***THIS IS A VERY LARGE EPISODE BUT ALOT IS HAPPENING AND THE REST OF THE WEEK WILL BE MUCH SHORTER***

Salem, Illinois.

-After Jack and Billie have left for the airport, Abby & Chelsea come downstairs. When they ask him where Jack & Billie went, Frankie covers and says they’ll be out of town on business, and that he’s in charge. Abby is upset her father went with Billie but then realizes they will be out of the way so she can continue her plan to draw Max closer to her. Chelsea is happy because that means Billie is out of her business. Frankie warns both girls that he is watching them and so is their families and if they try anything or do anything stupid, Jack and Billie will be told and both girls will face the consequences whether they are almost adults or not. They just ignore Frankie and Abby responds "Whatever" and follows Chelsea back upstairs as Frankie rolls his eyes.

-Meanwhile, at the DiMera Mansion, Max had stopped by per Cassie requests. She wants to show him how being a DiMera has many advantages. She orders servants around, calls some of the heads of Stefano’s businesses, and orders thousands of dollars of merchandise on his credit cards. After Max comments about how much of a spoiled brat she really is, he gets up to leave. She stops him, saying one of the other perks is making love with the head of the DiMera family household. Max says he never found Stefano sexually attractive. He storms past her, leaving Cassie angry that she was not successful in her efforts to seduce him.

-Back at the Deveraux home, Abby & Chelsea have gotten ready for a night of partying. Ignoring Frankie’s stern warning, both girls sneak out the back door and run down the street. After hitchhiking to Salem University, the end up at the medical school party that had been promoted on campus all week. While at the bar, both girls get drinks, and when they turn around, they run into two S.U. med students, Seth Raymond & Paul Drake. What neither girl realizes is that being rich kids, both Seth & Paul are drug users and drug dealers as well as reckless and irresponsible. The young men talk both girls into heading with them to Salem Bridge, a hot hangout spot ifor people their age in Salem. They agree. After leaving the party, the group runs into Max on his way back from the DiMera Mansion. After the girls introduce Max to the guys, Max says hello, and asks to speak to the girls alone.

-After pulling the girls to the side, Max warns them that he is not getting good vibes from them. He also tells them both that he has heard of these guys from customers of his at his garage and that these guys are really bad news. He also hears that alot of drug trafficking and bad partying goes on at the salem Bridge. Chelsea tells Max that he had his chance and for him not to get all bent out of shape because she is showing interest in someone else. Max says that’s her damn problem. She too damn hardheaded. He says fine. If they want to get into more trouble with these guys, go right ahead. But, when it does go down, don’t look at him for sympathy. With that, Max walks away and says it's their choice. Abby says maybe he’s right, and they should just go back home. Chelsea says that she can if she wants, but it’s her night to shine. Chelsea leaves her and goes towards the young men. Against her better judgement, Abby follows along but sees Max close behind watching. Abby then tells both Seth and Paul that they should probably wait until tomarrow night to go to the bridge. Max is just going to follow them and is going to stop all the fun anyway. Chelsea reluctantly agrees and they promise both guys they will see them tomarrow night at the bridge. The guys agree to the arrangment and leave. Max says he overheard and reminds both girls tomarrow is Thanksgiving. Neither girl cares and says half the family is gone anyway and they aren't meeting the guys until late at night. Plus, no one is going to tell them what to do. Max warns them not to meet the guys tomarrow but Abby and Chelsea ignore him. He tries to get through to Abby knowing she is the weaker of the two but she won't listen. Max looks on frustrated while Abby walks away with Chelsea, smiling at the fact that she is getting under Max's skin.

-Back at Salem University Hospital, Cal Winters has finally settled down in the waiting room. Having lost his identity as Roman Brady, he is eager to unlock the mysteries of his past. He turns on the television in the waiting area and sees that North & South is playing on the local station. It frustrates him because he now can’t even remember if he has seen it before he became Roman. At that moment, a very beautiful lady dressed in designer clothes walks in, and introduces herself as Katherine Harcourt. She tells Cal that she will be his doctor while he is staying at SUH.

