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  1. DH23
    Episode 11

    A new day begins …

    - Roman walked into Hope’s hospital room. She was alone – resting. He was going to go right back out but she awoke and called his name. Roman greeted her and kissed her cheek. He asked her how she was doing. She looked very pale and drawn but she managed a small smile.

    Hope: I’m doing okay … oh hell no, I’m not.

    She broke down in tears. Roman hugged her and told her that the family was going to be there for her. He passed her a tissue.

    Hope: I have to get control of myself. I can’t let Bo see me this way. I have to be strong for him. He needs me.

    Roman: And you need him … Where is the rascal?

    Hope: He went home to check on the baby. The sitter agreed to take care of Doodlebug for awhile but Bo wants to make sure everything is okay. (Smiling a little) We finally have a name for our little girl.

    Roman: What is it?

    Hope: Ciara Brady … isn’t that beautiful?

    Roman: It’s nice, I suppose. But I was really hoping you’d call her Romanna.

    Hope: (nudging his arm) Very funny.

    Roman: (changing the subject) I called mom and pop. They are going to come over as soon as they can. I also called Frankie and told him to get his arse back to Salem.

    Hope: I’m sure they were all horrified to hear I’m on death’s door.

    Roman: They were all sad and empathetic.

    Hope: I hate the thought of leaving Ciara and Shawn motherless. But I know you will all take care of them.

    Roman: (nodding) Of course.”

    Hope: Promise me, Roman, that you will look after Bo too. He tries to be strong but I can see this ordeal has affected him a lot. He needs you more than ever.
    Roman: I know and I’ll take it as my personal responsibility to be with him every step of the way.

    Hope: Thank you so much, Roman.

    Roman: You’re welcome.

    Bo walked into the room.

    Bo: Hey, Roman. (Coming over to Hope and kissing her cheek) Hello, Fancy Face.

    Hope: Hey, Brady. How is our little girl?

    Bo: Fine. I held her for a bit and she just stared up at me with those big brown eyes of hers. She is beautiful just like her mother.

    Roman excuses himself saying that he is still trying to reach Kimberly. He had called her the night before but she hadn’t answered for whatever reason. Bo and Hope thank him and he walks out.

    Bo tells Hope that he has called Alice. Mickey and Maggie are bringing her over.

    Bo: I didn’t tell them why you’re here. I think you should be the one to tell them about your condition.

    Hope: Okay. It will be hard to tell them but I guess I don’t have any choice.

    ***

    - Josh was working at Java Café. He was making a latte when his co-worker Janet asked him how he and Abby were getting along.

    Josh: (shrugging) I think Abby is losing interest in me.

    Janet: What makes you say that?

    Josh told her that Abby seemed distant lately and that she always seemed to be thinking about Max. He told Janet about the fight that broke out at Max’s garage the night before.

    Josh: I think she may have feelings for Max. She seems awfully interested in his love life.

    Janet: Are you sure you’re reading the situation right?

    Josh: Yes, at least I think so. What more should I be doing? What do you look for in a guy?

    Janet: Hmm … I guess he needs a great car; a good job; nice clothes; and it doesn’t hurt if he’s good looking.

    Josh: Well I don’t have any of those things. I don’t have a good job or great car. I am not that good looking and my clothes are cheap.

    Janet: You dork, I was being factious … First of all, you are not bad looking. You’re actually kinda cute – don’t take that the wrong way; I do have a boyfriend. As for a good car and nice clothes, that comes when you have a good job.

    Josh: Are you suggesting that I leave this place? Wouldn’t you miss me? (Smiling)

    Janet: (smiling back) Not likely. But you don’t have to settle for working in a coffee shop. You’re a business major. You should be out there doing business-y stuff … Just find a newspaper and look in the classified ads for a new job.

    Josh: That’s a good idea. Do you mind covering for me while I go find a paper?

    Janet: I don’t mind.

    Josh: Thanks. (Takes off his apron and walks outside)

    ***

    - Shawn was holding Claire as he and Belle walked down the street. They had taken the bus and Kimberly’s house was only half a block away from where they gotten off.

    Shawn: I forgot how hot it gets in California.

    Belle: No kidding (wipes her forehead with her sweater). It’s only April and it’s stifling.

    Shawn: We’re almost there.

    They made it to Kimberly’s house. Belle commented that it was gorgeous. The ocean was visible from the deck. Belle knocked on the door. The door opened and Kimberly was sitting there in her wheelchair, smiling.

    Kimberly: Hey, there, f-folks. It looks like this Santa Ana is getting to you. Come inside.

    They both hugged her lightly. “I won’t b-break,” she said and hugged them back harder. They thanked her for letting them stay with her and she waved it off. “You’re fam-lee,” she said. Shawn complimented her saying that she looked beautiful with her newly cut hair. Belle, having the eye for fashion, added that she loved Kimberly’s yellow summer dress. They asked how Kimberly’s children were doing and she said “s-swell; they’re both away at s-school and I miss-ess them, but I’m sure they knee-ded a break from me.” Shawn said he doubted that.

    Kimberly asked if they wanted breakfast and something to drink. She said her nurse Louella cooked the meals, among her other duties. Shawn and Belle admitted that they were famished. They hadn’t eaten since early in the morning. Kimberly wheeled herself into the kitchen and they followed her. She introduced them to Louella. Louella said “hello” and told them that she had expected that Kimberly’s family were going to be hellions “but you look normal”. They all laughed. Kimberly asked Louella to make them breakfast. Belle asked for cream of wheat for Claire and Louella agreed to make some. Louella got them each a glass of orange juice.

    While Louella prepared breakfast, Kimberly showed Belle and Shawn around the house (she could maneuver around the house expertly in her wheelchair). She told them that Louella had assumed that they were married so she had only made one bed but would make up another one in the other guest room if they wanted their own space. They said that was fine and thanked her again. Kimberly then showed them “the nursery” which consisted of a crib, changing table, swing, playpen, and a basket full of toys. “I had my gardener bring out my kids things from the garage,” she said proudly. Belle started to cry with relief. Kimberly patted her on the back.

    Kimberly asked to hold Claire. Shawn handed her the toddler. Kimberly cooed at Claire and tickled her until Claire was giggling. “What an adorable baby,” she declared with a smile in her eyes. “I tink I’ll k-keep you for a lit-tel while, sweet pea.” She kissed each of Claire’s chubby cheeks.

    Louella called them to come for breakfast. They ate a good meal while Kimberly asked how they happened to be on the run. They told her that Philip had gotten custody of Claire even though he had no rights to her. They said that they believed they had done the right thing by taking their daughter back and they added that should they cause any trouble for Kimberly, she just needed to tell them and they would leave. She waved their fears away.

    After breakfast, Kimberly insisted that Shawn and Belle both take naps. “You look ex-exhausted,” she said. “Lou and I’ll w-watch out for this lit-tel one.” They didn’t need much convincing as they were both practically asleep on their feet. They went to their separate rooms and lay down.

    Kimberly played patty cake with Claire until Louella wanted her turn to hold “the little beauty”. Louella bounced Claire on her knee. The phone rang and Kimberly wheeled over to it. She answered the phone with a “hello”. It was her brother Roman. She was glad to hear from him. She told him that it had been too long since they talked. Roman said that this wasn’t a social call. “You sound serious. What’s going on?” she asked.

    ***
    - Maggie walked into Hope’s room, followed by Mickey who was holding Alice’s arm. Bo helped Mickey settle “Mrs. H” into a chair.

    Maggie: Hope, what are you doing here, sweetheart? We were worried when we found out you were in the hospital.

    Mickey: I want to know that too.

    Hope took their hands in hers and looked at Alice with obvious adoration.

    Hope: Do you all know how much I love you?

    Maggie: I think we have some idea.

    Alice: Of course we do and we feel the same way about you.

    Hope: First off, I want to say that you three have treated me so well and have loved me more than I ever thought was possible. Maggie, when I needed fashion or love advice you were always there for me. When I was ranting or raving about something, you calmed me down and helped me gain a new perspective … Mickey, I knew I could always count on you to be there for me and my – our- family. Sadly you had to help us too many times in the legal department but you were never judgmental or critical. I appreciate that so much … Gran, you have always been there for me, being my silent cheerleader, always ready with a kind word and a big plate of your famous donuts. We had the best talks and you always made me feel so special. I can never thank you enough for caring about me – all three of you have made a wonderful difference in my life.

    Maggie: That was all nice to hear but it sounded too much like a farewell speech, Hope. What’s going on?

    Hope: Well, in a way it is my farewell speech … (her voice breaks) You see, I’m dying …

    ***

    - Carrie knocked on Billie’s door. She hoped Sami and Lucas wouldn’t catch her there. Sami would likely tear out Carrie’s hair strand by strand.

    The door opened. Billie was standing there, frowning. Carrie asked if they could talk. Billie stepped back to let her inside the apartment. “So talk,” Billie said.

    Carrie started to say how sorry she was that she had disappointed Billie but she was distracted by the bathroom door opening. Lucas was suddenly standing there, naked from the waist up, only wearing a towel around his lower body. She was speechless. “So it’s not enough to ruin my wedding, Carrie; now you’re stalking me too?” Lucas demanded.

    ***

    - Josh found a newspaper and scanned the classified ads. He was sitting on a bench outside the Java Café. He saw nothing but ads for other low paying, non-prestigious jobs. “Damn,” he muttered. He was about to throw the paper away when he spotted an ad on the back page. It read: A dynamic international company seeks bright, motivated interns to join our progressive business program. High powered, fast paced environment offers excellent opportunities for advancement. Excellent pay and benefits package. Fax resume to Titan Publishing at 555-8957.

    He tore out the ad and put it in his back pocket. He went to a payphone and called Abby. She answered her cell on the second ring.

    Abby: Hello?

    Josh: Hey, Abby, it’s Josh.

    Abby: Oh, Josh, thanks for calling. I was just thinking of you.

    Josh: (smiling) You were?

    Abby: Yeah I felt so bad about what happened last night. I never act that way but Chelsea just got under my skin, I guess. I don’t want her ruining Max. He has barely recovered from the last time they broke up.

    Josh: (frowning) Oh its okay I understand. The reason I was calling was to let you know that I’m applying for a new job at a company. I won’t be in food services anymore if I get this. It is supposed to pay well so I can finally buy a car that’s not have dead and new clothes and …

    Abby: That sounds nice. I wish you luck.

    Josh: How was your test?

    Abby: Okay I guess. I think I did well.

    Josh saw Janet waving to him from inside the café.

    Josh: I’ve got to go, Abby, I’ll talk to you later.

    Abby: Yeah, okay. Bye.

    Josh: Bye.

    Josh was sure that this new job would turn everything around for him.

    ***

    - Mickey, Maggie, and Alice were shocked and horrified by Hope’s announcement.

    Mickey: I don’t understand what is happening. This is like a cruel joke.

    Hope: It’s true unfortunately.

    Maggie: Bo, why didn’t you tell us what was happening with her?

    Bo: (looking down) She asked me not to.

    Hope: I didn’t want to worry you.

    Maggie: We’re family. Of course we’re worried.

    Alice: Hope, tell us what’s wrong.

    Hope: Well about seven months ago – when I was pregnant with Ciara – I found a lump in my breast when I was doing a self-exam. I thought maybe it was just pregnancy related. But after I delivered my little doodlebug I felt it again. Then I started to feel so weak and tired all the time. I convinced myself that having a baby in the house again was wearing me out. But Bo insisted that I see a doctor. Just a short time ago, I found out that not only did I have breast cancer – but that the cancer had spread throughout my body … I could have possibly been treated sooner but I wouldn’t have anyway because it would have hurt my baby while I was pregnant. The doctors – we checked with several – said that I had three months to live but my condition is deteriorating even faster than expected.

    Maggie gasped. Alice and Mickey looked at each other helplessly.

    Maggie: Hope, are you sure that there isn’t some mistake?

    Hope: I’m sure.

    Mickey: Oh lord, please don’t let this be true.

    Hope looked at her grandmother. Alice’s head was down.

    Hope: Gran, are you okay?

    Alice: (looking at Hope with tear filled eyes) Hope, I’ll be alright but I’m having an argument with God inside my head. I keep saying: “she’s too young; she has two kids who will be motherless; she truly is a wonderful person who we all love; it’s not fair.” I still have more to say; I’m not done with him yet.

    There wasn’t a dry eye in the room.

    Alice shakily raised herself from the chair and hugged Hope as tight as she could.
    Alice: I love you, Hope. Grandmothers are supposed to die before the young ones do. It should be me, not you (she kisses Hope on the cheek).

    Maggie: (drying her eyes) Is there anything we can do?

    Hope: Just take good care of Bo and my children please.

    Maggie: Of course.

    Bo: Could you also call Jack and Jennifer for us and give them the news?

    Maggie: That’s the least I can do (she kisses Hope). Our poor girl, we love you more than words can say. With Melissa and Sarah so far away, I’ve grown to think of you as a surrogate daughter.

    Hope: And I’ve thought of you as another mother.

    Maggie, Mickey, and Alice depart, wiping away tears as they walk to the elevator. Inside the room, Bo holds Hope as she breaks down in tears.

    ***

    - Carrie: (blushing) I’m not stalking you, Lucas. I didn’t even know you were here.

    Lucas: Whatever (he walks into the bedroom and shuts the door).

    Carrie (to Billie): What is he doing here?

    Billie: He didn’t say much; just that Sami and him weren’t getting along. I wonder why (stares at Carrie pointedly).

    Carrie: (blushing again) I am so sorry about what happened. I wish I could take it all back … Billie, you were always so nice to me; I don’t want to lose your friendship because of my stupidity.

    Billie: (ignoring her plea) Where does my brother Austin fit in this merry-go-round of a love triangle?

    Carrie: Honestly, Billie, I don’t know. He’s in Paris right now and we haven’t talked in over 2 weeks. It seems to me that he wants to end our “marriage”. We just weren’t getting along?

    Billie: Your marriage is already ruined. You are still married to Lucas, remember?

    Carrie: I remember. Lucas and Sami might not be able to forgive me but what about you?

    Billie: You don’t have to apologize to me. I wasn’t fair of me to judge you. I ruined Hope and Bo’s wedding once and I had no right to throw stones at you.

    Carrie: So can we be friends again?

    Billie: (pausing and then smiling) Yes but don’t try anything like this ever again.

    Carrie: I won’t.

    They hug as Chelsea walks out of her bedroom and goes to the refrigerator.

    Chelsea: We don’t have milk. How am I supposed to eat Apple Jacks without milk? (stares accusingly at her mother)

    Billie: Come with me to the store then.

    Chelsea: Do I have to?

    Billie (picking up her purse) Yes now get moving. You can tell me where you got that black eye from on the way there.

    Carrie goes to follow them out but Lucas calls out to her from the doorway of the second bedroom. He is fully dressed now.

    Lucas: Carrie, we need to talk.

    Carrie: Okay …

    Billie gives Lucas a questioning look and then she and Chelsea leave.

    Carrie: You wanted to talk to me?

    Lucas: Yes. Close the door so Sami doesn’t see us and get the wrong idea.

    Carrie obliges by shutting the door.

    Lucas: When can we go down to city hall and get this thing taken care of?

    Carrie: Today if you want. I’m free.

    Lucas: I have an important meeting at Titan this afternoon so we’ll have to do it later. How late does it stay open?

    Carrie: Five-thirty p.m., I think.

    Lucas: Okay come to Titan at four and we’ll drive over to city hall.

    Carrie: Do you think that’s a good idea?

    Lucas: What?

    Carrie: Riding together? What if Sami finds out?

    Lucas: She won’t find out.

    Carrie: Okay … (she heads for the door)

    Lucas: Carrie, when this thing is done with I suggest you go back to Switzerland. Sami is out for blood. She tried to hurt John …

    Carrie: I know.

    Lucas: Marlena told you?

    Carrie: Yes.

    Lucas: That should be a fair enough warning that you need to go.

    Carrie: I told you yesterday – I’m not going.

    Lucas: Why? What is left for you here?

    Carrie: You …

    ***

    - Kimberly puts down the phone. She is in shock. Louella stops bouncing Claire on her knee and stares at Kimberly.

    Louella: What’s wrong? You look so pale.

    Kimberly tells Louella about her conversation with Roman.

    Louella: That is awful. Your nephew is going to be so heartbroken.

    Kimberly: I k-know. I’ll let him s-sleep for now. He is so e-exhaus-ted. When he wakes up I’ll s-sit him down and tell him the s-sad truth about his mother …

    THE END (for now)

    Coming up on “Salem Fantasies”:

    ~ Shawn is devastated to learn of Hope’s condition; he says he must see her before its too late
    ~ Carrie tries to explain why she’s staying in Salem
    ~ Abby apologizes to Max for her behavior
  2. DH23

    Kimberly Brady - Bio

    By DH23,

    For those of you who aren't familiar with Kimberly Brady here's a relatively short bio of her.


