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Episode: 10,220
Directed by: Albert Alarr
Tape Date: 11/29/05

SUMMARY: It's New Years Eve in Salem as friends and family (only we know who's who though) gather for Belle, Philip and baby Claire; Marlena is home alone with Lois as Alex tries to warn everyone about the danger she's in; Bo and Hope leave Zach at his friends house so they can be at the hospital; Sami throws a mini NYE party.


SAMI’S PARTY…Sami decorates the apartment for New Years Eve. Austin returns home and informs her he’s made plans with Carrie already. Carrie arrives seconds later and Sami informs them they both have to stay for her party. Being nice they both agree and Carrie excuses herself for a minute as Austin asks once again if Sami heard who the CEO was of High Style. Sami denies knowing anything, thinking Carrie will never forgive Austin for taking over her company. Ding Dong..it’s Lucas in his jeans and jacket saying he heard there was a party and his invitation must have gotten lost. Sami says it’s a company party, but sure, come on in (yeah..we always invite our ex-fiancee’s to parties, right?)…and he has a date…Eugenia. Sami consents and lets them in (give me a break!) She lets off some steam by blowing a noisemaker (LOL). Eugenia offers to drink a bottle of champagne for the both of them as Lucas wants to watch the action…knowing Carrie will want him after finding out Austin took over her company (yeah, but once Carrie learns he knew about their takeover plans and didn't tell her?). Lucas and Sami chat..both knowing each other is up to something. Lucas tells Austin that Sami needs him in the kitchen. Carrie thanks Lucas for not going after her company and tells him she and Austin may get back together. Sami even is fine with that. Austin tells Sami that Nicole is getting the take over papers notarized right now (must be a friend on New Years Eve night). Austin delivers champagne to everyone and Sami gives Lucas some cider. Austin wishes Carrie happy new year and kisses her as Sami watches.

AT THE PENTHOUSE…Dr. Banks tries to convince Marlena that Alex is dangerous, but Marlena only knows that he’s been nothing but kind with her. The doorbell rings and Dr. Banks reminds her that John said not to answer it..but Marlena clarifies she’s not alone being Dr. Banks is there and opens the door with a warm hello. It was flowers from John, with a note that he’ll always protect her. She tells Dr. Banks how John always sends her flowers, etc. A jealous Dr. Banks tells her that even in medical school all the men were after her (Marlena). Marlena asks Lois why Alex thinks she’s a threat to her. Lois corrects that she’s a threat to Alex, not her. She offers to warm up Marlena’s tea and for her to relax…(uh oh…got to watch out for that Salem tea). John calls and Marlena nervously asks how Claire is. Marlena breaks down, saying she’s coming right over and he tells her not to, she needs her rest. He tells her to stay there where it’s safe and she agrees (certainly not the Marlena we know). She doesn’t tell him Lois is there. Lois asks if that was Alex again, but Marlena honestly tells her no and about their granddaughter. Lois gives Marlena her tea saying it’ll help calm her down (I bet!). Standing behind Marlena, she smiles as she watches Marlena drinking her tea. Marlena tells Lois that John’s still at the hospital. Lois offers to stay the night with Marlena and they can talk in the morning. Marlena agrees. She tells Lois where the guest room is and to make herself at home. She heads up to bed as she’s suddenly exhausted (hmmm…wonder why?) Lois starts searching the penthouse for something and after opening the third drawer..says perfect.

AT THE SALEM JAIL…Alex asks for his one phone call that he’s entitled too, saying it’s a matter of life or death. The guard refuses by waving him off. Apparently another guard was listening as Alex finally makes his call…to Marlena. He wanted to make sure she was okay and to assure her that he would never hurt her. She’s confused that he didn’t use his one call to call a lawyer, but he was more concerned about her welfare. The guard speeds up the call and Alex isn’t worried about the charges, they won’t stick. He hears that Lois is there and tells Marlena she can’t be alone with that woman. The guards literally pull Alex away from the phone as he yells to Marlena to be careful. Marlena asks Lois why he said that. We see the guards pulling an irate Alex into his cell as he yells Marlena’s in danger. The guards sluff him off and leave, saying they were advised not to listen to anything he said.

BO AND HOPE deliver Zach to his friend Marcus’ house for a sleepover (guess the family got tired of babysitting him?). Marcus’ mother asks if Bo and Hope had a party to go to, but they tell her they’re going to the hospital to be with Shawn’s Goddaughter. They explain she’s had last rights and feel it’s going to be a rough evening. They both give Zach a few warm hug goodbyes (sniff). We return to more hugs and I love yous before they leave. Outside Bo tells Hope it’s just a sleepover, but she says with what’s happening to Claire, she can’t help but feel what it would be like to lose one of their children. Bo hugs her, saying that won’t happen.

