Episode 2

Sami’s Apartment –

“Wake up, sleepyhead,” Sami said, jostling Lucas.

“Uh, what time is it?” he asked, blinking against the bright sun that streamed through the window.

“7 AM – so get up please,”

“Why are we getting up so soon?”

“Because we have lots to do today,” Sami replied. “We’re supposed to help my family decorate the church for the wedding. Then we’re having a rehearsal luncheon,” she said. “And we have to pick up my dress from Bo and Hope’s. It was so nice of her to tailor it for me.”

“Wedding? What wedding?”

Sami hit him with a pillow. “Very funny.”

He smiled. “Just give me 5 more minutes …”

“Forget about it, Mr. Roberts. You need to hop in the shower. We’ll pick up donuts on the way to the church so everyone can eat.”

“Be sure to get some jelly ones for me.”

“Of course,” Sami replied.

Lucas got up and changed out of his clothes, putting on a robe. “I’ll be in the shower if you need me.” His smiled deepened. “Unless you want to join me …”

“Forget about it, Mr. Roberts. Will is here, remember? We want to set a good example for him.”

“Sami, I don’t want Will to act like either one of us.”

“Me either but we’re trying to make things right,” Sami said. “After tomorrow, we’ll be a real family and that will be good for him.”

“Its good to see you’re not still stressing about the wedding like you did last night,” Lucas said.

“I still am a little bit nervous - but not too much,” Sami said. “Its just pre-wedding jitters. I can handle that.”

“Good,” Lucas said. “Tomorrow is the beginning of our new lives together. It’s going to be great to be a real family with Will.”

Lucas pulled Sami close and kissed her. It was a long, slow kiss and Sami just melted. “I wish I could join you in the shower,” she murmured.

“Will’s in the next room. You don’t want to wake him, do you?” Lucas teased.

“Yeah you’re right.”

***

Billie and Chelsea’s Apartment –

Billie was making breakfast when there was a knock at the door. She put down the coffee pot she was holding and walked over to the door. She opened it and smiled when she saw the person standing in front of her.

“Wow, aren’t you a sight for sore eyes?” Billie said.

“Right back at you,” Carrie Brady answered.

They hugged. “Come in, come in,” Billie said. “I was just making some coffee. Do you want some?”

“Er, no thanks,” Carrie replied. “Is Lucas asleep?” She asked timidly.

“Here – no. He might still be asleep over at Sami’s place, though,” Billie said. “He moved out.” She didn’t see the hurt in Carrie’s eyes.

“Oh, that’s nice,” Carrie lied. “Dad says they are getting married.”

“Tomorrow, actually,” Billie replied, getting out a spatula to turn the pancakes with. “For the life of me, I don’t understand what he sees in that girl.”

“Oh Sami has her good points,” Carrie said.

“Like a barbed wire fence,” Billie quipped.

“It seems like Lucas is moving really fast,” Carrie said. “But I should talk – I married Austin practically the minute Lucas and I agreed to end things.”

“How is my big brother?” Billie asked.

“Good. He wants to start making little Austins.”

Billie laughed. “Sounds like my brother alright. He’s always wanted kids,” she said. “Did he come with you?”

“No. He went to Paris for business.” But that’s not the only reason, Carrie thought.

“Wow you too are becoming quite the world travelers.” Billie handed Carrie a plate filled with food. “Eat some, girl. You’re getting too skinny.”

“Thanks,” Carrie said but she was only moving the food around on her plate.

“So how is Lucas – I mean besides marrying Sami what’s going on with him?”

“He’s doing well,” Billie said. “But what’s with all this talk about Lucas?”

Carrie bit her lip. “Billie, I need to tell you something that could possibly ruin some people’s lives.”

***

The Church –

Hope held her daughter tightly as she sat in a pew. She couldn’t imagine how she would say goodbye to this beautiful baby. She mourned thinking of how her little Doodlebug would grow up without a mother.

Hope felt tears fill her eyes but was determined not to cry in front of her family. She put her sleeping daughter back in her car seat, kissing her on the forehead.

“Time to get to work,” she said. She found some flowers and began to arrange them in a vase.

“Hope,” Bo said, walking over to her. “Shouldn’t you be resting?”

“I need to help, Bo, I said I would. Its time that this family repaired the broken links.”

“They would understand if you didn’t help. We should tell them about your diagnosis.”

“No, Bo, not now,” Hope said.

“Why not?”

“Because this is a special occasion and I don’t want to ruin it.”

“Hope, they need to know.”

“Why? So they can grieve for me and pity me at the same time?” Hope said. “I don’t want anyone to know yet and that’s final.”

Bo shook his head and walked away. He needed some air so he walked outside. He found a bench in the garden and sat down and wept for his beautiful Fancy Face. How could fate be so cruel?

***

The Church –

Roman Brady was “overseeing” progress as others worked to decorate the church. They were doing great and he didn’t want to mess it up with his clumsy hands.

“Hey, Dad,” Sami said, coming up behind her father and hugging him.

“You’re in a good mood, Sami,” he said, turning to face her.

