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  1. PhoenixRising05

    November 7, 2006

    By PhoenixRising05,

    -Maggie is stunned to see that Caroline has told Lucas about what happened at the PG. Maggie tells them if they are here to lecture her they are too late. She has already seen the light-she is done drinking and done making herself and her loved ones suffer. Lucas and Caroline look at each other and wonder if they heard Maggie right. She says they did. She knows that she put them and the rest of her family through hell, and she will now make it her life’s mission to stop drinking and pull herself together. Lucas reminds her that it wasn’t easy for him when he fell off the wagon. Sami’s lies almost destroyed him. Caroline also wonders if Maggie is upset with everyone for sticking their noses in her business. She says that had they not, she surely would be dead. She thanks Lucas and Caroline, and asks them not to tell anyone what has been happening with her. As they leave, they both promise her that they won’t, but hope she will finally get the help she needs to move on. Maggie then looks lovingly at a picture of Mickey and vows to make him proud of her again.

    -Meanwhile, at Sami’s place, Austin gets through moving the rest of his things into Sami’s apartment. Once through, Sami tells him to sit down. They need to talk. Once he does, Sami bears her soul, telling Austin that she is every grateful for this act of kindness on his part, especially after some of the horrible things she’s done over the years. Him moving in really isn't needed but she appreciates it. Austin tells her that even though he can’t forget, he certainly can’t sit idly by and leave her unprotected against Alan. She understands that, but she tells him that it goes deeper than that. In order for her to really mature, she has to grow up and stop acting like some love sick schoolgirl who has a crush on the high school jock. She feels it’s past time for her to move on. She thinks that after all the years of doing mean, nasty, horrible things to him and everyone she loves, it’s time to let him go, so she can be happy. Austin is impressed, but cautions that she has made this declaration before. How can he trust that she won’t do anything else to get what she wants? She says that all she can do is prove that to him. Austin finally says that if she is sincere, he can forgive her for what she’s done, but also tells her not to channel her anger towards Alan or it could destroy her. Sami tells Austin that all she wants is for Lucas to be as understanding as he is right now and no, she won’t let Alan get to her. As Austin leaves to take a shower, he kisses her on her forehead. She vows that she will handle Alan in her own way - and in due time.

    -As Sami plots against Alan, Max and Frankie meet in Jack’s backyard. Max reveals that ever since he rescued Abby tonight he just can’t seem to get his mind off of her. As Abby listens in, Max goes on about the dreams he’s been having about her. Max puts it off as having bonded with her after the island tragedy. Frankie then asks if he has had any dreams about Chelsea. He tells him hell no. Why should he have nightmares about her? It's over for them after everything that happened between them. Frankie tells him that the mind is a strange thing. It’s up to him to decipher why he has these feelings for Abby, and feels that he won’t get any peace until he does figure this whole thing out. As Frankie buds Max goodbye, he leaves him to contemplate what he’s feeling, and what he will do next. Abby, having watched Frankie leave, grins from ear to ear, ecstatic that Max is apparently falling in love with her. She thinks that maybe acting the way she did has finally paid off. She goes upstairs and sees Chelsea still past out drunk on her bed. She now vows to get Max any way she can and, after picking up his picture, says that nothing and no one will stand in her way. If this new behavior worked in tearing her father away from Billie and if it bothered Max so much already, she needs to continue to do it and she will have Max. She holds Max’s picture close to her, and daydreams of the future.

    -Bill once again jumps in Laura’s tail, warning him that he is just about sick and tired of her using Abby to achieve her own ends. He tells Laura that this is it. If she doesn’t stop with all the selfish crap and right now, he will march her in there and tell both Jack and Billie about what she’s been up to. Laura begs him not to, and promises that she will behave from now on. Bill calls her a liar, and tells her she is no better than Kate, another woman who will ruin anyone and then act like Mother Theresa when she’s caught, like she has done nothing wrong. Laura tells him that she is nothing like Kate. She walks away from Bill, turns, and faces him, telling him that she promises not to interfere anymore, if he promises not to tell anyone what she’s been doing. He says fine, he once again will keep quiet, but tells her this is getting really old. He says for her to stop making promises and just leave those two alone. She says she will, but secretly vows to keep Jack and Billie apart, no matter what it takes. Bill and Laura then walk over to Jack and Billie and bid them a good evening.

    -Billie says that she can’t believe that Jack has let Abby manipulate him in such a fashion. Jack snaps around and takes three huge steps towards Billie. He points his finger in her face, telling her that he should have his head examined for ever even getting involved with her in the first place. The love of his life is gone, and for some reason, he thought Abby needed a female influence in her life. He thought having his good friend around so much would get them through all this but it has only made things seemingly worse. But, he was wrong. He says no more. It is time for them to go their separate ways. Billie is shocked. She tells him that he is making a huge mistake. He says it wouldn’t be the first time. He hates that he has to end their friendship, but it must be done for the sake of his children. He has enjoyed their times together but it has to happen. Billie blames Laura and Abby for his decision. Jack tells her to stop blaming those two for what is happening. Her mother is gone. They need him more than anything right now. Billie tries to convince him that she only recently started acting out, and Jennifer has been dead since this past summer. Jack yells that he doesn’t care if it were yesterday or ten years ago, she needs him and that’s final. With tears streaming down his face, his voice shakes as he tells her that if anything happens with Chelsea, he will let her know. He turns and walks back inside, as Billie silently says “bye”. She then breaks down, silently crying at the loss of their friendship.

    -Alexandra walks back into the DiMera Mansion, and is shocked to see suitcases. Cassie walks downstairs, and Alexandra ask what is going on. Cassie tells her that “Grandfather has left her in charge while you two take a trip.” Lexie says, “So, I guess you are the mistress of the mansion. Don’t get used to it, little girl. I won’t be gone long.” At that moment, Stefano comes downstairs, happy that everything is set and ready to go. He says to Lexie, “Pack your bags, my dear. We’re going to the land down under.” Lexie exclaims, “For what reason? And who said I wanted to go to the Outback?” Stefano answers, “I just thought you wanted to witness your enemies’ destruction at my hands. Steve & Kayla Johnson are already indisposed. And very soon, the call will go out to her brothers for help and Victor will get drawn in wanting to track me down as an open target.” Walking towards his chessboard, he says, in an evil tone, “It’s about time I wiped out that entire family. They have been a thorn in my side for 25 years, and it’s time for them to pay the price for going up against me, especially Roman Brady. I guess changing his face and stealing his past wasn’t enough. Now, he must learn.” Stefano also mentions that Abe will likely fall into the trap as well. Alexandra gets excited, saying to Stefano, “If Abe will be there so much the better. He will pay for stealing my son from me. The bastard.” She turns to hide her frown from him. Cassie sees this and says that there is still love there. Alexandra says this is true, but he has to be taught a lesson. With that, she runs upstairs to pack. Stefano tells Cassie that soon Alexandra will have no feelings left for Abe and, even if he does, him and his enemies will be destroyed so there will be nothing to worry about.

    -When Alexandra returns, she’s packed and ready. Stefano tells Cassie that if there is any trouble to contact him on his secret line and for her to follow the instructions he left to the letter. She obeys, kissing him and Alexandra on their cheeks. She bids them a fond farewell, as she walks them to the door. Once inside his limousine, he tells Alexandra to enjoy these moments. To finally see the family’s enemies pay is a once-in-a-lifetime-event. They both laugh as they toast with champaigne and drive away. Cassie closes the door and walks back into the main chamber, and then starts ordering servants around. She intends to be waited on hand and foot and proceeds to sit in the living room, as she laughs loudly.

    The screen fades to black.

    Next Time, On A Special Salem Lives...

    Austin to Sami: I miss her...I miss Carrie so much.
    Sami: Some day Lucas...maybe some day we can finally make it work.
    Alice to Jack: Jennifer wouldn't want you to give up on finding happiness again.
    Jack to Alice: Yeah, but I wasn't going to have what you are talking about with Billie.
    Alice to Jack: And why not?
    Maggie to Julie: I have to do this for Mickey...to honor him.
    Shane (on the phone): Oh my God. I don't believe this...
    Hope to Bo: Think about everything we have been through...everything our family has been through. Bo, please. Listen to me. Don't do this...
    Steve to Kayla: I am not throwing it all away!!
    Kayla to Steve: Yes, you are. You are given up and I am not going to let you!!!
    Caroline (on the phone) to Stephanie: What's wrong?
    Stephanie to Caroline: It's mom. She's missing.

  2. PhoenixRising05

    November 10, 2006

    By PhoenixRising05,

    Sydney, Australia.

    -Stefano and Alexandra have arrived at one of DiMera’s underground holding cells. They can see both Steve and Kayla on closed-circuit television. Alexandra is very impressed by Stefano’s set-up. Stefano thanks her, saying that this cell has special meaning. It is the very first place he held Roman Brady after he shot him on the top of his island 20 years ago. And now, it is where Steve and Kayla Johnson will meet their doom. Stefano is very pleased to see tension between Steve and Kayla in the cell. Alexandra is smiling, telling her father that after this week, the Brady family and their enemies will be no more. Stefano concurs, and both walk away, arm in arm.

    -Back in Salem, at the cop shop, Roman, Abe & Shane gear up to fly to Australia, to not only locate Kayla and now a very much alive Steve, but to also capture Stefano and put him behind bars once and for all. Just then, Billie leaves a stunned Jack and and races in to the room after deciding she needs to tell Roman about Hope following Bo and Victor to Australia and there is no time to waste. She tells all three that Victor and Bo have already taken off after Stefano and Lexie, and that Hope followed them. Abe is distraught. He can’t believe Lexie went with him, even after the custody battle. Roman tells Abe to not be naive. She’s out for blood, and anyone’s will do. Shane tells everyone that now is not the time for all of this. They need to pack and get a jet to Australia, and fast. As Abe calls Celeste to tell her what is up, Roman tells Caroline that he will bring Kayla and Bo home. He kisses her on her cheek, and everyone races out to the airport. Caroline then asks God to protect all of her family, and to bring them home safely.

    -Witnessing all of the movements as Roman and the others leave the station is the Mysterious Cloaked Figure, who says:

    MCF: Sydney. As good a place as any to wipe out Roman Brady, Bo Brady, Steve Johnson, and everyone connected with them. This should be easy. And after that, I can move on...........to the rest of them.

    -Billie returns to Jack, who is still in shock and reeling from the fact that the brother he buried 16 years ago is alive and well. He wonders if Steve will even remember him and if all this is even true. Billie tells him that she hopes so. She also says that, no matter what they have been through recently with the tension between them, he can count on her to be there for him. Jack appreciates this and says that what happened between them is in the past and he doesn't want to discuss it. He says that he just can’t sit idly by and not try to save his brother. Jack tells Billie about how much he hated Steve when he first found out they were related but came to admire and respect how he turned his life around. Steve was his role model and because of Stefano DiMera and Lawrence Alamain, he was robbed of his family. Well, no more, Jack says. Time for some God-damn payback! He can also get a big story too and get revenge for his wife's death. Jack races past Billie on his way out of the station, telling her that he, too, is going to find Steve, and bring him home.

    -Billie follows Jack home, and listens to Jack as he gets angrier. He says that Stefano will pay with his life for killing Jennifer, leaving his daughter without a mother, and for all the destruction he has caused. Frankie walks in and ask where Jack is going in such a hurry. He says to kill Stefano Dimera! He fills Frankie in on what is going on and he is stunned. With that all said, he walks past Frankie into the night but not before asking Frankie to watch Abby while they’re gone. Frankie says sure and that Laura and Bill are around too. Billie asks that he look after Chelsea too as it seems she wants to stay with Abby for the time being. Frankie says that he, Max, and anyone else around will take care of her. Billie tells him she will make sure her mother and the rest of her family knows she is leaving so they can look in on Chelsea from time to time. She tells Jack she is going with him and cites her ISA experience. She can be his backup. Jack doesn't have time to argue and agrees she may be helpful so he tells her to come on. Frankie tells Billie to watch Jack and herself. Billie smiles and then leaves with Jack.

    -Standing at the boarding line, Maggie is still trying to convince Hope to work with her to find and wipe out Stefano DiMera in Sydney and to also help Bo and Victor. Hope tells Maggie that she doesn’t know the first thing about what she’s getting into. Maggie reminds Hope that she has been in dangerous situations before and reminds her of both island plots. When the boarding call comes over the loudspeaker, Hope thinks for a moment, and then agrees with Maggie realizing they have no time to waste and that Maggie would just find a way to go anyway. It's better that she doesn't go at it on her own. Maggie smiles and they both board the plane.

    -As Victor’s private jet flies at lightning speed to Australia, he reminds Bo of what’s at stake. Bo tells him that there is no need to tell him. Stefano is one man who has had this coming for years. He knows of Stefano’s location, and the location of his hideouts. Victor assures him that his men are everywhere and that they will do whatever it takes. There are some in a plane behind him and some already on the ground near the Dimera compound they located. He says they will even act as missionaries. Bo is bothered by this and doesn't want mass bloodshed. Victor says they must do whatever is necessary and the men understand that. He says he no longer cares what happens to him. If he dies, he dies. Bo is shocked by this asking him if he sure he is prepared for his life to end. Victor gives him a cold stare, telling Bo that since he was a poor young man, all he has known is risks. But, when you play chess, you play to capture the king, by any means necessary. Bo says very well. For his family, his friends, and for the people of Salem, if this is his judgment day, let him go and see God AFTER he has killed Stefano DiMera!

    -There is then a split screen showing Jack and Billie arriving at the airport, Hope and Maggie boarding the plane, Roman, Abe & Shane also arriving at the airport, Victor and Bo toasting what could be their final “Days”, and in the center, Stefano and Alexandra, laughing at their upcoming victory over their deadly enemies.

    As Celeste sits in Abe’s home, she pulls out her Tarot cards. After she shuffles her deck, she places the cards on the table. She is beyond shocked, and horrified at the same time, for she predicts:

    Celeste: Death! Blood! Oh My God..........They’re doomed! They’re All Doomed!!!!!!!!!

    The picture slowly fades to black as the screen freeze-frames on her anguished face.
  3. PhoenixRising05

    December 7, 2006

    By PhoenixRising05,

    -It's a new day in Salem. Caroline, Frankie, and Max are at the hospital. Doug and Julie soon arrive. Laura arrives and Julie embraces her and asks how she is holding up. Laura says the best she can under the circumstances. Doug asks where Bill is. Laura says that Bill is helping Greta try to find something to help Eric.

    Caroline comes over and mentions the rest of their loved ones from Sydney are back and should be arriving. At that moment, Bo and Hope rush in followed by Steve and Kayla and an emotional reunion occurs. Caroline is so happy they all made it and hopes that somehow Stefano pays for what he did to them. She asks where Roman is. Bo says he went to the station to see what is up with what happened to Sami.

    -At the station, Abe and Shane are filling Roman in on what happened with Sami when Sami enters with Austin in tow. She asks if there is any confirmed word on the explosion. Abe says he still beleives Stefano was behind it. Roman agrees. Sami tries to ignore Roman and asks Abe to let her know when he learns anything. She leaves with Austin without saying a word to Roman, who just shakes his head.

    -Meanwhile, in a secret location in the US, Stefano is reading a Salem newspaper and reads about the explosion at Sami's apartment. He tells Lexie it seems that he is being blamed for it. He snickers and wonders why his enemies don't know his style by now. He would never do something like that so quickly after Sydney and would want the Brady's to suffer. Death by explosion is to quick. Lexie quietly asks when they are going to return to Salem and get revenge. Stefano says soon. They will let their enemies enjoy Christmas and then pull the rug right out from under them...

    -Lucas arrives at the hospital with Kate. Caroline tells Bo and Hope there is something she did not tell them on the phone. It's about Chelsea and Abby. Meanwhile, Steve and Kayla are caught up to speed on everything by Doug and Julie and Kayla says that they should go check on Jack since he is Steve's brother. Steve says whatever and goes off with her. Maggie arrives with Victor and Laura, Doug, and Julie embrace her. Julie hugs Victor and thanks him for taking care of Maggie. Victor says she saved him but she should have never come. She could've been killed. Julie says it's all ok now. Victor says that may be but that's only for now.

    -Bo and Hope race to Chelsea's room and find Billie at her bedside. Bo sits down at Chelsea's bedside and begs her not to leave them. He says they can work through everything together...as a family. Their time together has been short and it can't end like this. Billie goes outside to talk to Lucas and Kate. Hope tells Bo that this is why he needs to end what is going on and stop working with Victor. His family and friends need him. Bo says he can't think about that right now. Hope agrees it isn't the right time but tells Bo it would be for the best.

    -Austin joins Lucas, Kate, and Billie and says that Sami went to check on Eric. Kate learns of the explosion and, if it was Stefano, she wants Lucas and Austin to end their involvement with Victor. This war must end and she won't let her sons end up killed. Lucas and Austin doubt they will be doing much right now as the war has died down with Stefano lying low. Billie says that Stefano is at his most dangerous that way and there is no telling when he will strike.

    -Will meets "Ace" (really Alan) on the pier. He asks why he called him. Alan says he wanted to make sure he didn't tell his mother anything about him being in front of her apartment. Will says he didn't say a thing. Alan explains he was just coming to see Will since Will had told him that Sami wasn't home. No one must know about their friendship as some would think a guy his age hanging with a 16 year old is creepy. Will agrees but is happy they can be friends. He says he looks at "Ace" like a role model. Alan says he is proud to hear that and they bump fists. Alan reminds Will he is always there for him for whatever he needs. Will promises the same for Alan. Alan says he will hold Will to that.

    -Kayla and Steve check on Jack, who is with Abby at her bedside. Kayla says they are praying for her and Chelsea, along with Eric. Jack thanks them. He says he can't stand to see his daughter like this and admits he is a failure as a father. Kayla tells him not to say that. Steve, on instinct, tries to comfort him and assure him it will be ok. While doing that, Steve calls Jack "Jackson." Jack and Kayla are stunned and tell Steve that he used to call Jack that all the time. Jack and Kayla both wonder if he is close to remembering all.

    -Nicole comes out of Eric's room and joins Caroline, Max, Frankie, Laura, Doug, Julie, Maggie, Victor, Will (who has arrived at the hospital), Lucas, Kate, and Austin in the waiting area. She tells them all that Eric is getting worse. She then tries to hold it together and breaks down as Austin comforts her, She says she hates crying but just can't help it. Caroline says they must have faith that it will all work out in the way God intends and, hopefully, it will be the way they all want.

    -Kayla and Steve leave Abby's room. Steve is encouraged by his calling Kayla "Sweetness" and now Jack "Jackson." Kayla says with him being in Salem it's only a matter of time before it all comes back to him. She adds that Jack will help and so will all their loved ones. They are then interupted by Greta and Bill, who say they need Kayla's help with helping Eric.

    -Roman enters Eric's room and sits down. He looks at Eric and says he doesn't think their family could take more tragedy. He reminisces about these past few months since he learned he was Roman and how he still can't adjust. Sami arrives but stays quiet and listens. Roman says he wants to do right by all of them. He knows Marlena is watching. He wants their family united and together but he has failed. He has always loved them as his own even as John. He just wants Sami and Eric to accept him and begs Eric not to die. Not when he just got him back. He tells Eric they need more time together.

    Sami then makes her presence known and tells Roman to stop acting like he is Eric's father. He isn't nor is he her father. He never will be.

    The screen then fades out on a defiant Sami's face as she faces off with Roman.

    On the Next Salem Lives...

    Sami to Roman: There is nothing you can do. You will always be John Black to us.
    Hope to Victor: Make him quit...make them all quit before someone gets killed.
    Kate: I agree with that.
    Bo to Hope: This is my decision not yours so stay out of it.
    Billie (with Jack): Tell us, doctor. What news do you have about our daughters?
    Kayla (with Bill) to Greta: Oh my God...this may be something.
    Eric to Nicole: I need you to grant me a dying wish.
  4. PhoenixRising05

    December 8, 2006

    By PhoenixRising05,

    -At the hospital, Hope approaches Victor and says she needs to speak with him. She fears for Bo's life, especially after what happened in Sydney, and begs Victor to do something to make him quit. Someone is going to get killed eventually and she does not want it to be Bo. Victor insists there is nothing he can do. Bo is his own man and he reminds Hope of everything Bo and his family has had to deal with.

    Hope understands but says she can't lose him after everything that has happened. She nearly lost him in Sydney but she isn't going through that again. Kate arrives and agrees. She orders Victor to find some way to make Austin and Lucas end their alliance with Victor as well. Austin and Lucas overhear and tell Kate to butt out. Kate insists that if they want Carrie to return this is not the way to do it.

    Lucas reminds Kate of Carrie leaving because it wasn't safe to be around with a baby. Kate rolls her eyes and says that Carrie probably couldn't choose between Austin and Lucas. Lucas assures Kate that Carrie loved him and wanted him. Austin looks on, knowing full well that was not the case.

    Victor tells Kate and Hope there is nothing he can do but he does need Austin, Lucas, and Bo to help in his cause. However, if they choose to leave on their own, that is up to them and he will have to accept it. Victor leaves and so do a frustrated Austin and Lucas. Kate and Hope wonder what it's going to take to end all this turmoil.

    -Kayla, Greta, and Bill are in the hospital file room researching Eric's condition and possible treatment options. Kayla begins to think it is doubtful they will ever find anything to help. Steve is wandering aimlessly in the background. Kayla tells him he can leave but he insists on staying since he doesn't know anyone and only feels comfortable with her. Bill then points something out and Kayla takes a look. She says they may be on to something.

    -Billie is by Chelsea's side when Bo arrives and says there is news. Billie leaves with Bo. Meanwhile, Frankie stops by Abby's room to get Jack. He tells Jack there is news about Abby and Chelsea's condition. They leave.

    -Caroline, Frankie, Max, Bo, Hope, Maggie, Doug, Julie, Kate, Lucas, Austin, Billie, and Jack are all present. Laura stands in the background with Julie to avoid Jack. The girls' doctor arrives. Billie begs the doctor to tell them what the news is about Abby and Chelsea.

    -Sami lashes out at Roman and tries to throw him out of Eric's room. Nicole comes in and says Eric doesn't need this. Roman agrees and ushers Sami outside. He tells Sami she is wrong and that this isn't no time for this kind of behavior. Sami tells him not to lie to Eric. He isn't their father and never will be.

    Roman asks Sami why she can't accept this. Is she afraid to be wrong? Afraid of what accepting a man she has hated for years with no reason will feel like? Is she embarassed to be wrong? Sami tells him to shutup. Roman reminds her she has no reason to hate him. The scene she witnessed between him and Marlena when she was younger was not adultery. He was the real Roman all along so he never broke up her family or her marriage. Stefano tore them apart when he made him and everyone think he wasn't Roman.

    Sami turns and, with tears in her eyes, she remains silent. She wipes the tears away and tells him to stay away from Eric and her. He is not family. Roman asks Sami what he needs to do to get through to her. Sami says nothing. He will always be John Black to Eric and her.

    -The doctor tells Jack, Billie, and the others that Abby and Chelsea will survive and should be waking up soon. However, they may have life changing injuries. Due to Abby's two severely broken legs, she may never walk again. Chelsea's left arm was practically shattered in the accident and she may never be able to use it again. Jack, Billie, and the others are devestated.

    -A nurse interrupts Roman and Sami. Roman asks her how Eric is and tells her that he is his father so she can tell him. The nurse says he lost alot of blood and is still losing more. The infection is worsening and with the blood clots and internal bleeding, they are also worried about an anerysm. They are low in the blood bank this time of year and they have asked a few to donate blood but Eric has such a rare type.

    He needs a transfusion to keep him holding on so they can have a chance at finding something to help. Sami volunteers to help her brother since she has the same blood type. Roman offers to as well, remembering he has the same type. Sami rolls her eyes and says him giving blood does not change a thing.

    -Jack comforts a devestated Billie. Jack says it will be ok and they will get through this. Billie thinks they should keep the condition from the girls when they first wake up until they recover and are able to handle it. Bo, Hope, and the others agree.

    -Doug and Julie comfort Laura, who blames herself and says she will never forgive herself nor should anyone else. Meanwhile, Kate tells Lucas and Austin that she doesn't know if Chelsea can handle this after everything she has been through. Lucas says that they will just hold off on telling her until she is stronger like Billie said and, hopefully, it will all work out.

    -Sami gives blood, as does Roman in another cubicle. Sami asks the nurse if Eric has enough for now. The nurse says he could use around two more pints to get him through at least tomarrow afternoon. They will just have to hope they can find some more or get some more donations. It's just they don't have enough right now. Sami offers to give more but the nurse says that would be dangerous.

    Roman overhears all this and remembers what Sami told him earlier about him not being able to do anything to prove himself. He will always be John Black to Eric and her. He is not a father to them. Roman finds another nurse and tells her that Dr. Rowen told him to come to her...to donate some blood for Eric Brady.

    -Frankie tells Max that now is the time to tell Abby how he feels. Max can't deny it anymore. Frankie says he knows he cares deeply for her and she is going to need him. He advises Max to tell her the truth as soon as she wakes up.

    -Hope tells Bo that this is why Bo needs to end his involvement with Victor. Chelsea will need him now more then ever. They all need him. Bo tells Hope it's his decision, not hers. He can't make it right now and he orders her to stay out of it.

    -Caroline goes to tell Kayla, Bill, Steve, and Greta what is going on with the girls. Bill is stunned. Kayla tells Caroline they found a drug to help Eric but it's in a clinic in a small town outside of Chicago. The problem is the roads are impassible there due to a major snowstorm and their only option to get the drug here in time may be helicopter. There is alot of redtape to go through to use the hospital's so they don't know what to do.

    Caroline gets upset and says they don't have alot of time. Eric needs help fast. Victor then arrives with Maggie and says he may be able to help. He will offer his helicopter and will personally oversee going to the clinic to get the drug. They are all stunned.

    -Nicole is by Eric's bedside when he finally wakes up from the sedative. He is very weak. He asks Nicole what is going on but she tries to tell him he is fine. He knows he isn't and wants the truth. Nicole fills him in on what is happening. Eric says he knows he is dying and wants her to grant him a dying wish.

    Nicole refuses to beleive he is dying. Eric tells Nicole to just listen. He tells Nicole his dying wish is for her to marry him ASAP.

    -Sami finishes talking to the nurse and then collects her belongings. She sees Roman slowly come out of a cubicle and asks him why he was in that one when she last saw him with another nurse in another cubicle when she was giving blood. She sees something is wrong and asks him what is going on.

    Roman prepares to say something when his eyes roll to the back of his head and he collaspes right in front of her. Sami kneels down next to him and yells for him to wake up. She calls out for help as she cradles his head in her arms as the screen fades out.

    On the next Salem Lives...

    Eric to Nicole: So...we getting married or what?
    Hope to Bo: Please Bo...please give this up.
    Billie: She's right Bo...we need you. Chelsea needs you.
    Caroline to Victor: If your doing this because of your feelings for me, don't do it at all. There is no hope for us, Victor. None.
    Sami to Roman: Wake up!! Please wake up, daddy!!!
  5. PhoenixRising05
    Announcer: THIS WEEK ON SALEM LIVES...

    TWO MEN AT WAR...

    Clip of Victor and Stefano.

    TWO DEADLY PLOTS...

    Stefano: Tonight...midnight. The Dimera's get their revenge.
    Victor to Nico: Stefano and his men won't even get a chance to act. We will stop them dead in their tracks.


    A STUNNING REQUEST...

    Victor to Bo: It's time for you to prove your loyalty to me and our cause.

    A DEADLY PREDICTION...

    Celeste (crying and screaming): Blood!!! The floor of the ballroom is covered with blood!!!
    Hope (with Caroline): What are you talking about?
    Celeste: Midnight will bring danger and bloodshed...we must stop it!!!


    IT'S A RACE AGAINST THE CLOCK...

    Abe to Shane: Midnight is zero hour.
    Roman: Men, this war ends tonight!!

    5


    Sami (with Kate) to Austin and Lucas: Please...don't do this. Come with me, Please!!

    4


    Jack (watching Stefano's men): My God...they are taking aim!!

    3

    Kayla: Steve!! Where are you?

    Steve slowly walking across the ballroom.

    Steve: They are going to shoot...gotta stop...

    Steve clutches his head and falls back against a railing.

    2


    Caroline to Victor: If my son gets hurt, there will be hell to pay.
    Hope (with Billie) to Bo: Don't do this. Stop this now!!! Come with us before you or someone else gets killed!!


    1

    Stefano: Men...
    Victor: Take aim...
    Abe: And fire on my orders...

    Crowd then yells HAPPY NEW YEAR followed by a big bang. The screen then goes black and the crowd then screams.

    WHO

    Clip of Hope, Sami, Kate, Steve, Kayla, Belle, Philip, Marlena, Caroline, Jack, Billie, Maggie, Celeste, Frankie, and Greta.

    GOES

    Clip of Abe, Shane, and Roman.

    DOWN?!!!

    Clip of Stefano, Victor, Lucas, Austin, and Bo.

    DON'T MISS 2006'S SHOCKING END!!! A DECEMBER TO REMEMBER!!!


  6. PhoenixRising05

    December 28, 2006

    By PhoenixRising05,

    -High atop the new Titan Salem Towers, Doug and Julie have just walked in with Alice. Julie turns to Doug and tells him that you could cut the tension in this huge ballroom with a machete’. Doug concurs, saying that with what he’s heard, he hopes no one is hurt on this New Year’s Eve.

    -Victor and Roman have a very heated exchange, having to do with their children’s marriage:

    Victor: Claire is Philip’s daughter, Roman! And if he wants to raise her in his manner, who the hell are you to stop him?!
    Roman: I’m Belle’s father, Vic! Neither of my daughters are going to be shoved into something they don’t want. I didn’t raise Carrie, Samantha or Belle that way and I’m not going to start now.
    Victor: Oh, I see. Apparently, the only thing Samantha learned is how to be an evil little [!@#$%^&*] who will destroy anyone to get what she wants.

    Roman grabs Victor by his collar.

    Roman: Look here, old man. You watch what you say about Sami. She’s my child and she knows about the mistakes she’s made. (Letting go of his collar and shoving him) And the last thing I’m going to let you do is talk about her like a dog. As far as Belle is concerned.........she lives her own life. With her daughter. If she wants to bring Claire and live with Marlena and me, that’s just fine. (Walking up on Victor) And if that brat son of yours does one thing to hurt her......you wont EVER find his body, got that.........Vic?
    Victor: Before this night is over, you may have to answer for your transgressions. I hope you are prepared.......Commander.

    Victor walks off and leaves Roman to think about what he just said. Roman gets ready to follow him but spots both Abe and Shane, who has brought Kimberly with him. He pulls both men to the side to have a private conversation, leaving Kimberly with Kayla.

