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  1. PhoenixRising05
    OCTOBER 15, 2007-EPISODE # 350: OF PASTS AND AGENDAS


    LOCAL NEIGHBORHOOD IN INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA

    Tony, Steve, and Hope pull up to the house that fits the address they have for Liz. Tony tips the driver as they exit the cab. They then walk up to the door. Hope wonders if Liz has changed at all. Tony smiles and says he is sure she hasn't. He then takes a deep breath and rings the doorbell. There is no answer so Tony rings it again. Steve notices the window shades moving and says that someone is in the house. Tony begins to knock and yells out to Liz, telling her who is there. The door then slightly opens. Liz glanced from behind it as Tony smiles at her. The look of fear and worry on Liz's face turns into one of relief and joy as she then opens the door and embraces Tony and then Hope, saying it's been a long time.

    Hope and Tony tell Liz she looks well and ask if she remembers Steve. She says vaguely and welcomes them all in. Hope comments on how lovely her home is. Liz thanks her, saying it's just enough for her. Tony is shocked she never married again. Liz explains she focused on her career after she left Salem, which is why she kept the name "Curtis." It just fit better. She did that movie she left to do but her acting career never exactly took off so she went back to focusing on her singing. She tells them she is now the headliner at a local nightclub act downtown and is enjoying her work, other then the constant worrying. She then apologizes for being so hesitant to let them in. Tony tells her he knows she is worried about Stefano. Liz doesn't answer but Tony tells her it's ok. He knows that his mother entrusted her with a secret that could change the Dimera family forever.

    Liz smiles and tells Tony it all makes sense as to why he is there now. She admits to him she was beginning to think he would never find the clues that led to her, which is why she was more worried then ever of Stefano catching on first somehow. Tony assures her that Stefano has no idea of any of this yet but Tony tells her she must tell him everything before Stefano does learn of what is going on. Liz looks at Steve and Hope and tells them she hates to be rude but thinks it would be better if she talked to Tony alone. She made a promise to Daphne that she would share this with Tony and it would feel wrong if they were there. Hope says she understands.

    Tony tells Steve and Hope to go ahead to the airport since they will want to head for Salem immediately once they have the answers they need. Steve nods in agreement as Hope tells Liz she simply must come to Salem for a visit. Liz says she will once things calm down as it seems Salem isn't the safest place. Hope smiles and embraces Liz, saying she understands, especially with her involvement in the Dimera's business. Liz thanks her and tells Steve and Hope it was nice seeing them. They both echo that sentiment as they leave and tell Tony they will see him later.

    Once alone, Tony and Liz sit down. She asks if he wants some coffee. Tony smiles and says it's remarkable that they are able to be civil after their tension-filled marriage. Liz says that was ages ago and she knows he has changed. She also explains that she knows all about his horrible ordeal in captivity. She tells Tony she is so sorry. Tony thanks her. He then tells Liz that he would like very much to get down to business. Liz understands, saying she knows he is worried about Stefano finding out what he is up to and admits she is too. Tony promises her she will be protected. He will make sure of it.

    Meanwhile, outside, Hope finishes calling for a cab to the airport and notices Steve making a call of his own. She hears him asking for two tickets to New Orleans and asks what is going. Steve tells her there has been a change of plans. They are going back to Maison Blanche. An angry Hope tells him the hell they are as the scene shifts to...


    DEVERAUX HOUSE

    In the living room, Alex warns his mother that playing games like she is could be dangerous. Elizabeth reminds him that he has always longed for a better life. A life with a complete family and they all have a chance at that now. Alex reminds her they could've been a family years ago if she hadn't lied about not knowing who his father is, which he still doesn't understand the motivation behind. Elizabeth explains that she had her reasons and she isn't getting into them now. She tells him she is going to go see where Jack and Billie went and what is going on. As she prepares to leave, Alex tells her he needs to tell her one thing before she goes. Elizabeth turns and asks what is it.

    Alex: Obviously, I am still upset about you concealing the truth about my father from me so you need to be wise here, mother. By that, I mean using me just to snare Jack away from Billie is not a good idea. I will not be a pawn. Your choice! Just know, that if you choose to ignore my warning and end up dragging me into the middle of whatever plot you have in mind, so help me I am through with you. I will no longer have a mother. Understood?

    A stunned Elizabeth looks silently at Alex, turns, says she will be back soon, and leaves. Alex shakes his head in frustration as he watches her leave.


    SALEM PARK

    Jack chases after Billie and finally manages to catch up to her. He begs Billie to just stop and listen to him. Billie finally stops, reluctantly. Several officers are nearby. Jack asks if they would move away a bit so they can talk alone. The officers agree. Billie tells Jack she doesn't feel like talking or listening to him right now. Jack knows she is upset but begs her to listen to reason.

    Billie: Listen to reason? You took Elizabeth's side over mine just because you think she is this perfect image of what every woman should be!
    Jack: I never said. Alex acknowledged that his mother is not a violent person and, way back when, I knew her to be like that as well.
    Billie: People can change, Jack.
    Jack: Well, I don't see reason to believe she has. I think Elizabeth is right in that...
    Billie: Let me guess. In that I'm jealous, right? This is not about Alex being your son, Jack. This is about Elizabeth and the fact that she has changed. She came right out and told me she has and that all her years of being alone hardened her. She told me she was going to pull out all the stops to make you all hers. She told me that right to my face, Jack!!
    Jack: Well, I don't know what to say. Uh...is there...is there a possibility you are exaggerating or that you took her words out of context?
    Billie: DAMNIT, JACK!!! It's pretty clear we have a bigger problem here then Elizabeth. You refuse to listen to a word I say! Your in denial and your...ugh!! What the hell is wrong with you? Ever since you found out Alex was yours...
    Jack: I know I blew you off earlier and that is why your upset but...
    Billie: THAT ISN'T IT!!! YOUR NOT LISTENING!!!
    Jack: WHAT DO YOU WANT FROM ME?! WHAT AM I MISSING?
    Billie: YOUR NOT HEARING ME!! Your choosing to hear what you want to and to see what you want to. You don't want to believe what I'm saying is true.
    Jack: I don't understand. I don't understand what you want from me!
    Billie: Clearly! What I want is for you to remember those words you said to me on the ship. Those same words you repeated to me in that cave on the island. I was dying and you told me how much you loved me. You put your heart out on the line right there and it was then that I realized we had something worth taking a chance on...worth fighting for. Then here comes Elizabeth and Alex and we still seem to be on track until you learn, without a doubt, that Alex is your son.
    Jack: Right. See, I knew it was jealously. Billie, that's ok...
    Billie: I'm not jealous. I want Alex to be a part of your life. A big part of it. This is about the fact that you aren't seeing what is going on here. Elizabeth is using the situation to get close to you. She is using it to break us up and you keep seeing it her way. You keep seeing it as me being upset or jealous all because she told you that was the case.
    Jack: I think we better just calm down. Maybe we should talk in the morning so cooler heads can prevail.
    Billie: Fine but nothing will change. We will still be at this same place, Jack. Until you get out of your world of denial and start listening to me... all I want is for you to at least consider what I am saying and to just look into it. At the very least, that would show me something that will give me hope. Alex is important to you and rightfully show. Elizabeth is his mother and that means you two will forever have a connection but that does not make then a package deal. You have a close relationship with your son without catering to Elizabeth and falling right into her trap. Jack, I think a part of you thinks getting closer to Elizabeth will help you bond with Alex and that isn't the case. He is a grown man. He doesn't need his parents together. He just needs you both in his life. You understand what I mean?

    Jack turns and stands in silence. Elizabeth arrives and watches from a distance, trying to also stay out of sight of the officers.

    Billie: Jack?
    Jack: I will take what you said into consideration. I'll call you in the morning. Good night.

    Jack walks off as Billie calls out to him.

    Billie: Damnit, Jack. You just refuse to see it. You don't want to see it. You can't accept what I am saying as the truth. Oh, Jack, if you don't rise above this insane sense of denial...there's no hope for us. Elizabeth will be the end of us (fights back tears).

    Meanwhile, Jack walks by Elizabeth, who comes up behind him, saying she was worried about him after what happened. She asks if he is ok. Jack tells Elizabeth he is fine but he wants to be alone so he would appreciate it if Alex and her took off. He will call them tomorrow. Elizabeth understands and asks once again if he is ok. Jack nods and says he just needs to get some fresh air and to think. Elizabeth bids him good night and says she will call him in the morning. As she walks off, she looks back at Jack and smiles as the scene shifts too...


    MALIBU, CALIFORNIA

    Dr. Dobbs is talking to Abby through the door, begging her to come out of her room. Abby asks if he was in on this sick plan too. Dr. Dobbs tells her that Forrest and him just want to talk to her. They don't want to hurt her in any way. Abby tells them she wants the truth and will come out if they give it to her. Dr. Dobbs looks at Forrest and tells him he doesn't have a choice. Forrest sighs deeply and tells Abby he will tell her the truth. He will tell her everything. Abby then slowly opens the doors to make sure everything is on the up and up and then slowly wheels out. Forrest motions to her to follow him.

    They enter the living room of the beach house. Forrest sits on the couch and Abby wheels over. Dr. Dobbs sits nearby. Abby reminds him she wants to know everything. Forrest says he will tell her everything and tells her it all starts with his childhood. Abby asks him if he means when he was presumed to have drowned. Forrest nods, saying that the whole sordid tale began on that very day.


    LOCAL NEIGHBORHOOD IN INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA

    Hope tells Steve she isn't going to Maison Blanche. She reminds him they have to wait for Tony and they promised him they would help. They also can't take the risk of Stefano being on their tails. She adds that there is a good chance that Maison Blanche is crawling with security after their last visit. Steve thinks she is right but they can work around that. He tells they have to get to the truth. Hope tells him they already pretty much know Chelsea is their daughter and that they developed feelings for each other while imprisoned together. There isn't much else to learn. She tells him they can have a DNA test done on him and Chelsea to determine the truth once and for all.

    Steve: Your afraid. I know you are.
    Hope: I'm not afraid. I am just sick of this. Being away from my family, lying to my husband...I want it to stop.
    Steve: So do I but we need to do this, Hope. I heard about what happened when you investigated your past before and I know it led to some nasty things.
    Hope: No kidding. I lost yet another year of my life. I'm not going down that road again. I'm not getting lost in the past.
    Steve: I don't blame you but we both know there is still things missing from our memory banks (points to his head). We're always going to wonder what that is. We'll feel incomplete without whatever that is.
    Hope: I'll live.
    Steve: Well, I won't. Hope, I don't know much of anything about my missing years and this could be just the tip of the iceberg for me. If not for yourself, do it for me. We've been friends for a long time and I know it's a risk. I know your afraid of what might happen for many reasons. Your a strong woman. One of the strongest I know. We'll do this together. We''ll get through it together. I know if you look insider yourself you will see that this is right. That we have to do this. We have to.

    Hope is silent.

    Steve: Come on, sweet thing. You know I'm right. You know you will always wonder if there is more to all this. Your a cop. The curious part of you wants to know. I mean, who knows. We may learn something that can help us bring down the Dimera empire. You never know. You never know unless we give it a whirl. So, what do you say, pal? I'm not doing this without you. We were in this together then and we will be in this together now.

    Hope turns toward Steve.

    Steve: So, can we do this?

    Hope turns away for a moment and then takes a deep breath and says she better not regret this. Steve tells her she won't. She then tells Steve let's do this. He thanks her and says he will call and get them flight. Hope says she will call Tony since she doesn't want to go in if Liz and him are in the thick of things. Steve agrees that is the right way to go. Hope begins to dial and prays she isn't making a mistake.

    Meanwhile, inside the house, Liz tells Tony she appreciates the offer but doesn't need protection. Tony insists and says it would make him feel better. Liz smiles. Tony tells Liz to go ahead and begin to tell him about the long lost child his mother had. Just then, Tony's phone rings. It's Hope, who fills him in on the plan for her and Steve to head to New Orleans. Hope tells Tony she hopes he understands. Tony says he does and thanks them for all they have done and tells Hope to call if her or Steve need anything. Hope thanks him and says they will and promises to catch up to him once they are all back in Salem, unless they need anything. Tony wishes her and Steve luck and then hangs up. Tony tells Liz that Steve and Hope have to go. Liz wishes she didn't have to send them away but says she just wants to hold to her promise to Daphne. Tony says they understand and so does he. He tells her she can always come for a visit.

    Tony sits back down and tells Liz to go ahead and tell him the secret his mother entrusted her with. The secret that concerns his long lost half-sibling. Liz takes a deep breath and tells Tony she will and that it's a long time coming. The scene then freeze frames on Tony as he waits for Liz to begin to give him the answers he has been searching for and then the scene fades to black.

    ON THE NEXT SALEM LIVES...

    ABBY LEARNS THE TRUTH WHILE TONY GETS THE ANSWERS HE HAS BEEN SEARCHING FOR!!!
  2. PhoenixRising05
    OCTOBER 16, 2007: EPISODE #351: OF PASTS AND AGENDAS PART 2


    AIRPLANE

    Hope and Steve are on their flight to New Orleans as Hope is telling Steve it's remarkable how quick they got a flight. Steve says they got lucky. Hope admits she still has her doubts that she is doing the right thing. Steve assures her she is and that he is right by her side. They will handle whatever comes there way together. The plane then experiences a great deal of turbulence and the pilot makes the announcement that due to some severe weather ahead, they will be making an emergency landing in Nashville. Hope asks a frustrated Steve what they are going to do now. Steve tells her they will just have to stay the night at a hotel. Hope asks if he is talking about in separate rooms. Steve nods and says of course. Hope smiles and says good.


    SALEM POLICE STATION

    Kayla is front of Abe's office having some coffee when Bo races past her. Kayla follows him into Abe's office and asks if his contacts had anything. Bo shakes his head, saying it's like Steve and Hope just vanished again. Kayla can't understand what is going on with them. Bo tells her that with Tony gone too, according to the note, it seems they got a lead on Steve's past again. Kayla worries about them being tricked or falling into a trap. Bo says he is worried too because this is the Dimera's they're talking about. He promises Kayla he will do everything he can to find them.

    Just then, Bo's cell rings. He answers it. it's Doug, who tells Bo he went by the house looking for Hope and no one was home. He asks if he knows where she is. Bo tells Doug not to worry and fills Doug in on what is going on. Doug can't understand why Hope would take off once, let alone twice. Bo says he doesn't either. Doug offers his help but Bo says he has it taken care of. He is sure Hope is fine but he just wants to find her in the event that she ends up in trouble. Doug asks Bo to keep him in the know. Bo tells him he will and then hangs up. Kayla tells Bo she has an awful feeling that Hope and Steve could be in trouble. Bo embraces her and assures her it's going to be alright.


    LOCAL NEIGHBORHOOD IN INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA

    Tony waits on Liz's couch and looks at his watch. She then enters the front door and apologizes for having to leave. She tells Tony that Mrs. Flowers is an elderly woman who is all alone and she goes over to check on her. She tells Tony that she had a little fall but she is ok now and got checked out by a nurse that lives down the block. Tony tells Liz he would've came over to help. Liz appreciates it but says she had it taken care of. Liz tells Tony they can now get back to what they were discussing. Tony and Liz sit back down as she reminds Tony of how close she was to Daphne. Tony says he remembers what a comfort Liz was to his mother during her depression. Liz remembers how scared Daphne was of Stefano, all the way up to her life's end.

    Tony: I recall her getting stronger. She was, indeed, a very courageous women. However, she could only take so much and her depression took so much out of her. I know she was thankful for your companionship. She always said one of the best things I did was marry you.
    Liz: She helped me tremendously too. We helped each other. Remember when I shot Marie? She was right there by my side.
    Tony: Yes. Mother was very loyal. Giving...loving...I think of her everyday. She gave me so much...and I know she would've given me more.
    Liz: She loved you, Tony. Just like she loved this other child. She knew once she learned she was pregnant that she had to protect the child. Stefano had been trying to influence you since the day you were able to comprehend what he was saying. She always told me she was lucky you didn't have his blood running through your veins. That saved you from becoming the heir to his evil, she would say. This child was Stefano's, conceived from a night in which Daphne had a hard time speaking about.
    Tony: My God... don't tell me...he forced himself on her?
    Liz: No. She was embarrassed to admit she still loved him. He had treated her badly from the moment after they married and onward. Despite all the hurt, all the other women, all the lies...she still couldn't help but love him. Every once in awhile he would turn on that charm of his and sweep her off her feet. One of those nights conceived the child we are speaking of.
    Tony: So, what happened to the child?
    Liz: Well, she told me there was just man back then. He was good friends with your father, Enrico, and came to be your mother's keeper in a way after your father passed. The man's name was Paolo. Paolo hated Stefano with a passion and was only working for the Dimera's to make a decent living for his family's sake. Daphne was hiding her pregnancy from everyone until she knew what to do but Paolo learned of her condition one night when she was ill. He had offered to take her to the doctor but she told him nothing was wrong. She just was sick to her stomach. She told him about the baby and confessed her fears of what the child would end up like if Stefano was an active part of the child's life. So, Daphne ran away into hiding at Paolo's urging. The plan was to hide out and then to give up the child once it was born. She felt she had no choice. Stefano frantically searched for her and Daphne told me of the many close calls she had. She would hide out in any place she could find. Sewers, soup kitchens, even Stefano's very own tunnels and catacombs.
    Tony: Didn't that risk the child's health?
    Liz: Sure, but Daphne felt it was worth it to protect her baby from becoming the next source of Dimera evil. She was already worried about what you would become. She always felt horrible that she wasn't able to get you away from Stefano. She considered herself lucky that you turned out how you did.
    Tony: I consider myself lucky, as well.
    Liz: Anyway, she went into labor while hiding in a small village in souther Italy. She made her way to an Inn. The innkeeper called a doctor and the baby was delivered. She then told the doctor she wanted to give up the child. The doctor was confused but Daphne explained she didn't feel the child would get a proper upbringing. The doctor followed her wishes and the baby was taken away. Daphne then returned to Stefano, who was furious with her. She merely lied and said she needed to get away to relax and clear her mind. She took alot from Stefano but she accepted it. She was devastated to learn that Paolo had been killed during a fight with Stefano in her absence. He was covering for her and she felt great guilt over the situation.
    Tony: I can imagine.
    Liz: Your mother kept tabs on the child. She used a Dimera contacts that she trusted. One that had worked for Stefano but was fired due to incompetence. He would use what was at his disposal to provide Daphne with info about how the child was doing and so on. I have everything she compiled, along with proof of the child being Stefano and Daphne's. She wanted to make sure all her bases were covered. She told me about all this a short time before her death. She had hinted at it and had such a hard time opening up. She said she always sort of knew she was going to entrust me with this because I was the only friend she had and could trust to tell you and you alone. Once she knew she could trust me, she came out with it. She had a feeling her life would be cut short so she felt the need to tell me when it felt right. She needed to make sure the information would somehow be passed on to you so you could find your sibling and fight Stefano together.
    Tony: I see. I also noticed you talk of the child but don't talk of it's gender or it's name.
    Liz: Well, I guess part of me can't accept that the moment has arrived where I can finally share this secret with someone. It seems surreal that you finally made it here.
    Tony: Yes, well, I'm just glad I found the clues and completed this journey.
    Liz: Your mother knew she had to take a risk. It couldn't be easy. She needed to protect the secret so if Stefano or anyone else found the first clue in your favorite book they wouldn't know what they had come upon. She was confident that not even Stefano could figure out what was going on if he had found the first clue. She knew there was no way he would find the others. Daphne knew there was a chance of you not catching on to all this and then I would be taking this secret to my grave. Luckily, you did. You figured it all out, just like your mother thought.
    Tony: Yes, well, I know how it all happened so, now, it's time to tell me about this sibling of mine. Is it a he or she? A name...I need the rest, Liz. Time is not something to be wasted right now.
    Liz: I know. I know. I'll tell you. Just let me go get the info your mother compiled and the proof.

    Liz gets up as Tony waits anxiously to learn the rest of the answers he so desperately seeks.


    MALIBU, CALIFORNIA

    Abby tells Forrest to go ahead and begin as Dr. Dobbs watches.

    Forrest: You see, my family...we built this wall of lies around us. We had to have this perfect image and father wouldn't have it any other way. Father always thought of Lawrence as the crown prince. I was small in stature and father detested me from the moment of my arrival. His treatment of me, from what I can remember, was not like that of a Alamain. It was almost like I was some stray picked off the street. If it weren't for mother...(fights back tears) I don't know...
    Abby: It's ok, Forrest.
    Forrest: Lawrence detested me too. I was only 3 but he makes no secret of the fact that he bullied me.
    Abby: How do you know?
    Forrest: I've met with him several times. You see, it was Lawrence who encouraged father to send me away. Father wanted to send me to a school in eastern Europe where I could be properly refined. I was not an Alamain to him from birth so he had planned to mold me into one. However, he did not want to deal with the embarrassment of it all so he covered it up. They had the perfect opportunity to do so the day I fell into that pool. I didn't understand what I was doing and just fell in, I suppose. The next thing I know, I woke up in a sort of dormitory at a school, the very one I gather father wanted to send me too. I later learned from my brother that Lawrence had helped father fake my death. Mother believed it because she had seen me fall in. Father made Lawrence pull her away so he could pull me out and take me away. No one ever saw the body. I never saw...mother again (wipes tears from his eyes).
    Abby: Wow...I'm...sorry.
    Forrest: I spent 15 years of my life at that school and left at age 18. It ended up being one of the greatest times of my life. You see, I made friends with this young girl. Sylvia was her name. Luscious blond hair, eyes that I would find myself lost in everytime I looked into them...she had my heart from the minute she arrived. She had been sent there against her will as well and we bonded. We were the same age and, even at 3, we felt drawn to each other. We laughed, played...without her, my life would have been...nothing. Our friendship grew into love. After we graduated, I proposed. Unfortunately, that very day, she had reunited with her family. She had forgiven them for some reason and she just had to go with them, of course. Both our hearts were broken that day. I didn't know how I would live. She had her family but I had nothing. However, I did go in search of my family. I learned that mother had died but I couldn't find father or Lawrence. I somehow got it together after that and made a career for myself. How I had the strength to go on...but I did. This wonderful man gave me a job in his shipping organization and I worked my way up to, for all intents and purposes, running it. Then, one day, this women walks in asking for assistance in transferring some orders for her father's business. It was like walking back into the past...
    Abby: Sylvia, right?
    Forrest: Yes. We reconnected. It was like no time had passed. I met her family and they made me feel like I belonged. One thing led to another and I asked her to marry me yet again. This time was the charm (smiles). We were so happy...until my brother came back into my life.
    Abby: Just like that? After all that time?
    Forrest: Yes. See, Lawrence had people around that reported back to him. He knew everything about me. I mean, he had the Alamain name and influence. He had returned to Europe with his beloved Katerina.
    Abby: Oh yeah, my mom told me about her...wasn't her name Carly, though?
    Forrest: Yes but my brother called her his Katerina. She had lost her memory and regressed back in time to when they had fallen in love. When we first met after all those years, he smugly described the privileged life he had led. He told me how happy he was but I told him I was happy too. The life I had led did have ups and downs but I felt it could've been worse. Needless to say, Lawrence was disappointed that his words had no effect on me. He was clearly bothered by the fact that I was happy and satisfied with my life. Around this time, a man named John Black had also been claiming my identity, mostly thanks to Lawrence who planted my half of the locket and fabricated DNA results to make it appear John Black was me. He and Stefano Dimera had come to an agreement. They had been making many dealings at that time.
    Abby: Yeah. Lawrence handed over my presumed dead Uncle Steve to Stefano. The police and ISA have been looking for him but nothing.
    Forrest: Yes, well, my brother has been living in the shadows, shall we say. Lawrence just wanted to make sure I remained a distant memory, even if that meant making it appear someone else was me. Of course, we know he is Roman Brady now. Needless to say, I was upset with my brother and reminded him he couldn't erase the fact that I am an Alamain too. I had kept the name through the years, even if so many were paid to make sure no one of significance ever realized that I was the real Forrest Alamain. The tension between us was palpable. We met several times. It was clear my brother was doing it for fun and games. He just always had to try to prove he was better then me in every way. More and more he became frustrated because his efforts were futile. I was happy and planning a wedding with Sylvia. You know, I finally thought things were going to be alright in my life. For the first time...(begins to cry)

    Abby rubs his shoulder and tells him to go on.

    Forrest (tears streaming down his face): The morning of our wedding...everything was fine. I talked to Sylvia through the door of the bridal room of the small chapel we had decided to marry in. Her family left her to be alone and she...never walked down the aisle. We...waited...(wipes tears from his eyes) and...waited...and nothing. Her family went to check on her and I was so worried I had to follow, especially after hearing what sounded like screams. We all arrived outside the bridal room and saw smoke coming from it. Sylvia was screaming and we determined someone was in there with her (in tears). We heard her struggling and fighting with what clearly was a man's voice. It was muffled for sure. We tried hard to get into the room. I tried the window outside but the room was in flames. I couldn't see anything but there were wedding guests outside, who saw no one...get out. Two bodies...were found in the remains. One of a man and one of a woman, the woman being proven to be my Sylvia (breaks down in tears). My precious, Sylvia (pulls out his picture of her from his wallet). I will never find love like I had with her. Never.
    Abby: You think your brother did it?
    Forrest: The authorities never found anything, really. I suspected Lawrence. The next time I saw him...he was more smug then usual. He was also secretive. Part of me would like to think he would never go that far just to make it known to me he is superior but...he is capable. I knew back then he was and I know now he. It's all speculation. My poor, Sylvia...we were finally going to get it right (covers his face with his hands).

    Abby looks over at the picture as she rubs Forrest's back in an attempt to comfort him. This time, however, she studies the picture and realizes Sylvia bears a resemblance to her. Her face then turns to one of fear. Abby begins to back up in her wheelchair. Forrest turns around and asks what is wrong. Abby tells him to stay away from her. Forrest realizes Abby now has seen the resemblance and begs her to let him explain. Abby refuses to listen. Dr. Dobbs vouches for Forrest. Forrest admits to Abby he is working with the ISA to protect her and her family. Abby doesn't buy it and then asks Dr. Dobbs how much Forrest bought him off for. Forrest explains to Abby he brought Dr. Dobbs in to help her walk but he did use Dr. Dobbs to isolate her from Salem and her family. It was for her protection. Abby rolls her eyes and asks from what. Forrest tells her from his brother. Abby is shocked.


    MOTEL AT NASHVILLE AIRPORT

    Hope and Steve enter their room. Hope is upset they have to share a room but Steve tells her with a few flights grounded the place was bound to fill up. Hope looks around the room and wonders why they can't take the credit the airline gave them and go elsewhere. Steve says it's only good at the airport motel and advises Hope to lower her standards a bit. Hope points out that the bed shakes for a quarter. Steve laughs and puts a quarter in. He then jumps on the bed and tells her that's cool. He encourages Hope to come aboard. Hope tells him he is out of his mind. Steve then gets up and grabs her, dragging her on to the bed. They shake back and forth on the bed as Hope screams at Steve to let her and get off of her. He begins to ticker her and asks why "Ms. big bad former cop" is not capable of breaking free from his grasps. Hope warns him not to mock her. Just then, they look into each other's eyes and pause. Both Steve, who is on top of Hope, and Hope both seem lost in each other's eyes.

    The bed then stops shaking. Hope tells him she thinks they should get up now. Steve slowly gets up. Hope does so as well and, seemingly nervous, she tells Steve she could really use a shower. Steve says ok and watches her grab her bag and go into the bathroom. In the bathroom, Hope takes a deep breath and asks herself what is wrong with herself. At the same time, Steve asks himself the very same question and blames himself for making Hope uncomfortable. He tells himself he needs to keep his composure or else he will hurt her and probably even others. Plus, the trip would be a bust. Steve goes over to his bag and takes his shirt off. He looks over in the direction of the bathroom and takes a deep breath before digging through his bag for something.


    SALEM INN

    Doug sits at the bar, worried about Hope and thinking about Julie and their marriage. His frustration boils over, leading to him smashing his glass of liquor on the table. Jean comes over and sees this scene and says:

    Jean: You know, that is quite dangerous and a hazard to your health. I mean, they say drinking excessively is too but it doesn't help matters when your using your glass in such a manner.
    Doug: Excuse me?
    Jean: Sorry. It was hard to just sit back and say nothing seeing a scene like that. Seems like you have a whole bunch of problems, buddy.

    Doug looks at Jean and asks her why she feels the need to share her opinion because he certainly doesn't care to hear it. Jean is offended and tells Doug that she won't be talked to that way. She approaches him slowly and stares him down as Doug wonders what he got himself into.


    LOCAL NEIGHBORHOOD IN INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA

    Tony looks over a folder and tells Liz he can't believe what she just told him and what he read. Liz assures him it's all true. Tony tells her he needs to get back to Salem ASAP. He tells Liz he hates to rush off and thanks her for everything. They embrace. Liz says it was her pleasure and she is so happy to have fulfilled her promise to Daphne. She wishes Tony luck. Tony wishes her luck as well and tells her not to be a stranger. Liz tells him he can come back and visit too. Tony smiles and says he will call her on that. He gives her a friendly kiss and then leaves. Liz closes the door behind him and hopes that Tony and all the rest of Stefano's victims find peace. She then looks to the heavens and tells Daphne her secret is out. Her son knows and now let the chips fall where they may. Meanwhile, Tony calls for a cab and looks at the folder Liz gave him, saying Stefano and Salem are in for quite a shock as the scene freezes on his face and then fades to black.

    ON THE NEXT SALEM LIVES...

    FORREST PLEADS WITH ABBY TO FORGIVE HIM!!!

  3. PhoenixRising05
    OCTOBER 17, 2007: EPISODE #352: CHOICES OF THE HEART


    CARVER HOUSE

    Abe brings Theo downstairs and tells him to watch cartoons until mommy gets there. Celeste tells Abe they really should try to find a way to get Alexandra to talk to them. Abe reminds Celeste that Lexie has taken every measure possible to avoid that. She sends people over to get Theo or waits in the car while someone else enters to get him. Celeste tells Abe they should refuse to let anyone in but him. She tells Abe they need to know once and for all if she saw their kiss.

    Abe agrees but thinks they have to be careful. He gets the sense that Lexie is in a vulnerable state and doesn't want to cause her to further distance herself from them. Celeste sees his point and says she has something else on her mind too. Abe asks her to go ahead and tell him. Celeste tells Abe she feels they need to discuss what happened between them.


    SALEM INN

    Lexie is on her way out through the lobby when she spots Anna rummaging through her purse. Lexie comes over and says hello. Anna gives Lexie the same greeting and says she didn't know Lexie was staying there. Lexie says she is until she can figure out some things. Anna tells her she knows the feeling. Anna then asks how Tony is doing. Lexie says she wouldn't know as he has been in and out of town handling something. Anna thinks that is strange. Lexie looks at Anna inquisitively and asks her why she just doesn't talk to Tony and give him another chance. She can see she still cares about him.

    Anna tells Lexie she will always care for Tony but he messed up things with Carrie and it's hard for her to get over some things that happened before he left her all those years ago. She tells Lexie she wishes it was that easy to just forgive him or push him out of her life like a bad dress or something but she can't. Lexie says she understands and feels the same way about Abe. Lexie then looks at her watch and says she must be getting going. She tells Anna to take care and invites her to do lunch with her sometime. Anna likes the idea and bids her good night as the scene shifts to...

    The Salem Inn bar area, where Jean is still staring down Doug after their tense exchange. Doug apologizes to her, saying he has alot on his mind.

    Doug: I'm worried about my daughter and...well...
    Jean: Marital problems?
    Doug: How did you know?
    Jean: I can tell. God knows, I have had my fair share with my ex. So, what did she do? Cheat on you? Damn! I'm so sorry to be so blunt. I...
    Doug: No. It's ok. She didn't cheat on me. Although, it would be much easier if she had. She lied to me about something for months. Something that caused me to nearly die and to lie in a coma for weeks.
    Jean: Oh my...why would she do such a thing?
    Doug: Well, her aunt had been going through some tough times. She lost her husband and fell off the wagon. There was just guy she became involved with after her husband's death. He hurt her real bad and there was an incident. Whatever the case, I ended up in a coma and near death and she lied about it.
    Jean: To protect her aunt, who had something to do with this?
    Doug: Right. Her aunt had lost control and got drunk. One thing led to another...
    Jean: So, your wife is a devoted family gal?
    Doug: Yeah. Always has been.
    Jean: That's a damn good thing. Most people would love that.
    Doug: I do. It's just...
    Jean: This seems like a situation that wasn't easy for her. You know, sometimes someone tells a lie for reasons they believe are right. Sometimes the circumstances aren't so cut and dry. I mean, there are white lies but there are also major lies that one feels they need to tell to help a person, protect them...
    Doug: I know but I just can't see it...
    Jean: The person that gets hurt always has trouble seeing the reasoning but, believe me, it's not that the person wants to do it.
    Doug: You sound like your speaking from personal experience.
    Jean: My ex-husband and I used to lie to each other all the time. We blamed each other but, looking back on it now, I think we see the both of us were at fault. I mean, he may have cheated first but then I went ahead and did the same thing and lied about it. Mistakes were made on both ends. I just feel bad that my daughter was in the middle of it. She blamed herself for the divorce because she was in a rebellious phase then and her father and I would argue over her at times. After the divorce, she came to live with me but had this big falling out with her father. She blamed him for everything and lashed out at him for hurting me, even though she knew I had did some things to bring the divorce on as well. She told her father she hated him and walked out, never to see him again. That is why I didn't tell her when I heard about his death in a sailing accident.
    Doug: What?
    Jean: I knew she would feel a tremendous amount of guilt. I couldn't do that to her. She told him she hated him and those were her last words to him. She would never forgive herself or get over it and she is in enough emotional turmoil as it is. I know it was wrong but I felt it was right and still do. I just want to protect her and I will always do whatever it takes to do that. I'm sure your wife felt the same way when she did what she did. She felt she was helping family and protecting them. That is what you do. Protect your own. It's a natural inclination.
    Doug: Yeah, I guess it is. I suppose I would do the same thing for my daughter.
    Jean: And her, right?
    Doug: Yes...yeah. I can't believe I am just opening up to a stranger like this.
    Jean: Hey, I'm doing the same thing. We both played the game here so, what do you say we keep everything said between us?
    Doug: Fair enough. But I don't even know your name.
    Jean: Jean Parker (puts out her hand).
    Doug: Doug Williams (shakes her hand and smiles). You know, it's funny. I sit here and think I have the right to judge others, including my wife, but I really have no right. It's hypocritical. I was a con artist early on in my life. I schemed and plotted to rip good people off...
    Jean: Anyone that is hurt feels the need to judge the person at fault. It's just natural. What your feeling is normal.
    Doug: You really are a good listener. I'm glad we met here tonight. It's been a great talk.
    Jean: Yes, it has. I couldn't agree more.

    Doug and Jean both smile at each other as the scene shifts to...


    HORTON HOUSE

    Maggie comes out of the kitchen with some of Alice's doughnuts as Julie tells Alice that Doug could be gone already. She just knows it's over. Maggie tells Julie not to think like that. Alice tells Julie to just have faith. Alice tells Julie to think of all that she and Doug have. They are destined to be together until the end of their lives. Maggie tells Julie that Alice is right and Julie just needs to hang on to that. Julie isn't sure she can or if that is enough. She doesn't know what she will do if Doug leaves her. She can barely keep it together now. Maggie tells Julie she will have her family and friends by her side if it does happen. She won't be alone. Maggie tells her not to worry though because she feels Doug and her will be back in each other's arms soon enough. A tearful Julie hopes she and Alice are right. Maggie embraces her and tells Julie to just believe and keep the faith as Alice watches and looks to the heavens above, asking Tom to help Doug and Julie through this difficult time. She says they need all the guidance they can get.


