Lexie walks into University Hospital.

Dr. Michael Horton, expecting her, greets her by the nurses station.

Lexie

“Thank you for meeting with me Mike.”

Mike

“No problem. It’s good to see you again. We really haven’t spoken since I’ve dropped back in Salem.” He says escorting her to her office.

Lexie

“You’ve been back since Christmas and it’s almost April. This town is not that big.”

Mike

“You’re right. But this is Salem. Like, sorry for your loss.”

Lexie

“Thank you Mike.”

Mike

“So I understand you are looking to come back on staff here?”

Lexie

“Yes I do. I miss the practice. I miss caring for people. It’s in my blood Mike. “

Mike

“If you don’t mind me saying, the last few years, you haven’t-”

Lexie, cutting him off

“I know, I know Mike. I have done some things I am not proud of.. I was going some things within myself. I lost control of myself and my life. But I have repented. I am a changed woman. I look back on the things I did and I feel so ashamed. It sickens me that I acted like my father, a true evil Dimera. I am ready to give back. I want to continue to help and care for others.” She says wiping a tear from her cheek. She continues” Sometimes, people need second chances.”

Mike, thinks of his own situation with his son Jeremy. Lexie’s last statement really resonates renewed strength to repair the rift that exist between him and his son.

“You know Lexie, you’re absolutely right. Welcome back to Salem University Hospital.”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo2A7rZhZGA (Click to view the offical Life in Salem opening)

Episdoe:240, Second Chances

Written by: ML Cooks

Midtown Salem

Salem Place Apartments

Marlena continues to pound on Sami’s door

“Samantha open this door. What’s going on in there? I heard screaming”

Inside the apartment, in Sami’s bedroom. “Sami” lays on top of Sami, who is still restrained to her bed with her mouth taped shut. Stan looks into Sami’s eyes and says

“Well I guess this is my first test.” Stan gets up off of Sami and looks in the mirror to make sure, he looks just like Sami. He smiles at himself and exit’s the bedroom as poor Sami tries with her might to make a sound, a hoot, a holler or something. “Sami” opens the door.

Marlena

“Sami, are you ok? I heard screaming”

“Sami”

“Everything is fine.”

Marlena

“Then what was all that screaming about?”

“Sami”

“Mom, please don’t ask.”

Marlena

“What do you mean don’t ask? You’re my daughter and I heard shouting. Now tell me what’s going on!”

Sami, turning around, getting nervous, walking away

“If you must know, I have company”

Marlena

“Company?”

Sami

“I have a guest over mom. A date. There, are you happy?”

Marlena

“Oh my….Oh my.. Sami I had no idea you moved on with some one else already.”

“Sami”

“It’s none of your business. What are you doing here? He’s waiting.”

Marlena

“How dare you?”

Sami

“Oh spare me Saint Marlena. You’re no mother of the year.”

Marlena

“I will not have you talk to me this way.”

Sami

“You’re in my house. If you don’t like what I have to say or how I say it, then I suggest you leave.” “Sami” touts back, walking over towards the door and opening it.

Marlena

“Something is not right here.”

“Sami”

“What are you talking about?”

Marlena

“Something is very off about you.” She says walking closer toward her.

“Sami”, getting nervous

“Look just get out ok! I don’t have time for you to play Nancy Drew.” After she says that, they hear some glass shattering coming from the bedroom. Marlena begins to walk over to the bedroom door. “Sami” sweats bullets as his plan to impersonate Sami is about to be exposed before it can even start. It seems “Sami” did not pass his test.

The Pent House Grille

Nicholas and Belle are seat at a table.

“I don’t remember the last time I was here.”

Belle

“I find that surprising.”

Nicholas

“Why do you say that?”

Belle

“With all the money you have, I thought you dined in fancy places like this all the time.”

Nicholas

“Yea, well looks can be deceiving.”

Belle

“I don’t understand.”

Nicholas

“Not only is Alamain is on the verge of bankruptcy, it may now collapse due to in fighting.”

Belle

“Your family is fighting?”

Nicholas

“Literally. Vivian and Valentine got into a catfight.”

Belle

“You can’t be serious. Aren’t they sisters? It reminds me of my sister Sami and her sister Carrie.”

Nicolas

“Sisters in deed. I guess that’s women for you.”

Belle

“Hey, I don’t like that. Not all women are catty.”

Nicholas

“Ahh, I was just kidding.” he says looking over the menu.

Belle

“Everything looks so good.”

Nicholas

“You look better” He says leaning in to kiss her. So why did you want to come here and eat?”

Belle

“I have something to tell you.”

Nicolas

“Uh-oh, Those are the notorious words spoken when some one has something bad to say.”

Belle

“Wow, now you’re making this even harder.”

Nicholas

“So it is something bad?” He leans back, disappointed and a little hurt.

Belle

“I took a job today here at Titian. I am going to be the new face of Bella magazine.”

Nicholas

“I don’t understand. How would is that bad for us?

Belle

“It means that I will have to travel a lot, for extended periods.”

Nicholas

“So what are you trying to say? It’s over?”

Celeste rings the door bell to the Dimera mansion. Lexie answers it. Lexie smiles and hug her mother.

“I have some wonderful news mom!”

Celeste

“Wonderful darling.” She says entering the houses.

Lexie

“Mike Horton put me back on staff at Salem U. He’s giving me a second chance.”

Celeste

“Lexie darling I am so happy for you.” She says hugging her daughter again.

Lexie

“This will look good in the custody battle.”

Celeste

“Yes darling, about that.”

Lexie

“Mom, what’s going on? I can tell something is wrong.”

Celeste

“Darling, I don’t know how you are going to feel about this.”

Lexie

“Mom just tell me what is going on.”

Celeste

“Darling, Abe and Maggie are dating.” Lexie is stunned.

Back at the hospital

Jan holds her baby in her arms. She is overjoyed holding her first newborn child. Lucas smiles at the warming scene.

Lucas

“She’s beautiful. Looks just look her mother.”

Jan

“Thank you.” he walks over to her and wraps his arm around her.

Lucas

“Jan I love you. And I can’t wait to be a family with you. Me you and this little one.”

Jan

“That is so sweet. I could not be any happier.” She kisses him. “I love you too.”

Lucas

“She’s been here a few days now, do you have a name for her yet?”

Jan

“I sure do. I’m going to call her…..”

Back at the Dimera mansion, after getting over the shock of just learning her ex husband Abe is dating Maggie, Lexie decides to go visit her secret family in the basement. She goes through a few secret doors and makes her way to the room where her family is.

Elvis

“Surprised to see you here.”

Renee

“It’s good to have you here.”

Elvis

“Congratulations on your new job at the hospital.”

Lexie

“How do you know about that?

Elvis

“I know everything.”

Lexie again wonders if Peter is in on this charade as well but decides not ask, realizing the less she knows, the better things will be for her in the long run. She looks at her supposedly dead father.

“How is he doing? Who has been treating him thus far?”

Renee

“No one. We’ve just been lucky so far.”

Lexie

“He looks comatose.”

Elvis

“He is.” That is until The great Stefano Dimera opens his eyes…….