    Kimberly Brady

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    Actor History

    Patsy Pease (1984 to 1990)
    Anne Howard (1990 to 1991)
    Patsy Pease (1991 to 1992)
    Ariana Chase (1992 to 1993)
    Patsy Pease (1994; 1996; 1999; 2002; 2003; 2004; 2007-present on "Salem Fantasies")
    Casey Wallace (1992; flashbacks)

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    Also Known As

    Kimberly Donovan (married name)
    Lacey (alternate personality)
    Claire (alternate personality)



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    Occupation

    Therapist
    Radio Therapist
    ISA Agent
    Photographer
    Prostitute

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    Resides At

    Somewhere in San Diego

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    Marital Status

    Single

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    Past Marriages

    Shane Donovan (divorced)

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    Relatives

    Shawn Brady (father)
    Caroline Brady (mother)
    Roman Augustus Brady (brother)
    Kayla Caroline Brady (sister)
    Frankie Brady (brother; via adoption)
    Maxwell Brady (brother; via adoption)
    Beauregard Aurelius Brady (paternal half-brother)
    Patrick Aloysius Brady (paternal great-grandfather)
    Nora Molly Brady (paternal great-grandfather)
    Eric Brady (uncle)
    Molly Brady (aunt)
    Colin Murphy (cousin; deceased)
    Caroline Anna Brady (niece)
    Eric Roman Brady (nephew)
    Samantha Gene Brady (niece)
    Rex Brady (nephew)
    Cassie Brady (niece)
    Stephanie Kay Johnson (niece)
    Shawn Douglas Brady (paternal half-nephew)
    Chelsea Benson (paternal half-niece)
    Beauregard Isaac Theo Brady (paternal half-nephew; deceased)


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    Children

    Andrew Donovan IV (son)
    Jeannie Donovan (daughter)

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    Flings & Affairs

    Leopold Bronsky Victor Kiriakis
    Cal Winters
    Phillip Collier
    Numerous Men (in her career as a prostitute)

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    Crimes Committed

    Suspected of murdering Emma Donovan.
    Murdered Randy Huston (under the Lacey personality).
    Shot her brother Roman in the head (under the Claire personality).

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    Brief Character History

    Kimberly is the 2nd oldest child of Shawn and Caroline Brady, her siblings are Roman, Bo, and Kayla. Kimberly came to Salem in 1984 for her brother Roman's funeral. Before hand Kim was in working in Europe as a prostitute, and sometimes worked for the ISA. Shane and Kim fell in love, and Kim began to experience attacks of temporary blindness. While in England they were shocked to find Shane's supposedly dead wife Emma alive. She had been brainwashed by the Dragon to kill Bo and Hope. Emma returned to Salem, and Kim backed away from a now married Shane. Kim's blindness was stress induced, and in an attempt to get over Shane Kim became involved with Victor Kiriakis, the new wealthy man in Salem. Kim's eyesight returned, and once Shane was divorced from Emma she and Shane resumed their romance.

    In 1985 Kimberly Brady came into the possession of a roll of film that contained some prints to the location of a treasure that Victor Kiriakis, and Stefano DiMera where after, which would again come into play years down the road. In Miami Bo, Hope, Kim, and Shane were all out to destroy Victor's plan. Shane had been imprisoned by Victor, but Kimberly slept with Victor in order to spare his life. Shane escaped, and managed free Bo and Hope who were trapped with an explosive that was meant to end their lives. Later Victor Kiriakis, Savannah Wilder, and Steve "Patch" Johnson were arrested for their parts in the crime syndicate in Salem. They were all freed when Victor blackmailed Larry Welch into taking the fall for everything. Victor knew Larry killed Megan, and used it against him.

    By the end of the year Shane and Kimberly became engaged, but Kimberly soon learned she was pregnant, and she feared Victor was the child's father. In 1986 Shane and Kimberly became engaged, but Kimberly hid the fact that she thought her child was Victor's. One day Shane heard Kimberly talking her about her fears and quickly broke off the engagement. Later when tests where done to determine the father Emma Donovan Marshall switched the results, and everyone believed Victor was the father. During a trip to West Virginia, in hopes of reuniting, Kimberly went into labor in a remote cabin in the woods. Shane delivered the baby, and he pledged his love for Kimberly and the child, and they planned to marry even though they believed Victor was Andrew's father. This news infuriated Emma, who tricked Kimberly into signing adoption papers.

    Emma took little Andrew and planned to sell him on the black market, but was eventually caught, and pleaded insanity and said she was still in love with Shane. However, Andrew wasn't found, and Shane and Kimberly split up. When Emma Donovan was found dead Kimberly was arrested and charged for the crime. Kimberly was innocent, and Shane worked to free her. Eventually Shane learned that Barbara Stewart had adopted Andrew from Emma. Barbara tried to flee town, but was killed when she crashed her car. He also learned his old ISA Partner Gillian Foster had killed Emma and framed Kimberly in hopes of breaking up the couple. Andrew was returned to Kim and Shane, and the two reunited. On May 4 1987 Kim and Shane Donovan married. Later that year Andrew was hit by a car and rushed to the hospital. When a blood transplant was needed it was discovered that Victor could not possibly be Andrew's father, Shane was indeed his real father. Kimberly soon befriended a young girl who called herself Eve Baron. Kimberly took her under her wing, and eventually gave her a job baby-sitting Andrew. Little did Kim know Eve was out to destroy Kim and Shane's marriage. Eve was the daughter of Emma and Shane, the daughter Shane never knew. She was determined to break up Kim's marriage to her father because she blamed Kim for her parents divorce, and in a way her mother's death. Eventually Eve got into trouble with the law and admitted to Shane she was his daughter, and Shane took him into his home. Kimberly was also pregnant, but the stress from Eve put a strain on her baby. Shane adopted Eve but she was soon forced back into prostitution by her old pimp Nick Corelli. Eve called Kimberly for help, and as a result Kimberly was attacked and lost her baby. Eve was also assaulted and a slash to her face from a knife left her with a permanent scar.

    Shane soon learned that Eve's mother was Gabriel Pascal, not Emma Donovan. An upset Kimberly left Salem to sort through her life. Shane eventually filed for divorce when he began to have feelings toward his ex- partner Gabriel after he learned she was Eve's mother. Kimberly returned later that year, and when Eve was attacked by the Riverfront Knifer Kimberly decided to go undercover as a prostitute to catch him. Kimberly was attacked, and lost the child she was carrying. When Shane learned what Kim was doing he helped her, and as a result they reunited. Later when Kayla recalled that Harper was the Riverfront Knifer both Kim and Kayla were taken hostage by Harper. They were saved by Steve Johnson, and Harper was arrested.

    Shane and Kim renewed their vows in 1988 and honeymooned in England. There Kim ran into a man she thought was Shane, only it turned out to be Shane's twin brother , Andrew "Drew" Donovan the III. Shane thought Drew was dead, but he had only been on a secret ISA mission. Drew returned to Salem with Shane and Kim, but Shane was suspicious of his brother. In the end it turned out that Drew was actually a crooked agent who was working for Stefano DiMera all along. In 1989 Kim's husband Shane took a dangerous ISA assignment and was pronounced dead by the ISA. Kim took solace in Cal Winter's arms, and the night they made love Shane, who was very much alive but had amnesia, returned home to see his wife making love to another man in their bed.

    Shane came home, only to be shot by his wife Kimberly. Kimberly thought Shane was an intruder because Cal had staged some phony break-ins and had given her a gun to protect herself with, it was all part of his plan to have Kimberly kill Shane. Shane survived and in the hospital he learned that his wife had shot him. Shane forgave Kimberly, but another obstacle came in their way. Kimberly was pregnant, and she believed the baby was Cal's, not knowing Cal had blackmailed a doctor on staff to alter the baby's paternity tests. Kimberly tried to secretly have an abortion, but Shane learned about the baby and stopped her. The baby was too much, and Shane and Kimberly broke up. Kimberly left Salem and gave birth to baby Jeannie a few months later. When Kimberly returned to Salem, Cal Winters broke out of jail. Desperate to have Kimberly he kidnapped Kimberly, and her sister Kayla. Shane managed to save them both and Cal was taken into custody.

    Kimberly became suspicious about Jeannie and concocted a story that Jeannie had been hurt and she needed a blood transplant from her closest blood relative. Kimberly told this to Cal, and said that her blood type was different from Jeannie's so she couldn't donate the blood. Cal broke down and told Kimberly that Shane was Jeannie's father. Shane bonded with Jeannie, but it wasn't enough to reunite Shane and Kimberly. Kimberly eventually left Salem and Shane plunged himself into his work. Kimberly returned in 1991 and was angry with Kayla for putting the moves on Shane. Things got complicated when Chief Tarrigton assigned Kim to work with Shane investigating Lawrence Alamain, who they believed was spreading a virus that was killing off ISA agents.

    Kimberly worked with Lawrence to discover the cause of his blackouts. Lawrence had been taking medication all his life which he believed was for a blood pressure problem. It was actually suppressing the memories of watching his younger brother, Forrest, drown in the family swimming pool. Lawrence's parents felt it would be better that he not remember that traumatic day. While counseling and spying on Lawrence, Kimberly discovered a secret room in his house which had security camera tapes from every room in his house. Kimberly located the tape on which Lawrence confessed to raping Jennifer, but she couldn't expose Lawrence because her brother Bo was sick with the virus Lawrence was spreading and she couldn't blow his trust. Kimberly allowed Jack Deveraux to find the tape and Lawrence was sent to prison. Eventually Bo was cured and Kim left town because she realized that any chance for a reconciliation with Shane was now gone.

    Kimberly returned in 1992 with her fiance, film producer Phillip Collier. While crossing the street one day, Kimberly was hit head on by Roger Lombard, a drunk driver. Kimberly went into a coma, but came out of it. However, when Kimberly heard the song "Somebody to Love" by Jefferson Airplane, her split personality Lacey took control. Years ago when Kimberly was molested by her uncle, "Somebody to Love" was playing on the radio and Kimberly formed a second personality, Lacey, who took the abuse and hid the pain from Kimberly. As Lacey, Kimberly often hung out at various bars. However, one night Rusty Hustan attempted to rape Lacey at knife point. Lacey defended herself and Randy ended up falling on his own Knife. Lacey took the knife and the blue dress she was wearing and hid them. Kimberly had no recollection of the murder and she was disturbed when she found the knife and bloody dress later on.

    Kimberly confided in Phillip, who knew something was wrong. Kimberly's third personality, Clare, took over and revealed herself to Phillip. Phillip taped Clair getting fresh with him and handcuffing him to his bed and then making love to him. When Roman Brady had the evidence he needed to arrest his sister, Clare took over and shot Roman. Roman lived, but had to undergo brain surgery to remove the bullet. Phillip used the tape he had made as evidence to prove that Kimberly was not herself. Kimberly was committed and eventually released when Marlena rid her of her alternate personalities. At the end of 1992, Phillip and Kimberly left Salem.

    In 1998 Kimberly returned when her presumed dead brother Roman reappeared in Salem. She has since left town again, but returned briefly in 2002 for Beauregard Isaac Theo Carver's baptism. When Caroline was murdered in 2003, she returned to share the family's grief when sister Kayla was unable to come.

    Current Storyline: Kimberly (as Patsy Pease) has come back into the picture. She is currently living in California. Her children are away at school. She doesn't have any special man in her life. She is afflicted with ALS (Lou Gehrig's Diease) and is in a wheel chair although she is still able to do many things for herself. She does have a home health nurse helping her out. The nurse's name is Louella DePres. Kimberly is reintroduced to the show in Episode 10 when she gets a call from her nephew Shawn. She is going to help him and Belle and Claire and then soon after travels to Salem.
  3. DH23
    Episode 10

    - Shawn was looking out the window of the train. It was dark and he could barely make out any shapes. He was thinking about all he and Belle had done to protect their daughter. And he realized he would do it all over again if he had to. There was no way in hell he would ever relinquish his child to that bastard Philip.

    Belle and Claire were asleep in the bed. Belle suddenly stirred. She asked him what he was doing up. “Aren’t you tired?” she asked.

    “I can’t sleep,” Shawn replied.

    “Come get in the bed and try,” Belle said.

    “Nah. I’m fine.”

    Belle climbed out of the bed carefully so as not to wake Claire. She asked Shawn what was troubling him. “I’m a little worried,” he replied.

    “About what?”

    “How we’re going to survive in California until I find a job.”

    “We have money; we’ll be okay,” Belle told him. She reached out for his hand and squeezed it gently. Shawn took his wallet out of his pocket and showed her what was left inside it. “Just thirty-five dollars?” she frowned.

    “Yep. How are we supposed to live on that?” Shawn asked.

    “Maybe I could call my mom and have her wire us some money,” Belle suggested.
    “No we can’t do that. Victor and Philip are no doubt tapping the lines of all of our family and friends in Salem, just waiting for us to call so they can track us down.”

    “What about your other family members? Doesn’t one of your aunts live in San Diego?”

    “Yeah, my Aunt Kimberly.”

    “Do you think Philip and Victor have tapped her phone too?”

    “I doubt it. They probably think she is too far away to bother with,” Shawn said.

    “Why don’t we call Kimberly and ask if we can stay with her until we find jobs?”

    “We can’t do that. If we’re caught she would be an accessory to kidnapping. She could go to prison and she wouldn’t survive a minute in there in her condition.”

    “What condition?” Belle asked.

    “She has Lou Gehrig’s disease. I don’t know much about it but she stutters and she can’t walk anymore; she’s in a wheelchair. How can I put her in that position?”

    “Shawn, we don’t have any other option right now. We need her help. I hate to bother her too but what else can we do?”

    It took more convincing by Belle but eventually Shawn agreed to call his aunt when they reached San Diego. He would have to look her up in the phone book.

    After the issue was settled Belle coaxed Shawn into getting some rest. The little family of three cuddled in bed together.


    - “You’re working late,” Chelsea said walking into Max’s garage.

    Max put down his wrench and wiped his hands on his coveralls. “What are you doing here, Chelsea?” he asked, irritated.

    “I came to see you, of course,” Chelsea replied. “I just came from Dune and I couldn’t stop thinking about all the time we spent there together.”

    “You mean when I was chasing you around while you flirted and danced with other guys?”

    “That was the old Chelsea. The person you’re looking at now is all grown up. I am ready to stop playing games.”
    “You will never grow up, Chelsea.”

    “We are good together, Max. And I miss you so much and I want you back. I want us back.”

    “Oh please. We are toxic to each other.”

    “But when we’re good, we’re very good,” Chelsea replied, smiling.

    “Look, Chelsea, I don’t know what you’re trying to accomplish but its not working. Now get out.”

    Chelsea was hurt but she didn’t reply. She just walked over to him and pulled him into a kiss.


    - “Are you sure this can’t wait until tomorrow, Abby?” Josh asked.

    “Yes, sorry. I really need my text book to study for my bio test tomorrow. I can’t believe I left it here.”

    Abby bit her lip nervously wondering if he would buy her story. She didn’t like lying to Josh but this was important. She had to warn Max that Chelsea was liable to try anything to get him back. She had seen the fire in Chelsea’s eyes before the aborted wedding when Chelsea accused her of bringing Josh along to make Max jealous; and Abby had watched her as she silently gloated as she walked down the aisle with Max.

    Abby would have told Max after the ceremony but he disappeared and Josh had wanted to take her out for the day. They had a picnic in the park and then went to see the latest Drew Barrymore chick flick. She thought Josh was so sweet to sit through the movie just because he knew Abby wanted to see it. She really liked Josh but there was a part of her that was so drawn to Max.

    “I’ll come in with you,” Josh said, interrupting her thoughts.

    “No, that’s not necessary.”

    “I insist.”

    “Okay,” Abby said, shrugging her shoulders.

    They got out of the car and walked into the building. They heard voices in the main area of the garage.

    “Chelsea, stop!” shouted Max pulling away from her.

    “Max, I need you back. I love you. Please make love to me,” Chelsea said.

    “Ohmigod!” Abby said, stomping into the main part of the garage. “Chelsea, you are not only a !@#$%^&*] but you’re a slut too!”


    - Sami walked into her apartment and threw her purse down on the couch. Lucas came in the room and asked her where she had been all this time.

    “It doesn’t matter,” Sami said.

    “It matters to me,” Lucas replied walking over to her. “Will and I have been really worried about you. We called your cell phone about five times and only got voice mail.”

    “I turned it off. I spent the last few hours just walking around.”

    “In your wedding dress?” Lucas asked.

    “Its not like I’ll need it again,” Sami said. “Carrie won’t divorce you now that Austin dumped her or whatever the hell happened.”

    “She will too. And don’t worry about your dress being dirty, we can buy you a new one,” Lucas said.

    He hugged her and she began to cry and ask why this had happened. “Why couldn’t Carrie just let me be happy?” she demanded. “Why am I not allowed to be happy for five seconds?” Lucas said he would make sure that the rest of her days were filled with joy.

    There was a knock on the door. Lucas broke away from Sami and opened the door. “Roman, what are you doing here?” he asked.

    “I’ve come to set my daughter straight,” Roman said. He pushed his way past Lucas to enter the apartment. He stared dead-on at his daughter. “Sami, you and I need to talk – right now!”


    - Chelsea swung around and glared at Abby. “What the hell are you doing here?” she demanded.