    -Meanwhile, Victor is stopped in the ballroom by Philip. He tells Victor that he wants in on his war with Stefano and the DiMera family and won’t take no for an answer. Victor turns and gives hm a very stern look, telling him that instead of doing a Michael Corleone impersonation, he should be worried about his wife and daughter. He tells him to concentrate on that before he steps up and plays with men. Philip says that Victor needs him right now and that is one of the reasons he came home.

    Victor tells him that something very dangerous is going to happen later and that he doesn’t want him involved. Plus, he says, Philip never wanted to be involved with his dealings in the past anyway. What has changed? Philip tells him that he is sick of sitting on the sidelines and letting people dictate his life. That changes right now and if Victor doesn’t want to let him in.....he’ll do what he has to do. All by himself. Victor warns him to not get into the middle of what’s going on and grabs Philip by the arm. Philip yanks his arm away and storms off. Victor watches him as he walks away.

    -Two men have now entered the party. One is wearing a Yin/Yang authentic mask and the other is wearing a very expensive Chinese mask from the 17th Century. Both men walk around speaking to the guest when the second man spots Roman and cryptically remarks:

    MCF: This should be one hell of a New Year’s Eve for you, sir. (Turning back around) It could also be your last.

    He excuses himself from the first man and then makes his way to a secret corner of the ballroom.

    The first man talks with some of his bodyguards who have accompanied him to this gala event. While he instructs one of the men to secure the perimeter, he tells one of his other guards to make sure no one sees him until the time is right. He then turns around, with his back to the crowd, and removes his mask to make a very important phone call.

    The call.........to his daughter, Alexandra.

    The man? Stefano DiMera, himself.

    Stefano: How are you doing, my dear? Good, good. Now, you make sure you listen to all of the doctors, ok? No. No, don’t worry about me. I didn’t tell you because I didn’t want you here for what is going to happen. Look, I know what I’m doing. I'm sick of these people. These commoners have been ruining my work for years. Now.....they pay. They all pay. If I have it my way......

    No one will leave here tonight....alive. And if I have to, I’ll bury this town, and everyone in it.

    -Caroline watches Stefano stalk off, not knowing who it is that is so excited. She turns to see Hope walking up on Victor, and hears her start to berate him:

    Hope: Victor, I don’t know what you have gotten my husband involved in this time, especially after that madhouse in Sydney, but I swear to God Almighty Himself, if one hair on his head is hurt, I’ll........

    Caroline interrupts the conversation:

    Caroline: Hope, what is going on here? Why are you acting like this in front of everyone?
    Hope: Because, Caroline, I just heard from Bo that he and Victor have some sort of plan for Stefano and it’s supposed to go down tonight.

    They both look at Victor.

    Caroline: Is this true, Victor? My son is wrapped up in some mafia vengeance thing with you?
    Victor: Caroline, you don’t understand and I have neither the time or patience to explain it to you. And, I wish you two would realize that Bo is a grown man! I’m sick of telling you that. He has to make his own decisions in his life and this is one of them.
    Hope: Victor, all I want is for my husband to be safe, so we can get back together and live as a family.
    Victor: Well Hope, maybe you should have thought of that before you ran him out of your home. All he wanted was your support and you gave him anger and resentment.

    Both women are silent.

    Victor: And now, you want him to run back to you like a scared little boy who doesn’t know what he’s doing. Well, that's BS. Let him go back to being a man for God Sakes. And I’ll see that no harm comes to him. Now, if you’ll excuse me..........

    Victor walks away to confer with Nico, his most trusted assistant, while Caroline turns to Hope and says:

    Caroline: He better keep his word. Because if anything happens to my baby boy.........
    Hope: Don’t worry. Let’s find Abe, Shane and Roman and fill them in, ok?

    Both woman walk quickly to find the three men to warn them of the impending doom that may fall on this night.

    -Maggie stops Victor and tells him she just overheard the argument he had with Caroline & Hope. She asks him if it true that he is going after Stefano tonight and Victor’s response is silence. She stares at him and then puts both hands on his arms, warning him to be careful. He steps closer to her and hugs her, saying that it has been a true joy to know her. He tells her he will be careful but also tells her to have a good life and do the best she can........if anything should happen to him. He then turns and is led away by Nico, as Maggie looks on terrified.

    -Victor, Nico and a third man walk past Stefano and his associate, not realizing who it is. But, Nico finally does, and grabs Victor by his elbow and whispers in his ear. All three men then turn around and watch Stefano, whose still disguised, walk towards the corner opposite them in the main ballroom. Victor stares at Stefano and tells Nico:

    Victor: Start getting our men together, and let them know that the devil has ascended from hell......and is here right now. (He turns to Nico) Make sure they are in place when I give the signal. We’ll only have one chance at this so lets make it clean, understood?
    Nico: Yes, sir. Understood perfectly.

    Victor turns to his associate and says:

    Victor: Let’s get out of sight, my friend. We need to find Bo. We have plans to make.
    Associate: Of course, Mr. Kiriakis. This way.

    Both men leave out of an unknown door and into a secret elevator that Victor had installed when the Tower was built, since he funded the Salem Towers project. He and his men know the hour is drawing near.

    -Bo sees Victor and runs up to the door but it closes and locks just as he makes it there. In his frustration, when he turns, he doesn’t see Hope standing close to him. She reaches out to him but he walks right past her. She runs and catches up with him, turns him around, and sternly says:

    Hope: Bo, what are you doing?! Do you know how dangerous this is?!
    Bo: Dammit, Hope! You act like this is the first time I’ve ever faced something like this. Think for a moment, would you? The Three Prisms, Roman’s disappearance on the island, Stockholm, Lawrence Alamain, and just recently Sydney. I think I can take care of myself.
    Hope: I’m not saying that you can’t, Bo. All I’m saying is please, for me and your family, walk away from this. Being with Victor is going to get you killed and I don’t have the strength to say good-bye to you and bury you in your grave!
    Bo: DAMMIT WOMAN! LEAVE ME ALONE!

    Everyone in the ballroom grows silent. Bo and Hope look around, embarrassed. Bo then turns back to Hope, puts his hand on her cheek, and looks at her lovingly. He then steps forward, staring into her soft eyes, and kisses her gently on her lips. She responds and hugs him tightly. They slowly pull away from each other and they stare at each other as Bo slowly turns and walks away. She watches him walk up to Austin and Lucas but does not follow. She only hopes, silently, that her man will live to see tomorrow.

    -Bo ask Austin and Lucas if they are ready to go, to which both reply yes. They say lets do this. Kate, Belle & Sami have tried in vain to stop Austin and Lucas from joining up with Bo and getting involved in this plan of Victor’s. Now, all they can do is watch as all three men walk off with serious determination, looking to join up with Victor, whose associate has been sent to find all three men.

    Marlena walks up to the ladies and asks:

    Marlana: What’s going on tonight? This seems like half a party, half a showdown. What’s with all the tension?
    Sami: I have no clue, Mom. But Victor has gotten Uncle Bo, Austin & Lucas mixed up in something. I just hope they don’t get themselves hurt or worse.
    Marlena: They won’t. Just do them a favor. Stop treating them like children. I heard Victor tell that to Caroline and Hope and I happen to agree.

    Kate sighs and walks off after that comment but Belle looks at Marlena, then at Sami, and then says:

    Belle: Uh, Mom, we don’t want them to get harmed or do harm based on Victor’s word. I really hope you can see that. They don’t belong in this at all.
    Sami: Belle’s right, Mom. That’s why Dad, Abe & Shane are trying to find out what’s going on and put a stop to it.
    Marlena: (Looking At Both Girls) You know, listening to you two whine about this, reminds me of when you two were babies. Damn, let them make their own decisions for God Sakes.

    Marlena shakes her head and walks off, leaving both women shocked at her demeanor during that exchange. They leave to find Roman and fill him in on what’s happening with their mother.

    -Frankie joins Greta on the balcony outside. He covers her up with a coat, to which she thanks him and smiles. When he asks why she’s out there, she replies that she is just wondering about something. When he asks what, she says that she can’t understand why all these people seem to find love and not her. Nicole and Eric have gotten together and gotten married and, once again, she is left with no one.

    Frankie sees her point and asks how does she think he feels having not gotten together with Jennifer before she died. He really digs Jack and thought that once he got his act together he made a fine husband but, for once, he just wants to be number one in a lady’s life. He asks her does she see what he’s saying and she says absolutely. They both then agree to wait for that special someone to come along and no longer be second choice to anyone.

    Then, they shake on it, but take a little time letting go of each other’s hand. They stare at each other for a moment before excusing themselves and returning to the party.

    -Roman sees Frankie re-enter the door and walk over to Kimberly, Kayla and Steve. As he talks to them, Roman turns his attention back to Abe & Shane, who have finished finalizing plans to get everyone out and stop Victor and Stefano from turning this New Year’s Eve into a bloodbath. He sees Victor talking to Caroline and walks over to them both. When he gets there, he asks:

    Roman: What are you doing, Vic? My mother is off-limits to you. I thought you knew that.

    Caroline stands in between them.

    Victor: You know, Roman, that Dirty Harry crap went out back in the 70s, along with that eyebrow thing you constantly do. You may think it makes you intense. I think it makes you look like an ass.
    Roman: Is that so?
    Victor: Yeesss, that’s so. Now why don’t you run along and see what the other children are doing while the grown folks talk. Ok?
    Roman: Old man (Pointing his finger in Victor’s chest) if you don’t leave my family alone, the only thing getting run up in this tower is my boot in your ass.
    Victor: I wouldn’t do that if I were you.
    Roman: Really? Well let’s see............

    Just then, Nico and Victor’s associate are on either side of Roman. The ask, politely, if he could remove his finger off of Mr. Kiriakis before it gets really ugly really fast. Roman slowly puts his hand down and looks at Victor, warning him:

    Roman: Be good, old man. And remember what I said.
    Victor: Commander.......you have a splendid evening.

    Roman walks back to Abe and Shane and witnesses Bo, Lucas & Austin join Victor’s group. He turns to Abe & Shane and tells them, in no uncertain terms, that:

    Roman: Fellas, I hate to say this, but we may have to shoot to kill if Stefano shows up and things get deadly.
    Abe: I agree. We better start getting people out of here and getting our plain clothes men into place. I’ve also ordered S.W.A.T. to be activated in case shots are fired. Roman, you will get your orders from me. When I give the signal......
    Shane: We aim and fire. Gentlemen, this must end tonight. If not.......
    Roman: Then none of us may live to see tomorrow.

    -Celeste has entered the ballroom and looks around to see who has come. She is greeted by most of the party faithful and walks around cheerfully smiling and waiving at friends of hers. When she walks into the main ballroom, she stops dead in her tracks and stares horrifically.

    She sees blood everywhere she looks and paramedics and doctors attending to wounded friends and family. She sees people that she loves crying hysterically and then she looks up to the podium and sees blood on the curtains.

    And then, just like that, a flash occurs............and everything is back to normal. She says horrifically:

    Celeste: Oh, Dear God!! Blood and death!! Please!!! For God Sakes, let this tragedy not happen on this night. Too many innocent people are going to die. (To herself) I’ve got to warn Abraham. (Looking around) Maybe he can stop this.

    The screen once again goes into four separate boxes with Roman, Abe & Shane taking out the guns silently and arming them, Caroline, Hope, Sami & Belle watching the men, Victor, Bo, Lucas, Austin and Victor’s associate toasting a group of men across the ballroom, and Stefano and the Mysterious Cloaked Figure toasting them back.

    The screen then slowly fades to black.

    Tune In Tomorrow......For The Final Shocking Episode Of 2006!!! It's CAN'T MISS!!!

    ***(No Previews today since tomarrow is such a big episode)***
  7. PhoenixRising05
    -The aftermath of the deadly shootout is not fully known at this point. Screams can be heard in the darkness but nothing can be seen because someone cut the power to the main ballroom just as Victor, Stefano and Roman gave the orders to open fire.

    Abe and Shane have finally succeeded, with electricians help, in restoring power to the ballroom. Once the power comes on, everyone starts screaming once again. Loved ones are calling out the names of friends and family, hoping to God that they survived the bloodiest gunfight in Salem history. The light bulbs explode over and over again and short circuit, causing guests to scream out into the night.

    Shane walks over to Abe, who is with electricians, and asks:

    Shane: How’s the power coming?
    Abe: Hopefully, it will be on soon. How’s the aftermath?
    Shane: How do you think? Dead bodies everywhere. Innocent people died for no good reason. I never did like Victor but I thought he had better sense than to start a full scale gunfight at a New Year’s Eve party.
    Abe: Well, Governor, I wouldn’t put this one on him. He found out Stefano was going to be here tonight and wanted to get the jump on him. Also, one of his associates did warn me to get people out of here before it kicked off.
    Shane: Ok, ok. I’ll get off his back. (After a short pause) For now. I’m going to go help with the wounded.
    Abe: Good deal, Shane. I’ll see what I can do as well. We need to get these people........

    Just then, the power comes back on. Abe sees Celeste standing across from him and walks over to her, asking:

    Abe: Are you ok?
    Celeste: Yes, I’m fine, Abraham. I knew this was going to occur. I just wish I could have done something to stop it.
    Abe: Nothing you could have done. I know you know how to use a gun.....

    Celeste smiles.

    Abe: But, to take a life is the hardest thing you will ever do, even if it’s for the right reasons.
    Celeste: I realize that. I guess you’re right. Who is responsible for this latest tragedy?
    Abe: Who do you think could do all of this and not leave a trace of his whereabouts?
    Celeste: The great Stefano DiMera. He has returned.
    Abe: Yes, he has.
    Celeste: Well, since that is the case, I’m headed home. Theo is his grandson and no telling what he might do to take advantage of this situation.
    Abe: You’re right. Here, take this weapon and one of the officers and you call me when you get home, ok?
    Celeste: Very well. (Kissing him on the cheek) You be safe, Abraham.
    Abe: (Surprised) Uh......likewise.

    Celeste races for the elevator but stops and turns to look around at the carnage. What Abe doesn’t know is that she has also cast her gaze upon him and watches him at work as she enters the elevator and the doors close.

    -Shane sees Celeste leave and starts walking towards Abe but spots Kayla picking Steve up off of the floor. He goes over to give assistance because Steve is in a bad way, asking:

    Steve: Ok What the hell just happened? Gunfire everywhere and my head is killing me.
    Kayla: Well, you have a graze wound on your right temple. Can you remember anything?
    Steve: No, Kayla, I can’t remember anything. Just a lot of screaming and gunfire. And.........
    Kayla: What? What else?
    Steve: (Smiling) That nice nightgown you used to wear around the house.
    Kayla: Yeah, you’re going to be just fine. Wait, you remember something I used to wear? Oh my...
    Steve: Don't get too excited, Kayla. It's one little thing...
    Kayla: Yeah...but it could be the start of something. Just like you calling me "Sweetness" and Jack "Jackson." Oh, good. Finally a gurney. Lay down Steve.

    Steve does as ordered and lays down. But, once he does, he has a vivid memory flash of laying on a gurney and being rushed, strapped down, through a darkened hallway. He also remembers being injected with something.

    He feels the pounding pain return and he makes an off-hand comment about his head hurting again. Kayla looks down at him and gets very scared for Steve because she doesn’t know, or realize, what’s happening to her husband.

    Steve then looks up at the paramedics and, still in his vision, mistakes them for his captors and starts fighting the EMTs. Kayla tries to calm him down but he doesn’t until he is shot up with a sedative. He quickly falls asleep and Kayla looks down at him terrified about what could have happened to him while he was presumed dead. She strokes his hair and then gives him a soft kiss on his forehead. She instructs the EMTs to take him to the hospital ASAP. Shane asks if she’s coming but she says not right now. Too many people are injured. But, she’ll be along when she can. The paramedics take off with Steve and she watches them enter the emergency elevator as the doors close behind them.


    -Austin has a gunshot wound to his right arm. Abe and Shane go over and give him a hand sitting on a chair. They check his injury and Shane says that it went straight through. Austin says that’s good. Then, he gets excited, wondering where Carrie went. Shane gets very worried, hoping that Austin didn’t see her, and insists that it must be his imagination. Abe agrees, saying that she is still out of town.

    But Austin insists that he knows what he saw. Shane says that Austin has been through one hell of an ordeal and that he saw what he wanted to see. After a brief pause, Austin tells Shane and Abe that they may be right. But, now more than ever, he’s determined to help Victor end this thing with Stefano once and for all so Carrie can feel safe enough to come home.

    At that moment, an EMT walks up and takes Austin off to get attended to. Shane secretly breaths a sigh of relief while Abe wonders what Austin was thinking of. They both turn around to see Kate standing by as Austin is getting bandaged up. They overhear him tell her that he saw Carrie and Kate doesn’t believe him either. He swears he did and vows to find her at any cost. The scene then fades, until we see.......

    Carrie, who is hoping that Austin didn’t see her. She takes off her party mask and hopes that her and her baby will be safe. She now feels she has to find Alan and races off to look for him.

    -Frankie and Greta run up to Kayla and ask what she needs them to do. She thanks them and says they can help with anyone. Just keep them comfortable until EMTs can get to them. They obey and spread out and Jack sees this. He walks up to Kayla and says, in a worried voice:

    Jack: Where are they taking Steve? Is he alright?
    Kayla: (In a soft voice) He’s just fine, Jack. Nothing to worry about.
    Jack: Don’t tell me that. I just saw him fighting with the EMTs while they placed him on the gurney. What’s going on with him?
    Kayla: (Pulling him to the side) I don’t have a clue. It’s like he went into a trance or something. That would only mean that......
    Jack: Someone has been messing with his head while he was gone. (Looking at the elevator doors) Well, he’s my brother and I’m going to be there for him.

    Jack starts towards the doors, but Kayla stops him.

    Kayla: You can’t go to hospital now. You have to cover this story for the Spectator.

    Frankie walks over to Jack and Kayla.

    Frankie: Look, I overheard your conversation. I’ll tell you what. I’ll go to the hospital and check on everyone and let you all know what’s happening. Deal?
    Jack: (After a pause) Ok. Deal.

    They shake hands on it and Frankie grabs Greta. They both head out. All Jack can hope is that his brother will be ok.

    -Belle picks herself up with the help of the wall she was laying next to and holds on to it as she looks around the ballroom. Philip walks over to her and asks if she is alright. She looks up at him and sees that he has a blood on his jacket. She instinctively looks for an injury. She sees that he has been shot in his side and wonders if he is fine. He says he’s just dandy, thank you. Caroline sees this exchange go on and watches Philip walk off. She wonders what is going on with them as Belle walks over to her and Maggie, who has joined her.

    While Belle finds Caroline and Maggie, Hope runs into Billie. Belle, Caroline & Maggie start helping Kayla and the EMTs help victims while Jack joins Hope & Billie in searching for Bo, who has vanished. Billie wonders out loud:

    Billie: I hope he didn’t shoot and kill anyone. He just may be a fugitive right now, you know.
    Hope: I knowbut I sure pray that isn’t the case. I do understand a little bit of why he joined up with Victor but I just wish he wouldn’t have. I don’t think he counted out all the angles and tragedies that could occur.
    Jack: Of course he didn’t. If he had, he would have told Victor to go to hell.
    Billie: I don’t think so. In many ways, Bo admires Victor. He looks up to him.
    Jack: For what reason does he have to look up to him?! Please, tell me your philosophy on your husband, Hope.
    Hope: (After a pause) Jack, to Bo, Victor is the man he has wanted to be at times in his life. If Victor sees that someone has wronged him or his family or loved ones, he doesn’t bother with the law. Those are trivial matters to a man like Victor. He just hunts the person down.......and no one ever sees them again. It’s his way. The old school ways and that’s what Bo admires, even if it isn’t a part of his everyday consciousness.
    Jack: (Looking at Hope on shock) Damn. Maybe you should have been a psychiatrist, Hope. You would be richer than Oprah working in this town.
    Hope: I’ll keep that in mind. Meantime, we need to find Bo before he does something else really, really foolish.
    Billie: Now I’m with you on that.
    Jack: Fine. Let’s go.

    The three of them leave the ballroom to search for Bo, not knowing that he is still nearby.

    Meanwhile, Sami slowly wakes up and then looks around the ballroom, trying to get her bearings. She happens to look over to her left side........only to see Lucas lying on top of her unconscious. She speaks his name as she works her way gently but firmly out from underneath him and slowly turns him over. She starts cradling his head while she keeps asking him:

    Sami: Lucas? Lucas, can you hear me? Oh God please, please don’t let him be dead. (Crying) He can’t be dead. (Wiping away her tears defiantly) Lucas! Lucas Roberts, you wake up! Don’t you die on me here in the middle of this room!
    Lucas: (Softly speaking) Yes ma’am.

    Sami bursts out crying tears of joy. She rests her head on his chest, thanking God for saving his life. She then says sternly:

    Sami: What were you thinking?! You could have gotten yourself killed.
    Lucas: At that moment, that didn’t matter. Not one bit.
    Sami: What?! How can you say that? Your life doesn’t matter anything to you now?
    Lucas: Nothing in the world matters.........without you.

    Sami grows instantly silent, smiling through her tears at the loving words this man is speaking to her. He is injured, having suffered a gunshot wound to the back. He coughs while trying to stay conscious. Sami listens intently:

    Lucas: If you would have died tonight, my life would have been over. So, like I said, it wouldn’t have mattered what happened to me. As long as you lived, my life would have meant something.
    Sami: Lucas......I don’t know what to say. No man has ever said that to me.
    Lucas: Then you need to start realizing.......... how very special you are.
    Sami: I will. I mean.......I do.
    Lucas: Hopefully, I can get you to say that once more.
    Sami: What?
    Lucas: I do.

    Sami smiles as Kate and Austin look on.

    Sami: Those are the two words I’ve been waiting to say to you. Now........you just be quiet, ok? The paramedics are going to load you onto a gurney and we’re going to the hospital, alright?
    Lucas: Ok. Sami........
    Sami: Yes, Lucas?
    Lucas: (Looking into her eyes) I love you, pretty lady.
    Sami: (Starting to cry once again) Oh, Lucas. I love you too. Please believe that. I love you too.

    She leans in and gently kisses him. The paramedic reminds them that he has to get to the hospital. They pull away slowly, staring at each other as the EMTs walk Lucas to the elevators. Kate and Austin tell Kayla and Shane that if they are needed, they’ll be at the hospital. As Lucas is loaded in the elevator, the door closes. As it goes down, Kate looks at Sami staring at Lucas lovingly while holding his hand and gently stroking his hair. She then steps over and stands next to Sami and, after looking down at Lucas and back at Sami, puts her hand over Sami’s hand and hugs her gently.

    Sami and Kate rest their heads on one another, as they softly cry, hoping that this man that they both love makes it through this night in one piece. All Austin can say is:

    Austin: Man. What a night.

    -Maggie catches up with Victor, who has sent several of his men to secretly watch over some of the guests that were injured. When he turns around from talking to Nico, she steps closely to him and looks into his eyes. He tells her:

    Victor: I’m so very glad that you are unharmed.
    Maggie: I’m glad I’m unharmed too.

    They both laugh.

    Victor: You know what I mean.
    Maggie: No. What do you mean?
    Victor: Weeellll............I’m glad that you are safe and sound.
    Maggie: (Sighing) Is that all you’re going to say to me?
    Victor: Maggie, there is a lot going on and a lot that needs to be answered for. I don’t have time for this, ok?
    Maggie: Fair enough. But later......
    Victor: Yes. Later.

    She hugs Victor unexpectedly and it takes him by surprise but he hugs her warmly. As she pulls away, she runs his shoulders, smiles at him, and then walks off. As he looks at her walk away, Nico hands him his cellphone and tells him that he has an important call.

    Victor: Yes? Ah, good evening. No, he slipped through our fingers on this night. Don’t worry. It’s not over yet. I’m going to make him pay for everything he’s done to both our families. You have my word. Ok. I sure will. Thank you so very much for calling. Give my best to your wife and brothers. Bye.

    He hands the phone back to Nico and determinately says:

    Victor: I want you to plan a meeting for tomorrow at our secret compound. The same men as before. You know what to tell them.
    Nico: Yes, sir. I’ll get right on it after this mess has been cleaned up.
    Victor: Good. And find my son. I want to know if he executed my orders.
    Nico: Right, sir.

    Nico walks off and Victor heads to the ballroom to help attend to the wounded. He is stopped by Belle and Philip, who tells him that he was injured but is fine. Victor wants to know how and Philip says:

    Philip: Dad, I saw Roman Brady aim right at you.
    Belle: That’s a damn lie! My father would not shoot you, Victor.
    Philip: Don’t argue with me, woman.
    Belle: Who do you think you’re talking to?!

    Victor stops the bickering.

    Victor: Stop it, both of you. What has happened between me and Roman is our business and not yours. Is that final?
    Philip: Look Dad. All I’m saying........is that.......

    Philip falls unconscious into Victor’s arms. Victor screams for an EMT to get over there and help. Once there, they check Philip over and see that he’s been shot. They also see that the wound is more severe than first thought. They immediately load him up on a gurney and wheel him off to the hospital. Belle follows along but not before hearing Victor say that Roman Brady will pay for what has happened to his son, if it’s the last thing he ever does. He storms off as Belle watches from the elevator. Belle also wonders to herself:

    Belle: Where is Mom? I knocked her out right before the shooting started, and she’s nowhere to be found.

    Her face fades back into the ballroom where Hope, Billie & Jack spot Bo hiding in the balcony.

    -By the time the three make it up to the balcony, Bo has disappeared once again. Hope grows frustrated and angry and lashes out, saying that she isn’t always going to be around to bail his ass out of whatever stupid trouble he got himself mixed up in. She walks past Billie and Jack, who decide to follow her so she doesn’t get hurt as well.

    On the bottom floor, Caroline has stepped backwards while helping a party guest and says excuse me, not knowing that she has just bumped into Roman, who is grimacing in pain. She gasps in horror and then grabs him, telling him to sit down. He does and she checks his wound, which has grazed his right arm. Kayla, Abe & Shane have walked over, asking him if he’s ok. He says he’s fine. Nothing but a flesh wound. She takes off his vest to check him for injuries.

    Roman wonders aloud:

    Roman: How did I get shot?
    Abe: Roman.......it was a shootout. What did you think they used, slingshots?
    Roman: No. I’m just.......well, I’m just glad everyone is alright.
    Shane: Well, not everyone. Many people have been shot and have been or are in the process of going to the hospital.
    Roman: Belle? Samantha? Are they ok?
    Shane: Yes, Roman. Both of them are just fine. The question is.......who shot you?
    Roman: Well, Bo had aimed his gun at me but, after the lights went out, someone landed on me and knocked me down. I then spent time crawling on the floor looking for my gun. Who was that, by the way?
    Abe: That may have been Lucas. He saw that Sami had been targeted and tried to save her. He did, but took a bullet in the back.
    Roman: What? That young man sure has love for my daughter, doesn’t he? I just hope he has the good sense to marry her......if he survives.

    Hope, Billie & Jack walk over to listen to the conversation. Billie interjects, saying:

    Billie: I saw Bo take aim but I thought he was aiming at someone else. Why would he try to kill his own brother?
    Roman: It must be Victor. The old man has complete influence over Bo now and he won’t stop until all of his enemies, real and perceived, are dead. I guess that includes me.
    Abe: Well, until this is over, I’m putting officers on Sami, Belle & Marlena. (Looking at Roman) How did you get two of the most powerful and dangerous men in the world ticked off at you enough to want you dead?
    Roman: Just lucky, I guess. That, and my charm.
    Caroline: You stop joking.
    Roman: Yes, ma’am.
    Hope: Well, you all can stay here and decide whose to blame for what. I’ve got to find Bo before Stefano or the police do.
    Jack: I’m with you. I’ve got all of the information for a great story but this is family right now. Let’s move.

    The three of them leave in haste. As they do, Victor walks up on an injured Roman and demands to know:

    Victor: How in the hell could you take a shot at my son?!
    Roman: (Standing up) Looky here, old man. I didn’t and wouldn’t shoot Philip or Bo. Why don’t you tell your boys to stop playing in the big leagues.
    Victor: How dare you? People are lying dead all over this ballroom!
    Roman: Tell me about, Vic! It wasn’t my damn idea to have a gun battle on New Year’s Eve. That was up to you and Stefano.

    The Mysterious Cloaked Figure hides behind a wall, listening intently.

    Victor: Yes. Maybe it was. And I’ll take responsibility for that. But you, as a police Commander, should know better.
    Roman: I should know better?!
    Victor: Yes, you. What did you think would happen with three separate factions firing live ammunition at one another?
    Roman: Oh, so you’re blaming me for this?!
    Victor: You’re damn right I am!!!
    Roman: This coming from the man who gave my brother the order to kill me?!

    Belle steps in and tells both of them to cool it. She also can’t believe Victor would think that her father would try to kill Philip. Victor says after their talk in the park, he puts nothing past Roman. Roman points at Victor, telling him that one day, they’ll have to end this bad blood between them, once and for all. Victor agrees, saying that this is gone on far enough. He walks off in anger but not before telling Belle that instead of sticking her nose in where it doesn’t belong, she should be at the hospital with his son. Roman sits back down to be attended to by Kayla, as Belle ponders Victor’s words.

    -Victor walks across the lobby as Nico hands him a walkie-talkie. He contacts Bo, who has escaped outside by now and tells him that Roman aimed his gun at Philip. Bo can’t believe that but Victor tells him it’s true. He also says that he’s sick of Roman always ruining his plans.

    He demands that Bo kill him as soon as possible.

    Bo says that he already shot him and Victor informs him that it was a flesh wound. He says that Bo will lose the love of his family and friends but that is a small price to pay for their cause, which is to make Salem safe. Bo wants to know if he intends on taking over Salem once Roman is dead and Victor doesn’t answer.

    Victor tells him that his brother will be sacrificed. And, it shouldn’t be hard for him. After all, he knew this man longer as John Black than Roman Brady, so it should not be a problem. Bo says that it isn’t. Victor says good. Very good. He wants the shot this time to be fatal and asks him if he understands. Bo says yes, he does. He’s reluctant but understands. Victor doesn’t care. If Roman Brady is alive in one week, Bo is out of the family........and the next target of Victor’s wrath. Bo bids Victor good-bye and grows silent, wondering what in the hell he has gotten himself into this time.

    -Marlena stands off in the cloak room. She is making a phone call to a secret contact, filling them in on the night’s happenings:

    Marlena: No, I’m fine. My head is killing me. My daughter hit me for some reason. Well, I don’t know about that. Everything is in chaos right now. Dead bodies and blood everywhere. Quiet. Someone’s coming.

    Maggie walks by momentarily and almost spots Marlena but doesn’t. After a few tense moments, she walks on. Marlena continues:

    Marlena: No, she left. Thank God. The whole thing is crazy. Look, you need to let me know when this operation will be finished. My children and husband are really starting to wonder about my behavior and I can’t put them off forever. I’m getting out of here right now. Yes. Yes, I’ll be in contact. Ok. Good-bye.

