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-Jack & Billie walk back into the Devereaux home and are stunned when they call out and no one answers. Jack calls Frankie who tells him to go to Salem University Hospital and, if he sees Billie, tell her to come as well. He doesn't tell Jack why and just tells him to hurry. Jack turns and matches eyes with Billie, telling her they need to get to the hospital. They both rush out. -At the hospital, both Laura & Kate sit next to their granddaughters in their separate I.C.U. rooms. Lucas & Bill are there as well, as everyone watches the girls’ breathing slowly but steadily with the help of machines. When Laura gets up to go outside the room, she sees both Jack & Billie arrive. Laura walks out into the hallway and fills them both in about Eric. Jack says he’s sorry to hear about him but he knows Frankie would not have told him to come to the hospital with Billie if this was about Eric. He asks what is really going on and Laura fills them in on the tragedy that happened to their daughters. Frankie, Caroline & Kate, who've joined the group, tell them that Chelsea & Abby fell in with a couple of bad guys and that the car they were driving across the bridge in hit the guardrail and crashed in the river below. Billie holds her hands over her mouth in shock and Jack asks out loud what else can he and his family take. He walks right past them into the I.C.U. room and stops dead cold upon seeing his child. Billie walks in as well and is stunned at the sight of seeing her daugher lying there hooked up to machines. Jack sits by Abby, telling her that no matter what he has to do, she will come back to him. He lost Jennifer. He can’t lose her as well. He rests his head on her right arm, crying deeply with guilt for not being there for her and not listening to Billie's warning. Billie makes the same promise to Chelsea but also tells Kate that if she does come out of this, things will be different. No more free reign and no more influence from her. Kate is stunned, hoping Billie is not blaming her for what happened. She says no. Crying, she says she blames one person. Herself. Walking outside the hospital, Cassie catches up with Max asking him if he wanted to get some lunch and get his mind off things. He just stares straight ahead saying thank you but no. He can’t eat anything at a time like this. Frankie has witnessed this exchange and walks up to Cassie. She is visibly upset but Frankie doesn’t care telling her to lay off Max for right now. Cassie says he needs her but Frankie feels all she cares about is herself. He says that figures. She is a DiMera and it seems that side of her is showing itself. She gets angry but he doesn’t care and then he walks away to catch up with Max. She vows to have him for herself, by any means at her disposal. -Abe is sitting behind his desk when Shane limps into the cop shop. Abe jokes that he thought Shane would have thrown that cane out the window yesterday. Shane says that if he does that he may walk with a limp for the rest of his life. But, he’s not there to discuss that but wants an update on Stefano. Abe soon gets a call as him and Shane go over some notes. He hangs up and tells Shane that the department’s contacts place Stefano in two cities. Dallas, Tx., and Genoa City, Wisconsin. -Cal Winters arrives downstairs once again, to comfort these people who he still calls family. While he looks in on Dr. Rowen examining Eric, Caroline fills him in on his condition. Cal is shocked that Eric would keep such a thing to himself. So is Sami & Caroline. Dr. Rowen returns to the family, saying that the surgery he wants to perform may not save his life because the tumor is too advanced. When Nicole says that he will die anyway and that this is his only chance, Sami amd Austin agree, and the family join together as they watch Eric being wheeled out of his room and down the hall.......for what could be his final time. When the screen dissolves on the family, the scene switches to..... An unknown city, where Alexandra is being kept. She is alive, but barely, and Stefano has entered the room to check on her condition. The doctor he has gotten tells him that she will recover but that it wasn’t a good idea to take her out of the country after what happened in Sydney and her condition. Stefano tells him he’s there to give aide, not to think that he can lecture him. With that, the doctor leaves the room. Stefano leans into Alexandra, telling her that all will be well. He does not want her to be a part of what will happen next. He stands straight up and warns her that the residents of Salem will pay for their actions toward their family. The screen freeze-frames on his face, as he now plots destruction, and slowly fades to black. On The Next Salem Lives............... Sami to Nicole: What happened? Nicole to Sami: It's Eric... Austin to Alan: You stay away from Sami or there will be hell to pay... Cal to Katherine: What are you saying? Katherine to Cal: You have to leave Salem. Laura to Jack: This is all my fault. Jack to Laura: Your damn right it is!! Billie to Chelsea: You have to hang on. I can't lose you now...not after all the time we missed already. ***DON'T FORGET TO READ DECEMBER PREVIEWS UNDER THIS EPISODE!!!***

Oh I know and I agree. All I am saying is don't always go my previews. Things always tend to play out differently then they seem and I really think you will see what I mean when I say Salem will be a whole lot brighter in a few weeks .

There was no doom and gloom at all in Sept and Oct. Nov was heavy on it toward the end and the next few weeks will be and that's it. I shouldn't say a bit because there will be much more happiness as going into the new year but not everyone will have that is what I meant. It's drama, Drew and there is happiness on the way. You' ll see

Drew, the doom and gloom will start off the month but things will get happy for a bit as well. New Year's Eve will be big but not as violent as you think. Something big does happen. Abby and Chelsea won't be big players but their story is ending so that is why they are being played. Good Mabby stuff ahead. Victor/Caroline and the war will really heat up at the end of the month. Maggie will play a part as well. Oh and there will be no Will/Alan relationship. Will is a part of the Alan story but I am not going King's route. That is all I can tell you. I think you will like this month better then last for sure.

"A DECEMBER TO REMEMBER" EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW "It's a huge month that we really have been building to since our regime took over," says EP/HW Tim Lowery. "Things have been very dark and Salem and the beginning of the month will see more of that. However, as the month goes on, hope springs enternal and happiness finally returns to Salem right on time for Christmas. There will be some miracles and some big returns. The fans will be pleased and Christmas week itself will be very emotional." Nicole/Eric/Greta: "This story is building to it's emotional climax. The Brady's and Nicole rally around Eric. Will Eric really die? Greta's discovery and Victor's help may still not be enough. There will be some heart-stopping heroics as Eric continues to slip away. Look for the Sami/Roman dynamic and Roman/Victor dynamic to be pivotal here." Jack/Billie/Laura/Bill/Abby/Chelsea/Max/Cassie/Frankie: "Laura finally realizes the mistakes she has made with letting her hatred for the Roberts/Reed women get the best of her and will confess all to Jack. Max will begin to realize the true extent of his feelings for Abby and will share them with Frankie. There will be a turning point for Cassie as she realizes it's no longer about helping Stefano with his revenge-she has fallen for Max. The question is...will she act on those feelings? Abby and Chelsea will be on the brink of death and this will bring Jack and Billie closer together and have an impact on both girls if and when they wake up. Look for Laura and Bill's run to end at the end of the month." Bo/Hope: "Hope will be by Bo's side as he recovers. They return to Salem and will lend support to their families in their time of need. The war story takes a bit of a break but Hope will still be trying to pull Bo away from his alliance with Victor. Christmas is huge for them as they get a big surprise and a shocking confession that will change the course of their future. New Year's will bring the war back to the surface and there will be a stunning turn of events that no one could've predicted. There is also the matter of that confusing memory Bo keeps having, which will build to a huge story in 2007." Lucas/Sami/Austin/Will/Alan/Carrie: "Something big happens that will raise the stakes big time in the Alan/Sami story. The threat level will get raised big time in regards to Alan and the question of whether he is a changed man really comes into play. The other question is whether there is more to his friendship with Will. Will has a secret that will be revealed towards the end of the month and that will really accelerate this story into the new year. Also, look for some big progress on the Roman/Sami front. As for Carrie, she will be MIA in the beginning of the month but we will have her around for the holidays. Her story will really build as we go into the new year." Also, look for Sami to try to steer Lucas and Austin away from the Dimera/Kiriakis war." Victor/Maggie/Roman/Caroline: "The war will die down so we will see Victor dealing with the aftermath of Sydney and he will play a big role in helping the Brady's through a period of crisis. The tension between Roman and Victor comes to a boil and will explode around New Year's as the war begins to pick up again. Look for Maggie and Victor to grow much closer as the year comes to a close and Caroline is definitely not going to be happy." Steve/Kayla: "We are slowly building their story. Steve will have flashes here and there as be begins his trip down memory lane. Christmas and New Year's is happy for them and it will be like love story part two for them. Even with little or no memories, Steve is failling for her all over again." Stefano/Lexie/Abe/Celeste: "With the war taking a break, Stefano and Lexie will lie low. The question is has Lexie recovered from her gunshot wound? The fans will learn that early on in December before their story is given a rest. Look for Stefano to resurface towards the end of the month in a big way and things will really spiral out of control. Meanwhile, Abe and Celeste will care for Theo and Celeste will begin to have eerie vibes about a catastrophic New Year's event that will rock Salem..." Cal/Katherine: "Cal continues treatment. The fans won't see every step but they will see the major steps that matter here as he tries to remember his life before becoming faux Roman. Katherine will worry that the family and friends he garnered as Roman are interfering with his treatment and will force Cal out of Salem with her to aid in his treatment. That is when sparks will really fly." Belle/Philip/Kate: "They will return around mid-December. Philip will be fully recovered and back with Belle but there is more going on here then meets the eye. Look for Philip to get involved in Victor's business with Stefano and he will also be pivotal, along with Belle, to the Roman/Victor dynamic-especially at year's end. Kate will be very much involved in this as well." Returns/HoliDAYS Event: "There will be several returns as we approach the holidays. Kimberly will return with her children. We also have Belle and Philip returning (see above) and all the recent Horton returns will stick around through Christmas. Look for Laura, Bill, Melissa, Sarah, Don, Andrew, and Jeannie to ship out of Salem right after Christmas when their runs reach their end but, of course, the door will be open for a return for all of them. Kimberly will remain with the show well into the new year and will be pivotal to Bo's story and all the other goings on in her family. There will also be two BIG surprise returns Christmas week that will be both emotional and stunning. It will be a real nice Christmas gift to the fans I believe." ***Be sure to read Thursday's episode below if you haven't yet!!!***

