick and Tek worry about what may be ahead.

-John and Shane realize they need to get to Melaswen to find the answers they need. Hope and the others want go too. Both Shane and John insist it is too dangerous. Hope reminds John that they all need to stick together and are a team in this. John, realizing he has no choice, agrees to let them come with but they all need to unite and work together no matter what the differences. Celeste then has a vision of several shadows of different people on an island sitting around in what looks like the Brady Pub and they seem like they are waiting for someone or something. Then there is a loug BANG and fire and agonizing screams. Celeste tells everyone of this vision and it intrigues everyone. Celeste warns that they journey will be one of great discovery, one of joy, and also one of loss and life changing events. John says that regardless of what is going to happen they need to go and they need to go now. Victor reminds everyone that his security team and Nico will take care of the kids. John tells everyone to go pack and a specialized ISA jet will be fueled and ready to go to take them to the island. Everyone leaves to pack and Shane makes plants for the jet as John says, "I'm coming Doc. I just hope it isn't too late to save you and to end all this...once and for all." The screen then fades to black.

Previews and Teasers for Week of June 26, 2006

-John and Hope chase after Marlena, who leads them to the key to getting the answers they seek.

-Celeste has a strange vision.

-Maggie and Victor forge a bond.

-Salemites experience rough skies on their search for answers.

-Fate forces enemies to work together to survive.

-Sami feels like she is being watched.

-Carrie's condition worsens.

-Tek and Patrick meet their boss.

-Marlena plots to double cross Andre and Stefano.

-A HUGE TWIST changes everything.

RED LETTER DAYS!!!

Monday June 26: Shane returns as a mysterious woman watches from a distance. Meanwhile, Marlena gives John and Hope the break they needed.

Wednesday June 28, 2006: The plane headed for Stefano's island crashes forcing unlikely alliances to be forged in order to survive.

FRIDAY JUNE 30, 2006: A MUST SEE DAYS AS A BIG TWIST OCCURS THAT CHANGES EVERYTHING!!!

NEXT WEEK!!!

Carrie goes over the edge and is rescued by a shocking face from the past. Belle comes face to face with Marlena. Hope and Chelsea fight for survival. One of the biggest twists in Days history occurs on July 5, 2006 as Stefano is part of a shocking revelation.

CARRIE BRADY LIVES!!!!!

Fans learned on the June 23 episode that Carrie Brady (Christie Clark) is veru much alive and still very pregnant. Rumors are circulating that she isn't the only one and that fans should make the episode on Friday June 30 a MUST SEE as a big twist will occur that day. Could this just be Captive Island Round Two?

Also on June 23, Fans learned that Tony is really Andre. How did all this take place? Fans will have to keep tuning in as the truth behind this and many other mysterious happenings won't be revealed just yet.

-Alex/Stefano calls Tek and Patrick, who are still looking for Marlena. He orders them to go to the docks and await the arrival of a boat that will take them to meet him. It is time for them to meet who they have been talking too. Tek and Patrick are happy they are being taken away from searching for the demented Marlena. Meanwhile, Stefano snickers and laughs at the fact that those two idiots don't know they are still working for him unknowingly.

-Marlena is now outside the police station. She peers through a window and sees John talking to all those assembled at the station. She sarcastingly praises them all for figuring some parts of the "mystery" out but says there is no way they will stop her plot for revenge. Marlena says she will sacrifice Stefano if need be since his only use to her is his assistance in destroying those who wronged her. "Stefano is not in control. I am and once his purpose to me has been fulfilled, he will face my wrath as well," she says coldly.

-John calls the ISA and is told Shane is on his way. Hope and John both inform everyone they need to wait for his arrival and until they get more info before acting on anything since it seems the Dimeras are involved.

-Lexie reminds everyone about Melaswen being in her name in terms of ownership since it was property of the Dimera's. Lexie wonders if that somehow plays a part in all this and maybe that is where the ships are taking the drug shipments that were not dumped in the water supply or maybe that is where they are coming from? John isn't sure since the harbormaster said nothing but anything is possible since this all goes back to that time period. Lexie asks John to contact any source he has who can help them determine whether Melaswen was completely destroyed after the captives escaped. John tells Lexie that since she is a Dimera she may be able to use Dimera employees to help. She just needs to make sure no one gets tipped off, especially Tony since he is out there. Lexie makes some calls, as does John.

-Maggie asks Victor if maybe some of his underworld contacts will help. Victor agrees to try and goes off to make a few calls.

-Hope reaches out to Chelsea and tells her despite everything she feels really sorry for her. She says that Zach now has is daddy and big brother up there in heaven with him. Chelsea lashes out at Hope and claims that she is happy Billie and Bo got punished for hurting her. Hope defends herself but calls Chelsea a lost cause. Great goes over to talk to Chelsea and says that Hope is a kind, gentle woman and that Chelsea should be lucky she was reaching out to her despite everything with Zach. Chelsea tells Greta to stay out of her face and walks off. Greta comments on how no one can get through to that girl. Hope agrees.

-Nicole asks Eric about what he did before they met up in Salem. He hasn't said a word about it since they have been back. Eric says they will talk once things calm down and goes over to help John. Nicole wonders what he is hiding and questions Sami about Eric. Sami says he did photography assignments in places like Africa, Paris, etc but other then that she knows nothing. He visited their grandparents in Colorado alot. Sami, Nicole, and Greta (who overhears them talking) are very worried about him.

-Sami and Lexie nearly come to blows after Sami blames Lexie and her family for destroying everyone's lives. Sami claims that Lexie may be a spy and telling Tony everything right now. Lexie lunges for her and is stopped by Hope. Lexie reminds Sami that she had a blossoming relationship with Tony at one point and also reminds Sami of her work for Tony as Stan. Sami clams up.

-Bonnie continues to drink away and asks Celeste if she senses anything else. Celeste feels the evil nearby (Marlena watching them) and feels that the answers they seek will begin to be discovered very soon. Bonnie rolls her eyes and goes back to drinking (and watching and cheering on the Sami/Lexie fight which happens at this time).

-Victor and John come up with nothing but Lexie manages to get a Dimera employee to tell her that there was some rebuilding done on Melaswen a few months after the volcano eruption. This piques everyone's interests as they wonder if that could play a role in the drug operations and everything else. John goes outside to get some air while waiting for Shane to arrive. Hope goes with him.

-Tek and Patrick wait at the docks for the boat to take them from Salem. They are nervous and hope not to get caught by anyone. They are anxious to meet their boss. Patrick comments on how so far he seems even worse then Stefano as whoever their boss is continues the trend of holding their lives and pasts over their heads (not knowing they are still working for a very much alive Stefano).

-Back at the police station, Celeste yells out and gets everyone's attention. She says she has had a vision. John and Hope are close to unlocking pandora's box. No one knows what she means. Celeste then runs out to find John and Hope as all the others follow. While Sami runs out, we see her and Carrie's stalker once again appear and continue to follow her.

-John and Hope look up at the stars and ask all their late loved ones to them figure this all out. Marlena is nearby and watching them and realizes she better get away before being seen. She needs to lay low before putting the rest of her plant in motion. As she moves to get away, John catches a glimpse of her and yells out, "Doc?!!!"

-Meanwhile, on a island somewhere, Stefano is sitting in his study listening to opera when he gets word from Bart that a few of the prisoners have made their way outside the secured area. Stefano says to send people out to take care of it and make sure no one reaches the outer areas of the island. There is something there no one can see. He is then alerted by another henchmen that who he asked for has arrived. Just then, Tony walks in. Stefano says, "Ah...ANDRE. How good to see you again after so long!!!" Andre looks on gleefully and shakes Stefano's hand and says, "Long time no see. It is so good to the familiar face of my uncle yet again." They both laugh and smoke cigars as the opera music blares through the room.

-At this same time, somewhere on the very same island, we see Bart leading a team of masked men dressed in black (wearing the same uniforms of those who worked on Captive Island in 2004) with a palm tree on their sleeve. Bart orders them to find those who have left the secured area so that the boss doesn't have their heads. Nearby, we see a woman watching them. She begins to run away but then hunches over in pain trying not to scream for fear of being heard. When she tries to get up, her face is revealed and the woman is ...CARRIE BRADY who is alive but in a good deal of pain. She fears for her baby and says she needs to get away so she slowly continues on her way as Bart and the guards near. The screen the fades to black.

TONY IS BACK...OR IS HE?!!!

Show insiders have comfirmed that Thaao Penghlis is back as Tony. He will turn up on the Friday June, 23, 2006 episode and will be a pivotal part of story this summer. However, some insiders beleive that Tony will be revealed to be Andre as a way to redeem the character of Tony after the last few years of character destruction. Fans should tune in June 23 to see what is in store.

In addition, word is the mysterious someone who appears with Shane (Charles Shaughnessy) when he turns up next week is a female. Expect this to be a familiar face whose identity will be revealed sometime this summer.

Rumors are also circulating that Days is trying to land a major star back for a few shows for a huge reveal that will shake up the whole show. It has also been confirmed that two faces from the past will be revealed as part of the show's Wimbledon cliffhanger on Wednesday July 5, 2006. One of the faces belongs to the mystery man that has been stalking Sami and was stalking Carrie prior to her demise and the other is said to be a part of the mastermind plot.

Rumors are also circulating that not all of the cast casualities in recent weeks are permanent. Word is that some if not most are still alive and that the show is indeed retelling the Captive Island story and is filling in all the plot holes left behind aftet it flopped. Expect a few huge twists on the June 23 episode and HUGE ONE ON THE JUNE 30 EPISODE. Is it possible that they may ALL be alive again? Fans should tune in over the next two weeks to see what is real and what is not as this is just the beginning of HOT SUMMER DAYS!!!

-Victor and Maggie are at the airport with Greta. John has sent them to check out where Jack found the car rigged to crash. Greta points out where they found it and the three begin to interview airport employees and workers. Maggie and Victor talk about the loss of the people they love as they comfort and support each other.

