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2/1/06 -Carrie and Bo bump into each other on the pier. They about Hope and Austin. She tells him about Austin in Highstyle. He agrees not to say anything about it until she tells Austin herself. She confesses that she doesn’t know if she will tell him-she plans on just waiting until he learns of it on his own. She tells him to keep the faith and that Hope loves him. They will get through this. They hug. -Austin and Lucas talk. Austin admits not seeing a whole lot of Lucas lately. Lucas keeps his secret and the fact that he was depressed to himself. He questions him about Carrie and her recent behavior. Lucas recalls his fight with Carrie after she learned that he knew Austin was taking over Highstyle and didn’t stop it. She made him promise not tell Austin anything until she did. He keeps his promise and mentions nothing. Austin thinks he is lying and demands the truth but Lucas doesn’t budge and leaves saying he has his own issues to deal with. -Victor and Billie talk. He warns her of all the heat she is gonna take for Chelsea’s actions. Billie asks if he thinks Chelsea was responsible for what happened and that her, Bo, and Kate are as well. He says he believes everyone was partly but that it may have happened anyway given the weather. She thanks him for his honesty. He promises to let her and the rest of the family know if he hears from Kate. They leave as Victor makes a phone call to Nico. He says to contact some members of the underworld and some former business associates and see what they know about Phillip and where he may be. He tells Nico that he realizes some may be uncooperative since his business is much cleaner now and he has not been involved in anything seedy in awhile but that if anyone gives him trouble to warn them of his power and how he will use it and do whatever it takes to get what he wants, especially when it comes to his son. He stresses Nico to inform them that extreme measures will be taken if necessary. -Sami and Maggie have it out. Maggie breaks down and admits to Sami that everything she knows is true. Sami presses for the rest of the truth but a worried and emotionally run down Maggie stands her ground. She tells Sami to back off and leave her and Lucas alone and runs off. Sami vows to learn the rest of the truth. Maggie places a call to Lucas and says they need to talk. Sami is hot on their trial and everything going on is reinforcing her temptation to drink again. Lucas warns her that things are this bad because they did drink and need to stop. He says to meet him at his apartment. She leaves as Sami watches and follows suit as the screen fades to black.

Maggie is a suspect Keith. Her and Lucas both fell off the wagon the same night and Phillip was also hammered too. Phillip was on his way out of Salem and Lucas was on his way to attempt suicide. Mrs. Morrison had an emergency and was in a hurry so she left Zach with a a disoriented Maggie. Maggie was dreaming about Mickey and Zach was sacred because Maggie had yelled at him and now wasn't waking up so he decided to go find his parents. He knew the way home and since Maggie left the door open he left. Maggie realized he was gone and went out driving. So there were three drunk drivers. Phillip stole Julie's car and a witness caught Phillip's car on the street (He had pulled over). Lucas also knows that his car was the same as the one Phillip had and so were the tire tracks. Both Maggie and Lucas have had flashes of hitting something in the road and are keeping what happened a secret. They both know of what each other did and are hiding it. Their cars collided shortly after Zach was hit so they can't tell if their headlights were damaged (the car that hit Zach left glass from a headlight). Sami has learned that both of them were drunk and about Lucas's depression and Maggie's negligence while watching Zach. She does not know that one of them could have hit Zach. Basically, it appears to be Phillip right now (who doesn't remember anything but hitting something and is currently out of Salem) but I am trying to make it myseterious and leaving it open that Maggie or Lucas could have done it. Maggie feels bad either way because he left on her watch and she was already feeling guilty about Mickey and Shawn Sr's deaths. This will be a huge story for Lumi too so there will be alot more of them and Maggie. I have always loved her and you can expect her to continue to reign over the episode counts on my watch. Thanks Kieth for commenting. I know I am behind but I am trying to catch up. I am afraid that my delay in getting shows out has made me lose my audience so please keep commenting and this goes for everyone too. I want to make sure you are all still out there . Keep reading and enjoy. The funeral episodes should be up soon so check back every day because the episodes are gonna be coming on feverishly as I catch up. I got some huge returns coming up on top of the guests so don't miss a day. Check everyday!! .

Preemptions: January 2 Episodes in January: 21 Episodes in 2006: 21 Suzanne Rogers (Maggie Horton)- 21 Kristian Alfonso (Hope Williams Brady)- 20 Peter Reckell (Bo Brady)- 20 Bryan Dattilo (Lucas Roberts)- 19 Peggy McCay (Caroline Brady)- 18 Alison Sweeney (Sami Brady)- 18 Farah Fath (Mimi Lockhart)- 18 Martha Madison (Belle Black Kiriakis)-18 Josh Taylor (Roman Brady)- 17 Jason Cook (Shawn Brady)- 17 Judi Evans (Bonnie Lockhart)-17 Melissa Reeves (Jennifer Horton Deveraux)- 16 Austin Peck (Austin Reed)-16 Christie Clark (Carrie Brady)- 16 Julie Pinson (Billie Reed)- 15 Ashley Benson (Abigail Deveraux)- 15 Darin Brooks (Max Brady)- 15 Billy Warlock (Frankie Brady)- 15 Frances Reid (Alice Horton)- 14 Deidre Hall (Dr. Marlena Evans Black)- 14 Bill Hayes (Doug Williams)- 14 Susan Seaforth Hayes (Julie Williams)- 14 James Reynolds (Abe Carver)- 12 John Aniston (Victor Kiriakis)- 12 Tanya Boyd (Celeste Perrault)-12 Lauren Koslow (Kate Roberts)- 11 Renee Jones (Dr. Lexie Carver)- 10 Drake Hogestyn (John Black)- 9 Joshua & Jacob Rips (John Thomas "JT" Brady Reiber)- 8 (debuted on 1/9/06) Kyle Brandt (Philip Kiriakis)- 6 Jeremy Sumpter (Will Roberts)- 6 (debuted on 1/3/06) Rachel Melvin (Chelsea Brady)- 5 (last aired 1/9/06) Garrett, Mitchell & Spencer Gray (Zack Brady)- 5 Matthew Ashford (Jack Deveraux)- 3 Julianne Morris (Greta Von Amburg)- 3 John Ingle (Mickey Horton)- 3 (last aired 1/17/06) Steve Blackwood (Bart Biederbicke)- 3 James Lancaster (Father Timothy Jansen)- 3 Rhasaan Orange (Thomas "Tek" Kramer)- 3 (last aired 1/5/06) Frank Parker (Shawn Brady Sr.)- 2 (last aired 1/9/06) Arianne Zuker (Nicole Walker)- 2 Brody Hutzler (Patrick Lockhart)-2 Chase & Tyler Johnson (Theo Carver)- 2 Wayne Northrop (Alex North)- 1 Mandy Musgrave (Chelsea Brady)- 1 (debuted 1/27/06) Daphne Bloomer (Eugenia Willans)- 0 Jacee Jule (Java Cafe Waitress Patty)- 0 Ron Leath (Henderson)- 0 Thaao Penghlis (Tony DiMera)- 0 Jake & Nick Ravo (Jack Deveraux Jr.)- 0 Arloa Reston (Joelle)- 0 Zeus the dog (Max)- 0

1/31/06 -Everyone is still outside St. Luke’s after the botched funeral for Chelsea and Patrick. Shawn pulls Bonnie aside from talking to Roman to ask for permission to marry Mimi. Bonnie happily gives her permission and decides to go tell Belle. Meanwhile, Shawn makes romantic plans to propose to Mimi. He tells Mimi he has a surprise for her and that she will have a night she never forgets. -Bonnie gleefully tells Belle of Shawn’s plans to marry Mimi and be a family with her and their baby. Marlena and John comfort her and Marlena gets in Bonnie’s face about her cruelty towards Belle. She reminds Bonnie of Mimi and Belle being best friends and all Belle did for the Lockhart’s in the past, including Habitat for Humanity. Bonnie is thankful but says that her daughter has Shawn now and Belle made her choice. Mimi should not be punished for Belle giving up on Shawn when he was being held captive by Jan. Belle made her choice and now she has to live with it. Marlena warns Bonnie to back off and not interfere. Their children need to decide for themselves and work everything out. Bonnie says she isn’t interfering but she knows that Belle is using all the tragedy to get close to Shawn even if she won’t admit it and Mimi is in a precarious condition. One upset could possibly cost Mimi her baby and even her life. Marlena lets it go but warns Bonnie again to back off as John walks away and gives Bonnie a dirty look too. Belle thanks them but says that Bonnie is right. She has lost Shawn and he is going to have his own family now and she just needs to deal with that. The three of them leave as someone continues to watch John and Marlena from a distance. -Shawn interrupts the fight between Bo, Hope, and Billie to tell his parents of his plan to marry Mimi. They are happy for him. Shawn again has a fight with his father over the Chelsea situation. Hope tells Shawn to back off a bit and to let her deal with everything. If she needs him she will call him. He leaves. Hope and Billie have yet another fight as Bo tells Billie the best thing for her to do right now is leave. She agrees and takes off. Bo and Hope have it out but decide once again to put their problems on the back burner until after the funeral tomorrow for the sake of the family. Bo apologizes to Hope but says that Chelsea is his daughter and he will always defend her just like she would always defend their boys. Hope looks at him threateningly and says to drop it. She knows his feelings already and they will discuss it after the funeral. She shocks him when she says she is staying at Jen’s tonight and not with him at home since she can’t even stand right now to be near him. She goes back to the hospital to be with JT and Zach as a heart broken Bo looks on. -Caroline and Roman discuss everything that is happening. They are worried about Bo and Hope and can’t believe how badly the funeral flopped. They knew that people disliked Chelsea but the way everything turned out was disrespectful. Caroline recalls her secret with Victor and worries that something like that will happen tomorrow at the funeral with everyone walking out on her due to her secret. They talk about Roman and Bonnie and Caroline notices that Roman likes her a lot. She has been there for him through everything. Caroline encourages Roman to open up to her about everything rather then keep his emotions in check but he says that he has been through this with her and Bonnie already. He is not gonna cry or breakdown when his family needs him. He is not a wimp. He asks her about Victor coming to the funeral. Caroline says he will probably come because of Claire but he will keep his distance. She is stunned when Roman speaks so venomously about Victor and says if he comes close to her or does anything to disrupt his father’s funeral there will be hell to pay. He doesn’t care that he is Bo’s father or Claire’s great grandfather, he will pay if he does anything like that tomorrow. Bonnie steps in and Roman tells her he needs to get back to the station and they say their goodbyes as both of them leave. Caroline worries that her secret will come out tomarrow and her family will be ripped apart. -Carrie and Austin have a standoff over why she has been avoiding him. She almost tells him but then walks away with tears in her eyes and says to leave her alone. Austin is still confused. -Victor follows Kate to her hotel suite. She tells Victor she has decided to leave Salem. She has caused too much damage to her children’s lives and she needs to get out of their way for awhile. She confesses she needs to change her ways and says that she really doesn’t know who she is anymore. She has finally realized how bad her actions were and now she doesn’t even know who the real Kate is: concerned mother or mother from hell. Victor tries to convince her to stay given all that is going on with her children but Kate insists they will be better off without her. She goes to pack as Victor makes a few calls. -Sami listens to Maggie and Lucas talk about the night they fell off the wagon. She learns that Maggie and Lucas both got drunk and that Maggie was drunk while watching Zach. She learns how depressed, lonely, and left out Lucas felt and realizes that she was paying so much attention to Austin and seeking comfort from Austin that Lucas got shoved aside. Austin almost catches Sami listening but doesn’t. He says he has to go see his mother because she is leaving town. Sami rejoices but stops when Austin gives her his trademark disappointed look. He goes to Lucas too and tells him they need to say goodbye to their mom. Lucas is upset since yet another person in his life is leaving but then thinks about how his mother has done more harm then good and it will be better with her away (he doesn’t want her learning about his secret and making it worse). They leave as Maggie moves to leave too. Sami stops her and tells Maggie she already knows most of what is going on and wants to know the rest. Maggie tries to lie her way out but Sami informs Maggie what she already knows and gives her choice: tell her everything else about her and Lucas or she will tell Bo, Hope, and everyone else that she was drunk while watching Zach. Maggie panics as a confident Sami waits for Maggie to spill her guts. -Lucas, Austin, and Billie all show up to say goodbye to Kate. Billie thanks her mother for being with her at the funeral as Kate apologizes for how it turned out. She blames herself for the poor turnout saying that she made Chelsea worse and that a lot of the people at the funeral don’t like her either so that didn’t help matters. Billie says that not only is Kate to blame but her and Bo as well. They all made mistakes but they need to move on now. They can’t take it back. Kate tells her children that they will all find happiness again and that she is sorry for everything and that it took her so long to realize what she really was. The three of them hug Kate and say goodbye as Lucas can’t help but be a little happy that his mom won’t be around to find out what he is hiding. Victor embraces her and says he will update her on everything that happens, especially Phillip. Kate thanks him and then picks up her bags and leaves, leaving Victor and the others in her wake. We see Kate walking down the hall with tears in her eyes saying that this is for the best so that she can’t cause any more damage. She now wonders if her trip will turn into something more permanent. The camera then freezes on her as she gets in the elevator and it closes making the screen fade to black. On the next Days... Sami and Maggie have it out. Austin demands the truth about Carrie from Lucas. Victor warns Billie of what she is about to face. Carrie and Bo talk about their lives.