AT THE HOSPITAL..Lexie tells Philip and Belle that their daugher’s condition is deteriorating and may be too late. Other organs appear to be shutting down. Belle knew she saw a sign on Christmas Eve that she’ll live and breaks down when reality hits. John, Kate, Victor, Shawn all watch, hopeless to help. Bo and Hope arrive. Shawn tells them no donor has been found yet and goes to look for Mimi who took a break. Bo tells them Chelsea called on their way over and needs a ride after her driving lesson (it’s after dark on NYE and she’s got a driving lesson?) He leaves to go pick her up. Lexie tells Belle and Philip that it’s too late for a liver transplant and they should consider taking Claire off life support. Mimi stops Shawn from going in, saying Belle and Philip need to be alone right now. Alice, Caroline and Pop Shawn are there now and Caroline talks to Victor. He tells her he’s been thinking about Bo a lot lately and how he didn’t know Bo was his son. Caroline told him it was for the best at the time. Kate frets that Victor will tell Caroline the truth, that Claire’s her great granddaughter. Caroline asks to speak with Mimi alone and asks how things are going. Mimi tells her about him including her in the family photo. He only can think about Claire right now and Caroline said it’s all they can think about. Philip and Belle walk out and he thanks everyone for being there and tells them Lexie feels it’s time to take Claire off life support. Belle said there’s still time for a miracle and Alice agrees, saying the best way for a miracle is to pray for one. Pop Shawn has everyone circle holding hands and John says a prayer. When he gets to the part that if Claire is to be taken to Heaven..Belle steps away not wanting to even think that. Pop Shawn has John finish the prayer. Hope gathers Belle in her arms (Marlena should be there!) as Victor tells Philip how sorry he is. Philip thanks Victor for being there and says how important family is. Victor agrees, seeing Bo and Hope hug and Shawn with his arm around Mimi. He goes to be with Belle and Kate tells Victor he did the right thing. Belle is sure she just needs a miracle and they need to keep her alive until then.

Hope calls to check on Zach. She’s told Zach didn’t like the fact that the cat had to sleep outside and then Zach walks in while they’re talking. Hope wishes him Happy New Year and he tells her that he loves her, Daddy, Shawn and Chelsea and then says "good bye mommy". His friend’s mom reports she’ll tuck Zach in and then is going to bed herself. Later we see Zach going to the fridge for a late snack and hears the kitty meow outside. He goes outside to look for it.

CHELSEA has a pity party as she waits for her by the rule cop father to pick her up. We see Bo driving Chelsea and she tells him how her driving teacher said she’s his best student and eligible for a temporary license. Bo tells her no way as she begs him. She tries to use the old I want to make you proud of me spiel and I’m worthy of being a Brady. That does it and he agrees. She then asks to use his car tonight, promising to be careful, no cell phones, yada yada…and of course he caves and says okay. She smiles big and says her driving is going to be perfect. (any brain transplants for Bo to allow his daughter to drive on NYE night after totalling her car just the week before?)

Zach has wandered out to the street calling for the kitty. He hears it meow and steps off the curb in between two parked cars as we see Chelsea driving with music BLASTING loud and reaches down to get her cellphone to make a call. She feels a ka-thump and says “what the hell was that” and “oh my God” as she squeals in shock.

Back at the Hospital….
Shawn pulls Mimi aside, saying he’s made a big decision. He’s got to stop putting his life on hold, it’s too short. He gets down on bended knee and proposes to Mimi.

Hope watches Belle and Philip and asks God to do whatever he can to keep Claire alive.

Kate tells Victor that Philip has gone through enough already. He agrees (for now) to keep the secret.

Belle tells Claire she’s going to get better. John’s with them and hopes she’s right. An alarm goes off as John winces.

Back at the Penthouse…Lois found scissors and with a crazy look on her face..looks upstairs. We see Marlena now in her pink pj’s getting into bed as Lois walks upstairs in the dark with the scissors behind her back. The screen freezes with Marlena snuggled into her pillow as Lois smiles outside the door…..

PREVIEWS

Belle tells Philip she’s my daughter and I’m not giving up on her and you shouldn’t either….Shawn says, “she’s right”.

