MAY 2005 SUMMARIES

MONDAY, MAY 2, 2005

Episode #10,050
Taped 4/7/05
Director – Albert Alarr

Summary: Bo and Billie find themselves trapped AGAIN, as Hope worries…They guys make their move to rescue Philip, as Philip and Stan (Sami) find themselves in danger…Roman and Marlena’s homecoming turns sour as they begin to realize the truth about John and Kate.

AT THE HOSPITAL…Hope talks about Jen having her family back and how happy she is for them. Patrick only wishes that Jack would believe that he was not involved. He talks about how Jen and Abby never gave up on him. Hope talks about Bo running off with Billie AGAIN and worries about him. She only wishes she knew where they were. Later, she has called the police and they are looking for his car. She fears that they have walked into a trap and talks about how Billie always plays on Bo’s emotions and takes him for granted…and he always give in and is there for her. She says that Bo always ends up choosing Billie over his own family. But, she says that is what their whole relationship was about…Bo saving her. She says that now everything has changed with Georgia in the picture. Patrick asks if she wishes that Georgia was not involved. Later, Hope calls the police again, but no word. She also calls Bo’s cell phone again, but no answer as she fears the worst. She has an idea of who to call and picks up the phone (from the previews, we see it is Belle).

MEANWHILE, BO & BILLIE…are down the rabbit hole. She works, trying to revive him and laments the fact that he was right…it WAS a trap. She wishes she had listened to him and starts giving him mouth to mouth, begging him to breathe. He wakes up and she rewards him with a big kiss. He asks what happened as she explains and says they must get out of there. He tries his phone, but no signal and tells her not to panic, but he fears they may be there for a while. He has her get up on his shoulders to see if she can reach the trap door, but she can’t. She keeps apologizing and blaming herself (as she should) for being fooled yet again. She says she is just so worried about Georgia, her emotions take over. She worries they will never get out of there alive and says maybe it is for the best, for Hope will go ballistic when they do…and she wouldn’t blame her one bit. Bo vows to find out who is behind all this. They hear a hissing noise and Bo fears it may be snakes again. Billie smells gas as panic sets in.

THE FOUR MUSKETEERS…are wondering where they are as they wait on Brady to return. He comes back and tells them that time is running out and they must locate Philip quickly. He tells them that he found someone with information as some guy comes over (Dan Matthews). He tells them that he was a contractor and that the rest of his buddies were captured. He knows where the hostages are held and shows them a map he drew. He tells them that the perimeter is wired with explosives and they must be careful. Brady has a plan, 2 of them will create a diversion while the other 2 go in. Dan wants to help, but Brady sends him on to the airstrip to wait on them and if they aren’t there soon, they are to leave. Brady tells Rex and Lucas to go around to the back, he and Shawn will go in the front. After they split up, Brady and Shawn hear gunfire and hope they aren’t too late.

INSIDE…(IF they are even at the right place)…Stan and Philip are tied up back to back as Philip is questioning him as to who he is (as Sami has flashbacks of getting the instructions). Philip tells him they have to work together to get out of there. Stan says that help may be on the way and mentions Brady and Shawn. Color Philip confused as he asks how he knows them. Stan says he is someone who made a deal with the devil and has gotten in over “her” head. Now, Philip is even more confused and asks if he is a woman…he sure looks like a guy. (LOL). Stan says you DON’T want to know. Philip thinks he is ISA and is talking in code or something. Philip keeps talking about being thirsty and hungry as he is almost delirious. He asks Stan what the plan is and Stan tells him he doesn’t have one…he isn’t who he thinks he is. Well, Philip has a plan, but says they must work together, but before he can say more, he passes out. Stan tries to get him to talk, telling him not to die on him. The guards outside discuss what to do with them. They go in and Stan is relived that they know about him now. They tell him the only way he is getting out of there will be in a body bag. They untie him and take the time to smack Philip around a little more. They point the gun at Stan as he begs for his life.

AT THE AIRPORT…Roman and Marlena are in shock over the news of John and Kate’s engagement as they try to explain. Marlena remembers seeing them on the monitor. Roman says that obviously they got close (gee, ya think?) But Kate says their return changes everything. John says that he and Kate turned to each other in their despair. Marlena says she understands, even though she is hurting. Kate explains that John just proposed to her tonight (Gee, talk about an awkward moment). Roman tells her that everything will work out and admits he is exhausted and suggests they go home. Marlena talks about the last time she saw John (strapped to the raft, unable to move) and how well he is doing, as he has flashbacks of doing drugs. All 4 of them leave and go to the penthouse. Once there, Marlena says it looks like Heaven to her as Kate and Marlena help him to the sofa. He says that having his wife home is the best medicine he could have. Marlena looks at the pictures of her family and cries, telling him they are happy tears. Kate and Roman talk about how much they missed each other. John tells Marlena they will have a big welcome home party once they are rested. He has a sharp back pain and Kate rushes over to his aid, as Marlena and Roman watch helplessly. Kate sends Roman upstairs for John’s pillow. Up there, he sees Kate’s things and picks up her gown from the bed, having a (manufactured) flashback of giving it to her and how she was going to wear it on their honeymoon. Downstairs, Marlena tries to help John, but Kate tells her she knows what to do and starts massaging his back, so Marlena backs off. Upstairs, Roman says, Well John…you saw her in it first. He says please don’t tell me I have lost another woman to John and he heads back down. Marlena tells him it sure looks as if Kate made herself at home. John asks for water and Kate rushes off to get it, with Marlena telling her she can do it herself. Roman suggests that he and Kate leave and give them time alone, but she tells him that she sold his house, which infuriates him…prompting him to say it sure didn’t take her long to move on…and in with John. He says he has one question…who will stay in the penthouse tonight…HER or Marlena?...as the previews show…

Roman (to the group): Well, you know what?...we have some news for you too…Cards on the table, Doc?...

Billie: What do we do now? Bo: Try to figure out a way to get the hell out of this place…

Belle (on the phone to Hope): I hate to be the one to tell you this, but Shawn has gone off to rescue Philip. Hope: WHAT? Belle: Shawn is in a war zone and I am scared to death…

Shawn: I am going in after Philip NOW…

As the credits roll…

Laney

TUESDAY, MAY 3, 2005

Episode #10,051
Taped 4/8/05
Director – Albert Alarr

Summary: A refresher from where the last show left off and then the two couples at the penthouse straighten out who goes with who, Bo tries to escape and doesn't land as easily THIS time, Hope learns about Shawn and goes to find Bo, Sami gets discovered...but will it be too late?

AT THE PENTHOUSE...We return as Kate tries to justify to Roman why she sold his house so soon and he asks who's going to spend the night in the penthouse tonight...her or Marlena. Roman lets them have it with how they didn't waste any time to move on together to live together and get engaged. Roman decides it's time to lay their own cards on the table. He tells them he saw Kate's nightie on John's bed upstairs, the one John shared with Marlena. Kate interrupts saying she still loves Roman, but she and John turned to each other and thought they were dead. Had they known he and Marlena were still alive (oops) they wouldn't have gotten as close as that would have been unforgiveable. John reminds Marlena how they had talked about wanting the other to move on with their lives if the other died. Roman and Marlena remember making love in the castle. They all realize they have to move forward now and get past what's happened..it's a new beginning. Now's the time to be with the person they love as Marlena steps into John's arms. Roman watches Kate closely as she watched the other couple embrace and then turns to him. John tells Marlena it's her and him together, just the way it's suppose to be as Marlena says she's in her one true love's arms. Kate and Roman stand there awkwardly and after Marlena and John walk away arm in arm, talk themselves. Kate wants to pick up where they left off and says he owes her a wedding night. He glances at Marlena and John looking out the window arm in arm and says he can't. Marlena suggests he wait (thinking he's going to admit making love to her in the castle), but Roman says he's never stopped loving Kate. He will love and cherish her for the rest of their lives. She vows to buy the house back even if she has to pay triple the price as she wants to be with him in that house. He smiles and says they have a wedding night to plan. She has something to say to John first. She takes the huge diamond ring off and gives it to John. She doesn't regret the comfort they gave each other and hopes they continue to support each other and be friends always. He hugs her and says thank you. Roman tells Marlena they can't ever tell Kate and John that they made love and she agrees. Kate tells Roman she's glad to be where she belongs and they hug as John tells Marlena he's glad their friendships can all be intact and a bright positive future with the ones they love. Marlena and Roman look at each other while embracing John and Kate.

AT THE HOSPITAL...Hope learns Shawn went after Philip, not believing that Shawn lied to her and Bo. Belle fills Hope in who else went and how she tried to call. Hope explains she was at the hospital and cell phone was off. Belle said she tried calling Bo too and no answer. Belle cries about the videos Rex and Shawn left them and how John tried to stop them before leaving. Belle's worried she'll lose the 3 most important men in her life, Philip, Shawn and Brady. Hope promises to do something and call Belle back. Hope angrily says that just when Shawn needs Bo the most, he takes off with Billie again. She can't stay married to a man like that. Whereever they are, Billie's trying to get Bo. Hope heads out to find Bo with Patrick in her wake.

IN THE PIT...Billie and Bo trying to figure out how to get out. Coughing from the gas, Bo starts climbing the wall with what looks like holes in the wall like climbing walls have. He falls and after hitting his head, thinks Billie is Hope, calling her Fancy Face. She rationalizes how Bo keeps rescuing his life for her and they're going to die there, so should die happy. She pretends she's Hope and tells him she's so glad to be his wife and loves him so much. He sees Hope's face as Billie bends down for a kiss and asks him to make love to her.

THE RESCUE PARTY groups around the bunker as Shawn and Brady will be the ones to go in. Stan/Sami is probably peeing her pants as the guards blindfold him/her and say his punishment is death and shoot their rifle inches from her face (this IS a soap opera right?) The rescue group moves in. The shot was inches from Stan's head and he swears he's on their side and can prove it. The two guards rush out and Shawn and Brady move in (good moves, they must watch a lot of tv to know them). We return to see them rescue two different guys who was staged for their rescue. Brady tells them to radio the pilot and have them taken out of there. They'll call him back when needed. Later we see Brady helping Shawn, who's in pain for some reason. They were searching the bunker for Philip and the guards saw them. They shot Shawn in the shoulder, but it just grazed his arm, but he did twist his ankle while getting away.

Across town (we learn) is where Philip and Stan are being held. They give Stan one last chance and he tells them he came to warn them as an elite group is coming to rescue Philip (saying to herself, yeah..Brady and the Gang are more like “F Troop” (an old tv show about bumbling soldiers). They tell him by the time this special elite crew gets here, they'll both be dead. Later Philip is asleep and fantasizes that Belle is there and gives him some water. The guards come and get Stan and take him out of the room. Belle tells Philip to do what he has to for himself and says goodbye to him. In the outer room, the guard pushes Stan up against the wall and he asks for a blindfold. The guard notices something while putting it on and pulls off the wig, and then the rest of his disguise to find Sami's face staring at him as the previews roll...

Billie's trying to get Bo to come to...

The guards say the only thing she will be is dead as the point their rifles at a nervous Sami...

Roman asks Kate if she had anything to do with Sami and Lucas breaking up and is the reason Sami is missing have anything to do with her?

Hope and Patrick look down the now open trap door to see Bo on top of Billie kissing her with her legs around him...and softly says “no”...

as the credits roll..

Linda

PS: Barb's got technical problems with her computer..so possibility that tomorrow's spoiler will be brief if at all. WEDNESDAY, MAY 4TH, 2005

Episode #10052
Tape date - 4/8/05
Director - Phil Sogard

Welcome back to Victor, Caroline and Sami (who hasn’t missed a beat!), not so welcome back to Tony and Bart, and a few tidbits of other stuff….mostly John/Marlena/Kate/Roman today….

Patrick and Hope are driving toward Ogden discussing the latest developments. Hope feels her life, her family and her marriage are falling apart because Bo keeps breaking his promises to her and Shawn by constantly chasing after Billie. She mentions that Bo and Victor have a lot in common…wondering if there is a genetic pre-disposition to be unfaithful. Patrick tells Hope that Bo didn’t go with Billie to have sex (hmm….), but to find his daughter. They find Bo’s car next to a seemingly deserted house, but both are aware that it could be a trap (better logic than Billie…). Hope insists on going in to find Bo because she has a feeling it may too late. They search and find nothing right away. When they go to check the kitchen, they hear Bo call for Hope and moans from Billie, but can’t figure out where they’re coming from. (They are standing right on top of them). Patrick finds and flips a light switch, which reveals the trapdoor that Bo and Billie fell through

. Meanwhile, in the pit…Bo is still seeing a hazy (but distinctly obvious) Hope. Billie keeps up her mantra that she can’t help herself, she knows it is wrong, but she stills loves Bo and wants him. She says she has to respect that Bo stills loves Hope (whom he claims in his delirium is the only one he will ever love), but she stills insists on making out with him and having sex with him. As the gas continues to fill the pit, Bo passes out. Billie insists he needs to live for her and for Georgia, but he sees Hope telling him to focus his energy on staying alive for her and their family. He promises to be there (he actually calls her Fancy Face many times, and Billie knows that he is thinking of Hope and takes full advantage). She insists that part of him needs her, too.Patrick and Hope peer through the trapdoor to find Bo and Billie wrapped in sheets and going at it….

At the penthouse… the famous four are still discussing the things that have happened. Roman tells Kate how she and his kids are what kept him going. He and Marlena get told what happened to Sami (being found in bed with Brandon, wedding get called off, leaving town with only a good-bye note to Will and Lucas and no details). Both are worried about her and how she reacts under emotional distress. Both wish Caroline were there, instead of dead in the castle, because only she could calm Sami down, even when she was a youngster. Marlena and Roman both talk to Eric on the phone, who is also worried, but knows nothing. They then get an update on what transpired after Belle and Phillip’s wedding. Kate is venomous when she says that Belle suddenly decided she was still in love with Shawn. This prompts the returning duo to ask how Phillip reacted to that…only to get the details on Phillip missing and the plans made to find him. Roman talks about he and John finding him and getting him home, only for John to tell him that someone beat them to it and he tells them about Brady, Lucas, Shawn and Rex going off. Kate is in tears when she tells Marlena that a miracle brought Roman back, but she needs another to get her sons back. Marlena cries too and she hugs Kate and tells her she is so sorry. Roman promises to bring them all back home safe, then find Sami and bring her home safe, too.