-At the police station, Chelsea waits with Sami, Belle, Lexie, Bonnie, Celeste, Eric, and Nicole. Sami can't beleive Will and the other children are at Victor's mansion being guarded by Victor's security personal and the Salem police. Lexie insists it was the best way to keep all of them safe since there is no telling what this mastermind would do. Sami comments on how Lexie's family is probably behind it so she should know what they are up to. Lexie lunges for Sami but Celeste stops her. Belle tells Sami to back off as does Eric. Nicole claims Sami doesn't know how to back off and Sami gets mad and lunges at her. Eric reminds all of them of the deal they all made-they need to all get along enemies or friends. They all need each other to piece this whole thing together. Everyone agrees to behave better. A nervous Bonnie takes out a cigarette which annoys everyone. Nicole asks her to put it out as does Sami and soon everyone else. Bonnie throws a fit and takes out a flask and downs its contents.

-John and Hope go through some files at the docks. They are trying to track the drug shipments that will thrown into the water supply since 2003 and are using the one Victor was forced to orchestrate to trace everything. They find it odd that the harbor master was unable to provide any info. John says he is probably being paid off by the Dimera's or whoever is responsible since he seemed rather nervous during questioning and has been MIA since Hope and him began searching through ship logs and the like. John and Hope are unable to find any info so they head to the Salem water treatment plant for information.

-Chelsea asks Bonnie if she has anymore of what she is drinking in that flask. She has lost everything and needs something to get her through this. Bonnie takes out another flask and says she does not share unless it is a hunk of a man with abs of steel. Chelsea walks away. Belle and Lexie try to reach out to her but she refuses and tells them both to back off. She tells Lexie that the Dimera's have screwed up her life and her family's lives enough and that if they are responsible for this she will make sure they pay. Belle tells Lexie she knows that it isn't her fault even if the Dimera's are responsible. Lexie says she knows how her family operates-she acted like a Dimera before. She knows they are responsible in some way-it just fits. She continues to wonder where Tek is at and about Abe's empty coffin.

-Eric tells Nicole he will do whatever it takes to avenge the deaths of his family and friends and claims he has nothing to lose. Nicole asks what he means by that. Eric says nothing and answers no further as Nicole remains suspicious.

-Chelsea and Sami bump into each other on accident and end up in a fight when she calls her a slut. Eric breaks it up and reminds everyone again to get along. Lexie blames Sami for always stirring up trouble. Eric tells everyone to cut it out and just behave. Lexie and Sami give each other the stare down.

-Celeste isolates herself from everyone. Bonnie, still drinking, walks over and asks if she senses something. Celeste says she hasn't in awhile but she knows the danger is great and that the worst may be yet to come.

-Maggie, Victor, and Greta come across nothing. Nico arrives and tells Victor that airport security has camera footage of something suspicious. They visit the airport security department and watch the video. They see a man dressed like an airport employee pull up in the car and pretend to drop his wallet under the car. He seems to be reaching under the car for it for quite some time and picks it up and then walks away from the car, leaving it open and out where someone could easily see the door open with keys hanging in the ignition. Jack and Greta enter the picture seconds later and the man is nearby watching as Jack jumps into the open car with Greta in toll. Victor admits the man looks familiar. Nico says the same but neither can place him. Victor asks if he can take this video with him citing it is for an ISA investigation headed by Shane Donovon and John Black. He is given permission and they head for the police station. Victor tells Nico to stay at the mansion and monitor the security of the children. They are to be kept safe at all costs.

-John and Hope are upset when no one at the plant is able to help them. They check with security and a furious John finally snaps when he notices how secretive the security guard is being. John grabs him and tells him if he knows anything he better be out with it or he may just need a new face. The guard admits he can help but is afraid. He adds that those responsible have taken great steps to cover everything up. John says he will make sure that no one comes after him or his family if he tells them what he knows. The guard says he has footage and shows him camera footage of men dressed in black dumping drugs into the water supply. The guard says there is alot of footage but all of it but this video was confistgated by those behind all this. This tape is all he has because he kept it just in case he could ever turn it in for some reason and bust them. John asks who is behind it all. The guard says the most recent dumping was done by mostly men hired by Victor Kiriakis. John says he is aware of that. The guard says that some were not working for Victor but were planted amidst Victor's hired hands to make sure everythign went smoothly. John and Hope remember what Victor said about Chelsea's rape and Josh's death and those that did it killing themselves when caught by Nico and realize those must be the men the guard is talking about. The guard says all other times before the hired hands were not Victor's but a mixture of employees from two crime organizations. One is unknown as they have taken great lengths to remain that way as it appears and the other is a well done crime conglomerate in Salem and worldwide. They appear to know the details and identity of the other organization but won't tell or even hint at it. John and Hope ask the guard about the crime organization involved he does know about. The guard says he will tell them.

-Maggie, Victor, and Greta arrive back at the station and share what they discovered at the airport. Victor then overhears a police officer talking about a major development that may affect the investigation John, Hope, and Shane are working on. Victor demands to know what it is. John walks in with Hope and says he already knows. It's Tony Dimera-he has escaped from solitary confinement and is on the run. The person they found in the cell was not Tony and they don't even know when the switch was made or if Tony was ever there. John says there wasn't even any camera footage to show when he escaped or anything so they covered that up but John mentions what Hope and him discovered, including the camera footage from the plant. Victor relays what he and Maggie, Greta, and Nico learned too. John says one of the orgnanization behind the drug dumping is unknown but the other is the Dimera organization. John says they are disguising the boxes the drugs are in. Everyone is not surprised as John says, "All this means only one thing-the Dimera's are behind this." Victor says that is why he must have recognized the man at the airport in the footage-he probably saw him work for Stefano or Tony at some point. Lexie looks on as Hope comforts her and says it isn't her fault. Chelsea claims it is and so does sami but Hope tells them both to back off. Celeste says she feels the Dimera presence and she feels evil is closing in. She says they need to figure everything else and stop them before it is too late. Everyone looks on worried and promising to stop the Dimera's and avenge the deaths of friends and family as John vows to stop them too and help Marlena-no matter what it takes. The screen then fades to black.

FINAL 2 CUTS END CASTING BLOODBATH!!! NORTHRUP AND SHAUGHNESSY RETURN!!!!!

Days started it's HOT SUMMER DAYS with a bang on Tuesday June 20 and Wednesday June 21. Peggy McKay and Frank Parker were the final two cast members cut from Days. They join the many vets and stars-21 to be exact-to be axed. This does not include Brock Pierce (Josh) who was written out but not as a part of cast purging. Parker last aired on June 20 and McKay on June 21.

In other news, Days is bringing back one of it's biggest stars. Charles Shaughnessy (Shawn Donovan) is returning to the show. He has already begun taping and will first air June 26. The return is short term and expected to last through August. Shane will aid the residents of Salem in their major investigation. Expect to see a mysterious someone turn up with Shane when he is first seen.

Wayne Northrup is also back as Stefano Dimera. When last seen, Alex had just been revealed to be Stefano and it was beleived that he was killed along with Abe Carver (James Reynolds). Fans learned on June 21 that he is alive and well and has Tek, Patrick, and Marlena in his web of deceit. Might he be the mastermind?

-Everyone learns that Caroline was poisoned by the same drug used to kill Alice. John says all these deaths were setup in one way or another and are all connected. If this goes back to 2003 with the Salem Stalker and the fact Marlena is off killing people, John is sure the Dimeras are involved. He calls the ISA.

-Victor says an emotional goodbye to Caroline, calling her the great love of his life. Sami, Eric, John, Hope, Belle, and Maggie all say goodbye. Maggie tells Victor she knows how he feels. She lost Mickey too. They comfort each other.

-Lexie asks Celeste if she has sensed anything else. Celeste just says the danger is great and that they need to get this all figured out before tragedy strikes again. Bonnie freaks and wonders when it will all stop. She vows to avenge her Mimi and wonders where Patrick is. Hope wonders the same and Lexie wonders what happened to Tek too. They never could find them on Morgan Island. Hope wonders if Bo was right and Patrick worked for the Dimeras and he helped plan all of this. Lexie wonders if Tek had a hand in this too.

-Meanwhile, Patrick and Tek are now in Salem looking for Marlena. Tek calls someone on the phone and says Marlena is out of control and that he and Patrick want out of all this. They never signed on for this. Tek hangs up and tells Patrick the boss won't let them out. If they don't follow orders, they are dead themselves either through revealing their pasts or through actual death. Tek and Patrick both agree that this is all too much. They never signed on to see all this death and they can't beleive that their boss is behind this and is letting Marlena do what she wants because it just goes along with what he wants. Tek regrets helping to brainwash Marlena on the island but says he was only following Stefano's'Alex's orders before he died. It was his last ditch effort to get revenge on John and Marlena and have Marlena but then Marlena went and killed him and is now killing anyone she can and Tek thinks his mind control tactic was what put her over the edge as she has been through alot in her life and has been brainwashed and mind controlled too many times. It was too much and his ISA tactic may have been too much for her on top of all that. Patrick wonders why they are letting themselves be forced to work for this boss. They have never seen him. Tek warns that if this guy is letting Marlena run amok and is enjoying it then he is even sicker then her. Tek also warns that based on the last time they seen Marlena (when she caught them trying to run from her and everyone else on Morgan Island) she is more out of control then they though. They, or anyone else, may never be able to stop her or control her. Patrick admits he was scared when she faced off with them at the marina on the island. Tek says they are lucky she just took their boat and ran off because she was on a mission to get to Salem and kill even more beloved Salemites. Tek says there is no telling what Marlena or their boss has in store next.

-Marlena watches everyone at the hospital and says, "It is time to go before I am seen. I have done enough here for now. Time to hide for awhile and plan for my next victim." She runs off.

-Sami asks Eric why he came back and is back with Nicole. Nicole and Sami come to blows when Sami says she isn't right for Eric and that sami was not right for Austin or Lucas. Eric begs them to get along. Sami asks how Highstyle in LA is doing. Nicole says good but with Austin gone who knows. Nicole says she really cared about him. Sami says the same about him too and about Lucas. Greta comes over and agrees about Austin and says she liked Lucas too and Billie. They have lost so much. Sami and Greta are both shocked to see Nicole showing emotion over Austin.

-Sami again asks Eric about why he returned. Eric says he needed to be with his family and just felt like being home. He admits it may have been a feeling as look what has happened. He walks away as Sami doesn't but it. Greta and Nicole say the same thing and wonder why he came back with Nicole in toll.

