VICTOR arrives to visit Tony at the hospital. He asks the nurse why guards aren’t stationed outside of Tony’s room (I agree) as someone tried to murder him twice. The nurse (another new one) is not impressed by Mr. K and tells him she doesn’t know, then grabs him by the arm when he tries to go see Tony. She advises him only one visitor at a time and Sami walks out of Tony’s room. Victor comments on her voice returning. He asks if she was anxious to tell Tony the good news or does she have a thing for men in comas, LOL! He reminds her that he owns her (hey, about time he remembered that), but Lucas walks up and tells Victor he doesn’t any more and to let it go. Victor calls Lucas ungrateful and asks who does he think he is. Lucas tells him..he’s Tony’s right hand man and he promised Tony he’d take care of Sami and he will do so. You can see Sami soften a bit as she hears this, especially when Lucas says she’s been hurt enough. Victor asks Sami what she had to do to become Tony’s latest plaything. He asks to be paged when she’s finished with her lover and leaves. Sami isn’t happy that Will’s father is playing the godfather (LOL) and not grateful for Lucas’ support.

TEK was summoned by John at Basic Black. He tells TEK he needs his help as he isn’t so sure Marlena will support what he’s going to do now. He gives TEK everything he has on Tony and is dropping out of the ISA investigation on his brother. TEK is surprised, thinking Marlena wouldn’t agree to John dropping out. He mentions Sami’s dating Tony recently which does surprise John.

MARLENA AND CASSIE are at the courthouse during a recess for Cassie’s hearing for solicitation charges. Cassie is rambling on (wish SHE’D lose HER voice) about the delay, etc., as Marlena she should be thankful it’s a closed hearing. Roman joins them, asking if it’s too late and Cassie snaps back that he’s her worst enemy and just wants to testify against her. Later they leave after the judge dropped the charges after Roman testified. The ungrateful little snit is rude to him, saying he can’t tell her what to do, he’s not her father and could never be. Roman leaves and Marlena lectures Cassie on her attitude. Cassie tells her Roman did too little, too late (hey, he doesn’t even know he’s your father, slap that girl!!)

MARLENA AND CASSIE stop by Basic Black to tell John the good news and find Kate sitting at the secretary’s desk. They tell her Cassie got 40 hrs of Community Service . Kate tells them the news about the fashion show and using Belle’s sleepwear designs in it. She asks and Marlena and Cassie agree to model in it. Kate figured Cassie wouldn’t mind strutting her stuff (LOL). Knowing it will irritate Kate, Cassie said she can’t wait to tell Philip her good news and leaves. Kate doesn’t want to offend Marlena, but asks her to keep her daughter away from her son. Kate softly tells Marlena she knows Cassie’s type and she’s incorrigible. She’s glad she’s Marlena’s daughter, not hers as she couldn’t handle it (ok, ok..we get the hint that Roman and Kate are in for a rude awakening). Kate tells Marlena not to let that girl break her heart.

Marlena knocks on John’s door and he’s glad she’s there. TEK leaves as John tells Marlena that Sami’s in way over her head. He tells her about dropping off the ISA case and she’s worried, saying Tony must be stopped. She urges him to continue with it.

MIMI’S crying on the couch to Belle about Rex. She tells Belle about his temperment, headaches, etc., but says she still loves him. There’s a knock on the door and Mimi opens it to find a huge bunch of fresh flowers, followed by Rex who apologizes for the way he’s been treating her. He wants to know what he can do and she’s tired of their fights and his reading self help books isn’t going to help him. He has to face the fact that he’s a Brady, not a Dimera. The truth is destroying them. If he wants her, he’s got to face the fact he’s a Brady. He figures coming there was a mistake and she agrees, hands him back the flowers and she shuts the door on him. He drops the flowers on the floor in the hallway, upset he’s lost her and wondering what’s wrong with him.

VICTOR AND LUCAS talk about Lucas’ working for Tony. Victor warns Lucas to watch his back as working for Tony could be fatal. Kate overhears and agrees. She seldom agrees with Victor, but this time he’s right. Victor suggests they talk about hiring her son a bodyguard. Lucas and Kate talk privately as she wants to do lunch with him so they can talk. He sees Sami walk up behind and tells Kate he already has a lunch date with Sami. Knowing Sami can’t resist irking Kate, Sami joins them, asking if Kate’s lost control of her little boy, takes Lucas’ arm and they head off together.

Kate talks with Victor and worried about Lucas. Concerned, Victor promises to get Lucas away from Tony and puts his hands on her arms from behind as Roman walks up and sees. The two men question their standing with Tony and Victor pronounces getting things done right the first time and no second chances (referring to both if he was the one trying to kill Tony and relationship with Kate). Roman asks for a moment alone with Kate. Roman asks what Kate and Victor were talking about. Kate gets upset at Roman’s jealousy thinking she’d rather have Vic’s money.

NICOLE arrives at the Blue Note and no one is there. She makes herself a screwdriver and just as she starts to drink it, Brady walks in telling her to put it down. He brought breakfast…coffee and donuts from across the street. He wants to help her, but she tells him to stay out of it. She tells him Victor thinks he owns her. He tells her about his discussion with Victor earlier and Victor declaring she wasn’t the innocent victim and it was her fault their marriage fell apart. She tells him Victor blames her for everything and toasts the men in her life, hoping they all burn in hell, as she gulps her screwdriver. Later they’re working at the bar as the bartender stares at her. He tells her he’s seen her before somewhere, maybe on tv on that Fear Factor show (little plug there…), then remembers she was on a video and even remembers her name, Locker Room Lolita. Nicole doesn’t say anything, but Brady jumps off his stool and tells the back up bartender to get busy or find a new job. (how many guys would dare confront someone they work for that they’ve seen them in a X rated flick?) Nicole softly says she’s the one he should fire, not him and tells him there’s nothing she can do about it. Brady doesn’t agree, but tells her to accept the past and just move forward now. Later they talk as he suggests he move out of the mansion to give her and Victor more privacy. She begs him not to leave her alone with Victor. Lucas and Sami walk in and he agrees with Nicole saying Victor’s a psychopath. Brady stands up for his grandfather. Surprised to see Lucas and Sami together, they’re both surprised when Sami speaks. I love Nicole’s come back to herself…”as if my day wasn’t bad enough”. Brady tells them that Nicole is his co-manager. Sami jokes about they’re a fine pair as Lucas offers pointers to Brady being he was married to Nicole once. Nicole tells them they deserve each other. Later while eating lunch Sami beckons Nicole (saying WAITRESS) for more coffee. Brady offers to send someone else, but Nicole grabs the pot and puts it on the table, telling Sami to drink up. Brady fires the bartender who asks if this was about teenage locker room Lolita comment (gee, ya think?) and she should be the one to fire, not him. He gives the bartender a weeks severance pay. He wants two weeks and Brady tells him about the liquor he’s stolen and warns him not to say anything about Nicole to anyone or he’ll be sorry. (My guess is the guy will go to THE INTRUDER (local gossip rag) and it’ll be headline news tomorrow that Mrs. Kirikas is a porn star).

REX returns to his room and dna work. He has to stop and take care of something else first.

SHAWN arrives at the pub as Philip summoned him there. Philip tells Shawn there’s something he needs to know, but Shawn beats him to it. He asks Philip why he doesn’t just tell Belle he’s still in love with her. Sipping ice teas they talk about Belle and how Philip’s ruining her summer. He should stay away from Belle. Too late, Belle rushes in wanting to talk with both of them (Philip tries to leave). She asks Shawn about his mom and he tells her his dad knows where she is now and is on his way to get her. (guess little Zack is dumped at the pub again..home away from home). Belle asks them both to model in her fashion show saying it’s for charity for the hospital. Shawn reminds Philip how busy he was going to be at the base (yeah, you’re not in the ISA now, so how come you have all this time to play in town???) but Philip insists he’ll be happy to do it, much to Shawn’s dismay. Belle sees Mimi and joins her at the bar to learn that she and Rex aren’t back together (like Mimi’s cat on her sweater). Belle tells Mimi about Philip’s kissing her. Mimi knows that Philip has a thing for Belle. Shawn hears Mimi say it’s something really bad and asks what she means. Mimi tells him she and Rex broke up and asks what Belle and Shawn’s secret is to staying together. Belle looks uncomfortable as Shawn says it’s because Belle’s always so honest with him. Cassie walks in (doesn’t anyone work in Salem?) and takes a shake off the waitresses tray. She tells the waitress to make the person a new one and put both on her tab. She joins Philip and tells him about what happened at court and BB and hoping the fashion show will go for her community service hours. He tells her he’s in it too and she lets him know she’s on to his feelings for Belle as well and encourages him to go after her sister. He sees Shawn and Belle kiss (get a room) at the bar and suggests she help him get Belle…

PREVIEWS FOR MONDAY
Cassie is physically attacking Mimi as Belle and Shawn try to pull her off her…

Bo tells someone that it’s his wife they’re talking about and to tell him where she is

Belle and Shawn are kissing (what’s new) when she has an idea…

Sami tells Lucas he’s got winner written all over him. He wants to take her home and to bed, which surprises her. …

as the credits roll…

Linda

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The fashion show is here as Jack is frustrated as Kate brings a fashion change for them to announce. Jen calms him down as he kids with her about the French terms used for the apparel.

Nicole and Brady head out for the fashion show as Victor stops them. Brady defends her modeling in the show, but Victor tells him to butt out and step aside. Privately Vic reminds Nicole how she killed Colin and she won’t be showing her assets off to Salem. She leaves upset and Brady asks why she lets his grandfather treat her like that. He tells his grandfather he’s a stone cold son of a b**ch. He’s lost respect for his grandfather, saying he’s nicer to the pool cleaner. He asks how Victor didn’t think he’d notice Victor’s rudeness to his wife when he asked him to move in. Wouldn’t he rather live in harmony and peace. If he doesn’t, that bitterness will kill him and who would even care. Victor is surprised at Brady’s wisdom and tells Nicole she can go to the fashion show and when she returns, they’ll talk about the future of their marriage, perhaps putting the past to rest. Nicole grabs Brady and leaves before Victor changes his mind.

