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    -At the Penthouse Grille, Philip asks the MCF what any of this means to him or her. Philip asks why he should trust in him or her. It seems he or she is nothing but some nutjob terrorizing the people of Salem. The MCF says that isn't the case and that he or she won't explain themself. The MCF tells Philip that all he has to do is agree to meet him. They can talk about a proposal he or she has for Philip. Philip, who is still feeling the effects of being drunk, isn't sure. The MCF tells Philip he must be willing to do what is necessary to acquire the power and influence he needs...no matter what it is. Afterall, that is how people like his father and Stefano Dimera rise to the top. Philip realizes the MCF is right and says:

    Philip: I will do whatever it takes...to have the power I want and need.

    On the other end of the restaurant, Caroline stops Austin from going to the terrace to look for Carrie. She tells him, Lucas, Sami, Eric, Will, and Belle she needs their help taking the decorations down and cleaning up from the party. Hope and her just can't handle it on their own and she thought they could, which is why she told Kayla she could leave. Austin and the other agree and begin to help her as Austin says that Carrie has to be around. He notices his mother is missing and figures they are off talking somewhere. Eric notices Nicole is missing as well and wonders where she is.

    On the terrace, Nicole picks herself back up as Carrie attacks her yet again. Both girls are on their floor fighting when Kate pulls a feisty Carrie off of Nicole. Nicole tells Kate to give her a tranquilizer or something. Carrie lashes out at Nicole for taking Evan from her. Nicole says she didn't take him. She found him. Kate explains that Nicole is right and tells Carrie that somehow the MCF intercepted Evan from Alan and Nicole and Eric found him. Kate also notes that Nicole never learned Carrie was Evan's mother until the day she did as well. Carrie says that doesn't excuse it and she admits she is stunned Kate would hide this from her. She also admits she is stunned Alan didn't say anything to her but thinks maybe he did take Evan to a hospital to drop him off but that the MCF took him somehow and made sure Nicole and Eric found him. The MCF is hellbent on destroying lives and seems to focus alot on her family so giving her baby to her half brother and his wife would fit.

    Carrie asks Nicole how she can go along with something that involves someone as dangerous as the MCF, who has terrorized the lives of Salemites and even tried to harm some of them. Nicole says she has no chouce. The MCF is threatening her and, evenso, Evan is her child now and she isn't giving him up. Carrie says the hell she isn't and then looks at Kate, asking if the MCF is threatening her. Kate nods, saying he or she threatened to destroy or harm the people she loves. Carrie can't beleive this and says that she doesn't care. She is telling everyone the truth and she will get her baby back. She is not going to let the MCF interfere with that.

    -In another part of the restaurant, Maggie asks Victor what he wants. Victor says it's been a long time since they talked and he thinks they need to discuss what happened with him and Nicole. Maggie says she doesn't want to. She knows what happened. Victor says it wasn't what it seems but Maggie tells him to shutup. She doesn't want to listen to him. It was what happened that night that caused her to drink. Hell, she had finally gotten past her relapse and he sunk her right back down. She admits that he was bad for her. The ups and downs they had led to nothing but more heartache and now she has to live with causing the fire that night and nearly killing Doug and others. Victor says he's sorry but Maggie won't have it. She tells him to forget the ride. She will get a taxi or a ride with Hope. Victor begs her to wait and says he has one question:

    Victor: I still love you. How about you?

    Meanwhile, the MCF is happy to hear Philip say that and tells Philip to meet him or her at warehouse 21 in the old section of the warehouse district near the south end of the pier. Philip agrees but warns that there better not be no double cross and that this better be on the up and up. The MCF assures Phillip it is and says he or she needs him. Philip doesn't understand but the MCF insists all will be explained. Philip hangs up, wondering if he is doing the right thing but realizing he has no choice. He knows what the MCF is capable of and he or she may be of some service. Philip then says he can't go into this blind and that he will need protection. He goes out the back stairs to get to his car.

    Back on the terrace, Nicole and Kate warn Carrie to think about this. Kate says she understands Carrie wanting her child but this could destroy so many lives and who knows what the MCF will do. He or she clearly has a stake in this for some reason. Carrie says she doesn't care. She wants her child and she will do whatever it takes to have him. Carrie's cell rings. Kate and Nicole both react, saying they both know who that is. Carrie doesn't get it and answers her phone. The MCF is on the line and tells Carrie:

    MCF (via voice changer): I will make this short and sweet. Listen to Kate and Nicole. If you tell anyone what you learned tonight, I will make sure you never see Evan again. I will see to it that all of the people you love are destroyed. I already shot your father on New Year's, Carrie. Do you want to really test me? You know what I am capable of. You will still see your child. Eric is married to Nicole so you can be his aunt. If Eric and Nicole divorce, you can still see him. Nicole is around. Just keep your mouth shut...or else. Have a good evening and enjoy your wedding tomarrow.

    The MCF hangs up as Carrie's eyes well up with tears. Both Kate and Nicole ask if that was who they think it was. Carrie nods. Kate then asks Carrie what she is going to do now. Carrie is silent.

    -Philip returns to the Kiriakis Mansion and seems to be sobered up quite a bit. He goes into his father's desk and into a secret compartment. He opens it and pulls out a gun, saying he isn't going to take any chances with the MCF and needs to be prepared...just in case.

    -Back at the Penthouse Grille, Maggie tells Victor that he hurt her bad and she doesn't see how they can ever get past what happened. Victor then says that even if him and Maggie are never close again he will appreciate the time they had together and he will never regret covering for her with the fire. Maggie thanks him for that but says she feels it's wrong still. Marlena taking the blame is wrong. She needs to be punished as she started the fire. Victor shakes his head and says Maggie has been through hell and been punished enough. Maggie says she has to go and tells Victor to just leave her alone. She has enough to deal with. Victor promises to abide by Maggie's wishes. Maggie leaves as Victor says he knows Maggie is hurting and regrets doing what he did but, sadly, he can't take it back. He hopes she can someday forgive him and at least let him be in her life.

    Maggie comes over to Hope. Hope asks if she is ok. Maggie says she will be fine. She asks Hope if she may have a ride. Hope says she can and that she will be done in a minute. Maggie says she will meet her down at the car and says she is going to the ladies room to freshen up. Hope says ok.

    Hope then tells Caroline she is leaving. Caroline thanks her for her help. Hope says it's nothing but says she can do something for her to show her thanks and that is for her to give her the answers she needs. Caroline tells Hope that she can interrogate her, Kayla, Roman, and Kim all she wants. It's not their place to say what is going on with Bo right now and all the circumstances surrounding it. Hope tells Caroline that she is Bo's wife and should know about this. Caroline agrees but says she promised Bo she wouldn't say anything. Hope understands and says she just hopes he will let her in...and soon. She feels he needs her now more then ever.

    Belle comes over to Sami, Austin, Will, Eric, and Lucas and says that grandma Caroline said they are finished. Austin says that's good as he is worried about Carrie and mom. Sami says she hasn't seen Kate in awhile either and it's weird. Eric notes that Nicole has gone MIA as well. Austin looks over and says he thinks he sees both of them on the terrace. He stares and seems flustered. Belle asks him what is wrong. He says Nicole is there too and they all seem upset. Austin races over, saying something is wrong. Belle asks Sami if she has any ideas. Sami says she has no idea.

    On the terrace, Kate tells Carrie she knows this is a tough decision and tells her that, hopefully, they will catch the MCF and then she can come clean. Until then, they are all in danger. Even without the MCF, Kate admits she worries about the paternity issue with Austin and Lucas and how it will affect their relationship and her family. Carrie says she understands but it's her baby...her child.

    Austin, Eric, Lucas, Sami, Will, and Belle all enter on to the terrace. Austin asks what is going on. Nicole panics as Eric gives her a suspicious stare. Kate turns and looks at Carrie, who appears at conflict with herself. Her eyes welling with tears, Austin comes up to her and asks her why she looks like she is about to cry. They are getting married tomarrow. Carrie looks at both Kate and Nicole and recalls the words of the MCF. She begins to tremble as Austin asks Carrie, Nicole, and Kate what the hell is going on.

    Carrie looks into Austin's eyes and says:

    Carrie: There is something you should know.

    Belle, Lucas, Sami, Eric, and Will look on curiously as a stunned Kate and Nicole look on, wondering if Carrie will actually take that big of a risk and tell all. Austin looks into Carrie's eyes and she into his, as she struggles to tell him the truth as the screen freezes on her face and fades to black.

    ON THE NEXT SALEM LIVES...

    Philip to MCF: I mean it...I call the shots. I am in control. Understand?
    Maggie to Julie: I still love him. I still love Victor.
    Doug to Alice: Something is off with Julie and Maggie and I just can't put my finger on it.
    Eric to Nicole: Tell me the truth or we're finished.
    Nicole to Eric: I thought we already were.
    Austin to Carrie: If you have to tell me something, please. Tell me.
  2. PhoenixRising05
    VENDETTA CLIP #15

    The MCF is in an alley outside the Titan building and is monitoring the happenings at the parties in the Penthouse Grille via his or her mini-monitor. He or she is watching Philip eavesdrop on Belle and Victor and says:

    MCF (via voice changer): Poor Philip...I think you are now where I need you to begin my plans for you. Fantastic...now to check on...

    The MCF switches the monitor to Carrie, who is on the terrace with Kate.

    MCF: I knew she would put it together. Clever Carrie. Good...now I just need to make sure Kate follows my orders and keeps her silent. Ah...look at Nicole. Eavesdropping...so scared. Little do they all know I am pulling the strings and all of their lives are in my hands...

    The MCF's cell then vibrates and he or she answers it.

    MCF: Ah...Ernesto. How is it going?
    Ernesto: Fine. The girls are resting comfortable with Forrest and the Count and Anna are rather quiet tonight. Any word on when the rest of our guests will arrive from Milan?
    MCF: I talked to Steve earlier and they are all there searching. I will spring my orders on him tomarrow...then he can lead the men in and bring our little adventuring friends back to Salem. Only...they won't be returning to this great town...they will be joining our lovely friends on the cruise of a lifetime.
    Ernesto: You sure not putting them in a cell is ok?
    MCF: It's fine. Just as long as they are contained. We don't have anymore cells on there anyway so just make do. The day we have been waiting for is soon arriving and we will be having more guests so it's no big deal. Nothing to worry about, Ernesto. We've come this far and we're carrying this thing true.
    Ernesto: Damn right!! I won't fail again!
    MCF: Nor will I. It's time we take our stand. This is it for our enemies. We've waited years to see this...all of our plans are coming to fruition, my friend. Our friends in Salem won't know what hit them!!

    The MCF and Ernesto both laugh on the phone as the camera pans on the MCF and the scene slowly fades to black and then into...


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    -At the Horton house, Doug is sitting with alice. Alice asks where Julie is. He says she is over at Maggie's to make sure she gets home ok since she stayed with Victor at the Penthouse Grille. Alice says she can tell Doug doesn't like that. Doug says he is sick of Victor butting in to Maggie's life and thinks he is bad for her. Alice mentions that she can sense something else is troubling him. Doug says there is something and that is he feels something is off about Julie and Maggie. He has thought that since he woke from his coma. He just can't think of what it is.

    Meanwhile, at Maggie's house, Maggie arrives home as Julie embraces her, happy to see her home. Maggie says Hope brought her home. Julie asks what happened to Victor. Maggie fills her in on what happened and says that he can say what he wants. She doesn't buy any of it. Julie says that she doesn't beleive Maggie for some reason and asks Maggie what her answer to Victor's question was. Does she still love him or not? Maggie is silent and then, as tears well in her eyes, she says she didn't want to tell him then but, as much as he hurt her, she does still love him.

    -In an alley in the old warehouse distract, Philip is searching for the designated warehouse for his meeting with the MCF. He finds it and enters. He walks around the warehouse and calls out to see if anyone is there. He then hears a noise and, fearing an ambush or a trap, he pulls out the gun he took from his father's secret compartment drawer at the mansion and aims it ahead. The MCF then appears from the shadows and, with a voice changer, asks Philip what he is doing. Philip says he is defending himself...just in case this isn't on the up and up. The MCF laughs as Philip says:

    Philip: I mean it...I call the shots. I am in control. Understand?

    -At the Penthouse Grille, Austin asks Carrie what she wants to say and begs her that if she needs to tell him something she should just go ahead and do it. Carrie hesistates, remembering Kate and Nicole's words and, also, the words of the MCF. Carrie fights backs tears and says she just wants to say she loves him...so much that she wouldn't blame him for leaving her because of everything she put him through. Leaving him, hiding for months, losing their baby...she woud understand. Austin then grabs her and says she made mistakes and she did hurt him but he has hurt her too. It's all in the past and she is his one true love. She is who he wants to spend the rest of his life with and there will never be anyone else for him but her.

    Carrie begins to cry and says he is the only one for her too. Always has been, always will be. They embrace and share a tender kiss. Kate is happy to see them together but also hates that Carrie has to keep this secret and not reunite with her child. Nicole lets out a sigh of relief over Carrie not revealing the truth, which Eric notices. Belle says that she thinks that if there is nothing else to say then they should all head home. They have a long day tomarrow. Sami agrees and tells Carrie it's nearly midnight so she has to say goodbye to Austin. Carrie says she isn't sure if she can. Austin tells her they will see each other at the altar tomarrow...and this time it will be forever. They kiss and he wishes her a good night, telling her to have sweet dreams of their future together. She smiles and tells him to do the same.

    Austin thanks Eric for letting him stay with him at his father's old house. Eric says it's no problem. He gives Austin the keys and tells him he will be home soon. Austin smiles at Carrie as he leaves. Lucas tells Sami he and Will are going to the car and will meet her down there. Belle hugs Carrie and says she will see her at tne Penthouse and will keep the door unlocked. Carrie thanks her. Belle says good night to Sami and leaves. Sami tells Belle she could've stayed with her. Carrie says that the Penthouse had room with Marlena gone and all. Sami wishes her good luck and says she really is happy for her. Carrie says she feels the same about her since she turned her life around. They embrace. Sami adds that she hopes this is a new beginning for all of them. They all need to band together right now. Carrie agrees.

    -Back at the warehouse, the MCF tells Philip to put the gun down as there is no need. He or she wants to make this meeting quick and tells Philip to listen up. Philip puts the gun in his pocket. The MCF asks Phillip if he meant what he said before about doing whatever is necessary to obtain the power and influence he so desires. Philip nods. The MCF says he or she has a plan but it requires extreme action...in regards to his father. Philip asks if the MCF wants him to kill his own father. The MCF shakes his or her head but does mention he or she heard him on camera say he wishes his father never came back from the dead a few months ago. Philip admits he did say that and wonders how the MCF knew. The MCF says he or she knows all.

    Philip says that even so, he doesn't think he could kill his father. The MCF says that wasn't the idea. The idea was for Philip to kidnap Victor and take him out of the picture for awhile. Victor would be in the MCF's care and would just be out of the picture for a bit, long enough for Philip to get Belle and his daughter back and get a firm grasp on his father's empire. They can make it look like Victor is presumed dead or just disappeared. However he wants. Philip isn't sure but the MCF assures him Victor won't be hurt. While Victor is MIA, Philip can get what he wants and prove himself worthy. The MCF adds that Philip's hands will be clean. Victor won't know he helped to orchrestrate this. Philip asks the MCF why he or she cares so much and why they want his father out of the picture.

    The MCF insists Victor has been on his or her trial, along with several others, and removing him for awhile would be removing one more threat to him. The MCF promises Philip he or she won't harm him. The MCF admits he or she is not invincible and that he or she is afraid of wronging the Kiriakis family. Philip notes that the MCF shot Stefano and the Dimera's are just as bad. The MCF says that there were reasons but, ultimately, lies and says it was a mistake. The MCF asks Philip if they have a deal. Philip isn't sure this is right. The MCF asks him how desperate he is to get what he wants. He said he would do what is necessary and then the MCF asks how much Philip loves Belle and his daughter. Philip contemplates and asks for reassurance that his father won't be harmed. The MCF says he won't and that Philip can even monitor things personally to make sure.

    Philip then reluctantly agrees and says he doesn't have a choice. He will not stand by and watching his life and dreams fade off into dust. He is going to have what he wants. The MCF tells Philip he is making the right decision. Philip hopes so. The MCF then says he or she will be in touch with more information. He or she then reminds Philip to remember that he or she knows all. Philip nods as the MCF says he or she must go as there is much for he or she to do. The MCF exits as Philip hopes that he is doing the right thing and not causing more harm then good.

    -Back at the Horton house, Alice reminds Doug that both Maggie and Julie have been through alot. Everyone has. Doug says he knows and he supposes that is it but something is just bugging him. Alice tells him to just relax and enjoy life. Heaven knows it's too short. Doug smiles and agrees.

    Meanwhile, at Maggie's house, Julie asks Maggie if this means she wants a future with Victor. Maggie explains that he hurt her and she doesn't think she can get over that even though part of her wonders why he would sleep with Nicole all of a sudden. Julie, recalling Victor wanting to cut ties to Maggie, lies and says he must have had a reason. Maggie says she is tired and wants to go to bed while she doesn't have bad tnoughts on her mind. Plus, it's going to be a long day tomarrow with the wedding. She doesn't think she will ever get over starting the fire and pinning it on Marlena. Julie urges her to just move on with her life. Everyday will get better and it will all be a memory soon. She'll see. Maggie hopes so and tells Julie good night and to lock the doors on the way out. Julie agrees.

    As Maggie goes up the stairs, Julie wonders if she should tell Maggie that Victor and Nicole sleeping together was a scam. She then says that Maggie is probably better off without Victor even though she supported his friendship with her in the beginning. Julie gets her purse and leaves. When she gets outside, she wonders if she is doing the right thing not telling Maggie...and if Maggie, Victor, and her were right to cover for Maggie with the fire and blame Marlena. Regardless, Julie prays the truth about the fire never comes out or Maggie's life will be destroyed...and so will hers.

    -At Roman Brady's old home, Austin looks at a picture of him and Carrie and promises that tomarrow is the first day of the rest of their lives.

    Meanwhile, back at the Penthouse Grille, Eric confronts Nicole and asks her why she looks like she just passed a final exam or something. Nicole says she doesn't follow. Eric notes that she looked relieved when all Carrie had to say was that she loved Austin and wouldn't blame him for leaving her because of everything. He asks her what she thought she was going to say. Nicole tells Eric that she wishes he would back off. She is hiding no secret. Eric has had enough and says:

    Eric: Tell me the truth or we're finished. I mean, afterall, you told me weeks ago we would talk and we never did. Evan was supposed to be our son together and you make it so you are his only parent and I never even see him. I know there is something. Alot of people though. You went to Victor for help with getting a job at Titan and to get Evan. What did you offer him in return? What else are you hiding, Nicole? I want the truth or else I file for an annullment tomarrow. It will be over for us. This time...for good
    Nicole: I thought we already were over, Eric. The minute you stopped trusting me and started questioning every move I made or every word I said.
    Eric: Well, you lied first.
    Nicole: Really?! Who never told me they were dying for months? Huh?
    Eric: That was a mistake but it was also me trying to be selfless and it happened before we took our vows, which you broke with your lies. God...that is why you married me. I was dying and everything was so fast...
    Nicole: I did love you, Eric. I still do but you don't trust me. You interrogate me everytime we see each other...
    Eric: Can you blame me? You lied to me about going to Victor and about the adoption papers...I mean, come on. You say you love me but you never met with me to talk things out and...it's like you don't give a damn about working things out. Whether something changed or not...I don't know but your sole focus is now Evan and...
    Nicole: As it should be...
    Eric: Plus, I am your husband. You were supposed to trust in me to let me try to help us adopt Evan.
    Nicole: Oh, please. We needed power and influence. Victor had that so I went to him. Get over your bruised ego and male pride...
    Eric: Whatever...we really are over. We are so out of touch. My God...what happened to us?
    Nicole: I don't know and, right now, I don't care. I have a baby to get home too. If you want to talk annullment, have your attorney call mine.
    Eric: That's it. You don't even care that we are ending things?
    Nicole: Oh, I do but the Eric I love is gone. The minute he left is the minute this marriage died for me.
    Eric: Don't turn this on me and make it sound like I changed when...
    Nicole: Good night, Eric. See you at the wedding.

    Nicole leaves as Eric is left behind, silent and wondering what went wrong with him and Nicole and what she could be hiding. He vows to find out what it is and won't give up until he does.

    Meanwhile, insider the Penthouse Grille, Sami embraces Carrie and says she will see her bright and early in the morning for her big day. Carrie smiles and thanks her. Sami says good night and leaves as Kate approaches Carrie, saying she did the right thing. Carrie tears up and says she had no choice. The MCF threatened the lives of those she loved and he or she already killed her father, nearly killed Sami, and has terrorized so many others. Plus, he or she is the reason why her baby ended up in Nicole's hands. Kate understands how hard it is to sacrifice being with her child and keeping a secret like that but adds they can't risk destroying the lives of those they care about. Carrie says she knows. Nicole comes over and tells Carrie she made the right decision.

    Carrie tells her to get out of her face. Nicole says she knows it will be hard to deal with but tells Carrie she can see Evan when she wants. She just needs to be careful not to call herself mommy in front of him. Carrie tells her to leave as she begins to cry. Kate orders Nicole to go. Nicole says she will see them both at the wedding. Carrie tells her not to come. Despite her being invited, she isn't welcome. Nicole reminds Carrie she is still Eric's wife and is family. Plus, she is a good friend of Austin's. She promises to keep a low profile and not rub her keeping Evan in her face. She wishes them both a good night and leaves.

    Kate asks Carrie if she is ok. Carrie says:

    Carrie (crying): No. No I'm not. Tomarrow is supposed to be the happiest day of my life and, instead, I am keeping secrets from my groom and I am having to watch my son be cared for by a heartless bitch because some cloaked person is trying to destroy all of our lives. God...why is this happening? How can I...why...what am I going to do?

    Kate comforts Carrie and embraces her as Eric watches, saying:

    Eric: Why is Carrie crying like that? What is going on with Nicole, Kate, and her? We walked in on something tense on the terrace and now things seem to have got tense with those three again and Carrie is crying...hmm. What is going on here? Does all this go back to Nicole? What am I missing here......

    The screen then freezes on kate comforting Carrie as a curious Eric watches in the background and then the scene fades to black.

    ON THE NEXT SALEM LIVES...

    Celeste to Abe: I can't help but feel like...this may be a trap.
    Hector to Lexie: Something isn't right...
    Steve to MCF: No. I won't do this.
    Austin to Lucas: I am ready to marry the love of my life.
    Sami to Carrie (with Belle): What's wrong? This is your wedding day, Carrie.
    Carrie to Sami: I don't think I can do this.
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    -At the Penthouse Grille, Roman picks himself off and goes after Bo for hitting him. A fight ensues and Lucas, Jack, Austin, and Frankie break it up. Bo tells Roman he will never think of him as family again. Roman is stung.