    Marlena hangs up and silently puts on a mask and makes her way to the emergency doors. She escapes through them, not looking forward to the long walk down these stairs but glad that she wasn’t noticed. She then takes off her high heels and starts the long trek downward, hoping that next time is the charm.

    -Roman stands to his feet. He is ordered by Kayla to go to the hospital. He doesn’t want to but Abe and Shane also insist. He still tries to put up a fight but Abe tells him that he will have his badge if he disobeys his direct order. Roman stands there for a moment then reluctantly agrees to go. Caroline, Hope, Billie & Jack walk with him to the elevators.


    At the last moment, Kayla gets word that they still need her there to assist so she tells the family she’s staying behind. Jack, Billie and Maggie agree to stay with her. Maggie tells Roman good luck and starts to walk off. She then stops and tells Jack and Billie that she needs to find Victor. They say ok and Maggie starts up again. She spots Victor in a corner of the ballroom and begins to walk over to him.

    In slow motion, Maggie sees Victor with a huge grin on his face. She stops dead in her tracks and looks around the room, just in time to see Bo once again aim a gun at Roman. She also sees the MCF aim at him as well. She screams:

    Maggie: NOOOOOOO!!!!!!

    And two shots ring out.

    Everyone hits the floor once again and after a few very anxious moments, they start standing back up. Bedlam has erupted once again and Abe orders police to fan out. Maggie grabs Abe’s arm, telling him she saw the MCF, in a mask, fire a gun. Caroline stands and turns her head towards Roman. She then gasps in horror.

    Roman’s eyes roll into the back of his head and he falls to his knees, then forward, as he hits the floor face first. He’s been shot twice, in the back. He lays on the floor unconscious as Kayla and other EMTs rush to his side.

    Jack and Billie see Bo push a backdoor open and escape through it and take off in pursuit. Hope almost faints at the sight she just witnessed and starts to fall sideways but is caught by Abe as he helps her to the floor. She cries in his arms, not believing that the man she loves just shot his own brother.

    The MCF smiles at the carnage and walks ever so confidently out another emergency exit to a secret elevator. Once in the lobby, the MCF takes off the mask and throws it in the trash can and walks out of the building. As the MCF leaves, he/she sees more police officers and I.S.A. agents enter the hotel and walks across the street into the garage, gets into a car, and laughs sinisterly. The MCF drives off into the cold, dark night.

    Back in the ballroom hallway, Roman’s family and friends surround the EMTs, who frantically work on him. Kayla orders a gurney to be brought over. Caroline looks over towards Victor, long enough to see him get on another elevator. As he turns to look at her, his expression changes, from one of worry..........

    To an evil grin.

    The doors close as Caroline’s blood boils in anger but she turns her attention back towards her son, who is losing blood by the minute. They put him in an elevator and an overhead shot is now on Roman, as the camera pulls back slowly. Hope comforts Caroline and Kayla and two EMTs work to save her brother’s life. The screen slowly fades to black.

    Then, suddenly, four separate boxes appear, with Caroline crying on Hope’s shoulder as Kayla performs CPR on an unconscious Roman, a very pleased Victor smiling along with Nico and one of his associates, Maggie, Abe & Shane watching the MCF take off in a car and then chasing after he/she, and Jack & Billie chasing after Bo, who is seen in his car.......

    With a slight smile on his face. The screen suddenly goes black, as the Salem Lives logo appears.

    Next Time, On The Dramatic Continuation Of Salem Lives........

    Maggie to Abe and Shane: Who the hell was that person wearing the mask and cloak?
    Abe to Maggie and Shane: Someone we shoulf be very worried about.
    Stefano to his associate: Someone used our operation to complete their own mission. I want to know who this cloaked person is and what they are up to now, got that?
    Billie (with Jack) to Hope: Bo got away.
    Hope to Jack and Billie: What the hell has happened to my husband?
    Marlena: No one can know what is really going on. (Turns around) Oh my God...you!!
  8. PhoenixRising05
    -As the excitement and danger of New Year’s Night continues, Cassie is wheeled into the emergency room after suffering a fainting spell. Dr. Rich Glancy, the new attending physician, examines Cassie to see what the problem is. When she comes to, she is informed that she was found passed out by a nurse upstairs and was brought down to the emergency room. Cassie tells the doctor that all she remembers is feeling lightheaded but nothing after that.

    Dr. Glancy tells her that they know who she is by the identification they got from her purse and asks if there is anyone she wishes to be contacted. She hesitantly says no, not right now. She wonders if the cause was having too much to drink that evening. The doctor tells her they are running a battery of tests to find the cause and will let her know ASAP.

    Later that night, the doctor returns. He says that they can’t find anything wrong and chalks it up to stress. He then tells her to take it easy. She informs him about the nausea she suffered from earlier and he gives her a prescription, telling her to get it filled right away. He also tells her that they will contact her with the rest of the test results as soon as they become available. She is free to go. After the doctor and nurses leave, Cassie wonders out loud where her grandfather and aunt are and then wishes they were there by her side.

    She quietly gets dressed, and slowly walks out of the ER, hoping that the test results come back negative on all counts.

    -On the upper patient floor, Max and Abby continue to talk about their plans for the future as Jack and Billie walk by. Jack looks through the window of his daughter’s room and sees her happily talking to Max. He turns to tell Billie:

    Jack: I’m sure glad she had someone to share New Year's with. (Looking back at Abby) Sometimes, I really feel like I’ve failed her as a father.
    Billie: Don’t say that, Jack. You have done the very best you can with Jennifer being gone and all. The tragedy that Abby & Chelsea went through was because of poor decision making, not anything you or I have done.
    Jack: That’s easy to say. (Sighing deeply) I just know that Jennifer is looking down on me and just shaking her head. Not only for Abby but for Steve and all the drama at the Ball earlier. Lucas shot, Roman fighting for his life........
    Billie: And you blame yourself for that? Look at me. Victor, Stefano and Bo are to blame for this whole mess. As well as this new threat we all may now be facing. All you, I, and everyone else tried to do was to stop this madness before someone got killed.
    Jack: And that still happened. Eleven people dead, twenty three others wounded, and Lucas and Austin among those. That is on top of my daughter being paralyzed and yours losing the use of her arm.....I mean, what did we do to deserve all this?
    Billie: I ask myself that same question often. I overheard Abby earlier talking about why she can’t feel anything in her legs. She knows we and her doctors are keeping something from her, as does Chelsea.
    Jack: Abby probably also feels I’m hiding something from her as well, doesn’t she?
    Billie: (Pausing) Well, Jack........I, uh...........
    Jack: That’s what I thought. (Pausing briefly) Well, I think it’s about time that we stop hiding things from them and tell them what they are facing. What do you think?
    Billie: I think.......that you’re right. They need to know what the future holds.
    Jack: Ok, then. You take your daughter..........and I’ll take mine.
    Billie: Deal. Good luck.
    Jack: You too.

    Jack and Billie separate to go tell their children the grim news that they both have been keeping from them and hope that they have enough inner strength to make it through.....with their love and support.

    -As Billie rounds the corner to go to Chelsea’s room, she finds Kate walking towards her. She tells her that now is the time.....to tell her daughter what she is facing. Kate agrees and follows her into Chelsea’s room, where she is in a deep sleep. Upon waking her, Chelsea exclaims:

    Chelsea: What the hell?! I was sound asleep!
    Billie: I’m so sorry about that, honey, but I think that now is the time to tell you how badly injured you are.
    Chelsea: At two o’clock in the morning?
    Kate: Yes at two o’clock in the morning. So.....why don’t you just....please, be quiet, while your mother speaks to you.

    Chelsea wipes away the sleep from her eyes and then looks at Billie, waiting for her to say something. Billie does, telling her:

    Billie: Chelsea......what everyone has been keeping from you......is that.......I don’t know how to say this......
    Chelsea: Will you tell me or let me go back to dreaming about Brad Pitt?! Please?!
    Billie: Ok.....ok. The doctors and all the experts that have been brought in....feel that.....you may not have the full use of your arm.

    Chelsea is shocked.

    Chelsea: But.....they mean for the time being, right? Please tell me that it’s just until I learn to use it again. Please.
    Billie: I’m so, so sorry, dear. But they feel that you will never have the use of it. Period.

    Chelsea starts crying.

    Chelsea: So this is what you all have been hiding from me?! Oh My God!! How could you keep this from me?! Huh?! How could you be so damn cruel?!?!
    Billie: (Trying to comfort her) Chelsea, baby, you have to understand, I was only trying to protect you.
    Kate: (Crying) She was, dear. We both only meant the very best for you.
    Chelsea: Oh.....this coming from a grandmother who can never keep her damn nose out of everyone’s lives! And NOW you want to stay out of something?! (Looking at both Billie & Kate) You both make me sick!
    Billie: Oh, Chelsea. Don’t say that. (Crying) Please. I’ve tried to be the best mother I can be.
    Chelsea: Oh, please!! Stop acting like my mother because your not!!
    Billie: What?
    Chelsea: (Calming down) Uh...nevermind. It's just...you haven't been much of a mother to me lately with everything going on. You just...you should have told me......sooner.
    Kate: We both know that. Don’t blame her. She had your best interest at heart. Now, you know that. So, for once, stop giving her a hard time and just realize how much your mother loves you.

    Chelsea wipes away her tears and says:

    Chelsea: I’m sorry for yelling at you like that. I hope you understand.....
    Billie: Oh yes, baby. I do understand. Please forgive me.
    Chelsea: I do. For now. But.....you must promise me to start being......the mother you haven’t been.
    Billie: Oh, I will. If you still vow to keep your promise about turning your life around.
    Kate: I think that’s only fair, don’t you?
    Chelsea: Yeah. Yes, that’s fair.

    Chelsea then says that she will try with all of her heart to get back the use of her arm. Both Kate and Billie look at each other with worry, thinking that a miracle would have to occur for that to happen.

    -While Billie, Chelsea & Kate sort out their problems, Jack walks into Abby’s room and takes off his tuxedo jacket. He smiles at Max and then shakes his hand, thanking him for the New Year’s Eve present he gave his daughter. Max says no problem but then asks Jack why does he look so serious. Jack responds:

    Jack: Well, Maxwell, Abby and I have to have a very serious talk. About her condition...and some other things.

    Max stands and begins to excuse himself from the room to give the two more privacy. Jack wouldn’t hear of it.

    Jack: No, no please. Sit down. This involves you too.

    Max returns to his seat and then softly takes Abby’s hand.

    Jack: I know you’ve been through a lot since your mother’s death.
    Abby: Yeah. And you could have died as well tonight. Max filled me in. Are you alright?
    Jack: (Taking her hand) Oh, I’m just fine, Abigail. But, we’ll get into that later. This is much more important.
    Abby: Ok, Daddy. Go.....go ahead. (Her voice trembling) What......do you want to tell me?
    Jack: Well.....sweetheart, the doctors are of the opinion (Looking away from her)......that you may.......(Looking at her) that you may never walk again.
    Abby: Oh..........nooooo!!! No, Daddy!! (Crying) I have to walk. Please tell me that they’re wrong. (Grabbing his hand) Please!!! They have to be wrong.
    Jack: They have done test after test and they just don’t see any way that you will recover fully from this tragic accident. (Starting to cry) I’m so sorry, baby.

    Abby cries heavily, taking this horrible news in. She then slowly turns and looks at Max, asking him, through her tears:

    Abby: Did you know? Did you know the truth?
    Max: (Looking at Jack, then back at Abby) Yes. Yes, I did know.
    Abby: So you were protecting me too, huh? Protecting the cripple, huh?
    Max: (Kissing her hand softly) Let me say something to you. I don’t care if you can walk or not. That never meant anything to me.
    Abby: Really?
    Max: Yes, really. You are all that matters to me. I just found happiness with you. Now why would I ruin all that by walking away? Huh?
    Abby: You mean......you will still want me? Even like this?
    Max: I never stopped wanting you. Your my angel, Abby. You have been......and always will be, ok?
    Abby: Well.......I guess that will have to do.

    Abby starts crying once again, as Jack looks on. He also sees Max take her in his arms and hug her, comforting her through this life changing news. Jack sits and watches, proud of this young man who has stepped up to the plate for his little girl.

    What none of them sees outside Abby’s room........is Cassie. She looks into the room at Abby and Max, with burning hatred in her eyes. She turns away from the window, vowing to herself that:

    Cassie: If it’s the last thing I do, they won’t be a couple by the end of this year. That is......if I can find out what’s wrong with me first

    She then turns and storms off, pulling out her cell phone in another attempt to call the one person who can help her get revenge......

    Her grandfather, Stefano.

    -Meanwhile, back upstairs in the I.C.U. waiting room, Hope, Caroline and Maggie wait to receive word on Roman’s condition. Kayla comes out of Lucas’s room and joins the ladies in going to get some coffee. Once at the upstairs lounge, Kalya tells everyone that:

    Kayla: Roman can’t have any visitors but he is still in critical but stable condition.
    Caroline: Well, that’s some decent news for a change.
    Hope: Yes, it is. Considering who may have done this to him.
    Maggie: You mean Bo......or Victor?
    Hope: Unfortunately, both.
    Caroline: That’s true, sad to say. I know Shawn is looking down on Bo and just shaking his head. I can’t understand it myself. I don’t know what Bo’s problem is......or Victor’s, for that matter.
    Kayla: Well, when will it be time for Bo and Victor to take responsibility for their actions?

    Maggie sits quietly and listens....

    Hope: Kayla, what does that mean? Victor said the same thing to us. Are you also blaming us for what has happened to Bo?
    Kayla: No, I’m not. Please don’t take it that way. What I’m saying is.....Bo has been my brother longer than he’s been your husband and he’s always been so damn headstrong and stubborn. You have to hit him upside his head with the side of a mountain for him to get the hint......and, by the way, he is a grown man. He knows what he’s doing.
    Caroline: (Looking at Maggie) Maggie, you seem to be very silent once again. I guess you feel Victor is doing what he has to do, right?

    Maggie looks at Caroline but doesn’t respond.

    Caroline: Look. I know that man better than anyone here. At one time, we were very close. But no more. I hold him just as responsible as Bo and Stefano for everything that has happened in the last six months and, especially, for the past evening. (Walking up to Maggie) And, if you want to take his side in this thing.......you are a lot more stupid than I ever gave you credit for!

    Hope and Kayla try to calm down Caroline, reminding her, as Maggie does, that this is not the time or the place to keep rehashing this same old argument. Besides, Hope says, she’s really tired of talking about it. Kayla agrees and tells the ladies that she is going to check on Steve and check on the status of his test results.

    As she leaves, Maggie tells Caroline that whatever is going on between her and Victor is personal. She wishes that Caroline would just give her a break.....for now. Maggie walks off, leaving Hope and Caroline to hope for Roman’s recovery.......and Bo’s safety.

    -Once again, Sami & Belle catch up to Marlena in I.C.U. They both ask if she has seen their father yet, to which she responds:

    Marlena: No. They aren’t allowing any visitors.
    Belle: Oh, really.
    Marlena: Yes, little girl. Really.
    Sami: Well, you sure don’t seem too broken up about your husband being in intensive care.
    Marlena: Did I ask you for your opinion, Samantha Jean? The last time I checked, weren’t you busy ruining other people’s lives?
    Belle: Hey, hey, hey. Enough of that. We haven’t done one damn thing to you to deserve this kind of treatment.
    Sami: Exactly. I took it at the party and I also took it once again a while ago. But.......mother or not, I’m starting to get sick of all the hatred you seem to have towards us.

    Marlena once again gives them a stare filled with blinding hatred. Belle turns to Sami, whispering in her ear that:

    Belle: That was the same look she had on the island.......before she disappeared into that volcano.
    Sami: I know.

    They both look at their mother and slowly walk away from her to confer on what they should do next.

    Sami: Maybe I should ask her what is going on with her.
    Belle: And have her snap at us again? That has gotten quite old, Sami. I don’t want her to snap and then one of us say something that we’ll either regret or will push her farther away from us.
    Sami: I know, sis. But it’s a chance we have to take. With Dad out of it right now, we can’t turn to him. Uncle Steve is in the hospital and Uncle Bo is on the run. That leaves us, don’t you think?
    Belle: I guess so. Sami.....be careful.
    Sami: Ain't I always?

    Both sisters smile at one another and then Sami walks back over to her mother, followed closely by Belle. She asks Marlena what happened to her after the shootout at the party. Marlena responds that after Belle went Barry Bonds on the back of her head, she was helped or, rather forced, outside by police officers and paramedics, who helped bandage her head. After things calmed down, she made her way to the hospital, where she now stands getting bothered by her nosy daughters.

    Sami and Belle look at each other and Sami winks at Belle when Marlena’s back is slightly turned, telling Belle that she doesn’t buy her story. Belle slightly nods her head, agreeing with Sami’s assessment of the situation. Sami turns back to Marlena and announces that:

    Sami: That’s a load of BS, mom. Neither of us buy that for one damn minute.
    Belle: I get the feeling you may have to do better than that, Mom. Much better.

    Marlena once again gets up in the girls’ faces, loudly telling them:

    Marlena: How many damn times must I keep repeating myself?! This is the third time I’ve had to say this, so for once, clean the wax out of your ears and listen!

    STAY OUT........ OF MY...... DAMN....... BUSINESS!! OK?!

    Marlena once again storms off and heads to the outer hallway. But, this time, Hope, Maggie, Caroline & Maggie overhear her commotion as they return from the I.C.U. nurses’ station. When they ask what’s wrong with her, Sami fills them all in and Belle backs her up. Hope says that she acted like that before her “death” on the island and for her sake, and theirs.........

    They better keep an eye on her, before it’s too late.

    -As the shocking scene continues in Roman’s room, Bo is trying his best to finish what he started. His arm continues in a berserker stabbing motion and he has a psychotic look on his face.

    After a moment, though........he suddenly stops. He steps back, looking at his handy work. He smiles evilly at what he’s done. He has finally succeeded in completing his mission.

    That is........until he hears a voice. A voice, that is telling him to.........

    Roman: Please don’t start laughing. You’ll get me started.
    Bo: Oh, I’m sorry, bro. I just thought you would find it funny to get stabbed to death by your own brother.
    Roman: Really? (Inspecting the scalpel) With a rubber scalpel?
    Bo: Yeah. I had it since I was a kid.
    Roman: I know. That’s when you wanted to be a doctor........for all of five minutes.
    Bo: Well, Ma and Pop didn’t mind, did they?
    Roman: No, they were used to humoring you.
    Bo: Oh, that’s cold.

    Both brothers laugh once again. Roman then asks:

    Roman: How did it go? Are we a hit?
    Bo: Oh, yeah. Kayla and the paramedics are all doing what they must. No one suspects a thing. No one knows that it is an I.S.A mission.
    Roman: Good, good. You know.......if Victor, Stefano, or our families find out about this......there will be hell to pay.
    Bo: I know but the good thing is that Hope thinks I’m so far gone there may not be any hope at all. That works in my favor.
    Roman: But being on the run doesn’t.
    Bo: Not the first time, bro. I’m old hat at this, remember?
    Roman: Yes. As am I, little brother.

    Roman then tells Bo that it may be time for him to get out of there. Bo agrees, telling Roman to take care of himself. Before he leaves, he makes one request of Roman:

    Bo: Roman, do me a favor. Uh, I’m 51 years old. Don’t you think it’s about time you stop calling me “Little Brother”?

    The brothers share one more laugh before Bo sneaks out of Roman’s room, unaware that someone has not only seen him enter and leave but now looks in on a very healthy Roman.....

    And that someone.....is a seething Marlena. She says nothing, as she stalks off angrily.

    Marlena then heads to her destination....the roof of the hospital. She gets a phone call, telling the caller:

    Marlena: You read my mind. I’m on the roof. I know. It must be Grand Central Station up here. What did you just say?! (Pausing) Are you out of your damn mind?!Shut your damn mouth this instant! Let me tell you one damn thing. I call the shots, got that?! (Looking shocked) Do you realize what you’re asking me to do?! Ok, ok. Fine! I don’t know how....but I’ll get it done. Somehow, some way.

    Marlena hangs up the phone. She then throws it to the ground in frustration and says:

    Marlena: How on earth am I going to pull this off with those two nosy daughters of mine already on my back. They are probably convincing others of their suspicions too. No matter, I have to do what I have to do...(looking at her phone, which she just picked up off the ground) for my annoying pest of an ally and...for me.

    She looks off into the night sky, as the screen slowly fades to black.

    Next Time, On Salem Lives.............

    Maggie to Alice: What do I do? Do I turn my back on Victor?
    Kayla to Kimberly: What am I going to do? I mean, nothing seems wrong so...how do I help him?
    Steve to Shane: I can't tell Kayla. She can't know. It's too risky and I expect you to stay quiet. Will you?
    Cal to Katherine: Wow...never expected to see this. This is a whole other side of you, doctor.
    Lucas to Sami and Kate (with Austin, Doug and Julie in the background): There is something you both should know...about my future.
    Philip to Belle (while violently grabbing her arm): You do what I tell you to, you little [!@#$%^&*]!!
  9. PhoenixRising05

    January 30, 2007

    By PhoenixRising05,

    -At the warehouse district near Pier 9, Caroline returns to the site of the explosion where Victor "died." She bends down and recalls holding him at gunpoint and the many nasty things she said to him. Tears begin to stream down her face as she is finally hit with the reality of Victor being gone and how she acted towards him before the explosion:

    Caroline: If I only knew about Bo and Roman...I hope you understand. You always told me to protect your family, especially your children, above all else. That is what I was doing. I hope you can understand that is why I treated you the way I did. I can't condone the actions you were taking and I think you know that. What I hope you know, and I'm not sure that you do, is that a part of me will always love you. Maybe not the man you were before Isabella's death....or before your life ended but I will always have a place in my heart for the man that I concieved a son with. For the man that I couldn't resist in that castle where we were held captive. For the man who would pour his heart out to me and be a loyal and caring friend and confidante.

    Caroline places a single rose in the middle of the area where the explosion occured.

    Caroline: I hope you can understand...I hope you can forgive me, Victor. May you...rest in peace.

    Caroline gets up, wipes the tears from her eyes, and leaves.

    - Roman is in his room, talking to a nurse about his being released tomarrow morning. He tells her he is excited and looking forward to getting back to work and to mending fences with his loved ones after what he put them through. Kimberly then bursts in and wheels herself right over to Roman's bed, saying they need to talk now.

    The nurse leaves. Roman asks what the problem is. Kim tells Roman that Bo is closing in on the truth. He is up to something. She overheard Dr. Glancy making treatment arrangements with the psychiatric department for tomarrow. She thinks this means that Bo may be undergoing hynosis. Roman asks why she thinks that. Kim says that everyone thinks Bo has been having memories or nightmares about something very traumatic. They say that is what caused the outbursts he had at the hospital and with Hope at the warehouse. The others don't know if painful memories or nightmares are what really caused it but Kim is sure of it based on what she knows. She does know the field of psychiatry, afterall.

    Kim also notes how she feels Bo is definitely hiding something. She reminds Roman that Hope mentioned Bo saying after Victor's explosion "I thought these were gone." She thinks he was speaking of memories from the past and that he is lying to those he cares about because he doesn't want to bring them in on it and worry them until he knows what is going on. Roman says that Bo would definitely do something like that. Kim thinks he must be going under hynosis. It makes sense given the outbursts.

    Roman tells Kim that no matter what is happening with Bo, there is nothing that can be done. No matter what Bo is or isn't up to, it seems like it won't be long now before the secret is out. They will just have to deal with it and the consequences of it all. Kim tells Roman she is afraid of how this might effect Bo and their family. Roman takes her hand and tells her they will deal with the issue together and will get through this the best they can. He is hopeful they will get through this and that it will all work out. They will make sure it works out. They embrace as Kim tells Roman thank you and that she hopes he is right.

    -Hope arrives in Bo's hospital room with JT. Bo is happy to see him and they share a loving reunion. Hope asks why Bo hasn't been released. Bo says he has but he is waiting for Dr. Glancy to come back for something. Hope tells Bo that they need to talk.

    She wants to make sure that he is telling her the truth, without a doubt. She can't help but feel that he is holding something back and, if that is the case, she wants the truth about what is going on with them. She tells him that his family thinks he may be lying to protect all of them. He does have a tendency to withhold the truth to protect his loved ones. Bo denies doing that here and says he is telling the truth. He doesn't recall anything after the explosion that killed Victor. The last thing he remembers after that is waking up here. He doesn't remember any outbursts at all.

    Hope mentions that they were all thinking the outbursts were caused by nightmares or some sort of painful memory. Bo says he doesn't recall the outbursts he apparently had so he can't say. He reminds Hope that he hit his head during the explosion so maybe this has something to do with that. Caroline arrives and Hope fills her in on what they are discussing.

    Caroline warns Bo that he better be telling them the truth after the ruse him and Roman pulled. Bo acts like he is scared and then says he hates that they put them all through this. They felt they had to do this. He promises to make it up to everyone. Dr. Glancy enters to tell Bo he is free to go. He also tells Bo that everything is all set for tomarrow. Hope and Caroline ask what that means. Dr. Glancy tells them that Bo will have to tell them. He leaves.

    Bo explains that Dr. Glancy meant that Roman is being released tomarrow. Bo wanted him to tell him if everything was set for that because he told Roman he would be there. Hope and Caroline seem to buy the explanation. Bo hugs JT and tells him that he needs to get dressed so they can leave. Hope asks if Bo is coming home with her. Bo pauses and thinks it wouldn't be a good idea. They clearly still have alot to work out and he doesn't want to push it all aside, something that might happen if he comes home with her and they delude themselves again into thinking everything is perfect.

    Hope understands but seems disappointed. Bo kisses JT and hugs him, saying he will see him tomarrow. Bo and Caroline say their goodbyes and Caroline says she will have his room above the Pub ready. Bo thanks her. Bo and Hope look at each other. Hope warns him that he better be telling the truth...about everything. Bo says he is. Hope tells him she will call him tomarrow so they can get together and talk. She leaves with JT. When alone, Bo vows to find out what is going on with him so he can stop the lies once and for all.

    At the McCluer home, Renee is washing dishes when James Sr enters. Renee is still upset about what happened at lunch and tells James she feels he is holding back alot. James reminds her of his warning and says it's best if she just stops asking questions. Renee says it was bad enough before when she didn't know what he was doing for Victor but now the man is dead. What can he possibly be doing for a dead guy?

    James tells her that even with Victor dead, there is still things to be done. His son is running things now. Renee sarcastically laughs and says it's great that he is working for a guy in his 20's. James asks Renee what she wants from him. Renee tells him she wants the truth. He lied before and he ended up in jail for nearly a decade. Now it seems like deja vu. She warns him that if he is involved in something illegal and dangerous that, this time, she will not come and visit him in prison when he gets caught. Neither will the children. If he gets killed, she isn't going to even attend his funeral, let alone have one.

    Meanwhile, while all this is happening, JJ and Angel are listening in with Jonathan. Jonathan says he can't listen anymore and goes to his room to listen to some music. Renee explains to James that she gave him a second chance. He vowed to prove himself time and time again. James says he is trying and will prove himself. Renee is frustrated and tells James he doesn't get it. She knows when he is lying. He has done it too much in the past for her not to. She knows him too well. He has been lying since he got out of jail.

    James: Renee, please...
    Renee (crying): You know what James...I don't care if I get hurt but I care about our children. So, if all your promises are broken. If this all turns into one big mess, which I know it will, then you better explain to them. You better explain how their father is full of crap and that every single promise and vow...not to mention, every explanation you have given for all the times you never came home or worked until the early hours of the morning, is nothing but lies. I can't even look at you. I can see that I'm right. I can see it in your eyes!!! You disgust me!!!

    Renee walks out and runs upstairs as James follows. A loud door slam can be heard. JJ and Angel stare at each other and talk about how they hate this is happening. She wants to beleive daddy is telling the truth and that he has changed from his old ways but it's so hard. He messed up before so who is to say he isn't doing it again. JJ says he wants to beleive dad too but it is hard.

    He then tells Angel he has an idea. An idea that will prove once and for all if their father is lying. They can finally end all the fighting and tension. Angel asks how. JJ says that they need to investigate their father. He can use his internship at The Spectator and even follow their father around and, hopefully, prove that dad is in the clear. Angel is weary of the idea but JJ says it can't hurt. They will be extra careful and make sure everythin stays quiet.

    He adds that Jonathan can't know. He never sides with their father and they can't have him helping if he is just going to twist everything. Angel agrees and says she will help in any way she can. If it means ending the fighting and finally having peace, she is all for it. JJ is pleased, saying he really needs her help. There is no one else for him to go to. Angel says she is happy to as it's the future of their family they are talking about. JJ tells her they should start right away. He grabs both of their coats as Angel asks where they are going. JJ says to "The Spectator."

    -At Chez Rouge, Maggie has finished the bottle of Dom Perigon she was drinking. She regrets drinking it but it made her feel so much better. She sees all the bottles behind the bar. The tempatation is so great but she has overdone it already. She gets up but can't stop staring at the bottles. She slowly begins to walk over to the bar when Doug and Julie walk in. Julie looks at Maggie and asks if there is something she wants to tell them.

    Maggie is worried they have seen the empty bottle but is releived when Julie comments on how she changed the seating layout. It looks great. Maggie asks what they are doing here. Julie responds that they are worried about her. She has been through alot and the way she took Mickey's death makes them concerned about how she will deal with Victor's. Maggie says she is fine and feels great keeping busy.

    Julie looks at the bar and says she still hates the idea of her being around so much liquor. Maggie says she has hardly thought about drinking. She had some of the staff handle the bar anyway. Like she told Julie on the phone, she is still going to AA and has Lucas on speed dial if she gets the urge. She begs Julie to just trust her and appreciates all the concern. She loves them for it. Doug says that they all just don't want her to shut them out and fall into a depression like after Mickey died. That is what led her to fall off the wagon in the first place.

    Maggie insists she has her bearings and won't do that this time. She promises. Julie says they would all feel better if she stayed at Alice's. Maggie refuses, saying Doug and Julie are there and she feels comfortable in her own home. It's for the best. She thanks them for the offer. Maggie then tells them that she has a meeting with a customer who wants to have an event in the restaurant so she needs to lock up and get going. Doug and Julie take their cue and leave. They tell Maggie to call if she needs anything. She says she will and embraces both of them as they leave.

    After they leave, Maggie looks at the bar and then walks by it, only to turn back around to look at it again. Outside, Julie calls Alice to tell her Maggie is fine but that she still is going to be checking in on her alot to make sure. Alice urges her not to push it because there will only be problems if they act like they have no trust in Maggie. Julie says she will be careful. She just wants to make sure there isn't a repeat episode of what happened after Mickey died because she fears, if that happened, things would end up much worst then they did then.