-At Sami’s apartment, Sami, Lucas & Austin are having dinner. Sami says that Lucas doesn't have to be there too since Austin is there but he insists saying he has nowhere else to go and he is waiting for Will to come home anyway. Sami comments on how the dealings with Stefano are going, and both men stay relatively silent, only saying that things are going according to plan. After telling them how cryptic they sound, Will walks through the door and says he figured Lucas was there. Sami asks why he is coming home after dark. He says he just has things on his mind, and decided to take a walk. Lucas asks how school was, and he just says “Fine.” Will then says he has homework, and goes to his room at Lucas's. Austin asks what’s eating him. Sami says maybe he’s still upset about not making the basketball team. Both Lucas & Austin say they can work with him after all this Stefano/Victor business is put to rest. Lucas says that they just need to stop pushing him. When he’s ready to talk, he will. When dinner is done, Lucas thanks Sami for a fine meal, for once. Sami smiles. He leaves to go back home. While Austin also leaves to take out the trash, Sami says that it’s time to confront Alan. When Austin returns, Sami is nowhere to be found. He gets very worried, wondering what she might do if she finds him. He calls Lucas and they get a neighbor to look in on Will here and there while they look for Sami.

-Cal turns and says hi. Katherine walks towards him and comments on what he’s watching. She tells him that N&S is her favorite mini-series. He says he can’t even remember if he has seen it but that the character of Ashton is very beautiful. Katherine smiles broadly. She then says she hopes he doesn’t think men should act like that. He says he is a gentleman and that’s all that matters. She wonders if he’s offended. He says no, but not for her to lump him in with every single man that has broken her heart. She gets serious, and says her personal life is none of his business, and demands that they get down to business. Cal reminds her that he was supposed to have another doctor and had been waiting week for a specialist to begin work with him. Katherine tells him to shutup and lay down for a hypnosis session.

-Katherine places Cal under hypnosis and, while under, he has flashes of memory of Vietnam. He gets agitated and starts stirring in his couch. When she asks him what else can he remember, he then has flashes of Kimberly Brady and Kayla Johnson. He calms down and Katherine slowly brings him out of hypnosis. When he awakes, and asks how he did, she says fine for a first meeting. She then tells him that he had some memories and that is a positive start. He smiles, hoping that he is finally on his way to getting his life back.

-At the pier, Alan calls Carrie, updating her on the events in Salem. He then asks her if she has made any decisions on what she will do once the baby is born. She says that she hasn’t made any but she will figure something out. He says that Lucas and Austin are not going to be very happy with how she handled this and neither will her father. She tells him to let her worry about that. She then bids him good luck with Sami, and hopes he can mend fences. He says thanks and hangs up. When he turns to leave, Sami is standing right there, saying it’s about time they talked. Alan breaths heavily, hoping that this confrontation goes better than the last.

-Eric is still in his suite and is in extreme pain and has been since his fight with Nicole. He refuses to go to the hospital or tell anyone else about his illness even though Greta begs him too. Greta tells him that she thought he wanted to spend his final days with all his loved ones, including Nicole, when his time came. He admits he did but he doesn't want pity and is more worried about Nicole's decision between LA and him. All he can say is that he prays the fight he and Nicole had was more than enough for her to leave him and Salem and go back to L.A. After Greta tells him that he loves Nicole, he says that’s why he’s doing what he’s doing. She can’t pine away for a dead man walking, and he won’t let her. His face fades out to.......

-Nicole, who is out in the park thinking about what to choose: Highstyle or Eric. She then flashes back to the advice both Austin & Lucas gave her about following her heart. When her mind comes back to the present, she decides to do just that, and calls Eric. He is not picking up. Greta tells him that in order to keep his secret he better answer his phone. He does and is shocked when Nicole is on the other end. Nicole tells Eric they need to talk. Eric is silent and, while looking at Greta, tells Nicole they are through. Nicole is shocked and the camera freeze-frames on her face as the screen slowly fades to black.

Next Time, On An Exciting Salem Lives.........

Cal to Katherine: What is going on with you? Why are you so cold and defensive?

Sami to Alan: I know something more is going on and I want to know what it is. What is your agenda here, Alan?

Nicole to Eric: What are you hiding? Who else is there with you?