At the show Cassie loves the boa and sexy bikini she’s wearing. She and Belle get into it as Belle counts down to 10 to calm down as Shawn joins her. She tells him Cassie’s a size “0” and how annoying Cassie’s been. Belle’s nervous and worried about girls that’ll chase after Shawn as he confirms his love is only for her and sealed with a kiss. Phil sadly observes this and joins Cassie (who’s even got a jewel in her belly button.) She thinks the sheer cover looks like the girl next door number, but he likes it. They talk about his feelings for Belle as Kate shoos him to wardrobe. Kate tells Cassie she’s not her son’s type and when asked how she knows, calls it “mommy’s intuition”. To herself, Cassie is glad Kate doesn’t know she’s her mother and will never know (a sure clue the opposite will happen). Philip returns to ask Cassie to get a latte together after the show. She tells him she’s busy and when another guy asks her out 5 seconds later, she readily accepts, knowing Philip will overhear. Rejected, he asks Belle to reassure his studliness as he watches Cassie. Belle does so and tells him not to even think about being interested in Cassie. (does Philip ever listen to anyone?)

John and Marlena are ready to model and having fun, kissing away. Rex arrives and Marlena is happy to see him, but he’s short with her as Belle grabs him to get changed..

Bo and Hope are at the pub with their token 5 minutes with Zack. They brought him back a tom tom. Lucas confronts them about what they did to the cave and how his big deal (literally) blew up. Trying to explain how they saved people from getting hurt, he’s upset that he looks like a loser.

Lucas leaves to pub and goes to see Alice (who looks lovely with her hair and makeup done and beautiful green blouse..guess she doesn’t even go to the fashion show??). She asks him to say a few words for the Horton family at the fashion show and he softly asks if she knows about his working for Tony. She does know. He admits he’d choose money and power if offered. She tells him her Tom had that AND love. He tells her Grandpa was lucky to have had her. She tells him that if he believes in himself he can have it all too. He feels Grandpa’s shoes are too big for him to follow. He needs someone besides his grandma to believe in him.

Sami arrives to visit Tony at the hospital to visit Tony and runs into Rex. They do their usual meet and greet routine with her threatening to tell and his ranting about her after his father for the money. She warns him to get ready to trade in his designer shirt for one with a blue collar. He lurks and follows her as she threatens him that she’ll tell on him if he doesn’t leave her alone and heads for the fashion show. He calls Mimi on the payphone and gets her voicemail. He needs her so much and asks her to call back.

THE FASHION SHOW
Jen and Jack start the show for the “sleepwear designs” as models strut their stuff. No one announces the models and they quickly do a smile, turn and walk off. (I’m no fashion guru, so describing the outfits best I can, ha!) First is the pajama line…starting with Cassie (wearing sleeveless top and long pants) and Philip in tank top and boxers. Shawn walks out (amidst girl screams, haha) in long green silk pj bottoms, Sami next in tank top and long lounge pants. Lexie in sleeveless top and long pants (carrying a teddy bear) and Rex in knee length loose pants (who obviously doesn’t want to be there), Bo and Hope (sure glad their outfits fit them, huh?) are next. He’s in matching pj tops and bottom (tropical type print) and she’s wearing matching full length bottoms and white tank top. John and Marlena come next in long silk robe and pjs. His black (duh) and hers white. They walk out, turn and she walks off as he hams it up (way too cute) as he opens his robe and even lowers his shirt off the shoulder…ROFLMAO!! Marlena walks back and walks him off. Nicole and Brady walk out next as he’s in robe and long pj bottoms (but shirtless as he opens his robe to show). She’s in top and ¾ length pants and hair in ponytails. She pushes her teddy bear at his bear chest and walks him off, ha. Jack and Jen take center stage as they talk about buying Bo’s and Nicole’s outfit for each other to wear and then Jen introduces her brother Lucas to speak on the Horton Foundation’s behalf after saying the 800# for people to call and donate is run across the screen. He reads the first few lines from an index card about the money earned will go to the Crees and then how the Dimera Foundation will donate $500,000 to this cause. Sami’s startled and touched reaction is shown on the screen as she pictures their almost kiss. She’s impressed with his generosity. Rex storms over and pushes Sami aside. He can’t believe Lucas threw ½ million of his father’s money away. Lucas shows him the fax of Hope and Bo’s picture and say THEY blew the deal, not him. Rex figures he would have gotten the deal. Rex threatens to make the people pay who lost Tony’s deal for him.

Nicole remembers her fantasy about Brady and Victor laughing at her background as Brady calls her name and saying she looks beautiful. She’s in a small 2 piece red top and panties, feeling cheap. Brady tells her to get out of that outfit.

Jack and Jen announce the next phase of the show and the first few models names. First is Hope in a full length white silk gown and robe (beautiful), Lexie Carver in camisole mauve top and knee length skirt, Sami Brady in white camisole top and pants (she leans and blows a kiss), Cassie Dimera in her bra/panties and long sheer robe (interesting she was wearing that in beginning of show, then changed into first outfit she modeled and back into this one..hmmm) Nicole comes out wearing Brady’s long sleeve pj top as Jack comments how sexy it is to see a woman wearing your shirt. Brady (just wearing the red bottoms) is standing next to Belle who’s watching the monitor, confused as to Nicole’s not wearing the other outfit. He reassures her he can’t explain, but it was the right thing to do. Philip goes to the dressing room and looks into Rex’s bag…only to be caught by Rex himself. At home, Vic is watching the fashion show and sees Nicole model (and wink) wearing Brady’s shirt. He turns off the tv and goes to his safe behind a mirror (which has a hand scanner to open it) and takes out a manila folder. Nico arrives and Victor tells him he’s going to destroy the evidence that Nicole killed Colin and move on with his life. He tells Nico his grandson woke him up and he’s going to give his marriage a second chance. Victor dismisses Nico and has chest pains. He collapses on the floor and the couch as the folder falls to the floor with all the evidence against Nicole.

The show continues as Nicole thanks Brady for his help. Hope and Bo thank Lucas for his donation and support as Sami watches, impressed (now in bikini top and pants.) They hear a noise and Bo rushes to investigate. John and Shawn are breaking up Rex and Philip from fighting. Bo holds Rex as Philip claims his innocence, supposedly looking for his own bag when Rex walked in (give it up Philip…you’re not ISA material). John is silently wise to what happened, and Rex pulls away from Bo, who calls him on the internal anger he’s carrying. Rex sneers back with “ya think?”. Kate pushes Bo as he’s next to model and Cassie’s worried about what’s happening to Rex.

Jack and Jen announce beach wear fashions. Bo and Hope arrive ((her in swim top and sarong and him in pants and shirt) as Rex watches them from back stage. Nicole models a bikini and wrap that she takes off. They stop announcing names at this point, ha…as Cassie comes next in a 2 piece dark blue bikini with lace on it. Lexie models a striped bikini top and orange skirt wrap (that she leaves on). Rex huffily walks out in loose shirt and baggie trunks, then comes Philip shirtless and flowered trunks (he makes his pec’s dance, lol). Shawn comes out laughing shirtless and in black baggie trunks. Sami models the outfit she was in earlier. John comes out in tropical shirt and white pants eating a banana. Marlena in black suit with bottom wrap. Brady is red baggie trunks finishes the show as Jack and Jen applaud the volunteer models..encouraging people to call and donate (gee, sure would get me to call and donate, haha).

AFTER THE FASHION SHOW
Jack announces Kate and Belle and they’re given big bouquet of flowers as John and Marlena blow kisses off stage. Marlena wishes Roman could have been there (yeah, where was he..wasn’t he suppose to model?). They congratulate (tinker) Belle. Rex sneaks away after the show as Cassie looks for him. The lights go out. The lights come on with Bo and Hope on the floor in the spot light with a large pool of blood between their heads. Belle screams as the previews for Monday roll…

Philip figures somebody must have seen something…
Cassie sees Rex wash blood off his lower arm..
Marlena wishes she could have done more as John tells her she did all she could and it’s in God’s hands now…
Shawn hugs Belle, wondering who would try to hurt his parents..
As we see a solemn Rex’s face …
As the credits roll…

Linda

Summary: Nicole proves that she actually has a heart in a meaningful talk with Brady…Abe and Lexie make plans for a romantic evening as Celeste has a psychic moment…Rex turns to Marlena for help…John informs Philip that he is out of the ISA…Lucas learns who is responsible for ruining his deal.

At the Kiriakis Mansion…
Brady is looking through a stack of CD’s and angrily throws one to the floor, just as Nicole walks in. It was a CD that he made for Chloe when she was sick and he just didn’t need to see that today of all days. He pulls out an article that he printed from the internet about her international debut, where she got glowing reviews. He is upset that she didn’t call or that he has heard nothing from her since she left. Nicole asks if he is still in love with Chloe. They talk a while about how he sacrificed by letting Chloe go but he was in the hopes that that they would someday be together. Brady says that she just doesn’t understand and she agrees, saying that she has never been in love before herself. Brady asks if she ever loved Victor and she says that she thought she did…but things change. Brady points out that Victor said the same thing. Brady apologizes for upsetting her as she heads up to bed. She comes back and tells him that she admires him for what he did for Chloe and that she hopes that someday he will find someone that would sacrifice as much for him.

