Life in Salem

Brady Pub

Stefan walks in to the Brady Pub, to see his “wife” Kayla cleaning the counter after giving some food to the customers, and smiles as he walks up to her and kisses her on the lips and neck.

Kayla, chuckling

You sure seem to be in a good mood…

Stefan

Just happy to see you.

Kayla

Aww that’s so sweet…I’m kinda busy right now, though, its hard running an entire pub by yourself…

Stefan

You shouldn’t have to run this thing alone, there are other Brady’s around…like those two alien twins, Rex and Cassie or whatever their names are…Sami…our daughter, Stephanie…you deserve some help, and you deserve a bit better than what you’ve been getting lately.

Kayla

What?

Stefan

I think I’ve been mis-treating you…so I’m taking you out to an early dinner at Chez Rouge.

Kayla, gasping

Oh, Steve, I’m so shocked! But…who can take care of the Pub-

Stefan

I’m sure you’ll find someone. Now come on, lets go get ready.

Stefan and Kayla leave the Pub, and Helena in the shadows slowly follows…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo2A7rZhZGA

Episode: 263, A Romantic Dinner

Written by: Tara Smith

Cheatin’ Heart

Bo sits at the bar having a drink, and Kristen also walks up to the bar and orders a drink, and looks beside her to see Bo.

Kristen

We meet again, Detective Brady. Shouldn’t you be on duty right now?

Bo

Its my day off.

Kristen

Oh, I see. I heard about your wife, I’m very sorry.

Bo

Yeah, I am, too, but its just how things go, I guess. At least she returned to face the music herself.

Kristen

Do you…at least think your marriage with her will last?

Bo

To be honest with you? I don’t know, I doubt it…I’ve forgiven her for what she did, or at least tried, but…she’s going to go to prison and I think we’ve lost our connection. She just went too far.

Kristen

I know what it feels like to lose the one you love. I lost John…well, Roman to you. I lost him back in 1997 after I was exposed for that stupid Susan scheme, and when I got out of prison he was catatonic and still is today. I know I’m never going to get him back.

Bo

I’ve lost three women now…Carly, Billie, and Hope. All of them I did love at one point, but life does go on. I guess its just been rough lately.

Kristen

That’s something you and I seem to have in common. For all of these months that I’ve been a free woman and can wander this town freely, I’ve been in pain over my rape. I’ve gone to therapy sessions with Marlena of all people when she’s available but that still doesn’t heal all the pain. And my family is on a rampage against Salem.

Bo

Ouch. Those DiMera’s…there are no words. And I’m sorry about your rape. I haven’t been your biggest fan, but I do feel bad for you.

Kristen

Oh its fine, believe me, you have it worse than me.

Bo

We both have it pretty bad, huh?

Kristen, laughing

Yeah…

Bo, holding up his glass

Well, here’s to getting better.

Kristen

Here here!

Kristen and Bo toast their glasses, then both of them continue to drink…

Chez Rouge

Stefan and Kayla, both dressed elegantly, walk into Chez Rouge, where Stefan has reservations made. He leads Kayla to a table that has romantic candles lit, a beautiful tablecloth, and other various items.

Kayla

This…is wonderful…

Stefan

Its for you, Sweetness.

Kayla

I mean…you haven’t given me something like this in so long…I’ve felt like our marriage has been lifeless lately, but now I know that’s not true.

Stefan, pulling out a seat for Kayla

Here, take a seat, my love.

Kayla sits down, and Kayla is about to order but Stefan interrupts.

Stefan

I already ordered your favorite.

Kayla

You did?! Wow…I don’t know what to say.

Stefan

Its just for you. I promise this night is going to be full of surprises and romance.

Kayla, smiling

Thank you so much.

Stefan and Kayla lean in and share a passionate kiss, Stefan putting a bit more emotion into it, but unknown to Kayla Helena is filming all of this, secretly, in disguise at another table…

St.Luke’s

Maggie walks into the church, alone, and to the alter. She looks around to see if anyone else is there, but they aren’t, and Maggie kneels down on her leads and stares up to the ceiling.

Maggie

Dear Lord, if you can hear me, I need your help..your advice…and maybe even Mickey’s. Oh Mickey, I know you’re up there, please hear me. I don’t know what to do…I think I’m falling for Abe Carver. Maybe I already have…I just feel like I’m betraying you, and I’m not sure how Abe feels about me. I want you to give me a sign, should I move on? Because…he’s helped me get over your death at long last.

Maggie sighs, as a few tears roll down her cheeks, and she recalls all of her and Mickey’s greatest times together To when she met “Marty” out at her farm, when he stood by her side and gave her red dancing shoes when she was paralyzed, when they got married, adopted all of their daughters, and even a few years ago when Mickey re-married her and bought her Chez Rouge.

Maggie

I miss you, Mickey…I’ll never forget you and I’ll never stop loving you, and you know that…but I still think I need to let you go so I can face my feelings for Abe. Help me, God, help me, Mickey!

As Maggie cries, suddenly a strong gust of wind blows through the Church. Maggie looks around.

Maggie

But what does that mean?! Oh Lord, I’m just so confused right now…

The doors of St.Luke’s burst open due to the wind, and Maggie can hear a small, little voice down in her heart saying “Go, Maggie. Go to him.”

Maggie, still looking around, but after a moment she smiles

Thank you, Mickey…thank you, God.

Maggie stands up and leaves the Church.

Alamain Inc.

Forrest, Billie, Nicholas, and Valentine walk into the board room of Alamain, and all of them sit down at the large, circular table in the middle of the room.

Forrest

Alright, everyone, no more fooling around. We have to act fast and we have to act now. That fashion show didn’t really help us with your little stunt, Valentine.

Valentine

Well I had to take care of Vivian somehow! I mean, I was sick of my sister, we all were!

Forrest

But we already had her taken out of Alamain, hell we gave her position to you! Was that not enough?

Valentine

Well I preferred to see her rot in prison. And it wasn’t only me, Celeste helped.

Forrest

Well, I don’t care about Celeste, because I don’t really know her, but I do know that the fact that we employed a criminal will do serious damage to Alamain and make it easier for Victor to take it over.

Nicholas

Are we going to bring Kate back now that she’s alive? Which I still can’t believe.

Billie

Can we…not talk about my mom? I still…have to deal with her huge blow out return, and that she didn’t tell me she was alive.

Forrest

We’ll deal with Kate later, and it’s a personal matter at this point. Now, here’s what I propose: As you all should know, we have a whole lot of stock, and huge stakes in many television networks all across the nation. We need to start selling it off now. And I mean as much as we can.

Nicholas

You want to sell THAT much at one time? Are you crazy?

Forrest

We need money, Alamain is going to have to file for bankruptcy soon, and its to the point where we are living off of what we have left in the bank.

Nicholas

Which is a fortune, I don’t really see why-

Forrest

Listen, its either do this, or get bought out by Titan and eventually go poor.

Billie, sighing

I agree with Forrest. This needs to be done.

Valentine

Okay, I agree too.

Nicholas

Fine, whatever you say, man. I’ll do it.

Forrest

Good. Then its decided. But that’s not all you have to do, Nicholas.

Nicholas

What do you want now?

Forrest

You have to break up with your Bella Magazine star-girlfriend.

Nicholas

What?! Hell no! I thought we already talked about this back at the fashion show the other day.

Forrest

The tabloids will be all over it soon, if they aren’t already. Its just bad publicity for the company. One of the executives dating the new model for Bella? I’m sorry, Nicholas, its either break up with her, or I’m afraid I might have to kick you out of the company, just like I did with Vivian.

Nicholas’s eyes widen, and he sits in silence, shocked and caught between what to do.

Forrest

Now that we’ve got that’s decided, I think I’m going to take my beautiful girlfriend out for a nice dinner at Chez Rouge, to get our minds off of all of this.

Forrest takes Billie’s hand, and then the couple leaves Alamain, with Valentine following shortly after, but Nicholas stays, still silent and shocked.

Chez Rouge

Stefan and Kayla eat dinner, as Helena tapes, and they continue to kiss off/on.

Kayla

You know, I just want to say again, this is really lovely.

Stefan

Its all for you. This is your night, my beautiful wife.

Kayla

Wow, Steve, you are so romantic tonight…I haven’t seen you like this since…before Britta came back.

Stefan

Well, with EJ’s death and all, I think it got me really down…but now, I’m happy again. I’m happy with you, baby.

Kayla leans in and kisses Stefan again, and Helena grins as she subtly tapes it from the other table, as Stefan and Kayla pull back from the kiss.

Kayla

You know, this is really great…living life happily like this, no drama for once.

Stefan, nodding

Yeah, I know.

Voice

Steve, Kayla! Whoa, I can’t believe this!

Stefan and Kayla look up to see their old friend and Steve’s brother-in-law Justin Kiriakis approaching them!

At the other side of Chez Rouge, Forrest and Billie are taking a seat at a table.

Forrest

I really hope this helps take your mind off of everything.

Billie

Honestly, Forrest, how can it? I saw my mother, who I thought was dead for so long and was still grieving over, come back to life out of the blue, then I fainted, and now today I have all of this Alamain crap to deal with, while trying to find out where she ran off to! I mean, I don’t even know if its really her! Tony DiMera shot her in the head and-

Forrest

I know, I know. Listen, if you need a break from Alamain, I’d gladly let you take a hiatus.

Billie

No, no..right now I think I just need to have a nice dinner, with you, you’re the only light in my life right now. Everything else is so screwed up.

Forrest

I feel like I’m making it tougher on you.

Billie

You’re not, you’re really not. I love you, Forrest, I love you so much.

Forrest kisses Billie on the cheek, but suddenly someone approaches them and pulls Billie into an embrace.

Kate

Billie, my daughter…my precious daughter…finally, I’m back…

Billie looks in shock at her mother!

Helena’s Hideout

After finishing taping Stefan romancing Kayla and their romantic dinner, Helena walks into a room where Steve is still tied to a chair, and smiles at him.

Steve

What do you want now?

Helena

Oh, Steven, I have something special for you today….

Steve rolls his eyes as Helena takes out the camera from her purse, that back at Chez Rouge she had positioned exactly at Stefan and Kayla’s table, and pulls the tape out of it and puts it in the VCR.

The tape plays, and Steve is horrified and overcome with jealousy at his look-a-like constantly kissing his wife.

Helena

Ahhh, they are soul mates, aren’t they?

Steve

No…no…NO….

Steve struggles with his ropes, trying to break loose, and tries to look away from the tape but Helena forcefully makes him look at it, as Steve screams in anger…

Salem University Hospital.

In the waiting area,

Marlena, looking at Anna and Tony

“So you think Jan Spears is my daughter, our daughter Tony?”

Tony

“Marlena I know it sounds crazy but Nicole being our missing child doesn’t add up”

Marlena

“It would make sense as to why Faye is here.”

Anna

“Marlena, just let us do the paternity test.”

Still waiting on news on Jan, Lucas walks over toward Tony, Anna, and Marlena.

“I overheard my fiancée’s name. What’s going on?”

Anna

“Lucas, there is something you must know.”

Marlena steps in front of Anna’s face and stops her from speaking any further,

“Please don’t. Don’t drag any more people into this. Not until we find out for sure.”

Tony

“Does that mean you are willingly to get the paternity test done again?”

Marlena

“Yes.”

Lucas

“What the hell is going here? I hear Jan’s name and now a paternity test?”

Marlena

“Well Lucas you might as well know.”

Lucas

?Know what? I don’t like the sound of this.”

Tony

“Lucas, Nicole may not be my missing daughter with Marlena.”

Lucas

“Ok, so what does Jan have to do with this?”

Marlena

“Jan might actually be my missing child.”

Then Nicole walks out of her room.

Nicole

“Don’t bother.”

They all turn around and look at her. Faye and Brandon follow Nicole out of her room.

Anna

“Ready to confess Nicole?”

Nicole

“Anna, shut the hell up.”

Anna gives her a smirk.

Tony

“What’s going on Nicole?”

Nicole

“I can’t keep this charade up any longer. I give it up. I lied to all of you. I am not the missing Dimera child with Marlena.” Every one is stunned at Nicole’s confession.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPJ-PgKs-Fc

Episode 10: The confession

Written by: ML Cooks

Will, with his daughter Arianna and Destiny walk up to the Spears Mansion. Will continues to hold baby Ari as she continues to cry.

Destiny

“ I think something is wrong with her Will.”

Will

“Please don’t say that. We can just lay her down in one of the rooms. It looks like no one is home.”

Destiny

“Will can you please stop. We can’t keep hiding and running. Arianna is sick.” Destiny feels the baby’s forehead. It feels warm to the touch.

“Will I really think Ari is running a fever. Her cheeks are all red. We need to get her to the hospital.”

Will

“We can’t do that. I’ll lose my daughter. They’ll call the police on me for sure.”

Destiny

“You’re going to lose Ari anyway if you don’t take her to the hospital. She needs medical attention. You have to give this up. You have to tell you parents what’s really going on. We need help.”

Will

“You’re right. I can’t let my baby girl get sick..” He kisses her forehead and sheds a tear.

“It’s time to man up. It’s time to take responsibly.”

Destiny

“I will stand behind you all the way . I am with you. “

Will

“Thank you.” Will and Destiny walk off to the hospital.

Downtown Salem

Titian Building

Jeremy walks in to the entrance way and sees Alexis at the receptionist desk. He walks over to her. She gets a little nervous as she remember her one night stand with Jeremy’s father Mike.

Jeremy

“So you are really that mad at me huh? I’ called you numerous times last night. What were you doing?”

Alexis, having flashbacks of her sexual tryst with Mike,

“I was out with some girlfriends. “

Jeremy

“I’ve been doing some thinking.”

Alexis

“and that is?”

Jeremy

“I really like you Alexis and I think our argument was really stupid.”

Alexis

“As do I. “

Jeremy

“I was thinking and hoping I could make things up over dinner tonight. What do you say, 8 o’clock at Chez Rouge.?”

Alexis

“Oh your aunts restaurant again?”

Jeremy

“Where ever you want to go. We can dine here at the Pent house Grill.”

Alexis

“Sounds fine. 7 o clock then.”

Jeremy

“I’ll be here.”

He gives her a peck on the cheek then leaves. Alexis takes a deep sigh and wonders if she will be able to maintain dating Jeremy.

Back at the Hospital

Anna

“I knew it. “

Stami

“What a liar.”

Nicole

“You’re one to talk.”

Marlena walks up to Nicole and slaps Nicole across the face. Nicole rubs her cheek.

“How dare you play with all of our lives like this?”

Faye

“Nicole, how could you do such a cruel thing like this?”

Brandon

“Yea this is low even for you sis.”

Nicole

“I did it for the money. I’m sorry, I know it was wrong.”

Tony

“You damn right it was. I am a Dimera damn it! Don’t think for one second you’re going to get away with this.”

Faye

“There’s no need to threaten my daughter. I will not have that.”

Tony

“Who do you think you are? You’re straight from the trailer park. Look at you.”

Brandon swings at Tony but Tony back ups

Tony

“Your pathetic. Try harder next time.”

Brandon

“Nothing better not happen to my sister. I’ll come after you.”

Tony

“You’re making me laugh son. Your sister should have thought of all of this before she decided to play God with our lives. She will pay for this.”

Marlena

“Tony please. Don’t make this situation worse. We don’t need to be violent. Nicole will pay for her crimes the good old fashion way.”

Nicole

“What do you mean?”

Marlena

“I’m pressing charges on you young lady.”

Lucas

“Alright wait a minute, everyone calm down here. Let’s get this paternity test in order. If Jan is the missing Dimera child then we all need to know.”

Nicole

“Jan is the missing Dimera child. That much I know.”

Anna

“Your word means nothing no more.”

Nicole

“Can you please stop talking to me you old hag?”

Brandon

“That’s enough.” Brandon grab his sister and shoves her into her room.”

Tony

“Now that the liar is gone, Let’s get the paternity test done.”

Lucas

“I really don’t know how Jan is going to take this.” Lucas says as they begin to turn around and walk to Jan’s room. When they turn around, Lucas is stunned to see his son with a baby and a young girl.

Lucas

“Will, what are you doing here? What is going on? Who’s baby is this?” Will doesn’t know what to say as his daughter Destiny continues to cry.

Meanwhile, After Faye and Brandon go get some food from the lounge, Nicole gets out of her bed and walks into the hall way to look for Greta’s room. She finds it and walks inside. Nicole is stunned that it’s really Greta she sees before her.

“It’s really you. You’ve come back. You dumb fool.”

Greta, slowly opening her eyes,

“No Bitch. You’re the dumb fool. Pay backs are a bitch and you will get your’s.”

Nicole

“Look at you. You look sick. What the hell happened to you?”

Greta

“Worry about your self. Worry about what you are going to do when I come for you. Enjoy your last days here in Salem.”

Nicole

“Greta, you’re tripping. Get a hold of your self. I’ve just been exposed, so nothing you do is going to matter now.”

Greta

“You just wait.”

Nicole leaves at Greta’s ominous warning, a chill runs through Nicole’s spine.

Greta, hollering after her

“I’m going to kill you Nicole walker.”

After a month of quietness and no episodes of "Life in Salem" or "Affairs of the Hearts", a shocking announcement has been made as the backstage upheavel continues! However, Creator/EP/HW of AOTH and Co-EP/Co-HW of LIS, ML Cooks, wishes to tell the fans himself:

"When I joined LIS last November , the series was in a state of panic, coming off the heels of another previous co Head writing stint by Jay Vanderburg. LIS seemed to have lost it’s identity some what. With the help of Series creator Tara Smith, we turned LIS around.From Hope Brady smoking crack, to Will, being 15 and h aving a child of his own to the romances of Abe and Maggie and Victor and Celeste to the introduction of Vivian’s sister, Valentine Heart.As LIS continues, Tara and I have had some varying ideals for the future of LIS. So in essence, it was mutually agreed, I would step down from my positions of Co head writer and Co executive Producer. Tara and I remain very dear friends as she has recently was announced the new Co EP and CO HW of my own series, S.T.E.A.M.I must say it has been a fun ride writing stories for the characters I loved for over 16 years and to have wrote them with a great friend was the icing on the cake.As AOTH comes to an end and the shows join back into one, LIS enters a new era of drama. LIS is on fire right now and no other Days blog out there right now can come close to what’s been written and what’s coming up. I leave AOTH and LIS in a great position to entertain and it does saddened me that I am leaving on such a creative high that LIS is at right now. But Tara is a gifted writer and she has everything under control.Thank you Tara for letting me tell some of the crazy stories I pitched to you and thank you for helping me learn and grow as a writer.And to the fans of LIS, I thank you for sticking by us and if like my writings, check out my own series, S.T.E.A.M.And this is my swan song. I leave here on good terms and who knows maybe I’ll be back one day."