    MOTEL AT NASHVILLE AIRPORT

    Steve is going through his bag when he hears a scream coming from the bathroom. He calls out to Hope and asks if she is ok. She screams again. Steve races over to the bathroom. Another scream comes from the bathroom. Steve breaks down the door to see that a pipe under the sink has burst and Hope, who is clad only in a towel, is trying to stop the water. Steve goes over to Hope, who falls backward into his arms. Her towel falls off as Hope looks up at Steve and the two lock eyes. Steve tells Hope he's got her. After a few moments of silence, Hope says she can see that. Steve looks down and tries to tell her about the towel but can't seem to get the words out of his mouth. Hope continues to look into his eyes but finally stirs and realizes her towel fell off. She freaks out, picks up the towel, and races out of the room as a clearly affected Steve watches her run out.


    MALIBU, CALIFORNIA

    Forrest begs Abby to listen to him. He tells her he is working with a former ISA partner of Shane Donovon's. Her name is Miranda Grey. Forrest tells her The ISA sought him out last winter to help in their mission because they had received intelligence that Lawrence was on the warpath. Katerina had left him after learning that he handed Steve over to Stefano after his "death." She heard about how he faked Steve's death and it upset her so much that she took off and no one has heard from her since. Forrest explains that Lawrence blames Jack because Katerina learned about Steve from The Spectator. She would always get it once and awhile to check up on Salem. She always seemed to feel drawn to it, despite her loss of memory.

    Forrest explains his brother losing Katerina left him with nothing. He is now being driven by a desire for revenge. It's all he had and all that keeps him going. He wants everyone to share in his misery. Forrest explains the ISA came to him last winter and said they wanted to him to help to protect her. Lawrence wanted to get his revenge on his enemies through her. Jennifer was gone and he thought it would be poetic justice against you and so many others. I was suspicious of my brother still concerning Sylvia's death and had felt for years he needed to be brought down so I obliged. The ISA learned of Orpheus', then known to them and everyone as the MCF, ship in Italy. They knew people were being held on board from chatter they picked up on. They didn't know the details but they knew that Abby was on her way so they decided to plant him on board the ship.

    Forrest admits it was risky but the ISA observed the ship and it seemed the bottom cell rooms were for the imprisoned so they deduced that only one more room was available for prisoners. Forrest explains he got himself captured by walking around on the ship and that is who he was in the position he ended up in when Abby and him met. Forrest says he is just lad it went smoothly and that their plans went as well as they did. Forrest tells Abby he knew he had to get close to you so she would trust him when the time comes. That is why he pulled out all the stops to impress her. He explains that Dr. Dobbs also came in for that reason. He was to help solidify the trust but he had to be used to get Abby out of Salem. Forrest explains that was done to brief Abby on what was happening when they felt it was time. This way, she wouldn't run away nor would there be anyone standing in the way and interrupting. Plus, they can't let her loved ones in on this or Lawrence will know they are on to him. He tells Abby it wasn't supposed to be now that she found out.

    Abby still can't help but wonder if her resemblance to Sylvia is the bigger reason why he is doing this. Forrest shakes his head, saying he can't lie that he doesn't think about Sylvia nearly everytime he looks at her but he assures her that he didn't take the case due to the resemblance. He did it to bust his brother, who could've killed Sylvia, and to protect her and those she loves.
    Abby asks Forrest if she knows of Lawrence's plans. Forrest shakes his head and says nothing concrete. Forrest asks Abby if she believes him. Abby looks at him and then wheels away. Dr. Dobbs yells out to her, assuring her that Forrest's intentions are true and good. Abby wheels into her bedroom as Forrest tells Dr. Dobbs to give it up. He blew it and the mission is a failure. Meanwhile, Abby thinks about all that she has just heard and wonders if Forrest is telling the truth or if he is trying to make her his replacement for Sylvia. She wheels over to her bed and says she has no idea what to believe right now.


    SALEM INN

    Jean has just finished telling Doug about her and her daughter and their connection to the Brady's through Samuel being Eric's son. Doug is shocked by the story and tells her Eric was a great man and he is sure Samuel will grow up to be just like him. Doug also tells her the Brady's are a great family and very welcoming. Jean says she knows that and affirms they have been great. Jean looks at her watch and says that she lost complete track of time and that she must be going. Her daughter probably needs her. Doug tells her again that he enjoyed their talk. Jean says she did too and that she hopes to see him again. Doug smiles and says he will be around and that he hopes to see her too. Jean bids him good night and leaves as Doug looks back, watching her leave, and then thinks about what she said. He begins to wonder if he has been too hard to Julie and if he should at least talk things over with her.


    CARVER HOUSE

    Abe sits Celeste down and tells her that he thought they understood each other. Celeste says she knows they have to put what happened in the past but reminds Abe that there was something there and she fears it could make itself known again. Abe says they can't let it. If they do, they may lose any change of ever having Lexie back in their life. Celeste admits to Abe she doesn't think it was love, although she does love him as her son in law. She tells him it felt more like one of those girlhood flings. Abe tells Celeste they were both vulnerable and were helping each other during a difficult time. They bonded and are now closer then they ever have been and he is grateful for that. Abe tells Celeste he feels the life and death situation on the cruise ship was what pushed things over the edge. He doesn't think they would've ever reached that point otherwise. Celeste isn't so sure. Abe says they may never know but thinks it's time that they move on and try to forget this so called infatuation ever happened. Celeste nods in agreement, saying it's what is best for everyone.

    Just then, the doorbell rings and it appears to Lexie's chauffeur, asking if Theo is ready. Celeste tells Abe to say Theo isn't coming out unless his mother is the one that comes to get him. Abe isn't sure that is a good idea but Celeste convinces him it's worth a try if it gets Alexandra in to talk to them. Abe does as Celeste suggested and, after a few minutes, an angry Lexie comes bursting in, demanding to know the meaning of this. Abe smiles, saying it finally got her inside to talk. Lexie realizes it was a trick and calls out for Theo, saying it's time to go. Abe grabs Lexie and begs her to just give him a few minutes. Lexie says she has nothing to say to him. Celeste begs her to just hear them out. They know what she saw on the cruise ship and want to explain. Lexie says there is nothing to explain. She knows where they all stand. Abe asks Lexie what that means. Lexie turns and says:

    Lexie: It means that I saw my mother kissing my husband. I heard that you two got close during my absence but seeing that...
    Abe: You were right, Celeste. She does know. Look, Lex...
    Lexie: No, Abe. I have nothing to say to either of you. You betrayed me. As far as I'm concerned, you both are out of my life and have been since that night on the ship.
    Celeste: Alexandra, please!!
    Lexie:No, mom. I'm through. No matter what happens...I'm through with the both of you. As far as I'm concerned, your both dead to me and I think it's about time I do something to finally move myself past all this. Makes me wonder why I didn't lash out and make this declaration months ago. I guess I just needed a little push. Thanks, Abe.
    Abe: Lexie, we can talk about this. Don't do anything you will regret.
    Lexie: I already did. The fact that I even thought about giving us another chance a few months ago...you'll be hearing from my lawyer, Abe.
    Abe: What?
    Lexie: You heard me. I've wasted enough time already. I'm ready to act now. I'm ready to move on. I'm filing for a divorce and you can expect Theo's custody to come into play again too.
    Celeste: Alex...
    Lexie: No!! Don't say anything. Theo, sweetheart!! Let's go!!

    Theo comes running out as Lexie takes his hand and tells him to say goodbye to daddy and grandma. Abe and Celeste embrace him and tell him to have fun. Lexie then looks back at them and turns away in disgust before walking out the door. Celeste asks Abe what they are going to do. Abe is silent and walks out of the room as tears stream down Celeste's face as she begins to realize she may have lost her daughter forever...and maybe her grandson too.


    MOTEL AT NASHVILLE AIRPORT

    Steve closes the door behind him after the hotel utility man leaves. Hope is laying on the bed. Steve tells her everything is cleaned up and fixed. Hope is silent. Steve apologizes for what happened. Hope says it;s not his fault. They both can't help themselves and she knew this would happen. Steve tells her they will just have to do a better job at keeping their emotions in check. Hope says they can try as hard as possible but the past and the emotions associated with it are strong. Hope doesn't think they can fight the power the memories have. She tells Steve she hasn't felt the same since that night they went to Maison Blanche and nearly made love. She tells him she is afraid of what they might do. Steve tells her he will make it his personal vow to her that he will fight whatever urges or feelings that come up. He will make this as easy as possible on both of them. Hope says she's tired and just wants to go to bed so tomorrow will come and they can go to Maison Blanche and get this all over with. She hopes the quicker they do it, the less likely that something will happen that could lead to heartache.

    Steve turns out the lights and says he can't argue with that. He then goes over to his bed and lays down. Hope turns the opposite way and wipes tears from her eyes. She says she has this awful feeling she is about to do something that can hurt the people she loves. She then prays to God that she doesn't do something she'll regret. Meanwhile, Steve does the same, asking the big guy upstairs for strength to fight what he is feeling before it's too late.

    The scene then pans up and fades away on Steve and Hope lying in their beds and then fades to black.

    ON THE NEXT SALEM LIVES...

    MARLENA TAKES ACTION!!!
  4. PhoenixRising05
    OCTOBER 18, 2007-EPISODE #353: CURVEBALL


    MAISON BLANCHE, NEW ORLEANS

    Having arrived in New Orleans, Steve and Hope get out of a cab down the street from Maison Blanche. A severe thunderstorm blankets the destroyed area as Steve and Hope run towards the mansion. They stop suddenly as they see armed guards covering every entrance to the huge structure, a new protocol since their last visit. Steve grabs Hope as a guard heads in their direction and they both run to one of the cabins on the grounds, deep in the woods.

    Once inside, they try their best to dry off. Steve offers to start a fire to warm them up. Hope thanks him as she starts to remove her wet clothing. Steve looks over at Hope and she catches him as he turns his head quickly towards the fire once again. Steve then starts to remove his shirt as Hope comes and sits by the fire. As she sits down, Steve looks at her and smiles and Hope returns it in kind. What neither can’t shake is how they feel at this moment and Steve and Hope start to slowly lean into each other. They stare at each other as they get closer and the couple finally pass that last barrier........

    As the tension is broken............with a steamy kiss.

    As the kiss ends, Hope looks into Steve’s eyes and then turns away. She gets up and runs over to get her wet clothes. She throws them on and tries to hit the door but Steve jumps up and walks briskly to the door to stop her. He grabs her by the arm as she opens the door and asks her.......

    Steve: What’s the matter, Hope?
    Hope: Nothing. I just had a memory flash of..........
    Steve: Our time together. I know because I had the same memory flash.
    Hope: Damn.
    Steve: Aye........don’t damn it, baby. Just give in...........

    And with that, Steve starts leaning in once again. Hope leans back and Steve gently pushes her against the doorway as the thunderstorm roars outside. They look at each other as Steve steps forward and Hope responds as they both throw themselves at each other......

    And kiss each other passionately as the rain pours down on them.........


    DIMERA PENTHOUSE

    Stefano sits and watches a fencing match from Europe. Lincoln calls on his cell phone and one of Stefano’s servants brings it to him........

    Stefano: Ahhh.........dear Lincoln. How are our plans going?
    Lincoln: Orpheus is right where you want him. They found where he goes to eat dinner at 3 nights a week. A private restaurant he owns. You’ll have a clear shot there.
    Stefano: Good. Excellent. Well...........move our men into position and let me know when his men have been neutralized.
    Lincoln: No problem.
    Stefano: Call me when it’s time for my arrival. We’ll get one shot at this..........there are to be NO slip ups, understood?
    Lincoln: Perfectly.

    Stefano bids farewell to Lincoln and right after he hangs up his phone, it rings again. Stefano goes and pours himself a glass of water as his servant answers it and then announces that it is Dr. Marlena Evans Brady. Stefano smiles as he walks over and takes the phone, asking how the lovely Marlena is doing. She responds by saying that he will need the same plastic surgeon he used on Roman if he doesn’t keep up his end of the bargain. Stefano says she doesn’t sound much like the fair lady he fell in love with and she says that’s what happens when some !@#$%^&*] is trying to destroy her life.

    Stefano laughs, saying that she needs work on her manners. Marlena asks if he plans to get Roman out of the middle of this war. He says he will keep his end of the bargain, so long as Marlena doesn’t forget the favor he is doing for her and her family. She says that sounds like a threat, to which Stefano says it’s no threat. Just the truth. Marlena hangs up the phone and as Stefano does once again, he smiles and chuckles. One of Stefano’s men then comes in and says that Orpheus is on route to his restaurant. Stefano tells him.......

    Stefano: Well, let’s hurry up. I don’t want to keep this bastard waiting.

    The armed man puts Stefano’s coat on him as they both leave quickly, the elevator door closing on their faces.


    ROMAN AND MARLENA'S HOUSE

    Roman rushes in and goes into the back room. Marlena sees him come in like a whirlwind and asks him what is going on. Roman says he’s on his way to get some payback for what happened to Sami and Eric. Marlena says that he doesn’t have to do that. She has taken care of everything and soon they can start trying to put their lives back together. Roman says maybe they can.........after he does this one thing. He looks at her as he stops at the door and then turns and walks out the door and into the night, getting into Victor’s limousine and driving off.

    Marlena turns and instead of getting upset once again, remembers some costume she wore years ago for a undercover mission she helped Roman on. She rushes upstairs. Forty-five minutes later, she comes back downstairs, her appearance changed almost completely. She calls the guard outside her home and tells him that she needs to go to the store and would he come inside and help her with some things. He says he would and, after she puts the cell phone down, goes to the closet and gets one of Roman’s wooden baseball bats.

    When the guard rings the doorbell, Marlena lets him in and when he walks past her, she hits him with the bat, knocking him out cold. Marlena looks down at the man, saying that she never did like baseball that much anyway, drops the bat, closes and locks the door, and races off towards the pier.


    PIER

    Anna is walking on the pier when she sees Marlena run up. She asks Marlena where she’s going and she responds that she’s tailing Roman and seen him going in this direction. Anna says she just saw a limousine drive by, going towards the city. Marlena says she has to be going but will fill her in later. They say their goodbyes to each other and Marlena races off after Roman.

    A few moments later, Tony, having just returned to Salem, rushes up on the pier. Anna remarks that she hasn’t seen the pier get this much action since the naval fleet was in Salem. Tony says...........

    Tony: I have to find Stefano!
    Anna: What now?! What is so damned important that you have to rush off like this?
    Tony: News, darling. I just found something out.........

    That will absolutely destroy Stefano. And I have to get to him...........right now!

    Tony races off and Anna has had enough. She turns, sees where Tony is going, and races off after him.


    ORPHEUS'S RESTAURANT

    Orpheus gets out of his limousine as he is being led into the 5-star restaurant. His men check out the place, as always, to make sure that everything is fine. Orpheus walks to his table and, as the waiter asks him what will he be having, he says the usual. As the waiter leaves, Orpheus turns to one of his men and asks if the waiter is someone new. The man says yes. The previous waiter was sick and they got this guy at the last minute. Orpheus asks very sternly if he was checked out and the guard says he doesn’t know.

    Orpheus’s eyes grow wide and, at that moment, before he can utter one word, the waiter pulls a gun and points at Orpheus’s head. Other patrons in the restaurant, both men and women, pull out all types of weaponry, as each of Orpheus’s men are subdued. The waiter tells Orpheus to sit tightly in his seat..........there is someone who wants to have a word with him.

    At that moment, Stefano walks in, dressed in black, and pulling a .357 Magnum from his trench coat. He slowly walks up to Orpheus, points the gun to his head, and as a extremely defiant Orpheus stares daggers into him, a equally defiant Stefano says...........

    Stefano: So, where do you want it............HEAD OR HEART, YOU ROTTEN [!@#$%^&*] BASTARD?!

    The scene then splits screens as Stefano and Orpheus stare at each other..........as it freeze frames and then slowly fades to black.

    ON THE NEXT SALEM LIVES...

    A SHOCKING REVELATION!!!
  5. PhoenixRising05
    OCTOBER 19, 2007-EPISODE # 354: CURVEBALL PART 2


    MAISON BLANCHE. NEW ORLEANS

    Hope and Steve continue to kiss at the door of the cabin but, when Steve places his hand on Hope’s breast, she pulls away and walks towards the fireplace. Steve walks over to her asking if she is alright, to which she shakes her head yes. She can’t even face him, finally saying that she’s sorry for what just happened. Steve tells her she has nothing to feel sorry for. If anything, he pushed himself onto her. Hope then turns and looks at him, saying that it maybe best for them to just go home and forget this whole thing ever happened, before the emotions and memories become too much. Steve agrees, saying that they both love their families way too much to do something like this. They can deal with the past when they feel better prepared to. Hope nods.

    They then quietly put their clothes back on and, after Steve puts out the fire, they both walk out into the forest and head back to the street.


    PIER

    Anna asks what Tony is talking about. What secret? He says it involves Stefano but, before he can say anything else, he stops himself as he looks at Anna, and asks where Marlena ran off to. She tells him Marlena is following Roman. Tony grabs his cell phone and tries to call Stefano but he isn’t answering. The scene then fades to..........


    KIRIAKIS MANSION

    In Victor’s surveillance room, Victor is sitting with Nico as they watch the front of Orpheus’s restaurant. From that location, Victor receives a phone call. When he answers, it’s Bo, telling him that he is in one of the limos down the street from the restaurant. Victor tells him good but also tells him to be very careful. Bo smiles, saying.........

    Bo: I will, Dad.

    Victor is quiet as Nico slowly stands up and places his hand on Victor’s shoulder. Victor shakes his head and tells him.......

    Victor: Now look, Bo. We will have one shot at this, ok?
    Bo: I know that, Victor. I just wonder what’s going on in there.
    Victor: So do I, son...........

    As the scene fades to the inside of...


    ORPHEUS' RESTAURANT

    An angry Stefano holds a defiant Orpheus at gunpoint. He reminds Orpheus that if he’s wondering why a Magnum is pointed to his head, he need not think back too far. Just remember the Brady twins and everyone else he killed or hurt. Not to mention that he put a bullet in him not too long ago. For that, it’s time he dies. Orpheus tells him that it must have been quite a long time since he’s fired a gun, seeing as he has his lackeys do his dirty work for him.

    Orpheus did what he had to do. He started getting rid of everyone who stood in his way. Stefano says to what? Orpheus then grows silent and then he speaks up, saying he and the rest of Salem will see. As the scene turns back to a surprised Stefano, it then dissolves onto the top of a building across the street as Roman lays down on the blacktop and points a rifle at the entrance of the restaurant. What he doesn’t see is Marlena walking up the street. Bo sees her and calls Victor back, telling him that they have to hold off.

    Marlena follows one of Orpheus’s men behind the restaurant. She ducks behind crates and boxes as the man walks forward but stops when Tony calls her cell phone. Marlena gets very upset telling Tony..........

    Marlena: Dammit! Why are you calling me?
    Tony: I have to tell you what I found out before you get yourself killed.
    Marlena: How do you know what I’m doing?
    Tony: Anna told me.
    Marlena: Never could keep her damn mouth shut.
    Tony: Marlena, do you want to hear this or not?! It will destroy Stefano.
    Marlena: Then by all means, go ahead.

    Tony tells her his news and Marlena’s eyes grow wide. She tells Tony that he is certainly right.........this will destroy him. She then says she has to go..........one of Orpheus’s men is coming back her way. Before Tony can tell her to get out of there, she hangs up, and kneels down further into the darkness. As the man walks by, Marlena stands up holding a 2 x 4 and hits him hard on his head, sending him crashing to the pavement unconscious. She then looks around and starts taking off his clothes so she can put them on.

    Bo gets out of the limo after it drives down the street and he instructs the driver to circle the block until he comes back. As Bo jumps out, he walks down the alleyway, looking for Marlena. A man walks past him and he hides his face as he walks past. After the man leaves, Bo continues to head down the alleyway, looking for Marlena. But, he stops, turns around and looks back down the deserted alleyway. He then sprints to the street, where the man that just past him is nowhere in sight. He then calls Victor, saying that Marlena just gave him the slip and he doesn’t know where she is.

    Victor smiles, saying........

    Victor: I have always admired her resourcefulness.

    He then orders Bo to find her and says he will radio Roman and tell him that there is a complication. As Bo takes off, Victor tells Nico to get in touch with Roman. But, on top of the building, Roman has turned off his radio and leans back down to look through the lens towards the restaurant. As Nico turns and tells a concerned Victor that Roman isn’t answering, Marlena looks up and sees Roman on top of the building.

    She starts to run across the street so she can get into the building but when she opens the door.........a guard is standing there. He asks her what she’s doing there and Marlena lies, saying she needs to use the bathroom. The guard doesn’t believe her, saying that there is one across the street. Another man comes in and asks who this is. The second man takes a good look at her and tells the first guard that it is Roman Brady’s wife. They need to get her over to Stefano. Now.

    The two guards take Marlena by either arm and drag her across the street. Bo sees this as they bring her out and runs over to them, jumping on one of the guards and knocking him to the ground. The other guard then turns and pulls a gun on Bo, who can’t reach his weapon in time. Just then, Bo’s men come running and pointing guns at Stefano’s men as one of them states that if anyone tries to get at Mrs. Brady, there will be a lot of blood running in the streets. Bo stands pat as the men take Marlena towards the restaurant and, as Victor and Nico watch from the mansion, Bo gives his men the order to stay on guard.......but not to fire.

    Roman fixes his sight on Marlena, not knowing it’s her under disguise. Before he can pull the trigger, she disappears into the restaurant.



    KIRIAKIS MANSION

    Victor orders Nico to tell Bo to pull their men back........for right now. As Nico calls Bo, Bo answers his phone. After a few moments, Bo hangs up, as he turns and looks at his men. Bo’s limousine pulls up as he silently gives the order for his men to stand down. Bo then gets in the limo and drives slowly away as his men disappear into the night.


    PIER

    Anna asks if Tony is going to tell Stefano. Tony smiles, saying it would give him no greater pleasure. Tony explains if not him, Marlena will, and he will just have to settle for providing the details. Either way, Stefano will feel unspeakable pain. However, Tony is worried Marlena may get caught in some sort of crossfire. Anna then says they have to find Marlena and help her. Tony grabs her by the arm, asking if anything has changed between them. Anna is silent and says there is no time for that as she shakes free and runs off, with a smiling Tony closely behind.


    ORPHEUS' RESTAURANT

    On The rooftop across from Orpheus' restaurant, Roman is angry that his one shot to end this war has slipped through his fingers as he turns his radio back on and checks in with Victor. Victor informs him that Stefano has Marlena in the restaurant and Roman demands to know why they didn’t stop her. Victor asks if Roman saw the 30 or so men who had guns pointed at one another. Roman says no. He was trained on the front door. Then, Victor says, remember that the next time he starts spouting off. Roman says that’s all well and good but Marlena is in danger.

    Victor says for Roman to tell him something he didn’t know as the scene fades into the restaurant, as Marlena is brought before Stefano and Orpheus.

    Stefano averts his gaze as he sees Marlena being brought in. He walks over to her as Orpheus stands and asks what is the meaning of this crude interruption. His man tells him that they found her trying to cross the street for some reason. Stefano looks at her, walks over to her, and says.........

    Stefano: So..........the lovely Marlena. Once again, you get involved in things that are NOT of your concern. Just like that blasted husband of yours.
    Marlena: Well, I’ll take that as a compliment, Stefano. He was always the better man.
    Stefano: More insults.
    Marlena: The truth, as I see it.
    Stefano: Very well. Have it your way, my precious flower. One day...........we WILL be together. That I can assure you.
    Marlena: I’d rather sleep with a carnival geek than to let you touch me.
    Stefano: SILENCE! (Looking at his men) Take Mrs. Brady away. I’ll deal with her later.

    As Marlena is being led back outside once again, Stefano turns his attention back to Orpheus, who says to him........

    Orpheus: My, my. Can’t keep your women in check, I see.
    Stefano: Still with the smart mouth. Well.........that is about to be fixed...........permanently.

    As Stefano raises the gun towards Orpheus, Marlena is being dragged to a waiting limousine. As she struggles, she looks up towards the rooftop and the scene zooms in on a determined Roman, as he once again aims the gun towards the door. Marlena kicks one guard in the shin and pushes the other guard away as she runs toward the restaurant, determined to stop Roman........

    Stefano points his gun at Orpheus and starts to squeeze the trigger. Marlena comes bursting in. Everyone points their weapons at her as two guards grab her. Stefano does not advert his gaze from Orpheus this time and asks what is Marlena’s game this time? She says she’s learned a secret he must know. Stefano smiles, saying that he knows all. There is no secret that would shock him and that’s when Marlena blurts out.........

    Marlena: Then how about the fact.............that you have a gun pointed at...........

    YOUR VERY OWN SON?! BET YOU DIDN’T KNOW THAT!!!! DID YOU STEFANO?!?

    Stefano stares at Orpheus, who stumbles backwards in shock and collapses in a chair as the scene splits in two once again, as Stefano and Orpheus, Father and Son, stare at each other in shock.........

    And the scene freeze frames...........and then suddenly goes black!

    ON THE NEXT SALEM LIVES...

    ALL HELL BREAKS LOOSE!!!
  6. PhoenixRising05
    OCTOBER 2, 2007: EPISODE #341: OF HEART AND MIND


    KIRIAKIS MANSION

    Victor walks out into the garden as Maggie works. She is silent, knowing that he is standing there but refusing to acknowledge him. Victor stands back and looks at Maggie, then sighs deeply as he asks to speak with her for a moment. She still says nothing, continuing to work in the garden. Victor says he’s sorry for how he talked to her. Maggie still says nothing. Victor then says this relationship thing is kinda new to him and that he’s been out of practice for a long time. Maggie is silent. He then looks off in the distance as he says he will cook dinner himself and serve her breakfast in bed if she will just at least say something to him.

    Maggie stops, turns, looks at Victor and says.........

    Maggie: I like my eggs scrambled.

    She then turns back around and Victor does not see her smiling and trying her best not to laugh. Victor beats her to it, starting to laugh himself at the situation. He then walks over to her as she stands up and they gently kiss as she reminds him she will hold him to his promise. Victor says he intends to do exactly what he said and then turns to tell Nico to have the kitchen prepared. And.......for Nico to have the fire department on standby. Nico smiles as he heads back to the main house as Maggie and Victor go to sit down.

    Maggie tells Victor that with everything that is going on, maybe it’s time for something positive to happen. She wants to re-open the Salem Club and has gotten some financial backing from Max Brady, in exchange for a reasonable ownership percentage. She also wants to use some of the money that Mickey left her. Victor says that it is a wonderful idea. He also has been thinking of doing something for the Brady's, like building a hospital wing in Sami and Eric’s honor. Maggie says that would be a kind and wonderful gesture towards the family right now.

    She then says that she promises that she will keep her nose out of his business. Victor asks if she had to make the same promises to Mickey. She smiles, saying that yes, she had to bend every now and then with Mickey. But, he was such a good man that they never stayed mad at each other for long. She then looks at Victor, asking if he feels like he’s being compared to him. Victor tells her it would be silly for him to ask or demand that she stop thinking or even caring about Mickey.

    She had a long, wonderful life with him. He wants her to always remember her time with him while making a place in her heart for him as well. She says she already has and leans in to kiss him once again. Nico then interrupts them, saying that the kitchen is ready. Victor stands up and excuses himself, saying that when the fire alarm goes off, for Maggie to please run for her life. Victor leaves and Maggie looks towards the heavens, saying........

    Maggie: He’s a good man, Mickey. He makes me miss you just a little less.

    Maggie wipes tears from her eyes as she returns to her garden.


    STEFANO'S PENTHOUSE

    Stefano sits with Lincoln and devises a strategy against Orpheus as they play chess. He tells Lincoln this man is a thorn in his side. A very annoying thorn. And it is time that he be dealt with. Lincoln makes a move, saying that Stefano needs to remember.........Orpheus is someone who will take no prisoners. Stefano tells Lincoln that he shouldn’t remind him of anything. Stefano makes another move on the chessboard as he tells Lincoln that there isn’t a man walking the Earth who he has underestimated. Not Victor, not Roman Brady..........and definitely not Orpheus. Stefano can’t believe that Orpheus would even do battle with him and Victor but.........the young always takes the place of the old.

    Lincoln asks what that means. Stefano says that he is getting too old to continue fighting battles. He is starting to think he’s wasted a great deal of his life going after these, these.........common people, when he could have been married with a large and loving family. But, he says,..........it was not meant to be. He was meant to spend his life doing battle. And that is how he will be......until that final day, when they are throwing dirt on his grave. Lincoln says not for a long time and then Stefano laughs, saying never to put a time table on fate.

    At that moment, one of Stefano’s men walks in, telling him that his informant just got in contact and told him that the time is approaching. Stefano says.....

    Stefano: Good, good. (looking at his henchman) Thank you for this news. Now.......go and prepare the things that we talked about. And also, tell my operative to stay in place until I give the order.

    The henchman understands and leaves the room with Stefano telling Lincoln......

    Stefano: Well, my friend..........Orpheus is about to curse the day he crossed me.
    Lincoln: Sounds like this is going to be one hell of a fall season.
    Stefano: Yes it will, Lincoln. And the one who may have the biggest fall.......

    Is Orpheus himself.

    Stefano laughs as he walks over and pats Lincoln on the back and then the scene fades to......


    JOELLE'S APARTMENT

    Joelle sits on the edge of her bed. She picks up her cell phone and calls to check on her mother at the hospital. She is told that she is fine and then calls to check on Joey, who is doing fine as well. Joelle puts more drugs into Lucas' drink. Lucas wakes up as she is putting the pills away and asks why he is laying naked in her bed. Joelle smiles and says isn't it obvious. As Lucas asks for some coffee to drink, Joelle smiles and hands him the very same cup she just got through drugging. Lucas drinks the coffee but Joelle, not realizing all the drugs he has in his system along with the little amount of alcohol he had by mistake, sees that Lucas is starting to have a reaction to the coffee.

    After a few moments, Lucas drops the cup on the floor, falls backwards into the bed, and starts to convulse. Joelle calls out his name as he loses consciousness and passes out. Joelle starts to panic as she shakes him and begs Lucas to wake up.

    The scene the fades from an unconscious Lucas.........

    SAMI AND LUCAS' APARTMENT

    Will walks in. He turns on the lights and sets his keys down, calling out for his dad. As he walks through the apartment, he stops at the lamp on the end table when he hears a voice coming from behind him.

    Alan’s voice.

    Will turns around quickly and sees that in the darkened room, there is no one there. But, the voice continues to call out to him and laughs evilly as Will gets more and more frightened. Will runs to the kitchen and gets a butcher knife from the cabinet, telling the voice to stop. The voice continues as Will backs up against his bedroom door and he then closes his eyes shut, praying that his mother were still alive to protect him. Tears stream down his face as the voice gets louder and louder.....

    And then suddenly stops, leaving a terrified Will sitting on the floor and clutching the butcher knife in his hands, crying his eyes out. unaware that someone is watching from the fire escape outside.

    That scene dissolves into........


    MARLENA AND ROMAN'S HOUSE

    Marlena walks into the living room from the kitchen. She sits her dinner plate down as Roman walks in the front door. He walks over to her, places his keys on the table, and ask how’s she’s doing. Marlena calmly asks Roman does he really want to know. Right after Roman says yes or he wouldn’t have asked..........Marlena gets up, walks across the room right up to Roman and slaps him hard across his face, making him take a step back. Roman looks shocked at Marlena, demanding to know.....

    Roman: What the !@#$%^&*] was that for?!
    Marlena: You should know what the !@#$%^&*] that was for, HONEY!!! I’m going through hell with these sessions I’m in. I need your help.......and you’re off playing what the hell ever with who knows what. That is very selfish........and very cruel and I’m sick of it.
    Roman: Marlena, look. You just......you just don’t understand what I’m carrying inside me right now.
    Marlena: OH! I DON’T?! SO......I GUESS I HAVEN’T LOST TWO CHILDREN THIS YEAR, HUH?! ONLY YOU HAVE, IS THAT WHAT YOU’RE TELLING ME?!
    Roman: No. It came out all wrong, Doc. Listen.....
    Marlena: Oh, now I’m Doc. Not Marlena. This family is going through the worst kind of hell and when we turn to you and each other,......no one’s there. I’m off trying my damnedest not to go COMPLETELY insane.......and you’re off fighting your own personal war against Stefano and Orpheus.
    Roman: Then maybe I need to give you some space then. Maybe I need to get out of here for a while and let Belle move in here with you. That way, you’re safe and we can think about where this needs to go.
    Marlena: I know where it needs to go. You need to come home.........NOW! And get your head out of your [!@#$%^&*] ass, acting like you are the only one that lost something. I know you blame yourself and I wish to GOD ALMIGHTY that you wouldn’t......but you can’t pull away from me now. We need each other too [!@#$%^&*] much.
    Roman: Well, maybe. But........I just can’t make that commitment for us until Stefano and Orpheus are dealt with.

    After a moment, Marlena takes one step closer to Roman and tells him......

    Marlena: Then go. Pack your [!@#$%^&*].......and GET THE !@#$%^&*] OUT!!!!! I’VE HAD IT WITH YOU!!! If you can’t realize how much I love you and how much we all need you right now......then get out of here.....

    AND DON’T COME BACK UNTIL YOU DO REALIZE IT!!!!!!

    Marlena storms upstairs and slams the bedroom door so hard the sound resonates down the block. Roman stands there........silent. And then, after a few moments, he looks upstairs, goes over, picks up his keys, walks to the front door, looks around, turns off the living room light........

    And walks out the door. He closes the door behind him and the scene freeze frames on his saddened face as it slowly fades to black.


    ON THE NEXT SALEM LIVES...

    TONY CALLS HOPE OUT ON HER FEELINGS FOR STEVE!!!

    PROMO FOR WK OF 10/1/07

    ANNOUNCER: TONY'S SEARCH FOR THE TRUTH...

    Clip of Tony reading Daphne's note to him.

    Tony: Mother had another child...

    REACHES A TURNING POINT...WHILE HOPE REACHES A TURNING POINT OF HER OWN...

    Clip of Hope performing CPR on Steve.

    Hope: Don't you die on me!!

    Clip of Tony and Hope at the hospital.

    Tony to Hope: That looked like more then friendship, Hope. You acted as if you couldn't live without him.

    Hope looks Tony an then turns and looks in at Steve in his cubicle as a look of confusion overcomes her face.

    THEN...

    Clip of Jack, Billie, Alex, and Elizabeth at the hospital.

    THE RESULTS ARE IN...

    Billie to Jack: Time to find out if you have another son...

    IS ALEX JACK'S SON?

    Jack: Ok, give it to me. Tell me if I'm Alex's father.

    PLUS...

    IT'S COMING........

    TO SALEM..........

    THIS HALLOWEEN.

    DON'T MISS IT!!

  7. PhoenixRising05
    OCTOBER 22, 2007-EPISODE #355: CURVEBALL PART 3


    ORPHEUS' RESTAURANT

    As Stefano looks at Orpheus, his son, in shock, he starts to step backwards. One of his men on the inside see this and points a gun at the window. Roman sees this and fires a shot into the window, barely missing Stefano. Orpheus jumps up and takes two big steps before diving on top of Stefano and shielding him from the gunfire. At that very moment, Bo’s men come out of the shadows with weapons drawn. Stefano and Orpheus’s men take positions themselves and, as one of Stefano’s men gets antsy.......

    Gunfire erupts. Roman starts shooting Stefano and Orpheus’s men from the rooftop while glass from the front of the restaurant flies everywhere. Marlena is accidentally pushed outside into the middle of the gunfight but, like the hero that he is, Bo comes flying up in his limousine and jumps out of the car, grabbing Marlena. At that moment, from around the corner, a black Corvette comes blazing down the street. The man known as Hawk slams on the breaks and jumps out, pulling out a huge nickel plated Magnum from his long black trench coat.........

    And opens fire at Stefano’s and Orpheus’s men. Injured and dead men are flying everywhere, as is the case on the inside of the restaurant. Stefano looks up at his newfound son.........and gives him a look of contempt. Orpheus looks down at his father..........and spits on the floor. Then, both men get to their feet, then duck down and make their escape. Out in the streets.........

