WEEK OF 11/13/06 EDITION

CHAOS IN THE OUTBACK!!!

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

SYDNEY HAPPENINGS WEEK OF 11/13/06

-Hope and Maggie team up with Billie and Jack.

-Bo and Victor lead their men into Dimera territory.

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

-Abe finds himself face to face with Lexie.

-Maggie ""drops in" on Victor.

-Hope finds Bo.

-Roman and Shane find what they are looking for.

-Jack and Billie explore Stefano's underground compound.

-Stefano makes moves to gain the upper hand.

ERIC'S HUGE SACRIFICE

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

SALEM HAPPENINGS WEEK OF 11/13/06

-Frankie warns Abby and Chelsea.

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

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

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

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

-Eric's actions puzzle Nicole.

-Will has a secret.

-Sami confronts Alan.

-Abby and Chelsea ignore Max's pleas.

-Sami stuns Austin and Lucas.

-The Horton's learn Maggie is in Sydney

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

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

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

COMINGS AND GOINGS

COMING

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

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

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