    Meanwhile, Victor and Belle talk about Philip. Victor tells Belle she is the only one who can save Philip from himself. Belle reminds Victor she has given Philip plenty of chances and he has only gotten worse. Now he is drinking and is a danger to Claire. She can't have him around her. Victor agrees and begs Belle to reconsider and let Philip still visit with her. Victor begs her to look past all the tension between him and her father and him, Philip, and her and to just think about Claire. Philip is her father and he needs to see her. Belle contemplates Philip's words as, outside, a drunken Philip stumbles his way through a hall and comes across Victor and Belle talking and listens in.

    In another part of the restaurant, Julie comes over to Maggie, who is deep in thought in a corner, and asks if she is ok. Maggie turns around in tears and tells Julie she thinks they should admit the truth...right here, right now.

    On the terrace, Carrie is in tears and shock after learning Evan is hers as Kate watches. Kate, who is still on the phone with the MCF, asks him or her what she should do. The MCF tells her she already knows what to do. She just needs to make Carrie keep her mouth shut. The MCF says that he or she needs to go and tells Kate good luck. Kate hangs up just as Carrie turns around and sees her entering onto the terrace. Kate sees Carrie overjoyed and in tears and asks what happened. Carrie tells her she has found her son...and it's Nicole's baby, Evan.

    Kate tells Carrie she thought she had said her baby died. Carrie says that is a lie and that she will explain later but she had a DNA test done and Evan is hers. She tells Kate she wants to go get him. Kate grabs her arm and tells Carrie that there is something she should know first. Carrie asks what that is and Kate tells Carrie that revealing what she learned could destroy many lives. Carrie is puzzled.

    -Back inside, Eric comes up to Nicole and notices she is in her own little world. He sarcastically asks her if she has something on her mind...perhaps guilt? She tells Eric to buzz off. He asks her when she intends to meet with him about their marriage issues. Nicole blasts him and says that she will do it when she is ready and walks off. Eric remains determined to learn what is going on with her.

    Meanwhile, a fed up Bo and Roman look into each other's eyes. Both are hurting inside. Roman, due to Bo's words, and Bo, due to everything he has been through. Bo says he is outta there and that he can't take anymore of the party. Bo goes over to Will and tells him he is sorry that he has to go but he can't take it anymore. Bo leaves as Roman walks off on his own. Lucas sees Bo talk to Will as he leaves and asks Will what that was about.

    The scene then shifts back to Belle, who tells Victor that Philip abused her and hurt her so much. Now he is a raging drunk and she won't change her mind. She encourages Victor to disown him. He is nothing but a disgrace. Victor says he's thought of it, especially recently with how he has behaved. However, Philip is still his son. That is always true no matter how much of a failure and and embarassment he has been of late. Philip hears all this and seethes. Belle tells Victor she has to go. Victor begs Belle to re-consider but Belle says that isn't likely and leaves as Victor follows her. Philip them emerges and kicks a flower pot, breaking it. His eyes well with tears as he then recieves a phone call. It's the MCF!! He or she gives Philip the same offer as before, saying they saw and heard what Victor and Belle discussed and they know Philip did too. Philip says:

    Philip: What do you want? Is this a joke? Why are you even calling me? How do you know so much?

    Back at the bar, Frankie can see that Max is drowning his sorrows over Abby and tells Jack he is going to take him home and they can talk in the morning as Shane and Nico are going to watch the surveilance for the night. Jack says ok as Frankie helps a hobbling Max exit the restaurant.

    Will tells Lucas that Bo just mumbled that he was frustrated with things to him. That is it. Lucas buys it and says that it seems the party is over. Austin comes over and thanks Lucas for throwing it. He says he is going to find Carrie so he can see her before midnight. Lucas and Will go to find Sami.

    Caroline, Hope, and Kayla are talking when they see Roman walking. Caroline can see something is wrong and asks Roman. Roman fills them in on the fight and says that Bo probably went home. Roman tells Caroline he is going to the station to handle some things. He needs to cool down anyway. He bids everyone goodnight as Caroline wonders whe the strife in her family will stop. Kayla agrees and walsk away with Caroline. Hope then sees Kim crying. She asks if she is alright. Kim says she's fine. Hope then lashes out, saying she is sick of being in the dark. It's obvious there is a big secret in the Brady family and she deserves to know. Kim begs Hope to leave it alone and then wheels away, fighting back tears, as Hope looks on, still determined to get to the bottom of what's going on.

    Back on the terrace, Carrie asks Kate what she means. Kate says that the paternity of her baby could destroy her family. Her family would be torn and taking sides and Lucas and Austin would hate each other. Not to mention the effect this will have on Carrie's family. Carrie says she isn't afraid of that. She should've never lied in the first place and adds that she needs to trust in those around her. They can all work through this. Kate grabs Carrie and begs her not to say anything. Carrie asks what's wrong. Kate says there is more going on here then even Carrie knows. Carrie asks what she means. Kate says she didn't want to have to tell her and hate's to...but someone bigger is involved in all this. Carrie asks who. kate admits it's...the MCF.

    Back inside, Jack asks Billie if she is ready. She says she is. She hopes to get back to Victor's and get an update on the MCF situation. Greta says she is right behind them.

    Julie tells Maggie they can't tells a soul. Doug overhears and asks what they can't tell. Julie says it's just something they heard about someone in their old bridge club and that is what they were talking about. Julie says she promised she wouldn't tell anyone and is swearing Maggie to secrecy. Doug says that Alice is ready to go and that he will take her to the care. Julie says they will be along in a moment. Julie begs Maggie to just let it all go. Marlena is taking the blame and it's over. They will both get over it, sooner or later. They just need to keep their mind off it. Maggie doesn't think she can.

    Victor overhears and tells Maggie she must. Victor asks Julie if he can have a word with Maggie. Julie says Doug and Alice are waiting. Victor then says he needs to speak to her. He will see to it Maggie gets home fine. This is important. Julie asks Maggie if she wants to. Maggie looks at Victor and says what the hell. It may be interesting or hilarious. Julie warns Victor not to hurt Maggie and leaves. Victor then smiles and says to Maggie:

    Victor: Long time, no see.
    Maggie: Cut the bull. What do you want, Victor?

    Lucas and Will meet up with Sami. Lucas tells Sami he has to tell her something and takes her aside. He fills her in on seeing Bo and Will talk alot tonight. Lucas says Will claimed Bo was venting to him but it seems like more. Sami thinks that it's no big deal and that Will is likely telling the truth about it. Sami then asks what reason would her uncle have to be hanging around with Will. Their family but they have never been close. Sami thinks it's nothing but them hanging around becuase they were bored at the party or something. Lucas thinks she may be right.

    Austin then asks them if any of them have seen Carrie. Sami and Lucas say no and ask Will, who also shakes his head. Austin wonders where she is and then remembers he hasn't checked the terrace. He heads for there. Eric sees him and says he will help him find her.

    Nicole is walking hear the terrace and sees Carrie and Kate talking. She wonders what is going on as it looks intense. Meanwhile, Carrie asks why and how the MCF is involved. Kate explains how he or she called her on the day Carrie held Evan at Salem Place, telling her she would learn a big secret there. Kate explains how she put the pieces together and learned that Carrie was Evan's mother. Carrie is stunned and interupts kate by saying:

    Carrie: You knew? You knew Evan was my son?!
    Kate: Carrie...
    Carrie: How could you?! I thought you and I were friends...
    Kate: Carrie...please...
    Carrie (in tears): God...how long have you known?
    Kate: Over a month.
    Carrie: Oh my....so...does anyone else know?
    Kate: Yeah...someone else that has been helping to cover it up.

    Carrie then sees Nicole watching from inside.

    Carrie: That bitch!!

    Carrie bolts past Kate and opens the terrace door. She grabs Nicole and slaps her, sending her flying to the ground.

    Carrie: You knew!! You heartless little whore. You will pay!! You understand?! You have my son and I am going to have him back....and see you lose...EVERYTHING!!

    The camera then shifts from Kate's look of shock to Nicole's look of terror and then back to Carrie's look of rage and the scene then fades out on an enraged Carrie's face.

    ON THE NEXT SALEM LIVES...

    Victor to Maggie: I still love you. How about you?
    Hope to Caroline: Please...give me the answers I need.
    Philip to MCF: I will do whatever it takes...to have the power I want and need.
    Belle to Sami: What is going on?
    Sami to Belle: I have no clue.
    Austin to Carrie (with Eric, Lucas, Sami, Belle, Kate, and Nicole): Carrie...what the hell is going on?
    Carrie to Austin: There is something you should know.
  5. PhoenixRising05
    HERE ARE THE QUESTIONS FOR WEEK 7 OF VENDETTA. ANSWERS ARE DUE TO ME IN A PM BY 4PM THURSDAY.

    1.) What is the name of the song Nora (Martina McBride) sang for Cal and Katherine at their wedding?

    2.) What are Tony, Anna, Abby, Chelsea, and Forrest being held captive on?

    3.) Where are Carrie and Austin's bachelorette/bachelor parties being held?

    BONUS (10 pts): Name the characters that were missing from Carrie and Austin's bachelorette/bachelor parties on Friday.

    DON'T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE BIG VENDETTA ANNOUNCEMENT UNDER THESE QUESTIONS. NEW PLAYERS ARE NEEDED!!
  6. PhoenixRising05
    IMPORTANT VENDETTA ANNOUNCEMENT!!


    AS YOU ALL KNOW, PARTICIPATION IN THE VENDETTA GAME HAS BEEN WANING OF LATE AND IT'S BECOME ALMOST A ONE PLAYER RACE. AS A RESULT OF THIS AND SOME FEEDBACK AND ADVICE I RECIEVED, THERE WILL BE SOME MAJOR CHANGES TO THE VENDETTA GAME FORMAT. FIRST OFF, THE RULES WILL REMAIN THE SAME AND SO WILL THE END RESULT. THERE WILL STILL BE CLIPS AND CLUES GIVEN OUT TO THE TOP 3 EACH WEEK. THE OVERALL WINNER AT THE END OF THE GAME WILL STILL HAVE A CHARACTER WRITTEN INTO SALEM LIVES IN THEIR HONOR. THE WINNER WILL HAVE INPUT INTO THE ACTOR OR ACTRESS WHO PLAYS THE ROLE, THE NAME OF THE CHARACTER, ETC. THE WINNER'S CREATED CHARACTER WILL PLAY A MAJOR ROLE IN STORY AFTER VENDETTA CLIMAXES. THOSE THAT FINISH BEHIND THE WINNER WILL STILL HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO BE REWARDED WITH THEIR OWN CREATED CHARACTER IN SALEM LIVES SO GETTING POINTS IS IMPORTANT AS YOU DON'T KNOW HOW MANY ARE GOING TO BE REWARDED CREATED CHARACTERS IN THE END. THIS IS EVERYONE'S CHANCE TO PLAY A ROLE IN STORY AND THE WRITING OF SALEM LIVES.

    SO, AS YOU CAN SEE, THE RULES AND GUIDELINES ARE THE SAME AS BEFORE. NOW, AS FOR THE CHANGES...AS YOU ALL KNOW, WE HAVE BEE DOING TRIVIA EVERY WEEK SINCE THE GAME BEGAN. WELL, CHANGE #1 IS THAT TRIVIA WILL NO LONGER BE POSTED ON SATURDAY'S IN THE INSIDER. THE INSIDER WILL CONTINUE TO BE POSTED ON SATURDAY'S (EXCEPT WHEN LATE) AND YOU CAN STILL FIND VENDETTA GAME STANDINGS AND INFO IN THE INSIDER EVERY WEEK. HOWEVER, TRIVIA WILL NOT BE POSTED UNTIL MONDAY FROM NOW ON. IT HAS COME TO MY ATTENTION THAT THE BOARD IS RATHER DEAD ON WEEKENDS AND THE BEST WAY TO CATCH PEOPLE IS ON WEEKENDS. GAME PLAYERS WILL HAVE FROM MONDAY TO THURSDAY TO ANSWER TRIVIA. THE TRIVIA WILL STILL BE 3-5 QUESTIONS AND THE ANSWERS WILL BE DUE ON THURSDAY BY 4pm. RESULTS WILL BE POSTED ON SATURDAY NIGHT IN THE INSIDER AND CLUES WILL BE PMED TO THE TOP 3 SCORERS FOR THE WEEK BEFORE TRIVIA IS POSTED ON THE FOLLOWING MONDAY. TRIVIA WILL CONTINUE TO BE PMED TO GAME PLAYERS AS IT HAS BEEN THE PAST FEW WEEKS.

    NOW THAT IS CHANGE #1. THE SECOND CHANGE IS THAT COMMENTS WILL NOT COUNT FOR DOUBLE THE POINTS. SO FAR, IF YOY HAD THE MOST COMMENTS FOR THE WEEK, I WOULD REWARD YOU WITH 10 PTS. NOW THE VENDETTA GAME PLAYER WHO COMMENTS THE MOST WILL RECIEVE 20 PTS. THE SECOND MOST COMMENTER WILL GET 18 PTS AND SO ON. THIS SHOULD HELP THOSE WHO ARE BEHIND CATCH UP A BIT BUT YOU MUST COMMENT TO DO THAT.

    AS FOR CHANGE #3, THIS IS THE BIGGEST CHANGE. DUE TO SOME NOT PARTICIPATING AT ALL AFTER THEY SAID THEY WOULD, I HAVE BEEN FORCED TO OPEN THE GAME BACK UP TO NEW PLAYERS. I AM NOT GOING TO GIVE UP DOING IT BECAUSE IT'S COME TOO FAR AND ROMAN AND I WORKED HARD ON IT. SO, IF ANYONE KNOWS OF ANYONE THAT IS INTERESTED PLEASE LET ME KNOW. SPREAD THE WORD!! ANY SON MEMBERS, SONBC READERS/WRITERS, OR ANY OF OUR LOYAL SALEM LIVES READERS CAN JOIN!! WE NEED PLAYERS!!! DON'T REALLY ABOUT BEING BEHIND. THERE WILL BE BONUS OPPORTUNITIES AND CHANCES TO MAKE UP POINTS, CLUES, AND SUCH. I UPPED THE POINTS ON COMMENTING SO THAT SHOULD HELP. WE WILL BE ACCEPTING PLAYERS UNTIL MAY 14.

    SO, IN SUMMARY:

    CHANGE #1: TRIVIA CHANGED FROM SATURDAY TO MONDAY, MAKING ANSWERS DUE BY 4PM THURSDAY. RESULTS AND STANDINGS WILL BE POSTED SATURDAY NIGHTS IN THE INSIDER AND CLUES WILL BE SENT OUT WITHIN A 48 HOUR INTERVAL.

    CHANGE #2: COMMENT SCORES ARE BEING DOUBLED IN AN EFFORT TO HELP THOSE BEHIND OR ANY NEW PLAYERS WE GET. THE PERSON WITH THE MOST COMMENTS FOR THE WEEK GETS 20 POINTS, 2ND MOST GETS 18 PTS, AND SO ON.

    CHANGE #3: THE VENDETTA GAME IS NOW OPEN TO NEW PLAYERS UNTIL MAY 14. SPREAD THE WORD AND GET INVOLVED!! IT WILL BE FUN!!!

    BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR SOME MORE BIG VENDETTA ANNOUNCEMENTS AS WE ARE CLOSING IN ON THE BEST AND MOST CHALLENGING PART OF THE GAME. KEEP LOOKING OUT FOR MORE UPDATES AND, IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS, PLEASE SO LET ME KNOW. VENDETTA GAME PLAYERS AND SALEM LIVES READERS....CHECK YOUR PM BOXES. YOU MAY HAVE SOMETHING FROM ME. JUST TO REMIND GAME PLAYERS...TRIVIA WILL BE POSTED TOMARROW AS THESE CHANGES ARE GOING INTO EFFECT IMMEDIATELY. THANKS .
  7. PhoenixRising05
    WEEK OF MAY 6, 2007 EDITION




    WEEK 7 VENDETTA GAME SCORES AND STANDINGS

    REMINDER: TRIVIA IS NOW POSTED ON MONDAY'S SO THESE SCORES DO NOT REFLECT TRIVIA AS OF YET. THEY ARE SIMPLY THE COMMENT SCORES FOR WEEK 7 AND THEN TOTAL SCORES OVERALL. GIVEN THE CHANGES MADE TO THE GAME AND THE FACT THAT TRIVIA WON'T BE POSTED UNTIL TOMARROW. THERE WILL BE NO CLUES GIVEN OUT UNTIL I RECIEVE ANSWERS SO EXPECT CLUES FOR THIS WEEK TO GO OUT ON THURSDAY. ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS...PM ME OR COMMENT .

    WEEK 7 VENDETTA SCORES (COMMENT SCORES ONLY, KEEP IN MIND THE NEW SCORING SYSTEM FOR COMMENTS STARTS THIS WEEK SO THE POINT REWARDS ARE DOUBLED):

    1.) Daysfan (2 comments): 20 pts
    2.) Tishy and Ryan Chandler (1 comment): 18 pts
    3.) DH23, Rick, psychofan (0 comments): 0 pts

    TOTAL VENDETTA SCORES AS OF 5/6/07:

    1.) Tishy (117 pts)
    2.) daysfan (54 pts)
    3.) DH23 (48 pts)
    4.) psychofan (41 pts)
    5.) Ryan Chandler (32 pts)
    6.) Rick (0 pts)


    INSIDER SPOTLIGHT: CHRISTIE CLARK AND PATRICK MULDOON (CARRIE AND AUSTIN) GIVE US THE SCOOP ON THEIR CHARACTER'S UPCOMING NUPTIALS, CARRIE LEARNING THE TRUTH, AND WHY CHRISTIE IS HAPPY TO HAVE PATRICK BACK.



    Interviewer (I): Hey, Christie and Patrick. Good to see you!!
    Christie Clark (CC): You too!
    Patrick Muldoon (PM): Good to here.

    I: Ok, let's start off with something that happened a while back. Patrick...how did your return come about and give me your reactions. Christie, you can give us your reaction too.
    PM: Well, I was available and they called me. Tim (Lowery, EP/HW) and I talked and he felt it was right for the story and the direction of the character so the change was made. I watched Austin (peck, ex-Austin) and he was great. I felt bad he got released so I could return but it was the show's decision and I was a part of it. I talked to Austin and he understands.
    CC: I am so happy to have Patrick. I loved Austin too but I understood why a change was made. The writers had a direction in mind and they felt this was right. I was ok with it and Austin handled it with class, just as I would think he would. We still talk. In a way, I am glad Patrick is here because it feels like things came full circle. We started the Austin and Carrie love story together and now so much of what we are doing now is building on that and trying to get them to a happy ending.

    I: Speaking of happy endings, Carrie learned the truth about Evan on Friday. What happens now?
    CC: Well, I can't say much but Carrie learns quite a bit more on Monday and there is a twist that really ups the ante. Let's just say things get worse before they get better.

    I: Ok, I know you both have to get back to taping so one more question. The wedding begins this week. How was the filming of it and what can you tell us about this blessed event?
    CC: I wouldn't call it blessed (laughs). Carrie is being tortured by guilt and she is just a mess. She is lying to Austin and the wedding is no slam dunk to go off without a hitch. There is alot going on and the fans need to expect the unexpected. The next two weeks are big.
    PM: Yeah. Like Christie said, the next two weeks are huge. The wedding is just a part of it. Every week through the summer is huge. I don't think we should spoiler the fun (laughs).

    I: Ah, you want to be good employees and keep your mouths shut. Ok...I understand. Well, thanks for taking a quick time out to share some thoughts with us. I am sure the fans look forward to the wedding. I know I do so we'll see around. Hope to talk with you both again soon.
    CC: Thanks. Anytime!!
    PM: Sure thing. Anytime, anyplace!!

    NEXT WEEK: LOOK FOR A SPECIAL INSIDER SPOTLIGHT WITH NEWEST CAST ADDITION PETER BERGMAN (FORREST) AND EP/HW TIM LOWERY.

    COMINGS AND GOINGS

    GOINGS

    Billy Ray Cyrus, Martina McBride, and Franc Ross (Jed Montana, Nora Montana, and Rev. Frank Stewart): All three actors have finished their limited runs and last appeared on 5/2/07 after Cal (Josh Taylor) and Katherine (Terri Garber) had wed.


    PREVIEWS AND PEEKS INTO WEEK OF 5/7/07

    -Carrie must make a heart-wrenching choice.
    -Carrie and Austin's wedding becomes the center of a trap.
    -Philip gives in.
    -Steve is forced to do the unthinkable.
    -Cassie tries to stop an enraged Stefano.
    -Abe, Lexie, and Celeste are ambushed.
    -Carrie and Austin's wedding day arrives.
    -Cal and Katherine return to Salem.
    -Caroline tries to bring Bo and Hope back together.

    HIGHLIGHT OF THE WEEK: WEDNESDAY MAY 9: CARRIE LEARNS THE WHOLE TRUTH AND IS FACED WITH A HEARD-WRENCHING CHOICE.

    Next Week: Will Carrie and Austin wed? The MCF is cornered. Billie risks it all. Forrest and Abby bond. Celeste's visions trouble her.
  8. PhoenixRising05
    ANNOUNCER: MAY...A MONTH OF WEDDINGS AND MAYHEM CONTINUES...

    THIS WEEK ON SALEM LIVES...

    Clip of Carrie looking at her wedding dress.

    AS CARRIE AND AUSTIN'S WEDDING DAY ARRIVES!!

    Sami to Carrie: Are you ready for the day you have waited for all you life? The day that you and Austin get married and make it forever this time.

    BUT...THERE IS ONE PROBLEM...

    Carrie: Oh my God...

    THE BRIDE HAS LEARNED A SHOCKING TRUTH....AND HAS A SECRET!!

    Carrie: What am I going to do?

    DON'T MISS THE MOST HEART-WRENCHING DECISION OF HER LIFE!!!

    Carrie: This couldn't get any worse.

    THEN...

    Billie to Jack: The wedding...that is when we spring the trap.

    A TRAP FOR A DANGEROUS THREAT TAKES CENTERSTAGE ....

    Victor: Carrie and Austin's wedding day won't be just the happiest day of their lives if we catch the mysterious cloaked figure. It might be the happiest day of all our lives.

    BUT WILL IT WORK?

    Shane to Billie: This may be our best shot if we want to end this ASAP.

    PLUS!!!

    A SEARCH FOR ANSWERS OVERSEAS...TURNS DANGEROUS...

    Clip of Lexie turning to see Abe and Celeste.

    Lexie: What are you two...AAA!!!!

    Clip of masked men ambushing Abe, Celeste, Lexie and her men as a torn Steve watches and says:

    Steve: What am I doing!!

    MAY...A MONTH OF WEDDINGS AND MAYHEM!! MISS A DAY, MISS ALOT!! IT'S ALL PART OF...








