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Episode#274: The Race to Stop Stefano -Megan continues to stand in the DiMera Courtyard, saying how her father’s plans are coming full circle, and none of his children will be able to stop him…. -Carrie and Brandon greet each other at Chez Rouge, and Brandon notices Carrie is distracted and questions her about it. Carrie explains the situation about Sami, and Brandon says he heard about that and has no clue whats going on with her. Carrie explains that although the evidence points to Sami lying, she doesn’t know what to believe. Her and Brandon continue to talk, and Brandon invites her to dance! -Renee, Lexie, Kristen, and Elvis are all in the car and Elvis asks Kristen if she could at least tell them whats so bad that Stefano’s doing, and Kristen says theyre is absolutely NO time, they just have to get there in time… -Sami is at the Java Café. She is having a cup of coffee as she thinks to herself she HAS to prove that it was Stami, because no one will speak to her and she can’t go to jail, and she prays for God and Marlena to help her. As Sami sits at a table she hears a voice says “Oh, it’s the murderor!” and looks up to see Greta Von Amberg! *Life in Salem Opening: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo2A7rZhZGA * -Abe and Maggie are together at Abe’s house, as Maggie helps him through physical therapy. They spend time together and talk as she helps him, and Abe thanks her for doing this, and Maggie thanks him, because this is helping her keep her mind off of all that’s happened. Abe tries to comfort Maggie and she opens up to him as she says that the past few years, she has been hit with such devastation. She explains to him that Zack, Shawn, Alice, and Mickey all died, Doug slipped into a coma, Hope and Julie are in jail, and now Marlena is dead…not to mention whats happened to all of their other friends, and Abe’s stroke. Abe continues to comfort her, and tells her that together, they can survive all of this… -Megan says that soon this town will be her father’s, and she’ll be at her side, and Bo’s will be at her’s… -Carrie eagerly accepts Brandon’s invitation, and they begin to dance. As they dance, they talk about various things and bond, and eventually they drift back to the subject of Sami. Brandon tells her that Sami’s track record is against her, and he knows that Sami can lie. Carrie agees, and says something just seems off…Brandon however also brings up that a few years back, Kate and Eugenia Willens drugged him and Sami and threw them in bed together to make it look like she cheated on Lucas the night before Lucas and Sami’s wedding. He says that for months Sami claimed it wasn’t their fault and no one believed her, which is what led to Stan in the first place, but later Sami and Nicole finally found proof that it was Kate and Eugenia. Carrie says she did hear about that, and continues to think. Brandon tells Carrie that if she really wants an answer…to just go with her gut. Carrie realizes he’s right and thanks him as they finish up their dance… -The DiMeras are still in the car riding throughout Salem, and Elvis continues to try to get Kristen to tell them whats going on with Stefano. Kristen again refuses and Renee tries to get Elvis to calm down, as Lexie says that this is ridiculous and they just need to get to wherever they are going, but suddenly, the car breaks down! -Abe and Maggie continue to spend time together and try to get through all that’s happened. -Sami asks Greta what the hell she wants, and she barely even knows her, she tells her to go bug Nicole! Greta says that she won’t be able to do that, and tells her she’s so sorry about her mother…and that she couldn’t make up any better lies. Sami gets very angry and tells Greta to just stay out of it, its none of her business! Greta laughs and says poor Eric, he must be in tears over this, and Sami just tells her to shut up. Greta says that she doesn’t know who’s worse: Her or Nicole, both of them are con-artists. Sami is silent for a moment, before yelling: Sami:That’s it! Sami runs out of the Java Café, leaving Greta in confusion. -Kristen is enraged when the car breaks down in the middle of the road! Lexie says she’ll call a tow truck and a cab, and Renee tries to calm Kristen down. Kristen says to call Peter or something! Elvis approaches Kristen and says just to tell him whats going on, and Kristen yells fine if it’ll get him off her back, and she whispers something in his ear! Elvis exclaims “OH NO!” before walking off, taking out his cell phone, and saying into it: Elvis:Hey, its me…I need…to make an arrangement…I need to stop my father from making a terrible mistake…

Episode#273: Kate Confronts Tony -Carrie is at Chez Rouge, still distraught over Marlena’s death. Alexis enters and orders a drink, her being distraught over the situation with Jeremy and Mike, and she and Carrie meet, and explain their situations to each other, and Carrie is horrified to learn about what Mike did, and Carrie explains that she knew Mike very well, and at first Alexis says “Not another ex.”, but Carrie assures her that she won’t judge her for what she did, and Alexis comforts Carrie over losing Marlena. -Lexie, Renee, and Elvis continuously search for Stefano, and they stumble onto Kristen, who also claims that she hasn’t see him in quite some time, and they all continue to search. -Will and Destiny continue to argue with the Galore’s at Salem Park. Crystal taunts Will saying there’s no way the court will give Arianna to an underage criminal. Destiny reminds Crystal of her criminal record, being a porn star and trying to kill Marlena for Nicole Walker, but Crystal argues that all of that was along time ago, but all of Will’s crimes are very recent. Benard also taunts Will telling him that he’ll have his mother in jail with him, and Will stomps off angrily! -Tony is at the Salem Inn, and he gets a knock on his door…slowly he goes and answers it, and is shocked and horrified to see Kate standing there! *Life in Salem Opening: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo2A7rZhZGA * -Carrie finds comfort in Alexis over all that’s happened over the past few weeks. Alexis learns about Sami being accused of killing Marlena, and she tells Carrie that she did meet Sami when she was working for EJ, and she did seem feisty, but not psychotic. Carrie says that she was acting odd before Marlena was killed, and she just doesn’t know. Carrie also tells Alexis that she’s met Jeremy before, and if she knows him, he won’t hold a grudge forever. -The DiMera Children keep on searching for Stefano, but to no avail, however outside, in the courtyard, they run into Megan, who smirks at hearing they are searching for Stefano, and she tells them she knows where he is! -Tony is shocked to see Kate at his doorstep, and he says that he heard she was alive…but with Marlena dying, he just hasn’t had the time to talk to her. Kate has a firm look on her face, and asks him how he can be a free man, and Tony explains to her that he was cleared on all of his crimes on reasons of insanity, and explains to her the Vince mess! Kate tells him she doesn’t believe that, and she’s going to make him pay! -Renee, Lexie, Elvis, and Kristen all quiz Megan on where Stefano is, but Megan is reluctant at first, and Lexie asks why Stefano would tell her of all people, the crazy psycho, where he is going and not tell the rest of them, and Elvis sneers that Megan is the favorite. Megan laughs and says they are all such fools, and Kristen orders everyone to leave so she can speak to Megan privately! -Destiny chases after Will throughout the street, and she chases him all the way into Salem Place! She tells him to ignore what Benard and Crystal told him, and Will comments that he hates those two, and he loved Arianna his girlfriend, but he just can’t stand her parents or her siblings. Destiny tells Will that there’s no good just standing around and bad mouthing them, they have to fight, fight for both Arianna’s, and themselves! -Tony tries to plea with Kate, and deeply apologizes, and says that they always were friends, and Kate snaps that they were until he pulled her into a garden in Italy and shot her! Tony once again claims it was Vince and he had no influence or power as to what he did, and Kate sarcastically says that everyone uses insanity as an excuse, and Tony tells her that he’s sorry but she can do nothing to him, he’s already been cleared. Kate says that she’s Kate Roberts, and its disgusting that he got off like this. She says that she’s a powerful woman and it is well known that she’s back in Salem and has re-taken her throne, so he should watch his back! Kate then leaves, as Tony sighs, wishing Kate and Kristen would back off of him, believing that it really was Vince… -Crystal and Benard remain in the park and discuss the situation, and Benard again asserts that he hates Will AND Destiny, but she had a point about Crystal’s track record. Crystal simply brushes it off that the lawyer can find some loophole around that, and that Benard has a perfect track record and is a well respected business man. Crystal thinks to herself that she doesn’t care about her past, she is going to take Arianna! -Kristen confronts Megan privately, and tells her sister that they both have always been the closet of all of Stefanos’ children to be closest to him, and she deserves to know where he is! Megan laughs and says she doesn’t care, and she can’t let them interfere in their father’s plans. Kristen won’t back down however and continues to grill Megan. -Carrie and Alexis continue to talk and befriend each other, and Carrie also assures Alexis that Robin won’t be that hard to take on, and Carrie expresses her concerns about Sami. Alexis says that its possible that Sami is lying through her teeth, and she could have snapped and no one knew, and Carrie sighs. Alexis tells Carrie that she needs to go, but as she stands up, she reminds Carrie that sometimes, even the most unbelievable things are true. Carrie ponders this and Alexis leaves, and then Carrie runs into Brandon! -Kristen continues pressuring Megan, and Megan finally says just to humor her, she’ll tell her where Stefano is, and Megan thinks to herself she hopes her father will forgive her for this, and she says to Kristen that its probably too late now. She leans in and whispers something in Kristen’s ear, and Kristen’s eyes widen, and Megan laughs after she is finished, and Kristen rushes to her other siblings and says to follow her!

Episode#272: Vivian’s Doubts -Renee comes down at the DiMera Mansion and asks Lexie if she’s seen Stefano anywhere, and Lexie says no, and Renee says she hasn’t seen him in hours… -Valentine walks across the Alamain Mansion, and thinks about everything that has been happening with Alamain, and she says that despite that…her life has been just about perfect. She slowly takes out a picture of someone from a drawer, and says she’s sorry she had to leave him, but she has a better life in Salem… -Destiny is with Will down at the park, and he pours his heart out to her about how he misses his daughter. She comforts him and assures him its all gonna be alright, and he’ll get Arianna back, and Will says he hopes so. He tells Destiny how glad he is to have her at her side and she smiles, but then their moment of joy is ruined when Crystal and Benard arrive! -Victor is at the Kiriakis Mansion and is still disturbed by Dorian’s sudden arrival and decision to move to Salem. Celeste soon begins to ask Victor why this concerns him so much, and Victor tries to tell her its nothing, but Celeste soon also gets concerned, and when Victor goes to get a drink, she takes out her Tarot Cards! -At Salem Place, Vivian walks along, and thinks to herself that in just a few hours, she’ll have made a major step in getting back at everyone who ever hurt her. She looks at the various shops, and then gulps and wonders outloud if its really worth it. She hears a voice asks if whats really worth it and turns to see KATE! *Life in Salem Opening: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo2A7rZhZGA * -Lexie and Renee get concerned for Stefano, and they also ask Elvis if he’s seen him. Elvis hasn’t either, and all three begin to search for Stefano! -Valentine continues to admire the picture she is looking at, but when she hears someone enter, she quickly puts it away, and turns to see Ivan! He asks if she’s alright and she says yes, and she rushes out of the room, leaving Ivan to wonder why she was acting so odd. -Benard angrily asks Will what he’s doing out of jail, and Destiny asks them to just leave them alone, and Crystal begins taunting Will about his grandmother’s death and says that she will soon have Arianna. Will gets angry and tries to stand up to the Galore’s, but Destiny manages to calm him down. Benard however promises Will that Arianna will soon be under their custody! -Celeste is utterly horrified when the Tarot Cards tell her that her relationship with Victor is in great danger! Celeste vows to find out what is going on with Dorian, and Victor wonders if Celeste is alright -Celeste is utterly horrified when the Tarot Cards tell her that her relationship with Victor is in great danger! Celeste vows to find out what is going on with Dorian, and Victor wonders if Celeste is alright once he comes back in and they drink and spend time together, and Victor tries to get his mind off of Dorian. -Vivian is shocked to see Kate standing before her! She begins throwing insults at her immediately and sarcastically welcomes her back to life, and Kate tells Vivian that she’s so petty, and she’s through with their rivalry, and she was just concerned that Vivian wouldn’t do something crazy. Vivian and Kate angrily fight and Vivian eventually stomps off, and vows that now she must do this! To make everyone pay! There is a freeze frame with Vivian, Stefano, Celeste, Valentine, Forrest, and Kate’s faces…

Episode#271: The Plan Commences -At the Spears Mansion, everyone is just getting up and around…and as Lucas walks through the living room, he is STUNNED when he discovers a note from “Jan” on the coffee table! -Robin and Laura continue to face-off over Mike and Jeremy, and Laura tells Robin that she just needs to go back to Israel! Robin asks how Laura, a woman who she’s barely met, can tell her to go back to Israel when she’s barely been back in Salem for a week! Laura says that she’s seen how Robin’s been acting, and it’d just be better if she wasn’t in Salem, and both of them turn when they see Jeremy enter! -Belle is out shopping, still mourning her mother and trying to keep her mind off of it. While shopping, she runs into Nicholas! -Celeste asks Victor who this is, and Kate says she was just wondering that herself. Victor asks if Celeste and Kate would excuse him, and both oddly leave, and Victor engages in a heated discussion with Dorian. He asks her what the hell she is doing in Salem, and Dorian simply asks if she can’t visit her ex-lover once in awhile! -At the DiMera Mansion, Stefano constantly worries now that Marlena is dead. When Vivian walks into his office, he looks at her and tells her that he must kick his plans into high gear now, and the Phoenix must rise! Vivian asks if he’s sure now, and Stefano says: Stefano: Yes, my dear, now *Life in Salem Opening: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo2A7rZhZGA * -Lucas is shocked and dismayed at the note Jan left him! Will comes downstairs and asks Lucas whats wrong, and Lucas informs him that Jan’s left town…and shows him the note! Will is shocked and says that he always found Jan odd, and Lucas is devastated, feeling like she ran out on him, and he finds comfort in his son, as Greta watches in joy from the window. -Belle is uncomfortable when she runs into Nicholas, and quickly tells him she needs to go. Nicholas stops her and tells her they need to talk, and he’s sorry about her mother, but Belle tells him they have nothing to talk about, and she just can’t do this now, and Belle runs off. -Victor and Dorian mysteriously argue, with Victor stating how Dorian has not come in contact with him in years and why of all times now, but Dorian affirms to him that she’s here and here to stay! -Vivian and Stefano begin talking about their plan, and Vivian asks Stefano if they really can do it now. Stefano says that they must, after the death of his Queen of the Night, he’s not holding back any longer! -Robin and Laura try to calm down when Jeremy enters, but Jeremy blasts them both for arguing, and asks if he can’t enjoy having his mother back in his life, and also asks if they can’t just forget about Mike and Alexis. Laura tries to argue with Jeremy but he won’t have it, and finally she gives up, but tells Robin that she’s keeping her eye on her, which leads to Jeremy asking Laura how long she’s staying in town, and Laura responds possibly a very long time! This thrills Jeremy but unsettles Robin. -Vivian and Stefano are at an unknown location…and Stefano slowly comes out from behind a curtain and says that all is well…and its time, they just need several hours to prepare. Vivian nods, and they both set off…

Episode#270: Diva in Salem! -At the Kiriakis Mansion, Kate comes downstairs in her robe and brushes her hair, and she sees Celeste in the living room with Victor, and she walks in and smirks and says how cute. Victor tells Kate he is spending some private time with a very special person, and to get out. Kate laughs and says fine, but as she turns to leave, the doorbell rings, Kate goes to answer it, and it is revealed to be DORIAN LORD! -In Europe, there is a woman seen walking through a large castle. She walks up to a door and knocks on it, and a voice says “Come in”, and the woman enters. She begins by saying that she needs to go to Salem, and the man tells her to be patient, and soon they will go back to Salem…once her sister heals. The woman says that time is running out, and the man assures her that it will all happen when the time is right… -Back in Salem, at Maggie’s house, Laura Horton(Jamie-Lynn Bauer) comes downstairs and sees Robin drinking some coffee. Robin looks up and smiles at Laura, and says that she is sincerely sorry for the loss of Laura’s great friend Marlena. Laura thanks her, and says these past few years have been very hard for everyone, and she just is glad her children and grandchildren are alright, and Robin mutters under her breath that maybe Mike isn’t. Laura tells her that that is actually what she wanted to talk to her about: Mike. -At the Salem Inn, Tony wakes up in bed…with Anna next to him!!! He slowly looks at her as she wakes up, and she looks around…and asks if they slept together last night! Tony slowly says he believes they did, and Anna then apologizes, but Tony says no, he should be apologizing, because he was so drowned in Marlena dying…but Anna stops him and says she understands. Anna then says that maybe she shouldn’t be asking this, but she will. Anna asks Tony if this by some chance gives hope for them ever getting back together! *Life in Salem Opening: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo2A7rZhZGA * -Stefan and Kayla are at Salem Place Apartments. Kayla says that it is so sad that Marlena is dead, and Stefan simply says yes, it is. Kayla asks if he’s alright, and it seems like he’s not really cared about Marlena’s death or anything. Stefan says that all is fine, and Kayla oddly shrugs as she walks away, and it is revealed Helena is watching from the window…and she scowls and says that Stefan is screwing everything up! -Kate asks Dorian Lord(Robin Strasser) who the hell she is! Dorian laughs and asks how she could not know who she is and she says she is Dorian Lord! Kate shrugs and asks what she wants, and Dorian says she wants to speak to Victor. Kate shakes her head and yells to Victor that someone is here for him, and Victor tells them to leave, but Kate yells that its Dorian Lord and Victor stops dead in his tracks! -The two people at the castle in the Europe discuss going back to Salem, and the man insists that the time is approaching when they will go back to Salem. -Laura and Robin get into an explosive argument over Mike, Laura telling Robin that she’s being way too hard on Mike, and Jeremy won’t need her breathing over his shoulder to protect him from Mike and Alexis. Robin however fires at Laura that after all that Mike has done, she needs to do this, and she’s stayed out for far too long. -Tony and Anna discuss their relationship, and Tony tells Anna that he has forgiven her for all that happened with Jan and Nicole and understands why she did what she did now, but he’s not ready yet, its too soon after Marlena’s death, and they shouldn’t have slept together, and Anna understands, but says that she can’t wait for him forever. -Helena vows not to let Stefan ever be discovered, and to continue to torture Steve. However, another figure watches Kayla, Stefan, AND Helena…meanwhile Stefan and Kayla spend time together and bond to help Kayla get over Marlena’s death. -Victor is astonished to hear about Dorian Lord being on his door-step! He quickly rushes to the door with Celeste behind him, and Dorian says “Hello…Victor, its been a long time…I’m sure you’ll be glad to know I’m moving to Salem. Permanantly.”