    Back inside Chez Rouge, Maggie is trying to fight the temptation to drink at the bar. Her hands are shaking and she is clutching her head, trying to resist the urge. Finally, she says:

    Maggie: The hell with it!!

    Hands shaking and tears steaming down her face, Maggie opens the battle and takes large sip after large sip as the screen fades to black.

    On the next Salem Lives...

    Greta to Frankie: This is going to be so much fun.
    Jack: Time to find out who my new boss is.
    JJ (with Angel) to Billie: I think you could help us.
    Alan to Carrie: Are you sure you will be fine?
    Sami to Lucas: I want you. I need you.
    Sami to Will: There is something you should know.

  10. PhoenixRising05
    At Salem University Hospital, Carrie sees Alan walk on to the hospital floor through her window. As he looks into her room, he sees her wave him in. After he slowly makes his way in, she starts getting upset, begging him to bring her baby to her. Alan tries to calm her down, reminding her that for one, CPS may have him by now. And two, her mental state isn’t the greatest, so he is doubtful that they would give her back custody after everything she has been through. He also tells her that with his history, there is no way anyone will give him temporary custody of any baby, much less hers. He probably can't even obtain information on the child from CPS because of his past so she needs to just let go of that thought entirely.

    Carrie, through her medication, tells Alan that all she was trying to do was protect everyone. But a voice from the doorway tells her that it was not her call. When Alan turns around and Carrie looks up, they come face to face with Austin, who wants to know what Alan is doing there. He then asks him if he still remembers him telling Alan to stay the hell away from not only her but all the Bradys. Carrie tells Austin to leave Alan alone. She is convinced that he has changed for the better. Austin tells her if that is true, where is her child? That's right. Their child is gone.

    She needs to stop being so damn trusting all the time. He doesn’t mean to say that to make her upset. Just to open her eyes. She knows that and Austin says he knows that too. Now, it’s time for Alan to leave. Austin stands up and faces off with Alan, with their noses not even an inch away from each other's. Carrie sees where this is headed and tells Alan that she is ok. He can leave. Alan gives Austin a once over, chuckles, and leaves silently as Austin watches him walk out, seething.

    She then tells Austin she can’t believe he did that. Austin is trying to hold it in, telling Carrie that he has not changed one bit. And he can’t understand why she doesn’t see that. Carrie says he didn’t see what type of man he was in that cabin, taking care of her. He wouldn’t be asking that if he had. Austin responds by saying that she always demands that her family show her the utmost trust and loyalty but she apparently has no problem giving it to the man who raped her sister. She does realize that and says that he has to trust her.

    Austin then says like he trusted her to be honest when she was carrying the baby. She grows silent as Austin sees what he has said has hurt her deeply. He bends down towards her once again, saying that all he is trying to do is get through to her. That man is dangerous and he still doesn’t trust the fact that he was working alone during that whole episode. Maybe, he tells her, if she was really with her mother, Anna, none of this would have happened. She silently agrees and then after a few moments, speaks up. She says that the last time she spoke with her was last August and that she has been on the run ever since then. She gets the occasional message but that’s it. She would really like to speak with her right now.

    When Austin says he’ll call her, Carrie gives him the number and he dials. When he reaches someone at the hotel that she is supposed to be staying at, that person tells Austin that she hasn’t been seen in quite some time. Austin thanks the person and then hangs up. He relays the news to Carrie, who tells him how weird that is, but they both hope that she is ok.

    -Back at the McCluer crime scene, half of the city is now standing outside the crime scene, and it's becoming harder and harder for the S.P.D. to keep order. Frankie and Greta now join everyone else and start talking about how they are going to pool their resources to find out who did this. Abe was walking back towards the house when he overheard this statement and pulls them over to the side. He then reminds them in no uncertain terms that he doesn’t need any John Steeds, Mrs. Peels, or any other super spies on this case. An entire family has been slaughtered and he and the department will find out who did it, why they did it.......and bring them to justice. Period. He then quickly walks off in anger as he leaves the group standing there looking at each other in silence.

    As they watch Shane walk back into the house behind Abe, Jack turns back around and tells them that they are not dropping one damn thing. Two of the kids who came to him for help are now lying on gurneys........dead. Their lives will not have ended in vain. Billie, Greta, and Frankie shake their heads in agreement and then stand back and watch everything unfold.

    Nearby, Celeste sees Alexandra slowly pacing back and forth, waiting for her father to say it's time to leave. When Celeste takes a step towards her to go up to Lexie, she spots her mother, turns, and walks right past her, not even acknowledging her. Celeste then has another feeling of dread and tragedy coming to Salem.

    -Victor is stunned that Philip is not all that happy to see him. He thought he would be so grateful to know that his father is alive......unless he started getting drunk with power before he thought what was left of his body was cold. Philip says that he is so very happy that his father is well but he must understand that all that money and power is quite tempting. Victor tells him that one of his old mentors told him the same thing that he taught his two sons about being in any business.....

    Nobody gives you power. Real power is something you take.

    Philip says that no matter what, he’ll remember that in the future. Victor tells him good. The name he has still wields scaring influence around the world and that is something that he should be grateful for. When Philip tells him that he can’t feel that way with Victor belittling him every chance he gets, Victor says he only does that because he doesn’t think he’s ready for this right now. The men in his family have lost so very, very much to be made men. His face is different and he lost a leg. That is a deep, personal loss that none of them can feel. But, in the context of a mafia family.....

    What does it mean? So far, all Philip has shown is that it means treating the household staff and his wife like garbage. How does that garner respect from the men he hopes to lead one day? Philip says nothing. Victor tells him that in order for a man to kill.....or die for you, in this world, they must first give you total control of their lives. And they gladly will....when he has earned. But, not now. Victor walks away, leaving Philip standing there to say to himself, that he needs that kind of power, and he’ll have it........

    No matter how he has to get it.

    On the other side of the house, Roman slowly walks back over to Stefano and a now returning Victor. They both ask him what his decision is and, he says, for the safety of the people in this city, he’ll do what he has to do. And if that means making a pack with them....

    Then so be it. Both men smile at each other and now no one knows what tomorrow may bring.

    -A few miles away, James has slowly picked himself up off of the ground. He wipes his face of the tears but knows his life is over, no matter how anything turns out. He holds himself responsible for the deaths of his entire family, even though he had nothing to do with it directly. He also holds two other people at fault.....

    Marlena.....and the MCF, who watches Marlena walk up to James and observes the angry exchange between them. James grabs her and asks if she is the one who killed his people and she says no. He tells her to wake up but she doesn’t know why he is referring to her by the name Marlena. Her name......

    Is Samantha. Marlena is dead.

    James can’t believe what he’s hearing but then notices the MCF has suddenly vanished. He asks Marlena where their boss went to, to which she can’t reply. James grabs her and starts shaking her, demanding to know what the hell is going on. Before he shakes her out of skin, Alan shows up and pulls James off of Marlena, asking where their boss is. James says ask her. She has all the answers, even if she can’t tell him what they are. Alan says he has issues that need to be dealt with and asks Marlena again where the boss is.

    Marlena: I'm not Marlena. Marlena is gone. She isn't coming back.
    James: What the hell? Marlena? What is...why are you saying that? Why did you say your name was Sam and...
    Marlena: I'm not Sam. My name is Marcy. That is my name. Use it.
    James (looking at Alan): What the hell? Why is she...
    Alan: I think I know. I noticed her clutching her head when I got here. I also saw the look in her eyes shift. Before she said call her Sam and then, again, after that, right before she said her name is Marcy.
    James: What are you saying?
    Alan: I think it could be multiple personality disorder.

    James look at Alan and then at a confused Marlena, wondering if what Alan is suggesting could be the case.

    -Back at the crime scene, Stefano is about go get Lexie so they can leave when he notices something strange in the wooded area nearby. He slowly approaches it. The MCF is hiding. He then hears someone approaching but it's too late as Stefano has grabbed him. The MCF breaks free and pulls a gun on Stefano.

    MCF (through a voice changer): It's not that easy. I should say you came closer then anyone else has to catching me.
    Stefano: Returning to the scene of the crime I see. Not too smart. I like the voice changer. Clever. Theatrical, as well.
    MCF: Thank you.
    Stefano: So...did you kill those 4 people in there. I mean, they were on to you and it seems the family patriarch is involved in your scheme.
    MCF: Well, you already know so much. What do you think?
    Stefano: Haha...I don't know. It's possible you had one of your minions do it since you clearly can't be carrying all this out in your own. I don't think James McCluer Sr would do this so, maybe, Marlena. I hear she is in league with you. Did you take advantage of her poor mental state?
    MCF: Enough. I don't have time to waste playing 20 questions. I can't be seen so it looks like the great Stefano Dimera will have to die. And, this time, I mean actually die.
    Stefano: Oh, but don't you know, I don't die. So, tell me, why are you doing this? You first known act was blowing up Sami Brady's apartment. Then, you infiltrated by operation, as well as Kiriakis's. I also hear that you tipped the SPD, Hope Brady, and Caroline Brady off to Bo Brady and Victor Kiriakis's whereabouts when they were in hiding. Were you hoping for a massacre? Who are you targeting? The Brady's?
    MCF: Too many questions. That is all for me to know and, sadly, for you not to find out. But, since you are so interested in my plans, I suppose I can give you a little hint of what I am up to. Just a small one that you can think about as you go to your grave.
    Stefano: What's that?
    MCF: I have something you want.
    Stefano: What could you possible have that I...
    MCF: I have something that you have been searching for...for quite some time.
    Stefano: What...
    MCF: Think, Mr. Dimera.
    Stefano: I...have everything I want so...oh my...you have one of my children?

    Stefano looks at the MCF and his face turns to one of terror.

    Stefano: Tell me!!! Do you have one of my children?
    MCF: I really must be going but you can think about my words on your way to hell!!

    The MCF then pulls the trigger and fires two shots. Stefano is hit and falls to the ground. Everyone at the crime scene nearby hears the gunshots and races for the wooded area. The MCF goes over to Stefano, who is still conscious:

    Stefano (whispering): Why....are you...for what purpose are you doing all...this?
    MCF: I believe it's called a VENDETTA, Mr. Dimera. Something I would think you know all too well.

    The MCF then races off after hearing people approaching. Victor, Roman, Abe, and Shane arrive first and are shocked to see Stefano lying there, bleeding. The MCF watches nearby, saying:

    MCF: May you burn in hell, Stefano Dimera. One less problem for me to deal with.

    The MCF snickers quietly as the screen fades out on a split screen of the MCF and Stefano lying on the ground.

    On the Next Salem Lives...

    VENDETTA BEGINS WITH A HUGE TWIST AND AN ENDING YOU CAN'T MISS!! DON'T FORGET TO CHECK OUT ALL THE VENDETTA INFO IN THE BLOG CATEGORY TO THE RIGHT OR IN THE SONBC THREAD IN THE SONBC FORUMS!!!
  11. PhoenixRising05
    ***NOTE: THIS IS THE SAME AS THE SNEAK PREVIEW VENDETTA CLIP. IT HAS A FEW THINGS ADDED BUT ALSO GIVES GAME PLAYERS AND READERS SOME CLUES AS TO THE MCF'S PLAN AND POSSIBLE IDENTITY SO REUSING IT AS THE FIRST CLIP IS A GOOD IDEA TO START THINGS EASY. THE VENDETTA GAME IS UNDERWAY!!!***



    The MCF is in a wooded area, talking to his/her associate via cell phone.

    MCF (with voice changer): You understand your instructions, right?
    Associate: Yes. Our prisoners are doing just fine at the moment.
    MCF: Excellent. The time has come to put the big parts of the plan in motion. Everything up until now has been child's play. Blowing up Samantha Brady's apartment, shooting Roman Brady, giving out Bo Brady and Victor Kiriakis's whereabouts...no more of that.
    Associate: Why did you do all that anyway if it accomplished very little?
    MCF: Oh, it accomplished alot. I struck the fear of God into all of Salem and my enemies. They needed to feel my presence and now that they have, the game can begin.
    Associate: So, that is why you had Alan Harris pull Samantha away before the bomb went off. You didn't want her to die.
    MCF: Oh, but I did. Same goes for Roman, Bo, and Victor. If any of them died, it would've been a bonus. Sadly, none of them did but I am pleased in a way. My plans are now on a larger scale. No more thinking small. It's time to destroy my enemies all in one swoop. We must set the stage for what will be a grand event that will rock Salem to it's core. My enemies and all who associate with them won't know what hit them.

    The MCF laughs as the scene shifts to Tony and Anna, still imprisoned in the cell that the MCF's associate is monitoring. Tony and Anna are now awake and are trying to look outside the cell to see what is going on.

    Anna: Who do you think did this?
    Tony: I don't know. I have been trying to figure it out for some time. Everyone around here wears masks. If I didn't know any better, I would think...
    Anna: It was Stefano.
    Tony: He wouldn't do this. This is someone else. Whoever they are, they have alot of minions. I just don't know why they want you.
    Anna: Well, why do you think they want you?
    Tony: Well, possibly because of who I am.
    Anna: You think someone wants revenge on you or Stefano?
    Tony: There is no telling. All I know is I have this feeling...this feeling that whoever is behind this isn't playing around. They mean business and somehow we play a big role in whatever he or she is planning.
    Anna: I'm scared, Tony.

    Tony takes Anna in his arms.

    Tony: I know. We will find out what is going on. We will help each other through this.

    The scene shifts to The Spectator where Jack, Billie, Greta, and Frankie are hard at work researching James McCluer in hopes of finding clues to his whereabouts.

    Jack: I feel like McCluer is the key. We know he is in league with the cloaked one and we know he probably did this for his family.
    Billie: And is probably in so deep now he can't get out.
    Frankie: Either that or this cloaked person is manipulating him. I mean, he is probably distraught over his family's death and this the cloaked person may be using that to his or her advantage as a way of getting James to do what they want.
    Greta: Are we sure that James didn't kill his family? I mean, do we know if he is as good as we think?
    Jack: From what JJ and Angel told Billie and I...I don't see this man killing his family in a bloodbath. I think James is are only shot of tracking this cloaked one down. I mean, it's hard to pick up on his or her movements.
    Billie: You know what they say...you can't stop what you can't catch. What about Marlena? This cloaked figure obviously hung her out to dry and we know she was involved with him or her.
    Frankie: Yeah but Marlena is not in the state of mind to give us anything worthwhile right now. Besides, no one can visit her and she probably wouldn't give this person up anyway. She is probably hoping the cloaked one or someone that works for him or her will come for her.
    Greta: Do we know for sure if Marlena set that fire at Chez Rouge?
    Billie: It looks that way but she hasn't actually confessed. I think she did though. Abe got a call from someone with the same mechanized voice as the person that called him to tip him off to Victor and Bo's whereabouts tow months ago. It was probably the cloaked figure and he or she was probably ticked off at Marlena. Maybe he or she didn't want the fire set and Marlena acted against his or her orders. Whatever the case, it's pretty clear the cloaked figure turned her in for some reason.
    Jack: Yeah...well, let's keep working. Hopefully, we can come up with something to find James. God knows if we don't stop this cloaked nutjob before he or she strike again...there is no telling what they will do next.

    The scene then shifts back to the MCF. The MCF is in a warehouse district and enters a warehouse. He or she goes all the way to the back of the abandoned building to an office. The MCF opens the doors and turns on the lights. The MCF goes over to the desk and opens one of the drawers, revealing listening devices, bugs, and other spy gadgets. The MCF then gets up and opens a closet near to the desk, revealing a shrine featuring pictures of many Salemites.

    The camera pans over all the pictures. We see pictures of Roman, Sami, Lucas, Will, Carrie, Austin, Eric, Nicole, Steve, Kayla, Bo, Victor, Caroline, Maggie, Marlena, Shane, Kimberly, Hope, Belle, Philip, Abe, Lexie, Stefano, Tony, Anna, Jack, Billie, Max, Abby, Cassie, Chelsea, Cal, Doug, and Julie. We then see in the center of all the pictures the word...

    REVENGE.

    The MCF points towards the pictures and laughs, saying:

    MCF: Soon, dear friends. Revenge will be achieved. The game has begun...a game you all will, unfortunately, lose.

    The MCF laughs sadistically as the screen fades out to...



    Here is the list of VENDETTA Game Players so far:

    Rick
    Hoganstays
    DH23
    Tishy
    Ryan Chandler
    psychofan
    daysfan

    I have PM's out to some more people and new players are being accepted until Thursday, when the second clip will be posted. Please PM me by then and you will be added to the list. Thursday is the latest to join so spread the word and get more people involved. I know there are some out there still interested so get back to me please. The game is underway. ENJOY!!
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    -At the Kiriakis Mansion, Philip is reading the paper in the living room when Nico drags a kicking and screaming Belle into the house. Philip tells Nico it's about time. Nico reminds Philip he works for his father and only did this because his father approved. Philip sarcastically says he knows and that he understands his level of power. Nico coldly looks at him and leaves.

    Philip: Long time, no see Izzy.
    Belle: Shutup. I should have you arrested...
    Philip: For what? Wanting to see my wife. I have been more then reasonable, Belle. I haven't seen or talked to you since the night...
    Belle: Your father returned from the dead and stripped you of all your power.

    Philip turns away.

    Belle: Aww...poor baby. Still whining, aren't we?
    Philip: Shutup. Just because I don't have all that power, doesn't mean I can't use what I already have. My father...my father wants you and Claire here just as much as me so it will happen. Whether you want it to or not.
    Belle: I don't care who I have to face. You, Victor...whoever. I will fight with all I have to make sure you never get your hands on Claire. You can have me but you can never have her.
    Philip: Strong words but you can't beat the Kiriakis name and power. I may not be the head of the empire anymore but I can still use all it's resources and I can go to my father. You don't stand a chance. Not a chance.

    Phillip and Belle coldly stare down each other.

    -On the pier, Kate continues to break down in tears over her and Lucas's latest altercation and his and Will changing their last names to Horton. She begins to contemplate all the mistakes she has made and all the meddling and tells herself she did this. She just never stopped to realize her actions were doing more harm then good and now she may have lost Lucas and Will.

    -At Eric and Nicole's suite, Eric arrives home and sees Nicole holding the baby they found at Green Mountain. He asks her what is going on. She tells him he is theirs now. She asks him what names he has picked out. Eric looks at her and asks her what the hell she did.

    -Steve and Kayla return to their suite. Kayla can see Steve is upset about his therapy session and she tells him it's ok. He will continue to make progress and eventually they will get the results they want. She tells him they will get their life back. Steve smiles at her. Kayla suggests she go and bring them some food from the restaurant downstairs. They can then have a nice meal and relax.

    Steve insists she doesn't have to do that but Kayla says she wants to and tells him to sit and relax. She leaves. Steve decides to take a shower while he waits. As he gets up from the couch, he sees a envelope slipped under the door of the suite. He goes over and picks it up. He opens the door to see who left it but no one is outside the room. He goes back in the suite and studies the envelope, which has his name on it.

    -At the McCluer home, Greta tells Frankie that he still hasn't answered her questions. Frankie says he isn't sure how to answer that question. He admits he likes her alot and thinks she is beautiful but he isn't sure how deep that goes. He also admits there is an attraction but any guy would be stupid not to be attracted to her. She is so kind and giving and has such a vibrant personality that it would be hard for any guy to resist her.

    Greta laughs and says that guys have. Her track record in love is horrible. Frankie reminds her that his is too. He just isn't sure of what is between them yet. All he knows is she is a good friend to him and with everything they have going on right now, it may be best that it stays that way and they can just see where things go. Greta smiles and agrees that may be best. If something is meant to happen between them, it will come naturally and with time. She says she is glad they had this talk and Frankie agrees. They then go back to searching the house.

    -At the Bullseye bar, Billie tries to pull away from Jack as her blouse is caught on his jacket. Meanwhile, James is on his way back from the bathroom and notices everyone in the bar fixated on the dance floor. He sees Billie trying to pull away from Jack and misinterprets it as Jack attacking her. He races over, pulls Jack off Billie, and punches him. Jack hits the ground and James tells him to stay the hell away from this women.

    Bllie panics and explains that she was dancing with him when her blouse got stuck on his jacket. He is the guy she came with. The bartender comes over to calm things down and explains that they did come in together, calling themselves Dena Higley and Tom Langan. James asks why she was flirting with him then. Billie explains that it's her nature. Jack mentions that she has a wandering eye and isn't exactly a one man woman. James looks at both of them and admits he can't help but get the feeling something strange is going on here.

    The bartenders says he isn't the only one. He tells Jack and Billie that a number of regulars at the bar are very suspicious of them and don't like them being here at all. Jack says he is sorry to hear that and maybe they should just leave. The bartender says it's up to them. They seemed nice enough earlier but if they are going to keep causing a stir then it may be best. Jack and Billie collect their belongings and leave. James tells the bartender something was not right with those two. He felt like he knew the girl earlier and now he feels like he has seen the guy somewhere too. He just can't think of where.

    Meanwhile, outside, Jack and Billie can't beleive how close that was. Billie reminds Jack she said this was a bad idea. They knew this place was very exclusive and practically the whole bar was suspicious of them. She only hopes James wasn't.

    -Back at Kayla's suite, Steve opens the envelope and reads over the note it contains. He appears both confused and stunned by what it says. He then says that he hates to this but he has to go figure out what this is about. He can't find any paper to write a note to tell Kayla he went out so he just leaves, hoping to be back soon or before Kayla gets back.

    -Back at the Kiriakis Mansion, Belle and Philip continue their argument. Meanwhile, Kate appears outside, saying that Lucas and Will may be on the outs with her but she still has her other children at the moment. She hasn't seen Philip in awhile and needs to see how he is holding up with Belle being so difficult with him and with Victor returning.

    Back inside, Belle defiantly tells Philip she will do whatever she must to make sure he never has Claire.

    Belle: You will never have Claire. Never. Do you understand?
    Philip: Belle...I have had enough. Enough of these back and forths. Enough of me being patient. It's time to get the ball rolling so here's the deal. You have 24 hours to have you and Claire moved in to this house. If you don't, then I seek full custody of Claire and take her away from you and your family for could. That's it. No comprise. Now...do you understand that?
    Belle: Go...to...hell!!

    Philip grabs Belle and tells her this is his final warning. She either does as he says or loses Claire. Belle admits she isn't afraid of him. He is nothing. Victor has all the power and she doubts he is going to have the time right now to devote to helping him. Victor needs all his focus and resources to bust the MCF from what she hears. He doesn't have the time for a minor matter such as this.

    Philip violently begins to shake Belle and grabs her even tighter. She tells him to stop as he is hurting her. He grows more and more enraged.

    Philip: With or without my father, I will find a way. I will use all the resources I can. All the power I can. Claire is mine. I will have her. I will have everything I want. Everything!!
    Belle: Let go of me!!! Stop it!!!
    Philip: Do you understand?! Belle! Do you hear me?! Claire is mine! Mine!!
    Belle: Never!! You will never have her!!

    Philip then tells her to shutup and smacks her across the face, sending her to the floor just as Kate walks in.

    Philip: Bitch!

    Philip then sees Kate is there as Belle begins to pick herself up.

    Kate: Oh my...Philip. What the hell is going on here?
    Belle (holding her face): Yeah, Philip. Why don't you tell your mother how you just brutally hit your wife.

    A stunned Kate looks at an enraged Philip as Belle, who gets up off the floor, coldly stares at him.

    -Back at Eric and Nicole's suite, he asks her again what she did. Nicole says it was nothing. She just had some strings pulled. Eric asks by who. It had to be someone with major connections and power. He then sees a "Titan Industries Employee Folder" and asks why she she it. Nicole says she starts working at Titan again tomarrow. She is taking the position vacated by Lucas.

    Eric then realizes who Nicole went to for help. He asks her if she went to Victor. She is silent. He then raises his voice and tells her to answer him. Nicole gets upset as he is scaring the baby. She puts him down in the bedroom and returns to Eric. She admits she went to Victor and asked for a job and for his help. Eric reminds her that he was going to do everything he could. He is a Brady and that is a good name that people indentify with respect and honor around here.

    Nicole: That may be but it's not the Kiriakis name, Eric. We were never going to have him if I left it to you.
    Eric: Then, we would just have to accept it wasn't meant to be. There will be other babies but we can't control fate like this.
    Nicole: I wanted this baby!!! This is the child we were meant to have. This is the life we wanted. We have the baby we found...the baby we wanted. You have the job you want and now I have the job I wanted.
    Eric: Just couldn't let me have anything, huh? I knew you were upset I was working and you weren't. You just couldn't accept me being more successful then you and...
    Nicole: You? More successful then me? I gave up beingh CEO of Highstyle for you. I was always more successful then you and your stupid photography gig.
    Eric: That's always been it, isn't it? You never wanted to give all that up. When we first got back to Salem, all you kept asking was when we were leaving and going back to your life in LA. It's always about you and the one time you have to give up something for me...you have to be all bitter about it. You tried to hide it but I saw it, Nicole.
    Nicole: I don't care if you did and don't get all sanctimonious with me.
    Eric: It's all about you. Same old Nicole. Haven't changed one bit. You want what you want and will do whatever it takes. You always have to be better...always have to be on top. Better job, more money...you even have to have the baby you want even if it may not be the one you are meant to have. You know what? Victor and you hated each other since after your marriage ended. How did you get him to help you? What did you do?
    Nicole: Nothing. I asked for his help an we decided to call a truce.
    Eric: There you go again. Same old Nicole. Your lying. Victor has gone all godfather on everyone so I highly doubt he would just do a favor without getting something in...
    Nicole: Just shutup!!!

    Nicole blows by Eric to the other side of the room, blowing some papers off the table. Eric sees that they are the adoption papers and something catches his eye. He begins to read them over. Nicole sees him doing this and says that now is not the time to go over those.

    Eric: Aren't I suppose to sign these? Afterall, I am going to be the baby's fath...wait...why are you listed as the only parent and guardian. What the hell is going on, Nicole?

    Nicole remains silent, contemplating what to say.

    -At the McCluer home, Frankie and Greta are just about done when Jack and Billie show up. They fill Frankie and Greta in on what happened. Greta asks if James was suspicious. Billie hopes not but Jack is confident that he wasn't. Unfortunately, Jack says, it looks like it's back to the drawing board now as far as what they do next. Billie admits that at least they know now James is doing what he is doing for his family and never would've killed him, just as they suspected.

    Frankie wonders what they can do now. Jack admits he isn't sure. All four are unaware that James is right outside, watching them. He witnesses Jack and Billie pull their disguises off.

    James: How dare those two step foot in my house. They are the reason why my family is dead. They encouraged my kids...got my family further involved in all this. I knew they looked familiar at the bar. Damnit...I have to do something. Those two need to be stopped. I don't need the boss for this. This is all on me. I am going to make those two pay for what they have done to my family. All the pain they caused me...for that, Deveraux and Reed will pay.

    -Kayla arrives back at her suite and wonders where Steve is. Meanwhile, Steve arrives at the pier and appears to be looking for something or someone through the fog. He then hears someone walking behind him and turns around to see who it is.

    Steve: What the hell?

    The camara shifts from Steve and pans around to reveal...THE MCF!!!

    MCF (via voice changer): Hello, Steven. Long time, no see. I haven't seen you since the motel in Chicago a few days ago..
    Steve: You? What are you...
    MCF: Nevermind that. I wrote that note to you and called you hear because I have an offer for you. One I am sure you won't refuse.

    Steve looks at the MCF, confused and wondering what the MCF is about to spring on him as the screen fades out.

    On the Next Salem Lives...

    Belle to Kate (with Philip): You either side with me against Philip or never see your granddaughter again.
    Eric to Nicole: You think that little of me? Why did we even get married in the first place?
    James (watching Jack and Billie): Your time is almost up.
    MCF to Steve: I can give you what you most desire.


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    Be there for a Salem Lives event!!


    Last week, it was announced in the Salem Lives Insider that a tribute to the late Lanna Saunders would take place on the April 5 and April 6 episodes. It was also mentioned that Salem Lives has decided to write off the character of Marie Horton permanently. Fans already saw this plan begin to be realized last week when Alice (Francis Reid) recieved word of Marie's death and news quickly spread to loved ones in Salem. Next week, fans will be treated to two special episodes dedicated to the character of Marie Horton and, more specifically, Lanna Saunders who was considered by many to be the definitive Marie Horton.

    Fans may note that just last summer the character of Marie was portrayed by Marie Cheathem, the role's originator, but EP/HW Tim Lowery says he feels this decision is the right one. "I feel doing this way is a tribute to Lanna and Marie understands that," says Lowery. "Marie originated the role but Lanna had such a big impact on all of us. She will be sorely missed and fans of all ages will be treated to a fitting and very emotional tribute next week. I can promise that. My co-EP/HW Patrick L. Ewing was the brainchild behind this and I know he is going to throw himself into this, like he does in all his writing for Salem Lives. It's just going to be a great tribute." Below is a list of the actors and actresses who will be returning for this special occasion. "We are thankful they could all make it back on such short notice," adds Lowery. "Jaime, Kale, Lisa, Alli, and Jed only left us in December so that wasn't hard but the others we really haven't seen since last August during the funerals then. I am grateful they are all here. It wouldn't be the same without them." These actors and actresses are returning for April 5 and 6 ONLY and here they are:

    Jaime Lyn Bauer (Laura Horton)
    Roark Critchlow (Mike Horton)
    David Tom (Jeremy 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)
    Justin Hartley (Spencer Olsen)
    Michael Leon (Pete Jannings)
    Jed Allen (Don Craig)
    Kale Browne (Bill Horton)
    Larry Bryggman (Tommy Horton)

    In addition to these names, Salem Lives has casted Blake Berris as Nick Fallon, Jessica and Joshua Fallon's son. "We are introducing him," says Lowery. "We just want the fans to know he is there as he has never been known to this point. The actor is great and it just opens another story door for the future, kind of like last summer when we brought these funeral guests on and hinted at possible future stories. It keeps some options open." Berris will appear ONLY in the April 5 and 6 episodes.

    In other big casting news, look for a BIG surprise on May 1 as that day will mark the one year anniversary of Salem Lives. "We have someone big coming on that day," admits Lowery. "We are going to keep it a surprise until this person appears. It's a big name actor and one that will shock everyone. It will really shake things up and it's a great way to celebrate Salem Lives' one year anniversary. Between VENDETTA and this person coming aboard, it really shows what we have been about since day one: solid story and entertaining fans. The fans will love it so look out on May 1 for that."
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    VENDETTA CLIP #4

    At The Spectator offices, Jack is with Billie and Frankie and they are discussing Victor agreeing to help them.

    Jack: I am glad Victor is going to help get us those surveillance videos. I feel like they may lead to breaking this thing open.
    Billie: I do too. I mean, this cloaked person isn't superhuman. He or she has to hvae been caught on one of these cameras around town.
    Frankie: Hopefully, he or she has because I am pretty much out of ideas after this one. I mean, there is always Marlena but who knows what she could give us.
    Billie: Yeah but she is not allowed visitors and I get the feeling she may not even be capable of giving us anything worthwhile at this juncture.
    Jack: Well, if this current idea we have fails, then she may be our only choice.