  9. PhoenixRising05
    THIS WEEK'S SL INSIDER WILL BE POSTED TOMARROW, ALONG WITH A PROMO FOR THIS WEEK. FOR VENDETTA GAME PLAYERS WHO ARE LOOKING AND WAITING FOR THIS WEEK'S TRIVIA, DON'T WORRY. THERE IS GOING TO BE A VERY IMPORTANT VENDETTA ANNOUNCEMENT TOMARROW THAT IS SURE TO PLEASE YOU AND EVEN SOME READERS SO CHECK OUT THE INSIDER WHEN IT'S POSTED TOMARROW FOR THAT. THERE WILL BE TRIVIA BUT WE WILL BE DOING SOMETHING A BIT DIFFERENT THIS WEEK SO HANG IN THERE AND YOU WILL ALL SEE TOMARROW .
  10. PhoenixRising05
    -At the Penthouse Grill, both the bachelor and bachelorette parties are in full swing. Maggie, Julie, Alice, and Doug have arrived. Doug goes over to join the men as the women join Hope, Billie, Kayla, Kim, Greta, Caroline, and Sami. Sami races around, trying to help Caroline get everything ready as Carrie should be there at any moment

    Meanwhile, on the men's side of the restaurant, the bachelor party has begun. Roman and Doug have joined Jack, Frankie, Max, Victor, Lucas, and Will. Lucas says that everything is all set and it seems they are only waiting for Austin and Eric.

    Outside the Titan building, Carrie arrives with Austin and says that this is where they split up for a night. Austin says he doesn't want to let her go but Carrie says their family and friends went out of their way for these parties so they must humor them. They kiss and profess their love. Austin says he wants to see her later. Carrie says just as long as it's before midnight because she doesn't want more bad luck. He smiles and agrees to her request. He says he will see her later and leavs.

    Carrie then calls University Hospital again and asks Nurse Jean about the DNA test results on Evan. Jean says that the results will be given to her via messenger this evening. Jean says they don't usually do that but she put a rush on it and is doing it since it's for Carrie. Carrie thanks her. Jean says she doesn't know when the results will be delivered to her but she does now they are complete. Carrie says she will be on the look out and thanks Jean again as she hangs up, anxious to recieve the results.

    Back at the Penthouse Grille, Kate arrives and immediately helps herself to a drink. She feels guilty over having to keep the truth about Evan a secret and it's really getting to her being at the party. Nicole arrives and comes off the elevator. Kate says look who the cat dragged in and asks why Nicole would even come. Eric and her are extranged and the Brady's probably aren't too keen about seeing her. Nicole says she has a place there. She is still Eric's wife and she has just as much right as anyone to be present. Caroline sees her and comes over, welcoming Nicole. She tells Nicole despite her and Eric's estrangement, she is welcome and that she is still part of the family. Caroline adds that she hopes their marriage works out. Nicole smiles and says that it all depends and they will just have to see how it goes.

    Caroline agrees with Nicole and excuses herself to help Sami and Hope. Kate tells Nicole this is wrong as Eric gets off the elevator, which neither girl notices. he realizes he is on the wrong side but sees Nicole and Kate and observes intently. Carrie and everyone else has a right to know the truth about Evan. Nicole reminds her of how much hurt and pain this will cause Lucas, Austin, and Carrie. She also mentions others who could get hurt, particularly in her family as they will be forced to take sides since Evan's paternity is in question. She asks Kate if she is willing to risk all that. She adds that sometimes what seems right isn't really the right way to go. Kate then tells Nicole:

    Kate: With or without me, the truth will come out and you will be lucky if you aren't lynched.

    Kate then leaves Nicole as Eric watches and says:

    Eric: Something is definitely going on there. The plot thickens...just what are you up to, Nicole?

    Meanwhile, back to the bachelor party, Austin arrives just as Eric arrives to join the guys. Austin thanks all of them for coming and orders them all to relax and enjoy themselves. Austin thanks Lucas especially for being the best man and heading all this. Lucas says it's the least he can do and adds they are starting off with a blank slate. It's only right. Austin then makes the rounds to greet everyone as Victor worries about Philip and wonders where he went.

    -In a kitchen supply closet, Philip continues his cell phone discussion with the MCF, who claims he or she can give Philip what he most desires. Philip, who is still drunk, doesn't understand and asks the MCF what exactly he or she can do for him. he also asks who the MCF is. The MCF tells Philip not to worry about who he is talking to and to just focus on what is offered to him. Philip asks the MCF why his or her voice sounds weird. The MCF, who is using a voice changer as usual, says that he or she has their reasons.

    The MCF explains to Philip he or she knows everything about what he has gone through. He lost Chloe, his face and pretty much his identity, Belle, Claire, and now his family and friends don't give a damn about him. The MCF mentions how his own father, Victor, won't even lift a finger to help him yet he always runs to the aid of Bo and Maggie and others. Philip asks how the MCF knows all this. The MCF says to not worry about it and tells Philip he or she can help him get his revenge and the power he needs to get all that he wants in his life. He can have his innermost desires come true. A disoriented Philip thinks this is some kind of joke but the MCF assures him it's not.

    Philip then lashes out, thinking it's some punk on the phone playing him for a fool. He tells the MCF to stop screwing around or he will call the police. Philip hangs up as a frustrated MCF realizes this may be harder then he thought, especially with Philip drunk.

    Back at the bachelorette party, Bo arrives. Hope and everyone else is stunned. Caroline asks why he is there as she thought he was staying to look after the Pub. Bo says she left her other gift for Carrie and he thought she may want it. He gives it to her and says he is outta there. caroline grabs his arm and mentions to him that he may as well stay now that he is there. Bo refuses, especially after seeing Kim there and knowing Roman is on the other side. Caroline says it's time for the family to heal and begs Bo to stay and go to the bachelor party for her sake. This is a family celebration and she wants him to be a part of it. Bo reluctantly agrees, saying he can't refuse her and that this is for her. Caroline thanks him. Bo then heads for the bachelor party behind the curtain as he walks by Kim, who gets upset that he can't even look at her, and Hope, who is happy he is staying and hopes this somehow helps him open up to her.

    Carrie then arrives and apologizes for being late. She admits she stopped on the 2nd floor to freshen up first. Sami tells her she looks fine, given all she has been thrpugh. Carrie thanks Sami for being her maid of honor and for helping their grandma plan the bachelorette party. Sami says she is just happy they can have a clean slate. Caroline then comes up and embraces Carrie, who then greets the rest of the women.

    At the bachelor party, all the men are happy to see Bo. Bo warns them all that he doesn't want no questions as to how he is and all that jazz. He just wants to have a few drinks and hang around. He walks off as he coldly stares at Roman and ignores him otherwise. Roman privately wonders if things will ever be right for their family again. Jack asks Frankie and Doug what's up with Bo. Doug says he is acting very distant and no one knows why. Jack notes that isn't like Bo and wonders what is up.

    Victor greets Bo and asks how he is. Bo says he's fine but doesn't want to answer questions. He just wants a drink and to haver a seat. He then leaves Victor and sees Will sitting by himself at a table. Bo sits down with him and asks if he is ok. Will says he just is bored and doesn't really want to be there. Bo says he shares that sentiment but says he did it for his mom. Will says he is doing it for his parents and the family too. Bo tells Will they can get each other through the night together, just like they have been helping each other the past few weeks. Will says he would like that.

    As they see Bo with Will, Eric and Austin ask Lucas what that is about. Bo has never really had a strong bond or relationship with Will. Lucas says he isn't sure but hopes it somehow helps Will, who he and Sami are worried about. Lucas thinks that, perhaps, he heard from Roman or someone else that Will was having a hard time and is just trying to help. Eric and Austin admit they can see that. Sami then rushes over to get something from behind the bar that they ran out of. Lucas fills her in on Will being with Bo. Sami shrugs it off and says that she hopes whatever they are talking about helps Will through whatever he is dealing with that they don't know about.

    Eric, remembering the scene between Nicole and Kate he witnessed earlier, says that while they are talking about secrets, he may be on to uncovering one. He explains what happened when he first arrived and how he saw Kate and Nicole in a heated discussion. Eric then tells Sami and Lucas:

    Eric: Something is going on with Nicole and Kate. I am telling you...my wife is in involved in something up to her knees.

    Eric mentions how this started with her going to Victor for something but he won't talk. He tells Sami and Lucas he feels he is right on Nicole's trail. Sami then realizes it's time for the parties to begin and then we see a montage of Carrie opening presents, Austin and some of the men having a toast and drinking to the future, and then a male stripper showing up for the bachelorette party and performing to exotic music and a female stripper showing up for the bachelor party and performing to exotic music. Both men and women go wild at their parties.

    Meanwhile, Victor goes to search for Philip as the scene shifts to the supply closet where Philip is barely conscious. He recalls the words of the MCF and keeps repeating how they are some damn joke. He then calls himself a joke and a failure. While searching for Philip, Victor catches a glimpse of Belle. He goes over to the curtain and calls out to her. He reminds her that they must talk. Belle tells Victor that it needs to wait. It's her sister's bachelorette party. Victor tells Belle not to make him beg. He needs to discuss Claire and Philip with her and says:

    Victor: I am afraid for my son, Belle. I think you are the only one that can help him. Please...can we just talk?

    Belle reluctantly agrees and tells Sami she will be back as she walks off with Victor.

    Will thanks Bo for sitting with him and being there for him. Bo tells Will right back at him. It's good not to be alone. They both smile. Max is hitting the bottle hard and Frankie advises him to cool it. Max says they should be watching the monitors and out there looking for Abby, Chelsea, and the MCF. Max nearly falls over and Frankie catches him. Jack comments on how this is yet another reason for him to not want Max around Abby anymore. Frankie tells Jack he is just upset but Jack insists that Max is a bad influence for his daughter and that is something he feels very strongly about. Jack apologizes and tells Frankie he doesn't want trouble as they are working together on the MCF investigation.

    Roman overhears and asks them to repeat what they said . Bo then interrupts, getting up from his and Will's table, and sarcastically says:

    Bo: Hey....Frankie and Jack....be careful. Big, bad Commander Roman Augustus Brady is on the beat. If you have some sort of investigation of your own, watch out. Roman won't like it. Heaven forbid if anyone upstage him. He always has to be the sanctimonious, holier then thou...
    Roman: Hey!!
    Bo: Hey what?! It's the truth. That is why you hate when those that aren't the authorities run their own investigations. Yeah, there are rules but's about you and being afraid someone is going to put the pieces together faster and beat you to the punch, huh? It's about the pride...the ego...you just have to be he one that pulls it all off. Am I right?

    Frankie and Jack try to calm them but Bo says it's about time someone knocked him down a few pegs and there is something he has wanted to do for a little while now. Bo then hauls back and punches Roman as Frankie, Jack, Lucas, Austin, and Eric step in before a all-out brawl ensues as Will, Max, and Doug watch. Bo then says:

    Bo: Now that felt good.

    Back at the bachelorette party, Carrie is talking with Julie and seems distracted by something. She excuses herself and heads for the elevator, where a man is standing there with a manilla envelope. Carrie asks if she can help him and the man says he is looking for Carrie Brady as he has some DNA results for her. An anxious Carrie says that's her and signs for the envelope. She gives the messenger a tip and he leaves as Carrie says she will now learn if the connection she feels to Evan is more then just a feeling. She will find out if he really is her song, like she thinks he is deep down. She heads for the terrace for some privacy.

    Meanwhile, Kate is on her way back from the ladies room when her cell rings. It's the MCF!! The MCF tells Kate they have a problem. Kate's face is one of terror and she asks what the MCF wants. The MCF tells her to go to the terrace. A bewildered and terrified Kate heads for the terrace while Nicole is at the snack table when Sami approaches her. Sami asks her what she has been up to. Nicole says she has been focused on Evan and that's it. She is going to put off returning to Titan for two more weeks. Sami asks if that's it. Nicole asks what she is getting at. Sami says she's right. She will just come out and say it.

    Sami then asks Nicole to tell her the truth about what she is really up to or she will have to force it out of her. Nicole laughs as Sami says she will do it. She has ways of making someone talk and reminds Nicole that whatever she is hiding will come out anyway as secrets always do, something she found out the hard way many times. She tells Nicole to just admit it all now and save herself the time and trouble.

    Carrie makes her way on the terrace and opens the envelope. Kate arrives at the terrace and sees Carrie there and asks the MCF what he or she wants her to do. The MCF says for her to just listen to Carrie. Carrie is reading over the DNA results and her face turns from one of nervousness to one of shock and then, finally, to one of elation as she says:


    Carrie (with tears streaming down her face): Oh my God...Evan...Evan is my baby. The baby Nicole adopted is my son.

    Kate overhears this and says that Carrie knows. The MCF admits that is what he or she was pointing out. The MCF says he or she knew Carrie was about to find out tonight and would've been able to stop it if he or she knew about the test but that didn't work out like that. Kate asks what she is supposed to do. The MCF tells Kate she needs to make sure Carrie doesn't talk...or else face the consequences.

    Kate then looks at an overjoyed and tearful Carrie as the screen freezes on a split-screen of Kate and Carrie and then fades out.

    ON THE NEXT SALEM LIVES...

    Bo to Roman: I will never think of you as family again.
    Victor to Belle: You are the only one that can do it, Belle. I think you are the only one who can save Philip from himself.
    Philip to MCF: What do you want? Is this a joke? Why are you even calling me?
    Maggie to Julie: I think we should tell the truth...right here, right now.
    Carrie to Kate: You knew? You knew Evan was my son?!
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    -At the Green Mountain Lodge, Cal and Katherine are enjoying their wedding night in their honeymoon suite. Cal promises her this is only the first of many special nights. He is going to spend the rest of his life making her happy. They continue to make love.

    Later, they begin to talk about their future. Cal says he wants to continue hypnosis and his therapy right away. Katherine says they should wait first. They just got married and should enjoy that. Cal says he wants to prove to her that he wasn't pulling one over on her. He meant what he promised her. He wants to remember his past and feel like a complete person again, even if he learns horrible things. He tells Katherine they will face it all together. They both smile at each other. Cal mentions that he does have one request and really needs to run something by her. Katherine tells him to go ahead. Cal mentions that he knows they came out to the mountains to isolate him and to help him in his treatment but he feels that isn't necessary and they can continue his therapy elsewhere. Cal tells Katherine he wants to go back to Salem. Katherine is stunned.

    -On the cruise ship, Chelsea watches as both Abby and Forrest have fallen asleep. She whispers to Abby for her to get up. Abby wakes up angry, asking why she woke her. There is nothing to do in the cell they are in and she is tired. Chelsea says she wants to talk to her about this Forrest guy. Chelsea says she thinks there is something off about him. Abby says he seems very nice and seems like he has been through alot. Chelsea asks her how much they know about him. Abby says not much other then he doesn't understand why he is there either. Chelsea explains that is her point and it worries her, especially one thing in particular. Abby asks what that is. Chelsea admits what worries her is the way he looked at Abby.

    -Back in Salem, at the Kiriakis Mansion, Jack and Billie walk into Victor's secret surveilance room. Frankie, Greta, Max, Nico, Victor, and Shane are all there watching things. They tell Jack and Billie there is nothing to report yet. Billie tells Jack they need to catch a break fast or they may never find their children. She asks Jack what will happen if they are never found. Jack says that won't happen. He won't let it. He then takes her in his arms.

    Billie realizes that Carrie's bachelorette party is tonight and that she should be there. Nico and Shane volunteer to stay back and monitor things so everyone can go. Max says he wants to stay. He has no reason to party and thinks he is better off trying to help find Abby and Chelsea and bust the MCF. Shane explains that Max should be there as Austin is marrying adopted niece, Carrie. Max reluctantly agrees, saying Abby and Chelsea would want him to go.

    The group then heads off for the bachelor/bachelorette parties as Shane tells Nico they better catch a break soon. The MCF needs to be stopped as he or she has run amok for too long. Shane fears if they don't catch him or her soon...the worst may still be yet to come.

    -At the Penthouse Grill, the restaurant is divided by a curtain to separate the bachelor/bachelorette parties. Hope and Caroline are putting up decorations. Hope asks Caroline where Sami and Lucas are. Caroline explains they went to get a few missing things for the parties as they are the maid of honor and best man. They also needed to pick up Will. Hope explains that Alice, Maggie, Julie, and her father will be there soon. Caroline explains that she is so happy he has been released and embraces Hope. Hope thanks her for that.

    Hope then asks if everything is ok with Bo at the Pub. Caroline says he's fine. He's rather quiet but he is helping her. Hope tells Caroline she knows that her, Kayla, Kim, and Roman have an idea what Bo is keeping from her and begs Caroline to tell her. She is Bo's wife and wants to help. Caroline says it isn't a good idea and just isn't her place. She will have to find out from Bo. Hope understands she is just trying to keep her son's confidence. Caroline excuses herself to handle some things.

    Kayla then arrives and asks if she can do anything. Caroline says everything seems ok and explains that the men will be on the side of the restaurant with the bar and the girls will be on the other side with a makeshift bar set up. Caroline explains the men will enter via the service entrance to avoid the women. Kim then wheels in. Caroline asks how she got in and Kim mentions one of the caterers helped her. Kayla ignores Kim's presence and then excuses herself.

    Kim then asks Caroline when this is going to end. Caroline says she is trying to put the family together again but there have been so many secrets and lies. She preaches forgiveness but feels it's fallen on deaf ears. Caroline explains this wedding may be what the family needs. They could use some celebration and, hopefully, it leads to their family heading down the path to forgiveness and unity. Kim hopes so as she feels bad enough already and knows Caroline must hate her for her part in hiding the truth about Bo. Caroline embraces her and says she could never do that. She is her daughter and she has forgiven her. She understands why Roman and her did it. Kim says she hopes the rest of the family grows to understand as well.

    Meanwhile, Belle arrives and puts her gift down to get something from her purse. A drunk Philip then comes up in the elevator and comes up behind her. Belle is appalled by how he smells like booze and tells him to stay away. He lashes out at her, saying he is suffering because of her and that their daughter is too. Belle says she will be better off without him and that Philip is getting what he deserves. She says he deserves it all and so much more. Hope sees what is going on and tells Philip he was supposed to enter on the service end. She orders him to the men's side but also thinks it may be better if he leaves. Philip says he knows everyone would like that, which is why he is staying. He aimlessly walks by Hope and Belle and then turns to Belle, telling her it's not over by a long shot.

    Hope comforts Belle, who says she's ok. He is never going to see Claire again and it's what he richly deserves. Victor then makes his presence known, having witnessed the exchange between Philip and Belle after coming off the elevator, and asks to speak with Belle. Hope reminds him the men are on the other side. Victor says he knows but it's important he speak with Belle. Hope leaves as Victor tells Belle that they need to discuss Philip and Claire.

    Hope goes to put the finishing touches on some decorations as Greta arrives. She greets Hope and both women ask how the other is. Hope explains it's tough with everything going on with Bo being so distant but is happy her father is better. Greta says she was praying for him. Hope thanks her and asks how the MCF case is going. Greta says they have some irons in the fire right now and are just waiting for big break. She explains to Hope she can't go into it because you never know when the MCF is listening and watching. Hope understands. Greta swears her to secrecy once again about the MCF investigation her, Frankie, Jack, and Billie are a part of. Hope says she doesn't have to worry. Her lips are sealed.

    Greta then asks Hope if she ever plans on telling Bo about Chelsea. Hope says she wants to but with him being a mess already and with Billie engrossed in the MCF investigation, she doesn't feel now is the time and place. Greta says she can't disagree but reminds Hope that secrets have a way of coming out. Hope says she knows and does plan on telling Bo and Billie that Chelsea is her daughter and they aren't her parents. It just needs to be at the right time and place and she just needs to hope they understand why she has hid the truth so long. Greta says she will pray for her. Hope thanks her and runs off to handle things.

    Greta then tells herself to talk her own advice about not keeping secrets as they always come out somehow. She looks over at Victor and says telling him he is her father right now would be wrong, given what is going on with the MCF investigation and all. They can't afford any distractions right now. She just needs to wait until it's the right time and place, just like Hope will with her secret.

    -Back at the Green Mountain Lodge, Cal explains to Katherine he knows that he isn't Roman anymore but he cares for the people there and it's his home. He just wants to go back there with his new wife and settle down. Katherine says she sees his point. Her practice is there and she already has been away too long. She thinks he has come along well enough for them to go back so she agrees. Cal thanks her and says that it looks like they just made their first big decision as husband and wife. Katherine notes that they didn't even fight. They then profess their love and begin to make love again.

    -Back on the cruise ship, Abby asks what Chelsea is getting at. Chelsea says that it was almost like Forrest was fascinated with Abby. Abby tells her she is ridiculous. Chelsea then recalls how Abby said her mom was raped by someone named Lawrence Alamain and asks for confirmation from Abby if that is Forrest's brother. Abby says it is and that Forrest even mentioned his brother. Abby also says that Forrest was presumed dead in an accident for years and that Roman Brady even thought he was him at one point. Chelsea comments on how confusing this is and says she just gets a bad feeling and vibe from Forrest. She mentions how if Lawrence could hurt her mom like that, Forrest could certainly hurt Abby and the way he looked at her sent chills down her spine.

    Abby asks if this is the same Chelsea thatr went out partying with men and got stoned and drunk. Chelsea says she learned her lesson and she knows what it's like. She used to get the same vibe and feeling before with men but never recognized or did anything with it and that is how she got raped more then once. Abby says that this isn't the same situation. Forrest is a prisoner, just like them. Abby also mentions how Lawrence Alamain seems to have cleaned up and is married to Carly Manning and is living somewhere in Europe.

    Chelsea says she still can't shake a feeling she has in the pit of her stomach. She also wonders why they were put in there with Forrest. They must have other cells, she says. Abby thinks it was random and tells Chelsea to calm down and to stop over-analyzing. Chelsea apologizes but knows she is right. Something isn't right and it's not just because they are being held by Ernesto and whoever else. She reiterates that something is up with Forrest and she knows it's not good.

    -Back in Salem at the Penthouse Grille, Belle tells Victor she doesn't want to speak to him right now. it will have to wait. Her sister is on her way and she is needed. Victor says it's important and will only take a few minutes. Belle tells Victor she will discuss matters with him later. Victor agrees and tells Belle she better come talk to him later. This can't wait any longer. Victor leaves as a frustrated Belle takes a deep breath and joins Caroline, Hope, Kayla, Greta, and a just arrived Billie.

    On the men's side of the restaurant, Max is sitting at the bar drinking shots. He thinks it's wrong he is there and that he should be looking for Abby and Chelsea. He promises to find them and says that he is going to fight for Abby. He isn't going to let go of what they have and he feels it's not to late.

    Jack and Frankie are talking and wondering where all the guests are. Victor joins them and says it seems some are running late. Victor sees Philip sitting at a table nearby and asks Jack and Frankie if he has done anything else but sit there. Jack says not really and that Hope had to tell the bartender not to serve him since he was already two sheets to the wind. Victor excuses himself and goes over to Philip. Philip then gets up and walks out. Victor moves to follow but loses him when Philip goes around the corner. Victor wonders what he needs to do to snap his son out of this self-destructive pattern he is in.