At the Carver Place…
Abe and Lexie both arrive home at the same time and meet up outside and share a kiss. Inside, Celeste is flipping through a photo album and has an attack of some kind. Needing some air, she stumbles outside to find Abe and Lexie kissing. They can immediately see that something is wrong with her as all head back inside. She tells them that she just had a strange feeling but can’t explain it. Lexie thinks that it involves Tony at first, but Celeste assures her that it has nothing to do with the DiMeras. She assures them that it’s probably nothing to worry about, but as she leaves, she pauses outside with a concerned look on her face. Abe and Lexie go upstairs to check on Theo and then later, enjoy some alone time as they talk and dance to some quiet music. She talks about how lucky she is to have such a wonderful life and how she doesn’t deserve all this. They kiss as Abe sweeps her up and carries her upstairs.

At the Hospital…
Philip meets up with John, who doesn’t have good news. Philip is out of the ISA and will finish up his time in the Marines. Philip threatens to carry on without the support of the ISA. John warns him to give it up as they raise their voices and John tells him to stay away from the DiMeras. Philip asks him why he changed his direction concerning the DiMeras as John tells him that he just has a different approach…and suggests that he do the same. John leaves to go and see Marlena.

Meanwhile, Rex has dropped by to see Marlena. She thinks he is there to see Tony, but he tells her that he is there to see her, saying he thinks that there is something wrong with him. He tells her about the headaches and mood swings and asks for her help. They talk about Cassie’s recent behavior as Marlena believes that Cassie acts out on her emotions, where as Rex holds them inside, causing him problems. She comforts him as he tells her about losing Mimi and not wanting to hurt Marlena as well. He tells her that he needs to be in control and thought he could handle it all himself, but is finding that he can’t. She suggests that he have a complete physical work up to see if there are any physical problems, but he says that no one can help him. He says something about telling Mimi things and is afraid that she will tell all his secrets (just as John walks up). Marlena gives Rex the doctor’s name and asks him to make an appointment. With hugs and an “I love you” he is gone. After he leaves, John asks what that was all about, but Marlena can’t say. John reminds her that Rex is his step-son as well as his nephew (whew!) and that he is worried about him as well. She tells him about the headaches and mood swings. John asks her what Rex meant about the secrets, but she says she doesn’t know. She only hopes that she can help him. Later, John and Marlena arrive in their bedroom, the lights are dim and there are candles and they begin kissing.

Rex stops by the nurses station and makes an appointment (as Marlena suggested) and then runs into Philip. They talk briefly and then Rex tells him that he’ll see him tomorrow at the fashion show. After he leaves, Philip calls him “trouble” and says that he will put him where he belongs.

At DiMansion…
Sami and Lucas are interrupted by Erin, telling Lucas he has a phone call. It’s Cree, informing him about the explosion at the caves. As Lucas rants, Sami slips out into the foyer and eaves drops on the extension out there. Lucas and Cree argue as Lucas accuses him of trying to pull a fast one. He tells him about a man and woman (who seem to be agents of some kind) blowing up the cave. While she is listening, Sami sneezes and Lucas realizes she is listening in. Lucas asks Cree if he has photos of the people and tells him to fax them to him. Lucas comes out of the den with a Kleenex, asking Sami why she plays her stupid games, and to leave things alone. She says that he needs her help. He laughs at her, asking if she even has a high school diploma and wonders how she could help him. She asks how they are going to fix this. He says he doesn’t need her help as they talk about goals and she talks about wanting financial independence. He says that being rich can be a handicap as well but Sami doesn’t believe that. She decides it is time for her to leave and after she is gone, Erin comes in with a fax for Lucas from Cree. It is a photo of Hope in the store. He slams it down asking “Why Hope…why did you and your macho man have to ruin EVERYTHING??”…as the previews roll…

On the Next Days of Our Lives…

The fashion show is in full swing as we see flashes of Cassie, Nicole, Lexie, Sami, Philip, Marlena, Shawn, Brady and John all on the runway…

Then we see a fight between Rex and Philip as Shawn and John are trying to break them up…

Lucas (with Sami at his side) is ranting to Bo and Hope that his job is make sure his boss looks good. Bo says that it doesn’t help that his boss is in a coma…

Victor (at his home…NOT the fashion show) is looking at something, then grabs his chest and falls over…

Belle yells “OH MY GOD”…and begins screaming…

As the credits roll…

Laney

AT BASIC BLACK Roman & Shawn arrive to see Kate & Belle, & are not put off by Secretary Sherri’s refusal to let them in. They brush past her, burst in on a surprised & frustrated Kate & Belle. Both guys want the gals to take a coffee break, & they horse around a bit (Shawn tries on a boa decorated negligee, lol) but the gals are much too rushed, and decide the guys can help out. They make them put on a couple of outfits so the seamstress can make alterations, etc. Roman, in silk P.J.’s, pipe clenched between his teeth….yep, definitely going for the Hugh Hefner look, while Shawn seems to be in a pair of shorts…..his shirt is open, but still on. Belle claims they just did 10 hours of work in two……and all decide to take that “break”.
Belle & Shawn go up to Lookout Point, spread a blanket, stargaze for a bit, talking of putting some stars on a pair of P.J.’s, preferably in neon. They snuggle, talk a bit, mention Phil, which is Belle’s chance to show Shawn the hand held monitor Phil gave her. A jealous Shawn wishes Phil would stay on his Marine base and get some new buddies, staying out of their lives. Belle assures him she loves only him. They kiss, get hot & heavy, break away, with Belle mentioning their rings, & Shawn asking if there is anything in the Purity rule book that says they cannot take them off. Belle wants to wait, Shawn agrees, and they snuggle once more.
Meanwhile, Roman takes Kate to the bedroom, which disappoints her, but he has other ideas, and gives her a shoulder massage. As they talk, she mentions her bad day, and going over to Victor’s to see Philip, telling how she & Vic got into a conversation, and talked about Roman & Kate. Now it is Roman’s turn to be jealous, Kate’s to get a bit ticked. She tries to leave, Roman grabs her in a big kiss, & she responds in kind.

AT DIMANSION Lucas is checking on Tony by phone, then tells Sami there has been no change. They talk of the “purchase” Lucas is going to make on Tony’s behalf, & Sami is clearly impressed. Cree calls, worried about the money. Tells him there are 2 people there who have discovered the source, are currently restrained. Lucas tells him he will come with the money & diamonds, & will send a good faith payment right away. He says he will take care of the 2 people. After he hangs up, Sami wonders if Lucas would really kill the two people, but Lucas assures her, no. Sami decides she wants to come with him, Lucas thinks she is working with Rex to keep an eye on him, but Sami laughs that one off. They argue a bit, he says she cannot come, she has to be safe, sends her home as he has calls to make and then wants to take a dip in the pool. Sami leaves, but outside, gets a bright idea.
Later, as Lucas comes down in swim trunks, he opens the door to the library, to see Sami standing in her bikini (she keeps a beach bag in her car in case Will wants to suddenly visit the water slide….pretty funny since they already said Will is at camp, has been for a while, lolol) Lucas is one happy camper, as he looks at her. Heheheheh. Sami has a different scarf around her neck now, as Erin comes in asking if they’d like a drink. Lucas says he’d love a vodka tonic, but is only kidding as he orders a couple of iced teas. Sami says she knows he must still get tempted, asks if he still goes to AA, he says yes. They have really nice conversation…..talking of how they both have changed, how Lucas worried so much ever since her accident, seeing her down, all that blood. Sami says the same has happened to her. They talk a bit more, Erin brings in the iced teas, and they start out towards the pool. As Lucas touches Sami’s back, she turns, they step in closer to each other, Lucas bends down, (no dream here, folks) and as their lips are about ¼ inch away from each other……the scenes fades out! What a gyp!

IN THE CAVE Bo & Hope struggle to free themselves from their ropes as they talk about the struggles they have had over the years to be together. We get a series of flashbacks, first to Bo trying to convince Hope that he really loves her, & why he had to leave, and he has come to rescue her on her wedding day (to Larry Welch). We even see the ride on the motorcycle. Then that unforgettable scene of Hope in the cage over the vat of acid, screaming Bo’s name, as it explodes, Hope telling Bo she knows he could not be J.T.’s father, having done the math, aboard the Fancy Face after Larry tried to kill them, and they thought Bo had killed him, & Hope begging Bo for another chance to be together. Back to the present, as they continue to try & free themselves. Bo finally succeeds, cuts Hope loose, & they talk of what they can do to stop Tony from getting his hands on the substance. Bo wishes he could write a check for a million dollars to give to Cree, Hope gets a brainstorm, takes the phone, goes out, makes a call, returning to say it all worked. Gran to the rescue. All proceeds from the fashion show will go to the reservation, and Gran will see to it the Horton Foundations will allot funds to get a clinic built on the reservation.

Bo & Hope go to the Indian store, (it is closed, dark, but evidently not locked) and he goes to storage room to see if there is anything he can use. She remains behind, looking at items on the clothes rack, in the dark. The light snaps on, and the little girl is there, having come for milk. Hope gets it for her, promising to tell her the story about the bears again tomorrow. Hope ducks down, as Cree comes in, telling the little girl her mother is very worried, & he will take her home. They leave & Bo comes out w/a box. They return to the cave, where Bo makes a sort of home made bomb. They want to blow up the cave, thus sealing it off. The fuse is not quite long enough, Hope won’t leave, so Bo says, when I light it, run like the blazes. He lights the fuse, we see the fire running the length, Bo & Hope running out of the cave, as it explodes. We then see Cree saying NO! As the previews for tomorrow show…..

Rex asking Marlena for help, as he is afraid something is really wrong with him

Brady throwing something (a CD??) down in anger, just as a surprised Nicole walks into the room behind him.

Lucas asks Sami..why don’t you just leave things alone, as Sami asks if he’s threatening her.

Barb

Summary: Bo joins Hope and they're in danger again, Jack and Jen discuss In the House programming and agree to do the fashion show, Sami & Lucas go to the hospital to see Tony and Victor gets company.