[b]1/30/06 (long episode-I am still playing catchup so the big guest star episodes may not start until Wed so bare with me please-I don't have all that much free time lately) -Mimi, Belle, Shawn, and Bonnie all show up at St. Luke’s for the start of the memorial service for Patrick. Billie and Kate show up to mourn Chelsea. -Bonnie is still upset that the service is being shared but remembers Kate is paying for it all so she shuts her mouth. Caroline and Maggie show up saying they came for Patrick since he saved many of their lives on the island. Jen, Abby, Max and Frankie show up too as Jen and Abby remind everyone that he meant a lot to them and that they are there for Chelsea too despite everything. That makes Billie smile. Abe, Celeste, John and Marlena show up too as they also are reminded of Patrick saving them on the island. Alice soon arrives too with Doug and Julie, who have also come to show appreciation for Patrick. It becomes clear to Billie and Kate that almost no one is there for Chelsea. Austin, Lucas, Sami, and Carrie show up too. Austin and Lucas came because they had too while Carrie and Sami felt obligated too since Chelsea was somewhat related to them. It becomes clear to Billie and Kate that most people are there because they have to be or for Patrick. Victor shows up too to show his support for Kate and Chelsea was his granddaughter. He also is appreciative to Patrick for helping everyone get off the island. Bo and Hope then show up. Hope is there for Patrick and is shocked when Bo says he is there for Chelsea. They get into another fight as Bo reminds Hope that his daughter is dead and he has to mourn. This sparks a fight between Kate, Billie, and Hope. Hope punches Billie, which leads to Kate knocking Hope over and Hope grabbing hold of Kate’s neck. The fight is broken up. Shawn then interferes and picks a fight with Billie and Kate for always screwing with his family and other people’s lives. Bo breaks that up but Shawn then tears into him for him always choosing Billie and Chelsea over them and for his role in making Chelsea the reckless brat she was. Bonnie breaks down in Roman’s arms over all the turmoil at her son’s funeral. She is now happy she decided not to bring Connor with her-it would’ve been too much for him and all this would have made it worse. Fr. Jansen comes in and orders everyone to calm down. Everyone is then seated for the service. -Hope, Jen, Abby, Bonnie, Mimi, Billie and Belle all give eulogies for Patrick. Once the Chelsea part of the service commences, everyone begins to leave except for Bo, Billie, Victor, Kate, Austin, Lucas, Sami, Carrie, Abe, Celeste, Abby, Max, Jen, Alice, Caroline and Frankie. Sami then walks out and Austin and Lucas decide to leave too saying that this really wasn’t much of a funeral. Kate and Billie are devastated that no one stayed for Chelsea’s part of the service. Victor comforts Kate as Bo consoles Billie, which is spied by Hope. Kate, Billie, and Bo then do their eulogies to the remaining congregation. -All hell then breaks lose outside when Billie and Kate go into a long rant about how everyone left (everyone is waiting outside and talking). Bo does so too which prompts Hope and several others to remind Bo of what Chelsea did and how the way she was parented up to that point played a role in what happened. Bo is stunned that people like Maggie and his own wife would walk out of the funeral. He is stunned that Roman walked out too but Roman says he just wanted to comfort Bonnie. Caroline and Alice urge everyone to forgive so they can move on but nobody listens. They just walk away leaving those that did stay to notice how divided everything was. -Victor comforts Kate as she can’t believe what happened at the service. She blames herself for spoiling Chelsea and blames herself for making things worse due to all her past sins in interfering with her children’s lives. Nobody in Salem likes her so there is no way they would like Chelsea now that she is hurting people just like she did. She is losing it as Victor tries to calm her. She is worried about Phillip too and blames herself for that as well. She says she doesn’t know what to do for her children or herself and really doesn’t even know who she is anymore. Billie, Lucas, and Austin notice her breakdown and go over to her. She looks at all of them and bursts into tears saying how sorry she is and then runs off. Victor says he will go after her and tells them that he will let them know if there is anything they can do. -Lucas and Austin apologize to Billie for leaving but Billie is hurt. They admit to Billie that they don’t blame her or Chelsea but the funeral had turned into a mockery. Billie believes they left because the funeral was a joke and they didn’t want bad press since it would be bad for Austin’s company and for Titan. She tells them she understands and is fine. They leave as Billie cries alone for her daughter and for Patrick. -Jen, Frankie, Abby, and Max can’t believe what has happened at the funeral. They decide to go home. They console Billie and apologize for how things turned out. She thanks them as they leave. Jen asks Frankie on the way to the car about his investigation of Patrick back in the summer. Frankie asks how she knows that and Jen says that she found outlines on Jack’s laptop about all the evidence and facts he was collecting since he hated him and one of the outline headers was “Frankie Scoop.” He tells Jen that it isn’t the best time to go over what he did find, adding that he didn’t find much. He says he will tell her soon though when he has more to give her. He plans to keep the investigation going to see what else he can get. She agrees to what he says and they leave. -Alice chastises Doug and Julie for walking out of the funeral but they can’t help but be angry with Chelsea and Bo, Billie, and Kate. Bo overhears and has a fight with Doug but Alice stops it. Doug and Julie take Alice home but not before having a talk with Maggie who continues to be panicked about her memory flashes. She lies her way out of another interrogation from Alice, Doug, and Julie and then runs off to talk to Lucas. Hope comments on how right her father is as Bo walks away disgusted. -Maggie runs into Lucas and they talk about their secrets concerning the night they both fell off the wagon. Meanwhile, Sami and Austin question Carrie about her behavior of late but she tells them both to leave her alone and leaves. Sami sees Lucas and Maggie talking and decides to stay. She tells Austin to go on ahead of her since she wants to mingle. He decides to confront Carrie on his own and tells Sami to wait for him. Sami hides behind bushes and spies and listens in on Lucas and Maggie. -Caroline compliments Roman on comforting Bonnie given all that happened today. Bonnie thanks him as Roman says they will both be there for each other. They both smile and embrace each other. -Marlena comforts Belle over everything that has happened. They talk about Shawn and her obvious jealousy and she reminds herself that she needs to stay away from Shawn. Marlena supports her and says it’s a good idea. Marlena notices Bonnie keeping an eye on Belle and tells John that she thinks Bonnie is just like Kate and will do anything for her kids. She tells John she knows Bonnie is hounding Belle about staying away from Shawn and says that if Bonnie continues to pressure her daughter she will have to deal with her. As they both talk, someone is spying on them from the bushes. -Shawn and Mimi share a close moment and talk about all the tragedy recently and the shortness of life. He remembers his conversation with his mom about marrying Mimi and that combined with all the death lately and how short life is makes him change his mind. He has a baby on the way so him and Mimi should marry before the baby is born or even sooner. It would be good for her and her condition to plan and be involved in something that joyous. He decides to propose to her right away. He tells her he has something to do and asks if she can hitch a ride with her mother. She says she can and he leaves to go get a ring and plan a very special night. -Abe and Celeste grow closer as they are affected by all the tragedy that surrounds them and in the turmoil in their own family. -Bo finds Billie and apologizes again for what happened. She says the issue is that everyone is right about everything from blaming Chelsea for the New Year’s tragedy to their bad parenting and her mother’s negative involvement. He consoles her and says that everything will get better in time once then initial pain and shock of all this loss goes away. Hope comes up behind them and disagrees and says things will only get worse. She looks at the both of them and says, “Especially if my husband can’t make up his mind which side he is on and who is right and who is wrong. Maybe its time you did that Bo. Don’t you think?” The screen then freezes on a three way split screen of Bo, Billie, and Hope and then fades to black. On the next Days... Shawn asks Bonnie for Mimi’s hand in marriage. Caroline is stunned by Roman’s venom towards Victor. Kate makes a huge decision. Sami learns some of the truth. Carrie and Austin have a standoff. Bo and Hope’s relationship continues to crumble.

Here are there the previously uncasted funeral guest roles. I did my research and I think I got these about as good as I could. Keep in mind these are only guest appearances and if the character ever comes back it could be with a different actor or actress playing them especially if a chosen actor or actress doesn't sit well with the viewers (readers). Here you go: Larry Bryggman (Tommy Horton) Kale Brown (Bill Horton) Sara Paxton (Stephanie Johnson) Blair Redford (Spencer Olsen) David Tom (Jeremy Jacobs) Ashley Tisdale (Jeannie Donovon) AJ Trauth (Andrew Donovon) The role if Molly Brady-Murphy will not be cast at this time. However, she will be cast shortly after the funeral and may be a recurring player and play a part in huge story coming up in the Spring and Summer. The show has a purpose for her but if she came to the funeral it would ruin that purpose so it was decided to just have her mentioned. Readers (viewers) will begin to learn more about Molly and what she is all about at the funeral. As for the above roles cast, Days is very pleased with the casting. "We think we fit the roles well," says executive producer Ned Yadroc. "It was difficult but we think we found a gold mine with some of these younger actors like Sara Paxton (who has appeared in many projects including the short-lived show Summerland). We raided the Disney Channel a bit and scored two young rising stars in AJ Trauth (formerly of Even Stevens and currently a musician) and Ashley Tisdale (currently of The Suite Life with Zach and Cody and recently stared in the Disney Original Movie High School Musical). We are pleased that Disney let us borrow them for a week. They are both very talented." There was rumors that Days was trying to get Ashley's on screen brother from High School Musical, Lucas Grabeel, but he was unavailable. Yadroc continues, "We are happy that David Tom, Kale Browne, Blair Redford, and Larry Bryggman came aboard too. All have tremedous talent and it isn;t easy to step into roles for temporary period, especially roles that were in some cases played by others before. We are grateful to have all of them with us for thsi incredible event. We will gauge audience reaction and see if how the audience reacts to these actors in these roles so that if and when these characters make returns we know who should return and who shouldn't. Its exciting because I am sure most, if not, all these performers will take off with the audience. I look forward to their reaction." The funeral begins on the February 6 episode of Days and the event will play out until Febraury 10. There will also be a reception too where fans will see these guests interact with current members of the cast. As previously mentioned, one character from the guest list will be remaining after this week for an unspecified period of time but the door will be kept open for the rest of the guest to return in the future. Days has taken steps to hint at a few possible stories during this event so that story possibilities are open for these characters. Also, look for three more returns this week. Two of them will be a huge shock while the other will not be. One of the returns will not take place in Salem and another will be a temporary return for now. The third return is something completely shocking that no one will see coming. Insiders hint that there is very little buildup until the first episode the returning character appears in and that it is so shocking fans will be left on the edge of their seats. "Its not one of those returns where you see the returnee stalking someone for a week or few days and then see him or her's face revealed as they are stalking certain characters. Its one of those buildup through an episode and then see the returnee do something shocking kind of returns," says Yadroc. Stay tuned-its all part of a FANTASTIC FEBRAURY ON DAYS OF OUR LIVES!!!

1/27/06 -Belle and Shawn comfort each other over Claire. John and Marlena are there too, as is Bo and Hope. They inform Belle and Shawn that since the funeral for Shawn Sr and Mickey is postponed for a day that they want Claire to be mourned then too. After all, she is part of the family and saved Zach and JT. Shawn and Belle ask if that is possible since she just died but Hope says that all her organs have been donated and that the sooner she is laid to rest, the quicker the healing starts. Belle breaks down again as Mimi looks on. Bo and Hope congratulate Mimi on the pregnancy an insist it’s a good time for some joyous news. Belle is clearly jealous now that Mimi is having Shawn’s child and Claire is gone. Hope talks to Shawn and asks if he plans on marrying Mimi before the baby is born. Shawn says he though about it since it would be right for the baby. Hope and Bo agree as Belle looks on agitated. John and Marlena congratulate Mimi too. Shawn decides to propose to Mimi after the funeral. Belle remembers her promise to stay away from Shawn for Mimi’s sake and tells Shawn that he can go home with Mimi now. Her parent are with her and he should be with Mimi since she needs him and some rest. Bo and Hope agree and they all leave. Shawn promises Mimi a happy life for the baby and for themselves. Belle confesses to her parents her promise concerning Mimi. Marlena is angry with Bonnie for forcing the issue but insists that Belle do stay away from Shawn as much as possible given Mimi’s condition. John notes that Shawn is with Mimi now and they should be left alone as Belle breaks down again over losing Claire, what she did to Phillip, and losing Shawn. Marlena and John console her and promise to be there for her. -Bo reluctantly tells Hope about Chelsea and Patrick’s double memorial, which is the day before Claire, Shawn Sr’s, and Mickey’s. Hope says she will pay her respect to Patrick, as will most people, but Chelsea isn’t getting her tears. Bo reminds Hope of their promise to let the tension go until after the funerals since they need to stay together right now. Hope agrees to that but says she will never shed a tears for his bitch of a daughter. -Will is by Chelsea (now being played again by Mandy Musgrave) . All her surgeries have been completed and she thanks Will for everything. They try to figure out who is giving them what they need to run away and to pay for her medical bills. She is worried about what she will look like now. Her voice is already different since her vocal cords were damaged and needed to be repaired. Will says it will all turn out fine. She is afraid to go back to Salem as Will says they won’t be. He already told his parents he doesn’t know when he will be back and he tells her about how the letter said that if they went back their families would be destroyed. He says they will be staying away for awhile and they have everything they need to do so. She thanks him for his help as she is grateful she isn’t in this alone as Bart watches from a distance and notes how the boss will be pleased. -Sami goes over to Lucas’ apartment and again interrogates him about her finding him in the garage checking out his damaged car. He gets out of it again. They talk about Will and how worried they are but think he will be ok on his own since his parents are both resourceful and strong. They talk about their relationship and end up fighting and once again proclaiming its over. Sami ends up cutting herself on a stack of papers she throws at him and goes to the bathroom to run it under cold water. Maggie then comes running in the door and is in panic. She can’t stop thinking about what happened and Lucas is the only person she can talk too. She is a mess and goes on and on about her role in Mickey and Shawn Sr’s deaths and now everything else that has happened. He tries to quiet her but Sami walks out and again questions the both of them. Lucas ends up kicking her out. Sami tries to hear from outside the door but Lucas catches her. Maggie and Lucas promise again to keep things quiet for the time being. They decide to investigate on their own what happened after the funeral. Maggie thanks Lucas and hugs him. They both insist they are in all this together. She leaves as Sami watches and stares at Lucas from across the hall. Maggie worries about Sami finding out as she leaves the building as Lucas does the same. Sami realizes they are both scared and knows now that something big happened and she isn’t gonna stop until she learns what it is as the screen fades to black. On the next Days... Chelsea and Patrick’s funeral flops. Roman comforts Bonnie. Shawn changes plans. Hope, Billie, and Kate come to blows.

