(Dark Screen appears with crowd joyously counting down in the background)

FIVE!

(Text: Every year we count our blessings.

Cut to quick shots of a party with Carrie and Austin embracing, Marlena and John kissing, Bo and Hope toasting champagne glasses.

FOUR!

(Text: Every year we try to right past wrongs.

Cut to quick shots of Eve and Kimberly coming face to face, Anna pleading with a teary eyed Carrie "Please, I'm begging you, forgive me.", Jeremy offering a rose to Stephanie with a heartfelt "I'm sorry")

THREE!

(Text: Every year we vow to drop old habits and be a better person

Cut to Maggie on the balcony drinking a martini with tears pouring from her eyes as Mickey walks out saying "I don't even know you any more")

TWO!

(Text: And every year, something happens that changes the course of history, forever shaping the future

Cue dramatic music. The sound of an explosion fills the dark screen while sirens blaze in the background. Marlena screams at the top of her lungs)

ONE!

(Crowd yells "Happy New Year!" )

LIVES WILL BE LOST....

SALEM NIGHTS....

1.1.2008

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