At the Deveraux’s, Abby’s off at camp and Jack, wearing a robe, surprises Jennifer with candlelight and wine (hurray!). Jen comes downstairs with a surprise of her own. The two are relieved they have the next day off and agree they’ve missed investigative reporting, their true calling (YES!). The doorbell rings and while Jack doesn’t want to get it, Jen said it’s her surprise and rushes to get it as Jack blows out the candles. It’s Kate and Belle there with an idea (any guesses what they want televised?) Jack decides their house is too small for a fashion show, but the gals figure Oliver will let them use the studio if they agree being it’s a charity event and good publicity for the studio. They convince him and Belle and Kate leave to take care of the details for the next day’s show (hello, Belle hasn’t even finished the designs, much less they haven’t been made or fitted yet, LOL). Jen tells Jack to relight the candles and although he claims he can’t be bought, she knows otherwise ;-) as she kisses him. Jack is not happy with the show, but Jen asks him to wait until after the fashion show and things will change. No more powder puff stories she promises. After the show he’s a free man to investigate more in depth stories.

Bikini clad Nicole decides to go swimming and finds Brady at the pool. She asks if he’s a voyeur and insulted, he declares always treating her with respect and turns to leave. She apologizes and thanks him for firing the bartender. He said the guy was stealing liquor as well, it wasn’t just because of her. She changes her mind about the swim and goes back inside.

Philip (the prodigal son as Vic calls him) arrives home from boot camp and offers to take his father out for Mousakka. He tells his father it was the best decision he’s ever made joining the marines. Victor knows something is bothering Philip and guesses it’s Belle Black. He tells his son to go after Belle if she’s the one he wants, but Philip explains Belle loves Shawn. If that’s the case, stay clear of her Vic said, don’t let her break your heart like Chloe did. Philip gets upset and asks his father why he dumped his mother for Nicole and how his home is more like a tomb now. Clearly neither he or Nicole love each other. Kate enters the room as Philip mentions to Victor he knows about his and Nicole’s separate bedrooms and said it took years for them to get to that point. Henderson let her in and she came to see Philip about his modeling the next day. Brady and Nicole enter separately and Kate asks Brady to model as well while Nicole heads for the bar. She tells Nicole they have younger and fresher models, so not asking her to. Nicole has better things to do anyway and Brady agrees to model as he doesn’t want to leave Uncle Phil on the runway alone. Philip wants Nicole invited and Kate agrees. Philip asks Nicole and she agrees to model as well. Philip leaves after telling his mother the bad news. Now alone, Victor discusses Roman being jealous of him (to Kate) and she tells him Roman understands they share a son. Victor asks Kate if she honestly feels she and Roman are right for each other. He’s happy for her if so and she hopes someday he’ll find happiness too.

Brady (in his baggy swim pants..how come the women wear bikinis and the guys knee length baggies when 90% of viewers are mostly women?) goes for a dip in the pool. Nicole arrives and fantasizes swimming up to Brady and almost kissing before he talks to her. He tells her they can rehearse their moves…for the fashion show. He gets out of the pool and shows her his walk and she tells him not to quit his day job and pushes him in the pool as they start splashing each other.

Sami and Lucas return to the hospital to find Lexie distraught, saying Tony’s lost the will to live (he’s in a coma, how does she know that?). Lexie doesn’t understand Sami’s name being on the visitor’s list and Lucas tells her he put it on there, per Tony’s instructions. Lexie figures Rex should be in charge being he’s family, not Lucas. Sami makes a noise at that comment, but covers. Sami tells Lexie how she and Tony have gotten closer since her accident and shows her the necklace Tony gave her as proof. The two argue about Tony’s feelings about Sami and Lexie enjoys telling Sami again how Tony helped her show Brandon her true colors. Sami says “I’ll kill you” to Lexie, but Lucas holds her back. Lexie heads off to order the doctor to prevent Sami visiting Tony. Sami wants to go sit with Tony, but Lucas stops her and reminds her coma patients can sense visitors and their moods and suggests they talk about Will’s homecoming. Sami brightens a bit, saying Will’s enjoyed his camp experience. Commenting on how well their son’s turned out, Lucas tells her maybe they have a chance together after all. Sami’s a little surprised at that admission. Lucas wants to take her home to rest, but she refuses and wants to stay with him, so they head for Tony’s.

Bo and Cree get to the cave where Hope and the two girls are. Hope is happy to see Bo, wondering what took him so long. He explains the longitude and latitude info he got and never got her message she left him. Cree gets the girls out to a waiting car he arranged and rejoins them over the bubbling lava. He stops Bo from getting near saying it’s powerful stuff. He tells them about needing money for medical help as many of his tribe have a rare blood disorder and Maya (who’s part Cree) offered to buy that portion of the land. He wanted diamonds instead of money as being it’s a reservation, they can’t sell it (hey, build a casino and you’ll make lots of money, haha). Bo explains why he hadn’t heard from Tony or Maya (did Hope know about Tony being stabbed before she left? She didn’t seem surprised he was in hospital). Cree didn’t know how to have the stuff tested, so Bo steps out to call someone on his cell to arrange it. He returns after making arrangements and tells them Shawn found out that the stuff is more powerful then dynamite (he must have called Shawn as the Shawn’s message only said it was dangerous…hope he asked how Zack was doing). Cree feels he has to sell to help his people and can’t worry about anyone else. He surprises them by pulling out a gun.

Belle’s at the Brady Pub working on last minute details for the show. Caroline joins her and delivers a present left for Belle. Belle reads the card. It’s from Philip wishing her good luck with the fashion show. He gave her a video monitor so she can watch the show from backstage and make adjustments as needed. Lexie arrives to pick up a take out order from the pub and Belle asks how Tony’s doing. Belle offers to help with Theo or any other way she needs and tells her she would have offered to have her in the fashion show, but because of Tony, didn’t. Lexie admits wanting to do it and accepts.

Philip joins Belle at the pub. She figures Shawn will be upset about the monitor and they talk about it. She isn’t going to tell Shawn about the monitor and leaves as Philip puts his hand on hers.

Later at Dimansion, Sami brings Lucas some ice tea and he tells her about wanting to finish the deal for Tony. Cree calls to tell Lucas he’s willing to sell to Tony alone being Maya’s in prison. Lucas agrees to negotiate and Cree demands that no one will stop him from making this deal. He insists on getting the money in 24 hrs or the deal’s off and he’ll sell to someone else. He’ll call Lucas back. He returns to the cave and we see he’s tied Bo and Hope up. They stop struggling with the ropes when Cree returns and he tells them the deal is in the works when asked. Hope asks what he’s going to do with them as he holds the gun, trying to decide, as the previews for tomorrow roll…

Belle tells Shawn she’s only interested in one guy, and that’s him. Shawn never thought otherwise and asked why she’d say something like that…

Sami’s in a bikini and asks Lucas about that midnight swim…he says “after you”…as they lean in for a kiss…(guess she’s off her pain meds as she’s walking, talking so well and now going for a swim?)

Hope tells Bo they’re destined to be together…but Bo replies..unless they don’t make it out of there…as lightning bolts radiate in Hope’s eyes and the credits roll…

Linda

Summary: Bo’s search for Hope leads him to an Indian Reservation…Shawn eavesdrops to find out that Rex is onto something big…Sami and Lucas hang out at DiMansion…as Cassie does what she does best and stirs up trouble all over town.

Lucas & Sami Go to DiMansion…
Lucas needs to make a phone call for Tony. He is trying to persuade Sami to give up her latest scheme against Victor, but (being Sami) she won’t listen. Lucas is really sweet with her and tries to encourage her as he gets really close to telling her how he really feels, but covers, saying he cares because he is Will’s father. This reminds Sami that Will sent her something from summer camp that he made as a get well present. They chuckle as they try to figure out what it actually is. Lucas goes to make the call as Cassie comes storming in to the den.

Earlier, Cassie had been upstairs with Rex who is stressing over being the one to take over the DiMera empire. He congratulates her over the charges being dropped, but she whines and moans about the community service part as Rex reminds her that it is better than jail time. She tells him that Roman testified on her behalf, which they find ironic. She asks what he is up to and then starts getting personal (when she sees Mimi’s picture), teasing him about Mimi and asking if he is in love with her. She advises him to forget about her. He tells Cassie that he has a sample of the substance (she refers to it as the GOOP) and is running tests on it. Cassie warns him that it is only a matter of time before Sami tells the truth about them and that he should be more worried about THAT.

Back to Sami and Cassie…she comes in and they immediately get into an argument, ending with Cassie getting mad and storming off. Lucas comes in asking what that was all about. He says that Cassie is probably just jealous of Sami. Sami almost spills the beans about the twins but covers. Now, it’s Rex’s turn, as he comes in asking to speak to Lucas privately. He tells Lucas about the substance and wants to take control of the project and the DiMera bank accounts. Bart returns from the prison (after unsuccessfully trying to talk with Maya). Lucas tells Rex no, that he is in charge while Tony is incapacitated. Rex storms out as Sami taunts him about Lucas putting him in his place. She tells him to leave Lucas alone or she will tell the truth.

Meanwhile…Over at the Loft…
Shawn and Belle arrive to find Mimi there with a suitcase packed, planning to leave town for a while. But they have one of Caroline’s banana cream pies (which she forced them to take) so Mimi decides to stay for a piece. Shawn tries to call his dad, but can’t get through. Belle serves up the pie (which we actually see each of them take a few bites!). Mimi is really upset with herself as Belle tries to change her mind about leaving, telling her to stay and fight for Rex.