1/25/06 (Hey guys-I am updating everything and trying to catch up so that everything is on schedule for thsi week and the guest star stuff. This episodes are really short because I am trying to catch up so I apologize in advance. I am doing my best. Also note that there are two episodes in this entry. Keep reading and commenting ) -Lucas lies his lies his way out of Sami’s interrogation. Sami is still suspicious and decides to keep an eye on him. -Carrie continues to keep her distance from Austin, as he wonders why. -Everyone at the hospital mourns Claire after they get word that the transplants were a success. Bonnie continues to warns Mimi of Shawn and Belle’s closeness as the former couple comforts each other. Marlena and John comfort their daughter and then share a close moment as he vows to help her get her memory back and to get their family through this trying time. Someone watches them at the hospital. -Bo, Hope, Alice, Doug, Julie, Maggie, Caroline, Victor, and Jen all thank Shawn and Belle for giving permission to save JT and Zach. They insist it was the right thing. Shawn and Belle go up with everyone else to see JT and Zach. Belle and Shawn look at both boys and wish them well since Claire would want it that way and they now have parts of Claire in them. Bo and Hope share a close moment with their boys. The rest of the Horton’s and Brady’s gather around too and express their joy and happiness. Lexie cautions everyone that they need to wait to see if both transplants took but she believes they have. Billie and Kate note how Bo and Hope are getting along. Billie warns her mother not to suggest she break them up again but Kate says she has realized her mistakes and all their ill effects. She doesn’t know how she is going to deal with the person she is and what she has done. Billie and her plan a memorial for Chelsea. They tell Bo about it and he says he will be there. He is not sure if anyone else will. He goes back to Hope and Billie realizes that he is right-no one may not show up. She decides to have Chelsea’s service with Patrick’s which Bonnie protests too blaming Chelsea for Patrick’s death.. Kate offers to pay for the service (her and Billie are doing this because they know no one will show up for Chelsea so by combining both services some will come) and Bonnie then accepts. Billie and Kate leave the hospital to make the plans. -Roman goes back to the station to monitor the search for Phillip. Bonnie hugs him and gives him a kiss on the cheek as he leaves, which makes him smile. -Abe and Celeste bond over the good news about Zach. Lexie is happy too and notices the closeness between Abe and her mother. She wonder what that is about. Abe and Celeste leave the hospital and tell Bo and Hope to keep them updated on Zach and JT. -Jennifer and Frankie are overjoyed about JT and Zach and sad about Claire. She confesses she is sick of all the doom and gloom around them. Frankie comforts her. Max and Abby talk about everything going on as she is clearly upset about all the tragedy too. He embraces her as they continue to grow closer. -Alice, Doug, and Julie question Maggie about her nervous behavior. She insists she is fine and manages to get through the questions ok. Alice, Doug, and Julie still are suspicious and decide to work together to find out if more is going on with Maggie then they know. Maggie continues to have flashbacks of her drunken escapade and worries that she did hit Zach. She and Lucas don’t tell each other about the flashbacks or the evidence on his car he found. They decide not tell anyone right now about what happened with them until the crisis is completely over. Sami sees the two in cahoots and vows to learn what is up. -Victor and Caroline embrace over the good news for Bo and Hope and the bad news for Shawn and Belle. She still insists that he keep his distance from her until her family gets through all this. He says he will try but knows that she needs him. He leaves as Caroline worries that somehow her secret will come out and destroy her family. 1/26/06 -Jen and Abby talk about their relationships with Frankie and Max, as Max and Frankie do the same. All four point out the history and Jen says she has no problem with Abby and Max’s closeness as Abby insists she and Max are only friends like her mother and Frankie. Abby notices her mom’s face and asks if there is more going on as Jen asks the same of Abby about Max. Jen says she loves Frankie but not like she loves Jack and she is not ready to move on yet. Abby tells her mom that if she ended up with Frankie she would be ok with it. She loves him and he was her father’s good friend. Jen hugs her as Frankie and Max return. Max and Abby grow closer during a walk in the park. She rides the swings as he pushes her. Jen and Frankie go home and try to make dinner. She ends up nearly burning the house down. They share another close moment. -Jack and Greta are in Australia visiting a specialist. They have no luck. Greta once again tries to convince Jack to go home but he refuses. He decides he wants to have fu n now figuring he is dying and he should enjoy his time. They go out for dinner and dancing and win a dance contest. Their picture is taken and they don’t notice that one of the photographers is with Titan and is doing a spread on Australian fashions and culture. They both then go for a walk on the beach and have a water fight. They end swimming in the ocean and later building a sand castle, as they bond gets stronger. -Bo and Hope are with their sons. Zach wakes up and screams for Hope. Lexie comes in and says she will take off the bandages to see if Zach has some vision. She warns him that he may have trouble seeing or it may be cloudy. He can see but its somewhat faded. Bo and Hope are elated. JT wakes up too as Bo and Hope finally reunite with him. They explain what happened to his dad and Barb and that they went to heaven and he is now gonna be with his other mommy and daddy now, Both boys are a little groggy and fall asleep. Bo and Hope are elated and hopeful for the future. She then remembers towards Bo and says they have a lot to work through. Bo agrees and both admit that a lot was said that maybe was wrong. They decide to wait until everything passes before working through everything and that they need to stay together right now for the family’s sake. -Maggie continues to worry about her secret. Lexie sees her and asks if she is ok. Maggie lies and says she is but Lexie knows better and asks what is really going on. Maggie insists nothing is wrong and walks away. Sami is following her, which Lexie notices and asks what she is up too. Sami stares her down and walks away. Maggie and Lucas again vow to keep their secret, as both have flashbacks of their time drunk and of his the evidence he found. Sami promises to learn what is going. Lucas and Maggie see her as Lucas informs Maggie that Sami thinks something is up. She asks why she would think that as Lucas tells Maggie about his car having the same tire tracks as Phillip’s and being the same color. He has a broken head light too but doesn’t know if he had it prior to his and Maggie’s car colliding. He admits his flashbacks of hitting something, as she does the same, and both realize that they are both suspects in hitting Zach. It may not be Phillip at all-he may think he did it since he was drunk too. They both vow to keep this a secret and make sure Sami stays off their trail until they know for sure if one of them did it. Until then, they won’t tell anyone anything since they don’t know for sure. Sami sees this and stares at Lucas and Maggie slyly as they look back nervously, worried Sami won’t stop until she gets the goods.

February Sweeps Preview "It's a huge month," says head writer Reilly James. "The good news is there will be no more death and things will be slowing down a little. I don't think we could ever have another month like January where so many stories were starting and converging. February is more about moving on and looking forward. Characters will deal with the aftermath of the recent tragedies and there will be guest appearances by several former Salem residents. Stay tuned to see which one sticks around. There will be a few more comebacks as well." Funerals: Mickey and Shawn Sr's double funeral will be action-packed. There will be several huge confrontations and some huge secrets will be revealed. The Brady family, in particular, will be in disarray after this event. The guest appearances will be refreshing and the door will indeed be left open for some future returns of some of these characters but, as I said, one of the returnees will be sticking around long after. Meanwhile, a memorial service is given for Chelsea and Patrick but let's just say you won't have to leave early to get a seat. Bo/Hope/Billie:Bo and Hope's marriage crumbles at a time when they should be there for each other. Bo comforts Billie and Hope will reach her breaking point. Even Zach and JT might not be enough to keep these two together as their fate in each other is shattered. Look for a huge faceoff between them at the funeral and the tension will continue to build between Billie, Kate and the Brady/Horton clan. Bo will also be rocked by the reveal of a huge secret. Maggie/Doug/Julie/Alice: The Horton's worry about Maggie and will stage a intervention. Lucas and Maggie continue to keep the truth about the night Zach was run down and both will continue to have issues with the bottle. Expect several family members to get involved in this story and for Maggie to be comforted by one person you would least expect. Maggie will also have to deal with a certain someone who discovers her secret and that may be way too much for her. Jen/Frankie/Abby/Max: These two couplings parallel each other given all the history involved. Both couples will grow closer due to their shared grief. "This is a slow moving story that will continue to build and be huge come Spring", says James. Jack/Greta: We will see them once in awhile but this story is building for Spring as well. They are searching for a cure for his illness but as this progresses it will become about more then that. Some long buried secrets will be unearthed and the bond these two characters share will continue to grow. Might Jack fall for Greta? "Could be," teases James. Abe/Lexie/Celeste: Abe and Celeste grow closer as she is there for him during this difficult time. Lexie gets re-aquainted with life again in the Dimera mansion but is still content with being only a little edgier and not a full fledged Dimera again in order to get back what she wants. Some things will happen to change that. Abe and Celeste will also learn she is back at the mansion and Celeste will begin to worry that her vision about Lexie is true. Celeste will be forced to take sides between Abe and her daughter. Sami/Austin/Carrie/Lucas: Austin and Sami will finally learn why Carrie has been acting so strange. Carrie will focus on her new job and being independent. Austin will eventually realize he needs to move on and pursues Sami since Nicole is out of the question (see below). Meanwhile, Sami will learn about Lucas' fall off the wagon and everything that occured with it. She decides to help Lucas cover this up for their son's sake but there is more to it. Sami and Lucas's feelings begin to boil to the surface and this time Sami will have to choose whether to take her chance and make her dreams come true with a ready to move on Austin or work to make things work again with Lucas. This story is about LUMI and Sami being there when Lucas needs her most. We will see a different side to Sami along with Lucas and Sami will shock Lucas and fans alike with her actions. There will also be a surprise in this story with these four that kicks off at the end of the funeral and will throw a huge monkey wrench into all this. Hint: Its something, or someone, from the past that has come back to haunt specifically two of these four characters and its HUGE!!! Nicole: Nicole returns from LA and will be the one to blow the lid off the Highstyle secret. She decides to no longer pursue Austin after something really dramatic happens in her life that sends her in a new, or is it old, direction. Bonnie/Roman: Roman will finally break down and let his emotions out. Some big things happen to shake up his family and Bonnie is there for him at every turn. The end of the month will bring yet another huge reveal but this one won't be as public. In fact, it will be something Roman keeps to himself and will kick off a huge story. Will/Chelsea She recovers slowly and they will embark on an adventure. They will get closer and we will begin to understand what makes these two tick and why they are what they are as characters. Bart will be keeping an eye on them too. Kate: She is close to a mental breakdown and has finally realized her mistakes. She will leave town for awhile, against Victor's wishes, and will come face to face with her past and this will be the start of a huge story for her. Victor/Caroline: Their secret comes out at the funeral, which is the big blow to the Brady family discussed above. Caroline will be devestated and will push Victor away and this will send Victor in a shocking direction. Victor will also use his underground contacts to find Phillip, who will be MIA for the month. Shawn/Belle/Mimi: As I said, Phillip is MIA and that leaves Belle in limbo since she wants a annullment. She tries to keep her distance from Shawn but they are mourning Claire and that draws them together. Bonnie continues to play a part in this and will pressure Mimi to convince Shawn to take their relationship to the next level. We will also ignite a real rivalry between Bonnie/Belle and Bonnie/Marlena. John/Marlena: Someone is stalking them as John takes Marlena on a trip down memory lane to recover her memories of him. This story will really explode come the end of the month and could lead to even more problems for these two. John will also have a huge issue himself to deal with at the end of the month. Both will also be involved with Belle's story too. Patrick/Alex/Tony: Patrick is MIA for now and will return in the Spring. He will appear once or twice this month with Bart as the "big boss" will be revealed. As for Alex, its wait and see but his recent exit was left open-ended for a reason. Tony will be back later this month and we will see him interact with Salemites from jail. He will reveal 3 major secrets that will affect the whole canvas. One of the secrets concerns Tony himself and the two others should be very satisfying to the fans. I am trying to keep up but its been very hard so please bare with me as everything I worked on concerning this was erased and I am retyping everything that was erased that I created ahead. Please continue to read and comment on what you like and don't like. I will hopefully have everything up to date by Sunday episode-wise so that everything will be current in time for the big funeral next week. Thanks for reading and hope you all enjoy!!