-It's a new day in Salem. At University Hospital, Kate and Caroline are drinking some coffee when a doctor calls for their attention. They are then joined by Doug, Julie, Laura, Bill, Lucas, Frankie, Max, and Cassie. Sami and Austin arrive as well and ask for an update. Caroline says they are about to get one. Kate and Caroline ask if Chelsea and Abby made it true surgery. After many hours in the OR, the doctor says they both made it but are in a coma. Everyone is devestated. Max runs off, clearly upset. Frankie goes after him, followed by Cassie. -Frankie assures Max that Jennifer is looking over Abby and she will be fine, just like he is sure the Benson's are looking over Chelsea. Max says he hopes that is the case. He already feels like he let both girls down enough, citing how he abadoned Chelsea during her rape ordeal and how he treated Abby. Frankie says everyone makes mistakes and that Max did everything he could to save them at the bridge. Max says it still may not be enough. Frankie sees the look in his eyes and says he knows that Max will always care about Chelsea but he has a different look in his eyes when talking about Abby. He tells Max to admit he has fallen for Abby. Max denies it, saying they are both close friends. They grew close during the island fiasco and after but that's it. He thinks of her as just as much a friend as Chelsea. Frankie knows there is more to it and tells Max that if Abby does survive, he should act on any feelings he has. Life is too short to hesistate. He leaves as Max contemplates what he said. Meanwhile, both Max and Frankie are unaware that Cassie overheard their conversation. Cassie is clearly bothered by it and realizes she has grown to really care about Max. She then says it's no longer about helping her grandfather get his revenge. She now wants Max...for herself. As a Dimera, she vows to do whatever it takes to make it happen. -Nicole is still by Eric's side. Caroline, Sami, and Austin arrive to check in. Nicole says Eric is still asleep. he hears everyone there and wakes up. He is very weak and says that it's not long now. He can tell. Caroline tells him he needs to have hope. They are all praying for a miracle and they do happen. It's nearly that time of year. Sami echoes those sentiments and shoots a look at Nicole to agree, which she does. Eric refuses to believe there is any hope and says he has accepted he is dying and it's time they all did too. -Greta is at the park when she gets a call from Victor in Sydney. He apologizes for not calling her back the night before but admits alot is going on and it took him awhile to do what he had to. Victor tells her that Dr. Rowen is on his way and will be at University Hospital by afternoon. Greta asks how he could get there so fast. Victor mentions how Dr. Rowen was already on his way to the US and he had his people track him down. That is what took so long for him to call back. Greta is pleased and thanks Victor. Victor says he did it for Caroline and Bo. He owed them. He asks Greta to let him know how it all turns out. She agrees and hangs up. Greta goes to the hospital and waits for Dr. Rowen before telling anyone about him. Thinking about Victor helping her, Greta wonders if she has misjudged her father. -In Sydney, Victor explains what is going on with Eric to Maggie. Maggie heard Roman telling Bo and the others and admits it's horrible. She is very pleased Victor helped. He said he had to after what has just happened to Bo because of him and how Shawn Sr died because of him. Maggie insists those incidents were not his fault. Victor says they were indirectly and he should be blamed. He tends to always hurt the ones he loves and admits he is like the poison Roman calls him. Maggie denies that is true. Victor asks Maggie if she is going to listen to Roman's warning and stay away from him. Maggie defiantly says no and that no one tells her what to do. Victor is her friend and has been there for her. Victor appreciates her loyalty but thinks Maggie should hold to the promise she made him and stay out of his business and away from him. He doesn't want her getting hurt. Maggie says she will do her best to stay out of his business but she will never stay away from him. She has grown to care too much and he is important to her. He did so much for her and she wants to return the favor. Victor feels the same. Maggie puts her hand on his and they both smile and thank each other for always being there for one another. -Caroline, Austin, Sami, and Nicole leave Eric's room as they are told to by a nurse who needs to check him out. They wait outside and are joined by Kate, Lucas, Doug, Julie, Bill, Laura, Cassie, Frankie, and Max. Laura says that the girls are being brought down from OR now but they can't see them yet so they wanted to see what was going on with Eric. Caroline says there is no change and time is running out. Nicole adds that it may already be too late. Greta then arrives in the waiting area with Dr. Rowen behind her. She tells them all she has news about Eric and that there is hope yet. She explains her research, how she was unable to get Dr. Rowen to come to Salem, and how Victor helped her bring Dr. Rowen to Salem. Greta explains who he is and his expertise in tumors and anerysms. Dr. Rowen goes into Eric's room to learn more about Eric's condition and to examine him. The Brady's are hopeful and excited and thank Greta. They feel bad for blasting her yesterday and they all apologize, even a reluctant Nicole. Greta thanks them for understanding and says they all just need to wait and pray...that this is the miracle they needed. The screen then fades out on a hopeful Greta and Nicole looking in on Dr. Rowen examining Eric in his room. On the Next Salem Lives... Jack (with Billie): We're home!! (looks at his empty house) Where is everyone? Shane to Abe: It seems Stefano is lying low. Abe to Shane: Yeah...waiting to strike again. Laura to Jack: There is something you should know. Sami: Well, Dr. Rowen, can you save my brother?