The girls discuss how John is able to walk. Kate tells her that John is incredibly strong and he set his mind to it because he was motivated to walk Belle down the aisle. Marlena wonders about the excruciating pain he must have been in and that any medication that could fight that kind of pain must be very addictive. She wants to talk to Lexie and review John’s chart. Neither John nor Kate mentions his drug problem and neither seem to want to. John says Marlena is all he needs. He says that Kate was a great help (which prompts Marlena to remember the video of them on the floor), but he wants to forget everything that happened while she was gone. He is sure that she would never be unfaithful to him, which makes her look guiltily at Roman.

Roman wants to know if Kate had anything to do with Sami’s being with Brandon and her disappearance. She says that Sami did it herself. She worked hard to help with the wedding, but admits that she is happy it didn’t happen. Roman tells her that he doesn’t know why Sami doesn’t learn that trust and honesty are vital to any relationship and is glad he has that with Kate (who looks very guilty).

Somewhere…we see Bo and Billie’s little tryst on a monitor, which pans back to Bart (in a white ship uniform) talking about how if he knew that “you” wanted porn, he had some good stuff, but then he realizes it is Bo and Billie. He sets down his tray and turns to Tony (in a dark ship uniform, and forearm bandaged). Tony comments that the Phoenix always rises from the ashes and they discuss the escapees and how Bart feels guilty that four of the six prisoners escaped. Tony is not worried because their return is not going to be very celebratory. He even has two contingency plans: Phillip Kiriakis (as Bart calls him: the hero hostage) and Samantha Brady.

In some sort of jail cell…Victor and Caroline are upset that no one will be looking for them. Victor damns Tony and his “Cruise of the damned” (ah…explains the ship uniforms on Tony and Bart…) Caroline says that she is glad Roman and the rest escaped. She is glad that their children are safe and their families will go on. They had a good life. She is sure that even though Victor has his problems with her, Kate is good for Roman, and he deserves a second chance at happiness. Victor knows that she made a vow to be faithful to Shawn (Sr.), but he wants to know how to prove to her that he still loves her. He admires her loyalty, which she makes seem so easy. She says it is not easy, but she already hurt Shawn once and she will not cause that kind of pain again.

In the bunker…we have a replay of Stan asking for a blindfold and being unmasked as Sami. The guards accuse her of being a spy sent to either infiltrate them, or rescue Phillip. She is begging not to be shot, insisting she is on their side, as per her orders. The guards don’t believe her. She remembers death row and rambles about how she was saved and how her son needs her, and how Kate would rejoice at her death. She even tells God that if he spares her, she will become ‘St. Sami,’ She even asks her parents to put in a good word for her, and she will make them proud of her. (Haven’t we heard all this before? And more than once?) The guards get tired of her ‘drivel’ and just as they are ready to shoot, the phone rings. (Love Sami: “Don’t tell me that’s the governor!”).

The caller is Tony who tells them that Sami has been telling the truth about her orders, but doesn’t know they came from him. He leaves new instructions to spare her, and that Phillip is to be kept alive, even given food and water, but is to be watched very carefully. When one of the guards calls him, “Count,” Sami goes ballistic yelling at Tony while being held by the other guard. Tony finally tells the guard to let her have the phone. (Another great line by Sami: “Why can’t you just stay dead!”) If Sami will do as Tony orders and meet Brady and crew, Tony will deliver her parents to her, alive. Sami is sceptical until he reminds her that stranger things have happened than coming back from the dead, but she finally agrees to do anything he asks in order to see them alive…as the previews show:

Hope tells Patrick that, no, she is not getting them out. They are having sex like there is no tomorrow and they can rot in there for all she cares.

A brief flash of Shawn in the combat zone.

Belle and Mimi at church, “God has to answer our prayers.”

Sami on the phone: “Tony, do we have a deal or not.”

Marlena to John: “I have to tell you something…”, while Roman is shaking his head.

Sandy
Guest Spoiler

Thanks so much to Sandy for filling in when the EE ran into a problem.

THURSDAY, MAY 5TH, 2005

Episode #10053
Tape date - 4/11/05
Director - Phil Sogard

Summary: Tony and Sami try to work out a deal…Kate packs up her things…Marlena agonizes over telling them the truth…Belle and Mimi pray for the guys…Shawn promises to calm down and use his head…Hope and Patrick find Billie and Bo in the throes of sex…and she is NOT a happy camper.

AT THE PENTHOUSE…John talks about the guys being in trouble and finding them and bringing them home as Marlena worries about Belle and wants to go see her. She asks why Belle wasn’t at the airport when they got home. John and Kate have flashbacks of an upset Belle lashing out at him and Kate. Kate tells them that Belle was angry with her because she knew of their plan and did nothing to stop them. She claims she didn’t know for sure, only that someone had hacked into John’s computer, as John defends her. Marlena thinks that their plan was very brave…as well as stupid. John vows to find them and get them home safely, as does Roman. Roman suggests that he and Kate leave, so she goes upstairs to pack her things. John goes with her. Alone, Roman and Marlena talk about how tough it is to live a lie. She wants to tell them the truth about what happened at the castle. Upstairs, Kate packs her things as she laments the awkward situation and talks about how selfish she is being. John talks about the time they shared and what she means to him. Downstairs, Roman tries to convince Marlena not to tell John the truth…that it will just do more harm. She admits that it bothered her that John went to help Kate and she can’t help but wonder what he had to say to her. Upstairs, John talks about who Kate helped him and how he couldn’t have gone on without her…she saved his life…and he will never be able to thank her. She tells him that he made her want to live again…made her feel needed and loved. She says that everyone thinks she is cold an uncaring (she cites Hope, Sami and Belle) but she is no monster. John says he knows her…she is a compassionate, loving mother who would do anything for her children (oh gag me). He says a part of him will always lover her and she says she feels the same. He says he will never forget her and tells her goodbye as they kiss. She says how could this have been both the happiest day as well as the saddest day of her life. Downstairs Marlena tells Roman that she is so confused and wants to tell the truth. He tells her that they should just forget about it…no one knows but them…and Tony, who is dead. He tells her it’s over…they are home where they belong now. But Marlena is guilt-ridden about it. Kate and John come back down, she ready to go. John asks Marlena if she is okay and she says she is just glad to be home. But he can tell something is wrong. After pausing a few moments, she says that there is something she must tell him…as Roman shakes his head no.

BELLE AND MIMI…go to St. Lukes and light candles and pray for the guys as they blame themselves for the predicament the guys are in. Belle prays that her mom will look out for them from Heaven. Mimi says that she thought Rex finding out the truth about what she did would be the worst, but she was wrong. They hug as Mimi apologizes for being negative, but she feels they are in horrible danger. They kneel at the altar and say another prayer.

MEANWHILE…in some foreign country, Shawn swears to Rex that he is okay. Rex thinks that he acted compulsively and put them all in danger. As they argue, Lucas comes up and together they chastise Shawn, saying he must be level-headed and act smart. They decide to stop arguing and regroup and to remember why they are there…to rescue Philip. Rex apologizes to Shawn. Shawn feels bad for the times he belittled Philip, saying that all the guys in the service are heroes, as they talk about the sacrifices the service men make for us. Shawn promises from here on out, he will play it smart and safe…there are a lot of people depending on them. They start to worry about Brady and why he isn’t back yet. They see an armored truck headed their way and duck for cover.

TONY AND BART…wait on Sami’s answer and finally she agrees to do whatever he wants…BUT she has conditions. Tony reminds her she is in no position to make demands. Bart reminds Tony that Sami can work any angle and could even end up calling the shots if he isn’t careful. But Tony decides to hear her out. She wants a guarantee that she and Philip won’t be harmed in any way. Tony puts her on hold as Bart warns him not to trust Sami…she is up to something. Tony tells him to shut up and goes back to her and asks her why she is so concerned about Philip. She explains that he has never done anything to hurt her and that he is married to her sister. He is also a marine, serving his country…he is a hero and should be treated as such. Tony chuckles and can’t believe what he is hearing from someone who hates Philip’s mother as much as Sami does. Bart urges Tony to drop the bomb on Sami…which he does. He tells her that Kate is the one who set Sami up with Brandon and he has the proof. This piques Sami’s curiosity as she says she KNOWS Kate was responsible, but needs the proof. Tony says it is hers IF she cooperates with him. Sami asks what she hss to do and he tells her she has to destroy Philip and the group of rescuers. Sami says that Kate took everything away from HER and she must pay. But to herself, she says Philip doesn’t deserve this. She has a flashback of Philip talking to “Stan” and remembers that Philip wanted to help her, even though he didn’t know who Stan was. She tells Tony no, she can’t do it…she won’t help him unless he helps Philip. Tony tells her the deal is off and hangs up on her. Tony thinks he has made a mistake by involving her…he then picks up the p hone to “undo” the mistake. The guards go back to Sami and she asks if they are there to help Philip. They tell her “not exactly” and raise their guns toward her.

AT THE ABANDONED HOUSE…there is a replay of Hope and Patrick hearing Billie and Bo and then opening the trap door. They look down and see Billie all over Bo. Hope yells “how could you do this?” and storms off. Patrick yells down that he will help them get out of there. He goes after Hope and tells her that they must get them out. She tells him…like hell…she just saw them making love like there was no tomorrow…they can rot down there for all she cares. Billie and Bo are almost delirious as he still thinks that Billie is Hope. Hope tells Patrick that Billie wanted Bo…now she can have him and takes off. Patrick chases her down and tells her that they are in trouble. She says trust me, Bo is safer where he is at the moment…when I get my hands on him… (lol) He tries to reason with her and says there must be an explanation. They hear Billie calling for help again and Patrick goes over and tells her that they will help them out. She tells them that Bo is unconscious as Billie then passes out as well. Hope yells down asking Bo if he can hear her. She asks Patrick what is wrong with him and then they smell the gas. Hope prays that he won’t die as she yells down to him…and the previews show…

Lucas: Where ever she is…whatever she is doing…she is probably making a list of all the people who have hurt her, figuring out how to get her revenge…

Sami (looking at something): what do I need this for?...

Marlena (to John): I am so glad that we get to be alone (shots of Roman and Kate as they hug)…

Hope (to Billie): You KNEW that he thought it was me…you KNEW and you did nothing to stop it! Then she hauls off and slugs Billie across the chops knocking her to the floor…

As the credits roll…

Laney

FRIDAY, MAY 6TH, 2005

Episode #10054
Tape date - 4/12/05
Director - Phil Sogard

Summary: More reunions today at the penthouse, Bo and Billie get rescued AGAIN as Hope figures out what happened, Belle & Mimi continue praying, Sami's given new instructions and the soliders waiting for Brady.

AT THE CHURCH... We return to Mimi and Belle praying at the candles for the safe return of their loved ones. As they go to leave (or stretch their legs) another gal gets up from praying and is wearing a yellow ribbon. Belle asks if she knows anyone in the war. The woman says her husband and Mimi admits her boyfriend is there and Belle says her boyfriend too. Mimi finalizes with, so's her husband. The woman explains her situation. Her husband lost his father in the Vietnam War and his mother raised them by herself. She doesn't know how couples did it back then without cell phones and email to stay in touch (speaking from personal experience, you live for snail mail!) She tells them she was in the military when she met her husband. She tells them her husband lives for the day he can meet their baby daughter. She returns to pray and Belle and Mimi sit in separate pews and talk. Mimi asks what would Belle do if only Shawn or Philip returns. Mimi blabs on about what would happen if they find Philip and Shawn tells him about Belle still loving him? They return to the prayer pews and continue praying. Later they say goodbye to the woman before she leaves.

AT THE PENTHOUSE... A replay of Roman telling Marlena to forget what happened to them in the castle and they have to move forward. No one else knows their secret. Marlena tells John there's something she has to tell him, but someone knocks on the door. It's Pop Shawn and Will. Pop and Roman embrace as does Will and his Grandma. Pop can't believe his son and precious daughter in law are alive. Oops...Roman corrects his faux paux (that he is married to Kate, not Marlena) as John and Kate stand there awkwardly. Pop mentions how he almost had a heart attack when Jack and Cassie showed up at the pub. Kate asks about Cassie and he explains she fell asleep telling them what had happened. Pop is happy the DiMera's are gone. Roman learns Pop didn't know about Caroline being there too and takes him aside to tell him. Marlena and Will talk and he figures the first thing she wants to know is how his mom screwed up any chance of a happy life with him and his dad. Marlena assures Will that his mom will come home and try to make it right for all 3 of them. Marlena listens as Kate tries to assure Will that it's not his fault that his mother broke his and his dad's heart and steps in. Kate tells Will he and his dad are better off with his mother. Marlena doesn't like hearing that and says it's uncharacteristic for Sami not to explain and if she said she was innocent, believes that was probably the truth. When she returns home they'll find out.

Roman tells Shawn (as John sits next to him rubbing his back) about Victor and Caroline probably being in the castle and not getting out. Pop starts crying and Roman feels guilty he didn't do more. Pop can't believe he couldn't say goodbye again, but counts his blessings who did survive. Pop asks Shawn and Will to wait for him and Kate at the elevator as they wrap things up. Marlena hugs John, thankful she's home. He says he is too and they hug as Roman and Kate watch.