1/24/06 -Marlena an Shawn console Belle as she is told that Claire is all out of chances and its too late to save her. Mimi tells Bonnie that its ok for Belle to need Shawn right now. Their child is dying. Mimi goes over to comfort Belle as Bonnie looks on with worry for her daughter’s future. -Abe and Lexie share a close moment as they bond over Zack’s condition. Abe relates to it since he was blind but can’t imagine how a child would feel going through that. Celeste sees this and wonders if maybe Abe will forgive Lexie but everything goes south when Lexie asks what this means for their future since they are getting along. Abe snaps at her and angrily reminds her of all the chances he has given her in the past and she has never learned. She was dishonest yet again and betrayed him. He walks away in disgust. Celeste comforts him and then goes to check on Lexie, who is searching for a heart donor for JT and a cornea donor for Zack. She breaks down in her mother’s arms over all the tragedy happening. Celeste asks Lexie where she is staying right now. She lies and says she is at the Salem Inn, figuring it would not be best to tell Abe she is at the Dimera house right now since it may cause more tension. She needs to smooth things over before she shares that with him. Celeste asks for a number but Lexie gets some huge information and rushes off before telling her. -Alice, Doug, Julie, Caroline, Victor, Jen, Frankie, Max, Abby, Bo, and Hope are all waiting in the lobby. Billie and Kate are still there, which is not sitting well with many. Roman alerts everyone that the search for Phillip is not nationwide. Julie feels bad that her car was responsible but Hope insists it wasn’t her fault. Hope and Bo and the rest of the family comfort Shawn and Belle. They all decide to go and see Claire. Bo and Hope say hello for the first time to the granddaughter they never knew they had. This prompts yet another fight with Kate for keeping the secret, which is stopped by Bo. Victor blames himself to but Caroline insists that he made a mistake but Kate knew long before him and was taking measures to keep the truth hidden. Caroline, Alice, Doug, Julie, Roman, and Maggie all say hello and goodbye to her, along with Bo and Hope. Sami and Carrie go in to with Marlena and say their goodbyes. Kate shocks everyone when she asks if she could go in. After all, she believed her to be her granddaughter once. Belle lets her and Billie, Lucas, and Austin go in too to say goodbye. Mimi goes in with Belle and Shawn as they say emotional goodbyes to their daughter as Shawn regrets missing time with her as a father but us thankful for the time he had. Bonnie tells Mimi to get Shawn out of there but Mimi tells her to shut up and back off since its not the right time and there is a child dying. Belle wishes that her father could be there to say goodbye. Just then, John comes into the room to the delight of everyone. Marlena and Kate both embrace him and catch him up to speed on everything. They wonder why he is out of bed. John says he woke up and learned about Claire. He is shocked to hear about all the other bad news. He pats Shawn on the back and consoles him, saying he is sympathetic to his situation. It is very similar to his with Marlena and Belle, only he didn’t lose Belle. He comforts his daughter and Marlena. Lexie then arrives and announces that Claire’s death has a bright side-she is a match for JT and Zack. Her heart has not been damaged yet and her corneas can possibly give Zach his sight back. Bo and Hope are elated, along with everyone else. Belle and Shawn talk it over and realize this is the right thing to do and give permission. They say a final goodbye to Claire and we see a montage of Claire’s short life set to the song, “My Baby Love” (not sure if that is the name but I love that song). Claire is taking up to surgery, along with Zack and JT. Everyone goes to the chapel to pray that things go well and for Claire’s soul. -Maggie and Lucas continue to worry, each privately, about their memory flashes. They wonder if Phillip is innocent and one of them is guilty. They both know each other was drunk and driving but don’t mention to each other their memory flashes. While everyone else goes to the chapel, Lucas goes to his car. Sami sees him wander off and walks off after him. Carrie and Austin are left alone and he tries to comfort her but she continues to fight her feelings for him and backs away. Austin still can’t understand what is going on but decides to leave it alone for now. Meanwhile, Maggie continues to have that vague flashback but can’t remember anything else. She continues to worry, which is noticed by Doug and Julie. Lucas goes down to the hospital garage to check out his car. He is shocked when his worst fears are confirmed-his tires are the same ones that were on Julie car’s that Philip stole. That makes the tire tracks a match and both cars are the same color. Lucas’s headlight is broken too but he realizes both his and Maggie’s would be since their cars collided. He just doesn’t know if his headlight was busted before that and if it was, all that combined with what he knows could mean he hit Zack. Lucas panics and gets upset wondering why he did what he did, in regards to falling off the wagon, and if he could be responsible for something that awful (in regards to hitting Zack). He is stunned when he turns around and sees Sami there who asks him, “What the hell is going on Lucas?” Lucas responds, “Nothing alright. I am just upset about everything going on that’s all.” Sami pushes it and mentions how Lucas was looking at his car and talking to himself. She saw it from a distance and he looks like he is covering up something. She demands to know what it is or she will just have to find out herself. Lucas looks on with worry as Sami waits for answers with a confident look on her face as the screen freezes on her face and Lucas’s intermingled together and then goes to black. On the next Days... Salem mourns Claire. Plans are made for Chelsea and Patrick’s funeral. Lexie brings news about Zack and JT. Sami is hot on Lucas’s trail. Someone is stalking John and Marlena.

Oh by the way I edited the press release to add Tommy Horton to the roles not casted list. If anyone has any ideas for him or any of the others please post. Keith had some good ones and alot of these characters I am not familiar with. I know the bios and backgrounds but some of them I never really saw in action or just don't remember much about. My knowledge base is from 1981-present. Outside of that, I know the characters but not enough to know off the top of my head who to cast for some of them and I thought it would be fun for everyone to cast the kids since they are older now and to cast some brand new roles-just in the spirit of fun. Keep posting ideas and enjoy!!!

Thanks Keith-I wasn't aware John Lupton passed. I will just have to look elsewhere to cast the role. I vaguely remember Tommy so I have no idea who to cast. I will do my research and check it out. I have a few ideas for the kids but I was just asking to see if anyone had someone specific in mind for any of the roles. Thanks!!

HUGE RETURNS FOR DAYS DOUBLE FUNERAL!! From February 6 through Febraury 10, many familiar faces will be stopping in to pay their respects to Shawn Brady Sr and Mickey Horton. This event will be a great way to pay tribute to history and to get reaquainted with characters long gone by. Here is a list of the stars returning thus far: Jaime Lyn Bauer (Laura Horton) Roark Critchlow (Mike Horton) Marie Cheatham (Marie Horton) Lisa Trusel (Melissa Anderson) Pamela Roylance (Sandy Horton) Alli Brown (Sarah Horton) Jean Bruce Scott (Jessica Blake Fallon) Scott Palmer (Joshua Fallon) Stephen Schnetzer (Steven Olsen) Michael Leon (Pete Jannings) Jed Allen (Don Craig) Charles Shaughnessy (Shane Donovon) Patsy Pease (Kimberly Brady) Mary Beth Evans (Kayla Johnson) Kyle Lowder (Brady Black) Nadia Bjorlin (Chloe Black) Alexis Thorpe (Cassie Brady) Eric Winter (Rex Brady) Eric Brady (Jensen Ackles) The show is also asking for the viewers (in this case the readers) help in casting 7 more roles for this event. Those roles are: Jeremy Horton Spencer Olsen Andrew Donovon Jeannie Donovon Stephanie Johnson Tommy Horton Bill Horton Molly Brady-Murphy Days is also proud to announce that the door is being left open for many of these characters to return at a later time. However, one of these characters will stay on after the funeral and will be a principle player in story for at least the spring. Stay tuned to see who. All these characters will attend the funeral services and reception, which will air from February 6-10, as previously mentioned. This week will also be pivotal to all the sweeps stories going on and will open doors to future stories. The returning characters will all be featured, although some more then others since there will be so many. "It was very hard to get people like Jed (Allen) and Mary Beth (Evans) since they are on other shows. Lucky for us they had some time available and were able to do this. These returns will be a real treat to long time and new viewers (readers) alike." Stay tuned-its all part of FANTASTIC FEBRUARY ON DAYS OF OUR LIVES!!!! (Just post who you think would be best for the roles not cast in the comments section. I just am looking for reader interaction. The episodes will be updated soon-I just wanted to get my news and casting up to date. Hope you like everything so far-keep reading)

Great stuff KR. It seems we both like Max and Abby together. I love the Hope story and a huge YAY to Anna returning. I would like to bring her back in my fan fic to but there isn't any room right now and I have enough stories going. I am also loving what you are doing with Laura and seeing Cassie and Jan is great. Good work and keep it coming!

Who's IN? Mandy Musgrave (Chelsea Brady)- The actress officially returns to her role on January 27. She originally signed a three year deal when she returned but due to storyline reasons she will be exiting in early Spring. "There was simply a change of plans," says a show rep. However, insiders hint that her exit may not be final and that she may return at a later time as her primary story is said to be being "put on hold" for now. Joshua &Jacob Rips (John Thomas "JT" Brady Reiber)-The twins recently reprised their roles as Bo and Hope's former "son." As to how long they remain-stay tuned this week to learn what JT's fate is along with the other children's. Who's OUT? Brody Hutzler (Patrick Lockhart)- As previously reported, the actor is on hiatus but has pre-taped some scenes that will be airing over the next month to finish out the story for now. Look for Patrick's past to start to come to light and then be put away for awhile until late Spring when the character will return in a hot summer story. John Ingle (Mickey Horton)- The actor last aired on January 17 when he appeared as a ghost, something that may happen again in the future. "We realize how important Mickey is to the show but we felt it was best for the show and for Maggie that he be killed off for storyline purposes. The actor is great and will be missed but he never fit the role of Mickey. The presence of the character will be missed though," says a show rep. Frank Parker (Shawn Brady Sr.)- The actor last aired on January 9 after his alter ego was killed off in a car accident. "This was done for reasons similar to killing off Mickey. Its was just best for the show and for the other characters, especially Caroline. It gives us lots of story to tell," says a show rep. Rhasaan Orange (Thomas 'Tek" Kramer)- "Tek" was killed off and last aired January 5. he may return at some point in a dream or as a ghost. "We love Rhasaan but we had no place left to go with the character. The story never took off and his exit kicks off a huge story for Abe, Lexie, and Celeste," says a show rep. Status Changes John Aniston (Victor Kiriakis) and Tanya Boyd (Celeste Perrault)- Both have been upgraded to contract status and have two year deals. Insiders say both were upgraded because they have tremendous amounts of story coming up and will spend a great deal of time this year on the front burner. Rumor has it they will both be embroiled in hot romances...stay tuned. Other Notes Arianne Zuker (Nicole Walker)- The actress is on hiatus but will reappear in early February with a hot new story. Wayne Norhrup (Dr. Alex North)- Insiders say he will be back soon (when you least expect it) and the whole truth about him will finally be revealed. Matthew Ashford (Jack Deveraux) and Julianne Morris (Great von Amburg)-Morris returned to the show on December 30 to the surprise of many Days fans. Both characters will not be featured prominently on the canvas for awhile (both will still be seen). Insiders say their story is slowly building and will be huge come late Spring. Be on the look out for 3 more big returns in February. Also, I need all readers of my fan fic to post a ideal guest list of who they want to see at the funeral for Mickey and Shawn Sr next month. Please post them in the comments section ASAP. I am also gonna be casting another role which I will need your opinions on. Look for more on that soon. My format is gonna be much shorter from now on and I am still trying to catch up so bare with me please. Everything should be caught up by Monday night so keep reading and please post youruneral guest lists.

Contract Actors Frances Reid - Alice Horton Suzanne Rogers - Maggie Horton Drake Hogestyn - John Black Peggy McCay - Caroline Brady Deidre Hall - Dr. Marlena Evans Black James Reynolds - Abe Carver Alison Sweeney - Sami Brady Renee Jones - Dr. Lexie Carver Kristian Alfonso - Hope Williams Brady Peter Reckell - Bo Brady Lauren Koslow - Kate Roberts Josh Taylor - Roman Brady Arianne Zuker - Nicole Walker Jason Cook - Shawn Brady Farah Fath - Mimi Lockhart Melissa Reeves - Jennifer Horton Deveraux Matthew Ashford - Jack Deveraux Bryan Dattilo - Lucas Roberts Kyle Brandt - Philip Kiriakis Judi Evans - Bonnie Lockhart Brody Hutzler - Patrick Lockhart Martha Madison - Belle Black Kiriakis Julie Pinson - Billie Reed Ashley Benson - Abigail Deveraux Darin Brooks - Max Brady Billy Warlock - Frankie Brady Wayne Northrop - Alex North Austin Peck - Austin Reed Christie Clark - Carrie Brady Julianne Morris-Greta Von Amburg Jeremy Sumpter-Will Roberts John Aniston - Victor Kiriakis Tanya Boyd - Celeste Perrault Mandy Musgrave-Chelsea Brady (Debuts 1/27/06) Recurring Actors Steve Blackwood - Bart Biederbicke Daphne Bloomer - Eugenia Willans Garrett, Mitchell & Spencer Gray - Zack Brady Bill Hayes - Doug Williams Susan Seaforth Hayes - Julie Williams Chase & Tyler Johnson - Theo Carver Jacee Jule - Java Cafe Waitress Patty James Lancaster - Father Timothy Jansen Ron Leath - Henderson Thaao Penghlis - Tony DiMera Jake & Nick Ravo - Jack Deveraux Jr. Arloa Reston - Joelle Joshua & Jacob Rips-John Thomas "JT" Brady Reiber Zeus the dog - Max

Thanks Drew-I hate that I got so behind but everything I had that was completed already and saved got erased and I have been working overtime lately so I am doing my best. I assure you and all the readers that everything will be caught up by Monday. I will be posting updates on casting and February Previews. There will be funerals for all the deaths this month too and some fan faves will return for this even and one will stick around. There is alos another surprise return too. Keep reading during the weekend because I am going to be posting everything up so that the updates are done by Monday night so that Tuesday will be on time from now on. Thanks for the patience and understanding and keep reading!!!