Written by: Tara Smtih and Very Special Guest Writer ML Cooks Episode#269: Marlena’s Funeral Part 2 -Marlena’s funeral begins. Many many people from the past attend as Father Jansen begins…and everyone looks and gets emotional at the coffin of the great Marlena Evans… *Life in Salem Opening: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo2A7rZhZGA * -Maggie gives a heartbreaking euology about her best friend…she says that there was no other person in this town left that was better than Marlena. She says that Marlena always supported her, and she recalls when Marlena “killed” her, but she says that their friendship even lasted through that…she tells them all that Marlena is in a better place…and she will watch over them all. -Tony gives a euology, and says he’s known Marlena for well over twenty years, and she was a great woman…but in the past year he’s gotten to know her even better…she helped him get rid of his alter, Vince, and they discovered they had a child together…and he thinks that during all the time they spent together it made him realized that he loved Marlena…and he’s never going to forget her. Tony steps down and sits next to Anna, who sighs, but also smiles. -Carrie gives a euology, saying that Marlena took care of her before and after she thought her father died…she was always there for her when Anna couldn’t be, and supported her for so many years…she says that she will miss Marlena, and that she WILL make her proud. -Eric and Belle give their tributes to Marlena: Belle walks up to the podium, ready to say a few words about her mother, Dr. Marlena Evans. She looks out into the crowd and sees all her friends and family. She begins to speak, though her voice is shaky and soft “It’s great to see all of you guys in one place. Usually when we all come together, it’s for the holidays, or The Horton 4th of July barbecue. But not this time. We are here to mourn a great woman. A woman who was compassionate, warm, sweet, so caring, and most of all, selfless. My mother was truly an angel sent from heaven. And in some sort of sick and twisted way, she’s been called back to the heavens.” Belle pauses trying not to break into tears. She tries to stay strong. She continues “My life will never bee the same without Marlena. My mother was my rock and my foundation, my best friend, and a beacon of hope. No matter what was going on with her, whenever I needed anything, Marlena was right there, always the first one. I love her so much and I am a better woman because of Marlena. My mother has been through so much through out her life. From being possessed to the devil, to being held in the secret room with Kristen, to being held hostage by Stefano in his underground Paris to being set up as the Salem Serial Killer. My mom survived all of that. She was the strongest and most enduring woman I know. We all owe her a gratitude of debt. This town is a better place thanks to my mother.” She looks over to Marlena’s coffin and stares at it. Her emotions begin to take a hold of her. She stops and think about how is she going to move on from this. Her father is comatosed, her mother is dead, shot by her own half sister. She wonders how does this happen. Why her? As Belle looks at her dead pale faced mother, she finally cracks. Bursting out in tears and sinking to the floor. Eric, jumps up and rushes over to her and holds her. Eric “It’s ok Belle. “ He says with tears forming in his eyes. Seeing his half sister falling apart and letting the fact that his mother is dead gets to him to. He closes his eyes and let’s the tears fall from his eyes, holding Belle, as they cry together in each other arsms. Everyone in the church is emotionally moved and heart broken. -Everyone is shocked and enraged when Stefano gives a euology, saying how Marlena was his Queen of the Night, one of his reasons for living, and although he lost her to his Pawn, he still loved her, and that he’d never forget her, and that she was a remarkable woman. Kristen also gives a euology, saying how she HATED Marlena with a passion for years, she was her arch rival…but made her life complete. And she also points out that without Marlena, her life wouldn’t have been so much fun, and she never would have gotten over her rape without the therapy Marlena gave her. -Bo and Kristen find comfort in each other over Marlena’s death. Both of them step outside and Kristen says that this is crazy, she should be rejoicing and dancing around, instead she’s crying over it. Bo says that he and Marlena were always close friends, and this is another loss in his life…he just can’t believe it, his entire family is in shambles, and Kristen tells him that in time, it will heal. -Sami gives a euology, apologizing to Marlena for what Stami did and again proclaiming her innocence. She says that Marlena was the greatest and most forgiving mother on the planet, there is no one like her and no one will ever be like her. She promises to make her proud and tears up as she says that there is no way that she’s going down for her murder, and she will find Stan and make him pay! -Everyone is emotional as the great heroine Marlena Evans is finally buried….ending her era for good, and leaving a legacy….

Episode#268: Marlena’s Funeral Part 1 -Several days have passed in Salem since Marlena Evans’ historic murder. The town of Salem is now preparing to bury a beloved woman…. -Down in the Secret Room beneath the Spears Mansion, in the bathroom besides the actual room itself, Jan is in the bathtub, as Nicole sleeps on one of the beds. Jan slowly gets out of the bathtub and puts a bathrobe on that she found lying around in there, and suddenly as she brushes her hair both her and Nicole hear someone yell “Wakey wakey eggs and bacey!”, and as Nicole slowly wakes up and looks at the door, Jan rushes out to see who it is, and both of them scowl when they see Greta through a hole in the door. Nicole says that it’s the disgusting, rabies-filled bitch herself, who locked them down here. Suddenly, a drawer shoots open, with two trays of some breakfast on them. Greta laughs and says that she needs to watch her mouth, or she may not feed them.Greta asks if they like their new home, and Nicole snaps that its great in a pathetic way. Greta then says: Greta:Oh…you two still must be grieving…so sorry about Marlena… Nicole:Marlena? What about her? Greta:Oh, you two don’t know, do you?! Your mother, or in Nicole’s case, fake mother, was killed by Sami Brady! -Lucas walks down into the holding cell area at the police station with Sami, and the guard walks up to Will’s cell and unlocks the door, saying his father posted bail. Will rushes out and hugs Lucas, and thanks him so much for freeing him. Lucas nods and says he shouldn’t have been in there in the first place, and also he notices that Will looks upset. Will says ever since he found out about Marlena’s death, he’s been in tears. Lucas pats him on the back and softly promises Will it’ll all be alright, and Sami goes to try to hug Will, but he ignores her and walks past her. A tear runs down Sami’s cheek as Lucas sighs and follows Will, but before Sami can go, from another cell Hope says something: Hope:Sami, how could you do such a thing? Killing your own mother? She tolerated you for yea- Sami:Oh you bitch! I did not kill her, I am serious, Stan did! And do not get high and mighty on me, you’re the one who is rotting in here for a murder you actually committed! I’m not the murderor, you are! And I am going to make sure everyone knows it. I’m sure Alice is proud of you. Julie:How dare you talk to her like that! Sami:I’m not putting up with this. With that, Sami angrily leaves. -Belle and Carrie are down at the hospital, and Carrie looks at Belle and asks if she’s ready, and Belle nods, as she sniffs and goes into Roman’s room. Roman Brady, formerly John Black, sits their still catatonic after Stefano and him shot each other on the island. The sisters sit down, and Belle takes her father’s hand, and says: Belle:Hey, Dad….I’m sorry its been awhile since I visited, I-I’ve just been busy…Carrie’s back in Salem, I’m sure that’ll make you happy. Carrie:Yeah, I’m back for good, and I’m going to be here when you wake up. Belle:But, more importantly…we have something to tell you. I don’t know if you can hear us, but you need to know either way. Its…about Mom. She’s been through a lot lately, and….and…oh I don’t know if I can say it… Carrie:Joh-D-dad…Marlena’s….Marlena’s….Marlena’s…passed away. S-Sami, or someone…impersonating her…killed her, and today’s her funeral. -Outside of St.Luke’s, Eric stands over his mother’s coffin, and slowly touches it, and still can’t believe Marlena is dead. Maggie and Abe arrive, and Maggie runs up to Eric and hugs him, and says she’s so sorry about Marlena, and says how she was always one of her closest friends. Eric nods and says that he knows, and he tells Maggie that he can’t believe that today, he has to bury his mother… *Life in Salem Opening: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo2A7rZhZGA * -At the Kiriakis Mansion, it is dark as everyone is attending Marlena’s funeral. Suddenly, a mysterious figure, who’s face is hidden and is not seen enters. He has gloves on, and he walks up to Victor’s desk, and looks at a picture of Victor, and slowly shatters it…it falls to the floor, and then this figure begins shifting through Victor’s files… -Nicole gasps and says in shock that Marlena’s dead, and looks at Greta for a moment and says that she’s lying! Jan says that she just saw Marlena a few days ago, she just found out she was her actual mother, she was alive and fine! Nicole tells Greta that her tricks don’t work, and Greta rolls her eyes and says that this is no trick. She says that Nicole is way too paranoid, and Nicole then begins to say that Sami wouldn’t kill her own mother, but stops mid-sentence, and she flashes back to the fashion show in May where she argued with “Sami”, pulled on her hair and it came off, and then “Sami” shot her! Nicole looks from Jan to Greta and says: Nicole:Wait, no…it wasn’t Sami who killed Marlena! It couldn’t have been! -Carrie and Belle both look as Roman sits there, silent and still. Belle cries and says to Carrie that if he heard them, she hopes he’s okay. Carrie says that Roman is a strong man, he’s fine. She tells him that she loves him, and that the day he wakes up, and she knows that day will come, she’s going to be there to guide him. Belle smiles at what Carrie tells their father, and slowly they get up to leave as both of them kiss Roman on the cheek, but they see someone in the doorway: Cassie Brady! -Sami, Lucas, and Will are all in the car on the way to Marlena’s funeral. Sami looks at Will in the backseat and asks if he will at least talk to her, and that she’s really telling the truth. Will asks her to just leave him alone, saying that his grandma is dead just after he got arrested for “kidnapping” his daughter. Sami looks at Lucas, and back to Will, completely quiet. She then says: Sami:You’re…you’re….daughter? What? Please tell me I heard that wrong! Will, you are only- Will:Yeah I already got that from Dad and don’t act like you don’t know. Or maybe it was just that you didn’t care enough to help me when I finally admitted that I had a child. Oh, yeah, that was Stan, right? Sami:Lucas, you did not tell me?! Why?! Lucas:Well Sami I have known you for many years so I don’t buy your games that you were tied up almost all year! Sami:Its true! And Will, I cannot believe you’d sleep around like that! So I have a granddaughter, and who’s her mother? Probably a little- Will:SHUT UP, MOM, JUST SHUT UP! She died in childbirth! I’ve had to raise my baby girl only with the help of Destiny and now Crystal Galore, another woman who tried to kill grandma, trying to take her away from me! So the last thing I need is my grandma’s REAL killer harping me about it! Sami:I am your mother and you will not talk to me like that! Lucas:Can you both just be quiet?! Listen, Marlena is dead, my fiancee I still cannot find, my granddaughter is in government custody, my son was thrown in jail, this is the last thing I need! Sami:Your fiancee? Who the hell is that? Alexis? Lucas:Jan Spears, but that’s none of your business. She just found out that she, not Nicole, is your sister, and of course right when Marlena dies, she falls off the face of the Earth! -Maggie comforts Eric and tells him it will all be alright in the end. A voice says it certainly will be, and all three of them turn to see two security guards…and Marlena’s mentally incapacitated twin sister: Samantha Evans(Andrea Hall Gengler)! Eric asks who the hell invited her, and Sam says she’s Mar’s sister, she deserves to be here, and she managed to get the prison to let her out just for the funeral. Eric says coldly that she shouldn’t be here, she tried to kill Marlena so many times after she returned. Sam laughs as the security guards escort her to her seat, and Maggie sighs, but then they all see someone else enter: Rex Brady! -The mysterious figure continues looking through Victor’s files, but then they stand and close the file cabinet, and begin to walk throughout the dark mansion… -Carrie and Belle both see Cassie Brady and rush up and hug her, and Cassie says that she came back to town with Rex the minute they heard about Marlena, and that she’s so sorry, and that she thought of Marlena for her mother for almost a year, and she was always great to her. Belle nods and again hugs her sister, and Carrie says she just can’t believe Jan is actually Tony and Marlena’s daughter. Belle rolls her eyes and says that Jan is the last person she wants to think about, and Cassie says “What?!” and Carrie tells Cassie that Jan was recently revealed to be Tony and Marlena’s daughter, and Cassie is silent for a moment as she remembers her history with Jan. Belle says that they better get down to the funeral, and the three sisters leave the hospital. -Greta looks at Nicole confused for a moment, and says that well many eye-witnesses saw her just shoot Marlena in the heart, and she mentions how Sami is making this whacky claim that some guy named Stan dressed up as her, and Nicole tells her to not think its so far fetched. Greta laughs and says to look who’s the crazy one now. Nicole then admits that…she’s known that Sami wasn’t really Sami for a long time now. She explains to Jan and Greta how at the fashion show, she ripped off Sami’s hair and saw hair underneath it, but it certainly wasn’t how women styled their hair, and she saw that “her” face was a mask and everything. Nicole shudders at the thought of everything, and Jan and Greta both look at Nicole in shock, and as Greta bursts out laughing, Jan begins slapping Nicole and she asks how Nicole couldn’t tell anyone! Nicole says that she had bigger things on her mind, like crazy Greta Von Amberg and how to keep her ruse up as Tony and Marlena’s daughter, and she doesn’t give a damn about Sami anyway. Jan says that her mother’s death could have been prevented by Nicole, but Nicole snorts and says she barely knows Marlena, so she doubts she ruined her life. Greta says this is typical Nicole, but now that she’s down here, she won’t be able to hurt anyone. Greta simply says “Ta Ta” and then leaves, as Jan groans and says that Lucas is probably searching high and low for her especially now that Marlena is dead. Nicole says that at least people are probably looking for Jan, no one could care about where she is. Nicole then goes on to say that Lucas had better find them though because she’s not going to take being trapped down here forever. -Eric, Maggie, and Abe all see Rex Brady, Eric’s half-brother in the doorway, and Rex informs them that he’s returned for Marlena’s funeral, and Cassie should be here soon. Eric nods, and soon Tony and Anna arrive, as well as Sami, Lucas, and Will…and everyone gives Sami the cold shoulder. Carrie, Belle, Cassie, and many, many other ols faces arrive as Marlena’s funeral begins…