Yes, it is true, ML and Tara Smith have parted ways! ML's last episodes of LIS have already aired, and the last few episodes of the short term spinoff AOTH, penned by him, shall air soon enough! "It was such a joy working with ML for almost a year on LIS," Tara Smith said "But unfortunately a time comes for every beloved team to part ways. ML's work on LIS was so fantastic and will never be forgotten, and the mark he left on it will not fade for some time if ever. And, I hope the fans will continue to read, and also, ML and I will still be working together on his own soap "STEAM"."

On the heels of the huge Ed Scott scandal at Days of Our lives, while this is not a huge scandal, surprisingly, huge drama has cropped up behind the scenes at "Life in Salem". While everything is civil, the HWs/EPs(Tara Smith and ML Cooks) are said by many sources to be having BIG clashes in the visions for the show, and where to take it. ML, due to other real life issues, had to quit the soap at the beginning of the Summer, but returned a couple weeks ago. Since then, cast members have been worried about the show and whats going to happen next because its all went from a great time to complete chaos.

"Its insane!" a set-side source claims "There have of course been storyline plans in place for months and while AOTH will finish as it was planned, no one knows where the show is going to go next, and it just happens a month after the drama at the real Days! While LIS had a stable first half of 2008, its been crazy this past year. From Jay to ML to the spin off and now this. And cast members, and other people on set, are really worried that this is gonna result in some firings, of one of the HWs or cast members or otherwise, or just something else crazy happening."

"Summer's been slow for LIS but AOTH has been in high-gear and a huge success," Tara Smith says "But its going to soon be over and you won't believe how it ends."

Affairs Of The Hearts:

"I can't say much but ML promises that the finale IS coming up and there will be a MAJOR EXIT in a MAJOR WAY. LIS will NEVER BE THE SAME! Its never been done before on any blog or Days itself and is a very risky move...believe me, its HUGE!"

Life in Salem:

The DiMeras: "Their reign over Salem is really tightening, and Stefano has some big plans in store and takes over a huge part of Salem in a massive way! Vivian enters this story and Kristen finds a new love, while Megan has a mysterious new plan to get Bo for herself. However, along with power, always comes trouble. The DiMeras eventually will all get whats coming to them."

The Business War: "Its really been intense since Spring but it only gets better when suddenly something changes everything and none of the characters in this story saw it coming!!!!!!!!!!! Forrest and Billie continue their happiness but the trouble of Titan and Kate coming back troubles them, and Nicholas and Belle encounter major relationship problems and she also finds someone else. Valentine is just Valentine, and Justin and Victor try to take over Alamain but Alamain may not be the only company to be bought out!"

Maggie/Abe: "They finally become a couple, but they have some more trouble coming once AOTH joins back with LIS: Abe's son and ex-lover Faye and Brandon are back in town...if Maggie thought that fighting Lexie was bad, wait until she sees what she and Abe face next!"

Steve/Kayla/Stefan: "This story shall hit a HUGE climax soon!!!"

Other: "I can't say much but...a huge Fall story is in store! Bigger than anything we've ever done before...and a killer's heading to Salem! Be ready because it will change everything more than the stories like The War or the SS ever did! And also, a massive exodus on LIS is beginning! So many characters will be gone by 2008's end, its huge!"

VALERIE WILDMAN, MATT CEDENO, JULIANNE MORRIS, AND AMBYR CHILDERS HEAD TO AOTH...AND ML COOKS RETURNS TO LIS AS CO-EP/CO-HW!

Some BIG announcements are here for AOTH and LIS! Matt Cedeno(Brandon Walker), Valerie Wildman(Faye Walker), and Julianne Morris(Greta Von Amberg) have all reprised their former "Days" roles on AOTH! LIS fans might remember Morris from the 2006-2007 era, when Greta returned and the Nicole/Eric/Greta triangle was re-ignited for a short time, but later left when Nicole and Jan forced her out of town. However Greta's returned and is out for blood, and has a nasty raccoon bite! "I won't reveal too much but...lets just say ML has some whacko plans for Greta." Tara Smith says. Cedeno and Wildman are Nicole's true family, and are playing a big role in the reveal that Nicole lied about being Tony and Marlena's child. "We've planned to bring them back for a very long time, ML finally got to it on LIS. I can't say they will have huge storylines on AOTH or anything but we've got stuff in store once they return to LIS."

Also, AOTH has a newcomer! Ambyr Childers(ex-Colby, AMC) has joined the cast as teenage friend of Will: Destiny Stoke! "Destiny is a character ML himself created, all on his own, and I only helped a little with her creation. Its time for the new generation to be built up, because while LIS has had a twenties scene before we never had a teen scene." Childers, unlike the other three, is on contract.

Also, ML Cooks, the sole EP and HW of AOTH, and former full Co-HW/Co-EP of LIS...will be returning to LIS after AOTH ends!!!!!! "I am so happy when he told me he wanted to return full time, it was such a joy because he brings so much to LIS and he really is a strong writer who knows what he's doing. And he really made me realize how much we gotta move forward. He and I don't want to be stuck in the past forever...we have to start moving forward and building up the younger characters, or just getting fresh blood in, no matter what age." Now, its not like we can't tell stories for the older characters because we'd NEVER do what people like Hogan Sheffer or Tom Langan did on Days during their tenures. Our vets will always have a story in place for them, and its also not like we are forbidding ourselves from ever bringing back another character from Days' past or ever re-telling a classic story. Believe me, we care about the vets and they WILL have story, but slowly we are building up future generations for the years to come on LIS." Tara Smith commented

Downtown Salem,

The Salem Inn

Mike and Alexis look at each other in shock. She gets up and begins to put her clothes on.

Mike

“God this can’t be happening.”

Alexis

“Why didn’t you tell me Jeremy was your son?”

Mike

“Was I supposed to? We never got that far and aren’t you the one who said this was a one night stand? “

Alexis

“I can’t believe we just did this?”

Mike

“Jeremy is already so pissed at me.”

Alexis

“He can’t find out about this?”

Mike

“DO you know what you are asking me to do? I can’t lie to my own son. And I can’t let my son be with some one who is going to cheat on him.”

Alexis

“It’ not like Jeremy and I are official or anything. We are just dating so no I didn’t cheat on him. What would you have to gain by telling Jeremy about what happened here? He already doesn’t want to have anything to do with you. If you tell him about this you can kiss Jeremy good bye.”

Mike

“Don’t try and manipulate me. Especially where my son is concerned.”

Alexis

“It would be a disaster if you told Jeremy about this. As far as I am concerned I don’t know you and have never met you. If you decide to tell Jeremy now, I’ll just deny it and say you were trying to break us up. Imagine how he would feel then? SO the choice is yours doctor.” She walks out of the hotel room.

Mike

“Damn it. What the hell do I do now?”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPJ-PgKs-Fc

Episode: 9, The Mission

Written by: ML Cooks

Warehouse District,

Will walks into an empty warehouse and he meet up with Destiny.

Destiny

“It’s about time you showed up. We can’t stay here long, you should see all the home less people walking around her looking at me and your daughter crazy.”

Will

“I am doing the best I can. I bought Arianna some baby food. I’ll feed her and then we’ll make our next move.” Will follows Destiny over to his daughter. He smiles when he sees her. He picks her up and holds her. She’s just sound a sleep. He talks to her

“You’re mother would be so proud of you little one. You’re my angel Ari. I’ll never let no one hurt you. I’ll never let no one take you away from me. You’re mother would want us together.” Will sheds a tear as he thinks about his daughter’s mother. Destiny, feeling his pain as well wraps her arms around the family.

“She would be proud William. She was my best friend and She told me everything. And she told me she wanted the three of you to be a family. No matter what.”

Will

“And we will be, Me and my little Arianna. I know she’s watching down on us with a smile on her face.” A tear strolls down his face “At least I hope she is”

Destiny

“I really don’t want to break up this happy moment but we need to plan or next move. We can’t stay here any longer. Our only option now is your father’s house.”

Will

“I can get a room for tonight. I took Jan’s credit card.”

Destiny

“Oh yea, even more charges now on top of kidnapping.”

Will

“No one is going to take my daughter away from me.”

Destiny

“Well then we need some help. Arianna’s parents are hot on our trail.”

Will

“Alright, fine, let’s go back to my dad’s house.”

Destiny

“It’s for the best. If we want any chances of you keeping this beautiful little girl, we can’t do it by ourselves.”

Will puts his daughter in the stroller and he motions Destiny to follow him as they head out the warehouse and heads back over to the Spears mansion.

Meanwhile, at

The Spears Mansion

Jan walks down the stairs and Lucas is waiting for her.

Jan

“You look worried, is everything ok?”

Lucas

“No, my son is missing again and I just found Greta outside foaming at the mouth. I want answers damn it. Did you and Greta have a fight?”

Jan tries to brush past him and she walks into the living room and over to her purse. She looks inside and looks for her credit card to order a pizza for her and Lucas. She rummages through her purse and realize it’s missing.

“Damn it!”

Lucas, walking over toward her,

“What’s the matter?”

Jan

“Seems your son is missing again and so is my credit card.”

Lucas

“What are you trying to say?”

Jan

“Can’t you put two and two together? Your son stole my damn credit card.’

Lucas

“My son is not a thief, and how dare you imply something like that?”

Jan

“How do we know? Will has been gone for how long? We don’t know what he’s capable of now. He ran away and there is no telling what he will do for money.”

Lucas

“I will not have you talk about my son that way.” Then suddenly Jan passes out. Lucas rushes over to her and kneels down next to air and he calls out her name. She doesn’t respond. He pulls out his cell phone and calls for an ambulance.

University Hospital

Marlena walks into Nicole’s room as Nicole was trying to buy time to keep her lies going. Marlena is a bit surprised to see Faye, and Brandon.

“Oh my, what is going on?”

Brandon

“That’s what we are trying to figure out Marlena. Its nice to see you again.” He says giving her a hug.

“Sami”

“Well it looks we have every one we need for the truth. Come on Nicole, out with it. Who’s your mommy?”

Marlena

“Sami, don’t start your vial words again. I will not have it today. You’ve hurt me and Tony enough already.”

“Sami”

“No but really you have to listen. There seems to be discrepancies as to who Nicole’s mother is.”

Then out side their room, they hear Mike Horton, listening to a paramedic’s report that Greta Von Amberg has been bit by a raccoon.

Nicole panics and think to herself

“What the hell is Greta doing here? She is going to ruin everything. Everything is going against me. I have to do something.”

Marlena

“Oh dear, Greta, I’m going to go out and see if there is anything I can do. I still want answers when I get back.” She leaves.

Faye turn around to look at her daughter

“I don’t know what games or plots you got going, but it ends here. It seems you got a lot of explaining to do.”

Brandon

“I’d second that.”

“Sami”

“I can’t wait to hear this.”

Nicole

“Get the hell out before I call security.”

Faye

“Sami" "Yes please, leave me and my family alone so we can figure this out.”

“Alright fine. I’ll just be out side.’ Sami walks past Brandon but he stops her.

“Can I help you?”

Brandon

“Why are you acting like this?”

“Sami”

“Because I don’t know you, DUH!?”

Brandon

“Do you honestly not know who I am?”

“Sami

“That’s what I said.” Sami then turns around and coldly walks out the room leaving Brandon to wonder what is going on with Sami. He then turns around and looks at his sister.

“Alright out with it.”

Nicole

“Fine, you want the truth, here it is…..”

Jan is then rushed into the hospital

Marlena rushes over to them

“What happened?”

Lucas

“I don’t know. We were having a heated discussion and she just collapsed. She had a fight with Greta Von Amberg.”

Marlena

“Yes, she was just brought in. SO many strange things are happening tonight.” Marlena instructs the medical team to check out Jan.

Not long after that, Anna and Tony rushes up to Lucas and Marlena

Marlena

“Tony, thank God you’re here.” She looks at Anna.

“What is she doing here?”

Tony

“We are on a mission Marlena.”

Marlena

“Oh”

Anna

“We are going to prove once and for all if Nicole is really your missing child.”

Marlena

“Oh Anna please, give it up.”

“Sami”

“Marlena you really need to hear what Anna is talking about. She might be really onto to something. You saw Faye and that man in there.”

Tony

“Faye? Wasn’t that Nicole’s mother, or was?”

Anna

“It all makes sense.”

Tony

“Marlena we need to know for ourselves. We have to find out if Nicole is really our child.”

Marlena

“If Nicole is not our child then what?”

Anna

“I already believe I know who your real child is”

Marlena

“I can’t wait to hear this.”

Tony

“Jan Spears!” Marlena is stunned.

Spears Mansion

Kate walks up to the doorway of the Spears Mansion, and looks around with a raised eyebrow at all of the tree branches lying every where.

Kate

Well, Victor told me I could find Lucas here…but why is he living with that psycho Jan Spears? I mean, at least he’s not with Sami, but who knows what that murderous lunatic could do to him…she locked Shawn in a cage, told him Belle pushed her down the stairs, stalked him, tried to kill Victor, and who knows what else.

Kate slowly and hesitantly knocks on the door, and for the first time since early Fall of 2007 Lucas and Kate come face to face as he opens the door!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo2A7rZhZGA

Episode: 262, Mother and Son

Written by Tara Smith

DiMera Mansion

Ji’Min walks into the living room of the mansion, and smiles to see Stefano as they shake hands.

Ji’Min

Wow, alive yet again! Though I shouldn’t be surprised since I’ve been working with you for several years now.

Stefano

The Phoenix always rises again, my friend. Now, you don’t have to worry, I’ve already made sure I won’t be going to jail for my past crimes, this is about something entirely different.

Ji’Min

Well then lets get down to business, but I think you need to know that your will has already been read and the possessions and money that you left behind when you died, er, “died”, are now legally in their hands.

Stefano

My will mostly went to my children, we’ll discuss that later. Right now, I want you to get Vivian Alamain out of jail, and for you to represent her during her trial.

Ji’Min

Vivian Alamain? She’s your ex-wife, and that one who constantly hounded everyone about your will from what I heard, and was present during the storm. I’ve also heard about her recent arresting, why do you want to get her out of jail?

Stefano

Well, I have already pulled some strings so that her trial will be sooner rather than later. I need her for my ultimate plan to conquer this town, and she is part of one of the most powerful families besides my own, despite how despicable they have recently become. She’d be a powerful chess piece.

Ji’Min

Well, I am still confused, but I’ll do what you need, however I’m going to need some time to study the case.

Stefano

Certainly. She has quite a few crimes on her list, and proof that she did these crimes, but you can still get her out. If I was able to keep myself out of prison, she’ll be able to stay out too.

Ji’Min

I’ll do my best, Mr.DiMera. Now, if you excuse me, I had better start my work on this right now.

Stefano nods, and he and Ji’Min say their goodbyes and Ji’Min leaves the mansion, as Stefano smirks to himself and walks off.

Salem University Hospital

Lexie walks into her office, getting her clipboard, and looks around, being nearly two years since she was even instated at the hospital, and she flashes back to shooting Tek inside, but she tries to shake it off.

Lexie

Well, my first day back…I guess its time for me to get back in the swing of things.

Lexie walks through the halls of the hospital, and goes to her first patient’s room…and opens the door to see…Abe and Maggie kissing!

Lexie

Oh my…not now…not today, please…

Abe and Maggie both pull back when they notice Lexie, and Maggie rolls her eyes.

Maggie

Please don’t tell me you are the one treating him! I’ll have to talk to Mike about that…

Abe, sighing

No, Maggie, its fine. I am sick of all the fighting, its been going on for too long, ever since I tried to get custody of Theo. Now that’s over, and for his sake, we all need to get along and move on with our lives.

Maggie

If you say so, but I’m going to keep a close eye on you, Dr.Brooks.

Lexie

Alright, how are you doing, Abe?

As Lexie goes over to check Abe’s condition, all three in the room are quiet, and Lexie briefly glances at Abe as she gives him what he needs.

Abe

I think I’m feeling much better than I was when the stroke happened….I hope I can get released soon.

Lexie

I’m not sure about that, but we’ll see. Okay, I think I’ve checked everything and you are doing well, but I’ll come back later to tell you for certain if you need to be kept In the hospital for too much longer or just for a little while. Thank you

Lexie leaves, and Maggie looks at Abe.

Abe

Maggie, as I said before, its fine. I’m not a friend of Lexie’s now by any means, but I just want the fighting to stop.

Maggie

Well, as you wish, but with how she acted during the custody battle, I don’t trust her. Just be careful when she’s around.

Abe

Okay, okay.

Spears Mansion

Lucas(Bryan Dattillo) is astonished to see his mother alive before him!

Lucas

I must be dreaming…first Will and now this….

Kate, grabbing his hand

No, no, honey…its me. Its mom. I’m alive

Lucas

What?! This is impossible, it can’t be, I saw your body! Billie and I had your body put into a coffin and buried! This is a nightmare. A joke.

Kate

You know, I’m getting tired of hearing that. First Billie, then Victor, and now you. No, its Kate Roberts Reed Kiriakis Brady, I am alive. It was another DiMera trick pulled by a couple of Stefano’s children, I was barely alive after Tony shot me in Italy, and they saved my life but made it look like I was dead and whisked me off to the basement of the DiMera Mansion for me to recover. I did and put on that fashion show to make my grand return.

Lucas

I almost want to believe you…but don’t know what to say. So much has happened in the past few days…

Kate

And Lucas, what are you doing at Jan Spears mansion?!

Lucas, hesitating for a moment

Jan…is my fiancee.