    “Saving Max from the viper – you,” Abby retorted. “’Please make love to me, Max’ – what the hell is that?”

    “Would you look at that? Little virginal Abby’s angry. She even said her first curse words.”

    “Chelsea, shut up!” Max said.

    Chelsea ignored him. “Abby, you walked in on an adult situation. No little girls need apply. You wouldn’t understand what adults really do behind closed doors and you’ll never know because you’re a frigid little freak. Now get the hell out of here!”

    “I don’t have to take crap from you anymore, Chelsea,” Abby said and suddenly swung her arm out and slapped her former best friend hard across the face. Chelsea stumbled back a bit and then regained her footing. She ran straight at Abby and knocked her to the ground. Then she pounced on her, grabbing her by the hair and trying to shove her face into the cement floor. Abby kicked her in the leg and rolled away. She tried to get up but Chelsea grabbed her hair again and yanked her back to the floor. It took both Max and Josh to pull them apart. They kicked and screamed trying to get ahold of the other again.

    “You ripped my dress, you witch,” Chelsea accused, holding up the broken strap of her red dress.

    “Its not like you would have kept it on long anyway if I hadn’t come in,” Abby said. “You were two seconds away from jumping Max when we walked in.”

    “You girls are out of control. Just leave,” Max said.

    “Me too?” Abby asked.

    “’Me too’?” Chelsea mocked. “You think you’re so special?”

    “Yes you too, Abby,” Max said. “I don’t want to see either of you right now.” He went into the office and slammed the door shut behind him.

    “Look what you did,” Chelsea said, walking towards Abby.

    Abby thought she was going to try attack her again but Chelsea just pushed past her and stomped out.

    “Let’s go, Josh,” Abby said.

    “What about your science book?” Josh asked.

    Abby’s face flamed. “Oh I can just study from my notes.”

    “Abby, I don’t appreciate being manipulated.” He walked out and Abby followed him. She said she was sorry but he didn’t reply. He drove her home in silence.


    - “What are you doing here, Dad?” Sami asked, shrinking under his gaze. “Is something wrong?”

    “Don’t play innocent with me, Sami. Did you expect me not to find out what you did?”

    “What are you talking about?” Lucas asked. “Sami, what is he talking about?”

    “Dad, can we not do this now?” Sami asked. “I’m really tired.”

    “We’re going to talk about it right now; I don’t care if you’re tired.”

    “Can someone just tell me what’s going on?” Lucas asked.

    “Lucas, I think you should let Sami and I talk alone for a few minutes.”

    “Sorry, Roman, but I’m not going anywhere. Sami’s business is my business.”

    “Lucas, maybe you should go,” Sami said.

    “No. I’m staying right here but I have a feeling I won’t like what Roman has to say.”

    “Fine,” Roman said. He filled them in on what Marlena had told him. He said that Marlena had found Sami trying to “kill John as some sort of bizarre payback” to her mom. He added that Sami had admitted to it so there was no way Marlena could have misconstrued the situation.

    Lucas was beyond shocked. He asked Sami how she could do something like that. She began to cry and tell her dad how sorry she was. She also apologized to Lucas for not telling him right away.

    Roman wasn’t convinced of her innocence but moved onto a new topic. He told Sami and Lucas that Marlena had discovered a frightening “gift” and he wanted to know if she was responsible for it. Sami denied it emphatically, pointing out that Roman knew of her phobia of bugs. “I never could have done something like that, you have to believe me.”

    Roman nodded. “Sami, I want you to know that this time I’m not turning you in for what you did to John. Your mom and I agreed on that. I don’t want to see you behind bars and neither does she. You have to trust in your mother’s love and stop trying to punish her for imagined wrongs,” he said. “Others will think we are too lenient with you. And maybe we are. I know that I am too soft on you.”

    Roman continued, “But I’m giving you a fair warning now. I will not allow you to hurt your mother or sister Carrie anymore. If you do, I’ll have no choice but to cart you off to prison. Hell, I’ll even throw away the key myself.”

    Sami assured him that Carrie was not going to be the recipient of any kind of revenge at her hands. “I’ve learned my lesson,” she said.

    “Okay, I’m holding you to that,” Roman said, kissing her cheek. Then he left and headed for home.

    Lucas went to follow him out the door. “Lucas, where are you going?” Sami asked.

    “Your dad may be a softie but I’m not,” Lucas said. “I can’t stand to see you right now so I’m going over to Billie’s.”

    “Lucas,” Sami cried. “No body was hurt so why are you so upset?”

    “I’m upset because you are so filled with vengeance and hate. You always have an excuse for your behavior. How can you rationalize what you tried to do to John? At this moment, I don’t want to be around you. Your whole attitude disappoints me because I know you are capable of giving so much love to Will and me that I can’t understand why you can’t do the same thing for others. You need to forgive Carrie and Marlena. They didn’t do anything to you intentionally.”

    Sami begged him not to leave. She said they could talk this out and make things right. But he sighed and said “not tonight we can’t.” He left her in the apartment sobbing. Outside the door he could hear her cries but he couldn’t make himself go back.


    - Hours later …

    The phone on Kimberly Brady’s bedside table jangled. She checked the time on the alarm clock. 3:30 a.m. Who could be calling her at this hour she wondered. She picked up the phone and said “hello”. Shawn said “hello” back and identified himself.

    “Oh Tawn, h-how are you doin’?” She asked. “You have to ex-coos my s-stutterin’. It comes with the terror-tory.”

    Shawn said he was doing okay and asked how she was doing. She replied (in her slurred way) that she was not dead yet so that was a good sign. She asked him why he was calling. Shawn explained that he and Belle were on the lam from Philip Kirakis who had tried to take their daughter away.

    “Uh-huh,” Kim said. “Wat can I h – hellp you wit?” She asked.

    Regretfully Shawn told her that he and Belle had used up most of their money on motel rooms, food, and then the train tickets. “I hate to bother you, Aunt Kim, but can we stay with you for a few days until I find a job?” He asked.

    “Of cursed you can,” she replied.

    “Aunt Kim, you do realize that you would be considered an accessory to kidnapping if we were ever found out?”

    “I d-dun’t care a – about that Tawn,” she said. “You’re my fam-lee.”

    “Are you sure?”

    “Yes. I can-knott wait to see my lit-tel gran-nice, Clar-re,” Kim said. “Do you have my add-riss?”

    “Yeah, I’m looking at the phone book now,” Shawn replied. He had gotten to the payphone as soon as the train ride ended in San Diego. Fortunately there was a phone book chained inside the booth.

    Kimberly told him to be careful and he said he would. He thanked her profusely and said he would be there soon with Belle and Claire. They said their goodbyes and hung up.

    Kim’s nurse Louella DePres walked in. “Who was on the phone? He - or she - woke me up.”

    “My net-hue and his lit-tel fam-lee,” Kim replied. “He tis comin’ to stay for a bit.”

    “Oh brother,” Louella said. “I suppose I’ll have to make up the beds in the guest rooms.”

    “Tanks, Lou, you’re the b-best!”


    The end ... for now

    Coming up on “Salem Fantasies”:

    ~ Shawn, Belle, and Claire arrive at Kim’s
    ~ Josh wants to impress Abby
    ~ Hope tells the Hortons she is dying
    ~ Carrie and Lucas come face-to-face
  4. DH23

    "Becker" star hired!

    By DH23,

    Beginning this week, Hattie Winston will begin airing on "Salem Fantasies" for a limited run. Hattie will play Kimberly Brady's home health care nurse, Louella DePres. Louella and Kimberly are first introduced in Kimberly's home in California where Shawn and Belle (and Claire!) conveniently show up. Soon enough Louella and Kimberly will relocate to Salem.

    Ms. Winston is best known for her role as Margaret on the TV comedy "Becker". She also originated the role of Alice Burgess on "Port Charles".

    Stay tuned!
  5. DH23
    **Note: I am trying a new style of writing because the way I had been writing was very time consuming. I am going to condense a lot of the scenes and use dialogue sparingly. I hope you all won't mind it too much.**




    Episode 9

    - As Marlena drives home from the hospital she thinks of all the events that have transpired today. She is deeply sad that Sami would try to kill John and wonders how she can help her daughter rid herself of the need for vengeance.

    When Marlena reaches the penthouse she finds a long white box in front of the door. She picks it up and reads the card; it says: “To my darling Marlena.” She takes in inside the house and opens it. She screams when she sees what’s inside.

    - Belle pushes the cart into the laundry room. She tells Shawn that he can get out of it; the coast is clear. Shawn stands and hands a sleeping Claire to Belle.

    “We’re safe now,” Belle says. “The door is over there. It leads out to the parking lot.”

    “We won’t be safe until we get away as far as possible from here,” Shawn says.

    Suddenly a woman walks into the laundry room. She sees Shawn and Belle with Claire and starts screaming, “They’re here; los banditos aqui!”

    Shawn grabs Belle’s arm and pulls her out the door.

    They race through the parking lot, looking for a place to hide or a car to drive away in. “They’re going to find us now,” Belle says.

    “Calm down; I have an idea,” Shawn says.

    ***

    - Kayla watches in horror as the car bears down on Steve. She screams his name and tells him to get out of the road. Steve hears her and rolls away before the car can hit him. Kayla runs to him and asks if he’s alright. Steve nods. “I’m fine,” he says.

    The driver of the car gets out and demands to know why Steve was standing in the middle of the road. He adds, “I could have hit you, jerk, and then the cops would be all over my ass. I’d get tossed into jail or my license would be revoked. Stay out of the damn road!” He gets back into his car and drives away.

    “Steve, are you okay?” Kayla asks again.

    “I hurt my side when I rolled but I’ll be okay,” he replies.

    “Let’s go by inside and get you cleaned up.” She helps him stand up. “Promise me, Steve, that you’ll never do something like that again. I was so scared for you. I just got you back; I don’t want to lose you all over again.”

    “I don’t know what came over me,” he says. “But I’ll be okay and stay out of the road for awhile.”

    “Thank god,” Kayla mutters.

    - Carrie rushes downstairs when she hears Marlena’s scream. She asks her former step-mother what’s wrong. Marlena tells Carrie not to worry about her; Marlena was just a little startled. Carrie looks into the box and grimaces. There are a bunch of maggots lying in a bed of dead flowers. “Gross,” Carrie says. Marlena asks if Carrie heard the doorbell ring and she says she didn’t because she was in the shower. Carrie insists on calling her dad even though Marlena tells her not to. “He can hopefully find some prints on the box,” Carrie says, picking up the phone and dialing her dad’s cell phone number.

    - “I can’t believe we’re doing this,” Belle says. “We’ll be caught for sure.” Shawn tells her not to panic. He leads her over to an ambulance. There are no people around it or in it. There are keys in the ignition. Shawn is a little nervous thinking about what happened to him the last time he tried to steal a vehicle but its their only way out in his opinion because no one will stop an ambulance. They get inside the vehicle just as a trio of police officers come rushing out of the laundry room.

    Shawn pulls away from the curb and tells Belle to duck down with Claire. The cops are so busy checking behind cars for them that they don’t see Shawn pulling the ambulance out of the parking lot.

    When they are out on the street two EMTs come out of the hospital and ask the cops what happened to their ambulance. The cops say they didn’t notice it. The EMTs shout at the cops to find their vehicle.

    Meanwhile, Shawn and Belle have abandoned the ambulance in an alley five blocks away. When Belle asks where they are going, Shawn replies that they are going to walk to the train station and buy tickets to take them to California – their new home.

    - Roman arrives at Marlena’s penthouse. He knocks on the door and Marlena lets him in. “What’s going on?” He asks. Carrie shows him the flower box. He grimaces and asks who Marlena thinks could have sent it. Marlena reluctantly admits that she thinks Sami did it to get back at her for not telling Sami Carrie’s secret before the wedding. Roman says Sami wouldn’t do that behind her back. “No,” Carrie retorts, “Sami wouldn’t do it behind Marlena’s back; she would do it while Marlena is watching.” Carrie rubs the area around her bruised eye, remembering how Sami attacked her at the church earlier that day.

    Marlena asks Carrie to go upstairs while she talks to Roman. “I feel like a kid again,” Carrie says smirking. She goes upstairs. Marlena tells Roman that she caught Sami trying to kill John. Roman is taken aback. “Are you sure you didn’t read the situation wrong?” He asks. Marlena replies that Sami admitted she was trying to kill John. “I’d better take her into the police station,” Roman says.

    “No, don’t, Roman,” Marlena says. “Let’s let her cool off a bit. I don’t want to see her behind bars.”

    “If she’s dangerous, she needs to be stopped before she really hurts someone,” Roman protests.

    “We’ll stop her from doing anything else,” Marlena assures him.

    “I’d better go talk to her.”

    “Maybe you should. She needs to feel that she is still loved even though she made a huge mistake.”

    “Marlena, don’t let Sami bully you. And don’t baby her either. She needs to know when she’s done wrong,” Roman says.

    “She knows. And you can remind her of that. Tell if she doesn’t stop acting out that there will be consequences.”

    “I’ll do that,” he promises.

    Roman tells Marlena and Carrie that he is leaving and says goodbye to them. He also mentions to Carrie that they will need to have a long talk soon. Carrie agrees that it’s a good idea. He takes the box with him and says he will try to have someone analyze the handwriting as the prints are probably smudged now.

    When Roman’s gone, Carrie admits to Marlena that she overheard part of what Marlena and Roman said. Carrie asks: “If she tried to kill John to get back at you – what will she do to me?” Marlena sighs but doesn’t answer. She has no idea what her daughter is planning but she hopes she can stop it in time.

    - Roman is on his way to Sami’s apartment when his cell phone rings. As a police officer he knows he should not be using a cell while driving but reasons that there may be some kind of emergency at the station. There is an emergency he finds out when he answers the phone. But it isn’t work related; its family related. Bo has called him to say that Hope is in the hospital and is very close to death. They need Roman’s help in contacting their friends and family. Roman is sad to hear that Hope is doing worse and promises Bo he will start calling everyone as soon as he gets home. Bo thanks him and then hangs up. Roman shakes his head. “When is this family going to finally have some peace?” he wonders as he drives through the dark Salem streets.

    Coming up on “Salem Fantasies”:

    ~ Roman confronts Sami for trying to kill John
    ~ Chelsea stops by Max’s garage and tries to seduce him
    ~ Abby brings Josh to the garage and a fight breaks out
    ~ Kimberly Brady receives a phone call from an unexpected person
  6. DH23
    Recaps for week of 3/25/07:

    ~ Sami tries to kill John to get back at her mother
    ~ Lucas tells Carrie to leave town but she refuses to go, saying Salem is her home
    ~ Kayla and Steve were dancing when he suddenly had a violent reaction to a song on the radio and ran outside directly into the path of an uncoming car; fortunately he got out of the way just in time to avoid being hit
    ~ Marlena recieves a gruesome "present" (a box of dead flowers with maggots in it)
    ~ Belle and Shawn were trapped in the hospital by police officers but managed to get away - in an ambulance of all things; they are headed to California
    ~ Marlena tells Roman that Sami tried to kill John and he is shocked; he promises to set her straight
    ~ Carrie wonders what Sami has in store for her


    Upcoming Previews:

    ~ A fight breaks out between two former friends
    ~ Josh decides that he needs a "real" job to impress Abby
    ~ Friends and family gather around Hope to say their goodbyes
    ~ Shawn contacts his aunt Kim to ask for a favor
    ~ Marlena is threatened

    And much more ...
  7. DH23

    March Episode Count

    By DH23,

    Count of how many Salemities were in the episodes (total episodes were 9)

    Belle Black (Martha Madison)
    7 episodes

    Carrie Brady (Christie Clark)
    7 episodes

    Sami Brady (Alison Sweeny
    7 episodes

    Shawn Brady (Jason Cook)
    7 episodes

    Lucas Roberts (Bryan Dattilo)
    7 episodes

    Chelsea Brady (Rachel Melvin)
    6 episodes

    Roman Brady (Josh Taylor)
    6 episodes

    Marlena Evans (Deidre Hall)
    5 episodes

    Bo Brady (Peter Reckell)
    4 episodes

    Hope Brady (Kristian Alfonso)
    4 episodes

    Max Brady (Darin Brooks)
    4 episodes

    Abby Deveraux (Ashley Benson)
    4 episodes

    Maggie Horton (Suzanne Rogers)
    4 episodes

    Billie Reed (Julie Pinson)
    4 episodes

    Caroline Brady (Peggy McKay)
    3 episodes

    Kayla Johnson (Mary Beth Evans)
    3 episodes

    Kate Roberts (Lauren Koslow)
    3 episodes

    Dr. Rachel Wilson (Amy Garbow)
    3 episodes

    EJ Wells (James Scott)
    2 episodes

    Mickey Horton (John Clarke)
    2 episodes

    Steve Johnson (Stephen Nichols)
    2 episodes

    Nick Fallon (Blake Berris)
    1 episode

    Alice Horton (Frances Reid)
    1 episode

    Mimi Lockhart (Amber Tamblyn)
    1 episode

    Will Roberts (Christopher Gerse)
    1 episode

    Josh (Ryan Brown)
    1 episode
  8. DH23
    Episode 8

    Salem University Hospital –

    Sami marched into the hospital purposefully. She was muttering to herself. “So my own mother allows me to be jerked around and humiliated by my own !@#$%^&*] of a sister. I will pay them both back, starting here. I’ll take away what they love the most.”

