Episode#323: Leaving Salem

-Rhonda says that’s quite…odd…Suga explains that apparently she’s being charged with shooting an infant…and Rhonda just blinks at that one! Suga says that Pasadena jails were too crowded so she had to come here…Rhonda tells her that’s quite interesting…but regardless, she’s pleased to meet her! She and Suga shake hands.

-Steve and Kim are down at the Brady Pub, and Steve says he shouldn’t have left Kayla at the apartment so soon…she hasn’t even woken up yet…Kim tells him to calm down, Shane is there, and Steve needs to EAT. Steve says he knows, its just…he doesn’t know whats going on. Helena Cassadine kidnaps him and holds him captive for months, then this Rhonda kidnaps Kayla and throws her in a pit…Bo enters, and is SHOCKED to see Kim back, and they share a short reunion…but Kim and Steve asks why Bo seems so distraught!

-Sami looks at Carrie in shock, and asks why she wants to go with her! Carrie tells her she’s gonna need some help…Brandon overhears them talking as he walks through the hall and is STUNNED to hear Sami’s voice and decides to eavesdrop on the conversation! Sami says she can do this alone, but Carrie tells her she IS going with her!

-The DiMera children continue to panic over Stefano’s death…Kristen yells this can’t be! Vivian says sadly it is, and due to the bad reputation Stefano has…they shouldn’t even try another funeral…they just need to continue on with his plans. Elvis asks who’s going to take over those, he’s in charge! Vivian answers:

Vivian:Me of course!

*Life in Salem Opening*

-Bo sighs and explains to Steve and Kim what happened with Hope and Kristen….Kim’s eyes widen and asks what the HELL has been happening in her absence, and Steve says it’s a long story…he tells Bo he’s sorry…but he then asks if he feels he really has something with Hope, even after the fiasco with Britta…or does he feel something for Kristen!

-Sami asks if she’s really sure…Carrie nods, and says she is…Sami says this is so odd, HER believing her…Carrie says yes but she seriously does. Suddenly Brandon comes out of hiding and exclaims he is going with them too!

-Elvis tells Vivian that his father certainly would not want HER to take over the DiMera Empire…Vivian says he MARRIED her, of course he would…they all know how prone Stefano is to death! Renee claims this can’t be true, he’s alive, Vivian’s lying! Vivian shakes her head, and says they can see for themselves if his car is even in the garage…they all are in disbelief, and Vivian then says:

Vivian:Now its time to forge on…with me as the leader.

-Bo shakes his head and says…he honestly doesn’t know…he and Hope had true love for so many years, but he really has been feeling something with Kristen…its just something he’ll have to think about. As Bo leaves, Steve says it seems many crazy things are happening around Salem….

-Elvis yells that even if his father is dead, he’s NOT letting her just go off and takeover the DiMera dynasty! Vivian says he has no choice, and she flashes back to telling Stefano to change his will, but then says she’s not even sure if his will would be considered valid due to how many people tampered with it last year….Lexie sadly says she has a point as tears run down her eyes, and as the DiMera’s mourn, Vivian sheds a few fake tears and walks out of the living room and whispers to herself:

Vivian:Now…its truly my time…

-Brandon tells Carrie and Sami he heard everything, and he’s going to help prove her innocent…Sami is stunned at all of this, and slowly says fine…it may be a long and hard journey but they can do it, and Carrie and Brandon agree…Carrie thanks Brandon, and Sami says she’s ready to go, and they all head off…as they leave the Salem Inn and prepare to leave Salem, Sami says to herself as she looks around:

Sami:You haven’t seen the last of me, Salem…I’ll be back…but I AM going to prove I didn’t kill Marlena. No matter what it takes….I’m going to…but for now, goodbye…