    Bo has pushed Marlena into the limousine and, as he takes cover, looks up at Roman. Both men’s eyes lock as Bo gives his brother the order. At that moment, in slow motion, Roman drops the sniper rifle, reaches down to his bag..........and pulls out a machine gun! He then throws his baseball cap off stands up, puts one foot on the railing in front of him........

    And opens fire, spraying the entire street and storefront with a rain of bullets that have not been seen in this city in years. Men drop dead after being shot and killed, their bodies littered with bullets. Bo jumps into the limousine and orders his driver to........

    Bo: DRIVE!!! YOU SON OF A BITCH!!!!!!

    The limousine driver guns the car as it flies down the street. Hawk jumps into his car, slams into reverse, backs up, turns, and floors the accelerator as the black Corvette flies off into the night. Roman sees that Bo, Marlena and Hawk have made their escape and puts the machine gun back into his bag. He then puts is cap back on, looks over the railing at the death and blood running in the streets, and quickly makes his escape as well off the building.

    Inside the restaurant, dead men and women lay everywhere as Orpheus and Stefano make their getaways. Stefano turns to his left and thanks........

    Stefano: Lincoln. Thank you.........for pulling me out of there.
    Lincoln: No problem, Stefano. What the hell just happened?
    Stefano: We were blindsided tonight. That’s what happened. And I know by who.
    Lincoln: Victor..........
    Stefano: (Smiling) Yes. Yes, indeed.

    At that moment, Stefano gets a phone call from none other than........

    Orpheus: Well, no thanks for saving your miserable life?
    Stefano: Thanks? HA!! You must be CRAZED. I’ll thank you when I bury you, how about that?
    Orpheus: And here I thought we could go to a ball game sometime.......and you could buy me a hot dog.
    Stefano: You must have gotten your sense of humor from that witch mother of yours.
    Orpheus: Don’t you talk about her like that, !@#$%^&*]. She must have feared you enough to hide me for all those years.
    Stefano: And that is what I’m going to get to the bottom of. Starting tonight. There is no way in HELL I could be the father of a BASTARD like you!
    Orpheus: We’ll see who the bastard is.........DAD.........when this war is over. Goodnight.........and sleep well.

    Orpheus hangs up the phone as Stefano orders Lincoln to get every man in Italy on this right now. He wants answers..........and he wants them now, before he is forced to kill his own son.

    As the police drive up to the deadly scene, Anna and Tony come driving up as well. They get out and survey the death and destruction as Anna asks Tony when this all will end. As Anna turns her back, one of Orpheus’s lone gunmen walks out from around the corner and, mistaking Anna for Marlena, takes aim at her. Tony, who is standing a few feet away, turns to see this, and in slow motion, runs toward Anna.

    At that moment, a shot rings out and Tony lands on Anna as they both fall to the street. When Tony looks at Anna..........she is not responding. Tony begs for Anna to be ok and, after a few very anxious moments,........she starts to stir. Anna looks up into Tony’s loving eyes..........and she embraces him, as he smiles and hugs her for all it’s worth. They then look over towards where the shot came from........and see the gunman laying in the street, dead. When they look at the figure walking down the alley across the street and into the night........

    The scene shifts to the other side of the street to see a smiling Roman Brady pull the brim of his baseball cap down as he gets into a black Cadillac and drives off into the night.

    Two hours later, after Bo has dropped Marlena off at her home and left men there, Roman comes flying into the house, looking for her. When she comes running downstairs, he pointedly asks.......

    Roman: What in the !@#$%^&*] was that, woman?! You could have gotten yourself killed.
    Marlena: Oh, that’s really something, coming form Mr. Lee Harvey Oswald here. Since when did you take up sniper work, huh?
    Roman: That’s not the damn point.........
    Marlena: IT IS THE DAMN POINT!!! I wouldn’t have had to do none of that [!@#$%^&*] if I had had my husband here by my side. You still don’t see that, do you?
    Roman: Yes, I do, Doc. But this isn’t like...........the Strangler, or when Stefano kidnapped you or the twins, or when Orpheus has played one of his sick games. This is three men fighting for control of this city and each other’s destruction. I had to take a side..........and I did. Please understand that and realize that this has nothing to do with you.
    Marlena: Then we have nothing more to say to each other. There’s the door. Don’t let it hit you in that stupid ass of yours on the way out. Oh and by the way......

    Your [!@#$%^&*] is in the closet. I suggest you take it with you.

    Marlena stomps back upstairs as Roman storms to the closet, takes out his luggage, opens the door, and slams it behind him. He then jumps in his car and speeds off into the night, leaving a dejected........and crying Marlena upstairs........alone.


    PIER

    Tony walks with Anna. They stop to sit down and Anna says that Salem is just as lively as ever. Tony then turns to her and asks if the look she gave him tonight meant something. Anna pauses, then says that he disappeared from that very pier years ago in a fog and took her heart with him. She doesn’t know if she can go through that again. As Anna stands up, Roman comes walking down the stairs to where the couple is sitting and Anna looks at both men, saying that they really need to figure out what’s important to them........before it’s too late.

    She then says she is going to check on Marlena, leaving Roman and Tony to look at each other and then out into the Salem River, as Roman says.....

    Roman: Damn, man. What a night.
    Tony: Sure as hell was, Roman.

    The scene then fades back to............


    KIRIAKIS MANSION

    Bo walks into the living room. Victor walks over, hands him a drink, and shakes his hand. Bo says Victor shouldn’t be too proud of him with how he screwed up. Hawk, who was outside, walks into the living room as well, telling Bo that Victor knows how well he did tonight. Bo thanks Hawk for his timely intervention. Hawk says it was all in the wrist. He then finishes his brandy and says he has a meeting with a beautiful lady. They will talk tomorrow morning. Victor and Bo say their goodbyes and, as Hawk leaves, Nico walks into the room.

    Bo walks past Victor and Victor notices that Bo seems distracted. Bo says that he is waiting for word from one of his men on a private matter. When Victor asks what it is, Bo reluctantly tells him it has to do with Hope and then quickly follows it up with a request to leave it alone. Bo then walks past Victor and upstairs to the surveillance room as Roman walks into the room. He asks Victor if he could crash at his place and Victor smiles, telling Nico to instruct one of the servants to get a room ready. As Nico leaves, Victor picks up his cellphone and makes a call.............

    Victor: Well...........I guess a Father’s Day card is in order.
    Stefano: (Laughing) Excellent move, my friend.
    Victor: You would have done the same.........
    Stefano: Oh, and I will. The oil tankers were the first salvo. The next one will be the last.
    Victor: Well, dear friend, better get two coffins ready, one for you........

    And one for that bastard of yours. Good evening.

    Stefano: (Smiling) Till we meet again.

    Both men hang up as Victor looks at Roman. He tells him that Bo is very distracted and now is not the time for that. Roman says he’ll talk to him. Victor says he better.........before this........distraction........costs him dearly. The scene shifts to Roman and then back to Victor, as it fades out into.........


    ORPHEUS'S PENTHOUSE

    Orpheus walks into his darkened bedroom and sits down on the end of the bed. He then reaches over and picks up a picture of a woman. He looks at it and then, after a few moments, presses it to his face, while quietly saying..........

    Orpheus: Why.............why didn’t you tell me? Why didn’t you tell me?

    The scene then goes into a close-up on him holding the picture to his face...........and then it slowly fades to black.

    ON THE NEXT SALEM LIVES...

    A MIRACLE OCCURS!!
  8. PhoenixRising05
    OCTOBER 23, 2007: EPISODE # 356: EYES WIDE OPEN

    PIER

    Doug is sitting alone, thinking about the advise Jean gave him at the Salem Inn last night. Doug then thinks back to his wedding to Julie.

    DOUG'S FLASHBACK-CLICK HERE!!!

    Doug begins to tear up and wonders if there is anything left between them to fight for. He then thinks about the advice Jean gave him and tells himself he knows what he must do. He takes out his cell phone and begins to dial.


    HORTON HOUSE

    Alice and Julie are sitting in the kitchen eating breakfast when the phone rings. Julie tells Alice she will get it and is shocked when she answers to hear Doug on the phone. Doug asks Julie if she can meet him at pier 11 this morning. Julie tells Doug that Lucas is having a meeting with Joelle to address her accusations and that the whole family is going to support him so she can't make it. Alice motions to Julie, who puts down the phone and asks Alice what she wants.

    Alice tells Julie to go ahead. Maggie can come and get her. Alice tells Julie she can't give up the chance to work things out with Doug. Julie asks if she is sure. Alice nods, saying the family could use some good news right now and she may be the one to bring it to them. Julie says she hopes so and then picks the phone back up, telling Doug she will meet him in an hour at pier 11. Doug tells Julie it sounds good and hangs up.

    Alice tells Julie the fact that he called and wants to talk is a good sign. Julie agrees, saying she finally sees a ray of hope. Alice takes Julie's hand and tells her to just have faith and it will all work out. Julie and Alice embrace as Julie says she will try and thanks her for her support and comfort. Alice smiles, saying it's her job. They both laugh.


    KIRIAKIS MANSION

    Maggie is lying in Victor's bed when she hears a rattling noise. She sits up to find Victor standing over her with a covered tray. Victor smiles and says that breakfast is served. Maggie is shocked. Victor says he made it himself. It's the first time in at least 10 years that he even stepped in the kitchen. Maggie is impressed and asks Victor why he did this. Victor says he wanted to surprise her because he wants to make everyday they spend together special because he loves her. Plus, he wanted to give cook a day off. They both laugh.

    Maggie begins to dig into her tray and asks Victor if he is just trying to kiss up to her after that shootout with Stefano and Orpheus last night. Victor asks how Maggie found out. Maggie tells him she overheard Nico talking about it with the head gatekeeper. Victor reminds Maggie of their agreement. Maggie says she remembers and that she isn't judging him or lashing out. She just wanted to know if that is why he was doing this for her. Victor smiles and then kisses her passionately, telling Maggie that is why he did it. Maggie smiles and kisses him back as one thing leads to another and the two of them begin to make love.


    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    Caroline, Max, Stephanie, and Billie arrive at the hospital, wondering why Frankie called them there. Frankie then races around the corner, thanking them for meeting him. Billie asks Frankie what is going on. Frankie says he doesn't know. Rich called and said that he had big news on Greta's condition so Frankie decided to call all of them down like they said they wanted him too. Jack then appears, saying he is sorry he is late. Billie turns and looks at him and the two of them lock eyes. Frankie says it's fine as Rich hasn't been around yet.

    Just then, Rich appears from Greta's room. Frankie asks what is going on. Rich smiles and tells them all to come in and see for themselves. Everyone enters to see Greta turning her head toward them with her eyes open. An overjoyed Frankie races over to her and kisses her forehead while also embracing her. He tells Greta he is so happy she has finally come back to them. Caroline whispers to Billie that it's pretty clear Frankie is quite taken with Greta. Billie says she knows and that she hopes Frankie tells her how he feels. Caroline tells Billie she is going to call Victor.

    Once Caroline leaves, Jack comes over to Billie, commenting on how great it is that Greta is ok. Billie smiles and says it is. Things go silent as Jack asks Billie if she has calmed down. Billie says she's fine. Jack nods and says that's good. He tells Billie that he would like to talk to her later in a calm manner about things so they can work everything out. Billie tells Jack she was calm last night until he started acting like an idiot who refuses to listen to reason. Jack tells Billie that it's not the place to argue. Billie tells Jack she doesn't care and then mentions talking later. She asks why they can't talk now. Jack explains he has a lunch date with Elizabeth and Alex. Billie turns away in disgust and takes a deep breath. Jack reminds Billie that Alex is his son and he needs to bond with him. Billie tells Jack she gets that but then stops herself before going on. She tells Jack she can't deal with this. It feels like she is talking to a brick wall.

    Billie goes over to Frankie and Greta. Billie tells Greta she is so happy she is awake and that she will come by later and visit so they can catch up. Greta whispers "thank you." Frankie explains that Greta is going to need rehab to help regain some motor skills and to help get her communicating again. Billie says it's understandable and tells Greta to let her know if she needs anything. Greta nods. Billie then motions to Frankie to follow her. Frankie does and asks what's up. Billie urges Frankie to tell Greta how he feels about her. It's been obvious for months and life is too short, as they both know, to wait another day, let alone moment. Frankie isn't sure he can and doesn't want anyone to get hurt. He doesn't want to lose his friendship with Greta.

    Billie thinks about her and Jack and tells Frankie that it doesn't matter. She uses Jack and her as an example, noting that it may not be the best example with their problems right now. Frankie thinks it's too much of a risk. Billie tells Frankie he doesn't have to worry about a make version of Elizabeth showing up to cause problems. Neither he or Greta has any past loves out there with Eric and Jennifer both gone. Frankie tells Billie he will think about it. Billie smiles and embraces Frankie, telling him she will come by and check on Greta later. Frankie tells Billie he will see her at Lucas and Joelle's meeting. Billie nods and walks by Jack without acknowledging him. Jack turns and watches Billie leave and sighs.

    Outside the room, Billie looks in and watches Jack with Frankie and Greta. She wipes tears from her eyes and says that she just doesn't know what else to do. She walks away as the scene shifts to the nurses station, where Caroline is talking to Victor. She tells him she is sorry to interrupt but just thought he should know and the doctors had tried to reach him and failed. Victor says he was busy all night and had a good part of his men dealing with a situation so things were in chaos. Victor thanks her for telling him and says he will be right over. Victor hangs up and Maggie, who is still in their bed, asks what is going on. Victor smiles and tells her Greta is awake. He tells Maggie he hates to cut their morning short but he really wants to see her. Maggie says it's no problem and that she will go with him. She then gets out of bed and and grabs some clothes as Victor thanks her and goes into the bathroom to begin getting ready.

    Meanwhile, Max and Stephanie leave Greta's room. Max says he is happy for Frankie. He was so worried about Greta. Stephanie says she can tell Frankie cares for Greta. Max tells Stephanie he wishes he could admit to both Greta and himself. Stephanie thinks he will in time. Max then mentions that he forgot to ask her if she has heard from Abby. Stephanie shakes her head, saying she figures she is still with friends. Max tells her he figured she would contact her since she is her cousin and admits he is a little worried. He just thinks it's suspicious she would take off shortly after Jack came home and in the midst of her therapy. Stephanie thinks it's weird too but can't find reason to worry.

    Max notes that Forrest is missing too and he just thinks it's strange. His gut tells him it's no coincidence. Stephanie asks if Max talked to Jack. Max says that Jack is the one that told him Abby was with friends when he called looking for her after she wasn't answering her cell. Max mentions that he got the sense that Jack seemed worried about something but it would just be an assumption to say that he was worried about Abby. He tells Stephanie that he isn't going to keep asking Jack because he has enough on his mind and he doesn't want to push. Stephanie tells Max she can't imagine Jack lying to him about Abby as there is no good reason for that. Max shakes his head in frustration and tells Stephanie he just can't shake the feeling something more is going on here and admits he doesn't like the feeling he's getting.


    Malibu, California

    Forrest comes into the kitchen carrying a bag while talking to Miranda on the cordless phone. Miranda can't believe he is just giving up and that he told Abby everything. Forrest tells her he had no choice. Abby overheard them and there was no way out of the situation. She's not stupid. An angry Miranda tells Forrest she knew something like this would happen and thinks Sylvia played a role because of her resemblance to Abby. Forrest thinks she did too. Miranda asks what he plans to do now. Forrest says he has already told Dr. Dobbs that he is leaving and for him to keep treating Abby. Forrest adds that he will continue to fund the cost of her therapy. Miranda tells Forrest she will have to call him back. There is something she has to do. She hangs up as Dr. Dobbs enters the kitchen. Meanwhile, Abby sits in her room near her bed. She recalls everything Forrest told her last night and her reaction and wonders if she has handled this all wrong.

    Dr. Dobbs asks if Forrest is sure about leaving. Forrest nods and asks if he told Abby. Dr. Dobbs says he told her through the door of her room. He assures him that she is still in there but remains silent. Forrest thought that was the case. He then enters the hallway and walks to the door of Abby's room. He tells her through the door that he is leaving now and she doesn't have to worry about him being around anymore. The ISA will likely take a new approach and he assures her that Dr. Dobbs will continue working with her and that he will take care of the payment. Forrest tells Abby he does care for her and that he has enjoyed the past few months with her. He considered her a dear friend and promises her this was never about her looking like Sylvia or some other ulterior motive. It was simply about protecting her. Forrest says he just hopes she can understand that in time and apologizes for lying to her.

    Forrest then turns away and picks up his bags. He thanks Dr. Dobbs for his help and hands him an envelope full of cash, telling him that should take care of everything. Dr. Dobbs wishes him luck and promises that Abby will be well taken care of. Abby is listening to everything behind her door and wonders if she was too harsh and not understanding enough. Just then, the phone rings. Dr. Dobbs answers it. It's Miranda, who tells Dr. Dobbs who she is and to put Abby on the phone. Dr. Dobbs tells her that Abby has locked herself in her room. Miranda asks if there is a phone in her room to which Dr. Dobbs replies there is but Forrest and hims disabled all the phones but the main phone so she couldn't get away. Miranda just tells him to put her on the phone.

    Forrest asks Dr. Dobbs what is going on. Dr. Dobbs fills him in and tells Abby she has a phone call. He lies and says it's her father. Abby is shocked and opens the door slightly, asking if this is a trick. Dr. Dobbs hands her the phone and tells her to see for herself. Abby takes the phone and closes the door completely, locking it. She answers the phone, acting as if it's Jack and telling him she misses him and wants to come him. Miranda tells Abby that she is not speaking with her father. She introduces herself and tells Abby that she is in great danger. Everything Forrest said is true and he is the best chance she has at protection for herself and her family.

    Miranda assures her that Forrest is on the up and up and that he really wants to bring his brother down. She tells Abby she must listen to Forrest and do what he says. Not just for her sake but her loved ones' sakes. Abby asks how she knows this isn't a trick. Miranda tells her she don't but she can always call Shane Donovan, who is her former partner, and he can vouch for who she is. She tells Abby to trust her instincts and that she is confident she will make the right decision. Miranda hangs up as a confused Abby wonders what to believe and what she should do.


    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    Jack sits with Greta and tells her about all she has missed. Greta is shocked that Jack has a son. Jack smiles, saying he would like him to work at The Spectator too, if that is ok with her. Greta smiles, having difficulty talking. Jack tells her it's ok. They can talk about that when she is better. He tells her not to worry about The Specator and that he will take care of everything as he has all along. Greta thanks him. Jack looks at his watch and says he has to go but he will be back soon. Greta nods and they both embrace. Jack tells Frankie she is all his and leaves. Greta smiles at Frankie and tells him she could hear him talking to her all along. Frankie says he was there pretty much every day for the entirety of visiting hours. Greta laughs and says he must have no life. Frankie laughs and shakes his head, saying he cares about her. Greta and Frankie lock eyes. Frankie tells Greta there is something he has to tell her.

    Just then, Victor and Maggie walk in. Victor races right over to Greta and embraces her. He then kisses her hand and says it's such a relief to have her back. Greta says she could hear him talking to her too. He says he is her father and there ways nothing that would keep him from being by her side. Greta smiles. Victor says he looks forward to them spending time together now and promises he will not take this second chance they have for granted. Greta says she won't either. They hug as a tearful Maggie watches, telling Frankie how beautiful the scene is. Frankie agrees, saying Victor already seems to have fallen in love with his newfound daughter. Greta then remembers Frankie wanted to tell her something and tells Victor she is sorry but she wants to hear what he had to say since it seemed important. She calls to Frankie and asks what he wanted to say. Frankie tells her it's ok. It can wait. They have nothing but time now. Greta and Frankie both smile at each other as Greta turns her attention back to Victor.

    The scene then pans up to show Victor at Greta's bedside, talking to her, as Frankie and Maggie watch and then the scene fades to black.

    ON THE NEXT SALEM LIVES...

    DIVORCE, TENSION, THREATS, RAGE, AND HEARTBREAK ROCK SALEM!!!
  9. PhoenixRising05
    OCTOBER 24, 2007-EPISODE #357: EYES WIDE OPEN PART 2



    PIER

    Julie shows up to meet Doug and apologizes for being late. Doug says it's ok. Julie tells him she has waited so long for this and is so happy he is giving her a chance to talk things out with him. Doug tells Julie he would like to ask her a few questions first if that is ok. Julie says it's fine and they sit down. Doug asks if she regrets the lies she told him. Julie says she does everyday. She knows what she did was wrong but she also knows that she was protecting Maggie, who was a mess at the time. She tells Doug she regrets the lies from the standpoint of lying to him and breaking the trust between them but not from the standpoint of protecting Maggie. She would do anything for family. Doug says he knows. That is why he fell in love with her.

    Doug then asks if Maggie or some other family member were not involved and it was someone she knew but not that close to, would she do the same thing? Julie says she isn't sure. It would depend on the circumstances, who the person was, and how it all came to that point. Doug then asks if she would do it all over again, would she do it the same way? Julie nods, saying she would because it's Maggie. It's her family. It doesn't mean she doesn't love him. Doug says he has one more question. Can she promise him she will be honest with him from this point forward for the rest of their lives? Julie tells him that's not fair. Everyone tells white lies and sometimes a lie is necessary. Doug tells her to answer the questions. Julie says it would depend on but then Doug cuts her off, telling her to just answer his question. Julie sighs and says she can't make any promises. She has no idea what life could throw her way. No one does. Circumstances often times determine the action so it's unfair to make her answer a question like that.

    Doug gets up and walks away. Julie asks why he is asking all these questions. Doug tells her he was testing her. He needed to see if her answers were what he could accept and if they were in line with what he has always known and thought about her. He tells Julie he doesn't like what he is hearing nor does he think he really knows everything he should about her, despite all their years together. He knows she was quite the troublemaker in the past but he thought she was past being underhanded and falling into those ways. Julie says she is and that she did what she did for Maggie and her family. She doesn't understand where Doug is coming from at all. Doug says Julie may never understand and admits he really doesn't either. He is just going on how he feels and, right now, he feels they are through. He tells her they're over and that he has to leave Salem. He can't deal with her, the memories, and everything else. He tells her it's time and that it's the end.

    Julie begs Doug to just talk with her some more and to be reasonable. Doug says this is how he feels and he feels this is right. He pushes a distraught Julie away from him and says goodbye. A crying Julie races after him but he grabs her and tells her to stop this and to just leave it be. He tells her she just needs to accept it. She can't change how he feels about what she did or how he feels in this moment, right now. He tells her that he will have a lawyer in touch. Julie then lets out a shrieking "No!!" and falls to her knees, begging Doug not to do this. Doug gently brings her to her feet and puts her on a bench. He tells her to stay put and then says goodbye again and leaves as Julie breaks down in tears, begging Doug repeatedly to come back. She then gets to her feet and races off in tears after him.


    CARVER HOUSE

    Celeste comes downstairs and says that Theo is taking a nap upstairs, mentioning he must be tired from spending the night with his mother . She then asks when he is going to work. Abe doesn't answer. Celeste asks what's wrong. Abe hangs her a packet of papers and an envelope and says that Lexie acts fast. Celeste looks over the papers and asks if they just arrived. Abe nods. Celeste sits down and comforts him, telling him it's going to be ok. There is a still a chance at convincing her not to do this. Abe shakes his head, telling her it's over. He called to speak with her and she altered her voice mail message to tell him she doesn't wish to see or speak with him or Celeste until the divorce hearing.

    Celeste tells Abe she isn't giving up on her daughter and he shouldn't either. Abe says he doesn't want to but he can't help but think this is it and that papers are forthcoming regarding going to court over Theo. Abe tells Celeste he can't believe it's come to this. Celeste embraces him and tells him they will get through to Alexandra together and that she will be there for him. Abe thanks her and says he is going to need all the help he can get.


    SALEM INN

    Tony enters the main lobby and bumps into Anna, who is heading up to her room. Anna says that she should look into staying at another hotel. Tony tells her she can't keep avoiding him and mentions to her that he knows they had a breakthrough last night. He could tell she still cares about him. Anna says she will always care about him and that she also appreciates him saving her life but she just can't go down this road with him. Too much has happened. Tony thinks they just need to talk things out. Anna shakes her head and tells Tony to just stay away from her, for both their sakes. Anna walks away, leaving behind a frustrated Tony.

    Meanwhile, Alyson and Jean are in their room. Jean comments on what a nice day it is and suggests going to the park for a stroll. Alyson hates the idea, asking if she remembers what happened yesterday. Jean says she does and tells Alyson she can't live in fear. In fact, she wouldn't have to if she had pressed charges. Alyson tells Jean she wanted to give Nicole the opportunity to back off first. She sees some good in her and, obviously, she is right because Eric would never love someone as cold and calculating as she seems.

    Jean thinks she is making a big mistake. A frustrated Alyson then explodes and asks Jean when she plans to just let her run her own life. She tells her she wouldn't be in this situation if not for her. She was perfectly happy away from Salem when no one knew about this child except the two of them. Jean tells Alyson that Eric's family had a right to know. Alyson tells Jean that she isn't stupid. She knows the only reason why she gave a damn about coming to Salem and telling the Brady's about Samuel was because she wanted stature and was hoping to get something out of this for herself, whether it be money or something else beneficial. Jean denies that, saying she just wants what is best for her.

    Alyson then tells Jean that she will decide that, personally, from now on. She will act on her own for herself and her baby. It's her life and she is not letting anyone dictate it anymore. Jean mentions that Alyson is letting Nicole do that right now by letting her go free after yesterday and now deciding not to leave the room with Samuel. Alyson tells Jean to get Samuel ready. They will be going to the park. Jean nods and goes to get Samuel but Alyson stops her, telling her she is doing this because she wants to and not because Jean suggested it. Jean says that's fine and then Alyson goes on to tell her:

    Alyson: I gave Nicole one chance but I will not give her any others. If she slips up, her baby snatching ass will be behind bars. That, I promise you.

    Jean nods and walks away. She goes into the other room to get Samuel and wonders what on earth got in to her daughter. Meanwhile, Alyson puts her shoes on and says she is sick of being a doormat for everyone, including mom. It's been that way for too long and that is going to change. She then says if Nicole pushes her, she won't know what hit her.


    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    Outside Greta's room, Caroline exits the room only to be greeted by Nicole. Nicole smiles, saying she was told at the Pub that she could find her there looking after the royal answer to Swiss Miss for Frankie. Nicole admits she was hoping she would come out of Greta's room. She isn't in the mood for Salem's beloved princess to kill her with sweetness today. Nicole says she was so much more tolerable in a coma. Caroline raises her hand to slap her but restrains herself. Nicole mocks her, saying that she thought the Brady's used their words and not violence to solve disagreements.

    Nicole then thinks for a minute and says that is just another thing to add to the hypocrisy of the Brady family. Caroline asks her what she wants. Nicole says she is truly sorry for the incident with Alyson and Samuel and says she will continue to stay away from both of them. Caroline says that's good. Nicole says there is a catch and it's something she just thought of late last night. Nicole tells Caroline she will be sure to keep away from Alyson, Samuel, and the whole Brady family for that matter if Caroline grants her one request and that is for her to call Carrie and ask if she can visit with Evan.

    Caroline defiantly says absolutely not. Nicole tells her she might want to think about that. Caroline tells her she might want to think about honoring the agreement she made with Alyson before she ends up in the slammer. Nicole says she knows Eric would want that baby with her and not some girl he had a fling with. She also knows that Evan belongs with her. Carrie gave him up willingly. Caroline tells her this isn't finders/keepers. Nicole agrees, saying it's doing what is right. Caroline thinks she is deluded and says this conversation is finished. Caroline warns her to stay away from her family but, especially, Alyson and Samuel.

    Caroline asks if that is understood. Nicole says it's crystal clear. Nicole then gets in Caroline's face and tells her to remember that anything that happens to her family, they brought on themselves and that includes her. Nicole smirks and tells her to have a nice day before walking off, leaving behind a frustrated and somewhat worried Caroline.


    You've watched them fall in love. You've watched their love grow in spite of interference. Now...watch their love reach new heights with the creation of their miracle child.

    The scene then shifts to another end of the hospital as Billie arrives in the conference room and greets Alice and Maggie. She asks where Julie is. Maggie says she went to meet Doug. Alice says they are praying that things work out for them. Billie tells them she hopes things do too. Maggie asks if she has talked to Jack. Billie shakes her head, saying she hasn't seen or talked to him since he left Greta's room to meet Elizabeth and alex. Kate then walks in and asks her why she is just standing there. Billie turns and asks what she means. Kate tells Billie if she is having problems with Jack falling prey to another woman she just needs to fight like hell to keep him. Maggie says she is staying out of this and helps Alice walk over to Lucas.

    Billie reminds Kate that she has said she was trying to change. Kate says she still is but that doesn't mean she can't still encourage her children to fight to be with the person they love. She just won't be interfere personally. Billie rolls her eyes, saying that should be hard for her. Kate says it will be but she has no choice. Kate puts her arm around Billie and tells her not to give up. If she loves Jack, she just needs to fight with all she has because it will be worth it. Billie says it's not easy. Jack loved Elizabeth and probably still does deep down and Alex is his son and is in the middle of it all.

    Kate tells her none of that matters, unless she feels Jack may have feelings for Elizabeth that potentially surpass his feelings for her. Billie shakes her head, saying she can't be sure of anything right now. Just then, Philip walks by and greets and embraces Billie. Kate says hello to him too and Philip reluctantly says hello back and walks over to Lucas. Billie tells Kate she is sorry to see that things are still bad with her and Philip. Kate says they are bad with Lucas too. She tells Billie she is all she has right now. Billie smiles and says:

    Billie: Lucky me.
    Kate: Ha ha. I'm going over to attempt to talk to Lucas.

    Kate leaves Billie and heads over to Lucas, who is talking to Philip. Philip offers Lucas whatever help he needs, telling him he has alot more power at Titan now and will use whatever means necessary to him to help. Lucas smiles and thanks him, saying having the Kiriakis family on his side can't hurt. Kate then comes up, saying it could with all of the violence that is going on. Lucas asks what she is doing there. Kate reminds Lucas she is his mother and she came to support him. Lucas tells her that he doesn't have the energy to fight with her and just tells her to stay out of his sight. Lucas walks off, as does Philip, leaving behind a heartbroken Kate.

    Meanwhile, the mysterious figure once again watches Lucas from the hallway outside the conference room and then moves away upon hearing someone coming. Will then walks quickly down the hall. He then stops before entering the room and sees a distorted shadow on the wall in around the corner. Suspicious, he walks slowly around the corner and sees nothing. He then turns and enters the conference room, embracing Lucas. Lucas assures him it's all going to be ok as Joelle arrives with Patricia, while the mysterious figure watches from outside the room once again.


    MALIBU. CALIFORNIA

    Dr. Dobbs wonders why Miranda wants to talk to Abby. Forrest says he knows. It's because she is going to try to convince her to stay. Just then, Abby opens the door to her room and says that's exactly right and she is going to stay. She tells Forrest it's not just because of Miranda, although her words helped verify things and made her sure she was doing the right thing. She tells Forrest she remembers all that he did for her and how he has treated her. She also tells him that his story affected her. She was just caught off guard and thought he had an agenda, especially with her resemblance to Sylvia. She tells him she knows that isn't the case now and that he just wants to protect her and to help.

    Dr. Dobbs goes to call Miranda to tell her what Abby has decided. Forrest thanks him and then tells Abby that he wants to bring his brother down too. Abby says she wants to as well, especially given what he did to her Uncle Steve and her mother. She tells Forrest she wants him to stay and that she plans on staying. She promises to do whatever she can to help and to follow his orders. Forrest asks if she is sure. Abby nods, saying she is sorry for how harsh she was. Forrest embraces her, saying it's alright and he understands. He is just sorry for lying to her. Abby tells him it's in the past and all that matters now is completing this mission of his. Forrest nods, saying it should be easy with her on board. Abby says she hopes so to which Forrest agrees, saying it has to be easy...for all their sakes.


    ORPHEUS'S PENTHOUSE

    Orpheus enters Sami's room. Sami is watching Joelle and Lucas's meeting at the hospital on the surveillance camera. Orpheus asks her she isn't eating. Sami says she doesn't see a point in living. Her family and friends need her. Lucas needs her. She tells him she is through living for nothing but remaining in captivity. Orpheus orders her to eat. Sami says she won't eat. She may as well be dead anyway if all he is going to do is keep her locked up and she knows he plans to kill her and her family so she is dead no matter which way. She tells him it may as well be now. Orpheus loses it and grabs Sami forcefully by the arm, ordering her to eat or Lucas and Will will have bullets in their skulls within the hour. Sami is frightened of Orpheus and his rage and caves in, saying she will eat. Orpheus lets her go. Sami tells him she has never seen him like this. He is usually calm and sure of himself. He is always mocking her and enjoying torturing her but something is different. Sami points out she heard him screaming and tossing things around all last night. Orpheus tells her to mind her own business and to do as she is told before leaving. After he leaves, Sami wonders what is going on with him. She then returns to watching what is happening onscreen. Meanwhile, outside Sami's room, Orpheus clutches his head and asks why this had to happen and why his life was full of nothing but lies.


    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    Lucas and Joelle are arguing at their meeting as Frankie and Patricia interject. Patricia says that Joelle's demands for a $12 million dollar settlement or a piece of ownership in Roberts INC, along with complete funding for her mother's medical treatment is reasonable. Lucas doesn't think it is. Patricia then mentions a promotion along with a $6 million dollar settlement. Lucas says he isn't settling because he didn't do anything. Frankie tries to calm him. Patricia says that it looks like they will be seeing him in court then. She tells Joelle to come on. There is nothing more for them to do or say. Joelle tells her to wait and tells Lucas to remember the shape her mother is in. She tells him she is uncomfortable in the hospital and needs top notch care to come back from her recent setback. She knows Lucas is a good guy and begs him to at least provide funding for her mother's medical care up front. She promises to be more lenient on him. Lucas tells her he will provide funding for her mother's care if Joelle drops th case.

    Joelle says she can't do that. Lucas then says that he can't give her mother what she needs. He tells Joelle he feels sorry for her mother and her son but he knows he is innocent and so does she. Patricia says they will see about that. Patricia drags Joelle to the door, while Joelle warns Lucas that if her mother's condition deteriorates or worse, she will make sure he loses everything. She tells him this isn't just about her. It's about her son and mother too and she won't have them suffer because he is in denial concerning what he did. Lucas shakes his head in frustration as Joelle and Patricia leave, as the mysterious figure watches from afar.

    Lucas embraces Will, who is worried that they are in trouble. Maggie and Alice comfort them and Frankie assures Lucas he will do all he can. He thinks his case could go either way but tells Lucas that is good odds right off the bat. Lucas nods and thanks Frankie. Philip embraces Billie and says he will seeing her. An upset Kate walks over and watches him leave. Billie asks Kate if she actually expected Philip to say goodbye to her. Kate says she doesn't expect anything anymore, from anyone really. Meanwhile, Sami is watching everything on the surveillance camera footage on the monitor in her room. She touches the screen as Lucas has appeared on it hugging Will and tells them she wishes she were with them. She says she isn't sure what is going on and that she is sorry she isn't there. Sami wipes tears from her eyes as she tells Lucas and Will she loves them and that she isn't giving up. She will come home to them. She promises.


    STEFANO'S PENTHOUSE

    Tony walks in to find Stefano sipping brandy at his chess board. Stefano tells Tony he has been expecting him and tells him to get right to telling him all about his recent quest to find the missing Dimera. Tony says it will be his pleasure. Stefano points out to Tony that he knew he was up to something. He had heard of his misadventures with Hope and Steve at Maison Blanche but could never learn anything concrete. Tony tells Stefano he must be slipping in his old age. Stefano tells Tony to just tell him how all this transpired. Tony gives Stefano the folder of information from Liz that proves Orpheus is Stefano's son and tells Stefano all about how Daphne gave Orpheus up because she feared Stefano's influence on him and how she did it by going into hiding during the pregnancy. He then explains how she kept it a secret and how she made sure he was the only one that learned about, at least at first.