BACK AT THE PIT...
Patrick and Hope look at the unconscious Billie and Bo as they smell the gas. Patrick decides to go down and get them. Patrick comments how strong the gas is and starts coughing himself (well, hello? What did you expect?) He tosses up the sheet rope to Hope and tells her to secure it. She wraps it around a radiator and then opens the front door to air the place. Bo comes sort of to and tells Patrick to get Hope out of there. Hope watches from above and Patrick yells for her to start pulling as he tries climbing the wall and has Billie over his back while coming up.

After Billie is out of the pit she asks what happened and Hope asks if another wild goose chase sounds familiar? Patrick goes back down for Bo and shouts up he can't find a pulse. He warns Bo who is and will start giving him mouth to mouth if he doesn't start breathing. That does the trick, LOL. Hope yells down to Bo that he's weak and to do what Patrick says. Bo again says he was worried about her (Hope) and glad she's okay. Hope glances at Billie. Patrick ties Bo in the sheets and yells for Hope and Billie to start pulling.

Later Bo's up on the floor and asks Hope how she got down in the pit? Hope figures out what happened and confronts Billie, calling her a bitch and accusing her of taking advantage of the situation to make love with Bo and then punches her (POW) in the face.

AT THE FRONT.... Our fearless trio of warriors (w/o Brady) are looking around with their flashlights and duck a huge search light. They spot a scorpion crawling on Shawn. Lucas knocks it off and kills it, much to Rex's dismay. Lucas laughs knowing Will would have loved to see that scorpion but Sami would have been screaming her head off. The trio hopes Brady finds Philip so they can all get out of there. They stand around talking about whose home waiting for them (or Philip) and Rex suggests Lucas learn from this experience and find Sami. Lucas figures Sami is working on revenge right now. Rex tells Lucas no matter whatever Mimi did, he'd try hard to understand what she did as he loves her. Lucas leaves to check the area and Rex and Shawn notice someone coming towards their camp and hide (after turning out their flashlight).

Earlier at the bunker, the guards point their guns at Sami as Tony walks out of the next room, now changed into their uniform and red hat. He tells Sami she's too beautiful to kill and necessary for his plans, so she doesn't hestitate to slap him now that she's heard that. Tony enjoys sharing his intimiate knowledge of her personal life in Salem. Sami refuses to hurt Philip as he's a marine fighting for his country. She realizes she'll be paying for her bad deeds for a long time, but this time is not going to watch him starve and torture Philip. Tony orders the guards to give Philip plenty of water and food and not to harm him. He orders her to do what he says and she'll get revenge and her parents. She reminds him of everything he's done in the past and she wants proof. He holds the proof in his hand and shows her a video of when Marlena and Roman were eating their chinese feast recently in the castle. Sami asks when it was taken and it's not proof they're still alive. Tony tells her it's true and the sooner she does what he says, she can be with them. He gives her a gun and her orders. Later he laughs with Bart on the phone about his orders to Sami as he chuckles about payback is a bitch.

We see (Sami?) coming towards Rex and Shawn as they hold their guns out and order the person to turn around. They're surprised and ask the person what they're doing there...as the previews roll...

Belle's hugging John and saying she misses Mom as we hear Marlena say she misses her too as Belle rushes into Marlena's arms...

Rex explains this person wandered into their camp claiming to be a journalist and Brady asks “do I know you?”. (must be Stan, not Sami)

Jan wakes up at the hospital and Mimi says..Jan, it's Mimi. Jan's response: “Murderer”.

Hope calls Billie a whore and when Billie goes to hit her, Hope stops her arm and says “don't ever try that again or you'll be dead”.

as the credits roll..

Linda

MONDAY, MAY 9TH, 2005

Episode #10055
Tape date - 4/12/05
Director - Phil Sogard

Summary: I have to admit…this was a pretty good show. Hope lays it out for Bille…AFTER laying her out on the floor…A tearful mother/daughter reunion for Belle and Marlena…Jan comes out of her coma, which is NOT good news for Mimi…and just maybe the 4 Musketeers aren’t quite as dumb as we think.

AT THE HOSPITAL…Mimi goes to check on Jan’s condition and has a LONG flashback of their confrontation and the accident, as well as her confession to Tek. She goes in to check on Jan as her monitor starts beeping. Thinking she is dying, she calls for the nurse. She comes in but tells Mimi that Jan’s IV’s just needed changing. She tells Mimi that Jan she has been doing some better but still not out of the woods. Tek comes by asking Mimi why she there and she says she is praying that Jan will wake up and clear her name…but her future doesn’t look too bright either way. Mimi notices Jan moving and they rush over as Jan opens her eyes and whispers “murderer”. She tells her to get away from her, saying Mimi tried to kill her. Mimi tries to reason with her, but Jan says she attacked her and tried to bash her head in. The nurse comes in, telling them to leave. In the lobby Mimi swears she wasn’t lying and goes to call her mom, while Tek calls the station, telling them he may make an arrest before the night is over. He tells her that he needs to question Jan and suggests she get a lawyer in the meantime…as Mimi panics.

AT THE PENTHOUSE…John and Marlena are on the terrace as he asks her what she wanted to tell him earlier. (Insert flashbacks of Marlena and Roman here). She tells him it can wait when they hear the doorbell. He goes and opens the door to find Belle there. She is upset, telling John about the guys and then apologizes, thinking maybe she interrupted him and Kate. He tells her that this is her home too. She says it doesn’t feel like it…she just wishes Mom were home…oh how she has missed her. She hears a voice say “I missed you too” and whirls around to see Marlena. At first she is in shock, then they rush into each others arms, tears flowing. Marlena gives her a brief explanation of being held prisoner by Tony and how they escaped. She also tells her that they think Victor and Caroline perished in the fire (which doesn’t seem to phase Belle very much). There are lots of tears and hugging as they try to catch up. Belle asks her if she knows what has been going on there and Marlena explains they were kept informed and that she knows about her marrying Philip. John leaves them alone to talk as they discuss her marriage to Philip and how it was such a mistake. Marlena assures her that everyone makes mistakes and must learn from them. Belle admits it is Shawn that she loves but explains how Philip was there for here when she needed someone. Marlena says but it is Shawn who is her soulmate. Marlena only wishes she had been there for her. Belle says she doesn’t want to hurt anyone, but her mom says that in the end, someone will be hurt…it is inevitable. Belle talks about how she loves Shawn but can’t act on those feelings. And now she blames herself for the predicament that Philip is in. Marlena assures her it isn’t her fault (as she has flashes of her and Roman making love). John tells Belle she IS her mother’s daughter…and they always do the right thing. John tries to offer advice to her about being honest with Philip as Marlena’s guilt eats at her. Belle says that John is right…mom would never cheat on him…so she must be faithful to Philip as well.

AT THE ABANDONED HOUSE…we get a replay of ‘Salem Smackdown’ as Hope calls Billie a bitch and belts her to the floor (just in case you missed it). She says this is a new low for her…HOW could she do it (as Patrick grimaces). Holding her jaw, Billie tries to offer up an explanation, but Hope is furious. She says she didn’t mean for that to happen. Hope says this time she didn’t only hurt her, but Bo as well…she took advantage of him (call it what it was Hope…RAPE). She says Bo will never forgive her for this. Hope says this her pattern of behavior, reminding her she has done this before. Billie tries another angle and says she didn’t ask Bo to come with her. She tells her that she fell into the pit and Bo was trying to help her, but Hope calls her out and Billie (seeing this isn’t working) clams up. Hope says she has been chasing after Bo for years and now she is using her missing daughter to get him. Hope says she even had to pretend she was HER to get him…and that is SICK. Smartly, Billie asks if she is finished and Hope says no…what she did just proves what she had thought all along…she is a whore. Billie goes to slap Hope, but Hope grabs her arm and says “Don’t EVER try that again or you’ll be dead”. Patrick breaks them up, pointing out that this was a set up, probably the DiMeras. Hope understands that, but asks WHY does Billie keep falling for their tricks. Hope says she could have stopped what happened, and Billie finally admits it was a mistake. Bo comes to as Hope rushes to him. He asks what she and Billie are arguing about as Hope turns to Billie and asks “Do you want to tell him…or should I?” Billie reminds him of falling in the pit and his trying to rescue her and hitting his head…which he remembers. But Hope wants to get him to the hospital…saying it can wait. Hope and Patrick help him up and Patrick takes him outside. Hope tells Billie up until now she has been understanding. She says she hopes that Georgia is alive, but from now on, stay away from her husband…got it? Billie tries to smooth it over but Hope cuts her off, saying that until she has real proof that Georgia is alive, she will stay away from her husband. Billie asks “and what if I don’t?” (oh, pop her again Hope!) Hope says DON’T test me…this is a fight you don’t want. For when it comes to my family…I WILL win!” Hope goes outside to Bo as Patrick goes back in. Bo asks what is going on with her and Billie and Hope says they will discuss it later. Patrick asks Billie if she is okay as a shaken Billie says she has never seen Hope so angry (be afraid Billie…be VERY afraid). Patrick asks if Hope was right…did she know what she was doing and she admits to it. She cries about how she could have stopped it but didn’t…she just needed Bo so much, as she cries on Patrick’s shoulder.

IN THE DESERT…Shawn and Rex tell someone to turn around as Rex asks what the hell is he doing there….yes it is Sami…back in her Stan costume. She has flashbacks of Tony giving her instructions and then tells them that he is a journalist and was captured and held hostage. They question him as Brady shows up with Stan fearing that he will recognize/remember him from back in Salem (a short flashback of them with John on the pier). Brady does think he is familiar. They check his credentials but still don’t believe him. He goes into his story about how he was captured and held with some marine. After trying a bit comes up with a name Phil Kirakas (pronouncing it wrong). He explains he had some money and was able to bribe one of the guards and got away. He tells them the marine is still there, but in bad shape. Brady says they are going to rescue him and Stan is going to help them. Stan panics as he thinks they aren’t buying his story. Brady pulls Shawn and Rex aside and then sends Rex to find Lucas to get his opinion. (I don’t think Sami even knows Lucas is there does she?). Shawn and Brady continue to question Stan as they hold him at gunpoint. They don’t believe his story…it’s all too convenient and coincidental. They ask how he could run and leave a marine behind. He admits he is selfish and a coward…just trying to save his own skin. They think that he is a spy and that someone sent him to spy on them. Rex comes back and tells them that their friend is not who he says he is…he is a fraud…and the previews show…

Hope (to Bo as her tears flow): She used you…that is unless you DID know you were making love to Billie…

Patrick (to Billie): What is it? Billie: It’s Georgia…she’s been found…

Kate (to Belle): If Philip dies…his blood is on your hands…as well as Shawn’s (shots of John, Roman and Marlena)…

Lucas (with his gun on Stan): If you hurt any of them…you are a dead man…

As the credits roll…

Laney

TUESDAY, MAY 10TH, 2005

Episode #10056
Tape date - 4/13/05
Director - Roger Inman

Summary: Hope gets Bo home; Billie justifies her actions; more heavy duty ranting at the penthouse and Stan continues to taunt the warriors...

HOME SWEET HOME....Bo and Hope return home (doesn't look like they stopped by the hospital as no bandaid on his forehead. She helps him to the couch and goes to make tea for him. He's afraid it'll keep him from sleeping (aha, our Salemite's are starting to realize that!), but Hope said she'll make him green tea as it also has antioxidants in it that'll help get that gas out of his blood. He's asleep on the couch seconds later as she flashes back to seeing him and Billie making love and hopes he did think it was her, not Billie. As he sleeps she looks up the effects of gas inhalation on the net and realizes he was hallucinating. Bo coughs and calls out to Billie which doesn't sit well with Hope as she had just told herself Billie will have to work harder to convince her Bo has feelings for her.

Later Bo wakes up and tells Hope about his strange dream he had. He recants it exactly, saying Hope showed up there and they made love. Hope tells him she wasn't there, Billie was. She sits in the chair and tells him, breaking down in the middle of it, that she and Patrick got there just as he was having sex with Billie. He apologizes and she knows he's honest about not knowing, but Hope rants about how Billie KNEW and took advantage of him, even urged him to continue (let's just call it rape folks, that's what it was!) In tears Hope tells Bo that she never wants to hear Billie's name again, she'll never be part of their family nor is she ever welcome in their house! She says, unless of course, you did know that you were making love with Billie. (If Bo had arrived and found Patrick making love with Hope, I'm betting he wouldn't have faired that well.) Bo rushes to her on his knee and hates she saw what she did, but the DNA doesn't lie, he and Billie share a daughter. In tears she tells him about where Shawn and friends are. If he hadn't been off on a wild goose chase with Billie, he would have been there to stop him. Now Shawn's risking his life. This was the first Bo had heard of it and tells her of his call from Shawn. Later Bo asks Hope if she's leaving him like she had threatened to do and she helps him to the couch before he falls down. She goes to the kitchen for his tea and tells herself that Bo is still defending his actions of helping Billie. Alright Billie, you've asked for it. This is war.

AT THE PENTHOUSE, a replay of Belle continuing her spiel about the sacred vows of marriage and wouldn't betray them. Cue the guilt music as the four adulterers exchange glances before Kate blasts Belle about how her 3 sons lives are in jeopardy because of Shawn. John speaks up that it's not Belle's fault and Kate realizes she's outnumbered. She apologizes that she spoke w/o thinking and goes out on the balcony for some air, followed by Roman (how about just LEAVING and going to the hotel or something..Marlena must crave a shower and bed too!!) Belle says she understands why Kate is mad, but she's also angry with Kate for trying to replace her mom. John openly tells Belle that he's back with her mom and Roman with Kate. He admits the “love” he had for Kate grew out of loneliness and grief for Marlena. He hopes his and Kate's deep friendship will continue. Belle is relieved to hear her parents are together now and was reluctant to visit him because of Kate. John asks her to make it right with Kate as they both want Philip to return home safely. Belle apologizes, but says she can't because of Shawn. Belle hugs Roman and thanks him for taking care of her mom. Belle steps outside on the balcony to talk to Kate, who's still crying. She asks if they can really talk. While John's on a phone call, Roman said he'll take care of the cameras that Tony set and Kate and John will never need to know they saw them together. He feels it'll only hurt them to know and Marlena feels they can't keep the fact they were also unfaithful a secret. Marlena knows secrets have a way of coming out. If they tell them now, they'll just move on. Roman feels he's given her every reason he can think of not to, but if she feels so strongly about it, he'll go along.