    Meanwhile, Philip goes into a kitchen supply closet and closes the door behind him. He angrily tosses some items around in a drunken rage and lashes out about how no one cares and will help. They all think he is weak but he isn't. He is just being held back...by his father. He is limiting his power. He mentions how if his father had really been gone when he was presumed dead that he would have it all. All the power, money, influence, Claire, and Belle. Now he has nothing and has lost everything. He also knows he is losing his honored reputation as a soldier and as a Kiriakis. He complains how he is sick of being the loser and always coming out on the bottom. He lost Chloe, Belle, and his daughter on top of everything else.

    His phone then rings and a person greets him with a "Hello" on the other end. Philip doesn't recognize the voice on the other end and doesn't grasp that the voice is being altered due to his drunken state but asks:

    Philip: Who are you?
    MCF (with voice changer): The person who can give you all that you desire.

    The screen then freezes on Philip's intrigued face and then fades out.

    ON THE NEXT SALEM LIVES...

    Philip to MCF: Just what can you do for me?
    Victor to Belle: I am afraid for my son, Belle. I think you are the only one that can help him.
    Kate to Nicole: With or without me, the truth will come out and you will be lucky if you aren't lynched.
    Eric to Sami and Lucas: Something is going on with Nicole and Kate. I am telling you...my wife is in involved in something up to her knees.
    Carrie (opening an envelope): Oh my God...
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    VENDETTA CLIP #14

    The MCF is outside the Titan building, watching people go inside to go up to the Penthouse Grill for Carrie and Austin's bachelor and bachelorette parties.

    MCF (with voice changer): Everything is going according to plan. Ernesto says that the girls are quite comfortable in their new surroundings and it seems they were quite shocked to see dear old Forrest there. Haha. Now...let's see. Cal and Katherine have married but I am not ready to focus on them yet. Ah...the young Kiriakis. He should be here tonight, I would think. God knows he is already drunk so he will be looking to drown his sorrows yet again.

    The MCF then sees Philip arrive and notices his having trouble walking to the door.

    Philip: Why the hell am I here? I don't give a damn about these people and they sure as hell don't care about me. None of them will help me. I'm losing everything and they are all going to party.

    The MCF watches, listens, and says:

    MCF: Hmm...the young Kiriakis is right where I want him. His current state of mind will be perfect for him to aid in my plan. This is so much better then the other way I was going to go about targeting the great Victor Kiriakis. Now...I just have to wait. Tonight...I will begin my plan...to lure Philip in. It will be like a seduction. I will tempt him with what he most desires until he gives in and does exactly what I want.

    The MCF then laughs as he or she sees Philip enter the Titan building and get into the elevator.

    MCF: This should be one fun and productive night. Just like the wedding will be tomarrow. All the chips are falling into place. The day of reckoning is coming. Soon, my friends. Soon.

    The MCF laughs as the scene fades out on him or her and then fades into...


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    ***DON'T FORGET TO PLAY THE SONG FOR CAL AND KATHERINE'S DANCE!!***

    -At the Green Mountain Lodge, Cal and Katherine's wedding reception is in full swing. Jed and Nora are dancing and so is the small gathering that was at their wedding. Cal and Katherine thank Rev. Stewart for presiding over their wedding. Rev. Stewart wishes them the best of luck in the future and leaves. Cal then asks Katherine if she heard that. He said their future. Cal tells Katherine their future begins today. It's the first day of the rest of their lives. They both smile and continue to enjoy their magical evening.

    Later, Katherine tosses the bouquet and Nora manages to catch it. Jed also catches the garter. Cal and Katherine jokingly say they were aiming for them and thank them for everything. They don't think they would've made it to the altar without them. Jed and Nora wish them every happiness and encourage them to trust in their love, just like they do. Nora says she has a gift for Cal and Katherine. They both say she has given enough but Nora says this is special. Nora steps onstage as Jed tells Cal and Katherine how his wife is a glorious singer. He always wondered by she never made a career out of it but says, who knows. It could happen someday.

    Nora steps onstage and says this is for a very special couple on their most special day. She then begins to sing There You Are-Martina McBride as we see a large montage of Cal and Katherine dancing, eating their wedding cake, and going up to their room where lit candles and a bed of roses await. Chamapigne is there too. Cal carries Katherine over the threshold and to the bed. She then goes into the bathroom and comes out in a beautiful negligee. Cal kisses her and slowly lays her on the bed as they make love with "There You Are" still playing.

    -At the Kiriakis Mansion, Philip walks through the door, stinking drunk once again.. He goes into the living room, where he tries to get into the liquor cabinet. When he makes such a loud ruckus, Victor and Henderson walk into the living room and Victor asks him why does he feel the need to keep walking into his house blasted out of his mind. Philip tells him to shut up. Henderson takes that as his cue and leaves and then Victor walks over to Philip and grabs him, yanking him around to where they can face each other, man to man, and demands to know what did Philip to screw things up this time.

    Philip says that Belle told him that he can't see Claire anymore, like Victor cared in the first place. He then also tells him that he got caught by Belle drinking at Salem Place so that may be his last chance to be a real father to his daughter. Victor tells him that a real man, and a real father, would not spend his time getting drunk in bars. He would tackle his problems head on and do what he needs to do to make things right in his life. And, Victor tells him, the one thing a real man wouldn’t do is blame others for their mistakes.

    Well, a drunken Philip says, after listening to this speech from Ward Cleaver, he feels so much better now. It’s nice to get a lecture from one of the biggest mafia men in the world. He’ll remember this conversation.....if and when he ever gets his daughter back. Victor now feels that is his cue to leave as well and tells Philip that he hopes that, through his drunken haze, that he heard what he said to him. With that, Victor walks out and goes back upstairs.

    Philip then quietly says to himself that he doesn’t need anyone and drunkenly stalks out of the house.

    -At Salem University Hospital, Cassie walks into Stefano’s room. She walks over to his bed and stands over him, watching her grandfather and hoping that he wakes up. Dr. Glancy walks into his room as well and he tells Cassie that there has been no change since he came in. He is still non-responsive to any stimuli and, for all he knows, Stefano may stay like this for the rest of his life. Cassie thanks the doctor and then turns her attentions back to Stefano, telling him that she needs him now.

    She fills him in on what she did to Abby and Chelsea and feels guilty as hell. She laughs, saying that guilt has never been a DiMera emotion, but maybe that says that it may be time for the DiMeras to change their thinking. Maybe it’s time, she tells Stefano, to give up all of the secrets and hate that the family has for the people of Salem and move on to bigger and better things. Cassie takes Stefano's hand and tells him that she wants her grandfather back and she will pray as hard as she can to make that happen.

    At that very moment, when Cassie bends down to kiss his hand, it trembles. Cassie jolts back up and looks at Stefano, whose eyes have slowly started to open. Cassie screams for the doctor to come back into the room, as Dr. Glancy does. He looks over Stefano and takes his vital signs. Stefano opens his eyes up all the way and looks straight at Cassie, announcing that....

    Stefano: It’s good........to be alive.

    Cassie bends down and kisses her grandfather as Stefano hugs Cassie. He can move somewhat but the doctor tells him that it will take some time for him to get his strength back. Stefano tells the doctor that he has the strength of ten men, which makes Cassie smile broadly. Nothing, or no one, will keep him in that bed, much less that hospital. The doctor leaves to run more tests but tells Stefano he’ll be back later. Stefano says that he’ll be right there, catching up with his beautiful granddaughter. After the doctor leaves, Cassie grabs a chair and brings it near his bed, sitting down and smiling at him. Stefano just looks at Cassie, smiling as well, and asks her what has been going on since he has been out of commission.

    Cassie fills him in on what the MCF made her do and Stefano tries to sit up in his bed, his anger and rage forcing him to overexert himself. Cassie tries to get him to calm down but he will have none of it. That person has done more than enough to him and his family and now is the time that the MCF knows the consequences of what happens to those who cross Stefano DiMera. On cue, those words bring Roman into his bedroom and causes him to ask The Phoenix.....

    Roman: So, what magic potion did you take this time to bring you back from hell?
    Stefano: (Looking at Roman) Ah, Commander Brady. Or is it Forrest Alamain? Or Father John Black? Romulus? Bruce Willis? Drake Hogestyn? You know, Roman, when you die they will have to put “To Be Continued....” on your headstone, just so everyone will get all of your names.
    Roman: Well, I see getting shot and being near death did absolutely nothing for your sorry disposition. I’m surprised that there isn’t a henchman under your bed, breathing for you, since you can never do anything yourself.
    Stefano: Commander, as you see, my granddaughter has come here to see me. Why don’t you run along and try to catch the bastard who shot me instead of standing here being the complete ass we all know you are.
    Roman: You know, Stefano, when I do catch this person, and I will, I might arrest them for only one crime......not finishing the job they started on you.

    Both men glare at one another as Cassie asks Roman to leave. After a moment, Roman starts to walk out but not before telling Stefano that they are not finished. Stefano remarks that they never will be as Roman stares at him as he walks out the door.

    Stefano asks Cassie where Alexandra is and he asks Cassie to call her and let her know the good news. Cassie says that she doesn’t know where she could be and then Stefano says that she may have went off to find her father, Tony. Cassie looks at Stefano as he orders her to give him the phone. When she asks him what he is doing, he says that his daughter must be found. This MCF is on the loose, and if any harm comes to her......

    Only God Himself can stop him from seeking revenge. Cassie’s eyes grow wide with fear as she sees a very determined Stefano stare off into the distance as the scene slowly fades to black.

    On the cruise ship, Chelsea gets up off of the bed and slowly walks over to Forrest. She stands in front of him and stares at him. When Forrest asks her what is the matter, she tells him that there is a person who looks a lot like him. Forrest remarks that she may be talking about his wonderful brother, Lawrence. Chelsea confirms his comment, saying that she saw photos of him in the back issues of The Spectator. Forrest turns and walks away, saying that he is the last person he wants to talk about.

    Both of the girls look at each other. Abby then speaks to Forrest, saying that she doesn’t know why such a rich man is being held prisoner. Forrest turns around and walks back over to the bed, saying that he doesn’t know where she got the impression that he was rich. She tells him that her father once was and that she knows the type. Forrest says that she is a very inquisitive young lady, which makes Abby smile, but also makes Chelsea roll her eyes and walk over to the window. All Chelsea wants to know, she says, is who has them, and how do they get out of there.

    Forrest walks over to Chelsea, telling her that he has tried that more times than he can count and that there is no way out of this hell hole. He also tells both girls that the man who has them prisoner is named Ernesto Toscano. Abby and Chelsea say they both know who he is. Forrest is surprised. He says that he has been locked up there for quite some time and thought that Ernesto was just some mysterious nutcase who had a grudge against his family. He still doesn’t know why he’s there.

    Chelsea tells him that, no matter the reason, they need to find a way out of there......before it’s too late.

    What none of them know is that they are being monitored by Ernesto, who is sitting in a secret room watching them. He then receives a phone call, telling the person on the other end.....

    Ernesto: Yes, yes everything is going according to plan. The girls are locked up with Mr. Alamain. No, no need to come out here. Our plans are going as scheduled. (After a pause) No one will ever suspect anything. Hell, they don’t even know whose behind any of this. I know. Leave that to me. When we are through with these two young ladies, their lives will never be the same.....

    And Salem......will be left......in ruins.

    Ernesto hangs up the phone as the scene freeze-frames on his face and the episode slowly fades to black.

    ON THE NEXT SALEM LIVES...

    Greta to Hope: Tell Bo the truth Hope. Before it's too late.
    Belle to Philip: You deserve everything you are getting and more.
    Philip to MCF (on the phone): Who are you?
    MCF (with voice changer) to Philip: The person who can give you all that you desire.
    Cal to Katherine: There is something I want to run by you but I'm not sure you will like it.
    Billie to Jack: What if we never find them?
    Chelsea to Abby (whispering): There is something off about this Forrest guy.
  14. PhoenixRising05
    APRIL 2007 AND 2007 YEAR TO DATE EPISODE COUNTS (AS OF 4/30/07)


    SWEENEY LEADS 2007 AS ASHFORD JUMPS TO 2ND POSITION

    PREEMPTIONS: January 1, January 2, January 9 (make up episode posted on Jan. 13.)

    Episodes: 84

    Days: 13

    New Year's Day (January 3-8, 2007)
    January 9-January 23, 2007
    January 24-January 30, 2007
    January 31-February 12, 2007
    February 13-February 20, 2007
    February 21-March 2, 2007
    March 5-March 13, 2007
    March 14-March 27, 2007
    March 28-April 3, 2007
    April 4-April 10, 2007
    April 11-April 19, 2007
    April 20-April 27, 2007
    April 30-

    APRIL 2007 EPISODE COUNTS

    1.) Alison Sweeney (Samantha Brady)-13

    2.) Matthew Ashford (Jack Deveraux)-12

    3.) Kristian Alfonso (Hope Williams Brady)-11

    *Bryan Dattilo (Lucas Roberts)-11

    *Julie Pinson (Billie Reed)-11

    *Christie Clark (Carrie Brady)-11

    7.)Josh Taylor (Cal Winters)-10

    *Terri Garber (Dr. Katherine C. Harcourt)-10

    *Patrick Muldoon (Austin Reed)-10

    10.) Julianne Morris (Greta von Amburg)-9

    *Billy Warlock (Frankie Brady)-9

    12.) John Aniston (Victor Kiriakis)-8

    *Arianne Zuker (Nicole Walker Brady)-8

    *Jensen Ackles (Eric Brady)-8

    15.) Peter Reckell (Bo Brady)-7

    *Lauren Koslow (Kate Roberts)-7

    17.) Mary Beth Evans (Dr. Kayla Brady Johnson)-6

    *Jeremy Sumpter (Will Roberts)-6

    *Billy Ray Cyrus (Jed Montana)-6

    *Charles Shaughnessy (Shane Donovan)-6

    21.) Suzanne Rogers (Maggie Horton)-5

    *Drake Hogestyn (Roman Brady)-5

    *James Reynolds (Abe Carver)-5

    *Renee Jones (Dr. Lexie Carver)-5

    *Ashley Benson (Abby Deveraux)-5

    *Paul Kersey (Alan Harris)-5

    *Stephen Nichols (Steve “Patch” Johnson)-5

    *Alexis Thorpe (Cassie Dimera)-5

    *Tanya Boyd (Celeste Perrault)-5

    *Susan Seaforth Hayes (Julie Williams)-5

    *Lorenzo Caccialanza (Nico)-5

    32.) Francis Reid (Alice Horton)-4

    *Martha Madison (Belle Brady Kiriakis)-4

    *Rachel Melvin (Chelsea Brady)-4

    *Jay Kenneth Johnson (Philip Kiriakis)-4

    *Roscoe Born (James McClure)-4

    *Ron Leath (Henderson)-4

    *Joshua and Jacob Rips (John Thomas "JT" Brady)-4

    39.) Peggy McCay (Caroline Brady)-3

    *Darin Brooks (Max Brady)-3

    *Jaime Lyn Bauer (Laura Horton)-3=Last aired on 4/9/07

    *Ava and Olivia White (Claire Kiriakis)-3

    *Deidre Hall (Marlena Evans)-3

    44.) Joseph Mascolo (Stefano Dimera)-2

    *Roark Critchlow (Mike Horton)-2=Last aired on 4/6/07

    *David Tom (Jeremy Horton)-2=Last aired on 4/6/07

    *Lisa Trusel (Melissa Anderson)-2=Last aired on 4/6/07

    *Pamela Roylance (Sandy Horton)-2=Last aired on 4/6/07

    *Alli Brown (Sarah Horton)-2=Last aired on 4/6/07

    *Jean Bruce Scott (Jessica Blake Fallon)-2=Last aired on 4/6/07

    *Scott Palmer (Joshua Fallon)-2=Last aired on 4/6/07

    *Stephen Schnetzer (Steven Olsen)-2=Last aired on 4/6/07

    *Justin Hartley (Spencer Olsen)-2=Last aired on 4/6/07

    *Michael Leon (Pete Jannings)-2=Last aired on 4/6/07

    *Jed Allen (Don Craig)-2=Last aired on 4/6/07

    *Kale Browne (Bill Horton)-2=Last aired on 4/6/07

    *Larry Bryggman (Tommy Horton)-2=Last aired on 4/6/07

    *Blake Berris (Nick Fallon)-2=Last aired on 4/6/07

    *Martina McBride (Nora Montana)-2

    *Patsy Pease (Kimberly Brady)-2

    *Bill Hayes (Doug Williams)-2

    *Jake and Nick Ravo (Jack Deveraux Jr.)-2

    *Amelia Marshall (Dr. Barbara Harris)-2

    64.) Thaoo Penghlis (Tony Dimera)-1

    *LeAnn Hunley (Anna Fredericks)-1

    *James Lancaster (Fr. Timothy Jansen)-1

    *Charles Cioffi (Ernesto Toscano)-1

    CONTRACT AND RECURRING CAST MEMBERS NOT APPEARING THIS MONTH:

    Franc Ross (Rev. Frank Stewart)

    Arloa Reton (Joelle)

    Kavi Faquir (Theo Carver)

    Dalton James (Dr. Rich Glancy)


    TOTAL EPISODE COUNTS FOR 2007


    1.) Alison Sweeney (Samantha Brady)-50

    2.) Matthew Ashford (Jack Deveraux)-45

    3.) Drake Hogestyn (Roman Brady)-44

    *Julie Pinson (Billie Reed)-44

    5.) Bryan Dattilo (Lucas Roberts)-42

    6.) Kristian Alfonso (Hope Williams Brady)-41

    7.) Suzanne Rogers (Maggie Horton)-38

    8.) Charles Shaughnessy (Shane Donovan)-37

    9.) John Aniston (Victor Kiriakis)-35

    *Patrick Muldoon (Austin Reed)-35

    *Christie Clark (Carrie Brady)-35

    12.) James Reynolds (Abe Carver)-34

    *Mary Beth Evans (Dr. Kayla Brady Johnson)-34

    *Lauren Koslow (Kate Roberts)-34

    15.) Deidre Hall (Marlena Evans)-33

    *Susan Seaforth Hayes (Julie Williams)-33

    *Billy Warlock (Frankie Brady)-33

    18.) Peggy McCay (Caroline Brady)-32

    *Jensen Ackles (Eric Brady)-32

    *Arianne Zuker (Nicole Walker Brady)-32

    21.) Roscoe Born (James McCluer)-31

    22.) Peter Reckell (Bo Brady)-31

    23.) Julianne Morris (Greta von Amburg)-29

    24.) Francis Reid (Alice Horton)-27

    25.) Jeremy Sumpter (Will Roberts)-25

    26.) Bill Hayes (Doug Williams)-24

    *Paul Kersey (Alan Harris)-24

    *Alexis Thorpe (Cassie Dimera)-24

    *Stephen Nichols (Steve “Patch” Johnson)-24

    30.) Martha Madison (Belle Brady Kiriakis)-23

    *Ashley Benson (Abby Deveraux)-23

    32.) Darin Brooks (Max Brady)-22

    33.) Rachel Melvin (Chelsea Brady)-21

    34.) Lorenzo Caccialanza (Nico)-20

    35.) Renee Jones (Dr. Lexie Carver)-18

    *Tanya Boyd (Celeste Perrault)-18

    37.) Patsy Pease (Kimberly Brady)-17

    *Josh Taylor (Cal Winters)-17

    *Terri Garber (Dr. Katherine Harcourt)-17

    39.) Michael Trucco (James McCluer Jr)-16=Last aired on 2/26/07

    *Hayden Panettiere (Angelica "Angel" McClure)-16=Last aired on 2/26/07

    41.) Joseph Mascolo (Stefano Dimera)-15

    42.) Dalton James (Dr. Rich Glancy)-14

    *Jay Kenneth Johnson (Philip Kiriakis)-14

    44.) Sharon Wyatt (Renee McCluer)-12=Last aired on 2/26/07

    *Zachary Knighton (Jonathan McCluer)-12=Last aired on 2/26/07

    46.) Amelia Marshall (Dr. Barbara Harris)-9

    *Ron Leath (Henderson)-9

    48.) Billy Ray Cyrus (Jed Montana)-6

    *Joshua and Jacob Rips (John Thomas "JT" Brady)-6

    50.) Ava and Olivia White (Claire Kiriakis)-4

    51.) Kavi Faquir (Theo Carver)-3

    *Thaoo Penghlis (Tony Dimera)-3

    *LeAnn Hunley (Anna Fredericks)-3

    *Jaime Lyn Bauer (Laura Horton)-3=Last aired on 4/9/07

    55.) Arloa Reton (Joelle)-2

    *Jake and Nick Ravo (Jack Deveraux Jr.)-2

    *Roark Critchlow (Mike Horton)-2=Last aired on 4/6/07

    *David Tom (Jeremy Horton)-2=Last aired on 4/6/07

    *Lisa Trusel (Melissa Anderson)-2=Last aired on 4/6/07

    *Pamela Roylance (Sandy Horton)-2=Last aired on 4/6/07

    *Alli Brown (Sarah Horton)-2=Last aired on 4/6/07

    *Jean Bruce Scott (Jessica Blake Fallon)-2=Last aired on 4/6/07

    *Scott Palmer (Joshua Fallon)-2=Last aired on 4/6/07

    *Stephen Schnetzer (Steven Olsen)-2=Last aired on 4/6/07

    *Justin Hartley (Spencer Olsen)-2=Last aired on 4/6/07

    *Michael Leon (Pete Jannings)-2=Last aired on 4/6/07

    *Jed Allen (Don Craig)-2=Last aired on 4/6/07

    *Kale Browne (Bill Horton)-2=Last aired on 4/6/07

    *Larry Bryggman (Tommy Horton)-2=Last aired on 4/6/07

    *Blake Berris (Nick Fallon)-2=Last aired on 4/6/07

    *Martina McBride (Nora Montana)-2

    72.) James Lancaster (Fr. Timothy Jansen)-1

    *Charles Cioffi (Ernesto Toscano)-1
  15. PhoenixRising05
    ***SPECIAL NOTE: A YEAR AGO TODAY, I BEGAN THIS BLOG AND THIS HAS BEEN ONE OF THE BEST EXPERIENCEs OF MY LIFE. A FEW MONTHS AFTER THIS, MY PARTNER ROMAN JOINED ME AND IT'S ONE HELL OF A RIDE THAT I NEVER WANT TO END. I WANT TO THANK ROMAN FOR ALL HIS HARD WORK AND FOR HIS FRIENDSHIP. WITHOUT HIM, IT WOULDN'T BE THE SAME AND NONE OF THIS WOULD'VE BEEN POSSIBLE. ROMAN AND I ALSO WANT TO THANK OUR LOYAL READERS AND EVERYONE AT SON FOR A GREAT YEAR. WE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT AND LOYALTY AND HERE IS TO MANY MORE YEARS TO COME!! THE ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION BEGINS...NOW!!! ENJOY THE EPISODE!!***

    -Katherine has her dressed zipped up by Nora as she puts on her earrings. She looks in the mirror and says to Nora that she still doesn’t know if this is the right thing to do. Nora tells her to stop complaining. When Katherine turns around shocked, Nora is smiling at her. Katherine smiles back as Nora tells her that this is not the time for any of this. Cal is a good, decent man and anyone would kill to be walking down the aisle towards him.