    The scene then shifts to Marlena's padded cell in the psych ward of University Hospital.

    Marlena: I wonder how things are on the outside. My cloaked friend's grand plan is most likely underway. They have no idea what they are dealing with. First, their lives will be toyed with and destroyed and then they will be wiped out. Each and every one of them that have been targeted. I have to get out of here. I must...I will not let my plans go unfinished. I got involved in all this so I could carry out my goals and I will be damned if I am just going to waste away in here while my loyal boss accomplishes everything...relax. (Marlena's eyes slightly close and her face turns from agreesive to a more calmer expression) Come on Samantha...you know you will get what you want. All in due time. (Marlena's face then turns cold and agressive again) Shut up, Marcy!! Don't preach to me about patience...there is no time to waste. I have to get out of here...NOW!!! And I will...if they all think it's bad now...just wait until I'm out. They've seen nothing yet.

    The scene the shifts to the MCF's abandoned warehouse office hideaway. The MCF is examining the pictures on the wall shrine he or she created. The MCF seems to be looking at one picture in particular.

    MCF (via voice changer): Hmm...I don't need your assistance but I could use you to make sure I am able to convince my next little helper to do as I say. I just her to be desperate enough...just like Steven was.

    The MCF then walks over to a door on the other side of the office and opens it, revealing a surveillance center full of surveillance monitors. The MCF sits down and accesses one of them. We then see that the MCF is monitoring what happened between Kate and Philip and then is observing Kate and Henderson's conversation about Nicole and Victor. The MCF seems fixated on this.

    MCF: Interesting...Philip's need for power could be of service to me as his father is becoming a thorn in my side yet again. Nothing new there...gold old Vic has always been like that. Seems the lovely Ms. Roberts was quite intrigued by Nicole and Victor's issues, just as I thought. She is perfect...she will further my plans quite well. Lucas and Philip turning their backs on her will only help me to use the beautiful Kate to my advantage.

    The MCF then looks at another monitor of Salem Place and watches Nicole with Austin and also sees Sami and Carrie walking around.

    MCF: Ah...the gorgeous Nicole Walker-Brady. Desperate to hold on to what is hers and always looking to end up on top. All you need is a little scare and you will be eating out of my hand. (flips cameras and looks at Carrie on the screen) Carrie, Carrie, Carrie...we can't have you telling the truth yet. I am not through with you all yet. Looks like I will have to act sooner then I anticipated.

    The MCF gets up and turns the monitors off, closing the door to conceal the surveilance center. The MCF then turns the lights off in the office and closes the door behind him or her as the screen fades into...


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    -At the Horton House, Hope arrives and tells Alice that everything is all set the the funeral. She just hopes everyone's flights arrive on time. Alice doesn't answer and Hope asks if she is ok. Alice says:

    Alice: It's going to be one of the hardest days of my life. Your children aren't supposed to leave this world before you.

    Alice begins to tear up, saying she has to be strong and wants to be. Hope embraces her and tells her she is strong but that she needs to just grieve and let her emotions out. They both comfort each other as tears fall from their eyes.

    -At University Hospital, Julie arrives in Maggie's room for a visit. She greets Maggie with a smile and asks her how it feels to be going home tomarrow. Maggie says she won't be going home or to the funeral tomarrow....because the police are on their way to question her about the fire at Chez Rouge. Julie displays a look of panic. Maggie says the jig is up and that she has no intentions to fight it. She is just going to turn herself in. Julie tells her not to that and says:

    Julie: You didn't set that fire, Maggie. That is what you are going to tell the police.

    -At Salem Place, Austin and Eric are stunned when Sami and Lucas reiterate what they observed when they were with Carrie earlier. Both Sami and Lucas add that they are really worried about Carrie, which makes Austin and Eric feel the same way.

    Meanwhile, outside Ballistix, Nicole asks Carrie what she is talking about as Kate watches and overhears. Carrie tells Nicole again that the baby she is holding is her baby. Nicole says that isn't possible....this is the baby Eric and herself found. Carrie admits she feels a connection to Evan and says that's it's like a maternal instinct. This is her child. She knows it. A panicked Nicole doesn't know what to do and wonders why Carrie is feeling and acting this way.

    As Kate watches, she sees how worried Nicole seems to be but reminds herself that anyone would be worried if someone else was claiming their child as their own. Kate recalls her conversation with Henderson about Victor and Nicole and decides to head over to talk with Victor.

    -Back at University Hospital, Maggie reminds Julie that she has already remembered committing the crime so she has to confess. Julie points out to Maggie that she claimed her memories were blurred so she may not be remembering correctly. Julie also tells Maggie she has something to tell her that she waited to tell her until she was well enough. Julie admits that she saw Marlena exiting Chez Rouge after smoke began pouring out of the restaurant.

    Maggie says that doesn't prove nothing. Maggie looks at Julie and asks why she wants her to lie and why she is trying to push all this on Marlena. Julie says that Marlena is the prime suspect. She was in the area and her current condition and behavior wouldn't make it surprising if she did set the fire. Maggie is adamant that she knows she did it. She can remember enough to know that she is responsible and has to pay.

    Julie reminds Maggie to think about her family and friends. The Horton's are going through a difficult time right now and her being arrested and all the press and media around them because of it...it would be too much. Julie doesn't think the family can deal with that kind of thing right now. Plus, Julie points out, Marlena is going to have to be locked up for a long time. She needs help so pinning the crime on her would not keep Marlena from being freed anytime sooner. She will be declared insane in court regardless so she isn't being hurt if the fire is pinned on her.

    Maggie feels guilty as Marlena is her friend. Julie says she is her friend too but the family doesn't need any more problems and the family needs Maggie to be there for them. Maggie says she can't coverup her crime and that it's just asking too much. Mickey's death still eats awat at her and this would too, especially since it put Doug in a coma. Maggie asks Julie why she would want to help her after the fact that she started the fire that put her husband in a coma. Julie says she loves Maggie and she is her aunt. She would do anything for her.

    Maggie smiles as a police officer from the SPD knocks outside, asking Maggie if he can come in. Julie looks at Maggie and says the choice is hers. Maggie invites the officer in and the officer asks Julie if she can leave so he can have some privacy with Maggie. Julie agrees and gives Maggie a knowing stare when she leaves. The officer sits down as Maggie thanks him and the entire SPD for giving her and her family the time and space to recover before questioning her about the fire. The officer says they all understand what a hard time it's been and the Horton's are a well-respected family. The officer then tells Maggie that it's time to get down to business and asks her to recount the circumstances surrounding the fire, if she could. Maggie takes a deep breath and contemplates what to do.

    -Back at Salem Place, Carrie continues to maintain that Evan is her son. Nicole is getting worried about Evan and wonders if Carrie has snapped. She tells Carrie to give her Evan. Carrie refuses and the women's arguing gets louder. Meanwhile, Austin tells Sami and Lucas that he needs to find out what is going on with Carrie before she goes over the edge, which it seems she may be close to based on what they told him. Eric rejoins them with a cup of coffee and says something big is going down near Ballistix as alot of people are watching something. Austin, Eric, Sami, and Lucas go check it out.

    When they get to Ballistix, they are stunned to see Carrie and Nicole arguing. Austin and Eric step in the middle, followed by Sami and Lucas. Nicole fills them in on what is going on and Austin looks at Carrie, who tells Austin she has their baby. Austin looks at her, worried along with everyone else.

    -Kate arrives at the Kiriakis Mansion and rings the bell. Henderson answers. Kate asks if Philip is around. Henderson says no but, if he was, Kate would have to leave. Kate asks where he is. Henderson says he went to talk with some lawyers about the Belle situation. Kate asks if Victor is home and gets an answer quickly as he comes up behind Henderson, asking Kate what she wants.

    Kate says they need to talk. She enters the mansion and Henderson leaves them alone. Victor asks what's going on. Kate says they do need to talk about Philip but rshe has something else on her mind...Nicole Walker-Brady. Kate tells Victor she wants to know about his involvement with her of late.

    -Back at the Horton House, Hope returns to the living room to find Alice sleeping in her chair. Hope puts a blanket on her and covers her. She then kisses her forehead and tells her:

    Hope: Good night and sweet dreams. God knows...you deserve it.

    Hope then leaves as Alice continues to rest in her chair, peacefully.

    -Back at University Hospital, the officer exits Maggie's room as Julie watches, wondering what Maggie's decision was. The officer goes over to Julie and tells her he as a question for her. The officer mentions that Maggie said that Julie could back her up on something in her story...and that is that she saw Dr. Marlena Evans leaves Chez Rouge shortly after the fire began. Julie realizes Maggie lied and pinned the crime on Marlena. Julie says that's right. Marlena is who she saw leaving. She just blocked it out with so much going on with the family and all. She just kind of let it slip to the back of her mind.

    The officer asks Julie if she is sure and she nods. The officer thanks her. Julie asks if Marlena is the one and only suspect. The officer says it seems she isn't a suspect as based on what she and Maggie told him, Marlena is the one that torched Chez Rouge. Julie pretends to act horrified. The officer says he has to go but he will in touch when more details about the case are available and if he or the SPD need anything else. He apologizes for their family's loss, to which Julie thanks him, and he leaves.

    Julie races back into Maggie's room and smiles. She tells her she did the right thing. Maggie says she hopes so but it doesn't feel right at all. Maggie tells Julie she only did this for their family. Julie understands. Maggie doesn't know if she can live with this guilt combined with the guilt she still feels over Mickey's death. Julie says she has to and that she and her loved ones will help her along the way. Julie promises her that everything will be ok...it has to be as it can't be much worse then this.

    -Back at the Kiriakis Mansion, Victor asks Kate what makes her think he is involved with Nicole. Kate says she just knows he does and that he has been helping her. She knows he pulled strings to help her get her baby and she knows he gave her Lucas's old Titan job. She asks Victor what their deal was. They hate each other so it had to be a good one. She asks him what she gave him in return. Victor tells Kate to get out.

    Kate says she will get out when he tells her if everything she has said so far is true. Victor says Nicole is working at Titan now. That will be public knowledge soon anyway and he did help out with the adoption of the baby but that's it. They wanted to start anew with each other so there was no deal. Kate doesn't buy it but Victor doesn't care. He orders her gone. Kate agrees, saying she got what she came for and probably as much as she will get anyway and she doesn't want Philip to see her there. Kate walks out as an angry Victor asks himself why Kate can't mind her own business and why he ever got involved again with Nicole in the first place.

    Meanwhile, outside the mansion, Kate knows Victor is leaving out alot about what is going on with him and Nicole. She knows he wanted something from her as he always wants something from someone when he helps them. It's how he bargains. Kate vows to find out the truth as to whether Nicole's baby is Carrie's or not. This is about her grandchild and her sons, Austin and Lucas, and she needs to find out the truth for their sakes.

    -Back at Salem Place, Austin tries to calm Carrie down and asks her to let him have the baby. Carrie tells Austin that she knows he has been waiting to hold what could be his son and she tells Lucas and him they will go to the hospital and do a paternity test ASAP. Austin takes the baby and gives it right back to Nicole. Carrie asks Austin what he is doing. Austin grabs Carrie and tells her that Evan is not thier baby. He is the baby Eric and Nicole found. Their baby is dead.

    Carrie: No!! Our baby is not dead!!
    Austin: You told me he was...
    Sami: Austin...you have to get her out of here and out of public.
    Lucas: Yeah. She is only making a spectacle out of herself.
    Austin: Your right.

    Austin takes Carrie and guides her as they walk. Carrie is breaking down in tears and is inconsolable, still adamant that Evan is her baby. She tries to break free of Austin but she can't and he pulls her along, telling her it's ok. He knows her baby dying was hard. He tells her they will get through it together. Carrie looks back at Nicole with Evan and cries out for her baby as she walks off with Austin.

    Sami and Lucas feel horrible. Sami feels like this may be too much for Carrie and that she may have completely lost it. Lucas fears the worst too. They embrace and comfort each other.

    Nicole holds Evan tightly and tells him that mommy is never going to let him go again. She says she is glad he didn't get scared and says to him:

    Nicole: Not to worry. Mommy will always take care of you. She will never let you go. No one will take you away from me.

    Nicole then leaves with Evan as Eric watches and asks:

    Eric: What are you hiding, Nicole? Whatever it is, it's going to come out. Whether you like it or not...it will happen.

    The screen then fades out on a split screen of Eric, Nicole, Austin holding Carrie, Lucas holding Sami and Evan's little face in the middle.

    On the Next Salem Lives...

    Cal: I hope this works. This may be my only chance.
    Katherine: What the hell could he be doing?
    Sami to Lucas (and Eric): Carrie may end up right next to mom...in the psych ward.
    Austin to Carrie: LISTEN TO ME!! YOUR BABY IS GONE!!! HE'S GONE!!
    Carrie to Austin: NO!!!!
    Kate to Nicole: Hello, Nicole. My, have you been busy.
    Victor to Philip: You agree to Belle's demands or you lose everything. Your choice.
  16. PhoenixRising05
    -Bill and Tommy get out of the limousine first and walk around to open the door for Alice. As they help her out of the car, everyone else starts filing out of their respective limousines. Alice thanks her two boys for helping her. Then, as all three look up towards the church, they all stop and grow silent. All of Marie’s family and friends look towards the steps of the church and see not only the Brady family and other friends but, an honor guard from the Marine Corps and from the S.P.D.

    As Marie’s casket is being lifted from the hearse, they all are given the order and every single man stands at attention and salutes Marie is she is being brought past them. Many of these men knew this wonderful lady and they are now showing their respect and thanks for what she had given them. As Alice and her family follow the Honor Guard into the church, they are met by Fr. Jansen. He walks up to Alice and hugs her, saying how sorry he is. His studies took him around the world but Marie always made him feel at home. Bill and Tommy thank him and Alice tells him that Marie really liked him. She says she always had great instincts about people, which makes the Father smile.

    The family now starts walking into the church. Alice looks towards the doors and sees Roman holding one of them open. Tears are coming down his face as Bill and Tommy help Alice into the church and Roman leans over and kisses Alice on the cheek. She smiles and pats his cheek, as he shakes Tommy’s hand and gives him a hug. They all file into the huge church, which is full to capacity. The mayor is here, as well as senators and congress people. Also in attendance is all of the women from the battered women’s home that Marie owned and ran until her cancer got the better of her. They all stand in respect for this fine lady, as her casket makes it way to the alter of the church.

    Bill and Tommy place Alice in a wheelchair and then Bill pushes her down the aisle as her family follows. When she gets to Caroline, she bends over and places cards and letters in her lap. She then leans in and says to Alice.....

    Caroline: These are from all of us. We love you all so much and are so sorry for your loss. Read them at your own good pace, ok?
    Alice: I will, dear. Thank you so much for coming.
    Caroline: I wouldn’t be anywhere else.

    The two matriarchs of the respected families then hug one another as Austin, Carrie, Sami and Will look on. Lucas is standing next to Sami as well and, when Bill sees him, he reaches out for him. Lucas takes his hand and Bill gently pulls him out of the pews and towards him. He hugs his son and then steps aside, silently telling Lucas that he can take his place. With that, Lucas stands behind his grandmother and continues to push her up the aisle as Sami and her family look on and smile.

    As they get closer to the alter, Marie’s family and friends start to see all of the flowers and reefs that have came from across the country and around the world and that now cover the alter. Tokens of affection from the Kiriakis family, the Ewing family of Texas, and the Newman, Chancellor and Abbott families from Genoa City, Wisconsin. The Quartermaines have sent 1,000 flowers as a token of love and respect and the Capwells and, yes, even the DiMera family have sent tributes for Marie. Alice smiles at her daughter’s casket, knowing that only she could have so many people tell her how deeply they felt about her.

    The Carrington family of Denver sent a big letter which reads......

    To Alice,

    Marie was a very special lady. I knew her when she would sometimes come with your late husband here to Denver for a medical conference that took place once a year. She was a splendid woman and my wife, family and I are deeply saddened at the news of her passing. May God grant her the peace and love that she gave all of you while she was of this Earth and may He keep and bless you in your hour of sorrow.

    Sincerely Yours,
    Blake & Krystal Carrington
    Denver, Colorado

    As everyone sits down, Fr. Jansen walks towards the alter and starts to address the audience in attendance.

    Fr. Jansen: I thank you all for coming today. Not to say farewell but to honor and say thank you, to God Almighty, for giving us his child, Marie Horton, for just a brief moment on His Earth.

    As the news crews continue taping, the cameras pan through the church. The shots show Frankie, Max, Kimberly, Kayla, and Eric Brady, as well as Roman and Shane, who arrived to support Kimberly. Greta, Chelsea, and Belle, with Claire, are there as well. Billie is there and is seated next to Abby and Jack, who is holding Jack Jr. in his lap. Billie looks at him, as Jack seems to be drifting off, thinking about a lady that he once loved....

    And lost.

    Fr. Jansen continues with his eulogy......

    Fr. Jansen: Knowing Marie, she is probably standing here now, with a smile on her face. I truly believe that she would be very humbled by the love and affection that is being felt here today. This “old soul”, as many have called her, had a heart the size of Mother Earth, as can be attested to by many of the people who are with us today. She lived a flawed, but humble life, and I’m sure that her family and friends all feel that their lives are the richer for have known her.

    Alice’s mind drifts back to the time Marie was accidentally shot and she remembers her lying in a hospital bed, near death. All she can think about is the pain she felt at seeing her lying there and there was nothing that she couldn’t do for her. Now, she is gone, but she now feels at peace. Because she now knows that her child is in no more pain.

    Fr. Jansen then ends his eulogy........

    Fr. Jansen: So, as Marie’s loved ones speak of her today, let us all remember that she wouldn’t want anyone to grieve over her. She had told me, on so many occasions, that she was raised to face life head on. To deal with whatever it deals us....

    And that is what we’ll all do here today.

    The scene then fades from the good father to Bill, who is standing to the side of his sister’s casket, as he thinks of the little girl he loved so much......

    Bill: All she ever wanted to do was to follow me everywhere. (Smiling) I can still remember all of the fights we got into because I didn’t want her hanging around me so much. I now remember the time she snuck into the backseat of Dad’s car and went on a date that I had, even though I didn’t know she was back there. She later told me that if I didn’t take her to the movies every Friday during the summer, she would tell Mom and Dad what I had did.

    But now, looking back on it, I think all she ever wanted was for us to spend time together. I wish we had. I will always cherish the late night phone calls that we had, talking about the past, the joys and laughter, and the mistakes that we both made. And, above all else, (Crying) I hope that my little sister will always know......how very special she was to me and how much I loved her.

    Take care, sis. Till we meet again.

    The scene then fades from Bill, to his brother, Tommy......

    Tommy: What can I say? A true angel of God. The finest kind. Even with the times that we told each other how much we hated each other, my love for her was as big as the universe. We only said those things because we had been arguing. Dad would rush upstairs because he couldn’t watch the news because we were yelling so loud. That’s when he would put his foot down and tell us to stop it or else. Then, after he left the upstairs hallway, we would look at each other, and then start laughing. I think we did it just to tick him off. And I swear, she would start every fight.

    Just then, thunder slightly shook the church. On a clear day.

    Tommy: Ok, Marie. We both started the fights.

    Everyone breaks out into laughter.

    Tommy: And now, all I can think of, is the sister that I have lost. And the deep affection and love that I have always had for her. We talked of the ladies that she took care of in her shelter and she always told me how much she loved each and every one of them. They all just needed a fresh start and to believe in themselves. That.....is what she taught me. To believe in myself. I’ll never forget that, as long as I live.

    So sister, to quote a famous reverend.......

    It’s Time To Rest. Come On Home.
    You’re Body’s Weary, You’ve Done Your Best.
    Your Witness And Character, Always Strong,
    Your Voice Like Music, From Heaven’s Song
    Your Beauty Warm, Like The Rays Of The Sun,
    Goodnight, My Sister, And I Humbly Thank You
    For A Life.....Well Done.

    Applause breaks out as Tommy starts crying. He starts to leave the alter and, when he is almost overcome with grief, Nick and Hope jump up and run to his side and lead him back to his seat. Hope then sits next to him and comforts him, as he looks at his sister’s casket and says to her....

    Tommy: I hope she knew.
    Hope: She did, Uncle Tommy. She did.

    The scene now fades to Julie, who is having a difficult time speaking......

    Julie: It’s so hard. (Crying) All I can do is selfishly wish that she was still here. But, what I’m going to do, is thank God that he gave her to us for the time we had her. It was just a snap of His fingers and life becomes a moment in time but Marie spent it like many of us should. Doing what she wanted to do, full of life and vigor, and helping those who, at one time or another, were unable to help themselves.

    No matter where life takes me or no matter what mistakes I make or, when my time comes, I will always, always cherish the wonderful times we had together. So, my dearest Marie, take care of yourself, and I’ll see you one day, my dearest angel.

    Hope once again rushes up and hugs Julie, as she breaks down completely. She helps her back to her seat and sits her down, as Joshua and Jessica then walk to the alter to say a few words.....

    Joshua: All I can do is thank everyone here for coming today. She would have really been proud.
    Jessica: She sure would have been. Our family has always been proud of the fact that the door was always open at the Horton home and Marie was a huge part of that. She told me, when her cancer was progressing, that she knew this may be it. And to tell everyone back home, how much she loved and appreciated each and everyone of you.
    Joshua: So, that is why she wanted to do something for some of the people that she loved. She signed over the battered women’s shelter to the seven women who currently stay there and has left an endowment big enough to see that it continues helping those who need a second chance.

    Everyone applauds in unison, as the women hug each other and give thanks to this special lady.


    Joshua: I’ll miss her so much. When I think of some 60's rock music, I’ll think of her. When I think of air popped popcorn, I’ll think of her. When I think of being read to late at night, or having a sprained ankle wrapped, or sitting on her lap while we watched television, or all the sound advice and love that a mother can give a child, I will always smile, look towards the heavens......

    And thank her, and God, for blessing us with her.

    Some time later, after state senators have issued proclamations in her name, and as the mayor has proclaimed this day Marie Horton Day, and some of Marie’s favorite songs are played, Hope stands up, as the last speaker of the day, to speak for Alice and the family.....

    Hope: Wow. What a homecoming. If the measure of one’s life is seen by the people who give thanks to you, Aunt Marie, you are the richest person in Salem today. You were, beyond a shadow of a doubt, the coolest aunt anyone could have. I always marveled at your beauty but observed how you treated others and how you loved those who didn’t love themselves. We guess that’s why you became a nun, to help others. And, as Gran has always said, “Marie would do anything for anyone. She made mistakes but, when your heart is golden, you can touch other people’s lives. And she did.”

    So, auntie, you take care of yourself. And God Bless your sweet loving soul.

    With that, the pallbearers stand and walk towards her casket. They go to gently pick it up and as Tommy, Lucas and Bill help Alice back into her wheelchair, they stop when Alice asks Hope for one thing. Hope bends down to listen and, when she stands back up, Hope leans in and tells Lucas to take Alice to Marie’s casket. Lucas wheels his grandmother towards her and Alice leans in, speaking to her child for the last time.....

    Alice: My dearest little girl. (Patting her casket) I’m so sorry I wasn’t there when you took your last breath. I should have been. (Crying) How do I say goodbye to you? How can I sum up how much joy you have brought to me, hmm? Well, you’re at peace now, my child. No more pain. Your job is done here. Your are in my heart and soul and I will forever thank God Almighty for granting you as a gift from Heaven. Till we see each other again, my precious baby. Farewell.

    Alice then leans in and kisses Marie’s casket. She then pats it gently as Lucas wheels her backwards so that the pallbearers can take Marie out to the hearse to go to her final resting place. They gently pick her casket up and lead the procession out of the church, as everyone once again gives Marie a standing ovation. As they reach the outside of this beautiful day, Alice and her family see a group of teenagers from the local high school. As her casket is placed inside the hearse, with Tommy and Bill’s help, the students release five white doves into the air, as a token of affection for Marie.

    Lucas, Tommy, Bill and Nick then take Alice back to her limousine and help her in. When Lucas gets ready to walk back to his limousine with Sami, Hope holds out her hand to him. He looks at her and then at Sami, who smiles at him, and tells him that she will see him at the cemetery. With that, he takes Hope’s hand, as she leads him to his place inside Alice’s car. When he sits down, he looks at Nick, who leans in and tells him.....

    Nick: Time for you to come home, Lucas. You’re a Horton. We are your family.

    Lucas shakes his head. as Alice watches this exchange, and then these two grown men shake hands. Lucas then looks out the window, while he sits next to his father, Bill.

    Everyone, once back in their respective cars, hears them start up as on once again and, as Marie’s hearse pulls away, the fleet leave for the cemetery to finally take her home. As the fleet drives down the street, Hope pats her purse. She had seen a letter that was addressed to Alice earlier in the day and she saw that it was Marie’s handwriting on it. She wanted to save it for a special time, when Alice needed to hear her words. Hope then opened a letter from Steve, one that he had sent Alice, and asked if she could read it out loud.

    With everyone’s permission, she read.......

    Dear Mrs. H.,

    Because of circumstances beyond my control, I could not be there for you on this difficult day. But, I just wanted to let you know, how much you mean to me. You were one of the first people who gave me a chance when I came to Salem and I will forever be grateful for that. It took a long time for the Patchman to turn back into Steve and you were one of the people who helped make that happen. I never met Marie but understand through Kayla, Roman, Caroline and the rest of the family, that she was one great gal. I think her and I would have had some good times if I had gotten a chance to meet her and now my life seems less for her passing. Please, whatever you do, remember that you and yours are in my thoughts and prayers.

    The Patchman.
    Steven Earl Johnson

    Alice smiles at his letter, grateful that he thought enough of them to write. She then stares out the window, as she holds Tommy’s hand tightly. Tommy knows that it is taking everything she has not to break down again and rubs his mother’s hand as the scene slowly climbs to the sky and then fades to black.

    It is late at night now. Bill, Tommy, Nick and the rest of the family are asleep in the home of the youth. None of them could leave without spending one more night there, next to Alice’s side. Without saying it, they knew she needed them, and she knew that they needed her. What she doesn’t know, as the scenes shift from one bedroom to another, is that no one is asleep tonight.

    Nick lays in his bed, staring at the ceiling, thinking of the grandmother that he has just laid to rest. Bill and Tommy stand near their windows, looking out into the cool, night air. As Tommy turns to walk back to his bed, he is stopped in his tracks......by a voice that he swears that he can hear. All the voice says is.....

    Voice: Take care of Mama. And yourself.

    This causes him to breath in deeply and then turn back towards the window, saying......

    Tommy: I will, sis. I will.

    Then, the scene switches to Nick’s room. He is also laying in his bed, looking up at the ceiling, when he starts to hear humming. He looks around Marie’s room and, when he sits up in the bed, he looks into the corner. He stares at a lady holding a baby boy and rocking back and forth humming a song to him, which is putting him to sleep. Nick smiles as he remembers his grandmother rocking him to sleep. These are some of his first memories and they bring a smile to his face. All he can say, as the scene slowly fades out, is......

    Nick: Thank you so much, grandma. Thank you for loving me.

    He then lays back down on his bed, once again looking at the ceiling, as he wipes away his tears.

    The scene then fades to Bill’s room, where he is also looking out the window. He then looks down and decides that he is too hungry to go to sleep, so he slowly walks downstairs to go to the kitchen. He has to stop and chuckle at himself because he finds himself tip toeing through the house, the very same way he used to when he snuck himself and Marie downstairs late at night to get something to eat. He continues down the stairs but already hears something coming from the kitchen.

    When he slowly opens the door, he finds Melissa, Spencer, Mike, Sarah, Jeremy and Pete sitting around the table, eating and laughing, while talking about Marie and the times that they spent there as kids, teenagers and young adults. They all stop and then look over to Bill, who has now been joined by Tommy, Jessica, Joshua, Steven, Maggie, Laura and Hope. He smiles once again and says just one sentence......

    Bill: The next generation. How happy you would be, sis.

    Tommy pats his older brother on the back as the older Hortons raid the refrigerator as well. The scene then slowly leaves the kitchen, as we leave the Horton family, and goes through the house, hearing all of the voices of everyone who has lived there, and called this house a home. When it stops, we see Alice sitting once again on her bed, looking out the window. She is thinking of her little girl now and hoping that she is nice and warm and not wanting for anything. She tears up though, feeling guilt at not having been there in her final days and hours.

    But, just then, there is a knock at the door. When it opens, it is Hope, who says to Alice.......

    Hope: I was just checking on you, Gran.
    Alice: Oh, I’m just sitting here. Thinking about Marie. Oh, how I wish I was there when she died.
    Hope: (Holding a letter) Gran, I believe that you were.

    Hope opens the letter that came while everyone was at Marie’s funeral and takes it out. Alice asks her read it, saying that her eyesight isn’t what it used to be. Hope smiles and opens the letter and, as she starts reading the first page, the song Wind Beneath My Wings (Hero) by Gladys Knight plays in the background. Hope, noticing that the letter is in Marie’s handwriting, begins.........

    Well, Mama, I guess this is getting near the end. Before I got the point where I was too sick to put my thoughts to paper, I wanted to tell you some things that I have been wanting to say for so long but always took for granted. I love you. And......I thank you. Even after all of my mistakes and all the times that I picked fights with my brothers, or stole Dad’s medical journals to read, or even the time that I ate all of the cake batter for a cake you were going to bake and got sick as a dog, I always thanked God Almighty that He made you my mother. I learned everything that I know from you. You always imparted your love and wisdom with such respect. You never told me, or any of us, how to live our lives. But, you were always there for us when we all needed you. Especially me. You are my best friend. I could tell you anything and it would stay between us. You taught me how to be a parent and grandparent and I will be forever grateful for your love and respect, no matter where I go.

    Well, this is not goodbye. But so long, for just a little while. I know that I’ll see you one day and then, we’ll all be together again. You take care of yourself. And I’ll tell Daddy, Mickey and Jennifer that everyone says hi.

    I Love You Always, Mama
    Forever And A Day
    Your Loving Daughter,
    Marie

    Hope looks up at Alice, through her tear stained eyes, and sees that she can’t hold out any longer. Alice has broken down and is crying so deeply that Hope has to hold her up. Hope rocks her back and forth, saying to her in a shaky voice.....

    Hope: It’s alright, Gran. It’s alright. I’m here. Just let it out, ok? Just let it out.

    Alice cries on Hope’s shoulder, as they rock back and forth. As they both sit by the window, the scene then slowly pans upward, and then slowly fades to black.

    ON THE NEXT SALEM LIVES...