Belle tries to make nice with Kate, but Kate is not in an understanding mood as Belle tries to explain about caring about Philip. Kate rationalizes she thought she was Roman's widow when she and John were together. Kate knows how devastated Philip will be when he finds out Belle was only planning on divorcing him while he was fighting for his life. She always knew Sami was selfish, but she's NOTHING compared to her. Belle rushes back in the living room, positioned between Roman and Marlena, as Kate exclaims she knows that Belle wants her to let her off the hook for her adultery with Shawn. Belle says she hasn't been unfaithful, but Kate says she's still married to Philip while making plans with Shawn and that's unforgivable. Close up on Roman and Marlena's faces realizing their admission might not be good right now. Belle goes into Johns arms crying as Marlena gets defensive. Kate can't stop as she rants about how Marlena would be just as upset if this were her son. Marlena said Brady is her step son and John's son and they're worried sick about all the boys. Taking her frustration out on Belle is wrong and Belle's not the type of person Kate's accusing her of being. Kate spits out that Marlena's been gone a long time and needs to see who her little girl is now. Marlena warns Kate to step back, as does Roman. Belle hugs Marlena, both in tears, as Belle goes to leave. She can't stay there and be around Kate (then kick Roman and Kate OUT Marlena!!) Marlena tells Belle she shouldn't let Kate talk to her like that, but reminds her that Kate is a mom and worried about her kids. After the elevator door close, Marlena lets out a small scream to Roman. Arm in arm they return to John and Kate. John's comforting Kate who's crying on the balcony as she justifies her actions and words. She's had her experience with infidelity but she's not pretending to be a put upon little bo peep. She asks John what he would do if he found his wife had been unfaithful with another man? We see Marlena and Roman watching them from inside.

ON THE FRONT, Stan is accused of being a fraud by our fearless warriors. Lucas (our only one with military (school) training) keeps the stranger in his sites as Rex confides to Brady that he wants the guy on the defensive to learn more about him. Lucas vows to himself that he's a goner if he hurts any of them. Rex tries to cold stare Stan as he continues to insist he's who he says he is. Lucas sort of recognizes Stan through his night scope. We return to Rex asking their prisoner about Philip. Stan gets into the moment and tells them how Philip missed his wife Belle and his family and went on about his wife's ex boyfriend who supposedly drove his motorcycle through the church's stainglass window...and he wouldn't hesitate to kill him if need be. (he does a great job of mimicing Sami, even the straight stare on some words) Of course Shawn gets a little bit upset about all this, LOL...he next taunts Rex saying Philip claimed his friend Rex's girlfriend had some deep dark secret from him. Rex starts shaking him and Lucas gets concerned and points his guns towards him. They break it up, but Stan goes on about wanting to write a book about all the things Philip said (sure said a lot for the “few minutes” they were together, huh?) He goes on about how Brady lost his singing girlfriend and was making it with his grandfather's widow. Brady raises his gun knowing Philip would never tell a stranger all this crap (ain't that the truth?). Lucas is still trying to remember who the face belongs to.

AT THE HOUSE USED AS A TRAP, Billie confesses to Patrick (why are they still there?) that she knew what she was doing and wanted Bo to make love to her one last time. She can't even say she was sorry. She gets defensive that Bo was her husband once and they share a child. She's tired of being good Billie (is that what she's been?) sitting on the sidelines. If Bo wants to call her Hope while making love to her, sobeit. She won't feel guilty about it and defends her actions. She calls him a male Pollyanna (they must have been writing this in the studio nursery with all the references made today, LOL!) and knows Hope would never forgive her and convinces herself Hope will never let her be with her daughter either. Patrick knows Bo won't give up on finding his daughter. As they go to leave the house, she gets a call. The hospital said she's the only match they've got on a patient. She tells Patrick that her daughter needs her with a smile on her face...

PREVIEWS

Jack tells Jennifer that he betrayed their marriage vows...
Abe tells Lexie that they don't a marriage anymore, he's impotent...(as Tek walks in behind them)
Nicole tells a sleeping Chloe that she's given her no choice (as she's holding a scalpel?)
Shawn grabs the journalist and will find out who he really is...

as the credits roll..

Linda

WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 2005

Episode #10,057
Tape date – 4/15/05
Director – Phil Sogard

Jack confesses all to Jennifer, as an angry Abe does not deal well with his blindness, & the rescue mission is still stalled.

AT THE CLINIC Nicole in her surgical nurse getup, is reading a book titled “Surgical Procedures for Nurses”. (Oh, pulleeze!). She makes faces at the gory pictures, then starts to practice using her scalpel on an orange. (rolling eyes here!) She is startled by a patient whose surgery did not work, and is still scarred. Nicole decides she cannot do that to Chloe.( Amazing that no one questions Nik, having never seen her before) In her room, Chloe is dreaming about Brady, getting back with him after successful surgery. She mutters in her sleep, as Nicole creeps into her room. Nicole hears her, then has her own fantasy, about being rejected by Brady now that Chloe is back and beautiful. She decides that she will have to go forth with her plan. (yawwwnnnnn).

AT THE HOSPITAL Bonnie rushes up as Tek is warning Mimi that he has Jan’s statement on tape, & she is in hot water because of what Jan has said. Bonnie has a fit, as Mimi continues to deny any wrongdoing. Tek warns her about threatening Jan, then leaves. (huh??? You leave someone outside the room where the “victim” has just been threatened?). Bonnie & Mimi go into the room, where Bonnie urges Jan to recant…or else. Jan refuses. They leave, Tek returns, goes to get further statement from Jan, but she falls asleep. Mimi & Bonnie argue.

Abe is at the hospital, having burned his hand at home, on the stove. A worried Lexie comes in, but Abe does not want sympathy. He rails about not being able to do things as he used to, and does not want Lexie coddling him. They go out into the hall, & he asks about Abby (he heard about accident on the police scanner). Lexie assures him all will be well, & she is glad cuz Jen doesn’t need any more grief, she is still mourning…..Lexie breaks off in mid-sentence, as she spots Jen kissing someone. Abe says she probably is just moving on, but Lexie happily says no, it is Jack! Abe is shocked, then Jen & Jack come up, with Jack saying reports of his death are greatly exaggerated. They all chatter away, with Jack constantly kissing Jen, so happy to be home. Jack learns Abe is blind, and can’t believe it. Abe talks about having to be home all day alone with nothing to do, and of being such a klutz, to which Jack happily relates, as he has his own share of being one.(evidently Jack has told Abe & Lexie most of the story off camera). Abe says he is going to recommend Roman for his job, as Bo hates being commander and would prefer being in the field (since when has Bo even BEEN at the station? LOL) He asks Jack if Tony is really dead, & Jack assures him that he shot Tony himself, saw the blood, and then the explosion…they barely got out, and no one could have survived. (& we all know better, huh). Lexie talks of all they went through to get home, & Jen insists that she check Jack over. He protests, but Jen insists, and Lexie agrees. She tells them to wait in a room, til she finishes her rounds.

Abe tells Lexie he is glad Jack came back whole – not in a way to lose his marriage, mentioning that he is impotent….just as Tek comes up. Tek talks of getting Jan’s statement on tape, but has not yet arrested the perp. No, he never mentions Mimi’s name. Abe gets very angry about no arrest, claiming Tek not doing his job. Lexie says Tek is probably just trying to make sure he has a tight case. A nurse comes for Abe to sign some papers, and he leaves. Tek talks to Lexie a bit about what she is going thru, and wants her to take care of herself. They hug. He leaves. Later, Lexie finds Abe waiting for her to take him home, and apologizes. She says she will be with him as soon as she finishes her paper work, and examines Jack. He angrily tells her he will find his own way home, and will go to bed early. Please do not wake him when she finally comes home.

In the examining room, Jack is still kissing Jen, so happy to be with her again. He wants to go home for a bit with her, he just cannot wait any more. Jen laughingly tells him they will go later, taking Abby home, and then along with Jack, Jr. they will all spend time together. She gets an idea, telling Jack that the two of them can go to the Horton cabin, just the two of them, and have some alone time. It has been so long since they were there. Jack’s face changes, and he says he has something to tell her, to sit down. He then says he has broken their marriage vows…..and then tells Jen about coming home to find the replica Jennifer (these scenes are very emotional), how he had missed Jen and dreamt of coming home for so long, how Tony’s planted woman suggested the Horton cabin, which he realizes now was a ploy so no one else would see him. And finally, that he slept with her. Jen can’t believe it, asking him how he could not feel a rubber mask, but even if it was so realistic, how could he not tell it was not her once the clothes were off. Jack agrees it was NOT the same, but he had dreamt for so long of coming back to Jen. He rages how the DiMeras have always done this….with Hope & Princess Gina, John & Roman. He knows he has hurt her, and begs her forgiveness, saying not to let this ruin their happiness, as then Tony wins. Jennifer replies that it is too late – that Tony already ruined their lives, keeping Jack away from them for so long, that nothing is his fault. She loves him so much, and loves that he tried so hard and for so long to get back to them. She breaks into a big smile, as of course she forgives him. The happy couple go into a big clinch and kiss.

IN SOME REMOTE PLACE the F Troop rejects continue to ask Stan questions with Brady deciding to frisk the guy. Sami panics (we constantly hear her voice, “thinking”) knowing Brady will find the he is a she. LOL. Brady knows he has seen this guy before, as Lucas, from afar, comes to the same conclusion. Brady starts to frisk Stan, and the gun falls to the ground. Stan claims to have bought it after he escaped. He babbles on about them coming over heavily armed, so what is wrong with him having a little gun. Lucas remembers seeing Stan on the dock with Will, then calls Brady over (Stan knows nothing about Lucas being there) & tells him he knows that guy. Brady says he also has seen him before, but can’t place it. Lucas wants to question the guy, but Brady says no, since he does not know Lucas is there. Brady returns, intending to frisk Stan further, but a mortar shell explodes somewhere, & they all get knocked to the ground, with Stan using the distraction to slip away. The guys split up to go looking for him, & end up mistaking Lucas for Stan, & jump him. Brady claims it was all this smoke and dust. Lucas tells them he saw which way Stan went….and they go on the hunt. Meanwhile, Stan/Sami is creeping away, but Shawn comes up behind him, grabs him, hand over his mouth, saying, “No, you don’t. Now gonna find out who you really are”…….and the previews roll….

Jack to Lexie: I need to be tested for sexually transmitted diseases.

Shawn: How do you know so much about us.
Stan: I’m a friend. I can help you get everything you want.

Mimi: lst degree murder – a capital crime. I can go to death row.

Jan to Belle: If anything happens to him, I will make you suffer for the rest of your miserable life

Barb

THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2005

Episode #10,058
Tape date – 4/18/05
Director – Jim Baffico

Summary: All in all…a rather boring show. Forgive me if this is short. Billie gives blood to Chelsea…Abe becomes suspicious of Lexie and Tek…Mickey is going to defend Mimi…Jack and Jen share some alone-time…Stan gives Shawn proof he was with Philip.

AT THE HOSPITAL…Billie and Patrick are there, she looking for her daughter. (Billie has a broken arm). The nurse directs them to Chelsea’s room as Billie is confused. She is told that she and Chelsea share a rare blood marker and she needs a transfusion. (Strange how this is some of them most compelling proof Billie has gotten…and she chooses to ignore it.) She agrees to help and Chelsea wakes up calling for her mother as Billie comforts her. She says if she can’t be there for Georgia, she will be there for Chelsea. Later, Lexie gets everything set up, and tells Billie that without it, Chelsea would die. After the transfusion, Patrick tells her she may have saved Chelsea’s life. She calls for her mother again…with Billie wishing Georgia was there.

Elsewhere…Mimi worries as Bonnie assures her that everything will be okay…Mickey is on his way. Belle arrives as Mimi fills her in. Mickey also arrives as Bonnie gives him the details…expecting him to pull a ‘Perry Mason’ and get Mimi off the hook. Mimi and Belle are in Jan’s room as she mumbles “Toast…Meems you are gonna pay for what you’ve done”. Mimi wishes (aloud) that she had killed her. Tek (of course) walks up and hears this, asking if she would like to go on record. Belle goes over and asks why she is doing this to Mimi as Jan calls her a hypocrite, saying when Philip comes home, she is going to break his heart. Jan gets all worked up as Belle tries to get her to calm down. She says if anything happens to Shawn, she will pay. She starts convulsing and then flatlines.

In the lobby, Mickey tells Bonnie he will defend Mimi, but it will be difficult, even though she promises to make it worth his while. Maggie (who had been with Jen) walks up, saying she objects…and will not let Bonnie steal her husband. They argue as Maggie says it is time for Mickey to choose. Tek tells Mickey that he is waiting for the warrant and then will arrest Mimi. Mimi hears this and fears she is doomed. But Mickey says once he gets Jan on the stand, he will get the truth. Lexie rushes to Jan’s room as Belle tries to explain to Bonnie and Mickey what happened. Mickey tells them if Jan dies, they may never get the truth as Mimi fears she is going to death row. Tek says if Jan dies, he must arrest Mimi. Lexie comes out and tells them she has bad news.