    Sami walked into John’s room. She pulled one of the pillows out from under his head. She was crying as she put it over his face and pressed down.

    “I’m sorry, John, but you are just a means to an end,” she said, pressing down harder.

    ***

    The Church parking lot –

    Lucas yanked Carrie out of the car. “How could you do this, Carrie? How could you do it to your own sister?”

    “I didn’t want to hurt her – or you. I just wanted to tell you the truth.”

    “In the middle of our wedding? You could have called me or emailed me. Done anything but this. Why did you wait until today?”

    “I told you. I thought you should hear it in person,” Carrie said. “Now that I’m in Salem, you and I can make sure the papers are filed for real this time,” Carrie said. “I didn’t want to hurt either of you.”

    “That’s what you say,” Lucas said. “But is it true? Did you do this to get back at Sami for everything she did to you in the past?” Lucas demanded.

    “No, Lucas, that was not my intention. I have made peace with all that Sami has done to me.”

    “Oh please. Are you forgetting all you’ve done to her?”

    “No. We’ve both slung mud at each other over the years. But that’s not why I came here,” Carrie insisted. “I couldn’t live with my conscience if you and Sami were married under false pretenses. If I waited to tell you and you found out later, after you thought the marriage was real, you two would have hated me even more for keeping it a secret.”

    “I can’t imagine Sami hating you any more than she does now,” Lucas said.

    “What about you – do you hate me too?”

    Lucas hesitated. Then he said: “No, but I don’t want to see you anymore.”

    Carrie was hurt but didn’t say anything. At least he doesn’t hate me, she thought.

    “What I want to know, Carrie, is if you can live with yourself now – now that you ruined Sami’s and my wedding? Sami is so angry and hurt; she feels betrayed not only by you, but her mother too. Marlena kept your secret for whatever reason and Sami won’t be able to forgive her for that. If you are smart, you’ll leave Salem now.”

    “I can’t. I grew up in Salem. I belong here now that Austin and I are separated.”

    “Fine, stay here and face the consequences,” Lucas said. “Don’t say I didn’t warn you.”

    Lucas turned and walked back to the church. Carrie watched him for a moment and then got into her rental car. As she pulled out of the lot, Carrie began to cry. What have I done? She thought.

    ***

    Some hospital (stairway) –

    “We’re trapped,” Belle said.

    They heard one of the policemen thundering down the stairs and knew the other would be at the bottom, waiting for them. He was possibly calling for backup.

    “Don’t panic,” Shawn said.

    “Come on, follow me,” he said. He pushed open the door to the 4th floor. They burst out of it.

    Shawn grabbed Belle’s hand and told her to follow him. Claire started to cry.

    “All this espionage is upsetting her,” Belle said.

    They hurried down the hall. They heard an out of breath policeman ask someone where they had gone.

    “Who?” a woman’s voice answered.

    “A man and a woman, with a baby,” he said.

    “They went down the hall, I think.”

    Shawn and Belle ducked into a linen closet. “Make her stop crying,” Shawn demanded, locking the door from the inside.

    “What should I do?” Belle asked.

    “Don’t you have a snack for her or something?”

    “I think I have some breath mints but she’ll choke on them.”

    “Cover her mouth then,” Shawn said.

    Belle put Claire over her shoulder and patted her back until she was subdued.

    “What’s next?” Belle asked.

    “We wait,” Shawn said. “The cops are going to come down this way. Hopefully they will just pass us right by.”

    “I’ve got an idea,” Belle said. “Look at that linen cart in the corner. Claire and I can get into it and you can push us and we’ll take the elevator and get the hell out of here!”

    Claire looked up at her mother when she said that. “Sorry, baby,” Belle said, and returned to patting her back.

    “The police will recognize me,” Shawn said.

    “Then I’ll push you two.”

    “Okay but we need to make you look professional,” Shawn said. He opened the door and checked the hallway.

    “Where are you going?” Belle asked.

    “I’m going to find you some scrubs and some kind of hat,” he said.

    “Okay, please be careful,” Belle said, kissing him on the cheek.

    “I will,” Shawn said. “Lock the door behind me. Don’t answer it until you hear three knocks.”

    “Okay,” Belle said, watching him sneak outside.

    She turned the lock. “Please let him be okay,” Belle whispered.

    ***

    The Johnson Home –

    Kayla hummed as she pulled a roast out of the oven with hot pads. She had planned a special meal for Steve. She knew he was stressed out though he tried to hide it.

    She would let the roast cool a bit while she got dressed. She went to the bedroom and changed into a black silk dress with a low neckline. Steve will appreciate this – I hope, she thought.

    She heard the door open. “I’m home,” Steve announced, shutting the door behind him.

    “What smells so good?” He asked as Kayla walked into the room.

    “I made your favorite – roast beef with candied yams and a tossed salad.”

    “Sounds great,” Steve said, kissing her cheek.

    “Just go sit in the dining room, I’ll be right back,” she said. She was disappointed that Steve hadn’t commented on the way she looked. Oh well it’s not that big of a deal, she thought.

    She brought the roast to the table. Then she went back into the kitchen and got the bowl of candied yams. She had already set out the salad. She turned the radio to a classic station.

    Kayla sat down. “Shall we eat?” She asked, smiling.

    “Yes, I’m starving,” he said. He began to munch on his salad. He then stopped eating and pushed away his bowl. “This lettuce is soggy.”

    “I’m sorry – I didn’t notice,” Kayla apologized.

    “It’s fine,” Steve said.

    He cut himself a piece of roast beef and put some candied yams on his plate. He took one bite of the roast beef and shoved the plate aside.

    “What’s wrong?” Kayla asked.

    “It’s too cold,” Steve replied.

    “That’s okay; I’ll go put it in the microwave.”

    “No don’t bother. This meal is a bust. I’m not satisfied at all,” Steve said. “I’m going to have a bowl of cereal.”

    “I sure hope the cereal isn’t stale,” she muttered under her breath.

    ***

    Sami pressed the pillow down harder on John’s face. His vital signs were fine from what she could tell. “Why aren’t you dead yet?” she demanded of the comatose John.

    “Sami, what in god’s name are you doing?” demanded a familiar voice.

    ***

    Shawn looked around every corner and hallway as he walked through the hospital. He discovered an unlocked office door. The lights were out so he assumed no one was there. He opened the door and slipped inside.

    He found a white lab coat. “This will have to do,” he said.

    He was just about to leave when he heard voices outside the door.

    “I’m just going to finish going over a few charts and then I’ll be done. Why don’t we go out for drinks later?” said a female voice.

    “Sounds good,” a male voice replied.

    The door started to open and Shawn ducked under the desk. How am I going to get out of here? He wondered.

    The woman walked over. She was humming a big band tune as she sat at the desk. Shawn felt her foot graze his leg. Don’t look down here, he pleaded silently.

    As if things could not get any worse there was suddenly an announcement over the loudspeaker: “A hospital lockdown is now in effect as we search the premises for a dark-haired young man who may be with a woman and small child. Do not approach them or attempt to apprehend them. They may be armed and dangerous.”

    “Oh please,” Shawn muttered under his breath.

    “Oh damn,” the woman said. Shawn felt for sure that he had been caught.

    Back in the linen closet, Belle was silently panicking. She had heard the announcement over the loudspeaker. “We’re trapped,” she said. “We’re really trapped this time.”

    ***

    Salem University Hospital -

    Sami dropped the pillow as Marlena hurried into the room.

    “What were you doing?” Marlena demanded.

    “I was trying to suffocate John but the brain dead jerk just wouldn’t die,” Sami said defiantly.

    Marlena hauled back and slapped Sami hard across the face. “How dare you?” she hissed. “If you’re mad at me, that’s fine. Do whatever you want to me but leave my husband alone!”

    Sami rubbed her cheek which was stained with tears. “I promised I’d take away what you love the most,” she said.

    “Stop crying,” Marlena demanded. “You are not a little child anymore so you shouldn’t act like one. You cannot act out like this every time someone looks at you sideways.”

    “You know this is not about someone looking at me the wrong way. It’s about the way you and Carrie betrayed me,” Sami said.

    “We didn’t betray you. You should have seen how remorseful Carrie was. I tried to tell you to speak with her before the wedding but you didn’t want to. You couldn’t be bothered.”

    “So it was okay for her to burst in on my wedding and ruin everything?” Sami demanded.

    “Of course it wasn’t okay,” Marlena said. “But you just made everything worse by attacking her. And then coming here to kill your own stepfather? That is not only foolish; it’s just hateful.”

    Marlena’s voice softened. “Don’t do something you’ll regret, Sami. Think of Will and the baby you are carrying. They need you. Would you want them to visit you behind bars? They would be heartbroken. You of all people should know what it’s like to be separated from a parent. You remind me of that all the time.” Marlena was now crying too. “Go home, Sami. But think about what I said.”

    Sami swallowed back another wave of tears. “You’ll never understand what you’ve done to me.” She turned on her heel and walked out.

    Marlena went to John’s side. “Thank god you’re alright, my love. Right now I think you’re safer here than at home.” She squeezed his hand and kissed his cheek as tears rolled down her face.

    ***

    Kayla watched Steve eat a bowl of Cheerios while she picked at her food.

    “Why are you staring at me?” Steve asked.
    “Because I’m just glad you are here,” Kayla replied. “I’m so grateful that you have returned to me.”

    Steve smiled. “Do you want to dance, sweetness?” He asked.

    “Sure, that sounds wonderful.”

    Steve graciously took Kayla’s hand and led her to the living room so they could be closer to the radio.

    “You are beautiful,” Steve said, kissing her gently on the lips.

    “Thank you. That means a lot to me.”

    They slow danced in companionable silence for awhile. Kayla rested her head on Steve’s shoulder and he caressed her back.

    One of Mozart’s concertos began to play. Steve suddenly let go of Kayla and covered his ears with his hands. “Turn it off,” he demanded.

    “Steve, what’s wrong?” Kayla asked, touching his arm.

    He jerked away from her touch. “Just turn the damn thing off,” he roared.

    “You’re scaring me, Steve,” Kayla said, reaching for the power button to turn it off, but Steve grabbed it and hurled it against the wall.

    “Steve, what’s going on? Tell me what’s bothering you,” she pleaded desperately.

    Steve grabbed her by her arms and shook her. “You’ll never understand – never!”

    “Steve, you’re scaring me,” Kayla said. She was crying.

    Steve released his hold on her and ran out the door. She followed him, calling his name. “Where are you going?” she asked.

    “Just leave me alone,” he hollered. He ran out into the street and right into the path of an oncoming car.

    ***

    “Oh damn,” the woman said.

    Shawn tensed, prepared to run if he had to.

    She was muttering to herself. “It looks like Mitch and I won’t be going out for drinks tonight because of that stupid bulletin.” She got up and turned off the lights. Then she shut the door and left the office.

    “That was close,” Shawn said, breathing deeply. He put on the lab coat and then walked out into the hall. He ducked his head as he passed two nurses.

    “I can’t believe there is some kind of maniac running around the hospital,” one nurse said.

    “Me either,” the other one replied. “It reminds me of that Halloween movie where Mike Myers goes to a hospital and starts killing everyone.”

    “Yeah it just chills my blood,” the other nurse said, shivering.

    Shawn reached the linen closet door and knocked three times. The door slowly opened and Belle pulled him inside. She embraced him.

    “Its okay,” he said, kissing her cheek. It felt wet from her tears.

    “Claire’s asleep. I laid her down on a few clean towels,” Belle said.

    Shawn watched his little girl, as her little chest rose and fell with her breath. “She’s so perfect,” he said. “All we’ve been through is a small price to pay to keep her away from Philip. I’m so glad she’s my daughter.”

    He hugged Belle and then released her. “We’ve got to go now,” he said. Shawn took off the lab coat. “This was all I could find.”

    Belle nodded and slipped it on. “Okay, get in the cart. I’ll hand Claire to you,” she said.

    Shawn climbed into the cart and Belle brought Claire over to him. Belle threw clean linen over their heads. “Are you two okay in there?” she asked.

    “Yeah,” Shawn answered.

    “How are we doing this?” Belle asked.

    “Find the laundry room. There’s probably an exit there.”

    “Okay here it goes,” Belle said. The cart was heavy but she managed to push it out into the corridor. She began pushing it down the hall. She had a silent prayer running through her head.

    THE END … for now …

    Coming up on “Salem Fantasies” …

    ~ Marlena receives a gruesome “present”.
    ~ Belle and Shawn manage to escape the hospital in an ambulance!
    ~ Kayla is frightened for Steve
    ~ Roman is around to help his family
  9. DH23

    Another recast

    By DH23,

    Brock Kelly is out as Josh and Ryan Brown (ex-Billy, Y&R) is in! "We wanted a more mature, less dorky ... er, more grown up Josh. A Josh that doesn't put up with only seeing Abby bi-annually," says Boobise McGee with a laugh. "The new and improved Josh will not be spooning cream at the local coffee bar anymore. He's ready to move up in the world. He genuingly cares for Abby but he wants more. We'll see what happens."
  10. DH23

    Upcoming Previews

    By DH23,

    Here are some previews of what's coming up on "Salem Fantasies" in the next few months

    ~ Hope's condition worsens and she finally reveals to her family and friends that she is dying; they are all devastated and promise to be there for her. Maggie and Caroline arrange a special party in her honor.

    ~ Belle and Shawn are living in California when they get news about Hope's condition. Shawn figures out a way to see his mom. But will he be caught?

    ~ Hope has a special request for Billie

    ~ Chelsea's feelings for Max are reemerging. She doesn't like that he and Abby are spending so much time together. There will be a bit of a tug of war between the formerly good friends. Who will win Max's heart in the end?

    ~ The truth about Nick's past comes to light. Ever faithful, Abby is around to give him support.

    ~ Jennifer and Jack make a short visit to town.

    ~ John wakes up from his coma a different man.

    ~ Someone is stalking Marlena.

    ~ After Carrie's secret is revealed, she and Lucas come to an understanding. Sami doesn't like them spending time together so she calls Austin and tells him to get his butt back to Salem.

    ~ Maggie worries about Mickey when he begins acting strangely.

    ~ Frankie comes home to support his family through their difficult time and ends up falling in love with a surprising person.

    ~ Another character returns to Salem with big news


  11. DH23

    Casting News

    By DH23,

    As we reported just yesterday, Lisa Trusel is returning to Days in the role of Melissa. And as of yesterday, there was no news about who would play her husband and her daughter. Now we are getting reports that Melissa's husband and daughter have been cast. Boobsie McGee, headwriter and executive producer of Salem Fantasies, agreed to speak with us about it. "The producers and I spent the whole weekend in the studio auditioning and screen testing actors," she said. "I'm so tired but it was worth it because we found the perfect actors to portray Shane and Shannon Moore [the names of Melissa's husband and 15-year-old daughter]."

    "Who did you pick?" we couldn't help but ask. McGee replied that Dan Gauthier (ex-Kevin, One Life to Live) was cast as Shane Moore. "He looks the way I imagined Shane to look. When he walked into the studio I immediately thought 'there's our Shane' but I wanted to be fair to everyone so we auditioned the other 40 actors too. None of them were terrible but Dan just slid right into the role and made it his own. We told him we wanted him on the show. I think he was really glad to get the part."

    And what about Shannon? "We wanted Jillian Clare [the former pre-teen Abby Deveraux on DOOL] to play the part of Melissa and Shane's daughter. She looks so grown up now, I don't think the audience will even recognize her." (laughs) "Only on Days can an actor who plays one character, come back as another," McGee said, laughing again. "But honestly Jillian was perfect for the role of Shannon and we are glad to have her back on the show."

    What is their storyline going to be? "The Moores are going to represent a 'real' family in today's society. But of course there will be twists and turns as is the show's tradition."

    When will they all begin appearing on screen? "Soon enough," McGee says. "Look for them in the upcoming weeks."
  12. DH23

    Episode 6 posted!!

    By DH23,

    Episode 6

    Lucas and Sami’s Apt. -

    “How do I look?” Sami asked, swirling around in her full length dress.

    “You look beautiful!” Caroline said, kissing her granddaughter on the cheek.

    “Don’t do that, Caroline, you’ll smear her makeup,” Maggie said.

    “Oops – sorry!” Caroline said.

    “But I do agree - Sami, you look radiant!” Maggie stated.

    “Thanks you two.”

    Will came out of his room. He was wearing a black suit. “Can someone help me with this tie?”

    “I’ll do it,” Sami said.

    Will walked over to her and she fixed his tie. She had tears in her eyes. “Just think, Will, by the end of today, your parents will be married and we’ll be one big, happy family.”

    “Yeah, I’m excited about it,” he said. “By the way, mom, you look awesome. In that dress you can’t even tell you’re pregnant.”