We see scissors about ready to be plowed into Marlena’s back as she gasps….and John rushing up the stairs with a gun in his hand pointed up saying..”oh God, no…”

Outside somewhere…Chelsea tells Bo..”I’m so lucky to have you as my dad.”
Bo hugs her and says “Come here, it’s going to be okay”.

Hope looks down saying: “Oh my God, Zach.”

as the credits roll...
Linda

Episode # 10219
Tape Date: 11/17/05
Air Date: 12/29/05
Director: Roger Inman

Summary: Alex is taken into custody as he tries to warn John and Roman, but they won’t listen…Austin and Carrie get reacquainted…Kate disapproves of Eugenia working for Lucas…Sami appears to make “nice” with Carrie.

At Sami’s Place…she ponders the information she learned about Carrie being the CEO of Highstyle, wondering what to do with that info. She says that she can’t tell Austin and should let him go ahead with his plans for the takeover. She begins a conversation with herself in the mirror, who tells her she is making a mistake and should listen to her. She warns Sami that she is once again climbing a slippery slope of lies…she knows the truth about Carrie and should tell Austin immediately. But Sami says what is the point…it will do her no good to tell the truth. Her reflection tells her that Carrie still has Austin’s heart and that she (Sami) can’t take something that doesn’t belong to her. Furious, Sami says she will NOT tell Austin and picks up something and hurls it at the mirror, shattering it to pieces. As she picks up the pieces, the reflection tells her that she is going to lose and besides…now she has another 7 years bad luck…like she needs THAT. Sami says she is wrong…she will NOT lose. This time she will get Austin…as long as she just keeps her mouth shut.

Meanwhile, in the Park…Austin and Carrie walk as she talks about how hard it was coming home and facing everyone again…especially him. Austin says it is all in the past, no need to be nervous about it. She talks about how she broke up their marriage and cheated on him but he won’t let her shoulder all the blame, saying he was too preoccupied in helping Sami and neglected her in the process. She says she made a huge mistake and can’t forgive herself. But he says he made a mistake as well…he didn’t fight hard enough for her. She asks him if he regrets that their marriage didn’t work and he says every day. She tells him that she is now living in LA and he tells her how he thought he saw her at the concert. She tells him she was there and that she saw him as well. He asks why she didn’t say anything and figures out it was because he was with Sami. Austin swears that there is nothing going on romantically between them, it is just a work relationship. Carrie talks about how she wants to be a real sister to Sami, but they have been through so much, she doesn’t know if that is possible. She talks about how Sami has always been obsessed with him but Austin says things are getting better now. She asks about his new business and he tells her that he is working on something big, but offers no details. He asks her about her work and she tells him what she does (but doesn’t mention the company name). He asks her to spend New Year’s Eve with him and she accepts. He tells her that he needs to go back home to make a phone call so they walk off hand in hand. They arrive at the apartment, talking in the hall, and he says he is glad that they reconnected, he believes it was fate…just as Sami opens the door to hear that. Austin goes in to take the call, leaving the Brady sisters alone (Hmmm…is that a good idea? LOL). Carrie and Sami talk civilly as Sami talks about when they were little and she idolized her. Sami wishes they could be that close again…talk…go to lunch, etc. Carrie likes the sound of that as well and tells Sami for that to happen, they need to be honest with each other…and she may have a deal breaker for her. She tells her that she is interested in Austin. Meanwhile, Austin is on the phone with someone, telling them that he could never find out who the CEO for Highstyle was, but the deal is going through anyway. Carrie tells Sami she knows that Sami is after Austin as well (even though Sami denies it). Carrie confesses and tells Sami she overheard her in the ladies room…she was in the stall. Sami tells Carrie that they are both older and wiser now and that she knows that Austin’s heart still belongs to Carrie. Sami says that Austin was always more interested in Carrie…he is all hers. Carrie hugs her and tells her that she knows there is a perfect guy out there for her as well and thanks Sami for being honest with her.