Kate

What?!!?! Are you insane?! You finally got away from Sami but went to Jan Spears?! She is insane! Do you remember that she tried to kill Victor for Nicole, locked Shawn in a cage, and what she did to get that baby of hers into her stomach?! She disguised as a surrogant, and then she switched Mimi’s eggs with her own! And you decide to marry the girl?!

Lucas

Mom, all of that was a long time ago. She’s changed, we’ve been together for months now and we’re happy. I delivered her son, Bentley, and we’ve been a family.

Kate

And how does Will feel about this?

Lucas

Will went missing right after you died, and we were searching for him for months but didn’t find anything, but now he’s back too, and he’s a lot more defiant than before. He hates the idea of me marrying Jan, and keeps trying to disown me. He stole her credit card and I feel like he’s keeping something from me.

Kate

Well, I can see why he ran away if you hooked up with Jan Spears!

Lucas

Mom, stop! You’ve only been back for about five minutes and you’re already criticizing my decision on who to spend the rest of my life with?

Kate

Lucas, Jan is a little Sami. She is not a model citizen.

Lucas

And you are?

Kate

Oh, this is useless. Fine, Lucas, but don’t think you and Jan have my blessing yet. But…it is great to see you.

Lucas

This just feels so weird, you know? I mean, you’re alive and well…wow…I don’t know what else to say.

Kate

There is nothing else to say.

Lucas pulls Kate into a tight embrace as a few tears runs down both of their cheeks, glad to be reunited at last.

Kate, pulling back

Well, I don’t want to cry too much, so I better get going…I love you so much, Lucas, and its just so good to see you, and soon I’m going to see all my children again.

Lucas

Yeah…I love you, too…I really do and you don’t know how good this makes me feel…

Kate smiles, and Lucas slowly kisses her on the cheek, before she turns and walks out the door and off of the grounds.

Salem Pier

Stefan walks down onto the docks near the Salem River, and his mother Helena emerges from the shadows.

Helena

Ahhh, my son, you need me?

Stefan

Yes, I do. Its about our scheme.

Helena

Well, out with it. Whats the problem?

Stefan

Whats the point of this? I’ve been impersonating that pirate for a few months now, and we’ve done basically nothing. And all her real husband has been doing is sitting in your little hideout watching us play house.

Helena

Patience, my son, patience…its all a very slow process, and I want that man to know what it feels like to lose someone…just like I lost EJ, its an eye for an eye, I lost my son, he loses his wife. But of course in a different way.

Stefan

From what I’ve seen, this isn’t really getting to him too much now. Maybe at first, but not now.

Helena

Then perhaps it is time to up the ante…I’ll make him squirm.

Stefan

What should we do?

Helena

Get much closer to Kayla. Be more romantic…make Steve jealous. All you’ve been doing so far is just kiss and hug her occasionally and impersonate Steve, but intensify your relationship with her. Give her a romantic dinner, or something, and I’ll make sure Steve watches.

Stefan, nodding

Excellent…

DiMera Mansion

Peter walks into the foyer of the mansion from outside, and Stefano walks down from the stairway.

Peter

Father, nice to see you…

Stefano

And nice to see you, my son, how are you?

Peter

Better after a good nights sleep and a shower after all that happened yesterday.

Stefano

I need to discuss something with you.

Peter

And that is?

Stefano

I want to take over Titan Enterprises.

Peter, almost choking in shock

Wh-what? Titan? Why?

Stefano

Because, as I discover more and more about what went on this town in my absence, its not hard to see that Victor is completely taking over the business side of Salem, which is a big portion of it as you should know. If the DiMera’s could perhaps take it from him, it would be a step forward in our quest.

Peter

Are you sure? It’d be awfully hard, maybe impossible.

Stefano

We are the DiMera’s. Nothing is impossible, and also Victor is an old enemy of mine, I’d love to take his beloved business from him. It’ll be one more enemy down. Roman Brady is already out of my way, so is Helena, and next in line is Victor.

Peter, sighing

I can try to find out if there’s anything we can do to take it over, but it’ll be hard, you had better have some of your little helpers you have inserted help me or we’re going to get nowhere.

Stefano

Oh of course. Remember, we have power. And we can do anything with power.

Peter again sighs and walks off to try to figure out a way to take over Titan, as Stefano walks over to a table with a chess board on it, and pushes one of the chess pieces forward.

Stefano

Yet another piece in place…

Inside the Spears Mansion,

Lucas walks up to his fiancé after hearing the front door close. He notices her face is scratched up, she has bruises on her arms, and her hair is disheveled.

“What the hell happened to you?”

Jan

“Oh, nothing, I had a little fight with a raccoon.”

Lucas

“What? Are you ok? A raccoon really did all this to you?”

Jan

“Look honey, I’m going to get cleaned up.” she says trying to walk up the stairs. He stops her by grabbing her,

“I think you should go get checked out?”

Jan

“Oh I’m fine, nothing but a good nights rest is all that is needed.” She says walking up the stairs.

Lucas, stands there baffled then he hears some moans coming from out side. He opens the door and sees a woman laying on the ground. He rushes out to her and kneels down and is shocked to see Greta Von Amberg

“Oh my God Greta, what happened? Are you ok?” Greta just rolls her head back and forth and makes odd noises as she is foaming at the mouth. Lucas pulls out his cell phone and dials 911.

Meanwhile, inside the Mansion, Will hops on the phone and after a few rings he begins to speak

“How is Arianna?”

Woman’s Voice on the Phone

“She’s ok? She misses you. What is going on? How… did it go with you parents?”

Will

“Not so great. I don’t think they will be able to help us?”

“You have to try. We are running out of time. We need their help! We can’t do this forever!”

“Destiny I’m sorry. I’ll be over soon, just as soon as I leave my dad’s crazy fiancée’s house. I am going to get some money so we can eat.”

Destiny

“Good, I’m hungry and I know Arianna is too.”

Will

“I hear ambulances, I have to go.” Will hangs up the phone and sees Jan’s purse sitting next to it on the telephone stand. He looks around to make sure no one is watching. Once he figures the coast is clear, he reaches in and grabs a credit card. He shoves it in his pocket and runs out the back door as the sirens approach the mansion.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPJ-PgKs-Fc

Episode 8: No Strings

Written by ML Cooks

Downtown Salem

Marlena’s Penthouse

Marlena grabs her purse and is about to walk out the door until her phone rings. She pauses for a moment and debates whether she should let the machine get it. With Sami acting out of control and Nicole in the hospital, she decides that’s a bad idea. She picks it up

“Hello…Carrie , no no,, I am not busy. I am glad I caught your call.”

Carrie

“Earlier when we talked, I could really tell you had something on your mind. I know you Marlena, tell me what’s going on?”

Marlena, taking a deep sigh

“It’s your half sister”

Carrie

“Oh God, what is she up to now?”

Marlena

“I am very worried for her Carrie. She is acing very strangely. I have never seen her behave this way.”

Carrie

“What is she doing? What’s going on?”

Marlena

“She’s acting as if she is possessed.”

Carrie

“I think we’ve been down that road before Marlena.”

Marlena

“Well maybe not that serious, but something is definately wrong. And that’s not all?”

Carrie

“What else?”

Marlena

“You’re mother. She has done something really foul.”

Carrie

“I didn’t even know Anna was in Salem.”

Marlena

“She is and she’s causing a lot of trouble. Carrie I really think you should come home.”

Carrie

“I know you wouldn’t ask if it was not serious Marlena, I’ll hop on the earliest flight that I can.”

Marlena

“Oh, thank you Carrie. Will Austin be coming with you?”

Carrie, pausing, again not wanting to talk about Austin for some reason makes up a quick white lie

“Marlena I have to go, now, I’ll see you soon” Then Carrie hangs up. Marlena hangs up her phone too and wonders why every time she brings up Austin, Carrie rushes off the phone. She brushes it off and figures she’ll know more when Carrie lands in Salem from China. She grabs her purse again and heads out the door.

Salem University Hospital

Nicole watches “Sami” who just over heard Faye telling Nicole that She is her mother.

Nicole

“What the hell are you doing here Samantha?”

Brandon smiles once he lays eyes on “Sami”

“You look different Samantha”

Stami

“Who are you?”

Brandon

“What are you talking about? You’re joking right?”

Nicole

“Just leave now! Everyone.”

Stami

“I don’t think so. It seems I came right on time.” She says brushing right past Brandon. Brandon can’t believe Sami is acting so cold towards him.

“SO what is going on here Nikki? Who’s your momma?”

Faye

“Nicole, what is going on here? Why is she asking you that?”

Sami

“Oh didn’t Nicole tell you? She’s the missing DiMera daughter with Marlena.”

Brandon

“Marlena? What the hell is going Nicole? Are you up old to your schemes again? Is this the reason why you want us to leave?”

Stami

“Yeah sister is it?”

Nicole

“Why can’t every one leave me the hell alone!? If you won’t leave then I will.” She tries to get up but flinches in pain. Nicole fakes it even more, trying to gain pity and sympathy. She is stalling for time to think on how to turn the tables around and keep her lies from being exposed.

Salem Athletic Club

Jeremy throws his cell phone back into his gym bag as Nick walks up to him.

Nick

“Having a bad day cousin?”

Jeremy, looking up at Nick

“Alexis is avoiding my phone calls. And it’s a good thing you caught me here. I’ll have to teach you how to work out to get buff.”

Nick

“What makes you think I need you’re help?”

Jeremy

“I mean come on man.. Have you looked in the mirror lately?”

Nick

“Yeah and…?”

Jeremy

“Your nothing but a skeleton. I know you’ve never worked out before so I’ll just help you out.”

Nick

“Well I wasn’t looking for a personal trainer but I guess I could use a few tips.”

Jeremy

“Sweet, lets warm up. Just do what I do.” He says stretching his arms and legs.”

Nick

“So why is Alexis avoiding your phone calls?”

Jeremy

“Well we had a little spat and now she’s blowing it all out of proportion. You know how women are.”

Nick

“I guess so. Most girls just blow me off.”

Jeremy

“Well you get some muscles, I am sure the ladies will be flocking to you.”

Nick

“I don’t want a woman who’s only interest in my looks. But I am not here to talk about my non existent love life. How’s Mike doing? You two getting along?”

Jeremy

“We don’t talk any more and that’s how I want to keep it.”

Downtown,

Salem Inn,

Mike and Alexis continue to kiss passionately as they begin to undress each other. Alexis lays back onto the bed and looks into Mike’s eyes. She then admires his nice cut chest and abs. She scoots on the side of the bed and runs her finger down his chest and he smiles at her.

Mike

“Are you sure you want to do this? We both had quite a bit to drink? “

Alexis

“I am sure. Just one thing though..”

Mike

“Sure what is it?”

Alexis

“This is only for one night. This is no strings attached sex.”

Mike

“A one night stand?

Alexis

“DO you think I’m a whore?”

Mike

“Do you think you are?”

Alexis

“Why answer my question with one of your own?”

Mike

“No I don’t. We all have needs. I’m not looking for a long term relationship anyway.”

She smiles and licks his abs.

“Make love to me daddy.”

Mike leans down and kisses her, pushing her body back against the bed. She wraps her arms around him and rolls her eyes in the back of her head and moans as Mike inserts his love tool. Feeling good from sexual pleasures and also from drinking beers at the bar, she gets caught up and loses control of her thoughts when she whispers

“Oh Jeremy….”

Mike immediately stops.

“What did you call me?”

Then Alexis’s cell phone rings. She grabs it off the night stand and the caller id says Jeremy.

Mike

“Did you say Jeremy?”

Alexis, hits ignore on the phone and takes a deep breath to get her answer ready.

“I’m drunk I’m guess, I apologize.” She says looking away from him unable to look him in the eyes.”

Mike

“Jeremy who?”

Alexis

“Does it matter? Look I think you should get your things and leave.”

Mike

“No, not until you tell me who this Jeremy is?”

Alexis

“Why is it so important to you? Are you dating some one named Jeremy too?”

Mike

“Hardly. I have a son named Jeremy.”

Alexis, eyes widening

“Jeremy Horton?”

Mike

“That’s my son. Damn it. I just slept with my son’s girlfriend.”

Salem Police Station

The next day,

Down in the holding cells, the three cellmates Vivian, Julie, and Hope are silent, but Hope’s eyes narrow when she sees Megan approaching their cell.

Hope

Finally joining the rest of us?

Megan, smirking

Awww, I’m sorry I can’t come in there to beat you to a pulp, but no. I just came to see how you were doing in the slammer.

Hope

I’m sure soon you’ll be right beside me.

Megan

Sorry, Bo and I will be too busy planning our future.

Hope

Excuse me?

Megan

That’s right, Hope, I’m finally going to get Bo all to myself, and since you are in jail, there’s not a damn thing you can do about it.

Hope

Been there, done that.What makes you think you are going to win this time?

Megan

Well, third times a charm, I’m a DiMera, and I have a full proof plan, one I’ve been making for months. This time, I am going to do something that bonds me and Bo forever.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo2A7rZhZGA

Episode: 261,

Written by: Tara Smith

Steve and Kayla’s Apartment

Stefan Cassadine, still impersonating Steve, lies in bed with Kayla. She kisses him all over his body, on his neck, his chest, and lips, but he is hesitant to kiss her back.

Kayla

You know, things really have been great for us these past few months, haven’t they? No drama, just us enjoying our life…

Stefan

Yeah, Sweetness, I know.

Kayla, looking up at Stefan

Are you okay? You’ve seemed really off lately.

Stefan

I’m fine.

Kayla

If you say so…

Stefan

Really, I am.

Kayla

Well, I need to get down to the hospital, my shift starts soon.

Kayla kisses Stefan again, and then gets up and goes to get ready. Stefan also gets out of bed, grabs his cell phone, and dials a number.

Stefan

Mother, we’ve got to meet, and soon.

Salem University Hospital

Maggie walks into Abe’s room at the hospital, and both of them smile at each other as she walks over to gently hug him.

Abe

Its great to see you…but you really don’t have to come down here so often. I’ve heard on the news all about Hope, and Julie is already in jail too, shouldn’t you be trying to help them?

Maggie

I am going to support my family, yes, but there’s not much I can do to help either of them right now. And I want to be there for you, too, you have no one left.

Abe

Maggie, I’ll be fine. I really will be.

Maggie

I’m not going to back down, Abe. I love visiting you, you’ve really…been a great friend all of this year. I mean, I have remained strong for my family’s sake, but after losing Mickey, Alice, Doug, and all sorts of friends, you helped me finally get over it.

Abe, shocked

I…did?

Maggie

Yes, you did. I didn’t know it at first, but you did.

Abe

Maggie, I’m flattered.

Maggie

And I am making sure you get the best medical treatment possible.

Abe

Thank you…that’s all I can say, just…thank you.

Maggie again smiles at Abe, and is silent for a minute as they stare at each other, and lean in…and kiss!

Abe, pulling back

I’m so sorry….

Maggie

No…don’t say sorry, I liked that…

They then kiss again!!!!

Kiriakis Mansion

Kate walks down the stairs of the mansion with a robe on, and sees Victor drinking a glass of champagne in the living room.

Kate

So, can I leave yet?

Victor

No, I’m still having that DNA tested.

Kate

This is ridiculous. I am no prisoner. And why you think you can hold everyone hostage in your own house is beyond me!

Victor

Well, we all still know you might not be Kate, and I won’t have you posing a risk to my son, or anyone else here in Salem.

Kate

Oh, you have a heart, how touching. I never tested your blood when you came back from the dead, and you did, like, twice right?!

Victor

That was different. You were shot in the head. Nicole and Jan were stupid enough to try to electricute me inside a bathtub.

Kate, groaning

Well, if we have to live together, then I want compensation! I want to be treated like a special guest in this house, I want to be allowed to leave when I like, and I want everything I had when I was Mrs. Victor Kiriakis.

Salem Police Station

Hope and Megan continue to argue inside the holding area.

Hope

Would you just leave me alone? You know you are never going to get Bo anyway.

Megan

Oh, we’ll see about that, Ugly Face. This time my plan is full proof, and those babies of yours will be calling me “Mommy”.

Hope

NO!

Megan, grinning

Oh yes…I will be taking your place…and by the time I’m done, Bo probably won’t be able to even remember your name, he’ll be so in love with me.

Hope

Just leave, damnit! GET OUT!

Megan

As you wish, Ugly Face. But expect some divorce papers soon.

Megan turns and walks away, a wide grin still on her face, and there is a freeze frame on her face.

Greta

"Who the hell do you think you are? I am so tired of you and Nicole walking all around this town acting like you can stomp on everyone. Eric, Austin, Victor, Belle, Mimi, Shawn, and you still won't stop trying to get rid of me! I've had enough!"

Jan

" Who cares Greta? No one ones want you here. Leave it in the past. Let's move on. I am warning you Greta Von Hamburger! You better leave me and my family the hell alone or suffer the consequences." And with that Jan tries to walk into her house.

Greta, incredibly insulted, grabs Jan by the hair and throws her down onto her own front lawn, down the stairs of her porch in the process, and Greta then walks down the small set of stairs herself.

Greta

"Be careful, don't want to hit your head on another rock and go into a third coma."

Jan

"Stupid Bitch!" Jan stands ups, and charges after Greta. Jan's mighty push, causes them to fly off the porch and they fly on the lawn. Sitting on top of Greta, Jan begins to wail on Greta, punching her in the face with both hands!

Greta screams, and then tries to grab a hold of Jan's wrists, and tries to furiously kick Jan off of her. Greta leans up and pushes Jan back onto the grass, and shakily stands

Jan

"Just give it up Greta. You can't best me. Can't you see? Now I am going back inside to be with my family." She says once again trying to walk inside her house.

Greta jumps up at Jan, and grabs a hold of the back of Jan's shirt, causing her clothes to rip! Greta once again pulls Jan down to the ground, and grasps at her neck, and scratches it, and begins to choke Jan!

Jan's face red end’s as she gasps for air. She grabs Greta's arms and tries to force Greta’s hands from around her throat. Greta’s strong grip is no match for Jan. Seeing stars and unable to breath, Jan's rolls on her side, throwing Greta off of her. Jan sits up and begins to circulate oxygen to her brain, giving Greta time to gain an upper hand. Greta reaches up towards Jan's low hanging maple trees and tears of a branch,

and then charged towards Jan. Greta shoves Jan over with the branch by ramming the entire thing into her stomach, and then beats her over the head with it repeatedly.