-The horrible evening is finally coming to a close as Sami, Will & Austin arrive back at her apartment. Austin comments on the night saying he doesn’t have one clue how everyone got through it without losing their minds. Sami says that her family is used to it. Will overhears the conversation and steps in long enough to tell Sami that he is staying with her tonight since Lucas is still at the hospital with grandma Kate and the others Sami is thankful and glad about this news. Sami remains worried about Eric and also about those in Sydney. When Austin asks why, she says it’s because she nor anyone in her family have heard one thing from the group since leaving for Sydney. Her father would have called although she could care less about him. Austin rolls his eyes. Will is shocked. When Sami ask why, he tells her that this is the first moment she has referred to Roman as her father. She grows silent and says that’s no big deal. They know what she meant. Austin disappears into the bathroom for a shower. When he walks in, Austin (played by Austin Peck) wonders what tomorrow will bring. Sami talks from the kitchen saying that she hopes it brings peace. Twenty minutes later, Austin (now played by Patrick Muldoon) walks out and agrees with Sami, while drying his head. Sami & Will look shocked. When Austin asks what’s wrong, Sami says that was one hell of a shower. Will stares at him and Sami sees this. She asks why he is looking at him like that and Will grows embarrassed and goes to his room. -Kayla slowly comes to upon hearing Steve call her “Sweetness”. Stunned by saying that, Steve now doesn’t know what to say to Kayla given what has happened. Jack puts his arm around him, telling him to calm down and relax. She’ll be fine but what’s important is for him to regain his past and, with Jack’s and his family's help, he will. Steve seems pleased. Kayla drifts back into unconsciousness but not before telling Steve that her greatest dream has come true. Steve looks at her, wondering if he will end up disappointing her and everyone else. -Bo also comes to slowly and sees Hope & Roman by his bedside. Roman welcomes him back to the living and. joking with him, says that even taking 4 slugs will not get him out of the money he owes him after their last poker game. Bo smiles slightly, telling Roman he’s good for it. He has a rich daddy. They both laugh. Roman tells the couple he’ll be out in the hallway. They have much to discuss. He pats Bo on his forearm and leaves. Hope sits next to Bo, thinking about past adventures and wonders out loud if this will finally change his mind about revenge. Bo softly tells her it wasn’t about revenge. He was protecting his family. Hope asks him does it have to cost him his life. Bo says he has spent that life protecting the people he loves and, if he dies, it won’t be for nothing. Hope sighs, saying that he needs his rest. He asks her if she will still be there when he wakes up. A tear falls down her cheek and she responds, telling him that no matter what, she will always be by his side. With that, he slowly slips back into a deep sleep. She then lightly strokes his hair as he sleeps. -Victor picks up his cell phone, only to hear Greta on the other end. She asks him if could use his power and money to convince a top surgeon to come to Salem for Eric. When he asks what’s wrong, she tells him that he is suffering form a brain tumor and could die at any minute if he doesn’t receive treatment. Victor tells her that he has more than enough going on right now but will make a phone call and put a friend of his in contact with her. She thanks him, and almost slips by calling him Father. She catches herself and hears Victor remark about how he will always be there for Caroline, especially with Shawn Sr. gone. He is doing this for her and for Bo, who would want him to help. They bid farewell to each other and hang up. She drifts away to the day she found out he was her father and hopes that Victor will come through. -Roman comes around the corner and tells Victor that he heard the entire conversation. Victor tells Roman that he thought he quit spying on people years ago, when he left the I.S.A. Roman responds, telling him that where his family is concerned, he would spy on James Bond to keep them safe. Victor feels his attempt at humor was very poor. Roman really doesn’t care what Victor believes, especially since his father died after finding out about his mother's affair with him. Victor walks up to Roman and tells him that this will be about enough of that. Roman says that he knows Victor isn’t telling him how to act and what to say. He’s a grown man and the head of his family. He’ll take care of the Bradys quite well. Jack & Billie witness the entire exchange and can’t believe the public display going on. Victor informs Roman that he has to make a phone call for Greta. When Roman asks why, he tells him that Eric is suffering from a brain tumor and that she called Victor, not Roman, for his help. Roman is shocked, wondering why and how this happened. Victor says he is doing a fine job of taking care of his family. Roman is livid but silent. -Jack and Billie leave Victor and Roman to argue and look in on Bo & Kayla. Jack is no longer envious of his brother and thanks God for his safe return. Billie remarks about how the love flows between these two couples and Jack agrees. He knows how it is to have that kind of love, even after all the times he’s screwed up. Billie holds Jack as he says that he hopes he experiences that kind of love again. Billie is sure he will and he feels that Billie will as well. Along with Abe and Shane, Jack and Billie decide to head home to Salem. Hope and Maggie think it is a good idea as the rest of them will stay behind until Kayla and Bo are ready. -Back out in the hallway, Roman has calmed down and has walked over to Maggie, apologizing to her for shooting her. He also gives her a warning. What ever she does, she better stay away from Victor. He poisons and destroys everything he touches. Maggie is upset, and tells Roman that for once in his life, he should stay out of someone’s business. She can take care of herself just fine and walks off, leaving him frustrated. He turns and sees Victor and walks over to him, vowing that he will put an end to this war, once and for all. Victor stands toe-to-toe against Roman and tells him to give it his best shot. The screen freeze frames on both men as they stare intently at each other, as the screen slowly fades to black. On The Next Salem Lives.............. Kate: Doctor, what can you tell us? Caroline: Are the girls going to live? Frankie to Max: Admit it. You have fallen for Abby... Cassie: It's no longer about you, grandfather. I want Max...for myself. Eric to Nicole: There is no hope...and you need to accept that. Greta: I have news...about Eric Victor to Maggie: Are you going to listen to Roman? Are you going to stay away from me?

-At Salem University Hospital, Nicole is still sitting with Eric reassuring him that they will get through this. Eric says he has already excepted his fate and Nicole should too. Sami comes in and says that she is not going to let him give up that easy and asks Nicole if she agrees. She nods lightly and says they just have have to fight this. -Greta is doing research on a hospital computer when she finds something. She tells herself there still may be hope afterall and goes to make a phone call. She later returns disappointed and says she needs someone who is a threatening figure with power and money as she doesn't have the reputation of being threatening to anyone. The only people she knows like that are Stefano and Victor. Knowing that she must try to save Eric's life, Greta decides to seek out Victor for help. -Doug and Julie comfort Laura, who is verbally bashed by Kate over her role in what happened. Kate accuses of Laura of letting her hatred for her and Billie to cloud her judgement and become more important then her granddaughter and Chelsea. She was blind to what Billie was bringing to her attention because of her hatred. Laura doesn't argue back and just says, lightly, that Kate is right. Bill tells Kate to lay off as everyone makes mistakes and Chelsea's recklessness is likely to be at fault here as well. -Max tells Frankie that he can't lose Abby or Chelsea. Frankie says he knows how much he cares for both girls, especially Abby. Max asks what he meant by that but Greta interupts and wants to talk to Frankie. Meanwhile, Cassie comforts Max as they await word. She says she knows he cares about both of them but she saw what he did for Abby tonight and that showed alot. She asks if Max is in love with her. Max says they are just friends and he cares about her. He would've done the same for Cassie. -Sami returns to Caroline, Austin, and Lucas. Caroline encourages her to go home and she will call if there is word. Sami reluctantly agrees and Austin offers to go with her for safety reasons. Will goes too while Lucas stays back with Kate. The doctors then come out and say they have news about Abby and Chelsea. -In Sydney, Maggie comforts Victor and Roman and Billie hold Hope back as Bo is in cardiac arrest. Jack is restraining Steve as well as Kayla is in cardiac arrest herself. Steve begs her to hold on and then calls her "Sweetness." The doctors manage to stabilize her as Steve wonders why he called her that. Jack says it's what he used to call Kayla. Meanwhile, Bo is stabilized as well and everyone is relieved. Abe goes to check on Shane. Billie and Jack rejoice that it seems like everyone will be ok. Hope stays by Bo's side and vows to never leave him again. -Back in Salem, Eric falls asleep as Nicole cradles his head in her arms. She kisses him and says it will all be ok...it has to be. Meanwhile, Greta says she needs to ask Frankie for a favor. She hopes he isn't mad at her because of her keeping Eric's secret. He says he understands. She thanks him and asks if Billie gave him a phone number to reach her. She knows that Billie has a satellite phone. Frankie nods and pulls it out. Greta asks if she can use it and says she will explain why later. Frankie lets her have it and leaves. -Frankie returns to Caroline, Doug, Julie, Laura, Bill, Kate, Lucas, Cassie, and Max. The doctors inform them all that Abby and Chelsea both need emergency surgery to repair their injuries. They are all devestated. Laura and Kate sign off on the surgeries as next of kins and everyone watches worried as both girls are wheeled up to surgery. -In Sydney, Billie gets a phone call on her satellite phone from Greta. She tells Billie not to ask questions and asks if she has seen Victor. Billie says he is right there practically next to her. She asks her to give him the phone. Meanwhile, Victor is talking with Maggie, who is reassuring him that Bo will get through this. Billie says he has a phone call and hands him the phone. Victor is shocked to hear Greta and asks what she wants. Greta says she needs his help. Victor says he is busy with more pressing matters. Greta says that it has to do with Caroline and the Brady's. Victor says she has his attention. -Steve is at Kayla's bedside and wonders if his calling her "Sweetness" means he is getting his memory back. -Hope is at Bo's bedside and is sure he will make it. Roman is near her and says he knows he will too. Hope says if he doesn't by some chance, she will make Victor pay for his role in involving Bo in all this as well as Stefano. Roman says not if he gets to him first. Hope caresses Bo's head and begs him to hang in there and stay with them. She promises to make it worthwhile. Meanwhile, while lying in bed, Bo continues to have a blurred memory of himself crying and alone as a child. The screen then fades out on an overhead shot of Hope by Bo's side with Roman behind her. On the Next Salem Lives... Sami to Will: What's wrong? Why are you looking at him that way? Steve: Kayla... Kayla to Steve: I heard you calling for me... Bo to Hope: Where do we go from here, fancy face? Victor to Greta: What do you want? Greta to Victor: I need you to use your power and money...to save Eric. Roman to Maggie: Stay away from him, Maggie. Stay away from Victor before you get yourself killed.