At Lucas’s Apartment…Lucas is telling Kate that he has always loved Carrie and maybe the reason he fell for Sami is because he couldn’t have Carrie. But he says he knows that Carrie loves Austin and that he plans to step out of the way. Kate lectures him about Sami breaking his heart and she now fears that Sami will make a play for Austin as well. Lucas calls Kate on her scheming, saying she and Sami are a lot alike, driven by revenge. He says that if Austin and Carrie are supposed to be together, then it will happen and talks about he is just disappointed in love. She asks what can she do to help and he tells her to just stay out of it. She gets a call and goes to the other room to take it when Eugenia arrives, telling him that one of her friends at the bank called and Austin’s takeover of Highstyle is going through. She congratulates Lucas on “sticking it” to his brother. Lucas says his only regret is that Carrie will get hurt in the process. Eugenia says that Carrie will want nothing to do with Austin after this and Lucas could end up with her. Kate walks in, saying she can’t believe this. Kate and Eugenia get into it, trading insults and Lucas takes up for Eugenia. They rehash their schemes that broke up Lucas and Sami and Lucas asks Kate to leave. He says that he wasn’t so happy in the beginning to be working with Eugenia but she has won his respect and is loyal. (LOL, as she takes the opportunity to ask for a raise). After Kate leaves, Eugenia congratulates him for standing up to her and taking up for her. Lucas tells her that he appreciates her and respects her. He says they may have lost the Highstyle account, but they are going to hit his brother where it hurts…the heart…and that Carrie will never forgive him.

At the Penthouse…Marlena helps Dr. Banks up as Alex tries to explain what happened, but John doesn’t want to hear it. John cuffs Alex and sits him down as he asks Dr. Banks if she wants to press charges and she does. He calls Roman, telling him he is bringing him in. John, Banks and Alex go to the station, leaving Marlena alone. Marlena has flashbacks of seeing the photo of her beaten face and can’t believe that Alex did that to her. She is frustrated that she can’t remember her past and has flashbacks of Alex giving her the pearls as she choked and freaked out. She thinks that maybe Lois is right about Alex after all. At the police station, Lois tells Alex that he is going to get exactly what he deserved as they show Roman the picture of Marlena and she explains why no police report was ever filed. The cops take her for her statement as Roman and John take Alex into Roman’s office. Alex is protesting, telling them to listen to him but they don’t want to hear it. Alex swears that he is not a predator…Dr. Banks is…she has a vendetta against him and Marlena. Alex tells them they are putting Marlena in danger and if they don’t listen to what he says, she may not live until tomorrow. John calls Marlena and apologizes for leaving her there alone as she asks how Alex is doing. He tells her not to let anyone in until he gets back there. Just as she hangs up, the doorbell rings and she finds (guess who) Dr. Lois Banks there. Marlena explains she isn’t to let anyone in, but Banks pleads with her, telling her that she is terrified. Meanwhile, Roman is locking up Alex as he continues to plead with them to listen to him. Dr. Banks tells Marlena that they were best friends and she is scared…please let her in. Marlena finally gives in and opens the door. Dr. Banks walks in, looking around as Marlena stares at her…and the previews show…

Hope (to Bo): I don’t know what I would do if something happened to one of our kids (Bo): Woah…nothings going to happen (as he hugs her)…

Shawn (to Mimi): Will you marry me? (as she gasps)…

Marlena (to Dr. Banks): Alex just warned me…he said that you are some kind of a threat. Why did he say that?...

Lexie (to Philip and Belle): It’s time for you to consider taking her off life support…

And the credits roll…
Laney

Episode #10,218
Tape date –11/29
Director – Albert Alarr

Sami keeps something important from Austin, while Kate learns the name of the woman two of her sons are interested in, Shawn keeps vigil with Belle, and Dr. Banks delivers proof of her accusations about Alex.

SAMI IS IN HER APT., remembering her angry discussion with Austin, after she learned he was still hung up on Carrie. She knows she has to derail any Austin/Carrie possibilities before they get started, especially if Carrie has feelings for Austin. She grabs an envelope, goes across the hall to Lucas’s apt., pretending she has a Christmas card for Will (isn’t it now after Christmas?). Meanwhile, Lucas has been on the phone, ordering a basket of flowers, insisting on orange roses, white lilies and sunflowers, not caring if the florist has to send to California for them. He tells the florist there must be lots of flowers out there, as they are having that Rose Parade, right? LOL. He hangs up, picks up a framed picture of him & Carrie at the Stones concert (oh, GMAB) & remembers her telling of still having feelings for Austin. Sami barges in, but Will is at Chad’s (guess he has overstayed his welcome at Arthur’s, lol) so they both get into their usual nasty banter, with each admitting that tho they are interested in Austin (Sami) and Carrie (Lucas), both those people have said they still have feelings for each other. (Hasn’t Days already done this, why recycle the same story?). The flowers arrive, Sami realizes they are all Carrie’s favorites, and pressures Lucas to work with her like they used to, so each can get the person they want, but Lucas refuses. He will not go that route again, if Carrie & Austin get together, fine. He opens the door, tells her to leave. As she does, in comes Kate, who is delighted to see Sami leaving.