Jan now then hollers out and crawls away from Greta. Jan stands up turns around and kicks Greta in the knee cap as she was approaching her, and Greta falls to the ground. Jan reaches up above her and grabs a tree branch to beat Greta with it, just like she did her, but as he pulls the branch down, a raccoon falls down next to her.

Jan

"Oh my god!" Greta who is still on the ground, holding her knee tries to get up. Jan, in an act of craziness, grabs the raccoon and flings it at Greta. The raccoon latches onto 's Greta's face hugging it with it's nails. Greta tries to scream out and before she can get the raccoon off her, and from all the commotion, scared and confused, the raccoon bites Greta's face!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPJ-PgKs-Fc

Episode: 6, Greta and her Coon

Written by ML Cooks and Tara Smith

Downtown Salem

Marlena’s Penthouse,

After making some green herbal tea, Marlena sits on her white leather sofa and takes a sip of the tea and reflects on her daughter behavior the last few days. She puts her tea down and looks in her date book to look up a number. She picks up her phone and dials some numbers.

“Hello, Carrie, did I catch you at a bad time?”

Carrie

“No Marlena, It’s so good to hear your voice.”

Marlena

“Same here, how are you?”

Carrie

“I’m fine. I’m in China on a humanitarian mission.”

Marlena

“My, my those poor people. That earthquake was just awful.”

Carrie

“It’s pretty horrible. Especially the middle school.”

Marlena

“I am glad you to hear you are doing good things. How’s Austin?”

Carrie, pausing before she answers

“listen Marlena, I really have to go, is there anything wrong?”

Marlena

“Nothing compares to what those poor people are going through over there.”

Carrie

“I’ll take that as a yes. I’ll call you back.”

Marlena

“Thank you Carrie. Take care.” They hang up. Marlena takes a sip of her tea and thinks to her self

“I have to figure out what is going on with Sami.”

The Cheatin Heart

Mike and Alexis continues to drink beers at the bar.

Alexis

“You don’t take jokes very well I see.”

Mike

“Gotcha. I was just pulling your leg.”

Alexis

“You’re a pretty sexy guy.”

Mike

“I’ve been told that once or twice.”

Alexis

“By your girlfriend?”

Mike

“I’m single to mingle.”

Alexis

“You call this mingling?”

Mike

“I do. “ They look into each other’s eyes seductively. She brushes his thigh with her hand then ends it with a caressing of the knee cap. He then smiles at her.

Mike

“Why don’t we get a room, and get more personal.”

Alexis

“I would like that.” He pulls money out from his wallet and lays cash out on the bar. He then grabs Alexis’s hand and they walk out the bar together. As they walk out, Alexis’s cell phone rings. She pulls it our from her purse and sees its Jeremy calling. She hits ignore and tosses the phone back in her purse remembering the reason why she was drinking was because of him in the first place. She wasn’t about to ruin her buzz with drama from some one she’s barley dating.

Salem University Hospital

Nicole awakes from her coma and can’t believe she sees her brother and mother.

Faye

“Hi baby.”

Brandon

“It’s about time you decided to wake up.”

Faye

“How do you feel?”

Nicole

“What is going on? Where am I?”

Brandon

“Wow, don’t tell me you're playing the amnesia trick.”

Nicole

“No smart ass.”

Brandon

“Come on, Nikki, watch your mouth in front of mom.”

Nicole

“Right, like she’s a mother Theresa. Give me a break. What the hell are you two doing here?”

Faye

“You got shot. We didn’t know if you’d make it.”

Nicole

“Well as you can see I am fine. Thanks for coming and see you later. “

Brandon

“What’s that supposed to mean?”

Nicole

“I don’t need you here right now. Your not supposed to be here?”

Faye

“We are family, your my daughter. Why wouldn’t we be here?”

They hear the door open and see “Sami” in the door way. Nicole panics as she realizes Sami just heard Faith say they are family, Nicole’s lie about being Tony and Marlena’s child is about to come out.

Spears Mansion

Greta pulls the crazed raccoon off from her face. Jan is laughing, cleaning herself off.

Jan

“I told you not to try me. You should have stayed put where ever you were. You’ve wasted your time coming back to Salem. I hope you die Bitch.” After saying that, Jan walks back into her house, leaving Greta, lying unconscious on the ground………

Salem Police Station

Down in the holding cells, Hope is led down to them, and is put in the one with Julie! Julie’s eyes widen, and she automatically rushes Hope and hugs her! Hope embraces Julie, and both of them just stand in that position for a moment.

Julie

You came back…Hope, you came back!

Hope

Yeah, I-I did…I gave it all up, Julie. I gave up the crack, and I gave up the alcohol, and gave up being on the run. A very nice woman helped me realize that was what I needed to do.

Julie

Well, I’m…so glad. There’s no words to describe how amazed and happy I am right now.

Hope

Look, I want to apologize…you don’t deserve to be in here, and I didn’t mean to drag you into this.

Julie

Honey, I don’t mind! I am just glad you are alright! And believe me, I’ve been in here for so long, I don’t mind now, especially since you are back.

Hope

No, no, I never should have even mentioned anything to you. I’m so sorry.

Julie

Again, its fine.

Hope, tearing up

I feel so horrible for what I’ve done to everyone. You, Aunt Maggie, my baby daughters of all people, Bo, and even Gina. I regret it all so much.

Julie

Well, now, you can recover. Its all over now, Hope.

Hope

You’re right…it is…and so is my marriage with Bo.

Julie

What do you mean?

Hope

Julie, we’ve been trying to spend a little time together before he turned me in, but it didn’t feel the same. It felt like we lost that connection we’ve had for all these years…I don’t think Bo’s forgiven me, and I don’t think he even loves me anymore. Not after all I pulled.

Julie

Oh, Hope, I see why you would think like that, but you and Bo have gone through this so many times over the past twenty five years, and you’ve always reunited in the end.

Hope

But I never killed someone and then kept it from him while smoking and drinking, then leaving town entirely! This time, its not because someone like Billie, Patrick, Larry, Megan, or Gina manipulating everything. Its my fault, and solely my fault!

Julie

I wish you wouldn’t think like this…

Hope

I know its true…I really do, I’ve been thinking about it ever since he arrested me. I’ve lost Bo, we’re over.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo2A7rZhZGA

Episode: 260, Jailbirds

Written by Tara Smith and ML Cooks

Downtown Salem,

Bo has Vivian in a holding room. He takes pictures of her.

Bo

“Smile pretty for the camera” Vivian puts her middle finger up and Bo snaps the shot.

Bo

“That’s gonna look real nice on the front page of the Spectator. The down fall of Vivian Alamain.”

Vivian

“Oh go to hell Bo Brady. I am down for now but not out. I won’t be behind bars for long and I suggest you don’t make me your enemy.”

Bo

“A threat, in the police station, I’m going to have to report that.” He says gabbing her and escorting her to her cell.

Vivian

“Take your damn hands off me. I know how to walks.”

Bo

“Not on your life, you’re a flight risk..” As they approach the cell, Vivian is astonished to see Hope Brady, and Julie Williams in jail.

Vivian

“Well, Well, Look at how the mighty have fallen. Bo you didn’t tell your family was here. We can have a party.”

Julie

“Not in the mood for your jokes Vivian. You belong in here. You’re evil.”

Vivian, walking into the cell

“Ta Ta Jules. No need to be so touchy. We can have a girls night out, right here in this cell.”

Julie

“Bo get me out of here! I can’t be in here with this Looney woman.”

Bo

“No can do. You were complicit with my wife killing Gina.” After saying that, Bo walks off, unable to even look Hope in the eyes behind bars. Hope wipes a tear from her eye as Vivian looks at her

“Killer huh? Who would have guessed it.”

Julie, getting up in Vivian’s face

“You leave her the hell alone.”

Vivian

“Or what?”

Julie

“I’ll teach you a lesson.”

Vivian

“Please Julie, don’t flatter yourself. There’s nothing you can do to me in this hell hole, unless your willingly to spend more time in here then be my guest.”

Hope

“Will the both of just shut up. We might as well all get along.”

Vivian

“I won’t take orders from you. I won’t be in here long. I didn’t kill anyone. I have a good lawyer working on my case. Too bad I can’t say the same for you.”

Julie then slaps Vivian

“Do you ever shut up?” Vivian is stunned

DiMera Mansion

After returning from the fashion show with Peter, Elvis slowly walks around the DiMera Mansion, and knocks on the door into Stefano’s office.

Stefano

Come in.

Elvis, walking in

Father? I need to speak with you about something.

Stefano

Yes, what is it?

Elvis

You keep talking about how we are going to take over Salem…but so far, we haven’t done anything, except I helped Kate start that stupid fashion show. When are we going to stop talking about it and do something?

Stefano

Ahhh, patience, my son…the time will soon be right, and you helped advance my plans with your fashion show more than I thought you would.

Elvis, raising an eyebrow

What exactly are you planning?

Stefano

In due time, Elvis, in due time. Lets just say that it will be something that will tell this entire town that Stefano DiMera is back, and he means business this time.

Elvis

I hope you’re right.

Stefano

I am right. No more war with the Bradys or Helena. We will control this entire town, and we just need to take one more vital step on the way to victory.

Downstairs, Kristen walks into the living room after Megan leaves, and she stares in shock at the destroyed TV.

Kristen

I’ve barely lived with her a couple months and I already am too creeped out at how freaky Megan is. Why father loves her so much I don’t think I’ll ever be able to figure out.

Kristen remembers overhearing what was on the news before Megan demolished the television about Hope being arrested.

Kristen

Poor Bo…I mean, I haven’t ever known the guy too well, but I definitely remember him and somehow after having that drink with him that one time…I just feel much more bad for him now.

Peter, also walking in

Please tell me you aren’t falling for the cop, too. Megan’s enough.

Kristen

Excuse me? I’m still not even remotely ready for another relationship after John and…T-Tony…

Peter

Okay lets not get into that. I’m just saying, it sounds like you are already starting to have the hots for Bo Brady.

Kristen

And look who’s talking?! You slept with Vivian Alamain, VIVIAN ALAMAIN, and you didn’t tell any of us.

Peter

I guess news spreads fast?

Kristen

That chaotic fashion show has been all over the news. Lets just hope father doesn’t kill you for that.

Peter

It was a one-time thing, trust me. She attacked me earlier, I don’t think either of us want a long-term relationship.

Kristen

Good. I hope she rots in jail and none of us ever have to see her again.

Salem Police Station

Down in the holding cells, the three cellmates continue to fight.

Vivian

Excuse me? I hope you know who you’re talking to.

Julie

Oh, I do. I’m talking to a piece of street trash that thinks she’s some rich and powerful queen.

Hope

Julie, please, just-

Julie

No, Hope, she interrupted something very important, and I won’t tolerate her for too long.

Vivian

Awww, did I stop some type of sister/sister bonding moment? Oh please.

Julie

Back-off, Vivian!

Vivian

Oh don’t worry, I’m sure your little Hope won’t have to take me for too much longer, not after she goes to death row anyway.

Hope has flashbacks to her nightmares of being executed and Gina and Alice watching, and Julie stares at Vivian angrily.

Julie

No one’s going to death row! This is your last warning, Vivian.

Vivian

Oh fine, fine, it took enough out of me to take those traitors down back at the show. But don’t you dare, ever threaten me like that again. I may be down now, but not forever, remember that.

Vivian goes to the other side of the cell as Julie holds Hope, comforting her.

DiMera Mansion

Stefano and Elvis continue to talk inside Stefano’s office.

Elvis

As long as you have a plan, I know it’ll be good. And will get us back to the top.

Stefano

Oh, it will, I promise you. Now, go, I have much business to attend to.

Elvis

Yes, father.

Elvis leaves Stefano’s office, shutting the door behind him, and Stefano grabs his phone on the desk and dials a number, contacting one of his servants still in Salem.

Stefano

Hello? Yes, it is me, I’m back, and I trust you have stayed loyal to me throughout my absence. Ah, excellent…now, it is the time for me to take back this town as my own. I want you to make sure that Vivian Alamain, who was just arrested earlier today, stands trial soon. Very soon…there is no time to waste.

Spears Mansion

Lucas looks at his son and Jan in confusion.

Jan

“I wonder what flew up Sami’s ass.”

Lucas, looking at Jan with his infamous frowned head

“Please don’t talk about my son’s mother that way.”

Will

“Oh no it’s ok. She’s not my mother any more. You can talk about her all day long. I don’t care. And by the way, Lucas, you’re not my dad and don’t call me son.”

Lucas

“You’ve have grown a mighty pair of big ones for a 16 year old. Is this what being in the streets taught you? To be disrespectful and dis own your family. You’re acting like you’re crazy mother.”

Jan

“It must be something in the water.” Just then the door bell rings.

“I think that will be my cue to make my exit.”

Lucas just roll his eyes at Jan. Jan opens the door and almost urinates on herself when she sees Greta Von Amberg!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPJ-PgKs-Fc

Episode: 6, The True DiMera Child

Written by: ML Cooks and Tara Smith

Spears Mansion

Jan sees Greta standing there! Her eyes widen, remembering how she forced her out of town for Nicole.

Jan

What are you doing back in town?!

Greta

I came back to take care of you and Nicole once and for all. You both can’t keep me out of here forever.

Jan

Oh please. Those issues are between you and Nicole, not me.

Greta

You were the one who barged into my hotel room, and escorted me to the airport! And believe me, Nicole will get what’s coming to her, but right now she’s recovering from a gunshot wound.

Jan

You shot her?

Greta

No!!! I have no idea who did, but they did the world a big favor. But forget about Nicole, right now I am dealing with you, and don’t think that I am not going to make sure you fall as well.

Jan

Oh, little Princess Greta is going to try to hurt me??? You’ll end up just like your mother!

Greta

How dare you!

Jan

And what do you think you can do to me, huh??

Greta

Well, you are the infamous psycho Jan Spears. I’m sure there is something you have hidden that I could reveal. You may have gotten off the hook for locking Shawn in a cage and your whole surrogate scheme, but I have a feeling you are hiding something else.

Jan flashes back to throwing Cassie out the window of Belle’s loft and her and Cassie framing Mimi, but then snaps back into reality.

Jan

Sorry, no, I’m a different person now. Stop picking at straws. Now, I have bigger things to deal with. Goodbye.

Jan tries to shut the door, but Greta pushes it back open!

Greta

Not so fast missy…

The Salem Inn.

Marlena continues to pound on "Sami's door, while inside the motel room, Sami is trying to muster up enough strength to make a sound, a hoot, a holler, any sound at all, so her mother can save her from her demented look alike.

Marlena

"Open this door now Samantha Jean Brady. I want to have a few words with you."

Stami(opening the door)

"Marlena, what a surprise."

Marlena

"I am your mother. How dare you call me by my first name? What has gotten into you? Slapping me across the face, bad mouthing your new sister when she is on her death bed. I didn't raise you to behave this way."

Stami

"Nicole will never be no sister of mine. She's a loser, and I meant every word I said at the hospital."

Marlena

"I will not believe it. I am not listening to this., this has to be a dream."

Stami

"No at all. I hope that bitch Nicole dies, screw you and your new daughter with Tony. I don't need none of you guys. So take Nikki and get on with your new happy family."

Marlena

"I can't believe all these horrible things that are coming out of you mouth young lady. When did you become so vial? What is happening Sami? Talk to me, I want answers!"

Stami

"Sure, I'll talk to you. I got one thing to say...get the hell out of my apartment you old hag!"

Stami walks over to the door and opens it, signaling to Marlena her time there is up. Marlena is absolutely speechless and walks out of her daughters house with tears in her eyes from listening to Sami's stinging words. Stami slams the door shut and walks into the other room to taunt Sami once more.

“All this fuss about Nicole. I think it’s time Sami goes to see how big sister is doing. I’ll tell her you said hello.” He says laughing. Sami still continues to try and break free of the ropes that ties to a bed.

Spears Mansion

Jan

“You better get your hands off me Greta!”

Greta

“You are in no place to shout out orders. This is my time. This is my game and you will play it as I see fit. Now do we understand each other ?”

Jan

“In your dreams bitch. You need to go find Nicole. She’s the one that wanted you out of town. She was controlling me. I only did what she asked. You can’t possibly blame me. I have a fiancée and a new born son now. I don’t want to trouble.”

Greta

“You should have thought of that before you started working with Nicole.”

Jan

“I didn’t have a choice.”

Greta

“That’s the way the cookie crumbles my dear. What goes around comes back around and I am here to tell you will get yours. I am going to make sure you lose everything. Your baby, your fiancee, your money, this house…”

Jan

“Earth to Greta. Are you deaf and or blind? TAKE THIS UP WITH NICOLE.”

Greta

“I got plans for her too. Far more worse than what coming to you. But there’s no need to worry about that. The only thing you should worry about is me taking everything away from you.”

Jan

“Just try. I’m not scared by the likes of you. Now get the hell off my property!”

Greta

“That’s ok. I think I will pull up a chair and watch the final moments of your happy family.” Looking past her and into the living room window, she sees Lucas holding Bentley and Will on the phone.

“Nice family, you better go back inside and enjoy while you can. Like the say, you don’t know what you got till it’s gone.”

Jan

“You’re flipping crazy if you think I am going to stand by and let you destroy my family.” And with that Jan shoves Greta so hard, she loses her balance and falls on the ground.

Greta

“Bitch!”

Chez Rouge

Tony takes a sip of wine after hearing what Anna just said.

“You think Jan Spears is my daughter?”

Anna

“Yes.”

Tony

“It’s absurd. Why do you think this?”

Anna

“Your alternate personality told me on the island. Vince told me that Jan Spears was your daughter.”

Tony

“Vince? The same man who raped Kristen? The mad man who killed Kate, told you Jan was my daughter and you believed him?”

Anna

“Well it was worth trying to find out for you. That’s the reason why I haven’t told know one what I knew. I wanted to be sure before I just drop some major bombshell on you like that. “

Tony, intrigued even more by the idea of Jan being his daughter, takes a moment of silence.