Episode#267: Marlena’s Wake -Maggie gasps as she hears of Marlena’s death, and says that this is impossible! Abe tells her that he must have heard it wrong, and that it doesn’t make any sense. Maggie sits down on the couch and says that not another pillar of Salem can be gone! She begins to cry, saying how Marlena was her great friend, and Abe slowly reaches his hand out and touches her shoulder. He tries to assure her it will all be alright. -Jan runs over to Nicole and tells her to just leave that alone, but Nicole backs away with the evidence in hand and says that now she can finally get rid of what Jan’s been blackmailing her with ever since they “killed” Victor together! Jan laughs and asks how she’s going to destroy it when she’s trapped in some random room. Nicole looks around and says she’ll just tear it up! Jan launches herself at Nicole and they get into a struggle over the evidence! -Mike tells Alexis that they’ve got more to worry about than why Robin is mad, and he has to get back into his son’s good graces, and that his relationship with him was already screwed up enough before Alexis came along. Alexis says that she wants to make up with Jeremy too, and they just have to figure out a way to do it. Mike says that they really can’t just snap their fingers and make Jeremy forgive them, and Alexis says she’s not just going to sit around and wait for him to decide that they’re good in his eyes. -Bo sighs and scratches his head, and asks Sami if she has any evidence of what this Stan did. Sami sighs and says that pretty much the only proof there is is the costume which Stan had, but then she also says that she doesn’t have the murder weapon, which could clear her, but Anna snaps that she had enough time to throw it off somewhere. Bo turns to the other PD officers and tells them to search the area for anything, and he tells Sami he won’t arrest her now, but they’ll see what they turn up. Sami nods and slowly, everyone gathers around Marlena’s corpse…. *Life in Salem Opening: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo2A7rZhZGA * -Jan and Nicole fight over the evidence, and eventually, Nicole accidentally tosses it across the room! Both of them fall to the ground, and Nicole yells that this is ridiculous, and that she tried to kill Colin years ago, and she didn’t even really murder him so neither of them should care so much! Jan says that she still has what could send her to jail for life, and Nicole reminds her that Colin’s not around to press charges, but Jan says that that doesn’t matter. Nicole grumbles and yells that they need to get out of here and stop fighting about the stupid evidence. Jan agrees, and they look around, and sigh as they still don’t see anything. -At Maggie’s house, Jeremy is home alone. He sits around thinking on Mike and Alexis sleeping together, but hears the doorbell ring. He stands up and goes and answers the door to see his mother Robin! She smiles and exclaims “Jeremy!” as she pulls him into a hug. -Everyone looks down at Marlena. Eric says that he barely even got to see his mother when he got back, and now before he knows it, she’s dead. Belle asks why this had to happen to her, and she was always one of the best people in Salem. Carrie says that Marlena practically raised her and was always like a second mother to her, throughout so many years. Sami says that Marlena and her had such a rough relationship…but they always loved each other, and now its all her fault that she’s dead! Anna says that she hopes Marlena can forgive her for keeping from her for so long that Jan was her child, and Tony then says that he and Marlena barely got to know their actual daughter together. Lucas looks down at Marlena’s body and is about to say something, but when Tony and Anna mention Jan, Lucas says: Lucas:Wait a minute…I gotta tell Jan! I have to tell her that her mother is dead! -Jan and Nicole walk around the secret room, and Nicole exclaims that she can’t believe the princess beat them. Jan says that she needs to get back to her son, and Lucas. Nicole thinks for a moment, and then says that that’s it! Lucas will eventually wonder where Jan is, and with any luck, he’ll find them! Jan sighs and says she’s not stupid, this room is hard to find. Nicole groans and says that they have to cling onto some type of hope. Jan says yeah, but until Lucas decides to come hunting for them or Greta comes to her damn senses, they’re just going to have to live down here together. Nicole sighs and slams her fist into the wall, saying she’s right, and fears of whats to come… -Above, in the actual main areas of the Spears Mansion, a cloaked figure walks inside the living room. This figure turns on a light, and the hands are shown to be female hands. This woman grabs a piece of paper and a pen and begins writing a note, and after getting done, they set it down on the coffee table! The woman laughs ans the takes off her cloak to reveal Greta Von Amberg! Greta smiles and walks towards the front door to leave, but before she does, she says: Greta:Now no one will ever try to find Jan…now I’ve just got to come up with a way to keep anyone from searching for Nicole. Those bitches are going to be stuck down there forever…or at least, until I kill them. Greta throws her head back and laughs before leaving the Spears Mansion… -Jeremy is overjoyed to see his mother, and he asks her what she’s doing here, and Robin tells him that once she heard about his problems she rushed back to Salem. Jeremy chuckles and says that she didn’t have to do that, he’s a big boy, he can handle himself. Robin nods and says that she knows, but she still has to be there for him, she’s his mother. They walk back inside Maggie’s house, and Robin promises him that she’s back for good, and she’s going to make sure Alexis and Mike will never hurt him again. -Alexis tells Mike to just forget it, and she’s going to try to get Jeremy back herself! Mike snaps to her to be his guest, and she growls and tells him that things aren’t over for her and Jeremy, not by a long shot. Alexis Kefer never loses a man, men lose her! With that Alexis walks out of the Horton House, slamming the door behind her. -Lucas excuses himself back outside Marlena’s penthouse, and takes out his cell phone and tries to call Jan. Sami and Belle look around confused and ask what everyone is talking about, and Anna sighs as she says that Nicole lied. Jan is really Marlena and Tony’s hidden child, and they only recently found out. Both sisters are shocked, and Belle asks how her arch rival can be her SISTER! She says she barely got used to the fact that Nicole was even her sister. Sami is confused, and says that she can’t believe this. She continues to look down at Marlena’s body, as a few paramedics walk over and tell them that they need to take Marlena’s body to the hospital. They all nod, and Lucas comes back and says that he can’t get ahold of Jan, and Anna says that she’s sure he’ll be able to find her later. Bo tells the paramedics to not keep her down at the morgue for long, and he thinks they’d want her funeral as soon as possible. He sheds a tear as he puts a blanket over Marlena’s face, and the town heroine is taken away…

Episode#266: Stami or Sami? -Will is dragged into the holding cells down at the police station, and as he is thrown into one, he is shocked to see Julie and Hope in the cell across from them! Julie gasps at seeing Will, and comments how it seems everyone is ending up in jail with them these days! Will sighs and comments how this day just gets worse, and Julie then says: Julie:William Horton, what are you doing in jail, and, you finally came to your senses and came back to Salem? Will:Yeah, yeah, I did. Listen, Aunt Julie, if its okay with you I’d rather not go into it right now. Its just too stressful and hard to explain. Basically, to put it simply, I kidnapped a baby. Hope:You what?! Will are you insane?! Julie:You kidnapped an innocent child?! How could you, that is so unli- Will:She…was my daughter. I have a baby girl who’s grandparents tried to take her away from me, so I had to take her back to Salem. Julie then faints, as Hope says that she has to sit down because of this one… -Nicole and Jan search the Secret Room underneath the Spears Mansion, trying to find any way to get out. Nicole stomps her foot down in anger and says she can’t find anything, and Jan agrees. Jan leans against the wall and says that she has to get out of here and get back up to Lucas, and she can’t let some psycho hold her captive the rest of her life. Nicole smirks and says that now she must know how Shawn felt. Jan glares at Nicole and tells her to not talk about Shawn like that, because she may have moved on now since Shawn’s death, but she never stopped believing in the love her and Shawn shared. Nicole laughs and says that that’s nice and all but they have bigger things to worry about. Both of them continue searching. -Lexie walks into the DiMera Mansion with Theo in her arms, as Celeste slowly walks in behind her, and she sees everyone watching the TV and asks whats going on. Renee looks at her and informs her that Marlena’s been murdered by Sami! Celeste screams out as Lexie puts Theo down and rushes to the TV to see whats happening! -Belle is walking through town, thinking about what happened with Nicholas a few nights ago, when she separated from him because of Forrest’s threats. She sighs and says to herself that its for the best, and continues walking. She sees ambulances and police cars rushing down the streets and people gathering at Tvs and wonders what is happening, and when she goes over to see for herself, she hears the news about Marlena! Belle shrieks as she drops her purse and runs for Marlena’s penthouse! -Alexis tells Robin that its all a big mis-understanding, and Robin says that she doesn’t think it is. She says that Alexis is probably a common lowlife who’d do anything for sex, and since Jeremy wouldn’t give it to her, she shacked up with Mike instead! Alexis yells that its not like that at all, and they were both drunk, and she didn’t even know Mike was Jeremy’s dad! Mike tells Robin that she wasn’t like this all those years ago, and Robin says its because he’s hurt her son time and time again! Alexis says: Alexis:Okay, listen, Miss Jacobs…again, it was an accident, I mean I love- Robin:No more excuses! Mike, I thought you were better than this. I really did. But I guess not. Now if you all will excuse me, I’m going to see my son. Is he here? Mike:No, he lives with Aunt Maggie now. Robin:Thanks. Robin then turns around and heads off, leaving Alexis and Mike shocked! -Sami, in the doorway of Marlena’s penthouse, wails as she yells that she’s too late, and Carrie pulls her off the ground and asks her what the hell she is talking about! Carrie says that she may have just killed her own mother! Sami and Carrie both turn around as Lucas drives up, and Belle runs towards them, and Belle yells how Marlena can be dead, and looks at Sami as Lucas does the same! Sami continues to break out in tears as she hears Belle say that Marlena’s dead, and Carrie begins to bawl as she slaps Sami and asks how she could kill Marlena! Sami says: Sami:It-it wasn’t…me! It was a psycho named Stan! He’s been impersonating me for months, he shot Nicole and he…he…killed my mother! *Life in Salem Opening: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo2A7rZhZGA * -Lucas, Carrie, and Belle all look at Sami, stunned at what she just said! They then look as Marlena’s body is rolled out of the building, as Eric, Tony, and Anna follow! Belle and Carrie both scream and Anna runs up and hugs Carrie, as Eric glares at Sami and asks her how she could kill her own mother! They all turn around as Bo arrives on the scene with the PD, and his jaw drops as he sees Marlena’s body! He looks at Tony and says: Bo:What the hell happened here?! Tony:Sami shot her! That bitch shot and killed Marlena! -At the Carver Household, Maggie opens the door as she helps Abe, who is now released from the hospital and in a wheelchair, in. He smiles and says that after all Summer of being in a hospital, its good to be home. Maggie leans down and kisses him with a smile, and then as she goes to get something she turns on the TV. She is about to go into the kitchen until she hears on the news about Marlena’s death! -Alexis shuts the door at the Horton House, and turns to Mike, and says that this is ridiculous! Not only do they have to worry about trying to get back into Jeremy’s good graces, now they have to deal with Mike’s ex-wife! Alexis says if she didn’t know any better, Robin might be jealous. Mike laughs and says that that’s highly unlikely, and that even when he lived with her off/on in Israel, they never got back together, and Robin hasn’t been interested in him since she saw him with April Ramirez way back in the late 80’s. Alexis tells Mike that she’s a woman, and Robin’s concern had to be more than just for her son. -Nicole and Jan fail to find any way to get out of the secret room beneath the Spears Mansion. Nicole yells out in anger and tells Jan how only she’d build a secret room without a way to get out of it incase she got locked in there! Jan tells Nicole that she shouldn’t have tried to mess with Greta so much, and that she needed to stop sleeping around with men who already had girlfriends! Jan tells Nicole that she’s made enemies out of going after Eric, Brady, and Austin. Nicole then says: Nicole:Well, lets not forget your number of enemies: Belle, Mimi, Chloe. Don’t act high and mighty on me, Jan. Jan:Well, at least I got rid of mine! If you had found a way to dispose of Greta perm- Nicole:Okay enough of the blame game! What matters is that we’re trapped down here, and who knows what that psycho is going to do to us, or if she’s just going to leave us here to die! Nicole slowly begins to look around some more, and pulls out some drawers just for the heck of it, and gasps when she sees a file and picks it up! She looks at Jan and says: Nicole:The evidence! This is where you’ve been hiding that damn evidence that I tried to kill Colin for the past four years! In this room! -Lexie asks if this is some kind of sick joke, how could Sami kill Marlena! Renee shrugs and says that’s what the media is saying, and Celeste glances at Stefano, and then looks back at the TV. Lexie says how Marlena has always been a longtime friend of her, and can’t believe this has happened! -Bo looks at Sami and asks if this true, and Sami screams no! Anna yells that they saw her kill Marlena, and Sami explains that it was an imposter! She shouts to everyone that Stan, an alter ego she THOUGHT she created, was a real person! She explains that many months ago, all the way back in Winter during that huge snow storm, he showed up in her room at the Salem Inn and attacked her, and told her how he was going to ruin her life, then he dressed up as her and walked around as her for months! Tony asks her if she knows how ridiculous that sounds, and Sami continues: Sami:Just listen to me! He was horrible to Mom! I wouldn’t be that horrible! And he shot Nicole! He was the one Tony hired for the fashion show, not me! He’s wanted to kill my mother since May, and now he finally succeeded! Bo:So you are telling me that a man you and Andre conspired together to create, was an actual person? Sami, you’ve come up with better excuses and lies rather than this over the years-I mean, how could you?! Marlena, who tolerated you and all that you did…oh Lord…just never mind. Sami:ALL OF YOU HAVE TO BELIEVE ME, DAMNIT! BECAUSE ITS TRUE! I’D NEVER MURDER MOM! I’D NEVER MURDER MY MOTHER! Bo:I don’t want to hear this! Samantha Gene Brady, you are under arrest for the murder of Marlena Evans Craig Brady Black Black North Black. -Julie slowly wakes up, and looks at Will and Hope, and asks Hope if it was a dream..Will doesn’t really have a child. Hope sighs and says its true, and she asks Will what he was thinking! Julie tells Will that he’s too young to be a father, and asks how he could be so irresponsible! Will scowls and snaps that he doesn’t want to talk about all of this, but what matters is that he has a daughter, his baby girl, and he can’t let a family like the Galore’s take her away from him! He says that he loved his girlfriend Arianna so much, she meant the world to him, but the rest of her family are nothing but horrible people! Hope tells him she knows what young love, that is forbidden by someone’s parents, is like, but she still can’t believe that he has a daughter! She tells him that he has to be more responsible, and Will yells that he knows! Will sighs and says he’s sorry he snapped at them, but he’s already gone through the responsibility part of everything, and now he just needs to keep his daughter from the Galore’s before its too late. -Sami screams to her uncle that he can’t arrest her, and that she’s telling the truth! Belle is in tears and at her mother’s side, and Tony and Anna continue to tell Sami to cut the crap! Lucas and Carrie are both glancing back and forth from Marlena’s dead body to Sami as an officer puts cuffs on her, and she yells that Stan is probably still in town somewhere, and they can find him if they’d just believe her! She looks around and asks if anyone noticed that she was acting weird, and Sami continues to cry as she looks at Marlena’s slain form. The officers begin to carry her away, but Lucas interrupts: Lucas:Wait…I’m not saying I believe her story, but she was acting weird. When Will came back and I called her to tell her, at first she didn’t know who Will was. Sami:See?! See?! Carrie:And….Marlena did call me back to town in the first place because Sami wasn’t acting like herself, according to her. Sami:Uncle Bo, please, you gotta believe me, please! Bo looks at Sami, and there is a freeze-frame on Marlena’s body…

Hey everyone, so glad you guys are enjoying STEAM. This is Tara Smith, Co-EP/Co-HW, and I can tell you right here right now that STEAM has got such good plans for Season 3 and I hope you all continue to enjoy it. ML is really working his butt off the most with all of this going on and it just thrills me to see that you all are enjoying the work we're doing here, and slowly I will take a more active role in STEAM which I hope is a good thing. We also have some mighty powerful additions to our writing team and as ML has announced, STEAM's cast so just keep tuning in because I promise you it will be a fun ride during Season 3.

Episode#265: Marlena is Dead! -A new day has arrived in Salem! -Down at the DiMera Mansion, Stefano, Renee, Kristen, Peter, and Elvis are all in the living room. Stefano is reading the newspaper when suddenly, on their brand new TV, a local news station interrupts, and all of them look as the news anchor announces that Marlena Evans has been shot and killed in her penthouse! Kristen drops the earrings she was putting on as Elvis spits out his orange juice, and Stefano stares in shock, and says: Stefano:What-what is this? No, it’s a lie! A ploy! Not my beloved Marlena…my Queen…it wasn’t her time…no… Kristen:I can’t believe this…a year ago I would have been head over heels about this…now, I just don’t know…I mean who could have killed Marlena?! -Mike is shocked to see his ex, and Jeremy’s mother, Robin standing in the doorway of the Horton House! He is silent for a moment and Alexis asks who the hell is this, and he is silent for a brief second as Alexis tells him to snap out of it, and Robin then says “Yes, Mike, its true. I’m back.” Mike turns to Alexis and tells her: Mike:This is my ex…Robin Jacobs. Jeremy’s mother. -Sami rushes all throughout Salem, constantly telling herself how she has to get to Marlena before Stami kills her, and that she can’t let her mother die! -At Marlena’s penthouse, everyone is stunned as it is announced that Marlena is dead! Eric’s hands shake as he looks down on the dead body of his mother, who he only just saw for the first time in a year! Tony is stunned at what has occurred, and looks down at Marlena. As the paramedics say they are so so sorry, Tony leans down, and caresses Marlena’s cheek, and as Anna comes and puts her hands on his shoulders, he whispers: Tony:No…it can’t be…you can’t be dead…Marlena, my dear, you can’t be dead… *Life in Salem Opening: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo2A7rZhZGA * -Lucas is shocked and horrified as Will is arrested! Will begs Lucas to get him out of this, and Lucas promises that he’s going to while Will is dragged away! Lucas turns to Benard and Crystal Galore and asks them how can they do this! Benard tells Lucas that its for the safety of their granddaughter and Will kidnapped her! Lucas angrily tells them: Lucas:Will is Arianna’s father! He loves her and just wants to take care of her! Benard:If he wanted to take care of her, would she be in a hospital right now? She almost died. Crystal:Yes, and if he really loved her he wouldn’t have taken her from us! He’s just a common criminal. LucasYou know…where do you get off saying that?! Because now that I think about it…you’re Crystal Galore! The one who Nicole hired to kill Marlena! The former porn star! You helped kill Marlena! Crystal:Hey, she turned up alive later on. And all of those days are behind me. I don’t even talk to Nicole anymore and got released from prison years ago. Now I’m a good woman, better than your son anyway! Lucas:You bitch! I should kill both of you right here and now! Benard:Oh yes, now I see what this family is like. Lucas is about to argue some more, but then the TV that’s in the room interrupts saying Marlena Evans has been shot and killed…by her own daughter, Sami Brady! Lucas turns and looks on at the TV in shock! -Nicole slowly wakes up in a dark place, and looks around, wondering where she is and clutching her head in pain. She flashes back to Greta attacking her and Jan inside her hospital room, but doesn’t recall anything else. She looks and sees Jan lying unconscious at the other side of the room, and rushes over and tries to wake her up. Jan slowly comes to, and asks what happened. Nicole replies: Nicole:I-I don’t know…but I think its safe to say we’re not in the hospital anymore, Toto. All I remember before this is Greta shoving me over…I think. Jan:Oh yeah…I think she stuck a needle in my arm. Nicole:Well, that’s helpful information. But what the hell did she do with us?! I don’t even recognize this place! Jan:Wait a minute…no…she couldn’t have…how did she- Nicole:What? Jan:This is the secret room underneath my damn mansion! She threw me under my own house! -Alexis looks in shock at Robin Jacobs standing before her! She slowly reaches her hand out and introduces herself, but Robin then slaps Alexis’s hand away! Robin tells her she knows who she is, and tells Mike how she can’t believe what he did to their son! Mike, stunned, asks Robin how she knew, and Robin informs him that Jeremy called and told her, and she rushed back to Salem the second he did! -The DiMera’s continue to watch the news report on Marlena’s death, and are even more stunned to hear that Sami is the one who shot her and is on the loose! Stefano breathes heavily, and Kristen looks to Stefano, and then she asks him if he had anything to do with this! Stefano angrily replies: Stefano:Of course not! Why would I kill the woman I love?! That’s ridiculous and I cannot believe you would even bring up something so preposterous! Kristen:Hey, listen, father, I’m sorry. But this is just too weird. Sami worshipped the ground her mother walked on, even if she was a complete brat. Its so contrived to even try to believe that she killed her own mother! -Sami approaches Marlena’s huge apartment, and slowly tries to breathe, running all throughout Salem. She continues to hope she’s not too late, but as she runs through the door she bumps into Carrie! Carrie, starting to go into a rage, asks Sami what the hell she’s thinking! Sami tells Carrie that she needs to get up there and there’s a madman on the loose, and Carrie asks her how can she be talking about that when she just shot her own mother! Sami’s face goes pale, and then breaks down, crying as Carrie wonders what the hell is going on. -Anna sobs, looking down at Marlena’s body, and Tony continues to carress her cheeks. He remembers how he’s shared so many special moments with Marlena this year, and Anna asks if he’s alright, and then Tony responds: Tony:No, quite frankly, Anna…I’m not. Marlena and I, we finally found out who are true child was…and we have grown so close over the past several months…I mean, Anna, I- Anna:What is it, Tony? Tony:I loved her…I admit it. I loved Marlena Evans. -Lucas is silent at hearing that Marlena is dead, and that Sami, his ex, killed her! Crystal looks at Lucas and says that it looks like she didn’t kill Marlena, Will’s mother did! Benard then says that this only proves that Arianna shouldn’t be in the hands of Will, he has crazy parents, and who’s to say Sami doesn’t try to kill Arianna next! Lucas angrily turns to them and tells them to just shut up, and that a good friend of his and a matriarch of Salem just died, and was killed by a woman he loved for years! Lucas then storms out of the agency as Crystal tells her husband that this may have just secured them raising Arianna. -Nicole’s jaw drops, and she asks Jan how she could have a secret room, and also asks if she takes after her grandfather! Jan tells her that years ago, she had this thing built so she could hide some stuff down here, and it wasn’t intended for imprisoning people in! Nicole walks over and finds a light switch, and flips it to reveal a deluxe room, with a bed and a bathroom and everything! She looks to Jan and asks: Nicole:Oh, its not for imprisoning, huh? Jan:I-oh wait…my sister, Lilly…a couple years ago when Abby Deveraux found this place, incase she blabbed about some of the files she found, Lilly added on a bedroom to the place incase she had to lock Abby up. But how Greta Von Amberg found out about it is beyond me! I mean, I haven’t used this place in ages! Nicole:Oh you got to be kidding me! You gotta be kidding me! Once again Jan, your stunts have gotten me into trouble! But…if you own the place, you can get us out, right? Jan:Um, I’m not sure…I kept this place pretty hidden and concealed from the rest of the mansion and I think…Lilly’s got the keys to the first door that gets us out of here…and she’s not even in Salem anymore. Then after that we’d have to get through the hidden walls… Nicole:Great, just great. Jan:I still wonder how she even got us down here…I mean, its not like she could just drag us through the main part of the mansion, and Lilly has the keys to the door…there has to be another way out of here, and we need to find it. -At Marlena’s penthouse, slowly paramedics lift Marlena’s body onto a stretcher, and inform Tony, Anna, and Eric that they’ll be taking it down to the morgue. All three of them cry as Marlena is taken away…and everyone in the room tries to accept that the great Marlena is dead…