Earlier, Tek was hugging Lexie asking if she was okay. Abe (who is nearby) says he may be blind, but not stupid. An agitated Abe tells him to get back to work on the Spears case. He storms off as Abe tells Lexie he heard them talking and asks if she told Tek about his impotence. She assures him she didn’t. Abe makes it clear he doesn’t approve of their “friendship”. Also, earlier, Jack tells Jen that he doesn’t want to bother with an exam, but Jen convinces him. They kiss and she jokes about the imposter, but it upsets him. She assures him that she isn’t angry…it is all Tony’s fault. He tells Jen that he has a surprise for her after Lexie is finished. As Lexie prepares to examine him, he tells her he wants to be tested for STD’s. While Jen waits in the lobby, Maggie shows up, telling her that Bonnie called with an emergency. Jen gives her an update on Jack and Abby and they talk about Chelsea losing her parents. Jen can see Maggie is upset over Bonnie, but she assures her that everything will be okay. Maggie says Bonnie doesn’t fight fair, but Jen encourages her. After so, Maggie has new optimism…saying that blond bimbo is going down.

Later, Lexie informs Jen that all is okay with Jack. Jack tells her he has a surprise for her and blindfolds her and leads her into an exam room, where he has a table set with candles all around and he turns on soft music, explaining that Lexie helped him set it up. He toasts his family and she is so glad he never gave up on them. They kiss and enjoy their time together. After they eat, he pulls back a curtain to reveal a bed with more candles around and carries her over. After they make love, he has one more surprise for her…a pendant with 2 hearts on it.

SOMEWHERE IN THE DESERT…Tony and Bart discuss Philip’s condition (which is improving) and they talk about how Sami is the key to their plan. Meanwhile, Stan tries to get away and check in with Tony via hidden wired microphone. Tony hears the initial transmission, but they are cut off when Shawn comes up and grabs him. They end up in a foxhole as Stan talks about Philip and Belle. Shawn asks how he knows so much about them. Tony tells Bart he hopes that Sami completes her assignment. In his prison, Philip struggles to get free as he sees a vision of Belle. He promises her he is coming home. In the fantasy, she sets him free and they kiss and make love. But she vanishes and he is still cuffed to the chair. Bart tells Tony he is worried how Sami will react when she finds out that Lucas is there. While Shawn and Stan talk, Shawn mentions Lucas’ name, which startles Stan, prompting him to ask if Lucas is there. Shawn covers, saying that Philip is Lucas’ brother and he is worried about him. He and Will would be crushed if something happened to Philip (Tony and Bart are listening in now). Tony tells Stan that it is time to use the secret weapon. Bart questions him and Tony tells him that Sami is setting a trap that Shawn will fall for. Stan pulls out Philip’s dog tags and shows them to Shawn. Now a believer, Shawn asks ‘what’s next?’ To herself, Sami thinks “Shawn, you just made the biggest mistake of your life”…as the previews show…

John (to Marlena): You have to know the truth…Marlena: What?

Roman (to Kate): I know why you are having a tough time with making love…

Abe (to Lexie): How close did the 2 of you get…and what have you been doing behind my back since I got home?...

Bart (to Tony): Looks like they got him…her…now, boss. Sami’s luck may have just run out…

As the credits roll…

Laney

FRIDAY, MAY 13, 2005

Episode #10,059
Tape date – 4/19/05
Director – Roger Inman

Summary: Another ho hum show as we learn Jan is in a coma and Abe's upset Tek isn't making an arrest; John tells Marlena about his addiction while Kate is having a hard time transitioning from a fiancee to a husband in one night; while Stan continues his “trust me” spiel as Tony and Bart eavesdrop with a radio transmitter.

AT THE HOSPITAL, Lexie tells Mickey, Bonnie, Belle and Mimi that Jan is still alive, but might never speak again as she's slipped into a coma. She's got an inoperable blood clot that's causing it. Mickey tries to assure Mimi and tells her he's got Maggie researching similar cases from the past. Bonnie doesn't take to that news very well, but Mickey informs Bonnie that Maggie worked in his office for years and is a great researcher. Tek sees Abe down the hall and learns he's still there as a doctor wanted to do more tests on him while he's there. Abe asks why Tek hasn't made an arrest yet and when Tek said he's still evaluating the evidence, Abe disagrees. He rants that making Tek a detective was a big mistake and he should have made an arrest by now (uh Abe, Salem PD is not known for their speedy arrests). Lexie defends Tek and Abe changes the subject asking why she's defending Tek and what's been going on while he was on the island and what have they been doing behind his back since he got home? Lexie asks Tek to give her and Abe some privacy. Knowing he can't satisfy Lexie's needs, Abe asks if Tek or another doctor at the hospital is. Lexie tells him Tek was there to help fix things and be there for Theo while he was gone, as a friend. She denies having an affair and offended Abe is accusing her of doing so. She won't put up with his jealousy.

Tek tells Belle and Mickey he's not arresting Mimi yet, but to make sure she doesn't leave town. He returns to Abe and Lexie and bluntly tells Abe he never made moves on Lexie and to kindly butt out of his case. Abe informs him he still has friends in high places and will call them about the case if need be. The nurse walks Abe off for his appointment and Tek tells Lexie that they both know there was more than friendship between them before Abe came home.

Mickey leaves to go to see how Maggie's doing and Bonnie wants to go with him..supposedly to keep the coffee hot. Belle comforts her friend.

ROMAN CARRIES KATE over the threshold. She has something to do before they go any further. She hands him the rings he gave her to put back on her hand. Understanding her situation, he dedicates himself to her and promises to love, honor and cherish her all the rest of his days. Crying, she asks him to make love to her and helps him off with his jacket as they back into the bedroom.

We return to the Roman and Kate in bed as she remembers making love with John and even glances to the night table to see a picture of her and John. Roman stops his kiss fest asking what's wrong as she glances at the picture again. Roman assures her he understands why she's upset and we glance at the night table again to see pictures of her children as well..and he figures she's upset about Philip. The picture of her and John is blocked by a kleenex box. She tells him she loves and needs him and as he starts kissing her shoulder, she moves the kleenex box in front of her and John's picture even more.

AT THE PENTHOUSE, Marlena and John have finally gone to their bedroom. She pulls a nightgown out of the drawer and remembers seeing Kate wearing it on Tony TV. John apologizes, thinking they had packed all Kate's things already. He explains what happened as they were both lost souls and needed each other. She doesn't blame them for what happened and he was glad she had Roman, but knows they would never betray their vows knowing he and Kate were still alive. Marlena tries to tell him what happened and although he wants to hear about what happened, only wants her in his arms. She continues to try and tell him they need to be honest with each other, but he breaks in and confesses he's a drug addict. He tells her Brady and Kate knew and were trying to help him, but he managed to find pushers or stole the drugs. He mentions the pusher found him (as we see flashback of Stan in John's bedroom the first time). Crying, Marlena feels so bad for the hell he's been through. She asks if he's clean or still addicted. He admits being off the hard stuff but is still taking the pills. She suggests rehab, but he refuses. He tells her she's the reason he been fighting this and now that she's back, he wants to be strong for her. They both say they need each other and fall on the bed kissing. Later she watches John sleeping and figures he'll never forgive her if she tells him about her and Roman.

IN THE DESERT....Bart hopes Tony will tell him who his second secret weapon is, but Tony eggs the Bartster on and turns on his radio to overhear what's happening with Stan and company. Shawn figures they can trust Stan after he shows them Philip's dog tags, but Rex and Brady join them and disagree. Brady questions the dog tags thinking Philip might already be dead and why did he wait til now to show them to them. The trio talk privately as none of them trust the guy, but don't know what else to do. Brady wants to know why the guy refused to help before, but is now willing to. Stan remembers Tony coaching her on keeping her mind on the prize and helping him to catch the motley crew outside. Sami makes Tony promise not to hurt any of the guys if she helps him catch them, saying it's a deal breaker. He agrees.

Stan tries to convince the trio he's on their side. Brady's the hardest to convince. Stan tells them he thinks he has the perfect plan to pull off rescuing Philip. Split screen of Tony and Stan as Tony says “caught ya”... as the previews roll...

Tek to Lexie: I still care about you Lex, that's not going to change..”

Billie to Kate: I made a horrible horrible mistake and I'm going to have to pay the price. A life without Bo and possibly my daughter...”

Brady wonders how they can prove who this Stan is and Shawn figures there's only one way...

Stan's face with Sami's voice thinking that Kate's going down after this is over with...

as the credits roll..

Linda

MONDAY, MAY 16, 2005

Episode #10,060
Tape date – 4/20/05
Director – Albert Alarr

Summary: Ho-hum…another snoozer. And this is SWEEPS month? Lexie and Tek talk about their feelings…F-Troop makes calls home to their loved ones…Nicole struggles with her alter ego over what she should do…Billie fills Kate in on what happened with Bo.

AT THE HOSPITAL…Lexie and Tek talk with her telling him that Abe is upset over him not making arrest. Tek reminds her that he doesn’t work for Abe anymore. She asks if he is angry with what Abe said earlier. He admits he has feelings for her and then apologizes. Lexie talks about all that Abe is going through and how she is worried about him. Tek talks about how he still cares for her, but she doesn’t want to discuss it. Tek is worried about her, but she assures him she is okay…she and Abe will be fine. She hurries off as he talks to a nurse that he has dated….as Lexie watches.

Also Mimi and Belle are there as Mimi is on pins and needles lamenting that she is in deep trouble. Belle tries to assure her that Mickey will get her off. Mimi fears she is going to lose everything…including Rex.

NICOLE…is undecided about moving forward with her plan until her alter ego shows up on the computer screen. (If you have seen the Kill Bill movies…she is doing a knock-off of the Daryl Hannah character “Elle Driver” with the long blond hair, nurse costume and the patch over her eye). As she urges her on, Nicole curses that no one in Salem stays dead (lol). Nicole doesn’t think she can go through with it…that is until the doctor comes by, giving her instructions to go clean and sterilize the instruments for the Lane surgery. He also tells her that the last patient had some degenerative bacterial infection. (yea right). Nicole thinks this is perfect…she won’t have to do a thing.

AT KATE’S PLACE…(where ever that is)…she is having a drink when Billie shows up needing the keys to Lucas’s apartment. Billie asks why she isn’t at John’s and then realizes that someone else is there. Kate tells her that Roman is alive and at first, Billie asks her just HOW MANY drinks she has had. Kate tells her the entire story about Roman and Marlena coming home and Billie is shocked. Billie also tells her of the accident earlier and Chelsea’s parents being killed and how she gave blood to her. She prays that if Georgia were in that position, someone would help her too. She goes on to tell Kate the rest of the story…about her and Bo following the lead and it being a trap and ending up with getting caught by Hope. Kate is happy for her, but Billie seems remorseful. She tells her that Hope will never let her near Bo again and she doesn’t blame her. She also fears that when Bo learns the truth, he will hate her forever and she will lose all chances of finding her daughter. Kate says she only wants to be with the man she loves. Billie asks if she is? Kate tells her about John’s proposal, before Marlena and Roman turned up. She says that John’s place is with Marlena and hers is with Roman. She says that she and John came together through grief. Billie asks her if she is in love with both Roman AND John. Later, she gives Billie the keys to Lucas’s apartment and as she leaves, they hug, wishing each other luck. Kate sees the picture of her and John (she must have them everywhere) and turns it over and returns to bed.

IN THE DESERT…they decide to get some sleep as Stan asks them if they are really prepared for this mission. He thinks to himself how cocky Brady is. Shawn still doesn’t trust Stan but they fear he is their best chance at rescuing Philip. Lucas is still hiding watching Stan, sure that there is something familiar about him, but can’t put his finger on it. Brady notices that Shawn is down and asks what is wrong. He says he wishes he could talk to Belle. Well, VOILA…guess what? Brady just happened to swipe a box containing satellite phones, so he offers them to the others to call their loved ones. Stan learns they have phones and talks about talking to his son back at home. But he says, he probably wouldn’t talk to him and that there is no one else that gives a damn about him. Rex offers him a phone, even though Shawn thinks it’s a mistake. Brady goes to check on Lucas, who wants to question Stan. But Brady thinks that is a bad idea…he still doesn’t know about Lucas and he is their ace in the hole. Brady offers Lucas a phone if he wants to call Will or Sami. He says Will would ask too many questions and he doesn’t have a clue where Sami is.

Brady gives Nicole a call, asking what she is up to. She tells him that she is just waiting for the man she loves to come home. He gives her a brief update and she hopes they find Philip soon. He tells her he loves her and is proud of her…he’s glad to see the goodness in her and she made him fall in love with her. When they get disconnected, her “other self” tells her that if he had the choice, Brady would choose Chloe. She urges her to go forward with the plan…Brady would never love her. Nicole gives the computer the “three finger salute” (Control-Alt-Delete) and she disappears. When Brady calls back, she asks if he really loves her. He says he does and she asks what about Chloe. He tells her that Chloe is dead and it is time for him to move on…IF she were alive, it may be different. After they hang up, her “friend” walks in telling her if Chloe comes back…she will be history. She says she needs to make sure that Chloe never shows her face again…and if she doesn’t have one…all the better.

Shawn calls Belle and she tells him that she is worried about him and they need to come home. He says he doesn’t want to argue…just wanted to hear her voice. Rex can’t get Mimi on his phone and asks to speak to her. Shawn promises Belle that everything will be okay and they will be home soon. Mimi gets on the line and Rex asks how she is. She cries telling him that she needs him so much. A nurse comes by and chastises her for being on the phone in the hospital and she tells him she has to get off. Rex tells her that he loves her and can’t wait to get home and start planning their future. After she hangs up, she tells Belle that the only future she has is at Statesville prison.

After Brady gets off the phone, Lucas tells him that woman like Sami and Nicole never change…they are bad news. But Brady is sure that Nicole has changed. Stan considers calling Lucas, but doubts that he will talk to him. He wishes there were someone else and has an idea, saying it is worth a try. He calls Kate (using the Sami voice now) and wants to check on Will. Kate says Will is angry and that Lucas is better off without her. Things get nasty and Kate slams down the phone. Stan says once he gets the goods on Kate…she IS going DOWN. All the guys (except Lucas) are back together now and decide to get some rest. Alone, Stan prays. He says that he may never make it out alive, but asks God to watch over and protect his son Will…as Lucas overhears…and the previews show…

Tony: You drive a hard bargain Samantha…you keep your end of the deal up. Lucas: Who the hell are you talking to?...