Anna

“What do you have to lose? “

Tony

“You’re right. I have nothing to lose. “

Anna

“Yes, finally, we will get proof that Nicole is not your daughter.”

Tony

“You’re really adamant about this..”

Anna

“I just know Nicole is a liar and phony and I got a little surprise for everyone.”

Tony

“Anna…..What are you going to do? She is still my daughter until proven other wise.”

Anna has a gleaming smile on her face.

Univesity Hospital

Nicole, slowly opens her eyes, hoping she doesn’t see Greta standing over her, but maybe she wishes it was Greta as her heart rate and blood pressure go up as she sees her real mother Faith and brother Brandon, smiling down on her.

Salem Police Station

Bo has Hope down at the police station, and she is being booked right now. She and Bo stare at each other before he looks away, and Hope stars down towards the floor, knowing whats happening between her and Bo. She shakes as a few officers walk up to her, and grab ahold of her arms.

Officer

Alright, Mrs. Brady, we’ll take you down to the holding area…your sister is down there, too.

Hope, nodding

Please don’t throw her in prison, please…I pulled her into this.

Officer

That’s up to Judge Fitzpatrick, there’s nothing we can do. Now lets go.

Hope

Wait, can I have a few moments with my husband. Please?

Bo

Yeah, we need to talk first.

The officers nod and back away for a moment, and Hope looks up at Bo, once again looking into each other’s eyes.

Hope, sniffing

Well…I guess this is the end, Brady.

Bo

Hey, what are you saying? Its not the end yet, Hope.

Hope

Don’t lie to yourself. You know this is the end, whether I get the death sentence or not.

Bo

You won’t get the death sentence, I won’t let it happen!

Hope

Please, Bo…just stop…I realized something today, something very important, and you know it too…

Hope turns around and gives another nod to the officers, and they drag Hope away while Bo watches, and contemplates what she said…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo2A7rZhZGA

Episode: 259, Hope Jailed

Written by Tara Smith

DiMera Mansion

In the living room, Stefano is drinking a glass of champagne as the TV is on one of the local news stations, and Renee and Kristen are with him while he watches.

News Reporter

And the latest update on the breaking news downtown is that famed fashion designer, Kate Roberts, is alive and well after thought killed by Tony DiMera in Italy in October of last year…exactly how she is alive is still being investigated.

Stefano, looking at Renee

She had better not screw up any of our plans, or it will be on your head.

Renee

Don’t worry, I’m sure she’ll stay under control.

News Reporter

And Vivian Alamain has been arrested after she was revealed to be behind many of the crimes that swept Salem in mid-2006, and is being transported to the Salem PD Station as we speak. She also is being charged with assault after she attacked Valentine Heart and Celeste Perrault. Miss Alamain has committed crimes before in Salem, but was never successfully put in prison.

Stefano, grinning

Ah, perfect…

Kristen

What?

Stefano

Oh, nothing, my dear.

News Reporter

And finally, we have an update on the shooting of Nicole Walker hours ago at the same fashion show. She is said to be in stable condition, and in the process of coming out of her coma, while the search for her shooter continues. Miss Walker’s parents, Tony DiMera and Marlena Evans, were the ones who found her unconscious in her dressing room, and quickly called paramedics.

Stefano, dropping his drink

Tony…and Marlena….?

Renee

Father, father, calm down…I can explain it all…

Kristen

You explain this to him…I don’t want to talk about that disgusting pig of a man: Tony.

Kristen walks out of the room, and Stefano falls onto the couch in shock.

Stefano

This must be a trick…Tony and Marlena never had a child!

Renee

You didn’t know? I assumed since Marlena was in your captivity at the time you’d-

Stefano

They never were together! NEVER! The only child Tony has ever had was with you!

Downtown Salem

Outside of the fashion show building, Kate looks at her unconscious daughter and sighs, shaking her head.

Kate

Don’t worry, Billie, once you wake up I’ll explain everything to you.

Victor, walking up to Kate

Time for some answers. Who the hell are you and why are you impersonating a dead woman?

Kate

Victor, please! You came back from the dead once, remember?! Everyone thought you were dead for a year and a half after Nicole and Jan Spears electrocuted you, but you came back! And I was only “dead” for six or seven months.

Victor

Yes, that’s true, but its too coincidental. I could see it easily being something Vivian concocted to get back at all of us.

Kate

Vivian had nothing to do with this, thank goodness! She’s going to be rotting in jail soon anyway! For the last time, I am Kate Roberts! I am Kate Roberts Reed Kiriakis Brady! Well, whatever Roman, er Allan’s, last name was.

Victor

Give me the DNA Test results you said you had. I am going to make sure they are accurate.

Kate, taking out several papers

Fine, here you are.

Victor

For now, you’re staying in the Kiriakis Mansion, where I can keep a close eye on you.

Kate

Excuse me?!

Victor

It’s the safest way, my dear.

Kate

This is a free country, I can live wherever I please! And I’m not becoming some kind of prisoner after I finally recovered from that shot to my head! You can’t hold me captive like you did Nikki whats-her-name and Philip!

Victor grabs ahold of Kate’s arm and tries to pull her away, and Justin walks out of the building after controlling everything inside with Bella, and sees Victor trying to pull Kate off and walks over to his uncle.

Justin

Uncle Victor, are you sure that’s a good idea?

Kate

No, its not! Now let me go!

Victor

I know what I’m doing.

Kate

You’ll pay for this, Victor!

DiMera Mansion

Renee

W-w-what?? Tony and I never had a child!

Stefano

But that baby girl…Andre showed her to me, he told me she was yours…

Renee

And you took Andre’s word for it?! Father, Andre is insane! I promise you, Tony and I NEVER had a child! It was Tony and Marlena! Andre lied to you, he tricked you because he knew you would be furious! Vince and him worked together after they found out Marlena got pregnant!

Stefano

Vince?! You mean that crazy alter you are always mentioning?! Oh, what the hell is going on here?! How did Marlena even get pregnant?!

Renee, after a brief pause

That…I don’t know.

Stefano

This is insanity. And I thought Jan Spears was Tony’s daughter, not Nicole Walker of all people!

Renee

Father, what are you talking about?

Stefano

Andre, and I suppose with the help of Tony or that Vince character, gave the baby away to the rich Spears family. That much I do know, because I was overseeing it to make sure she got the best home possible…and I was the one who named her! I named her Jan!

Renee

This is insanity! Elvis and I were watching everything while you were in your coma during the Winter and Spring, and Nicole came forward at your funeral, even with a DNA Test, and before that Anna DiMera knew and also did a test. She’s been this DiMera child for months!

Stefano

Well, I know of Nicole Walker, she’s a scheming gold-digger, and she probably manipulated everything! I can’t believe no one figured it out before this.

Renee

Shouldn’t we tell Tony? He is still family.

Stefano

No! After all that man did to me, betraying me like he did, I always vowed to never tell him who his missing child was, and that man raped my daughter, we’ll let it unravel on its own.

Renee has a worried look on her face as Stefano leaves the room, and she follows.

Renee, whispering to herself

Tony, I’m so sorry…

Soon after they walk out of the living room and the foyer, Megan slowly walks into the living room, carrying a butcher knife like she has been lately. She glances at the TV, and is intrigued by what she is hearing.

News Reporter

More breaking news today: Hope Williams Brady, former police officer and wife of long-running police officer Bo Brady, who killed Princess Gina Von Amburg in Italy last year and then went on the run, has returned to Salem and turned herself in, and is currently being held at the Salem police station.

Megan’s eyes widen, and she begins to laugh maniacally.

Megan

I knew this would happen, I just knew it…and now…now its time for me to take my rightful place as Bo’s love, his wife. Your era is over, Hope, and mine is just beginning! No more playing around, its time to put the plan I’ve worked so hard, so long, to make into action!

Hope’s picture comes up on the screen, and while she continues to laugh, Megan tosses her knife through the TV, and the entire screen shatters everywhere as smoke begins to come out of the TV. Megan just grins, and then turns, walking out of the mansion…

Chez Rouge

Tony and Anna are seated at a table

Anna

“Are you sure your precious Marlena won’t object to our having dinner?”

Tony

“Of course not. Why would she?”

Anna

“Oh I don’t know. Because you dropped me like a bad habit as soon as you found out you have a child with her. You have been clinging to her ever since.”

Tony

“Non sense. But Marlena and are connected through Nicole and we always be”

Anna

“You think?”

Tony

“Now what is that supposed to mean? You keep saying get a blood test on Nicole. Why do you believe that Nicole is not my daughter with Marlena?”

Anna

“I thought you'd never ask.” She says with a smile.

Spears Mansion

Will rubs his stinging cheeks as Jan and Lucas look at “Stami” in shock.

Lucas

“What the hell is the matter with you? Don’t hit our son like that. I have never seen you act this way.”

Will

“I can’t believe you did that. You are an unfit mother.”

Stami

“Boo hoo hoo. Cry me a river William.’

Even Jan is stunned and disturbed by “Sami’s" erratic behavior

“Samantha, what has gotten into you?”

Stami

“Up your ass Jan. This does not concern you.”

Lucas

“Don’t talk to her that way.”

Stami

“You don’t like my parenting skills, then Lucas you raise him.. I don’t have time for this.” After saying that Stami leaves. Will, Lucas, and Jan all wonder what has gotten into Sami.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPJ-PgKs-Fc

Episode: 5, Peace in the Valley

Written by ML Cooks

Mike walks into the Cheating Heart after a long and stressful day at the hospital. He sits at the bar and orders a beer. The bartender hands it to Mike and without passing go, Mike chugs it down.

“You better slow down there.”

Mike looks at the woman who is sitting next to him,

“Oh really. Says who?”

“I do. I’m Alexis.”

“I’m Mike. Nice to meet you Alexis.”

Alexis

“Same here” She says drinking on her own beer.

Mike

“I don’t know to many women who drink beer.”

Alexis

“I’m not your every woman.”

Mike

“Feisty and assertive. I like that.”

Alexis

“So tell me why you are drinking like a fish.”

Mike

“Long and stressful day at work. Why are you drinking?”

Alexis

“Want to clear my mind. Just had an argument with the guy I am dating.’

Mike

“Do I know him?”

Alexis

“I don’t want to get into names.”

Mike

“That’s understandable. Want to talk about it. Maybe I can give you some advice.”

Alexis

“Why, do you date men?”

Mike, chuckling,

“I like your sense of humor. Don’t date men. I have a son.”

Alexis

That doesn’t mean anything these days. I know so many men that are on the down low.”

Mike

“Not this man. I just figured, with you being younger and me being a bit….”

Alexis

“Older?” She says laughing

Mike

“Real cute. I was going to say wiser.”

Alexis

“Let’s call it older.” She says laughing

Mike

“Yea yea jokes on me.”

The Salem Inn

Stami walks into the room and over to his victim Sami. He rips the gray duct tape that was on her mouth. Sami screams out as some of her skin from her lips are ripped off.

Stami

“Shut the hell up.”

Sami

“You bastard! Let me go! You can’t keep me tied up forever.”

Stami

“You’re right. Don’t worry Sami dear. You won’t be here forever. I just need to do a few more devious things as Samantha Brady. Then you can return to your dreadful life”

Sami

“You won’t get away with this. Every villain has their day of exposure.”

Stami

“You should know. Didn’t you get exposed by Carrie twice? At your wedding and she lit your face up. What kind of sister are you? It’s ok. I am doing everyone justice. The permanent downfall of Sami Brady. Salem will breath a sigh of relief. There will be peace in the valley. Everyone will celebrate the destruction of Sami. It sounds so nice. Oh, by the way, Willy said hi”

Sami

“You demented bastard. I know my son didn’t believe you were me.”

Stami

“Maybe or maybe not, but I did slap some sense into that boy.”

Sami

“You did what?’

Stami

“I smacked your demon child around a few times. Lucas and Jan were shocked. It was great.’

Sami tries to break free of the ropes but can’t. Suddenly Stami and Sami hear pounding at the door. They both wonder who it is as no one knows they are there at the Inn.

Back at Chez Rouge

Anna

“It’s about time some one listens to what I have to say with out attacking me for it.”

Tony

“Anna we go back a long time. I know you didn’t try to keep the info about Nicole being my daughter with Marlena from us out of spite or for personal gain.”

Anna

“You’re right. I was only trying to help. To make sure what I knew was true.”

Tony

“Well tell me what do you know”

Anna

“Well right before I walked into the DiMera mansion, and Kristen shot me, I was going to have some hair and DNA tested.”

Tony

“Hair and DNA? Nicole’s?”

Anna

“That’s just it. I took hair and saliva from Jan Spears mouth. I think Jan Spears is your daughter. Not Nicole!’ Tony is stunned!

ML Cooks Steps Down As Co-EP/HW, But remains as Associate Head Writer and Story Consultant!

ML Cooks, who joined LIS in November 2007 as Co-EP/HW, has been forced to step down from Life in Salem due to real life obligations. As heartbreaking as it is for both ML and Tara Smith, it must be done, however ML promises to remain on the show as an Associate Head Writer and Storyline Consultant, and Tara Smith shall once again be sole Executive Producer and Head Writer, although ML does plan to return one day. He will be sorely missed, but will also continue to Head-Write LIS spinoff "Affairs of the Heart", and he and Tara will continue to work closely together on LIS sister soap STEAM.

ML is the second Co-EP/HW on the soap, the first being Jay Vandeburg, who had a short run from September-November 2007, however this time the Co-HW/EP position is reserved if/when ML returns, and this shall be effective immediately.

Downtown Salem

Chaos erupts as it is revealed that Kate Roberts is alive and well! Billie’s face pales, and she screams in horror! Kate’s eyes shift from Vivian to Billie, and she kicks Valentine and Vivian out of her way as she walks off of the stage.

Kate

Move! I need to see my daughter!

Billie

This has gotta be a trick…a dream…a nightmare…no…I saw YOUR BODY! I buried you!

Kate

Billie, it is me. Your mother. That bastard Tony DiMera tried to kill me, but I’m alive and well. I survived! I hope all of you hear that, KATE ROBERTS SURVIVED! I was saved by a few individuals, who I probably shouldn’t tell you about, just in time. I don’t know what was put in my casket.

Billie, shaking

This can’t be…its impossible!!!

Billie then, from exhaustion and shock, faints but is caught by Forrest in time.

Forrest

This is a trick! Something my aunt concocted to frighten us all!

Kate, laughing and motioning to Vivian

Does that look like the face of a woman who could be behind this?! And NO ONE can duplicate me. I’m the one and the only Kate. And since I am, I hope all of you are ready to let the true games begin! Because now that I am back, I WILL be getting back into the fashion business, and I won’t be kind.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo2A7rZhZGA

Episode: 258, Kate’s Back!

Written by: Tara Smith

Downtown Salem

At the fashion show, so many are still in shock over Kate being alive. Victor gets up from being at Celeste’s side and stomps over to Kate.

Victor

This is absurd! Tony’s alternate personality shot you and you were declared dead at the DiMera Palace in Italy.

Kate

Oh please, Victor, this is Salem. Very few people have ever actually died.

Victor

I can’t believe this. How could you even have survived a gun wound long enough to be secretly taken and saved?

Kate

Well, I believe it was shortly after I was carted off, but of course how can you expect me to remember?

Victor

I want a DNA test! I have to know you are Kate!

Kate

I already have one for you-

Sirens are heard, and suddenly many paramedics and police officers rush in from all of the 911 calls when Vivian and Valentine were fighting. Some people even begin to get evacuated from the building, and Valentine snaps out of all that’s happened to finally speak.

Valentine, pointing to Vivian

Oh, officers! She’s right here! The woman who did all of those criminal acts around Salem and attacked me just now!

Forrest and Nicholas both give a confirming nod at the officers, and they rush and pull Vivian up. Vivian stares at Kate, trying to recover from the shock.

Vivian

You….if its really you…you’ll regret this…

Kate

What the hell did I do?

Vivian

You organized this whole thing…you must have…oh, ALL of you will pay! That includes you, Valentine! And you too, Celeste! And Peter as well! You haven’t seen the last of me!

Vivian is dragged out of the stage room, and Valentine and Celeste are taken to get checked out by the paramedics.

Bo and Hope’s House

Bo leans on the wall, watching Hope closely while she holds and plays with Pamela and Addie. He walks over and sits down with her.

Bo

So, how you doing?

Hope

I’m glad to be back home, I guess, and with my daughters…even though I know that won’t last for long.

Bo, sighing

Yeah, I know…

Hope looks at Bo, and slowly rests her head on his chest, while his fingers run through her hair. A few tears come out of his eyes, and she breaks out in tears, both of them knowing what is coming.

Downtown Salem

Outside of the fashion show, Valentine and Celeste are both on stretchers, getting checked out. Celeste slowly awakens, and looks around.

Celeste

Dahling, what is going on?

Valentine

Well, that ravagous sister of mine mauled me! But not to worry, she’s finally been arrested, and put right where she belongs. Oh, and Kate Roberts is alive.

Celeste

My cards told me of this. I should be shocked, but I’m really not and do not care. However, I am glad that Vivian Alamain is finally gone. She was too much of a problem to me.

Valentine

Well, not anymore! Ding Dong the witch is gone.

Paramedic, interrupting

Well, Miss Heart, I think any injuries you sustained were minor. You are free to go.

Valentine

Oh, why thank you ever so much!!!

Valentine stands and then looks at Celeste.

Valentine

It was very enjoyable working with you, Celeste Perrault. I’ll call you again if I need anything. Ta Ta!

Valentine walks away as Celeste rolls her eyes at Valentine simply kicking her to the curb, but does not care now that Vivian is in jail.

Inside, Elvis walks up to Peter, who is looking around the empty stage.

Peter

What are you doing here???

Elvis

Nothing you need to know about. Now come on, lets get out of here before anything else happens. We’ve got bigger things to take care of. I don’t think Father needs us worrying about the Alamains or Kiriakis’s so much.

Peter

I’m with you there. I have gotten so sick of all of them.

Elvis

Now that this sham is over with, we should be done with them. Lets go.

Peter nods in agreement and both then leave, heading back to the DiMera Mansion.

