Salem Lives Insider: Week of 10/1/06 Edition

KAYLA AND STEVE: REUNITED!!!!

The event fans have waited years for takes place this week on Salem Lives when Steve and Kayla are finally reunited. "It is beautiful, emotional, and very true to character," promises HW Tim Lowery. "We have Kayla crying and Steve being his normal self. I don't want to spoit it because I feel this is a huge occasion so fans will just have to wait and see how this unfolds." Not all is ok though-Steve has no memory of Kayla or his life in Salem and Kayla learns she has walked into a trap and is now being held captive as well. "That is what I meant by Steve acting like himself," laughs Lowery. "He remembers his years of captivity and who held him but nothing about his life before his presumed death. As to how he lost his memories and his captive years, the fans will just have to pay attention this week for answers to those questions." Kayla immediately begins to work on Steve and starts bringing up moments from their past together. "It's like a mile a minute with her," laughs Lowery. "She just brings up memory after memory. There are some great flashbacks but it does nothing for Steve. In fact, it has the opposite effect and causes friction between them. Steve just wants to find a way out of the cell and Kayla is actually happy they are trapped as it gives her the opportunity to work on him in regards to his memory." By week's end, Steve lashes out at Kayla and it becomes apparent to her that the man standing in front of her is not her husband. "She realizes that it is him but only in body," points out Lowery. "She knows she has a fight ahead of her."

JACK AND BILLIE: GETTING "JILLIE" WITH IT!!!

Jack and Billie grow closer as they enjoy a night on the town this week on Salem Lives but, little do they know, someone is out to spoil their fun. The week begins with Billie and Frankie dragging Jack off to a mysterious location. "Billie and Frankie know that Jack is ready to move on and is bored so they conspire together on some sort of surprise," recaps HW Tim Lowery. "They stick him in a garbage bag and drag him off. It really is hilarious because Jack is moaning and groaning the whole time and is screaming while Billie and Frankie just keep moving." Jack is dragged into a dark building where Billie and Frankie take the bag off of him an turn on the lights to reveal...The Spectator. "Billie knew he wanted to go back there but had turned down the job previously," points out Lowery. "Harold and Vern are there and they offer Jack the editor in chief job and he accepts. There is a plaque honoring Jennifer in Jack's office and it is all just like he would want it. He is all over Billie-thanking her, kissing her in a friendly way." Jack then decides he wants to celebrate so he asks Billie and Frankie to out on the town. Frankie is busy but Billie accepts. Jack returns home and that is where things get ugly. "Billie arrives to meet Jack and is dressed to impress," previews Lowery. "Laura is there and is clearly bothered but knows speaking out will only turn Jack against her and closer to Billie. She keeps quiet and just wishes they have a good time." Unbeknowst to Jack and Billie, Laura drops JJ off with Doug and Julie and makes a beeline for the Penthouse Grill after she tracks them down. "Laura arrives there and sees that Frankie is there meeting with a client and that Greta is there," points out Lowery. "She gets this bright idea knowing that Jack and Greta had a history and that Frankie is single and, before you know it, Laura is convincing both Frankie and Greta to visit with Jack and Billie in hopes that it will stop anything before it starts." The plan then backfires on Laura when Greta mentions that they should invite Laura over to join them. "Jack is puzzled by this and immediately understands what is going on at that point, " says Lowery. "The others figure out what is happening too as Jack takes Laura aside and tears into her for interfering." By week's end, Jack is the least of Laura's concern as she will then have to deal with an old rival who is not too happy about Laura's little scheme-Kate Roberts. "That is when things really heat up," teases Lowery.

COMINGS AND GOINGS

IN

Ryan Scott (Harold Wentworth): Scott returns in scenes with Jack (Matthew Ashford), Billie (Julie Pinson), Frankie (Billy Warlock), and Vern (Wayne Heffley) on October 2.

Wayne Heffley (Vern Scofield): The actor returns for a one day apperance on October 2 (see above for more info).

OUT

Martha Madison (Belle Brady-Kiriakis): As previously reported, Madison begins a 6-8 week hiatus on October 5.

Ava and Olivia White (Claire Kiriakis): Baby Claire leaves with her mother on October 5.

Rumor Mill/Grapevine

-The role of Cal/faux Roman's psychiatrist has been cast. Expect an announcement this week.

-Expect the Greta/Eric/Nicole story to heat up in the coming weeks.

-There is big movement on the Carrie/Alan front coming up but expect Alan to play more of a role in the coming weeks initially then his pregnant roommate.

-As previously mentioned, some Horton's are on the way back along with someone else who was very close to a Horton and to another popular Salem heroine.

-Expect Kimberly Brady to resurface in late October.

Previews and Peeks into Week of October 2:

-Billie and Frankie have a surprise for Jack.

-Kayla realizes she was lured into a trap.

-Abby is appalled by Chelsea's actions.

-Celeste comforts Abe.

-Lexie gets served and vows to play dirty to hold on to Theo.

-Nicole chooses business over Eric.

-Frankie and Greta get drawn into Laura's scheme.

-Belle and Claire leave Salem.

-Lucas and Austin join Victor's side.

-Laura and Kate's feud re-ignites.

-Battle lines are drawn between Roman and Victor.

-Kate calls an old flame.

Red Letter Days!!!

Monday October 2: Steve and Kayla share an emotional reunion!!!

Thursday October 5: Belle and Claire leave Salem as tension mounts between Roman and Victor.

Next Week: Nicole grows suspicious of Eric and Greta as her relationship with Eric begins to get rocky. Greta takes action to help Eric. Victor, Bo, Lucas, and Austin plot against Stefano. Lexie and Abe go to court. Laura uses Abby against Billie. Stefano warns Sami. Kayla kisses Steve.