    In his room, Cal has just put his jacket on and prepares to head out the door when he stops. When Jed asks him what is the matter now, Cal stands there quiet. Jed calmly walks over to him and asks if he is ok. Cal doesn’t turn around and then barely says that he hopes he is doing the right thing by her. Jed places his hand on Cal’s shoulder and then he turns to face Jed, telling him that she may be giving up too much marrying a man with no past. Jed looks at him, straightens up his collar, and tells him that she is marrying for her future not because of his past.

    Cal looks at Jed and smiles, telling him thanks for being a good friend. As the two men start to get emotional, Jed wipes the tears from his eyes and tells Cal in a booming voice that it’s time to get this show on the road. At that moment, the scene fades to Katherine’s room where Nora ask Katherine if she is ready. Katherine looks at Nora and says no time like the present. She then says that her daddy always told her that when she finds a good man to do everything she can to hold on to him. She intends to do just that as she picks up her bundle of flowers and stands tall, ready to marry the man of her dreams.

    Twenty minutes later, the scene has shifted to the cliff where a small gathering has occurred. Cal is standing at the end of the altar with Rev. Stewart and Jed as they see Nora walk down the aisle. She drops rose petals on the freshly cut lawn as she looks at Jed. They both smile at each other, thinking back to the day that they were married, as she takes her place at the end of the altar. The guest then stand as the wedding march is played and Katherine walks towards the aisle, looking stunning in her wedding gown. Cal smiles broadly as Katherine starts to walk down the aisle, unaware of how scared she really is.

    With each step, Katherine wonders if she is doing what is in her best interest. To marry a man with no past and no memories. What is she thinking? She can’t do this. She can’t live and love someone who doesn’t even know if he used to be in the military or was married and was a wife-beater. She thinks she is the one who has to have her head examined because if she goes through with this she feels she will making the biggest mistake of her life. She continues walking down the aisle but when she gets close to Cal she suddenly stops dead in her tracks and just looks at Cal. She stares at him, seconds away from running away on him.

    But Cal, who has a worried look on his face, reaches his hand out. His look then changes from one of worry to one of calm and he smiles at her. As Jed and Nora look on anxiously, Katherine hesitates then gently takes Cal’s hand as he leads her forward to stand by his side. They then both stand in front of the reverend as they look at each other and Katherine’s feelings turn to what she knows they always have been for this man.....


    To feelings of deep, unwavering love and devotion.

    As Cal looks at her and the reverend begins speaking, the guests sit down and his mind goes back to the first time he saw her........

    Rev. Stewart: We humbly stand in God’s Country, looking out over his magnificent work, as two souls that He created have decided to join as one in the presence of friends. As we have gathered here today......

    Cal remembers Katherine walking into the hospital waiting area as he was watching North & South. He didn’t want to admit it then but even with her hair up and wearing glasses, she was the most beautiful lady he had ever seen........

    Rev. Stewart: To join this man and this woman, we bless the love that is prevalent her today. We give thanks to Almighty God for His blessings and his grace and say a special prayer for this lady, who has devoted her life to helping those of His children who have lost their way, and this man, who has the future to look forward to as he tries to regain, with God’s help, the memories of his past.....

    Katherine remembers the moment that Cal proposed to her. She thinks of the moment that he slipped the ring on her finger and the moment she promised to be his lady, for the rest of her life........

    Rev. Stewart: And now, without further adieu, Katherine and Cal would like to express their love for one another here, in front of this gathering.

    Katherine turns to Cal and speaks first, saying to him......

    Katherine: I want to start off by saying.....how sorry I am, my love. To almost having walked out on you....I don’t know what I was thinking. I want to say here, now.....that your past means only as much as you want it to. I am your future. Never forget that, my love. I will spend the rest of my life having you never doubt me again. No matter what you call yourself, or what your name is, all I know is that I’m in mad, passionate, unwavering love....with the most wonderful man that God Himself ever put on this Earth. And I’ll spend the rest of my life proving that to you.

    Cal wipes away a tear from his eye as the reverend motions him to speak. Cal looks deeply into Katherine’s crying eyes as he begins.....

    Cal: I don’t know what to say. The only wonderful thing that has happened in the past year to me.....is you. Period. You went from being my doctor, to my protector, to my lover, and now to my best friend. I honestly don’t know.....where I would be if God hadn’t of put you in my path through this life. Being with you, my love, is like living inside pure joy. It’s also very scary because even though I really can’t remember a thing, I know that I honestly could not go on if you were not in my life. It just......wouldn’t be worth it. So.....I’ll spend the rest of my life thanking God Almighty for joining us together. The rest of my life, my love.........

    The wedding is paused for a moment as Nora hands Katherine a handkerchief to wipe her eyes with. Everyone smiles as Cal takes the handkerchief.......and dries Katherine’s tears himself, before kissing her hand. Cal and Katherine then turn back towards the reverend, as he speaks once again.....

    Rev. Stewart: Cal, do you take this woman to be your lawfully wedded wife? To have and to hold....for better, or for worse.......for richer or poorer.....in sickness, and in health, for as long as you both shall live?

    Cal: I Do.

    Rev. Stewart: Katherine, do you take this man to be your lawful wedded husband? To have and to hold, for better, or for worse, in sickness......and in health, for richer, and for poorer, for as long as you both shall live?

    Katherine: I Surely Do.

    Everyone smiles broadly as the reverend then says....

    Rev. Stewart: Then, by the law invested in me and by the wisdom giving to me by Almighty God Himself, I now pronounce these two wonderful, beautiful souls.....

    Husband......and Wife. Cal, you may kiss your bride.

    Cal lifts Katherine’s veil and steps forward, as Katherine does the same, and then they both gently kiss one another for the first time.......as husband and wife. Everyone breaks out into applause as Rev. Stewart ends the ceremony, saying.......

    Rev. Stewart: May I now present......Mr. And Mrs. Cal Winters!!!

    The couple walks down the aisle as everyone cheers and applauds. But, meanwhile, an uninvited guest has shown up at the ceremony, and is very interested as they see Cal and Katherine disappear into the hotel. This person just says one thing......

    Person: Congratulations.

    As the limousine that the person is in drives away, the scene then slowly fades to black as the car drives down the road.

    -Back in Salem, at the Brady Pub, Hope walks into the Pub to see Bo standing behind the counter. She slowly walks over to the counter and asks why he is there. Bo says that Caroline asked him to watch the place while she went upstairs to lie down. Hope hopes that she will feel better to which Bo doesn’t respond. Hope looks at him and asks what is the matter with him to which Bo responds....

    Bo: Damn, woman! Why don’t you put that to tape and just press play when you see me. That will save you from constantly asking me the same question over and over again.
    Hope: Bo, you don’t have to get nasty with me.
    Bo: Then let me ask you.....why are you here?
    Hope: I just wanted to see how you were doing, that’s all.
    Bo: Well, I’m doing just fine. Now......would you please leave me alone?
    Roman: Aye, little brother, why don’t you lay off her, ok?

    Bo and Hope look up to see Roman standing behind her. Hope looks at Bo, who she now sees has rage building up inside him and asks Roman.....

    Hope: Roman, what’s up? How you been?
    Roman: Ok, I guess. Just wanted to come by and see my brother....
    Bo: And then tell me how to speak to my wife, right?

    Bo walks from behind the counter as Roman tells him....

    Roman: Look, I don’t want any trouble. Why don’t you just talk to Hope better then what you are. She hasn’t done one thing to you for you to treat her like this.
    Bo: (Pausing) You know something......bro?! Why don’t you head over to the hospital and take care of that wack job you’re married to and stay the hell out of my marriage.
    Roman: Now, you’ re getting really out of line. And...you still aren’t too old that I can’t keep you in line.
    Bo: We’re not kids anymore, Roman. Those days are long gone. So......take your best shot.
    Roman: You know, I think I will.....

    Roman takes a swing at Bo, who ducks out of the way. When Roman turns back around, Bo clocks him with a roundhouse right cross sending Roman almost over the counter. When Bo then tries to walk up on Roman, Roman kicks Bo hard enough to send him crashing over some tables. He then picks Bo up and takes another swing, connecting with Bo’s jaw and sending him over more tables but when he tries to follow up, Bo hits him in his gut, raises his chin, and hits him again with a roundhouse right cross, sending Roman back across the room.

    Hope and a few patrons jump in and break the fight up. As Hope tries to calm Bo down, Roman tells him that the reason why he came over was because....

    Roman: I wanted to give you your badge back. We need help....(Breathing heavy) Hell, I need help trying to stop this mysterious cloaked figure from doing more harm and I need you back on the force to do that, ok?
    Bo: Roman.......(Breathing heavy) Go to hell. There is no way I would be in the same building with you, much less work with you again.
    Roman: Bo, don’t say that.....
    Bo: Don’t tell me what to do!! I’m not your kid brother anymore. Besides, no older brother would do to me what you did and be forgiven for it. And now.....since you won’t leave, I guess I will.

    Bo starts to walk out of the Pub, knocking over tables and chairs, when Hope grabs him and asks him.......

    Hope: Bo! What is the matter?! What did Roman do to you?
    Bo: Why don’t you ask him. Maybe some of that old pillow talk you two used to have will serve you now.

    Hope slaps Bo across the face, hard. As Bo rubs his jaw and staggers backwards, Hope looks at him with regret, saying to him....

    Hope: You really are lost, Bo. But, no matter what, I’m still not going anywhere. No matter what you say or do, I’m right here.....when you’re ready.
    Bo: That’s going to be a long wait, Hope. And, if you want to know what happened......

    Ask the cop over there. Maybe this time he’ll tell the truth.......this time.

    Bo storms out of the Pub and slams the door behind him.

    Hope walks over to Roman, who stands and watches his brother leave as he wipes the blood from his mouth. Hope asks him....

    Hope: Roman, what did he mean by any of that?
    Roman: In time Hope. In time. Reminds me of the fight we got into when he thought you were in love with me, remember?
    Hope: Of course I do. But I was a teenager then. We’ve all grown from that.
    Roman: Well, I hope we have. Because if not......
    Hope: If not, then Bo just might be lost to us......forever.

    Roman and Hope look at each other as they hope that one day, they are successful in reaching Bo.....before it’s too late. The scene then slowly fades to black on Roman and Hope.

    -At the Kiriakis Mansion, Jack and Billie watch the cameras, hoping for some break that will bring their children home. Billie sits down next to Jack, who is deep in thought as he aimlessly looks at the many surveilance monitors. Billie looks over at Jack and then softly tells him how proud she is of him and the way he is handling everything. Jack turns to her and tells her that he doesn’t know what else to do. But, he thanks her for the kind words. He also tells her that she is no slouch either in the strength department.

    Billie smiles, saying that she thinks that with everything she’s been through in her life, she had no choice but to be strong. She thought that the worse in her life was over. That is, until now. Having a child missing is one of the hardest things a parent can deal with. She is just glad, as she looks at Jack, that she isn’t alone right now. Jack looks back at her, saying that he doesn’t know what he would do if she wasn’t there to support him right now. He then looks down and takes her hand, telling her thank you for everything she’s done. Billie smiles at him, saying that it was truly her pleasure, as she rests her head on his shoulder while they both go back to looking at the monitors, hoping that their children are ok.

    Meanwhile, James and Alan dock the speedboat near a large cruiseship and bring an unconscious Abby and Chelsea off of the boat as Ernesto has just arrived. James wheels Abby off as Alan carries Chelsea and Ernesto tells them to take them to the third level of the ship. They will be staying for quite some time. James and Alan silently obey as they take the girls down to the third level, while Ernesto looks out over the water in delight.

    When James and Alan bring the girls to that level of the ship, the noise awakens two other guests of Ernesto’s. Tony gets up out of his bed and walks over to the barred up window, looking down on the scene that is taking place. He then looks shocked as he finally sees who has been brought onto the ship. He awakens Anna. Tony then goes and gets Anna, getting her out of bed and bringing here to the window as James and Alan bring both girls up the long, winding corridor and past their beautiful cell room.

    Tony and Anna both look as he tries to keep Anna awake, telling her that he recognizes two of those people. When Anna starts to come to, she groggily asks him what he’s talking about. Tony tells her that he thinks he saw Alan Harris carrying Jack Deveraux’s daughter Abby into the room down the hall, along with two other people. When Anna stands up and asks him if there was anyone else, Tony tells her that he saw two other people but don’t know who they were. Then, both Anna and Tony stare out the window as they now see Ernesto walk up to it. He stands briefly and looks at both of them, and then smiles evilly at them as he continues walking down the hallway. Tony turns to Anna and then says, cryptically....

    Tony: What have we gotten ourselves into this time?
    Anna: Beats me. Reminds me too much of your father for my taste.
    Tony: Well, we better figure out some way out of this.....

    Before it’s too late....for all of us.

    Ernesto walks into the doorway of the room that the girls were taken into. Both girls are starting to stir now and Ernesto orders James and Alan to put the girls down and to leave before they are seen by them. Both men silently obey and leave the room as Ernesto stands once again in the doorway. Abby, who is laying on the bed, starts to wake up and through her haze can make out Ernesto standing there, watching her and Chelsea. When Abby looks over at Chelsea, who is also waking up, Ernesto announces that both girls...

    Ernesto: Should be comfortable in this room. I had it designed especially for the both of you.
    Abby: Why? Why are you doing this? Who are you?!
    Ernesto: All in good time, my dear. We will have many days and nights to discuss your futures. No need to wear you down now.
    Chelsea: You are one sick dude if you think you can get away with this. Our familes won’t give up until they find us.
    Ernesto: My dear child, your father doesn’t even know you’re here. And, as for you, Abby, there is no way Jack Deveraux will find you......at least, not until I want him to.
    Chelsea: You sick bastard.
    Ernesto: Keep a civil tongue, girl! Or tonight will be your last night alive.

    Both girls grow silent with these words.

    Ernesto: Now, since I have regained your attention, relax.....and enjoy. You two will want for nothing and I promise you to make it as pleasant as humanly possible for you both while you are here. And then, maybe......just maybe, you will be released. And now.....if you two will excuse me, I have some other pressing business to attend to. Please.....make yourselves at home.

    Ernesto smiles at both girls and then walks out the door, leaving both girls terrified. As he closes the door and locks it behind him, the girls wonder where the hell they are. Abby says that what they have to worry about is staying alive until their dads find them. Chelsea wonders how long that will take. Abby tells her that if she knows her dad, he is working on that right now. What they have to do, she tells Chelsea, is just stay calm and do what that man says. Chelsea tells her that it will be easier said than done.

    As Chelsea gets out of the bed and walks to the door, both girls hear something coming from the bathroom. They look across the huge room and into the darkness on the other side but can’t make anything out. Chelsea then starts walking over to where the sound came from and, at that moment, the girls hear someone walking out of the bathroom. They can’t see this person as the darkness acts like a shroud over them. Abby reaches out for Chelsea, who then runs around the bed and takes Abby into her arms. Both girls hold one another very tight as the person who was in the darkness slowly comes into the light and Chelsea screams at the person.......

    Chelsea: WHO ARE YOU?! WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE?!
    Person: Calm down now, please. I didn’t mean to scare you both.
    Abby: Then answer her question. Who the hell are you?! And what are you doing here?!
    Person: Well, I can’t answer what I’m doing here because I’m just as much in the dark as you are. But.......allow me to introduce myself. My name......

    Is Alamain.......

    FORREST ALAMAIN! (CLICK HERE TO LEARN WHO THE ACTOR IS!!)

    The girls look at this man in shock as the scene switches back to a smiling Forrest and the scene slowly goes to black.

    ON THE NEXT SALEM LIVES...

    Cal to Katherine: This is the first day of the rest of our lives.
    Chelsea to Abby (with Forrest): I don't like this.
    Philip to Victor: I have lost everything and you don't even give a damn!!
    Cassie to Stefano: Oh my God...grandfather!!
  16. PhoenixRising05
    VENDETTA CLIP #13

    The MCF is in his or her hideaway and is on the phone with Ernesto trying to get an update on things.

    MCF (via voice changer): So, I assume everything is going well?
    Ernesto: Well, James and Alan told me they should be arriving with the girls within the next few hours. Their speedboat is being slowed by some sizable waves but they should still be here in good time. Everything is ready for the young Ms. Deveraux and her cohort, Ms. Brady.

    Ernesto then looks into a cell.

    Ernesto: You sure it's ok that we stick them in with the other prisoner?
    MCF: Sure. You did say there was nowhere else on the ship to put them. It shouldn't be an issue. Just make sure they don't cause a ruckus. Keep an eye on them.
    Ernesto: Will do. Oh, and I should tell you that Count Dimera and his little girlfriend know who I am. They figured it out and managed to rip off my hood.
    MCF: Eh...just make sure the girls and our other guest don't learn of it. Hell, whatever. They can't do anything while imprisoned on the ship anyway. None of them can. Just don't tell them anything or hint at our plant. No one has a clue who I am, right?
    Ernesto: Nope. Not a clue. Don't worry. I will keep everything to myself. No hints. Nothing.
    MCF: Good. Our day is at hand, Ernesto. We have worked very hard for this. I don't want anything to screw it up now.
    Ernesto: It won't. Nothing will stand in our way. Everything is on track.
    MCF: Good. Well, call me with an update once the girls arrive.
    Ernesto: Will do.

    Ernesto hangs up and then walks over and peers into the cell he seems to be fixated on.

    Ernesto: Your getting company soon!! Two young girls. Hey!! You awake in there? Heavens...your a quiet one. Have been since you got here. I guess I should like that.

    Ernesto then walks away as the scene fades to black on the cell door.

    The scene then shifts to the MCF in his or her hideaway. He or she is looking at The Salem Spectator, which contains Carrie and Austin's wedding announcement.

    MCF: Hmm...Carrie and Austin's wedding tomarrow. That should be interesting. Knowing those families, I would guess there are some bachelor and bachelorette parties tonight. These events could be a chance for me to further my plans.

    The MCF gets up, tosses the newspaper aside. He or she heads to the door and turns the lights in the abandoned warehouse office off.

    MCF: This could be a very productive and enjoyable evening.

    The MCF laughs as he or she shuts the door and the scene fades into...



    WEEK 6 VENDETTA SCORES

    VENDETTA WEEK SIX RESULTS!!!

    1.) Tishy

    Comment Score: 10 pts (6 comments)
    Trivia Score: 12 pts (all correct including Bonus, only one to submit)
    Week Six Total: 22 pts

    2.) daysfan, DH23, psychofan, and Rick

    Comment Score: 0 (no comments)
    Trivia Score: 0 (nothing submitted)
    Week Six Total: 0

    Total Vendetta Standings as of the conclusion of Week 6:

    1.) Tishy (99 pts)
    2.) DH23 (48 pts)
    3.) psychofan (41 pts)
    4.) daysfan (34 pts)
    5.) Ryan Chandler (14 pts)
    6.) Rick (0 pts)

    ***NOTE: Since Tishy was the only one to do anything this week, she is the only one to get a clue since it wouldn't be fair to award clues without doing anything . I will be making a big announcement this week that I hope will increase participation in the Vendetta game and maybe produce more excitement as we reach the major part of the game so look out for that.***
  17. PhoenixRising05
    -It's a new day as Cal's search for Katherine takes him to a train station near Green Mountain Lodge. He calls Jed to ask if he has found Katherine. Jed responds now and says that Nora just called him and has nothing either. Cal begins to get worried but then sees Katherine sitting in a waiting area. He tells Jed that he found her and to inform Nora. He then hangs up and walks over to Katherine.

    Katherine is reading a newspaper and trying to forget about Cal and her running away from their wedding the night before. She is then shocked to hear:

    Cal: Hey, gorgeous. It took all night to catch up to you.
    Katherine: Cal...
    Cal: Yep. I am glad I was able to stop you from making a huge mistake.
    Katherine: It's not a mistake. I am doing what is right.
    Cal: Why is that? Are you afraid? Is this too soon?
    Katherine: Cal...my train is leaving in 15 minutes. I should be going.
    Cal: No...I won't let you. I won't let you throw what we have away.

    -At the Kiriakis Mansion, Jack and Billie are filling in Greta, Victor, Nico, and Shane on Abby and Chelsea's kidnapping.

    Billie: Our children were kidnapped by that monster. Now, not only do I want this person found, I want this cloaked one dead!!!

    Jack begs Billie to calm down and says they will find this person and put an end to his or her terror. They bring their children home. Greta wonders where Frankie is as he went out to get the final piece of equipment to get the surveilance center up and running. Shane volunteers to go look for him.

    Meanwhile, Frankie returns to the mansion and rings the doorbell. Henderson opens the door and tells Frankie to come in. Frankie is then shocked to see Max behind him, who says he saw Frankie go by him around the block and then pull into Victor's driveway. He thought it was weird that Frankie was there. Frankie says he has legal business with Victor and asks Max if there is a problem. Max says he needs to talk to him about Abby and Chelsea. Frankie insists he has no time.

    Shane then comes downstairs and asks Frankie if he has what is needed for the monitors to work. Max overhears and asks what Shane is doing there and wants to know what monitors they are talking about. Frankie tries to cover but can;t come up with anything. Greta then comes downstairs after seeing Frankie's car up front and asks if everything is ok. Max then asks why Greta is there and wonders what is going on. Frankie, Shane, and Greta are at a loss for words. Max deduces there is something upstairs and races past Greta and Shane, nearly knocking Shane over. Max sees the open door the Victor's secret room and enters. Frankie yells at Greta for leaving the door open. She apologizes, saying she went to get him and didn't know anyone else was there.

    Max is amazed by the surveilance center. Victor, Jack, Nico, and Billie ask what Max is doing there. Max turns to Frankie and asks what is going on. Realizing he has no choice, Frankie tells Max that he, Greta, Jack, and Billie have been investigating the MCF for weeks and now they have set up this trap to find him or her and bust him or her. Frankie explains with help from Shane and his ISA contacts and from Victor, they set up camera and mini camera bugs all over Salem. Frankie begs Max to keep this a secret as not staying silent would blow their cover and the plan. Billie says it's just as important now to make sure this all works as Chelsea and Abby's lives are at stake. Frankie and Max ask what Billie is talking about. Jack gives Billie a cold look for letting the truth about Abby and Chelsea's disapperance slip out.

    Billie apologizes. Max then pieces it together and asks Billie if she is implying that the MCF is the one behind Abby and Chelsea leaving. Frankie realizes that is what Billie means and is horrified. Billie looks at Jack and realizes she has no choice and confirms what Max said. Max is shocked and turns to Frankie and says:

    Max: I want in on this. If this cloaked person has Abby, I want to help bring him or her down and bring Abby home, along with Chelsea.