-John tells everyone he has enlisted Shawn and the ISA's help. Shane is coming to Salem to aid the investigation. Everyone admits they want in and want to help no matter what it takes. John thinks the pros and police should handle it but Victor tells John they have all lost too much. They all want to be a part of this. Maggie agrees and says they all need to unite together-both enemies and friends. There has been too much loss and together with all differences aside maybe they can get to the bottom of this. John doesn't fight it anymore and agrees and makes everyone promise to behave and to forget about the past and just focus on finding out who is behind everything and getting to the bottom of all this. John, Maggie, and Victor agree. Victor and Nicole look at each other as Nicole looks at Greta, Sami, and Eric and agrees. Sami looks at Lexie and John and still agrees. Belle agrees. Celeste and Bonnie agree. Hope looks at Chelsea and agrees. John reminds them all they need to stick together and protect one another. This is a great test and this is for all they have lost-including those they loved. The fact that Marlena is involved too means alot and they need to be prepared for what is ahead. Everyone agrees as John says to himself, "I am going to try to save you Doc. I just hope it's not too late for you to be saved."

-Meanwhile, Marlena is on the pier and her phone rings. She answers, "Well, if it isn't the man who thinks he is my boss. Don't you know by now no one controls me anymore?" She then tells the caller, "Don't worry. Those that you wanted dead are. You are just lucky who you wanted dead I wanted dead because your orders mean nothing. I am only doing this for me and your help is making things much more convenient." She then thanks him for the Salem Stalker mask and comments on how this time these deaths are for real. She then says, "I can assure you there is more death to come but not now. I must wait and lure them in and your plan to trap them is perfect just as long as you let me finish off who I have to or there is no deal. This whole thing is for me not for you. " She then says she won't let his other employees, Tek and Patrick, stop her and doesn't understand why he has sent them after her. "Those two are a nuisance and why you are using them is pointless. They just get in the way and if they ruin my plans I will dispose of them too. You are helping me but this is about me and if those two get in my way your help be damned those two will be dead. I have been wronged for the last time and no one controls me anymore-least of all you STEFANO." The camera then pans up to show Stefano/Alex on the phone talking to Marlena as he says, "I understand. If you do see Tek and Patrick make sure they don't know they are still working for me. I don't want them to know that just yet." Marlena agrees and says, "Just as long as you let me do what I have to do and keep them out of my hair." She hangs up and Stefano/Alex laughs and says, "Just as long as your own plans go along with mine, my dear, you can do whatever you want. Once you do everything I am using you to do, you will be mine and I will have had my revenge." Stefano then plays some opera music and smokes a cigar and laughs as the screen fades out.

-Maggie goes in to say goodbye to Mickey. We see flashbacks of them together. Mickey is taken to the morgue.

-Maggie comes out to find everyone in chaos over Shawn Sr collapsing. The doctors try to revive him but he dies. Victor comforts Caroline. Caroline knows it was just too much for him to handle. Eric blames Victor for his grandfather's death since he always has caused trouble. Victor blames himself too but Caroline reminds everyone that he found out about Frankie and Max and that likely put strain on him and his heart. The doctor confirms his heart gave out. Maggie and Caroline embrace and mourn their husbands.

-Eric tells Nicole how much his family needs him now. He is glad he is there. When he leaves her. Nicole wonders why he wanted back to Salem in the first place. Greta overhears and wonders herself.

-Celeste tells Bonnie she fears one more death tonight. Bonnie is worried as is everyone else.

-John. Hope, Sami, Lexie, and Belle arrive outside the hospital. They all hope they have the strength to tell everyone what has happened. They have heard about what happened at Jennifer and Frankie's wedding and are hoping that everything is alright. They enter and are reunited with everyone there. Sami, Belle, and John are shocked to see Eric and they all reunite. Hope, John,Sami, Belle, and Lexie learn about all the deaths in Salem. Hope is devestated and can't beleive all she has lost. She accidentally blurts out that Bo and Shawn are dead. John reminds Hope that is not how to tell everyone. John then tells everyone about Bilie, Carrie, Austin, Lucas, Roman, Kate, and Mimi being dead. Chelsea is devestated and refuses comfort from anyone. She blames Hope and says she did this to her mom and dad. She just needed to stay out of their business. Hope says she couldn't save them. Chelsea says the wrong people died again and the bitch lived to see another day. Hope is stunned by those words. Hope and Caroline comfort each other over all the deaths they have been through. Sami and John comfort Caroline over Shawn Sr' s death. Caroline is distraught over all the losses in her family. She begins to feel faint. Victor gets her water. While gone, Victor breaks down in tears over losing Bo, Shawn and Philip and vows to avenge them. He is even upset about Austin and Lucas as he felt they were like sons. He vows to find this mastermind and get revenge. He brings Caroline the water which she sets down next to her. Victor informs John, Hope, Lexie, Belle, and Sami about what Nico and him discovered. John admits that Marlena was the one who blew up the plane and killed Abe and Alex/Stefano. John says he thinks Tony may be behind this as Stefano is now dead. Lexie mentions how Abe's coffin was empty as John says they will look into that. Everyone is stunned about Marlena. Chelsea says she will kill that bitch. Caroline reminds them all about forgiveness. John says Marlena is sick and he wonder if Tony or some other Dimera is controlling her again.

-Meanwhile, nearby, Marlena watches and says, "You wish someone was controlling me. Not anymore. You all will pay for everything."

-Belle is devestated over Philip's death as Victor tells her and everyone else that he must have been near Salem. They were led to Morgan Island as a trap. The mastermind made sure Victor didn't let them know by using Philip and threatening him. Belle is comforted by John and Sami.

-Eric and Sami are with John and support Marlena. They tell everyone they need to find Marlena and get her help. Bonnie says they need to lynch her as she keeps killing everyone-this time for real. Lexie even admits it is hard to forget what Marlena has done this time. John urges them to remember the Marlena they all love-not the one who has snapped due to mind control and brainwashing over the years. Celeste warns everyone that it is not over-it is only just beginning. One more will die tonight and great danger lies ahead for those left behind. Just then, Maggie gets a phone call from the mastermind/mysterious caller. Maggie reminds everyone it is the same person who called before as Victor reminds everyone that is the person who talked to him. The mastermind tells Maggie that a wife will soon be reunited with her husband and family. Maggie wonders if she is marked for death and she relays the message sent by the mastermind after he hangs up on her. At that moment, Caroline clutches her chest and collapses. A doctor rushes out and pronounces her dead due to poison. Everyone is stunned. Victor holds Caroline in his arms and says the bastard will pay. Eric and Sami comfort each other and John and Hope do so as well commenting on how great she was. John helps Victor up and both of them together vow to avenge all the deaths and to get to the bottom of everything. Celeste, Bonnie, Lexie, Sami, Eric, Greta, Maggie, a reluctant Nicole who only goes along with Eric, Hope, Belle, and even Chelsea all agree to join up and put aside differences. Celeste says they need to hurry and put everything together because the danger is great and more death may be on the way.

-Marlena laughs as she watches and says, "Your horror is just beginning!! HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!"

4 MORE STARS OUT!!! 2 MORE TO GO!!!

As previously reported, 6 more exits were expected at Days this week. 4 were expected on the Monday June, 19, 2006 episode and two more reportedly happen tomarrow. Here is the latest exits that occured on the June 19, 2006 episode:

Alice Horton (Francis Reid): Quite possibly the most shocking death/exit of all. The actress had been "killed" off in 2004 by her very own donuts but was revealed alive like many other beloved characters in the SSK plot. This time, however, she met her maker for real by poisoned coffee. Insiders report she will still make appearances on holidays and the like as a angel. Reid took the news in stride and was happy to still be a part of the show in some capacity. Reid was the last original cast member and began her run on the show 40 years ago with the show's first episode in 1965.

Mickey Horton (John Clarke): 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. 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.

Max Brady (Darin Brooks): This exit came as a shock as the actor was well-received and well-liked. He was also in a relationship with Chelsea Brady (Rachel Melvin). It is not known why Brooks was axed other then show insiders maintaining they want to focus on a much smaller cast.

Philip Kiriakis (Kyle Brandt): This exit was expect as Bradnt had announced his exit a few weeks ago. It is shocking nonetheless as many thought the show may bring back Jay Johnson to reprise the role or recast the role yet again since the character is embroiled in the Cliare paternity story. However, two of the major players in that story (Shawn and Mimi Brady) are already out so that may have played a role in killing the character off. It is said this will lead to major story for Belle (Martha Madison) and Victor (John Aniston). Brandt's voice was last heard on the phone with Victor on the June 16, 2006 episode as that was his last official airdate.

Fans should expect two exits tomarrow to wind down the end of the casting exodus. Now the question is why keep who is left? What happens to who is left? Who may return? All those questions and more will be answered soon. Show insiders assure fans to just hang in there as their patience will be rewarded.

-Caroline begs Max to survive but it is too late-Max flatlines and dies. Victor comforts Caroline. They are shocked when Chelsea arrives and asks what is wrong. They break the news to her and she is devestated. They also tell her about everything else that has happened in Salem since she left, including Abby's death. Chelsea is stunned and breaks down in tears. Caroline comforts her. Chelsea regrets being gone so long and wishes she was there for Max and Abby. She knew Max was heartbroken she left and the last things she said to Max and Abby were mean as they were arguing. She wanted to apologize to Abby for Josh's death. Victor says it wasn't her fault-it was his. Chelsea is shocked and Victor then admits he was responsible for her rape too. He explains to her why he did what he did and that he was trying to save his son but she slaps him and wants nothing to do with him. Caroline runs after her as Victor feels bad about everything and is also worried about Philip.

-Greta, Eric, Nicole, Mickey, Celeste, Bonnie, and the police bodyguards reach the 4th floor. They begin to look for Alice and Maggie.

-Maggie fights to break free but the mystery assailant won't let go. Mickey then bursts into the room and gets Maggie out of the assailant's clutches. A fight ensues and Mickey is dropped to the ground. The assailant prepares to bludgeon Maggie with the whiskey bottle but Mickey steps in again and takes the hit for Maggie. He falls to the ground bleeding. The assailant hears people coming and takes off. Bonnie and Celeste catch a glimpse of the assailant and notice the Salem Stalker mask. Celeste says that the assailant is pure evil. The two women are joined by Eric, Greta, Nicole, and the bodyguards and they race inside to find Maggie tending to Mickey. They race to get a doctor. Greta sees Alice unconscious on the chair. Maggie explains she passed out after drinking her coffee. Greta breaks down in tears and says Alice doesn't have a pulse. A doctor and a nurse arrive. They check Alice's pulse and pronounce her dead. Everyone in the room breaks down into tears, even Nicole. Nicole says she was a good woman who never judged anyone. Eric comforts her. Bonnie says the same and says she knows Alice will make the perfect angel and will watch over them all. Maggie gets emotional too but is worried about Mickey, who is rushed to the ER.