1/20/06 -The vigil for Claire continues as Kate, Billie, Carrie, Sami, Austin, Mimi, and Marlena all support Shawn and Belle as Claire continues to fight for survival. Sami and Kate almost go at it over why she is there but Kate says that no matter what her and her family still care about Claire. Kate seethes as Austin comforts Sami. Carrie continues to avoid Austin prompting Marlena and Kate to inquire why. Carrie says she has her reasons as Kate begs Carrie to go back to Austin so that he don’t end up with Sami. Carrie says that Sami and Austin should be together because they deserve each other and she tells Kate to mind her own business. Marlena reminds Kate to do the same as Kate asks Marlena if they are no longer friends. Marlena says that she is always forgiving but given that Kate has no remorse for her actions she can’t forgive her. She walks away as Kate says that she has lost the respect of her children and what little friends she had. Billie suggests that maybe Kate should so everyone the vulnerable side that she exposed in front of her and to Belle earlier when comforting her and looking past their differences. Kate says that would make her look weak and she promised herself to never be weak again after everything she went through in her past. Billie and her continue to worry about Phillip. The doctors then decide to take Claire up for tests to see how worse her condition has gotten and whether its too late to save her. They have a specialist upstairs to look at her. Mimi comforts Shawn as Marlena comforts Belle. While waiting for word, they all decide to join the others holding vigil for JT. -Lucas and Maggie continue to help comfort each other as they are sobering up. Lucas tries to get Maggie to realize she is not at fault for what happened as Maggie tries to convince Lucas he isn’t alone. They both realize that the hurt they are going through is excruciating and wonder if maybe drinking is the only way they can get through it. They sit at the table in Maggie’s kitchen and ponder that thought. -Phillip is driving and trying to remember what transpired earlier that night since he is sobering up. He is now outside of Salem and in the country. He says goodbye to Salem and vows that when he returns he will have his revenge and will be a force to be reckoned with, more so then his father in the past. -Julie and Doug return to join Alice, Bonnie, Roman, Abe, Celeste, Caroline, Jen, Frankie, Max, Abby, Victor, Bo, and Hope. They inform everyone of what happened to their car and everyone informs them about Zach. Bo comforts Hope as she realizes she may now lose two sons. She signs the permission forms for surgery. Lexie is grabbed by Abe who reminds her of her connection to Zach. Lexie insists she can do it and vows not to lose someone else in her life. Marlena, Billie, Kate, Belle, Mimi, Shawn, Carrie, Sami, and Austin all arrive to join the others and give them an update on Claire. Everyone can’t believe all the tragedy lately. Everyone is mad that Billie and Kate are there but Alice insists that its not a time for fighting. Bonnie sees Belle reach out to Shawn but then pull back and is pleased and smiles. Marlena notices this and asks Bonnie what is going on. Bonnie reminds Marlena of her daughter’s promise. Marlena warns Bonnie not to interfere with her children and cites what Kate has done and its results. Marlena also informs Bonnie that if she messes with her daughter in anyway she will have to deal with her. Sami and Carrie overhear and make the same vow. Bonnie walks away as Sami, Carrie, and Marlena all agree on hoping Roman doesn’t get too close to Bonnie. Bonnie comforts Roman after he notices Victor and Caroline in an embrace again. Caroline reminds Victor of his promise as Victor says that she needs him whether she likes it or not. We see Lexie in surgery as she begs her “Isaac” to fight. The other surgeons asks her to leave due to her involvement but she insists to stay. Some of the machines start going off as Lexie says to herself, “Oh God-Isaac NO!!!” Bo comforts Hope as she notices Billie and Kate. The three then get into a fight about Chelsea and so on, which is stopped by Alice. Hope again blames Bo too but Bo reminds Hope of what is going on and that they need each other. They agree to let it go given what is going on. Shawn joins them as they all hold on to each other as Lexie joins them. She says that Zach is in critical condition and may or may not make it and, even if he does, may have brain damage as a result. Hope breaks down as Bo holds her and Shawn, who is also comforted by Mimi. All present is stunned and sad about Zach, Kate privately comments to Billie on how maybe Zach or JT dying could save Claire. Sami hears this and rips into Kate, prompting Hope to do the same. Bo breaks up the fight and tells everyone to cool it and that things are bad enough. Lexie says that she will let them know when they can see Zach. The police show up and announce, after Roman asks, what they have discovered at the accident scene. They have a witness who said that three cars went by and they were all 3 out of control. The officers say that they found fragments of a headlight at the scene and have tire tracks. They also discovered that the car that hit Zack sideswiped a car parked near the street. It had green paint. Bo and Hope ask if they have any leads on the driver. They say they do. The paint, tire tracks, and the description of one of the 3 cars by the witness all helped them but it was a car theft at the hospital that really was their big break. Julie is shocked and asks if her car was what hit Zach. The cops say they believe so and they have another witness who just called in and said a car pulled over three blocks from the scene and seemed to be looking at the front end of the car and seemed disoriented and drunk. They claim how lucky they were that Bo and Hope’s neighborhood was a neighborhood watch community otherwise this would have never came together so quickly. That couples with the fact that the car was stolen and reported stolen by the hospital made all this easy to put together quickly. Bo and Hope are stunned it was a drunk driver and that it was Julie’s stolen car. They want to know who the driver is. The officers got a vague description from the witness who saw the driver out of his car when he pulled over but the hospital cameras supported that description and gave them what they needed. Hope asks who they driver was. The officer says all the evidence points too Phillip Kiriakis. Everyone is stunned, including Victor and Kate. Bo and Hope look on in horror as the screen fades on them and goes to black. On the next Days.... Lucas and Maggie each have confusing memory flashes. The search for Phillip begins. The tension builds between Billie, Hope, and Kate.

1/19/05 (I am really sorry these are really behind. I am using a new format now and things will be much shorter. I realize its very hard for people to read these when they are so long so now they will be rather brief unless something huge happens. Thanks for reading and I hope you read all the episodes I am posting over the next few days-I am gonna catch up big time so by at least the end of the weekend the episodes will be up to date and there will be updated casting news and February Sweeps previews. Thanks for your patience and keep reading and commenting!!! -Alice, Doug, Julie, Caroline, Abe, Celeste, Bo, Hope, Jen, Frankie, Max, Abby, Roman, Victor, and Bonnie all are outside Zach’s room. Hope goes inside to pray for a miracle as the doctors still haven’t found a heart yet. Bo still feels guilty and can’t help but notice all the stares from those around him. He is very uncomfortable and wonders how Hope and him will make it if JT dies. -Marlena, Carrie, Sami, Austin, Shawn, Kate, Billie, Mimi, and Belle all wait outside of Claire’s room and comfort Belle and Shawn. They all are praying for a miracle. Fr. Jansen gives Claire last rites as Shawn comforts her making Mimi and Kate seethe. Bonnie reminds Belle of her promise as Belle, from that point on, avoids Shawn. -Lucas and Maggie are both still drunk and disoriented (but are getting more lucid) and driving out of control and fast. Their cars soon collide as she is coming around a corner while he doesn’t stop at the corner. They ask the other what they are doing and discover that they are both drunk and can’t really remember the last few hours. Lucas admits he was suicidal and that wakes Maggie up a bit. They both can’t believe what they have become. She and Lucas both move their cars to the side of the road and she suggests they walks back to her house, since it isn’t far, and help each other through this. They go back as Lucas breaks down and tells Maggie how alone he feels. Maggie does the same and admits her guilt over Mickey and Shawn Sr’s death. They both promise to get through this together. -Phillip is driving drunk and disoriented as well (but his condition is improving. He pulls over because he has finally noticed his headlight is busted. He notices something odd on the headlight and wonders what it is. He touches it with his finger and has a stunned look on his face. He looks confused and wonders how it could’ve gotten there. He realizes he can’t remember a whole lots from the last few hours. He decides he doesn’t want to know what happened and whether what is on the light is what he thinks it is. He needs to leave now before he is caught and forced to stay and gets in hot water for stealing the car he stole from the hospital, even though he is a Kiriakis and can get himself out of it. He gets in the car and drives away. -Julie feels cold and goes back to the car to get her sweater. She is stunned when her car is not where it was when they parked. She calls Doug to get down there and he confirms that they were parked there and now the car is gone. They inform security who begins to look into it. -Lexie leaves the Dimera Mansion and decides to go see a movie. She needs to get her mind off her problems and since she can’t do anything about Abe right now since he needs time to work through everything, she needs to get out. The Dimera chauffeur offered to take her but she wanted to drive herself and be alone for awhile to think and maybe come up with ways to get what she wants back. As she is driving, she decides to take a short cut. She is going down the street near Bo and Hope’s and comments to herself on the fact that they aren’t home. She sees something in the road ahead and stops. She doesn’t know what it is and decides to back up and drive around it. She does and as she is driving away she looks into her rear view mirror and quickly stops. She thinks it’s a person. She backs up and gets out and discovers Zach’s limp body on the road, She realizes he may have head trauma and spine trauma so she gently examines him and is forced to give him CPR. She calls an ambulance right away and keeps him alive until they come. Once they arrive, she decides to ride with them and quickly pulls her car into Bo and Hope’s driveway while they ready Zach and then jumps in the ambulance. The arrive at the hospital and another doctor goes into the ER with Zach. Lexie wants to be in there too but one of the nurses said it would be wrong due to her connection to him. Lexie insists and she is let in to work on Zach. They realize he needs to go to surgery and they need permission. Lexie rushes off to tell Hope and Bo, whom the nurse says are already in the hospital. -Hope is all alone in JT’s room with everyone outside when Lexie arrives. Everyone is stunned to see her there, including Abe and Celeste, and once she sees Hope she makes a beeline for her and completely misses Bo. Hope asks her what is going on and wonders if a heart was found. Lexie tells Hope what happened as Hope breaks down and shrieks, “NO!!!!!!!” as the screen freeze frames on her screaming and then goes to black.

1/18/05 (starting today the episodes will be much shorter except when something big happens or I need to explain character motives or something like that. I am sorry these keep getting later and later but its been busy lately. Everything will be up to date by Sunday and I will post some casting news and notes. Thanks for reading and please do comment so I know I am doing ok or not.) -Kate is on her way in to the hospital when she runs into Billie. Billie breaks down in her mother’s arms as Kate says it looks like she is returning the favor since Billie comforted her last night. Billie tells her mom everything and Kate says that no one has the right to blame Chelsea and her and Bo. Its something that happened and Chelsea is not at fault. Kate feels bad that Billie will never get a full chance at being a mother since you always make mistakes but learn as you go along. Kate says Billie must feel like she did when she thought Austin and Billie were dead. Billie says that her and Bo made too many mistakes and says that Hope an everyone else is right: Chelsea got away with everything and its their fault for spoiling her. She tells her mother that she should have stopped her from giving Chelsea everything as Kate realizes that it was a mistake but she loved her granddaughter and wanted to show it since she missed out on so much. Billie says her and Bo felt the same and that blinded them all and now look what has happened. Kate is about to go inside and defend Chelsea but Billie tells her not too. There is already enough going on and there doesn’t need to be anymore trouble. They both agree to on in the hospital and check on Claire and stay away from everyone else. -Belle is singing lullabies to Claire and is daydreaming about being with Shawn and their baby. She vows to make her dream come true. She is shocked when Kate and Billie show up. Belle reminds Kate that she has nothing to say to her after what she did as Kate tells Belle that its not the time to rehash everything. Even though Claire isn’t Phillip’s, the family grew to care for Claire and wanted to make sure she was alright. Belle is stunned but wants to know why Kate would still care for Shawn’s daughter as Billie defends her mom and says that they do really care about Claire and know that Phillip does still too. Belle tells them about Phillip’s visit and Mimi’s pregnancy. Kate wonders if maybe Phillip will win after all since he is still married to Belle and Mimi is having Shawn’s baby. She decides not to interfere though since every time she did in the past her children got hurt. Kate blames Bell for Phillip’s pain as Bell points the finger back at Kate and her interference as Kate flashes back to when she realized how her actions for hurting her children and to Billie putting some of the blame on her for spoiling Chelsea. Billie asks her if she is ok as Kate doesn’t respond and her eyes start to well up with tears as she is realizing more and more what her actions have done. Claire’s machines then go berserk as Belle begins to panic. A doctor and nurse examine Claire and give Belle the news that she is failing fast and needs a liver now. He warns Belle that it may be all ready too late. Belle breaks down as Billie decides that Shawn needs to be told and goes after him. Kate sees Belle crying and embraces her and comforts her. She says the past needs to be forgotten right now so that they can hope and pray for Claire, who she still loves and cares about. Belle agrees and thanks Kate and comments on how nice it is to see Kate act like a real caring human being and like a real mother figure. Kate smiles and thanks Belle as they look in on Claire. Carrie, Sami, Austin, Victor, Abe, Celeste, Bonnie, and Marlena all join the Brady’s and Horton’s in the chapel as Fr. Jansen is there and thinks it’s a good idea for everyone to gather to pray for Claire, John, and Zach. Marlena says that Belle didn’t want to leave Claire so she won’t be joining them. Victor comforts Caroline, which Roman spies and makes him angry but Bonnie calms him and comforts him. Caroline reminds Victor of his promise to stay away from her for now. He just wants to be there for her as Caroline asks him to keep his distance again. Austin is stunned when Carrie sits over with Caroline instead of him. Sami says it nothing but she along with Austin wonders what is going on with her. Max and Abby continue to comfort each other over Chelsea and everything going on, as do Frankie and jen. Alice, Doug, and Julie sit together as Marlena sits with them. Roman sits with Bonnie, who holds his hand. Mimi arrives and sits with Shawn. She tells him the doctor said she needs to take it easy but that she can now leave the hospital. He holds her as they comfort each other. Abe and Celeste sit near Bo and Hope as Celeste grasps Abe’s hand as he thanks her for her support. He tells her she can go to Lexie too as Celeste tells Abe that she feels Alexandra is doing fine on her own and if she needs her she will call. Besides, they just saw each other this morning when she left the house. She will check in on her later. They comfort each other. Bo and Hope sit next to each other and are very cold towards each other. Finally, as the prayer service progresses, Bo takes Hope’s hand as she breaks down in his arms begging God to spare JT and to help Claire and John. She then hears Bo pray that Chelsea rest in peace and she gives him a angry look but decides its not the time to fight. The service then ends after everyone has a moment of silent prayer while holding hands. Billie then arrives which angers Hope. Bo holds her back as everyone is stunned that she would show up given what is happening. Billie informs everyone about Claire as Hope tells Shawn to go since that is his daughter. He says he will check in on JT every hour. Mimi goes with him and tells Bonnie she will check in later. Billie then turns and leaves to go back to Kate as Hope tells her to stay away from her family and her husband. Billie turns around and looks at Hope as Hope realizes Billie has admitted to herself that everyone is right about Chelsea and what made her the way she was. She calls Billie on that as Billie tells her that its not the time and place to go over that. Bo tells Hope to calm down but Hope tells Bo that if Billie has realized it its time for him to do so too and to admit to himself the mistakes he made. He asks Hope what she wants from him and says he knows he screwed up with Chelsea but that doesn’t mean she is too blame for everything. Just as Hope is about to answer, JT’s doctor comes in and says that he has taken a turn for the worse. If he doesn’t get a heart soon, he will die. Hope breaks down in Bo’s arms as everyone else comforts each other. A drunk Phillip is driving out of town in the car he stole. He is sure no one will find him until he is ready and then he will come back and get his revenge. His car is swerving as he drives quickly through the quiet neighborhood streets near Bo and Hope’s house. Lucas is drunk as well and is driving through some quiet streets, intent on ending it all and committing suicide. He remembers there being a ravine on the outskirts of the neighborhood he is driving through and decides to just crash his car off it and down the ravine and into the river. He knows its close to Bo and Hope’s but he is sure no one will be able to stop him. His swerving car drives furiously through the streets. Maggie, who is badly drunk and disoriented, is driving furiously to find Zach. She wonders if maybe he wandered him since he does know the way and used to walk home with his friend and his friend’s mother from pre-school. She heads toward the house with her car swerving back and forth and out of control like Lucas’ and Phillip’s. Zach is wandering the streets and we see him jump and get scared with every sound he hears (even crickets). He ends up across the street from his house and starts to cross when his handmade friendship bracelet that Marcus Morrison gave him falls off his wrist and into the road. He goes back to get it just as a swearing, speeding, out of control car heads towards him. He tries to get out of the way but the car swerves with him and hits him. He ends up on the side of the street, clutching the bracelet. The driver does stop at the stop sign (we don’t see the person and can’t make out the car due to the dark) but after a few moments the car drives off continuing to speed and swerve as we hear the car driving off as the camera pans on Zach laying on the street. The screen then fades to white and then to black. On the Next Days... Julie makes a shocking discovery. Two cars collide. Lexie can’t believe her eyes. Hope gets more bad news.