    -At Salem Place, Carrie is shopping with Sami and Belle for a wedding dress and bridesmaids gowns. Carrie says that is all she has left to do and that she is thankful she was able to get everything done before her wedding tomarrow. Carrie thanks Sami and Belle for all their help. They say your welcome and they are happy to be there for her. Their family needs something good to happen. Carrie only wishes things were better for everyone and that her mother and Marlena could be at the wedding. Carrie says she is worried about her mother as she can't get a hold of her.

    Later, they try on dresses and decide on the ones they want. While Belle and Sami talk to the store clerk, Carrie takes the opportunity to call Unviersity Hospital to check with Nurse Jean about the DNA tests on Evan. Nurse Jean tells her that they aren't done yet but should be sometime before this evening. Carrie thanks her and hangs up, continuing to worry about the results and still feeling as though Evan could be hers. She still feels the connection. Sami comes over and asks if she is alright. Carrie smiles and says she is fine.

    Carrie makes mention of having to drop off the other dress to Billie as she told her the size and the exact dress she wanted for her bridesmaid gown but couldn't be there with them. Sami asks about Chelsea and Carrie says that Billie told her she is out of town. They then leave the store.

    On the other end of Salem Place, a drunk Philip is walking around aimlessly. He is upset he get kicked out of the Blue Note bar and begins to lash out at random strangers around the mall, asking where he is supposed to go to have a drink. Carrie, Sami, and Belle are on their way to get coffee when they bump into him. They notice right away he is drunk as he lashes out at them, telling them to get out of the way. Belle is stunned that Philip doesn't even seem to know who they are. She tries to snap him out of his drunken stupor. Finally, Belle decides to slap him and does so.

    Philip: What did you do that for?
    Belle: Because you were out of it and you are acting like an...
    Philip: Now don't treat your husband like that, Belle.

    Philip smiles and begins to put his arms around Belle. Sami and Carriepush Philip off her and to the ground,

    Sami: Buzz off, Phil.
    Philip: Who asked for your...opinion you little...
    Belle: Philip, you are nothing but an embarassment. You father is probably so ashamed or he will be when word of this...
    Philip: He won't know. No one will tell. You better not...
    Belle: Oh, don't worry. I won't have to. You have been walking around here so someone is bound to have caught the great son of Victor Kiriakis walking around Salem Place two sheets to the wind. You are ruining your own image. All the good will, honor, prestige...your good name...your family's good name. What happened to you?
    Philip: You....you took my dau...
    Belle: Oh, that's it. I'm finished. You truly are lost. So much for all that progress.
    Philip: Wha...
    Belle: Let me say this as simple as I can... You will never see your daughter again!! I am going to call the court tomarrow and have your visitation rights revoked. I don't want Claire exposed to this.
    Philip: You can't do that.
    Belle: I will...you did this Philip. Not me. You.

    Belle has had enough and walks away. Philip tries to grab her but Sami pulls him off her again. Sami tells Carrie to take Belle away.

    Sami: Keep your hands off her.
    Philip: This isn't...you...business.
    Sami: She's my sister. Claire is my niece. It's my business. God...look at you. Victor would be ashamed. Good thing he never did really die. Leaving a lous like you in power would be the biggest mistake one could make. You don't have what it takes. Your weak and you know it. That is why you have to run to daddy or mommy. Whine, whine, whine. Always have to get your way, rich boy. You keep downing that alcohol if it makes you feel better and more powerful.
    Philip: Shutup!! Damnit...Belle can't take her...
    Sami: She sure can. I took Will away from Lucas too when he drank like you are right now. He was endangering Will, just like what you would be endangering Claire. Suck it up, Phil. Maybe if you clean up your act...there will still be hope. See you around.

    Sami leaves and rejoins Carrie and Belle. She asks if Belle is ok. Belle says she is ok but will feel much better when Philip is away from her daughter...for good. Meanwhile, an upset and seething Philip clenches his fist and says:

    Philip: Your naive, Sami. Everyone in Salem is. They have yet to see what I am capable of. Power or no power. Father or no father. Whatever I have to do...they'll all see...s....so...soon.

    -Back at the train station near Green Mountain, Cal begs Katherine to reconsider her decision.

    Cal: Look....I know you were never in love and that...
    Katherine: Your right. I am middle aged and never had love. Hell, I hardly had any boyfriends. It was always about the work. So many sessions with patients that I had focused on love and how it drove people to do these things...unbeleivable things...
    Cal: In the name of love...that's what it's about. That is what you need to remember. Love...marriage. It's not easy. I was having doubts too. Ask Jed. I was worried about my past. I was fearing the unknown...what I can't remember. All I kept thinking about what was would happen if something came back to haunt or hurt us. Or worse. Jed convinced me that I can's worry about that. You can't change what will happen and part of marriage is facing trials and tribulations together. Being there for one another in the good times and bad.
    Katherine: That's fine, Cal. That's not my problem though. Since I never felt love...I mean, the closest to love I have been is hearing about it from my patients. My parents were divorced and my father passed so I never saw the love between them that conceived me. I just never had experience in love or seeing love on display. I never had many friends. I saw couples but....I just don't know if what I feel is real. If it's so special that we should do this. I just don't understand the depth of my feelings...how deep they go. Is this worth getting married? Will this last? I can't do it!! Don't you understand!! I can't marry you!!
    Cal: Your not even giving us a chance. You don't anything Katherine until you try. What do you tell your patients who are reluctant about the treatment you give them? You tell them to try, right? Because that is the only true way to know if it will work. That is what you told me when I began therapy with you. To try...to wait and see if what we were doing worked. That is what you need to do here. I know you love me. I can see it in your eyes and I know you know you love me. If you are worried about it being for real or the kind of love that last a lifetime, there is only one way to know for sure and that is to give it a shot and part of that is getting married.
    Katherine: But..what if it doesn't work out? What if we end up hurting each other?
    Cal: I can could hurt you, you could hurt me. It's a leap of faith. It's a risk that people take when getting married. It can happen to the best of couples. I know this is fast and that we haven't known each other long but I love you. I love you with all my heart and soul and I want to spend my life with you. Let me ask you...how often do you think about me?
    Katherine: Nearly every moment of every day.
    Cal: How often do you dream about me and our future?
    Katherine: I have had you in my dreams since the day we met.
    Cal: Do you feel like, in this moment, you could live without me in your life?
    Katherine:...No. I don't.
    Cal: That's love.
    Katherine: It is?
    Cal: Sure is. So, what do you say? Let's take a chance. Look, there are risks. My past...your feelings. Let's just give it a whirl. Nothing will change. We will just be married. Let's just think of it that way. We can go back to the hotel and we can get Rev. Stewart to come back and we can do this later today. We will only be a day late but better late the never. What do you say?

    Katherine's eyes well up with tears as she smiles.

    Katherine: Yes!! Yes...let's do this.

    They then embrace and share a kiss in joyous celebration of their impending nuptials.

    -Back at the Kiriakis Mansion, Jack speaks out against Max joining in the plan, along with Frankie. Billie tries to calm him and reminds everyone this is wrong. They don't need fighting or tension. That leads to nothing getting done. Billie tells Frankie and Jack they could use the extra help and Max is going to want to do something with or without them so it's better having him work with them so he doesn't get himself in trouble. He has backup if he works with them. Jack and Frankie realize she's right and reluctantly agree. Victor and Shane do warn Max to not tell anyone about this other then the people in the room and to follow orders to the letter. Max agrees.

    Jack reminds Max not to expect any pleasantries from him because of how he treated Abby. Max says not to worry, he wasn't expecting anything. Max then says he must share something with everyone. He fills them all in on his confrontation with Cassie on the pier after leaving the Deveraux house last night and he admits his belief that Cassie may be involved in Abby and Chelsea's kidnapping. Victor doesn't buy Cassie being a part of it. She is Stefano's granddaughter and the MCF shot him so it's doubtful Cassie or any Dimera would be in league with the MCF. Shane thinks they should still keep an eye on her as anyone could be in the MCF's web of decei. Max says she acted flustered and quickly tried to cover for something she felt "bad enough about already." Max says she was definitely hiding something.

    Shane and Billie get the surveilance center up and running with Nico's help. Jack, Frankie, Greta. Max, and Victor are pleased as they can now monitor everything and begin to track down the MCF. Shane says they will just keep an eye out for Cassie and others who are suspicious, even if they are loved ones and friends. There is no telling how much the MCF's reach extends. Shane reminds them that they know James, Marlena, and Alan already work for him or her. They will just need to monitor everything. Jack, Billie, Victor, Nico, and Greta agree. They all watch the screen as Frankie again warns Max to stay in line. Max says he will. He is doing this for Abby and Chelsea. They have to find them and he owes it to them and their families to help in any way he can. It may help make up for the damage he caused. Frankie says that's a nice gesture and pats his brother on the back. Max says he just hopes this works. He doesn't know what he would do if something bad happened to Abby and Chelsea.

    Meanwhile, on a speedboat in the middle of an ocean, an unconscious Chelsea and Abby lie board. Abby's wheelchair is folded up near her. James and Alan are driving the boat and they are pleased with the good time they are making and that things went smoothly back in Salem. They tell the unconscious girls they are almost there...almost to paradise.

    Both James and Alan's laughs can be heard as the screen freezes on an unconscious Abby and Chelsea and then fades out.

    ON THE NEXT SALEM LIVES...

    FOR THE PAST YEAR...YOU'VE BEEN WITH US...

    AND...

    NOW...

    JOIN US FOR OUR ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION!!!

    TOMARROW...

    THE FIRST OF THE MAY WEDDINGS...

    Clip of Katherine about to walk down the aisle with Cal at the end and Nora and Jed watching.

    AND...

    A BIG SURPRISE NO ONE SAW COMING....

    AND THIS CELEBRATION IS ONLY JUST BEGINNING!!!

    DON'T MISS THE BEGINNING OF THE SALEM LIVES ANNIVERSARY EVENT...TOMARROW!!!
  18. PhoenixRising05
    ANNOUNCER: THIS WEEK ON SALEM LIVES...


    THE MAY WEDDINGS BEGIN...

    FIRST...

    KATHERINE WAS A RUNAWAY BRIDE ON HER WEDDING DAY...

    Katherine: I just can't do this...

    NOW...AN EMOTIONAL PLEA...

    Cal to Katherine: Please...don't throw what we have away.

    WILL SHE GIVE IN?

    Katherine: Cal...I...

    AND...

    WHAT ABOUT THE GROOM'S PAST?

    Cal to Katherine: It's the unknown that scares me.

    WILL CAL AND KATHERINE WED?

    Cal to Katherine: I want us to spend the rest of our lives together.

    THEN...

    IN TWO WEEKS...IT'S CARRIE AND AUSTIN'S WEDDING...

    BUT...

    FIRST....A BIG SURPRISE...

    Clip of Carrie opening an envelope.

    Carrie: Oh my God...

    THAT MAY CHANGE EVERYTHING....

    Carrie: It's true...

    PLUS...

    ON TUESDAY MAY 1...

    SALEM LIVES CELEBRATES IT'S ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY...

    DON'T MISS...THE BIG SHOCK!!!

    IT'S ALL A PART OF...


  19. PhoenixRising05
    MAY SWEEPS EDITION OF SL INSIDER (WEEK OF 4/29/07 EDITION)




    SL VENDETTA TRIVIA FOR WEEK 6 (4/22/07-4/28/07)

    **NOTE: Game players should've already recieved the questions for this week via PM. These are only posted for reference and in case you didn't recieve them (in that case, do let me know). As always, trivia answers are due by 4PM Tuesday and the quicker you send them and the more you get correct, the more points you get. The Bonus question is worth 2 points. Let's get some more participation this week .

    Now for the questions:

    1.) What is the name of the nurse that Carrie knew at the hospital who helped her with Evan's DNA tests?

    2.) Where are Lexie, Abe, Steve, and Celeste heading now?

    3.) What is Jed's wife's name and who is playing the role?

    Bonus: What were Abby and Chelsea watching on TV when Cassie arrived? What about the show they were watching upset them?

    VENDETTA COMMENT SCORES FOR WEEK 6 (BASED ON COMMENTS FROM THIS PAST WEEK)

    1.) Tishy (10 pts-6 comments)
    2.) Daysfan, DC23, psychofan, Ryan Chandler, Rick (0 pts-no comments)


    IMPORTANT: I KNOW EVERYONE LEADS BUSY LIVES BUT JUST POST ONE COMMENT TO GET SOME POINTS OR SOMETHING. I KNOW PEOPLE READ BUT THIS GAME IS BECOMING A ONE READER RACE AND I WANT EVERYONE TO DO WELL SO PLEASE DO COMMENT OR AT LEAST SEND ME A PM SUGGESTING WHAT COULD MAKE THIS MORE CONVENIENT .

    TOTAL VENDETTA STANDINGS AS OF APRIL 28, 2007:

    1.) Tishy (87 pts)
    2.) DH23 (48 pts)
    3.) psychofan (41 pts)
    4.) daysfan (34 pts)
    5.) Ryan Chandler (14 pts)
    6.) Rick and Hoganstays (0 pts)



    INSIDER SPOTLIGHT: MAY SWEEPS PREVIEWS
    "It's a big month," says EP/HW Tim Lowery. "May is where we will turn up the heat on the stories we have been building. The buildup to our SHOCKWAVE SUMMER has begun and May will continue to set the stage for a plethora of revelations and payoffs that we have coming. It's our one year anniversary on May 1 and we are going to do it up big this month and in the coming months. VENDETTA will begin to reach it's boiling point. Also, we will have some big reveals. One takes place on May 1. It's a shocker and one that no fan will see coming. The other big reveal comes towards the end of the month or near early June. That one will drastically effect several characters and may destroy one of Salem's most prominent families. It's a reveal that makes sense and is very in line with history. It's a big month that leads to two even bigger months. May is where the trail begins rolling and when it will stop nobody knows. Fans will definitely want in on this wild ride."

    VENDETTA: "The people of Salem are on to the MCF. The tension is mounting and a trap is laid at Carrie and Austin's wedding. More people get drawn into his or her web and the stage is set for one grand event that will change the lives of all of our beloved characters."

    Carrie/Austin/Sami/Lucas/Nicole/Eric/Kate: "This is a huge story going into May. Kate is being torn up over hiding the truth about Evan. Carrie finally gets some answers but something happens that may shatter her dreams. Carrie's guilt over the mistakes she has made will begin to get the best of her. Will Carrie and Austin wed? With the MCF and Alan lurking around along with the truth about baby Evan and his birth still waiting to come out, having the wedding go off without a hitch will be no easy task. Meanwhile, Sami and Lucas try to get to the bottom of what happened between Alan and Will. Will does his best to keep things together but he is beginning to crack. Eric is hot on Nicole's trial as she grows more and more desperate by the day. Look for Victor to play a big role in the unraveling of this story as it prepares to reach an explosion of epic proportions."

    Jack/Billie: "They will continue to work with Frankie, Greta, and others on busting the MCF and saving their children. They are growing closer by the day but neither will admit it or address it. There are fears on both sides that come into play and will continue to as we go along."

    Abby/Max/Chelsea/Cassie: "Max will help find Abby and Chelsea and becomes actively involved in busting the MCF. Cassie's guilt gets the best of her and she will have alot to deal with when Stefano wakes up. Chelsea worries when Abby gets drawn to something mysterious while they are in captivity."

    Frankie/Greta: They continue to work on bringing the MCF to justice but their bond is growing. Whether or not it leads to something bigger is still a question mark. Greta will try to convince Hope to come clean about Chelsea. As for when she will reveal that Victor is her father, that big moment is fast approaching...

    Bo/Hope: "Hope continues to try to get to the bottom of Bo's troubles but he continues to push her and his loved ones away. He just seems like he is in his own little world. He even steers away from the MCF investigation. Look for his friendship with Will to continue. Meanwhile, look for Hope to feel the pressure once again to reveal the truth about Chelsea."

    Roman/Marlena: "Marlena plots her escape and her revenge. The Samantha personality begins to take over completely, making Marlena more and more dangerous by the day. Roman will continue to deal with family issues and Marlena...as well as the MCF investigation. There is still some unresolved issues from his past too that will be hinted around at."

    Steve/Kayla: "Steve is forced to do something he doesn't want to do. He learns the true extent of what he has gotten himself into. Meanwhile, Kayla is growing more desperate to find him by the day and prepares to take matters into her own hands. Look for a BIG secret from Steve's forgotten past to be revealed as we approach the end of May. It will definitely shed more light on the missing blanks from his missing years."

    Cal/Katherine: "The question we open the month with is...Do they get married? I won't say if they do but they do make a huge decision early in May. Cal's past is coming back to haunt him and this all is building to the revelation of a big secret from his past. There is definitely more to this Cal story then meets the eye and Katherine will be around for the ride...married or not."

    Belle/Philip/Victor: "Belle has had it with Philip and her actions drive Philip to the edge. His lust for power and greed leave him in a volitile state, one the MCF manipulates and takes advantage of. It all leads to Philip doing the unthinkable. Victor and Belle better watch their backs!!! Also, look for Victor to be involved in the MCF story and in helping to cover Maggie's crime."

    Maggie/Doug/Julie/Alice: "Maggie and Julie's guilt eats away at them. Doug has all these things he wants to do now after being near death and Julie can't get over what she did. Alice plays a key role here as she can see something is wrong. Maggie and Julie have reason to worry as Victor is not the only one who knows their secret..."

    Kim/Shane/Caroline: "Kim and Shane reach out to family and friends for forgiveness but meet with loads of resistance. Caroline tries to unite her family again and reconcile differences and Kim and Shane are crucial to that. Through them, she wants to begin the healing process."

    Abe/Lexie/Stefano/Celeste: "Abe, Lexie, and Celeste find a boat load of trouble...literally...in Italy. They end up on close quarters and alot of the issues between them will be addressed. Celeste begins to have some shocking visions that worry her about the future of her family. Meanwhile, Stefano awakens and goes out in search of Lexie. He is not the happiest person in the world and is out for the MCF's blood."

    Tony/Anna: "They bond in captivity. He is the same Tony we know and love just as she is the same Anna. There is a fun dynamic between them we will continue to explore."

    James: "The MCF has manipulated this man's emotions in the wake of his family's death. He is lost and all he is being driven by is revenge and an desire to avenge his family's brutal massacre. This drives him to great lengths and how far he is willing to go is anyone's guess..."


    COMINGS AND GOINGS

    BIG CASTING COUP (CHARACTER NAME TBA): BE HERE ON MAY 1 FOR A BIG SHOCK...


    PREVIEWS AND PEEKS INTO WEEK OF 4/30/07

    -Jack, Billie, Frankie, Greta, Max, Shane, and Victor set a trap for the MCF.
    -Belle has had enough with Philip.
    -Chelsea is worried about Abby, who is drawn into a mystery.
    -The MCF tempts Philip.
    -Will Cal and Katherine marry?
    -Stefano awakens.
    -Cal and Katherine make a big decision.
    -Carrie gets the answers she has been waiting for.
    -Eric tries to find out what Nicole is up to.
    -Greta warns Hope to tell Bo the truth.
    -Salem gather for Carrie and Austin's bachelor/bachelorette parties.

    RED LETTER DAY!!!

    TUESDAY MAY 1: SALEM LIVES CELEBRATES IT'S ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY WITH A SHOCKER NO ONE SAW COMING!!!

    Next Week: Carrie and Austin's wedding day arrives. Carrie must make a heart-wrenching choice. Philip gives in. Abe, Lexie, and Celeste are ambushed.
  20. PhoenixRising05
    -Cal grabs his head as Jed tries to help him calm down. Jed then lets Cal lay on his bed, groaning from his recent memory flashes, and runs to the door, yelling down the hallway for help. When he gets back by Cal’s side, Cal has started to calm down and slowly sits up in his bed. Jed steadies him and asks him if he is ok and Cal says that all of these sudden memory flashes are starting to get overwhelming. He wishes they would just come more slowly so that he can deal with them.

    Cal slowly stands up, with Jed’s help, and walks into his bathroom. He splashes cold water on his face and looks at himself in the mirror, grateful that his past is returning but scared to death of what it all means. He then gets a towel and walks back into his bedroom as he tells Jed that maybe it isn’t such a good idea to marry Katherine in the state that his mind is in.

    Jed reminds him that that is what marriage is. For better or worse. Cal listens as Jed also says that if this is his thinking now, what will he do when things really get tough? Cal turns and looks at Jed, half smiling at his attempt at logic. But, Cal is also very grateful for his friendship. He puts his hand on Jed’s shoulder, telling him that he and Katherine have come too far to give up now. It’s time to do this thing. And, for better or worse, let the chips fall where they may.

    At that moment, Nora comes into Cal’s room and asks to speak with Jed. Outside. Jed leaves Cal for a moment and walks out into the hallway, long enough for Nora to whisper to him that she thinks Katherine is having second thoughts. When Jed reacts, he turns around to see Cal standing there, shocked. Cal asks where Katherine is and all three go down to her room.

    As Katherine stands in front of her mirror, she is now in her regular clothes. She turns and walks to her bed, gently putting her wedding dress on the bed, as tears start to flow from her eyes. She has decided that everything has went way too fast, after lying dormant for so long, and this is just not the time to marry Cal even though she loves him with all of her heart and soul. She writes a brief note and lays it on top of her wedding dress and, after packing up her things, walks to the door. She turns to look at her wedding dress once more and silently asks Cal and God to forgive her as she quietly walks out of the door.

    As the door to the elevator closes, Cal, Jed and Nora round the corner and race into Katherine’s room. Cal searches the room and bathroom looking for her but doesn’t find anything. All he does see is the note that Jed hands him from Katherine telling him that even though he touched the deepest part of her soul with pure love and that she knows he’s the finest man she has, or ever will know, that she just can’t do this to him. She loves him enough to leave him and asks that he doesn’t try and find her. She wishes him all the best, and signs it.....

    I Love You Forever. K.

    Cal takes the note and all he can do is walk to the window and look out over the river. A single tear falls from his eyes and then he suddenly wipes his face. He turns and tells Nora and Jed that she isn’t walking out on what they have that easy and runs out of the room after her. Jed and Nora look at each other and then race off after him as the scene fades to black on the door closing shut.

    -At the Deveraux house, Billie looks through the ransacked house as Jack comes from upstairs. He tells her that the upstairs is pretty much left alone, even though someone went through his things in his room. Billie says that they must have been looking for his files on the MCF case they are working on. Jack agrees and says that he knows that they weren’t found. Well, Billie says that she doesn’t give one tinker’s damn. Her child is missing and it may be because of that.

    She pulls out her phone and starts dialing. When Jack asks her who she is calling, Billie stares at him. Jack then says that she can’t call the police. When Billie demands to know why not, Jack says that if the I.S.A. or Roman and Abe get wind of what they were doing, that could blow their whole investigation and they will never find the MCF. Billie says that she really doesn’t give a sh*t. Chelsea is gone and it is now her life’s mission to find her. A moment later, after thinking about it, Jack agrees and tells Billie to call Roman, which she does.