“Why shouldn’t I? I’m getting married tomorrow.”

“I know. I hope you will have a long, happy life with you and your family.”

“I will,” Sami said, only briefly thinking about how EJ could ruin everything. She was determined not to worry about him. He was in jail and he couldn’t hurt them anymore.

Roman looked up as his ex-wife Kate Roberts entered the church. She looked very well put together as always.

“What are you doing here, Kate?” he asked.

Sami turned to see Kate. “Yes why are you here?” Sami demanded. “Are you here to wreak more havoc than you already have? Should I expect a bomb to go off in the middle of my wedding?”

Lucas came over to them. “I asked her to come,” he said.

“What? Why?” Sami asked incredulously.

“I asked her here because I wanted her to see that you and I are going to get married no matter what and if she could support us – or at least try to – she was welcome to come,” he said. “Plus we need more decorators,” he added, trying to lighten the mood.

“I have no intention of ruining your wedding, Sami,” Kate said. “I have had to accept the fact that you and my son will be together. Its not easy but I’m trying.”

Sami didn’t know what to believe. Kate seemed sincere but you couldn’t turn your back to her for a moment or she’d knife you in it.

Sami said: “Kate, I hope you will be on your best behavior. If you do anything to stop my wedding, you will regret it.”

Sami grabbed Lucas’s hand and they walked away to help with the decorations.

“Kate, is this really true?” Roman asked. “Have you finally accepted that our children are going to be together no matter what?”

“Yes, Roman, I have,” Kate said. “I don’t expect you to believe me though. You always see the worst in me.”

“That’s because most of the time you are causing trouble.”

“I have changed, Roman. Can’t you accept that?”

“I’m taking the wait and see approach on this one,” Roman said, turning and walking away.

Kate wanted to slap Roman but thought it wouldn’t be proper in church. He always got to her. She was really going to try to accept Sami and Lucas together. But if something came between them, she wasn’t going to cry about it.

***

Billie and Chelsea’s Apt. –

“What is it, Carrie?” Billie asked. “You said that whatever it is could ruin lives. What were you talking about?”

Carrie was going to answer her but then Chelsea walked in. “Uh, I’ll tell you later,” she said. “Hi, Chelsea.”

“Hi, Carrie,” Chelsea replied, stifling a nod. “What are you doing here?”

“I needed a break from Switzerland, I guess,” Carrie replied.

“That’s nice,” Chelsea said. “Ooh those pancakes look good.” She went over to the stove and filled her plate. “Where’s the syrup?” She asked Billie.

“I put it back in the cupboard.”

“Well I’d better get going,” Carrie said. “It was nice to see you both.”

Billie walked her to the door. “If you need to talk, please call me,” Billie said.

“I’ll probably take you up on that offer.”

They said their goodbyes and Carrie left.

“That was weird,” Billie said.

***

Billie and Chelsea’s Apt. (a little later) –

Chelsea finished her breakfast and went to shower while Billie cleaned up the kitchen. After she finished showering, Chelsea got dressed. Then she sat at her vanity table to do her makeup.

Her eyes caught on a necklace hanging halfway out of the jewelry box. Max had given it to her. She felt her eyes fill with tears just looking at it. Max hated her now. That hurt more than she thought it would.

She grabbed the necklace and dropped it in the waste basket by her desk. “There, Max Brady, I can get over you as easily as you got over me.”

She finished her makeup and went out into the living room. “Hey, mom, I’m going out.”

“Where?” Billie asked.

“To get a drink,” Chelsea replied. “I want some tequila.”

“I hope you’re kidding,” Billie said.

“I’m not,” Chelsea said. “I feel like crap.”

“I thought you weren’t going to drink anymore,” Billie said.

“Old habits die hard,” Chelsea said. “You should know that by now.”

“What is that supposed to mean?”

“Well you’re drinking again aren’t you?”

“I am going to AA to get help.”

“AA? What does that mean?” Chelsea asked.

“It stands for Alcoholics Anonymous,” Billie replied. “And I want you to come with me.”

“Why would I go there?”

“Because I’m worried that you are drinking too much. It will be good for you,” Billie said. “Would you please come with me?”

“I’m not an alcoholic. You are.”

“Chelsea, instead of snapping at me, why don’t you tell me what’s bothering you.”

“Nothing’s wrong,” Chelsea said. “Can we just change the subject?”

“Okay but I hope you come to me when you’re ready to talk,” Billie said. “As for now, we’re going to AA.”

“No way,” Chelsea said. “You’re not getting me in that place.”

“C’mon, be brave.”

“Well I have to work at the hospital today anyway,” Chelsea said.

“Not until noon. You have time for AA,” Billie said. “Will you come to the meeting with me?”

“Maybe some other time,” Chelsea replied. She picked up her purse and walked to the door. “Bye, Mom, see you soon.”

Billie just sighed.

Preview for the next episode of “Salem Fantasies”:

• Bo tells someone about Hope’s condition

• Carrie seeks out Marlena for advice

• Hope passes out in front of her friends and family

• Chelsea confronts Abby

• Shawn and Belle decide its time to move again