    “Thanks, honey. Just think in a few months you’ll have a little sister to play with.”

    “You can’t play with a baby,” Will said. “Where’s dad?”

    “He slept over at Billie’s. I didn’t want him to see the bride before the wedding. Its bad luck.”

    “And we have had a lot of that!” Will said.

    “But our luck is changing!” Sami proclaimed.

    There was a knock at the door. “Lucas, is that you?” Sami asked before opening the door.

    “No, it’s your mother.”

    “Oh, mom, come in!” Sami said. She opened the door, scanned to make sure Lucas wasn’t around, and then pulled her mom in.

    “Sami, honey, you look so beautiful,” Marlena said. “You all do.”

    “Hi, grandma,” Will said. Without her having to ask, he gave Marlena a hug. She kissed him on the cheek.

    “Marlena, I love that dress,” Maggie said.

    Marlena was wearing a blue taffeta dress. “Thank you,” she said. “Sami, have you talked to Carrie lately?”

    “Yes.”

    “What did she tell you?” Marlena asked.

    “Nothing I wanted to hear,” Sami said.

    “Okay, let’s get a picture of you three, and Caroline, you get in there too,” Maggie said.

    They all grouped together and smiled brightly for the camera.

    There was another knock at the door. “Who is it?” Sami called.

    “It’s Lucas,” he replied.

    “Don’t come in here!” the ladies shouted.

    “I wouldn’t dare,” Lucas said, laughing. “I just want to tell Sami that I’m heading to the church now and I can’t wait to marry her.”

    The women all sighed happily.

    Sami had tears in her eyes. “I love you, Lucas,” she said.

    “Next time you see me, we’ll be standing at the altar,” Lucas said. “I love you.”

    Lucas walked away and Sami dried her eyes.

    “Don’t smear that makeup,” Maggie commanded, but she was smiling.

    “Are you all ready to go?” Caroline asked.

    “My bridesmaids will meet us there,” Sami said. “So, yes, we’re ready.”

    “Yes,” Sami said.

    “Mickey and I have a surprise for you, Sami,” Maggie said. “We rented a limo for your special day.”

    “Oh, Maggie, thank you,” Sami said, hugging her.

    Then they all trooped out the door to the limo.

    ***

    EJ cracked his door so he could watch the wedding procession go by. “So Sami’s getting married today,” he said. “I guess I should put in an appearance.”

    ***

    The Brady Home –

    Hope was dressing her little Doodlebug when she felt a wave of nausea wash over her. She put the baby into her crib and just made it to the bathroom where she threw up the little breakfast she had eaten.

    Bo came rushing in, half dressed. “Hope, are you alright?”

    “Yes, I’m fine,” Hope said.

    “No you’re not; you look like hell.”

    “Gee, thanks.”

    “No, you know what I mean. Your face is all red. You just puked. You look sick.”

    “I’ll be fine.”

    “No, Hope, we’re going to the hospital. NOW.”

    Hope tried to protest but she was too weak. She felt nauseous again. She threw up once more.

    “See what I mean? You’re really sick,” Bo said, holding back her hair.

    Hope felt dizzy and then passed out, hitting her head on the sink as she went down.

    “Oh my god, Fancy Face,” Bo cried. “Baby, wake up!”

    She didn’t move. He felt for a pulse. It was weak but it was there. “Hold on, Fancy Face,” he said, rushing out of the bathroom. He sprinted into the master bedroom and dialed 911. “Hello. I need an ambulance. My wife just passed out. She has cancer. Please hurry!”

    Little did they know that far away from Salem, their beloved son was facing his own mortality as well.

    ***

    Some hotel –

    Shawn’s heavy breathing woke up Belle. It sounded like he was gasping for air. “Wake up, Shawn,” she said.

    “I’m awake but I feel like [!@#$%^&*],” he said.

    Belle rolled over and felt his forehead. “Oh my god, Shawn, you’re burning up!”

    “I’ll be fine,” he said. “Just let me sleep it off.”

    “No, we’ve got to get you to the hospital,” Belle said. “I’m not certain, but I think you have some kind of infection from the bullet. I didn’t have anything but towels and soap to wash the area after I pulled out the bullet. I think a piece of it may still be in the wound.”

    “I’ll be fine,” Shawn repeated, irritated.

    “No. I’m calling an ambulance right now!”

    Shawn caught her hand before she could reach for the phone. “Don’t do it, Belle. If you do, you risk someone finding out about us.”

    “I don’t care,” Belle said. “I’d rather be caught then have you die!”

    Shawn tried to reach for her again, but she climbed out of bed and went across the room. He didn’t have enough energy to stop her. She called for an ambulance and then wet a towel to put on his forehead.

    “You’ll be okay, Shawn, I promise,” Belle said. “I love you.” Shawn was passed out and didn’t hear her.


    The Church –

    “Hey, Lucas,” Roman said, walking into the groom’s chambers. “Are you ready?”

    “Yeah. I’m just waiting for the bride to show up.”

    “I know a lot of fathers give their about-to-be son in law’s advice but I’m pretty sure you’ve heard it many times already.”

    Lucas laughed. “Yeah I have.”

    “Okay my only advice is this: make my daughter happy or you’ll have to answer to me,” Roman said.

    “Agreed.”

    There was a knock on the door. “Can I come in, Lucas?” Kate asked.

    Roman smiled.

    “Sure, mom,” Lucas said.

    “Hello, Lucas,” she said, walking into the room. “Roman,” she said, sniffing like she had caught wind of a bad smell.

    “Kate,” Roman said. “Are you going to be on your best behavior today?”

    Kate smiled thinly. “If I knee you in the groin will that be considered ‘bad behavior’?”

    “Hey, hey,” Lucas said. “Let’s not start World War 3 – not until the reception at least.”

    A cell phone started ringing. “That’s mine,” Roman said. He took it out of his pocket and flipped it open.

    “Roman Brady,” he said.

    “Hi, Roman, it’s Rachel Willis.”

    “Well hello, Rachel,” Roman said, looking for Kate’s reaction. If she was jealous she didn’t show it.

    “I can’t make it to the wedding today,” Rachel said. “There’s an emergency at the hospital. One of my patients is being brought in by ambulance. She is really sick and needs medical attention.”

    “Okay,” Roman said.

    “I hope you’re not too disappointed.”

    “No I’ll be fine. But if you’re free later, try to make it to the reception at Chez Rouge.”

    “I’ll try,” Rachel said.

    They said “goodbye” to each other and Roman turned. “Well I’m going to go … check things out,” he said lamely.

    He walked out and Kate grinned.

    “What’s going on with you two?” Lucas asked.

    “Nothing,” Kate said.

    “Are you sure? Because I think he was trying to make you jealous.”

    “I can’t be jealous if I don’t care.”

    Lucas just smiled.

    ***

    Outside the Church –

    Chelsea was waiting for Sami to show up so she could do the ‘bridesmaid thing’. She frowned when she saw Abby walking towards the church. Josh was with her.

    “Is this some kind of tactic to make Max jealous?” Chelsea demanded.

    “Chelsea, shut up,” Abby said. “Josh is my friend and I would never use him to make anyone jealous.”

    “Okay what am I missing here?” Josh asked.

    “Nothing,” Abby said. “Chelsea’s just bitter.”

    Before Chelsea could protest, Abby and Josh pushed her aside and walked into the church.

    “Dammit,” Chelsea said. Then she noticed where she was standing. “Sorry, God.”

    “Is Sami here yet?” Billie asked, coming up beside her.

    “Does it look like she’s here?”

    “Hey, don’t be sassy,” Billie said.

    “Whatever.”

    “Whatever,” Billie mocked. She sighed. “Chelsea, what’s bothering you now?”

    “Abby,” Chelsea said, gritting her teeth.

    “What about her? Did you two have a fight?”

    “Yes.”

    “What about?”

    “Max,” Chelsea replied.

    “What about Max?” Billie asked.

    “I think Abby’s trying to get into his pants.”

    “I sincerely doubt that,” Billie said. “I don’t think that would even occur to Abby.”

    “Don’t believe me then; I don’t care,” Chelsea said, turning and stomping into the church.

    Billie sighed.

    ***

    The Church –

    Sami arrived and went into the bridal room with her entourage.

    “I can’t believe I’m finally marrying Lucas,” she said.

    “Finally is right,” Maggie said.

    Chelsea and Kayla walked in. “You look beautiful, Sami,” Kayla said, kissing the bride-to-be on the cheek.

    “Yeah, Sami, you do,” Chelsea agreed.

    “Thank you. It means so much that you’re both here. I am glad you agreed to be my bridesmaids.”

    Marlena helped her with her veil. “Sami, I think you should talk to Carrie right away.”

    “Why, mom?” Sami demanded. “Can we not talk about that … person - today of all days?”

    Marlena nodded, sighing.
    “Are you ready, Sami?” Caroline asked. “I think the groom must be pacing at the altar wondering if you’re going to come.”

    “I’m ready,” Sami said with a bright smile.

    ***

    Salem University Hospital –

    “What’s going on with my wife?” Bo demanded as Dr. Willis walked over.

    “I have her stabilized for the moment.”

    “Is she going to be okay?”

    “I can’t say that. You know that she has terminal cancer. She is going to keep declining in health and then she will die.”

    Rachel sounded sympathetic but Bo wasn’t in the mood for sympathy; he wanted results. He wanted Hope to grow old with him like they had always planned. “Help me out here,” Bo cried. “Isn’t there anything you can do to make her better?”

    “No, unfortunately. I am giving her morphine to ease the pain but that’s all I can do. If you want to talk to another doctor …”

    “I have already talked to other doctors,” Bo said. “They all say the same thing – that she’s dying. You said she had three more months. Is that still true?”

    “The cancer is progressing at a faster rate than I imagined,” Rachel said. “I won’t give you an estimation but it is safe to say that she doesn’t have much time left.” She touched his arm. “I’m sorry. If there is anything I can do to make this easier for you, please let me know.”

    “Can I see her?”

    “Yes, she may be a little groggy from the medicine though. Don’t get her worked up.”

    Rachel walked away and Bo sobbed for a few minutes, not caring that there were other people around. He then went to sit at Hope’s bedside. She was asleep. He pulled a comb out of his pocket and gently ran it through the ends of her hair.

    Hope woke up. “Hey, Brady,” she said softly.

    “Hey, Fancy Face,” Bo said, putting the comb aside to hold her hand.

    “Where’s our baby girl?”

    “She’s with the babysitter,” Bo said. “She’ll be fine.”

    “I hope so.”

    They sat in silence for a minute and then Bo said: “Hope, I think its time for me to contact your family.”

    “No. I don’t want to ruin Sami’s wedding day.”

    “We can’t wait forever.”

    “I know but let’s not bother them today,” she said. “There’s always tomorrow.”

    “Hope, that’s just the problem. There aren’t going to be many days left before you … You need your family.”

    “You can call them later – after the reception. Just let everyone have some fun before all the grieving begins.”

    “I don’t want you to leave me, Fancy Face.”

    “I don’t want to go, Brady,” Hope said. She had tears in her eyes. “But I know you’ll be fine without me. There are so many people who love you and when you hold our baby you can think of me watching you from above.”

    Bo was now crying. “Don’t leave me, Fancy Face. I don’t want you to die.”

    “I know,” Hope said. “Believe me I know.” She kissed Bo’s hand. “But there is time to say goodbye.”

    “It’s not nearly long enough for me …”

    ***

    The Church –

    “Ready, dad?” Sami asked.

    “Ready as I’ll ever be,” Roman said. They followed the procession of bridesmaids and groomsmen down the aisle. The wedding march played loudly.

    Max was reluctantly holding Chelsea’s arm as they moved down the aisle. Chelsea smirked at Abby. Abby frowned. Then Max and Chelsea separated near the altar and went to stand on either side of the bride and groom.

    Sami smiled at Lucas through her veil. Her heart was pounding. It was going to work out for them this time. This time they would be together forever.

    EJ watched from the back of the church. He was planning on interrupting the ceremony when he saw Carrie Brady sneak into the back row of pews, clutching a paper. Something big was about to go down and he was salivating at the thought of it. There was time enough for revenge later.

    Sami reached the altar. Roman lifted her veil and gave her a soft kiss on her cheek. Then he moved away and Lucas took her hands. “This is it,” he said.

    The priest smiled and began the ceremony. “Dearly beloved …”


    Coming up on “Salem Fantasies” …

    ~ Carrie shocks everyone with her announcement
    ~ Sami attacks Carrie!
    ~ Shawn and Belle worry when a picture of him turns up on the news
  13. DH23
    Episode 7




    Salem Church –

    “Dearly beloved, we are gathered here in the sight of God on this beautiful day to witness the joining together of two souls. This man and this woman have a deep, abiding love for each other that will last into the eternities.

    “Before we continue, I must ask if anyone has a just reason why these two should not be wed.”

    The congregation was quiet. EJ watched Carrie and silently willed her to stop the wedding.

    When no one spoke, the priest moved on. “Samantha and Lucas have prepared their own vows –“

    “Wait!” Carrie shouted from the back row.

    “What are you doing here, Carrie?” Sami demanded.

    Carrie hurried up the aisle. “I am very sorry to interrupt but I have something important to say.”

    Some hospital -

    Shawn was brought in by ambulance. The doctors immediately pulled him into a cubicle and Belle tried to follow. “You can’t come in here,” the nurse said.

    “But I’m his wife,” Belle lied.

    “Wife or not, the operating room is no place for non-hospital staff or a baby.”

    Belle nodded and went to the waiting room. She was carrying Claire in her arms. The toddler was chewing on her thumb.

    “Poor baby, you haven’t eaten today, have you?” Belle asked. She found a vending machine and got Claire some chips. “I know it’s not the healthiest stuff for you to eat but it will do in a pinch.”

    There was a TV in the waiting room. A female reporter was discussing the war in Iraq. “Same old, same old,” Belle said.

    Then the reporter changed topics. “Local police are searching for a young man who yesterday tried to steal a car on 4th Ave. The man was shot in the shoulder by a police officer while resisting arrest. Unfortunately, he got away. Crime Stoppers are offering a $2,000 reward to anyone who has information that would lead to the young man’s arrest.”

    Belle was horrified to see a sketch of a young man that looked just like Shawn. “Oh my god,” she whispered. “What are we going to do now?”

    ***

    “You want to ruin my wedding,” Sami said. “To get revenge on me for interrupting you and Austin’s ‘special day’.”

    “No Sami. Believe me – I don’t want to hurt you,” Carrie said.

    “What is it that you want to say?” The priest asked Carrie.

    Carrie took a deep breath. “This ceremony can’t go on because Lucas is still married – to me.”

    The congregation made a collective gasp.

    ***

    Shawn made it through surgery successfully and was moved to a room in the ICU. They asked Belle who had shot Shawn and she said he was hunting and one of his buddies had accidentally shot him. It was a weak story but no body questioned it.
    Shawn was asleep when Belle walked in. She sat by his bedside and fed Claire macaroni and cheese she had gotten from the cafeteria. The toddler was eating happily.

    Shawn awoke eventually and turned to Belle. “What happened?” He asked drowsily. “I feel like crap.”

    “You got an infection from the bullet wound. I called an ambulance and they brought us to the hospital. They had to do emergency surgery,” Belle replied. “They say you’ll be okay.”

    “Good,” Shawn said. He tickled Claire’s feet gently. She stopped eating her macaroni and cheese long enough to giggle.

    “Shawn, I have some bad news,” Belle said.

    “More bad news?”

    “There is a sketch of you on the news.”

    “What do you mean?”

    “I guess the police officers who shot at you had a sketch artist take their report and turn it into a picture of you. There is no denying that it’s you so we have to be on our toes. We may need to leave here before you’re healed.”

    “Damn,” Shawn said. He reached for his bedside remote control. A new reporter was discussing the war in Iraq with an expert. Then they flashed to Shawn’s picture.

    “Oh [!@#$%^&*] – that does look like me,” Shawn said.

    Before Shawn could turn off the TV, a nurse walked into the room. She looked at the sketch and looked at Shawn. If she noticed the resemblance she didn’t say anything. She just fluffed Shawn’s pillows and gave him some medicine. “This will make you drowsy,” she said. “You’ll probably sleep for a few hours. That will be good for you.”

    Shawn kept the pill in his cheek and spit it out when the nurse left. “I need to be alert. We may have to leave at any time.”

    Shawn heard the nurse in the next cubicle. She was trying to whisper but they still overheard the walls were so small. “Yes? Hello, I know where you can find the car thief you are looking for. He’s here at the hospital I work at. He had a gun shot wound in his shoulder and looks just like the man in the picture on the news. I’m pretty sure it’s him. If I’m right I get $2,000, right?”

    Shawn pulled himself out of bed. “Get my clothes,” he whispered in Belle’s ear.

    “What are we going to do, Shawn?” She asked.

    “We’re going to get the hell out of here,” he replied.

    ***

    Sami tensed even more. “Carrie, you must be desperate to come here and claim Lucas is still married to you.”

    “I have proof,” Carrie said.

    “What proof?” Lucas asked, frowning.