    Laura to Abby: How about it? Give Max another chance?
    Jack to Billie: This could be our big break.
    Cassie to MCF: I've waited longt enough. What do you want with me?
    Greta to Frankie: Something is wrong...
    James to Alan: We can't make any mistakes. Do you hear me?
    Cal to Katherine: Don't ask questions. Just come with me. I know you won't regret it.
  17. PhoenixRising05
    SL VENDETTA: WEEK 3 (4/1/07-4/7/07) COMMENT SCORES AND TOTAL SCORES



    REMINDER: THERE WILL BE NO TRIVIA QUESTIONS FOR VENDETTA tHIS WEEK DUE TO THE EASTER HOLIDAY AS THERE ALSO WON'T BE A COMPLETE VERSION OF THE SL INSIDER THIS WEEK (AS YOU CAN SEE IF YOU ARE READING THIS BLOG ENTRY). HOWEVER, YOU ALL WERE TOLD TO STILL COMMENT THIS PAST WEEK AS ALWAYS BECAUSE THOSE SCORES DID COUNT AND CONGRATS TO ALL THOSE WHO DID. THE COMMENT SCORES WERE TABULATED AND ARE POSTED BELOW ALONG WITH THE UPDATED TOTAL SCORES. TRIVIA WILL RETURN IN THE APRIL 14 (NEXT SATURDAY) EDITION OF THE SL INSIDER AND THAT TRIVIA WILL INCLUDE 5 QUESTIONS RATHER THEN 3 AND WILL BE ABOUT EPISODES THAT WEERE POSTED THIS PAST WEEK AND EPISODES THAT WILL BE POSTED THIS COMING WEEK. ALSO, KEEP IN MIND SINCE WE ARE ONLY DEALING WITH THE COMMENT SCORE THIS WEEK THAT CLUES WILL BASICALLY BE SENT TO THE 3 COMMENTERS SINCE THERE IS NO TRIVIA SO THOSE THAT COMMENTED AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE WILL BENEFIT GREATLY!!! IF ANYONE HAS ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS, PLEASE PM ME AND I WILL HELP YOU OUT. THANKS.

    WEEK 3 COMMENT SCORES (AND TOTAL SCORES BASED ON THE FACT THAT THERE IS NO TRIVIA THIS WEEK)

    VENDETTA WEEK THREE RESULTS!!!

    1.) DH23

    Comment Score: 10 pts (10 comments)
    Trivia Score: No trivia scores available this week.
    Week Three Total: 10 pts

    *1.) Tishy

    Comment Score: 10 pts (10 comments)
    Trivia Score: No trivia scores available this week.
    Week Three Total: 10 pts

    3.) daysfan

    Comment Score: 9 pts (3 comments)
    Trivia Score:No trivia scores available this week.
    Week Three Total: 9 pts

    4.) psychofan, Ryan Chandler, Hoganstays, and Rick

    Comment Score: 0 pts (0 comments)
    Trivia Score: No trivia scores available this week.
    Week Three Total: 0 pts


    Therefore, after week Three, the total standings are as follows:

    1.) DH23 (48 pts)
    2.) Tishy (47 pts)
    3.) psychofan (25 pts)
    4.) daysfan (16 pts)
    5.) Ryan Chandler (14 pts)
    6.) Rick and Hoganstays (0 pts)


    The 3 players highlighted in red will recieve Vendetta clues via PM by Monday at 11PM EST. Make sure to check your PM boxes by then. Due to Tishy and DH23 being tied in week Three and both winning week Three, they will both get a level 1 clue this week. Daysfan will get a level 2 clue and no level 3 will be given out this week since the rest of the rest of the players, no one commented and players can't be rewarded for doing nothing . Trivia will be back next week and clips will be posted this week just like normal.


    COMINGS AND GOINGS

    COMING



    Billy Ray Cyrus (Jed Montana): Cyrus began playing the role of the countryman who comes to Cal's (Josh Taylor) aid on April 3 and more appreances are expected of Cyrus. "They are bringing on someone to play my wife," adds Cyrus. "It's great and we didn't even hype it. It happened and people wondered where news of me joining the show was reported. I think people will love it" Cyrus, a popular country music artist and current partipant on "Dancing with the Stars", is also the father of Miley Cirus and plays that very same role on his daughter's hit children's show "Hannah Montana." "Can't you see the little jab at it in my character's name," laughs Cyrus. "Gotta love it."

    Franc Ross (Rev. Frank Stewart): Ross, known by Days fans as the actor currently portraying "Duck" on the real show, takes on the role of a priest that interacts with Cal and Katherine (Terri Garber) in the next few weeks. His first apperance is TBA.

    STAYING

    Jaime Lyn Bauer (Laura Horton): While all the other funeral guests made their last appearance on Friday's episode, Bauer sticks around for one more apperance to have Laura counsel her granddaughter Abby (Ashley Benson). Therefore, Bauer's official last appearance will be April 9.

    PREVIEWS AND PEEKS INTO WK OF 4/9/07

    -Jack and Billie fall into a trap.
    -After advice from a loved one, Abby begins to contemplate giving Max another chance.
    -Cassie finds herself immersed in the MCF's web.
    -Cal pledges his love to Katherine.
    -Nicole gains two allies and faces a new threat.
    -Carrie faces an inner conflict.
    -Kate makes a big decision.
    -Will seeks out Bo.
    -Sami takes action to find out what is going on with Will.
    -Austin makes Carrie's dreams comes true.
    -There is a break in the MCF case.
    -Steve quesions his reasons for sending the letter to Alice.
    -Lexie, Abe, Steve, and Celeste are in great danger.
    -Kayla gets a lead on Steve.

    RED LETTER DAYS!!!

    Monday April 9: Jack and Billie fall into a trap and Cal pledges his love to Katherine. Meanwhile, Cassie finds herself immersed in the MCF's web.
    Thursday April 12: Nicole faces a new threat as Austin makes Carrie's dreams come true.
    Friday April 13: Nicole gains two new allies as Kate makes a huge decision. Also on this day, Abe and Celeste find themselves in danger along with Steve and Lexie.

    Next Week: Victor finds Bo. Hope makes an emotional plea. Kayla prepares to leave Salem. Danger and tragedy brings Abe and Celeste closer. Marlena gets visitors. Cal's memory is sparked. Shane remembers important info and races to Lucas and Sami. Will gets into trouble at school, leading to Sami making a troubling discovery.
  18. PhoenixRising05
    -At their cabin, Cal and Katherine are in bed together. Katherine still can't beleive they are engaged and tells Cal she has never felt so alive in her life. Cal says he couldn't agree more. They kiss and lovingly smile at each other. Katherine then begins to talk about how there is so much to do to plan a wedding and says she is concerned about it taking away from his therapy and so on. Cal says he has an idea that may make everything easier. Katherine asks him what it is. Cal asks Katherine how she would feel about getting married...TOMARROW!!! Katherine is stunned.

    -Kate is with Austin in his and Carrie room at the Salem Inn. They are discussing whether or not he should propose to Carrie. Kate reminds him of what she said to him a few days ago. Carrie could use something positive to hang on to in her life right now. She encourages Austin to just go ahead and do it. Carrie and him are meant to be. Austin says he was all set to propose but, with Marie's funeral and Carrie being so out of it and depressed, he just wasn't sure. Kate tells him to propose. It's the right thing to do and the worst she can do is say no, which is doubtful with how much she loves him. He smiles.

    Kate then gets a call. She answers it and then tells Austin to excuse her as she needs to take this. Kate goes outside the room.

    Kate: Ok. What do you got?
    Man (dressed in lab coat): Ok. I am at the hospital near Green Mountain where Eric and Nicole brought the baby.
    Kate:Ok. Good. It's good to know you private investigators can do that much right in such a short period of time. I know my daughter can but I wasn't sure about the rest of you. From what I heard, people of your ilk are always tedious with results.
    Man: Not me, Ms. Roberts.
    Kate: Good. It's reassuring to know you are doing what I paid you to do. So, did you sneak into the lab undetected?
    Man: Yes. I have the baby's medical records from the night Eric and Nicole admitted him. Everything is here. Blood type and everything.
    Kate: Ok. I need you to somehow make a copy of that to bring to me and I also need you to send me some of the DNA information on my cell. Send it in a text so I can crosscheck the DNA with Carrie's.
    Man: Ok. Will do.
    Kate: Just hurry and get out of there so you aren't seen. Make the copy and send the info to my cell. By time I get to University Hospital, I am hoping to have the info on my phone.
    Man: I will make sure it is.
    Kate: Great. Thanks.

    Kate hangs up and goes back into the room to tell Austin she must go. She embraces him and wishes him luck with Carrie. Austin thanks her as she leaves. Carrie enters the room. Austin asks how her hot bath was. Carrie says it was good. She feels more relaxed and better. Austin is pleased. He then asks Carrie if she would go look for his blue silk shirt. He needs it for work and he can't seem to find it. He knows she was messing with stuff in the bedroom before the funeral so he was hoping she could find it. Carrie doesn't remember moving anything but says she will go look for him.

    Carrie leaves. Austin then makes a phone call to room service, asking for a romantic lunch for two.

    -At the Hudson Street Diner, Sami is with Lucas and Eric eating lunch. Sami says she was happy Eric could join them. Eric says he had nothing else to do with Nicole and him split up and her having not called him yet. Lucas tells Eric he would be better off cutting his losses. Sami tells Eric she knows he loves her but she agrees with Lucas. Sami reminds Eric of what he told her and Lucas and says it sounds like it's pretty clear Nicole is up to something. Eric then tells both of them that if Nicole is up to something, he will find out what it is. That is a promise.

    -Nicole is with baby Evan at Salem Place. She sits down on a bench and then gets a phone call. She answers "Hello" repeatedly with no response. She can hear breathing and begs the person to just answer her. She isn't in the mood.

    Voice: Aww...poor Nikki. Too bad I don't care what mood you are in.
    Nicole: Who is this?

    The person is revealed to be....THE MCF!!! The MCF, via his or her voice changer, tells Nicole:

    MCF: Nevermind. Let's just say...I am someone who cares...about me, that is. Nonetheless, what happens to you and your newly adopted child is of great interest to me.
    Nicole: Why? Who are you?
    MCF: I'm an ally. I know everything, Nicole. I know you went to Victor. I know you helped him by pretending to sleep with him to push Maggie away. I know Victor pulled strings to get you that baby and your job at Titan. I actually know far more then you do.
    Nicole: I don't...
    MCF: There is something you must know. I called to warn you of an impending threat to your happiness.
    Nicole: Why do you care? I don't understa...
    MCF: Just listen. Carrie Brady's claims the other day were true. Baby Evan is her child.
    Nicole: WHAT?! How do you know this?
    MCF: Because I am the one that made sure you ended up with the baby. I intercepted the child after she gave him up and I was the one who left it for you and Eric to find. Trust me...
    Nicole: Why should I? I don't even know you. In fact, you sound like that cloaked person the police are after.
    MCF: Look, I am trying to help you. Someone is very close to finding out everything and you need to be ready. You need to know you have an ally in me and the rest of those involved in my operation.
    Nicole: Operation? What the...
    MCF: All I need to know is if you are willing to do what is necessary, just like the Nicole of old. Are you willing to do whatever it takes to hold on to your child?
    Nicole: I knew Carrie was on to something. It was all too much of a coincidence. Damn it. Yeah...I am not going to lose Evan...I am not going to lose anything. I will do whatever it takes.
    MCF: Good. I will be in touch soon. Don't be alarmed if you have recieve a special visitor at some point. As I said, someone is unraveling the secret behind baby Evan as we speak.
    Nicole: Who?
    MCF: We'll talk soon. Just maintain your cool and await my call.

    The MCF then hangs up as a confused Nicole wonders if that truly was the MCF and why whoever it was has an interest in her and Evan. She then wonders if the person on the phone was truly telling the truth about Evan being Carrie's. She decides she can't take a chance and that she needs to be vigilant. Nicole holds Evan and promises never to let him go.

    -At Uniersity Hospital, Kate appears outside the hospital records room dressed like a nurse. She hopes no one catches her. She uses the master keys she obtained to open the door. She sits down at the computer and begins to look for Carrie's files. She manages to pull them up and cross checks them with the info she recieved on baby Evan and she is stunned by what she sees.

    Kate: Oh my God...I don't beleive this. It's true...Evan is Carrie's son.

    -Back at the cabin, Katherine is stunned by Cal's idea. She asks Cal why he feels the need to rush. Cal explains to Katherine there is no reason to wait. They can married quick and start their new life. Life is too short and this way they don't prolong his therapy. Besides, he wants to have a private ceremony and he thinks getting married where they are is important. It's where they fell in love and it's almost like the place they will always remember as the place where they started with a clean slate. It's the place where their new lives began.

    Katherine says she can she he is passionate about this and admits she actually thinks getting married in the mountains near the cabin would be romantic. Cal adds that as much as he loves the people he cares about in Salem, he thinks it's best to do this away from all of them. Afterall, it is a new life. Cal asks Katherine what she thinks. Katherine, after some hesitation, agrees. She says it sounds romantic. Cal assures her she isn't making a mistake and says that this all feels right. Katherine agrees. They both embrace and begin to kiss, leading to them beginning to make love yet again.

    -Back at the diner, Sami asks Eric how he plans to find out what Nicole is up to. Eric says he knows that Nicole will talk to him eventually. He knows that she loves him and that one of her dreams is them being a family with Evan. Eric tells Sami and Lucas that, eventually, he will get the truth out of Nicole. Once him and her begin talking again, it's bound to happen. It will just be hard to hold it together all the time around him. He already knows so much of this ties into what her and Victor were up to. Sami begs him not to set himself up to get hurt. Lucas agrees and tells Eric not to stay in his marriage just to find out what Nicole is up to.

    Eric says he won't. He still wants to make things work with Nicole. He loves her. He also wants to find out what is going on with her and he intends to give it his best shot to make that happen. Lucas asks Sami if she should be going to Salem High yet. Sami says she has a few hours as her meeting with Will's principal isn't for a few more hours. Eric tells her that he hopes she find something out. He knows how worried Lucas and her have been. Lucas tells Eric worried isn't the word for it. Sami agrees it's been hard but says she hopes that speaking with the principal and teachers may help. They may be able to ask some students some questions or something.

    Either way, something has to be done. Sami admits to both of them she knows something is wrong with Will and that he needs help but, for some reason, he isn't telling anyone or letting anyone help him. Sami promises both of them that her family has been through too much lately and she isn't about to let her son's life fall apart either. Lucas says he feels the same and Eric agrees. Sami then thinks about Carrie and tells Lucas and Eric that she hopes she is doing better and that Austin has found a way to help her begin to move on from her baby's "death."

    Meanwhile, Carrie tells Austin she found his shirt and that it was actually right in the top drawer. Austin says he must've missed it. Carrie asks him what is going on as he is acting strange, like he wanted her out of the room so he told that shirt lie. Austin smiles and says he is surprised she didn't see right through it sooner. Carrie says she isn't on her game with everything going on. She asks what Austin is up to.

    There is then a knock at the door. Austin opens it and room service brings in a romantic lunch for two complete with champaigne. Carrie asks Austin what is going on. Austin turns on some romantic music and tells Carrie he has a very special surprise afternoon planned for her but, first, there is something very important he needs to ask her. Carrie looks at Austin, puzzled at where all this is going

    -Kate is back at the Salem Inn and is now with a hotel maid, who she seems to know. The maid tells Kate that they miss her at the Salem Inn. Kate says misses the service at the Salem Inn too but she just felt the offer to move into a suite was too good to pass up. The maid understands and tells Kate that they are at the room. Kate thanks her again for doing this favor. She knew her friend was staying at the Salem Inn but forgot the room number and she can't seem to find the paper she wrote the room info on. She just wants to setup a surprise for her in celebration of her new baby and says she has arranged for some people to come in to do some decorations and so forth.

    The maid says it's fine as she has known Kate from her time living at the Salem Inn. She knows she is trustworthy. Kate slyly smiles as the maid opens the door and lets her in. Kate thanks her again and assures the maid that no one will know about this and gives her a wad of cash for her trouble. The maid thanks her. Kate closes the door and begins to search the room. She then hears someone outside the room and realizes she must hide. Just then, Nicole comes in as Kate hides in a closet. Nicole puts everything down and sits down on the couch with Evan.

    Nicole: I am not going to lose you, Evan. I have come too far. I helped Victor break things off with Maggie by pretending to be in bed with him just so he would give me that job and help me adopt you. I do what I have to do and I will again if I have to. If what this person who called me said is true and you are Carrie's baby, then I will do whatever it takes to make sure she never takes you from me. She wanted to give you up and, if what this person said is true, it's not my fault that he or she intercepted you and made sure Eric and I found you. If what I was told is true, you and I are victims in this, sweetie. I won't let anyone take you. Don't you worry.

    Kate then bursts out of the closet, tape recorder in hand.

    Kate: HA!!!

    Nicole jumps in fright and then turns around, stunned to see Kate.

    Kate: I am glad I brought this tape recorder. I had a feeling it may come in handy.
    Nicole: Kate...
    Kate: Yes, Nicole. It's me and I know everything. I know the baby is Carrie's. I know what you did for Victor and what he did for you. I know everything and I have all the proof I need. DNA, medical records, everything you just said while I was in the closet....I got ya, honey. I know everything and you are going down....YOU EVIL, CONNIVING BITCH!!!

    A worried and frightened Nicole holds Evan tightly close to her as a victorious and confident Kate smiles in delight as the screen fades out.

    ON THE NEXT SALEM LIVES...

    Abe to Celeste: I am beginning to wonder if this is nothing but a wild goose chase.
    Lexie: I am not giving up. Not yet.
    Steve to MCF: This is going nowhere, man. How's about I come home to good, old Salem USA?
    Austin to a crying Carrie: Make me the happiest man in the world...and be my wife.
    Kate to Nicole: It's all over for you.
    Billie to Jack (with Greta and Frankie): Oh my...look at this. I think we have a break.
  19. PhoenixRising05
    -At The Spectator, Jack is with Billie and Greta in the media room. Frankie enters the room with some lunch. Greta thinks it may be time to take a break and get some sleep. Afterall, they have been looking through the surveillance tapes since late last night. Jack says they can take a break but he has no plans to. He wants to break the MCF case open once and for all. Billie tells Jack they have already looked through so many tapes and nothing. Jack then spots something and tells them all to look. Billie, Greta, and Frankie are stunned. Billie thinks this may be their break.

    We then see they are looking at surveilance camera footage from the convenience store camera across from Sami and Lucas's apartment building. Jack says he requested footage of the night Sami's apartment exploded because he felt it may have something to do with the MCF as he or she appeared publicly shortly thereafter and it seems he was right. Billie is stunned to see the MCF outside the building. Jack rewinds the tape and all four can see the MCF enter and then leave the building right before the bomb in Sami's apartment went off. Jack fast forwards again and Billie tells him to stop.

    They now see Alan walking up to the MCF and talking with him or her. They then see Alan leave with the MCF. Billie says she knew Alan was a creep and had a feeling he may not have really changed but to be involved with the MCF is a shock. Frankie says that they at least know who really blew up Sami's apartment now. Greta says that it appears the MCF rigged it to blow and that Alan was with Sami to provide himself with an alibi and to make himself look good. Jack takes the tape out and says he will make a copy so they can send the original back. He tells Billie, Greta, and Frankie they need to look at more tapes. This may be the beginning of them unraveling this mystery.

    -Lexie is leading a team of Dimera henchmen through the Dimera catacombs underneath the streets of Paris. One of the henchmen, Hector, tells Lexie they should turn back as they have been searching Paris and it's surrounding areas for days. Now they are searching these tunnels and have nothing. Lexie says they can't give up yet. They must search every inch of her father's secret lairs and properties for any sign of Tony. It's the only way to learn whether or not the MCF may have him or not. Lexie tells the team to continue the trek through the catacombs as a frustrated Hector follows, reluctantly.

    Meanwhile, Celeste and Abe are following a short distance behind. Abe is beginning to think this is a wild goose chase but Celeste tells Abe she has vibe that something is going to happen and that this is leading to something big. Abe says he never use to trust her feelings but he has learned to based on her track record. They see Lexie and her team leaving and continue to follow.

    Steve is also following Lexie and her team and has noticed Abe and Celeste following too. He wonders what they are up to. Steve's cell phone, which is on vibrate to avoid detection, then rings. He answers it:

    Steve: Yeah.
    MCF (via voice changer): Steven! How is the expedition going?
    Steve: Look, this is going nowhere. How's about I come home to good, old Salem USA?
    MCF: In due time, Steven. I understand that nothing may be happening but you must continue to follow Lexie and her group. I need to be updated of their movements so just keep doing what you are doing. You do remember our deal and you do understand what will happen if you choose to disobey me?
    Steve: Yeah...I get it. Don't worry. I hate what I am doing but I know what you are capable of and I need to protect my family. I may not remember them but...
    MCF: Now that is the Steven I know. Oh, and I heard about your little letter to Alice Horton. I thought I told you to not make contact...
    Steve: You just know everything, huh? Look, that woman lost her daughter and she is just a classy, wonderful person. I couldn't be there to support her and her family and, even though I don't remember her, it felt right to send a note to express my condolence. Not to mention the fact that I wanted to let Kayla know I was ok so she could spread the word. I know that someone will probably tell her about the letter but it can't be traced and I didn't put any clues to where I am in it or anything.
    MCF: Your lucky you didn't or I wouldn't be so calm right now. Just make sure it doesn't happen again, Steven. I am always forgiving on the first offense but any further offenses will result in dire consequences for you and those you care about. Understand?
    Steve: Yeah. Understand.
    MCF: Good. Now keep me up to date on what is going on and let me know if you should need any more resources available.
    Steve: Yeah.
    MCF: Good day, Steve. And good luck.

    Steve hangs up and tells himself it was a good idea not to tell the MCF about Abe and Celeste being there. He wouldn't want to drag them into this web he is in somehow.

    -In their room at the Salem Inn, Carrie asks Austin what he wants to ask her. With romantic playing in the background, Austin turns the lights off and lights some candles. He tells Carrie he just wants this to be perfect and he wants to make things work this time. He wants to do this right and hopes that this time this will last forever. Carrie is confused. Austin then gets down on one knee as Carrie looks on, stunned.

    Austin: Carrie Brady...we've been down this road before. There have been other relationships, lies, manipulations...but we've made it through it all. I think it's made us stronger. There have been mistakes made by me, by you...we've been through alot but we made it. It's been one helluva right and I want it to continue...I want to go through life with you continuing to be by my side. You are facing one of the hardest things life can throw at you. I know how much pain you are in and I want to be there for you. I want to give you something to hold on to. I want to help you live again, Carrie. I want to spend the rest of my life making you happy so I can see that gorgeous smile of yours.

    Carrie smiles as tears stream down her face.

    Austin: I wavered alot on whether I should do this because of everything but...I realized you need this. We both do. We need to live again and enjoy life again. It's time to move on, together. I have a feeling you know where this is going.
    Carrie: I think I may...
    Austin: Ok...then here it goes. Carrie Brady...your the only woman I will ever love totally and completely. Your the only woman I want to spend the rest of my life with. So...make me the happiest man in the world...and be my wife. Carrie...will you marry me?

    Carrie is silent and then begins to cover her eyes and cry. Austin asks if she is ok.

    Carrie: Yeah...I'm fine. It's just...it's been so hard lately and it's been so long since I have felt...happy. Joyous. It almost feels wrong to feel like that with everything. I love you so much. I always have...all these years. I know you are the one...I have always known.
    Austin: So...
    Carrie: This time it has to work...I don't think I could take it if it didn't. It's been so hard these past few months...
    Austin: It will work. I promise you. I am going to fight with everything I have to make sure this time it's forever.
    Carrie: Well...how can I argue with that? (laughing) I will fight just as hard too.
    Austin: Does that mean...
    Carrie: Yes, Austin. Yes, I will marry you! Again! (laughs)

    An overjoyed Austin picks her up in his arms. He then puts the ring on her finger and they kiss passionately.

    -At Nicole's suite, Kate tells Nicole it's all over. She knows everything. A shocked Nicole tries to deny all of Kate's claims but Kate tells Nicole she has Evan's medical records and she knows his DNA matches with Carrie's. Plus, she has everything Nicole just said on tape. Everything between her and Victor and something about some person that called her and claims to be the person who arranged for her and Eric to find Evan that night. Nicole tells Kate she has no idea what that's about but Kate says that doesn't matter. Nicole is going to go down and it's only a matter of time before whoever that person she is talking about is goes down too.

    Nicole looks at the tape recorder and Kate's hand and lunges for it. Both women fall to the ground and scramble for the recorder. A catfight ensues as both women roll over and scratch and claw on the floor. Kate manages to get the recorder and then slaps Nicole, sending her to the floor.

    Kate: It's all over for you, you bitch!!!

    Kate heads for the door as her cell rings. She opens the door to leave and answers her phone as well.

    Kate: Hello?
    MCF (via voice changer): Hello, Kate. Nice to speak with you again.
    Kate:You! Your the person who told me to go to Ballistix at Salem Place to see Carrie with Evan. You are the one that led me to the truth about Carrie and her baby.
    MCF: That's right. And I see you know all now.
    Kate: How do you...
    MCF: I know all, Ms. Roberts. Now, am I to assume you are going to the proper people with this info you just acquired?
    Kate: Well, you said you knew all so what do you think?
    MCF: Haha. Well, Kate my dear, don't!! Don't go to anyone. Keep it to yourself and tell no one about what you found out.
    Kate: What? Why?
    MCF: Well, think about it. Why did Carrie give up Evan in the first place? Didn't she feel that it would tear Lucas and Austin apart due to the paternity issue? That it would tear your family apart as Billie and Philip and you would have to take sides. She was afraid of what it would do to the baby, wasn't she? Think about it, Kate. Do you want to see your sons hate each other? Do you want that child to grow up in a tension-filled environment? Your family will be destroyed.
    Kate: We will deal with it. It's wrong to keep the child from his...
    MCF: Let me make this clearer, Ms. Roberts, since it's clear that you still have your heart set on revealing the truth. If you tell anyone about what you learned today, I will make sure your family is destroyed...or worse. I have that power, my dear.
    Kate: Oh my God...I wondered before but your that cloaked figure.
    MCF: Yes...and you would be wise to heed my words. They aren't threats. They are promises. Now that you realize I am the infamous cloaked figure...you should know what I am capable of based on the word going around Salem.
    Kate: What do I do?
    MCF: Simple. Do what is best for everyone. Keep the truth to yourself. You have plenty of experience in lying and withholding secrets. It should be no problem.
    Kate: I don't understand. You led me to discovering all this. Why did you want me to even find out?
    MCF: I have my reasons. Just keep your mouth shut. Understood?
    Kate (visibly shaken): Ye...yes. Yes.
    MCF: Good girl. I will be watching...and in touch.

    The MCF hangs up. Kate turns to see Nicole watching her. Kate tells Nicole she has nothing to worry about. Her secret is safe...for now. Nicole asks why. Kate says she realizes what the truth would do to Lucas and Austin given the paternity issue. She can't risk it. She tells Nicole she will hold on to the evidence she has but won't use it. Kate then tells Nicole she's lucky. Nicole smiles as Kate leaves. Nicole notices how shaken Kate was after the phone call and how scared she acted on the phone and wonders what is going on and who she talked to that changed her mind.

    -Back at The Spectator, Jack is now reviewing security footage of the New Year's Eve party. Billie asks how they were able to get access to that since the SPD still has that in evidence due to the shootout and Roman's shooting. Jack says it's from another camera the SPD never requested. Billie sees that it's tells them nothing they didn't know...that the MCF is the one that shot Roman. Jack takes the tape out and puts another in.

    Billie recaps that they know the MCF blew up Sami's apartment, shot Roman, and that he or she is in league with Alan and Marlena. Jack reminds her of James too. Billie notes that correction and says they know of the meeting JJ and Angel saw with James, Marlena, and the MCF in the park. Jack sighs, saying it's too bad there is no cameras there. Billie hopes they can find out more soon since they really have nothing so far except confirmation that the MCF blew up Sami's place.

    Greta returns and says she informed Victor of what they learned. She says he wasn't surprised as he and the SPD always had a feeling it was the MCF that blew up Sami's place, especially after Roman was shot. Greta tells them they must call Victor when they hear more and adds that Victor is sending out some men to search for Alan as he may lead to the MCF. Frankie thinks that is good thinking. Billie is watching another tape and notices something. She stops the tape and she, Jack, Frankie, and Greta are stunned. Jack can't beleive what he is seeing.

    Jack: No...not this person. It can't be. Not him.

    -Back at the Salem Inn, Carrie and Austin are enjoying their dinner. Carrie thanks Austin for giving her something to look forward to and be happy about again. He smiles and then asks if she wants to dance. As they dance, the passion builds and they begin to kiss. They pull away and Austin asks Carrie if she is sure she is ready with everything that has happened. Carrie smiles and says she is...she needs him. Now more then ever. They kiss again as Austin picks her up in his arms and carries her into the bedroom.

    -Kate is driving her car and remembers the MCF's words. She begins to shake and pulls over. She then breaks down in tears at the thought of concealing the truth from Austin, Carrie, and Lucas.

    Meanwhile, Nicole is in her suite holding Evan when her cell rings. She answers it.

    MCF (via voice changer): Hello Nicole. I hope you appreciated the help.
    Nicole: I had a feeling that may have been you that called Kate since you predicted an impending threat.
    MCF: Of course. I said I was an ally. I hope you know that now. I hope you see that you can trust me.
    Nicole: I'm still not too sure about that.
    MCF: Maybe you will be after we meet. I need to see you...at the piet. ASAP.
    Nicole: I'm not su...
    MCF: If you don't show, you can forget about my help and I will make sure you lose little Evan just as fast as you got him. That and I will see to it your life is completely destroyed. Clear?
    Nicole: Crystal...I will be there. I just need to take Evan down to the Salem Inn's daycare.
    MCF: Good. I look forward to our meeting. See you soon.

    The MCF hangs up as a worried Nicole holds Evan tightly and says:

    Nicole: I am doing this for you, Evan. All for you.

    The screen then fades out on Nicole's worried face.

    ON THE NEXT SALEM LIVES...

    Kayla to Hope (and Shane): I can't just stand by. I need to go and find him.
    Jack to Billie (with Frankie and Greta): Now I have greater reason to bring this damn cloaked person down.
    Lexie to Hector: You listen to me!! Don't do this!!
    Celeste to Abe: I feel great danger ahead and...(as Steve lurks) I feel as though someone we don't know about is watching.
    Austin to Carrie: I think we should get married as soon as possible. What do you think?
    Kate: Who's there? COME OUT, DAMNIT!!
    MCF to Nicole: I want you mee your other ally
    Nicole: What the hell?
  20. PhoenixRising05
    VENDETTA CLIP #9

    The MCF is monitoring happenings around Salem from the surveilance center in the abandoned warehouse office. His or her cell phone rings and the MCF turns on his or her voice changer and answers.