DEIDRE HALL OUT, ROBIN STRASSER IN, ERIKA SLEZAK, ERIC WINTER, AND ALEXIS THORPE ALL RETURN! As "Affairs of the Hearts" concludes, and the last of ML Cook's episodes have aired, exits and arrivals come to LIS! First, the most shocking announcement of all: Deidre Hall, who has been CENTRAL to the canvas of LIS since its premiere, has been fired when her character Marlena was killed off by Stan/"Stami"(Dan Wells/Alison Sweeney). A move that has stunned fans, and it also means that another one of the "Big Four"(Roman Brady, Marlena Evans, Bo Brady, Hope Williams Brady) has been cut. "It was ML's idea, and a great one at that, and he executed it so well, and I hope the aftermath I have written will par up to it. I must say as much as I love Marlena, sometimes it is a person's time to go, but...this does not mean that we won't see her pop up again someday. You just never know with LIS, and its about to go into a BIG shake-up." Tara Smith said Also...it has been announced that Robin Strasser and Erika Slezak will be bringing their "One Life to Live" characters to LIS!!!!! Slezak was on recurring status from 2006-2007, until abruptly being fired. "This is a story that I know fans want continued, and it needs to be continued. When Viki/Nikki left, it had just been revealed that back before Victor came to Salem, he was involved in a love triangle between rivals Dorian and Viki. I am going to continue that and LIS needs them both in Salem, and also fans may remember Viki's alter, Nikki Smith's, attraction to him. But of course there is Celeste. There is a story here that has loads of potential." Also, two more returns are coming for LIS! Alexis Thorpe(Cassie Brady) and Eric Winter(Rex Brady) will be returning to LIS on a permanant basis right as the aftermath of Marlena's death commences. "They also have dropped stories on LIS that need to be picked up, and I feel they are vital to the cast." This isn't the end of the returns/exits for LIS. A major shake-up, storyline-wise and cast-wise, is confirmed to be on its way. It is rumored vets will return, new blood will be put in, and many from the current cast may exit. Also, almost all actors on AOTH have returned to LIS and will be regulars on there. Also, two minor returns have been announced: Lisa Robin Kelly(Jill Stevens) and Daphne Bloomer(Eugenia Willens) shall be coming to LIS! Both were very minor on Days, but are rumored to have recurring roles on LIS and be involved in an upcoming story. And lastly, Dan Wells(Stan/Stami) last aired in the finale of AOTH, and if/when he will ever return is unknown.

Downtown Salem, Marlena gets a knock on her door. She opens it and smiles when she sees her son Eric Brady. They hug each other. Marlena “It’s so good to see you Eric.” Eric “It’s good to see you too. I’ve missed you so much.” He walks into the apartment and sees his half sister Carrie, Tony Dimera, and Anna. He walks over to Carrie and hugs her. Eric “Long time no see.” Carrie “Indeed. You’re looking good.” Eric “Thank you. Where’s Austin?” Marlena “Now that is something I have been waiting to know. Every time I ask Carrie, she seems to change the subject.” Carrie “You’re right and with good reason. This is not my day. It’s Jan’s day so I don’t want a big fuss over this, and besides I am not ready to talk about it. Austin and I are no longer together. I don’t know where he is and that’s how I would like to keep it.” Marlena “Are you ok?” Carrie “Oh I’m fine Marlena. Seeing my family is the medicine that I need. I just wish dad could be here.” Marlena “Why don’t we all go over to the hospital after this gathering. I am sure Roman would like that.” Eric “Sounds great. Where’s my twin sister?” Carrie “Yes where is she? Eric, you have got to see her. Sami is really acting strange. She’s not acting like herself. I know you are the person better than anyone to figure out what is going on.” Eric “I will try my best.” Then the door bell rings. Marlena goes to open it up and the wo “man” of the hour arrives. Stami smiles at Marlena, as she holds the gun with a firmer grip in her pocket wondering if she should shoot Marlena right here and now. Stami decides too. He pulls his gun out and aims it right at Marlena. Marlena is appalled. Before she can even say anything, Stami shoots her in the chest! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPJ-PgKs-Fc&NR=1 Created by : ML Cooks Executive Producer: ML Cooks Episode 15: Death of an Icon! (FINALE) Written by: ML Cooks and Tara Smith Downtown, Salem Children Service Board Lucas with Will walks inside the building. Will gets butterflies in his stomach, looking at all the case workers, talking with other people and pounding away on their computers. Lucas grabs a number and waits to be called as Lucas and Will have a seat. Will “Dad, I am really nervous about this.” Lucas “It’s going to be ok Will. I am here to support you through this. “ Will “Dad I can’t lose my daughter. She’s all I got left in this world. I’ll die if they take her from me.” Lucas “Don’t even think about it.” Their conversation is interrupted when their number is called. Lucas and Will stand up and walks over to their assigned case worker. They are escorted to an office. The trio have a seat. Caseworker, looking at Will “I’m Sharon Newman. I have been assigned to your case. And I assume you are Will Roberts?” Will “I am.” Sharon flips through some notes while intermittingly looking up at Will. Sharon “You do know you have a warrant out for your arrest right?” Will “I was not aware of that.” Sharon “I think kidnapping is a crime. You have kidnapped a,… Arianna Roberts.” Will “I did not kidnap her. I did the right thing. I took my daughter away from her insane grandparents. I was making us a family.” Sharon “If you don’t mind my saying, how can you be a family when your still a child? It’s nothing but a case of a child raising a child.” Lucas “Will has a loving and supportive family. He would not be in this alone.” Sharon “You’re right. Upon reviewing the case, I was obligated to put in some calls to the right people. I have two visitors here……You can come in now.” Lucas and Will turn around to see Crystal Galore and Bernard Galore walking into Sharon’s office. Lucas “Who is this?” Crystal “We are Arianna’s grandparents and we are here to bring our precious granddaughter back home.” Bernard “And out of the hands of this young thieving punk.” Lucas “You’re not going to talk about my son like that.” Bernard “And would you look at that. I can see where William gets his bitchassness from.” Sharon “Everyone calm down. We are here for the sake of this baby. And speaking of I have one more visitor.” Just then the Salem PD walks in. Will and Lucas are shocked. Officer “William Roberts, you are under arrest for the kidnapping of Arianna Roberts.” Bernard and Crystal are smiling as Lucas stands their shell shocked. Salem University Hospital Nicole is lying on her hospital bed, thinking about how she almost had everything, but then lost it all because of “Sami”. She flashes back to getting shot at the fashion show after pulling off Stami’s wig… Nicole Who the hell was that, anyway? Oh well, I’ll let everyone figure it out for themselves. Suddenly, Jan barges into Nicole’s room! Nicole What do you want, Jan? I’m getting tired of sudden visitors. Jan You bitch! You stole my life! You knew I was the hidden DiMera child, but you took the title for yourself! Nicole] Yes, yes I did. Thank you for stating the obvious. Jan] After everything I did for you! I tried to kill Victor, I stole the evidence that you tried to kill Colin, I helped cover your sorry ass when you and Crystal Galore set up Marlena to die, and I threw Greta Von Amberg out of town for you! Nicole, frustrated And if you haven’t forgotten, you didn’t succeed in any of those! Victor turned up alive, Colin turned up alive and you’ve been blackmailing me for years with that evidence, and Greta’s back! And she wants to kill me! Hell, I helped you more than you helped me! I helped build you that cage and if it wasn’t for me, little baby Bentley wouldn’t exist! I deserved something for once, damnit! You are already rich, with all the Spears money and power. And would you really want to be the daughter of a DiMera and some psychiatrist, and not to mention, the sister of Belle Black and Sami Brady? Jan Well, I’d prefer that over you completely keeping it from me and taking everything that was supposed to be mine! Nicole What was yours?! A title?! I didn’t even get any money out of it, which is what I wanted! Tony got thrown out of the DiMera Mansion and the entire Empire once Stefano found out that he raped Kristen Blake! You’re making a big deal out of nothing, and I have other things to worry about, like recovering and that nut job Greta. Something must have happened to her while she was out of Salem because she’s much more crazier than I remember. Jan Yeah, Greta came to my doorstep the other day, pretty much attacked me, and we got into a fight out in my yard. Got rid of her though by throwing a raccoon on top of her, scratched up her face and everything, and I think it had rabies. Nicole pauses for a moment and starts to think, then scowls and looks up at Jan. Jan What? Nicole, starting to try to slap Jan You brought this on me! She’s probably so crazy and hell-bent on killing me because you infected her! Jan Uh, no, the raccoon did. Duh. Nicole, yelling in anger and continuing hitting Jan You keep talking about what I did to you, you’ve brought all hell on my life! Now I’m just lying on a hospital bed waiting for Miss Rabies to come and kill me! Before Jan can respond, suddenly, they here a crash, and Greta comes out of nowhere, with a knife in hand! Greta Hello, ladies! Nicole and Jan both scream as they see Greta’s scratched features, and the insane, blood-thirsty look on her face! Nicole, looking at Jan as she tries to stand up Don’t just stand there you idiot, run! We’ve got to get out of here! Greta Oh no you don’t! Its time for some bitches to pay! Greta runs forward as Jan tries to run out, and she grabs the weak Nicole and throws her to the ground, and Nicole bangs her head against the wall as she does, and falls unconscious! Greta grabs Jan by the hair just as she tries to leave the room, and Jan screams! Jan Get your hands off of me! You saw what happened last time! Greta Sorry, Jan, no raccoons around to save you this time! Greta whirls Jan around and throws her onto Nicole’s bed, and then puts her knife down as she grabs a syringe, and stabs it into Jan’s arm! Jan tries to keep screaming, but the drug knocks her out quickly, as Greta laughs maniacally…. The Horton House Mike steps out of the shower after hearing an ignorant pounding at the door. With a towel wrapped around him, chest exposed, he opens the door to see a fuming Alexis. She storms in with out being invited. Alexis “You son of a Bitch. How could you let this happen?” Mike “Whoa, little lady, I think you need to calm down. You can’t barge into the Horton house like this. What is the matter with you? I am not the only one here. My Aunt Maggie is up stairs.” Alexis “I don’t give a damn. I wouldn’t care if the Pope himself was here. I want to know why did you let Jeremy find out about our one night stand.” Mike “Oh so now this is my fault? I let Jeremy find out? How about he over heard us talking about it?” Alexis “I can’t believe this is happening. This has ruined any chance of us being together.” Mike “Is that all you care about? How about I have a son who thinks I’m dead. I have a son that wants nothing to do with me.” Alexis “I have nothing to do with that. That’s your fault. You left him fatherless to be raised by his mother while you were doing what? Having affairs with Carrie Brady? Thought I didn’t know? Yea I do…Jeremy told me all about it. How much of a bad father you were to him.” Mike “You know nothing about me. there are two sides to every story. Don’t you dare judge me and don’t blame me solely for our escapade. It takes two to tangle deary so don’t go playing miss innocent now. You wanted me really bad that night. In fact, you couldn’t get enough of me.” Alexis then slaps him. Mike “That’s enough little girl.” He grabs her and begins to drag her towards the door. He opens the door only to be shocked to see Robin, at the front door! Marlena’s Penthouse Marlena collapses to the ground after taking a bullet to the chest point blank. Carrie, Eric, Tony, and Anna are speechless. Stami then takes off. Eric “Mom!” He runs over to her and kneels down and begins to wail out his eyes. He is confused, having just saw his “Twin sister” shoot his mother. Anna “I’ll call an ambulance.” Tony then walks over to Marlena and begins to comfort as well. Eric, looking up at Carrie “What the hell just happened?” Carrie “I don’t know. I’m going to find Sami.” Carrie grabs her purse and leaves. Meanwhile, downstairs, Stami, has ditched his Sami wig and now is Stan. He smiles as his mission was accomplished. Making Sami’s life a living hell just like she did to everyone else’s. Stan sees Carrie outside as well looking around for Sami. He laughs and heads to the airport, leaving Salem and Sami to deal with the fact she shot Nicole and just killed her own mother. Just as, Back at The Salem Inn, Sami breaks free of the ropes she was bound too. She then takes the gag out her mouth and breathes deeply. “Thank God. I have to stop Stan. I hope it’s not to late. I have to save my mother!” Sami then runs out the Hotel. Back at the Penthouse. Paramedics arrive on the scene and are even shocked themselves to see the iconic Dr. Marlena Evans laying on the floor, looking life less with a bullet to the chest. Eric and Tony get up to give the life savers room to work. One paramedic kneels down and takes a pulse. He looks up at the other paramedic and says “She has no pulse.” Then He looks at Eric and Tony. “I’m sorry, Dr Evans took a bullet straight through the heart. Marlena is dead!”