Back outside, Forrest walks up to Kate.

Forrest

Okay, how much did Vivian pay you? Because I can double it for you to confess.

Kate

For the last time, I am the actual Kate Roberts! Here, look at these DNA results, privately conducted by Salem University Hospital!

Kate pulls out the results of a DNA test, and gives it to Forrest for him to look over.

Forrest

Fine, but I’m going to have these checked to see how legitimate they are.

Kate

As you wish, but don’t use up too much money. I’ve been watching the business world for quite some time now, and I know you are about to be taken over by Victor. That’s why I’ve returned to reclaim my position in Alamain.

Forrest

Billie has filled that position now.

Kate

Fine, then I’ll take the place of Valentine Heart. You can kick her out and re-hire me.

Forrest

Excuse me? I just hired Valentine a week or two ago.

Kate

Forrest, I have been watching everything happen during this show, and Valentine has not demonstrated any potential to be an efficient executive. You kicked out one of your aunt’s, you can easily do the same to another. And I’d recommend it. You need someone to help you fight Titan, and I used to be married to Victor, and unlike Vivian I am sane. I know how Victor thinks. You and I worked together last year, we can work together again.

Forrest

Fine, I’ll see what I can do…once I find out if you are really Kate or not. Then we’ll see.

Kate, as Forrest walks away

I guess we will.

Kate then walks over to where Billie is lying, still unconscious, and looks down at her daughter…

Bo and Hope’s House

Bo and Hope sit for a long time, simply holding each other, and Bo is in deep thought, going back and forth on what to do, and what he should and needs to do. Slowly, Hope sits up, and looks at him.

Bo

Fancy Face, I…

Hope

Yes, what is it?

Bo

I think…its time.

Hope is, like Bo was a moment ago, very silent as a few more tears came out, before taking a deep breath.

Hope

I…guess you’re right. I’m not going to run this time, I’m going to face the consequences.

Bo

Good…and I’m proud of you for that, Hope. As much pain as I am in right now, I am.

Bo then stands, and begins to sob himself although he tries to keep it hidden from Hope’s view, and grabs handcuffs off of the table, and turns to Hope.

Bo

Hope Brady, you are under arrest…

Spears Mansion

Lucas looks at Will, astonished and angered at Will telling him he’s not his father anymore, and Will tries to turn to leave but Lucas grabs his arm.

Lucas

“Hey, I AM your father! I always have been and always will be! You can’t just decide whether I am or not, it’s a given son and I’m also your authority.”

Will

“Sorry, Lucas, but I think I just disowned you. Nice knowing you, but I have other stuff to take care of. It seems you are doing just fine with Jan Brady here. You know, I actually have a life now, other than whining about you and Mom. Which I see will never ever happen “

Jan

“It’s Spears, thanks”

Lucas

“What kind of life??? What are you talking about? Why won’t you tell me what you’ve been doing these past several months, huh?! I haven’t heard from you, no phone call, no letter, no nothing. I didn’t know if my only son was dead or alive. Do you know how that makes me feel? “

Will

“Oh, shove off!”

Will tries to push Lucas away, but Lucas still manages to angrily hold onto Will, and then takes out his cell phone and dials a number.

Will

“Who the hell are you calling? The police to come cart me off? I didn‘t do anything!”

Lucas

“No, I’m calling your mother, Will. She ha been worried sick about you too. She needs to be here. “

Jan, rolling her eyes,

“Oh great. Just what I need” She says under breath

Will

“Sami is the last person I want to see!”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPJ-PgKs-Fc

Episode: 4, “Family” Reunion

Written by: Tara Smith and ML Cooks

Salem Inn

Stami is pacing around in the real Sami’s bedroom, twirling the gun that he used to shoot Nicole. He chuckles at how he has already destroyed Sami’s relationship with her mother, and “sister”.

Stami

“Now I get why you pretended to be me for so long…its fun, isn’t it? Causing so much havoc as another person. And I’m so far from being done, there are so many more lives out there in Salem.”

Stami’s cell phone then rings, and he picks it up and looks at the Caller ID, and then smirks before answering.

Stami

“Hello, Sami Brady here.”

Lucas, on the other line

“Hey, Sami…its me, Lucas. I’ve…got some news… “

Stami

“What is it, Lucas? “

Lucas

“Will’s back in town. “

Stami, looking at Sami and faking a concerned tone

“Who is that?“

Lucas

“What the hell are you talking about? Your son!“

Stami

“WHAT?! My son…he’s back?!?!!? Oh, is he okay? Where are you??? “

Lucas

“The Spears Mansion. “

Stami

“I’ll be over right away! “

Stami hangs up the phone, and then maniacally laughs at this while Sami continues to watch in astonishment and horror.

Stami

“Oh, this is perfect timing! Think about all I can do to your ex, and your own son… “

Stami waves at her as he turns to leave…

Salem University Hospital

Marlena walks into her catatonic husband’s room, Roman Brady formerly known as John Black, and looks at him, seeing that he still has not moved or even budged since December of last year. She sheds a few tears as she sits down and strokes his cheek.

Marlena

“Oh Roman, I’m so sorry I haven’t visited you lately. I’ve been far too busy with Kristen, Tony, and my new daughter: Nicole Walker. I think I’ve mentioned her to you already, but she got shot this evening while at a fashion show. She’s alive, but I’m so worried, because now someone is on the run who shot my own daughter, and who knows how this might affect Nicole. And Sami, my firstborn daughter, can’t even act mature! She will never stop fighting with me, I guess I should have gotten used to it by now. But my life has felt like its in Hell ever since you got shot…I am just so tired of it Roman. Everyone practically plays with me, and I have to stop it. Its time for me to step up and take charge of my life, and not let other’s stomp all over me. “

In Nicole’s hospital room, Greta sits at her bedside, looking on in disgust. She looks at all the machines attached to Nicole, and twirls the cords around her finger for a moment.

Greta

“This is probably how my mother looked before she died…that was one of the reasons I came back here. I found out Hope Brady did it. Hope Williams Brady of all people killed my mother, but I’ll deal with her later, if she ever even returns to Salem. “

Nicole keeps slipping in and out of consciousness, but keeps her eyes locked onto Greta, and Greta wonders if she’s fallen back into a coma.

Greta, leaning in to whisper in Nicole’s ear

“You know, with how much I hate you…I really could kill you right now. I could pull the plug, you could go out exactly like my mother did. I believe Sami Brady almost pulled the plug on you in a situation similar to this years ago, right? Maybe I could deliver the final punch to the great Nicole Walker Roberts Kiriakis…after all you’ve done to me, how you tortured me and Eric, and so many other people in this town… “

Greta leans in to almost pull the plug on Nicole, however she hears voices, and quickly darts up and runs out of Nicole’s room as a few nurses walk in.

Greta

“Looks like I’ll have to come back later…sweet dreams, Nicole. “

Spears Mansion

Jan is sitting in the living room, sighing at Lucas and Will’s constant fighting on the back patio, and hears the doorbell ring.

Jan

“Oh please, who now… “

Jan gets up, and goes to answer the door, only to see Stami standing outside.

Stami

“Ahhh, Janet. How nice to see you again. “

Jan

“I wish I could say the same to you. I guess you’re here to pick up your rotten son?”

Stami

“My poor little boy, who’s been gone for months with no contact to me or Lucas, is just getting back and you are already bashing him? Heartless bitch. “

Jan

“He’s already taken a few pitiful stabs at me, and him and Lucas have been constantly fighting ever since he barged in here! Who knows how dangerous he is now. “

Stami, grabbing Jan by the neck

“Don’t you EVER speak about Will like that, do you understand? Now move. “

Stami shoves Jan out of the way, and rushes out to the back porch to see Will and Lucas while Jan scowls.

Once out on the patio, Will and Lucas both turn to see Stami.

Will

“Mom So you actually decided to come?”

Stami

“Of course I did! You’re my son! And you’ve been freaking gone for months, where have you been?! “

Will

“You two can’t get that question out of your heads, can’t you? Dad’s been asking me all night, too.”

Stami

“Well, I’d think we would have a right to know, and I want to know NOW! “

Will

“Don’t be so pushy! I don’t think I ever knew you two could act like such morons so fast.”

Lucas

“You don’t talk to us like that! We are your parents, and we want to at least know what you’ve been doing while you were out running around. Obviously, there’s something you don’t want to tell us. Are you doing drugs or something like that? Just get out with it! “

Will

“NO! I’d never touch that stuff! “

Stami, thinking to himself

“This is so perfect…another part of Sami’s little family is soon going to be torn apart, because I think these two are about to rip into each other…literally! “

Lucas

“Then what is it? What are you keeping from your mother and me?!?! “

Will

“Don’t act like you care now. I’ve been taking care of myself for the past two years and I’ll continue to do so.”

Lucas

“I am not going to play this game any more.”

Stami turns Will around and back hands him a few times. Lucas and Jan alike are stunned and outrage at Sami’s brutality on her son!

LAUREN KOSLOW RETURNS TO LIS AS KATE!!!!!! STEVIE BROCK JOINS AOTH AS WILL!!!!!

As revealed in the latest episode of LIS, Kate Roberts, last seen when killed by Tony DiMera/Vince in October 2007, is alive and well! Lauren Koslow returns to the role, one that she played from LIS's premiere, and is back on contract status! "ML and I planned it almost immediately when he came on, and we always had a set time period for when she'd return, and she's finally back. This will cause things to heat up even more wih this business war that has been going on the past couple of months, and Vivian's not going to be happy about this one bit! And this time, Kate's back and here to stay." Co-EP/HW Tara Smith promises

Also, on AOTH, Will Roberts has suddenly returned, and his actor has finally been revealed: Stevie Brock! "I give ML credit for this, he thought of it, arranged it, casted Will, and there is a huge and great story in store for the teenager. Just like with Samantha Evans coming back from the dead, three crossovers within the two years LIS has been running, Shawn Douglas Brady being blown up in a car, and Hope killing Gina and smoking *crack*, this will be something that breaks some boundaries, and Days nor any of the other blogs out there have done this! So be sure to stay tuned!" Tara Smith advises

Both actors are already airing on their shows, and are on contract.

Downtown Salem

At the fashion show, Vivian has Valentine pinned to the ground, and is literally ripping her apart! Valentine screams for help, and Celeste tries to stop Vivian, however Vivian angrily stands and elbows Celeste in the stomach and pushes her off the stage! Celeste lies on the ground, hurt, and Victor rushes to her side.

Victor

Oh, Celeste! Are you alright?!

Celeste does not respond, while Valentine kicks Vivian away, and tries to stand up to run, but Vivian grabs her by the hair and swings her around, tossing her towards the wall! The guests gasp and scream in shock as many begin to dial 911, and Vivian grabs Valentine by the neck after Valentine hit’s the wall, and starts to choke her!

Vivian, as Valentine is gasping for air

You’ve destroyed me, so I’ll kill you!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo2A7rZhZGA

Episode: 257, Vivian vs. Valentine

Written by: Tara Smith

Downtown Salem

Back in the Mysterious Person and Elvis’s office above the stage and at the top of the building, they continue to watch all the havoc in the stage room.

Elvis

Wow, I didn’t think you’d be able to cause this much hell to break loose in one day. I’m almost impressed.

Mysterious Person, laughing

Didn’t think anyone could match up to your big powerful family, did you? Well, I told you this would be a day to remember, and from Nicole being shot to Vivian going absolutely nuts, it certainly is.

Elvis

Yeah, I just wonder what Father will think about all this…

At the stage, Vivian continues to strangle Valentine while screaming at her.

Vivian

You just love screwing up my life, don’t you?! Helping that bastard nephew of mine get me out of Alamain, constantly taunting me, and now this! Well I’m going to make sure that this is the last time you will ever mess with me…you should never have come back to Salem!

Others rush over to try to pull Vivian away from Valentine, including Nicholas, but Vivian herself shoves them away. Nicholas keeps at it and finally gets a good grip on her, and Vivian releases Valentine, as Valentine gasps for air.

Valentine

You…you…it will be the last time I mess with…you…because I’m going to make sure…that this is…your last stand!

Valentine darts towards Vivian and Nicholas, and SHOVES Vivian down hard, the force so powerful that it even knocks her out of Nicholas’s grasp! Valentine pins Vivian to the ground, much like what Vivian did to her minutes ago, but Vivian throws Valentine right off of her, and she stands and slugs Valentine right across the face! Valentine grabs ahold of Vivian’s arm and digs her nails right into it, scratching Vivian badly, and the fight just continues.

Salem University Hospital

Maggie is sitting at Abe’s bedside, after leaving Bo and Hope’s house to give them some time together, and Abe has only been conscious several times In the past few days, however right now he is awake and Maggie is clutching his hand tightly.

Abe, talking slowly

Thank…you, so much…for taking care of me.

Maggie

What do you expect me to do? You’ve been a great friend the past several months, and it’s the least I can do, and I want you to get through this, I really do. I mean, Mike is already on getting you the best treatment anyone could have.

Abe

You…don’t have to do all this.

Maggie

You’re right, I don’t, but I want to. I wasn’t able to cure my husband’s heart disease in time of his death, I won’t let one of my best friends die.

Abe

I…think you are too kind, Maggie.

Maggie

Nonsense. You deserve this, and so much more.

Abe

So, do they know when I should leave the hospital? I need to get back to my job.

Maggie

Mike’s not sure yet, he’s still running a lot of tests. But don’t worry, everything’s going to be fine, and so is the PD, because I don’t think you will be able to go back for some time, while you are healing.

Abe

The town needs me.

Maggie

They will do fine without you. Listen, please excuse me, I’ll be right back.

Abe nods slowly as he closes his eyes, and she leaves the room, and once outside she closes her eyes in dissappointment, knowing that Abe is depressed because he lost custody of Theo.

Maggie

I just need…something to cheer him up…I can’t let him get too depressed.

Downtown Salem

Inside the Mysterious Person and Elvis’s office, they continue to watch the huge and intense catfight, shocked at how much Vivian and Valentine are tearing into each other.

Mysterious Person

Well, I think its time I got out there…not much else that I was waiting for anyway, and my surprise will be ruined if one of them kill the other.

Elvis, taking a deep breath

Alright, do your thing, I guess. I’ll wait here and watch, because I don’t think there’s anything I can do at this point.

Mysterious Person

If you insist…well, Salem, its finally time for my dazzling return!

The Mysterious Person stands and walks out of the room, while Elvis rubs his temples.

Elvis

Oh, if all of you out there thought that what Vivian did would shatter everything…wait till you see this.

On the stage, Vivian and Valentine enter into an intense struggle, each of them having a strong grip of their arms, and Forrest and Nicholas continue to try to pull them apart, but it does no good. As they practically twirl around the room, they eventually trip and fall right down onto the end of the stage!!! Then, out of the blue, the Announcer’s voice is heard.

Announcer

And now, the final model of the evening…the thought-late, great….KATE ROBERTS!

EVERYONE in the room, including Valentine and Vivian, suddenly look up at hearing the words “Kate Roberts”, who was thought to have died in Italy many months ago. Kate herself, in a huge fancy dress, comes strolling down the runway!!

Kate, stopping at Valentine and Vivian

Sorry, ladies, but…I’m back, and better than ever.

Kate grins as she stares at Vivian’s completely horrified face…

Spears Mansion

Jan raises an eyebrow at seeing Will on her back patio, and does not know he is Lucas’s son.

Jan

Who the hell are you and how’d you get into my house?

Will, looking at Lucas

You didn’t tell her about me, Dad? I’m Will Roberts, Lucas’s son.

Jan

Ohh, wait, I’ve seen you in pictures before…don’t think I’ve ever actually met you.

Lucas

Will…no…its impossible. Where the HELL have you been?!

Will

Is that really any of your business? You obviously never bothered to look for me.

Jan

Lucas, what are you talking about?!

Lucas

Back before you and I got close, after my mom’s death and right as EJ Wells died, Will went to Colorado to stay with his great grandparents for awhile in Colorado, and he was supposed to attend school there. But then he decided to run away, and I’ve had to send out investigators for months to look for him.

Will

Yeah, well, I decided to come back to finally face my parents…but I see that you’re too busy kissing your new psycho girlfriend.

Jan

Excuse me? Lucas, why did you never tell me?!

Lucas

You were pregnant, and then when you gave birth, I was going to tell you but wanted you to be happy with Bentley. And besides, its not your issue, its mine. And now that my son is home, I’m not going to let him disrespect you like this, and I need to deal with it.

Jan

Of course. We finally get engaged, and JUST like with Shawn, something bad happens. Yeah, I see where this is going.

Jan then storms into the house, and Lucas for a minute wants to go after her, but then turns to look at Will, ready to handle his son.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPJ-PgKs-Fc

Episode: 3, Father and Son

Written by Tara Smith

Salem University Hospital

Nicole, although not quite ready to speak yet, looks on in shock at Greta Von Amberg standing above her. She remembers how she got Jan to get her out of town on Christmas Eve of 07, and never expected her to return.

Greta

Ohh, so I’m enough to wake you up from your coma? Wonderful! Because Nicole, I may have been willing to put up with you last time, but not this time. You’ve bullied me long enough. Oh, and you are a DiMera now? I seriously doubt that.

Nicole, trying to speak

G-rrrr…ettaa…this….

Nicole’s vitals begin to go up, and Greta tries to shush her with her finger .

Greta

No, don’t speak. I don’t think people should know that I’m back just yet. Soon, they will, but not now. And as much as I hate to say this, I don’t want you to die just yet.

Nicole’s vitals calm down, as she tries to breathe, and even shakes at looking up at Greta.

Chez Rouge

Anna and Tony walk in to the restaurant, and choose a table to sit down at. After they order their drinks and food, Anna begins to speak.

Anna

You know, Tony, I really never thought you’d speak to me again after what happened at Stefano’s funeral.

Tony

At the time, I can’t say I didn’t think that, either. However, I am not so angry anymore, and things are better now. I am growing close to my daughter, and even Marlena. Its wonderful, despite Kristen and Peter still hating me…and there is some other news, too.

Anna

And what is that?

Tony

Stefano’s alive.

Anna, gasping

Are you kidding me?! He was in a coma, and the hospital said he died…he was supposed to be under their watch! How did he cheat death this time?