    MCF: Yes...
    Mysterious Associate (in low, whispering voice): It's me.
    MCF: Well, long time no chat. How is the Count and his little girlfriend doing?
    Mysterious Associate: Tony and Anna are fine and you will be happy to know that all the preparations have been made for the arrival of our newest guests.
    MCF: Ah, yes. Ms. Deveraux and Ms. Brady...I will be getting in touch with Cassie Dimera soon to get the ball rolling.
    Mysterious Associate: I am afraid both girls will have to share a cell with our other guest. We don't have much room. That isn't a problem, is it?
    MCF: No. Just as long as they don't share with Tony and Anna. I fear that would be asking for trouble. I think that arrangement will be fine. So, tell me, where are you?
    Mysterious Associate: We are in the middle of the Mediterranean somewhere. We will be heading back to Milan once you give me the go ahead.
    MCF: Yes, I have Steve Johnson watching over Lexie and company. As soon as they arrive in Milan, as I am sure they will given all the Dimera lairs in the area, I will let you know to put the plan in motion.
    Mysterious Associate: So, do you think that will be soon? Should I start preparing our last available cell?
    MCF: Yes...do that. It should be very soon. Remember, once you make that stop in Milan, you should begin your journey here to the states.
    Mysterious Associate: Ok. And you still plan to fly young Abigail and Chelsea out to Milan, right?
    MCF: Yes. I have made the proper arrangments. They will be put on a cargo plane and I will alert you once they arrive in Milan. I have our people taking care of it and they will bring them to you on the ship.
    Mysterious Associate: Excelllent. I hate talking in this low voice.
    MCF: You will be able to stop soon. Not to worry. We just can't have people figuring out our identities yet...I don't want to take any chances. I should've gave you a voice changer as well.
    Mysterious Associate: It's fine. I must go. Stay in touch as we go along.
    MCF: I will. Let me know if any problems erupt.


    The MCF hangs up and laughs.

    MCF: It's so easy to manipulate people. Once I am done using you for what I must, my esteemed partner in crime, I will toss you to the side like the garbage and failure that you are!!

    The scene then shifts back to the mysterious associate, who is wearing an expensive pair of cufflinks with his suit like always. He goes to check on Tony and Anna, who are pacing around in their cell. They notice the mysterious associate, who has now covered himself with a black hood, and race to the cell door.

    Tony: We're not going anywhere so give us some answers, damnit!!
    Anna: Please. Can you at least tell us what's going on...why you have us here?

    The mysterious associate remains silent.

    Tony: I know you aren't in charge. I just get that feeling from you. I know someone is overseeing this and you are somehow aiding him or her. I have a suspicion as to who you are....I recognized your voice quite a few times but couldn't place it. I doubted whether I was right or not but, after much thought, I think I may be right. We're locked in this cell and we are at your mercy so I just don't understand why you can't tell us anything.

    The mysterious associate is still silent until he says in a low tone:

    Mysterious Associate: Just so as your told and remain quiet, Mr. Dimera. You don't wany any trouble, beleive me. You will find out what we want you to find out...when we want you to find out. Got it? Now, I bid you good night.


    The mysterious associate turns around to leave as a frustrated Tony says:

    Tony: No! I don't "got it!"

    Tony then grabs the mysterious associate's hood and pulls it down. Anna is shocked and Tony doesn't look surprised.

    Anna: My...I never knew you personally but I know you from pictures and what I heard. Tony was right. He was right about who you are
    Tony: I knew it. The voice...so much makes sense now. Now that we know who you are now...why don't you give us the name of your boss...

    The screen then fades out on Tony's determined face and fades into...




    WEEK 4 VENDETTA SCORES

    VENDETTA WEEK FOUR RESULTS!!!

    1.) Tishy

    Comment Score: 10 pts (5 comments)
    Trivia Score: 11 pts (all correct, only one to submit, half credit for the bonus question)
    Week Four Total: 21 pts

    2.) DH23, daysfan, psychofan, Ryan Chandler, Hoganstays, and Rick

    Comment Score: 0 pts (0 comments)
    Trivia Score: 0 pts (nothing submitted)
    Week Four Total: 0 pts


    Therefore, after week FOUR, the total standings are as follows:

    1.) Tishy (68 pts)
    2.) DH23 (48 pts)
    3.) psychofan (25 pts)
    4.) daysfan (16 pts)
    5.) Ryan Chandler (14 pts)
    6.) Rick and Hoganstays (0 pts)

    DUE TO THE FACT THAT ONLY TISHY DID ANYTHING LAST WEEK , SHE IS THE ONLY GETTING A VENDETTA CLUE THIS WEEK SINCE I CAN'T REWARD CLUES FOR NOT COMMENTS OR TRIVIA ANSWERS. I ALSO NEED GAME PLAYERS' OPINION ON SOMETHING. WOULD IT HELP EVERYONE IF I STARTED PMING THE TRIVIA QUESTIONS TO YOU ON SATURDAY'S? I WILL STILL POST THEM IN THE INSIDER BUT IT JUST SEEMS LIKE PEOPLE ARE FORGETTING THE TRIVIA LATELY AND I HATE TO SEE SO MANY PEOPLE THAT SEEM TO BE OUT OF THE GAME LATELY. IS THERE ANYTHING THAT CAN BE DONE TO BETTER THIS GAME OR MAKE IT EASIER ON PEOPLE? PLEASE LET ME KNOW BECAUSE THERE IS HARDLY ANY COMMENTS AND I ONLY RECIEVED TRIVIA FROM ONE PERSON THIS WEEK. JUST WANT TO SEE IF THERE IS ANYTHING I CAN DO TO MAKE THINGS BETTER. TISHY...YOUR CLUE WILL BE SENT SOMETIME TONIGHT SO CHECK YOUR PM BOX TOMARROW MORNING AND IT SHOULD BE IN THERE. IT MAY BE IN THERE BEFORE THAT SO JUST KEEP CHECKING BUT, TRUST ME, IT WILL BE THERE
  21. PhoenixRising05
    ***NOTE: THIS EPISODE PICKS UP ON EVENTS IN VENDETTA CLIP #10 SO YOU MAY WANT TO READ THAT BEFORE SO YOU CAN FOLLOW THE TONY/ANNA STUFF BETTER.***

    -Tony and Anna are still talking with Ernesto while inside their cell. Tony says he knew it was Ernesto. He recognized his voice, even while he as whispering, based on the time he was held captive by Andre and Wendell and also because of the time that Ernesto was being cared for by Stefano after he "died" with "Hope" in he cage. Ernesto sarcastically comments on how smart Tony is. Anna asks him why he is doing this. Ernesto describes how he never truly got his revenge on his enemies last summer. Andre, Wendell, and then Stefano screwed with his plans. The island schemes were his ideas and they were ruined. Stefano made them his plans and, in Stefano's absence, Andre and Wendell messed with them too and made it all about them.

    Ernesto explains how he went into hiding following last year's island fiasco. Tony knows nothing of that but Anna explains to Tony what happened based on what she heard and read. Ernesto says he was presented with a deal a few weeks later. The deal was from a person with whom he shared some comment enemies. They agreed to team up and that is what led to this. Tony asks Ernesto who his boss is. Ernesto insists that it's a partnership. Tony laughs and says it's no partnership. He can sense Ernesto is just being used and informs Ernesto of something Stefano told him about Ernesto years ago. Tony says that Stefano told him:

    Tony: Ernesto is weak. He doesn't have what it takes to ever follow through. He can make all the threats he wants but, when it comes down to it, he can never finish the job.

    Ernesto fumes as Tony shows a devilsh grin.

    -At Salem University Hospital, Cassie is visting Stefano. She is telling her grandfather about the mess she is in with the MCF and how she doesn't know what to do about it. Her cell phone then rings and she realizes she forgot to turn it off. She looks to see if anyone is watching and answers it after not being able to recognize the phone number. She says "Hello" and received no answer.

    MCF (via voice changer): Hello, young Cassie.
    Cassie: You...what do you want?
    MCF: The time has come...it's time for you to recieve your orders.

    Meanwhile, in the psych ward, Jack and Billie are dressed like a doctor and a nurse. Both are wearing glasses with Billie in a red wig and Jack in a blond one. Bille is in a nurses uniform and Jack is wearing a lab coat. Billie tells Jack he better hope no one realizes that her uniform and his lab coat are stolen. Jack tells her to chill. Billie is worried about being caught but Jack says he knew it would be easier to do this at night during the late shift and shows Billie how far they have come. Billie tells him to shutup and to keep moving. They don't have time to inflate his ego.

    They reach Marlena's room and both take a deep breath as they enter. Marlena is in her strightjacket. She is looking right at Jack and Billie as they enter and laughs uncontrollably.

    Marlena: You call those disguised. Fools...
    Jack: You know...
    Marlena: Yes, Jackass. Only an idiot wouldn't.
    Billie: Fine. Look, Marlena, We need your help.
    Marlena: Good luck with that. Hate to break it to you but Marlena is gone and never coming back. Only Samantha is here and I have no interest in helping you.
    Jack: So that is who you are today? Who will you be tomarrow? Marcy? Martha? Someone else who isn't on your medical chart.
    Marlena: If I wasn't in a straightjacket and if the staff would listen to my ravings, I would call for security right now. Hey, Billie. How is that whore of a mother of yours? She make any moves on my so-called husband yet? God knows the last time I was locked in a prison and was out of the picture...
    Jack: I know the real Marlena is in there so, please, give us something...help us end this person's terrorizing and manipulation.
    Marlena: Ah...I see now. You want me to help you with the cloaked one. Not going to happen. Hey, when are all you idiots going to realize you can't stop this. The plan is in motion. You are all setup already to be sent to your complete and utter destruction.

    Jack and Billie look at each other, wondering what she is hinting at as Marlena shows an evil smirk.

    -Hope brings Bo back to their house and welcomes him home. Bo reminds Hope that this is only for one night and he is going to the Pub in the morning and staying there. Hope understands and says she already called his mother to tell her. Hope asks Bo where he would like to sleep. Bo thinks it's best if he sleeps on the couch. He doesn't want to push anything right now. Hope understands and says she will go get some pillows and blankets after she pays the babysitter. Hope goes into the kitchen to pay the sitter as there is a knock on the door. Bo answers it to find Kayla there. She is happy to see him and jumps into his arms, telling Bo long time, no see.

    -At their hotel suite. Cal is expressing his excitement over the wedding being tomarrow. He asks Katherine if she is excited. She nods and asks if he is sure he is ok to do this with his episode earlier. Cal insists he is fine. He has recovered from it and is actually happy to be having memories. He just has to accept that they are going to keep coming and overwhelming him.

    Cal realizes it's nearly midnight and tells Katherine he is going to his room now so he doesn't see the bride before the wedding. Katherine laughs and says she can't beleive he is into superstitious stuff like that. Cal thinks it makes it fun. He tells her he will be right next door and gives her a kiss, wishing her good night. She echoes his sentiment as he leaves. Katherine then pulls out her wedding dress and lets out a deep sigh.

    Later, Cal is asleep in his room and is reliving the memory flashes he had earlier. There are explosions, loud screams, him arguing with a man...and then he finally jumps up. He is sweating and is overcome by the intensity of the memories. He knows as Cal Winters he was an awful person to some like Kim and Kayla but these memories are of things he doesn't know. It's the unknown he fears he can't handle or control. He then wonders what will happen if his past comes back to haunt him and how it may affect him and Katherine. He thinks about the fact that something that he doesn't remember could prove dangerous or end up hurting Katherine and he contemplates whether he wants to marry her and put her through that.

    Meanwhile, Katherine is sleeping in her room and is having a nightmare about life after marrying Cal. Him and her are arguing and regretting getting married so fast because it's turned out to be a bad decision and a marriage full of fighting and tension. Katherine wakes up from the dream quickly and realizes she doesn't think she can do this. She had never felt love until Cal and she wonders if this is the real deal. She wonders if she is ready for marriage and a lifetime committment and begins to think she isn't.

    -Bo and Kayla catch up and she tells Bo how angry she is about Roman and Kim keeping the truth from him. Bo tells Kayla he doesn't want to be responsible for destroying the family. He tells Kayla it's ok for her to get along with Roman and Kim. Kayla says it was horrible what they did but Bo cuts her off, saying he doesn't want to talk about it nor does he want Hope to find out. Kayla understands. Bo says that Hope told him about Steve and her plan to go after hime. Kayla says she is going to. She promised that she would wait 24 hours but that is it. Bo reminds her that they only know he is in Europe and that is hardly anything to go on.

    Kayla understands that but thinks she can track him down. Bo shakes his head and laughs at her being his typical, stubborn sister again. Bo reminds her of her promise while they were talking a few minutes ago about how she would do anything for him and he asks if that still stands. Kayla says it does. Bo asks her if she will stay in Salem and wait to see if more turns up on Steve. He asks her to do it for him. He wouldn't be able to deal with her taking off with no specific location in Europe in mind and he has enough to work through. He begs her to take the sensible route and just let the SPD and the right people work on this and find out more specifics. He even agrees to help out. Kayla is reluctant, saying she feels he needs her.

    Bo tells Kayla he needs her here and the family does too, as well as her patients. Kayla agrees to stay but tells him that the minute they get an exact location on Steve, she is going to him. Bo agrees to that. Kayla stresses she is doing this for him. Bo tells her she is doing the right thing. Hope returns and says hi to Kayla while embracing her. Kayla says her and Bo were just catching up. Hope says that's good and then tells Bo there is someone who is still up and wants to see him. JT then comes running out and Bo greets him with hugs and kisses, saying he missed him. JT says he missed him more.

    JT asks if Bo is back to stay. Bo says he will be around now but he will be staying with grandma Caroline. There are some things he has to deal with. JT asks if he will come and see him. Bo smiles and says of course. Hope tells JT he is up way too late and to go upstairs. She will up in a second. JT kisses Bo and Hope, as well as his Aunt Kayla, goodnight and goes upstairs. Kayla says she has to go too but tells Bo she is happy to see him and to give her a call. She embraces both of them and leaves.

    Bo tells Hope he convinced Kayla to stay. She says that's good. Bo then says he is going to go take a shower and hit the hay. He tells her goodnight. She says the same as he goes upstairs to the bathroom. Hope then looks at a picture of their 1985 wedding and says to herself that they have alot to work through...but she isn't giving up. Never.

    -Ernesto tells Tony that he will show him and Stefano. Once this grand scheme reaches it's finale, they both will see. This time it will be a success. Ernesto then walks away, angry. Anna tells Tony she can't stand this. She can't take not knowing who is the top dog behind this and she can't take not knowing what will happen to them. She tells Tony it's hopeless. Whatever is in store, can't be good and they may never see the light of day again. Tony tells Anna he isn't giving up and either should she. They then lovingly embrace as she says she is glad she is being held captive with him...again. She beleives she could never get through this without him. They both laugh and he says he is pleased to be in her company too.

    -Back at University Hospital in Stefano's room, Cassie asks the MCF what she has to do. He or she tells her to be at the Deveraux house tomarrow night at 8:00 sharp. There will be two men there and they will tell her what to do. He or she orders her to follow instructions and there will be no problems. Cassiei s reluctant but, after the MCF reminds her what will happen if she defies orders, she agrees. The MCF is pleased and wishes her luck on the mission before hanging up.

    Cassie then looks at Stefano and begins to cry. She says she wanted revenge on Max, Abby, and Chelsea but not like this. She doesn't want to kidnap Abby and Chelsea but she has no choice. If she doesn't help, they are all in danger and the MCF might finish Stefano off. She hugs her grandfather and says she has to do this for him and their family. She kisses him and says she will be back soon to visit again. She confesses how much she misses him and how much she needs him here right now. She then leaves as Stefano's hand moves and begins to slightly close into a defiant fist.

    Meanwhile, in the psych ward, Jack asks Marlena what she is talking about. Marlena laughs and says wouldn't he like to know. Billie asks Marlena how often the MCF held meetings with her and his other accomplices. Marlena stays silent and then says that they aren't getting nothing out of her. However, Marlena tells them both she will give them something to take with them. Hell, they can even print it.

    Marlena: I WILL get out of here. And, when I do, the cloaked one...will look like child's play compared to me. Those that wronged me will be brought to their knees and that includes the mysterious cloaked figure. Take that with you and print it.

    Jack and Billie realize it's a hopeless cause and leave as Marlena laughs, sadistically.

    Marlena: You have been warned. The cloaked one may start the fun but I am going to finish it...by taking you all out...in a blaze of glory!!! My glory!!

    Marlena continues to laugh as the scene slowly fades to black as her evil, haunting laughs continue to be heard.

    ON THE NEXT SALEM LIVES...

    Caroline to Roman, Kayla, Kim, Bo, Hope, and Shane: I won't stand by and let this family fall apart!!
    Carrie (with Austin) to Eric, Sami, and Lucas: We're getting married...in two days.
    Billie to Jack, Greta, Frankie, Nico, and Victor: I have an idea. One that could finally trap our cloaked friend.
  22. PhoenixRising05
    VENDETTA CLIP #16

    The MCF is outside St. Luke's church, watching flowers being carried into the church as final preparations for Austin and Carrie's wedding are in full swing.

    MCF: (whispering via voice changer): What a special day!! A wedding...a happy day. Or it's supposed to be...ha!!

    The MCF's phone vibrates. He or she looks to make sure no one is around and heads further into the wooded area near St. Luke's to answer the call.

    MCF: Yes?
    Ernesto: We are nearing Salem. We should be there by midnight tonight. You sure you made sure no one in the harbor will question us being there?
    MCF: Not to worry. I have taken care of the harbor master and James and Alan are monitoring things.
    Ernesto: Have you called Johnson yet to get the ball rolling?
    MCF: Not yet. I am just about to. He will be conflicted but he will give in. He has to. He knows what I am capable of.
    Ernesto: Just let me know when are new guests are on their way here.
    MCF: Yes. I shall.
    Ernesto: Where are you? I can hear church bells.
    MCF: I am outside St. Luke's church. It's Austin Reed and Carrie Brady's wedding day.
    Ernesto: Ah, so...is she going to go through with it? Based on what you told me, she is quite conflicted over keeping the secret about her baby. Based on what little I know about Roman's oldest daughter, she has high morals and is one of those goody goodies.
    MCF: I'm not sure. That is part of the fun, though. Seeing her tortured by this...it's invigorating.
    Ernesto: So, you never did tell me what happened with Kiriakis last night. Did Philip decide to to help us go after his pops?
    MCF: He is quite conflicted but I got through to him. I told him he could monitor things. He won't stop us though. We will still have our way. Not too worry. Even if he changes his mind and wants out of this, I will leave him no choice but to help us.
    Ernesto: Excellent. Sounds like the pieces are coming together.
    MCF: Indeed, they are. Time is ticking away for our friends in Salem.
    Ernesto: Tick, tock!! (laughs)
    MCF: Yes, my friend. Tick, tock...

    The MCF chuckles with glee as the screen freezes on him or her and then fades into...




    WEEK 7 VENDETTA TRIVIA SCORES

    1.) daysfan (only one to submit, all right including bonus)-20 pts
    2.) Tishy, DH23, psychofan, Rick, Ryan Chandler- (nothing submitted)-0 pts

    -daysfan is the only one to submit trivia. daysfan and Tishy are the only ones awarded clues this week

    TOTAL VENDETTA STANDINGS THROUGH WEEK 6 AND AS OF 5/10/07

    1.) Tishy (117 pts)
    2.) daysfan (74 pts)
    3.) DH23 (48 pts)
    4.) psychofan (41 pts)
    5.) Ryan Chandler (32 pts)
    6.) Rick (0 pts)
  23. PhoenixRising05
    -At the psych ward, Marlena bangs on the door, holding her stomach. When the orderly finally walks in, she tells him that she feels like crap and wants to see the doctor. The orderly tells her that she has faked this before and asks her does she want some more shock therapy. Marlena looks at the orderly, saying that there is no way she would fake it this time, and wants some attention. The orderly, after a few moments, agrees with her, and goes and gets the nurse on duty.

    -On the pier, Roman, Victor, Kate, Austin, Carrie, Sami, and Lucas are worried about Eric. They hope he didn't go after
    Nicole on his own. She could run off with Evan. Sami doesn't think Nicole would hurt Evan but still thinks they need to get to Evan fast.. Roman says he has men out looking for Eric, Nicole and Evan.

    Meanwhile, at the Salem Inn, Eric stands in the hallway, banging on the door and demanding to be let in. Nicole holds Evan as she and Alan plot a way out of the room and the hotel. Nicole tells Alan that he better think fast. Eric is going to be through that door at any moment. Alan agrees but then tells Nicole that he has a plan. He tells her to let Eric in and he’ll take care of the rest. Nicole reluctantly agrees and watches Alan walk away as she walks to the door.

    -Hope walks into her home and finds Bo sitting there on the couch. He apologizes to her for leaving her on the Fancy Face III like that. He just didn't think it was right for them to talk out in the open about what they need to talk about. It's private. He is looking through old pictures of the family and stops on a beautiful photo of his first wedding to Hope in England. He smiles as Hope slowly walks over to him and looks down at the photo album herself. Bo then looks to see Hope standing there and she looks at him as well. Bo smiles at her lovingly, saying to her.....

    Bo: We sure were young then, weren’t we?
    Hope (Sitting down next to Bo): Yes, we were. And you.......riding a stolen horse to the church.
    Bo: Well, how else did you expect me to get there? Everyone drives on the wrong side of the street over there.
    Hope: Yeah, well......between Emma Donovan trying to kill us and getting arrested after we were married, I should have walked away right then and there.
    Bo: And......why didn’t you?
    Hope: You know why. You’ve always been the man of my dreams. I can never walk away from that. Not then and certainly not now. I hope you can see that.
    Bo: I can and always have.

    Bo leans in and gives Hope a kiss on her cheek, which makes Hope smile. Bo then turns back around and continues to look at the album, saying.......

    Bo: I’ve always wanted to be a man for you, Hope.
    Hope: You always have been, Bo.
    Bo: Not now. I can never.......

    Bo’s voice not only trails off, it shakes with these words. He gets up and starts to walk off but Hope jumps up and grabs him by the arm. She tries her best to turn him around but now he is fighting her. He can’t even look at her with tears streaming down his face. He feels so ashamed. He feels like he let Hope down. He is convinced that he is no longer a man who can be a good husband, father and grandfather.

    Hope sees this and begs Bo to turn around. With tears now streaming down her face, she yells at him....

    Hope: DAMMIT, BO!!! AFTER ALL WE’VE BEEN THROUGH, YOU TURN YOUR BACK ON ME?!
    Bo: (Crying) I can’t, Hope. I just can’t tell you what happened. You’ll hate me. I know you will.
    Hope: I won’t. I love you too damn much to ever hate you! Just tell me what’s wrong.

    -On the cruise ship, Steve is trapped in the luxurious room with the MCF standing close to him. He looks at this person, demanding to know the why, where, and when he kissed Hope. He wants to know more about these memories he is having. Did he make love to Hope? Did it get that far? The MCF tells him that his answers will come.....all in due time. As the MCF leaves, two guards come into the room and Steve begins to struggle with them. Steve yells at them that they both are making a big mistake. One of the guards then hits him over the head, staggering him. Then, they both carry Steve outside of the stateroom and into the hallway, where the MCF is standing.

    Back at the psych ward, as the orderly turns around, Marlena grabs a water pitcher off his tray and begins to raise it over her head but hears someone coming and lowers the pitcher. It is another orderly, who is told about her illness, and then they both rush off to get the nurse on duty. Moments later, the nurse arrives, and tells the orderly to wait outside. After the orderly closes the door, the nurse asks Marlena what is going on. Marlena says that she has the same pains she had before and wants something for it.

    The nurse tells her that the last time she pulled this crap she was locked up in solitary for a week. Marlena holds her stomach, yelling that she is not trying anything funny. She is in real pain. The nurse takes a moment before she finally relents and turns around to go get the orderly. At that moment, Marlena picks up the pitcher once again, brings it up over her head, and smashes it down across the nurse’s head, knocking her out cold. She then waits to see if the orderly heard anything and is relieved when she realizes that he didn’t.

    She then picks the nurse up and places her on the bed and starts undressing her. Minutes later, Marlena is shown putting on the last of the nurse’s clothes as the nurse is now lying under sheets on Marlena’s bed. She keeps looking out the small window on the door, surprised that no one has come to check on the nurse. She quietly walks over to the door and knocks on it, signaling the orderly to come open the door. When he does and walks in, he sees the nurse laying in Marlena’s bed, unconscious. Right before he turns to look for Marlena, she steps out from behind the door and crashes the other end of the pitcher over his head as he then slumps to the floor unconscious. Marlena then grabs his keys, looks at them both, smiles, and then calmly walks out the door, locking it behind her. She then looks around and finds that no one else is around at the moment and runs down the hallway. When she gets to the hall door, she unlocks it and, before it closes behind her, she is sprinting down the main hallway. Marlena is like a track runner, going through doors and down stairs and wondering one thing above all else.........

    Marlena: Where is the f’ing outside door?!

    -Back at the Salem Inn, Eric hears the door unlock and stands there as Nicole opens the door and gives him a look of guilt mixed with anger. She can’t believe that Eric would deprive her of this, a child, all for his precious sister, but she is at the same time ashamed that she has resorted to this type of evil act just to get what she wants.

    When Eric takes a step in, he sees Evan lying in his crib. He looks at Nicole, who steps out of his way, but when he takes a step forward......Alan comes from behind the door and smashes a vase over his head, knocking him out cold. As both Alan and Nicole watch Eric lying on the floor, Alan tells Nicole that they have to get out of there. Nicole agrees but also says that if any more harm comes to Eric, there will be hell to pay. Alan chuckles and walks out the door as Nicole picks Evan up and takes one last look at Eric. She then walks out with the baby in tow.

    -Back at Bo and Hope's house, Bo turns around and looks at Hope. It breaks her heart to see him like this, Bo is looking off, around the room, and will not look at Hope. Tears are streaming down his face and he can’t catch his breath. Hope pats him on his chest, crying at the sight of this grown man looking like a scared little boy. She steps forward, rests her head on his chest, and looks up at him, saying in a calm, loving, soothing voice......

    Hope: Tell me, Brady. I’m not leaving you. The devil himself could not get me to take one step from your side, ok? I love you too much to ever let anything come between us.
    Bo: Ok. Ok, Hope.

    Bo catches his breath, and then, in one fell swoop tells Hope, the love of his life, that what has pushed him away from her for all these months and made him turn his back on his family and friends, was the terrible secret that......

    Bo: Uncle Eric molested me when I was a child.

    Hope is floored. She gasps at Bo and places her hands over her mouth. She looks at him as he stares at her, waiting for her response. Bo starts to back away from Hope but when he takes a step back.....she takes a step forward. He takes another step back and she steps forward again. Bo then stops and holds out his arms for Hope.

    -At the Salem Inn, about thirty minutes later, Roman walks in with Kate, Lucas and Austin as Carrie walks in a few moments later. They see that he is sitting up in a chair, being tended to by EMTs. When Eric asks Roman how he found out, Roman tells him that he got the call when all of them were together that something was wrong at the Salem Inn. He was very surprised to find out that involved Eric. Carrie then asks where Evan is and a groggy Eric tells her and the rest of the group that Nicole has Evan and that her and Alan took him somewhere. He then says that he would have asked them where they were going but he was too busy getting bashed in the head.

    Victor walks into the room and asks if Eric is alright, to which Eric responds that he is about as well as can be expected. Victor is happy to hear. Kate asks Victor why he didn't come in the room with them and Victor explains how he had a missed call on his cell and he was hoping it was Philip. He hasn't heard or talked to him much and that says alot as they live in the same house. Victor then asks Kate if she has seen Philip. Kate responds that she hasn’t and asks if he is ok. Victor says that he has been really off lately and blaming everyone else for how his life has turned out. Sami wonders if Philip could have something to do with Evan’s disappearance, to which Kate turns and tells her to shut up. Sami then sternly replies that for one, she is trying to cover all bases. And for two, she will be damned if she takes that from some hypocritical bitch with mommy issues.

    Kate stalks towards Sami as Sami says bring it on as she takes a big step towards Kate. Both women have to be restrained by Roman and Lucas, who tells them both that with a baby missing, all they can do is go at each other? Victor agrees with Lucas, and tells Kate that she will learn to stop behaving like a spoiled brat. Before Kate can utter a word, Victor gets a phone call. It’s Philip, telling him that he would really like to talk to him. Victor agrees and tells him he will be at the house shortly. Philip says ok and hangs up. Victor excuses himself and tells Roman that if he needs his services, to let him know. Roman tells Victor thanks before Victor walks out the door.

    -Back at University Hospital, Marlena looks around and spots the door that would lead to another hallway and then.......her freedom. But, she is spotted by a guard of the hospital and then suddenly hears the alarms go off. She runs for her very life as she is being chased by the guard. She runs through the door, down the hallway, and then through one last door. She is finally outside and, as she looks back, seeing the guard getting closer, she slams the door behind her and places a huge trash can against it. She then starts running though the parking lot and into the night. She stops long enough to look out over the city and then smiles evilly as she slowly walks down the street.

    -Back at Bo and Hope's house, Hope looks at Bo and then takes one giant step into his arms. Bo breaks down and cries so hard in Hope’s arms as she rocks back and forth with him. All Bo can keep saying is...

    Bo: I’m so sorry. I’m so sorry, Hope. Please forgive me. Don’t turn away from me.

    All Hope can do is say to this wonderful man, the man she loves more than her own life, is.....

    Hope: My baby. There is nothing for you to be sorry for, ok?

    Hope walks Bo slowly back over to the couch and sits him down. Bo rests his head on her shoulder as she holds him, rocking him back and forth. She softly tells him.....

    Hope: We are going to get you through this, Bo. Don’t you worry about one thing. Nothing, or no one, will ever hurt you again.
    Bo: Ok. (After a pause) Hope.....
    Hope: Yes, my love.
    Bo: Thank you....for saving my life.

    Bo rests his head in Hope’s lap as he slowly falls asleep. Hope then responds to Bo, saying, as she watches him....

    Hope: Anytime, my love.

    Hope kisses Bo on his cheek and forehead and gently strokes his hair.

    -At the Kiriakis Mansion sometime later, Victor walks into the study of his mansion and stops when he sees Philip standing there. He takes the brandy that Philip offers him. Victor takes the drink and thanks Philip, asking where the staff is. Philip says he gave the staff the day off. Victor walks past Philip and takes his jacket off, hanging it up and picking up his brandy, which he sat on the table. Philip plays it very cool as Victor starts the conversation, telling Philip that he has been very disappointed in his behavior as of late. Philip agrees, saying that being injured in that fire on the island and having a new face after losing his leg already really affected his head. He wrongly took it out on people that he loved very much. Victor sips his brandy and tells Philip that it takes more to being a man than throwing money around. Victor had to learn that the hard way.