Cassie comes barging in uninvited, much to Belle’s dismay. She gives Mimi her picture back, telling her to back off from Rex. They go at it as Mimi calls Cassie a reject and Cassie calls her trash. Belle tries to play referee, stepping in between them, telling Cassie to shut up. She informs them that because of Mimi, Rex is holed up in his room doing some strange dangerous experiment on some strange substance (as Shawn’s ears perk up over this). He decides to go over and visit with Rex and leaves. Belle tries in vain to get Cassie to leave, but she just continues to insult Mimi, calling her an alley cat and talking about how she used to live on the street. Belle goes to get Mimi some tissues (big mistake) as Cassie continues to torment her. Mimi calls Cassie a fraud but promises not to tell (about them not being DiMeras) for Rex’s sake. Mimi starts into her as Cassie calmly picks up the pie with an evil look on her face. Belle returns and gets the pie from her, but Cassie grabs Mimi by the hair and they go at it.

Shawn rushes over to DiMansion and eavesdrops on Rex as he makes notes on his recorder. He learns that it is some type of natural liquid explosive. Shawn leaves (without Rex ever knowing he was there) and tries to call his dad outside, but leaves a message. He hurries back to the loft (which must be right next door) because he gets there just in time to help Belle separate Mimi and Cassie. They break them up and Belle tells Cassie to leave and go home, for the umpteenth time. But as a parting shot, she makes fun of Belle’s sketches (which are on the table) and tells her that she has an ugly apartment. Mimi suggests that Belle design an outfit for Cassie (for the fashion show) in prison stripes (ROFL). After Cassie leaves, Shawn tells them what he learned and it worries Mimi, who goes over to check on him.

Shawn is worried about his folks as Belle chatters on about the fashion show. She is trying to think of an extraordinary place to have it and calls Kate, who is going to meet her there (we don’t hear where). Later, Shawn wants to know, saying they shouldn’t keep secrets (as Belle remembers telling Mimi about the kiss with Philip). She tells him (off camera) what her idea is and he thinks it’s awesome. She goes upstairs to change (to meet with Kate) as he tries again to call Bo, but can’t get through.

Back to DiMansion…
While Rex was in talking (no arguing) with Lucas, Sami was listening at the door and Cassie came in. They immediately get into another spat. After Rex and Bart leave, Sami goes into the den with Lucas. Cassie curses the fact that Sami got her voice back and storms up the stairs. Sami overhears Lucas on the phone talking about the substance and wants to know more about it. He skirts the issue and she begins to talk about the power struggle between him and Rex. She says that her money is on Lucas, he has winner written all over him. Lucas says that he needs to take her home…to bed, which catches her off guard. He back tracks, saying that she needs to get her rest. He offers to take her home, but she says first there is somewhere she wants to go, and wants him to go with her, so they leave together.

Rex goes upstairs to find Mimi. She tells him that Cassie told her what he was doing and was worried about him. She goes to leave, but he tries to explain. Mimi is tired of hearing it, but he kisses her, softening her resolve. Later, they are in bed professing their love for each other. She asks him what he would do if he had to choose between her and the DiMera trappings. He can’t give her an answer. But she got her answer, so she gets dressed and leaves.

In Search of Hope…
Bo arrives in a store on an Indian Reservation. He starts showing her picture around and meets the manager “Cree”. They talk and Bo learns that he met with Maya a few months ago, and that his grandmother and Maya’s grandmother (I think) were friends and that Maya’s mother was actually born on the reservation. Bo questions him about why they met and the coordinates but he plays dumb. He shows him a picture of Hope and pleads with him but comes up empty. Bo notices the security cameras and asks if he can view the tapes. He lets him do that and Bo spots Hope on them and asks who the girl was with her. A lady speaks up, saying that Hope left with Belinda (the leader of some local teen gang or something like that). They supposedly headed out to the old caverns. Bo wants Cree to take him there, but he is frightened. Bo threatens to call the authorities so Cree finally agrees to take him there as they leave…and the previews roll…

On the Next DAYS OF OUR LIVES…

Kate asks Brady to be a model for the fashion show (Philip and Victor are in the background) as she turns to Nicole and says she hopes she doesn’t feel left out, but they have younger, fresher girls for models. Nicole says that she has better things to do with her time…

Belle is saying that this fashion show is going to be fantastic!…

Bo and Hope are with Cree as Bo tells him that he is too honorable to be dealing with the DiMeras. Cree tells them that no one is going to stop him as he pulls out a gun…

And the credits roll…

Laney

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Summary: Hope wakes up and the visitors arrive, Tony is found, Belle, Shawn and Philip hack into Rex's computer and Brady leaps off a cliff with Nicole

Brady has a surprise for Nicole and wants to take her some place to make her feel really free. He tells her Victor’s in business meetings all day and won’t find out, but if he does, he’ll take the blame. He takes her hand and off they go. We find them next to a hang glider and Nicole tells Brady he’s nuts. He’s done it a “million” times and insists how safe it is. He tells her how one gets a sense of peace and gentleness while flying and the day is perfect for it. He tells her that he’ll be with her the entire time and she finally agrees as he harnesses her up. After their flight down back to the car, Nicole tells him how free she felt and hadn’t felt as free since (FLASHBACK of when she shot Colin). He asks when that was. She claims it’s been so long she can’t remember. Their adventure was perfect until she had to come back to earth. She suggests they go back to Victor’s compound (LOL), but he has another surprise and takes the top down on his jeep. Later we find them parked in the jeep by a billboard (?). A huge jumbo jet takes off over them (we see it’s reflection on the billboard) and Brady tells her it’s one of his favorite things to do (did he take Chloe there?) as he then imagines where the passengers on the plane are going. Nicole would like to be one of those passengers and go somewhere exotic and start over free. He realizes being free is what she wants more then anything else. She knows it’s only a dream though. He’s sorry her life has been so hard on her. She knows people have had it much worse and tries to remember that. She asks him about himself. She asks what he wants out of life. He wants to be hard working, dedicated to his career, good son, brother, grandson, etc. and wants to be respected and find someone to fall in love with and to have children and dogs, maybe even a parakeet. She asks if he ever thought about having children with Chloe and if he’s still upset she didn’t call about her debut. He says he’s over Chloe not calling and how she called at first, but they talked about everything except their relationship. Nicole tells him that Chloe was wrong for him. He gets a little defensive, but understands Nicole’s being a friend and they decide to talk about something else. She tells him how perfect today is and has had a great time. She loves driving with the top down and there’s nothing like the feeling of freedom. FLASHBACK of her and Victor earlier when he tells her he’ll think about what to do now. She gets out of the car and watches anything plane take off.

At Dimera Mansion, Philip scares Belle and Shawn, upset they came without him and tells them he at least knows what he’s doing (yeah, that’s why the ISA dumped you). The two guys start arguing and Belle intervenes, suggesting they work together. Philip asks Shawn why he brought Belle being it would put her in danger (sorta like a younger John, Roman and Marlena, huh?). The two bicker until Belle suggests they all work on this together again. The two guys argue, but agree. Belle tells them Mimi said everything Rex has been working on is tied in with his computer as Shawn sits down to try and figure it out. They need to figure out the password and Philip suggests different ones..starting with Dimera, Rex, Cassie, Tony, Mimi. Belle suggests “Gemini” and of course, that works. She claims to be the brains of the outfit as the program opens up. Belle realizes the code is the alphabet reversed and Philip realizes they are equations. They figure it out to be a step by step, year by year plan to be rich and powerful. He asks who would do such a program and they all answer, Rex Dimera (gee, being it’s Rex’s computer, a toughie). Shawn realizes it’s a motive to try and kill his parents. They hear the front door slam (noisy mansion).

A nurse finds Bo in bed with Hope. She insists he return to his own room, but he refuses. She leaves and he tells Hope it’s time to wake up and open her pretty eyes. She does so. Noticing he’s bandaged as well, she asks what happened. He tells her, including the brain surgery they both had. She figures bounty hunting wasn’t such a great idea. He knows he could handle it, but doesn’t like seeing her get hurt. He’s anxious to get well and get the bastards that did this. Roman walks in to see them. Bo asks for any progress on who did it, but they’re looking at the possibility it was Tony Dimera. He leaves as Maggie and Mickey walk in (great to see them together and in casual outfits!!) Hope smiles at her visitors and tells them as long as Bo’s there, she’s fine. Bo stops Maggie from leaving to get him a blanket. They told her they took Alice home to rest as she hadn’t left the chapel. They’ll bring her back later. Mickey tells Hope her dad and Julie are out of town, but they sent their love and will see her as soon as they can (ok..someone write a visit from Doug and Julie in the script, ok?) Later Maggie brings Zack in the room and puts him on the bed. Hope tells Zack she and daddy have boo boos on their heads, but will be home very soon. As Hope and Zack talk, Bo comes over and thanks Mickey and Maggie for bringing him. Bo vows revenge on who almost took Zack’s parents away from him.

Roman and Marlena continue their “stay away from Tony” speech to Sami at the hospital. John joins them and tells Sami he’s Tony’s brother, but Tony’s just buying her affection with jewelry. Lucas agrees and Sami is surrounded. She tells Lucas she wishes he were still in his coma. John implies Lucas had some part in Tony’s disappearance being his right hand man. He denies it. A nurse arrives to tell John they’ve found Tony. Later John looks through a window and sees Tony in bed, still asleep/coma. A nurse tells John that Tony was taken down for testing and the attendant brought him back to the wrong room (oh, lovely…remind me never to go to that hospital..how long has he been “missing” and or the staff didn’t report his whereabouts?) John orders Lucas and Sami out of the room, much to their dismay, then proceeds to whack Tony to see if he’s faking it. Marlena is shocked, saying she’ll order a brain scan to find out. She goes into the hall and Roman talks to the orderly who screwed up. He tells them he’s dyslexic and got the room numbers wrong. When Roman asks his name, he tells them Bob, joking his parents must have named him that knowing he’d have this problem. He swears Tony’s been in this room all day. Later Marlena’s got the brain scan results and it shows Tony’s still in a coma. Lucas defends Tony and Marlena privately tells her ex and current husband the facts show he really is still in a coma. Sami is surprised when Lucas talks to Tony (who doesn’t answer back), but she herself tries to talk to Tony, saying she misses him and wants him to wake up so they can take up where they left off. Lucas tells her to leave and Marlena, John and Roman walk in and agree. In the hall Lucas tells Sami they need to go home as Will’s suppose to call. Roman and Marlena ponder if Tony did fake this, what he would do to Sami. John looks down at Tony and says if he is responsible for what happened, he will do everything in his power to shut him down…..as the previews for tomorrow roll…

Nicole is in jail in an orange jump suit, wanting out….