    “Mickey sent me this letter,” Carrie said, handing Lucas the paper she had been clutching.

    Sami read the letter over Lucas’s shoulder. “It says that the annulment papers were never filed – for whatever reason,” Lucas said.

    “If this is true, why didn’t Lucas get a letter? Or why didn’t Mickey just tell him?” Sami demanded.

    “I don’t know,” Carrie said.

    Sami scanned the congregation and her gaze came to rest on Mickey’s puzzled face. “Mickey, is this true?”

    “I think so,” Mickey replied, shrugging his shoulders.

    “What do you mean you ‘think so’?” Sami snapped. “You either sent the letter or you didn’t.”

    “It’s true – what Carrie is saying is true,” Mickey decided. “I did send her that letter.”

    “Why didn’t you call me?” Lucas asked.

    Mickey shrugged. “It didn’t occur to me.”

    Sami turned back to look at Carrie. “What about Austin? Are you two still legally married?”

    “No. The marriage is invalid.”

    “So you’re a bigamist on top of everything,” Sami sneered.

    “I didn’t know. Not until a few days ago. I immediately booked a flight and came here.”

    “Why didn’t you just call me?” Lucas asked.

    “Because she wants you back – isn’t that right, Carrie?” Sami sneered.

    “No, it’s not true. I just thought it was news best delivered in person.”

    “Why didn’t you tell me when you came to the apartment yesterday?” Lucas asked.

    “I tried but you two didn’t give me a chance to say anything,” Carrie said.

    “You know what, Carrie?” Sami said. “I think you’re a needy, desperate, pathetic WHORE!”

    “There is no need for name-calling,” the priest interjected. “Can we settle this in my office?” No one seemed to hear what he said.

    Sami suddenly took a swing at Carrie. Skin connected with skin and Carrie fell to the floor. “I’ll kill you for this, Carrie,” Sami roared, yanking her sister up by her hair.

    “Sami, stop!” Lucas shouted, trying to break up the fight. But Sami had anger and adrenaline on her side and broke away.

    “I interrupted your weddings to Austin so this is my payback – right, Carrie?”

    Sami slugged Carrie right in the eye. Carrie wobbled but didn’t fall down again.

    “Sami, stop. Get ahold of yourself,” Carrie said.

    Sami grabbed a heavy vase to knock over Carrie’s head but Roman, Max, and Lucas pulled her back, kicking and screaming. “You !@#$%^&*] – I hate you, Carrie! I’ll never forgive you for this – never!”

    “I’m sorry, Sami, I never meant to hurt you,” Carrie said.

    “Go to hell,” Sami said. She broke away from the men and ran down the aisle, sobbing. Roman and Marlena followed her.

    “Lucas, I’m so sorry,” Carrie said. “Please forgive me.”

    Lucas didn’t reply. He took off running down the aisle after Sami.

    ***

    Shawn dressed quickly despite the great pain he was in. He peeked out into the hallway to see if anyone was coming. No one was there. “C’mon,” he said to Belle.

    They headed for the elevators but then saw two police officers walk in. “New plan,” Shawn said. “We’re going to have to take the stairs.”

    They turned their backs to the police officers and the minute the men were out of sight, Shawn led Belle (with Claire in her arms) to the door that opened into the stairway. “Hurry,” Shawn said.

    They were two flights down when they heard voices above. “They could be down there,” one man said. “I’m going to check.”

    Belle and Shawn hurried down the stairs as fast as they could. “Hey, Bobby, I think they’re down there. I hear footsteps. I’ll try to get them from here and you go outside in case they run out.”

    “Those little puke faces aren’t going to get away,” police officer Bobby said.

    ***

    As guests were leaving, many of them turned to frown at Carrie and shake their heads in dismay. Carrie felt sick.

    Billie walked over. Carrie smiled. Billie would be sympathetic.

    “Hello, Billie,” Carrie said.

    “Carrie, I just wanted to tell you how shocked I am about what happened today,” Billie said. “I am really disappointed in you. You broke Lucas’s heart – he really wanted to marry Sami - and probably Austin’s too. Does Austin even know about this?”

    “No,” Carrie admitted.

    “Of all the time you had to tell my brothers about this, you didn’t and that’s just criminal,” Billie said.

    “I’ve only known for a few days, Billie.”

    “A few days are enough time to tell your supposed loved ones something that important. You don’t just crash a wedding and spill the beans the way you did. That is something Sami would do and you are supposed to be better than that. I actually feel sorry for Sami this time and that’s amazing in its self.”

    Before Carrie could plead her case, Billie had turned away.

    “That really sucked, mom,” Chelsea said. “Carrie is a !@#$%^&*].”

    “Watch your language,” Billie chided her. They walked out together.

    “Is it over?” Alice asked Maggie who was sitting beside her.

    “Yes its over – for now,” Maggie said. “We have to pray that Lucas, Carrie, and Sami can work out the kinks in their relationship so Lucas and Sami can marry like they want to.”

    “I’m disappointed in Carrie,” Caroline said, leaning over the pew to talk to the Hortons.

    “Me too,” Maggie agreed.

    “I’d better go talk to her,” Caroline said.

    Caroline walked over to Carrie.

    “Hey, Grandma. Are you going to tell me how disappointed in me you are – because I already heard it from Billie.” She had tears in her eyes.

    “Carrie, your behavior today was very unexpected. But I won’t judge you; you had your reasons whatever they are,” Caroline said. “What you have to ask yourself is why you did what you did.”

    “What do you mean?”

    “I mean did you have a desire to keep Lucas from marrying Sami?” Caroline asked. “Ask yourself why you felt the need to stop their wedding.”

    “I wanted to tell Lucas earlier but I didn’t have a chance to really talk to him.”

    “You could have picked up the phone and saved yourself, and Lucas and Sami, a whole lot of trouble.”

    “I’m sorry, Grandma, I don’t know why I jumped up today in the middle of the ceremony. I guess I just didn’t want them to be married under false pretenses.”

    Caroline nodded. She took her granddaughter’s hand in hers. “Carrie, the best advice I can give you is to go home. Be with Austin.”

    “I don’t have a real home anymore,” Carrie said. “It’s just a cold, empty space. Austin left me – he said it was business-related but I could tell he was upset with me. All we’ve done is fight practically from the moment we got remarried.” Carrie sighed. “I mean the wedding wasn’t legal but we did love each other. I don’t know if he still loves me or not.”

    “I believe he still loves you very much,” Caroline said. “He always has. Feelings like that just don’t go away over night.”

    “You are right about that,” Carrie said.

    “Carrie, work things out with Austin. Try to make it work.” Caroline kissed her granddaughter’s cheek. “I love you, Carrie.”

    “I love you too, Grandma.”

    Caroline left Carrie’s side and Carrie walked out of the church.

    ***

    In the bridal room, Sami put her back to the wall and slid down to the floor. She buried her face in her arms while she sobbed. Marlena and Roman entered. They both hurried over to her side.

    “Sami, everything is going to be okay,” Marlena said, touching Sami’s smooth hair.

    “How can you say that, mom?” Sami asked. “Nothing will ever be the same again.”

    “Lucas and Carrie’s marriage will be dissolved and you and Lucas can finally marry. You can have a bigger and grander wedding than this one. You can have the wedding in Hawaii or even Paris.”

    “Yes,” Roman said. “We’ll take you anywhere you want to go.”

    Sami didn’t reply. She looked up when Lucas entered the room. He rushed over to her and sat on the floor beside her.

    “Its okay, Sami,” Lucas said. “Carrie can’t come between us.”

    “I don’t even believe she would,” Marlena said. “When she talked to me about this she was really remorseful about the situation.”

    Sami’s head snapped up. “You talked to her about this?”

    “Yes …”

    “When?”

    “Yesterday.”

    “Oh my god, Mom. You knew and you didn’t tell me? How could you do that to me?”

    “Sami, it wasn’t my place to tell you,” Marlena said. “Now calm down. This can’t be good for the baby.”

    “Don’t pretend to care. Your deception proves that you do love Carrie more even though she’s not even your real daughter!”

    “That’s not true,” Marlena said.

    “Yes it is, you – you witch!” Sami spat.

    She got to her feet. “I hate you!” she shouted in Marlena’s face. “As of this moment we are no longer mother and daughter. We’re enemies.”

    “Sami, I’m very sorry things turned out this way –“ Marlena started to say.

    “Bull [!@#$%^&*],” Sami said. “I will make you sorry for this. I will make you wish you had never given birth to me. I’ll take away what you love most.”

    “Samantha, don’t talk that way to your mother,” Roman snapped.

    “Don’t defend her, Dad – you know what she did was unforgivable.”

    Sami yanked open the door and rushed out. Lucas followed her. “Where are you going, Sami?” He asked, running through the parking lot to catch up to her.

    “I just need some time to myself,” Sami said. “Please don’t follow me.”

    She got into the limo and shut the door. “Take me to the hospital,” she told the driver.

    Lucas watched helplessly as the limo pulled out of the parking lot. He spotted Carrie opening a car door (it had to be a rental). Just as Carrie was getting into the vehicle, Lucas grabbed her arm and pulled her up.

    “You’re not leaving yet,” he said angrily. Carrie shrunk under his intense gaze.

    Marlena and Roman watched everything from the front steps of the church.

    “Sami’s angry. When she feels betrayed she is reckless,” Roman said.

    Marlena nodded. “Yes she is. I pray she doesn’t do anything she’ll regret later …”

    Coming up on “Salem Fantasies”:

    ~ In an act of revenge, Sami tries to kill someone
    ~ Lucas reams Carrie out for ruining the wedding
    ~Belle and Shawn are trapped inside the hospital
    ~ Kayla sees a different side of Steve
  14. DH23

    Days stars returning

    By DH23,

    Melissa returns to Salem

    As we have previously reported, longtime Days character Hope Brady will die on screen very soon. When Hope's illness is revealed, family and friends rally around her to give their support, including characters who have departed the show. Returning are: Jack and Jennifer Deveraux, Doug and Julie Williams, Frankie Brady, and Melissa Anderson Horton.

    Frankie Brady's stay in Salem will be permanent this time. "I wanted Billy Warlock back. I still can't believe the former regiment got rid of such a talented actor like Billy Warlock," says exective producer and headwriter, Boobsie McGee.

    Melissa Anderson (Lisa Trusel) will also be back on permanent basis. "We're excited to have her back," says exective producer and headwriter, McGee. "Lisa is a very gifted actress and we look forward to telling more of Melissa's story."

    TPTB at "Salem Fantasies" are currently searching for a 40-something actor to play the role of Melissa's husband. They are also looking for an actress to play Melissa's daughter 15-year-old daughter.
  15. DH23

    Episode 5 posted!

    By DH23,

    Episode 5


    Alleyway (far from Salem) -

    Shawn watched helplessly as two policemen ran over. “What the hell am I going to do?” He asked himself.

    He was locked in the vehicle from the outside. The police used these alarmed cars to catch thieves trying drive away in someone else’s car. “And I walked right into the trap,” Shawn said.

    The door was yanked open and one of the cops hauled Shawn from the car. “You’re under arrest,” the cop said, and forced Shawn to turn around so he could pat him down.

    “You must think you’re pretty slick,” the other one said. “Trying to steal a car. But you didn’t succeed, you little punk.”

    The cop holding him began to read him the Miranda rights and slapped on hand cuffs. I’ve got to do something quick, Shawn thought. But what?

    Shawn kicked his leg back into the groin of the officer holding him. The cop doubled over screaming profanities. The other cop tried to reach for Shawn but he swung his leg out and tripped the cop.

    Shawn began to run even as the cops began firing at him. He dodged the bullets by running in a zigzag fashion the way his father had taught him.

    Just as he was turning the corner, he felt a bullet whiz by his head and then another one bit into his shoulder.

    ***

    Motel Room –

    “Where is he?” Belle wondered. She looked down at Claire who was playing on the floor with some blocks Shawn had bought for her. “Where is your daddy?

    “He’s been gone for over two hours,” she said. She turned to bargaining with God. “Lord, if you keep Shawn and Claire safe I will try very hard to live a good and decent life.”

    Belle was full to bursting with frustration even after her impromptu prayer. “C’mon, Shawn, come home to your daughter and me.”

    ***

    Mickey’s Office –

    Mickey was sitting at his desk, listening to old big band music. He had a big stack of paperwork in front of him. But when he picked them up, none of them seemed to make sense to him. “Legal, regal, squeal ...” he chanted.

    Soon enough he stopped chanting and went back to trying to make sense of the papers on his desk. “Defendant, docket, criminal intent … Oh blast it all, I don’t know what this all means,” he shouted, shoving the papers off his desk just as Maggie walked in.

    “Mickey,” Maggie said. “What’s wrong?”

    “I don’t know,” Mickey replied. “I just got annoyed.”

    Maggie put a basket of food on his desk. “I brought you some lunch because you’ve been working so hard lately.”

    “Thank you, my dear Laura,” Mickey said, smiling up at her. He plucked an apple from the basket.

    “Laura?” Maggie said. “You called me Laura.”

    Mickey looked up. “So?”

    “Laura is the name of your ex-wife.”

    “Oh yes of course – you’re Maggie,” he said.

    He bit into an apple. “Oh disgusting – I hate apples.”

    “Since when?” Maggie asked.

    Mickey didn’t reply. He threw the offensive apple at a stack of folders on top of the file cabinet. They came crashing to the floor.

    “Mickey, what is going on with you today?” Maggie asked.

    He shrugged. “What did I tell you? I hate apples.”

    Maggie began picking up the papers Mickey had knocked to the ground. “Mickey, I think you should come home now.”

    “Why? I’ve still got work to do.”

    “You can do it tomorrow,” Maggie said. “Come home with me.”

    “Okay, Laura, but I’m driving.”

    Maggie sighed. “I think under the circumstances I should drive,” Maggie said.

    ***

    Sami and Lucas’s Apt. -

    “Well, Carrie, are you going to answer my question?” Sami demanded. “What the hell are you doing here?”

    “Sami, I didn’t come here to cause trouble.”

    “I’m sure,” Sami said sarcastically. “Where’s Austin? Did he finally wise up and dumb your trashy butt?”

    Carrie tried to interject but Sami wouldn’t let her. “If your marriage went south, don’t think you can just come here and start up with Lucas again.”

    “I’m not trying to steal Lucas from you,” Carrie said. “I just want to talk.”

    “We don’t want to hear anything you have to say,” Sami said. “We’re getting married tomorrow and you are not going to ruin it.”

    “I wouldn’t even try,” Carrie said. “What I have to say concerns both of you.”

    “Just leave,” Sami said. She turned away and went back inside.

    “Lucas, I –“ Carrie started to say.

    “I think you should leave now,” Lucas said. “Right now neither of us wants to see you. Have a nice life.” He then shut the door in her face.

    “I just want to make things right,” Carrie muttered as she walked away.

    ***

    Max’s Autobody Shop –

    “What’s going on here?” Mimi asked, trying to sound unconcerned.

    “Nothing,” Max said, pulling away from Abby. “We were just kidding around.” He walked over to Mimi and gave her a kiss.

    Abby frowned. “I’ll be in the office if you need me,” she said. “Which I doubt.”

    Once Abby had shut the door, Mimi said: “Wow. You should have seen the way she looked at you.”

    “What do you mean?”

    “I mean, she clearly adores you,” Mimi said.

    “We’re like brother and sister,” Max said.

    “Yeah right,” Mimi said. “I can tell she’s hung up on you and I can’t help but wonder if you feel the same way.” Mimi turned her back and walked over to the car sitting in the shop. “This is a nice car,” she said.

    “Hey, don’t change the subject,” Max said. He wrapped his arms around her waist. “The only girl I want is the one in my arms right now.”

    “I am not sure if I believe you or not,” Mimi said. “But it feels nice to hear you say that.”

    They kissed.

    Abby was watching from the office window. “Damn you, Max Brady. You’re not going to play with my heart ever again.”

    ***

    Chez Rouge –

    “Fancy seeing you here,” Roman said, walking over to Kate who was drinking at the bar.

    Kate rolled her eyes. “Can you just leave me alone please? I’m not in the mood.”

    Roman slid into the seat next to hers. “How many of those have you had?”

    “Not enough to make me sleep with you if that’s what you’re thinking.”

    Roman chuckled. “I’m actually here with a date.”

    Kate looked around. “Oh? She would have to be deaf, blind, and really dumb to go out with you.”

    “You used to think I was great,” Roman said.

    “That’s before I sobered up,” Kate said.

    “Ha ha.” He looked around. “And where’s your date?”

    “Just shut up,” Kate said.

    “Oh so you’re alone tonight,” Roman said, laughing.

    “Yeah, so what?”

    “Who is going to drive you home? You can’t drive in your condition.”

    “I’ll get a taxi – now do you mind leaving me alone?”

    “You’re pretty messed up about Lucas and Sami marrying tomorrow, aren’t you?”

    Kate sighed. “Yes I am. But I’m trying to get over my hatred for your daughter.”

    “Hate is a strong word,” Roman said. “But I thought it was really nice of you to help out yesterday at the church. I’m sure Sami appreciated it.”

