Bo walks into his house, and Carly is sitting on the couch. Carly gets up, and kisses Bo.

Carly: Hey. How was Hope?

Bo: Good. You should have come. She would have liked it.

Carly: It’s ok. I had some work at the hospital.

Bo: Between our jobs, and everything going on with Hope, me and you haven’t had a lot of time together.

Carly: I know I’m sorry.

Bo: It’s not your fault. I want to make it up to you.

Carly smiles.

Carly: How can you do that?

Bo: I could think of a few ways.

Bo kisses her, and they start going upstairs.

Stephanie is about to walk into the locker room at the hospital, but hears Nathan and Melanie.

Melanie: I can’t believe how fast everything changed. We were so happy, but I think I was just fooling myself. And I think you and Stephanie are doing the same thing.

Nathan: What are you talking about?

Melanie: You know what I’m talking about, Nathan. There’s still a connection between us.

Nathan: I’m happy with Stephanie.

Melanie: That’s what I was telling myself when I was with Philip.

Nathan: Even if I did still have feelings for you, why would I act on them? Was I just supposed to be here waiting for you to leave Philip? Give me a break Melanie.

Melanie leaves the locker room, as Stephanie quickly walks away.

Carrie and Brady are sitting in the Java Café.

Brady: So, Sami couldn’t make it today?

Carrie: She had to take Ali for a check-up. She said she’ll come when she’s done.

Brady: Oh. Well we could have gone later.

Carrie: She said not to worry about it.

Brady: I wish there was something I could do; to get her kids back to her.

Carrie: Me too. I can’t believe someone could be that heartless.

Brady: That’s EJ DiMera.

Carrie’s phone rings.

Brady: Who is it?

Carrie: I don’t recognize the number.

Carrie picks it up.

Carrie: Hello?

Carrie hears noise in the background.

Carrie: Is somebody there?

Carrie hangs up.

Brady: Who was that?

Carrie: I have no idea.

Kate is sitting at a table in Chez Rouge. She looks at her watch.

Kate: Where the hell is she?

Jillian comes rushing over to the table.

Jillian: Ms. Roberts, I’m so sorry; you will not believe the mess I got into at the airport.

Kate: As long as it doesn’t become a habit.

Kate smiles. They shake hands.

Kate: It’s nice to meet you.

Jillian: You too. I’m really excited to start working for Basic Black.

Kate: So am I. Your designs are the best I’ve seen in a long time.

Jillian: Thank you.

Kate: So, I was thinking of getting you to design a whole new line for Basic Black, and if all goes well, then there will be more.

Jillian: That sounds great.

Kate: Are you ready to relocate, though?

Jillian: What do you mean?

Bo and Carly are lying in bed together, after making love. Carly is sleeping while Bo is wide awake. He flashes back to making love to Hope. He gets up, gets dressed, and goes downstairs. His phone rings and he picks it up.

Bo: Hello?

Julie: Bo, hey. Ciara wanted to stay for dinner, and I was wondering if you wanted to come too.

Bo: Sure. Sounds good. I’ll be there soon.

Bo hangs up the phone.

Melanie is sitting at a table in the Cheatin’ Heart, having a drink. Stephanie walks in, and walks to her table.

Melanie: What the hell is your problem?

Stephanie: Listen, you pathetic slut, because I’m only going to say this once. Stay the hell away from Nathan. He does not want you! Get over it! He loves me!

Melanie: If you feel so confident that he loves you, then why are you here? It shouldn’t worry you if you thought he loves you so much.

Melanie sips her drink, as Stephanie punches her in the face. Melanie falls over. She gets up.

Melanie: You are going to be sorry!

Melanie goes after her, and Stephanie pushes her. Melanie grabs a pool stick, and hits Stephanie with it. Everyone in the bar gets up, and tries to stop them. Stephanie pushes people out of the way, and punches Melanie again.

Melanie: You crazy bitch!

Adrienne walks into the bar. She rushes over to them.

Adrienne: Both of you stop!

Adrienne stand in between them.

Adrienne: What the hell’s the matter with you guys!

Melanie: That bitch is nuts!

Stephanie: Oh you haven’t seen anything yet!

Carrie and Brady are sitting in the Java Café.

Carrie: I’m going to go use the washroom.

Brady: Ok.

Carrie gets up, and pauses for a minute.

Brady: Are you ok?

Carrie starts to get dizzy. She holds her head. Brady gets up.

Brady: Carrie?

Carrie collapses, and Brady catches her.

Brady: Oh my God.

Sami walks in. She rushes to Carrie and Brady.

Sami: Oh my God! What happened?

Brady: I don’t know she just collapsed.

Sami: We have to take her to the hospital!