-Caroline tries to calm Chelsea but she won't listen to reason. She has lost so much and her own grandfather is responsible for her rape and Josh's death. Caroline says Victor did what he did for his son but Chelsea won't listen and just runs away from Caroline too.

-Nico shows up again and has big news for Victor. He explains to Victor that the two men who raped Chelsea and killed Josh the night of the drug operation were not hired by Victor for the operation-they wer e working for the mastermind. Victor asks how Nico knows. Nico explains a few of Victor's men tracked them down and they confessed and later shot themself to protect the mastermind behind everything. Chelsea and Caroline overhear. Chelsea apologizes but still blames Victor partially since he planned the dru operation. Victor understands and promises to make it up to her. Nico informs Victor that there is no news on Philip. Nico leaves as Victor is still very worried about Philip since the caller claimed he would get back at Victor for his betrayal and threatened Philip's life.

-Caroline and Chelsea say goodbye to Max's body. Chelsea admits she really cared for him and thinks they may have had something special. They leave as the body gets taken to the morgue.

-Eric, Greta, Nicole, Bonnie, Celeste and Maggie race to the ER to learn of Mickey's condition, They run into Chelsea, Caroline, and Victor and tell them of Alice's death and what happened to Mickey. One of the police officers who was with them comes downstairs and tells them Alice was poisoned with a drug that caused her body to shut down. Everyone is stunned that someone would want to kill Alice-the nicest woman you will ever meet. We then see flashbacks of Alice's life. They all pray that Alice is at peace and pray that Mickey makes it. Caroline fills everyone in about Max. Eric comforts his grandmother.

-Victor gets a phone call. It's Nico. He tells Victor that he has bad news. They found Philip. Victor asks how that could be bad news. Nico explains Philip is dead. They found his body. It appears he was shot to death and the body was thrown in Salem park in hopes it would be found. Nico says he must have been nearby Salem this whole time. Victor is stunned and outraged as tears well up in his eyes. He hangs up on Nico and blames himself for his son's death.

-The doctor comes out to meet Maggie. He tells Maggie that Mickey didn't make it-there was just too much bleeding and he wasn't strong enough. Maggie breaks down and is comforted by Caroline. Caroline notices Victor upset and goes to him. Bonnie comforts Maggie and says Mickey was a good man who always saw the best in people-including her. She thanks God she had time with him. Maggie and Bonnie embrace. Greta then comes over to help Maggie as Maggie says Mickey is with all of his friends and family now and will meet his lovely mother up there. She blames herself since he saved her but Greta urges her not to blame herself. Maggie vows to find the person who is killing all of their loved ones.

-Celeste is with Eric and Nicole and predicts death is not finished yet. Eric and Nicole look on, worried.

-Caroline tells Victor of Mickey's death. She asks what is wrong. He tells her about Philip and blames himself. Everyone else overhears and apologizes to Victor for his loss. Victor and everyone else vow to learn who is behind this. Caroline takes Victor aside and promises to be there for him like he is always there for her. She hopes Victor doesn't lose it and go down a dark path of revenge. Victor says he will avenge these deaths-especially his son's. Caroline names all those who have died already and wonders how much more loss they can all take. She then sees Shawn SR out of bed and he has heard everything. He sees Caroline and Victor embracing and heard about all the deaths, including Frankie and Max, and Chelsea's death. He gets worked up and then collapses to the floor. Caroline, Victor, Eric and everyone else rush over to help Shawn SR who is in alot of pain and then loses consiousness. Caroline begs her husband to survive-she can't lose him too.

-Meanwhile, outside, Maggie and Alice's mystery assailant wearing the Salem Stalker mask is walking down an alley. The mask is taken off...IT'S MARLENA!! "It's good to be back in Salem," she says with an evil laugh. "Like Celeste said, death has come to Salem and is not finished yet and it is all in the form of me. They all deserve to drop like flies and meet their maker for what they did to me. Too bad Mickey got in the way. It wasn't quite his turn yet but no matter. Morgan Island, Mickey, and Alice were just the beginning of all the hell and destruction I have in store for all of my so-called friends in Salem. When I am through with them, they will all pay!!!!" Marlena then laughs hysterically as the screen fades to black.

Previews for Week of June 19, 2006:

-Chelsea returns to Salem and learns the truth about her rape.

-Victor learns something about Chelsea's rape and Josh's death.

-The Morgan Island crowd returns with bad news.

-Chelsea reels from all that she has lost.

-Victor gets word on Philip.

-6 more Salemites die as those left behind mourn them.

-Enemies and friends unite to solve the mystery of the mastermind and the goings on of late.

-Marlena reappears in a shocking way.

-Tek and Patrick's whereabouts are revealed.

-Tek makes a mysterious phone call and warns someone that Marlena is out of control.

-John enlists Shane's help.

Red Letter Days:

Monday June 19, 2006: Victor gets devestating news and learns something surprising about the night of the drug operation. Meanwhile, 4 Salemites meet their maker.

Tuesday and Wednesday June 20 and June 21: HOT SUMMER DAYS begins as 2 more Salemites die and those left behind mourn their loved ones and unite to avenge their deaths and solve the mystery of the mastermind and the recent goings on.

Next Week:

Maggie and Victor bond. An old friend comes home. John sees Marlena and a chase ensues that may lead John straight to the key behind what has been going on. Sami and Lexie come to blows. Celeste has a strange vision. Tek and Patrick want out.

5 MORE STARS OUT WITH 6 MORE LEFT TO GO!!!

The Days casting exodus continues. Hot on the heels of last Monday's deadly explosion that killed 9 characters, Days fans had front row seats to the deaths of 5 more characters and will have to sit through the 6 that are yet to come. Show reps still won't talk about the top secret goings on at the soap but have stated that the axings of all the actors being announced is confirmed and that the show will comment once things quiet down on set. Reportedly, things are tense at Days and everyone is shocked by the new writing regime's decision to focus on a smaller cast and bring on some former faves to fill in the blanks. Fans are sure to be outraged by everything going on as all these deaths are for real this time. Speculation is that 4 more deaths happen on Monday June 19, 2006 including two "stunning" deaths and that two more will bite the dust by Wednesday June 21. That day will signal the end of the exodus...for now. The show has said they will release a updated cast list and will issue summer previews at that point. They still will not comment on story at this point. Expect the show to address where all the children of Salem are this week (Will, Claire, Theo. Connor). Here is a list of the stars who were cut loose and met their maker last week (see the other cast bloodbath post for info on who got cut following the Morgan Island plane explosion):

Doug and Julie Williams (Bill and Susan Hayes): The real life/on screen supercouple has been axed. They have been recurring for several years. No word on why the show cut them. Some insiders say it may have been done for "shock value."

Frankie Brady (Billy Warlock): The popular actor returned to Days last year after a lengthy absence and stints on the hit TV show, 'Baywatch," and on the ABC soap, "General Hospital." It is beleived the show felt the character was played out and that his story was finished since many of those featured in his story have been axed (see below).

Abby Devereaux (Ashley Benson): The popular young actress has been released. Show insiders felt this death was shocking as the actress was said to be one of the next big things at Days. As was mentioned before, these cuts have nothing to do with age, according to show insiders but, rather, a desire to focus on a smaller cast.

Jennifer Devereaux (Melissa Reeves): Another shocking exit. Many insiders beleive Reeves was cut because her on screen husband, Jack, was killed off. Many also say that this may have been of her own will as her contract was up and she is close with Matt Ashford (Jack). The exits of Matt and Melissa is said to be the reason for the axing of Frankie (Billy Warlock) and Abby (Ashley Benson). Many were also stunned by the way in which Jennifer and Julie (Susan Hayes) were written off (Jennifer chose to commit suicide and took Julie to her death with her) as it was an action very uncharacteristic of the character of Jennifer and of any Horton, in general.

Speculation also continues about the status of Deidre Hall (Marlena) given her character's demented actions of late and her contract being up in August. Marlena's behavior will get even worse as she increasingly grows out of control, says show insiders, and there are huge shocks yet to come. Might this be the grand finale for Deidre Hall? Fans need to hang in there as twists and turns and the answers they want are on the way!!!

-Jennifer drives Mickey's car down the highway at a furious pace. Mickey, Eric, Greta, and Nicole are following them in a police car with one of the bodyguards assigned to portect those threatened by the mastermind behind everything going on. Several other police cars filled with more of the bodyguards and police officers are in pursuit. Mickey hopes they can stop Jennifer. Julie begs Jennifer to reconsider suicide. She tells Julie to get out of the car-she doesn't want to take her down with her. Julie says the suicide is unlike Jennifer and is not what Jack or any of her lost loved ones would want. Jennifer says it is what she wants and she can't live without Abby and Jack. She has lost so much and has even lost Frankie too. She can't take all the pain and heartache she has been through, especially with everything she has been through the last few years. Julie realizes Jennifer may have snapped like Laura. She tries to reason with Jennifer but to no avail. Jennifer once again warns Julie to get out because she isn't stopping-she either gets out or goes down with her.

-Alice and Maggie continue to be watched by a mysterious person dressed in black with black gloves. We then see the person close in on the both of them and go to the nurses desk to leave an envelope with Maggie and Alice's names on it. When the mystery person goes to leave, Celeste feels a dark and evil presence and mentions it to Bonnie. Cleste warns that more death and danger awaits Salem in the future, especially tonight. The mystery person escapes unnoticed and then enters the hospital staircase.

-Maggie is still worried about everything that is going on and the phone call. They wonder why Mickey is taking so long getting air (they don't know about him taking off after Jennifer and Julie). Maggie remembers the phone call and all the visions and hopes nothing happened to Mickey. Alice calms her and urges her to have faith everything will be fine. One of the nurses calls them over to the nurses desk for a message. Maggie opens the envelope left by the mystery person.