    “Oh I’m sure,” Kate said sarcastically. “Now leave me alone. Go find your simpleton of a date.”

    “Oh there’s my date! Rachel, over here!” he called.

    A very attractive blonde woman walked over. Kate’s mouth dropped. His date was a knock-out! What does Roman have on her? Why would she agree to go out with the big oaf? Kate wondered.

    “Rachel, this is Kate Roberts,” Roman said. “Kate, this is Rachel Willis.”

    “Hello,” Rachel said.

    “Hello,” Kate said.

    “Rachel is a doctor. She graduated magna cum laude from Harvard,” Roman gloated – as if to say, ha ha beat that, Kate!

    “That’s nice,” Kate said. She got up from her seat. “I’m bored. I’m going home.”

    “See you tomorrow, bright and early,” Roman chirped.

    He grinned while Rachel frowned. He didn’t notice it though, because he was too happy thinking he had made Kate jealous.

    ***

    Motel Room –

    Belle was sitting on the bed, holding a now sleeping Claire in his arms. Suddenly she heard someone kick the door. “Ohmigod, what if it’s Philip – what if he’s found us?” she worried.

    Then she calmed temporarily when Shawn spoke. “Belle, it’s me – Shawn, open up!”

    Belle laid Claire down and went to the door. She unlocked it and pulled it open. She let him in. She nearly screamed when she saw the blood on Shawn’s shirt and noticed that he had handcuffs on.

    “What happened?” She asked. “Are you okay?”

    “Some cops took shots at me,” Shawn said. “Find something to open these handcuffs.”

    “Did they follow you back here?”

    “No I lost them thankfully.”

    Belle got tweezers out of her purse. She used them to unlock the cuffs. They fell to the ground. He moaned softly.

    “Shawn, we’ve got to get the bullet out,” Belle said. “But how?”

    “See those tweezers?” Shawn said. “You can remove them with this.”

    Belle grimaced and followed him to the bathroom.

    Coming up on “Salem Fantasies” …

    ~ Things go from bad to worse for Shawn and Belle
    ~ Hope and Bo get more bad news
    ~ Lucas and Sami’s wedding day arrives
    ~ Carrie shows up at the wedding
  16. DH23
    The Tattler

    We just recieved juicy news that Jay Kenneth Johnson is leaving Days of Our Lives and Kyle Brandt is coming back! Details are sketchy at this time but an insider says a fight (instigated by Jay) erupted between Jay and a long time male co-star last week. They were apparently fighting over a woman they were both acquainted with. So don't be surprised if you see one of the male actors sporting a bandage on his nose.

    New headwriter and executive producer Boobsie McGee took quick action. She pink-slipped Johnson and gave a warning to the other star that his ass would be grass if he was ever got into another fight on the set. If that seems unfair, that's because it is.

    Because the role of Philip is central to the current storylines playing out on screen, McGee quickly put in a call to Kyle Brandt asking him to come back, even if only for a short time. Brandt agreed as we hear he has been looking for other acting jobs without success. We assume that he will be getting combat pay to come back to Days on such short notice. Kyle's scenes will begin airing by the end of March or early in April. No exact date is availble at this time.
  17. DH23

    Episode 4

    By DH23,

    Episode 4

    Salem Community Center -

    “Hey, scoot over,” Chelsea said, nudging her mom’s shoulder.

    “Chelsea, you came!” Billie said excitedly (and loudly). When people turned to look at her she said “sorry”.

    She moved into the next chair so Chelsea could have a seat.

    “So I showed up. What’s going on?” Chelsea asked.

    “Just listen. That man up there is telling everyone how he became an alcoholic.”

    “I found my wife in bed with my best friend. Apparently they had been sleeping together for 4 years and I never knew it. My wife and I had a big fight and she said she was leaving me. She took the kids and moved into my former best friend’s house. She even took the dog. Man, I really loved that dog …”

    Chelsea giggled. Billie jabbed her in the stomach.

    “Don’t laugh,” Billie said.

    “Why? This guy is totally pathetic.”

    “… He was brown and white with a little white on his chest. He was such a gorgeous dog …” The man went on.

    Chelsea giggled again. Billie slapped her knee this time.

    “Shut up and listen!” Billie snapped.

    “Why? He is such a whiner.”

    After ten minutes, the sponsor encouraged the man to sit down.

    “Would anyone else like to say something?” the sponsor asked.

    “I would,” Billie said.

    “Oh god mom, you’re going to embarrass me, aren’t you?” Chelsea said, sliding down in her seat.

    Billie pushed past Chelsea and walked to the front of the room. She stood at the podium. “Hello, my name is Billie and I’m an alcoholic.”
    ***

    Max’s Autobody Shop -

    “God, Chelsea is such a brat!” Abby said, stomping into the garage.

    Max came out of the office. “What’s she done now?”

    ”She’s just being a little …”

    “Whatever you’re about to say I agree with you whole-heartedly. I told her to leave you alone,” Max said.

    “What - when?”

    “Yesterday.”

    “Well that must be when she got the stupid idea that you and me are …”

    “Are what?”

    “In love with each other,” Abby said, suddenly feeling embarrassed.

    “What if she’s right about us?” Max asked.

    Shocked, Abby about died right there on the garage floor.

    ***

    Some Hotel –

    “I’m going out,” Shawn said, taping on the closed bathroom door. He had just heard the squeaky water pipe turn off.

    “Where are you going?” Belle called through the door.

    “To look for a car,” Shawn replied.

    Belle threw the door open. She was wrapped only in a short towel. Shawn smiled.

    Belle blushed but then her face turned serious. “Where are you going to find us a car?”

    “I’m going to look around,” he replied evasively.

    “We can’t afford a car,” Belle said.

    Shawn sighed. “I’ll find us one, don’t worry.”

    “I am worried,” Belle said. “Are you going to steal one?”

    “Yes, if you must know. It’s our only way to get out of here.”

    “Shawn, do you know how dangerous this is?” Belle asked. “You could be caught.”

    “Don’t worry; I’m not going to get caught. I’ll find a car in a deserted area and come back and get you and Claire. We’ll be out of the state before anyone notices that it’s gone.”

    “Shawn, do you really have to do this? Isn’t there some other way?”

    “No, I’ve thought of all the possibilities and realized that stealing a car is the only way to get out of here safely.”

    “If you say so …”

    “Just get dressed, change Claire’s diaper, get everything together, and be ready when I pull up.”

    “Okay,” Belle said.

    Shawn put on a baseball cap he had bought at the corner store. “See you soon.” He kissed Belle’s cheek. “Don’t worry.”

    Belle watched him leave. She had a sick feeling in the pit of her stomach. She instinctively knew that Shawn was going to be caught.

    Please God, she prayed. Let me be wrong about this.

    ***

    Marlena’s Penthouse -

    Carrie had moved the few things she had brought with her on the trip to Marlena’s pent house. There were three rooms and she had taken the one at the end of the hall. She opened her purse and took out a small picture. It was a shot of her and Lucas on their wedding day.

    “I don’t know why I’m still carrying around this dumb thing,” she said to herself. She suddenly crumpled it and tossed it into the waste basket.

    She picked up the phone to call him and then put it down. “This is something that needs to be told in person. I hope he doesn’t fly off the handle when he finds out,” Carrie said to the mirror. Then she turned and walked out.

    ***

    “Hello. My name is Billie and I’m an alcoholic.”

    “Hello, Billie,” they all responded.

    “They must all be pod people,” Chelsea muttered to herself.

    “My daughter didn’t want me to come up here because she thought I would embarrass her,” Billie said. Chelsea slunk even farther down in her chair. “But I knew I had to speak to you all. Day after day I listen to all of you pour out you hearts and I know I needed to share my story.

    “My father began abusing me – sexually – when I was just a little girl. There was no one to look out for me although my brother tried. I grew up hating my father and what he had done to me. I started to get into drugs and alcohol. I was even a porn ‘star’ for awhile, if you can believe it.

    “I ended up following my brother here, to Salem, where I tried to get clean. It was so unbelievably difficult. But one day a true prince came into my life. We fell in love and he promised to be with me forever. Unfortunately ‘forever’ didn’t last long. His former wife returned and soon enough they were back together. I tried scheme after scheme to get win him back. But my attempts to reconcile only ended in heartbreak. He decided to stay with her.

    “The biggest devastation in my whole life was losing my daughter. I finally found her after 15 years of mourning and believing she was dead. But I did find her – thank god - and it took awhile for us to connect but I am happy to say that we are getting along much better now. She’s the gem of my life.

    “You would think that would be enough for me but I had to go and mess it up by falling for a new man. He didn’t make any promises to me and I didn’t expect any but I still had a secret hope that we would last. But like the first time I fell in love, there was another woman in the picture. Another woman who he had loved forever and a day, it seemed. They were soulmates. So after all this I felt empty. Like my life had no meaning and there was no reason to get out of bed. The only comfort I could find was in a bottle.

    Billie’s eyes were moist with tears. “I didn’t tell you all this to get you to pity me. I just felt that I needed to open up and exorcise the demons. I am thankful for this opportunity to speak to you all. AA has saved me many a time and I hope it will do the same for all of you.”

    Billie stepped down from the podium. People embraced her and told her she was doing great. Her sponsor, David Harris, even gave her a high five.

    The meeting broke up for the day. Billie went to get Chelsea. She found her daughter crying.

    “What’s the matter?” Billie asked her, wrapping an arm around Chelsea’s slender shoulders.

    “I just can’t believe it,” Chelsea answered, choking back a new wave of tears.

    “What?”

    “That you went through all of that and are still standing. I know I wouldn’t be able to.”

    “You’re stronger than me, Chelsea. You would survive,” Billie said. “As for me, I’m doing okay now. I am trying to move on and stay clean. That’s the best I can do – that’s the best anyone can do.”

    “I’m proud of you, mom,” Chelsea said. “I never tell you that I love you, but I do,” Chelsea said, hugging Billie tightly.

    ***

    “What if Chelsea’s right about what?” Abby asked. Her heart was hammering in her chest.

    “You know, about us loving each other,” Max said. “I know I love you.”

    “Are you serious?” Abby asked.

    “Yes. You’re like family to me. You’re the sister I never had.”

    Abby felt sick. “Would you stop calling me your sister?” she demanded. “I’m not your sister. I’m a woman.”

    “And a feisty one, too,” Max said. He pulled her forward and began tickling her. She couldn’t help but laugh.

    “Stop, Max, stop!” she begged. “You’re getting oil all over my dress.”

    Max stopped tickling her. “Okay, okay. You’re no fun now that you’re a woman,” he said, laughing.

    Abby became serious. “I am a woman, Max. I am 100% woman. I’m not your little sister so quit saying that.” She threw a dirty rag at him.

    She started to walk away but Max pulled her back. “Okay, you’re a woman. I believe it.” He tipped her back and swirled her around until she laughed. She fell into his arms and he held her there for a moment.

    Abby thought he might kiss her. Ohmigod, it’s going to happen, she thought.

    “What is going on here?” a voice asked, effectively ending what had – or had not – been about to happen.

    ***

    Lucas and Sami’s Apartment –

    Carrie knocked on the door. She had a fleet of dancing butterflies in her stomach.

    The door opened. “Lucas, hello,” Carrie said softly.

    “What are you doing here?” Lucas asked, frowning.

    “I need to talk to you. It’s important,” Carrie said. “Can I come in?”

    “No. Sami will go ballistic if she sees you.”

    “Then can we go somewhere else to talk?”

    “I don’t think that’s such a great idea,” he said.

    “Lucas, who’s at the door?” Sami asked. She walked over. “What the hell are you doing here, Carrie?”

    ***

    A street downtown –

    Shawn walked along the street, casually glancing at cars. They all seemed to be locked up tight as a drum.

    He came to an alleyway and spotted a gray SUV. He walked casually down the alley to the car. It seemed to be too good to be true but he scanned the surrounding area and no one seemed to notice. He opened the door. There were keys in the ignition. Yes! He thought.

    He jumped in the car and turned the key in the ignition. The car didn’t start. He tried again and it still didn’t work. He tried to open the car door but he heard the locks click in place.
    “Oh [!@#$%^&*],” he said as two plain clothes cops held up their badges and raced towards the vehicle.


    On the next episode of “Salem Fantasies”:

    ~ Belle worries that Shawn is not coming back
    ~ Sami demands to know why Carrie is back in town
    ~ Mimi walks in on a close moment between Max and Abby
    ~ Maggie thinks something is up with Mickey


  18. DH23

    Episode 3

    By DH23,

    Episode 3

    The Church Garden –

    Roman was taking a break from the pre-wedding festivities to walk in the garden. He was a loner by nature and this was a nice place to be alone.

    But he wasn’t alone. He heard someone weeping around the corner. It sounded like a man. Then he knew for sure because the man spoke.

    “Dammit, dammit, dammit. How can this happen to us?”

    Roman recognized the voice. It was Bo.

    Roman quickly turned the corner and found his brother banging his fist on a tree. “Don’t you know it’s blasphemous to curse at church?” He said, “After all this is the Lord’s house.” He was joking.

    “I don’t care. Right now I am cursing God – or Fate – or whoever is in charge of our destinies.”

    “What’s bothering you, little brother?”

    “Just leave me alone, Roman.”

    “You know I can’t do that. I’m a cop. I investigate things until I find out the truth.”

    Bo didn’t reply.

    “Is it your new baby? Is she okay?”

    “She’s fine,” Bo said. “But I don’t know how long it will last.”

    “Are you still upset about Shawn and Belle leaving town with Claire?”

    “That will always bother me,” Bo said. “But they did what they thought was necessary.”

    “There is only one other thing that could make you this upset,” Roman said. “Something’s wrong with Hope, right?”

    Bo grunted but didn’t answer him.

    “I take that grunt to mean I hit on the truth. What’s wrong with Hope?” Roman asked.

    “She doesn’t want anyone to know,” Bo said.

    “Is she sick?”

    Bo nodded his head. “Yeah, she is,” he said. “She has malignant cancer and the doctor said she only has three months left.”

    “What does that mean?” Roman asked. “You know death is relative in Salem.”

    “No it’s true. Hope says she feels awful all the time. That’s why we went to see the doctor. She didn’t want to go but I insisted,” Bo said. “The cancer is eating her up inside. All of her organs are affected. What’s worse is that she doesn’t want to go through chemotherapy even though it could help her somehow – you never know.”

    “I imagine she doesn’t want the family to know she’s ill because she doesn’t want them to mourn her before she’s gone to the other side,” Roman said.

    “Yeah that’s basically what she said. My wife is dying and I can’t help her.” Bo began to weep again.

    Roman put his hand on Bo’s shoulder. It was all he could think of to do. He wasn’t generally a demonstrative person.

    “Just remind her of Jack ‘dying’ from his illness and how it affected the family not to be able to say goodbye,” Roman said.

    “But this tale ends differently because there isn’t going to be a miracle cure that will save Hope at the last minute.”

    “Bo, I don’t know the right thing to say in this situation but just know that I’ll be there for you and Hope.”

    “Thanks.”

    “Now clean yourself up and we’ll go back inside.”

    “Okay,” Bo said. He wiped his tear stained face and followed Roman back to the church.

    ***

    Inside the Church –

    Hope was sitting in a pew resting while she fed her baby a bottle.

    “Looks like everything’s done,” Maggie announced. “Let’s get the rehearsal started. Where is Father Thomas?”

    “He’ll be here soon,” Sami said.

    “Let’s get this show on the road,” Lucas said.

    “I’ve got to change Doodlebug’s diaper. I’ll be right back,” Hope said, standing up.

    Maggie was standing beside her. “Take the baby,” Hope said to Maggie.

    “Hope, what’s wrong?” Maggie asked. “You’re so pale.”

    “Just take her – quick!”

    Maggie took the baby.

    Hope started to say she didn’t feel well but didn’t get the chance. She slumped to the floor, unconscious.

    ***

    Some motel –

    Belle Black was feeding Claire carrots when Shawn came out of the bathroom. He was fresh out of the shower, his lower body wrapped in a towel. Belle tried not to look but he was so gorgeous she couldn’t turn her eyes away.

    Shawn felt her eyes on him. “Do you mind? I’m trying to get dressed here.”

    “Sorry,” she said, smiling in what seemed like ages.

    Shawn finished dressing. He came over to Claire and gave her a kiss. He found a map on the TV stand and sat down to peruse it.

    “Are we moving again?” Belle asked.

    “I’m afraid so. We’ve got to stay one step ahead of Philip and his goons.”

    “Where are we going?”

    “I was thinking of California,” Shawn said.

    “That sounds nice.”

    “It’s very populated so we wouldn’t be noticed at all.”

    “What part of California are you thinking of?” Belle asked.

    “I think Los Angeles is the perfect place to blend into the scenery. I am sure Philip would never find us there.”

    “I hope you’re right,” Belle said.

    ***

    Salem University Hospital –

    Carrie asked a nurse to point her in the direction of John’s room. She found it and went inside.

    Marlena was sitting at his bedside, holding his hand, and talking to him in a low voice.

    “Marlena, hi,” Carrie greeted her.