Actor-we are doing our best. We are getting there. This was actually not that long. It only took me like two minute to read through it. Our style will always be longer but some episodes will have to be longer. What you see the rest of the week with the eppies will be what you get on most days. I still hope you take the time to read this one. It really sets up alot of things that will be happening.

There has been alot of death, especially in the summer but who has died of late? No one has died from the recent events yet so you all just need to keep reading. I know it's alot of doom and gloom but there is a break from it ahead I promise you. As for the length, there will be one episode like this every week usually. However, you will notice how short the rest of the week will be so it should be fine.

I don't know. We had almost everyone on the island and then Tek, Bart, Andre, Bonnie, Jennifer, Shawn Sr, Mickey, and Marlena died. Lexie nearly died as did Chelsea once before. Now we have Eric dying, Abby and Chelsea near death, Kayla, Shane, Bo, and Lexie again wounded. Wow...I am the SSK Of the recent happenings, no one is dead yet so we'll see if Salem Lives claims another victim

At Salem University Hospital, Nicole finally arrives, and walks into Eric’s hospital room. He is barely conscious and speaks only in a whisper. She starts crying heavily as she is reunited with her one true love, who is near death. She vows to him that she will stay by his side and he will recover. Eric tells her it’s way too late for that. He wants her to be happy and not mourn him. She tells him to be quiet and conserve his strength, as doctors quietly check on him and, as she holds his hand tenderly, she sits by his bedside. -In the outer hallway, Nicole has come out and has joined Caroline & Sami as they blast Greta for not telling any of them about what was wrong with Eric. All she can say is how sorry she is and hopes that one day she will be forgiven for what she did. Austin & Lucas have also arrived, and, after hearing what Greta has done on Eric’s behalf, are shocked as well. Greta’s guilt is getting the best of her until she excuses herself. She goes downstairs to the computer room to do heavy research on what Eric’s condition and what remedies might be available. She now feels this may be the only way left to save his life and redeem herself in his family’s eyes. -Meanwhile, at Salem Bridge, the S&R team work on Chelsea. They revive her and a cheer goes up loud and clear. The paramedics load her into a waiting ambulance and Kate tells Frankie that she is going to the emergency room with her. Frankie tells her that he will pray for her and Kate returns the favor, hoping that Max & Abby will be ok. They hug and Kate leaves on the ambulance as it blazes a path down the street. Frankie runs back to the bank and looks out where Max was. The car is still submerged and there is no sign of either Max or Abby. Time is growing very short and he knows that if neither one comes up soon all maybe lost and it will turn into a recovery operation. As Cassie comforts Frankie, a miracle occurs. Max has managed to free Abby from the sinking car with help from the team and has brung her to the surface. The paramedics now work on Abby but Frankie is still horrified because Max has not surfaced. As everyone looks on quietly, they hear someone yell from a distance. When a huge floodlight is shown in that direction, it reveals a S&R team member, who has Max in his grasp! Frankie thanks God over and over and runs down the bank to where they pull Max out. They perform CPR on him and, suddenly, he regains consciousness. -Back in the ER of Salem University Hospital, Chelsea is wheeled in and quickly put in one of the rooms, where ER doctors go to work on her immediately. The chief paramedic informs the staff that she has a severe concussion, massive internal injuries & multiple fractures of her right arm. Kate overhears this and starts to cry uncontrollably. She starts to collapse under her sorrow, when Lucas enters the waiting room and catches her. He asks his mother what’s wrong and then happens to turn and look inside the ER backroom, where he sees his niece lying unconscious. When Austin walks in to see what the commotion is about, Lucas fills him in and begs him to go back upstairs and tell Chelsea’s family that she is near death and that she doesn’t have much time. Austin agrees and races upstairs. Lucas tries to keep Kate conscious but she has a bruise on her forehead and is slipping in and out. He calls for a nurse to bring a doctor for his mother. As orderlies put Kate on a gurney herself, they wheel in Abby at the very same time. Her condition is grave as well with a severe head injury, internal bleeding, and two crushed legs. The paramedic tells the ER doctor that it is truly a miracle that both girls made it to the hospital at all, which she agrees. Caroline, Lucas, Austin, Sami, Will, Kate, Doug, Julie, Laura, Bill, Frankie, and Max watch as both girls are stabilized and rushed into emergency surgery. Laura breaks down in Bill’s arms, blaming her selfishness for putting these girls in this spot, especially Abby. She tells him that if she dies, Laura feels she may not be able to go on. Bill insists she stop talking like that and learn from her actions. Max has walked in, asking about the girls’ condition and Bill walks over and thanks him for saving both their lives. Max says it was what anyone would have done and prays that they see another day. Max thinks about Abby secretly but Cassie, who has followed him, also sees this and now realizes that he may actually love Abby as more then a friend. In Sydney, Roman works on his badly injured brother. Hope is being held back by Victor, while Roman says that Bo is breathing but barely. They load him onto Victor helicopter and it takes off at breakneck speed. Hope, Roman & Victor jump on and follow closely behind. Roman looks down at the carnage that was left behind and turns to Victor. Victor doesn’t even look at him but when Roman tells him that this is all in his lap Victor explodes, telling Roman that if he had just let him handle it his son would not be near death right now. Roman grows livid. He tells Victor that all this Godfather crap was his idea and if his baby brother dies, he will make sure Victor follows right behind him. Victor asks if that was a threat and Roman tells him to take it anyway he wants. Victor informs Roman that just because he has fought Stefano for twenty five years, don’t think he’s as much of a pushover as he is. He says that if Roman takes his best shot there will be two funerals. One for Stefano.....and the other for him. Hope wants both men to hear themselves and can’t believe that they are making threats while their loved ones are fighting for their lives. That statement seems to end the exchange....for now. -Later, at a Sydney hospital, Abe & Maggie are waiting in the outer room after receiving treatment for their wounds. They both witness the others coming in. Shane is being treated in the ER and Jack gives everyone the news that he will be make it but is still unconscious. Hope is laid on a gurney and Roman tells the attending doctor that she is to be treated for her ankle, no matter what she says. He then walks over to Abe and asks if he is ok. Abe tells him he’s fine, but is worried about Alexandra. Roman says that one thing Stefano won’t do is allow his child to die. He probably has her being seen by some of the finest doctors money can buy and he should know. Abe is strangely relieved at this news. Roman then walks past Victor and into the ER room where doctors and nurses work on his brother & baby sister. He quietly talks to his father, wondering where he went wrong. Jack & Steve barely speak, as they look on in Kayla’s direction, while Hope has used her crutches to walk near Bo’s bedside after the doctors have stabilized him. She sits down next to him and gently takes his hand, vowing that things will be different once he comes home. Victor & Maggie listen on silently as they observe the love between the two and Roman sits between his siblings, hoping for a miracle. It is fleeting and when Kayla suddenly flatlines, a desperate Steve jumps past the doctors near her on instinct and begs her to live. The scene then switches to..... A beautiful park. Kayla is surprised that she has recovered so quickly and takes in all the sights. She is the happiest she has been in ages, with Steve back by her side. She then looks near a huge tree to see a man standing there. She decides to walk closer to him, just so she can introduce herself, and is shocked when she recognizes the face......of her late father, Shawn Sr! At that very same time, Bo has suddenly went into cardiac arrest as well. Roman jumps up and runs around his bed, grabbing Hope who has now gone into hysterical screams begging this man she loves to not die. Victor holds Maggie as she starts crying and Billie helps Roman pull Hope out into the hallway so that the ER staff can do their work on him. Bo then has an out-of-body experience himself, with memories of his life flashing before his eyes. His childhood, fighting and laughing with Roman, holding Roman after he has been shot by Stefano, confiding in Kimberly, kissing Caroline on her cheek, marrying Hope the first time in England, finding out Victor was his father, leaving town, playing checkers with Kayla, pulling Roman up off of a cliff after finding out it was him & many more memories. One last memory is that of a Bo as a little boy. He is terrified beyond belief, as someone is trying to hurt him. He calls out for Roman, Shawn Sr., Caroline, and Kimberly, but no one comes to his aid. As the figure walks up on him, telling him it will be alright.........he flatlines. The screen splits into three different sections, with Bo & Kayla dead on either side, and a monitor that reads flatlines in the middle. As the anguished cries of their loved ones echo and beg for them to live, the screen slowly fades to black. On The Next Exciting Episode Of Salem Lives............ Sami to Eric and Nicole: We aren't going to give up on you, bro. Are we, Nicole? Greta: Oh my God...there may be hope afterall. Max to Cassie: Abby and Chelsea can't die. Cassie to Max: You still care for both them but your feelings for Abby...you love her don't you? Steve at Kayla bedside: Why did I say that? Hope to Victor: If I lose him, I will make you pay. Roman to Victor: Not if I don't first.