Abe (to Lexie): I think we should get a divorce…

Celeste opens a door, sees Tek and faints…

Chloe: Once we’re together again, that’s when I will be happy. Nicole: Over your dead body…

And the credits roll…

Laney

TUESDAY, MAY 17, 2005

Episode #10,061
Tape date – 4/21/05
Director – Phil Sogard

Summary: Nothing exciting, but great to see Craig and Celeste again!! Celeste gets involved in the Carver's relationship/situation, Nicole continues to move easily as a nurse in the small clinic (yeah, right), and the U.S. Forces grow closer to the Tony/F-troop camp...

CELESTE has a dream. She walks into the Carver home and has a foreboding feeling. She calls out for Lexie and Abe, but Tek joins her and says the Carver family doesn't exist any more.

AT THE CARVER HOME, Lexie wakes (and it's daylight, hooray!!) to find Abe sitting near their bed. He asks for a divorce being he feels like only half a man being he can't make love to her. She tells him she loves him and there are other ways to show feelings. She continues trying to convince him she loves him and reminds him of their vows..but he's adamant about it. He fells his way to the bathroom and she breaks down into tears.

Later we see Lexie carrying a basket of laundry through the living room when she hears the doorbell ring. It's Tek, coming to make nice with her and Abe. He wants to brief Abe on the Spears investigation and she tells him another detective (Adams) is already upstairs doing so. Celeste arrives and feels a little deju vu from her dream. Tek answers, just like in her dream and she faints in his arms. Lexie gives her mother some cure all water and Celeste tells her she had a vision. Sensing his presence isn't wanted, Tek goes upstairs to join Abe and the other detective as Lexie confides about Abe's divorce request. Celeste tells Lexie about her fears and Lexie starts to break down about her life being in ruins (just where is baby Theo hiding out nowadays?) and heads off to do the laundry and get her mind off it Celeste tells herself that Lexie will be fine if she can get Tek out of her life.

Tek knocks on the bedroom door and Abe sarcastically informs him the detective was already briefing him (per the commissioner's request). Tek tries to explain he didn't want to stress Abe out and that's why he hadn't told him about the investigation. Abe more or less tells him to leave as Celeste walks in overhearing Abe mutter about Tek's relationship with his wife. She privately agrees with him. She encourages Abe to fight for her daughter but being blind and impotent he feels weak and incapable of doing so. He asks to be alone to think about it.

Tek finds Lexie folding laundry and explains he still has feelings for her. Celeste overhears from the foot of the stairs.

AT THE CLINIC, Chloe has a dream of Craig and Nancy leading Brady into her hospital room with a surprise. The doctor cuts off the full head of bandages to expose Chloe's perfect face (including full makeup, LOL...must be hard to put on when your face is rapped with bandages!) and Brady is surprised and happy to see her alive. Her face transforms into scars as her parents and Brady recoil and Chloe wakes up from her nightmare to a concerned Craig and Nancy (great to see both of them!). She tells them she can't have the surgery. Nancy rushes out to get the doctor and Chloe tells Craig about her dream. The doctor convinces Chloe everything will be fine and she agrees to have the surgery. She tells Nancy she won't tell Brady about being alive yet, but will after all's ok. Nicole overhears and disagrees.

NICOLE remembers her earlier discussion with the surgeon about his last patients flesh eating disease and figuring this is the disaster she needed. A nurse stops her. Nicole explains she was taking the sterilized instruments to surgery (sure, they always walk through a public area with the sterilized instruments lying exposed on a tray). The nurse states sterilizing instruments is HER job and she'll resterilize them to make sure they're done correctly. Nicole stops her saying she can't and says the doctor was upset with her (the other nurse) but Nicole covered for her and told him she was sterilizing the instruments for her and even did them twice to make sure they were done thoroughly. Being only a few years from retirement, the nurse thanks her and goes off to put the exposed instruments into the OR. Nancy rushes out and asks the floor nurse where the doctor is and Nicole slips her mask over her mouth. The nurse tells Nancy the doctor is heading for Chloe's room and the other nurse asks Nicole to bring the patient to the OR. Craig and Nancy bid Chloe goodbye as Nicole wheels her off, neither of them recognizing her voice or eyes over the mask.

STAN/SAMI remembers Tony's agreement to not hurt Philip. She insists Tony check to make sure Will's okay and he orders Bart to call one of their Salem operatives to do so. Brady overhears Stan talking on the phone/radio.

BART JOINS TONY to inform him the U.S. Armed Forces are getting close. Brady joins Lucas who informs him he can't shoot the stranger after what he knows now (that he also has a son named Will). We see our fearless heros watching carefully as shells are exploding around them from the enemy. Tony's anxious to get Sami and her red tag friends into his trap. They won't know what hit them. Sami calls into Tony and we hear her voice insisting he fulfill his promise not to hurt them. (We see Stan's eyes, but Sami's voice) Brady, Rex and Shawn gather together and Brady tells them the journalist has the map. Lucas follows the trio after looking at a picture of Will and Sami. Bart informs Tony that Will's in school. Bart gets a call with a big problem that could ruin their entire plan. The rescuers are surrounded. We see Shawn, Philip and Rex being captured (by U.S. Forces it sounds like)....as the previews roll..

Jack hugs Abby and Jennifer at the hospital as Billie watches...

Hope warns Bo that if anything happens to Shawn while he's out helping Billie, she'll never forgive him...

Tony warns Sami that she'll never see her parents or get revenge if she doesn't help him...

Brady tells Shawn the only way out is through that door and thats where the guards posted...as Shawn leans agains the tent and sees a knife piercing through the canvas next to him...

as the credits roll..

Linda

WEDNESDAY, MAY 18TH, 2005

Episode #10,062
Tape date – 4/22/05
Director – Roger Inman

The F Troop gets into hot water, Abby gets released from the hospital, Billie comforts Chelsea, while Tony alters his plans a bit.

AT THE HOSPITAL Mickey comes to see Mimi, who is still waiting to see if Jan comes out of her coma. She repeats all we already have heard 15 times about Jan accusing her, it being on tape, and how Tek will arrest her. Mickey promises to do his best to clear her, then leaves. Belle comes in, (earlier she had visited Hope, to tell her about Shawn’s phone call) they chat, Mimi continues to have her pity party, moaning about Rex, yada, yada, and finally decides to turn herself in, plead guilty to attempted murder.

Abby is not happy about having to leave the hospital in a wheel chair, but Jack & Jen assure her she is fine, just hospital policy. She worries about Chelsea, who still doesn’t know her parents are dead, and goes to see her, unable to tell Chelsea why her parents have not been in to see her. She leaves & worries about her friend. Jack promises to try and find out about remaining family, and returns with Mickey who has the info they need. It seems Chelsea’s parents have no living relatives, both had lost their jobs a year ago, had used up all their savings, and had just now defaulted on their mortgage. They had come to see Mickey about filing Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Billie comes up, seeing Jack embracing his two girls, and fantasizes that it is Bo embracing HIS 2 girls (Billie & Georgia). She comes up, happy to see Jack, says her mother is happy Roman is back, but that Roman wants to tell Bo himself about Victor & Caroline.(pretty lame excuse for not telling Bo his brother is alive). They all talk about Chelsea, & Billie says she will go in and tell her about her parents. She goes in, and gently tells Chelsea how the doctors did all they could, but her parents did not make it. She comforts a sobbing Chelsea.

AT THE COP SHOP, Bo is at the computer, trying to find info to help him find Shawn. Billie comes in, watches Bo and has a flashback to the pit rape (no, would not call what happened as making love, tho Billie calls it that). She says hello, but Bo angrily asks if she hasn’t done enough to try and ruin his marriage. He lights into her, & she makes her flimsy excuses. She then tells him that she realizes the DiMeras have been setting them up, sending them on wild goose chases that always end up being a trap, that the DiMeras eithers want them both dead……or to break up Bo & Hope. She claims she is giving up the search, Hope was right. Bo protests, gives her a pep talk, says he still believes their daughter is alive, they hug. Yep, in walks Hope, right on cue. She apologizes for interrupting them, Bo again says he can explain, but Hope is one step ahead, paints the Billie “poor me” scenario. Billie leaves, and Hope warns Bo that if anything happens to Shawn, because he was too busy with Billie to take care of his own family, she will never forgive him.

OVERSEAS, the 3 Mouseketeers & their journalist friend get surrounded by American troops, who are not happy to find these civilians in a war zone. The captain tells them the ISA told them how these ranger wannabes had parachuted in to try and rescue Private Kiriakis, and lets them know in no uncertain terms it is their job, & he is sending them all back to their mommies. Lucas watches from afar. Brady tells Captain Owens that the journalist was held captive with Philip, and knows where he is, but when the Captain questions Stan, she is vague about location, claims being blindfolded so no info on what captors looked like, etc. Our cartoon Tony is listening to everything via the hidden mike Stan has on him. (oh, brother!) Bart prattles on, warning Tony that he pitting the DiMera organization against the entire U.S. military, & that he is holding a U.S. Marine hostage, & the Marines will not like that.Tony calls “William & Charles”, 2 flunkies, telling them to infiltrate the U.S. Marine Corp. They do, claiming to Captain Owens that headquarters send them to assist. They are ordered to take Stan to the Captain’s tent for further questioning, Tony warns Sami to go along (in her earpiece), & a few minutes later the Marines realize the journalist has escaped. (gee, do they wonder about those two “assistants” from headquarters?).

The captain orders the unlucky threesome into a holding tent, while Lucas tries to figure out what to do. Stan is brought to Tony, and informed that the Marines are holding the Salem 3, so now the deal is off, no parents for her, no revenge. The guys are handcuffed, and left alone in the tent. Shawn sits down, a knife rips thru the tent, & Lucas rescues them all, also having his handy handcuff cutters with him. (those guys came supplied with everything, didn’t they?). Meanwhile, Stan tells Tony that being out there makes her realize that this isn’t all about her, that people’s lives are at stake, Philip and all those other Marines, saying to forget the whole thing. Tony replies….Tis a far, far better thing you do, then you’ve ever done before, Samantha.(Ronald Coleman delivered the line better in the movie, but happy Tony reads the classics, lol) Bart comes bursting in, saying, Boss, we’re in luck. Someone helped the 3 Musketeers escape, they have the map, and are about to go rescue Philip. Tony laughs, saying they will ALL get taken prisoner as planned, and Sami will her revenge after all. And the previews show……….

Celeste to Jen: How you would investigate someone beyond more computer search
Jen: Celeste, who do you want to investigate

Nicole, smiling, is jolted into reality by Dr. Weiss saying..Nurse Baxter
Nicole: Good morning
Dr. Weiss: Not for you, it’s not.

Mimi to Belle: I refuse to break Rex’s heart, would rather go to jail

Rex to Stan: you won’t get away with this
Lucas, in hiding, sighting his rifle: you said it, Bro……as he fires a shot, and Stan goes down

Barb

THURSDAY, MAY 19TH, 2005

Episode #10,063
Tape date – 4/22/05
Director – Roger Inman

Summary: Celeste is back to having her visions again…The Hortons/Deverauxs celebrate Abby’s birthday and Jack’s homecoming…Chloe’s surgery begins as Nancy is a basket of nerves…Mimi is determined to confess…The hapless heroes find themselves in danger…as Lucas takes desperate measures.

CELESTE…has her crystals spread out and is back to having her creepy visions again. First she sees Jack and his family in the mirror happy. But then the image changes to flames. She also fears that a mother’s prayer will not be answered (as it cuts to Nancy). She also feels that Lexie is in danger and making a terrible mistake as she has flashbacks of seeing her with Tek. She says the message is clear…a friend must intervene before it’s too late.

MEANWHILE, AT THE DEVERAUX HOUSE…There is a light family celebration going on for Abby’s birthday as well as Jack’s homecoming. Aside from Jack and his clan, Alice, Mickey and Maggie are there. Maggie brings down Jack Jr. (what a cutie he is). There is cake and Alice’s famous doughnuts. Jack takes the baby upstairs as Maggie is a bit sad, asking Mickey if THEY will ever be that happy again. Abby opens her gift from Alice…2 tickets to the Gwen Stefani concert. Abby is thrilled and can’t wait to tell Chelsea, but then remembers what all she has facing her and feels guilty. Jen talks about how Billie is helping Chelsea and had promised her parents she would look after her. Jack comes back down, telling them how happy he is to be home. Abby cuts the cake as Jen takes pictures for Jo and Vern (it is explained that they are on a cruise). Maggie starts talking about how romantic a second honeymoon would be but if they took one, she is sure that Mickey would insist on taking Bonnie along. Abby starts talking about Chelsea again as Celeste walks in and says “Children are precious…mothers should cherish them before it is too late” leaving everyone stunned. She apologizes for interrupting as they ask her what she is talking about. She tells them she is worried about Lexie and asks Jack and Jen how to research and investigate someone. (Hmmm…if she is psychic…why would she need to do that?) Jen asks who she is wanting to investigate but Celeste won’t say. Maggie is a bit unnerved by Celeste’s presence and remembers how she predicted her murder. The lights go out in the room as Celeste sees a vision of a skull in the room. She closes her eyes, but when she opens them, everyone is staring at her like she has 3 heads or something. She turns to leave, as Maggie rushes over and asks her what’s wrong.

BELLE…is trying to reason with Mimi about turning herself in, but Mimi fears the worst and tells Belle that her mind is made up. Mimi says if she pleads guilty and goes to jail, Rex won’t be as hurt to learn the entire truth. She says she hated Jan and wanted her dead anyway…she may as well have done it. Belle says she won’t let her do it and that Rex will never give up on her, but Mimi says that Rex needs to forget about her and move on. Belle cannot stop her…she did something terrible and needs to be punished. Mimi says it just wasn’t meant to be. She says this is the only way she can protect Rex…to let him go. Belle talks about how their lives are such as mess and Mimi says it is because they lied…she lied to Rex and Belle lied to herself and married Philip. Now they may both lose everything. Mimi says she is getting what she deserves. Belle cannot change her mind…she has made her decision.