The Horton House Maggie is pulling some fresh donuts out from the over as Mike walks in. Mike “MMM, smells like old times. SO many great memories of great grandma.” Maggie “Oh I know. We all miss Alice dearly.” Maggie sits the donuts on the counter and then gives Mike a hug. She then pulls back after she realizes is something is wrong with her nephew. “What’s the matter Michael?” Mike takes a seat at the table as Maggie does the same. Maggie “Is it Jeremy? You two still haven’t been getting along?” Mike “Not at all and I’m afraid it’s worse than that.” Maggie “Oh dear.” Mike “I really messed up. Aunt Maggie, I don’t think things can ever be repaired between my son and I.” Maggie “What’s going on?” Mike “I had a one night stand with his girlfriend.” Maggie “Michael William Horton.” Mike “I know, it’s bad. It was an honest mistake.” Maggie “How could something like this happen? How do you sleep with your son’s girlfriend?” Cheatin Heart Jeremy is sitting at the bar, drinking beer after beer, as he keeps thinking of the conversation he over heard his dad and girlfriend having. Alexis “You tell Jeremy about our one night stand and you will be sorry.” She gets up and storms out of the office, as she opens the door, she sees Jeremy standing in the doorway with tears in his eyes. Alexis almost drops her purse as her heart stops Jeremy “How could I be so damned stupid. My own sorry ass father and my slutty girlfriend.” He tries not to think about it by drinking more beer until he hears a, “Can we talk?” He turns around, realizing that familiar voice is none other then Alexis herself. Jeremy “Talk about what? How you were going to lie to me and you wanted my dad to lie with you? Or we can talk about all the nasty things you and my father did to each other.” Alexis “Jeremy I am sorry.” Jeremy “It’s too late for all of that. DO you think sorry is supposed to make it better. Is sorry going to make me forget that my girlfriend, had a one night stand with a man I despise, my own father. A man who doesn’t even know how to be a father. It seems his only purpose is to prey on woman.” Alexis “Let me explain. I was drunk after our argument. Mike walked in the bar and we started talking and-” Jeremy “Let me guess, one thing led to another. I’ve heard that same story so many times before, just by watching TV. Come on, at least come up with a better excuse. No no wait, there is no excuse for sleeping with my dad. What did I really do to deserve you two back stabbing me like that?” Alexis “I am so sorry.” She says wiping a tear from her eye. “I really did not set out to hurt you. Neither did you father.” Jeremy “Don’t do that. Don’t you dare make excuse or defend Mike Horton. I have been listening to his excuses for years. I’ve heard them all and I don’t want to hear them no more.” Alexis “I didn’t know Mike was your father until after we had-…” She pauses, knowing the word sex will be like a knife going through Jeremy’s heart. Jeremy “After you and my dad had sex. You can say it. It still doesn’t matter how it happened or who didn’t know what, you knew I loved you but you till slept with some one else anyway. So that tells me you don’t give a damn about me. It’s over Alexis. Stay the hell away from me. I never want to see your slutty face again. Go be with my dad!” After saying that, Jeremy leaves the bar as everyone looks at Alexis. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPJ-PgKs-Fc&NR=1 Episode14: Swan Song Written by ML Cooks The Spears Mansion Lucas is busying himself in the kitchen by making breakfast for his full house which now includes, Jan, her son Bentley, Will and Destiny. Jan comes down the stairs with Bentley. She walks over and kisses Lucas and lays Bentley down in a stroller. Jan “You’re up early. Good morning.” Lucas “Good morning baby. I had a lot on my mind. My life has been turn upside down in one day.” Jan “Why don’t you let the maids cook for you.” Lucas “No it’s ok. Cooking really is relaxing for me. “ Jan “Well it smells really good.” Lucas “SO tell me, how does it feel to be the missing Dimera daughter with Marlena?” Jan “YOU know, it really hasn’t set in yet. It’s all so overwhelming. I still think this is all a dream. I always wanted to meet my birth parent but I had no idea my father was a Dimera and Marlena is my mother. That means Sami, is my half sister. And Belle is to.” Lucas “Wow you’re right. I never intended to keep it in the family.” Jan “Well we didn’t know you did until last night. Are you coming with me to Marlena’s for the gathering she and my father are throwing for me? I didn’t know with all the drama that you are going through with Will. And that reminds me, did you get back my credit card?” Lucas “Yes I did. I’m sorry he took it.” Jan “It’s ok. So what are you going to with this whole situation?” Lucas “I don’t even know.” Jan kisses him on the lips. “I’m going to get ready for the party. I’ll be back down for breakfast. Can you watch Bentley for me?” Lucas “Sure babe. I’m glad you are better after your catfight with Greta. What made you two act like that?” Jan “Greta had some misconceptions about a past situation. But everything is fine now.” She smiles at him and walks back upstairs, just as Will walks down into the kitchen. Will “Good morning dad.” Lucas “Good morning Will. Where’s Destiny?” Will “She’s still sleeping.” Lucas “I made breakfast.” He says retrieving plates from the cabinet. They both help them selves to the food. Lucas “How did you sleep?” Will “Like a baby. It’s been a long time since I slept in a safe place and for that matter a nice bed.” Lucas “Well you don’t have to go through none of that no more. I am going to help Will.” Will “Thank you, and that really means a lot to me. And I want to apologize for how I have been acting since I came to Salem.” Lucas “Don’t worry about it man. It’s all water under the bridge. Besides, we have bigger fish to fry. Mike called this morning.” Will “Is something wrong with Arianna?” Lucas “Nothing like that. She’s fine, and getting better. Children service board wants you to go down to their office and talk with them.” Will “Hell no! They’re not going to help me. They’re going to keep my daughter away from me or arrest me.” Lucas “Son, in life when you take actions, you have to be liable for them. You broke the law by kidnapping your daughter. But I am going to do everything I can to keep you out of jail.” Will “I hope so. Wait until you meet Arianna’s parents. The Galore’s” Lucas “Galore huh? That sounds really familiar. Why don’t you go get dressed and I’ll go down to CSB with you.” Will “Thanks dad. What about Mom?” Lucas “We are not going to worry about your crazy mother at this time. There is something really wrong with her.” Chez Rouge Brandon and Carrie are looking over dinner menus. Carrie “It’s a real shame your sister lied to my entire family. She reminds me of Sami.” Brandon “In some respects I guess you could say that. SO how does it feel to be back in Salem?” Carrie “Well, I have mixed feelings. I’ve been through a lot here. How about you?” Brandon “It’s ok. I can see my father. He’s had a stroke and I would like to be there for him and maybe build a good relationship with him. It’s a shame it takes tragedies like this to make you realize what we really have.” Carrie “I know what you mean.” Brandon “So tell me why did you and Austin split?” Carrie “I guess now is as good as time as any. Everyone is going to know eventually. Austin and I broke up over a year ago because he cheated on me. I don’t know where he is now.” Brandon “Wow, I can’t believe that. I find that really hard to believe. You two were like a super couple from a soap opera.” Carrie “And like every super couple on a soap opera, they usually never stay together.” Brandon “I guess so.” Carrie “So tell me more about what you think is going on with Sami.” Brandon “One things is for sure. Samantha is not herself. She seems like a whole nother person.” Then out of no where they hear a woman scream. They both turn around and see Anna. Carrie smiles and gives her mother a big hug. Salem Inn Stami is pointing a gun at Sami. “Very soon Sami Brady, you are going to kill your own mother. It will be the crime of the century. We’ve seen your poor mother possessed by the devil, held captive in a cage by Stefano, and she was even a serial killer. But this time, The great Dr. Marlena Evans will sing her swan song. Her last hurrah.” Then Sami’s phone ring. Stami looks at the caller id. “Well speak of the devil, literally” Stami answers the phone “Hello Marlena” Marlena “Hello Sami, how are you feeling?” Stami “I’m fine.” Marlena “Well I don’t know. You haven’t been yourself for weeks.” Stami “I know mom. I have been doing some soul searching. What’s going on?” Marlena “I am having a family gathering here at the pent house. I would like for you to be there.” Stami “Sounds splendid. I’ll be there and I’ll be on my best behavior. I promise. When is it?” Marlena “In a few hours.” Stami “See you soon.” He says hanging up the phone. Stami walks over to Sami and caresses her face with the gun. “Looks like your going to kill your mom in a few hours”…….

Salem University hospital. Lucas “You kidnapped you own daughter? How, why?” Will “Arianna’s parents were threatening to take her from me. They don’t like me for getting their daughter pregnant and blames me for her death. They want my daughter to replace the daughter they lost. But I am not going to let that happen. That’s why I took my baby girl and Destiny, being Arianna best friend helped us.” Lucas “Son, you’ve committed a crime. Your daughter is now sick because of what you’ve done. Mike has already called the children service board and you have given Arianna parents’ more ammunition to use against you. Why didn’t you just come to me earlier?” Will “Oh yea, the two most destructive parent’s on this planet. Lucas and Sami.” Lucas “I resent that. I’m not perfect and neither is your mother. We both have made our mistakes and did our dirt but I did what I could do for you. I played the cards I was dealt with to the best of my ability. It’s hard being a parent. And you’re going to find out very soon.” Will “One thing is for sure, I won’t be the father like you were. I’ll be better.” Destiny “Please Will, this is not the time to go against Lucas. We need him right now. We need him on our side. You know for a fact The Galore’s will do everything in their power to snatch Arianna out from your hands and make sure you never see her again.” Lucas, looking at Destiny “You seem like a girl with a good head on her shoulders. You’re giving some good advice now but you couldn’t you tell Will not to go on the run when he did?. That’s some advice you should have given him. “ Lucas “Don’t talk to her like that. Destiny has done nothing but be a friend in my time of need. “ Destiny “”It’s ok Will, you don’t need to defend me.’ Destiny looks at Lucas “You don’t know nothing. Arianna wanted to be a family with Will and their daughter no matter what. So yes I helped Will take baby Ari and runaway. We were trying to fulfill Arianna’s wishes. We lost her so suddenly. Our lives were turned upside down. I miss my best friend. She was a sister I never had. And I wanted to do something for her. I was helping keep her dream alive. Keeping her family alive.” Lucas “I just don’t know what’s going to happen from here. Will you may lose your daughter anyway thanks to you actions.” Will sighs as he looks into the room where his daughter is sleeping peacefully. He contemplates the fact he just may lose his whole family, first Arianna and now his daughter. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPJ-PgKs-Fc&NR=1 Episode: 13, Affairs of the Heart Written by: ML Cooks Mike walks into Jan’s room where Marlena, Anna and Tony are sitting by Jan’s bedside. Anna “DO you have the results Mike?” Jan “Anna sit down! You’re not the missing Dimera.” Anna, sighs “You’re right.” She looks at Tony. “I know she is, I don’t need no test to tell me otherwise. Call me other later.” Marlena, rolling her eyes “Yes, bye Anna and take care. I think we can handle this.” Anna “Whatever’ And after that Anna walks out. Mike “I do have the paternity results.” Tony “Finally this whole thing can be over with once and for all.” Mike opens the envelope and arches an eye brow “Marlena and Tony, you are the parents of Jan Spears.” Marlena, and Jan are speech less as Tony gets up and hugs his new found daughter. Mike is then paged from the nurse’s station . Mike “If you will excuse me.” He walks out the room. He looks at the nurses station and is surprised to see Alexis. He walks over to her. Mike “What are you doing here?” Alexis “We need to talk.” Mike “I don’t think we should be talking.” Alexis “Oh yes we do.’ She says walking off in the direction of his office. Mike follows her as Jeremy walks into the hospital and sees his father escorting his girlfriend to his office. “What the hell is going on? Jeremy says to himself. Brandon runs into Carrie in the hospital lounge. Brandon “Sorry.” Carrie “Oh no it’s ok.” Brandon “It’s been a long time Carrie. How are you?” Carrie “I’m fine. Doing a lot of humanitarian work around the world. I didn’t know you were back in Salem.” Brandon “Nicole was shot.” Carrie “Oh my, is she ok?” Brandon “She’ll live. I’m about to take her home, she’s being released today.’ Carrie Oh that’s good. “ Brandon “So what brings you back to Salem? The last time I saw you, you and Austin were going to ride off into the sunset. Is he here in Salem too?” Carrie “Marlena called me and told me Sami was acting very strange and that she thinks I need to come home.” Brandon “I’m glad I’m not the only one who thinks Sami is not herself. She acts like she doesn’t even know me. She has a cold and empty look in her eyes.” Carrie “I have notice the strangeness too. Something is definitely off about my half sister.” Brandon “So where is Austin?” Carrie, taking a deep breath “Austin and I are no longer together.” Salem Airport. Anna buys a one way ticket to Los Angelos. After writing a check, her cell phone rings. She pulls it out from her purse. “Hello?…. Tony, I am so happy for you. I knew Jan was your daughter. I hope everyone can see I was trying to do the right thing.” Tony “I do darling. I want to thank you for everything you’ve done and for opening my eyes to the truth.” Anna “I did it for you Tony. I’ll always love you.” Tony “You say that like you are leaving.” Anna “I am. There is nothing in Salem for me no more.” Tony “You’re wrong. Your daughter is here. Carrie is back in Salem.” Anna “My baby girl. Oh my good ness. I’ll talk to you later Tony.” Anna hangs up and rushes out of the airport. Salem Inn Stami walks into his hotel room. He walks into the bedroom where Sami is still tied up. He sits in front of her and lights up a cigarette “Oh girlfriend, you won’t believe the latest drama. Your damn son Will has a baby of his own.” Sami is in shock and tries to scream out and wiggle out of the grey masking tape she’s bounded by. Stami “Oh give it up. You’re not gonna break out of that hold. Oh and by the way, you’re big half sister is in town. That pretty Carrie. I can now see why you were so jealous of her growing up. She’s beautiful, intelligent and charming. You, your just a rusty butter knife. But soon, no one is going to have to deal with you. It’s almost time to do what I need to do. I already shot Nicole and framed you for it, now I need to shot some one else. This time I am going to kill. It’s going to be the most shocking death ever to hit this little wanna be town. Nothing or n one will be the same.” Sami shakes her head back and forth, as if pleading for mercy. Stami “Who am I going to kill you ask? Well I should say, who will Sami Brady kill in just a few days? Get ready Samantha. This is for the record books. You are going to kill your own mother. You are going to kill Dr. Marlena Evans, Craig, Brady Black. Yes, Marlena is going to die. I am going to make sure of it. It’s a shame you’re going to kill your own mother.” Back at the Hospital Alexis and Mike are talking in his office “What the hell were you doing the other night at Chez Rouge? Following me?” Mike “No, I had a long day at work and I wanted to unwind with a glass of wine and a nice dinner by my lonesome. This is a free country you know.” Alexis “I can’t be running into you when I am with Jeremy. I can’t handle it.” Mike “You should have thought of that before you wanted to sleep with me. You need to be careful to whom you’re giving it up to.” Alexis “Excuse me? Don’t you ever talk to me like that. You bastard. What about you? You slept with me. What does that say about you?” Mike “I am not in a relationship. You are so there is a difference. I think we need to tell Jeremy what happened between us. I am not going to keep on going through this. I don’t like to keep secrets from my own family especially my son. I am trying to build a relationship with my son who happens to hate me right now. I don’t think his girlfriend cheating on him with his father is something we can hide forever. So I think it’s time to tell him.” Alexis “Never. Not on your sorry ass life. I’ll just deny it.” Mike “I won’t let my son be with a lair and a cheater. There’s no telling what other skeletons you’re hiding.” Alexis “You tell Jeremy about our one night stand and you will be sorry.” She gets up and storms out of the office, as she opens the door, she sees Jeremy standing in the doorway with tears in his eyes. Alexis almost drops her purse as her heart stops. Jeremy “What tangled webs we weave.” He looks at Mike. “Some father you are. I can’t believe the two of you. You two deserve each other.” After saying that Jeremy walks out of the office. Alexis hollers after him, causing a scene as everyone on the nursing staff looks at her. Mike buries his face in his hands, as the pain of hurting his own son begins to set it.