Announcer: LAST WEEK...YOU WITNESSED ALL THE SHOCKS... Clips of Kayla collapsing in a pool of blood, Nicole at Eric's bedside, Chelsea's car crashing off the Salem Bridge, and Bo being shot several times. NOW THIS WEEK...WITNESS THE AFTERMATH!!! Nicole to Eric: I'm not going to let you die!! Frankie to Cassie: They just have to survive... Clip of Max underwater trying to save Abby. Search and Rescue worker to Frankie: We can't get your brother up...he just won't leave the girl. Cassie: Max!!!! Kate (looking at the doctors working on Chelsea): Chelsea has to survive... Laura to Bill: Oh my God...what have I done? TENSIONS WILL MOUNT.... Victor: I will make you pay... Roman: NO!!! You will pay!!! LIVES ARE ON THE LINE... Steve (pushes doctors away at Kayla's bedside): Kayla!!!! I am not going to let you die!!! Hope (being restrained by Billie and Roman): BO!!!!! A CAN'T MISS WEEK THAT WILL ANSWER ALL YOUR QUESTIONS... AND CREATE NEW ONES... Greta: There may still be hope for you, Eric. Kate: Chelsea!!! Cassie: Max would die for her...he loves her. Steve to Kayla: Why did I just say that? Blurred clip of a little boy in an alley, crying and shaking all alone. BE THERE AS LIVES WILL CHANGE... AND THE BIGGEST STUFF IS YET TO COME!!! MISS A DAY, MISS ALOT!! "A NOVEMBER LIKE NO OTHER"

WEEK OF 11/26/06 EDITION TRAGEDY ROCKS SALEM LIVES!!! Salem is rocked by one tragedy after another this week on SALEM LIVES as the aftermath of last week's stunning events begins to fully be felt in town. "Without going into it much in spoilers, as I promised I would do until the end of the year, this week is total chaos," previews EP/HW Tim Lowery. "We have the tragic situation of Eric dying and the Brady's rallying around him, along with Nicole. Greta is there too and she feels bad for not sharing the truth about Eric's condition with everyone sooner so she is looking to make it up to everyone by making one last ditch effort to save Eric. She will turn in a shocking direction for help when it appears she has found something that will give Eric hope." Meanwhile, the Brady's have more tragedy on tap when the news of Chelsea and Abby's accident begins to spread. "I don't want to say much but things are not looking good for either of the girls," sighs Lowery. "Max will risk his life to save Abby and this will be a major turning point for Max. Laura will feel incredibly guilty for using Abby against Billie and failing to acknowledge what was really going on with her granddaughter. Jack and Billie aren't home yet so they don't know but, when they do find out, this will drastically effect them as well. It is truly tragic and it really hits the Brady's, who are already dealing with Eric's crisis, hard along with the Horton's." While Salem is dealing with all that doom and gloom, some Salemites in Sydney are fighting for their lives. "We left the fans hanging on what would happen to Bo and they will just have to join us on Monday," teases Lowery. "I won't tell you whether he lives or dies but that this will lead to the beginning of a story that will unearth a long-buried secret that will be powerful for many characters and something the fans definitely won't expect. Shane and Kayla are also near-death and we will see Steve showing signs of "old" Steve, even though he doesn't realize it. He will actually say something to Kayla that the fans will love and he will really feel drawn to Kayla. He learns how strong her pull is to him. As for Shane, he will fight for life and his situation combined with all the tragedies surrounding the Brady's in Salem will warrant the return of Kimberly Brady in the coming weeks. The other characters will have to deal with what is going on here. The tension between Victor and Roman is at a high and we start to see them becoming vengeful rivals. Hope will feel tremendous guilt that she didn't give Bo a chance sooner or that she didn't fight harder to save him from getting involved in the Stefano/Victor war. Maggie and Victor grow closer because of her saving his life. Jack and Billie bond as well. Abe worries about Lexie, whose whereabouts along with Stefano's are unknown. Everyone is affected." By week's end, when some of the Sydney travelers begin to return home, they will be hit hard by the news of all the happenings in Salem. "The Sydney people return home thinking the worst is behind them and they are sadly mistaken and those in Salem are not expecting what they hear from the Sydney travelers either so it's like a wave of pain and suffering," says Lowery. "The aftermath of all this will play out as we approach the new year and will really play a HUGE role in some of the big events during the holidays. We will be ending stories while also building on others and even starting new ones. The fans will definitely want to be their for the ride that is coming up because it is unbeleivable." COMINGS AND GOINGS COMING Patrick Muldoon (Austin Reed): Muldoon reprises the role of Austin Reed on November 30. "The fans will love how we do it," enthuses EP/HW Tim Lowery. "It's very similar to what was done with another recast a few years back. The scene where Muldoon steps in will be a real treat and a good reference to history for the fans." Patsy Pease (Kimberly Brady): Pease is returning in December for what is said to be a limited run. Expect further details to follow once the deal is official. GOING Austin Peck (Austin Reed): Peck's last airdate is November 29 when he relinquishes his role back to it's original portrayer, Patrick Muldoon. GRAPEVINE/RUMOR MILL -It looks like the end for Eric and Nicole as Jensen Ackles and Arianne Zuker's short term runs appear to be ending in December. -Insider whisperings suggest two BIG returns for the holidays, both of which will be a surprise. One of them is of lesser proportions but the other will be a return that will shake up many lives. -Expect Christie Clark (Carrie) to remain MIA for most of December but to reappear again as the holidays draw near. -Fans should expect Stefano (Joe Mascolo) and Lexie (Renee Jones) to be MIA for awhile. The war story is getting a break in December and the show is going to leave fans with the question of whether Lexie survived her gunshot wound for quite a while. Previews and Peeks into Wk of 11/27/06 -Nicole and Eric share a tearful reunion. -Nicole and the Brady's blast Greta for her part in keeping Eric's secret. -Max risks it all for Abby. -Shane and Kayla fight for life. -Steve has an epiphany at Kayla's bedside. -Bo's shooting leads to the beginning of what seems like a new mystery. -Maggie and Victor grow closer, as do Jack and Billie. -Laura breaks down. -Greta turns to a shocking person for help. -Is there hope for Eric? RED LETTER DAYS!!! Monday November 27: Several lives hang in the balance in both Salem and Sydney. Friday December 1: A DECEMBER TO REMEMBER begins as several Sydney travelers return home with grim news and receive some shocking news themselves. Next Week: One Salemite on the brink of death may have their miracle but are they out of the woods yet? An explosion rocks one Salemite’s home but whose? Will the occupants survive? Two families receive devestating news.