-Caroline leaves Victor at Max's bedside and tells him to watch him so she can check on Shawn Sr. She chooses not to tell Shawn anything of what is happening right now. Nico arrives while Caroline is gone and gives Victor an update on the mystery of the mastermind. There is no new developments and there is no word on Philip. Victor asks about Chelsea. Nico says they have a lead and he hopes that the men he hired will be able to find her. Victor hopes so-he wants to help his grandaughter through her horrible ordeal since it was because of him she was raped.

-Chelsea is outside of Salem hiding in the old cabin she discovered. She gets hungry but is sick of the same old food and decides to turn the stove on (remember the cabin is unsafe and gas will cause a explosion due to a gas leak-that is why the cabin was abandoned). As she is about to turn it on, she hears a noise and is stunned to see a strange man in her midst.

-On Morgan Island, John tries to comfort Sami about what has happened. She pushes him away and only accepts comfort from Belle. Lexie tells Hope that Sami still won't change even after everything. Hope reminds Lexie of how Sami beleives everyone hates her and now losing all that she has in that plane explosion and having her mother being responsible for it makes Sami's behavior understandable. Lexie says that they all have lost alot on the island. Hope and Lexie embrace in tears and vow to get through this. Belle and Sami vow to do the same. John stares out at the still burning plane wreckage and wonders how Marlena could do this. He feels there is more to this, as does everyone else. Belle wonders if this was all a trap and doesn't beleive Philip was ever there. John beleives it was-whoever kidnapped Philip may have a hand in what has happened to Marlena. Sami and Belle agree but Hope and Lexie think Marlena acted alone and may have just snapped due to all the brainwashing and mind control she has been through on top of all the things she has been through in her life. John thinks that could be true but he thinks they were led on a wild goose chase to find Philip even though they were also there to find Marlena. He thinks there is more to all of this. Sami, Belle, Lexie, and Hope all want a hand in figuring all this out.

-Jennifers speeds Mickey's car on the free way. Julie once again tries to get through to her but fails. Jennifer hears her song with Jack on the radio and begins to cry. She gives Julie one last warning to get out or die with her. Julie still thinks Jennifer will somehow change her mind and refuses. Jennifer says, "Don't say I didn't warn you. I am sorry Julie that things have to be this way. I am coming Abby. I am coming Jack." Jennifer speeds towards the cliffside. Julie tires to grab the wheel and both women struggle. Mickey and the others who are following then see the car burst through a guardrail and drive over a cliff and into the water below it, all while Jack and Jen's song plays. Mickey, Eric, Greta, and Nicole look over the cliff and see the car sink into the water. The police act fast to get down there and call search and rescue. Meanwhile, Celeste gets a bad feeling at the hospital and tells Bonnie that death has struck again and will do so again tonight.

-Maggie reads the note in the envelope to Alice telling them to meet Mickey in room 406 on the 4th floor. There is something he needs to show them there. Maggie is happy he is ok and thinks this is important. Alice and her head for the 4th floor right away to see what is going on. They tell Celeste and Bonnie where they are going just in case Caroline, Julie, and Jennifer look for them. After they leave, Celeste gets a bad feeling and says they need to find Alice and Maggie.

-Mickey, Eric, Greta, and Nicole watch the search and rescue teams search the water. One of the police officers gets a call and looks on solemnly. They all head further down the beach and see Jennifer and Julie's bodies. They were thrown from the car and washed on shore. The officer tells Mickey that both women are dead. Mickey and the others are shocked. Mickey touches Jennifer's cheek and grasps Julie's hand. he says to rest in peace and says they are now with their husbands, family, and friends, Greta wonders how many more they are going to lose as Eric embraces Nicole and tells her he loves her. Greta notices how emotional Eric is. Mickey decides to hurry back to the hospital to tell everyone the news. It would be better coming from him and Maggie, Alice, and everyone there needs protection. Mickey, Eric, Greta, Nicole, and the bodyguards head for the hospital.

-On Morgan Island, Hope and Lexie continue to wonder where Tek and Patrick went. Lexie still is perplexed by why Abe's coffin was empty. John says they will peice everything together once they return to Salem and break the news to everyone else. John is told they can leave now as one of the runways is now open. As they all leave, they look at the plane wreckage. Hope and Lexie comfort each other, as do Sami and Belle. John looks on and promises to find out what is happening and to help Marlena. They all board a plane and set out for Salem.

-Chelsea wonders who the man is. The man says he works for her grandfather, Victor Kiriakis, and that she is to come back to Salem with him right now. Chelsea refuses saying she can't. When the man grabs her arm, she has a flashback to the two men raping her and begins to break down. The man tells her it's ok and that coming home will be for the best. He then sees the warning sign saying of a gas leak in the house. Chelsea sees it too and thanks the man for saving her from turning the stove on. She stops fighting the man and he leads her to his car to go back to Salem.

-Caroline returns and sees Nico. She hopes Victor is not doing something dangerous. He says he isn't-Nico is just helping him with the mystery and the searches for Philip and Chelsea. He leaves Max's room to talk to Nico. Nico gets the call that Chelsea has been found and is on her way back. Victor is relieved. Victor then gets a call himself. It's the mastermind AKA the mysterious caller/Philip's kidnapper. The caller tells Victor he was wrong to share his knowledge of everything with everyone there. He has ruined alot of planning and will now have to pay. Victor is stunned when he hears Phillip's voice. Philip tells Victor he loves him and thanks him for everything. Victor says he loves him too and he will find him. The caller says it is too late and that Victor investigating the visions, drugs, hallucinations, etc and sharing his knowledge with the people being targeted has been seen as a betrayal. The caller says that Victor disobeyed orders and their deal to follow orders. The punishment is his son's death. Victor says he will give up anything or do anything-just let his son live. Victor then hears Philip yell out, "Dad!!!" and then hears a loud sound and the line goes dead. A horrified Victor wonders what has happened to his son and blames himself. He then hears beeping in Max's room and rushes in. Max has gone into cardiac arrest. Caroline begs Max to live and begs God not to let her lose another son. Victor comforts her as the doctor's work to save Max.

-Celeste feels death drawing near and warns that one life is on the brink of death right now and two others are in extreme danger. Bonnie asks who. Celeste sees Max being worked on by the doctors as his life slips away and then has a vision of Maggie screaming. Mickey, Eric, Greta, and Nicole arrive and tell Bonnie and Celeste what happened to Jennifer and Julie. Celeste warns the death is not over and that Alice and Maggie are in danger and Max is near death. Mickey asks where Maggie and Alice are. Celeste says they told her and Bonnie they were going to the 4th floor to meet him. Mickey says he was gone so something is going on. Celeste warns they need to get up there now. Celeste, Bonnie, Mickey, Eric, Nicole, Greta, and the bodyguards race to the 4th floor to find Maggie and Alice.

-Maggie and Alice wait in room 406 (the 4th floor is quiet and practically empty due to renovations). They wonder where Mickey is and if something may be wrong. Maggie turns to look at Alice and asks if she is done with her coffee. Alice says yes but then admits she feels weak and passes out. Maggie runs over and tries to wake her up but she doesn't stir. The door of the room slams shut and the lights are turned off. Maggie looks up to see the mysterious person with the black gloves (the person who set this trap up) looking at her wearing the same mask Marlena wore as the Salem Stalker. Maggie screams as the person grabs her by the mouth and tries to keep her quiet. The person then pulls out a whiskey bottle (just like the weapon used in Maggie's "murder" in 2003) and prepares to beat her with it as she tries to break free and scream as a helpless Alice sits there unconscious. The screen then fades to black.

-The doctor tells Jennifer that Abby is gone. She breaks down in the doctor's arms.

-The doctors work to save Max but he has lost so much blood. His wound is infected and they can't understand how he managed as long as he did. There is still some debris from the accident in the wound. One of the doctors thinks it would be a miracle to survive this much blood loss.

-Nicole wants the truth from Eric about why they had to come to Salem and stay. Eric says it's just a family thing and it was just time to come home for awhile. Nicole doesn't buy it but Eric urges her to trust him. She says she does and lets it go even though she is more suspicous then ever. Greta overhears and privately agrees with Nicole and wonders what is going on with Eric. She decides to keep an eye on her ex.

-Maggie is frightened after the phone call, as is everyone else. Victor vows to catch the mastermind behind all this. Caroline urges Victor to be careful. Victor sees everyone worried about the visions they have been having, Celeste and her predictions, and now Maggie's phone call. He tells them all that they need to stick together and keep piecing this all together. If this is the Dimeras, they need to bring them down for good.

-Jennifer comes downstairs as one of the nurses is comforting her. Jennifer lashes out and announces to everyone Abby is dead and Max is hanging by a thread. Mickey, Maggie, Julie, Alice, and Jennifer comfort each other. We then see flashbacks of Abby's life.

-Caroline, Victor, Eric, and Nicole head up to check on Max. Jennifer snaps and pulls back from their emrbaces saying she has lost everything. Jack, Frankie, Doug, and now her daughter. She feels bad that she knew Max may be hurt but didn't push him to get attention medically and didn't acknowledge it. She says that it may be best for her to just go insane like her mother-she doesn't want to live or be around anyone. Life is meaningless now. Mickey tries to hold her but she knocks him back and runs off telling them to leave her alone. Julie says she feels the same way but knows that she has her family. Losing Doug makes her want to die but she lost him before and survived and knows she will here too. She decides to go after Jennifer since she may listen to her knowing she lost someone beloved tonight too.

-Celeste predicts more will die tonight and Mickey tells her to be quiet. Celeste then has a vision of Maggie and Alice screaming for their lives and begging not to die. Celeste warns Mickey to get protection for Maggie and Alice. Celeste insists they may all need protection. Mickey begs her to stop with the visions but Bonnie urges Mickey to consider it-she thinks they should consider it for all those who were around or victims of the SSK and even those that weren't since they are having visions and Maggie's phone call said they are all targets. Mickey decides to be safe then sorry and calls the police department to get protection. Maggie is freaked but Alice is strong and tells Maggie they will be fine-Tom is watching them and so are all their loves ones that have passed on. Mickey hangs up the phone and says that bodyguards are being assigned to all those who need protection. Everyone is relieved but Celeste reminds them all that Maggie was still attacked at her home with a guard and a security system protecting her during the SSK spree. Maggie is worried again as is Mickey, Bonnie, and Celeste. Alice remains brave and confident and hopes they can all get through this.