1/17/06 -Belle is with Claire in the ICU when she sees Phillip outside. He was brought there because he was injured in a bar fight last night and sustained a concussion and several bruises and cuts. The police let him off with a warning because of who he is. Belle tries to help him and apologizes again but Phillip lashes out at her again and says he will never believe her or anyone else again. He is down being the nice guy since they always finish last. Belle is shocked to discover Phillip is still drinking and has a bottle of liquor on him. She warns him that she won’t let him near Claire with that but Phillip doesn’t care. He wants nothing to do with the spawn of Shawn and her. Belle refuses to believe that and believes Phillip will always love Claire. She tells Phillip that he can be her godfather now. Phillip tears into her and says that he always finishes last. He did for Chloe and now for her and Claire. He runs off as Belle goes back in to be with Claire and vows to help Phillip get past this and to get Shawn back once Mimi has the baby. -Mimi is fantasizing about Shawn and her baby in her room. She then has a nightmare and screams out that she can’t lose her baby because then she will lose Shawn. Phillip is walking by when he hears this and says that Mimi will lose Shawn just like he lost Belle because those two will never get over each other and him and Mimi always finish last. Mimi tries to help Phillip too but he won’t have it. He said he knows no one cares as she denies that. He says he will never be the nice guy again. Mimi is stunned to find out he was in a fight and that he is still drunk. She tries once more to get through to him but he ignores her pleas. He warns her to get out Shawn’s life now before she ends up like him. Mimi tells Phillip she is pregnant. Phillip is stunned and says that she may have a shot but still likely won’t beat Belle for Shawn’s heart. Mimi reminds Phillip that he is still married to Belle and she can’t do anything until she divorces him. Phillip looks intrigued and wonders if maybe he can use that to get his revenge on those that hurt him. Its time that he embrace his Kiriakis name and stop being a doormat. He remembers what his father was like in his past and decides that is the way to go to get what he wants. He leaves as Mimi continues to worry about the baby and losing Shawn. Phillip ends up outside and drinking some more. He decides that he needs to get out of Salem for awhile to think everything over so that when he returns he can have a new life and everyone will see the “new” Phillip. He will then gets his revenge. He can’t go home and get a car because someone will find out he took one and left and he can’t travel by plane, train, or bus because someone will find out. He wants to leave and doesn’t want anyone to know he did or where he is, figuring no one cares anyway but still. He sees a car in the lot and figures he can just use his Kiriakis name and influence to get out of trouble like his dad. He starts to wonder why he didn’t think if that sooner. He breaks the window of the passenger seat and climbs in. He remembers learning how to hotwire a car and does so. He takes off in the car, still intoxicated and continuing to drink since he could care less what happens or if he is caught since he can always find a way out due to who he is. -Billie runs outside in tears. She flashes back to the many times Bo, her, and Kate gave into Chelsea and to the dispute over whether she should go with Patrick on the trip that happened between her, Hope, and Bo. She keeps hearing the words of Hope and all the others blaming Chelsea and realizes they are all right. She was a horrible mother while she had the chance and Chelsea would have been better off never finding out who her parents really were. She breaks down in tears wondering how she will ever get over this and how she will ever live with dealing with the anger and rage everyone feels towards her daughter and how she was raised. -Bo decides to stay with Hope. Hope acts shocked and so does everyone else (Alice, Doug, Julie, Shawn, Caroline, Roman, Jen, Frankie, Max, and Abby are all there still). They start arguing again over Chelsea and Billie as Hope claims he only chose to be with her because he felt he had to. The Reiber’s attorney comes in and introduces himself as John Lockran. Frankie introduces himself as the Brady’s attorney. He is a little appalled at all the arguing and tension and says he isn’t sure if this is the right atmosphere for a child. Hope asks if that means that JT is being returned to Bo and her. He urges her to bare with him and thanks them for being there and gets right to the point. He explains how the Reiber’s had a will made up and how there little boy, Greg, would be raised by some cousins of theirs in Nevada. However, they did not want anyone in his family raising JT. They knew he had another family and they wanted JT to be with the Brady’s so it is there wish that should he survive he returns to Bo and Hope Brady. Everyone rejoices and hugs each other. Bo and Hope hug but the tension is still there. Frankie goes outside with Mr. Lockran to work out the details and paperwork. Just then, JT’s machines go berserk and the doctor and nurses rush in and push everyone out. Hope lashes out at Bo and says if JT dies just when they got him back its on his daughter’s head and on his and Billie’s. Bo is appalled by this again but keeps quiet. The doctor comes out and informs Bo and Hope that they think JT may need a new heart. His current one from birth is far to damaged and his recent accident has put lots of stress on it and caused more damage. Hope is devastated and again looks at Bo. The doctor goes to run more tests but is sure in his diagnosis. They will begin to look for donors right away. Frankie comes out and says he has some papers for them to sign. Hope signs them and looks at Bo, who signs as well. He tells Hope that this is good for the family as Hope warns him that if JT dies he knows who is too blame. Max and Abby comfort each other and are horrified thinking that Chelsea played a large part in all this pain and suffering. Alice, Doug, and Julie comfort each other as do Jen and Frankie as she thanks him for helping Bo and Hope. He vows to be there for his family and for her. They hug. Roman comforts Caroline who believes Shawn is watching over the family and that everything will be ok. Shawn embraces his mother and decides to tell her and everyone else the good news figuring they may need it right now while they wait. Mimi is having his baby. The family is happy for him and think this is a sign that things will be alright. The doctor returns and says they are sure that JT needs a new heart and soon or he won’t make it. Hope breaks down while staring at Bo as Bo looks on guiltily. -Lucas continues getting hammered and his depression is getting worse. He keeps on remembering all he has lost and the loneliness he feels. He wonders if anyone would miss him if he was gone and decides that maybe that is the way to go. He knows Will would but even he is MIA and, since he always loses and is abandoned by everyone he loves and cares about, he most likely won’t be back. Its just the way his life has been. He wishes he had died in that fire nearly 5 years ago. He snaps out of this a little and decides to call Maggie but no one answers (Maggie is ignoring it and is passed out while Zach tries to wake her but fails). He says that now no one is here for him and even admits his surprise that Alice hasn’t been around for him or even called to check on him. He goes back to drinking and his suicidal thoughts get intense. He drinks the rest of the bottle of beer he bought off the neighbors, along with the other liquor he drank, and takes his keys and leaves. He gets in his car and decides that he has nothing to lose now and that its all over for him. He just needs to find the perfect place to go away for good so no one can stop him. It doesn’t even matter that he is drunk and behind a wheel. He drives off in the car looking for a place to end it all. -Maggie is at home drinking still when the doorbell rings. She tries to ignore it but it doesn’t go away. She decides to answer it to get rid of the person. Its Mrs. Morrison and Zach. She has a family emergency and needs to leave Zach with her. She apologizes since she knows Maggie is having a rough time but no one else that Hope mentioned as people who could take Zach in emergencies are around and she did try calling Maggie but no one picked up. She notices Maggie’s disheveled look smells the alcohol. She asks if Maggie is drunk. Maggie insists that she isn’t (not wanting anyone to know what she is doing) and that she got so upset about Mickey that she knocked over a bunch of liquor bottles and got it all over her. She says she would never throw away her sobriety. Maggie tries to get out of taking Zach but Mrs. Morrison is in a hurry and thanks Maggie and apologizes again but she really needs to go and its too far to take him to be with Hope at the hospital and no one else in the area is around. She leaves. Zach notices something is wrong with Maggie and asks if she is ok. She ignores him as a sad Zach asks if she wants to play gold fish. She still ignores him and finally puts the TV on in the living room and tells him to just sit down and watch cartoons. She goes back to drinking and convinces herself Zach is old enough to watch himself. She then passes out (this is where Lucas calls and gets no answer even though Zach tries to wake Maggie up to answer but she doesn’t get up) and has a visit from Mickey in a dream. He is disappointed in her for falling off the wagon and tells her not to blame herself. Maggie does though and says she needs to be punished and to deal with the pain and drinking does both those things. He tells her he loves her and that they will be together someday but the woman she is being right now is not his Maggie. Meanwhile, after the phone stops ringing from Lucas’s call, Zach wonders of Maggie is sleeping and that is why she didn’t hear the phone. He is bored and wants to play and then starts getting scared when Maggie still doesn’t get up. He wants his mon and dad so he decides to find them and says he knows the way home. He will just go there and wait for them and tell them to help Maggie, who he thinks is “sick” since she won’t wake up. He opens the door (which Maggie left unlocked) and walks out. In her dream, Mickey tells Maggie that the woman he loved wouldn’t be so irresponsible with Zach and wouldn’t just ignore him and stick him in a room to watch cartoons. Maggie begins to realize she is wrong and Mickey begins to fade in her dream. He says they will meet again and begs her to be the woman he loves again. She then slowly wakes up but is still out of it and quite drunk. She is very dizzy and gets up. She keeps saying that Mickey is right and she needs to stop what she is doing. It wasn’t her fault and she needs to stop drinking to punish herself and get over everything. Someone else could get hurt, like Zach. She goes to check on him and panics when she can’t find him anywhere. She checks inside and outside and figures he left the house since she left the doors unlocked. She is still very drunk and disoriented but decides she needs to find Zach so he doesn’t get hurt and so no one learns about her actions but more so to protect Zach. She gets in her car, figuring it’s the quickest way to find him and her drunkenness is making her real shaky and panicky. She pulls out and drives off to search for him as we notice her car swerving while going down her street as the screen fades to black. On the next Days... Another tragic accident occurs and leads to a huge mystery. Claire’s health begins to decline rapidly. The Brady’s and Horton’s band together and pray for a miracle for JT as Bo hopes one happens to save his marriage and family. Kate comforts Billie.