I am glad you do juniorz1. Some do and some don't. It's a matter of taste. It's going to get really emotional next week though. Oh, and keep in mind, Chelsea isn't out of the woods yet either

OMG LOVE IT!!

Kayla is not out of the woods yet Drew and either is Shane. Bo you will find out next week about but something HUGE happens there. As for Eric/Nicole/Greta, I get ya on that. Most either love it or hate it but it's reaching it's end soon and what is happening now will be better then the story thus far.

-The episode picks up at Salem University hospital. Bill and Laura are talking to the doctor about Eric's condition. Doug and Julie are comforting Caroline, along with Cal. Austin, Lucas, and Will are by a devestated Sami's side. Cal embraces Sami and says it's hard because he will always hold a bond with Eric and her since he believed he was their father. Sami understands and is in denial. Eric can't die and there has to be something they can do. Celeste comes up from behind them and says it's too late-for Eric and for many others they love. -Nicole wonders what Greta could possibly tell her that would require her to stop her plane like this. Greta tells Nicole that what she saw at Eric's suite was fake. Eric asked Greta to help him with his plan to make sure Nicole went to LA since he didn't want her to give up her dream job for him. Nicole doesn't buy it. Greta reminds Nicole of Eric's secret and says that she has known what it is for months. In fact, she learned it soon after Nicole asked her to help find out what it is. Nicole is confused. Salem Bridge -Max wakes up and asks Frankie, Cassie, and Kate if they are ok. They say they are and they get out of the car. Max sees that his car's front end is totaled from hitting the guardrail. Frankie then looks on the other side of the bridge and realizes the car they were trying to avoid went through the guardrail and off the bridge. The four of them race over to all the shattered metal and see a car floating in the river below. Kate realizes it's Chelsea's car and lets out a blood curdling scream as Frankie and Cassie console her and hold her back. -In Sydney, Victor holds a gun on Stefano with Maggie by his side. Stefano laughs and says Victor can't stop him. Victor begs to differ and says his time is up. -Roman spots Stefano's helicopter and sees Victor from afar and begins to race over. -Hope and Bo decide to go look for the others so they can get out of the chaos they find themself in. They make a run for it while dodging bullets. -Billie is releived when the CPR works and Shane is breathing. She says there isn't much time for him if he doesn't get medical attention. She tells Jack and Abe to stay with Shane and the helicopter as she goes to find the others. -Steve is screaming Kayla's name and for help. Unforunately, the gunshots are drowning out his screams and Kayla, who is lying in a pool of blood, is unresponsive. Steve bangs on the door repeatedly and is desperate for some help. He then looks above and says he isn't sure if he believes in a higher power, or if he ever did before losing his memory, but he needs some help right now. Kayla can't die and he can't watch her die. Steve begs for help to come or for the power to do something to help Kayla. Steve then hears two voices and looks outside. It's Bo and Hope, tending to Kayla. They look up and see Steve and open the door. Steve quickly jumps to Kayla's side. Bo says she has a pulse but it's faint. She has lost alot of blood and the wound could be infected. Steve remembers she was acting a bit woozy while tending to victims but he thought she hit her head or something. She must have been hiding her injury so she could take care of the shootout victims. A spray of bullets nearly hits them and Hope wonders when this bloodbath will end. -The passengers, flight staff, and pilot are impatient and demand things move along. Nicole asks what Eric's secret has to do with Eric and Greta making it look like they were having sex to get her to leave Salem. Greta tells Nicole that Eric is sick. Nicole seems blindsided and is reminded of Eric's headaches and asks how sick he is. Greta says he is dying. One of the airline attendants asks if the situation can be rectified so the plane can take off. Nicole is stunned as Greta, with tears in her eyes, says that Eric may not have much time left and, even though he didn't want anyone to know or be there, his family is there now and the woman he loves SHOULD be there. Nicole turns her back on Greta and, clearly in shock, has no idea how to respond. -Cassie is comforting Kate as Frankie and Max look down below as the car is sinking. Kate is desperate and asks them to do something. Her granddaughter is down there. Max says that the rescue teams are on there way. Frankie reminds Max they called sometime ago and they may not have much time. Max asks what Frankie is thinking. Frankie says they need to act fast and races off, with Max behind him. Cassie yells out to them and asks where they are going. Kate stands up and says they are going to try to save them...before it's too late. -Back in Sydney, Bo says they need to get Kayla out of this warzone and to the helicopter where Jack and Billie took Shane and Abe. They can then use some of the medical tools there to help her until everyone gets there and they can take off. Billie arrives and Bo fills her in on what happened. Bo says he is going to find the others and tells Steve and Billie to get Kayla to the helicopter. They agree and Steve carries Kayla while Billie stabilizes her head as they leave. Bo orders Hope to go with them but she refuses. Realizing it is no good arguing, he reluctantly agrees to let her come and they race off. -Roman sees Victor aiming his gun at Stefano from afar. Meanwhile, Stefano realizes Lexie needs medical attention fast and tells Victor they will have to resume their battle some other time. He prepares to board his helicopter. Roman sees this, pulls out his gun, and takes aim. Victor aims and fires his gun but realizes he is out of ammo. He needs to act fast so he races over to Stefano to try to pull him off the helicopter before takeoff. Roman aims at Stefano and fires. Maggie sees Roman fire and sees that Victor is in line with it. She jumps in the way and pulls Victor to the ground. -Billie and Steve get Kayla to the helicopter. Abe says that Shane is fading and Steve says that Kayla is too. They don't have much time. Jack asks Billie where the others are. Billie says she wishes she knew. -Victor gets up and realizes Maggie is shot. She says she is fine. Victor sees it is just a flesh wound. Roman races up just as Bo and Hope do. Victor then notices Stefano's helicopter flying overhead and then pull away. Stefano laughs through his microphone and says, "Until we meet again, my friends." Victor is angry that he wasn't victorious. Roman takes aim but realizes he can't get a shot off. He tells Maggie he is so sorry. Victor realizes Roman shot the bullet and attacks him. Bo orders them to stop and says Shane and Kayla are in bad shape and need a hospital. They all need to get out of this mess