-Caroline goes in to see Max with Eric and Victor. They beg him to live. The doctors tell Caroline it can go either way and they hope they were able to stop the blood loss from continuing. Eric leaves the room and is comforted by Nicole. He tells Nicole he needs her more then she knows. Greta watches. They all three decide to go out and get something to eat together. Eric thinks it may help may things smoother between the three of them. Nicole is reluctant but agrees. Greta hopes to find out more about why Eric is back and back with Nicole. Victor is right by Caroline's side as she stays vigil at Max's bedside saying she can't lose another son tonight. Victor vows to be there for her and to catch whoever is behind this.

-Mickey goes outside to meet the police assigned bodyguards. He assures Maggie and Alice they will be fine since they are in the hospital with many people. When he leaves, a mysterious person stalks them.

-Mickey goes to the parking garage and meets the bodyguards. Eric, Nicole, and Greta come out too and tell Mickey of where they are going. They all here Julie screaming for Jennifer to calm down. They all run over to the screams. Jennifer gets in Mickey's car (she took the keys when Mickey was trying to calm her down earlier) saying she is going to be with Jack, Abby, and all her other loved ones. Julie begs her to reconsider. Jennifer starts the car as Mickey realizes his keys are gone. Julie says this isn't like her and isn't the Horton way-they need to be strong and carry on. Jennifer says she has no one to carry on for-they are all dead and more may die yet as Celeste predicts. She says she gives up and is going to reunite with her deceased family and friends. She puts the car in gear. Julie jumps in as it begins to drive away. Jennifer orders her out but Julie says she needs to stop her and she knows she can. Jennifer says no one can. Mickey and the cops deicde to pursue Jennifer, who is driving his car, Eric, Nicole, and Greta jump in a cop car with Mickey and one of the bodyguards and they take off, as several other cop cars follow and a chase ensues as the screen fades to black.

-The doctor reveals to Jennifer, Julie, Alice, Mickey, Maggie, Max, Victor, Caroline, Celeste, Greta, and Bonnie that Frankie and Doug both didn't make it. He apologizes for their loss and says there was just too much damage. Julie and Jennifer are heartbroken. Caroline embraces Max and says even though Frankie and him were not biologically Brady's she loved them like they were. She worries about how to tell Shawn Sr in his condition. Jennifer hugs Max too. Jennifer, Max, and Caroline all go in to say goodbye to Frankie. We see flashbacks of Frankie's time on the show. Max continues to hide his injury. Julie, Alice, Mickey, and Maggie go say goodbye to Doug. Jennifer joins them. We see some great Doug and Julie flashbacks. Doug and Frankie are taking to the morgue.

_Eric and Nicole are driving back to the hotel when they hear about what happened at Jennifer and Frankie's wedding. Eric wants to go to the hospital. Nicole is not sure about letting everyone know they are there but agrees eventually. They arrive at the hospital where Eric is embraced by Caroline, Max, and the Hortons. Bonnie comments on his cute he is and Eric blushes. No one seems happy to see Nicole but she stands there quiet. They ask Eric why he is back. He says it was just time to come home. He announces Nicole and him are back together. Everyone seems shocked and appalled but Eric says when he and Nicole are together they bring out the best in each other. Everyone backs off him and Eric reassures Nicole everything will be fine. They then come face to face with Greta. Eric apologizes for what happened when he left and he pushes Nicole to do the same since she never did prior to Greta leaving. Greta says all is forgiven. Greta walks away and stares at Nicole as Nicole does the same to Greta. Eric notes that things are still tense. Nicole says Greta and her will never get along. Nicole and Victor reunite. Victor orders Nicole to stay out of his business and everything will be fine. Nicole agrees and thinks it is for the best. Caroline tells Nicole and Eric what happened to Frankie, Doug, and Shawn Sr. Eric feels horrible and wants to see his grandfather. Caroline thinks that is a bad idea since any shock could hurt him, especially Nicole and him being together. Eric agrees to wait.

-Victor decides he needs to tell everyone about his discoveries since he has already told Celeste and Bonnie. Victor gets Caroline, Maggie, Mickey, Alice, Eric, Nicole, Greta, Jennifer, and Max together along with Celeste and Bonnie. He tells them of Nico and his findings and how he beleives what happened with Jack and the car and everyone being lured down to Morgan Island to look for Philip was a setup. He fears for their lives given Celeste's premonitions and the fact that Abe and Stefano are already dead. he continues to blame himself for what happened to Chelsea and Josh during the drug operation. Caroline urges him not to blame himself-he was only doing what he was forced to do to save his son. Victor says he went back to being criminal and it made things only worse. Max gets upset with Victor but Caroline orders him to back off. It is not Victor's fault. Everyone agrees and they are all worries about the drugs being in the water supply. Victor thinks they coincided with the SSK period where several of them had visions of the SSK "victims' as ghosts when they were alive. Victos thinks the drugs were used to make everyone vulnerable and somehow suggestions for visions were put in everyone's heads to totally convince them that their loved ones were dead. The fact that this coincided with Tony being missing from the hospital and Bo and Hope being attacked at the fashion show in August 2003 makes Victor beleive that the Dimeras are behind this and that someone is helping their organization by providing the drugs for the visions and hallucinations. The drugs may have been used to make the SSK "victims" wounds and bodies look worse then they are. That may be why Tony was able to convince everyone that these people were dead. It is possible that the medical team, including Lexie and Tek, and police department was drugged and had suggestions put in their head to give up CPR and the like to help the plan along. This freaks everyone out as everyone that lived through that whole ordeal is having visions and hallucinations right now referring to it. Jennifer, Bonnie, Victor, Caroline, Alice, Mickey, Maggiem and Celeste all remember the visions and hallucinations they had at the wedding. Eric, Nicole, and Greta note they weren't here so they haven't been effected yet. Nicole says she probably was since she only left a few months ago. Victor vows to get to the bottom of this, especially since they have his son and many people are in danger on Morgan Island. Everyone agrees that this seems like the Dimeras and now Victor seems to be figuring out the mystery being the murder/island plot and what is going on now. Victor wonders why the Dimera's, or whoever is responsible, would want them to have visions and hallucinations of that time. He wonders if the Dimeras are recreating that horrible nightmare and this time are haunting people with the past before killing them for good. Everyone vows to help Victor and say they are with him

-Jennifer hears Abby is out of surgery. She goes to see her and begs her to live. The doctor tells her it doesn't look good. Max goes in to see her and talks about how he has grown to care for her. They were helping each other deal with Chelsea and Josh and she was a good friend. He hopes he was as good to her. He wants to keep being friends so he begs her to live.

-Nicole feels uncomfortable and wants to leave. Eric says he needs to be there for his family. Nicole says she will leave then. Eric tells her to stay-he needs her. Nicole comments on how Eric hasn't wanted her to leave his side since they reunited and he has been awfully secretive about why he wanted to be back in Salem and wanted her there. She wants to know what is going on and demands answers.

-Victor calls Nico and asks if there us any word on Philip and the mastermind behind everything going on. Nico has nothing. Victor asks about Chelsea. Nico says no sign of her. He hangs up. Caroline is there and urges Victor not to blame himself for anything going on. They all need to stick together to find out who is behind all this. She urges him not to blame himself for what has happened to Philip, Chelsea, and that poor Josh or what is happening on Morgan Island. Victor says everyone on the island went done to find Marlena and also to find his son, Philip. Josh was killed during the drug operation he orchestrated to save Philip and Chelsea was raped. He knew the people he hired for the operation for creeps but he went ahead. He should have never trusted that caller but he has Philip. He heard his voice and he needed to save him. Caroline comforts him and begs him to give himself a break. Victor vows to find out what is going on and how is behind everything.

-Alice and Mickey are comforting a distraught Julie who wonders how to tell Hope about Doug. Meanwhile, a shadowy figure watches Mickey, Alice, and Maggie. Maggie then gets a phone call. The caller sounds like the same person who called Victor and ordered him around. Victor is close by and hears the voice faintly but Maggie hangs up before Victor can grab it. Maggie apologizes saying the caller hung up. Maggie describes the voice and Victor says it sounds like the same person who talked to him and had Philip and sent everyone to Morgan Island on a wild goose chase for Philip. Mickey asks Maggie why she looks so frightened after the call. Maggie says the caller told her that those having visions of the past-the Salem Stalker "victims" and those who lived through it-won't be so lucky this time. This time they won't make it-even those who weren't victims before. This time they will die for real and the caller told her that she is marked for death. Everyone looks on in a panic as Maggie shakes in fear as Mickey comforts her. Celeste then has a vision and says many are marked for death and many more will die tonight. Bonnie tells Celeste to be quiet but she has everyone attention as Eric, Nicole, Greta, Alice, Mickey, Victor, Caroline, and especially Maggie look on frightened. Meanwhile, upstairs near Abby's room, Jennifer is outside with the doctor who tells her Abby's chances are slim. Jennifer prays to God and begs her grandfather Tom, Jack, and now Doug and Frankie to keep her daugther alive. If she loses Abby, she won't be able to handle it and may not live through it. Max is in Abby's room. He kisses her hand and urges her to fight. He prays to God and begs Frankie and Jack to watch out for Abby. Abby then goes into cardiac arrest. Max begs her to hang on but when he gets up he bends over in pain and passes out, finally succumbing to his injury which is a large gash on his right side. Jennifer hears it and runs in. She finds Max and sees the injury figuring that must be where all the blood in the halls were coming from that the hospital staff was trying to figure out. She realizes he was injured all along and even saved her daughter like that. A doctor comes in and puts him on a gurney and rushes him out. The doctors and nurses try to save Abby but she then flatlines. They stop and Jennifer asks why they are stopping. They look at her and she screams, "No...oh no...NO!!!!"

9 HUGE STARS OUT!!! MORE TO COME!!!! WHEN WILL IT ALL END?!!!!

Days fans were told that this week would be shocking as the show returned from hiatus. They were also told that massive cast cuts were coming. James Reynolds (Abe Carver) and Matt Ashford (Jack Deveraux) were first (and to a lesser extend Brock Pierce's Josh was let go). Wayne Northup is out to as his character, Alex North/Stefano Dimera, was killed in May as well. Fans were told the week of June 12 would change the show forever and it has. Nine actors were killed off in a plane explosion set by beloved and now maniac character Marlena Evans Black (Deidre Hall), who revealed she was also responsible for the demise of Abe Carver and Stefano Dimera as well. This has many wondering if Hall is out too since her contract is up this summer. The show will not comment on this or anything else story-wise. However, these departures are confirmed as these actors last aired on June 12:

Bo Brady (Peter Reckell): No doubt the most shocking exit. This was the exit being referred to as "shocking" in the rumor mill. This exit has stunned the soap world as Bo was one of the most recognizable characters on Days. Insiders speculate that the show felt it was time for Bo to exit at this point. The actor himself was "stunned" by the news.