    “Carrie! What a nice surprise,” Marlena said, getting up and enveloping her former step-daughter in a hug.

    “You look tired, Marlena,” Carrie observed. There were dark circles around Marlena’s eyes.

    “I am. I can’t wait until he wakes up,” Marlena said. “I believe with all my heart that he will.”

    “I hope you are right,” Carrie said. “You two belong together.”

    “Thank you for saying that.” Marlena smiled thinly. “So, enough about me. How are you?”

    “I’m good for the most part,” Carrie said.

    “Oh I don’t like the sound of that. Are you and Austin having problems?”

    Carrie nodded. “He went to Paris for business but I think he was glad to get away from me.”

    “What’s wrong?”

    “I don’t know. We just aren’t communicating like we used to.” Carrie looked down at her lap. “I feel like we got back together too quickly. We didn’t realize how much we both had changed over the years we were apart.”

    Marlena nodded sympathetically. “Have you considered seeing a marriage counselor?”

    “Briefly. But we dropped the idea for whatever reason.”

    “Is there anything I can do?” Marlena asked.

    “Well I do need some advice about something if that’s okay.”

    “Of course. Tell me what’s on your mind.”

    ***

    The Horton House –

    Chelsea climbed the steps and knocked on the door impatiently.

    Nick Fallon opened the door in his boxer shorts and a wife beater under-shirt.

    “Nice outfit,” Chelsea said. “What are you doing walking around half naked?”

    “I was just about to change when I heard you knock on the door.”

    “I bet old Maggie gets a thrill seeing you like that,” Chelsea said.

    “She’s not here. I would never walk around like this in front of her.”

    “Is Abby here?” Chelsea asked, changing the subject.

    “Yeah I think she’s getting ready to go to work,” Nick said. He was disappointed that she hadn’t come to see him but why would she? He thought.

    “Yeah, I just bet she is,” Chelsea said, and pushing past him she went up the stairs. She pounded on the door. “Open up, Abby, it’s Chelsea. We need to talk.”

    Abby opened her door. “Hey, Chels,” she said.

    She was wearing a cute pink and white dress. “Looking good. I bet Max would agree.”

    “Huh?”

    “I mean, that’s why you put it on, right? To make Max notice you.”

    “No, I put it on because my mom sent it to me in the mail and I want to get some use out of it.”

    “So are you saying you don’t have feelings for Max?”

    “I never said that.”

    “So you do?”

    “What’s it to you?” Abby asked, becoming defensive. “You and Max are over as far as I know.”

    “Just tell me, Abby – do you have feelings for Max?”

    “Yeah, I guess I do,” Abby said. “Are you jealous? Because you shouldn’t be. Nothing has happened between us.”

    “But you wish something would, right?”

    “Chelsea, I need to go, so if you would kindly leave I’d appreciate it.”

    Chelsea ignored her. “I really thought you were my friend. You have really stabbed me in the back.”

    “I never stabbed you in the back,” Abby said, upset about the accusation.

    “You probably liked Max the whole time we were together. You were just waiting for the chance to steal him from me.”

    “Max is not your property and I never wanted you two to break up.”

    “Then can you promise me something?” Chelsea asked.

    Abby sighed. “What?”

    “Promise me you won’t go out with Max.”

    Abby’s mouth fell open in shock. It took a minute for her to catch her bearings. “Are you kidding me? Why should I promise you anything?”

    “Because we’re friends that’s why. Friends should never date their friends’ boyfriends.”

    “Are you forgetting that you and Max aren’t together anymore?” Abby asked. “And when you broke up with him, you rarely thought of him for even a moment.”

    “Abby, I love Max. I didn’t realize how much I cared about him until now, but I do,” Chelsea said. “So if you are as good a friend as you pretend to be, you will stay away from him.”

    “Chelsea, you need to leave now,” Abby said, opening the door and forcefully shoving Chelsea out of the room. “Goodbye.”

    Chelsea just stood there for a moment, looking at the closed door. How could her so-called “best friend” treat her so badly?

    She marched down the stairs. Nick was sitting in the living room, eating cereal and watching cartoons. He was fully dressed now.

    “You look upset,” he said, jumping up to stand closer to her.

    “I am,” Chelsea said. “Why don’t you ask Abby, the backstabber, to tell you all about it?”

    She opened the door and then slammed it shut behind her.

    Nick watched from the window as she got into her car and drove away.

    ***

    Salem University Hospital –

    “Wow. I wasn’t expecting that,” Marlena said after Carrie had told her the secret she was carrying around.

    “Me either,” Carrie said. “The phone call shocked me.”

    “What do you think I should do, Marlena?”

    “All you can do – tell the truth.”

    “But it will really hurt Lucas and Sami –especially Sami. And Will too because I’m sure he’s happy his parents are finally back together.”

    “Just think about how much it would hurt them if they found out later,” Marlena said. “You have to be honest, Carrie. It will be hard but it’s not the end of the world.”

    “I hope you’re right,” Carrie said. “I’d better go.”

    “Where are you staying?” Marlena asked.

    “At that new hotel on across town.”

    “Why don’t you come and stay with me at the penthouse? I could use the company.”

    “Oh, Marlena, I couldn’t impose on you like that.”

    “You won’t be imposing. I would love to have you around. It gets lonely there.”

    “Okay, if you’re sure,” Carrie said.

    “I’m sure.” Marlena opened her purse. “I have a spare key.”

    Carrie took it from her hand. “Thanks so much for everything,” she said, kissing Marlena on the cheek.

    “You’re welcome.”

    Carrie went over and placed a kiss on John’s cheek. “Wake up soon, John, we need you,” she said.

    She hugged Marlena one more time and walked out.

    Marlena sat by John’s bedside once again, holding his hand, and silently willing him to wake up.”

    ***

    The Church –

    Bo was walking into the chapel with Roman when he saw Hope pass out. “Fancy Face!” he yelled, rushing over to her unconscious form.

    He sat her up against the pew’s side. “Don’t go, Hope, I need you. Don’t leave me,” he begged.

    She opened her eyes slowly. “Brady,” she whispered.

    “Yes, it’s me, Fancy Face.”

    The group of concerned onlookers had gathered around her. “Hope, are you okay?” They all seemed to ask.

    “Give her room dammit,” Bo shouted.

    “I’m going to call an ambulance,” Lucas said, taking his cell phone out of his pocket.

    “No!” Hope yelled. “Don’t call – I’m fine.”

    “You passed out,” Sami said. “People don’t pass out for no reason.”

    “I think I’m just dehydrated and I got up too fast,” Hope said. “I’ll be fine.”

    “I’ll get her some water,” Caroline said.

    Hope tried to get up but Bo gently pushed her back down. “I think you should go to the hospital, Hope,” he said.

    “No. I’m fine. I just wish you would all stop looking at me like I’m on death’s door.”

    “Here’s the water, Hope,” Caroline said, handing her a paper cup.

    Hope drank it as they all pretended not to watch. Each person was very concerned about her, even Kate who had tried to ruin her marriage to Bo many times.

    “There I’m fine,” Hope said. “I’m ready to go, Brady.”

    Bo helped her up. “Steady, steady,” he encouraged her.

    “Don’t forget little Doodlebug,” Hope said to him.

    “I never could,” Bo replied. He took the sleeping baby from Maggie and put her in the car seat.

    “I’m taking Hope home now,” he said. “We’ll try to be here tomorrow.”

    Bo was holding the car seat with baby Brady in one hand and leading Hope with the other as they walked out of the church.

    “Well that was odd,” Maggie said.

    “Very,” Caroline agreed.

    On the next episode of “Salem Fantasies”:

    • Chelsea joins Billie at AA
    • Abby tells Max about Chelsea’s accusations
    • Carrie goes to see Lucas
    • Shawn attempts to steal a car and is caught
  19. DH23

    Episode 2

    By DH23,

    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
  20. DH23

    Episode 1

    By DH23,

    Salem Fantasies
    A Days of Our Lives spin-off

    Episode 1

    Salem University Hospital –

    Hope and Bo Brady joined hands as Dr. Willis walked into her office. She had told the Bradys to wait in the office while she went over the test results.

    “Doctor, please tell me I’m okay,” Hope said, her eyes watering.

    “I can’t tell you that, sadly. You are very sick. I hate to say this but you have malignant cancer.”

    Bo gasped and bile rose up in Hope’s throat, making her feel like she was going to throw up.

    “How could this happen?” Bo asked. “She takes excellent care of herself.”

    “Cancer sometimes happens even in people who take of their bodies. If Hope had come in for her yearly breast exam we could have helped her then.”

    “Are you blaming Hope for getting caner? Bo asked.

    “No, of course not,” Dr. Willis said. “But the cancer has spread to all of your wife’s major organs.”

    Hope held back her tears. “Am I going to die?” she asked, dreading the answer.

    Dr. Willis didn’t reply at first. She cast her eyes down. Then looking up she said, “yes, I’m afraid so. Probably in the next 3 months.”

    ***

    Sami’s Apartment –

    “Just think, Lucas, we’ll be married in two days!” Sami said excitedly. “And just think both of our children will be in attendance.”

    “Both?” Lucas asked.

    “Yes, Will, and the baby I’m carrying.”

    Lucas smiled, touching her flat stomach. “I cannot wait to see her.”

    Lucas and Sami had decided that their new baby was going to be a girl.

    “Me either,” Sami said.

    They curled up together on the sofa. Sami rested her head on Lucas’s strong shoulder. “We should get to bed,” she said.

    “Oh I like the sound of that,” Lucas said.

    Lucas helped her up and pulled her into his arms. He gave her a long, slow kiss. Then he picked her up and carried her to their bedroom.

    They were making love when a picture of EJ Wells flashed into her mind. She saw him naked, then pushing his lips to hers. Then he raped her – or maybe it wasn’t rape at all, she thought.

    She jumped up in bed and Lucas asked what was wrong. “Sami, are you okay?” He asked.

    “I just had a bad feeling all of a sudden.”

    “What kind of bad feeling?”

    “About our wedding. You know me and weddings. I always mess them up somehow.”

    Lucas smiled at her. “Everything’s going to be okay as long as there are no secrets between us. We promised to always tell each other the truth, right?”

    “Right,” Sami agreed. But she was keeping the biggest secret of her life from Lucas. How will he ever forgive me if he finds out the baby I’m carrying could be EJ’s? She thought.

    ***

    Max’s Autobody garage -

    “Abby, are you here?” Chelsea Brady called out, walking into the garage.

    “She left,” a familiar voice answered. Max rolled out from under a sports car. Chelsea had no idea what is was called.

    “I needed to talk to her,” Chelsea said.

    “About yourself, I’m sure. Why don’t you just leave the poor girl alone?” Max asked. “Abby can’t always come at your beck and call.”

    “Shut up, Max Brady,” Chelsea screeched. “You don’t know anything about me. You never did.”

    “I know you probably better than you know yourself. You’re selfish, rude, vengeful, ungrateful, and thoughtless about anyone’s feelings but yours … and the list goes on …”

    Those words hurt Chelsea though she would never admit it. “That hurt, Max,” she said, smirking to cover that she cared what he said. She didn’t understand this new found hostility of his.

    “Too bad it didn’t make you mad enough to leave,” Max said.

    “Why are you being such a bully?” Chelsea asked. “We used to be friends.” The smirk was gone.

    “Because I’m tired of your [!@#$%^&*]. I don’t like how you use people – especially you so called ‘best friend’ Abby, “ Max said.

    “Why do you care? Are you in love with Abby or something?”

    “Wouldn’t you like to know?” Max was now smirking.

    “So it’s true?”

    “I never said that, did I?”

    “Well it’s plainly obvious to me. It’s the way you say her name. And this light comes into your eyes when you talk about her. That light used to be directed at me. Or maybe I was fooling myself to ever think you could love me.

    “But you’re with Mimi now, right?” She continued. “You will have to choose between them. So who will it be, Max? Mimi or Abby?”

    “You’re not getting anything out of me,” he said. “Why don’t you just leave?”

    “I’ll go, okay?” Chelsea said, walking to the door. “Did you ever care about me at all?” she asked, turning back to Max.

    Max looked at her. “I did.”

    ‘I did’ is past tense. It means that he doesn’t care for me anymore, Chelsea thought.

    Seeing there was no point in arguing anymore, Chelsea left the garage. She reached the parking lot before she burst into tears. I don’t need Max anymore, she told herself. I have Shawn Patton now. If only I could find him.
    ***

    Billie and Chelsea’s Apartment -

    Chelsea got home and went straight to the refrigerator. She wanted a beer so badly. She just wanted to forget everything. But there was no alcohol to be found.

    She grabbed her purse and went to the door.

    “Where do you think you’re going? Billie Reed asked.

    ***

    Switzerland
    Airplane Flight 2351 –

    Carrie Brady tried to relax in her seat as the plane raced along the tarmac.

    Once the plane was in the air, she relaxed a little. She really hated flying but it was a necessity this time.

    She had to get back to Salem and make things right.

    Preview for the next episode of “Salem Fantasies”:

    • Bo wants Hope to tell the family about her illness
    • Carrie reaches Salem with important news that could ruin Lucas and Sami’s wedding
    • Bo breaks down
    • Billie has a special request for Chelsea
  21. DH23

    Name change decided

    By DH23,

    I just wanted to post a short note to the readers of this blog. Melissa's husband was going to be called Shane but I wanted to change it so people didn't confuse Mr. Moore with Kim's ex husband, Shane Donovan. Melissa's husband will now be known as Trevor Moore (which was a good name suggested by Tishy - thanks for that!)
  22. DH23
    Dan Gauthier is set to take over the role of Melissa's husband but a new name is needed for his character. "We goofed," Boobsie McGee says with a laugh. "We named Dan's character Shane and then realized there is another Shane out there - Kimberly's ex-husband! There is always a possibility that Mr. Donovan may return one day and we don't want to confuse the audience (or ourselves!) by having two Shanes. So we are asking the audience to submit possible names for Dan's character."

    Side note: I REALLY NEED A NEW NAME FOR DAN'S CHARACTER! If you can suggest a name or two please post it here. Thanks!
  23. DH23
    Catch up on all of the "Salem Fantasies" recaps of the week of 3/18 and get previews for this week


    Recaps:

    ~ Chelsea showed up at Billie's AA meeting ~
    ~ Abby thinks Max is professing his love for her but in reality he says he just thinks of her as a sister ~
    ~ Two policemen catch Shawn trying to steal a car; when he escapes they shoot him in the shoulder ~
    ~ Carrie went to see Lucas but neither he or Sami wanted to hear what she had to say ~
    ~ Mickey displays odd behavior, worrying Maggie ~
    ~ Max assured Mimi that she is the only woman he wants to be with ~
    ~ Roman had a date with a new Salem doctor (Rachel Willis)
    ~ Shawn had an infection from his wound; Belle insisted he go to the hospital ~
    ~ Hope passed out again and Bo rushed her to the hospital; Dr. Willis informed Bo that Hope would die very soon ~
    ~ Abby and Chelsea engaged in a battle to win Max's heart ~
    ~ Lucas and Sami's wedding day arrives; Carrie stops the wedding with news that Lucas is still married to her because the annulment papers were never filed ~
    ~ Marlena revealed that she had known Carrie's secret before the wedding and didn't tell Sami; Sami vowed revenge on her and Carrie ~
    ~ At the hospital, a nurse recoginzes Shawn from a sketch on the news; she calls Crime Stoppers to get a reward; Shawn and Belle try to leave and are chased by cops ~


    Previews:
    ~ Shawn and Belle are trapped inside the hospital
    ~ Roman tells Bo and Hope that Sami's wedding was a bust because of Carrie
    ~ Bo and Hope are surrounded by friends and family who are all saddened by Hope's condition
    ~ Maggie and Caroline plan a special party for Hope
    ~ Sami tries to kill someone
    ~ Marlena finds something disturbing outside her door and suspects Sami of leaving it there

    And much more ...
  24. DH23

    Patsy Pease returns!!

    By DH23,

    It has been now been confirmed that Patsy Pease will be returning to Salem in the role of Kimberly Brady. She is the latest former Days star to return to the fold.

    Life has changed dramatically for Kimberly. She is now in a wheel chair as she is suffering from ALS (otherwise known as Lou Gerig's diease). TPTB refuse to say how long Kimberly's stay will be in Salem.

    To learn more about ALS visit this link:

    ALS Association
  25. DH23

    Mimi recast!

    By DH23,

    More casting news!

    Farah Fath has stepped down from the role of Mimi Lockhart. Her character has been recast. "We auditioned 150 girls for the role of Mimi," Boobise McGee (head writer and executive producer) says. "We wanted a different, more mature Mimi who still has her zany personality. We didn't find anyone who really fit the part. I happened to be flipping through a magazine and saw Amber Tamblyn's picture. I immediately said to myself 'we've got to screen test her'. The other producers agreed she'd be perfect for the part. We called her agent and she came into screen test for the part. She had great chemistry with Darin Brooks (Max); Judi Evans (Bonnie); and Kyle Brandt (Philip). We said 'this is our girl'. She signed a contract and the rest is history. I think she'll fit in nicely. We are happy to have her."
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