    Stefano is stunned, saying he can't believe he never picked up on more being behind her disappearance all those years ago. He also says he must give Daphne credit for the way she kept it hidden and how difficult she made it to learn the truth. He would've never expected her to use clues and to use Liz Curtis as the secret keeper was inspired. Stefano adds that she was more like him then she thought, at least in some ways. Tony tells him he is sadly mistaken and that Daphne wanted him to know first because he is her son and she knew this secret could potentially destroy Stefano. At the time of her death, she knew that he would know what to do with such a goldmine like this. She wants him to rise up and destroy Stefano and his empire of evil. Tony adds that she was right to trust him with it and that he plans to use this as the vehicle to end Stefano's reign of terror for good, something he will take great satisfaction in. Meanwhile, Orpheus watches all this unfold on one of his surveillance cameras, clenching his fist in anger and frustration as he watches.

    Stefano laughs, saying he can't destroy him nor will this secret have any affect on him. Tony tells him he is wrong. Orpheus has already shot him and nearly wiped out half of Salem. He hates Stefano and Stefano hates him. Tony says that all the makings are there to end this dynasty of terror. Tony gets in Stefano's face and tells him he knows it's true and that it will soon be over for him and all that he stands for. Stefano throws his drink against the wall, takes Tony by the collar, and throws his body against the wall, telling him:

    Stefano: Don't you ever get in face again! You bastard! No one talks to Stefano Dimera like you just did and gets away with it. You'll see how wrong you are, as will your mother from her grave. I used to give a damn about you, Tony. Not anymore. You've disrespected me and this empire too many times. I've lost hope for you ever being someone of promise. Your nothing to me now. In fact, if you unwisely decide to stand in my way, you will be an enemy to me and to this family. Think about that, you fool!!

    Stefano then tosses Tony to the ground and walks out of the room. Once out of the room, Stefano says:

    Stefano: Nothing will deter me from my plans. Not Daphne. Not Tony. Not even my newfound son. The day of reckoning for all my enemies is close at hand. Much closer then they all think.

    Stefano laughs as the scene freezes on his face and then fades to black.

    ON THE NEXT SALEM LIVES...

    SECRETS, HEARTBREAK, AND LIES HAUNT SALEM RESIDENTS!!!
  10. PhoenixRising05
    OCTOBER 25, 2007-EPISODE #358: EYES WIDE OPEN PART 3

    (NOTE: DUE TO TIME CONSTRAINTS, THIS WEEK'S EPISODES ARE RUNNING ALOT LONGER THEN NORMAL. THIS WILL NOT BECOME A HABIT AND IS ONLY BEING DONE FOR TIME PURPOSES. BARE WITH US AND WE HOPE YOU CONTINUE TO ENJOY SALEM LIVES)


    KIRIAKIS MANSION

    Nico walks into the living room and tells Victor that all their men are in position. Victor is pleased and tells Nico to keep him updated on any happenings with Stefano and if they locate Orpheus. He tells Nico they must strike soon. They just need to wait for the right opportunity. Victor admits things will be interesting now with Orpheus being Stefano's son. He admits being curious as to how they will both handle that. Nico agrees it will be interesting. Henderson then walks in and tells Victor the surprise for Mrs. Horton is all ready. Victor smiles and says good. Maggie will be very surprised when she gets home.


    BO AND HOPE'S HOUSE

    Bo opens the door and lets Kayla in with JT. Bo thanks her for picking him up as he wasn't sure he would make it out of work to get him. He asks JT how school was. JT says good and then goes running upstairs. Kayla says it was no problem and asks if there is any word. Bo shakes his head, saying his contacts have nothing. Just then, Hope and Steve come through the door and an overjoyed Bo and Kayla embrace their spouses and then Hope and Kayla and Steve and Bo embrace.

    Bo asks where they have been. Hope apologizes to Bo for running off again. Steve interjects and says he got another lead on his missing years and wanted to make a move on it before Stefano was hot on his trail. He brought Tony with him to help but Hope wanted in too. Steve reminds Bo of how stubborn Hope is. Bo says he knows but says he can't help wondering if there is more to this. This is the second time they ran off and only left a note behind and, this time, they didn't even contact them to let them know they were ok.

    Hope apologizes, saying everything happened so fast and they wanted to be careful not to tip Stefano off. Bo tells Hope and Steve he doesn't want them taking off like this anymore. Next time, he is going with them. It's too dangerous. Kayla agrees, telling Steve they are a team and are in this together. Hope and Steve agree and promise not to run off anymore, at least without talking to them first in person. Bo and Kayla are pleased. Bo asks if they found anything. Hope is about to answer when Steve interrupts, shaking his head and saying the trail was cold. Stefano must have gotten rid of any evidence that proved he was in some of these places.

    Bo asks where they went. Hope says they checked out some more Dimera lairs and tunnels in the Midwest and on west coast. She tells Bo he would be surprised to see how many secret hideaways Stefano has. Bo says he doubts he would and says he is just happy to see them both. Kayla agrees, begging them both not to leave like that ever again. Hope and Steve embrace their spouses again and assure them they won't as they longingly glance at each other.


    BRADY PUB

    Elizabeth, Jack, and Alex are finishing their lunch as Jack looks over an article Alex wrote. Jack tells Alex that he is fantastic. Alex thinks he is just saying that to get him to like him. Jack tells him that isn't it. He tells Alex he is a great writer and would make a fine reporter or, even, author. Alex says he hopes Jack is right. He loves to write. Elizabeth tells Jack it's all Alex ever seems to do as he never had much of a social life. Jack says that clearly practice made perfect because Alex's writing skills are at the pro level. Alex is pleased to hear that and says he has more writings in the car. He tells Elizabeth he is going to go get them and says he will be like back.

    After Alex leaves, Elizabeth asks Jack if everything is ok. Jack nods and says it is. Elizabeth admits that she can tell something is wrong and could see it from the moment he showed up today. She tells him she always could tell when he was upset or bothered by something. Jack tells Elizabeth she really does know him. Elizabeth smiles. Jack says he is still having problems with Billie. Elizabeth asks if she is still on her kick about her trying to break him and Billie up. Jack nods, saying that she is adamant.

    At that moment, Billie walks in and sees Jack and Elizabeth. She sneaks over to a booth, not wanting to disturb them or to be seen. Elizabeth tells Jack she would never do what Billie is accusing her of. She admits to Jack she does still love him and always will. He owns a special place in her heart and that will never change. She then goes on to say that she would never scheme to tear him and Billie, or any other woman, apart. She tells Jack that she knows whatever happened between them is in the past and she would never want to risk hurting him or his family, or even Alex.

    Elizabeth asks if Jack believes her. After a few moments, Jack says he does. He's known her for too long and he can see she means what she is saying. He tells her he is relieved to hear her say what she just said. He just wishes Billie could and that she would believe it. Alex then returns and, as Jack turns slightly around, he notices that Billie is there. He asks if they would both excuse him and leaves. Elizabeth sees him go over to Billie. Alex tells her to just back off and leave them alone. Elizabeth smiles and tells Alex she isn't doing anything, really. Jack and Billie are tearing themselves apart and she doesn't have to lift a single finger.

    Billie asks Jack why he came over to her. Jack says they need to talk. Billie reminds him of where their attempts at talking got them this morning. Jack asks about Lucas. Billie says nothing really happened. She then tells Jack to just say what he wants to so he can go. She can't talk to him right now with the way things have been going. She tells him she just doesn't have the energy. Jack sits down and fills her in on what Elizabeth just told him. Billie can't believe he believes that BS. Jack says he knows Elizabeth and it isn't BS. Billie tells him to look inside himself. He knows she is right.

    Jack asks Billie why she is being so difficult. He asks her to give Elizabeth a chance. Billie tells him she did and she quickly found out that the woman is a snake. Jack tells her he doesn't know what else to do or say. He is just torn right now because he is being pulled in two directions. Billie says that wouldn't be happening if he didn't let it. Jack asks what he is supposed to do. Billie says nevermind and gets up. Jack tells her that he doesn't know what else she wants from him. Billie says nothing. He can't give her anything right now since he is in denial. She tells him all she wants is for Elizabeth to disappear from their lives...permanently.

    Alex and Elizabeth overhear and Jack asks if Billie means that. Billie says she does. She wants the woman out of both their lives and doesn't care how it happens. She adds that she would even make it happen if she could. Jack is shocked she is saying all this. Billie tells him that she only wishes that her wish would come true. They would all be much better off. Billie then grabs her purse, leaves money for a tip on the table, and leaves. Jack returns to Elizabeth and Alex, both of whom can't believe Billie would say such a think. Jack doesn't think she means it. Elizabeth thinks she does and says that Billie hates her and has hated her all along. Jack tells Elizabeth that he knows Billie and she won't harm her. Elizabeth says she doesn't have to herself. The mere fact she was wishing for her to disappear for good is enough of a jinx and she tells Jack she is really worried. An upset Elizabeth lies in Alex's arms for comfort as Alex stares at a frustrated Jack.


    BO AND HOPE'S HOUSE

    Doug races in and embraces Hope lovingly. Bo comes in and says he called Doug and that he has another surprise that he wanted to be just right for her. JT then comes in with a "I love Mommy" cake. Bo says he had it all ready for when she came home as he thought and hoped she would. Hope embraces and kisses both JT and Bo and thanks them. She then begins to fill Doug in on where she has been.

    Meanwhile, Stephanie walks in and races into Steve's arms. Kayla tells Steve she called her over. Steve and Stephanie are overjoyed to see each other. Stephanie begs him not to run off again. They still have to get to know each other. Steve smiles, saying he won't and that he looks forward to spending time with his little "Sweetness." Bo then calls over to Steve, Kayla, and Stephanie and asks if they want cake. JT then gets cake all over his shirt. Hope tells JT to go right up and take it off so that he doesn't make anymore of a mess. Bo says that he didn't take all of JT's shirts out of the laundry basket and tells JT he will go up with him to find him another shirt. They both leave.


    You've watched them fall in love. You've watched their love grow in spite of interference. Now...watch their love reach new heights with the creation of their miracle child.

    Hope tells Steve, Kayla, and Stephanie to help themselves to the cake. Hope then asks Doug how things are with Julie. Doug catches her up on things and Hope asks if he really thinks ending it is the best thing. Doug reminds Hope she was just as mad at Julie. Hope tells Doug that sometimes circumstances can drive a person to do things they don't want to do, especially when it comes to their family. Doug asks if something is going on with her. Hope shakes her head, saying no. She just thinks he should give Julie another chance. She just doesn't think what happened is worth throwing away so many years of marriage and love. She then tells Doug it's her decision though and she will support him no matter what. A shocked Doug nods, saying he has alot to think about.

    As Steve gets himself some cake, Kayla fills in Stephanie on where her father has been. Stephanie asks Kayla if she thinks dad is hiding something. After a few moments and a brief look over at Steve, Kayla says she doesn't think her father would do that. Stephanie says she is just happy he is back. Kayla looks over at him and says she is too.


    HORTON HOUSE

    Maggie walks Alice into the house and they are both shocked to see a devastated Julie lying on the sofa. They both ask what happened. Julie fills them in on what happened with Doug and says it;s over. Maggie urges her not to say that. Julie says she has to say it because she has to accept it. It's over. Doug and her are through. Julie then breaks down again in Maggie's arms as a heartbroken Alice watches.


    BO AND HOPE'S HOUSE

    Kayla announces that they must be going. She embraces Bo and thanks him for all his help. He does the same. Steve sneaks over to Hope and tells her they have to talk. Hope says she will tell him when and if she is ready to. He asks what her problem is. Hope says he knows what it is and tells him to do everyone a favor and leave the past and everything that happened between them the past few weeks where it belongs...in the rear view mirror. She tells Steve she is not going to destroy her family. Steve agrees but still thinks they need to talk. Hope wishes him a good night and goes over to say goodbye to Doug. Stephanie comes over and asks if Steve is alright. Steve nods, saying it's good to be home. Steve then embraces Stephanie as he and Hope stare at each other from across the room.

    ROMAN AND MARLENA'S HOUSE

    Marlena comes home and is shocked to find what appears to be Roman's luggage in the living room. She then sees Roman comes out from the kitchen and asks what the hell he is doing there. Roman says that it's his house too. Marlena reminds him that she kicked him out last night. Roman tells her that he isn't just going to give up on their marriage. She should know that by now. Marlena says she isn't giving up. He is the one giving up and compounding problems they already have.

    Roman tells Marlena he is sorry if what he is doing is worrying her but he tells her she just needs to accept it. He is doing this for her and for their family. Eric and Sami's deaths will not go unpunished.

    Marlena: Alrighty then. Go back to the force. Stop with all of this mafia and vigilante justice [!@#$%^&*]. That is the problem here, Roman. Your going to get yourself killed and then what good does that do? Your family needs you. I need you. We've needed you for months yet there you go every night to help Victor or go after Orpheus or to do God knows what.
    Roman: I just can't stand around and do nothing!
    Marlena: No one said you had to. Why not do this the right way? With the support of your friends and family. With all of us around you. We can all unite and work as a team.
    Roman: Oh, yeah. That will work. Then, when we are finished, we can go home for tea and crumpets. Come on, doc. This thing isn't going to end using that stupid approach. I am handling this the best way I know how and I'm not going to change my mind. You will just have to accept that.
    Marlena: I don't have to accept anything.
    Roman: No, you don't. I just wish you would. (gently touches Marlena's cheek) I just hate all this fighting.
    Marlena: So do I. I just want you to hold me and to tell me it's going to be ok. That is what I have wanted for so long, Roman. That is what your family wants. We need you here with us. I need you here with me.
    Roman: I know and I'm trying. Look, I'm here now. Let's just forget all the other [!@#$%^&*] and live in this moment, right now. Come here.

    Roman takes Marlena in his arms and kisses her on the forehead.

    Marlena: Being here in your arms, I feel so safe. For the first time in so long, I feel like nothing can hurt us.
    Roman: That's because nothing can. I won't let it. I promise you, doc. I will make everything alright again. I can't bring Sami and Eric back but I can make sure they rest in peace. I owe them and you that much.
    Marlena: Right now, all I want is for you to hold me close and not let go.
    Roman: Your wish is my command.

    Roman and Marlena then sit down on the couch as he wraps his arms tightly around her even more before telling her he loves her. They then kiss as Marlena tells him she loves him too and that it feels good that they are both back where they belong...in each other's arms. Roman smiles, saying it sure does, and then pulls Marlena into another kiss.


    HORTON HOUSE

    Alice sits in her chair in the living room and watches Julie as she lies on the couch. She asks her if she is ready for all the trick or treaters tomorrow night. Julie doesn't answer. Alice tells her not to give up. Julie tells Alice that she has no choice. All good things come to an end and her marriage just did. She tells Alice her time is up and she has lost the love of her life. Alice reaches out and takes her hand. Julie then falls apart yet again and breaks down in her grandmother's arms.


    KIRIAKIS MANSION

    Maggie walks in the front door and is greeted by Nico, who tells her that Mr. Kiriakis would like to see her upstairs. A confused Maggie asks what is going on. Nico smiles and tells her to go upstairs and find out. Maggie walks upstairs and hears some romantic music playing from Victor's room. She enters and finds the room covered in roses and rose petals with a candlelight dinner set up. Victor then appears out of the bathroom in a tux and says he thought they might enjoy some special alone time together, something they never seem to have nearly enough.

    Maggie asks what he had in mind. Victor takes her in his arms and says a romantic dinner, maybe a dance or two, and then who knows. They kiss as Maggie says she likes the who knows part. They both laugh. Maggie suggests she get into something more comfortable and tells Victor to make sure they're not disturbed for while. Victor says he will get right on that. Maggie then slowly walks away, twirling her hair and telling a smiling Victor she will be right back. Victor then opens the door and calls out to Nico, who races upstairs.

    Victor tells Nico that he and Maggie are not to be disturbed. Nico nods and says he understands. Victor dismisses him and then smiles as he leaves. He then turns around to see Maggie in a beautiful red cocktail dress. Maggie thinks it's time to get their evening started. Victor agrees and then leans in and passionately kisses Maggie.


    SALEM INN

    Steve and Kayla are back at their suite. Steve comes out of the bathroom after showering and is shocked to see Kayla lying on the bed in a negligee. He smiles and asks what she is up to. Kayla says it's been awhile and she has missed him greatly. She thought he may be in the mood for some good, old fashioned loving from his favorite girl. Steve jumps on the bed and says he is intrigued. Kayla smiles and says she thought he would be. They kiss but, as they kiss, Steve recalls kissing Hope and them nearly making love at Maison Blanche.

    Steve jumps back. Kayla asks if he is ok. Steve lies and says he is just fine. Kayla says good and goes back to kissing him all over his neck as Steve looks off in the distance, his mind seemingly elsewhere...


    BO AND HOPE'S HOUSE

    Hope enters her and Bo's bedroom and tells Bo that JT has already gone to be. He is so excited about trick or treating tomorrow he thinks the day will get here faster by going to bed early. She then finally notices something is off about the room and is shocked to see the room dimly lit by nothing but candles with Bo lying on the bed with champagne on ice right next to him. Bo smiles and tells Hope he missed her and thought she may like to do some catching up. Afterall, it has been a long time. Hope slowly walks over. Bo takes her hand and drags her down onto the bed, kissing her passionately.

    As Bo kisses her, Hope recalls kissing Steve passionately in the cabin on the grounds at Maison Blanche. Hope pulls away. Bo asks if she is ok. Hope says she thought she heard something and she was startled. Bo says it's probably the earth moving. They both laugh as Bo tells her to come here. He begins to kiss her again as Hope looks off into the distance and sighs deeply before whispering:

    Hope: What...is wrong with me?
    Bo (as he kisses Hope): Did you say something, Fancy Face?
    Hope: No. Nothing at all.

    Bo continues to kiss Hope as the scene freezes on her face as a look of anguish and confusion crosses it and then fades to black.

    ON THE NEXT SALEM LIVES...

    UNBELIEVABLY

    IT'S COMING........

    TO SALEM..........

    TOMORROW!!

    DON'T MISS IT!!


  11. PhoenixRising05
    NIGHT OF TERROR, PART I


    SALEM POLICE DEPARTMENT

    The evening of October 30th started like any other in the City of Salem, Ilinois. This was especially true for the Salem Police Department, as Abe sits at his desk reading reports form the previous day. As he sifts through the papers, a representative from the D.A.’s Office walks in, throwing a leather bound file on his desk in front of him and telling him........

    Rep: You better read this, Commissioner. This person comes up for review this evening and, if it is granted, he will be transported to a maximum security prison tomorrow.
    Abe: (Slowly looking up) And good morning to you too. Thank you so much for almost knocking over my coffee.
    Rep: The D.A. wants to know what you intend to do about it.
    Abe: Tell the D.A. that all of our officers will be forever vigilant, ok? If, and that’s a big if, the prisoner is transferred, they won’t come anywhere near Salem, alright?
    Rep: (Leaning forward on his desk) You better hope not, Commissioner. Because if that happens........
    Abe: (Leaning forward) First of all, get off my desk.

    The rep stands up slowly........

    Abe: And second, I just told you what is happening. I don’t need some tight-ass coming in here telling me my job, especially when she was sucking her thumb when I was busting Stefano DiMera and Victor Kiriakis. Now.........there’s the see through door. See your way out of it.

    The Representative slowly turns and walks to the door but, before she walks out, she turns and tells Abe......

    Rep: I hope you’re right, sir. Because God help us all if you’re wrong.

    The rep.walks out, leaving Abe to lean back in his chair. He looks at the folder and, after reading the name on it, sighs deeply. He then opens it slowly, puts on his reading glasses, and starts reading, as the scene dissolves to..........


    SALEM CITY HALL (D.A.'S OFFICE)

    Salem D.A., Patricia Cromwell, is on the phone.........

    Patricia: What?! Oh dear God, no. Are you serious?! Whose bright ass idea was this?! (After a pause) Well, we all better be on the ball tomorrow. God help us if this one escapes.

    She hangs up the phone and stands up, walking to the window and looking out onto the city of Salem, and thinks to herself.....

    Patricia: God........pray for us. Pray for us all.

    The scene then slowly fades to black on her worried face.


    BO AND HOPE'S HOUSE

    The next morning, Hope is helping JT with his breakfast. Bo walks into the house and walks over to Hope, kissing her on the cheek and kissing JT on the head while also messing up his hair. He walks around to the couch and sits down, asking Hope.....

    Bo: So........how is my family doing today?
    Hope: We are doing fine. How are you doing, Bo?
    Bo: Ok. The therapy sessions are going good. Starting to........make some connections. Haven’t felt this well in a while.
    Hope: That’s good, Bo. I didn’t think you would go, to be honest with you.
    Bo: Well, it was too important. The doctor that Victor put me in touch with is really good. I didn’t know he cared so much.
    Hope: You know, even with this war he is fighting, which I hate.......

    Bo rolls his eyes..........

    Hope: Victor really loves you a lot, Bo. Even I can see that. He has ever since he found out you were his son.
    Bo: I know. I know. Just wish all this battling was over, you know? Get some damn peace back into our lives. So I can.........spend time with my favorite girl and my favorite guy. (pats JT lightly on the head)
    Hope: Well, you will always be my favorite cop, Brady. Never forget that, ok?
    Bo: You bet.

    Bo leans in and gently kisses Hope, as she places her hand on his cheek. They then look lovingly at each other, as the scene dissolves into........

    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL (MARLENA'S OFFICE)

    Marlena is putting things back in her office and hanging pictures on her wall. As she turns to get another picture, a nurse comes in and welcomes her back, saying that it’s good to see her. Marlena smiles as she goes to hug the nurse, saying that it’s good to be back. But.........all she’s doing is putting some stuff back in her office. She still has some things to work out before she starts telling other people how to live.

    A man walks in with flowers and tells her he wishes he would have listened to her earlier. Marlena looks to see that it is Roman, as the nurse looks at both of them and then excuses herself. After the nurse leaves, Roman walks over to Marlena and tells her how sorry he is for the fight they had the other night and knows that last night isn't going to make up for anything. Marlena turns silently and walks back over to her desk, picking up a picture and silently placing it on the wall. Roman wants Marlena to please listen to him but she turns and says........

    Marlena: You are in NO PLACE to make demands, Roman.
    Roman: I know, Doc. I know........I was just saying.........
    Marlena: You just want me to overlook how much of an !@#$%^&*] you’ve been lately. I won’t do that. Sami’s dead, Eric’s dead, Carrie is overseas with our grandchild, Belle is still trying to put her life back together after what happened with that jackass Philip........and here you are, playing supercop. Oh, I’m sorry...........FORMER supercop.
    Roman: Ok. Bout sums it up, I guess. Look, can we at least call a truce? Just for today?
    Marlena: (After a pause) Well...........it is Halloween. Maybe we can.........do what we used to.
    Roman: You mean.........go trick or treating?
    Marlena: Yeah, I guess. That used to be fun. Especially when the kids were small.
    Roman: Sure was........before so much changed. So..........can I look forward to picking you up tonight?
    Marlena: (After another pause) Sure, Roman. Why not.

    Roman runs over real quick, hands Marlena the flowers he was holding, gives her a quick kiss on the lips, and rushes off, telling her he’ll see her tonight right before he runs out the door. Marlena smiles after he leaves and the nurse walks back in. Marlena asks her to get her a vase to put these flowers in. The nurse smiles and leaves to find a vase as Marlena holds the flowers close to her and smiles as she smells the wonderful scent. The scene then dissolves to.........


    COURTHOUSE IN WESTERN ILLINOIS

    A judge is about to make a decision in the courtroom......

    Judge: It is the opinion of this court that the prisoner be remanded to the Joliet State Prison, to stay there.........until the day of their death. And...........

    May God Almighty Himself have mercy on your soul.

    The judge hits the gavel and the prisoner is led out of the courtroom slowly. As the prisoner walks past Patricia., who is sitting in attendance, she picks up her cell phone and calls Abe. When he answers, she tells him that the prisoner is being transferred. Abe sighs deeply, telling her that she better call her friends statewide and let them know what is going on. She agrees and then hangs up the phone.

    As she walks out of the courtroom, the scene switches back to the cop shop, where Abe walks out of his office and tells one of his officers to get Bo Brady on the phone. The officer obeys and runs off to call Bo. Abe then thinks to himself that if the meeting went wrong........

    He knows only God can help them then.


    STREETS OF SALEM

    The scene then dissolves into nighttime, where kids are being taken up and down the streets of Salem trick or treating as the skies are slowly getting darker. Steve and Kayla walk down the street, watching the parents and kids having a great time on the Eve Of All Saints. Steve holds Kayla in his arms, saying how great it is to be home for a day like Halloween. Kayla smiles but then asks him if he still plans to get involved with that Orpheus/Stefano/Victor business now that he is home.

    Steve stops her, telling her that he’ll do what he has to do. Period. Sometimes, good people have to do bad things to get the right outcome, he tells her. So, no need for her to worry. Kayla says she won’t and the scene pans upward over the beautiful streets and, when the scene pans back down, the prisoner that was in court earlier that day is now headed to their new destination.


    PRISONER TRANSPORT VEHICLE

    The men who are transferring this person speak amongst themselves, with one saying.........

    Officer 1: Damn. I could be at home right now. Another Halloween without taking my kids out.
    Officer 2: Man, don’t worry about it. We won’t be long. All we have to do is drop this cat off and head back home, alright?
    O1: Easy for you to say. You don’t have kids.
    O2: Oh, so now I have to have kids in order to speak my mind, huh?
    O1: Just speed it up, ok? Having this prisoner in here gives me the creeps.
    O2: Well, finally.........something we agree on.

    As the men talk, they don’t know that the prisoner has broken the restraints that were binding their hands and, as the men look out into the night........

    The prisoner springs forward, smashing their right hand through the protective glass shielding. Both men scream out in horror as the officer in the passenger seat reaches for his gun. The prisoner backhands him, shattering his jaw and knocking him unconscious as his head smashes through the glass window.

    Then..........the prisoner turns his attention to the driver..........

    The scene comes up from over a nearby ravine as the car is now driving across all the lanes of the road. The car then hits a guardrail and tumbles end over end downward, coming to a rest near a huge tree as it smashes into it. After a few moments, one person climbs out of the destroyed car. The person stands, looks at the car, then turns.........

    And slowly walks away and makes their way back to the street. It is..........the prisoner, who is removing the last of the restraints that binded them. Then, after walking about 400 yards, they past a sign..........that simply says........

    Salem: 5 miles.

    The prisoner stops, looks up at the sign, then turns back to look ahead at the city of Salem........

    And then continues to walk slowly down the road.

    The scene then fades to the...


    KIRIAKIS MANSION

    Bo has just hung up the phone talking with Abe. He walks back into the main study and walks over to Roman and Victor. He turns and tells Roman that there may be a problem. When Roman asks what it is, Bo tells him that a special prisoner that he recommended putting away almost 30 years ago is being transferred to a maximum security prison in southern Illinois.

    Roman looks at Bo with shock. He walks past Bo, telling him and Victor that Abe and him thought they were doing the right thing. He hopes no one is hurt by this maniac. When Victor asks him who they’re referring to, Bo says apparently............a serious nut job. Victor asks if there is anything he could do, like call the Governor or the Attorney General. They both owe him many times over. Roman says for right now, he thinks they need to bring Abe over and get on the phones and hope that this prisoner made it safely to their destination..........

    Before it’s too late. Bo gets back on the phone to call Abe as Roman picks up his cell phone to make some calls. Victor calls Nico in, giving him orders on how to proceed this evening.

    The scene then fades into.........


    THE HORTON HOUSE

    Lucas is at the door, handing out candy. He smiles as he gives the kids their treats and wishes them a good night as they leave. He watches them walk into the night and then closes the door, walking back into the living room to see Maggie helping Alice with her famous cookies. Lucas says he is glad to be helping them out as it's taking his mind off his problems. He sits down, saying that he hates he missed out on all of this growing up. Alice tells him it wasn’t his fault. Lucas says he knows. He then says that if he didn’t have a mother who was so damn selfish, he could have spent his life with his real family.

    He says he hates the fact he didn’t grow up a true Horton. Maggie tells him that he shouldn’t blame anyone for that. It was just fate, the same way it was fate to find out he is a part of this family. And always will be. Hope walks in agreeing with Maggie, saying that she has always loved him, no matter what. She then walks over and gives him a kiss on the cheek, making Lucas blush. He then says quietly to Hope that he saw some pictures of her from some years ago and.........wow. She’s was just as beautiful then as she is now. Hope smiles, wondering if Lucas wants to be kissing cousins.

    Lucas blushes again, saying that he needs to get some candy from the kitchen, which makes all the women laugh out loud.

    Hope then gets a phone call and tells the person she will be right there. Hope then says she has to go. JT forgot something for his costume. Hope kisses Alice and Maggie and tells them to say goodbye to Lucas for her. She tells them she may be back later and wishes them luck with the trick or treaters. Hope then gets into her car outside and calls Bo, telling him that she is on her way home right now to get something for JT and then she will be all his. Bo smiles, saying that he will see her soon. They tell each other their I love yous and, as Hope hangs up the phone, starts her car, and drives away, the scene pans upward into the crisp night sky.........

    And back down into a service station on the main road to Salem.


    SERVICE STATION

    The older station has two attendants, one sitting in the shop, the other working on a car in the garage area. The attendant inside has a radio turned to the police band frequency and hears a report about two missing officers who were transporting a prisoner to another prison when they lost contact with headquarters. As the police continue on the radio, the attendant goes out into the garage and tells his co-worker........

    Attendant 1: Aye, two cops are missing. And some prisoner has escaped. Maybe we should lock up and go home for the night.
    Attendant 2: We will........as soon as I replace this radiator.
    A1: Man, that can wait until tomorrow.
    A2: I know it can...........but I want to get it done so I can start on that lady’s transmission tomorrow. That’s an all day job, friend.
    A1: No [!@#$%^&*]. Look..........I just don’t like being out here this far from Salem with some escaped convict missing.
    A2: Damn........OK!! Ok........if it makes you feel better, I’ll finish up here and I can drop you off on my way home. Now.........does that remove your panties from your ass?
    A1: Sure does. And hurry up............I want to see my lady tonight.

    To himself, the second attendant says.........

    A2: Chasing after some ass is more important than your job, huh? !@#$%^&*].

    As the first attendant walks back into the shop, he notices that there is no sound coming from it. He steps slowly into the shop, looking around, and walks slowly over to the radio. What he sees makes his eyes grow wide with shock as he looks down at the radio.........

    And sees it completely destroyed. It looks like someone hit it with a baseball bat several times because there is nothing left of it. He slowly walks backwards from the radio, looking around to see if anyone is in the shop. He starts to then turn around and, when he does.......

    He comes face to face with the prisoner. The attendant tries to scream out but the prisoner grabs him by the throat, squeezes around his wind pipe with a vice-like grip, and crushes his larynx. The prisoner then puts one hand under his chin, another on top of his head........and jerks his head sideways, snapping his neck in two pieces. The attendant’s eyes are still open as the prisoner drops the dead man to the floor and then turns their head to look into the garage........

    The second attendant is still working on the car and, after looking for a tool that he needs, decides to slide out from under the car. As he does.........he stands up, looks around, and sees his wrench laying on a small table in the corner. As he walks over to it, he hears something fall off to his left. He looks over........and sees that one of the tool boxes fell over. He goes over to pick up the tools. As he bends down, he picks up a socket and places it in the toolbox but, when he picks up another socket......

    He is grabbed by the back of the neck. He is stood up and turned around. He is struggling to free himself but can’t get away. The prisoner has now grabbed him by his throat and the shocked and terrified attendant is now being carried by his throat towards the front of the car. Once he is there, the prisoner looks at the begging man, looks at the car hood, lifts it up, and then slowly places the man’s upper torso on top of the engine. And then, with incredible speed and unbelievable strength.......

    He smashes the hood of the car down on the attendant several times until blood is pouring down on the ground under the car. The prisoner then slams the car hood down on the attendant once more and leaves it there. He then looks throughout the garage for some other clothes to change into. After 20 minutes have past, the prisoner walks out into the lot and sees a car sitting in front of the station. The prisoner slowly walks over to the car, gets in..........and pulls down the sun visor, where a set of keys falls out. The prisoner chuckles once and starts the car. The prisoner then slowly drives off into the cold, crisp night and the scene then dissolves into...........


    HOPE'S CAR (DRIVING DOWN COUNTRY ROAD)

    Hope is driving through the winding street in the Salem countryside. As she drives by, a car that was sitting on the side of the road starts up, and Hope looks into her rear view mirror to see the car. She continues to drive as the car pulls out onto the street and gets behind her. The car slowly follows Hope as she drives and she keeps looking in her mirror to see what the other driver is doing. Hope then looks down and picks up her phone, calling Bo. When he answers, Hope says that someone is following her closely. She tells Bo she is getting worried to which he responds for her to tell him where she is.

    When Hope begins to tell him, the driver speeds up and slams into the back of her car. Hope lunges forward, hitting her head on the steering wheel, and dropping her cell phone on the floor. Bo calls out but Hope can’t pick up the phone as the driver slams into her car once again. Hope then puts both hands on the wheel and speeds up, trying to get away from the crazed driver. The driver, though, speeds up as well and pulls along side Hope’s car. The driver then jerks the car to the left, smashing into Hope’s car once again. Bo is now screaming into the phone but Hope can’t respond as she fights for her life against this maniac, who then jerks the car to the left again, slamming hard into Hope’s car.

    Hope, with her forehead bleeding, manages to roll down her window. She then jerks her car to the right, slamming into the other driver’s car. She does it once again, with the same result. The cell phone goes dead as Hope then looks over to the other car and the driver rolls down the window. Hope looks at the driver and her eyes grow wide with terror as she stares at the driver.............

    And the driver turns their head very slowly
    (FACE OF PRISONER/DRIVER) as the terrifying scene freeze frames on the driver’s face.........

    And then suddenly goes black!

    ON THE NEXT SALEM LIVES...

    THE NIGHT OF TERROR CONTINUES...
  12. PhoenixRising05
    NIGHT OF TERROR, PART II


    HOPE'S CAR (DRIVING DOWN COUNTRY ROAD)

    As this night continues, Michael Myers jerks his car over to the left once again, hitting Hope’s car and sending it crashing into a guard rail. The car then bounces off the rail and starts tumbling end over end as Hope crashes through the window and lands in a grassy area away from the car. The car then tumbles into a second guard rail and, when it comes to a stop, explodes in a huge fireball that can be seen for at least a mile. A very groggy and woozy Hope tries to stand up as she looks at her burning car and also sees one other sight........

    Michael backing up in his car, towards her.

    Hope barely manages to stand on her feet as she turns away from his car. She realizes that her ankle is broken and she can hardly place any pressure on it but what is more important is getting away form this psychopath. As Michael backs up his car faster, trying to run into Hope, she looks up to see car lights coming form down the road. The scene then shifts to inside the second vehicle, which happens to be driven by.........


    ROMAN'S CAR (DRIVING DOWN COUNTRY ROAD)

    Roman Brady, who is on his way to pick up Marlena for their date. He looks ahead to see Hope waving at him and he wonders what has happened. He soon finds out as he sees Michael trying to hit Hope with his car. Roman then slams on the accelerator and guns his car towards Michael. Hope sees what Roman is doing and, at the last minute,..........jumps out of the way of Roman’s car as he slams into the back of Michael’s car. After a few moments, Roman recovers to see Michael pulling away from his car.

    Michael’s car is damaged but he guns the engine and speeds off into the night. Roman then pulls out his cell phone and calls 911, getting help for Hope and himself. He then calls Abe and tells them that some nutcase just tried to kill Hope. Abe informs him that Michael Myers escaped and is now on the loose. Roman’s heart grows ice cold with fear, telling Abe that they have to stop him. As Roman gets out of the car, he looks around and then spots Hope laying unconscious in a ditch.