Tony

I don’t think its something you want to know, Anna.

Anna

Of course I want to know, Tony. This man is a danger to us all.

Tony

Elvis Banks DiMera, my younger step-brother, and…Renee…kidnapped him. Yes, Anna, she’s alive.

Anna

Renee…as in…the Renee? The Renee who killed my baby? Our child? The Renee who went after us, specifically me, for months? I thought Andre killed her!

Tony

So did I, but…she’s alive. Just stay away from her, my dear, please. She’s nothing for either of us to worry about.

Anna

Well, you two aren’t…you know…

Tony

Together? Anna, oh please! Right now, my top concern is my daughter.

Anna, thinking to herself

If she even is your daughter…

Spears Mansion

Lucas

Now, Will, who do you think you are, believing you can just run away like that?

Will

Why do you care?! You and Mom didn’t even care. I called both of you when I got back here, but no one answered! I had to go to Aunt Julie, who’s in jail, to find out where you might be!

Lucas

We’ve been busy. Your mother has been trying to get over the death of EJ, and she’s also had a family crisis with Nicole Walker. I have been trying to help Jan, a mother and fragile woman, take care of her new baby.

Will

So you’ve got a new kid now? And you forgot about me for Jan FREAKING SPEARS?! She’s a psycho! She locked Shawn in a cage!

Lucas

No, Bentley is Shawn’s son. And I know she’s done some bad things in the bast, some that are unforgivable. But I’ve been helping her through it, and she’s really a better person now. Lets get back to you, and what you’ve been doing this year.

Will

I said its none of your business! Get off my back!

Lucas

No, I won’t. I need to know where you’ve been and what you’ve been doing. NOW.

Will

You don’t. Because, after this short time I’ve been back, I already know that you’re not my father anymore.

Downtown Salem

Forrest, Billie, Nicholas, Victor, Vivian, Belle, Peter, and Elvis are stop what they are doing as they hear a familiar woman’s voice over the loud peaker system.

“Everyone, yes may I have your attetion. We interrupt your programming for an exclusive expose on one of Salem’s oldest and dumbest hags.” Val looks at Celetse and nods her head, giving the signal to press play on the tape recorder, which Celeste does.

The tape contains a confession from Vivian Alamin to Ivan about all her crimes. Everyone hears:

Ivan asks Vivian how she did all of what she did. Vivian explains to Ivan that it all started when she arrived in town back in June, she says she had been watching everyone, and she wanted Victor back and revenge on Kate. She then tells Ivan she thought that if she made Victor’s family happy, he would be happy and fall back in love with her. She then tells him that is why she interfered in the lives of Bo, Hope, Billie, Patrick, Shawn, and others. She also says she went after Kate’s family to get revenge on Kate. She says she woke Jan up from her coma because she knew Shawn would never be happy with Mimi, Chelsea was Kate’s grandaughter so that is why she stabbed her, and she poisoned Caroline because Caroline secretly still loved Victor, and finally attacked Kate at John and Marlena's wedding.

Vivian is stunned beyond words.

“You dirty Bitch. You Show your face now Valentine!” Celeste and Valentine walk out in the crowd with smirks on their faces.

Victor

“I can’t beleive what I am hearing.” He looks at Celeste

“I know Vivian is not your favorite person but that gives you no right to get revenge on her through me. I had a lot riding on this fahion and you and your 2nd rate lounge act pal here just turned this into a cheap circus.”

Celeste gulps, and looks away slightly disappointed in herself for hurting Victor this way as she really never thought of Victor in this expose.

Vivian

“I can’t belive my own sister did this to me.”

Victor

“And I can’t belive you did all these things. You are sick woman. Your pathetic and just a waste of space. You need help. You’re a luntic Vivian Alamain. From stealing Kate’s egg to causing my family mayhem all to be with me. Security, get her out of here. Better yet, call up Bo Brady so she can be arrested.”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo2A7rZhZGA

Episode 256: Exposed!

Written by ML Cooks & Tara Smith

Downtown Salem

In the stage room, chaos erupts as Vivian has been exposed for all her crimes. Valentine stands up on the stage itself, and looks out on the crowd.

Valentine

Everyone, I really am sorry for what my sister has done! However, she is really a malicious, spineless woman! She stole Kate Robert’s eggs many years ago so she could carry Kate’s baby with Victor! She buried poor Carly Manning alive! And now, she has done all of this!

Billie, pushing her way through the crowd and looking at Vivian

You….you were the one who STABBED MY DAUGHTER?!?!!? That person I searched months for…it was you?! Because of you, my relationship her will never be the same again! All because of you!!!

Forrest, running up to Billie

Please, Billie, calm down. What my aunt did was wrong but-

Billie

Stay out of this, Forrest! Its between Vivian and me now!

Vivian

Oh please, Billie, that was a long time ago…and it was for Bo’s sake! Your daughter was nothing to brag about anyway!

Billie punches Vivian in the face, and Vivian falls to the ground as Valentine laughs. Billie grabs ahold of Vivian by the collar.

Billie

I am so sick of you tormenting my family! You’ve gone way too far this time!

Billie punches Vivian again, and pulls on her hair while Forrest struggles to try to pull her back!

Elvis and the Mysterious Person watch in their private office, and the Mysterious Person drops their glass.

Mysterious Person

I…can’t believe this. This is such a shock and devastation, but at the same time, I love it…Vivian Alamain is finally going to fall! Kill her, Billie!

Elvis

You’re really going to just sit by and watch? I may be cold but your whole plan is going to be ruined if you don’t stop it somehow.

Mysterious Person

Actually, this makes it even better for when I get out there and reveal myself to them all. Poor Vivian won’t know what hit her.

DiMera Mansion

Megan walks into the DiMera Mansion, where her father is pacing in the living room.

Megan

Father, is something wrong?

Stefano, looking up

Oh, no, Golden Girl. I just am still taking in all of what has happened to this town in my absence, however it should be easy to re-take it now that it is in complete shambles.

Megan

Very true, however, I have other bad news: Hope Brady is back. Father, I want her gone! I want her dead! Chopped into pieces! I don’t care how it happens but she must die, and I need your help.

Stefano

No no, Megan, Hope has destroyed herself, and I would not dare let you make another attempt on her life after what happened in 1985.

Megan, taking a knife out and fiddling with it

That was a long time ago, I’m smarter and more experienced now.

Stefano

Perhaps, but still, I will not lose you again. Now, I have heard about how Hope murdered Princess Gina Von Amberg, also known as Britta Englund, back in Italy when I was feuding with Helena Cassadine.

Megan

Yes, yes, and she’s been on a downward spiral ever since, especially after she told Bo.

Stefano

Hope will go to jail for what she’s done, possibly even executed. There is nothing to worry about, daughter!

Megan

As much as I love Bo, he’s head over heels for Hope, and one of the most respected police officers in this town. He’ll get her out of it somehow.

Stefano

Ahh, but who’s to say he even forgives Hope for what she’s pulled? And remember, he’s a Brady, we are DiMeras! We have more power over this town, and I will make sure that Hope is sentenced to a long long time in jail.

Megan

Excellent…Saint Hope will finally be in the slammer, and Bo will be mine for the taking…along with this entire town!

Stefano

Exactly. Our reign has come.

Unknown to both of them, Kristen is watching and listening from the staircase…

Downtown Salem

Forrest rips Billie off of Vivian, and holds her back as Vivian angrily stands up, and both of them breathe heavily.

Forrest

Billie, just calm down! You are only going to make it worse by attacking her!

Billie

Oh please! Somebody call Bo, he’ll want to know who stabbed his daughter! He’ll take her to the station! Just GET RID OF HER!!!!

Vivian

You can never get rid of me! I don’t care how many times I am exposed, no one can stop me!

Valentine

Sorry, dear sister! I’m afraid, there’s more horrible dirt that I got an…exclusive source to spill! You know who you are, and you may come out now! Tell us all what you know about Vivian Alamain!

Peter, in disgust, walks out of the shadows, and all of the guests in the room turn to see him!

Victor

Peter Blake? What the hell does he have to do with Vivian?

Celeste, looking at Valentine

This wasn’t part of our plan! Valentine, we must stop this madness, we’ve done enough!

Valentine, ignoring Celeste

You’d be surprised! Now Peter, tell everyone what you have on my wonderful sister.

Vivian, rushing up to Peter

No…no…you can’t do this…whatever Valentine’s paying you, I’ll double it. But don’t make this worse.

Peter

You think I want to? I’m sorry, but I have to…

Vivian, as Peter tries to speak she grabs his arm

NO! You’ll regret this, I promise!

Peter

When there was a storm a few months ago, Vivian and I were trapped together in one of the bedrooms at my mansion…and while we were trapped…we had a one night stand.

Many gasps are heard in the room, even from Celeste. Vivian’s eyes widen, and her nails go into Peter’s chin, giving him huge scratches as she manages to throw him back, furious.

Vivian

You little…oh I’ll deal with you later!

Vivian turns to Valentine on the stage, and screams out as she tackles her younger sister, and begins to rip her apart, literally!

Salem University Hospital

Marlena, Tony, and Anna all look at Mike waiting to hear news on Nicole.

Tony

“Well speak up Mike. Don’t keep us in suspense any longer.”

Mike

“Nicole is in a coma. She took a bullet to the back.”

Marlena

“Oh dear. Mike, will she wake up?”

Mike

“Very likely.”

Tony

“She took the bullet to the back, where at exactly?”

Mike

“A few millimeters from her lower spine.”

Marlena gasps as Tony continues

“Is she paralyzed Mike?”

Off in the distance and around the corner, a woman, wearing oversized sunglasses and a pink scarf spies upon Marlena, Tony, Anna, and Mike talking about Nicole.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPJ-PgKs-Fc

Episode 2: We Meet Again

Written by ML Cooks and Tara Smith

Midtown Salem, The Salem Inn

Stami walks in his room and immediately pull his Sami wig off.

“Oh, Did I have a fun adventure.”

Sami tries to speak but can’t since she gagged and bound.

Stami

“What was that? Speak up please” He laughs. He then turns on the TV so Sami can watch the news report on Nicole being shot at the Titian fashion show

“DO you hear that Sami dear? Some one shot your dear old sister. I wonder who it could have been.” he says pulling out a gun from a holster. He waves it in Sami’s face. Sami begins to panic, wondering what this deranged maniac is going to do

“You look worried. If only all the people you ever plotted against could see this moment now. Sami Brady, at my mercy.” Sami tries to struggle out of the ropes that has her tied to the bed.

Stami continues his taunting

“It’s no use.” He says taking the gun and grabbing one of Sami’s hands. He puts the gun in Sami’s hand so her finger prints can be on the gun. “You just shot your own sister. What until the world finds out Sami Brady shot Nicole.” He begins to laugh. “By the way, I’m just getting started.”

The Spears mansion, the back patio

Lucas is on bended knee with a ring box with a 14 qt diamond sitting inside.

“Jan Britney Spears, will you marry me?”

Jan

“Are you serious?”

Lucas

“Yes I am? You don’t think I am?”

Jan

“I am just so overwhelmed. I can’t believe this is happening”

Lucas, frowning his fore head up

“Is something wrong? Is this a bad thing?”

Jan

“No of course not. Oh I am sorry. YES!! Yes I’ll marry you.” Lucas smiles, takes the ring out the box and slides it on Jan’s finger. He stands up, grabs her and swings her around as they kiss

Jan, laughing

“Stop, you’re making me dizzy.”

Lucas

“You’ve made me the happiest man on the earth.” He says kissing her.

“I wish I could say the same thing.” They hear from behind. They turn around and are shocked to see Lucas’s son Will.

Back at the Hospital

Mike

“It’s to early to tell if she’ll have movement or not in her legs. “

Marlena

“Oh dear God. Can I please see her.”

Mike

“I am really sorry, not tonight. I want to run some test. I don’t think she’s strong enough for visitors. Try again in the morning. I’ll keep you posted if anything changes.” He says before walking back inside of Nicole’s room.

Anna

“Why don’t we go grab something to eat. My treat.”

Marlena

“I’ll see you in hell first.” She says walking away. Anna and Tony look at each other.

Tony

“She’s going through a hard time.”

Anna

“Please Tony, don’t make excuses for her. Why don’t you go run off and be with her. I know that’s what you want.”

Tony

“Actually I want to talk with you.”

Anna, arching an eye brow

“Oh,, is that so?”

Tony

“Yes, Let’s say I treat….. Hungry?”

Anna

“I am” They leave the hospital while the mystery woman continues to keep her eye on Nicole’s room. Mike walks out of the room and the mystery woman takes this chance to slip into Nicole’s room unnoticed.

Titan Parking Lot

Alexis is just leaving the Titan building with Jeremy, off to another dinner date, and Jeremy gives her a small kiss on the cheek as they get into the car.

Alexis

So, where we eating tonight?

Jeremy

I was thinking the Penthouse Grille.

Alexis

Very nice. I’m glad we don’t have to eat at your Aunt’s restaurant for free every date. You know, that reminds me, I meant to ask you something.

Jeremy

Yeah?

Alexis

You know, we haven’t known each other for long, but it seems like you’ve never even talked about your family, other than mentioning your aunt a few times at Chez Rouge. So, whats your family like?

Jeremy, pausing for a moment

I don’t think you want to know about my family life.

Alexis

Awww, of course I do. I’ve heard so much about the famous Hortons.

Jeremy

Then why are you asking me about them?

Alexis

Because I want an insider’s view on it.

Jeremy

I barely even know any of them, except my Aunt Maggie and Aunt Julie who I’ve only lived with for a Aunt Julie who I’ve only lived with for a little over a year.

Alexis

Hey, don’t get so snappy about it. What about your parents?

Jeremy

My mother raised me in Egypt, and that’s where she still is. My father’s a complete jackass. There, is that enough for you?

Alexis, stunned at Jeremy’s words

Well, excuse me, then.

The car ride continues in silence on the way to dinner, as Alexis simply stares out the window after Jeremy snapped at her, and Jeremy continues to drive…

Back at the Hospital

The mystery woman takes a seat next to Nicole and looks at her comatose body.

“The tables have turned Nicole. I told you I would be back one day. And here I am. To do unto you what you did to me.”

Nicole begins to wake up as the sound of the woman registers in her brain. Once her vision clears up she is stunned to Greta Von Amberg.

Bo and Hope’s House

Hope looks at Bo, seeing her husband for the first time in over a month. Bo is astonished, almost not believing what he’s seeing. He slowly walks towards her, and she stands perfectly still.

Bo

Hope…is it…really you?

Hope

Yes…Bo, its me…the real me.

Bo

I was beginning to think that you were gone for…good.

Hope

At one point, I…thought that to, and intended on it. But speaking to someone made me realize that…I needed to come back. I’ve been preparing myself for this moment: I’m turning myself in.

Bo

We’re not going down there yet…I don’t know if I even can right now, we need to talk first, and I mean really talk.

Hope

I know, I know. Listen, Brady: I’m sorry. I’m sorry for running off like I did, I’m sorry I kept the secret from you, I’m sorry at how much I had outbursts.

Bo

This time, I don’t think an apology can cut it, Fancy Face. I mean, I just want my wife back…I haven’t seen my wife in a long long time. And you killed a woman, you hid it, you became an alcoholic.

Hope

I stopped smoking all that crack, I got rid of the pipe and all that I had left on my way back to Salem, as hard as it was at first. I’m trying to stop drinking, which is harder but I’m trying. And I am still getting over Shawn’s death, because right after I got over Zack’s death then he died and…our lives have been horrible.

Bo

Are you?? Are you really trying to stop? Or is this just another lie? And believe me, I’m still trying to get over the fact that our boys are gone, and I haven’t been myself since then either. But you…you’ve turned into a whole other person.

Hope

I realized that in my time on the run. And I came back so I could become the real me again…and face the consequences. I know you’re going to have to arrest me, so lets get it over with now, so its not any harder on the both of us than it already is.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo2A7rZhZGA

Episode: 255, Alamain Conflict

Written by Tara Smith

Downtown Salem

At the fashion show, Elvis and the Mysterious Person are still inside the figure’s office.

Elvis

I can’t believe you didn’t call this whole thing off when Nicole was shot.

Mysterious Person

Elvis, you must be going soft. Nicole is nothing to call my grand show off for.

Elvis

I guess, you may be right. It just seems odd…but then again this is your supposed master plan.

Mysterious Person

Just watch and learn. The best is yet to come. I have something huge in store for this town. All of these businesses will be rocked to their core.

Across the building, Forrest pulls all of the Alamains and Billie into a private room, and shuts the door and locks it.

Forrest

That’s it. I’m calling an emergency meeting right here, right now.

Valentine

What is it, Forrest?? I have bigger things to take care of!

Forrest

No, no you don’t. I said this before, and I’ll say it again: its time to get serious, Valentine. And you too, Nicholas. If we want to save our company, and our entire fortune and name, we are going to have to stop horsing around and get to it. We’re making it way too easy for Victor to snatch Alamain away from us.

Nicholas

And look who’s talking! You were out their sucking on Billie’s neck only a couple of hours ago!

Forrest

But I was able to get ahold of myself. You and Valentine both have sexually come on to people who we are against, and especially you, Nicholas. You’re not doing us any good at all by trying to have sex with her! But then again, I shouldn’t expect anything less. I’ve heard about you and Kate, all those years ago.

Nicholas

Would you shut up? This is no better than Aunt Vivian was here!

Valentine

I only kissed that Kiriakis guy because I thought it might help us keep the company! And Nicholas, why do you have to mention that old bag?

Forrest

Because YOU won’t let it get better. You continue to act cocky and stupid. And Valentine, that’s not the way you handle things in this business, damnit. I can fire you as easily as I hired you.

Nicholas

So now you’re blaming me for Alamain’s problems? You are really starting to show your true colors, Uncle Forrest. You want control of the company but when it starts to fall apart you always blame someone else. First it was Aunt Vivian, now me. I’m really starting to wonder why I even tried to help Alamain to begin with.

Forrest

Maybe I keep blaming my family because its always my family’s fault! Vivian was a manipulative witch, Lawrence won’t show his face, and now you and Valentine want to romantically engage with Victor and Belle, our top enemies.