Rex asks Cassie if she thinks he really did that (to Bo and Hope)…

Belle worries about Rex finding them up there as Philip hacks…

Lucas tells Sami she has to let up on the grudge again John. Sami vows to never forget what John’s done to her family…. As the credits roll..

Linda

Summary: Jack begins a new crusade…Shawn, Belle and Philip play detective…Abe and Roman continue their investigation…and Sami finds herself ganged up on by Lucas, Marlena, John and Roman.

Jack and Jennifer…
wake up together as he talks about how lucky he is to have her as she worries about Bo and Hope. Jack vows to find out who did this to them as they kiss. Later (on opposite sides of the bed now ;-) they kiss as Jack has visions of being a serious journalist again, determined to solve this case. As they dress, Jack won’t tell Jennifer what his plans are (the less she knows the better he says). She doesn’t understand why he feels the need to prove himself, but he talks about making himself worthy of being married to her. He talks about (who he thought was) his father, the senator, and his childhood and how it was all a sham. He says he needs to prove his love to the perfect Jennifer Horton for the rest of the days of their lives, saying he is going to make her and Abigail proud of him. She assures him that they love him and are proud of him now, but he is determined, saying that she can’t talk him out of it. He says that he won’t carry on with the show anymore and she offers to help him, but he doesn’t want her in harm’s way. He says that there is no way she can talk him out of this…he will do whatever it takes.

Over at DiMansion…
Rex wakes up having a LONG string of flashbacks of the events after the fashion show (yes, the flashbacks we have already seen 100 times). He jumps up and rushes to the bathroom, thinking he must get rid of the shirt (it didn’t burn completely). Downstairs, Philip and Cassie wake up on the sofa as Philip gets up and begins to snoop around. He finds the alarm system panel and disables it. He calls TEK telling he plans on coming back later and searching. He turns to find Cassie standing there (but she didn’t hear). Philip talks about how he was surprised she didn’t come on to him as she gets uncomfortable, telling Philip she sees him as a “brother” type friend. Rex sees/hears them from the top of the stairs and heads back up to find Mimi waking up (fully clothed). She can see he is agitated and suggests again the he get help. He explodes all over her, frightening her. She thinks all this is stemming from him not wanting to give up the DiMera name and he tells her to stay out of it. They go downstairs as Rex jumps Cassie about Philip staying the night. They argue as Rex calls Philip the “enemy”. Cassie defends him but Rex is afraid of what he may find out. Mimi suggests that they just tell everyone the truth about their parentage, which both Rex and Cassie which say they can’t, telling Mimi to stay out of it. Cassie trashes Kate and Roman with Rex saying that they will STAY DiMeras. Later, Cassie is gone and Rex and Mimi head for the hospital…her to check on the Bradys and him to visit Tony (has no one told him that Tony is missing yet?).

At the Hospital…
Abe and Roman are at the hospital talking about the case as they vow to catch the culprit. Abe flips through a report and says that they have a lead. It is about the pipe and reads that it was wiped clean of prints, but there were traces of coffee, blood, fiber and strands of hair as they believe it is the weapon used. They consider that Tony may have been involved, since Bo and Hope blew his deal. They also consider those close to Tony…Lucas, Cassie and Rex.

Sami also arrives at the hospital (sans scarf) headed to visit with Tony. John and Marlena walk up as Marlena tells her to stay away from Tony. John tells her about Tony missing as they ask just WHY she is so interested in him. They tell him that Tony may be a suspect in the attack but Sami doesn’t believe them. Marlena talks about Sami’s bad choices and says that Tony could be the worst. Lucas walks up agreeing with her as Sami tells him to butt out. He tells her that ever since she got her voice back, she just can’t keep her mouth shut (LOL…so true!) He talks about all the gifts she has been accepting from Tony lately, saying that she is waiting for the engagement ring. Sami swears that there is nothing romantic between them and that Tony is only giving her the gifts out of guilt. Lucas continues to push her buttons as she threatens him. Marlena lectures her with Sami asking why everyone is ganging up on her. Her mother begs her to stay away from Tony as she and John leave. After they leave, Sami asks Lucas just HOW does he want to die. Sami keeps declaring that she is NOT after Tony and mentions him missing (which Lucas didn’t know yet). On their way out, John and Marlena run in to Roman and Abe. John and Abe talk as Marlena tells Roman she needs to talk to him about Sami. Later, Roman and Marlena walk up to Sami with Roman also telling her to stay away from Tony. Sami (getting really PO’d) tells him that she is NOT taking orders from him and for everyone to stay out of her life. She says that she will surprise them all and come out on top this time.

As Abe and John are talking, Cassie arrives, looking for Marlena. Abe asks to speak to her alone as she has (more of those wonderful) flashbacks of the events after the fashion show (LONG series of flashbacks, mind you). She asks him just WHAT has Philip told you? She covers (telling him about spilling the coffee) and then rushes off. Meanwhile John is questioning a nurse how likely that Tony would wake up and wander off. According to her, not very (Oh, come on honey...this is Salem...ANYTHING is possible! ;-).

At the Pub…
Shawn and Belle are there, both tired and worn out from the night before. Shawn vows to nail the one who did this to his parents. Belle tries to convince him to let it go as Philip walks up and offers his help, telling them that he has a suspect in mind already…Rex. Belle doesn’t believe it, but it makes sense to Shawn as he explains. Belle remembers Mimi telling her about Rex’s headaches and violent outbursts and how worried she is about him. They decide that they need real evidence. Philip wants to go to DiMansion and snoop around, but Shawn tells him no, let the police handle it. As Shawn goes to visit with Zack, Philip and Belle continue to talk about it. She too suggests that Philip stay out of it so he finally agrees and leaves. When Shawn returns, he tells Belle that he is going over to DiMansion to snoop around (he just didn’t want Philip along). She won’t let him, unless he lets her go along so he agrees. As Mimi and Rex are leaving the house, Belle and Shawn are hiding in the bushes. They sneak in the house as we see Rex going back to get his wallet. Shawn and Belle sneak into his room and Shawn heads for the computer…just as a hand falls on Belle’s shoulder and she screams…and the previews roll…

On the next DAYS OF OUR LIVES….

…as the credits roll…

Laney

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2003

Episode #9620
Tape date – various
Director Roger Inman

Rex covers his tracks as Mimi returns to him, Nicole almost succeeds in gaining control, while a miracle occurs at the hospital.

AT THE HOSPITAL John talks to Phil on the phone, telling him his suspicions about Tony, and of his disappearance, but tells him to stay clear since he is no longer ISA. Philip hangs up, muttering that he knows Rex had something to do with the attack on Bo & Hope, so heads over to DiMansion to try and find out something.

In the chapel, Alice, Shawn & Belle are praying, and see the candle flicker. Alice says they must prayer harder. In Hope’s room, Bo is at her bedside as she flatlines. The doctor & 2 nurses rush in, using those electric paddles several times to no avail. The doctor tells the nurse that Hope is gone, and to note the time. A distraught Bo refuses to believe this, pushes people aside and begins CPR, both mouth to mouth and compression. He begs Hope to come back, saying how much he loves his FancyFace. The scene shifts to the chapel, with Alice, Shawn & Belle saying the Our Father, and shifts back to Bo saying the same prayer. (O.K. folks, these scenes had me in tears), as he holds Hope’s hand. He lightly kisses her on the lips……the kiss of life….as her monitor once again begins to beep. Her eyes flutter open, she says Bo’s name, & closes them again. The doctor is shocked, and mutters something about a miracle. The scene slides over to the chapel, with Alice, Shawn & Belle still praying, as a nurse comes in to say Hope is out of the woods. Shawn & Belle leave, but Alice remains behind to say “Thank You”. (Bless that woman, she is just a joy to watch!) Shawn comes into Hope’s room, hugs his dad and they talk about what happened. Shawn knows when they are feeling better, they will be back to helping people, putting themselves in danger. Bo worries about what would have happened to Shawn & Zack (glad you finally are thinking about them, Bo) Later, Shawn returns to the room alone, and holds his mom’s hand, telling her he loves her.

Belle tells John & Marlena the good news and all are happy. John gets a call from the police, so Marlena gets the chance to fill Belle in on the disappearance of Tony, & how John thinks he may be responsible for the attack on Bo & Hope. Shawn comes out, and decides he cannot leave the hospital, so Belle offers to stay there with him. They hug.

It is later as Bo sneaks back into Hope’s room, saying he does not know how long he will get away with this, but he cannot rest without her next to him. He crawls onto the bed next to her, lies down, again telling his Fancy Face he loves her, puts his head down next to hers.