1/16/06 -Marlena is by John’s bedside. Roman arrives and they discuss John’s condition. Marlena worries that John and her will never be together and she will never get her memories back of him if he doesn’t wake up. Roman comforts her. Belle arrives and Roman tells Marlena that if she needs anything he is there for her. He leaves. Belle and Marlena both talk about John and his condition. Marlena reassures Belle that everything will be ok and that Claire will be ok too. Belle tells her mother about Mimi being pregnant and how she needs to avoid being close with Shawn since Mimi has such a difficult condition. Marlena says that Belle is doing the right thing and that maybe she is not meant to be with Shawn. Belle wonders that herself given everything that has happened. She leaves to be with Claire and, while with her, promises Claire that once Mimi has the baby she will be back with her daddy. She is sure they are meant to be and since they have her they will always be connected. She feels that connection, bond, and love is one that can never be broken and that it isn’t as strong as Mimi’s with Shawn. She vows to not give up and to hang in there until the Mimi issue is resolved. Meanwhile, Marlena is in John’s room sleeping as someone watches her from outside the room in a lab coat. A nurse shows up and the person gets scared off. The nurse puts a blanket on Marlena and leaves as the person once again walks by the room and stares in at Marlena and then walks off. -Roman bumps into Bonnie at the hospital. She admits that she saw him in Marlena’s room. He says he will always love and care about Marlena. She understands and admits that it is that kind of devotion and loving nature that attracts her to him. Roman is flattered and says that it is her fun-loving personality and the caring, emotional side of her that makes him attracted to her. He thanks her for everything she has down for him as she does the same but says that she wishes that he would talk to her about everything that has happened and let everything he is holding back out. Roman warns her again to stop trying to get him to be some sort of wimp and make him break down. That isn’t him and he needs to be the rock his family needs to get through this. Bonnie agrees once again to back off, noticing how agitated Roman is getting. Roman then gets a call. Its Bo and he tells Roman that the search for Chelsea and Patrick has been called off. Roman then tells Bonnie who breaks down in his arms and wonders how she will tell Connor and Mimi. She is afraid to tell Mimi but Roman warns her that if she waits it will hurt more. They go to Mimi’s room together. -Shawn and Mimi are talking about their baby in her room. They both have fantasies of getting married and being with their child. Shawn admits he used to have those dreams with Belle in them and admits that he was thinking of that recently with him being Claire’s father. He reassures Mimi again that he is devoted to her and will be there for her for everything. Mimi asks him what he will do once the baby is born. Before Shawn can answer, Bonnie and Roman arrive. Bonnie urges Mimi to be calm for her baby and then gives her the news about Patrick. Roman tells Shawn about Chelsea but Shawn doesn’t even care. He says he barely knew her and from what he did know of her he didn’t like her. Mimi and Bonnie comfort each other as Bonnie says she is proud of Mimi for being so strong. Mimi says she knew there was little hope but at least now Patrick is at peace. She laments that he would have been a great uncle. Bonnie agrees and says that she will miss him. Roman comforts her as Shawn comforts Mimi. Mimi urges Shawn to go be with his family right now. Even though he didn’t like Chelsea, his father will need him and his mother will too given what is happening with JT. He is reluctant but agrees. He asks if he can tell his parents about the baby since they could use the good news. Mimi agrees to let him since it will make everyone so happy. Roman decides to go with him as Bonnie stays with Mimi. She tells her that everything will be ok now and that she has won Shawn.. Mimi still feels bad about Patrick but Bonnie just urges Mimi to be happy and that if she makes sure she is, he will be happy too. She leaves to go tell Connor what happened as Mimi tells herself that Patrick is watching over her and that he will make sure everything works out for her. -Carrie is walking through the park. She comments on how shocked she was that she got the interview so fast and the job. She thinks its because of her relation to the CEO even though she didn’t want any special treatment and didn’t want anyone she knows to know. She then decides to call someone and let them know. She calls Marlena and asks how John is doing. She fills her in (this happens before she goes to sleep by the way) and then Carrie tells her about her company being taken over. Figuring the truth will come out anyway, she tells Marlena Austin was behind it and about Lucas knowing about it too. Marlena is shocked but Carrie says that he has changed and that she doesn’t care anymore. She is starting fresh and has moved in with Caroline until she is on her feet. She tells her she just got a new job. Marlena is shocked when she says its at Basic Black. Carrie informs Marlena that while Kate and John are out of the office, the Human Resource manager took her call and brought her in immediately for an interview. She figures it was because of who she was even though he said it was due to her experience. Marlena is happy for her and urges Carrie to call or talk to her whenever she needs her. She says that John will be real happy. The hangup as Carrie says that there will be no more looking back. From now on, she is looking forward without Austin, Mike, or Lucas. In LA, Nicole is at HighStyle as all the employees are beginning to pack up and move out. Nicole is drinking champaigne and is a little drunk. She is bashing the CEO and the employees for their lackluster performance and blames that as the reason why they are all out of jobs. Nicole then looks on a desk and can’t believe what she finds. It’s a picture of Austin. Nicole looks under all the paperwork and finally learns the truth-that Carrie is the CEO. Meanwhile, Sami and Austin return home and await word from Nicole in LA. Sami continues to wonder what is going on with Carrie, as does Austin. The both remember that she has been upset since getting that call just before midnight at the New Year’s party. They wonder who was on the phone and what the call was about. They then get a call from Nicole but there is a lot of static. Nicole tells them that the takeover is almost complete and that she now knows who the CEO is and they won’t believe it. The phone then goes dead as Nicole is about to them. She calls again but they continue to have issues so Nicole decides to just tell Austin when she gets back, deciding that she wants to be there to tell him since it will take Carrie out of the fight for Austin’s heart just like Lucas said it would on New Year’s. Austin agrees and they both agree to see each other when she gets back and the takeover is final. The hangup as Nicole is full of glee now that Carrie will be out of the way. All she has to do is get rid of Sami and Austin is hers and says that now Sami and her won’t need to team up to get rid of Carrie. Sami and Austin are disappointed they couldn’t hear what Nicole was saying but they will find out when she gets back. They both continue to wonder who the CEO is that did such a bad job and why Carrie is acting so strange, not realizing that both are connected. -Lucas is in his apartment and his drinking is out of control. He keeps reminding himself of everything that he has lost in his life and all the bad things that have happened to him. He feels lonely and like an outsider and just can’t take it. He is about to call Maggie to help him deal with falling off the wagon but decides not to and goes back to drinking. Meanwhile, Maggie continues her downward spiral and is drinking at a rapid pace. She keeps blaming herself for Mickey’s and Shawn’s death and telling herself that she is serving her punishment and dealing with her pain and shame the only way she can. She considers calling Lucas for help to try to stop her since she is too weak and in too much pain to do so herself but doesn’t and returns to drinking. -Hope is in JT’s room. Jen, Alice, Doug, Julie, and now Frankie (he is serving as Hope’s lawyer for when the Reiber’s attorney arrives) and Caroline are there. Caroline heard what was going on and wanted to be there for Hope. She was also lonely at the pub. They all say a group prayer once again for JT. Bo and Billie arrive at the hospital. Billie thinks she should go but Bo says he doesn’t want her alone given everything that has happened. She breaks down in his arms again as Bo comforts her. Billie blames herself for sending both Patrick and Chelsea on that trip and to their deaths but Bo insists its not her fault just like its not Maggie’s fault about what happened to his pop and Mickey. They go to JT’s room where Roman, Max, Abby, and Shawn have also joined everyone. They are shocked to see Bo holding a distraught Billie. Bo announces the news about Chelsea and Patrick as everyone else says that Roman already told them. Bo is shocked when everyone feels more worse about Patrick them about Chelsea. He calls them all on it as Hope says that Patrick may have been a little shady but he saved a lot of people’s lives on the island and when they rescued Victor and Caroline last summer. Hope admits its hard to grieve Chelsea right now given everything that has happened and her role in it. Bo can’t believe that everyone is blaming Chelsea. Caroline says that she really doesn’t blame Chelsea and actually blames herself for letting Shawn go out in the storm. Everyone begs her not to think that way. Jen and Alice don’t blame Chelsea either but everyone else. With the exception of Max and Abby who are holding each other and comforting each other over the news, does and each goes on their personal tirade to bash Chelsea and her irresponsible and reckless behavior. They all also blame Bo, Billie, and Kate for spoiling her and letting her get away with everything. Bo looks at Hope and everyone else and can’t believe what he is hearing. Hope says that the accident may have still happened but Chelsea’s car was speeding and out of control and was the car that started the pileup. Its hard to look past that and not blame her. Bo says that if Hope hadn’t agreed with Billie about sending Chelsea on the trip it may not have happened either. Hope is appalled they are trying to put this on her and then she throws it back at them saying that they wouldn’t have had to even talk about sending her with Patrick on a trip if it weren’t for Bo, Billie, and Kate and their bad parenting. Billie then explodes with anger and verbally attacks everyone in the room saying that Shawn was a screwup too but they let it go but because it was her daughter that screwed up they are blaming her for everything and her and Bo and her mother for being bad parents. Shawn is enraged too saying his actions were not because of his parents and that he was an adult making his own decisions. Chelsea was only 18. Roman and Frankie try to calm everyone down along with Caroline and Alice. Billie thinks that she should go as Hope agrees saying that if JT dies there will be more blood on Chelsea’s hands and it will all be because of her being a spoiled brat. Bo takes offense too saying that Hope is attacking him as a father as well. Hope ignores him as Billie leaves in tears. Bo starts to follow her but then stops and looks at Hope and everyone else. Hope says that he needs to make another choice. Hope says, “Will you choose Billie and your daughter again or will you choose me and your family and former son? I think its time to balance things out Bo since its always been Billie and your daughter. Well, now I need you. Your family needs you more then ever right now. You have been there for Billie and can go back to her later but we need you now Bo. What will it be? Billie or me?” Everyone in the room is focused on Bo as the screen freezes on a torn Bo’s face and then fades to black. On the Next Days... Maggie has a dream where Mickey visits her. A drunk Phillip confronts Belle and then makes a shocking decision. A lonely, drunk, and depressed Lucas considers suicide. Billie realizes that what everyone is saying about her is true. The Reiber’s attorney has big news for the Brady’s as JT takes a turn for the worse.

Just when you thought it couldn't get any worse in Salem.... (clips of Maggie crying, and of the Hope in the hospital chapel with Alice, Doug, Julie, and Jen praying for JT). it does. (screen is black as we hear a loud screcching of car brakes and a crash) This week more tragedy hits Salem and it all leads to a devastating decision and two huge miracles (clips of Hope screaming "No!!!!!" and Shawn holding a desperate and screaming Belle as Claire's machines are beeping and going haywire). and In two weeks...Fantastic February begins with a huge reveal that leads to a month of explosive twists and turns. MISS A DAY MISS ALOT!!!! DAYS OF OUR LIVES-NBC DAYTIME.

1/13/06 -Celeste is feeding Theo in the kitchen when Abe comes in. Celeste comforts him over everything that has happened. Abe feels guilty thinking and worrying about his own problems seeing as how the Brady’s and Horton’s are dealing with deaths in the family and John is in a coma. Celeste says that she feels they will all be fine. Abe says its good to hear that coming from her. He thanks her for staying and helping him with Theo and hopes she understands him making Lexie leave. She does and admits her daughter made a mistake and apologizes for not telling Abe sooner. Lexie confided in her and she needed to keep her confidence. Abe agrees she did the right thing and only wishes things had been different. He blames Tony but Celeste reminds him that Tony is serving his time now and can’t hurt anyone. Abe admits the damage has been done and he doesn’t know where everything will go from here. Celeste embraces him and then they both bond while feeding Theo and playing with his toys with him. -Lexie is in her car near the park. The Salem Inn is booked solid and she wants to stay someplace close by to Theo and her family. She just doesn’t know where to go and doesn’t want to stay at anyone else’s since they are all dealing with deaths in the family and other issues. Plus, she doesn’t want to bring her business and force it on them. She drives around having flashbacks of her time with Tek and feeling guilty about getting involved with him, given his past, and her role in his death. She flashes back to Abe learning the truth and to earlier when she was kicked out of the Carver house. She breaks down in tears and pulls over, wondering how she will go on and vowing not to lose her family and son. She begins to question how she loses everything when she is a good person and when she is a bad person . She just can’t win and wonders how she is supposed to be. She looks over and can’t believe where she is. It’s the Dimera mansion. One of the maids is walking in and notices Lexie. Lexie gets out and they hug. The maid tells Lexie that the mansion is empty and all they do is just keep it up. She also mentions that the staff loves her and would like her to someday return with her family. Lexie mentions she has issues at home and can’t find a place to stay. The maid reminds Lexie that she is a Dimera and has a right to the house. She should stay there until everything smooths over. Lexie remembers the vision her mother had of her going back to her roots and then her mother warning her not to turn back to evil. Lexie wonders if maybe it was fate that she just so happened to pull over hear and that maybe going back to her roots is what was meant to happen. Maybe this is how she will get her family back? She decides not to be totally good or totally bad but to just have an edge. She needs to be strong and do what it takes to get what she wants and being a “goody two shoes” is clearly not gonna do that. She just needs to make sure she doesn’t go to extremes like she did the last time. She decides to move in and takes her bags in. The staff welcomes her back as she says, “There is no place like home.” -Bo and Billie are still looking for Chelsea at the scene. Bo continues to comfort her as Billie says that he always knew what to do to make her feel better. He says to not worry about anything or anyone else but their daughter. She agrees but asks him again what he will do about Hope and the others and how they are blaming Chelsea for what happened. Bo says they will just have to deal with that later. One of the rescue workers approaches them and gives them the bad news that they are calling off the search. They have found nothing and have searched for miles. They know both Patrick and Chelsea were in the car when it crashed in the ravine so if they were alive they would be around. They can’t even find the bodies so they most likely got incinerated by the explosion and its impact. Billie breaks down in Bo’s arms and refuses to give up. Bo admits that its almost hopeless. They have searched for miles and have combed every inch of the area. Billie cries in his arms and regrets all the time they missed with her and sending her and Patrick on that trip. Bo thinks Patrick might have been responsible somehow but Billie says she doesn’t want to fight. She laments the fact that they just found their daughter and now she is gone and that Patrick had to lose his life too. He was good to her and really cared about her. Bo begins to break down in tears to as they both hold each other in comfort over losing their daughter. -Alice, Doug, Julie, and Jen join Hope at the hospital. They discuss JT. Hope explains that the Reiber’s attorney is due in Salem in the afternoon and has asked Bo and hope to be present. They all wonder if Jt may be theirs again. Hope continues to be by JT’s bedside as the others all say hello to him again and tell him how much they missed him. Alice recommends they all go to the chapel to pray for him and for John, who is still in a coma. They go to the chapel and light a candle for JT and John. Hope then kneels and makes an emotional plea to not take JT from her again when she just got him back. Jen tells Doug that she hopes that Hope isn’t getting her hopes up regarding JT. She may not got him back and, even if she does, he may not make it. Jen calls Frankie and asks him to be Hope’s attorney in case she needs one when the Reiber’s attorney arrives. Jen and Doug talk about how good it is that Frankie was around to take over Mickey’s practice now that he is gone. Julie joins them and they begin to discuss Maggie and how they are worried about her since she blames herself for Mickey’s death. Julie tries calling her but there is no answer. They all begin to worry. Alice comforts Hope and urges her to have faith. Hope says she does and hopes that it will get the family through this trying time. They hold hands and continue to pray. -Carrie walks up to Austin and Sami at the rink. She says she has something to tell them. She tries several times but realizes that what Austin did was so horrible that he would be getting off easy if she just confronted him right now. She wants him to realize that what he did was wrong and that this new side of him is not the right way to go. She wants him to be the man she used to love not this power crazed, money hungry, corporate mogul. She decides not to tell him she knows right now and to just let him find out on his own. Its bound to come out eventually since Lucas knows and its only a matter of time before Austin himself knows. She backs away and says she has to go. Austin asks her to join them but she says she has plans and leaves. Austin wonders why Carrie doesn’t want to be with him. Sami thinks that she may just want to be by herself since she may be taking grandpa’s death hard or maybe she is up to something else. He agrees to leave her alone for now but says that if it continues much longer he will try to find out what is wrong. Sami and him continue to have fun and think of old times (cue flashbacks of them skating and of their snowball fight). Sami thanks him again for everything he has done for her. He says the same to her and says he is so happy she has change and grown up. They embrace as Sami grows confident she is winning Austin and wonders what is up with her sister. Meanwhile, Carrie starts thinking about her future. She thinks a future with Austin is out of the question unless he can change his ways and things with Mike didn’t work out. She decides to start fresh and looks for a job. She sees something in the paper and says that its perfect but wonders if it would work out. She makes a phone call and states her interest in the position. She says that she doesn’t want any special preference she knows the CEO. They agree to bring her in an interview like everyone else. She hangs up and declares that this is the start of a whole new life for her. -Lucas, feeling lonely and depressed because Will is MIA and Mickey is dead and he lost Carrie and Sami, stares at a bottle of vodka he almost drank earlier. He flashes back to learning his mother set Sami and Brandon up, learning Sami was Stan, being Victor’s second choice to work at Titan, all the recent times where he has felt like an outsider as Austin was comforting Sami and Carrie, Will calling and saying he doesn’t know when he will return, Mickey dying, and how his family or friends don’t even call to check on him or comfort him. He feels truly alone. He comes to picking up the bottle but fights it several times. Meanwhile, Maggie is home with all the bottles she bought from the liquor store. She flashes back to sending Mickey and Shawn Sr out into the storm, seeing them bloody in the car, Mickey and Shawn dying, and the people she overheard in the park earlier who implied that it was a death sentence to send anyone out in a storm like that. Maggie cries and breaks down. She tries to remember how Mickey would hate for her to take a drink but she knows its her fault. Everyone is just trying to make her feel better but she knows Mickey’s and Shawn Sr’s blood is on her hands. She also wonders what kind of AA sponsor she would be to Lucas if she drank. She then remembers her vow to punish herself for her actions and that this is the only way she can deal with what she has down. She fights it again and again repeatedly. We see Lucas do the same. The images of Maggie and Lucas are intermingled as we them give in and drink from the bottles in slow motion and then, after the first sip, they both start guzzling as the screen fades to black. On the next Days... Maggie and Lucas get hammered. Carrie gets a job. Roman comforts Marlena and Bonnie. Bo is torn between Hope and Billie. Sami and Austin get a call from Nicole in LA.