    Roman tells Abe to tell Bo about Hope and Abe says he’s on his way to the Kiriakis Mansion at that moment. Roman says that after he gets Hope to a hospital, he is going to start looking for Michael. Abe tells him he will mobilize the entire P.D. and will also get the National Guard into Salem to help find him. Roman also tells him to put out an APB on Myers as he bends down to check on Hope, who is breathing normally. Roman takes his coat off and places it over Hope. He then turns and walks back to the street.

    A passing officer comes up on the scene and Roman identifies himself. The officer knows of him and Roman tells him they need to get Hope to a hospital fast. The officer says that he saw an ambulance down the road at the sight of another accident but will call it to come up to see to Hope. Roman gets back on the cell and tells Abe to keep in touch. Abe says he will and tells Roman to be careful. They both hang up as both the officer and Roman run back down to see to Hope.

    As the men stay with Hope, the scene fades into the...


    KIRIAKIS MANSION

    Abe bangs on the door. Bo runs to open it and Abe rushes in. He stops and tells Bo that Hope was injured but Roman is with her and she will be taken to the hospital soon. Bo asks what happened and Abe tells him someone tried to kill Hope tonight. When Bo demands to know who the person was, Abe looks at him and simply says.......he doesn’t know but Michael Myers escaped earlier tonight as he was being transported from Smith’s Grove Sanitarium. Victor walks in and asks Abe what he intends to do about what has happened tonight. Abe turns and tells Victor that all businesses will be shut down and the panic button has been pushed. All officers are reporting into work and the National Guard has been notified.

    Victor says that Abe should call the Governor and Abe says he will, just as soon as they have the situation in hand. Victor says that if it were in hand, Myers wouldn’t be loose and his daughter-in-law wouldn’t be on her way to the hospital. Before Abe can say anything, Bo steps in between them, saying that they should head to the hospital and wait for Hope and Roman to get there. Victor says he’s calling Maggie to come home now so he’ll stay behind but tells Bo to take some men with him, just in case.

    Bo and Nico rush out along with Abe, whose on his cell phone with the cop shop. As everyone jumps into their cars and speeds off into the night, the scene then shifts to..........


    STREETS OF SALEM

    Steve and Kayla, who have just turned onto the street they now live on. Kayla tells Steve she is happy that her mother told them about this house as it's nice to finally be out of the Salem Inn. Steve agrees. Kayla holds Steve’s hand lovingly, saying that she hasn’t done that with him since right before he disappeared. Steve is surprised, saying that he would have thought a fox like her would have had her pick of good looking men. Kayla said she did but she only wanted one man.........Steve. That makes him smile and he kisses his “Sweetness” on the cheek. Kayla blushes a little but they both are startled out of their special moment by the sight of a car............

    With the rear end severely damaged.

    Steve remarks.........

    Steve: Now, why hasn’t either of your brothers given this cat a ticket?
    Kayla: Beats me. Roman said he was going to try and take Marlena out tonight and Bo and Hope were going to hang out at home. I don’t know.......

    At that moment, the couple sees a police car fly past them and around the corner at breakneck speed............

    Steve: Ok. What the hell is going on?
    Kayla: I don’t know. We better get inside and call the station.
    Steve: I’m with you on that, Sweetness.

    Steve and Kayla walk briskly to their new home, unaware that, standing behind a huge oak tree across the street.........

    Is The Shape of Michael Myers himself, staring at the couple as they disappear into their home.


    STEVE AND KAYLA'S NEW HOUSE

    Michael then slowly walks across the street.........and into the Johnson's backyard. Inside the home, Kayla calls Roman. Once on the phone, Kayla asks what is going on. She and Steve had just seen a police car flying down the road. Roman says he’ll explain everything later but tells her to get out of the house and go to the Pub until she and Steve hear from either him, Bo or Abe. Before Kayla can say anything else, Roman hangs up the phone. She turns to Steve, telling him............

    Kayla: Something really scary is going on, Steve.
    Steve: What’s the matter, baby?
    Kayla: Roman just told me that we should get out of the house and go to the Pub. Then he hung up the phone.
    Steve: (After a pause) If Roman said that...........something must have happened. Go upstairs and get my gun and then come back down. I’ll lock up the house so we can go.
    Kayla: Ok.

    As Kayla runs up the stairs, Steve walks to the kitchen. He then stops dead in his tracks..........

    When he sees that the back door is open and the window has been busted out.

    Steve steps slowly to the door and, as he passes the kitchen counter, he picks up a butcher’s knife off the counter top. He keeps looking around as he walks up to the door and opens it slowly. He looks out into the moonlit backyard and looks around for anyone who may still be there. What Steve doesn’t see, though.........

    Is Michael walking quietly and slowly behind him, down the hallway, and into the living room.

    Steve then steps back and closes the door, locking it. He then turns as Kayla starts to come down the stairs. As Steve reaches the bottom of the staircase,..........Michael turns from around the corner and grabs Steve by the throat. Steve reacts quickly, stabbing the butcher’s knife deep into Michael’s mid-section. That doesn’t matter to Michael, who picks Steve up with one hand and throws him into the living room. Steve crashes on top of a glass table. Kayla sees this and points the gun at Michael. She clicks the safety on the gun, aims at Michael’s back.........

    And fires several shots into him, sending him down to one knee, and then watches him as he falls face forward on the floor. After several frightening moments, Steve stirs and shakes the cobwebs out as Kayla slowly walks down the stairs and looks at Michael, pointing the gun at him. Steve stands up and staggers over to Kayla as she asks him if he is alright. Steve, ever the smart-ass, says........

    Steve: After what the DiMera's put me through, this ain't [!@#$%^&*], baby.

    Steve walks past Michael as he looks at him laying on the floor, motionless. When he looks at a beyond scared Kayla, he walks over to her and then gently takes the gun out of her hands. Kayla then breaks down and Steve holds her close, saying they need to call the police and get the hell out of there. Steve then leads Kayla out the front door and down the steps as they both see a police car come down the street. Both of them wave at the car, which then pulls up and stops in front of their home. When the two cops inside jump out, Steve tells them that some nutcase just tried to kill him and his wife in their home. Both officers draw their guns and tell the couple to get in the squad car as they go search in the home.

    Both officers walk up to the door, with one of them slowly pushing the door open with his gun. As they slowly walk into the home, they look down on the floor........

    And see nothing but blood.

    Both officers then look down the hallway and see a trail of blood lead to the back door. The door is open and, as the officers then slowly walk down the hallway, they both see that whoever was in there is now gone. They look at each other again as they turn and practically run out of the house. As they get outside, Steve has placed Kayla in his car and asks why the men are outside instead of bringing out the psycho dude who did this.

    One of the officers tells Steve that there was no one in the house. Steve and Kayla’s eyes grow wide with shock as Kayla says she shot him four times in the back. How could he have survived? One of the officers says he doesn’t know but that they better get them to safety. Steve says he’s fine and then says he’s taking his wife to the Brady Pub. If they need to be reached, they can get them there. The officers agree and, when everyone piles into their cars and drive off, no one sees the shape slowly walking in the opposite direction down the street..........

    And towards the Horton House.


    HORTON HOUSE

    Maggie picks up her ringing cell phone. Victor tells her in no uncertain terms that she has to get herself and Alice out of that house and get back over to the mansion now. Maggie asks what is going on and Victor says there is a psychopath loose in Salem. Maggie looks shocked and, when she asks who it is, Victor simply says...........

    Michael Myers.

    Maggie asks if that is the man who killed all those people in Haddonfield all those years ago and Victor says yes. Lucas walks into the living room as Maggie tells Victor that they all are on their way. She hangs up the phone as Lucas asks what the problem is. Maggie goes and turns on the television and the group sees the breaking news story about Michael’s escape. They also see that, so far, two auto mechanics and two police officers are dead and that the Salem PD asks that everyone lock their windows and bolt their doors until the danger has passed.

    Lucas looks surprised as Maggie turns off the television. When Alice asks what will they do, Lucas says they’re about to get the hell out of there and fast. Maggie says she is thankful Julie is at the Penthouse Grille tonight. Lucas agrees and then instructs Maggie to get Alice’s coat and help her on with it as he goes and checks the back door.

    After several very tense moments, Lucas comes back up front and asks if they are ready to go. Maggie and Alice are holding each other tightly as they all head for the front door. Lucas looks back at the ladies and tells them.........

    Lucas: Everything will be ok. Trust me.

    The ladies smile at Lucas and, as he opens the door...........

    He turns to see the terrifying figure...........of Michael Myers standing in front of them!

    Maggie lets out a piercing scream................as Michael holds up the large butcher knife over his head............

    And the scene suddenly goes black!

    ON THE NEXT SALEM LIVES...

    THE NIGHT OF TERROR CONTINUES!!
  13. PhoenixRising05
    OCTOBER 3, 2007: EPISODE #342: OPEN UP


    HOSPITAL IN TUSCANY, ITALY

    Tony is by Steve's side when he wakes up. Steve holds his head and asks what happened. Tony explains that the gas in the pit knocked him unconscious and that he managed to get him and Hope out just in time. Hope then comes in and races over to Steve, embracing him and overjoyed that he is alright as Tony watches. Steve thanks Hope for everything she did. He mentions he heard her while he was out of it. Hope is shocked that he did and then changes the subject to her just being happy he made it. Tony says he is too, especially since he is responsible. Hope and Steve are confused. Tony mentions that he ordered the guard to drop them in the pit but had no idea the guard would try to gas them. He gave the guard some cash and thought he was trustworthy. Unfortunately, he was wrong.

    Hope asks why he would do that. Tony says he didn't want them getting hurt after what happened at Maison Blanche with Byron. He is concerned Stefano is on their tail and he knows that neither Stefano or his men will kill him. He doesn't know if that same courtesy applies to them. He was simply trying to protect them and knows it was extreme. He also thought him acting alone would help move things along. Steve reminds Tony that he and Hope are looking for answers too. Tony nods and says he knows but it's unlikely that the answers lie in Italy. Hope agrees and tells Tony she understands why he did what he did. Steve agrees too even though he warns Tony he will be hearing from his attorney. Hope tells Steve he doesn't need Frankie. Steve smiles and says he was kidding. Steve then asks what Tony found, if anything. Hope realizes Tony mentioned finding something but never told her.

    Tony fills Steve and Hope in on the note and birth certificate he found in the painting, as well as the fact that Liz has the answers he needs. Tony says they need to leave Italy ASAP because the guards will be on their tail soon and likely Stefano. Hope agrees, telling Steve he can leave the hospital in a few hours. Tony says they can work on tracking down Liz in Salem. Hope thinks it's time to go home as she misses JT, Bo, and the rest of her loved ones. She tells Steve that Bo and Kayla must be worried sick. Steve agrees but reminds Hope they have some unfinished business. Hope nods as Tony interjects and says he will keep to his promise to help them find what they are looking for. Hope smiles, saying they will help him too, just as they said. Tony thanks them and says he will go make the travel arrangements so they can leave.

    After Tony leaves, Hope sits down by Steve and says he gave them quit a scare.

    Steve: Sorry.
    Hope: It's...
    Steve: Wait a sec...Tony isn't here anymore so quit avoiding the issue. I know we have to go home right now but we do have to go back to Maison Blanche. We need to find out for sure about Chelsea and we need to close the damn book on our past.
    Hope: I know, Steve.
    Steve: We also need to talk. Alot has changed on this trip, Hope.
    Hope: Nothing has changed. We had some close calls, a few memory flashes...
    Steve: Oh, come on. You and I both know those memories were more then just memories. Those memories brought some feelings back. Feelings that I know I don't understand. We need to talk, Hope.
    Hope: We will soon. I just want to focus on going home to Bo and my family. We can then go from there. Now, I will be back.

    Hope gets up and leaves the room as Steve watches her, saying:

    Steve: Your in denial, Hope. We have a problem. We have a problem that needs to be talked about...before we lose ourselves and both do something we will regret.

    DEVERAUX HOUSE

    Jack and Billie are lying on the couch in each other's arms. Billie tells him she will do her best to help him keep his mind off Abby and Alex. Jack wishes her good luck. Billie explains that there is something she has been wondering about. She says it's funny how they seem to have this full-fledged relationship yet they have never really been on a real date. Jack says it's the fact that they have always been close friends. Billie agrees but says they really do need to start going out, at least for tradition's sake. Jack is ok with that and admits he could use the distraction from what is going on with Abby and the Alex business. Billie wonders what they should do. Jack thinks dinner and a movie. Billie thinks they have higher standards and are more creative then that. Jack suggests he surprise her. Billie smiles and says that sounds like a plan. She tells him he will be feeling the pressure not to disappoint. Jack says he is already. They both laugh.

    Jack tells Billie he is so grateful to have her in his life. He still misses Jennifer like crazy but having her in his life has kept him going. He never thought he had any chance at finding another woman to love him, much less tolerate him. He is thankful for all she has done. Billie says she is thankful for all he has done. Jack reminds her that is what friends are for. Billie thinks it's remarkable how their friendship turned into what they are now. Jack just hopes he doesn't hurt her. Billie tells him he could never hurt her. He just needs to believe in himself and not let his inner demons control him. She doesn't want to see him go through what he did with Jen at times with his drive to be proven worthy and so on. Jack promises he will do his best. Billie smiles and embraces him, saying they just need to face the fact that they need each other. They always did and always will. She is just happy he has always been there for her. Jack says that goes both ways. They kiss and then hold each other close on the couch.



    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    Lucas is raced in on a gurney. Rich tends to him and starts issuing instructions to those assisting him. Joelle waits outside, worried about what went wrong. She recalls his drinking the alcoholic drink at the Cheatin Heart by accident and that he had two pills earlier. She then recalls putting two more pills in Lucas's coffee upon his waking up. She wonders if the combination of substances is what did it. A worried Joelle prays that Lucas pulls through or else she and her mother and son have lost their one chance at a better life. Joelle watches with great worry as Rich and the other doctors and nurses work on Lucas before a nurse walks over and closes the blinds, taking away Joelle's view and raising Joelle's concern even more as she is watched by a mysterious someone from a distance.

    The scene then shifts to...


    ORPHEUS' HIGH RISE APARTMENT

    Orpheus comes to Sami in her room and asks if she has seen the latest developments. Sami says she isn't in the mood for his games. Orpheus insists it's not a game. He turns the TV on to show Lucas being raced into the ER at University Hospital on a gurney. Sami is in shock and is horrified by what happened. She hears one of the doctors say he seems to have drugs and alcohol in his system. Sami begins to panic and thinks he is falling apart without. She hates what this is doing to the people she loves. Orpheus admits that he is glad he had someone filming this and calls it an inspired move. Sami turns around and tells him to shut up.

    Orpheus smiles and tells Sami there is nothing she can do but toss her insults around and pretend to be strong when inside she is falling apart watching all this happen. Tears stream down Sami's face as she calls Orpheus a monster and promises he will get his. He will suffer when someone finally gets the best of him and takes out his ass. Sami tells Orpheus she will be first in line to give that person a medal. Sami then tells him he will go straight to hell where he will spend eternity. Orpheus tells Sami he will see her there. Sami turns around in disgust as Orpheus laughs. Sami looks at the TV screen, hoping to see something or to hear word on Lucas.


    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    Victor and Maggie walk down the 7th floor hallway. Victor thanks Maggie for coming with him to see Greta. Maggie says she loves him and wants to be there for him. She knows this is hard for him. Victor looks into ICU #3 and sees Frankie still lying by a comatose Greta. Victor is nearly overcome with emotion and then stops himself. Maggie tells him to let it out if he has to. Victor shakes his head, saying that's not what Victor Kiriakis does. Maggie appreciates his being strong but advises it might be better if he lets out all his emotions. Victor smiles and assures he is fine.

    Maggie and Victor enter the room and ask Frankie how Greta is. Frankie says there is still no change and Rich thinks if her condition stays that way they will have to send her to a place where she can get around the clock care. Victor hopes it doesn't come to that but, if it does, he will see to it she gets the very best care. Victor walks over to Greta and takes her hand, telling her he will do everything he can to bring her back to them. Just then, Greta's monitors go off. Victor looks up and sees that has flatlined. Frankie races out to get a doctor as Maggie comforts Victor, who begs Greta not to do this and to fight for her life.


    HOSPITAL IN TUSCANY, ITALY

    Hope is looking in at Steve outside his cubicle when Tony returns, saying he booked a flight back to Salem. They should be home by morning. Hope is silent as she continues to look in at Steve, who seems to be asleep. Tony asks Hope if she is ok. Hope's finally notices Tony is there and nods, saying she is grateful that they are all alright. She is happy to be going home. Tony says he understands as she probably misses her family but admits he wonders if there is another reason why she is so eager to go home. Hope asks what that means. Tony tells Hope he is aware of her past with Steve. He says he overheard alot of things over the years, especially his years in captivity. Hope asks how much he knows. Tony says only that Steve was imprisoned with Hope as someone to keep an eye on her. He was instructed to be a guard and, in return, he would be given info about his past but it seems that all changed when he first saw her.

    Hope asks what happened. Tony says all he knows is that Steve bonded with her and became her knight in shining armor in a sense. Tony adds that he was going to mention all this before but he wasn't sure it was the right time. He had a feeling that is what Steve and her were looking into on this trip and promises he will help them get whatever answers they need. Hope thanks him and then asks what he meant before when he thought she had another reason for wanting to go home. Tony says he meant that he has noticed Steve and Hope getting quite close while on this trip. He noticed it when he first showed up and met them at Maison Blanche and noticed it here in Italy, especially in the pit.

    Tony: I understand you two have always been close friends, Hope, but...
    Hope: What are you getting at?
    Tony: That looked like more then friendship, Hope. You acted as if you couldn't live without him. The way you looked at him in the pit and when I brought you two up...the way you are looking at him now and the way you embraced him earlier...
    Hope: I care about him. He's a friend. He's my brother-in-law!
    Tony: Perhaps I have overstepped my bounds. I apologize. It was none of my business.
    Hope: It's ok, Tony. I think we are all exhausted. We've been through alot. It's a wonder any of us know what we are saying. Just know that there is nothing but close friendship between me and Steve. That's it.
    Tony: Of course. Again, I'm sorry.
    Hope: Apology accepted.
    Tony: Well, I have to go make sure those guards aren't tailing us yet. I'll be back soon to get you and Steve.
    Hope: Ok.

    As Tony leaves, he looks back at Hope, who is now looking in at Steve again.

    Tony: Sometimes the past doesn't stay there, Hope. Feelings are always there. They never go away.

    Tony walks off as he sees Hope still looking in at Steve. The scene then fades to black.

    ON THE NEXT SALEM LIVES...

    GRETA FIGHTS FOR HER LIFE
  14. PhoenixRising05
    NIGHT OF TERROR, PART III


    HORTON HOUSE

    As Michael brings the knife down, Lucas slams the door shut and braces himself against it. He then looks at Maggie, yelling at her to get herself and Alice out of the house now. As Maggie turns Alice around, a loud crash is heard and glass goes flying everywhere. Michael has punched through the glass on the front door and starts trying to grab at Lucas as Maggie reaches the back door with Alice. Lucas rolls across the floor as Michael comes crashing through the door, sending glass and wood frame everywhere.

    As Michael stands above Lucas, Maggie takes Alice around the side of the house and puts her in the car. Maggie then runs around to the other side of the car and gets in. As she sits in her car, she looks for her keys.............which she then terrifyingly realizes she left inside the house! Maggie looks at Alice and tells her the grim news as Alice says that they better get out of the car and try to get out of there the best way they can.

    As Maggie reaches for the door handle, she and Alice scream in terror as the door flies open...........to reveal a bloody Lucas standing in front of them. He jumps into the car, with blood running down the back of his right shoulder from a knife wound. He takes out Maggie’s keys and puts them in the ignition as Maggie and Alice yell for him to get going. When he starts the car and puts it in drive,............a huge hand crashes through the passenger car window, trying to grab at Alice. Maggie stops Michael from grabbing her as Lucas guns the engine.........

    And peels out of the driveway. Michael tries to hang on but Maggie and Alice fight for dear life...........and, as both women keep knocking his right hand away, they finally break free of him..........and leave him standing in the middle of the street as he coldly watches the trio drive off into the cold, dark night.


    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    Bo comes running in and heads toward the ER rooms. Roman runs down the hall and stops him from going in, saying that Hope is resting but doing well. When Bo asks how bad she is, Roman says the doctor will be out to fill him in but that it doesn’t look serious. Just then, both men start to see police and paramedics bringing in Kayla on a gurney, with Steve following closely behind. As they take Kayla into another ER room, he joins the other men at the nurses station.

    Abe then walks in and Steve turns to see him. He stops Abe and demands to know.........

    Steve: Who in the HELL was that that who tried to off us tonight, man?!
    Abe: It’s a long story, Steve.
    Bo: Well, we have some time. Fill us in.

    Abe sighs deeply and starts to tell them what happened........

    Abe: Look. You know what happened on Halloween Night, 1978.
    Bo: Yeah. He flipped out, came back to Haddonfield, and started killing people for no reason.
    Abe: That’s not the whole story.
    Steve: GET ON WITH IT, MAN!

    Abe: Ok. Ok, Steve. I was working on the P.D. at the time and me and another officer were assigned to go to Haddonfield, read up on his case, and recommend if he should be locked away in prison or if he should transferred.
    Bo: And what won out?
    Roman: Guess. Based on...........OUR recommendation........

    Steve and Bo look at each other.........

    Roman: We thought he was going to stay at Smith’s Groove until the day he died. I guess some judge thought differently because yesterday he was ordered transferred.........and look where we are now.
    Bo: And you didn’t say anything?
    Roman: Aye, Bo...........how was I supposed to know he would escape?
    Steve: He escaped before, Roman. Damn, man...........he killed 16 people that night. You should have said something.
    Abe: I know, but..........out of sight..........
    Bo: Out of mind. I can see that.
    Abe: Roman........myself, Steve & Bo are going back to the P.D. to coordinate things. You stay here and watch over things from here, ok?
    Roman: You got it, Abe.
    Abe: Ok, let’s roll.

    The three men leave the hospital as Roman sees officers walk in. He says Commissioner Carver deputized him and left him in charge. He instructs them to set up a perimeter around the hospital and to make sure no one gets into the ER area without permission from the hospital staff. As the officers leave, Roman goes to find Marlena, who is sitting in her office finishing up.........

    Roman: Aye, Doc.
    Marlena: (Looking up) Oh, hi..........oh Lord. I’ve seen that look before.
    Roman: Doc, I’ve got to get you out of here and to a safe place.
    Marlena: Tell me what’s wrong.
    Roman: (After a pause) Ok. Michael Myers escaped police custody tonight.
    Marlena: Dear God, no.
    Roman: Yeah. So, we have to go.
    Marlena: Ok. Sure.

    Marlena starts packing up the rest of her things as a officer runs in, saying he’s glad he found Roman. When Roman ask what’s up, the young officer says that he just got a report that someone attacked the Horton's at their residence. Roman asks if they are alright and the officer says that they are on their way, under the orders of Detective Brady, to the Kiriakis Mansion. Roman then looks at Marlena and tells the officer to take his wife to one of the safe houses outside of Salem and to stay there with her until he hears from him. Roman then kisses Marlena and runs out of the room and disappears.

    The officer watches as Marlena gets her things and the two of them race out. The scene then fades to the...


    DIMERA PENTHOUSE

    Stefano watches the news reports on television. He sees that Myers has already caused death and destruction and cryptically comments.....

    Stefano: What a soldier he would have made.

    At that moment, Lincoln comes off the elevator and into the living room, filling Stefano in. He says that the Horton's and Johnson's have been attacked and the hospital is on lockdown. Stefano asks about Cassie. Lincoln says that police are everywhere and that, from what he understands, the National Guard is being called in. Stefano turns and walks towards the window, saying that he tried to tell the people at Smith’s Grove that Myers was dangerous and shouldn’t be moved. But........they wouldn’t listen. He now regrets funding the wing that was being built at the time. He doesn’t want to have any association with people who would carelessly house such a madman.

    As Lincoln shakes his head in agreement, the scene then fades to...


    SALEM POLICE DEPARTMENT

    The three men get out of the car and, as they close the car doors, they look toward the station,.........which is dark inside. They then look at each other and draw their guns as they walk slowly toward the station. They look around to see if anyone has followed them but, apparently, miss the figure dressed in green overalls and a white ghost-like Captain Kirk mask walking very slowly to a car parked down the street from the station.

    As the men enter the station,........they see something that makes their eyes grow wide with shock...........a officer stabbed to death, laying on the floor, blood running everywhere. The three men back each other up as they slowly go from room to room, checking for any survivors. They make their way up to the main squad room.........and the scene is chilling. Five dead police officers lay on top of desks and on the floor and, as they walk into Abe’s office.........

    They see another officer dead on the floor. Steve is the last one to walk in and, as he slowly closes the door behind him,.........all three men jump at the sight. A dead officer.......impaled on the door, eyes wide open. They look at each other as Bo takes out his cell phone and calls the hospital. Abe calls Roman and Steve calls Kayla. Just then, all three men hear something in the outer room. They all hang up and draw their weapons again. Steve slowly places his left hand on the door as Bo and Abe prepare to fire. When Steve pulls the door open..........

    All three men point their guns..........at Roman’s head, who is pointing his gun back at them. The four men breathe a heavy sigh of relief as Steve says........

    Steve: Damn. I hope I have a extra pair of pants and draws in the car.

    The other men breathe heavy as Roman tells them he put cops all around the hospital. He then wanted to come over and see what was up because he tried calling the station and got no answer. He didn’t know that all that had happened. Bo says that from what he read, Michael did the same thing almost 20 years ago when he escaped then. He killed seven officers, who apparently didn’t know what they had ran up against.

    Abe says that they need to get the National Guard and state troopers to the station and tells Roman and Bo to turn the outer offices into a makeshift morgue until the coroner can take the dead officers out. They follow Abe’s orders and Abe and Steve then start going through the rest of the station to see if there were any survivors of this brutal massacre.

    The scene then quickly goes back to...


    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    Cassie gets out of her bed, still recovering from the explosion of the Dimera mansion. Cassie moans and groans, saying she will be glad when she finally goes home after the burns are healed and the infection from her infected wound is gone. She walks out into the hallway and sees all the commotion going on. She looks to her right and sees Alyson bringing Sam into the hospital. After hearing Alyson call Sam by name, Cassie asks her if she is that woman who had Eric's kid. Alyson nods. Cassie then asks what’s going on and Alyson tells her that some nutcase named Michael Myers has escaped and is in Salem right now. She also tells a shocked Cassie that people have been killed and that he attacked Steve, Kayla, Lucas, Alice and Maggie tonight. Before she can say anything, Alyson tells Cassie that she doesn’t know how they are. She just came to the hospital to keep her son safe.

    Cassie agrees it's safe at the hospital and goes back into her room. She starts to get dressed and Alyson sits down in the hallway, comforting Sam. Minutes later, Cassie comes out of her room and goes over to Alyson, telling her that they need to get to where the cops are. Alyson agrees and she and Cassie go to the elevators to take one downstairs.

    The scene then fades to the...


    KIRIAKIS MANSION

    A terrified Maggie helps Lucas bring Alice into the living room. A doctor and nurse that Victor hired goes over and checks all three individuals as Lucas thanks Victor for letting them come there. All Victor wants to know is if they are all ok. Lucas says yes but barely. He then says that he has never known fear like that. He says that Myers is unstoppable. Victor agrees, saying that he’s calling Bo and Roman and telling them what’s going on. Victor picks up the phone........

    And there is no dial tone.

    Victor tries to get his phone working but nothing. He then goes and picks up his walkie-talkie and calls the front gate...........but now, there is no answer there either. When the scene shifts to the front gate..........the guard, who was watching, is slumped over..........and his neck has been broken.

    The scene shifts back to the mansion where Victor calls Nico in and tells him to get Bo, Roman or Abe on the phone and to tell them to get some men out to the mansion........now. Nico races out while dialing his phone as Victor then goes to a door on the far side of the living room. He activates a control panel and the door opens........to reveal a room full of weaponry. Lucas runs over and asks why Victor has this room. Victors looks at him while handing him a gun and says........

    Victor: Why shouldn’t I have it?

    Lucas says they’ll talk about it later as Nico comes back in. He quietly tells Victor that he has called all of their guard stations on the grounds.........and no one is answering. Victor looks at Nico, asking if he got in contact with anyone. He says he reached Bo, who said he’ll tell Roman. He says he had just left the station and is making a u-turn to head to the mansion. Victor smiles, even though he doesn’t want Bo anywhere near Michael. Before Victor can say another word,.........the lights go out in the mansion and on the grounds. Victor tells Nico and Lucas to get the women out of the house. Nico says he will not leave Victor alone. Victor walks up to his most trusted ally and tells him........

    Victor: My friend. All of us are innocents in this. Michael Myers is a psychopath and I want you here...........watching over my family, if anything should happen. Now..........do as I say. Go, go..........

    Victor gently pushes Nico over to the ladies as Nico stares at him with sorrow. Victor then turns to look at Lucas, who does nothing........but hold his hand out. Victor shakes it as both men look at each other. Nico then goes over and picks Alice up, with her saying.....

    Alice: Take it easy now, son. Not as young as I used to be.

    Nico smiles and the four walk into the hallway with Maggie looking at Victor lovingly. She tells him......

    Maggie: I’m a lucky girl. To have had two very wonderful, brave men in my life.
    Victor: Hopefully that bravery will get me into Heaven.
    Maggie: Just do your best, my love.
    Victor: I will.

    They gently kiss and the four walk out the door into the cool night as Victor closes the door behind them.

    He then turns and points his gun in the darkened house. He slowly walks the hallway and, as he walks past a glass window down the hall,...........he sees that it is pushed open. He looks around the corner and continues down the hallway. He comes upon a sight that chills his heart.........one of the maids, dead on the floor, the victim of a deep stab wound in her stomach. He continues down the hallway to the stairs and slowly goes up.

    When Victor reaches the upstairs hallway, he looks both ways before slowly walking down the hall. And the scene then takes a point of view from Victor, looking into each room. The scene then shifts back behind him...........to see the deadly figure of The Shape slowly walking behind him. Victor stops dead in his tracks........as Michael turns and walks into a room beside him. When Victor turns,........he sees no one there. He then slowly takes a few steps back down the hallway.........toward the bedroom Michael walked into. When he reaches the bedroom, he slowly looks into the room.......

    And Michael is gone. As he steps into the bedroom,..........Michael walks up behind him, brandishing his butcher’s knife. He slowly lifts it up over his head and, as Victor turns back around, Michael brings the knife down hard..........

    And is tackled by none other than Roman Brady. Roman jumps back up and is handed a golf club by Victor. As Michael stands back up, Roman hits him hard in the face with the club three times........and Michael is unfazed. Michael stares coldly at Roman as Roman looks at the club and then back at Michael. Michael then reaches out and grabs Roman by the throat and right as Roman exclaims.....

    Roman: OH [!@#$%^&*]!!!

    Michael throws him over the railing and against the wall as Roman then falls to the steps, unconscious.

    Victor then takes aim and fires his gun.......but, even though Michael staggers backwards, he resets and stalks forward. Victor fires again..........same result. Victor fires a third time and misses Michael as The Shape throws his shooting hand to the side..........and stabs Victor deep in his right shoulder. Victor stumbles back and hits the wall and, as Michael moves in to finish him off.............

    Bo Brady jumps over his fallen brother and runs up the stairs. He takes aim and, as he screams......

    Bo: MICHAEL!!!!!!!!!

    Michael jerks his head to see Bo as a rifle shot rings out, hitting Michael and sending him back into one of the bedrooms. Bo looks down at his injured father, who nods his head, and Bo then stalks to the bedroom. He looks inside the room to see Michael standing there and he raises the shotgun once again. He fires seven more times, sending Michael backwards and through the glass door, causing him to fall to the ground below. Bo then starts over to the door but changes his mind and goes to check on Victor.

    Roman stumbles upstairs and both men reach Victor at the same time as they help him up. Bo asks.......

    Bo: What kind of monster is he?!
    Victor: Like to know that answer myself.

    All three men then walk slowly into the bedroom and over to the glass door and, when they reach it and look out..........

    Michael is gone. All three men are shocked at this sight as Bo asks.......

    Bo: Ok. So what do we do now?
    Roman: Get the !@#$%^&*] outta here............ and pronto.

    As the men hear police sirens coming up the way, they quickly exit the house as the scene pans slowly back to the ground below........

    And then to a slowly walking Michael Myers as he now heads toward the city of Salem. As he stalks down the street past the Salem road sign, the scene then slowly fades to black.

    ON THE NEXT SALEM LIVES...

    MORE.........OF THE NIGHT HE CAME TO SALEM!!!
  15. PhoenixRising05
    NIGHT OF TERROR, PART IV


    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    Ninety minutes later, after leaving the Kiriakis mansion, Bo and Roman walk into Victor’s room. Bo asks how he’s doing and a bandaged Victor says it hurts like hell but other than that. He then asks if Greta is ok. Bo says she’s doing fine. But, they had to stop her from getting out of her bed to come and see him. Victor thanks Bo and Roman. Roman says that he has to go check on some people and he’ll be right back. After he leaves, Bo sits down for a moment, saying that he guesses the war with Stefano and Orpheus is put on hold. Victor says it is..........for now. Once this Myers business is dealt with, then the DiMeras get dealt with and, as the scene fades on Victor........

    It goes to an arriving Stefano, who storms right up to Abe in one of the outer hallways. He demands to know how all of this has happened. Abe tells him to ask the D.A. and the judge who let Myers out. As the men walk into the main waiting room, Stefano wants to know what Abe will do about it. Abe says first, he will walk away from Stefano...........before he forgets he’s a cop and, second, he’ll find Myers and bring him in,............dead or alive. As Abe leaves a steaming Stefano, Cassie and Alyson walk around the corner. Stefano and Cassie hug as he asks if she is ok. Cassie says she’s scared but other than that, she’s fine.

    Alyson gives Sam to a nurse and asks if they can look at him. He seems as though he’s burning up. The nurse takes Sam and leaves for the ER as Caroline walks in and hugs Alyson. Jean follows in as well and they both ask how everything is going. Alyson tells them that Myers has done some serious damage. People are either dead or injured. Steve then walks in and confirms what Alyson said. Caroline asks if Kayla is ok and Steve says she is, although she won’t admit how scared she is right now. Stefano says everyone is frightened, to which Steve responds that he’s surprised Stefano isn’t behind this. A shocked Stefano wonders how Steve could think of such a thing and Steve says for him to look at himself and Roman. Two men he tried to control.

    Before Stefano can respond, Bo wheels a groggy Hope out into the hallway. Everyone is happy to see her ok. She says she has Roman to thank. If it wasn’t for him, she might be dead. She then asks if anyone knows where Myers is. Bo says they left him for dead at the mansion but they were wrong about that. Steve then looks at Stefano and asks him how he would have felt if Hope would have been killed tonight. Stefano has had enough and lunges at Steve, who has to be held back by Bo. Lucas, Lincoln, Roman and Abe all run in and separate the men, with Lucas saying that they can resume their fight after Myers is caught. Lincoln agrees, saying there will be more than enough time for everyone to kill each other. Steve and Stefano stare daggers of hatred at each other.

    At that moment, out in the parking lot, Jack and Billie get out of her car and look toward the hospital. They see all the guards and news crews in front, reporting nationally on Myers’ escape and his rampage thus far. Jack thanks Billie for the lift and says this will be a huge story. Billie looks at him, shaking her head and saying that now is not the time for that. She’s surprised he hasn’t rushed over to see how Elizabeth is doing. As Jack looks at her, both Elizabeth and Alex drive up in his Lambourgini. As they get out, Billie throws up her hands, telling Jack..........

    Billie: Damn. Do they have me bugged or something?!

    The duo tell Jack that since they saw the news reports, they both figured it would be safe at the hospital. Jack agrees and so does Billie, reluctantly. The group then walk toward the hospital........

    As a dark figure stalks toward the back entrance. As The Shape slowly makes his way to the entrance......