OVER AT THE KIRIAKIS MANSION we again see the file folder fall to the floor, Brady trying to help pick up the papers, as Nicole shoos them away, picking them up herself. She claims they are just some business files Victor had for her to look over, and runs upstairs. Abe wants to call an ambulance for Victor, but he declines, and goes upstairs after Nicole. She is frantically looking around for a lighter or matches……but finding none, decides to use the shredder. Uh, oh, no such luck, Nickie, here is Victor. She jumps up with the file running around the room, even jumping up on the bed. Victor tells her how Brady’s conversation made him realize he should destroy the evidence he has on her, get a divorce and live a better life. Nicole comes down off the bed…..Victor snatches the file, saying that he’d changed his mind, though, and this was his life insurance. Nicole is NOT a happy camper, lol. Downstairs, Abe is asking Brady questions about Colin Murphy, but Brady only knew him through the hospital, and claims he was well thought of there, and treated Chloe very well when she first was diagnosed with leukemia. Victor comes downstairs with the file, returning it to the safe, claiming Nicole had gone over it and all was well. Abe leaves, and later we see Nicole out by the pool. Evidently she has decided to take a moonlight skinny dip, drops her robe and goes in. Naturally, the next thing we know, Brady is standing poolside. Tells her she is scared about something. Nik flashes back to Victor threatening to reveal her role in Colin’s murder. Brady continues to pressure her, but Nik claims only to feel so helpless after the evening’s events…..attack on Bo & Hope, Victor’s heart attack. Brady knows she is a strong woman but is still scared. She asks him if he isn’t going to come in for a swim. Now we see Brady drop his robe…..and he dives in…but he is wearing swim trunks. Nicole just smiles.

MEANWHILE, AT DIMANSION Rex & Mimi arrive, are all kissy face about how they missed each other. (Mimi looks absolutely adorable in a short white skirt, black top that has black & white stripes at the shoulder straps…..really cute outfit…..plus she has some sort of silver meshy looking bands around her wrists that tie to her forefinger) Cassie comes in, relieved to see Rex as she was worried, and clues Mimi in to the attack on Bo & Hope. She & Rex exchange a few knowing looks as she talks. Cassie goes to answer the door, and Mimi babbles in her usual manner, suddenly realizing that Cassie would only try to protect her brother, and asks Rex if he might have attacked the Bradys. Rex flashes back in pieces to a hand turning off the light switch, picking up the pipe, etc.)
Philip comes in with the news the police think Tony might be a suspect, as he is missing from the hospital. (so do either Rex or Cassie call the hospital, police or anything…..Nope! So much for worrying about their “father”). Rex physically lights into Philip, yelling that Philip should not accuse Tony. The gals break it up, and Philip says he only said what the police think, not him. Rex & Mimi decide to go upstairs, while Phil & Cassie stay down to watch a movie.

In his room, both claim to be tired, but begin to kiss, as Rex moves to the bed. He suddenly remembers his rolled up shirt sleeve has blood on it (another flashback to Cassie seeing the shirt, and him washing blood off his arm), so he claims a headache & Meems goes for the medicine (you’d think he’s have it in his room with how often he gets these, but no, downstairs is where it is kept, lol). While she is gone, he rips off his shirt, into a waste basket, opens a drawer in a nightstand and gets a bottle of I think alcohol, pours it in…..(Egads, is he intending a forest fire?), also finding a handy book of matches (looks as tho he was much luckier than Nicole….lolol) and drops a lit one in. We later see him spraying air freshener all over the room, and hiding the waste basket in his closet (hope the fire was out), turning out the lights, and hopping into bed, under the covers. (Really folks, GMABB – meaning give me a BIG break). Meems returns with the pills, Rex takes them, she comments on the over abundance of potpourri smell in the room, and that it seems to have a smokey smell, too. (ya think?)

Downstairs, Philip chooses a car chase video over the chick flick, lol, and soon Cassie is asleep. He sneaks upstairs. Inside his room, Rex has left a sleeping Mimi to pick up his mike and talk into it about these flashes he has of seeing the hand on the electric control box switch, pipe, and the blood, but nothing else. (is this stupid or what?) Outside the door, Philip hears part of this. Rex hears a noise, and Philip skedaddles back downstairs. Rex comes in to find Philip apparently asleep on the sofa, with Cassie. He awakens Cassie, pulls her outside the room, telling her he thinks Phil was spying on him, and he wants him out of the house. He insists Philip is trouble for them, and she knows why, and she should stay away from Philip. Phil is of course awake, hearing this. AND THE PREVIEWS SHOW

Shawn saying that Rex is definitely a suspect, with Philip saying but we need hard evidence before we can charge him

Rex to Cassie - Between my work upstairs and Tony’s files in the house, we can’t let the enemy get near them. Cassie replies that Philip is not the enemy.

Sami to Marlena – There is nothing romantic between Tony & me, Lucas says, Yeah, right, & Marlena says Sami, you have made lots of mistakes with men and this could be the biggest. (Sami is NOT wearing a scarf in this scene)

Shawn to Belle (in Rex’s room) Let’s see what Rex is up to……….as a hand falls on Belle’s shoulder, she turns and screams……..and the credits roll

Barb

Lucas and Sami are still arguing in her apartment (she’s in full voice now). She gets so mad at Lucas’ insinuation she’s only after Tony’s money that she starts throwing items off her mantle. Lucas, knowing her so well, eyes a ceramic kitty on a shelf nearby and threatens to smash it too if she doesn’t stop. It’s something her grandmother gave her and she cherishs it, so she stops and bursts into tears. She admits all the blood at the fashion show made her remember her own accident. He softly understands and offers to get her something she might need. He goes to leave to let her rest and finds an envelope by the door. It’s a letter from Will addressed to both of them. Sami tells him she hadn’t had a chance to read it yet, but being it was addressed to her, wanted to read it first, telling him not to get his panties twisted or knickers wadded up about it, LOL!. Nope, he opens it and reads that Will’s having a good time at camp, excelling in archery and basketweaving (Lucas jokes he knows what Sami’s getting for Christmas this year, ROFLMAO!). Will’s tells them he close to getting his allotted phone call (strict camp!!) and wants to speak with both of them. Sami tells Lucas he won’t be on that call (aw, c’mon Sami!). They argue some more and Lucas tells her how he was doing what was best for Will giving her joint custody and now that Will’s old enough, she knows he’d choose to live with his father if he had to choose. Sami fires back he needs a strong father figure and that’s not Lucas. She tells him to take the call alone and knows he’ll poison Will’s mind about her. Lucas can’t believe she won’t even try to have a united front for their son’s sake. She finally agrees and demands Lucas leave. He slams the door and her ceramic kitty falls to the floor and breaks. She damns Lucas.

At the Kiriakis mansion, Nicole and Brady pow wow with Henderson and Nico about not telling Victor about the “incident” at the fashion show. After Henderson and Nico leave, Brady finds the file folder that Victor dropped on the floor and wonders what it is. Nicole knows what it is and remembers what Victor said he had on her. The doorbell rings and Nicole thinks Victor changed his mind and called his doctor, but no, it’s Abe. He’s there to talk about Colin Murphy’s murder. Nicole eyes the folder nervously. Brady gently warns Abe about Victor’s not being well and asks he not mention what happened and Abe agrees. Victor joins them and Abe asks to speak with him privately about the Colin Murphy murder. Victor sees the folder in Brady’s hands and knows what it is as he has a flashback to his earlier discussion with Nico concerning it, then forgetting what it was after his collapse. Victor asks Brady and Nicole to stay and Abe agrees. Abe tells them Colin’s investigation was reopened after Larry’s confession. Nicole panics and stumbles. Brady (still carrying the stupid folder) gets her a glass of water after seating her. Victor later stands up to Abe saying he has nothing on anyone in his home and questions his being there. It takes its toll on him and he falls back on the chair as Brady shoves the folder into Abe’s hands to hold as he helps Victor. Nicole’s stress level increases knowing that Brady just handed the evidence of her guilt to Abe. Abe learns of Victor’s earlier collapse and tries to call 911. Victor refuses and Abe hands the folder back to Brady as he decides it’s not a good time to talk. Nicole rushes up to take the folder (dumb move Nicole) and the papers and video fall to the floor.

Back to the fashion show, we see Cassie spilling her coffee.on a pipe on the floor covered with blood. Thinking Rex is guilty, she wipes off the pipe and shoos it and the towel under the stage curtain. Philip asks why she did it saying she had to know she might have destroyed key evidence. Cassie tries to cover, but Philip still points out the pipe to Roman (Salem’s finest didn’t find it themselves). Roman has an officer bag the pipe and tells them to take it to CSI. Philip defends what he did as Bo’s his brother and he was trying to help. If Rex were in trouble, Cassie would do the same, right? They talk about how everyone there was invited. She leaves with Philip wondering why Cassie’s not herself.

Kate joins Jack. He tells her Bo and Hope are still in critical condition. Kate feels responsible. Jack ponders if the guilty person is someone who they know. Kate calls someone for damage control as to the fashion shows finale. Jack calls Harold and is informed they have until 2 a.m. to get their story in as the front page will be run in black and white. Jack tells Jen he’ll take care of everything there and she should run over to the hospital. She feels they’re responsible, but he reminds her Hope is a Horton too and did it for the foundation.

At the hospital, Marlena and John wonder who would do such a horrible thing. Shawn and Belle talk privately as well. Shawn vows whoever did this will pay. The doctor comes out and tells Shawn both of his parents are still in critical condition and are going up to surgery. They’re going to do a procedure of drilling small holes in Bo and Hope’s heads to release the pressure building up there. John and Marlena watch and listen as well as Shawn hugs Belle close.

Later, after the surgery, we see Bo lying on a bed calling out Hope’s name. He asks his nurse about Hope’s condition, but the nurse informs him she doesn’t know and goes to get Hope’s doctor. Bo can’t wait and weakly gets out of bed and staggers out of the room. Hope’s in her room, also bandaged up. The doctor and nurse aren’t happy with her condition after the surgery and can’t wait any longer to talk to the family. (they really should have had a dramatic clock shot showing the time as it elapsed during today’s show…it just doesn’t have the dramatic effect as about 5 minutes later Shawn wonders what’s taking so long for a quick procedure.