Valentine

It was a one time kiss! Won’t you listen when I tell you I did it for you?!

Billie

That’s it, I’ve kept quiet long enough! Everyone needs to shut up and get a grip. And I mean everyone. Even you, Forrest.

Bo and Hope’s House

Bo walks towards Hope, half shocked at what she just said.

Bo

So, you really have changed, haven’t you? But you can’t expect me to just arrest you on the spot, I’m not that cold, Hope.

Hope

Oh Bo, I know. But I just want to get it over with. Because what more is there to talk about?? And we’re just going to make this harder every minute that goes by.

Bo

I was ready to do it back before you went on the run, but now, just seeing how you may have really changed for the better…I don’t know, I’m not sure if I can do it.

Hope

But Brady, you’re going to have to. Just please, do it! I’ve accepted the fact that things can never be completely happy with us again after all of this, and I know you know it, too. I see it in your eyes that you haven’t completely forgiven me for all of this.

Bo

That’s another thing I can’t do, Fancy Face…its going to take awhile…I mean you still killed Gina and lashed out and kept it all from me. But at the same time, I’m so proud of you. You came back, you really came back…and you remind me of the wife I actually love, not the wife I had a few months ago.

Hope

I understand, Bo, I do. And whatever you all do with me, I am going to try to get better. I promie you.

Maggie walks out of the kitchen, but she gasps slightly to see Bo and Hope together and talking, and quickly goes back into the kitchen to give them some privacy.

Hope

Just please believe me when I say I want to get better, and am going to try and am trying.

Bo

And I’m going to try to believe you…its hard, after how much you lied, but I…will…try.

Downtown Salem

At the fashion show, Celeste walks up to Victor, who is sitting alone in one of the empty rooms. He is drinking a glass of champagne to celebrate the launch of Bella. He looks up to see Celeste.

Victor

Ahh, Celeste…just in time. I was wondering where you were earlier. Belle was wonderful. Titan has returned strong.

Celeste

I’m sure, dahling. It is just excellen, you have done so well. It is such a shame I didn’t get to know you before this.

Victor

No, it’s a shame I didn’t get to know you before this. However, I’m happy that I know you now. And the future is much brighter than it has been in a long time.

Celeste

That is oh too true…Victor, I have a question for you.

Victor

Yes?

Celeste

This small relationship that we have had over the past several months…are you serious about it?

Victor

What do you mean? Of course I am. You have no reason to doubt me.

Celeste

I know, dahling, I know…its just it feels like you and I only barely talk, and have dinner once every several weeks. And I know that recently before you and I began seeing each other, you were with that other woman…Victoria Lord.

Victor

Viki? Yes, I will admit that I still did have feelings for her for some time. But she left me. I got over her through you. You have no reason to even think about her now. Now the only one I even think about romantically is you.

Celeste

Dahling, I am so sorry for bringing this up, but it just seems like you are always in some type of entanglement with Alamain, or dealing with your ex-wife.

Victor

Oh, that’s what this is about, isn’t it? Its not about Viki, or even me being busy. Its about Vivian Alamain, a woman I never even loved.

Celeste

You must understand, Victor. Vivian is always around us, or you, or even me…just lurking. Always trying to take out everyone who gets in her way of getting to you! Just the other day she was trying to get into Titan, and you let her come here!

Victor

Celeste, again, I have absolutely no intention of letting that gold-digger into Alamain. I just let her come here to stop her ramblings. You don’t need to be concerned about her, she can do absolutely nothing to our relationship.

Celeste, sighing

Fine, Dahling. I do understand and will believe you.

Victor

I don’t think you do, but alas, I cannot fix that. Unfortunately, this was only a momentarily break I could take. I must get back out into the stage area.

Victor then stands up and walks out, but not before kissing Celeste. She watches as he leaves, and once again sighs…

Back in the private room that the Alamains are in, everyone looks in shock at Billie shouting at them.

Billie

Now listen, I haven’t even been working here long and I’m already getting sick of this inside fighting. Do you guys just not know how to be a family?! All I ever see when I’m around all of you at once is fighting! And if you want Alamain to be successful and live on, then you have to learn to work together.

Forrest

And Billie, you know that I’m trying! I have to lead this business, but I can’t if they keep acting like this! Nicholas has a girlfriend who’s one of our top problems, and Valentine isn’t taking any of this seriously!

Billie

Look, I see your point, but who cares if he is dating her?! Its not like he’s feeding her some type of private information, and if you don’t understand that, then you ARE just like Vivian! You should know how it feels to be constantly harassed for who you are with.

Forrest

I’m not harassing him, damnit!

Nicholas

Maybe not yet, but I know that you will be. I can just see it in your eyes. I really thought you’d be better, but the minute that you finally get what you want, you start acting like a jackass.

Forrest

That’s it. Get out. You will never speak to me like that, do you understand?

Billie, interrupting

No, Forrest, I’ll leave. Because obviously none of you know what teamwork means, and it makes me wonder if this business should be sold to Victor.

Billie then stomps out of the room, and Forrest sighs and calls for her to come back, and when she doesn’t, he runs after her himself. Valentine simply shrugs as she leaves the room, while Nicholas rubs his temples, stressed out by all of this nonsense.

Valentine walks along the halls, and bumps right into Celeste. Celeste jumps, but then sees its Valentine. She rolls her eyes slightly before speaking.

Celeste

Oh, its only you.

Valentine

Yes, it is me. And I think its time we put our plan into action before anymore crazy things happen around here.

Celeste

Yes, I agree, dahling. Its time for Vivian Alamain to fall, because she will not ruin my happiness. She almost gotten in my way once, and she won’t do it again.

Valentine

Oh, that’s right she won’t. This will be such a huge blow to her, Celeste, I promise you that she’ll be stuck in the gutter forever. Right where she belongs.

Celeste

Exactly. I am sure she will never take anything from either of us after this, if what you say you have in store for so big.

Valentine

Indeed I do! Again, just trust me.

Celeste

Unfortunately, I will have to. Now lets go.

Valentine then turns with a laugh, and she and Celeste set off. They head towards the stage area, both of them hell bent on destroying the great Vivian Alamain…

Downtown Salem

Inside the fashion show building, many models continue to walk down the runway as photographers and some of the highest executives in Salem watch, the drama of the shooting calmed down now as Nicole has been rushed to the hospital. Belle stands behind the curtain at the back of the stage, readying herself to launch the new face of Bella Magazine.

Belle

I hope I can do this…all of Salem is going to be watching…and of all things my sister was just shot! I should be at the hospital with Mom, but I can’t leave Titan and Victor hanging.

Announcer

And now, the highly anticipated and long-waited for…re-launch of the famous Bella Magazine! The new face of Bella is its new lead model: Belle Black!

Belle

That’s my que…

Belle then puts on a nice smile, still nervous on the inside, and she begins her walk down the runway. She puts her hands on her hips as photographers anxiously take pictures over and over, and she gives a wink at a few. Forrest and Billie closely watch, as do Victor and Justin at the other side of the room. Belle flips her hair and reaches the end of the runway, then turns around and continues to walk along the runway.

Victor continues to watch and smirks, Bella Magazine finally being officially back.

Victor

Watch out, Alamain, because Titan has returned and its better than ever…

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Episode: 254, Bella’s Back!

Written by Tara Smith

Salem Police Station

Bo is visiting Julie in her holding cell, and she is trying to plea with him to let her out for helping Hope when she was trying to hide the murder of Gina.

Julie

Bo, please, I’ve been in here long enough! You have to understand why I didn’t tell you about Hope in the beginning! She needed to do it herself, in her own time! And I didn’t expect her to get so out of hand, but in the end she did tell you, and I’m sure she will return! Hope is not the kind of woman, whether she is smoking those drugs or not, to leave you hanging!

Bo

Julie, she’s been missing for weeks. And if you had told me back when she confessed to you, she may have never started drinking, smoking, or never even left Salem.

Julie

I know why you are mad, I really do. And you should be, but I just want you to look at this from Hope’s point of view for a minute!

Bo

Hope and I are husband and wife, she should have trusted me, but she never did. Instead she sneaked off and killed Gina, then hid it for months. And now, I need her to come back so we can work this out. That is part of why I’ve put you in here.

Julie

What??

Bo

You deserved to be arrested, and believe me I was mad at you, but I was also using you as bait to get her back to Salem. If she didn’t get too far, she may have heard about it because how large this case has been, and its been hitting the news stands all over.

Julie

So I was just your pawn?!?!

Bo

No, you needed to be put in here, but it wasn’t the only reason why. And if you want me to be honest with you, you do have a chance of getting out eventually.

Julie

Thank goodness!!! I’m not happy about you using me, but at least I may be able to get out. I just pray Hope is alright, wherever she is.

Bo and Hope’s House

Hope slowly walks up to the doorway of her house, seeing no one else is around. She gently touches the door handle, evemn crying a little, wondering if this will be the last time she even visits her own house. She opens the door, peeking in. She sees Maggie with Pamela and Addie in her arms, also with Jan’s son, talking to herself.

Maggie

I hope Abe is alright…I only got to briefly see him last night, and he still hasn’t woken up…if only I could be there right now, but Mike has told me no and my family probably needs me right now too.

Hope

Aunt M-M-Maggie???

Maggie’s eyes widen and looks to the doorway in shock, silently staring at her niece!!!

Maggie

OH MY…HOPE!!!!!

Maggie jumps up and puts the twins down for a moment, then rushes and hugs Hope! Both of them finally let their tears pour out and just remain in their arms.

Maggie

You’re finally home…oh Hope, you’re finally home…

Downtown Salem

Belle is just finishing her runway walk, and goes back into the shadows, but not before blowing one last kiss at the audience. Many in the room clap as the show moves on to its next model, and Victor gives an approving nod to Justin. Across the room, Forrest and Billie still stand together.

Billie

Well, it looks like they’ve gotten themselves off to a good start. Belle’s been one of the best received models that we’ve seen today.

Forrest

True, but we still have our own, and many others. We’re not even that far into the show yet, so don’t worry.

Billie

Hey, where the heck is Valentine? She said she’d be late but I haven’t seen her since early this morning.

Forrest

Probably horsing around somewhere. She does need to be here but I can worry about her later. We need to watch Victor, Vivian, and that guy who looks like Victor’s new sidekick. He’s been with him this whole time, and I’ve heard over the past day or two that he’s gotten a new right hand man, maybe his nephew or something. But Victor is acting way too smug about his re-launch.

Billie

Victor’s not one to get too cocky, Forrest. I am not saying we should panic or anything, or that we don’t have a chance, but I think we really need to gain an edge and quick, because I’m sure he’s got much more than what we just saw. If we don’t stop him now, he’s going to get just what he wants: Alamain.

Elsewhere, Valentine and Celeste are still in their small hallway while the fashion show goes on. Valentine files her nails a little as she waits for Peter, while Celeste watches her closely. Valentine looks up and sees Peter waiting for her off in the distance, and she smiles.

Valentine

Celeste, darrrrrrrling, excuse me for a minute, will you?

Celeste

Fine, if you insist, dahling.

Valentine then walks away, and over to where Peter is. He sighs lightly as he looks on at Valentine.

Valentine

Glad you could show up. I hope you are ready for an eventful day, because I’ve got loads of work for you.

Peter

I can’t believe you are making me do this. Do you know what type of damage this could not only do to Vivian, but to me?

Valentine

You are a DiMera. You’ll rise again from the ashes! However poor Vivian is not that strong, so she’ll never rise again, not after this. And it really shouldn’t be that hard.

Peter

I’d suffer disgrace from all of Salem!

Valentine

Like that hasn’t happened before? Hello, Jungle Fever?!?!

Peter

That wasn’t my fault and you know it.

Valentine

Oh just quit your whining! Now you can either expose that one stormy night with the hag, or I can tell everyone about our many, many nights. Its your choice, but I hope you can make the right one.

Peter, sighing again

Okay, what do you want me to do?

Valentine

A little later, just wait for my signal. Trust me, you’ll know what it is when you hear it.

Valentine then gives him one little pat on the chest and chuckles as she walks off, however not back to Celeste, and heads out into the main interior of the building as Celeste and Peter both wait…

Belle returns to her dressing room, and Nicholas is soon to follow. She gives him a small smile, and he grins back at her.

Nicholas

You were great out there. Really amazing.

Belle

Shouldn’t that make you unhappy? Because technically we are rivals.

Nicholas

When it comes to you, who cares? I can’t hold back, and even with all that chaos we had earlier because of the shooting, you were stunning.

Belle

Yeah. I wish I could be down at the hospital, but I need to stay here for Titan and my sake. After all the deaths and near-deaths the last few years, it’d be hard to watch another.

Nicholas

You’re right about that. But maybe I can make you feel better…

Belle and Nicholas then lean in to kiss, but suddenly Forrest and Billie walk up to the doorway of the dressing room!

Forrest

Making out with the enemy, Nicholas?

Nicholas, pulling back from the kiss

Uncle Forrest, you know Belle and I are in a relationship right now. Don’t start kicking up a problem about every single thing like Aunt Vivian did.

Forrest

I am not Vivian, but when we are in such dire straits, I do not approve of you always being with someone working directly for our top competitor. I don’t mind if you two are in a relationship, but don’t cling to each other every five minutes.

Belle

Excuse me?

Forrest

No offense, Belle, you are a very sweet girl but again you do work for Victor, and are the new face of Bella.

Billie

Forrest, are you sure you are not being just a little bit too harsh on them?

Forrest

In times like this, I have to be.

Victor and Justin then walk in to congratulate Belle, however Victor scowls when he sees the Alamain’s inside.

Victor

What are you all doing here? You have no business with us.

Forrest

We were just leaving. By the way, Victor, congratulations on your launch of Bella Magazine.

Victor

Thank you. That reminds me: Forrest, Billie, Nicholas…we’ll all have to meet soon to discuss my buyout of Alamain.

Forrest

There won’t be any meeting, Victor: You haven’t bought all our stock yet and you aren’t going to.

Billie

I’m sure we can come to an agreement on all of this which will benefit both sides.

Victor

I am sorry but I am buying out Alamain, whether any of you like it or not. You all have been thorns in my side for too long, and Alamain does have some useful models that Bella could use.

Billie

Our company is almost flat broke, what could you possibly want with it besides several models?

Victor

Ohh Billie, my dear, you’ve been out of the fashion business for far too long. If I may be frank, my goals are none of your business.

Forrest

They are when you are messing with my family’s company.

Victor, laughing

It won’t be for long, son.

Nicholas

Could all of you stop for a few minutes, please? This is no better than when Aunt Vivian was still here!

Justin

I agree. Victor, Belle, I think we should go.

Out of the blue, Valentine walks in, and looks around at everyone in the room. Victor glances at her and smiles, extending his hand.

Victor

Ah, you must be Valentine Heart, the new business executive at Alamain.

Valentine

Why yes, I am. And you must be the infamous Victor Kiriakis.

Victor

Indeed. I regret to inform you, Miss Heart, that you won’t be in the company for long…soon, I will be buying it out.

Valentine

Awww, that’s so sad…are you sure you want to put poor little me out of a job?

Victor

I’m sure you’ll find something else.

Valentine

Well maybe I could convince you to make a different decision…now come here, give your momma some sugar!

With that, Valentine then jumps right onto Victor, pulling him into a kiss!!!

Bo and Hope’s House

Maggie and Hope sit down on the couch, and Hope holds her aunt’s hand.

Maggie

Hope, we all thought you’d never come back….Julie’s in jail, Bo has been searching and searching, and your twins have missed their mother.

Hope, looking at Pamela and Addie as she slowly picks them up

Oh…my daughters…I can hold my daughters again…

Maggie

Yes, you can…I think we’re all so happy to see you…you look like you’ve been through torture.

Hope

In some ways, I have been. Its too long to explain where I was and what happened.

Maggie

And I don’t care. Seeing you alive and well is enough.

Hope, looking down at Jan’s son

Who’s that?

Maggie, smiling

Hope…this is your new grandson.

Hope gasps as Maggie picks the infant up, and shows him to Hope…she looks down on it and sobs some, remembering Shawn.

Hope

I can’t believe that I was so absorbed in what I did that I wasn’t able to find out my grandchild had been born…

Maggie

Well, hopefully that is in the past now…you have let everything go, haven’t you?

Hope

I’m making a true effort not to drink or smoke, and I got rid of my pipe…I want to put this whole thing in the past, but first I have to face Bo and the police.

Maggie

Unfortunately, yes. But now you have made a big step by just coming back, and soon, it will all be over.

Downtown Salem

Victor throws Valentine off of him, and she falls right onto the wall! She gets up and brushes herself off.

Valentine

Well! It was worth a shot though.

Victor

Miss Heart, I will not tolerate that. If you think sexually harassing me will help you and your family at all, you can think again.

Forrest, intervening

I am sorry for that…sudden move. Now, lets get serious, shall we?

Victor

There is nothing more to discuss. Now, leave my model’s dressing room. She has much more work to do during the show.

Billie

Fine, but we’ll meet again.

Forrest, Billie, Valentine, and Nicholas all then walk out. Nicholas looks at Belle one last time before leaving, and she looks at Victor and Justin.

Victor

Now that that is over: Well done, Belle! You have proved yourself to be the true face of Bella, and from how that walk looked out there, we are off to a smashing start. Alamain will not pose a problem to us for much longer.

Belle

Thank you, I did my best, even with the family crisis. And hopefully I’ll do better when I go out there again later.

Victor

I am sure you will. And no matter how much I hate her, I give my best wishes to Nicole and your family.

Belle

Thanks.

Justin

Just keep pointing your head up like you have been, Belle, and everything in the business, and outside the business, will be fine.

Justin and Victor then leave as Belle goes to get her next dress on…

Bo and Hope’s House

While Maggie is in the kitchen getting Hope something to drink, Hope walks around the living room, and she slowly walks over to a cabinet, and then pulls out …a bottle of alcohol! She looks at it, and is tempted to take a drink, and almost pops it open, but then she turns and tosses it into the trash! She takes one last look at it, remembering how much she has been drinking the past several months, and then hears someone walk in…she turns around to see Bo!