1/12/06 -Bonnie congratulates Mimi and hugs her. She whispers in her ear how she may have just ensured her future with Shawn. Shawn is stunned and happy. He hugs Mimi and says that he is gonna finally have a child as Belle reminds him of Claire. Shawn says he knows that and loves Claire but now he gets to be there for Mimi through the whole pregnancy and support her which he couldn’t do with her. Belle says that it wasn’t her fault that they never remembered being together. Bonnie then asks Belle to come with her to talk. They leave the room and Bonnie warns Belle to back off. She reminds her that she herself said that the choice of who he wants to be with was Shawn’s and it is now clear who he wants. Its Mimi. She is giving him a child and he needs to be there for her every step of the way. Shawn will be there for Claire too but she needs to back off and let Shawn be with Mimi. Belle says that Shawn loves her too and it doesn’t matter if Mimi is giving him a child-he already has one with her so it’s a moot point. Bonnie warns Belle to back off and let Shawn do what he wants. She also warns Belle that she will do what it takes to ensure her daughter’s well-being and happiness. She says that she always liked Belle and cared about her since she was Mimi’s best friend and helped them build a home when they were homeless but that is the past and she will not let Belle push Shawn and destroy her daughter’s life. They both go back in and hear Shawn tell Mimi that he will be there for her through everything and isn’t gonna leave her. He is so happy and says he loves her and their baby. Mimi cries and says she feels the same way. Belle looks on jealously as Bonnie laughs. The doctor then stops everything and tells them all that they didn’t let him finish before. Mimi’s condition is very precarious and given her medical history there is a high chance of miscarriage. They believed it was impossible for her to conceive but she did. Mimi says that she will hold onto that and hope that she gets another miracle and carries the baby to term. The doctor tells her to do that she needs to be stress-free and watched and taken care of at all times. Shawn says its no problem since they live together. The doctor stresses that anyone or anything that could upset Mimi should be avoided because they smallest worry could cause her to miscarry. Her condition is very delicate and she may later on have to be bed-ridden. Mimi doesn’t care and either does Shawn. They just want their baby to be born and to be healthy and happy. The doctor leaves as bonnie warns Belle not to hurt her daughter and cause her to lose this baby. She tells Belle that the best thing to do would be for her to stay away from Shawn and stop with all the embraces and close moments since they could upset Mimi. Belle says that she loves Shawn and that they shouldn’t have to do that but Bonnie warns her that if Belle does anything to hurt Mimi she will pay. She hugs Mimi and congratulates her again. She says she will call her and will tell Connor everything and leaves. Mimi feels bad her brother isn’t here but says that she hopes he is alive since he would be a great uncle. There is still a chance and she needs to pray that it ends up like that. Shawn agrees. Mimi complains that she is hungry and Shawn offers to get some food for her. He says it will be the first of many times he will be waiting on her hand and foot. On the way out, he bumps into Belle. Belle congratulates him and Shawn thanks her. He warns Belle to avoid stressing Mimi out and also thinks that him and Belle should limit their amount of contact. Any close moments between them could cause Mimi stress. Belle says that Bonnie said the same thing. Shawn agrees and says that they can still see each other but they can’t let their feelings get the best of them. Belle cries and asks about their future together. She says she had hope but now it seems Shawn has made his choice. Shawn insists he hasn’t decided anything. He has to be there for Mimi to get her through this since her condition is so dangerous and after the baby is born he will decide what to do. Belle notes how it seems their reunion keeps getting put off and wonders if its meant to be. Shawn just asks Belle to abide by his wishes and she agrees. He said he will check on Claire later and thanks her for understanding. He leaves as Belle cries and admits that she believes that Shawn already made his choice and that its really over for her and him now. This time for good. Meanwhile, Mimi is overjoyed in her room and now feels confidant she has Shawn. She just hopes she carries her baby to term so she can finally have the life and family she wanted. -Sami is with Austin in there apartment. Nicole is in LA dealing with the takeover and Austin says there is nothing to do now but wait. Sami is still upset about Will and her grandfather. She is also worried about her family and how everyone, especially her dad, will deal with this. She says that Will lost his uncle Mickey and great-grandpa and he should be here. Austin comforts her and says he will be back soon. He wants her to take her mind off her troubles. He tells Sami he is taking her out and to go get dressed. It’s a surprise. She agrees as Austin goes to take a shower. Meanwhile, Lucas and Carrie are in his apartment. Carrie is talking with Becky who says that they have been given the order to leave the office. They have 24 hours to get out. Carrie admits its over. Becky asks her what she will do and Carrie says that she has nothing out in LA so she may as well stay in Salem. Her family needs her right now and she needs them to help her deal with what has happened. Becky says she will arrange for Carrie’s belongings from the office to be sent to her. Carrie thanks her for everything and says that she feels so bad for her and all the workers. Becky says she was the best boss and its not her fault. She hopes to talk and see her again. Carrie agrees and they say goodbye. Lucas asks her if she is ok. She lies and says yes. He knows something is up and tries to push it out of her but she just refuses to say. Lucas tells her he cares about her and then Carrie turns around and lashes out at him saying that he does care for her but he wants more then a friendship. She can’t give him that. She says she knows he wants her but she loves Austin, despite what he has done to her. Lucas asks what he did and Carrie finally tells him. She says that she feel betrayed and its like she never knew him. He has changed so much. Lucas asks her to give him a shot now that she knows what he did. Carrie realizes Lucas knew and blasts him for it. She realizes that he backed off his own pursuit of Highstyle because he knew if he let Austin have it it would put a wedge between them. Lucas admits he knew. Carrie lets him have it saying that now she doesn’t even want to be his friend. She says its just like when he helped Sami the last time. Lucas says that she knew too. Carrie then says that now it does feel like old times. She tells Lucas she is leaving his apartment He asks where she will go. She says she will stay at the pub with her grandma since she is all alone. He asks her if she is leaving Salem. She answers no because her family needs her and that she is not gonna run away from the people who have hurt her. She is not a doormat anymore. She tells Lucas that she doesn’t want to see him and doesn’t care if she ever sees him again. He begs ger to forgive him but she refuses saying she can’t even look at him. She leaves and says she will come back for her stuff later. Lucas is devastated and believes he has nothing left now. Will is MIA, he lost Sami, uncle Mickey is dead, he lost Sami and Carrie, his family doesn’t give a damn and they always think all his siblings are better then him, he hates his mother...his life is a disaster. He pulls out some vodka and prepares to take a drink but stops. He tries to call Maggie but she doesn’t answer. He stares at the bottle and is so tempted and picks it up. His hand shakes and he puts it down. He lays his head on the table and cries all by himself in his apartment. Sami and Austin go to the ice skating rink. They have a good time and even skate and dance to “Winter Wonderland.” She thanks Austin for helping her and comforting her. It was good for her to get her mind off everything. Carrie sees what is happening as she walks through the park and prepares to confront both Austin and Sami. -Caroline bumps into Bonnie (she thinks about telling Caroline about Mimi’s pregnancy but decides not to figuring it may upset Mimi if she started spreading news that she wants to spread herself when she is ready) in the park. They talk about Roman. Caroline is surprised by how warmly Bonnie talks of Roman and tells Bonnie that she would like it if Bonnie spent more time with Roman. Bonnie thanks her for her approval as Caroline says that Bonnie isn’t as bad as people make her out to be. Bonnie runs off but not before hugging Caroline and telling her she is sorry again about her husband. Victor bumps into Roman in the park too. He gives his condolences about Shawn Sr. Roman thanks him but warns Victor to stay away from his mother. Just because his father is dead doesn’t mean a clear road for him to win her heart again. Victor says he has no intentions of being nothing more then a friend to Caroline. Roman is pleased and tells him to keep it that way. Caroline hears this and continues to worry about what her infidelity and deceit would do to her family. She talks to Victor and tells him that it would be best if he stayed away from her and the family right now. Victor insists he wants to comfort her but just as friends. Caroline says that her family is suffering and he just adds tension when he is around. She knows he loves her but its best for everyone for him to keep his distance until further notice. She adds that he shouldn’t come to the funeral either. Victor says that he has to go to show his support to everyone but Caroline says that if he goes he should keep a low profile. Their secret can’t come out right now. She says she will tell everyone when the time is right but now is too painful and she can’t run the risk of someone seeing or hearing them. That is why he needs to keep his distance for now. He agrees and says he would always so anything for her. She thanks him and they embrace, She leaves and reminds him of his promise. Victor says he always holds to his word but then says he loves her too much not to help her and her family through this trying time. He vows to be there for her no matter what and says he doesn’t care what anybody thinks. He will keep the secret for her but can’t stay away from her. She is hurting and that means he is hurting so he needs to support her and will do so. Roman and Bonnie meet face to face in the park. She tells Roman that Mimi is fine and that they know what is going on. She decides to break her silence but makes Roman promise to keep it a secret for now. He agrees. She tells him Mimi is pregnant. Roman is happy for both Shawn and Mimi and says this is exactly what the family needs for some hope. He says its amazing Shawn will have two kids now. Bonnie stresses that Mimi as a difficult pregnancy ahead and Roman says he is sure she will be fine and he will do whatever he can to help. Bonnie then says she just told Connor about Mickey and Patrick. She hopes Patrick is still alive but comments on how they Connor doesn’t believe there is one and that his big brother is dead. She also cries about Mickey saying that Connor loved him so much because he treated him kindly. Bonnie says he was the best man she knew until she met Roman. Roman apologizes for his behavior and thanks Bonnie for everything she has done for him. He just doesn’t want people to force him to do something or act someway. She agrees to back off but says its her nature to be a handful and she thinks that Roman won’t get past what has happened until he lets everything out. She says that when Roman needs her to be there for him she will be. He thanks her and then says he has to get back to the station. They hug and glance at each other as he leaves. Bonnie says she has never felt this way before and feels so connected to him. She thinks maybe she has found that “special someone.” Roman watches her from a distance and admits he feels something different when with her. He says that maybe there is something between them to explore and just see what happens. Bonnie notices him staring and waves at him as he does the same. They both smile at each other. -Maggie walks through the park. She has flashbacks of meeting Mickey, marrying him, and hanging the ornaments on the tree at Christmas. She then flashes back to sending Mickey and Shawn out into the storm and blames herself again for both their deaths. She screams that she not only is to blame for Mickey’s death but also for Shawn Sr’s. She remembers how she almost drank the night before but threw the bottle and broke it. She has been able to think about nothing but alcohol all day. She thinks it’s the only way to deal with the pain and agony she is facing. She remembers her AA meeting and advice and says that Mickey would not want her to give him to temptation. She thinks about calling Lucas so they can support each other but then changes her mind. She overhears some people coming and they are reading the paper. They are commenting on the accident and are reading about all the deaths. The read about Mickey and Shawn Sr’s and wonder why they were out in the storm. They comment on how nice both men were. Mickey had been a lawyer for one of them and Shawn Sr had served them at the pub. They all agree that both men had to be out on their own accord. Anyone that would’ve sent them out last night may as well have hurt or killed them themselves. Maggie hears all this and goes behind the bushes. She covers her mouth and begins to shake and break down uncontrollably. She has the same flashbacks she had earlier of her and Mickey and then her sending them out into the storm. She blames herself and screams that she should be punished. She hears the voices of those people she overheard and their words in her head. She holds her head and runs off in tears. Eventually, she ends up at a liquor store. She wipes her tears and walks in reluctantly. She walks over and tries to pull back but convinces herself that she needs to drink to get through this. Her vow of sobriety no longer matters. She lost her husband and doesn’t even care if she drinks herself to death. She blames herself for his death and costing a woman her husband and no one can convince her otherwise. She picks on bottle and then another and so on. Eventually, she has a whole basket full and the clerk asks her if she is having a party and then asks if she is ok noticing her hands shaking and tears in her eyes. She urges him to cash her out and stop asking questions. He does so and she walks out. She takes one of the bottles out of the bag outside the store and asks herself what she is doing. She prepares to go back in and return everything but then changes her mind. She now believes that drinking will be her punishment and if she drinks herself to death so be it. It would serve her right. She needs to do this to stop feeling the way she is and to punish herself plain and simple. She put the bottle in the bag and looks up to the sky and says, “Sorry my darling Mickey. I know if I do this you will be disappointed in me but what I did already was the worst disappointment. I failed you as a wife and I sent you and Shawn to your deaths. I am too blame and nothing matters now. Nothing I do matters. I need to be punished and I need to stop feeling this pain inside of me. I have to do this-I can’t take it anymore.” She breaks down again as she starts walking away as the screen fades to black. On the next Days... Maggie and Lucas lose control. Carrie makes a shocking decision. Celeste and Abe grow close. Lexie ends up in a shocking place. Bo and Billie get devastating news as Hope says an emotional prayer for JT.