    Jack, Billie, Elizabeth and Alex push past the police officers and into the hospital. National Guard troops are ordered to the police station. Roman and Abe come downstairs and stop the group, with Abe saying.......

    Abe: There’s no story yet, ok, Jack?
    Jack: Abe, come on now. A mass murderer is loose in Salem, people are turning up dead, one forth of your officers were killed tonight, Myers hasn’t been caught.........and you tell me there’s no story. Be real, Abe.
    Abe: I am, Jack! And I don’t have time for this.
    Roman: And also.........do NOT interview anyone inside. Just be a friend right now, Jack. Not a reporter.

    Alex looks at his father and admires what Jack says next........

    Jack: Then take this for right now (Handing Abe his notepad) and point me in the right direction.

    Roman tells them where family and friends are and the group separates as the scene shifts to..........

    Marlena, who walks in the hallway outside her office with the officer Roman assigned to protect her. The officer says they need to get going or her husband will have his hide. Marlena looks at him and tells him everything will be ok. At that moment, they both hear something down the hall. The officer tells Marlena to wait near the elevators as he goes and checks it out. As Marlena walks down the hall, she does not notice the huge figure standing perfectly still as she passes him. Michael looks at Marlena as she goes toward the elevators........

    And then turns the other way and slowly walks down the hallway...........toward the police officer. Moments later, the officer slowly walks down another darkened hallway. He turns a corner and sees.........nothing. Just a unused gurney. He walks into one of the empty operating rooms and looks around. He then walks over to a light and flicks it on...........not noticing Michael standing inside the room with him. Michael then reaches up..........and turns the light back off. This makes the officer’s blood run cold with fear as he slowly turns around to look toward the doorway. He doesn’t see Michael, who disappears into the cover of darkness. As the officer slowly walks over to the door, he turns his back to Michael...........and knocks over a tool tray. He bends down to pick it up and, when he stands back up, he places the tray on the desk beside him. He then turns the light back on.........

    And comes face to face with Michael Myers!!

    On the other end of the hallway, Marlena keeps looking down the hall, waiting for the officer. She then decides to go down the elevator by herself. As she pushes the button, she hears a loud crash that makes her jump and grab her heart with fear..........

    As the scene shifts to the outside,..........where the police officer has just been thrown through the window. He sails down to the ground below and hits a parked car, blowing out every window on the vehicle in a loud explosion. The dead officer’s eyes are still open as blood runs from open wounds on his body.........

    Especially his cut throat. The scene then shifts quickly back..........

    To Marlena, who starts to slowly walk down the hall. She starts to head toward where the crash came from. She clutches her purse as she slowly steps down the hallway. As she reaches the end of the hallway, she turns...........and sees the window that the officer was thrown through. She slowly walks over to the window and looks out,..........only to see the dead officer laying on top of a car. She gasps in horror at the sight and turns to run............

    And stares cold terror into the blackened eyes.............of Michael Myers!

    Michael reaches out and tries to grab Marlena but she ducks his deadly grasp. She then crawls along the ground and screams at the top of her lungs as she kicks her shoes off and runs down the hallway towards the elevators. Once she makes it there, she bangs on the buttons, trying to get the door to activate. Michael then turns and stalks down the hallway toward Marlena. She is using all of her strength now, crying and screaming for the damn door to open. Michael is close to her and, as he nears a terrified Marlena...........the door opens...........

    And in slow motion, out steps one Stefano DiMera, brandishing a gun!

    Marlena grabs onto Stefano as he takes his deadly aim........and fires at point blank range at Michael, once again, sending him down to his knees and then backwards,........as he collapses to the floor. Marlena faints in Stefano’s arms and he picks her up and carries her onto the elevator.

    Once the doors open to the ER floor, Stefano carries an unconscious Marlena to a gurney, calling for help. Doctors and nurses rush over and Marlena’s family and friends rush over to see what has happened. Roman and Abe walk in and Roman asks what Stefano did to his lady. Stefano simply says.....

    Stefano: I saved her life, Roman. That maniac was about to kill her. I was on my way up to look for Cassie when I heard her screaming.
    Roman: You expect me to believe that?
    Stefano: I don’t give a damn WHAT you believe.

    Roman walks over and stares directly into Stefano’s eyes. Abe then slowly walks over and stands next to him, followed by Steve and a returning Bo. Stefano is joined by some of his men........

    And Orpheus, of all people, who stands behind his newfound father. Everyone stares at each other and, after a few very tense moments,..........Roman nods his head at Stefano, who accepts his thanks by nodding back. At that moment, Tony, Anna and Max walk into the hallway. The men slowly disperse and Orpheus disappears around the corner. Abe says that Michael is in the building. Bo sees that and, as Hope is wheeled out into the hallway, he turns and tells Lucas that he has to get the women out of harm’s way.

    Lucas says he’ll take Maggie, Alice and Caroline out of Salem until they find and stop Myers. At that moment, the Commander of the National Guard Division that is in Salem walks in, telling the group that his men will evacuate as many people as possible. Abe thanks him and the Commander orders his Colonel to snap to it and get it going. The Colonel gets on his radio and starts ordering his men to start evacuating the hospital. Hope is wheeled out and her and Bo hold hands. They look lovingly into each other’s eyes...........because they know this may be the last time they see each other. After Hope is pulled away, Marlena is brought out. Roman walks over and kisses her on the forehead and she is then taken away. Kayla is wheeled out and sees Steve, who walks over to her and simply says......

    Steve: You take care, Sweetness. And know this..........I love you so very much.
    Kayla: I love you too, baby. I’ll see you soon.

    The nurse wheels Kayla away as Jean runs into the hallway. She is looking for Alyson, who then comes around the corner. Both she and Cassie are crying as Stefano runs up and grabs Cassie. He asks both girls where they have been and Cassie calms down long enough to answer........

    Cassie: Well, we got on an elevator and got off on the wrong floor. I had to go back up to my room, and Alyson went with me. We were walking in the dark........when we saw this huge man with a white mask walking down the hall. We ducked into a room and closed the door. The man stopped at the door.........and tried to open it. He opened it a little ways......and then must have heard something because he let the door close and walked away. Oh, Grandfather.........we were so scared........

    Stefano grabs Cassie and holds her while Jean goes and takes Alyson into her arms. She tells Alyson that they have to get out of Salem until this man is caught. Alyson agrees and Jean starts over to the elevators. Alyson walks close behind her but, after she pushes the button, the door opens.........

    And reveals a bloody Michael Myers standing in front of Jean!

    Jean lets out a scream as Michael grabs her by the head........and throws her against the elevator wall behind him. The door slowly closes as Michael grabs Jean’s head........and starts smashing it against the wall. Alyson lets out a ear-piercing scream and the men come running towards the door........but the door closes. Roman orders his men to get to each elevator opening and, as he pulls his gun and takes off running, Alyson collapses into Cassie's arms.........

    As the scene slowly fades to black.

    ON THE NEXT SALEM LIVES...

    MORE.........OF THE NIGHT *HE* CAME TO SALEM!!!
  16. PhoenixRising05
    OCTOBER 4, 2007: EPISODE #343: UPWARD BOUND


    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    Victor walks over and stands at Greta’s bedside as Maggie stands near the door. He puts his hands on Frankie’s shoulders as they both pray that she pulls through after flatlining. The doctors and nurses work on Greta and Victor turns slowly and looks at Maggie, who looks at him with dread on her face. Victor then turns back around and leans into Frankie, saying that everything will be just fine. Frankie remains silent as Greta is finally starting to stabilize.

    Frankie walks over to Maggie and she hugs him as Victor follows him with a question. How much does Frankie care for his daughter? Frankie says his feelings for her are friendship, he thinks. But, he isn’t sure. Victor says his daughter is very lucky to have such a man of honor in her life. He hopes that whatever happens, when Greta comes out of this, that Frankie will treat her well. Frankie shakes Victor’s hand, saying that he has nothing to worry about.

    As Maggie and Frankie go to get something to eat, Victor walks over to Greta’s bed in the now darkened room, and sits down at her bedside. He looks at Greta, lovingly, as he asks for a favor.....

    Victor: Oh, my darling Greta. If only your sister were here. Isabella had the same strength you do. She was a wonderful soul and my life has been so empty without her. I hope she is here now, helping you get better. Oh please, my precious girl. Wake up, so we can have a life together.......

    Before it’s too late for me.

    Victor rests his head on Greta’s arm as his starts crying quietly.

    Meanwhile, in the ER, Lucas fights for his life as the doctors work on him with Joelle standing by, watching in horror. Rich then leads her out into the hallway, saying that they will pump his stomach but that his vitals are strong and that he should be fine. But, he tells her she cannot stay in the ER and has to wait out in the hallway. What Joelle doesn’t know is that someone is watching her from the elevators around the corner. She can feel eyes on her but, when she turns around, she sees no one.

    After awhile, she is given permission to finally see Lucas. Lucas looks up from his bed and tells Joelle that she is nuts if she thinks she’s going to skate for trying to poison him. When Joelle feigns ignorance, an enraged Lucas tells her to go to the office and get her [!@#$%^&*] out of there. She’s fired as of right now. Joelle starts crying, begging Lucas not to fire her. He yells at her that this is just the beginning of what she will face. As soon as he gets out of the hospital, he is bringing her up on charges for attempted murder. Lucas is so angered that a nurse comes running in trying to get him to calm down but all he can do is scream at Joelle to get out of his eyesight.

    Joelle runs form the room in shame and, once she is out in the hallway, she starts to compose herself. She then thinks to herself that she has one other option and then walks briskly to the pay phones. As she picks up the receiver, she now doesn’t realize that the same person who was watching her before is watching her again as she frantically makes her phone call.


    SALEM AIRPORT

    At the airport terminal, Abby stops her wheelchair and turns around, looking at Jack and Billie for the last time. Jack walks over and bends down, saying that everything will be ok. Abby smiles, knowing that he will be fine and that Billie will take care of him. It’s the first time she has felt ok about leaving him since her mother died, which makes Billie smile, as she fights back a tear. Abby tells Jack to give JJ a kiss for her and then says that Jack needs to just tell people she’s off visiting family in Europe, to which Jack very reluctantly agrees to. Abby assures him that with Chelsea away, it should be easy to do. Forrest and Dr. Dobbs then walk up, saying that Abby will be just fine, as Forrest goes and stands behind Abby’s wheelchair.

    Jack stares at Forrest with anger, saying that nothing better happen to his child or else. Billie asks Forrest if he heard what Jack just said and Forrest smiles, saying that they will have no worries. Jack can’t force her to stay but is worried about what is happening. Abby tells him everything will be ok.

    Forrest leads Abby onto the plane as she turns and waves goodbye to them. As she disappears into the private jet, Jack tries to run past security and stop the plane but Billie and more airport security hold him back. Jack can’t take his eyes off the plane as the scene fades back into the plane. Forrest sits next to an apprehensive Abby and takes her hand, telling her everything will be alright. Abby smiles back at Forrest as the scene once again shifts to the airport. Billie holds Jack in her arms and tells him that everything will be just fine.

    The plane takes off as Jack silently tells his little girl goodbye and, as he and Billie watch it disappear into the sky and out of sight, the scene slowly fades to black.


    ORPHEUS' HIGH RISE APARTMENT

    Sami paces back and forth, frustrated at not being able to find out if Lucas is ok or not, as Orpheus first knocks and then enters her room. She demands to know what he had that bitch do to Lucas. Orpheus smiles, saying that whatever it is, he is sure that Lucas enjoyed it. Sami goes to slap Orpheus once again but he catches her by the wrist and angrily states.......

    Orpheus: No more of that garbage, my dear. The ONLY reason why I haven’t given the order to kill both your lover and your son is that I want to see you suffer first. Only then........will their lives be snuffed out.
    Sami: Orpheus, please, listen to me. My father, as you know, still has many connections from the time he thought he was Forrest Alamain. He is also a former member of the I.S.A.
    Orpheus: My favorite people........
    Sami: I can GUARANTEE your safety as you make your way out of the states if you let me go and don’t hurt my family. Now..........you can’t turn that down, can you?

    Orpheus lets Sami’s wrist go, places his hands into his pockets, and walks past her. After a few moments, he turns around, walks over to Sami, gently places his hand on her cheek, smiles at her and says to her, in a soft voice.....

    Orpheus: Samantha...........I can already get in and out of the country. What kind of fool do you take me for, WOMAN?!
    Sami: You really don’t want me to answer that question.........
    Orpheus: SILENCE!!! I’m SICK of saying it so this will be the last time. Roman and your family will pay for everything he’s cost me. Even if it takes me the rest of my natural life. NOW.........why don’t you sit in here and think of that........WHILE I MAKE PLANS TO WIPE OUT YOUR ENTIRE FAMILY!!!!

    Orpheus storms out of the room as Sami tries to stop him and pounds on the door as Orpheus slams it shut. And then, a very angry Orpheus orders one of his men to get in contact with their man in the Far East. He tells him that it is time to up the stakes.......

    Orpheus: And set a trap for one Roman Brady!!!

    ON THE NEXT SALEM LIVES...

    JACK LEARNS IF HE HAS A SON!!!
  17. PhoenixRising05
    OCTOBER 5, 2007: EPISODE #344: SHELL SHOCKED


    ORPHEUS' HIGH RISE APARTMENT

    Sami paces in her room as she continues to wait for something to appear on the TV screen to show her that Lucas is ok. The screen is nothing but blank now so she figures Orpheus turned it off. Just then, she hears Orpheus talking to her from outside her room.

    Orpheus: I feel so horrible you have no entertainment right now. Unfortunately, I have some errands to run so you will have to use that vivid imagination of yours to keep yourself busy. I promise you that my men and I will personally bring you the latest in quality programming when it becomes available. (smiles)
    Sami: Shutup, you bastard!!
    Orpheus: Hey, I have an idea! Why don't you think about your beloved Lucas going at it all night long with the very beautiful Joelle. Or...you could think about how lucky you are to be away from him, especially given his current state.
    Sami: What the hell are you talking about?
    Orpheus: Oh, I'm sorry, dear. You don't know because your TV is blank. I'm sorry. Well, the gist of it is your beloved Lucas was rushed to the hospital last night because his body was filled with drugs and booze. Wonderful combination.
    Sami: I don't believe you.
    Orpheus: Believe what you want. All I will say is...well, is it that hard to imagine a man who has just lost the woman he loves turning to the bottle? He does have a history, afterall. The man was heartbroken and a broken heart could cause even the sanest person to go over the edge. Believe me, I speak from experience.
    Sami: I don't...
    Orpheus: I must be going. Enjoy your day.

    Orpheus walks off as Sami contemplates his words and realizes it's quite possible for Lucas to have fallen off the wagon. She just can't see him resorting to drugs though. She is desperate to get back to the people she loves, especially Lucas, as time is running out. She knows they are all in danger and that Lucas is falling apart without her. Sami looks up to the heavens and prays that she can find a way out or that someone comes and gets her...and soon!


    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    Victor and Maggie slowly walk down the corridor. Victor thanks her for coming with him to see Greta. Maggie tells him she loves him and that she will always be there for him, just like he has always been there for her. Maggie tells Victor she is happy the doctors saved Greta and hopes she makes progress soon. Victor hopes for the same and adds that he is happy she convinced him to visit tonight as it's important he is at his daughter's bedside. He has had so little time with her and he wants her to feel that he is there and that he does care. Maggie is sure she felt all that. Victor says he thinks she did too.

    Maggie remembers that she had to run an errand for Alice at the hospital anyway and was planning on going later in the day. She decides she may as well do it now. She tells Victor she will meet him at the mansion. Victor wonders if Maggie should just move in as she is always at the mansion. Maggie wasn't sure he would want that. Victor says he would love it but was afraid to ask. Maggie tells Victor she will always love Mickey and their house holds special memories but she does need to move on and it's hard being around so much that reminds her of her past with Mickey. She asks Victor if he is sure about her moving in. Victor nods, saying he can have arrangements made to move her in ASAP. Maggie agrees to do it, saying it's time they take the next step and she is always with him anyways. She adds that she will still keep her and Mickey's house.

    Victor tells her he is excited. Maggie says she feels the same but must get going. Victor says he should be going to. They kiss and Victor tells her he will see her at home. Maggie and Victor both smile as they part ways. Maggie heads for the nurses station and asks a nurse, who says hi to her, if Dr. Brockfield left an envelope for Alice. The nurse goes to check as Rich arrives. He asks Maggie if she is there for Lucas. Maggie is confused and says she came with Victor to see Greta and is running an errand now. She asks if something is wrong with Lucas. Rich tells her to come with him.

    Meanwhile, Lucas is in his room when Maggie walks in with Rich. Lucas is upset that Maggie knows but Maggie tells him she would've learned anyway. She asks what he was thinking falling off the wagon and taking drugs on top of it. Lucas assures he didn't and fills her in on what happened. He remembers there was a mix up at the bar and he drank alcohol by accident. He explains he was at the Cheatin Heart to comfort Joelle. Lucas explains who Joelle is and her history and tells Maggie his belief that she drugged him. Maggie tells Lucas she believes him, especially since Joelle seems to want him. Maggie then asks if Will knows. Lucas shakes his head, saying he doesn't want him to because he shouldn't worry. Maggie says he has a right to and should find out before he learns from someone else. He may take it the wrong way. Lucas realizes Maggie is right and tells her to do him a favor and call will. Maggie agrees as the scene shifts to...


    SAMI AND LUCAS' APARTMENT

    Will is in his bed, tossing and turning in his sleep. He is thinking about that infamous night that he learned the truth about who Alan was and the tragedy that followed...Alan molesting him. In the middle of another nightmare about Alan, Will jumps up and begins to hear Alan call out to him. Will frantically looks around the dark room and clutches his head, screaming for Alan to just leave him alone. Just then, the sound of a phone ringing wakes Will from his sleep. He realizes it was all one big nightmare and that they just don't seem to stop. He wonders who could be calling and gets up, puts his robe on, goes out into the living room, and answers the phone. It's Maggie, who tells him his father is in the hospital and he needs to get down there. She adds that Lucas is ok but he should be there. Will wondered where his father was, thinking he was pulling an all-nighter again. He says he will be right there and hangs up. He goes back into his room to get dressed.


    SALEM PARK

    Kate is on a park bench when Philip walks past her, with guards following close behind him for protection. Kate yells out that it must be nice to have guards as she has none. Philip tells her that it's because no one cares. Kate tells him to watch his tongue. She is his mother. Philip says he doesn't feel that way and hasn't in months. Kate asks if he is still angry about the Belle situation. Philip nods and says he wants her nowhere near his life. That is why he just ignored her and only acknowledged her when she called out to him about the guards. He doesn't want her in his life or else she will interfere and mess everything up again. That is all she ever does is do things because she feels they are right for her children and then ends up hurting her children and doing more harm then good. Kate begs Philip to just give her another chance
    to prove herself. She knows she doesn't deserve it but she loves him and all her children are her life. Philip tells her he doesn't think he can do that, at least not right now.

    Kate reminds him that she is his mother but Philip counters by saying he is her son and she has hurt him deeply too, more then he has ever hurt her. Philip tells Kate she won't get any sympathy from him. He then looks at his watch and says he has to go. He has to get back to Titan and get some things before finding his dad. Kate begs him to at least set up a meeting with her to talk. Philip just shakes his head and wishes her good luck and a good day. Philip walks off as tears stream down Kate's faces, wondering if her family is completely destroyed.


    JACK'S CAR

    Jack is driving him and Billie back to his place. She tells him she knows he is upset and worried but tells him there isn't anything they can do until they have something on "Fred." Jack says he knows but he is just so worried about Abby and then the whole thing with Alex on top of it is really stressing him out. Jack tells Billie it may be better if they call off their date later. Billie reminds Jack of what made him feel better after Jennifer's death. Jack says it was going out but he isn't in a good frame of mind. Billie notes he wasn't then either and that sitting at home or just worrying about work is not the answer. He needs to socialize and to keep busy by having fun and just relaxing. Jack says that is hard to do right now, just like it was a year ago. Billie says she will help him, just like the last time. Jack smiles and thanks her for doesn't think much will help.

    Jack's cell then rings. Jack asks Billie to answer it since he is driving. Billie does and it's a nurse, who asks for Jack. Billie says he is driving but she can give him the message. The nurse tells Billie that his DNA test results are in and he can come down anytime to have them picked up and/or read to him. Billie thanks the nurse and tells Jack the DNA tests on him and Alex are in. Jack is glad the time has come to know the truth and tells Billie to call Elizabeth and Alex to have them meet them at the hospital. Billie asks about their date since they were going out around the middle part of the day. Jack says they will have to cancel. He apologizes but there is just too much going on and his heart isn't in it today. A deflated Billie says she understands and begins to dial Elizabeth.


    AIRPLANE

    Forrest and Abby are sitting together on their flight. He looks at her and can tell she is nervous. He takes her hand and tells her she will be fine. Abby tells him she always believes that when he says that to her. Forrest smiles. A stewardess comes by offering drinks. Abby asks for a soda while Forrest asks if they have any scotch. The stewardess says they do but there is a fee for liquor. Forrest agrees to the fee and the stewardess begins to fix the drink as Forrest pulls his wallet out. Just then, the plane hits turbulence and the stewardess spills scotch all over Forrest. Forrest jumps up in anger, sending his wallet to the floor, as the stewardess apologizes. Forrest then calms himself, saying it was an accident but he needs to go to the bathroom and clean himself up. Abby says she will watch everything. Forrest thanks her as the stewardess apologizes again.

    The stewardess begins to fix Forrest's drink again as Abby notices his wallet on the floor and picks it up. She sees the stewardess fixing the drink and figures she should pay for the drink for Forrest so he can just relax upon returning. She asks how much the drink is and says she thinks she hears change in the wallet. The stewardess says the drink is on the house because of the spill. She sets the drink down and tells Abby to tell the man with her she is sorry again. Abby smiles and says she will and that it's fine. The stewardess leaves. Abby is about to put the wallet away when she notices something that shocks her. As she was looking through the wallet for money, she came across Forrest's picture of Sylvia. Abby notices the resemblance to herself and wonders who the women is. She sees Forrest coming back and closes the wallet, putting it on the floor. She wonders if she should ask Forrest but can see he appears upset over the spill still.

    Abby asks if he is ok. Forrest says he is a little annoyed but understands it wasn't the women's fault. He also says he is a bit nervous and worried about her therapy. He just wants her to do well. Abby thanks him for that and then tells him his wallet is on the floor. Forrest picks it up and thanks her, saying he has to much important stuff in there to lose. Abby nods and wonders if she should bring it up but, ultimately, decides it may be better to discuss in private after they land. Forrest looks over at her and asks if she is ok as she seems a bit unnerved. Abby smiles and says she is fine and then whispers:

    Abby: For now...


    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    Jack and Billie are in a waiting area when Elizabeth and Alex show up. Alex says it will be good to finally know the truth. Now, he will know who he truly is. Jack agrees that it will be good to finally resolved the issue of whether he is his father or not. Meanwhile, Elizabeth walks over to Billie and asks if they can talk alone. They go off to a corner as Elizabeth tells Billie there is something she wanted to say for a long time to her and adds that it's more like a warning.

    Elizabeth: I know your the one that pushed for the DNA test and I know you probably doubt my intentions are honorable. No doubt, your assuming I am after Jack. Well, I can assure you the joke is on you and, a little word of warning, if you try to come between my son bonding with his father and us bonding as a family...well, then, this is war.
    Billie: Eliza...
    Elizabeth: No! I was nice to you but it's clear you don't trust me. Honestly, I never liked you either but I'm not going to push you out of Jack's life. I just want you to stay out of the way of us being a family and of Jack bonding with Alex.
    Billie: We don't even know if he is his son and I have no clue where all this is coming from. I suggested the DNA test because any rational person would. I do wonder if you are after Jack but I don't hate you nor do I see a target on your back. I just don't want Jack to get hurt and some things were off about your situation.
    Elizabeth: Like what?

    Just then, a lab tech comes in with an envelope.

    Elizabeth (interrupts Billie): Well, we will have to finish this later.

    Elizabeth races over to Jack and Alex's side as Billie watches. Jack then tells the doctor to lay it on him. The tech tells Jack he isn't a doctor but lab tech. Jack apologizes, saying he is just nervous and excited. The lab tech begins to open the envelope and pulls out the paperwork. He looks through them. Jack asks what the news is. The tech says with 99.9% certainty, it has been proven that he IS Alex's father. Jack is stunned now that it's indeed true as Alex reacts the same way. Elizabeth approaches both of them and says it looks like they are a family now. They will always be connected and will always have a strong bond between them. She kisses both of them and puts her arms around them as Billie watches, her eyes looking sadder by the second.


    KIRIAKIS MANSION

    Philip returns home, looking for Victor. He eventually finds him in the study, looking over some layouts with Nico. Philip walks up and tells Victor he took care of all the new accounts and sealed all the deals. Victor is impressed and tells Philip he is really doing a good job. Philip tells Victor he just wants to prove he is worthy and wants to make it up to him for his behavior. Victor tells him it's forgotten and that he probably will be giving him more power and control at Titan now that he has proven he can handle it. Philip says he would love to do more and will do whatever is asked of him. Victor is impressed by Philip's turnaround and tells him he has never been more proud of him. Philip thanks him and says that means alot. He then tells his father to call if he needs anything and excuses himself as he has some things to do upstairs.

    After Philip leaves, Nico asks Victor:

    Nico: When are you going to tell him?
    Victor: About me knowing he kidnapped me and handed me over to Orpheus a few months back? Not for a long time. He deserves everything he is getting. He delivered me right into Orpheus's clutches. I nearly died on that ship because of his greed and disloyalty. His betrayal will not go unpunished. I will teach him a lesson he will never forget.

    Victor shows a devilish smile as the scene fades to...


    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    Maggie, who is by Lucas's bedside when Will races in and embraces his dad. Will tells Lucas he thought he was at work like he had been previous nights but was still worried. He asks if he is ok. Lucas fills him in. Will tells his father he thinks it wasn't his fault either. Lucas thanks him for the support. Just then, Joelle comes in. Will approaches her and asks if she drugged his father. Joelle denies doing anything of the sort. Maggie then gets up and demands to know what she did to Lucas and what she is up to. Joelle says she did nothing to Lucas. It's about what Lucas did to her. Just then, Salem D.A. Patricia Cromwell walks in the room behind Joelle. Maggie asks what she is doing there.

    Patricia: Well, Joelle called my office. She told me she had an interesting case for me. I don't usually take on cases when they are provided in the way Joelle approached me with this one but it intrigued me. I like the idea of bringing down the head of a successful company, especially one that used to be run by the ever so infamous Kate Roberts.
    Lucas: What are you getting at?
    Patricia: Mr. Horton, Joelle here has made some startling claims against you.
    Lucas:What?
    Patricia: You see, Joelle has claimed you sexually harassed her, Mr. Horton. She is suing you and your company for all you and it's worth.

    Lucas, Will, and Maggie all look on stunned as Joelle and Patricia both smile, while a mysterious person watches from outside Lucas' room.


    SALEM PARK

    A devastated Kate walks through the park, drying her tears. She looks up to the heavens and asks if she has paid enough for her mistakes. She loves her children and needs them in her life. She says she needs help getting back into their good graces because she doesn't know what she can do to accomplish that. Just then, Kate walks around a corner and catches a glimpse of Orpheus sneaking off into a wooded area. Kate notices the person she just saw looked familiar and her curiosity is piqued. She decides to try to catch up to the person as it could very well be Philip. She decides to walk around and catch the person so that, if it is Philip, he doesn't run away from her.

    Kate is about to walk when she hears something in the bushes. She realizes the person is still nearby and slowly sneaks into the wooded area. She walks around searching for a bit and hears some moving branches nearby. She thinks she hears someone coming and hides in some shrubbery. After hiding, Kate sees a man emerge from an area of some trees and shrubbery. It's ORPHEUS!! Kate is shocked and wonders what he may be up to being in the park in broad daylight. Kate then jumps up in shock when someone touches her on her shoulder. She turns to see Orpheus standing right in front of her.

    Orpheus: Hello, Katie. Nice to see you again.
    Kate: Orpheus.
    Orpheus: Never could mind your own business, could you? Just had to follow me. Did you think I didn't notice you getting a look at me?
    Kate: I...
    Orpheus: I slipped up in letting you see me but I sure as hell wasn't going to let you bust me. Well, in that case, come with me.

    Orpheus grabs Kate's arm violently.

    Kate: Ow! What are you...where are you taking me?
    Orpheus: Some place where we can talk...for old times sake!

    Orpheus drags Kate off as she screams, resulting in him covering her mouth with his hand as he takes her with him into the night. The scene then fades to black.

    ON THE NEXT SALEM LIVES...

    THERE'S HOPE FOR SAMI!!!
  18. PhoenixRising05
    OCTOBER 8, 2007: EPISODE # 345: SHELL-SHOCKED PART 2


    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    Elizabeth walks up to Jack, telling him that they need to be as close to a real family as possible. Billie, feeling left out, looks at Jack, who says nothing. He still can’t believe after all these years that he has a son. Then, Elizabeth says, now is the time to take advantage of that. Billie walks off in sadness and, as she rounds the corner, she bumps into Frankie. She asks him how Greta is doing and he tells her they almost lost her. Billie can’t believe it and hope she pulls through.

    Frankie does as well but then asks Billie what is wrong with her. She says that Jack just found out he has another son. Frankie is shocked. Billie says that now that Elizabeth has brought this out, she’s sure to latch on to Jack every chance she gets and has no problem using her son to get him. Frankie tells her that maybe she should tell Jack how she’s feeling and she agrees, saying there’s no better time than the present.

    When she walks back over, she sees Jack being hugged by Elizabeth as Alex watches and smiles. Elizabeth then steps back as Jack offers Alex a handshake and Alex accepts as they say they will see where things go from here. As they all smile at each other, Billie turns to Frankie and tells him that it will be on if Elizabeth tries to get close to Jack. As police officers walk by, making sure everything is safe, Billie stares at Elizabeth with anger as the scene slowly fades to black.

    Meanwhile, in his room, Lucas wants to know what game Joelle is playing. She smiles, saying that this is no game. He knows how he treated her at work and she intends to make him pay, not only for herself but for poor workers everywhere. Lucas practically spits in her face, saying that he will prove how much of a liar she really is. Will then tells her to back off before things get rowdy in the hospital. Maggie concurs. Joelle turns around surprised. Maggie asks her why she is surprised? Did she honestly think Lucas’ family would not be in his corner, defending him from some alley cat whore such as Joelle?

    Patricia then steps in, saying that she believes Joelle and will represent her and reminds them she is DA and that holds alot of weight. Patricia also doesn’t give one damn about the Horton name, especially when a Horton is involved in a sexual harassment case. Patricia then tells everyone that they will see them in court and that she can't wait to bring down one of the "perfect" Horton's. Maggie says she hopes Joelle gets off her street corner long enough to show up in court then asks if her pimp will be along with her. Joelle frowns as Patricia leads her out.

    Lucas and Will thank Maggie for sticking by them right now. Maggie says that’s what family is for. She then leans in and kisses Lucas and then kisses Will, saying that she saw Frankie in the hospital earlier. She going to go ask him if he would represent Lucas against this crap. As Maggie leaves a worried Lucas and Will.........

    Joelle stands out in the hallway with Patricia. She smiles when Patricia tells her that before she’s done, Lucas Horton will be walking around with a tin can begging for change for what he’s done to Joelle. Joelle smiles, saying that’s all she wants to hear.


    KIRIAKIS MANSION

    Victor sits at his desk, looking at a file on Orpheus. Nico walks in and asks him.......

    Nico: Sir, what will you do about Philip?
    Victor: Like I said.......teach him a lesson. He wants to turn his back on his heritage and sell out his own father for that slug-ass bastard? Well..........time to pay the piper.
    Nico: And how will that happen, sir?
    Victor: Let Bo know that I want Philip to have more responsibility at Titan. This way, Philip doesn't suspect anything. Time to make my son’s head swell with power..........

    Before I snatch the [!@#$%^&*] rug from out under him.

    Nico obeys Victor and calls Bo up on his cell phone, as Victor turns his chair and looks out the window. When Nico is done, he asks Victor.........

    Nico: Do you think this will get the point across, Victor?
    Victor: Nico............I love that boy more than my own life. Just as I love his brother and sisters. My children are why I have done what I have done for the past year. But, make no mistake. The little !@#$%^&*] made one HUGE mistake..........

    He crossed me. And no one..........NO ONE...........[!@#$%^&*] with Victor Kiriakis, is that clear?
    Nico: Very, sir.

    Nico leaves to make plans for not only Philip but for Orpheus as well............

    As the scene fades into...


    ORPHEUS'S HIGH RISE APARTMENT

    Kate is brought in by one of Orpheus’s men and sat on the plush couch. Orpheus then dismisses his guard as he walks over and takes off her blindfold. Kate fixes her hair as she looks at Orpheus, saying.........

    Kate: You didn’t need the blindfold. Thought we stopped using that years ago.
    Orpheus: My dear Kate.........still the same beautiful smart ass you were 30 years ago. How are you doing, my dear?
    Kate: Well, I’ll be fine when you tell me why you snatched me up like that.
    Orpheus: You looked like you needed a friend and since we have been very close friends in the past.........
    Kate: You thought it would be fine to kidnap me. You know that every cop in Salem is looking for you.
    Orpheus: Which means I’m very safe. They couldn’t find a piece of gum even if they were chewing it. No worries, my lady. You are safe here.
    Kate: You said the same words on our first night together.
    Orpheus: Well, you said you always wanted to do it with a spy. You should have been happy.
    Kate: Oh, my dear.........I was.

    Kate smiles and so does Orpheus. At that moment, a guard walks in and whispers something in his ear. Orpheus excuses himself and leaves the room but not before telling his man to watch Ms. Roberts.

    In her room, Sami has her ear to her door, listening to the guards talk about the guest that Orpheus has in his study. She then pauses for a moment and then starts banging on the door. The guards burst in, telling her that what she is doing will not work and for her to keep quiet. Sami grows very quiet as one of the guards pulls his gun. The guards leave Sami’s room as she sits on her bed and starts sighing deeply, thinking of another plan of escape.

    Kate grows restless sitting by herself reading a magazine and gets up to look around. In Sami’s room, Sami stands up and walks over to her window but goes to first switch her lamp on. She then gets a brainstorm. She looks at the door........and back at the lamp. Back in Orpheus’s study, Kate starts to walk down the hall, telling the guard that she has to use the bathroom. The guard lets her go.

    As Kate starts walking down the empty hallway, Sami picks up the lamp and smashes it on the floor. Kate hears the noise and stops in her tracks. She then looks around and sees a door down the hall. Kate starts walking towards the door as Sami goes to the door and listens for anyone who may be coming.

    Kate reaches the door and places her hand on the doorknob.........

    As Sami smiles on the other side, hoping that Orpheus’s guest heard her break the lamp.

    Kate puts her ear up to the door as Sami does the same thing and the screen splits in two as each woman stands on either side of the door........

    As the scene freeze-frames and then slowly fades to black.

    ON THE NEXT SALEM LIVES...

    HAS SAMI BEEN FOUND?
  19. PhoenixRising05
    OCTOBER 9, 2007: EPISODE # 346: UNSHAKABLE DEVOTION


    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    Elizabeth sits Jack and Alex down and thinks they should start getting to know each other. Jack and Alex both seem tentative. Elizabeth encourages Alex to tell Jack about himself. Alex tells Jack about his love of writing and says he has gotten several articles published. Jack is proud, saying that when he started on the Spectator, he and his late wife, Jennifer, scooped many a story. Elizabeth asks if there is any place at the paper for Alex and Jack says he’ll ask Greta once she’s better. From around the corner, Billie sees all of this and takes out her cell phone. She calls Jack, asking if he can break away to come talk to her.

    Jack says he’s too busy right now. He then asks if it is important. Billie pauses and then says no, it’s nothing. She says she just wanted to ask a question and he has already given her the answer. She hangs up the phone on Jack, who is surprised by her tone. Billie then turns and stomps over to the elevators, steps on the one that is open, and seethes in anger as the door shuts.