Salem University Hospital Maggie rushes into the hospital, overwhelmed with joy after her visit to the church and the signs she got from God and Mickey. She approaches the door into Abe’s room, and stops in nervousness for a moment, but then takes a deep breath, and walks in. Abe Hey, Maggie… Maggie Abe….I’m so glad to see you. Abe What? Is something wrong? Maggie No, no, Abe, everything’s right. Its all right… Abe, looking confused Maggie, what are you talking about? Maggie I need to tell you something, Abe. Something very important. Abe Alright…then say it. I hope this isn’t bad news. Maggie This may seem sudden…but then again, remember that..kiss we shared? And then the other kiss during the storm last Winter? Abe Um…yes… Maggie Well, I’ve been doing a lot of thinking lately, especially today, and…Abraham Carver, I…love you. I love you! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo2A7rZhZGA...feature=related Episode: 264, The Beginning and The End Written by Tara Smith Marlena’s Penthouse Nicholas is with Belle at her mother’s penthouse, and its only them, and Nicholas is about to tell Belle what Forrest told him back at the Alamain meeting. Belle, walking out with a drink for Nicholas and herself So, what is it you want to tell me? Nicholas Well, this…isn’t going to be easy. I just want you to stay calm, and be ready for what I’m about to say. Belle Nicholas, what is it? Nicholas, slowly stroking her arm Its my uncle, Forrest…he’s being a jackass about us being together. Belle, rolling her eyes Its because I’m the big Bella star, right? Nicholas Yeah. First we sorta went at it at the show, but then we did again earlier today. Belle I can see why Victor hates him. Nicholas Yeah, I almost regret helping him throw Vivian out. But…there was something else he said. Belle And what was that? Nicholas He told me that if I…didn’t break up with you, he’d kick me out of Alamain. Salem Police Station Down in the holding cells, a guard walks up to Vivian, Julie, and Hope’s cell. He begins to unlock it Julie Oh thank goodness, am I finally getting out of here? Officer No, I’m afraid not, I’m here for Miss Alamain. Vivian Me? Am I getting let out? Officer Yes, your name has been cleared. Julie, Hope at the same time WHAT?! Officer Well, you got a good lawyer assigned to your case, and he managed to somehow make it so that your case didn’t even go to trial. Personally, I think some strings were pulled behind the scenes, but whatever. You’re free to go. Vivian, walking out happily Wait, just one question, officer: Who is my lawyer? I didn’t even know I had one yet! Officer Ji’Min Kim, I think. Vivian Stefano’s lawyer…ahh, thank you. Vivian turns to Julie and Hope, her former cellmates. Vivian Bye bye girls, enjoy life in prison! You know, you two are so ridiculous, they could make a show out of that, called “Life in Prison”, about two psycho women. Ah well, goodbye, I won’t miss you two. Vivian happily leaves the police station, and laughs as she walks out. Vivian Look out, Salem, Vivian Alamain is back and out for revenge. They thought they could keep me down, they were wrong! First stop, the DiMera Mansion! The Cheatin’ Heart Bo is sitting at the bar alone, as the Cheatin’ Heart is nearly empty, and Kristen has left. As he sits thinking, someone taps him on the shoulder. He turns to see Megan. Bo What do you want? Megan Is that anyway to greet me? Whats wrong, Bo? Bo I don’t think that’s really any of your business, now is it? Megan Come on Bo, its me, your one true love. Don’t you remember when we were together? How much fun we had? How much you loved me? In high school, we shared such a connection. And then all those years ago you called out my name whenever you were hurt. And you got back with me during the prism disaster! Bo Megan, high school was nearly thirty years ago. And you know that in 1984 when we got back together it was only so I could destroy the cartel, and you lied to me about Zack being my son. Megan But that was because Hope turned you against me. Can’t you see that? And now that she’s in jail we are free to be together! Bo Okay, I’ve had enough of all of these memories of when we were supposedly in love. You’re lucky enough I’m not turning you in to the police for a whole bunch of crimes, so just back off. Bo stands and turns to leave, but Megan follows and tries to pull on his arm to stop him. Megan Bo, don’t go, we are meant for each other! We could raise Pamela and Addie together, and then have our own kids. Bo shoves Megan off of him, and angrily leaves. Megan scowls and then starts throwing everything inside the Cheatin’ Heart around, trashing the place. Megan This is all Hope’s fault! Well, she’s out of the way, and with my new plan, Bo’s going to be mine. Marlena’s Penthouse Belle Wh-what? You can’t be serious. Please tell me you’re joking. Nicholas, shaking his head Belle, I’m so sorry…I’m not, but…I won’t break up with you. I’m not going to cave that easily to Forrest’s demands. He can kick me out of Alamain, throw me out of the mansion, but I wouldn’t just abandon you like that. Belle is silent for a moment, thinking, and Nicholas raises an eyebrow at her. Nicholas Belle…are you okay? Belle I’m just thinking…I don’t think I could let that happen to you, I mean, that’s your place, that should be your job for the rest of your life…and I don’t think I should let you lose it all just because of me. DiMera Mansion Peter and Ji’Min both sit in the living room on the computer, buying stock from both Titan and Alamain. Peter Thanks for helping me with this, Ji’Min, I’m glad my father got you to help because I don’t think even I could do all of this on my own. Ji’Min Anytime. And it seems we are buying at an excellent time, I think slowly Alamain is making more and more of their stock available. Peter Yeah, Father should be pleased…I wasn’t sure of this plan at first but I think everything may just work out. Ji’Min You should know by now that everything works out if Stefano wants it to. Peter True that. Stefano then walks in. Ji’Min Well, speak of the devil. Peter Father, we have some news about your plans to take over Titan. Stefano Excellent. Peter We’ve been able to buy a good amount of stock from both Titan and even Alamain, especially Alamain, they seem to be starting to put up a lot of their most valuable stock. Its going easier than I thought it would. Stefano, laughing Yes…yes. Wonderful. Its all coming together. Suddenly they all hear a bang on the door, and Stefano walks into the foyer and to the front door and opens it to see Vivian! Salem University Hospital Abe looks in shock at Maggie’s confession, not sure what to say. Abe Are you…sure? Are you serious? Maggie Oh yes, Abe, I am. I think I’ve been avoiding it for months now. I mean we’ve grown so close this year, I haven’t loved anyone like this since Mickey. Abe Maggie, wow…I don’t know what to say… Maggie You don’t have to say anything, I’m just so happy right now. Abe You know, Maggie, you’ve helped me a lot too…I’ve gone through so many issues this year with that big custody battle, losing Theo, and now this stroke, and I’ve been hospitalized all Summer. But you’ve always been there. Maggie What…are you saying? Abe Maybe, Maggie, just maybe…I love you too. Maggie Abe…oh my…ABE!!!! Maggie throws her arms around Abe’s in happiness, and kisses him on the cheek. DiMera Mansion Stefano smirks at seeing Vivian on his doorstep. Stefano Ahhh, Vivian…its been a long time. Vivian So you’re alive…well I’m not surprised. But what did surprise me is that your lawyer got me out of jail before I could even stand trial. Stefano Ah yes, I arranged that. Vivian But why? Stefano All in due time, my dear. Come inside, and meet with Ji’Min and myself. Vivian walks in, and Stefano takes her into the living room, and Peter is shocked and terrified to see her! Peter What are you doing here?! Vivian, grinning Oh, Peter…thanks to your father, I’m free. Peter, looking at Stefano What is she talking about? You freed this nutcase?! She’s going to kill me! Stefano Nothing will happen to you, my son. Now, I need you to leave so Vivian, Ji’Min, and I can talk. Peter Fine. Peter angrily walks out of the room, and Stefano shuts the doors. Vivian So, what is this all about? Ji’Min, you were able to get me out of jail? Ji’Min With a little help from Stefano, yes, I was. Originally I was going to wait until you stood trial, but I was able to get you out before then. Despite the taped confession that Valentine and Celeste played at the fashion show, all the witnesses during your crimes couldn’t be present. Chelsea Benson is still missing, Samantha Evans is classified insane and too unstable to testify, and your poisoning victim Kayla Brady is available, but the intended victim Caroline Brady is still in a coma. And the police were also unable to get ahold of Samantha Brady. Vivian, laughing in triumph Valentine and Celeste thought they could bring me down…they were wrong! But why would you, Stefano, want me out of jail? Stefano Because ever since I woke up from my coma, I have been hatching a plan to take ahold of Salem. You are in this plan, and in it, you get everything you ever wanted. Valentine and Celeste, although it was unintentional on their part and they didn’t know of what I had in store, sped everything up when they revealed your misdeeds. Vivian Ahhh…so what are you going to do? Stefano Well, I will need your help, because I have something big for you to do for me…for both of us to do, and I promise you will be able to get revenge on ALL of your enemies, even Kate Roberts. Now, listen closely…. Marlena’s Penthouse Nicholas puts both of his hands on Belle’s shoulders. Nicholas I’ll be fine, Belle. As long as I have you, I’ll be fine. Listen, you don’t need- Belle No, Nicholas, I know what I need to do. Nicholas, getting nervous What are you talking about? Belle, please, baby, don’t do anything you’re gonna regret. Belle, tearing up Nicholas, don’t try to talk me out of it. Nicholas No, Belle, you gotta be kidding! You’re gonna be hurting me more by doing this than Forrest ever could! Belle cries, as she shrugs Nicholas’s hands off of her. Belle I won’t let you give up your future, I just won’t. Nicholas Dammit, Belle, NO! I won’t let you! Belle, tears continuing to run down her cheeks I’m sorry, Nicholas. Its been so fun, and the best time of my life that I’ve had since…I don’t know when. But, your job is on the line, so I have to do it. I have to leave you…goodbye, Nicholas. We’re through. Belle stands up and runs out of the room a mess, as Nicholas stands up and punches some pillows on the couch in anger…

Salem University Hospital Lucas is holding his son Will after learning his baby’s mother is dead. “Son I am so sorry. How did it happen?” Will pulls away from his father and looks into his eyes, wanting to be honest and bury the hatchet, “Her name was Arianna. I named our daughter after her so we can always remember her.” Lucas “That’s very nice of you. Tell me what happened to her? How did Arianna die?” Will “She died while giving birth.” Will pauses and turns away from his father. Lucas looks at “Sami” “What is the matter with you? Why are you just standing there?” Stami “Lucas, you are really getting on my nerves.” Lucas “You’ just find out you’re a grandmother and you have nothing to say? Will was missing for over a year and now he’s back with a baby at age 16 and you have nothing to say?” Stami “Pretty much.” She then turns to Will. “Will, your baby girl is beautiful. I am so happy for you. But I am sorry about your loss.” Will “You’re not mad at me mom?” Sami “Of course not Willy.” Will, frowning up “You’ve never called me that before.” Sami “First time for everything.” Lucas “Something is very off with you. You haven’t been your self for months now Samantha! It’s like you are a whole new person or something.” Sami “Don’t you have Jan Brady to worry about?” Will “Mom, dad, don’t start fighting. This isn’t about the two of you right now. It’s about me and my family. I have a family now. And I will not screw it up like the two of you did with me.” Lucas is stunned as well as Destiny. Marlena and Carrie walk over to them, stunned as well after what Will just said. Lucas looks at Carrie “Carrie, what a great surprise.” He gives her a hug. Will “Great, you’re here to rag on me too Aunt Carrie?” Carrie “Will, you have a daughter! Marlena told me everything. I can’t believe it, you’re so young. It’s a child having a child.” Lucas “At least some one in your family realizes that. Sami here is acting like she doesn’t even care.” Sami “Oh, stop your whining Lucas. Carrie “Yea, I am surprised myself that Sami is so cool with it. I’ve heard you haven’t been yourself Sami. Is everything ok?” Sami “It could be if everyone just quit questioning me. Jesus Christ, every five minute some one is asking me “Are you ok Sami?” Enough with it ok?! Marlena, Carrie, Lucas, Will, and Destiny look at Sami in shock. That is until Mike Horton walks over to them with news on baby Arianna. Will “Mike how’s my daughter? Is she going to be ok?” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPJ-PgKs-Fc Affairs of the Hearts: Episode#12, Dad at 16 Pt.2 Written by: ML Cooks Salem University Hospital Lucas is holding his son Will after learning his baby’s mother is dead. “Son I am so sorry. How did it happen?” Will pulls away from his father and looks into his eyes, wanting to be honest and bury the hatchet, “Her name was Arianna. I named our daughter after her so we can always remember her.” Lucas “That’s very nice of you. Tell me what happened to her? How did Arianna die?” Will “She died while giving birth.” Will pauses and turns away from his father. Lucas looks at “Sami” “What is the matter with you? Why are you just standing there?” Stami “Lucas, you are really getting on my nerves.” Lucas “You’ just find out you’re a grandmother and you have nothing to say? Will was missing for over a year and now he’s back with a baby at age 16 and you have nothing to say?” Stami “Pretty much.” She then turns to Will. “Will, your baby girl is beautiful. I am so happy for you. But I am sorry about your loss.” Will “You’re not mad at me mom?” Sami “Of course not Willy.” Will, frowning up “You’ve never called me that before.” Sami “First time for everything.” Lucas “Something is very off with you. You haven’t been your self for months now Samantha! It’s like you are a whole new person or something.” Sami “Don’t you have Jan Brady to worry about?” Will “Mom, dad, don’t start fighting. This isn’t about the two of you right now. It’s about me and my family. I have a family now. And I will not screw it up like the two of you did with me.” Lucas is stunned as well as Destiny. Marlena and Carrie walk over to them, stunned as well after what Will just said. Lucas looks at Carrie “Carrie, what a great surprise.” He gives her a hug. Will “Great, you’re here to rag on me too Aunt Carrie?” Carrie “Will, you have a daughter! Marlena told me everything. I can’t believe it, you’re so young. It’s a child having a child.” Lucas “At least some one in your family realizes that. Sami here is acting like she doesn’t even care.” Sami “Oh, stop your whining Lucas. Carrie “Yea, I am surprised myself that Sami is so cool with it. I’ve heard you haven’t been yourself Sami. Is everything ok?” Sami “It could be if everyone just quit questioning me. Jesus Christ, every five minute some one is asking me “Are you ok Sami?” Enough with it ok?! Marlena, Carrie, Lucas, Will, and Destiny look at Sami in shock. That is until Mike Horton walks over to them with news on baby Arianna. Will “Mike how’s my daughter? Is she going to be ok?” Affairs of the Heart Episode 12: Dad at 16 pt2 Written by: ML Cooks Meanwhile, security officers rushes over to Greta’s room and they see the nurse laying on the ground as Nicole stands back in a corner and watches all the activity. One of the guards take a pulse. He looks up at his partner and says, “She’s dead. Call the Salem PD. This is now an official crime scene.” Nicole begins to panic and has a flashback of her encounter with Greta last night. Nicole gets out of her bed and walks into the hall way to look for Greta’s room. She finds it and walks inside. Nicole is stunned that it’s really Greta she sees before her. “It’s really you. You’ve come back. You dumb fool.” Greta, slowly opening her eyes, “No Bitch. You’re the dumb fool. Pay backs are a bitch and you will get your’s.” Nicole “Look at you. You look sick. What the hell happened to you?” Greta “Worry about your self. Worry about what you are going to do when I come for you. Enjoy your last days here in Salem.” Nicole “Greta, you’re tripping. Get a hold of your self. I’ve just been exposed, so nothing you do is going to matter now.” Greta “You just wait.” Nicole leaves at Greta’s ominous warning, a chill runs through Nicole’s spine. Nicole begin to think to herself if Greta could have really killed this nurse. Nicole makes a mental note that Greta was really acting strange last night. Wanting to leave she speaks to a guard, “I’m feeling a little queasy. I’ll be in room 12 if you need to talk to me.” Guard “You didn’t see the patient when you walked in here?” Nicole “No I did not.” Guard “That will be all. The Salem PD may have more questions for you.” Nicole nods her head and quietly walks out of the room. She then walks to her room and opens the door and enters. She is stunned to see Greta bursting out of the closet with a syringe. Greta “Say one word and I’ll kill you right here and right now!” Anna and Tony walks into Jan’s room. Jan “You have got to be kidding me. Where’s my fiancée?” Tony “He’s handling a family matter right now with Will.” Jan “He better be. That jerk stole my credit card. And just what are you doing here Tony and for the love of God, why are you with this crazy old bat?” Anna “You don’t have to be so rude.” Jan “I told you to stay the hell away from me. You’re a crazy stalker. Pulling my hair out, putting cotton swabs in my mouth. Who does that?” Tony “Jan, there’s no need to get all worked up. There was a reason why Anna did all of that.” Jan “I am listening.” Tony “Jan, Anna thinks you are my missing child with Marlena.” Jan is so shocked she is speechless. Anna “That’s why I took those DNA samples. I wanted to run a paternity test first before I rattled any one’s chain about this. I wanted to get proof first.” Jan “Oh my God, you have to be kidding right?” Tony “No my dear. That’s why we are here. We want to run you’re DNA for a paternity test.” Jan “You and Marlena, my real birth parents? This sounds so contrived.” Tony “It does but there is only one way to find out. So will you consent to a DNA test?” Jan “I thought Nicole was your missing child with Marlena.” Anna “No no, she lied about the whole thing. She made it look like she was the Dimera child so she could get the Dimera millions.” Tony “So that’s why we need you to solve this mystery once and for all.” Jan “Yes, I’ll do the paternity test.” Mike looks at Marlena, Carrie, Sami, Destiny, and Will. Mike and Carrie stare at each other for a moment as they both remember their affair. “Arianna is running a high fever and she’s dehydrated. We are going to keep her a few days to make sure nothing else is wrong. In the meantime, as a doctor, I am obligated to certain things.” Lucas “What does that mean?” Mike “Will is too young to take care of this child. Arianna is showing signs of neglect.” Will “Are you saying I abused my daughter?” Mike “In some respects yes. Will, it’s obvious you can’t take care of this child. You are too young. When I see signs like these I have to call the children service board. Which is exactly what I did. They will be here in a few minutes.” Will “No! Damn it! Why did you do something so stupid?” Destiny “This is not good.” Lucas “What is the matter Will? Is there something else you’re not telling me?” Will “I am about to lose my daughter thanks to Mike here.” Mike “It’ nothing personal. I have a job to do.” Will turns to his dad and begins to plea with him, “Dad, please don’t let them take my baby away from me. I’ve already lost Arianna, I can’t lose my baby girl too. I’ve worked too hard to keep her with me.” Lucas “What does that mean?” Destiny “It’s time Will. I can’t stand by here and watch all this take place and not say nothing.” Marlena, interjecting “Then tell us!” Destiny “Will is-” Will cuts her off. Will “NO, I did it, so I’ll be a man about it and fess up.” Will then looks back at his dad. “The police are looking for me. I kidnapped my daughter.”