    Victor tells him that it isn’t anything that he didn’t have to learn himself. If Philip is to one day head the family, he must learn the fine art of subtlety. Philip agrees and then looks at Victor, asking him what is wrong. Victor is sweating now and tells Philip that he is starting to feel woozy. Philip rushes over and grabs Victor as he continues to lose consciousness. Philip sits him in his chair and Victor mutters Philip’s name and raises his hand to touch his face before passing out and dropping the glass on the floor.

    Victor is now slumped in the chair, unconscious. Philip looks at his father and then goes around deactivating the entire security system. He then walks back into the study and walks over to Victor. He picks Victor up and drags him out into the back of the house. Philip then places Victor into one of the guest houses in the backyard so he can remain there until dark when he will move him to the cruise ship as instructed by the MCF. He then says to an unconscious Victor that this is something that has to be done......

    As much as he truly hates doing it. Philip closes the door and walks back towards the house.

    -Back at the Salem Inn, Roman alerts his men to be on the look out for Nicole, Evan, and Alan. Alan is to be considered armed and dangerous. Carrie can't believe she was this wrong about Alan. Sami reminds Carrie she warned her. Carrie turns away from Sami, who turns to Lucas and Belle to talk. Carrie goes over to Austin, who is with Kate. Kate tells Austin and Carrie she will give them some time. She leaves, Carrie begs Austin to say something as he hasn't in hours. Austin is silent, with his back turned to Carrie. Carrie thinks Austin blames her for this judging by how he is acting and looking at her after this. She begs him to understand why she did what she did. Austin says nothing.

    Carrie (with tears in her eyes): It's over, isn't it? It's the end of us.

    Austin remains silent with his back turned.

    -At the pier, Alan pushes Nicole along. She is holding Evan and Alan is watching her when he sees policemen in the distance walking around the pier. He remarks that they must be closing in on him. Nicole tells him to stop acting like James Cagney and to get them all out of this. Alan pulls a gun and threatens Nicole that if he hears anymore smart ass talk, that will be it. She will not see another sunrise and then he’ll raise baby Evan on his own......and teach him how to REALLY make the world pay.

    Alan then spots an officer running down the steps to where they are standing and ushers Nicole under the pier. The officer looks around and ends up spotting Will, who is walking back home from school. Alan smiles evilly under the pier and Nicole tells him that he better not be thinking of what she thinks he is thinking about. Alan points the gun at her nose and stares at her while Nicole rocks Evan back and forth. She then stares at Alan and shakes her head, agreeing to keep quiet.

    The officer bids Will good day and walks off down the pier. Will takes a few steps and then hears someone behind him. When he turns around, there is a gun pointed right at his nose and Alan is standing there staring at him. Alan tells Will that he will do exactly what he says or the only one walking away from this will be him. A terrified Will shakes his head, doesn’t say a word, and is lead away by Alan, who grabs Nicole by the arm and stalks off quickly with Evan in tow.

    -Back on the cruise ship, the guards stand Steve up, who wearily asks the MCF what the hell is going on. The MCF simply replies.....

    MCF: You wanted answers, Steven? Well, time to get one.
    Steve: You are one crazy freak, you know that? (Yelling at the guards) LET ME GO!!! GET YOUR DAMN HANDS OFF ME!!!
    MCF: Temper, temper, Steven. This is not the way one should treat their benefactor.
    Steve: What?! You expect me to thank you for this? You fruitcake! I’ll thank you......by ripping your damn head off and pissing down your throat!! Now let me go!!
    MCF: Steven.....you are real close to having that other eye of yours ripped out of the socket. I saw that once in Kill Bill Volume Two. So....are you going to be a good little boy and do as you’re told.....or do I get to pulling?

    Steve contemplates his predicament and decides to obey orders. He finally calms down and stands straight up as the guards let him go. The MCF responds, saying.....

    MCF: Excellent choice, Steven. Excellent. And, to answer your question, the memories you had of you and Hope were just a precursor to the main event. You want to know why you have been brought here?
    Steve: I’m all ears. By the way.....you really need to get that cloak cleaned. The smell makes me want to puke. Amazing how you own a cruise ship but can’t go to the cleaners.
    MCF: Silence! (Smacking Steve in the back of his head) You will be civil, boy, or else.....I won’t tell you why these people are here.

    The MCF pushes a button on the wall, which opens up the drapes on anther stateroom. Standing in the room are Forrest, Abby and Chelsea. The MCF then says to Steve....

    MCF: Now, you know your niece don’t you?

    Steve starts to struggle once again and the guards grab him. The MCF continues, telling Steve....

    MCF: I guess you are wondering why she is here, aren’t you?
    Steve: No [!@#$%^&*], Sherlock. She hasn’t done one thing to be a part of this. Let her go.
    MCF: Not yet, Steven. Not until I’m done.
    Steve: Well then, whose the other dude? I don’t know him.
    MCF: Actually, you do, Steven.....but we’ll get to that later. And the other girl? You know her, right?
    Steve: Of course I know her. She’s Bo and Billie’s kid. My niece.
    MCF: That’s right. Oh wait......that’s not right.
    Steve: What?
    MCF: Oh, yes. You don't know...well, very few do. Actually, only a few, including Hope. Chelsea is Hope’s daughter........but not Bo’s.
    Steve: WHAT?! How do you know this?
    MCF: Because I do. Believe it.
    Steve: Ok. So, wait...are you saying that Hope cheated on Bo?!
    MCF: That’s exactly what I’m saying, Steven.
    Steve: Then if Bo isn’t her pops, who is?

    The MCF takes a step forward, looks into the room at Chelsea.......

    And then very slowly turns.......to look straight at Steve! The MCF then sees the shocked look on Steve’s face as it finally registers and remarks to him.....

    MCF: Happy Father’s Day, Steven. Congratulations........

    IT’S ANOTHER GIRL!!!!!!

    Steve stares at Chelsea as the scene freeze-frames on his shocked face and then the episode suddenly goes black.

    ***SALEM LIVES IS ON HIATUS THE NEXT TWO WEEKS. WE WILL RETURN ON MONDAY JUNE 18. LOOK OUT THIS WEEKEND FOR A AMAZING PROMO FOR WHAT IS TO COME. PLUS, SUMMER PREVIEWS AND MORE!!! VENDETTA CLIPS WILL RETURN ON JUNE 19. LOOK FOR VENDETTA SCORES AND TRIVIA TO BE POSTED THIS WEEKEND AS WELL.***
  24. PhoenixRising05
    -In their hotel room, Cal gets up from the dinner table and goes to answer the door. When the bellboy gives him a letter from the front desk, Cal tips him and then closes the door. Katherine walks out of the bathroom and asks Cal who was at the door. Cal responds, telling her that someone has sent him a letter. As Katherine dries her hair before dinner, they both sit down as Cal opens the letter and starts reading it....

    Cal: This is just......strange.
    Katherine: What? What is it?
    Cal: The note says that if I want to know everything about my past, to come to Pier 3 in the harbor.
    Katherine: You mean where that big cruise ship is?
    Cal: Yeah. Still wondering how a ship that size got to the middle of Illinois.
    Katherine: Some questions we just don’t ask, my darling. So, are you, or better yet, should you go?
    Cal: Don’t know. Remembering Ernesto is enough to get me to go but....you and I both know it’s a trap.
    Katherine: That’s why I think you should stay here. It makes no sense to do this and, besides, you have been making progress on your own. You don’t need this.
    Cal: I know that, honey. But, I’ve got to know what is going on. I hope you understand that.
    Katherine: (After A Long Pause) Ok. I still have my doubts. But, if you go down there tonight, I’m going with you.
    Cal: Now, Kat.....
    Katherine: There is no argument. You don’t walk into something like this alone. Period. Ok?
    Cal: Ok.

    Cal leans forward and kisses Katherine, smiling at her with much love in his eyes. Then they both get ready to go see this mystery person....

    And get the final pieces of Cal’s life puzzle.

    -At the Kiriakis Mansion secret room, Jack and Billie watch a surveillance system of the pier as Shane, Nico, Max, Frankie & Greta look on. When Billie spots a high level of activity at the cruise ship, Jack says that maybe they should go down there and check it out. Frankie is now wondering how a cruise ship got to Salem in the first place and then everyone turns and just looks at him. Frankie agrees not to ask such questions again and everyone turns their attention back towards the monitors.

    Jack spots someone at the pier and tells the group that they look familiar. When everyone leans in to get a closer look, they all recognize who the person is. Billie jumps up from her chair and tells Jack that they need to get down there. Jack agrees as does the rest and everyone but Nico races out of the mansion.

    -On the ship, Marlena is sneaking around and observing the activities on the ship. She turns a corner and nearly bumps into James. She decides it's took risky to be running around and searches for a place to lay low. She finds a cargo storage area and goes to hide in there.

    James takes his black ski mask off and looks in a bathroom mirror. He wonders if he is going about this all wrong and begins to question whether the MCF has manipulated him by using his family's murder to further his or her own gains. He wonders if Marlena really killed his family or if the MCF did it. He then tells himself he is in too deep now and it's too late to turn back and then wonders if he is just saying that to take the easy way out. He bangs his fists on the table in frustration.

    -Lucas stands almost nose to nose with a terrified Alan as the rest of the family looks on. Alan then speaks after a few moments, saying that what happened was not something that was planned. He was forced into doing what he did to Will. Sami helps Will up and Kate runs over to take Will over to his family as Sami hauls off and slaps the hell out of Alan, causing him to drop his gun. Lucas snatches it up and points it dead at Alan, saying that the world would be better off if he just pulled the trigger.

    Bo tells Lucas not to do that. Sami looks at Bo, asking him what he means. After a moment of tense silence, Bo finally admits that he knew all about what happened. Sami and Lucas are shocked. Lucas backs away from Alan while still holding the gun, demanding to know from Bo why he didn’t come forward. Sami walks over to Bo and says that his answer better be damn good or else. Bo tells them both that Will asked him not to tell anyone until he was ready and he wasn’t going to break his promise to Will. Caroline walks in front of Bo, saying that he now knows what keeping secrets can do to the ones they love. Bo looks over at Roman, who looks back at him with sadness in his eyes.

    Just when Lucas turns to say something to Bo, Alan lunges towards him. They struggle briefly for the gun, which is now back in Alan’s possession. Alan tells the group that it is time for him to say goodbye to all his company. He blows a kiss at Sami, telling her that Will was actually better than she was. Sami takes a step forward and Alan holds her and everyone else at bay, saying that the person who is really the cause of all of this will make their presence known very, very soon. With that, Alan grabs Nicole and drags her and Evan away as he escapes.

    Roman pulls his gun from his holster and races off after Alan as Lucas follows behind with Eric, Austin, Belle, and a desperate Carrie.. Bo turns to Hope and tells her to get everyone off the pier and call for back-up. He then kisses Hope quickly and races off as well, causing Hope to smile slightly. Kate asks Hope what are they going to do. Hope responds that she is going to follow and make sure no one does anything they will regret. Hope takes off as Caroline follows. Sami tells Kate to take Will home. She is going with the others.

    Sami takes off as Kate tells Will she will take him home and Mr. Henderson will watch him so she can go with the others and make sure all is well. Will says he is going nowhere. He has a stake in this too. He wants to see Alan pay and if everyone else is going, he is going. Kate is reluctant but agrees, telling Will to stay with her and the others. They both race off after the others.

    -Back on the cruise ship, Marlena walks around the cargo hold, finding herself bored. She finds some explosives and sadistically caresses the explosive crate with her hand and seems enthralled with it, saying:

    Marlena: Hmm...this may be easier then I thought. I may have just came across a way to get my revenge. Brilliant.

    Marlena laughs in an evil fashion as the scene then freeze-frames on Marlena’s face and the slowly fades to black.

    ON THE NEXT SALEM LIVES...

    Julie to Maggie: We have to go, Maggie. If we don't, we could lose everything.
    Doug: What the hell is this?
    Alice: I have a bad feeling, Tom (looking at a picture of Tom).
    Stefano to Cassie: My daughter is on that ship. I am not just leaving this to the police. I am going to kill that monster myself.
    Kim (crying) to Shane: Don't you go on that ship. Don't you leave me. Not now.
  25. PhoenixRising05
    The thunderstorm is intensifying as lightning and thunder continue to make their presence felt. The seas have become a concern as the waves are now up to dangerous heights. The rain is coming down in sheets and visibility couldn't possibly be any worse as we rejoin our beloved Salemites after the explosions that rocked the cruise ship...

    -The ship is rocking from left to right due to the aftermath of the explosions set off by Orpheus. Austin has his arms around Carrie, who is holding Evan. Carrie sees the cracked lookout pole beginning to fall and screams as it falls toward them. Austin turns, sees the pole, and pushes Carrie out of the way...resulting in the pole falling on him. Carrie shields Evan as she falls against the wall, recovering before falling to the deck. She turns and sees Austin, lying pinned by the pole on the ship's deck. Carrie lets out a blood curdling scream as a frightened Evan begins to cry.

    Meanwhile, Lucas stirs at the bottom of a staircase and finds Sami and Will next to him. Sami slowly recovers and tells Lucas she is fine. They both shake Will and try to get him to wake up, realizing he took the brunt of the fall. Will slowly stirs and asks what happened. Sami says it feels like explosions rocked the ship and they ended up falling down the staircase. Lucas says he dove after them and that is how he ended up at the bottom of the stairs. Sami thanks him for his efforts to save them and then hears Carrie screaming, along with Evan's cries. They race up the stairs and are shocked to see Carrie, holding Evan, knelt down by a pinned Austin's side. Sami is in shock as they race over. Lucas and Will try to lift the pole but fail. Lucas tells Will to go get help. Will races off.

    Nicole, who is lying nearby, gets up off the deck and sees Carrie holding Evan. She is stunned to see Austin pinned and asks what happened. Sami tells her to stay out of it as Carrie tells Sami to hold Evan. Nicole says she can hold "her" son but Sami warns her that if she even so much as touches Evan, she will send Nicole flying overboard. Nicole backs off, still distraught over Eric's death.

    -In the ballroom, Philip picks himself off the floor and wonders what the hell happened. Hope is with Forest, Abby, Steve, Kayla, Jack, Billie, Chelsea, and Abby. Kayla is tending to Forest, who grabbed on to Abby's rolling wheelchair during the explosions and prevented her from flying out and being injured by putting himself between the wall and her. Abby thanks him for saving his life and says she doesn't know where she would be without him these past few months and now, today, after he saved her life. Jack, Billie, Chelsea, and Max all have uneasy feelings about Fred/Forest. Max asks if the guy is for real. Chelsea says she doubts it. Jack tells Billie he wants to know more about this "Fred Allen" and thinks there is more to him then meets the eye. Abby embraces Fred/Forest as Jack, Billie, Max, and Chelsea suspiciously look on.

    Bo returns to the ballroom. Hope races over to him as Roman does the same. Roman says that Marlena, Orpheus. and James are all gone. Bo says they have bigger problems. The explosions all came from the bottom level of the ship and the ship is taking on water pretty quickly. Roman reminds Bo that Marlena changed the position of Orpheus's explosives to give those on board more time but also for them to suffer. Bo says they still have limited time and need to get everyone into the lifeboats, which he found on the far right side of the ship. Bo announces to the crowd in the ballroom that the ship is taking on water and they need to evacuate. Philip hears this and realizes his father is still on board and likely locked in the boiler room. He decides he can't leave without him and goes off after him.

    Abe walks up to Bo, Hope, and Roman and says that Lexie and Stefano are missing. Celeste walks up soon after and says she is getting a vibe that Alexandra is in great danger. Roman tells Abe to go after them if he wants. They can start getting people off. Abe thanks them as Hope wishes him luck.. Celeste tells Abe he may need her and her psychic abilities. Abe tells Celeste to think of Theo and to get off the ship. He doesn't want Theo to lose his whole family. Celeste tells Abe she is going to search for her daughter...with or without him. Abe reluctantly agrees. Cassie asks Tony and Anna where grandfather and Lexie went. Tony says he has no clue and then whispers to Anna that he thinks his father is up to something.

    Bo begins to motion the crowd in the ballroom out to the deck to board the lifeboats. Bo tells Roman to go after Marlena if he wants to. Just then, Will races in and says that Uncle Austin is hurt real bad and they need help getting a pole off him. A stunned Kate races off with Belle, who believes Carrie will need her. Roman realizes he should go to for his daughters. Bo tells him to go. Roman races off. Billie tells Jack she needs to go check on her brother. Jack offers to go with her. Hope tells them she will make sure they all board the lifeboats. Will tells Kayla they will need her. Steve says he will go with her but Kayla orders him to stay and help Bo get people off. She will meet up with him as soon as she takes care of Austin. He agrees but urges her to be careful. She smiles before racing off.

    Shane, Bo, Hope, and Steve load Forest, Abby, Chelsea, and Max on to the first boat. Nico assists with the loading. Abby and Chelsea don't want to leave their parents but Shane assures them they will be right behind them. Hope tells Doug and Julie to get on. Doug asks if he has a choice of lifeboats. Hope tells Doug she understands he is hurting but this is not the time. Doug gets on with Julie and clearly shows his discomfort with the situation as Julie's eyes well with tears. Doug tells Hope that she better be getting off right behind them. Hope smiles and says she will be. Bo orders Tony, Anna, and Cassie to get on the lifeboat. Cassie is worried about Stefano. Tony says that he will be fine...he always is. Anna can't help but agree. All three board the lifeboat as Bo says it's time to lower the first boat down.

    Caroline sees this scene as Frankie races up to her, asking if she has seen Greta. She was supposed to return to the ballroom but he hasn't seen her since before the explosions and she isn't in the ballroom now. Caroline says she hasn't seen her. Frankie can see that she is upset and asks what is wrong. Caroline admits she is worried about Victor. He is locked up somewhere on the ship and she sent Maggie off to find him. She is so worried and, if anything happens to Maggie, it's her fault. Frankie says it's not her fault and it will be ok. Caroline says she can't leave it to chance and takes off to find Victor and Maggie. Bo sees this and asks Frankie where she is going. They need to get her off the ship. Frankie explains that she went after Victor and Maggie and tells Bo he will go get her. He needs to find Greta anyway. Bo says he will go too but Frankie tells him to trust him...he will bring mom back and find Greta. Bo is needed to help with the evacuation. Bo says fine and says he will come after him if he isn't back soon. Frankie races off.

    -In the boiler room, Greta asks Victor what the hell just happened. Victor says it sounded like a large number of explosions. Greta wonders what is going on and then sees water filling in through the doors in front of them. She points the water out to Victor, who turns his head and says that the ship must be taking on water. Greta panics and tells Victor no one knows they are down there and they are near the bottom of the ship. Victor tells her not to panic. Greta begins to shake and cries out that they are going to die!!

    Meanwhile, an unconscious Maggie lies against a wall a few yards away from the boiler room. Water is filling the area and is now reaching above Maggie's head...

    -Back outside on the deck, Roman races over and asks what happened. Carrie says that pole was cracked and the explosions loosened it and forced it to fall. Austin pushed her and Evan out of the way and saved them. Kayla arrives with Belle, Kate, Jack, and Billie and begins to check him out as Roman and Lucas lift the pole off him. Kayla surveys Austin's body as a frantic Carrie asks her if he is ok. Kayla puts her head down and takes a deep breath. She then looks out, trying to prevent Carrie from seeing the tears welling in her eyes. She fights the tears back and tells Carrie that the pole crushed Austin's chest. He has massive internal injuries, among them being a collapsed lung. Carrie asks what she is saying. Kayla shakes her head and says she can't do anything more. There is nothing that can be done. A devastated Billie is in disbelief as Jack comforts her. Lucas comforts a crying Sami while a Kate, with tears streaming down her face, turns away, in shock over what is happening. Nicole looks on, also stunned at what is going on.

    Carrie (crying): This can't be happening!! There has to be something...anything...

    Roman embraces her. Austin stirs and his eyes open. He smiles at Carrie and those around him.

    Roman: It's ok...Carrie...look!!
    Carrie: Austin?
    Austin (breathing somewhat heavy): It's ok...I'm ok. It doesn't hurt, really. It hurt at first but...now I feel numb.
    Carrie: Aus...
    Austin: Come on, guys...girls...don't cry. I hate seeing people cry. I think you all know that by now. (looks at Will crying) hey...come on. man. You and I go back a long way. I...thought I was your father at one time. You know I don't want no tears. Your mom and dad don't need that. No one does. Be strong for them and for everyone. Take...care of them.
    Will (wiping his tears): I will. I love you, Uncle Austin.
    Austin: Love you...too. (looks at Kate) Mom...what's with the sad face and the crying? That isn't the Kate Roberts I know.
    Kate (crying): Austin...I'm so sorry. This is all...
    Austin: No...it's ok. Mistakes are made. Don't...feel guilty...for my sake...don't blame yourself.
    Kate: God...Austin...I do love you!! (comes close to Austin and lovingly touches his face and kisses it) I love you...
    Austin: I do too...mom. Even after everything...I do too.

    Austin looks around at Belle, Roman, Lucas, and Sami.

    Austin: Hey, Roman, tell everyone to stop with the tears.
    Roman: I don't think I can.
    Austin: Well, then take care of them for me. My family...Carrie...Evan...and Belle, take care of your sisters and...
    Belle (wiping a tear from her eye): Done. Don't worry.
    Austin: Speaking of sisters and brothers...Sami...I am so...proud of you...what you have become. You...finally turned a corner. I just...wish...
    Sami (fighting back tears): Thank you. That means alot coming from you.
    Austin: A part of me will always...care...love...love you. I always knew that you would come around...I always saw the good in you. Same goes for you too, Nicole (looks at Nicole, who is standing by the wall a few inches away). Sami lost her...way many times...you have right now. There is still time to find...your way. You and I...were close. I saw the good...I still see it. Don't...give up. Just...know...I forgive you...despite everything...

    Nicole is silent as tears well up in her eyes. She turns around, trying to hide the fact that she is breaking down.

    Austin (turning back toward Sami): Promise me...you will take care of that son of yours. He's...very special. I should know.
    Sami (crying): I will. I'm so sorry for all the pain I caused you. I kept you from Carrie for so...
    Austin: It's...ok. Just take care of Carrie for me and Evan. Take care of yourself and...be happy. Please...you earned it. You...deserve it.
    Sami: Thank you. I will always remember all the times you supported me and stood by me. I appreciate it all...a part of my heart will always belong to you...my first crush...and obsession.

    Everyone laughs. Austin laughs but also cringes in pain.

    Sami (crying): I...will miss you.
    Austin (breathing heavy): Same here. (looks at Lucas) And...you! We certainly have had our share of sibling rivalry, have we?
    Lucas: Sure have.
    Austin: You know...what, man? I always respected you and loved you, despite all that. I...hope...you know that.
    Lucas: I do and I felt the same way. I am glad we all buried the hatchet a few months ago. I don't know how I would feel...
    Austin: I know...I feel...the same.
    Lucas: All those issues...the tension...none of it matters...I just want you to know that I love you, bro.
    Austin: Right back at you...oh, hey...same goes for you, man. Be happy. You deserve it...both you and Sami. Be...good to each other...and...please, watch...
    Lucas: I will watch over Carrie and Evan. No problem.
    Austin: Tha...nks. I know he may...be your...son...but...
    Belle (pointing to some papers): Actually, we can find that out now, although it's bad timing. All the talk of all the problems between you and Lucas reminded me that I still had the DNA tests that Carrie had done to prove Evan was her son. Carrie had both Lucas and Austin's DNA tested with Evan's so this test also proves who the father is. We all got so caught up and things we never thought about it.
    Kayla (taking the papers from Belle): I will look them over.
    Carrie (wiping tears): Kayla? Well?
    Kayla: Austin was a match...he is Evan's father.

    Carrie embraces Austin, takes Evan from Sami and says:

    Carrie (crying): Meet your daddy, Evan.
    Austin (taking Evan's hand): Good to finally meet you, son.
    Lucas: Congrats Austin. Evan is a lucky baby to have you as a father.
    Sami: I second that.
    Billie (crying): I agree
    Austin: Thanks. Hey, sis...how did I almost forget you?
    Billie: Your not supposed to leave like this...you have a son now and a wife...you finally got it...
    Austin: Well, then, I guess I can be at peace with no...unfinished business (laughs).
    Billie: Not funny. What am I going to do without you? It's always been you and me...you were all the family I had for so long...
    Austin: Well, we have more then that now. You need to be...strong for them. Take care of them...and my family. Your my best friend, Billie...I love you and I don't...think I could've had a better sister.
    Billie (crying): I don't think I could've had a better brother...I love you too. You should be staying her to take care of your family! They don't need me! They need you!
    Austin (having trouble breathing): Stubborn, as usual. I...don't...think I have much...time. (looks at Carrie) I know that we've been through...
    Carrie (crying): Alot? Yeah...all because of me. I'll never forgive myself...none of this...
    Austin: Do you love me?
    Carrie: Of course I...
    Austin (short of breath): Then...don't bl...ame your...self. I said some...things...but...I never...stopped loving you. All...these years...just like I told you...you were always the one. Too bad...we finally had it right...I...thought...married...we even had... a son...
    Carrie: I will tell him all about you. How good of man his daddy was. How he saved him and his mommy by...giving his life...
    he will be so proud.
    Austin (smiling): I...have...one more...thing to...s...ay...I want...you...to know...I forgive you...know that...be happy...don't be afraid...to love...ag...ain...take care of...Evan...and your...self. I...love...you...always...Ca...rrie.
    Carrie (crying): I love you, too. (embraces Austin while holding Evan and then kisses Austin on the lips as his eyes slowly close).
    Kayla (checking his pulse): He's gone.

    Carrie breaks down on Austin's body while holding Evan, Lucas comforts a crying Sami, Roman and Belle embrace, Kate breaks down in tears and blames herself for her son's death, Nicole fights back tears and can't bear to turn around, and Jack comforts Billie, who blames this on Orpheus and races off to find and kill him. Jack races off after her. Roman sees this and tells Belle he needs to go get Billie and Jack. Roman orders Lucas to get everyone to the lifeboats and to take Austin's body. Lucas agrees as Roman kisses Belle, Sami, and Carrie and says it will all be ok. They will get through this. He also promises to find Marlena. He races off.

    Meanwhile, a gun-toting Marlena is on the 3rd level of the ship, determined to find Orpheus so she can get him back for screwing up her plans.

    The scene then shifts back on deck to Lucas, who helps load Carrie, who is holding Evan, a silent and stunned Nicole, a devastated Kate, Sami, Will, and Belle on to a life boat. Bo tells Kayla to get on the lifeboat but she refuses, saying they may need her help as a doctor and a good deal of her family is still on board. She isn't going. Bo decides not to argue. Bo appoints Lucas as the captain of that lifeboat and tells him to make sure things go smoothly as Shane is manning the first lifeboat. Lucas agrees and goes down with the second lifeboat as Bo shares with Hope his worry about his mother. Kayla is also worried as Roman is still out there too and Frankie and others.

    --The scene shifts to the cabin room where Cal, Katherine, and Ernesto were. Katherine wakes up and checks on Ernesto. She shakes her head and says he is bleeding out and doesn't have much time. She races over to an unconscious Cal and begs him to wake up. Ernesto is dying and this may be his only chance to learn the whole truth about his past. Katherine begins to panic as Cal is not waking up...

    The scene then shifts to Abe and Celeste, who continue to search for Lexie. Abe wants her to turn back but she refuses. The ship then rocks back heavily. They both fall backward into a cabin room. Abe asks Celeste if she is alright. She says she is and he helps her up just as someone closes the cabin door, locking them in. Abe and Celeste scream for help. Meanwhile, the camera pans around the corner to reveal...STEFANO. He picks up an unconscious Lexie and says that a Dimera must use whatever means necessary to complete a mission...and his mission is to keep her devoted to the Dimera's. She is the future and Abe and Celeste are in the way. This will rectify that and he says he will take her away where he can groom her and Theo to follow in his footsteps...as it should be...with no one standing in his way. He then carries her unconscious body off.

    -The scene then shifts to Jack, who is chasing Billie. He finally catches up and tells her to calm down. She says that Orpheus is to blame for Austin's death and she wants him dead. He did all of this. They are both shocked when Orpheus comes out of a maintenance room. He is shocked to see them and comments on how they are two real big pain in the asses. They keep putting their noses and his business. Billie says that her brother's blood is on his hands. Orpheus laughs and says they all will be dead soon enough. He asks Billie if she would like to join her brother sooner. He aims his gun at them and orders them into the cabin room behind them. Jack and Billie refuse but Orpheus insists they will be dying anyway so why wait? Plus, he can't take any chances of them foiling his escape. He points the gun and and walks closer and closer to them, forcing them into the cabin room. He closes the door and locks it as Billie panics inside the room, asking Jack what they are going to do.

    Orpheus walks away from the cabin room and is stopped by Roman. Orpheus laughs and says they meet again. He admits being pleased because he wants the honor of killing Roman all by himself. James then appears and tells Orpheus not so fast, aiming his gun right at Orpheus. James tells Orpheus that his reign of terror ends here as Roman finds himself caught in the middle while Jack and Billie watch from the cabin room.

    The scene the shifts to Caroline, who is searching for Maggie and Victor frantically and is on the 2nd level of the ship. Meanwhile, Philip nears the boiler room and realizes he has to swim to get to it as the water is filling the bottom levels fast. He sees a body floating and swims over. It's Maggie!! Philip gives her mouth to mouth and she recovers. She asks what he is doing there. He says he knows his father is locked up in the boiler room and he needs to get him out. The ship is sinking. Maggie panics as swims over with Philip to the door. He tries to open it, to no avail.

    In the boiler room, Victor tells Greta to calm down. Greta says she can't. The room is filling with water and it's over their waist now. They are going to die. Victor is silent and tells Greta she should've never came after him. He is nothing to her. Greta says she had to come after him. Victor says he knows he helped save Eric's life back at Christmas but he can't think of any other reason why she feels so strongly about risking her life to save his. Greta says she had to do it. Victor doesn't understand and asks what he is missing as she seems to be holding something back. Greta, realizing their lives could be coming to an end, says she is holding something back. Something has kept to herself for over a year. Victor asks what that is.

    Greta: I don't want to die until I tell you...your...
    Victor: Go ahead...
    Greta (as tears well up in her eyes): Victor...YOUR MY FATHER!!!

    The scene then freezes on a stunned Victor and then fades to black.

    ON THE NEXT SALEM LIVES...

    -WILL CAL WAKE UP? WILL HE LEARN THE TRUTH BEFORE ERNESTO DIES?
    -WILL ORPHEUS BE TAKING DOWN? WHAT ABOUT JAMES? WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO JACK, BILLIE, AND ROMAN?
    -HOW WILL VICTOR REACT TO GRETA'S EARTH SHATTERING NEWS?

    TUNE INTO SALEM LIVES TOMORROW TO FIND OUT!!!
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