now. Victor reluctantly agrees but tells Roman they will deal with each other later. -Victor helps Maggie up. He sends a message to his men via radio that it's time to pull out and to collect all survivors and evaculate. Bo says they need to get out of here now as Dimera's men still aren't letting up and bullets are still flying. Victor agrees since he just called his men back. There will be no protection now. They all race off but, as they rush to the helicopter, Hope falls and hurts her ankle. Bo tells Victor and Maggie to go on ahead. Victor says that they need protection since his men have evaculated. Someone needs to cover them. Bo and Roman draw their guns, while also helping Hope along, and say they will provide cover. -Back in Salem, Max and Frankie enter the river and swim over to the accident site only to find the car has gone underwater. Max is a better swimmer so he goes under. He finds the car, which is crushed up like an accordian due to the impact of the metal guardrails and the crash. He pulls one of the partygoers out from the back seat via a window and then pulls another one out. Frankie tends to them on the surface as Kate and Cassie join him below the bridge to watch the rescue. Max then pulls Seth out. Frankie can't get a pulse and realizes he is dead. Max attempts to pull Paul out but can't. He can't reach Abby and Chelsea, both of whom have head injuries and are wedged in between crushed metal and the front seats. -In Sydney, Victor and Maggie see the helicopter on the clearing and race to it per Bo and Roman's orders. Bo, Hope, and Roman are slightly behind but are being shot at by Dimera men. Roman runs out of ammo. Bo tells him to take Hope and get her to the helicopter. He will be right behind them and will cover them. Roman doesn't like the idea but reluctantly agrees since they won't make it without cover and Bo is the only option. He asks Bo if he is sure he can handle it. Bo nods. Hope resists Roman and says she doesn't like this. Roman picks her up and tells her to shutup and just go along with things for once. Hope screams for Bo and makes him promise he is right behind them. Bo says he is and that he will be right there. Ending Segment -Bill and Laura tell Doug, Julie, Celeste, Sami, Austin, Lucas, Caroline, Cal, and Will that the doctors think Eric is running on borrowed time and that they don't see what they could possibly do. His tumor is too far advanced. Cal hugs Caroline and Lucas embraces and comforts Sami. Just then, Greta races in with Nicole behind her, who asks where Eric is. Bill is about to tell her but Nicole notices him about to point towards the ER and rushes past everyone. Nicole bursts into Eric's cubicle and then stops dead when she sees Eric, hooked up to so many cords and machines. She slowly walks over and stands above him. Eric's head turns toward her slowly and he opens his eyes for the first time since being in the ER and seems stunned to see her. Nicole looks into his eyes and then embraces him, saying how much she loves him as her eyes well up with tears. Eric softly and tearfully says he loves her too as Greta and the others watch from afar, some in tears. -Kate, Cassie, and Frankie are worried as Max hasn't come up in some time. The EMT's and search and rescue team arrive and Frankie fills them in. He hopes Max is ok and that the girls are too. Meanwhile, Max manages to pull Paul out and gets him to the surface. The search and rescue team take him to shore and order Max to return to the shore. He says the girls don't have much time and he is going to help. He goes down under with the S&R team and they work feverishly and manage to get Chelsea out. She is brought up to shore while the attention turns to Abby, who is not breathing. The S&R and Max try to pull her out but can't. The S&R return to the surface while Max remains down below. They try to pull him up but he refuses. They manage to get him up but he then goes back underwater again. One of the S&R team members tells Frankie his brother won't come up until he pulls Abby out and that it is most likely too late for Abby. She isn't breathing and has been down there for awhile and, the longer Max stays down there, the more the chance of things not looking good for him either. Cassie looks on frightened along with a worried Frankie, who asks Jennifer to watch over his brother and her daughter. -In Sydney, Victor and Maggie board the helicopter. The pilot amps up the engine. Abe says that Shane's pulse is weakening. Jack and Steve notice the same about Kayla's and reiterate they need to go now. Billie helps Roman get Hope aboard. Bo is still way out on the clearing and Hope and Victor are clearly worried. She begs Roman to go get him. Roman is about too when he sees Bo racing towards them. Hope, Billie, Roman, and Victor are relieved. The pilot says they are ready to go. Jack then sees a another helicopter coming towards them. The others take notice too. Billie looks through her binoculars and says: Billie: Oh my God... Roman: Billie, what is it? Billie: It's Stefano. He is in the helicopter. Abe: What the hell? Billie: He is pulling out something...it's a blowhorn!!? They all then hear Stefano give them a message via the blowhorn: Stefano: It's not like me to leave quietly so I know I needed to leave you all with something to remember me by. I am just thankful I flew by so I didn't miss this wonderful opportunity. Here is a little something that I hope will send you all a little message... Billie (while looking through binoculars): He put the blowhorn away. The helicopter is passing over us... Hope: What is he...Roman...go get him.. Roman: Hope... Hope: Something is going to happen!!! Get Bo!!! Roman gets out and races towards Bo, who is nearing the helicopter. Billie: Oh my... Hope: Is it Stefano? Billie: No...someone else in the helicopter...they have a machine gun. They are aiming it at Bo!!! Hope: ROMAN!!! GET HIM!!! GET BO!! HURRY!! The scene is now in slow motion as Roman is racing towards Bo and Bo towards Roman and the others. We then see a sniper in Stefano's helicopter aiming at Bo with the machine gun as Stefano tends to Lexie, and watches, with a smile. The sniper then fires the gun several times, sending a spray of bullets in Bo's direction: Billie: Oh my God!! Victor: Bo... Hope: BO!!!!!! We then see Bo trying to dodge the spray of bullets as the sniper continues to fire. The camera then pans in on Bo as he takes several bullets. Roman gets to him, just in time to catch his lifeless body. Roman falls to the ground with Bo in his arms. Billie fires her gun at Stefano's helicopter to drive them away. Stefano's helicopter then pulls away. Billie turns and races over to Roman, who is cradling Bo in his arms. Hope: BO!!! (Hope gets out and limps towards where Bo is) Victor: Not my son... (Victor races towards Bo) Roman: Bo...come on bro... Billie: Bo...come on...not like this Hope (kneels down at his side in tears and, with Roman, cradles him in her arms): BO!! NO!!! NO!!!!! The screen then fades out on an overhead view of Billie and Victor standing by as Roman and Hope cradle a lifeless, bloody Bo.