Kate Roberts (Lauren Koslow): Another exit that shocked the masses. Some show reps say "the character had been played out" and that the character of Kate had served it's purpose. The actress was also surprised by the news.

Carrie Brady (Christie Clark): Another surprise since the character had major story possibilities and just returned. Carrie had just learned she was pregnant and did not know who the father was. She and her sister, Sami, were also being stalked. Insiders can't understand this axing and wonder if the show just scrapped her story all together and decided to cut their losses.

Austin Reed (Austin Peck): The second time the actor was fired and this was shocking as well given the front burner story he was involved in (see above).

Lucas Roberts (Bryan Dattilo): This came as a surprise again considering the story he was involved in (see above) and the fact that he is a Horton. Rumor has it the show is phasing out the Roberts/Reeds and that is the reason why the characters of Austin, Lucas, Billie, Kate, and possibly Philip (portrayer Kyle Brandt announced in April he was leaving but had extended his contract short term) have been written out.

Billie Reed (Julie Pinson): Pinson took over the role in 2004 and her departure is not that shocking as the character was not a favorite with a good deal of fans. For reasons behind her exit, see the details on Bryan Dattilo's exit.

Roman Brady (Josh Taylor): This exit was not too surprising considering Taylor never took off as a recast of the popular character and has had not story in awhile. This exit appears to be story-dictated.

Shawn and Mimi Brady (Jason Cook and Farah Fath): These two exits were very shocking given they are part of the young generation in Salem and are in a front burner story right now. It appears the show is cutting cast and age is no part of the equation as the new HW wants to focus on a smaller cast and bring some former faves back. The issue of Shawn's daughter, Claire's, paternity will still come out but the show will do it without these two pivotal players.

Insiders say the exits won't stop there. Expect two more characters to die on tomarrow's show (June 14) and two more to die June 16. Another will be killed off screen next week and as many as four others will also be killed off next week. Expect to hear the news that many former faves are returning in addition to those already returned and next week summer previews and a list of who is definitely staying will be released. The show hopes fans will stick it out-there is a great reward ahead. Since this story is clearly revisiting the SSK/Captive Island story, will there be another ruse with everyone being alive. Insiders say not this time-but there are a good deal of surprises ahead. RED HOT SUMMER DAYS IS HERE!!!

-On Morgan Island, firefighters and rescue teams try to put out the flames from the burning wreckage of John's plane. John is told by one of the workers that they have already found some human remains but they are charred beyond recognition. He also tells John that they checked camera footage of the runway and surrounding area and no one jumped off the plane or got out. They caught a glimpse of all the people huddled together on the plane frightened and then it exploded. There were no survivors. Sami, Hope, Lexie, and Belle cry out in pain. John comforts them and even tries to comfort Sami but she resists and blames this on John for making her mother snap. Hope and Lexie both snap at John since Marlena killed their husbands and Hope's son. Belle begs them not to fight. They all need to stick together now. Belle goes near the wreckage and says a private goodbye to Shawn, Mimi, Carrie, and everyone else. Hope does the same for Bo and Shawn and the others as does Lexie. Sami breaks down when saying goodbye to Lucas and Austin and then to Carrie. She admits she loves her sister even though she never acted like it. She also says goodbye to Roman and her uncle Bo. She says she will find her mom and try to help her. Hope and Lexie are furious but John convinced them that something is wrong-this is not Marlena. They wonder where she went and where Patrick and Tek went since they all seem to disappear.

-Patrick and Tek are at a dock. They have obtained a boat and plan to sail someplace and lie low for awhile. They don't want this getting back to them nor do they want Marlena to find them. They are about to leave the island when they hear a noise and turn around. Patrick says, "You!!"

-Back at the airport, Sami and Belle both pledge to get through this. Belle can't beleive she was almost on that plane. Same goes for Hope, Sami, and Lexie. They beleive they were kept alive for a reason. John says they were-they need to stick together and find Marlena and find out what the hell is going on. Lexie remembers Abe's casket being empty when Sami and her were in the accident earlier and she wonders why that was. John wonders if more is going on then they know. Lexie, Hope, Sami, and Belle vow to find out what is going on. John says they will all need to work together and stares at Sami as sami also looks at Lexie too. They all agrees to unite and put aside their differences. It is what their dead loved ones would have wanted. John says they need to return to Salem. Belle asks about Phillip. John tells Belle he thinks this was all a trap and that he isn't even there. They need to return to Salem and inform everyone of what has happened and contact the ISA and anyone else they can to help. Belle understands and wonders if her father is right and this was all a setup. John books the flight but is told no planes will be taking off for awhile due to the explosion, He understands and they all decide to wait. We then see Bo and Hope flashbacks as well as flashbacks of Shawn and all of them as a family. We see flashbacks of Shawn and Mimi as Belle remembers them. Sami remembers Austin, Lucas, Carrie, and Roman in flashbacks. They all vow to avenge their loves ones. While Sami is remembering, she is still being stalked as the mysterious stranger now seems angry and is clutching a picture of Carrie. We see a tear drop on the picture and then the stranger takes out a picture of Sami and lights it on fire.

-Lexie privately asks John if Abe could be alive. John doubts it since Marlena killed him and Stefano and now those on the plane. They wonder about the casket. John vows to find out what is really going on once they get back to Salem.

-Back in Salem, everyone is shocked by Celeste's premonition. Celeste informs everyone that tragedy has struck on Morgan Island. Just then, everyone hears the doctors working feverishly on a dying Frankie and Doug as both fight for life. Jennifer asks a nurse how Abby is doing in surgery. The nurse says she is hanging on but her life is hanging by a thread. Caroline arrives as everyone asks where she has been. She regrets not being there for Frankie but the shock of the accident caused Grandpa Shawn chest pains. he hid away to not be seen but she found him and he collapsed. With all the EMT's working on everyone else, she got him up and took him to the hospital herself. He had a minor heart attack and is stabile now and being monitored. Victor comforts her. She learns how bad Frankie is and is heartbroken. She fears if Frankie dies Shawn Sr may not be able to take it. Meanwhile, Max is still unaware of his injury and blood beings to drip on the floor. Mickey notices it and asks Max what is wrong. Max says he probably has a cut and he will have it looked at later once he learns if everyone, including his brother and Abby, will be ok. He nearly passes out but keeps moving.

-Celeste warns everyone that many have already died and more are to come. The death on Morgan Island has stopped but it is now reaching Salem. Alice, Maggie, Mickey, Victor, Bonnie, Caroline, Celeste, and Jennifer all have the visions of the time of the SSK and of how they "died" and got to the island. They are the same ones they had at the wedding. Victor calls Nico. Nico tells him the drugs were put in the water supply of Salem. He had some men do a test. Nico says his sources tell him that the drugs have been being dumped into the water supply since August 9, 2003. Victor remembers that was the day of the Basic Black fashion show where Bo and Hope got attacked. That was when the whole SSK nightmare began. Nico says the drugs make people vulnerable to implanted visions and hallucinations-meaning the drugs are in the water supply but people won't have visions or hallucinations until they are implanted in the subconscious. Victor figures Philip's kidnapper/the mysterious caller is somehow planting suggestions of the visions in everyone's heads and brainwashing them to have them. This is even happening to him. Victor now knows he has to alert everyone. Celeste and Bonnie overhear him and want to know what is going on. Alice, Mickey, Maggie, Julie, and Jennifer all comfort each other. Greta offers support and apologizes for her role in everything. No one blames her. Greta goes over to Bonnie. Victor, and Celeste. Victor informs them all of his findings. Greta notes that she wasn't in Salem for any of it so she hasn't been drugged. Victor beleives the car Greta and Jack were in was a trap and that the mastermind behind everything wanted Jack to interupt the wedding and hurt and kill people. Greta agrees-the car was rigged. Jack could not even control the car. Victor reminds them all that this person has kidnapped his son and he beleives led everyone on Morgan Island into a trap. Philip was probably never there and poor Abe was already a victim as was Stefano. He hopes Celeste is wrong and no one else has died on the island. Victor also tells them of what happened to Josh and Chelsea because they interupted the drug operation he organized to appease the mastermind. He blames himself. Greta tells him he was only doing what he could to save his son. Victor says he hurt his granddaughter and now has no clue where she is nor does anyone. Caroline overhears and wants to know what Victor is telling them. Jennifer, Max, Mickey, Maggie, Alice, and Julie want to know too but they are interupted by the doctor. Jennifer and Julie both ask of Frankie and Doug made it. The doctor looks at them as the screen fades to black.

-The ambulance arrives to take the injured to the hospital at Jennifer and Frankie's wedding. Doug is put in the ambulance. Julie rides with him as Maggie, Mickey, and Alice follow them to the hospital. Celeste looks on horrified and says "This is only the beginning." Bonnie overhears and becomes frightened. Victor joins them and agrees with Celeste. Victor decides that everyone in Salem needs to know what he has discovered.

-Max tries to help the rescue teams get Abby out from under the car. Max is unaware that he has been injured himself and is bleeding down his leg. Jennifer is hysterical. Frankie is put in the ambulance and taken to the hospital. An unconcious Greta wakes up and asks what happened. Jennifer tells her and asks her the same question. Greta tells Jennifer everything about Jack being alive, what he did, and how they found the car when they arrived in Salem. Greta insists that Jack could not stop the car-the brakes seem to have been gone. Greta beleives someone tampered with the car and left it there knowing Jack was desperate to get to the wedding and knowing he would take it. Victor overhears and realizes that the mysterious caller/Philip's kidnapper is manipulating all of their lives and could be responsible for all this and the visions everyone had concerning impending death and the Salem Stalker. Greta and Jennifer mourn Jack. We see flashbacks of Jack and Jennifer's life together. Jennifer says she is mad about him faking his death but she will always love him and knew what he was trying to do. She needs to be with their daughter now and hopes Jack will watch over her. Greta says goodbye to Jack too. She remembers their time together and tells Jack she loves him. The rescue team and Max get Abby out from under the car. She has head trauma and internal injuries. Jennifer rides with her to the hospital. Greta, Max, and the others follow.