    Thirty minutes later, Roman arrives at Jack’s and tells them both that nothing has turned up. Jack disagrees and tells Roman that something has turned up. Jack then hands Roman a leather bound folder that has two pictures on it. Both are of Roman, before and after his reconstructive surgery. When he opens the folder, he, Billie and Jack ans stunned to see....

    A two page picture, with a burning Phoenix Rising on it.

    Roman calls in one of the cops and tells him to take that folder down to headquarters and have it checked out. When Billie asks him if this ties in with him, Roman says that someone is just trying to cover up the fact that this may be a kidnapping. He is not worried about it and tells them both that he will do everything possible to find out what happened and bring their daughters home. Jack and Billie thank him and Roman says that he and his boys will look around some more. When Roman walks off, Billie pulls Jack to the side and show’s her a letter Abby left.

    When Jack asks how did she find it in all that mess, Billie says that is just lucky, she guesses. Jack gives a smart ass smile and tells Billie to open the letter, which says that after having a party and trashing the place, Chelsea and Abby decided to leave town. They felt bad and Abby says she just couldn't get past what happened with Max and her condition. She decided to just leave town for awhile with Chelsea to get away and relax. She says they will be in touch.

    Both Jack and Billie look at each other and Jack says that has to be the dumbest thing he has ever read. They have a party, wreck the place, and then decided to leave town?! Billie agrees, saying that whoever is behind this, more than likely knew this wouldn’t fly. Plus, Billie says, with their conditions there is no way they could leave town and take care of themselves. Jack agrees and when Roman walks back in, he turns and faces him, but hides the note behind his back. He keeps motioning for Billie to take it and she finally catches on, taking the letter and putting it in her purse.

    Roman asks them if everything is ok with them as he looks at them strangely. They both say, considering what has happened, that they are fine. Roman turns to leave but then Billie suddenly has a change of heart and, against Jack’s protests, takes the letter out of her purse and gives it to Roman. He looks at both of them with a frown but thanks Billie for handing over evidence. Billie says that it may be a clue to finding out what happened. Roman calls in another one of his men, and while he is giving the letter to his officer, Jack takes Billie by the arm and asks her what did she think she was doing? Billie says helping to find their children as she jerks her arm away and stares at Jack.

    When Roman returns once again, Billie asks him if the letter gave him any clues. Roman tells them that with Jack ID’ing Abby’s handwriting, they know she wrote it but it also may rule out foul play. Roman tells them that he will find them and will keep them updated. Billie leans in and kisses Roman on the cheek, making Jack slightly jealous, and Jack shakes his hand as Roman and his men leave for the night.

    Max then shows up and runs into the house. Jack walks up to him and demands to know what he thinks he’s doing there. Max says he just wants to help. Jack says that he can help by getting the hell out of there. Jack blames him for all of this and he will hold him personally responsible of Abby doesn’t come back alive and well. Billie tries to calm Jack down and tells Max that she thinks it would be best if he left, which he does.

    -Meanwhile, on the pier,Cassie feels guilty about her role in the kidnapping and worries about what the MCF and his or her men may do to Chelsea and Abby. Max soon arrives and sees her. He grabs her arm and lashes out at her for manipulating her fall to make it look like Abby was responsible. He blames Abby leaving on her. Cassie fires back, telling Max he didn't trust Abby enough to believe her and that is his fault. She tells him to lay off as she feels guilty enough. He asks what she
    means by that and she says it's nothing and leaves. Max thinks she is hiding something and wonders what it is. He promises to find Abby. He says he just can't lose her.

    -Awhile later, back at the Deveraux house, Jack and Billie are still looking for any evidence that may lead them to Chelsea and Abby when he spots some paper in his trash can. When he pulls it out, he and Billie look at it and Jack sees that it looks like several notes that were started but weren’t finished. Jack thinks it proves the note was a forgery. They also are in Abby’s handwriting, which now proves that someone went to great lengths to make it look like those two girls had left on their own. Jack is now convinced that it was a kidnapping and Billie looks at him with deep concern. When she starts to panic, Jack tries to calm her down by sitting her in a chair.

    The doorbell then rings and Jack races to the door to get it. When he opens it, no one is there but a note is left behind. The note finally confirms that Chelsea and Abby have been kidnapped. Billie stands next to Jack reading the note as well. The person who left says that they will be in touch to negotiate the return of both girls. And, if they don’t want them sent back one body part at a time, they need to stop the investigation, once and for all. The note is only signed....

    The Cloaked One.

    Jack holds Billie as she hugs him tightly and starts crying as Jack holds her closely, while he looks around the neighborhood for any signs of who could have left this calling card.

    Meanwhile, from behind the person’s shoulder, the MCF stands off in the distance, watching both Jack and Billie silently, as the scene freeze-frames and then slowly fades to black.

    ON THE NEXT SALEM LIVES...

    Billie (with Jack) to Frankie, Greta, Victor, and Shane: Our children were kidnapped by that monster. Now, not only do I want this person found, I want this cloaked one dead!!!
    Max to Frankie: I want in on this. If this cloaked person has Abby, U want to help bring him or her down and bring Abby home.
    Katherine to Cal: I can't do it!! Don't you understand!! I can't marry you!!
    Belle (with Sami and Carrie) to Philip: You will never see your daughter again!!
  21. PhoenixRising05
    -At the Deveraux house, Abby and Chelsea are watching ER. Abby thanks Chelsea for staying with her again. She just doesn't want to be alone with her father working late again and JJ being with her grandma Jo. Chelsea knows the feeling, saying Billie is working late with Jack again too. Chelsea asks Abby if she is still going back and forth about Max. Abby says she is. She thought she had her mind made up but she keeps wavering. She tells Chelsea she is leaning towards giving him another chance. Chelsea is happy she is and says it's the right thing. They then go back to watching ER and are stunned to find out Luka is resigning as ER chief.

    Meanwhile, Cassie is hiding the bushes outside. She isn't sure she wants to do this. She then then gets a call from the MCF, who reminds her of the consequences of not cooperating will be. The MCF tells her that he or she is near the hospital and can get there right away to finish off her grandfather. He or she tells Cassie that she is getting her revenge and to just keep thinking that tonight. The MCF wishes her luck and hangs up.

    Two masked men show up and tell Cassie they were assigned to help her. Cassie says she was expecting them and asks what she needs to do. One of the men tells her to listen up and he will tell her exactly what she should do.

    -At the Kiriakis Mansion, Victor invites Shane up to the secret surveilance room he has set up. Jack, Billie, Frankie, Greta, and Nick are also there. Victor explains how everything is nearly set and almost all the public places in Salem are covered. Billie thanks Shane for getting them the large amounts of camera and surveilance equipment they needed. Shane says it's no problem. Jack begs Shane again to keep this private. The SPD and ISA would shut this operation down. Shane says he will. He knows an under the radar investigation and operation like this is more likely to work. He just reminds them to inform them of any updates.

    Victor says that by morning everything should be set up and they should be able to catch the MCF and his or her allies on one of the cameras or bugs they have set up. Victor then says:

    Victor: This person can't terrorize the people of Salem anymore. It's time the mysterious cloaked figure gets what is coming to him or her.

    -Back at the Deveraux house, Cassie is outside and again says she can't do this. One of the masked men is on his way around the house and reminds her again of what will happen if she doesn't. Cassie begins to break down in tears but quickly collects herself. Inside, Abby and Chelsea hear a noise. Abby asks Chelsea if she thinks someone is breaking in. Chelsea grabs a vase to use for protection and heads for the door. She opens it and sees Cassie there in tears. She begs them to let her in. Cassie then lets herself in when Chelsea hesistates. Cassie runs to Abby and apologizes for everything she has done to her. She apologizes to Chelsea too. She just doesn't want people to hate her. Abby and Chelsea are speechless. Abby asks where this is all coming from.

    Cassie notices two bottled waters on the table. Cassie then says she just felt so horrible and it's probably because of her time with the Brady's. They made her want to be a good person when she thought she was one of them. The lights then go out and Abby and Chelsea wonder what is going on. They come on after a few seconds. Abby wonders what that is about and says she will have to tell her dad. Meanwhile, Cassie secretly puts a bottle of pills in her pocket and closes the top as she does so.

    -In a Paris Hotel, Lexie is with Hector and her team of henchmen. Lexie has just gotten off the phone with the hospital and says Abe and her mother are fine. Hector says that's good because they need to move on...to Italy. Their first stop will be Milan. Lexie remarks on how they would be returning to the land her father called home. Hector says that Stefano had many lairs and hideaways there so there is much to check out. Lexie understands. Hector tells Lexie that her personal feelings for Abe and Celeste must not get in the way anymore like they did in those tunnels. He explains how Stefano thought she moved on from them due to her feeling of being betrayed. Lexie says she thought she had to.

    Hector explains to her that her father won't be pleased. The people that she thought loved her betrayed her and now she is giving them another chance. He reminds her that Abe took Theo from her and that Celeste stood by him. Lexie, with tears in her eyes, agrees that Hector is right. She tells Hector that it's time to head to Italy and to move on...in more ways then one.

    Meanwhile, Steve is in a hotel room nearby and is listening in as he bugged the room when he arrived in Paris, on the MCF's orders. Steve hears that Lexie and her team are moving on to Italy and says he guesses it's time that he does as well...since it is his job to follow them. Whether he likes it or not. The MCF then calls him to check in and Steve fills him or her in. The MCF tells Steve to just follow them and keep him or her updated on the situation. Steve reluctantly agrees, remembering what is at stake. Steve hangs up and, after he does, the MCF clenches his or her fist with glee over all of his or her plans being on track.

    -In a Paris hospital, Celeste wakes up to a smiling Abe. He asks her how she is doing. She says she is sore. Abe says that she is doing well and that the concussion and mild ankle sprain and bruised ribs will get better. She is lucky. Celeste says she knows. Abe tells Celeste he doesn't know what he would have done if he lost her ass Celeste smiles. She has been there for him and Theo through the last few difficult months and she has become very important to both of them. Celeste says she feels the same. Abe is told by a nurse he has a phone call so he goes to take it.

    He later returns, saying it was the tail he put on Lexie. He explains that Lexie and her team are headed for Italy next. Celeste says it's to Stefano's home and Abe says he is aware. Abe tells Celeste he will continue to follow Lexie but says that she is going home. He can't risk her getting hurt again or worse. Besides, Theo needs her and he doesn't want his whole family away for long. If something happens, he can't lose them all.

    Celeste refuses to go home, reminding Abe they had a deal to do this together. She says Theo is fine and that he needs her. Her visions and vibes may help and she is knowledgeable on the Dimera's and their secret lairs and such. She tells Abe she isn't budging so, whether he likes it or lets her go or not, she is going with him. Abe realizes he has no choice and reluctantly agrees, reminding her to listen to what he tells her to do. Celeste agrees and thanks him. Abe says that it looks like they are off to Milan since that seems to be Lexie's first stop. Celeste says to bring it on and says she hopes they can accomplish their mission. Abe agrees.

    -At the Deveraux house, Cassie continues to ramble on and on about her change of heart. She begs Abby and Chelsea to help her change, just like they did from their corrupt ways. Abby and Chelsea just keep listening and wondering what they should do as she is still crying and rambling. Abby and Chelsea begin to feel sleepy and remark on how strange they feel. They soon pass out, Cassie touches both to make sure they are out and then signals to the two masked men to enter.

    They enter and tell Cassie to get to work on forging Abby's handwriting and writing a letter. They commend her on her efforts. Cassie just hopes the drugs don't bother Abby, who is on meds for her paralysis. One of the men assures her she will be fine as they took that factor into account. Cassie goes up to Abby's room and finds a school notebook. She brings it down and then uses soem paper, trying to replicate Abby's writing. The two masked men pick both Abby and Chelsea up and take Abby's wheelchair. They load then and the wheelchair into a a grey van and then go back to the house and begin to ranshack it from top to bottom. Cassie asks why they are doing that. The masked men say they need to send a message.

    Cassie thinks she can know copy Abby's writing and forge the note and begins to write a fake note. Once the masked men are done trashing the house, they tell Cassie it's time to go. Cassie finishes the note and gives it to one of the masked men, who says he will put it in the kitchen so that it's not too obvious right away to Jack and Billie. Cassie is sickened that the men are making this out to be torture or some sort of game. She says that Jack and Billie will be hurting enough.

    The man puts the note in the kitchen and tells Cassie it's time to go. Cassie says she needs to pick up all the papers she used to help her forge the note. The men toss the pieces of paper in the trash and tell her to come on. Cassie is worried that Jack and Billie will find the pieces of paper and track it to her somehow and that they will realize it's a kidnapping. One of the men tells her to calm down and says that they won't even bother to examine it. Even if they do, it won't mean squat to them. They will just think nothing of it. They pull Cassie out with them and leave the door open behind them as they leave the house.

    -Meanwhile, Billie realizes the time and says to Jack they should be getting back to his house. While the rest of the survielance is being finalized, she would like to spend time with Chelsea. She hasn't in so long. Jack says he feels the same. JJ is at Jo's but he would like to spend time with Abby. They are both just glad their investigation hasn;t resulted in their children ebing targeted by the MCF. Hopefully, he or she is caught before they are. They tell Victor, Shane, Frankie, and Greta they will be back in the morning and to update them if anything happens. They all agree. Victor then tells Shane, Frankie, and Greta that they could finally have this menace caught if everything works out the way it should. There is no way they can miss the MCF or his or her allies with so much surveilance around town. Shane, Frankie, and Greta agree and hope it works out and ends with the result they all want.

    -On the pier, Cassie is following the masked men and asks where they are going and what they are going to do with Abby and Chelsea. One of the men is wheeling Abby in her chair and the other is carrying Chelsea. One of the men tells Cassie they promised her that neither girl will get hurt. They will just be out of the picture for awhile, like their boss told her. Cassie asks both men why should trust them or the MCF. One of the men says she has no other choice. He tells her to just stay silent and enjoy this. She is getting her revenge afterall.

    They then run off into the fog with the two girls as Cassie says she has an awful feeling about this. Her guilty causes her to break down in tears as she wonders what may happen to Chelsea and Abby and hopes and prays they don't get hurt. She would never want that, even after everything that has happened. She then wonders what she has gotten herself into and involved in.

    Meanwhile, Jack and Billie arrive at the Deveraux house and find the door open and the house ranshacked. Billie panics.

    Billie: What happened Jack?! Where are the girls?!

    Jack races through the house as Billie looks around as well. She looks outside and then comes back in as Jack comes back from upstairs.

    Jack: They're gone. Abby and Chelsea...they're gone.
    Billie: No...Jack. The cloaked...no...NO!!!

    Jack takes Billie in his arms and comforts her as she breaks down and the screen fades out.

    ON THE NEXT SALEM LIVES...

    Cal to Jed: I can't marry Katherine.
    Katherine: I can't marry you Cal.
    Max to Cassie: This is all your fault!!
    Billie to Jack: I don't give a damn about our investigation!! That monster may have our girls and we need to find them so call the police NOW!!!
  22. PhoenixRising05
    -Sami and Lucas walk back in the front door of their apartment. They flop down on the couch and take deep breaths. It is then when they notice music coming from Will’s bedroom. When they both stand up to walk towards his room, he comes out, with headphones on his head. They look at each other and then at Will, who goes to the fridge to get something to eat and then starts heading back to his room, completely ignoring his parents.

    Sami walks over to Will before he can go back into his room, and yells...

    Sami: HELLO! HOW ARE YOU?
    Will: (Taking off headphones) Fine. I heard you. You don’t have to scream.
    Sami: Oh. Sorry. Thought maybe you didn’t hear me.
    Will: A dead man could hear you, Mom.

    Lucas steps up to Will and tells him....

    Lucas: Don’t get smart with your mother, ok?
    Will: Sorry, Dad. My bad, Mom. I’m sorry.
    Sami: No problem, baby. (Patting his chest) So, how was school? I didn’t embarrass you by coming up there the other day, did I?
    Will: Thankfully, no. Just, please, don’t do it again, ok?
    Sami: Fine, dear. No problem.

    Sami follows Will into his room as Lucas goes to start dinner. She starts cleaning up his room when she asks him if he is feeling alright. She tells him that he knows he can tell her anything. He knows that and, as he gets back up from his seat, he also tells her that this con job she is doing won’t make him say a word. She needs to leave it alone. Will walks into his room, followed closely by Sami, who is trying to get some answers....

    Sami: Look, I’m sorry about that, ok? I just want to help you. You’re my child and I feel I have the right to know what is bothering you.
    Will: (Turning around) Damnit, Mom! You sound just like Kate! No wonder you two can’t stand each other. She doesn’t know when to leave stuff alone any more than you do.

    Sami looks at Will brokenhearted. She fights back tears of pain, not believing what Will just said to her. She turns away so he can’t see her crying and Will knows he went too far. This is the moment when Lucas jumps up in his face and tells him....

    Lucas: If you EVER speak to her like that again, that will be your last moment in this house, understand me, kid?
    Will: Yes, sir. I’m sorry. I just......

    Will walks off to his room and slams the door. When Sami tries to follow, Lucas stops her, telling her that pushing him is not the way. They need to just leave him alone and he’ll come to them when he is ready. Sami wipes away her tears as Lucas holds out his arms. She steps forward and rests her head on his chest as he comforts her. The scene then fades to Will’s bedroom as he sits in front of his computer, looking at phone numbers for rape/abuse hotlines and counseling centers. He picks up the phone and calls one and announces that his name is Will and that he would like to speak with someone. The scene then slowly fades to black.

    -At the Kiriakis Mansion, Belle walks up to the door and rings the doorbell. Philip comes to the door, with Claire in his arms, and welcomes Belle in. She says hello to Philip and asks if he could get Claire ready to go home. Henderson walks in and Philip asks him to get Claire’s things. She is leaving. Henderson takes Claire away while Philip and Belle walk into the living room and Philip asks her a question.

    He asks her if he has been improving, to which Belle says yes. So, he wonders, can he see more of Claire. He feels that he has earned it. Belle walks past him and stops, long enough to turn and tell him that even though he has shown signs of improvement, there are things she just can’t forget. His temper being one of those things. And, if she can’t forget it, then there is no way that he will have more time with Claire until he can prove that she will be safe with him.

    Philip stares at her as Henderson brings Claire back in, almost unable to keep his rage in check. Belle tells Claire to tell Daddy bye-bye, which she does, and then Belle wishes Philip a good day as she walks out of the mansion with Claire in her arms. Henderson excuses himself after they leave and Philip now takes this time to hit the roof, letting his anger boil over while he throws chairs and pictures all over the living room. Victor comes in long enough to ask him.....

    Victor: What in the hell is the matter with you?!
    Philip: Oh nothing......DAD.
    Victor: And you wonder why Belle has turned against you.
    Philip: She has turned against me because I have a father who cares more about his bastard son than he does about me!
    Victor: What did you just say to me, boy?
    Philip: You heard me, Pops. Bo gets a hangnail and you run off to find him. I need you too but all I ever get to see is the back of you as you are leaving the house......to find your precious Bo, probably.

    Victor walks up to Philip and gets in his face, telling him.....

    Victor: You know, I am really just about sick and tired of hearing what I thought was a grown man acting like a little bitch......

    Philip looks at Victor stunned.

    Victor: And that is not going to continue. So, I’m going to say this once. Clean the wax out of your ears and listen.
    Philip: Oh, I’m all ears, old man.


    Victor grabs Philip by his collar and lifts him slightly off of the floor, telling him, in no uncertain terms....

    Victor: You want to win Claire back? You want to be in Belle’s good graces? Then stop acting like a MF’ing child and grow the hell up!! There is some nutcase running around Salem terrorizing friends and family left and right but, once again, all you care about is yourself!!!

    Victor pushes Philip away as he lets him down and Philip bumps up against Victor’s desk. Philip stares at Victor....and then one tear comes down his face. Victor sees this and walks back over to Philip. When he asks what is wrong, Philip looks at him with disgust, saying....

    Philip: I wish you had stayed dead.

    Victor is heartbroken to hear these words but he won’t give Philip the satisfaction of seeing that. Victor stares at him coldly, saying to him in a calm, yet chilling voice.....

    Victor: You have just messed up big, son. This is the reason why I always told you that you couldn’t get involved in that war. Because of what you just said. That little taste of power has made you crazed with a lust for more. But, that will not happen.

    Victor points his finger in Philip’s face....

    Victor: So, since you have decided to wish death on me, I now know what to do. Oh, don’t look so scared, son. You won’t find out now......but it will become crystal clear. One day.

    Very soon.

    With those last haunting words, Victor turns and walks out on his son. Philip’s rage boils over once again as he screams that he doesn’t care about Victor, his mother, or anyone. As he continues to throw expensive items around the living room, he suddenly calms down and, while breathing heavy and in a very calm voice, makes a solemn promise....

    Philip: They will all pay. Every last one of them.

    The scene closes in on his face at it slowly goes to black.

    -At the Green Mountain Lodge, Katherine is getting dressed but is still not sure if this is the proper time for her and Cal to get married. She feels that since everything has been so rushed, they should hold off. She talks to Nora Montana, Jed's wife and her bridesmaid, and asks her what she thinks. She tells Katherine that it is ultimately her decision. But, Cal seems like a really good guy, and she would be a fool to let him go. As Katherine sits at her dresser, looking into her mirror, the scene fades into.....

    Cal’s room, where he is putting on his vest. Jed looks at him and congratulates him on finding such a beautiful lady, to which Cal concurs but, is wondering, just as Katherine is down the hall, if they shouldn’t put this wedding off until he can give her a proper last name. He thought that would have been Brady but, since it won’t be, he can’t ask her to commit to a man with no past. He doesn’t even know if he has been married before, if he has another family out there, or if......

    Just then, more memories hit him like a wave. A beautiful woman, smiling at him.......a older man who is grabbing him by the arm, begging him not to leave.....another man, around his age, as they share a laugh........being shot on a cliff by Stefano DiMera.......more sounds of gunfire.......and people screaming his name........

    Cal collapses on his bed, as Jed grabs him and steadies him. He looks up at Jed and tells him, through a groggy voice.....

    Cal: I don’t know if there will be a wedding today.

    They scene closes in on his face and, as he closes his eyes while laying on the bed, the scene slowly fades to black.

    ON THE NEXT SALEM LIVES...

    Victor to Jack (with Billie, Frankie, Greta, and Shane): This person can't terrorize the people of Salem anymore. It's time the mysterious cloaked figure gets what is coming to him or her.
    Cassie to two masked men: I can't do this.
    MCF to Cassie (on the phone): Remember what happens if you don't cooperate.
    Chelsea to Abby: Do you hear something?
    Abby to Chelsea: Do you think someone is breaking in?
    Lexie to Hector: I guess it's time to move on...in more ways then one.
    Abe to Celeste: I don't know what I would have done if I lost you. (Celeste smiles)

  23. PhoenixRising05
    VENDETTA CLIP #12

    The MCF is in his or her warehouse hideaway. He or she is at the desk sitting, almost in deep thought.