The Penthouse Grille Jeremy and Alexis are seated at a table. Jeremy “You look very lovely tonight.” Alexis “You don’t look so bad in that tuxedo. I surely was not expecting you to clean up so nice.” Jeremy “Why is that?” Alexis “You just didn’t look like the type to wear a suit.” Jeremy “Come on, I’m a Horton.” Alexis “That you are” She says as the waiter comes over. Alexis “I’ll talk a sex on the beach.” Jeremy “Give me a whatever is on tap.” Then the waiter walks away. Alexis “Yuck.” Jeremy “What’s yuck about?” Alexis “Beer. It’s so gross. Why would you even drink beer at a fine restaurant like this anyway?” Jeremy “I had no idea you had to drink certain things at certain places.” Alexis “I guess I’ll have to teach you a thing or two.” Jeremy “You do that.” He says as the waiter brings over their drinks. Waiter “Are we ready to order?” Alexis “No, please give us a few more minutes.” The waiter obliges and walks away from the table. Jeremy “Let’s toast.” he say picking up his mug of beer. Alexis, picking up her drink, “Ok, what are we toasting to?” Jeremy “To us.” Alexis, smiling “I can drink to that.” She says before taking a big gulp of her drink then spitting it out all over Jeremy as she sees Mike Horton walking into the restaurant. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPJ-PgKs-Fc Episode:11,Dad at 16! Written by: ML Cooks Salem University Hospital Lucas, Marlena, Anna, and Tony with Stami in the background all look at Will, a baby girl and Destiny. Lucas “Will what is going on? Are you alright?” Will, speechless at the moment, not wanting to tell his dad he has a daughter under these circumstances and especially in front all of these people, looks at Destiny. Destiny gives him a look like” Go on and tell him” Will takes a deep breath as Arianna continues to cry. “Dad, meet my daughter, Arianna.” Everyone gasps. Meanwhile, In Greta’s Room A nurse walks in and takes vital signs as Greta sleeps. Greta, awakens from the touch of the nurse’s hand taking a pulse. Greta grabs the nurses hand and bites down on it. The nurse tries to holler out but Greta jumps up and covers her mouth. Greta “Shut the hell up you whiny Bitch! “ The nurse tries to break free of the crazy woman’s grip but can’t. Greta, realizing the nurse won’t calm down takes matters into her own hands and begins choking the dear life out of the nurse. Greta “Don’t mess with me damn it!” The nurse’s face turns blue and she passes out. Greta realizes she needs to leave the hospital and walks over to her door and opens it and walks out of the hospital with out any one noticing. In Nicole’s room, Brandon and Faye walk back in after having an evening dinner in the lounge. Nicole “Great ,are you two here to drill me about my lies?” Brandon “Nicky, don’t you think we have a right too?” Nicole “Look I am really sorry for lying to you both. I needed some cash. So I lied to get the Dimera monies. I was desperate.” Faye “Honey, if you needed some money you should have come to me or Brandon.” Nicole “Yea right. Like you two are rolling in millions.” Brandon “Oh, wow thanks sis. I really can’t believe you took things this far. I can’t even look at you right now” He walks out of Nicole’s room after saying his last statement. Faye just looks on at her daughter in disgust. Nicole “Don’t look at me like that. You’re no saint.” Faye “But I have learned from my mistakes.” Nicole “And is that why you are lonely and miserable? Sorry mom I will not end up like you. A dried up prune.” Faye “Nicole, don’t speak to your mother like that.” Nicole “Oh yea some mother. Left your kids behind to sell your self to smoke crack. Yea some mom aren’t you?” Faye can’t even say another word and leaves her daughter’s room. Nicole breathes a sigh of relief now that she has driven her mother off. After seeing Faye walk out the room and down the hall, Nicole gets up and leaves her room and walks back into Greta’s room but is stunned to see a blue faced nurse on the floor and no Greta. Flight 559 of Friendly Skies Airlines based out of Pasadena lands at Salem International Airport. Pilot “Thank you for flying our Friendly Skies. Welcome to Salem.” The fliers leave the airplane as each passenger is greeted by first and lat name. Flight Attendant “Thank you for flying Carrie Brady.” Carrie takes a deep breath as she walks down the stairs. She looks out onto Salem and a flood of memories come rushing back to her. Her weddings to Austin two times each one stopped by her half sister, Sami. Then she remembers being scarred by Alan Harris with acid which ruined her chances of being the New Face of Bella. She remembers falling in love with Austin and the hard time Roman put them through to be together. She then remembers her affair with Mike Horton. Carrie tries to shrug everything by pulling out her phone and calling Marlena. Back at The Pent house Grille. Jeremy stands up in shock, trying to brush off some of the drink his date just spit on him, “What the hell is your problem?” Alexis, wiping her mouth “I am so sorry.” Jeremy “I hope so! Do you know how much this suit cost?!” Alexis, grabbing her purse, “I’m sorry Jeremy, I have to go.” He stands up and runs out the restaurant, right past Mike Horton. Jeremy begins to run after her but stops when he sees his dad. Mike “Everything ok?” Jeremy “It was until you got here?” Mike “Listen, Jeremy I can explain.” Jeremy “No! There’s no need to. You left me and my mother by ourselves while you here having affairs with Carrie Brady. Where were you at when I was playing baseball? Were you there when I first learned how to ride a bike or when I graduated from high school? Now you want to make up for lost time!? I got news for you Mike! It’s not happening. I am my own man now and I have been fine with out you in my life so far so I don’t need you now. Stay the hell away from me! I want nothing to-do with you.!” And with that Jeremy walks out of the restaurant as everyone looks at Mike. Extremely embarrassed, Mike leaves the restaurant as well, thinking he has lost his son forever. He also realizes that Alexis was right, Jeremy can never know that he and Alexis had a one night stand. Back at the Hospital Lucas “You’re what?” Will “I have a daughter. Her name is Arianna.” Lucas “Will! You’re only 16!” Will “Please dad, not now. I know this is bad. But I need help.” Marlena “Is something wrong with my granddaughter?” Destiny “We think so. Her head felt warm to the touch and she won’t eat or stop crying.” Marlena, grabbing baby Ari takes her to a nurse. Anna and Tony walk off to go talk to Jan. Lucas looks at Sami “Why are you just standing there?” Stami “What do you want me to say? Will has a daughter. Yippee skippie.” Lucas, Will and even Destiny look at her in shock. Lucas, for head frowning up “Is this how you really feel? You don’t care our child now has a child?” Will “I’m not a child!” Lucas “Yes you are! You’re 16 years old Will. You haven’t even graduated from high school yet. What about you?” Looking at Destiny. “Where are you’re parents?” Destiny “Oh, I’m not the mother.” Lucas “What is going on here? What do you mean you’re not the mother? Will where is the mother of your child?” Will hesitates before answering, getting teary eyed, Destiny holds him, “She’s dead.” Lucas and even Stami are stunned.

Brady Pub Stefan walks in to the Brady Pub, to see his “wife” Kayla cleaning the counter after giving some food to the customers, and smiles as he walks up to her and kisses her on the lips and neck. Kayla, chuckling You sure seem to be in a good mood… Stefan Just happy to see you. Kayla Aww that’s so sweet…I’m kinda busy right now, though, its hard running an entire pub by yourself… Stefan You shouldn’t have to run this thing alone, there are other Brady’s around…like those two alien twins, Rex and Cassie or whatever their names are…Sami…our daughter, Stephanie…you deserve some help, and you deserve a bit better than what you’ve been getting lately. Kayla What? Stefan I think I’ve been mis-treating you…so I’m taking you out to an early dinner at Chez Rouge. Kayla, gasping Oh, Steve, I’m so shocked! But…who can take care of the Pub- Stefan I’m sure you’ll find someone. Now come on, lets go get ready. Stefan and Kayla leave the Pub, and Helena in the shadows slowly follows… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo2A7rZhZGA Episode: 263, A Romantic Dinner Written by: Tara Smith Cheatin’ Heart Bo sits at the bar having a drink, and Kristen also walks up to the bar and orders a drink, and looks beside her to see Bo. Kristen We meet again, Detective Brady. Shouldn’t you be on duty right now? Bo Its my day off. Kristen Oh, I see. I heard about your wife, I’m very sorry. Bo Yeah, I am, too, but its just how things go, I guess. At least she returned to face the music herself. Kristen Do you…at least think your marriage with her will last? Bo To be honest with you? I don’t know, I doubt it…I’ve forgiven her for what she did, or at least tried, but…she’s going to go to prison and I think we’ve lost our connection. She just went too far. Kristen I know what it feels like to lose the one you love. I lost John…well, Roman to you. I lost him back in 1997 after I was exposed for that stupid Susan scheme, and when I got out of prison he was catatonic and still is today. I know I’m never going to get him back. Bo I’ve lost three women now…Carly, Billie, and Hope. All of them I did love at one point, but life does go on. I guess its just been rough lately. Kristen That’s something you and I seem to have in common. For all of these months that I’ve been a free woman and can wander this town freely, I’ve been in pain over my rape. I’ve gone to therapy sessions with Marlena of all people when she’s available but that still doesn’t heal all the pain. And my family is on a rampage against Salem. Bo Ouch. Those DiMera’s…there are no words. And I’m sorry about your rape. I haven’t been your biggest fan, but I do feel bad for you. Kristen Oh its fine, believe me, you have it worse than me. Bo We both have it pretty bad, huh? Kristen, laughing Yeah… Bo, holding up his glass Well, here’s to getting better. Kristen Here here! Kristen and Bo toast their glasses, then both of them continue to drink… Chez Rouge Stefan and Kayla, both dressed elegantly, walk into Chez Rouge, where Stefan has reservations made. He leads Kayla to a table that has romantic candles lit, a beautiful tablecloth, and other various items. Kayla This…is wonderful… Stefan Its for you, Sweetness. Kayla I mean…you haven’t given me something like this in so long…I’ve felt like our marriage has been lifeless lately, but now I know that’s not true. Stefan, pulling out a seat for Kayla Here, take a seat, my love. Kayla sits down, and Kayla is about to order but Stefan interrupts. Stefan I already ordered your favorite. Kayla You did?! Wow…I don’t know what to say. Stefan Its just for you. I promise this night is going to be full of surprises and romance. Kayla, smiling Thank you so much. Stefan and Kayla lean in and share a passionate kiss, Stefan putting a bit more emotion into it, but unknown to Kayla Helena is filming all of this, secretly, in disguise at another table… St.Luke’s Maggie walks into the church, alone, and to the alter. She looks around to see if anyone else is there, but they aren’t, and Maggie kneels down on her leads and stares up to the ceiling. Maggie Dear Lord, if you can hear me, I need your help..your advice…and maybe even Mickey’s. Oh Mickey, I know you’re up there, please hear me. I don’t know what to do…I think I’m falling for Abe Carver. Maybe I already have…I just feel like I’m betraying you, and I’m not sure how Abe feels about me. I want you to give me a sign, should I move on? Because…he’s helped me get over your death at long last. Maggie sighs, as a few tears roll down her cheeks, and she recalls all of her and Mickey’s greatest times together To when she met “Marty” out at her farm, when he stood by her side and gave her red dancing shoes when she was paralyzed, when they got married, adopted all of their daughters, and even a few years ago when Mickey re-married her and bought her Chez Rouge. Maggie I miss you, Mickey…I’ll never forget you and I’ll never stop loving you, and you know that…but I still think I need to let you go so I can face my feelings for Abe. Help me, God, help me, Mickey! As Maggie cries, suddenly a strong gust of wind blows through the Church. Maggie looks around. Maggie But what does that mean?! Oh Lord, I’m just so confused right now… The doors of St.Luke’s burst open due to the wind, and Maggie can hear a small, little voice down in her heart saying “Go, Maggie. Go to him.” Maggie, still looking around, but after a moment she smiles Thank you, Mickey…thank you, God. Maggie stands up and leaves the Church. Alamain Inc. Forrest, Billie, Nicholas, and Valentine walk into the board room of Alamain, and all of them sit down at the large, circular table in the middle of the room. Forrest Alright, everyone, no more fooling around. We have to act fast and we have to act now. That fashion show didn’t really help us with your little stunt, Valentine. Valentine Well I had to take care of Vivian somehow! I mean, I was sick of my sister, we all were! Forrest But we already had her taken out of Alamain, hell we gave her position to you! Was that not enough? Valentine Well I preferred to see her rot in prison. And it wasn’t only me, Celeste helped. Forrest Well, I don’t care about Celeste, because I don’t really know her, but I do know that the fact that we employed a criminal will do serious damage to Alamain and make it easier for Victor to take it over. Nicholas Are we going to bring Kate back now that she’s alive? Which I still can’t believe. Billie Can we…not talk about my mom? I still…have to deal with her huge blow out return, and that she didn’t tell me she was alive. Forrest We’ll deal with Kate later, and it’s a personal matter at this point. Now, here’s what I propose: As you all should know, we have a whole lot of stock, and huge stakes in many television networks all across the nation. We need to start selling it off now. And I mean as much as we can. Nicholas You want to sell THAT much at one time? Are you crazy? Forrest We need money, Alamain is going to have to file for bankruptcy soon, and its to the point where we are living off of what we have left in the bank. Nicholas Which is a fortune, I don’t really see why- Forrest Listen, its either do this, or get bought out by Titan and eventually go poor. Billie, sighing I agree with Forrest. This needs to be done. Valentine Okay, I agree too. Nicholas Fine, whatever you say, man. I’ll do it. Forrest Good. Then its decided. But that’s not all you have to do, Nicholas. Nicholas What do you want now? Forrest You have to break up with your Bella Magazine star-girlfriend. Nicholas What?! Hell no! I thought we already talked about this back at the fashion show the other day. Forrest The tabloids will be all over it soon, if they aren’t already. Its just bad publicity for the company. One of the executives dating the new model for Bella? I’m sorry, Nicholas, its either break up with her, or I’m afraid I might have to kick you out of the company, just like I did with Vivian. Nicholas’s eyes widen, and he sits in silence, shocked and caught between what to do. Forrest Now that we’ve got that’s decided, I think I’m going to take my beautiful girlfriend out for a nice dinner at Chez Rouge, to get our minds off of all of this. Forrest takes Billie’s hand, and then the couple leaves Alamain, with Valentine following shortly after, but Nicholas stays, still silent and shocked. Chez Rouge Stefan and Kayla eat dinner, as Helena tapes, and they continue to kiss off/on. Kayla You know, I just want to say again, this is really lovely. Stefan Its all for you. This is your night, my beautiful wife. Kayla Wow, Steve, you are so romantic tonight…I haven’t seen you like this since…before Britta came back. Stefan Well, with EJ’s death and all, I think it got me really down…but now, I’m happy again. I’m happy with you, baby. Kayla leans in and kisses Stefan again, and Helena grins as she subtly tapes it from the other table, as Stefan and Kayla pull back from the kiss. Kayla You know, this is really great…living life happily like this, no drama for once. Stefan, nodding Yeah, I know. Voice Steve, Kayla! Whoa, I can’t believe this! Stefan and Kayla look up to see their old friend and Steve’s brother-in-law Justin Kiriakis approaching them! At the other side of Chez Rouge, Forrest and Billie are taking a seat at a table. Forrest I really hope this helps take your mind off of everything. Billie Honestly, Forrest, how can it? I saw my mother, who I thought was dead for so long and was still grieving over, come back to life out of the blue, then I fainted, and now today I have all of this Alamain crap to deal with, while trying to find out where she ran off to! I mean, I don’t even know if its really her! Tony DiMera shot her in the head and- Forrest I know, I know. Listen, if you need a break from Alamain, I’d gladly let you take a hiatus. Billie No, no..right now I think I just need to have a nice dinner, with you, you’re the only light in my life right now. Everything else is so screwed up. Forrest I feel like I’m making it tougher on you. Billie You’re not, you’re really not. I love you, Forrest, I love you so much. Forrest kisses Billie on the cheek, but suddenly someone approaches them and pulls Billie into an embrace. Kate Billie, my daughter…my precious daughter…finally, I’m back… Billie looks in shock at her mother! Helena’s Hideout After finishing taping Stefan romancing Kayla and their romantic dinner, Helena walks into a room where Steve is still tied to a chair, and smiles at him. Steve What do you want now? Helena Oh, Steven, I have something special for you today…. Steve rolls his eyes as Helena takes out the camera from her purse, that back at Chez Rouge she had positioned exactly at Stefan and Kayla’s table, and pulls the tape out of it and puts it in the VCR. The tape plays, and Steve is horrified and overcome with jealousy at his look-a-like constantly kissing his wife. Helena Ahhh, they are soul mates, aren’t they? Steve No…no…NO…. Steve struggles with his ropes, trying to break loose, and tries to look away from the tape but Helena forcefully makes him look at it, as Steve screams in anger…