-Nicole and Eric kiss and reunite. She asks him why he asked her to return to Salem. Eric says he has come home to be with his family and friends. He needs them and also needs her. He regrets many things about his past and one of them is leaving everyone behind. He regrets leaving her and professes his love for her. Nicole does the same and admits she was lost without him. They kiss and he carries her to his car where they make love.

-On to Morgan Island: John, Sami, Lexie, Tek, Patrick, Hope, and Belle all try to stop the plane from taking off. They are shocked when it begins to move. John and the others make a beeline for the control tower.

-On the plane, everyone is shocked when it begins to move. Bo tries to get up and get to Hope but Billie tells him maybe she decided not to board. Bo thinks Hope and him are now finished for good and thinks Billie is right-she chose not to come home. Carrie, Austin, and Lucas wonder about Sami and Kate and Roman wonder about Lexie and Tek. They wonder what is going on. Shawn wants to go get his mother but Mimi stops him. The pilot orders everyone to be seated with seat belts on. No one else is boarding or even waiting to board. This announcement stuns everyone.

-John gets to the control tower with Belle, Sami, Lexie, Tek, Patrick, and Hope behind him. He orders someone to so something and tells them a bomb is on the plane. The tower is unable to contact the plane and it seems the pilot is ignoring them. The pilot then picks up and asks what is wrong. The tower tells him about the bomb just as the plane shifts into take off mode and begins to speed up. Tek and Patrick worry about them being blamed for this. Patrick says his sister is on that plane. Tek insists they need to get out of there so that Marlena doesn't pin this on them or come after them. Patrick says goodbye to Mimi and says she will be better off since she won't have to deal with the wrath Marlena is about to inflict on everyone. Patrick blames Tek and Stefano for this. Tek says all the mind control and all the things Marlena has been through have just combined to make her snap. The plan he implemented the night Stefano died was the last straw and he will never be able to live with himself now. Both men leave and regreat what is about to happen but want to save themselves. John, Lexie, Sami, and Hope look on helplessly. Sami and Hope think about their loved ones. John does so as well. They then catch a glimpse of Marlena who is wearing a headset to contact the tower. She laughs and tells them "Now you can watch your loved ones die." John says that they are her loved ones to and asks Marlena what is going on. He thinks Alex did something before he died. Marlena says, "Alex did nothing. It is me. I am killing them. They are evil just like you all are. You are all next. Mark my words. Abe and Alex were first and now those on the plane will die." She insists, "You all wronged me and now you will all pay the price." Everyone is stunned by this. They are shocked to hear Bo on the pilot's radio. Hope grabs it and tells Bo she is sorry and that she loves him. They then hear Roman. John tells them to stop the takeoff sequence but the pilot says he can't-the plane has been rigged not to stop and is going to takeoff. Marlena must have set it all up so no one could stop it. Hope screams for Bo and Shawn as Sami screams for Austin, Roman, and Lucas. John and the others hears panic and screams on the plane. Bo tries to open the cabin doors but they won't budge. They are trapped. Everyone on the plane realizes their fate now.

-Eric and Nicole finish making love. Eric tries to get up but gets dizzy. Nicole catches him and asks what is wrong. Eric says he sustained a minor concussion in Africa while on a photography assignment. Nicole tells him to be more careful now that they are back together. She doesn't want to lose him. She asks why they need to be back in Salem though. Eric says he wants to be around family, friends, and her right now. Nicole asks if he is back in Salem to stay. He says he is back for awhile. Nicole says she doesn't want to stay for good because not many people like her there and she loves LA. Eric tells her to stay as along as he stays and that will make him happy. She agrees. They kiss as Eric looks on with a worried look on his face. Nicole tells herself that something is not right and is determined to find out what Eric is holding back.

-Everyone is at the hospital. Frankie and Doug are in dire straits. The doctors work to save them but both have internal injuries. Everyone prays they survive. Abby is raced into emergency surgery to repair her eternal injuries. Max continues to walk around injured. He nearly passes out but keeps going wondering why he feels sick. Mickey asks Bonnie why she is there. She says she is there for him and will always be there for him. Jennifer is a mess and begs God not to let her lose Frankie, Doug, and Abby too. Maggie, Alice, Jennifer. Max, Greta, Mickey, and Julie pray together. Bonnie, Celeste, and Victor look on. Victor says they need to know what is going. Bonnie and Celeste ask what he means. Victor says they will know soon enough. Celeste then has a vision. Everyone looks at her. Celeste says, "Many loved ones in Salem and on Morgan Island are about to die." Everyone looks on horrified as Victor says to himself, "Someone needs to stop this bastard." Just then, everyone hears the doctors say Frankie and Doug have taken a turn for the worse.

-Back on Morgan Island, the Salemites on John's plane prepare to die. Bo emrbaces Shawn and says he loves him. Mimi is there too. Billie comes over with Kate and Roman. Carrie wants her father too and joins them with Austin and Lucas. Carrie regrets that her baby will never get the chance to live and that she will never know who the father is. She tells both Lucas and Austin she loves them. Kate looks at Roman and says she will always love him. Roman says the same. Kate tells Billie, Lucas, and Austin that she loves them and they do the same. Kate also says that she will always love John and hopes he knows that and that she appreciates how he was always there for her. They all huddle together and hope somehow they can make it out of this. They then begin to pray together and then Bo says, "I guess our time is up. I love you fancy face." We then hear Shawn say, "I love you Belle." Belle and Hope both start crying at the same time and they both say, "I love you too." Sami tearfully says, "I love you Austin. I love you Lucas. I promise I will take care of Will and tell him how brave his father was in facing death." Sami breaks down. Lexie looks at her and is stunned to see her like that. She reluctantly reaches out to Sami and holds her in comfort. Hope and Belle do the same as the women comfort each other. John lashes out for someone to do something. The tower workers say they can't do anything and either can the pilot. John tells Marlena to stop this from happening if she knows how.

Marlena: Sorry John-it's too late for them. They will now pay the price.

John: For what?

Marlena: Sorry John I simply must be going but I will leave you and everyone else, including those soon to be fried people on the plane, with one last thing-MAY YOU ALL BURN IN HELL!!! HAHAHAHAHA!!!

At that moment, the plane takes off. Tek and Patrick watch from the woods a distance away. John, Lexie, Sami, Belle, and Hope watch from the tower as the plane lifts from the ground. They all look on and then BOOM!!! The plane is blown to smithereens as Hope, Sami, Lexie, and Belle scream in agony. Back in Salem, Celeste screams "NO!!!!" painfully as everyone looks on horrified. On Morgan Island, Tek and Patrick looks on. Patrick has a tear in his eye and says "Mimi..." John looks on helplessly and is appalled by what Marlena did. He then sees Marlena near the burning plane wreckage on the runway. She thrusts her hands into the air (simliar to that of the posession story when she set St. Luke's on fire) and yells out, "Yes!!!" and laughs uncontrollably. John is stunned by how evil she is and so is everyone else who looks on stunned that their loved ones are gone. Marlena then jumps up and down in enjoyment as the screen fades out on her evil grin watching the burning wreckage.

DAYS RETURNS WITH A BANG!!!

Monday June 12 marks the return of Days of our Lives from a two week hiatus that began on Friday May 26, 2006. The first episode back is said to be the kickoff of one of the most shocking weeks in Days, possibly daytime history. Insiders speculate that the cast bloodbath that began with the axing of James Reynolds and also led to Matthew Ashford's firing will reach it's peak this week. Apparently, this week brings multiples tragedies and was what insiders meant a few weeks ago when they mentioned some veteren performers getting pink slips. By the end of the week, as many 12-13 people may be out. The ending of Monday's show is said to be HUGE and many think this refers to the death trap laid by Marlena (Deidre Hall). This has many worried about the fates of their beloves faves on John's jet. Fans are also worried about those injured at Jennifer (Melissa Reeves) and Frankie's (Billy Warlock) wedding including the groom himself, Doug (Bill Hayes), and Abby (Ashley Benson). Friday's show will also contain something shocking that may appall Days fans. Insiders say it's something very "out of character" for this person and their actions will take others down with her. Be also on the look out for more referrals to the SSK storyline this week as visions and hallucinations effect the victims of that "murder" spree in Salem. Victor (John Aniston) and others will begin putting the pieces of a big mystery together this week that will lead to huge answers.

Speculation about the state of Marlena (Deidre Hall) abound. Setsiders say she is "going down the path of no return" and that the worse is yet to come. The actress's contract is up this summer and rumors are that this may be her grand sendoff.

Days's Red Hot Summer begins Wednesday June 21. Summer previews should be released soon. Here is a more detailed weekly breakdown of what is coming up this week:

Monday June 12: The race is on to stop the plane from taking off. Marlena exhibits how far gone she is. A selfless Max works to save Abby, not knowing that he is injured himself. Greta suspects Jack and her fell into a trap as Victor overhears. Eric being secretive worries Nicole.

Tuesday June 13: Abby is near death. Doug and Frankie take a turn for the worse. Marlena disappears. A huge event occurs that changes the lives of everyone in Salem forever.

Wednesday June 14: Two Salemites perish. Former SSK victims are haunted by the past. Victor shares his discoveries with everyone. Maggie gets a threatening phone call. Max collapses as Abby flatlines. Nicole and Eric come face to face with Greta.

Thursday June 15: Jennifer loses it. Max's life hangs in the balance. Mickey demands protection for Maggie and Alice after Celeste's vision. Nicole demands answers from Eric.

Friday June 16: A beloved Salemite commits a shocking act and takes down another beloved character with them. Maggie and Alice are stalked. The mysterious caller contacts Victor. The Morgan Island crowd takes off for home.

Next Week: Chelsea returns to Salem and gets bad news. Maggie and Alice are attacked. Victor is given devestating news. More Salemites bite the dust. A group of Salemites, enemies and friends, unite to grieve and to solve a mystery. Marlena resurfaces in a shocking way in Salem.

REMEMBER DAYS RETURNS MONDAY!!! MISS A DAY MISS ALOT!!!