Bo walks into the Horton house. He walks into the living room, and sees Ciara, Doug, and Julie sitting on the couch.

Ciara: Daddy!

Bo: Hey sweetie.

Bo hugs her.

Ciara: I want to come home daddy.

Bo: You are sweetie. Don’t worry.

Jennifer walks into the living room.

Jennifer: Dinner’s almost ready. Oh hey Bo.

She hugs him.

Bo: How’s it going?

Jennifer: Ok. You?

Bo: Not bad.

Doug: Ciara, why don’t you come with me and grandma into the kitchen?

Doug, Julie, and Ciara go into the kitchen.

Bo: Hear anything from Jack?

Jennifer: Nope. I’m not worried. He can do whatever the hell he wants. I don’t care anymore.

Kate and Jillian are sitting at a table in Chez Rouge.

Kate: I mean, you’re a smart, beautiful, successful woman. You must be involved with someone. You want to relocate here?

Jillian chuckles.

Jillian: I’m not really involved with anyone. Not seriously at least.

Kate: I see.

Kate sees Bill and Abby walking into the restaurant.

Kate: Well, I’m glad your joining Basic Black. Have fun.

Jillian: Thank you. I will.

They both get up. Kate walks over to Bill.

Kate: Bill, hi.

Bill: Kate, it’s good to see you.

Kate: Hello, Abby. Wow you’ve gotten so big.

Abby smiles.

Abby: Yeah.

Abby looks at Bill.

Abby: I’m going to get a table.

Abby walks to the hostess.

Bill: So, how’s everything going?

Kate: Alright. How about you?

Bill: Ok. So I was surprised to hear that you married Stefano.

Kate: Yeah, well that’s over now.

Bill: Oh, well that’s good.

Kate smiles at him.

Stephanie and Adrienne are standing at the bar in the Cheatin’ Heart.

Adrienne: What the hell has gotten into you! If your this insecure about your relationship with Nathan, then there is something wrong!

Stephanie: I’m not insecure! I know he loves me. I was just telling that bitch to stop bothering him with her petty problems.

Adrienne: Stephanie, you need to stop this. Don’t you understand that she likes it when you get upset like this?

Stephanie: Whatever. I swear if she goes near him again with one of her stupid problems-

Adrienne: What? Your going to punch her in the face again?

Stephanie: Maybe.

Carrie is lying awake in a hospital room. Amelia walks into the room.

Amelia: Hello Carrie.

Carrie: Hi doctor. Please tell me that my baby is ok.

Amelia: Carrie, I wish I could, but right now I’m not sure.

Carrie: Well, what do you think is wrong?

Amelia: I’m not sure yet, although I’ve been thinking of something, but I need to run more tests first.

Carrie: Please tell me what you think it is.

Amelia: I don’t want to add any more stress on you by telling you something I am not even certain of. Right now, just rest, and I will be back soon.

Carrie: Thank you.

Amelia leaves the room, and Sami and Brady walk over to her?

Sami: Is she ok?

Amelia: I’m not sure yet. I need to run a few more tests.

Brady: Can we go see her?

Amelia: Yes, but please, it is very important that you do not give her any stress.

Sami: Thank you.

Amelia leaves, and Sami and Brady go into Carrie’s room.

Bo and Jennifer are standing in the living room of the Horton house.

Bo: I find it hard to believe that you don’t care about Jack.

Jennifer: Why? And why should I? He not only abandoned me, he abandoned his kids! Every night before I put JJ to bed, he asks when his father is coming home, and I don’t have an answer!

Bo: Jen, sometimes it’s not always black and white. Maybe he needed to clear his head, and when he does, he will realize what’s most important in his life.

Jennifer: Whatever. I don’t care. I have my family here, Hope is safe, and that’s all that matters to me right now.

Bill and Kate are standing in Chez Rouge.

Kate: So, how long are you in Salem for?

Bill: I’m not sure yet.

Kate notices Abby looking at them.

Kate: Well, your granddaughter is waiting for you; you should go.

Bill: Ok. We should catch up sometime.

Kate: I’d like that.

Kate hands him a card.

Kate: My cell number is on there.

Bill: I’ll be sure to call you.

Kate smiles.

Kate: See you.

Bill: Bye.

Kate leaves, and Bill walks over to the table, and sits across from Abby.

Abby: Please tell me that card she gave you didn’t have her number on it.

Bill: She’s an old friend, Abby. We just wanted to catch up.

Abby: That’s all well and good, but don’t forget that kind of woman that she is. You know the kind that poisons people who look at her the wrong way.

Bill: So, what are you getting?

Abby: Ok, change the subject.

Bill smiles, and picks up his menu.

Happy New Year!