    PALATIAL HOME IN MALIBU, CALIFORNIA

    Abby has just been wheeled out of her therapy sessions with Dr. Dobbs. After the doctor leaves her, she quickly flashes back to the photo of a woman that fell out of Forrest's wallet on the plane and then comes out of it when Forrest enters the room. He just returned form jogging on the beach and Abby asks if he had a good time. He replies that it was as good as exercising can be. Abby wants to know something, though. Forrest says she has the floor as he pours himself some orange juice and sits down next to her.

    Abby wants to know if he has ever been in love.

    Forrest looks at Abby and then downs at his drink as Dr. Dobbs walks back into the room. Forrest remarks that he’s just been saved by the bell and chuckles. The good doctor tells Abby that they need to do some more exercises. She frowns, saying that she thought she was done for the day. The doctor tells her that if she continues today, she can have tomorrow off. Abby says she can’t pass up that deal and starts wheeling herself back into the training room. |

    She stops to tell Forrest goodbye but sees him in the corner of the room, near the deck. He is holding the picture of the same woman that Abby remembers and is staring at it sadly. Abby thinks to herself that she now has her answer to her earlier question as the doctor wheels her away.


    ORPHEUS'S HIGH-RISE APARTMENT

    Kate is just about to open the door........

    When a guard yells at her to get away from it. Orpheus comes out from the other end of the hallway as the guard takes hold of Kate. Orpheus orders the guard to let her go, which he does, but instructs Kate that she shouldn’t be poking around people’s homes. Kate says he sure didn’t mind that when she used to walk around his place naked. The guard tries not to smile as Orpheus looks at him. The guard straightens up quickly as he turns his attention back to Kate.

    Orpheus stares at her with rage, pointing a finger in her face and telling her that he will let her go, this time.........and, with a warning. Kate listens intently as Orpheus tells her that she will be released, unharmed, so long as she doesn’t tell one living soul about seeing him or his high rise apartment. Kate shakes her head quickly as she says no one will hear a peep out of her. Orpheus says that he remembers what a lying bitch she is so he will know if she went back on her word.

    He then orders his guard to blindfold her and take her back to Salem Park. There are no police there and, for some reason, there never is. It should be easy. The guard obeys and fights to blindfold Kate. Sami hears all of this and Orpheus suddenly remembers whose room they are standing in front of. Right before Sami can start pounding on the door, Orpheus steps in her bedroom, telling her.......

    Orpheus: Now, now, my dear. Close.........but no cigar. Your friend won’t say a word.......not if she enjoys living. Goodnight, my dear. Pleasant dreams.

    Orpheus leaves Sami’s room as she goes and sits on her bed, burying her face in her hands.

    One of his men then comes back down the hall, telling him that even though Kate started kicking and screaming, she has been subdued, and is being taken back to Salem Park as they speak. Orpheus tells him that it is good work on all parts but if anyone ever has that much freedom in his home again....

    The person who allowed it will suffer. The guard understands and leaves Orpheus, as he walks back down the hallway.


    BRADY PUB

    Bo and Kayla sit at the bar, worrying about Steve and Hope. Bo had his men looking for both of them and they found nothing. They then hear Steve say that maybe they should have just turned around and looked towards the front door. Both he and Hope, along with Tony, walk through the door as Kayla runs up to Steve and Hope walks over to Bo and kisses him gently. Steve and Kayla hug and then Kayla asks what Tony is doing with them.

    Hope says that Steve had some memory jogs from his past and Tony offered to help. Kayla looks at Steve, asking why he didn’t tell her about this. Steve said he didn’t want to make a big deal about it. Tony concurs, saying that he used his influence to help Steve out. Hope then says how sorry she is to Bo for just taking off like that. They couldn't risk the trail getting cold. Bo doesn’t mind at all, telling Hope that anything that helps Steve is worth it.

    They all sit down at one of the tables as Steve tells them they couldn’t risk Stefano finding out about their trip. The man has people everywhere. Tony then says that with their vast properties all over the states, they had started in New Orleans and just worked their way back home from there. Bo and Kayla look at each other with Bo saying that even though he’s glad they’re back and that they tried to help Steve, he doesn’t like the fact they went on some dangerous trip like that without telling anyone. Kayla agrees, saying that it shouldn’t happen again.

    Hope says it won’t and then Bo asks if they found anything important. Hope says no, not yet. But, where Stefano is involved, secrets are not far behind. Everyone agrees and also agree to meet later to talk more about their trip. Hope says she needs to get home to see JT and she gets up to leave. Steve follows her out, saying he needs to ask her a question.

    Once outside, Steve tells Hope they need to find the time to talk. Hope says they will, just not now. Steve asks her if she is scared about reliving their past together and, as Hope looks at Steve, the scene shifts back into the Pub where Bo wants to know if Steve and Hope are telling the truth. Tony is shocked, saying that he should be ashamed, not believing his lady love. Hope wouldn’t lie to him and Steve wouldn’t keep anything from Kayla. Kayla and Bo look at each other and then outside........

    As Steve and Hope stare at each other.


    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    Will is worried about Lucas after all that has happened with Joelle. Lucas tells Will he is fine and that they will fight this and win. Maggie returns with Frankie. Lucas thanks Frankie for coming and asks how Greta is. Frankie says there is no change. Lucas fills him in on the Joelle situation. Frankie thinks it sounds like Joelle tried seducing him and, eventually, resorted to drugs and alcohol but it backfired. He adds that when that didn't work she moved on to suing him for sexual harassment. Maggie thinks it's pretty clear she wants money and maybe even ownership in ROBERTS INC. Lucas refuses any of that and asks Frankie if he will represent him. Lucas tell him he knows he has alot going on but really could use his help. Frankie agrees to represent Lucas, saying he knows Jennifer would want him to help her brother and he sees that Lucas is being bamboozled with this case. Lucas thanks him.

    Just then, Kate shows up outside the room. She composes herself, trying to deal with what happened earlier, and then enters the room. She comes in saying Maggie left a message on her cell telling her that Lucas was in the hospital. Lucas doesn't want Kate there but she insists as she is his mother. Maggie tells Lucas she felt Kate had to be called and fills Kate in on what happened and on Joelle's accusations .Kate is horrified and tells Lucas he could've died. She then offers to help Lucas with his legal troubles but he doesn't want her help, saying she will only make it worse. Will tells Kate to just go. She is only upsetting his dad and making things worse. Kate begins to realize she isn't helping and tells both Lucas and Will she loves them and leaves.

    Maggie follows her into the hall and apologizes, saying she was only doing what she thought was best. Kate nods and thanks her, before walking away in tears. Maggie goes back and tells Lucas she thinks he was too hard on Kate. Lucas tells Maggie she earned that treatment. Maggie realizes Lucas and her differ on the issue and turns around to see a crying Kate watching them from a distance. Kate locks eyes with Maggie and then turns and boards an elevator just as the doors shut.

    SALEM PLACE

    Nicole walks near Ballistix and sees Alyson and Jean with Samuel. Nicole thinks to herself how sick these women make her. She walks over to both women and says that Eric truly would have preferred her instead of some slut he screwed for one night. Before either woman can get up and take matters into their own hands, Caroline walks in and says hi. Nicole starts to walk away but stops long enough to tell them that she’ll do what she has to to make Eric proud.

    As she leaves, Alyson says that even though Nicole truly needs her ass kicked, she is worried about what she will do. She then says if Nicole does one thing to hurt her baby........to which Caroline say she shouldn’t worry. The family will protect everyone. Caroline then says that they apparently don’t remember that her two sons used to be some pretty good cops in Salem.

    Well, Jean says that maybe they should be proactive in this whole thing, and Alyson agrees. Maybe it’s time that she take Sam.......

    And leave Salem for good. Jean and Caroline are shocked as the scene freeze frames on her face and then slowly fades to black.

    ON THE NEXT SALEM LIVES...

    NICOLE IS IN HOT WATER!!

    PROMO FOR WK OF 10/8/07

    ANNOUNCER: LAST WEEK...JACK GOT SHOCKING NEWS...

    Jack: Alex is my son...

    NOW...A FATHER'S EFFORTS TO BOND WITH HIS SON...

    Clip of Jack, Elizabeth, and Alex in an embrace as Billie looks on.

    COULD COST HIM HIS NEW LOVE...

    Clip of an upset Billie watching Jack with Elizabeth and Alex and walking off.

    THEN...

    THREE MEN...

    Clip of Stefano, Orpheus, and Victor.

    HAVE EACH OTHER IN THEIR CROSS HAIRS...

    Victor: Now is the perfect time to take Dimera out.
    Stefano: Orpheus' reign will come to an end.

    A TRAP IS LAID...

    AND

    IT

    ALL

    LEADS

    TO

    ONE

    OF

    THE

    BIGGEST

    REVEALS

    OF

    THE

    YEAR!!!

    AND...

    UNRELENTLESSLY.......

    IT'S COMING........

    TO SALEM..........

    THIS HALLOWEEN.

    DON'T MISS IT!!

    NOW IS THE TIME TO FALL IN TO...

  20. PhoenixRising05
    NIGHT OF TERROR, PART V


    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    Police officers, National Guardsmen and Illinois State Troopers run throughout the building, searching for Michael Myers. Kate runs into the hallway and demands to know where Lucas is. Max stops her and tells her that he took most of the women out of Salem until Myers is caught........or killed. Kate says that she has been hearing reports that Myers has been injured but, for some reason, he keeps escaping. Billie then walks up and says they need to get out of the hospital now. It’s a madhouse.......and the police know that Michael is in the building.

    Kate, Billie and Max turn to walk out and Jack sees this. He stops Billie and asks if she will be ok. Billie smiles and then steps toward Jack. They look at each other as she leans in.......and gently kisses him. They then both hug each other warmly and Jack tells her that they need to sit down and talk when this is over. Billie smiles, as a tear rolls down her face. Jack wipes it away, like the gentleman he is, and then both women are lead out by a NG trooper.

    The scene shifts to a darkened hallway as Roman runs about, checking rooms. He then gets a phone call. It’s Belle and she asks her father.......

    Belle: What’s going on, Daddy?
    Roman: Listen to me, baby. Where ever you are........I want you to get Claire and get in your car, leave Salem, and don’t come back until you hear from me or your mother, ok?
    Belle: But Daddy........
    Roman: Just do as I say! I...........I would never be able to forgive myself if anything happened to you, ok?
    Belle: (After a pause) Ok, Daddy. I’ll go. You please be careful. I love you.
    Roman: I love you too, baby.

    They both hang up and, at that moment, the elevator stops on Roman’s floor. He turns to see the floor light activate and then slowly walks over to the elevator, with his weapon drawn. As he reaches the door, he aims his gun and, with a steel determination, watches as the door slowly opens........

    To reveal the unconscious body of Jean. Blood is everywhere and her eyes are still open. Roman is aghast, so aghast that he doesn’t see The Shape walking behind him. Michael stops for a second, turns, looks at Roman, and then heads around the corner and slowly stalks down the hallway.

    Roman walks into the elevator, bends down and looks into Jean’s eyes. He then gives the sign of The Cross and asks God to grant her peace. As he stands back up, he radios downstairs and tells Abe that Jean is coming back down. He found her barely alive. He then turns suddenly.......and is shocked and scared out of his pants by the sight of Tony DiMera in front of him. He demands to know.....

    Roman: What the hell are you doing here, Tony?!
    Tony: Thought I could lend my former brother a hand. Where is this foul creature?
    Roman: Somewhere in the building. Which is where you shouldn’t be.
    Tony: You need all the help you can get.
    Roman: I can arrest you.
    Tony: No, you can’t. You’re no longer a police officer. Besides..........it’s all over the country that this Myers person killed many of Salem’s finest tonight.
    Roman: And you think you can help stop him.
    Tony: Somebody has to.

    Roman starts to tell Tony to get out of the building when they both hear a noise from around the corner. They both turn and then look at each other. Roman radios down that he just heard a noise and is going to check it out. He then tells Tony to stay behind him. Tony agrees, saying......

    Tony: I’m brave........but not that brave.

    Both men start through the waiting area and then slowly start down the hallway. As the two men walk deliberately down the hallway, they look into each room on either side of the hall. After a few very tense moments, they start getting close to the end of the hallway......but neither sees that Michael has walked out of one of the rooms Tony just looked in and is now walking behind them. When they stop, he stops. When they walk, he walks. It’s almost like a game to Michael now.

    As the men make it to the end of the hallway, they both look at each other and breathe a sigh of relief. As they turn..........they both see Michael standing in front of them. Roman aims his gun and fires, hitting Michael, but it doesn’t faze him once again. Michael takes three huge steps forward and grabs both men by the throat. He lifts both men off the ground, showing his incredible strength. He then tilts his head to the left.......and then to the right, almost as if he’s admiring a painting. Michael then looks at Tony......

    And with one mighty heave, sends him crashing through a glass window, onto a operating table, and then falling down to the floor, bloody..........and unconscious. Michael then turns his attention back to Roman as he starts to squeeze his throat with a vice-like grip. Roman fights for dear life and starts to lose consciousness. His eyes start to roll into the back of his head............

    When Steve, Bo, Abe and Nico come around the corner. All four men pull weapons and take aim. Michael hears them and turns around........with a choking Roman in his hands. Abe orders them not to fire and then Michael looks at the men, then back at Roman..........

    And sends him crashing through a glass window on the opposite side of the hallway. An unconscious Roman falls onto a operating table and then slowly falls to the floor.

    Michael then turns and briskly walks to the stairwell as the four men give chase. Michael reaches the stairwell and closes the door behind him.........and then breaks the door knob off. He then punches the doorknob until the door is basically sealed. The men reach the door but can’t get through. Bo looks through the door to see Michael slowly walk down the stairs.........and disappear.

    Nico and Steve say they are going after him as Abe radios downstairs about the situation. Bo goes into the operating room to check on his fallen and injured brother. Bo gets him to come to and Roman’s voice is very hoarse from the choking he just received. Roman can barely move and Bo goes and grabs a towel and holds it on his bleeding wound on his back. Roman tells Bo that they have to find Myers before he kills someone else. Bo knows that but says the best thing to do now is get the hell out of the hospital. Bo knows he can’t take Myers on by himself. Roman agrees and Bo gently picks his brother up as they both head out the door and back down the hallway.

    Meanwhile, Elizabeth walks outside the hospital. Alex comes up behind her, frightening her. Alex says he’s sorry and Elizabeth tells him to never do that again. Alex then tells her that he got a state trooper to do him a favor and take her to a safe house for now. Elizabeth says she will not leave him in Salem alone. Alex reminds her that, thanks to her, he’s there with his father. They will look after each other. The trooper comes by and asks if she is ready. Mother and son look at each other........and then hug warmly. Alex looks at her again and simply says.......

    Alex: See you soon, Mother.
    Elizabeth: Ok, my son.

    The state trooper whisks Elizabeth off, puts her in the front seat of a squad car, gets in himself, and they both drive off into the night as Alex watches the car leave. He then turns and sprints towards Jack and Billie, who are standing by her car. He tells them both that his mother is safe. Jack thanks him for getting Elizabeth out of town and then he turns to Billie before she can react and says to her.......

    Jack: Now it’s time to get you to safety.
    Billie: No..........I’m not leaving you. Not now.
    Jack: Dammit, Billie........
    Billie: NO........Jack. I..........I care about you too much, ok?

    Jack looks at her for a few moments and then smiles. He then hugs her, looks at her again......and gently kisses her on the lips. He then opens her car door and, reluctantly, Billie gets in. She then starts up her car, looks at both men for the last time.........and drives off. Jack and Alex look at each other and then jog back towards the hospital. As they reach the door, they see Bo bringing an injured Roman out of the hospital. They run up to them and ask what happened. Bo says Michael Myers is what happened. He then says that Tony is still inside, upstairs in one of the operating rooms, and both Jack and Alex run into the hospital. As the scene watches the men run into the building, it shifts to.........


    ORPHEUS'S PENTHOUSE

    Sami is watching MSNBC. She is terrified at what is happening in Salem and, as Orpheus walks into her room, she asks him if this Michael Myers has been caught. Orpheus looks at her........and tells her no. She then sees that for the first time, he seems very worried. She asks him if this man CAN be stopped and Orpheus doesn’t answer her. He then turns and tells her that state troopers, local police, Stefano’s men, his men and Victor’s men are all out looking for him and, if he has anything to say about it, Myers will be brought in.......

    Alive.........or dead. With that, Orpheus leaves Sami alone in her room. Sami then goes and sits back down, watching everything as it unfolds........and praying for her family.


    STREETS OF SALEM (RT. 14)

    The state trooper drives Elizabeth out of town. He looks at her and smiles, saying that she is in good hands and that she has nothing to worry about. As Elizabeth smiles back at him, she then asks if he left something in his back seat. When the trooper asks why, Elizabeth says that something back there is hitting on the floor. The trooper then looks at Elizabeth, back at the road, and then at her again. When Elizabeth turns her head to see what it may be.......

    Michael Myers sits up in the backseat, grabs Elizabeth by each side of her head, and pulls her into the backseat with one motion. The state trooper tries to stop Michael and drive the car at the same time but it is all for naught. As Elizabeth struggles to free herself from this monster, Michael looks at her........and jerks her head to one side, snapping her neck, and killing her instantly. He then opens the back car door..........

    And pushes her out of the moving vehicle. After he closes the door, he turns his rage toward the screaming state trooper.........

    As Billie comes driving down the same road. She looks down the road and the sight she sees makes he gasp. She slams on her breaks, jumps out of her car, and sprints down the dark, moonlit road...........to see Elizabeth’s lifeless body laying on the pavement. She bends down and checks her pulse but can tell from the looks of her that she’s dead. She then gets on her cell phone and calls Bo and all she can say is.........

    Billie: Bo? Billie. I just found Elizabeth dead in the middle of the street. I'm on Route 14. You better tell everyone...........Michael got out of the hospital and, if he isn’t caught soon..........

    Then NO ONE is safe in Salem.

    The scene then freeze frames on Billie’s shocked face as she kneels over Elizabeth and looks down the road..............

    As it slowly fades to black.

    ON THE NEXT SALEM LIVES...

    THE NIGHT OF TERROR'S DRAMATIC CONCLUSION!!!
  21. PhoenixRising05
    NOVEMBER 12, 2007-EPISODE #370: A MILLION MILES AWAY


    SALEM AIRPORT

    Abby gets help from Stephanie and Jack as she walks into the terminal and stops to thank Forrest for everything he’s done. As he smiles, Jack and Max walk up behind him and look at each other. They heard what Abby said and are none too happy. When Abby asks where Frankie went to, Dr. Dobbs says that he went to see Greta. Alex then walks up and Jack tells him that things will work out. His mother’s death won’t be in vain. Alex stares at him silently and then walks over to Abby, asking her if she feels ok being back home.

    Abby says she feels uneasy. With everything she heard about Michael Myers.........and that’s when she stops talking as Alex looks at Jack. When Jack tries to walk over and talk to Alex, he says that if his mother would have never wanted to look him up.........she would still be alive. Billie walks up as Alex walks over to Jack, points his finger into his face and tells him.......

    Alex: Her blood........is on your hands.

    As Alex turns and leaves, Billie tries to put her arms around Jack.........but he pushes her away, saying that she should be happy with what just happened. Billie doesn’t understand where all this anger is coming from but Jack says she knows. With Elizabeth dead........she is home free. Billie is shocked he would think such a thing. Jack reminds her she said that very thing and Billie says he should know that isn’t what she meant. She didn’t want this. Jack goes to help Abby and tells Billie to stay away from him..........permanently.

    As Jack leaves with Abby and Stephanie, Forrest walks over and tells Billie that everything will be fine. She wipes the tears from her face with a handkerchief Forrest gives her, thanks him, and walks off. Forrest then turns and calls one of his associates and tells this man to do two things...........

    Find his brother Lawrence...........and bring him the file on Roman Brady. After he hangs up, Forrest looks at Dr. Dobbs as he walks toward the exit.


    HOTEL OUTSIDE NEW ORLEANS

    Steve looks out the window at the terrible storm and tells Hope how sorry he is they are stuck there, saying they can’t fly out till morning. He tells Hope to read the last two entries of the diary. She tells him to leave her alone. He says he hardly said a word as he lays down on the bed. She says she doesn’t want to repeat the mistake they almost made the last time she read that diary.

    A few hours later, she sits in a chair watching a sleeping Steve. Hope then drifts off, dreaming about making love to Steve. Steve wakes up to Hope stirring in her sleep, sits on the end of the bed, and wakes Hope up out of her dream. When he asks what she was dreaming about, Hope is silent. She then says they need to go back to Salem and give up looking into the past but Steve disagrees, saying that they will both regret doing so. Hope starts to cry and Steve tries to comfort her but she says that she is tired of hurting the people they love and doesn't want to hurt them even more by doing something they will regret. She just wants this to end.

    Steve tells her that, as hard as they are trying, they can’t get rid of the past. When he says that maybe they should read the rest of the diary, Hope gets up, runs to the bathroom, and locks herself in. Steve goes and tells Hope to come out but she tells him to leave her alone. With that, Steve gives up and goes back to bed, yelling at her that he will be there for her when she is ready. As he falls asleep, Hope lays in the bathtub, crying uncontrollably at the guilt she is feeling.


    KIRIAKIS MANSION

    In the master bedroom, Maggie walks in and over to a recovering Victor. He says she is the best nurse he ever had. Maggie smiles but then gets somewhat serious when she asks if any headway has been made in finding Michael Myers. Victor says his contacts are coming up empty. As Maggie checks his bandage, he also says that Myers’ M.O. seems to be that he attacks on Halloween night. They don’t have anything to fear for now. When Maggie asks about next Halloween, Victor looks up at her and says.......

    Victor: God willing..........we’ll be in a cabin in Europe if he decides to return.

    Maggie laughs at Victor and, as he closes his eyes, she bends down and gives him a kiss. Victor smiles and barely can sit up as he kisses her back. He then picks up the phone and says that now is the time.........and servants bring in a delicious meal for the both of them. Maggie smiles at Victor as he tells her that the surprises aren’t over with yet.

    He then reaches into his end table as the servants leave and hands Maggie an invitation. Maggie asks what it is as she opens it up and Victor sits silently and smiles as Maggie reads her invitation to the celebration of the opening of the Samantha & Eric Brady Memorial Wing at Salem University Hospital. Maggie thanks Victor by hugging and kissing him. He says he’s sorry but everything is happening so fast and he wants to give the people of Salem some type of relief after the year everyone has had.

    Maggie agrees and Victor tells her everything is set up. Maggie thanks Victor........by leaning in and kissing him again. She gently pushes him down on the bed and Victor tells her........

    Victor: You know I’m injured. You’ll have to do all the work.
    Maggie: No problem.

    With that, Victor turns off the light..........and the scene fades into.........


    STEFANO'S HIGH RISE APARTMENT

    Tony walks off the elevator as Stefano hangs up with one of his men. He tells Tony that Victor is in for another surprise when he reads his stock reports in the morning. Tony asks why he can’t leave this alone and Stefano responds......

    Stefano: Because the fight was brought to ME, Tony. I can’t look the other way.
    Tony: Yes, I know. You couldn’t look the other way when Megan died or when Renee was murdered. By the way........where is that nutcase cousin of mine anyway?
    Stefano: Probably keeping an eye on Steve Johnson and Hope Brady.

    Tony keeps his cool but now realizes Stefano is either playing games.........or knows the truth about what went down at Maison Blanche.

    Tony steps forward and tells Stefano.........

    Tony: I’m sick of this garbage. Your whole life you couldn’t let things go. First, with your children,........then with Roman Brady,..........then Marlena..........you can’t do it.
    Stefano: What you don’t understand, Tony, is that my life was made for the battle. These Brady's are worthy adversaries. Just as you are........which is why I did some investigating.
    Tony: Really? And what did you uncover, Father?
    Stefano: I know you have a long time contact from within the family who remains loyal to you. Now........tell me the rest, Tony. What are you, Steven and Hope doing behind my back?!

    Tony looks Stefano right in the face and before, he says a word........Lincoln walks into the room. Tony and Stefano leave well enough alone.........for now. As Tony leaves, Stefano turns to Lincoln and tells him........

    Stefano: Excellent work, my friend. Your timing is perfect.
    Lincoln: No problem, Stefano. That is what you wanted.
    Stefano: Oh, yes. Yes, Lincoln, my friend. My son is working behind the scenes with Steven and Hope. He also has an operative in my empire. I want this person found.......and dealt with, you understand?
    Lincoln: Permanently?
    Stefano: No.......not yet. But send a message, Lincoln. No one crosses me........

    Not Tony...........

    Not the Bradys.......

    Not Victor. No one........you understand?

    Lincoln: As always, Stefano.

    Lincoln leaves as Stefano goes and stands by his huge picture window and looks out on Salem as he sips his brandy........

    And as the scene slowly fades to black.

    ON THE NEXT SALEM LIVES...

    BILLIE TRIES TO REACH OUT TO JACK!!!

    AND COMING UP NEXT........FOLLOW THE DRAMA AND INTRIGUE.......OF SOMMERSET........RIGHT HERE, ONLY ON SONBC.

  22. PhoenixRising05
    NOVEMBER 13, 2007-EPISODE #371: A MILLION MILES AWAY PART 2


    SALEM TOWERS

    Maggie is overseeing the preparation for the charity ball to celebrate the opening of the Eric and Samantha Brady Memorial Wing at University Hospital and help fund that and other hospital projects. Maggie orders a few of the caterers and decorators around as her phone rings. She answers it to hear Alice on the other side of the line. Alice tells Maggie they have a problem with Julie. Alice says she has been trying to convince her to come to the ball tonight, saying it's for a good cause, but she refuses. Alice thinks that Maggie could help convince her to go somehow. Maggie tells Alice she will be right there. Maggie barks out a few more orders before telling one of the caterers she is heading out but will be back soon. Maggie races off as the scene shifts to...


    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    Frankie is with Greta when she wakes up. She asks if he stayed all night. He nods and says she was asleep when he got there. He tells her it's a shame since he brought her some ice cream. Greta laughs and says she is sorry but asks why he brought ice cream. Frankie says that Jack told him she always liked Rocky Road so, upon returning to Salem from Vegas, he went and got some to bring to her. He adds that the nurse said it would be ok. Greta apologizes but tells Frankie he can go get it now. Frankie asks about breakfast but Greta tells him to forget that and to try to sneak the ice cream in. Frankie isn't sure but Greta gives him a puppy-dog face, convincing Frankie to go get the ice cream. The scene then shifts to...


    BRADY PUB

    Belle is with Claire when Caroline comes over and asks if she would like anything else to eat or drink. Belle tells her grandmother thank you and says they are both pretty full. Caroline tells Belle she has to go run some errands and to let someone know if she needs anything else. Caroline embraces both Belle and Claire and tells Belle she will see her later at the ball. Belle nods and smiles as Caroline leaves.

    Just then, Philip comes in. Belle asks what he is doing there. He tells her he is picking up some food to take back to work. He needs something different for a change and adds that her family still serves him after all he has done, surprisingly. Belle tells him she heard he has taken on lots of extra responsibility at Titan and that he has turned his life around. Philip says that he needed to and he only hopes that he is being as successful as others make him out to be. Belle says she is glad he has made strides. Philip mentions he has a long way to go to prove himself, especially in her eyes. Belle puts her head down.

    Philip says he wants to be able to have some part in Claire's life. Belle says that won't happen until she knows for sure that he has turned his life around. He is off to a good start but it could still be a fluke. Philip agrees and says he understands and vows to redeem himself in her eyes. Philip tells her he knows it will take alot and he is prepared. He understands the older Claire gets as she doesn't seem him, the more likely she will never call him "daddy" or forge a bond with him. Belle says they have to get going.

    Philip tells Belle he is being serious and that what happened on the cruise ship this summer changed him for the better. He promises to show her that what she is seeing and hearing is the truth and that it's only the beginning of the new and improved Philip she wants to see. Belle smiles and says she hopes so. She picks up Claire. Philip asks if he could just give her a kiss. Belle hesitates but, eventually, agrees. Philip kisses Claire and tells them he will see them around. Belle smiles as she collects her and Claire's stuff and leaves. Philip watches as they leave and tells himself he will only have one chance to get his life back and he can't blow it. Philip then says he couldn't handle failing. It would kill him. The scene then shifts to...


    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    Frankie and Greta are eating the ice cream he bought. Greta can't believe he got it by the nurses. Frankie thinks he picked up a few sneaky pointers from her, Jack, and Billie. They both laugh. Greta tells Frankie she wants to thank him for all that he has done and for being by her side throughout. She knows he has other things to deal with. Frankie says it's no problem and that he wants to. Greta says she is worried about Jack, Billie, and Alex. Frankie calms her, saying it will work itself out. He thinks Jack and Billie will get through this and will help Alex cope.

    Just then. Victor walks in and says he is pleased to see a smile on his daughter's face. He thanks Frankie for being there for his daughter. Frankie says he loves doing it. Frankie and Greta then smile at each other. He tells Victor and Greta he will give them some time alone and promises he will be back a little later. Victor asks if he is going to the ball. Greta asks what ball. Victor fills her in on the charity ball. Frankie says he was going to stay back with Greta but she pushes him to go. Frankie reluctantly agrees but says he will stop by to see her beforehand. Frankie bids them both goodbye, as Victor and Greta do the same to him.

    After Frankie has left, Victor sits down next to Greta and says that is a good guy right there. Greta smiles. Victor asks if there is more going on there then meets the eye. Greta isn't sure. Victor says it seems like it as the guy is breaking th rules and sneaking ice cream in for her. He asks her if she wants it to be more then it is. Greta shrugs and, after a few moments, admits she kind of does and has felt like that for months. She is just afraid to put herself out there. She's been hurt too many times. Victor tells her she is a Kiriakis and a very strong young woman. He thinks it's worth the risk, especially if she is able to have something special if the risk should turn out rewarding.

    Greta asks if Victor is saying she should talk to Frankie about the feelings she has been having. Victor nods, saying if she wants to get somewhere with him, that is the only way to do it because he is in the same boat. He is just as afraid to put himself out there for fear of rejection or losing their friendship. Victor adds that he would have said something already if he felt confident enough to do so. If she truly wants to give a relationship with Frankie a chance, she has to talk to him. Victor tells her the ball is in her court. Greta thanks him and says she is glad that they had the chance to have their first father/daughter heart to heart. Victor smiles as he embraces Greta, saying he hopes it's the first of many. Greta hopes so too, saying she had him pegged wrong. He has already proven himself to be a loving, devoted father to her. Victor thanks her for saying that, saying it means alot. They embrace again as the scene shifts to...


    PIER

    Alyson is walking down the pier, wondering how to get to the supermarket. She wishes Jean were there as she had been handling all that since they arrived in Salem. Alyson sees some officers up ahead who are still looking for Micheal Myers and tries to get their attention but they walk on, unable to hear her. Alyson walks forward and comes across Alex. She excuses herself and asks if he would be able to help her. She asks if he has any idea where the Real Deals Supermarket, saying it's supposed to be somewhere in the area. Alex says he is new to Salem and has no idea, apologizing that he can't help. Alyson thanks him anyways and, noting the solemn look on his face and tears welling in his eyes, asks if he is ok.

    Alex tells her he doesn't want to talk about it. Alyson admits she used to feel that way but, since coming to Salem, she has changed alot. Circumstances forced her too. She tells Alex it does help to talk and tells him she is a good listener. Alex says he doesn't even know her. Alyson laughs and says she knows almost no one in this town either and most of the people she knows she would rather not know. Alex puts his head down. Alyson tells him her mother is in the hospital in coma because of Micheal Myers, saying she blames the police and Salem officials for not handling the situation better. She adds that her mother might not make it. Alex then comes out and says his didn't, saying Myers killed his mother by snapping her neck. Alyson says she is so sorry. Alex thanks her and admits he blames the authorities too but then notes there are two other people he blames...his father and his girlfriend.

    Alyson asks what they have to do with it. Alex tells her they would've never been in Salem if his mother hadn't decided to go after his long-lost father after all these years. He says his father's girlfriend gave his mother hell. He admits his mother brought it on but his girlfriend didn't help matters. He admits to her how he just learned who his father was after all these years and now that is all he has left and he can't even stand to look at him. Alyson admits that her father left her and her mother years ago and she hasn't heard from him since, nor does she care too. Alex tells her he shares that sentiment right now. Alyson is amazed that they both seem to be in similar situations. Myers seems to have affected both their lives and they both hate their fathers right now, despite them being all they have at the moment.

    An officer then walks by. Alex tells her that he may be able to help her find the market. Alyson realizes she had forgotten about that and asks the officer, who gives her directions. Alyson says she has to get going as she has to pick up some stuff and get home to her infant son. Alex is shocked she has a son. Alyson nods, saying he is the light of her life. She wishes him luck and then gives him her phone number to reach her at her hotel room. She tells him to call anytime he wants to talk. She tells him her name as he tells her his and says thank you. She says goodbye to him and walks off as he says goodbye back and watches her as she leaves. Alex then looks back out on the waterfront and sighs deeply as the scene shifts to...


    HORTON HOUSE

    Maggie arrives and sees Alice sitting with Julie in the living room. Alice is trying to persuade Julie to go tonight to the ball but Julie says she isn't in the mood. Maggie comes in and telsl Julie it's for a good cause and reminds Julie she is always the one who says the family needs to stand together. Their family and University Hospital have a long working relationship together and they all need to support and honor the Brady's tonight. Maggie tells her that their family needs to be there and her not being there will cause a void. Julie says they don't need her but Maggie insists she does. She needs her expertise on some things for the ball and adds that it would help her to stop thinking about her problems for one night. Maggie begs her to at least come for awhile. Realizing neither Alice or Maggie is going to give up, Julie agrees to go but just for a little while. Alice smiles as Maggie embraces her and thanks her, saying she won't regret it as the scene shifts to...


    SALEM PARK

    Doug is sitting on a park bench when Caroline walks by, carrying some bags. Doug asks if she could use a hand, to which Caroline says that would be lovely. Doug tells her she shouldn't be walking around alone with everything that has happened. Caroline says the cops are all over after what happened with Myers so there really hasn't been a safer time to walk around. Doug says that's a good point. Caroline asks if he is going to the ball tonight. Doug tells her he received an invitation this morning but admits he is leaving town in the morning so he has alot to do. Caroline asks what took Doug so long, saying she had heard he was leaving weeks ago. She tells him she loves that he is still here but it seems he isn't sold on the idea of going himself. He tells her that Hope has kept him there with her coming and going and all. Caroline doesn't think so and thinks he should go to the party tonight. She tells him to do it as a favor to her and the family his daughter married into.

    Doug tells Caroline that is a mighty big guilt trip. He asks why she wants him there so bad. She says it's for obvious reasons but adds that Julie will be there and he needs to talk to her before he leaves. He needs to make sure he is doing the right thing since it's clear he isn't so sure himself. Doug says he is sure but Caroline tells him to humor her and to prove it. If he is so sure, he will come tonight and talk to Julie and show that he is by how he reacts and deals with that. She says that, at the very least, it gives him a chance to say goodbye to everyone. Doug says he will think about it. Caroline says good and says she has one bit of advice for him and that is to listen to his heart. It will tell him all he needs to do. Doug nods. Caroline then says she has to get a move on to get ready for tonight and then motions to Doug to come on. Doug follows her as they begin to walk faster through the park as the scene shifts to...