AT THE HOSPITAL…Nancy is saying a prayer for Chloe as Craig tries to comfort her and assure her that everything will be fine. But Nancy has a terrible feeling that something will go wrong. Meanwhile, Nicole has a flashback of talking to Dr. Weiss about cleaning the instruments. He walks in and tells her he will not allow her in his OR. He was watching her scrub up and demands she do it again. He wants to make sure nothing goes wrong with this surgery. Craig continues to support Nancy and she remembers that today is Brady’s birthday and thinks what a wonderful surprise it would be for him to learn Chloe is alive. But then she also remembers Nicole and what a schemer she is, sure she would do something to keep them apart. Craig says she is making herself crazy…there is nothing Nicole could do. The surgery is about to begin as Nicole goes in. Dr. Weiss asks for the scalpel and she hands him the infected one from her pocket, thinking how this will really make Chloe’s skin crawl. Craig assures Nancy that Dr. Weiss is the best, going over his credentials. But she can’t shake the feeling that this surgery is too risky. The doctor begins as Nicole is freaking out over the blood…thinking she must get out of there. She slips out the door as the doctor notices something wrong with the instruments. He stops the surgery telling them to sow her up…this surgery is over. He fears the damage has already been done. The nurse thinks that the antibiotics will help, but he fears she may have been infected. They notice that Nurse Baxter has disappeared. Nicole comes rushing through the waiting area and Nancy yells at her to stop, demanding to know what is going on. She rushes off as Dr. Weiss comes in and tells them… “sorry…there was a problem.”

IN THE DESERT…Shawn and Rex discuss their options, but Rex is determined that they save Philip. Meanwhile, Lucas and Brady are also together, as Brady thanks Lucas for his help. Lucas talks about how he never trusted Stan. Meanwhile, Stan is crawling around asking how Sami Brady turned into GI Joe. He hates that he is helping Tony, but says if it ruins Kate’s life…it will be worth it. Turns and thinks “Oh my God…what’s he doing here?” Rex talks about getting home and marrying Mimi and them going on a long honeymoon…somewhere with NO sand (lol). Shawn talks about how much he loves Belle too and how he will have to tell Philip when they find him. Rex says he won’t allow him to tell Philip…they must wait until they get back home…it is between Belle and Philip. Brady tells Lucas it is his birthday…what a way to spend it. He talks about how they all called home and asks Lucas why he didn’t want to call home. He says he didn’t want to upset Will and has no idea where Sami even is. Brady talks about how good it was to talk to Nicole and how she has changed. He says that he is sure that Sami is the love of Lucas’s life and he should forgive her. Rex and Shawn happen upon Stan and asks what he is doing there. Lucas sees the 3 of them together through his scope. Brady tells him to stay hidden, while he goes to investigate. Stan tries to explain that he escaped and suggests that they continue their search for Philip, claiming he only wants to help them. Brady walks up, saying that he is lying and he has proof. As they argue, and Lucas watches from afar, some of Tony’s goons rush in and capture them. Lucas thinks to himself, he KNEW it was a setup and that Stan isn’t going to get away with it. Brady asks Stan if it was a setup and WHO Stan is and who he works for. Stan says something about working for whoever he needs to. Brady goes after him, but one of the goons knocks him out. Lucas says that SOB is going to pay for what he has done…as he takes aim and shoots and Stan goes down. Freeze frame on Lucas’s face as the previews show…

Roman (to Bo): Little Brother...it IS me…I am alive (and they hug)…

Abe (to Tek): You told me yourself that she named her attacker…why the hell haven’t you done anything?...

Belle (to Mickey): We are ready to talk…what does Mimi have to do to beat this thing?...

Philip (to Shawn): You risked your life to save me. Shawn: You would have done the same thing. Philip: So tell me, how is she…how is Belle?...

As the credits roll…

Laney

FRIDAY, MAY 20TH, 2005

Episode #10,064
Tape date – 4/25/05
Director – Jim Baffico

Summary: Celeste's visions continue, Bo finally learns that his brother is still alive, Tek is ordered to arrest the person Jan accused, all four F-troupers are brought into Tony's custody as Sami's surprised Lucas was there too. Cute scenes of J&J.

AT THE DEVERAUX'S....A replay of Maggie seeing Celeste in turmoil, sensing more problems are ahead for her family as she watches Jennifer and Jack laughing together. Maggie insists it can't happen, they deserve happiness for a change (Amen to that sister!!!) We return to J&J going over old tokens of their past, including a weed. As Maggie watches them kissing, she reaffirms they need happiness. Celeste agrees and goes to leave, but has another vision of a skull and says “oh dear God, no”. We return to her drinking the magic Salem water. Celeste refuses any medical help, even her daughter as Jen offers to let her lie down for a while. Privately Maggie appreciates Celeste's silence, but J&J are smart enough to know what Celeste's capable of seeing and worry about it. Maggie goes for more water and Celeste has another vision of trying to touch the skull and it explodes. She says it's worse than she thought. Jack figures they all need more champagne (why isn't Gran there?) Maggie says Celeste will lie down and she'll take her upstairs. J&J kiss. Later Maggie goes to the kitchen to get some cake for Mickey when a song comes on that J&J danced to in his office (starts with When you say you love me...) at the Spectator when she was his intern and wanting to teach him to dance. Celeste watches from the sidelines, wishing their future was full of happiness. They dance to it, so in love.

AT THE CLINIC... We also see Nicole dashing from the OR and Craig and Nancy on her heels until the surgeon stops them and tells them there's a problem and it's his fault. He apologizes profusely and tells them about the skin eating bacterial infection Chloe might have as Craig literally grabs the doctor and threatens legal action as Nancy panics about Chloe. Nicole's just finished changing out of her nurses uniform ready to exit (wouldn't YOU have just left the building and GONE, dumb!) when the other nurse stops her. She thinks she got the wrong nurse until Nicole leaves and she sees the name tag on the floor. She dashes after her and Craig learns the nurse fleeing was the nurse who was suppose to sterilize the instruments. Nicole hits a dead end at an alarmed door as Craig calls for her. She ducks in the supply room and Craig starts to check the room out until the cleaning lady comes. He tells her he was after a nurse that botched his daughter's surgery and she goes in the room and sees Nicole on the floor. Nicole pulls a wad of bills out of her cleavage and the cleaning lady takes it and lies to Craig. He returns to Nancy and they hear the alarm on the door go off. He dashes to it, but realizes the nurse is gone (as Nicole hides by the dumpsters watching, saying it was close).

AT THE COP SHOP... Apparently Roman got put right back into command after his year and a half of absence. Bo's notified there's a new boss and opens the door to see Roman. He doesn't seem overly surprised that he's still alive (a little deju vu perhaps?) We return after they compare stories. Bo tells Roman he was at the castle with Billie, looking for Georgia. Roman tells him the bad news about their mother and Victor. Bo is angry with himself he could have rescued them had he known as Roman says he didn't SEE them in the castle or dead.

Abe visits the office and Tek thought he was still on Administrative Leave. He continues to bash Tek for not arresting the person Jan named as her attacker. Roman sees Abe and the two partners hug and smile together. Bo says the two of them were always a force to reckon with as Tek watches. The four talk about Roman being in charge until Abe returns. Abe had called Roman and briefed him on the current case. Roman demands Tek arrest the suspect TODAY. Tek says YES SIR and leaves as Abe smirks. Bo calls and leaves a message for Hope on her cell telling her where he is and has good news. He asks her to call him.

... Mimi's still threatening to plead guilty as Belle works on convincing her to do otherwise. Mickey arrives and joins in, but Belle asks to speak with Mimi alone. They reiterate the mistakes they've made and Belle insists that Jan will go on hurting others, she'll lose her best friend and Rex will lose her too. Think of those who love her. Mimi caves and agrees. Mickey feels he can convince a jury that Mimi's a model citizen. Mimi tells him about the time she and Jan posted nude pix of Chloe on the internet. Mickey isn't worried and knows if she's innocent, she'll get off. We're treated to the 400th replay of what really happened with Jan and Mimi at the park (in case you missed it the previous 399 times). She knows Rex will hate her once she hears what happened and she might as well be in jail then. Tek arrives and arrests Mimi.

ON THE FRONT... Tony learns the F-Troop were captured, but the blond “guy” was shot. Tony orders them to clean up him/her and bring him/her to him. Lucas is still out there. Sami's lying on a cot as Tony joins her. She thinks she died and went straight to hell. Tony comments she should only be so lucky. The bullet only grazed her left arm by the elbow and it's bandaged. Sami wants to see the guy's head on a platter that shot her.

The F-Troopers are brought (hooded) into Philip's room and unveiled in front of him. Philip hugs Brady and Rex and even Shawn as well after learning the rescue attempt was Shawn's idea. They tell him what happened and his former cellmate bailed on them. Philip's a little ticked as they don't have any training, but glad to see them. He asks how Belle is. Shawn tells Philip that Belle's fine, but worried sick about him. Philip says returning to Belle is the only thing that's kept him going. Tony's goon captures Lucas and he's led into their bunker. Tony tells Sami about the 4th member of the group and she'll see who it is soon enough. Lucas is brought in and Sami sees him, saying his name. Lucas looks at her in surprise too....as the previews roll...

Mimi, in her red jail outfit, says “I don't want a trial. I hate Jan Spears and I did try to kill her.”

Hope accuses Kate of doing everything she can to encourage Billie to break her and Bo up.

Bo asks Roman if he fell in love with Marlena again at the castle. Is that what he's afraid will come out?

Sami tells Tony she sold her soul to the devil. Tony's got a cigar in his mouth and mumbles something, but I couldn't understand him...sorry....

as the credits roll...

Linda

MONDAY, MAY 23RD, 2005

Episode #10,065
Tape date – 4/26/05
Director – Roger Inman

Summary: Mimi has her day in court…much to everyone’s dismay…Hope, Bo, Kate, Roman and all learn disturbing news about the hapless heroes…as Tony puts the squeeze on Sami.

AT THE COURTHOUSE…Bonnie shows up in a twitter as he explains to her that Tek had no choice but to arrest Mimi. She begs Mickey to help her as Mimi is brought in. Belle is also there asking her if she has changed her mind and she says no. Judge Fitzpatrick conducts the hearing as they go through the evidence. Mickey says he plans to prove that she is innocent and that it was an accident. She says there is enough physical evidence for a trail, but Mimi jumps up saying she doesn’t want a trial…she did it. Mickey talks to her privately telling her she is making a mistake, but she says she refuses to go through a trial, putting Rex through learning everything. The judge asks her to stand and asks how she pleads and she says guilty. Mickey says he won’t allow that, so she tells him he is fired. Belle begs her not to do this, but Mimi tells the judge she is pleading guilty and waives her right to a trial. Mickey asks for bail but the prosecutor objects. Belle speaks and explains that there are other things going on with Mimi, but she knows she is not guilty of this and begs for bail, but Mimi says she just wants to go to jail. Bail is set at one million dollars as Bonnie objects, saying she will have to rob a bank (just joking). The prosecutor whispers to Tek that something isn’t right here and he plans on continuing the investigation. As they lead her a way, Mimi tells Belle that when Rex gets home, tell him that she loves him, but don’t try to see her.

AT THE PENTHOUSE…Marlena tries to get John to take a break from his computer. They talk about his drug problem and he says he is sure that she can help him break it. She is also worried about Sami, being that they haven’t heard from her. Billie shows up as John fills her in on the latest news he got about the guys…that they are being held by the Marines. She says that she is there for a favor from Marlena and fills her in about Abby & Chelsea’s accident and her losing her parents. She wants Marlena to do some grief counseling with Chelsea. She tells her about the promise she made to Chelsea’s mother. Marlena tells her she knows of her own search for her daughter and to be careful, she may be setting herself up for disappointment if Chelsea rejects her help. John interrupts and tells them he has news…and it isn’t good.

AT THE COPSHOP…Bo is on the computer reading the news about the guys…that the Marines have them. He tells Roman he is waiting for more info to ease Hope’s mind. In the hallway, Hope runs into Kate and they get into it. Hope tells her if she is there to make excuses for Billie, save her breath. Kate tells her that she is there for news on her sons. They go in and Hope is thrilled to see Roman. He assures her that Tony is dead…he is sure of it. (hahaha) They talk about Victor and Caroline perishing in the fire and Bo is a bit surprised that Hope hasn’t told him. She explains that with all that has happened, she waited. Bo tells them about their sons and as they read the reports, Roman pulls Bo aside and questions him about him and Billie. Bo explains about the pit, gas and getting caught having sex with Billie. Roman tells him that he has something that he needs to confess as well and tells him about him and Marlena while being held captive. Bo thinks that Roman and Marlena should tell John and Kate the truth, before it comes from someone else. In the other room, Kate starts in on Shawn and how foolish he was. Of course Hope defends him, saying even though it may have been foolish, it was also noble. They start to argue and Hope points out that Kate has been involved with Billie trying to break up her and Bo. Roman gets a call from John, telling him to round everyone up and get over to the penthouse.

They all arrive as Hope is none to thrilled to find Billie there. John gives everyone an update about the guys escaping the Marine custody. He shows them some kind of video. It is some kind of thermal sensing video, apparently, for mostly they can see just shapes and colors. He explains that it was from a few hours ago as he explains about them being surrounded and taken in. He points out Lucas from a distance and yet another person, that he can’t identify (Stan) who he is convinced lead them into a trap. He zooms in on Stan and recognizes him (flashbacks of Stan offering him drugs) but doesn’t tell the others. Kate starts in on Shawn again, saying he is responsible for all this as Hope jumps back and blames Bo for not being there for their son and stopping all this before it began. Billie defends Bo as everyone is now arguing. Marlena tries to get them to stop and finally Roman yells for “Everyone to shut da hell up!” He tells them they are all adults and to stop arguing…what is important is to get these guys all home.