Wow King-neat twist. Keith is right-it is something Steve would do. Can't wait to see it all play out.

What a great family show. You could feel the warm and fuzziness Great use of the holiday and of the vets. I agree with Roman though. How was that long? That is a small episode compared to our blog

This better be temporary. Interested in seeing what you do with her though.

Thanks Steve for commenting. Glad you liked it

Yeah Keith. I don't like to use song much but that one really fit and it was used on the ER finale last year for a similar cliffhanger. It really enhances the final scenes in Sydney.

Thanks for the comments daysfan. I just sent you a PM asking you what you thought so disregard that. I was really curious to see the reaction to the Steve/Kayla stuff. That is some primetime season finale stuff right there

***This is a long episode due to it being a huge cliffhanger show and all dialogue at the end. There is a link to a Snow Patrol song so click on the link when you find it towards the end of the episode and then just listen to the song during the final scenes (don't watch the video unless you want to after reading our episode ).*** -The episode begins with Caroline, Sami, Austin, Lucas, Will, Celeste, Doug, Julie, Laura, and Bill racing into the ER to meet Greta. Bill and Laura ask for info on Eric's condition. Greta says he is critical and it's not good, which is expected. Cal shows up and says he had to come. Eric is still like a son to him. Sami asks what Greta meant by "which is expected." Greta says that it is time they all knew the truth... -Nicole is on her plane, waiting to take off. There is a backup on the runway so there will be a wait. She looks at a picture of Eric and herself and wonders what went wrong. -Max, Frankie, Cassie, and Kate are in Max's car. They are headed for the bridge as they checked out all of the girls' usual hang out spots. Max just hopes nothing bad has happened as he knows what was going on there earlier with the drugs, alcohol, etc. -Abby and Chelsea push Seth and Paul off of them but they don't give up. Paul is starting to take Chelsea's blouse off while Seth is running his hands up Abby's back. Both girls say no but the men don't heed their words. Finally, Abby kicks Seth in the groin and Chelsea pushes Paul off her. Both girls make a run for it. The rest of the partygoers wake are shocked that girls would say no to Seth and Paul, who are angry and give chase. -In Sydney, gunshots are still being fired with bodies all over. Bo helps Hope Up and they look for cover. Jack, Billie, and Maggie find cover as well. Steve and Kayla get up, as does Roman. Kayla sees Shane on the ground and realizes he has been shot. She races over to him. Steve sees gunshots being fired in Kayla's direction and dives on top of her to protect her. He helps her up and asks if she is ok. She says she is fine and goes to tend to Shane, even though it is clear that she is bleeding from her right side. -Abe sees Stefano and Lexie and tries to get over to them but he is hit by a bullet. Lexie screams "No!!!" as Stefano grins. Stefano tries to drag her off as she beats on his chest, asking why he is doing all this. He says it's revenge and that someday she will understand and embrace it. One of Victor's men then takes aim and Lexie takes a bullet. Stefano holds her and assures her it will all be ok. Abe sees Lexie get hit and whispers her name softly. -Back in Salem, Sami demands the truth from Greta now. Greta explains that Eric is dying of a brain tumor and he doesn't have long to live. That was his secret all these months. Bill and Laura go talk to Eric's doctor as Caroline and Sami comfort each other and are comforted by their friends and family there with them. Greta apologizes but no one is even paying attention to her. She is happy the truth is out. She then remembers Nicole and that she doesn't know. She realizes there is something she has to do and leaves. Meanwhile, the mysterious cloaked figure watches from afar and seems pleased with the unhappiness of those at the hospital. Salem Bridge -Back at the bridge, Abby and Chelsea race to her car but Seth catches up and knocks the keys out of her hand. Paul grabs hold of Chelsea and Seth grabs Abby and, with the party crowd surrounding them, both girls are dragged off. Seth tells Abby and Chelsea that no one can find out what they do at the bridge when they hang out so they must be kept silent. Plus, they didn't give them what they wanted. Chelsea has a flashback to her rapes and begs for her life. -Back in Sydney, Kayla tends to a badly injured Shane. She conceals her injury too, which appears to be a gunshot wound. She seems woozy and Steve asks if she is alright. She nods. Jack and Billie race over and ask what happened. Kayla says Shane needs medical attention. Roman comes over and says Abe has been shot. Kayla races to tend to him, ducking bullets, as the shootout continues. -Maggie, Bo, and Hope are near Abe when Kayla arrives. Abe is only worried about Lexie and her being shot. Hope tells him to relax. Victor comes over and says there is a helicopter nearby that can get them out of here and get the injured tended to. Jack and Billie agree to take Shane and Abe to the helicopter. Abe wants to find Lexie since he can walk but Roman forces him to go with Jack and Billie. Meanwhile, Victor sneaks off to go after Stefano and Maggie follows. Bo goes to look for Victor after Jack and Billie leave with Shane and Abe and Hope follows him. Roman goes off on his own too, in hopes of getting to Stefano. -Back in Salem, Seth and Paul find Chelsea's car and decide on the perfect way to make sure the girls stay quiet and get punished for leaving them unsatisfied. They force Abby and Chelsea into the car, along with a few of their other friends. Seth takes the wheel with Paul next to him and they speed off, as the rest of the crazy partygoers left in the dust cheer. -Back in Sydney, Kayla continues to tend to the wounded including Dimera henchmen. She claims she took a oath to save all lives. She is in a lot of pain and trying to hide it, only now the blood is dripping down her leg. Steve warns the shootout isn't letting up as the men on both sides keep reloading. They need to take cover. Kayla realizes most of the men are dead already and they need to think about Stephanie. Steve grabs her and they take off for cover. -Victor is forced to take cover and is angry when he sees Maggie, Bo, and Hope followed him. The gunshots aren't letting up and bullets are everywhere. Victor is determined to reach Stefano and decides to take a risk. He runs off, much to Bo's dismay and Maggie's. Maggie then races after him and, when Bo tries to go after them, a spray of bullets comes his way and Hope and him duck for cover. Meanwhile, Roman is fighting off some Dimera men in hopes of getting to Stefano as well. Ending Segment -At the hospital, Austin rejoins Lucas and Cal as Doug, Julie, Bill, and Laura are seen talking nearby. Austin: Sami in there with Caroline? Lucas: Yeah...I don't know man. I don't know how much the Brady's can deal with. I don't know how much Sami can deal with. Cal: I still think of him as a son. I can't lose him. Austin: We just have to hope that it isn't as bad as it seems. Celeste overhears and says to herself: Celeste: Sorry, Austin. It is bad and it is only the beginning. The horror and tragedy has already begun and I just pray our loved ones in Sydney and in Salem can handle what is coming... Scene shifts to Eric lying in a bed, with cords and machines around him. Sami and Caroline enter, holding each other in tears. Sami slowly walks ahead of Caroline and looks down at Eric, takes his hand, and says: Sami: Don't do this to me. I have lost so much. We all have. We lost mom. I am finally starting to get myself together. I need you here...your the other part of me...please. Not now...not like this. Please... Caroline holds her close and comforts her. -Nicole is sitting on her plane to LA when there is an announcement: Pilot: Attention passengers...we were ordered to delay take off due to an emergency concerning one of our passengers. We hope you under and apologize for the inconvenience. We will prepare for takeoff as soon as the passenger's situation is taken care of. Nicole: What is going on? No one looks sick or anything. (turns behind her and then turns back around and is shocked by what she sees) What the hell? Greta walks right down the aisle and up to Nicole. Greta: Part of the perks of being a princess. I am glad I made it before it was... Nicole: What are you doing? Greta: Stopping you from making a big mistake. There is something you have to know...about Eric. -Max, Frankie, Kate, and Cassie are coming up on the Salem Bridge. Cassie: I don't see anyone. Frankie: I don't either...what the...? Oh my... Right ahead of Max on the bridge is an oncoming car, speeding out of control. It's Chelsea's with Seth and Paul in the front seats and Chelsea and Abby sqeezed in the back with 3 other partygoers. Seth: You girls should've listened... Paul: Damn straight!! Chelsea: Oh God...Oh God... Abby: I told you this would...Oh my..watch out!!!! Scene shifts to Max's car. Cassie: Max!! Kate: Max!!! Look out!! Max swerves his car out of the way and to the left just as Chelsea grabs hold of the wheel from Seth in the other car, causing the car to swerve out of control as everyone in it screams. Seth: [!@#$%^&*]!! What are you do...AAAAAAA Max's car collides with a guardrail on the left side of the bridge while Chelsea's car flies through the guardrail and off the right side of the bridge, right into the chilling waters below. "Open Your Eyes" by Snow Patrol begins to play in the background as we see the scene shift from Chelsea's car floating in the river to the shootout in Sydney... **Here is the link to the song-go to it and just listen to the song during these final scenes as they really enhance the scene: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-jSfTwZZmXU ** -Roman is forced to take cover while looking to find Stefano as bullets are still flying. Roman: I am not leaving here until I know this is over, once and for all, Dimera. I will end this or die trying!! -Bo and Hope are behind a metal structure, taking cover as bullets are flying around them. Hope: How are we all going to get out of this, Brady? The gunshots haven't ended since this chaos started. Bo: I don't know. I just hope the others are safe and that we all make it out of here. Hope: Your wondering where Victor is, aren't you? Bo: Yeah...and Maggie and everyone else. I just want all of this over and for all of us to be safe. Hope: Same here but how are we making it out of this? Bo: I have no clue... -Billie helps Abe to the helicopter as Jack carries a bleeding Shane and lays him in the helicopter. Billie: I hope the others are ok. Abe: You should still be there...Lexie and the others need... Billie: Your hurt and you could get yourself killed out there. Billie then goes to help Jack with Shane and then looks at Jack with a look of panic on her face; Billie: Oh my God... Jack: What? Billie: Shane has no pulse. Help me do CPR, Jack. Abe: Oh God... -Stefano puts a wounded Lexie on his helicopter and caresses her forehead. The pilot signals that everything is set and Stefano is about get on board. Stefano: It's all going to be fine, Alexandra. Victor: Not for you it isn't!!! Victor appears, pointing his gun right at Stefano. Maggie comes up behind him. Victor: Why did you come? Maggie: I... Victor: Nevermind. Ok, Dimera. As I said earlier, it ends here. Tonight. Your day of reckoning has arrived. -Steve and Kayla are dodging bullets and look confused as to where they are as they search for cover. Kayla is clearly in pain but continues to cover it. Steve sees a steel door nearby that is slightly open. Steve: Right there...we should be ok in there until all this hoopla subsides. Kayla: It's more then hoopla but, yeah, I see what you are looking at. We can stay there until it's over. Hopefully, the others are safe too. Steve: Ok...the gunshots stopped. Let's get to that door!! Kayla: Right behind you!! Steve and Kayla race to the steel door and notice a key in the lock. Steve walks in first: Steve: Grab the key so we don't get locked in. Kayla: Alright...argh!! Steve (turning towards Kayla): Kayla? As Kayla is about to enter, she doubles over in pain, She is holding on to the door and leans on it. Her weight is pushing the door forward. She then removes her hand from her side and sees it covered in blood and then sees blood coming down her leg. She is woozy and falls forward against the door, shutting it and locking Steve in. Steve sees the door close and races over. He sees Kayla leaning on the door through a small window on the door: Steve: Kayla!!?? What's wrong? Open the door!! Kayla (softly): Ste... Kayla's eyes roll back and she collapses alongside the door, leaving her body blocking the door. Steve looks down and sees Kayla lying in a pool of blood, unconscious and not moving. Steve: Kayla!!! Damn door is locked!! (banging on the door and desperately trying to open it)Kayla!! Kayla!!!! Kayla!!!! Kayla!!! The episode fades out as the camera shows Kayla lying in a pool of blood overhead.