    MCF (via voice changer): I am on the verge of witnessing everything I have wanted to happen for years...everything that I have dreamed of. Payback...what a beautiful thing. All these years...they say good things come to those who wait...it feels unreal to think that it is really about to happen.

    The MCF then gets up and looks at his or her wall of pictures and moves his or her hand over them one by one starting with Roman and then he or she strokes the hand over the rest of the pictures, ending with Victor.

    MCF: My enemies...and those related and affiliated with them. Poor you...it's a pity that so many of you have to suffer by association but it's necessary. It's necessary if I am to have complete revenge on those who wronged me.

    The MCF then sits back down and pulls some sort of picture out of his or her pocket. He or she then seems to put there head down in shame and the MCF's changer begins to pick up on what sounds like heavy breathing and crying. The MCF takes a napkin off the table and puts it under his or her cloak. The MCF seems to be using it and, when pulling the napkin out from under the cloak, it is a little wet. The MCF continues to look at the picture and seems to be fascinated by it.

    MCF: This all started with you. All those years ago. What was done to you...

    The MCF seems emotionally affected and chokes up again.

    MCF: What happened to you was heinous and I will never forget it. I never did get to truly avenge you...I never got to...make him hurt as much as you did...as much as I did. I promise you...now I will. And it won't just be him. Everyone he loves...everyone he cares about. All of them will feel what I felt...they will suffer a fate worse then yours. And that is only the beginning...there are more fish to fry then him.

    The MCF then puts the picture back in his or her pocket.

    MCF: I won't fail. Not again. Not this time.

    The scene then focuses on the MCF and then fades into...


  24. PhoenixRising05
    -Nicole is cutting through the park on her way back from delivering the MCF's envelope to Marlena. She calls Austin and asks where he and Carrie have Evan. Austin says they are still at the Pub. Nicole says she is on her way to pick him up and that she is at the park now so it should only be a few minutes. Austin tells Nicole they can keep him for a bit longer. Nicole thanks him but says it's ok. She is ready to come and get him. Austin understands and says they will have him ready. He hangs up and then wonders where Carrie is.

    Meanwhile, Carrie tries to come up with a way to get to the hospital. She already swabbed her and Evan's cheek but she also wants a blood test too so no stone is left unturned. Austin comes into the kitchen and asks Carrie what she is doing. Carrie says she was just walking Evan around and adds that she was just talking to her grandmother about the wedding. Austin says that's funny because he just saw Caroline go around back to sign for a delivery. He asks Carrie what is going on and why she really wanted them to have Evan today.

    -Back at the park, Nicole is on her way to the Pub when Eric stops her. He tells her long time no see and asks why she never called him. Nicole says she isn't ready to speak about their marriage yet. Eric asks her if she is ever going to be ready. Nicole is silent. Eric then asks her if she is ever going to be ready to give him answers too...like about her and Victor and what made him help her with Evan and getting her job at Titan. Eric asks her why doesn't she just make this easy and give him the answers he wants.

    -At the hospital, Maggie is outside Doug's room talking to Alice on payphone. Alice is overjoyed about Doug and tells Maggie to give Doug and Julie her best. Maggie says she will. Hope then arrives, dragging Bo in by hand, and races into her father's room. Doug is telling Julie how great it is to be back with her when he locks eyes with Hope. Both Hope and Doug's eyes well with tears and Hope runs into her father's arms. Julie begins to cry and comments to Bo how emotional this is. Bo shrhugs his shoulders and says it is. Julie notices how cold and unfeeling he is and asks if he is ok.

    Bo says he is fine. Julie says she just wonders how he can't show any emotional response to what he is seeing. Bo says it's not his father that just woke up and he just doesn't feel anything for it. He then snaps and tells Julie to back off and walks out as Maggie walks in. Hope overhears this and turns around, telling Julie that she is sorry for that. Something is wrong with him and has been for some time and she has no idea what it is. Julie says it's fine.

    -Back at the Pub, Carrie tells Austin that he caught her. She was getting emotional holding Evan and she went into the kitchen to try to control herself. She is fine now. Austin says he knew this was a bad idea. Carrie says she is fine. She just had to get used to Evan and to the fact that her baby is gone and not coming back. She assures Austin she is fine. Austin looks at his watch and wonders where Nicole is. She said she was at the park and it doesn't take that long. Carrie comes up with an idea and suggests to Austin that she take Evan to the park to meet Nicole. He can call her and say that she is on her way. She can meet them at the hot dog stand near the stream.

    Austin says that's fine but says he is going with her. Carrie insists that she go alone. She can't keep leaning on him and she needs to control her emotions on her own. She begs Austin to stay here and help her grandmother and to let her do this on her own. Austin reluctantly agrees. Carrie takes Evan and tells Austin she will be back as Austin worries about Carrie's emotional state being alone with Evan.

    Austin then calls Nicole and tells her that Carrie is on her way and to meet her at the hot dog stand near the stream. Nicole answers the phone in an angry fashion due to her arguement with Eric and Austin asks if she is ok. Nicole says she is fine and that she will meet Carrie. She thanks him again and hangs up. Eric tells Nicole he just wants answers. Nicole then tells Eric she just wants him off her back...NOW!! She tells Eric she has to go and that he better leave her alone. She then walks off as Eric vows to find out whatever secrets Nicole is keeping, since it's painfully obvious she has some, no matter what it takes.

    Meanwhile, Carrie races into University Hospital and asks a nurse at the nurses station if nurse Jean is on. She says she is and Carrie asks to have her paged. Nurse Jean soon arrives and embraces Carrie. Carrie says it's been a long time. Nurse Jean says the hospital misses her from her time as PR director. Everyone on staff misses her and Mike. Carrie says she misses the hospital too. Nurse Jean tells Carrie she will never be able to thank her and Mike enough for helping her with her promotion to Nurse Manager. Carrie says that she earned it.

    Carrie then tells Jean she needs a favor and it needs to be kept hush hush. Jean says anything for her. Carrie reminds her of the baby she recently lost. Jean apologizes for her loss. Carrie thanks her and says she got her card. Anyway, Carrie says she has reason to beleive this baby may be hers so she needs a blood test on her and Evan done and she needs it compared to Austin and Lucas's blood types too since either one could be the father. She then gives Jean the Q-Tips containing the DNA she swabbed from her mouth and Evan's and says she needs that tested and crossed-checked with Austin and Lucas's too. She begs Jean to help. She needs to know if Evan is hers. She just knows he is and needs proof to get her child back.

    Jean can tell she is sincere and says she will pull some strings and make it happen, especially since she and Mike did so much for her. Carrie embraces her and thanks her. She tells her so he owes her big time. Jean says they will be even and that she can tell Carrie really believes Evan to be hers. She says to come with her to do the test and they will tell the lab to put a rush on it. Carrie follows her with Evan and thanks her again.

    -Back at Doug's room, Hope and him are talking and laughing. Hope tells Doug how happy she is to have him back. He smiles and says it's good to see her too. They hug. He then tells her she better go after Bo. She has lost enough time with him as it is. She reminds Doug she lost alot of time with him too. Doug says they will make it up. She needs to talk to her husband. Hope smiles and tells him welcome back again. They kiss and embrace as Hope then kisses Maggie and Julie as she goes after Bo.

    Doug then says it's nice to have such a nice welcome back to the world from everyone. Julie tells him he was missed. Doug mentions how he has so much to get caught up on, even after Julie filled him on already on so much. He mentions to Julie that she never did mention earlier who caused the fire at Chez Rouge. He asks her who started it. Julie then looks at Maggie across the room and says it was Marlena. Maggie tries to hold back the tears as Julie tells Doug about how Marlena was found outside Chez Rouge and how she never denied the claims. Maggie then watches as Julie says she saw Marlena leave Chez Rouge shortly after Doug went in after Maggie.

    Doug is shocked but Julie then explains she has MPD and is working with the MCF. She tells Doug she will fill him in on all that later. She tells him that she just wants to enjoy being back with him right now. He agrees. A nurse then comes in to check on him and asks Julie and Maggie to step up. Julie kisses Doug and says she will be right back. Outside his room, Maggie finally breaks down, telling Julie she barely held it together in there and that she still wants to confess. Julie reminds her of what will happen if she does. Maggie says she doesn't know what to do. Julie warns her to just stay quiet. She feels the guilt too but it's what they have to do for the family...for everyone.

    Maggie admits how hard it is to keep this all inside. JUlie tells her to get used to it. They will have to do it for the rest of her life. Maggie breaks down again as Julie comforts her.

    Meanwhile, Hope finds Bo outside the hospital and asks what his problem was in her father's room. Bo says he was fine until Julie had to start asking questions. Bo says he is just sick of all the questions. That is why he was gone so long. He didn't want to deal with all that. He doesn't feel like talking and he doesn't feel like weeping just because Hope reunited with Doug. Hope looks at Bo and says he has changed.

    Bo: What? Don't like what you see?
    Hope: No...just don't recognize who is in front of me. What is going on, Bo?
    Bo: Leave it alone, Hope. If Julie, you...if everyone just backed off, I wouldn't go off on anyone and things would be better. I don't...I can't deal with questions and people all over me right now. Ok? I didn't come back here for that. I came because my family and my kids needed me.
    Hope: Otherwise, you would've stayed in hiding? What about me? What about us? You wanted to work things out back in January and now what? I just don't understand...
    Bo: You don't have to. Just leave it be. These are my decisions to make, Hope. If I want to tell you more or open up or whatever, I will when I am ready. Just, please...leave it...leave me alone. Spread the word to everyone. That's all I want is to be left alone right now. I am going back to the Pub. See ya.

    Hope looks on stoicly as Bo leaves, vowing not to give up on him...and on their marriage. She promises to learn his secret and to put their lives and marriage back together. She says, with tears welling in her eyes, that it can't end like this. She won't let it and she isn't ready for it to end.

    -At the park, Nicole is at the hog dog stand waiting fort Carrie and wondering what is taking her. Carrie then arrives with Evan, out of breath and apologizing to Nicole for beint late. She tells Nicole that Austin and her got stuck handling something. Nicole says it's fine. Nicole notices a little bandage on Evan's arm. Carrie realizes she forgot to take it off after the blood test and says that she noticed Evan had a scratch on his arm so she bandaged it to avoid infection. Nicole wonders where that came from as she didn't see one earlier. She wonders if it happened on the way to dropping him off at the Pub. Carrie says that could be it.

    Carrie tells Nicole she wants to apologize again for what happened at Salem Place. Nicole smiles and says it's ok. She thanks her and Austin for watching Evan. Carrie says anytime. Nicole tells Carrie she is glad to see her better. Carrie smiles back and says thanks. Nicole bids her goodbye and then leaves with Evan.

    Carrie then says that if things go the way she thinks, those tests will prove Evan is hers and then she will be the one walking off with Evan and not Nicole. Just as it should be.

    The screen then fades out on a determined Carrie's face.

    ON THE NEXT SALEM LIVES...

    Sami (with Lucas) to Will: Are you sure your ok?
    Will to Sami: I'm fine. Ok? Just stop asking and leave me alone.
    Katherine (looking at her wedding dress): Can I do this? Is marrying Cal the right thing to do?
    Jed to Cal (who is holding his head in pain): Are you ok?
    Cal to Jed: No. I don't think I can go through with this wedding.
    Philip to Victor: Why don't you start acting like my father and help me!!
  25. PhoenixRising05
    WEEK OF 4/22/07 EDITION



    WEEK 5 VENDETTA TRIVIA QUESTIONS

    ***NOTE: I WILL ALWAYS POST THE QUESTIONS IN THE INSIDER BUT I WILL ALSO PM YOU THE QUESTIONS JUST SO YOU ALL DON'T FORGET. REMEMBER, ANSWERS ARE DUE BY TUESDAY AT 4PM AND THE QUICKER YOU ANSWER AND THE MORE YOU GET RIGHT, THE MORE POINTS YOU GET. THESE QUESTIONS FOCUS ON EPISODES POSTED THIS PAST WEEK.***

    1.) What was the name of Will's principal?

    2.) Where was Cassie when the MCF called her to give her orders?

    3.) When Sami asked where Will was, where did Lucas say he went?

    WEEK 5 VENDETTA COMMENT SCORES (BASED ON COMMENTS POSTED FROM 4/15/07-4/21/07)

    1.) Tishy (5 comments)- 10 pts
    2.) daysfan (3 comments) - 9 pts
    3.) psychofan (1 comment)- 8 pts
    4.) Rick, DH23, and Mason (0 comments)- 0 pts

    COMPLETE STANDINGS FOR VENDETTA THUS FAR:

    1.) Tishy (67 pts)
    2.) DH23 (48 pts)
    3.) psychofan (33 pts)
    4.) daysfan (25 pts)
    5.) Ryan Chandler (14 pts)
    6.) Rick and Hoganstays (0 pts)


    INSIDER SPOTLIGHT: CAL AND KATHERINE'S WEDDING GOES COUNTRY!!!




    As Salem Lives fans already know, Billy Ray Cyrus has been portraying the role of Jed Montana and, this week, Martina McBride begins her guest apperances as Jed's wife, Nora. It's all part of the Salem Lives May Weddings event. We sat down with Cyrus and McBride, as well as with Josh Taylor (Cal) and Terri Garber (Katherine) to talk about the big wedding event. For more info on the wedding and the rest of May's big sweeps events, check out next week's exclusive May Sweeps Edition of the SL Insider.

    Interviewer (I): Thanks for joining us to talk about the big wedding. I will start with Josh and Terri. Josh, you went from Roman Brady to Cal Winters and then Terro was brought on as your love interest. You guys got a fair amount of airtime in the Fall and into January but it then seemed to drop off until now. Why?
    Josh Taylor (JT): Well, it was expected. We have a big cast and we were told that after the first half of January we would see very little airtime until spring. It was ok by me. I had been working quite a bit until then and I am just thankful to be here. They could have just let me go last summer but they held on to me and gave me great story to play with Terri. I know what is coming up and it's very good so being MIA the past few months was worth it to get to all this.
    Terri Garber (TG): I agree. They prepared us for it and we both knew where the story was going. It's not like they told us nothing and we were unsure if we were returning or if we were going off-contract or something. We always knew our story would get picked up in spring and here we are.

    I: It seems like Cal and Katherine have moved rather fast in this relationship. They are getting married having only known each other since November. What is your take?
    JT: Well, it happens in this day and age. Katherine has never found love and sometimes that makes you want to keep it and do what it takes to hold on to it so I think that drives why Katherine has taken to the feelings she has for Cal. In Cal's case, he has had his heart broken as Roman and I think he just wants to start fresh with someone he thinks is the person he wants to spend the love of his life with. I think they both beleive they are ready.
    TG: They are adults and no one is drunk so I think it's fine (laughs). The one problem with the backburnering the past few months was that alot of their bonding took place offscreen. We saw them get close after the holidays and then we had the Valentines's show where they made love. The next time you see them they are happy and, two weeks later, they get engaged. Then, a week later, the wedding arrives. It's been fast but it does happen, especially to two people who are desperate to have someone to be with. They have both been looking for love and have it now. They share a strong bond based on their time together. Katherine helped Cal through a period of uncertainly and torment and that has brought them closer and formed a strong bond.

    I: What about Cal's sudden change of heart in response to his past? He is having memories too, isn't he?
    JT: We started getting into the memories last week and that will be a main focus in May and during the wedding. Cal was afraid of what to find out in his past. He was afraid of the unknown and that fear built up to a moment in January where Cal decided to let the past go and move on into the future. When Cal and Katherine returned to the forefront in March, we played that as a source of tension, which I liked. Katherine didn't want to be his distraction and she realizes that he could never be truly a full person without at least trying to piece his past together. Cal would regret not attempting to learn about his past and she knew that and recognized that she needed to push him to go into his past for his own good.
    TG: Cal was afraid and I think Katherine was too. She was afraid he was using her or maybe even was pretending to love her so she wouldn't force treatment on him. A number of things went through her mind and that created tension. She did get through to him and he promised her when he proposed that he would pick up with his treatment so that problem was worked out. Now they have doubts to work out.
    JT: Yeah and that plays into the next two weeks big time. Katherine is having second thoughts because she has never been in love before and is afraid her feelings for Cal are not the real thing. She is just all over the place and now even Cal is having doubts. He is fearing his past again and worried about it affecting Katherine or even hurting her. Those emotions have alot of play this week.
    TG: Katherine is a wreck and you wonder if the wedding will even happen.

    I: Will it?
    JT: Can't tell you (laughs).
    TG: The fans will have to wait and see.

    I: Ok. Well, we do know that regardless if the wedding goes off without a hitch, you both will be there. Right Billy and Martina?
    Billy Ray Cyrus (BRC): Right. I have been on quite a few times already so I will be there. I'm not performing though. I am just there as a witness and to support Cal, who has become friendly with Jed. This was hard with DWTS and my already busy schedule but I'm here (laughs).
    Martina McBride (MM): Yeah. I had a busy schedule with my tour and all but I was happy to do it. I just show up because my character's husband, Jed (looks at Billy), asked me to. I am going to be a second witness and I am going to sing at the wedding. I was so excited to take this role when I heard Billy was doing this. It's short-term and fun. I kept asking for a duet but Billy didn't want to sing.
    BRC: That was part of the deal. I really didn't want to sing. I mean, if they asked and I felt it worked for what they were doing it would be fine. When they called me about the part, they told me that I was coming on to help facilitate the engagement and wedding of Cal and Katherine and romance was being emphasized. A good deal of my music wouldn't have fit so I told them not to have me sing. I didn't want it to sound forced or like I did this to plug an album or something. I thought it would be fun and a change from Hanna Montana. I was happy when they called me. They wanted someone with a hillbilly look and I fit the bill (laughs).
    MM: Yeah. I feel the same way as Billy. I am only singing because they asked me to. They wanted to add to the wedding and I think it did so I was happy to do it. Billy could have sang with me but oh well. The song I sing is fitting and the audience will like it, I think. The wedding is just full of romance and should be a delight for fans. I had a ball. I had never cameoed on a soap or even acted really in anything. I mean, usually you end up playing yourself but I didn't hear so it was fun.
    BRC: I would've totally bothed your song, Martina (laughs). It's better just you singing. Gotta emphasize that romance (laughs). Seriously, I had a blast and the fans will love this.

    I: Thanks to you all for joining is. It sounds great but, before we go, I have one more for Josh and Terri. Can you give us anymore about the wedding?
    JT: Whether they marry or not, it's still romantic and classic soap.
    TG: Exactly. It's everything you want in a soap wedding minus someone returning from the dead. It's going to be great for fans regardless of the outcome.


    COMINGS AND GOINGS

    COMING

    Franc Ross (Rev. Frank Stewart): Ross, who fans know currently as Duck on Days, appears as the priest presiding over Cal (Josh Taylor) and Katherine's (Terri Garber) nuptials. He first appears on April 25.

    Charles Cioffi (Ernesto Toscano): The actor, who last appeared in July 2006, returnedin Vendetta clip #10 and his first episode appearance was on April 19. "It was funny because until we revealed the mysterious associate as Ernesto we had to have a guy acting just like him and dressing like him with the mannerisms and all," laughs EP/HW Tim Lowery. "We even had a guy that sounded like Charles would with a low voice. It's great to have him back."


    ERNESTO IS BACK!!! CAST CUTS COMING?! BIG NAME ON THE WAY!!!



    The casting buzz around Salem Lives lately is huge and EP/HW Tim Lowery has the scoop on all the rumors flying around:

    Interviewer (I): Ok. Ernesto is back. Why and for how long?
    Tim Lowery (TL): It was always the plan. His exit in July was open-ended. He was actually going to return sooner but things changed and we pushed it back. It couldn't be forced and it had to make sense and it does. I was happy we revealed it first in Vendetta Clip #10 and then picked up on it in the next episode. I think it really gave it a nice impact. Ernesto will be around for awhile. He plays a big part in Vendetta and the big climax.

    I: What about Tony and Anna? Are they contract?
    TL: They are on short-term contract. They may stay or go. Depends on where we are later this summer. Alot is going on. I was pleased with fan response to their return. We wanted to surprise everyone and make it the official first big shock of Vendetta and it looks like the fans liked it. We are pleased.

    I: It was announced a few weeks ago that a big name was joining Salem Lives beginning on May 1. Is that still happening and any hints?
    TL: It's our big 1 year anniversary surprise. Fans will be thrown. It's a big name and it won't be revealed ahead. People will have to wait until May 1. It's a biggie and it won't be revaled in the Vendetta clip. It will be in the actual episode that day so people should mark that day on their calendar. We have some anniversary stuff planned. There will be more on that in May. We are actually dedicating May and the summer to the fans and thanking them for their support during our first year. More on the anniversary will be coming. Just because it's May 1 doesn't mean we have to celebrate only on that day or before it. Most of the special 1 year anniversary events happen after that day.

    I: Last but not least...rumors are flying about cast cuts. You have a huge cast that continues to grow. Are the rumors true?
    TL: All I will say is there are cast changes ahead. There will be additions and subtractions. There will be some new faces and some old faces. I won't say how many are going or coming because this summer is going to be one that is can't miss and I want fans on pins and needles. We aren't afraid to take risks. The fans know that and anyone can come and anyone can go. Stick with us and see.

    PREVIEWS AND PEEKS INTO WK OF 4/23/07

    -Maggie and Julie's guilt eats away at them.
    -Nicole does a favor for the MCF.
    -Carrie takes action.
    -Hope vows to find out Bo's big secret.
    -Caroline begs Roman and Kayla to set an example and help bring peace to their family.
    -Marlena receives a message and then plots her escape.
    -Doug wakes up.
    -Julie lies to Doug.
    -Hope is stunned by how much Bo has changed.
    -Carrie accomplishes her mission.
    -Will tries to keep the truth buried for everyone's sake.
    -Cal and Katherine begin to have doubts about their wedding.
    -Lexie and her henchmen move on...to Italy with Abe, Celeste, and Steve on their heels.
    -Philip and Victor get into it.
    -The plan to bust the MCF is put into action.
    -The Deveraux house is ransacked.
    -Jack and Billie come to a horrifying realization.
    -Cassie finds herself on the other side of Max's rage.

    RED LETTER DAYS!!!

    Monday April 23: Marlena recieved a message and then plots her escape.
    Tuesday April 24: Doug wakes up.
    Friday April 27: The Deveraux house is ranshacked and Jack and Billie come to a horrifying realization.

    Next Week: Stefano awakens. The MCF tempts Philip. Will Cal and Katherine wed? Carrie gets the answers she has been waiting for. Eric tries to find out what Nicole is up to. Chelsea is worried about Abby, who is drawn into a mystery. Jack, Billie, Frankie, Greta, Max, Shane, and Victor set a trap for the MCF. Greta warns Hope to tell Bo the truth.
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