IN THEIR PRISION…They guys are still explaining to Philip what is going on. Lucas is brought in as Philip is surprised to see him there as well. Tony and Sami watch as he tells her that there is one more musketeer. She sees Lucas being brought in (and thinks he saw her) and fears that all of Salem will now know she set them up. But Tony tells her that it is a two-way mirror…they can’t see her. They guys all wonder who is behind all this and they are convinced that Stan is involved in it as well. They decide to break the glass but Brady talks them out of it. Sami curses Tony for not telling her that Lucas was there too…she loves him. Philip makes a crack to Shawn about why not just driving his motorcycle through the glass as the others break it up. Sami talks about loving Lucas (as she has flashbacks) and tells Tony that they were to be married. But Tony reminds her that Lucas turned his back on her. He tells her that he knows that Kate drugged her and Brandon and set her up, but Lucas believed his mother over her and she should never forgive him. On the other side of the glass, Philip ends up thanking Shawn for trying to rescue him but Shawn tells him that there is something he should know. Tony continues to taunt Sami about Lucas hurting her as he blames her troubles on Kate. He tries to assure her that by hurting the ones she loves, it will make her pay…as well as the rest of them. He asks if they have a deal, but Sami says she can’t go through with it. He tries to convince her to comply as he reminds her of all that “Stan” has already done to the people of Salem. He tells her that she really has no choice but to help him as he threatens to expose her deeds. She says she has sold her soul to the devil but he says if she helps him, no one will be the wiser. She says she will help, if no one gets hurt. Philip talks about how much he misses Belle and is shocked that Shawn came to his rescue…to help them get back together. Shawn says he did it for Belle too. Lucas says that there is still something about that guy Stan that bugs him. There is a missing piece to the puzzle. On the other side of the glass, Sami says that she still loves Lucas and no matter what Tony says…she has to make sure he is okay. She slides the peephole on the door open and peers inside. Lucas turns and sees her eyes and says “Sami?”….as the previews show…

Patrick (to Mimi) You are in a jail cell…that IS a problem. I’m going to get you out of here. Bonnie: A jail break, that’s it! Now you’re talkin’…

Chloe (to Craig and Nancy) My life is over…if I can’t have Brady…I might as well be dead…

Marlena (to John and Belle): I wish Sami were here for Will…I wish there were a way to find her and bring her home. John: Maybe there is…

Sami: I’m sorry you got caught up in all this Lucas…but if I can’t have you, I guess it’s nice to know no one else can…

And the credits roll…

Laney

TUESDAY, MAY 24th, 2005

Episode #10,066
Tape date – 4/27/05
Director – Albert Alarr

Summary: SO SO show today, but highlight to me was Patrika (Nancy) and Kevin's (Craig's) excellent performance as they worry about their daughter; Nicole moves around checking on Brady and Chloe's respective status'; the f-troopers chit chat about what they'd do if they return home and Mimi is firm about pleading guilty.

AT THE CLINIC, Nancy and Craig watch over their sleeping daughter, looking at her framed picture (who has a picture of themselves in their hospital room, especially if you're disfigured?). Chloe wakes up and she's anxious to move on with Brady. Nancy chokes up and Chloe assures her everything will be okay. Craig gently tells Chloe about the unsterilized instruments and how she was exposed to a bacterial infection. She asks what the bottom line is and he tries to skirt the issue, but she demands the truth as she's got to know how she and Brady stand. She gets upset and Nancy and Craig panic. A nurse gives her a sedative and Nancy tries to get her to be optimistic. Chloe's relieved she hadn't told Brady she was alive. Craig suggests they call Marlena (when did he learn she was alive?) to help Chloe's mental state of mind. Chloe overhears Marlena's name and she disagrees being Marlena's Brady's stepmother. They assure her that Marlena is a professional and won't/can't tell Brady.

Chloe thanks Craig for his honesty while Nancy talks with Marlena in the hall (love his lavender shirt!!) Marlena walks in and hugs Craig. Craig and Nancy excuse themselves and Chloe asks Marlena if she feels sorry for her. Marlena asks if that's how Chloe feels about herself? Chloe insists Marlena agree to keep her a secret from others.

Craig privately apologizes to Nancy, but he has to get back to his hospital in NYC. Nancy understands.

After leaving the penthouse, Nicole calls the clinic for an update and they won't tell her. Although you can see she's feeling a little remorse about the infection, she's happy she'll be Mrs. Brady Black, not Chloe. Craig and Nancy walk past the nurses desk and Nicole dashes to the nurses station and pulls out Chloe's file for her status. (how dumb is THAT?) Nancy walks up behind her open mouthed, not believing it's Nicole. She point blank asks her why she doesn't seem surprised to be looking at Chloe's file.

Marlena arrives and Nancy tells Marlena about Chloe coming back from the dead too. Marlena's so happy for her and asks where she is. Nancy sadly tells her about what happened.

AT THE PENTHOUSE, John and Marlena worry about Brady and wonder how Kate is dealing with all 3 of her sons being MIA. John mentions Hope and how she's dealing after Bo slept with another woman, betraying his wedding vows. John couldn't handle that. Cue the anxious look from Marlena. Nicole arrives (this is before she goes to the clinic) and is happy to see Marlena, but realizes there's a problem with the f-troop. Belle's there and upset. John offers to get his ISA buds looking for Sami and Belle is more worried about Shawn and Brady as Sami left on her own. She tells them about Mimi and John offers to post bail and dials up his bail bondsmen (doesn't even talk to him and it's a done deal, LOL, must have him on retainer!) as he turns and calms Nicole..who's worried about Brady. Belle thanks her dad for his help with Mimi. Nicole leaves and asks Marlena to call if they hear from Brady. Nancy calls and asks to speak with Marlena. Nancy asks Marlena to come see her, it's an emergency and she can't divulge what she's going to tell her.

AT THE JAIL:. Patrick rushes to Bonnie's distress call from the jail to find his sister's in jail. He asks the guard if he can see Mimi and she lets him and Mimi into the cell area (not the cell). Patrick tells Mimi he's going to call in some favors and she'll walk as a free woman, just do what he says. They suggest she jump bail, but Mimi refuses. She knows Rex would find out about the baby she aborted via the media and it would defeat her purpose of pleading guilty. Mama and Bro try to convince otherwise. Belle arrives and tells Mimi about the bail. Mimi tells Belle she doesn't want to drag this out. Belle breaks down and tells Mimi about the guys being taken hostage. Mimi figures if she's behind bars she can't hurt Rex again. Belle pep talks her into doing this for Rex.

IN THE DESERT, Sami peers through the door's mailbox sized peephole and Lucas recognizes her eyes. He tells the others and tries to shake open the door and wishes Stan was there as he got them into trouble. He pieces together that they were Stan's eyes. Sami overhears Lucas' announcement to the rest of the guys and worried about Will and her safety. Silently she assures Lucas she'll take care of Will and to herself, thankful if she can't have Lucas, no one else can.

Later Brady and Lucas chit chat about what they're going to do when they get home. Rex misses Mimi, Shawn starts to talk about Belle, then glances at Philip and says he misses everyone. Philip wants to renew his wedding vows with Belle. Outside Sami mutters that Philip's bride doesn't feel the same way and as for the others..they aren't going to get home to do anything.

The guys figure there will be a ransom plan. Outside Sami is glad Tony promised not to hurt them. She overhears the guards returning and as they load their rifles, one tells the other that he got orders straight from Tony Dimera. All of the hostages will be taken care of tonight. Sami's face panics as the previews roll...

Billie tells Chelsea she's going to stay with her...

Sami calls Kate and when Kate tells her neither Will or Lucas want anything to do with Sami...Sami replies that Kate deserves to lose Lucas and everything else she gets.

Nancy brings Nicole into Chloe's room and Marlena is surprised and says Nicole's name as Chloe stares at her...

Tony tells Sami that when everyone in Salem learns how she got her revenge, she'll become a monster just like him...as the credits roll...

Linda

WEDNESDAY, MAY 25, 2005

Episode #10,067
Tape date – 4/28/05
Director – Phil Sogard

Another so-so episode, as Chelsea is discharged from the hospital, Nicole & Chloe come face to face, Celeste learns some interesting facts about Tek, while Sami again changes horses in mid-stream.

ABBY VISITS CHELSEA, telling her she can go home. Chelsea feels so alone, but Abby says no, you still got me, as Billie’s voice says, you got me, too, bringing in a huge, white teddy bear. Billie tells Chelsea how she promised her mother to take care of her. Abby says Chelsea can stay with her, but Chelsea says no. All 3 go to Chelsea’s house, & in her bedroom, Billie breaks the news about her parents’ bankruptcy, there is no house, no life insurance, etc. She tells Chelsea that she will be staying with Billie (& exactly WHERE would that be? Last we heard, Billie had no place to stay, the judge made Bo responsible for her, and thus she had to stay with Bo & Hope. Prior, she was staying with Jen) Chelsea wonders what is in this for Billie, who tells about the daughter who died at birth, but how now she is not so sure, and just hopes that if she is alone out there, someone will be taking care of her, too. Chelsea agrees to stay w/Billie for a while, just til she decides what she wants to do.

CELESTE is looking at a picture of Lexie & Abe, when Abe dissolves into a shirtless TEK (naturally, this is Days, he has to be shirtless) and begins kissing Lexie. Celeste drops the picture, which shatters, yelling out Lexie’s name. Of course, Lexie comes running in, & Celeste tells her that Abe needs her, and not to let anything or anyone come between them. Lexie goes upstairs. Celeste now is putting the picture back, all intact, glass and all. (did she get a new frame somewhere in that room, or is this more supernatural garbage?) Lexie returns, crying, as Abe has given her a hard time, and runs outside, straight into Tek’s arms. Celeste sees the Abe & Lexie picture burst into flames, and sits down at the computer, to do some investigating of TEK, using knowledge she got from Jen & Jack. (?). She finds something that pleases her. Outside, Lexie is crying, as Tek tries to comfort her. She lets slip some info, which makes Tek realize Abe is impotent (nothing like letting the whole world know, huh?). He sympathizes, actually encouraging her to leave Abe. (So, is Days going to break up ANOTHER couple? ) She returns inside, to Celeste, who tells her what she found on the internet. Seems there are MANY documented cases of Tek being named a co-respondent in divorce proceedings. And even more cases that are sealed by the courts. He seems to get involved w/married women, then once they get divorced, he dumps them.

MARLENA TELLS CHLOE she has news about Brady, and gently tells her how much Brady loves her, but that, thinking her dead, he has tried to move on, and is planning on marrying Nicole. Marlena thinks this is a big mistake, and Chloe is the only one who can stop it. Meanwhile, yesterday Nancy caught Nicole w/Chloe’s file, but today doesn’t even notice that the file belongs to Chloe. Nicole pretends she is there to see Clara, but Nancy lets slip about Chloe being alive, and Nik pretends this is big news to her. Nancy goes on about all the surgeries, etc. while Nicole secretly is gloating that her Nurse Baxter ruse worked. FB to NOT sterilizing the instruments, as Nancy talks of the bacterial infection. Nancy brings Nicole to see Chloe, shocking Marlena. The two women leave Nicole & Chloe alone. Out in the hall Nancy explains that she thinks Chloe will now decide to tell Brady herself that she is alive. Inside, Chloe has just about decided that, as Nicole uses reverse psychology to get Chloe to think another way. She goes on about how much Brady loves her, how he would be w/her instantly, not caring about anything……then talks about how Chloe would have to host dinners, would have to accompany Brady to big events, pictures in the society columns, as befitting a big time Titan executive (oh, yeah, like either of them ever work or have done these things all these months). Chloe is taken aback, and when Nancy & Marlena come back in the room, Chloe tells them about the agreement she & Nik have reached. Nicole has promised to never tell Brady that Chloe is alive. Cue Cheshire Cat grin on Nicole.

BRADY & LUCAS talk of trying to get some rest before attempting to escape (no idea where the other guys are). Lucas dreams of returning home to Will, with Sami coming in asking forgiveness, and wanting to be a family, and him agreeing. Brady dreams of going to the penthouse, thanking John for supplying the ransom he is sure was asked for them, and finding Nicole. He gets down on one knee to propose, but Nicole morphs into Chloe.

In Salem, Will comes into his apt. to find Kate going thru the drawers, claiming to be trying to find some info his dad may have left. (Huh?) Will worries that Sami once again is causing trouble, & tho Kate agrees that Sami makes trouble wherever she goes, not this time. She tells Will about Lucas joining the others to try and rescue Uncle Philip.(BTW, Will is there to find something to wear for picture taking day at school tomorrow..another HUH?)

Back at the bunker, Sami accuses Tony of going back on his word to not hurt the guys. He smirks, she attacks him, with Bart grabbing & holding her. Tony tells her he can leave no evidence behind, & claims Lucas has already poisoned Will’s mind against her, & will prove it. He pulls out the satellite phone, giving it to her to call Will. Sami calls her son, who is cold & aloof. Kate takes away the phone, (ah, thus the reason for Will & Kate to be together – couldn’t she have gone to the Pub to see him?….this was rather lame) telling Sami that Will doesn’t want her, and neither does Lucas. Sami, naturally, flies off the handle, with Tony grinning from ear to ear. Kate threatens Sami with losing full custody of Will, & also getting a restraining order against her. Sami threatens right back, telling Kate she’ll never see any of her sons again. Kate hangs up, muttering Sami is bluffing. Sami turns to Tony, telling him to do what he wants with them, even Lucas, as he has poisoned her son against her.(So much for Lucas being the true love of Sami’s life, her