Salem University Hospital. In the waiting area, Marlena, looking at Anna and Tony “So you think Jan Spears is my daughter, our daughter Tony?” Tony “Marlena I know it sounds crazy but Nicole being our missing child doesn’t add up” Marlena “It would make sense as to why Faye is here.” Anna “Marlena, just let us do the paternity test.” Still waiting on news on Jan, Lucas walks over toward Tony, Anna, and Marlena. “I overheard my fiancée’s name. What’s going on?” Anna “Lucas, there is something you must know.” Marlena steps in front of Anna’s face and stops her from speaking any further, “Please don’t. Don’t drag any more people into this. Not until we find out for sure.” Tony “Does that mean you are willingly to get the paternity test done again?” Marlena “Yes.” Lucas “What the hell is going here? I hear Jan’s name and now a paternity test?” Marlena “Well Lucas you might as well know.” Lucas ?Know what? I don’t like the sound of this.” Tony “Lucas, Nicole may not be my missing daughter with Marlena.” Lucas “Ok, so what does Jan have to do with this?” Marlena “Jan might actually be my missing child.” Then Nicole walks out of her room. Nicole “Don’t bother.” They all turn around and look at her. Faye and Brandon follow Nicole out of her room. Anna “Ready to confess Nicole?” Nicole “Anna, shut the hell up.” Anna gives her a smirk. Tony “What’s going on Nicole?” Nicole “I can’t keep this charade up any longer. I give it up. I lied to all of you. I am not the missing Dimera child with Marlena.” Every one is stunned at Nicole’s confession. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPJ-PgKs-Fc Episode 10: The confession Written by: ML Cooks Will, with his daughter Arianna and Destiny walk up to the Spears Mansion. Will continues to hold baby Ari as she continues to cry. Destiny “ I think something is wrong with her Will.” Will “Please don’t say that. We can just lay her down in one of the rooms. It looks like no one is home.” Destiny “Will can you please stop. We can’t keep hiding and running. Arianna is sick.” Destiny feels the baby’s forehead. It feels warm to the touch. “Will I really think Ari is running a fever. Her cheeks are all red. We need to get her to the hospital.” Will “We can’t do that. I’ll lose my daughter. They’ll call the police on me for sure.” Destiny “You’re going to lose Ari anyway if you don’t take her to the hospital. She needs medical attention. You have to give this up. You have to tell you parents what’s really going on. We need help.” Will “You’re right. I can’t let my baby girl get sick..” He kisses her forehead and sheds a tear. “It’s time to man up. It’s time to take responsibly.” Destiny “I will stand behind you all the way . I am with you. “ Will “Thank you.” Will and Destiny walk off to the hospital. Downtown Salem Titian Building Jeremy walks in to the entrance way and sees Alexis at the receptionist desk. He walks over to her. She gets a little nervous as she remember her one night stand with Jeremy’s father Mike. Jeremy “So you are really that mad at me huh? I’ called you numerous times last night. What were you doing?” Alexis, having flashbacks of her sexual tryst with Mike, “I was out with some girlfriends. “ Jeremy “I’ve been doing some thinking.” Alexis “and that is?” Jeremy “I really like you Alexis and I think our argument was really stupid.” Alexis “As do I. “ Jeremy “I was thinking and hoping I could make things up over dinner tonight. What do you say, 8 o’clock at Chez Rouge.?” Alexis “Oh your aunts restaurant again?” Jeremy “Where ever you want to go. We can dine here at the Pent house Grill.” Alexis “Sounds fine. 7 o clock then.” Jeremy “I’ll be here.” He gives her a peck on the cheek then leaves. Alexis takes a deep sigh and wonders if she will be able to maintain dating Jeremy. Back at the Hospital Anna “I knew it. “ Stami “What a liar.” Nicole “You’re one to talk.” Marlena walks up to Nicole and slaps Nicole across the face. Nicole rubs her cheek. “How dare you play with all of our lives like this?” Faye “Nicole, how could you do such a cruel thing like this?” Brandon “Yea this is low even for you sis.” Nicole “I did it for the money. I’m sorry, I know it was wrong.” Tony “You damn right it was. I am a Dimera damn it! Don’t think for one second you’re going to get away with this.” Faye “There’s no need to threaten my daughter. I will not have that.” Tony “Who do you think you are? You’re straight from the trailer park. Look at you.” Brandon swings at Tony but Tony back ups Tony “Your pathetic. Try harder next time.” Brandon “Nothing better not happen to my sister. I’ll come after you.” Tony “You’re making me laugh son. Your sister should have thought of all of this before she decided to play God with our lives. She will pay for this.” Marlena “Tony please. Don’t make this situation worse. We don’t need to be violent. Nicole will pay for her crimes the good old fashion way.” Nicole “What do you mean?” Marlena “I’m pressing charges on you young lady.” Lucas “Alright wait a minute, everyone calm down here. Let’s get this paternity test in order. If Jan is the missing Dimera child then we all need to know.” Nicole “Jan is the missing Dimera child. That much I know.” Anna “Your word means nothing no more.” Nicole “Can you please stop talking to me you old hag?” Brandon “That’s enough.” Brandon grab his sister and shoves her into her room.” Tony “Now that the liar is gone, Let’s get the paternity test done.” Lucas “I really don’t know how Jan is going to take this.” Lucas says as they begin to turn around and walk to Jan’s room. When they turn around, Lucas is stunned to see his son with a baby and a young girl. Lucas “Will, what are you doing here? What is going on? Who’s baby is this?” Will doesn’t know what to say as his daughter Destiny continues to cry. Meanwhile, After Faye and Brandon go get some food from the lounge, Nicole gets out of her bed and walks into the hall way to look for Greta’s room. She finds it and walks inside. Nicole is stunned that it’s really Greta she sees before her. “It’s really you. You’ve come back. You dumb fool.” Greta, slowly opening her eyes, “No Bitch. You’re the dumb fool. Pay backs are a bitch and you will get your’s.” Nicole “Look at you. You look sick. What the hell happened to you?” Greta “Worry about your self. Worry about what you are going to do when I come for you. Enjoy your last days here in Salem.” Nicole “Greta, you’re tripping. Get a hold of your self. I’ve just been exposed, so nothing you do is going to matter now.” Greta “You just wait.” Nicole leaves at Greta’s ominous warning, a chill runs through Nicole’s spine. Greta, hollering after her “I’m going to kill you Nicole walker.”

After a month of quietness and no episodes of "Life in Salem" or "Affairs of the Hearts", a shocking announcement has been made as the backstage upheavel continues! However, Creator/EP/HW of AOTH and Co-EP/Co-HW of LIS, ML Cooks, wishes to tell the fans himself: "When I joined LIS last November , the series was in a state of panic, coming off the heels of another previous co Head writing stint by Jay Vanderburg. LIS seemed to have lost it’s identity some what. With the help of Series creator Tara Smith, we turned LIS around.From Hope Brady smoking crack, to Will, being 15 and h aving a child of his own to the romances of Abe and Maggie and Victor and Celeste to the introduction of Vivian’s sister, Valentine Heart.As LIS continues, Tara and I have had some varying ideals for the future of LIS. So in essence, it was mutually agreed, I would step down from my positions of Co head writer and Co executive Producer. Tara and I remain very dear friends as she has recently was announced the new Co EP and CO HW of my own series, S.T.E.A.M.I must say it has been a fun ride writing stories for the characters I loved for over 16 years and to have wrote them with a great friend was the icing on the cake.As AOTH comes to an end and the shows join back into one, LIS enters a new era of drama. LIS is on fire right now and no other Days blog out there right now can come close to what’s been written and what’s coming up. I leave AOTH and LIS in a great position to entertain and it does saddened me that I am leaving on such a creative high that LIS is at right now. But Tara is a gifted writer and she has everything under control.Thank you Tara for letting me tell some of the crazy stories I pitched to you and thank you for helping me learn and grow as a writer.And to the fans of LIS, I thank you for sticking by us and if like my writings, check out my own series, S.T.E.A.M.And this is my swan song. I leave here on good terms and who knows maybe I’ll be back one day." Yes, it is true, ML and Tara Smith have parted ways! ML's last episodes of LIS have already aired, and the last few episodes of the short term spinoff AOTH, penned by him, shall air soon enough! "It was such a joy working with ML for almost a year on LIS," Tara Smith said "But unfortunately a time comes for every beloved team to part ways. ML's work on LIS was so fantastic and will never be forgotten, and the mark he left on it will not fade for some time if ever. And, I hope the fans will continue to read, and also, ML and I will still be working together on his own soap "STEAM"."

On the heels of the huge Ed Scott scandal at Days of Our lives, while this is not a huge scandal, surprisingly, huge drama has cropped up behind the scenes at "Life in Salem". While everything is civil, the HWs/EPs(Tara Smith and ML Cooks) are said by many sources to be having BIG clashes in the visions for the show, and where to take it. ML, due to other real life issues, had to quit the soap at the beginning of the Summer, but returned a couple weeks ago. Since then, cast members have been worried about the show and whats going to happen next because its all went from a great time to complete chaos. "Its insane!" a set-side source claims "There have of course been storyline plans in place for months and while AOTH will finish as it was planned, no one knows where the show is going to go next, and it just happens a month after the drama at the real Days! While LIS had a stable first half of 2008, its been crazy this past year. From Jay to ML to the spin off and now this. And cast members, and other people on set, are really worried that this is gonna result in some firings, of one of the HWs or cast members or otherwise, or just something else crazy happening."

"Summer's been slow for LIS but AOTH has been in high-gear and a huge success," Tara Smith says "But its going to soon be over and you won't believe how it ends." Affairs Of The Hearts: "I can't say much but ML promises that the finale IS coming up and there will be a MAJOR EXIT in a MAJOR WAY. LIS will NEVER BE THE SAME! Its never been done before on any blog or Days itself and is a very risky move...believe me, its HUGE!" Life in Salem: The DiMeras: "Their reign over Salem is really tightening, and Stefano has some big plans in store and takes over a huge part of Salem in a massive way! Vivian enters this story and Kristen finds a new love, while Megan has a mysterious new plan to get Bo for herself. However, along with power, always comes trouble. The DiMeras eventually will all get whats coming to them." The Business War: "Its really been intense since Spring but it only gets better when suddenly something changes everything and none of the characters in this story saw it coming!!!!!!!!!!! Forrest and Billie continue their happiness but the trouble of Titan and Kate coming back troubles them, and Nicholas and Belle encounter major relationship problems and she also finds someone else. Valentine is just Valentine, and Justin and Victor try to take over Alamain but Alamain may not be the only company to be bought out!" Maggie/Abe: "They finally become a couple, but they have some more trouble coming once AOTH joins back with LIS: Abe's son and ex-lover Faye and Brandon are back in town...if Maggie thought that fighting Lexie was bad, wait until she sees what she and Abe face next!" Steve/Kayla/Stefan: "This story shall hit a HUGE climax soon!!!" Other: "I can't say much but...a huge Fall story is in store! Bigger than anything we've ever done before...and a killer's heading to Salem! Be ready because it will change everything more than the stories like The War or the SS ever did! And also, a massive exodus on LIS is beginning! So many characters will be gone by 2008's end, its huge!"

VALERIE WILDMAN, MATT CEDENO, JULIANNE MORRIS, AND AMBYR CHILDERS HEAD TO AOTH...AND ML COOKS RETURNS TO LIS AS CO-EP/CO-HW! Some BIG announcements are here for AOTH and LIS! Matt Cedeno(Brandon Walker), Valerie Wildman(Faye Walker), and Julianne Morris(Greta Von Amberg) have all reprised their former "Days" roles on AOTH! LIS fans might remember Morris from the 2006-2007 era, when Greta returned and the Nicole/Eric/Greta triangle was re-ignited for a short time, but later left when Nicole and Jan forced her out of town. However Greta's returned and is out for blood, and has a nasty raccoon bite! "I won't reveal too much but...lets just say ML has some whacko plans for Greta." Tara Smith says. Cedeno and Wildman are Nicole's true family, and are playing a big role in the reveal that Nicole lied about being Tony and Marlena's child. "We've planned to bring them back for a very long time, ML finally got to it on LIS. I can't say they will have huge storylines on AOTH or anything but we've got stuff in store once they return to LIS." Also, AOTH has a newcomer! Ambyr Childers(ex-Colby, AMC) has joined the cast as teenage friend of Will: Destiny Stoke! "Destiny is a character ML himself created, all on his own, and I only helped a little with her creation. Its time for the new generation to be built up, because while LIS has had a twenties scene before we never had a teen scene." Childers, unlike the other three, is on contract. Also, ML Cooks, the sole EP and HW of AOTH, and former full Co-HW/Co-EP of LIS...will be returning to LIS after AOTH ends!!!!!! "I am so happy when he told me he wanted to return full time, it was such a joy because he brings so much to LIS and he really is a strong writer who knows what he's doing. And he really made me realize how much we gotta move forward. He and I don't want to be stuck in the past forever...we have to start moving forward and building up the younger characters, or just getting fresh blood in, no matter what age." Now, its not like we can't tell stories for the older characters because we'd NEVER do what people like Hogan Sheffer or Tom Langan did on Days during their tenures. Our vets will always have a story in place for them, and its also not like we are forbidding ourselves from ever bringing back another character from Days' past or ever re-telling a classic story. Believe me, we care about the vets and they WILL have story, but slowly we are building up future generations for the years to come on LIS." Tara Smith commented

Downtown Salem, The Salem Inn Mike and Alexis look at each other in shock. She gets up and begins to put her clothes on. Mike “God this can’t be happening.” Alexis “Why didn’t you tell me Jeremy was your son?” Mike “Was I supposed to? We never got that far and aren’t you the one who said this was a one night stand? “ Alexis “I can’t believe we just did this?” Mike “Jeremy is already so pissed at me.” Alexis “He can’t find out about this?” Mike “DO you know what you are asking me to do? I can’t lie to my own son. And I can’t let my son be with some one who is going to cheat on him.” Alexis “It’ not like Jeremy and I are official or anything. We are just dating so no I didn’t cheat on him. What would you have to gain by telling Jeremy about what happened here? He already doesn’t want to have anything to do with you. If you tell him about this you can kiss Jeremy good bye.” Mike “Don’t try and manipulate me. Especially where my son is concerned.” Alexis “It would be a disaster if you told Jeremy about this. As far as I am concerned I don’t know you and have never met you. If you decide to tell Jeremy now, I’ll just deny it and say you were trying to break us up. Imagine how he would feel then? SO the choice is yours doctor.” She walks out of the hotel room. Mike “Damn it. What the hell do I do now?” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPJ-PgKs-Fc Episode: 9, The Mission Written by: ML Cooks Warehouse District, Will walks into an empty warehouse and he meet up with Destiny. Destiny “It’s about time you showed up. We can’t stay here long, you should see all the home less people walking around her looking at me and your daughter crazy.” Will “I am doing the best I can. I bought Arianna some baby food. I’ll feed her and then we’ll make our next move.” Will follows Destiny over to his daughter. He smiles when he sees her. He picks her up and holds her. She’s just sound a sleep. He talks to her “You’re mother would be so proud of you little one. You’re my angel Ari. I’ll never let no one hurt you. I’ll never let no one take you away from me. You’re mother would want us together.” Will sheds a tear as he thinks about his daughter’s mother. Destiny, feeling his pain as well wraps her arms around the family. “She would be proud William. She was my best friend and She told me everything. And she told me she wanted the three of you to be a family. No matter what.” Will “And we will be, Me and my little Arianna. I know she’s watching down on us with a smile on her face.” A tear strolls down his face “At least I hope she is” Destiny “I really don’t want to break up this happy moment but we need to plan or next move. We can’t stay here any longer. Our only option now is your father’s house.” Will “I can get a room for tonight. I took Jan’s credit card.” Destiny “Oh yea, even more charges now on top of kidnapping.” Will “No one is going to take my daughter away from me.” Destiny “Well then we need some help. Arianna’s parents are hot on our trail.” Will “Alright, fine, let’s go back to my dad’s house.” Destiny “It’s for the best. If we want any chances of you keeping this beautiful little girl, we can’t do it by ourselves.” Will puts his daughter in the stroller and he motions Destiny to follow him as they head out the warehouse and heads back over to the Spears mansion. Meanwhile, at The Spears Mansion Jan walks down the stairs and Lucas is waiting for her. Jan “You look worried, is everything ok?” Lucas “No, my son is missing again and I just found Greta outside foaming at the mouth. I want answers damn it. Did you and Greta have a fight?” Jan tries to brush past him and she walks into the living room and over to her purse. She looks inside and looks for her credit card to order a pizza for her and Lucas. She rummages through her purse and realize it’s missing. “Damn it!” Lucas, walking over toward her, “What’s the matter?” Jan “Seems your son is missing again and so is my credit card.” Lucas “What are you trying to say?” Jan “Can’t you put two and two together? Your son stole my damn credit card.’ Lucas “My son is not a thief, and how dare you imply something like that?” Jan “How do we know? Will has been gone for how long? We don’t know what he’s capable of now. He ran away and there is no telling what he will do for money.” Lucas “I will not have you talk about my son that way.” Then suddenly Jan passes out. Lucas rushes over to her and kneels down next to air and he calls out her name. She doesn’t respond. He pulls out his cell phone and calls for an ambulance. University Hospital Marlena walks into Nicole’s room as Nicole was trying to buy time to keep her lies going. Marlena is a bit surprised to see Faye, and Brandon. “Oh my, what is going on?” Brandon “That’s what we are trying to figure out Marlena. Its nice to see you again.” He says giving her a hug. “Sami” “Well it looks we have every one we need for the truth. Come on Nicole, out with it. Who’s your mommy?” Marlena “Sami, don’t start your vial words again. I will not have it today. You’ve hurt me and Tony enough already.” “Sami” “No but really you have to listen. There seems to be discrepancies as to who Nicole’s mother is.” Then out side their room, they hear Mike Horton, listening to a paramedic’s report that Greta Von Amberg has been bit by a raccoon. Nicole panics and think to herself “What the hell is Greta doing here? She is going to ruin everything. Everything is going against me. I have to do something.” Marlena “Oh dear, Greta, I’m going to go out and see if there is anything I can do. I still want answers when I get back.” She leaves. Faye turn around to look at her daughter “I don’t know what games or plots you got going, but it ends here. It seems you got a lot of explaining to do.” Brandon “I’d second that.” “Sami” “I can’t wait to hear this.” Nicole “Get the hell out before I call security.” Faye “Sami" "Yes please, leave me and my family alone so we can figure this out.” “Alright fine. I’ll just be out side.’ Sami walks past Brandon but he stops her. “Can I help you?” Brandon “Why are you acting like this?” “Sami” “Because I don’t know you, DUH!?” Brandon “Do you honestly not know who I am?” “Sami “That’s what I said.” Sami then turns around and coldly walks out the room leaving Brandon to wonder what is going on with Sami. He then turns around and looks at his sister. “Alright out with it.” Nicole “Fine, you want the truth, here it is…..” Jan is then rushed into the hospital Marlena rushes over to them “What happened?” Lucas “I don’t know. We were having a heated discussion and she just collapsed. She had a fight with Greta Von Amberg.” Marlena “Yes, she was just brought in. SO many strange things are happening tonight.” Marlena instructs the medical team to check out Jan. Not long after that, Anna and Tony rushes up to Lucas and Marlena Marlena “Tony, thank God you’re here.” She looks at Anna. “What is she doing here?” Tony “We are on a mission Marlena.” Marlena “Oh” Anna “We are going to prove once and for all if Nicole is really your missing child.” Marlena “Oh Anna please, give it up.” “Sami” “Marlena you really need to hear what Anna is talking about. She might be really onto to something. You saw Faye and that man in there.” Tony “Faye? Wasn’t that Nicole’s mother, or was?” Anna “It all makes sense.” Tony “Marlena we need to know for ourselves. We have to find out if Nicole is really our child.” Marlena “If Nicole is not our child then what?” Anna “I already believe I know who your real child is” Marlena “I can’t wait to hear this.” Tony “Jan Spears!” Marlena is stunned.