Episode #10,127
Tape date – 7/21/05
Director – Herb Stein

Summary: It’s a new day in Salem as Kate seeks out Nicole’s help in bringing down Sami...Billie get the information that she so desperately wants (from Tony)...Chelsea makes a play for Patrick...and Dr. Alex North continues to work his magic on Marlena.

AT SAMI’S...she is fretting and praying that things will finally work out for her as Lucas comes in asking her what is wrong. She hides her dress from him and recounts all the problems she has had getting down the aisle, making light of the situation. He is on his way to be measured for his tux and assures her that their lives will be perfect...once Stan is captured. After he leaves, Sami is back to fretting again, when Roman arrives. He too, asks her what is wrong. (Everyone can read her like a book, huh?) She tells him that she is just nervous but he assures her that everything will work out okay...UNLESS she has something to hide. He noticed how jumpy she was around Tony and asks her if there is anything she needs to tell him. She tells him that in the beginning, Tony tried to solicit her help (by promising her to get Roman and Marlena back together) but she refused to help him. She tells her dad that Tony will probably make up lies about her anyway. She learns that Tony hasn’t spilled his guts...yet and is a bit relieved. After Roman leaves, she goes back to worrying. She says that if anyone gets in her way, she may just have to kill them as she looks at a picture of her and Lucas.

While out, Lucas bumps into Nicole (literally) and gives her a hard time about Victor kicking her out. She makes a remark about Sami and he tells her that he is happy and they have a bright future. She lets him know that she knows something about Sami and asks him what it is worth for him to find out (as she has flashbacks of arguing with Sami). Lucas pretty much ignores her as she tells him that Sami will never change and that she thinks Kate may be right about her. Lucas leaves as Nicole whines that she needs a drink and ventures into the Brady Pub. Lucas returns home upset, saying he just talked to Billie and Tony hasn’t talked yet. Lucas is sure he will give them info on Stan eventually, but Sami changes the subject and starts kissing him as he whisks her up and carries a nervous Sami to the bedroom.

AT THE BRADY PUB...
John is there having breakfast (Poor Caroline is already back working hard waiting on and bussing tables). Kate comes in as Caroline gives her a bit of a cold shoulder (LOL). She sits with John as they chit chat about Sami and Lucas (John is sure that Sami will screw things up), she also talks about missing Rex and whines about Roman pining for Marlena. They talk about Marlena and what she may remember. But John is sure she will recover and Kate says that Marlena is lucky to have him. He fears what she may remember exactly and that when she comes out of this, she may be a different person. Kate tells him that she doesn’t think that Roman has ever gotten over loving Marlena and thinks that perhaps he just “settled” for her. John assures her that she is a hell of a woman and asks what can he do to help. (LOL, how Caroline keeps her eyes on them from the background).

Nicole is at the bar enjoying a Bloody Mary as Kate spots her and gets renewed strength. As she makes a bee-line for her, Roman comes in and he and Kate get into it about her being there. At the bar, Nicole takes a jab at Caroline about Victor as she hands Caroline her check card (to pay for her drink and her takeout food). Caroline comes back, telling her it has been declined and rubs it in that Victor is no longer paying her way. Kate offers to pay for it as Nicole wonders what she wants in return...fearing she will regret it. They sit at a booth and Kate offers her the chance to put Sami’s head on a platter. Meanwhile John and Roman talk about Marlena, but Roman doesn’t really want to talk to him. They snipe back and forth at each other and Roman accuses John of just agreeing to Dr. North’s plan to get her away from him. John justifies his actions with the experimental therapy, but Roman makes it clear he doesn’t trust Dr. North. At the booth, Kate reminds Nicole of their last encounter and tries to get Nicole to spill her guts about what she has on Sami. She pulls out a wad of cash, which Nicole snatches. She informs Kate that she is sworn to secrecy about Sami, but she does know someone that can help her...the most evil man in town knows all about Sami. After Nicole takes her food and leaves, Kate figures out it is Tony. Caroline rushes over to John and Roman and has to break them up...telling them NO FIGHTING (LOL, always the mother). She tells them that whatever happens with Marlena will happen and there is no use fighting over it. They agree that she is right. Roman says that he thinks he is just on edge since his breakup with Kate. John says that they just have to trust Dr. North...they have no choice.

AT THE LOCKHART HOUSE...
Billie goes to Chelsea’s room to wake her up as Chelsea swears there are no guys hiding under her covers, lol. Billie tries to smooth things over, but Chelsea wants no part of it and slams the door in Billie’s face. Billie and Patrick talk as he reminds her that Chelsea could actually be her daughter. Billie tells him that Mickey handled the Benson’s affairs and that he never said anything about her being adopted. But Patrick reminds her that they had matching blood types...with rare markers. Billie decides she needs to go see someone who can tell her for sure. After she leaves, Patrick is cleaning the pool when Chelsea comes out in her bikini and heavily flirts with him. She proceeds to slam Billie, asking if he loves her. She informs him that Billie is too old for him and he informs her that he and Billie are the same age (LOL). She asks him if it doesn’t bother him that Billie is ISA...considering his shady past. She thinks that SHE is better suited for him, considering that she doesn’t play by the rules either. She comes on strong with him and begins kissing him...as he responds.

AT THE COP SHOP...
Billie goes to visit (surprise) Tony. (Note: What the HELL is she wearing?). Tony says he has been expecting her. She wants the truth from him and refuses to leave until she gets it. What is Georgia’s name? He finally says he will tell her, but it isn’t a name she wants to hear...her daughter’s name is Chelsea Benson (Gee, I am so glad they finally revealed that...I was on the edge of my seat ;-)

AT THE MOUNTAIN CABIN...
Marlena wakes up to find Alex in her room watching her, unsettling her a bit. He has her breakfast for her and she apologizes for her behavior the night before. He asks if she wants to talk about it as she has flashbacks of remembering him. She says she remembers she was in love...with him and remembers kissing him. She asks him if they have a past, but he talks about the transference of feelings, saying it is common. He encourages her to go with it. She asks if she is remembering being in love with John or Roman. He tells her it could be someone else. (Well, she was in love with Don once). Over breakfast, she notices the flowers and says she thinks they are her favorite as she sniffs them. He continues to try to get her to trust him and encourages her to take off her clothes...all of them. She is startled, but he explains she should take a long hot bath and leads her to the bathroom. While resting, she has a flashback of being in a tub with him. Outside the room, he says this is working out better than he had thought. After her bath, Alex tells her that she looks relaxed and asks if she remembered anything. She walks over and says I remember doing this...and kisses him...as the previews show...

Chelsea (to Hope): If I were you, I would be more focused on my own husband...for all you know, Bo could be cheating on you right now...do you even know where he is?...

Bo (to Billie): If it is true that Chelsea is our daughter and he touches her again...he’s a dead man...

Alex (to Marlena): You are NOT a terrible person. (Marlena, crying): What must you think of me?...I feel like a cheap whore!...

and the credits roll...
Laney