John and Marlena talk about how Bo and Hope crossed Tony by messing up his deal. The doctor joins them with the good news about Bo (who by the way is staggering around the hospital doc) and not so good news about Hope. He tells the family (Jen’s there now too) that they did an MRI on Hope and she’s got 3 hematoma’s (blood clots due to the blood vessel ruptures). They’re treating it with drugs now hoping they’ll dissolve on their own, but might have to do brain surgery if the clots don’t dissolve. Shawn asks if his mother might die. The doctor admit’s that possible. No one notices Bo walking around the lobby during this as the family hears this bad news. Marlena reminds John that Tony’s in a coma and can’t be responsible as Belle runs after Shawn who heads to the chapel. Shawn vents to the cross, asking how much more his family needs to be tested and why does he (God) keep letting this happen. Belle joins him and suggests they pray together. She reads a passage and Shawn joins her. Later Belle reminds him there’s always someone looking out for his family as the room brightens. They turn to see Alice standing there in the doorway. Shawn hugs Alice, happy she’s there. She assures him God and Grandpa Tom are looking over his parents and suggests a silent prayer. She sits in the first pew and they in the second to do so. She prays that Tom’s looking after Bo and Hope. She knows Bo has regained consciousness and begs Tom to help their precious Hope who hasn’t yet. She asks for a sign that everything will be alright and the candle on the altar starts flickering like crazy. Shawn points it out to Alice who shouts, Tom…no.

John and Marlena continue their dialog about Tony. John remembers Stefano faking a coma at one time to do his evil deeds. Later John returns to tell Marlena that Tony’s not in his room and was gone during the time of the incident.

Back at the fashion show Roman questions Rex about what he might know. Rex remembers the blood on his arm and when Roman asks him what’s wrong son…a figure of speech, it snaps him out of it. Rex has flashbacks about his threat to Lucas earlier about making the people who messed up Tony’s deal will pay and wonders about himself. Rex has more flashbacks about the blood on his arm as Roman questions him. Roman asks Rex why he makes him feel so uncomfortable. Rex (who’s clearly got soap syndrome now as he has another flashback) of his telling Mimi that Roman is his father. He asks to leave and Roman agrees. Rex goes outside and surprised by who he sees there. It’s Mimi, she’s home and he’s happy about it. She hugs him and he hugs her back in a tight embrace. She apologizes for their argument and knows he’d never hurt anyone. He smiles to himself. While Mimi’s on the phone, he remembers a hand pulling off the lights and grabbing a bar in the dark (but was it his??).

Inside Roman watches the video of the fashion show with ITH director. He comments on how “hot” Kate is and asks Roman if they’re still dating or if she’s on the market (oh paleez). Roman tells him to ask Kate that question. The tape ends and nothing show on it. Roman rants how many people were there that he cared about that could have been hurt. By the time he gets to Kate’s name, Kate’s in another part of the building, thinking she and Roman can never be together.

Jack gets to the hospital and comforts Jenn. She breaks down saying if Hope wasn’t family she’d be her best friend.

Bo staggers to Hope’s room and kisses her cheek. Later Hope flatlines as Bo calls for help and the previews for the next show roll….

Nicole looks over the evidence knowing it’s the only evidence that she killed Colin. Victor comes up from behind demanding she hand it over to him.

Marlena tells Belle that Tony disappeared from his hospital room…

At Dimansion, Philip tells Rex, Mimi and Cassie that some people think Tony’s responsible for what happened to Bo and Hope. Rex loses it and launches himself onto Philip as the girls try to stop them.

Shawn, Belle and Alice pray for Hope in the chapel as the doctor tells Bo that Hope’s gone..Bo won’t believe it and tells Hope she’s got to breathe for him ….

As the credits roll…

Linda

Summary: Sami and Lucas’s budding relationship takes a turn for the worst…Victor is shaken by his incident and has problems with his short-term memory… Bo and Hope are rushed to the hospital…as everyone at the fashion show are questioned…and Rex begins to look more and more guilty. Abe and Roman learn that the Colin Murphy case has been re-opened. Today also marks the first day that James E. Reilly’s name appears in the credits (His name first and Dena Higley’s below it).

At the Police Station…
Abe and Roman are just getting back from a meeting, both upset that they had to miss the fashion show. Abe gets a call about the Colin Murphy murder case being reopened. It seems that Larry Welch recanted his confession on his deathbed and now the Feds want it re-investigated. Neither Abe nor Roman can understand why it is so important (neither do I). A cop comes in an tells them that there was a 911 from the television station and that people were hurt so they rush off.

At the Kirakis Mansion…
Victor is on the floor struggling to get up as he is having flashbacks of his warnings and threats to Nicole. He reaches for the folder but has another attack and falls to the floor while trying to shove the folder under the sofa. Nico comes in and finds him and yells for Henderson to bring his pills. Later, they have him up and he says he is feeling better. They want to call his doctor, but Victor refuses. He only wants some tea and to be left alone for a while. Nico volunteers to do what ever he needed, but Victor seems to be having trouble remembering what he was doing before he collapsed (as we see the folder on the floor). Nico finally convinces him to go and lie down and helps him to his room.

At the Fashion Show…
Everyone is in shock as pandemonium breaks out. Marlena and Lexie both spring into action and begin working on Bo and Hope. John and Jenn are both yelling for someone to call 911 as John has to hold back Shawn. Rex is watching from a distance with blood on his shirt sleeve as he has flashbacks of the events leading up to this, including him threatening Bo and Hope. (Okay, I think they are making this too obvious. My intuition tells me it wasn’t Rex). Lots of little conversations going on as the paramedics arrive and everyone claims to have seen nothing. Roman, Abe and other cops arrive with Shawn yelling that someone tried to kill his parents. Rex still stands off alone (and no one notices this?) and watches from a distance. Bo and Hope are taken to the hospital as Shawn rides with them. Belle wants to go and be with him as Philip comforts her, then asks John if she can be excused. Marlena says that she and Lexie should go as well, so they go and take Belle with them. Jenn wants to call Alice, but Jack convinces her to wait until they have more details. Abe gets another call about the Murphy case as Abe tells them it will have to wait. Cassie wanders off and finds Rex and notices the blood on his arm, but he tells her that he ran into a make-up cart and got it on him, but she is wary. Roman calls everyone in, telling them that no one is to leave until they have been questioned. Nicole freaks out, remembering the aftermath of Colin’s murder. Sami seems to freak out looking at all the blood on the floor as Roman tells her it brought back her accident. After being questioned, he asks Lucas to take her home. She refuses, but is finally convinced that she should not drive, so she reluctantly leaves with Lucas. Nicole and Brady are questioned (but can’t really remember anything) and are excused. Kate and Jenn provide a list of names of crew and backstage help as well. John and Philip go off on their own and check out the electrical box, but find nothing. Abe gets another call, this time from the commissioner about the Murphy case. This time he has had about enough, telling him that Murphy isn’t going to get any deader and it must wait. But after he gets off the phone, Roman doesn’t want to see him get in trouble and convinces him that he can handle it there. So Abe is heading over to the Kirakis mansion. Rex is still watching everyone as Cassie is watching him carefully. She sees him backstage washing his arm in a sink as Roman is looking for them. He spots Cassie and heads that way as Rex walks up with a cup of coffee that he claims he got for Cassie. While Roman is talking to Rex, Cassie sees blood on the floor and “accidentally” spills her coffee, then wipes it up. She doesn’t know it, but Philip is watching her the entire time.

Back at the Kiriakis Mansion…
Brady and Nicole arrive, looking for Victor as Henderson meets them in the foyer and tells them what happened. Brady wants to take him to the hospital, but Henderson tells them that he refused. They go into the den as Nico comes in. They tell them about Bo and Hope, but Nico tells them to hold off on any bad news right now. Brady sees the folder in the floor and picks it up, asking “what is this?”.

Sami and Lucas…
arrive back at her apartment as she not-so-subtly tries to get rid of him, but he can see she is upset and wants to stay with her. She tells him to stop pretending that he cares about her as he asks why does she keep pushing him away. She begins with a string of insults and they begin snipping back and forth at each other, with each blaming the other for everything that is wrong in each others’ lives. She says that he has never been in love and that he only meddles in her life because he doesn’t want to see her happy. They argue about how things happened the night that Will was conceived, they argue about Austin, Brandon…well, practically everything they can think of. She calls him a jerk and says that she HATES him and has been a poison thorn in her side forever. Both of them continue spewing insults at each other, with them getting uglier and uglier.

At the Hospital…
The paramedics arrive with Bo and Hope with Shawn following one step behind, They are taken to the Trauma Center, but Shawn isn’t allowed back there, so he must wait alone. Lexie, Marlena and Belle arrive shortly thereafter, with Marlena and Lexie going back to see if they can help as Shawn hugs Belle tight and asks who would do this to his parents. Later, Marlena comes out to fill them in, asking Shawn to sit down. He almost freaks out, fearing the worst, but Marlena is straight with him, telling him that their injuries are severe. She says that they have stopped the bleeding but they have internal hemorrhaging, that they are still doing tests, but there is a possibility that there could be brain damage. They will know more after the MRI’s. She tells them that right now, the best tools they have are love and prayer. Some guy comes by the nurses station (he had been there earlier to deliver flowers to Tony’s room) telling them that he went to the room, but Mr. DiMera is NOT there. Lexie and other doctors wheel Bo and Hope through the waiting area on the way to have MRI’s. Shawn tries to go with them, but Marlena stops him and holds him back…as the previews roll.

On the next DAYS OF OUR LIVES…

Sami and Lucas are still fighting, with him saying that she is only after Tony’s money, as she picks up a vase and throws it at him…

Abe tells Nicole and Brady that the Colin Murphy case has been reopened…

Philip tells Cassie that he must show this (the blood) to Captain Brady, as she begs him not to…

Shawn asks the doctor “Are you saying that my mother could die?” as the doctor says “yes”…

We see Bo (all bandaged up) by Hope’s bed yelling for a doctor as he is weakly saying, “Hope…Hope…Hope…”

And the credits roll…

Laney

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