    STEVE'S CAR

    Now on Salem, Steve tells Hope they are almost home and then asks if there is the way it's going to be now between them. She hasn't said a word, even when he asked her if the price was right at the airport parking garage when they picked up his car. Hope says she just wants to go home and get on with her life, with her family. She doesn't want to dig in the past anymore. She knew it was a mistake and should've never let what happened to her with Myers push her into looking into the past again. Steve disagrees. Hope begs him to just leave it alone from now on, saying it's for the best. Steve then pulls over and tells Hope he will make her a deal. If she agrees to read the final two diary entries, he will back off. He tells her they should at least complete what they started and notes they aren't at Maison Blanche anymore. It won't affect them as strongly. Hope isn't so sure. Steve says that is the only way he is backing off. Hope finally agrees, saying Steve doesn't leave her a choice. Steve pulls out Gina's diary. Hope turns to where they left off and begins to read:

    Hope: Patch has changed my life so much and now he is my life. Here we are making plans for our future when I never thought of such things before he arrived. I never thought I would have any sort of future outside this room and, today, we began to talk about ways of getting out of here. Patch thinks we can't have a proper relationship here. We can't live our life here any longer so, tomorrow night, we are going to take a leap of faith. We're going to try again to leave this place and to begin a new chapter in our lives. We both agreed our pasts no longer matter. We're not looking back but are looking forward. I love him and he loves me and that is all we need. Hopefully, after tomorrow, we can live out our lives the way we want to. Together. That is the way we both want it. We either both leave her or neither of us do. That is how much I care about him and how much he seems to care about me. Now, more then ever, I feel like what we have isn't just a fling or some sort of phase. I feel like this is forever. I feel like our love will stand the test of time and that it will never die. I hope that tomorrow we can begin life anew...together.

    Steve and Hope both look at each other after she has finished reading, seemingly lost in the moment. Hope then notes that they seemed to have moved closer together as she was reading and says that she is done. She isn't reading the last entry. Steve tells her they had a deal. Hope tells him she doesn't care. She orders him to take her home, to her family. She tells him they can collaborate the story Tony gave Bo and Kayla and then can move on with their lives. Steve tells Hope she is wrong. A fed up Hope then lashes out, telling him to just do what she asked or she will get out and walk. Steve then backs off, starts the car, and begins driving again as Hope looks out the window as tears stream down her face and the scene shifts to...


    DEVERAUX HOUSE

    Billie walks up outside the front door. She hopes that cooler heads can prevail and that Jack and her can talk things out today. She rings the doorbell. Abby answers. Billie and Abby greet each other and she asks how her father is. Abby says he took off early this morning, saying he had things to do before he had to cover the ball for The Spectator tonight. Billie asks if he was upset. Abby tells Billie he is very quiet and she can tell he is a mess but is trying to keep it on the inside. Billie feels bad that Abby has to deal with this right now. Abby says it's fine. She is just worried about her father.

    Just then, Jack walks through the front door. Abby slowly walks up with her cane to her father and embraces him, asking if he is ok. Jack smiles and nods. She asks where he went. Jack tells her that he just went to look for Alex but was unable to find him. Abby apologizes. Billie then appears and Jack and her lock eyes. Jack asks why she is there. Billie tells him she thinks they need to talk. Jack tells her he can't do that right now. He has enough to deal with. Billie tells Jack to let her help. She can be there for him, like she always has. Jack tells her he can't even look at her and that he can't do this with her right now. He tells her to just leave him alone. Billie walks up closer to him and asks:

    Billie: What about us? How long are we going to do this dance where we don't talk and avoid talking about the issues we have? Weeks? Months this time? We have wasted enough time going through this crap, Jack.
    Jack: There is no us, Billie. We're through, ok? There! Now you got an answer to save you some time. Now, you can move on. You get what you want and I get what I want, which won't happen until you leave. So, please do so.
    Billie: Jack! I don't want to move on. I just want to talk and...
    Jack: Just leave, Billie! Just go!
    Abby: Dad!
    Jack: Stay out of this, Abigail. Go, Billie. Please.

    Abby tells Billie she is sorry and takes her hand. Billie nods and embraces Abby, smiling as she turns and walks out the front door. After Billie leaves, Abby asks what the hell is wrong with him and then walks slowly with her cane into the living room. Jack then walks over to the window and watches Billie leave. Billie fights back tears as she turns around and looks back at Jack. She then turns away from him and begins to cry as she walks off and the scene fades to black.

    ON THE NEXT SALEM LIVES...

    THE COUNTDOWN TO THE BALL BEGINS!!
  23. PhoenixRising05
    NOVEMBER 14, 2007-EPISODE #372: PREPARATION


    SALEM POLICE STATION

    Steve and Hope arrive at the station. Kayla is there with Bo, asking if he has any leads on their spouses. they turn and see Steve and Hope. Both couples share a tearful reunion that is followed up with questions as to why they took off again. Hope and Steve back up what Tony explained to Bo and Kayla and assure them it's the truth and promise for sure this time not to leave again like they have been. Bo and Kayla say they believe them,but also say they have heard that before. Bo and Kayla tell Steve and Hope about the ball tonight and then Bo remembers Doug and how worried he and the rest of the family has been. Bo says he has to call Doug and let him know what's happening. Kayla says she call Stephanie as well. As they go to call, Kayla asks Bo if she buys what they are saying. Bo says he will...for now. But, he still has a feeling there is more. Kayla agrees, saying she can't shake that feeling either. While alone, Hope ask Steve to convince Kayla that they shouldn't go to the ball. Steve asks why, and Hope just ask him to do what he can. Steve says he'll try but Kayla is a doctor and the ball is in honor of Sami and Eric. It's for her family. Hope tells Steve to just try.

    Later on, at the cop shop, Doug walks in, after having been called by Bo to come down. Doug and Hope share a tearful reunion. Hope tells Doug they have alot of catching up to do and says they can do it at the ball. Doug says he isn't sure they have the time for that or the ball. He’s leaving Salem for good tomorrow. After a few moments, Hope asks him to reconsider. Doug says his mind is made up. What Julie did he can’t forgive. Bo then reminds him that the huge party tonight is to honor Sami and Eric and that everyone will be there. He asks Doug to at least say goodbye to everyone before he leaves. Hope says that is the least he can do.

    Doug walks over to the office window and looks out as Bo and Hope wonder what he’s thinking about.


    MARLENA AND ROMAN'S HOUSE

    Marlena calls Roman on his cell from her office and asks him if he is going to the ball tonight. In her bedroom, she sits down on the bed waiting for Roman’s response.......

    Marlena: So? What’s it’s going to be?
    Roman: I told Victor that I would do some work for him while he went to the party. Stefano made a move on his business holdings and it took everything we had for Victor not to go crazy on him. Sorry, Doc.
    Marlena: Sorry. That’s all you can say.
    Roman: You expect me to put on a smile and just move on, huh?
    Marlena: No, Roman. I expect you to honor your children. It would have made both of them so proud.

    After a few moments, Roman tells her........

    Roman: Ok. Ok, Doc. For them............I’ll change my plans and be there in ninety minutes. And don’t take so damn long either. You take showers for a year on party nights.
    Marlena: Got to be fresh for my baby.
    Roman: ANYway........talk to you soon. Bye, Doc.
    Marlena: Bye, Cop.

    The hang up the phone as Roman run upstairs in the Kiriakis Mansion to get ready. He then remembers something and disappears into another room.

    Ninety minutes later, a very beautiful Marlena comes out of the kitchen as the doorbell rings. She smiles as she puts on her earrings and walks to the door. When she opens it,............she sees her very handsome husband in a black tuxedo and a long, black coat smiling at her in a black and silver evening gown and saying........

    Roman: Damn! Convince me more often to take you out.
    Marlena: Thank you, my love. I will.

    Roman tells her he has a surprise for her..........

    Marlena: Flowers? You still remember.
    Roman: No. Not flowers. Just something that I want to show you........to let you know how I feel about you.

    Roman bends down and what he picks up and shows Marlena makes her gasp with happiness and she tries her best not to cry. Roman smiles as he walks past her.........

    Carrying the sleeping bag he first used the night he slept on her floor during the Salem Strangler case. He walks over and silently sets up on the floor near the dining room table, making Marlena giggle. He then turns to her and says......

    Roman: I may be a very stubborn man with a lot of problems right now.........but, I love you, Doc. Ok?
    Marlena: Ok. For tonight..........let’s just be lovers. Ok?
    Roman: You bet.

    Roman steps over his new bed, walks over to Marlena, puts her coat on.........and gently kisses her. She returns the kiss and, after a few passionate moments, reminds Roman that they need to go. They are the guests of honor. Roman smiles as they both walk to the door and he turns off the light as they leave.


    BRADY PUB

    Bo and Hope walk in dressed in spectacular evening wear and Caroline walks down dressed as well. Roman and Marlena then walk in followed by Lucas and Will. Belle then comes in and most of the Brady family are all together and ready to go. Caroline announces that it’s time to show what this family is made of as they all leave and walk to their respective limousines together.


    SALEM TOWERS

    Maggie oversees everything as Victor walks in. Maggie tells him to stop looking so angry. Victor says that he will kill Stefano for what he did. Maggie says that he can plot Stefano’s destruction later. For right now,........he needs to be a gracious host. She then kisses him gently on the end of his nose as she rushes off, leaving Victor to seethe with rage.


    ORPHEUS'S RESTAURANT

    On the boardwalk nearby, Miranda and her partner stake out Orpheus’s restaurant. She is shocked when Kate walks in and, inside the restaurant, Kate demands to know where she can find Orpheus. When no one tells her, Kate says she’s not leaving until she sees him. One of his employees then calls Orpheus and arranges a meeting with Kate. She is then given a location to go to after the worker gets off the phone and tells her to meet him there. Kate rushes off and, as Miranda sees her leave, she decides to tail her.

    As her and her partner jump into their car and take off, the scene then fades to Orpheus’s apartment.


    ORPHEUS'S PENTHOUSE APARTMENT

    Orpheus sees Sami, under guard, walking through his apartment and she remarks how nice it is,.......even though her place has that homey feeling. Orpheus tells Sami to shut up. He then says that there is a huge party that evening........and it seems like the right time to tell her family hello. Sami tells him not to touch any of them and Orpheus says that it is not her choice. He then orders his men to take her upstairs and guard her while he goes out.

    After they leave, Orpheus calls his man in Italy and asks him what is happening. The man says that so far, they can’t find anything to prove that what the DiMera woman wrote is a lie. Orpheus then demands that he find something to disprove it...........or he’ll be looking at the inside of a casket, until the day he really dies. He then slams the phone down and thinks to himself.........

    Orpheus: It just can’t be. No way am I that bastard’s son. No way.

    The scene then freeze frames on his face as it slowly fades to black.

    ON THE NEXT SALEM LIVES...

    TIME TO HAVE A BALL IN SALEM!!!
  24. PhoenixRising05
    NOVEMBER 15, 2007-EPISODE #373: HAVING A BALL!


    STEVE AND KAYLA'S LIMO

    In a limousine headed to the huge gala opening, Steve tries to convince Kayla to go back home and forget about the ball. Steve tries to lean in and kiss her but Kayla says that will not work. She just lost her niece and nephew and can’t believe that he is trying to tell her that she doesn’t have the right to be there tonight. Steve leans back and says how sorry he is. Kayla tells him to just be quiet so they can enjoy the evening. The scene then fades from their limousine.........


    SALEM INN

    Tony finds Anna walking through the lobby. He stops her and tries to convince her to go to the ball but she is having none of it. Anna tells him she has had it with anyone named DiMera and he fits at the top of her list. She then says since he can’t take a hint, she’s leaving and going to another hotel. Tony tries and tells her to stop fighting what she feels.........but Anna turns and silently walks away, leaving Tony to reflect on his relationship with her.


    PIER

    Kate paces back and forth waiting for Orpheus. As she turns her back,........a man throws a blanket over her head and drags her off. Orpheus leads the way off of the pier, as one of his men has Kate’s mouth covered.

    A few minutes later, as Anna now walks the pier herself, she looks over to the parking lot to see Kate being put into a car. She then sees Orpheus getting into the backseat of the car.......but does not see Miranda tailing the group. Anna hides behind some boxes as the car drives off into the night...........with Miranda and her partner tailing close behind.


    SALEM TOWERS

    Victor and Maggie greet guests at the door as the ball is now underway. Stefano walks up with Alexandra and Cassie. As both men shake hands, Victor smiles, giving Stefano props for the move he made on one of his businesses. Stefano thanks him, saying all is fair in love and war. As they walk past Victor and Maggie, Abe walks up and greets the guests. Abe and Stefano nod at one another as Stefano excuses himself and leaves Abe with Celeste, who has just joined them, Lexie and Cassie.

    Abe and Celeste try to convince Lexie to talk to them before going through with the divorce and seeking full custody of Theo. Lexie tells them both that isn't going to happen and then tells Abe that it would be better for Theo if he agreed to the divorce. Cassie worries about her own fate due to the hit-and-run, wondering when or if Greta will ever say anything about that night, as Lexie tells Abe to stick it as she walks over to Stefano..........who has a wide grin on his face. Meanwhile.........


    UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    Frankie walks in dressed in his tuxedo and hands Greta some flowers. She smiles as she takes them and then compliments him on his look. Frankie thanks her and then asks how she got a big screen television with DVD and DVR into her hospital room. Greta says talk to her daddy. They both laugh as he looks at her, tells her how beautiful she is, kisses her, and wishes that she were going with him tonight.

    Frankie then sits down as she tells him she wishes the very same thing. Greta was wondering why Victor has been so close to her. And Frankie answers that question.........by telling her he is doing for her what he couldn’t do for Isabella. Greta now sees that. She knows Isabella died not too long after finding out she was his daughter and what she hopes is that he knows they are two different people.

    Then she says she’s now ready to prove that........by telling the police about her hit-and-run. She feels she has the strength now and is ready, even if she doesn't remember much about it. Frankie tells her how proud he is of her as he sits near her bed and the scene fades back to......


    SALEM TOWERS

    Maggie walks over to Lucas and Will. She hugs them both and asks how long have they been there and Will says he and Lucas road with the rest of the family. Maggie says that Sami would be proud and both men smile. As Lucas begins to say something,.......a drunken Joelle stumbles into him, saying through slurred speech........

    Joelle: My mother’s blood is on your hands..........and the hands of all the people of Salem.
    Lucas: You know, they will let any drunk in here. Me.....you.......anyone. Oh, and by the way,.........MICHAEL MYERS killed your mother, not me. I’m truly sorry for what happened, but.......
    Joelle: Spare me the sorrys, !@#$%^&*]. You’ll pay for what happened to her. I promise you that.

    Joelle stumbles away as Will says.......

    Will: Wow. You sure can pick ‘em, Dad.

    Lucas laughs as he and Will excuse themselves. As they walk, Will stops and turns around. Lucas asks what is wrong. Will says he feels like they are being watched. Lucas laughs and tells Will it's a ball. Of course, they're being watched. They both walk off as the mysterious figure once again watches them from afar.

    Maggie walks over to greet Caroline, Marlena and Roman. Victor joins her and, as he gives Caroline a kiss on the cheek, he shakes Roman’s hand and gives Marlena’s hand a kiss, telling her and Caroline how stunning they look tonight. Maggie tries not to roll her eyes as Marlena says how touched she is by what he has done. Roman sees that Marlena is getting emotional and Victor says it’s the least he could do. Roman takes Marlena as she wipes her tears.........

    And they both run into Barbara. Roman excuses himself as she pulls Marlena aside and asks her how she’s doing with everything. Marlena admits that it’s tough, very tough actually. But, she’s pulling through. Barbara says she can finally take that next step......

    By finally forgiving herself for her sister’s murder all those years ago. As Marlena looks at her with worry, the scene shifts to.........

    A dressed up Max, who is talking to Roman. He tells him he can’t stand wearing that tuxedo but will brave it for his niece and nephew. He tells Roman he loved them both, despite all the crap Sami pulled over the years. Roman knows that but, before he can say anything else,.........Abby walks in on Forrest’s arm. Max seethes with anger and Roman sees this........

    As the scene shifts to Maggie once again, shaking Forrest’s hand. She greets him and he says he wanted to be there tonight to not only help the people of Salem get through the recent night of horror but to show support for the Brady family. Alice, who is sitting nearby, thanks nForrest for watching over Abby, and apologizes for how he was treated. Forrest smiles and says no apology is needed. Maggie asks if the party is in poor taste and Forrest tells her no. It’s just what the doctor ordered.

    At that moment, Jack walks over dressed up and looking well. Forrest and Jack greet each other, with Forrest asking........

    Forrest: Here for business or pleasure?
    Jack: Both. Business for the Spectator and personal for me. Just make sure you keep my daughter safe, ok?

    Jack then steps over to Abby and kisses her on the cheek. She smiles as Jack then excuses himself to make a phone call. As Forrest and Abby walk off, Jack tries to call Alexander but gets the phone hung up on him. Jack puts his phone away after deciding not to call him again but, when he turns.........

    He sees Alex at the door, being greeted by Victor and Maggie. Alex sees Jack and stares hatred at him as Jack looks at his son with sadness.

    Doug comes into the party alone. He looks around for Hope, who hasn’t made it yet. As he turns,.......he comes face to face with Julie. As Julie tells Doug she hoped he would come, Doug excuses himself and walks off, leaving Julie standing there looking at him.......heartbroken.

    At the bar, Patricia walks over and gets a drink. Tony is standing there and sees that she is upset. He asks her what the great and powerful Salem DA could possibly be upset about. She says she feels like she has really done a poor job as DA with this mob war and the recent Myers attacks. And, she says, given that Greta is Victor’s daughter and a princess, her hit-and-run is another blot on her record. She says she thought his father did it but Tony says he was fond of Greta. He then pauses before saying that his feelings change like the wind blows, which makes Patricia ask him.........

    Does he think Stefano had Greta run down? As Tony thinks about her question, Bo and Hope walk into the party. Victor and Bo shake hands and he welcomes Hope to the party, complimenting her on how beautiful she looks. Hope thanks Victor and Victor then says he has a surprise for the both of them later. As Hope looks about the huge ballroom........

    She sees Steve with Kayla standing by the punch bowl. Alice is helped into the party by Maggie and Nico as Hope excuses herself and her and Bo walk over to say hi to Steve and Kayla. As Stephanie joins them, Bo says hi to everyone. But Hope, sensing the tension, excuses herself and says she has to go to the ladies room. As she leaves, everyone looks suspiciously at each other....

    The scene switches back to...


    PIER

    Billie is walking and finds herself late to the party. She comes up on a running and out of breath Anna, who stops and tells her that she just saw Kate being taken away by Orpheus and one of his men. Billie clutches her purse........which has a gun in it, tightly, as she worries for Kate’s safety.


    ORPHEUS' PENTHOUSE

    Orpheus orders his men to remove the blindfold and restraints and then orders them away. As Kate says she hates that thing, she says she needs to ask him why he never told her who his real father was. Orpheus tells her he just found out himself. Kate doesn’t believe him and, as she raises her voice, Sami can hear it from upstairs and thinks the voice is familiar. Back downstairs, Kate tells him that with what he, Roman and Shane Donovan did in the I.S.A., that is really rich coming from him.

    Orpheus tells her he doesn’t have to explain a thing to her and she is in no position to demand answers. One of the guards takes Sami’s dinner up to her as Orpheus and Kate argue.

    When he reaches the bedroom, he opens the door.........and Sami hits him on the back of his head with the end of her bedpost. As the guard tries to get up, Sami runs out the bedroom door and down the hall. Kate hears the noise from upstairs and goes to the steps. Orpheus demands that she not go upstairs...........

    But when Sami runs down the steps, both women finally come face to face. The guard runs to the top of the stairs, Orpheus stares at him with disgust.......

    And the scene freeze frames on Sami and Kate’s faces as they shockingly stare at one another.........and then the scene slowly fades to black.


    ON THE NEXT SALEM LIVES...

    THE ACTION AT THE BALL HEATS UP AS A BLACKOUT ROCKS SALEM AND ORPHEUS GETS TWO UNEXPECTED GUESTS!!
  25. PhoenixRising05
    NOVEMBER 16, 2007-EPISODE # 374: HAVING A BALL PART 2


    ORPHEUS' PENTHOUSE

    As a storm begins to move in outside, Kate and Sami look at each other in shock. Orpheus orders his men to take Sami back to her room. Sami tries to fight them off and screams for Kate to help her. Kate is speechless. Orpheus' men try to subdue Sami but are struggling. Orpheus gets involved to try to help as Kate feels her cell phone vibrate. She looks at the caller ID and sees that it's Billie and answers it.

    Billie, who is still with Anna at the pier, tells Kate what Anna told her and asks if she is ok. Billie then asks what all the noise is. Kate whispers for her to nevermind that and tells Billie Orpheus has a very much alive Sami. Billie is stunned and asks if Kate is sure. Kate says she is and that has no time to explain how she ended up with Orpheus. She tells Billie she seems to be in a penthouse. She looks out the window and sees a DoubleTree East Fountain Park Hotel around the block and tells Billie. She gives her a description of the building she is in and says it's right next to her a highway.

    Billie says she thinks she knows where that is and that it's only a little bit away. Kate tells her to get help and fast. She is afraid of what Orpheus will do to her now that she has seen Sami. Kate says she has to go as Orpheus is coming back and hangs up. Billie puts her phone away and tells Anna to contact the Salem PD and the Brady's to tell them what is going on. Anna asks what she is going to do. Billie says she is going after her mother and tells Anna to just do as she says. Billie runs off as a worried Anna dials Roman on her cell and gets no answer. She tries calling Marlena and nothing and figures they have their phones off at the ball. Anna realizes she is not that far away from the Salem Towers and decides to race over their on foot to save precious time as it begins to rain heavily.

    Meanwhile, Orpheus returns to Kate and says she wasn't supposed to see that. Kate asks if he has had Sami there the whole time. Orpheus tells Kate he isn't answering any questions and tells her to keep her nose out of his affairs. Kate says fine and says she will just leave then. Orpheus tells her she isn't going anywhere as lightning strikes and the scene shifts to...


    SALEM TOWERS

    As a storm begins to rage outside, Maggie and Victor on are onstage delivering a speech as the audience is applauding.

    Victor: We thank you all so far for your contributions to University Hospital and the new children's wing that will pay tribute to the memory of both Eric and Samantha Brady. Eric was a fine young man with a splendid future ahead of him.
    Maggie: And Samantha was a young woman just entering the prime of her life. She had finally made great strides in turning her life around and, sadly, she never got to reap the rewards of her efforts.
    Victor: We hope that this new wing will pay homage to the fine individuals these two were and to the Brady family.
    Maggie: You should be very proud of the way Eric and Sami turned out. The Kiriakis and Horton families hope that this new memorial wing and tonight's charity ball will serve as a proper tribute to them and that will aid in the moving on process. I think Eric and Sami would want us all to live on and enjoy life.
    Victor: Now, we would like to have all the Brady's come up and join us to help us cut this ribbon up here and to unveil the plaque that will be seen right outside the wing at the hospital.

    Caroline, Roman, Marlena, Hope, Bo, Steve, Kayla, Belle, Lucas, Will, Max. Frankie, and Stephanie all come up on stage and help in the unofficial ribbon cutting and in the unveiling of the plaque as cameras flash around the ballroom.

    Marlena (wiping tears from her eyes): We want to thank Victor, Maggie and both the Kiriakis and Horton families for this lovely tribute to our children. We also thank all of you for coming and for your generous contributions.
    Roman: I know Eric and Sami are feeling pretty loved right now. They are greatly missed by all of us and this helps us to keep their memory alive in a wonderful way. My family and I do appreciate this. Thank you.

    Roman and Marlena embrace and comfort each other and then do the same with the rest of the family on stage as a video montage of pictures of Eric and Sami plays on the big screen in the stage background and the scene fades back to...


    ORPHEUS' PENTHOUSE

    Billie pulls up in her car outside the penthouse and sees a suspicious man outside the main entrance as the storm worsens. She notices him talking into something and thinks it may be a wire. She looks around and thinks she has the right place. She gets out of the car with her umbrella and slowly moves toward the building. She sees what appears to be guards dressed in plain clothes at every entrance. Someone then taps her on the shoulder, frightening her. It's Miranda, who asks Billie what she is doing there. Billie fills her in on her mother and Miranda is stunned to hear about Sami. Billie says she was too and adds that she has to get inside. There is no telling what Orpheus will do to her mother.

    Miranda assures Billie that Orpheus won't hurt her mother. Billie asks how she knows he won't. Miranda tells her to trust her and says she has an idea. They are both trained ISA agents so suggests teaming up to get inside, adding that she told her partner to remain outside in case she doesn't come out. Billie is all for it and asks if she called for backup. Miranda nods but thinks that they can get more accomplished by going in ahead. They may stand a better chance at being able to get her mother and Sami out unharmed. Billie asks how they are going to get inside. Miranda pulls out a black bag, calling it her bag of tricks, and says she is already ahead of her.

    Meanwhile, Kate asks Orpheus what he is going to do with her. He smiles and says he isn't going to kill her if that is what she's worried about. He asks Kate if she has forgotten their history together. Kate says she could never forget and then asks why he won't let her go then. Orpheus tells her she knows too much and that she is going to stay put...with him. The scene then fades back to...


    SALEM TOWERS

    A frustrated Anna is outside the building, trying to convince security to let her in, especially since they are in the middle of a storm. The officer tells her that only invited guests are allowed in. Anna says she saw Stefano Dimera on his admitted list and asks how he got in. The officer says he was invited. Anna rolls her eyes and says she doubts that and asks how big the check was. The officer tells her to leave or she will be forcefully removed. Anna begs him to let her inside. It's an emergency and she needs to talk to Abe Carver and Roman and Bo Brady. She asks him to at least radio in to them. The officer tells her to stop playing games and just leave. Anna shakes her head in frustration as the scene shifts to...

    Inside the ballroom, Caroline walks over to Doug and embraces him, saying she is happy he is there. She asks if he has seen Julie yet. He says he ran into her but didn't say anything, nor does he want to. Caroline tells Doug he has to at least speak with her before leaving or making any other hasty decisions. She asks if they considered counseling. Doug tells Caroline he appreciates what she is trying to do but she isn't helping. He just came to support loved ones and to say goodbye. Caroline tells him that he is lying to himself. If he wanted to leave, he would've by now. Caroline walks off as Alice, who is sitting behind Doug, says that Caroline is right.

    Doug tells Alice that he only stayed in Salem because of what Myers did to Hope and because Hope kept taking off. Julie then appears and points out that Hope is back and he is still here. She tells him she thinks he is having doubts and begs him not to lie to himself. All she asks is that they sit and at least try to work things out and that will take more then one meeting. Doug looks at Julie and then turns and looks at Alice. He then turns back to Julie and remains silent, seemingly contemplating what to do as the scene shifts to...

    Lucas and Will, who are mingling with some hospital board members. Will suddenly turns around and gets the feeling he is being watched again. He asks to talk to Lucas and they both excuse themselves. Will tells Lucas he has that feeling they are being watched again. Lucas looks at the bar and sees Joelle and tells Will it's probably just her. If not her, they are at a ball so people are going to watch them, especially tonight. Will apologizes if he is overreacting but admits he has had this feeling for days now. Lucas thinks it's just paranoia setting in with everything that has happened and assures him it will get better. Will says he hopes so as Joelle watched from the bar, staring daggers at Lucas and Will and promising that she will destroy Lucas and everything he holds dear. A short distance away behind the stage, the mysterious figure once again watches Lucas, Will and Joelle as the scene shifts to...

    Max, who is talking to Stephanie about Abby and asks if she would talk to her. Stephanie reminds Max she has talked to abby before on his behalf and it didn't work. Max thinks things are different now and begs her to try to convince Abby to at least talk to him. Stephanie agrees and goes over to Abby, who is talking to her father about Alex. She tells him he just needs to give him some space, especially since they just learned they were father and son a few weeks ago. Jack looks at Alex at the bar and says he disagrees. Alex is a lost soul right now and needs his father. Jack goes to walk over to him as Stephanie joins Abby and says they need to talk...about Max.

    Jack goes over to the bar and, before he can even say a single word, Alex tells him to just leave him alone. Jack thinks they should talk. Alex says there is no need. He has nothing to say to him. Jack asks why he came to the ball then. Alex says he called someone to meet him there. Jack points out that Alex is new in Salem just as Alyson shows up and takes her seat next to Alex at the bar. Jack is shocked. Alex says she had an invitation to, thanks to her connection to the Brady's. and that they decided to meet and just enjoy the evening to help forget about their problems. Jack thinks that is nice. Alex says it would be nicer if he left them alone. Jack says he gets the message and tells him and Alyson to have a good night. After Jack leaves, Alex turns and smiles at Alyson, who smiles back at him.

    Meanwhile, Stephanie and Abby are talking about Max and Abby tells her she has nothing to say to him nor does she want to see him. Stephanie warns Abby that good guys like Max don't come around everyday. Abby tells Stephanie to go back to Max and to tell him to stop using her. Abby walks off as Stephanie turns back toward Max and shakes her head while Abby walks to the food serving station and sees Forrest nearby on his cell phone, seemingly upset. She goes over to him just as he is hanging up. She says the look on his face tells her that something is wrong. Forrest nods. Abby says she wants to know. She can handle it. Forrest says he knows and tells her the ISA has lost track of Lawrence and his movements. They have no idea where his brother is. Abby is stunned as the scene shifts to...

    Celeste, who tells Abe they have to keep trying to talk to Lexie. Abe doesn't think it will make a difference. Lexie is walking back from the food serving station and overhears their discussion, saying that Abe is right. She isn't going to change her mind. She's fed up and not going to take it anymore. They both hurt her far too deeply. Celeste reminds Lexie that Stefano did too. Lexie says she knows that and she isn't even that close with Stefano anymore. This is about her taking charge of her life and part of that is divorcing Abe and having her son with her. She tells Celeste it will be a new chapter of her life now...with her and Abe not in it. She walks off, leaving behind a heartbroken Abe and Celeste as the scene shifts to....

    Stefano and Cassie. Stefano tells Cassie he has noticed she is upset and asks what is wrong. She says she is worried about the hit and run and wonders when Greta is finally going to talk to the police. Stefano assures her she has nothing to worry about as he heard she wasn't going to talk to the police until she was far enough along in her recovery that she would be comfortable doing so. He also tells her that she doesn't seem to remember much about that night, from what he hears.

    Meanwhile, Tony and Patricia, who are now back at the bar, talk about Greta's hot and run. She reminds Tony he never did answer her questions earlier. Tony admits he wouldn't put anything past Stefano. Tony then realizes this could be an opportunity to bring Stefano down, whether he is responsible for this or not, and tells Patricia he would like to offer her his assistance in this matter. He points out he knows the Dimera empire and Stefano and that, at the very least, he could help her get evidence to bust Stefano for the crimes they know he committed. Patricia likes the idea and says she could use all the help she can get. She holds out her hand and says Tony has a deal. They both shake on it. Patricia then turns and sees Stefano comforting an upset Cassie and says she thinks they should get going on this right away. Tony agrees as the scene shifts to...

    Steve, who walks over to Hope and tells her that everyone is wondering about her, especially after she walked off so abruptly earlier. Hope tells Steve she explained that to Bo and told him she was a bit lightheaded from not eating all day so she went to get something. Steve points out she has been distant and people have noticed. Her trying to avoid him is starting to become noticeable. Hope says she doesn't give a damn and orders him to go back to Kayla and to leave her alone. Hope walks off and Steve gives chase.

    Meanwhile, Kayla is fixing herself a plate of food when Bo comes over and asks if she has noticed something wrong with Hope. Kayla says that she seems distant and distracted. Bo agrees. Kayla looks around and asks if he has seen Steve. Bo shakes his head and says he doesn't see Hope either and she told him she was going to get a drink. Kayla says their spouses disappearing like this is getting frustrating and it tells her that there is more going on with them. Bo agrees, saying he thinks they are keeping something from them...

    Steve catches up to Hope near the elevators. She asks him why he keeps doing this when he knows this is upsetting her. Steve says that what she is doing isn't right and he won't give up until he shows her that. She is only making things worse and their loved ones are noticing. Both of them do not notice that a mystery person is watching and overhearing their conversation from around the corner. A frustrated Hope puts her hands over her face and says she has to get out of her and orders Steve not to follow her. She then boards an elevator but Steve jumps on. Hope tries to get off but the doors close and Steve then stops the elevator mid-floor. Hope asks him what he is doing. He tells her she can't run away this time and that they are going to lay everything out, right here and right now. Hope says the hell they are and pust the elevator back in motion.

    Steve tells Hope she is making this worse. Hope says he is and that if he doesn't stop, he is going to destroy all their lives. Just then, a loud bang is heard and the lights go out, stopping the elevator. Upstairs, in the ballroom, everyone tries to move about in the dark. Victor's voice can then be heard as he tells people that lightning appears to have struck a transformer and that the emergency lights will turn on soon while they wait for the generators to get going. Back in the elevator, Hope can't believe this is happening. Steve says it was the storm and it must have been fate wanting them to finally work this out. Now she has nowhere to hide or to run to. A desperate Hope begins to bang on the door repeatedly for help as the scene shifts to...


    ORPHEUS' PENTHOUSE

    Billie and Miranda are making their way through an air vent. Billie points out this brings back memories and asks how they are going to get out of the vent without making their presence known. Miranda tells her they will probably have to take on some of Orpheus's men but thinks if they do it quietly, they will be able to get some disguises and further access into the building. Billie hopes this all work out. Meanwhile, Kate begs Orpheus to just let go. She reminds him that she hates Sami and she won't tell anyone about her being alive and with him. Orpheus says he doesn't trust her one bit. He knows her all too well. He knows the way she plays the game and he isn't taking no chances. Kate, realizing she is trapped, turns on the charm and puts her arms around Orpheus, asking if he would possibly let her go for old times sake. Orpheus puts his arms around her and laughs, saying he wondered how long it would take until she began using her powers of seduction.

    Just then, the power goes out. Orpheus continues to hold Kate tightly in his arms and tells her not to move. He asks one of his men what happened. One of his men says there have been several lightning strikes in the area and the wind has picked up too. It looks like they contributed to the loss of power. Orpheus orders his men to handle the situation now. Kate then comments on how they used to have some fun in the dark. Orpheus tells her to give it up. Kate tells him to stop pretending like he isn't interested. Orpheus says he knows she is trying to kiss his ass to get out of there. Kate says:

    Kate: So what if I am? Why not take advantage of the situation?

    Kate then kisses Orpheus passionately as the emergency lights come on. Orpheus breaks from the kiss and says that brought back alot of memories. Kate smiles and then, suddenly, her smile turns to a look of shock as she sees Billie and Miranda standing in front of her in the room, holding guns. Orpheus turns and asks how they got in there. Miranda says they used the vents and the power outage gave them the distraction needed to get out of the vent and they ended up here. Billie asks what Kate is doing kissing Orpheus and why he said it brought back alot of memories. Kate is silent. Miranda says:

    Miranda: Isn't it obvious, Billie? Your mother seems to be back in the saddle. Some things never change.

    Billie looks at a stunned and worried Kate and demands she explain as Orpheus' men jump her and Miranda and disarm them. Kate looks at Billie as Orpheus' men take hold of her and Miranda. Kate asks Orpheus to let her daughter go. Orpheus says no can do. Miranda asks her why she just doesn't use her sexual advances, they seem to be her answer to everything. Kate tells her to shutup and Billie interjects and demands an explanation right now. She asks Miranda why it seems she knows stuff about her mother and then asks Kate if she shares a past with Orpheus.

    Billie says she wants answers and she wants not now. Miranda, Orpheus, and Kate all look at each other as a confused and worried Billie looks on and the scene then suddenly fades to black.

    ON THE NEXT SALEM LIVES...

    THIS SUNDAY....

    PASSION...

    Clip of Hope and Steve in a elevator leaning in for a kiss.

    REVELATIONS...

    Clip of Billie with Orpheus, Miranda, and Kate.

    Billie: I want answers and I want them NOW!!

    AND SO MUCH MORE...INCLUDING TWO OF THE BIGGEST SHOCKS OF THE YEAR!!!

    Clip of the Salem Towers in the middle of the storm.

    LIVES WILL BE FOREVER CHANGED IN A NIGHT YOU'LL NEVER FORGET!!!

    THIS SUNDAY NOVEMBER 18...7PM EST....DON'T MISS...



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