Now Kate is smiling like a Cheshire Cat, as she meows about Austin & Carrie, leaving Sami on the outside of that picture (see below). She is happy both her sons have another woman in their lives and it isn’t Sami. Lucas finally admits that the woman he is interested in, has feelings for someone else…..and it is Carrie. Kate is floored.

AT THE HOSPITAL, Austin arrives in the cafeteria, sees Kate (who has now finally changed clothes and hairdo, lol) tells her he is meeting Carrie for hot chocolate, which pleases Kate. She is even happier when he tells her that Carrie & Mike are no longer together. She asks about his business, and he tells her about this little company he plans on acquiring, showing her the dossier. She looks it over, agrees with him, even suggesting Carrie might be a big help to him with it. (yes, I am rolling eyes here, too).

Meanwhile, Carrie has come around a corner, spots her dad on the payphone, and stops, with a big smile. Roman hangs up, turns, is so surprised, and just envelops Carrie in a big bear hug. She apologizes for not contacting him sooner, fills him in on the breakup of her marriage (ah, so she & Mike did get married in Israel, glad to know that, lol) & tells about working her way up the ranks in this little company, finally becoming CEO. Roman is impressed, and asks if she would consider moving the company to Salem, since it is a little one. Nope. He offers to help, but she says no, that Mom offered to help, too, but she wants to do this herself. Roman asks about Anna, and Carrie says last time she talked to her, she was in Italy for Fashion Week. (now THAT is a nice mention of past history).

Carrie tells her Dad about meeting up with Austin again, that she still has feelings for him, and is meeting him for hot chocolate. She says that she knows she was partially responsible for her breakup with Austin years ago, but that if it was not for Sami, they would have stayed together. Roman admits that Sami is a handful, but tells Carrie that Sami truly loved Lucas, and in spite of all the Stan stuff, he felt sorry for her. Carrie asks him about Kate, but Roman tells her that Kate has done despicable things, truly despicable, and it is definitely over.

Kate has left, and Austin calls Sami, who has just fluffed into her apt., after leaving Lucas. He asks her if any e-mails have come in about the CEO at High Style. Sami sits down at the laptop, says there is e-mail, waits for it to load…..and gets shocked to see Carrie’s face come up as the C.E.O. She tells Austin that it is only spam, as she deletes the pic. He tells her to call him if anything comes in, she assures him she will. She hangs up, commenting that there will be nothing between them when Carrie learns it is Austin who takes over her company.

Austin & Carrie finally meet up for their hot chocolate. She suggests Alice’s (now HOW does she know about that place, she just got back in town) or Java Café, but Austin says there is fresh snow, and lovely outside, so how about getting a hot chocolate and taking a walk. Carrie would like that, and they leave.

SHAWN JOINS BELLE in Claire’s room, bringing her some coffee. He talks about when J.T. was so sick, and how worried they were then, saying that no mother should have to bury their child. Belle replies that her mother did once. His name was D.J. and he died of SIDS. (Wow, so they FINALLY are remembering that Marlena had another child? Now let’s see if they ever mention Don Craig) Belle comments that he was just about the same age as Clare is now, and cannot imagine how her mother ever got through that. Belle beats herself up over how she ignored Claire when she was first born. Shawn tries to assure her that Claire was well cared for, and that everyone knew she had post partum depression. He tells her he brought something for Claire from Zack, his blankie. Zack wanted Claire to have it, that it might make her feel better. Belle covers Claire with the blankie, saying that perhaps Zack’s blankie will help Claire get better.

AT THE PENTHOUSE, Marlena doesn’t believe John’s accusations about Alex’s abuse, but he insists she hear what Dr. Banks has to say. Lois tells her they were the best of friends, confided everything to each other. Marlena is reluctant to believe her. Alex admits that she knew Banks in the past, but they were not as close as Banks is claiming. Lois goes on, telling how at first they seemed like the perfect couple, so devoted to each other. But as time went on, with their residency and all, they began to be apart more,as their patients took up more of their time. Marlena was becoming very successful, and Alex became very jealous, and then very possessive. She could go no where without him. Dr. Banks claims she has proof that Alex will suffocate the life out of her, and gives Marlena a folder. Marlena looks inside to find a 8/10 glossy of a very beat up Marlena (amazing, she looks exactly like she does now, yet it was supposed to be 30 years ago, lolol). Alex quietly says he was not the one who did that, and Marlena says she believes him. John takes her out on the balcony to talk some sense into her. Alex asks Lois what she thinks she is doing. She replies she wants to expose him for the deviant he really is. Alex tells her that he stood by while she tried to railroad him, but won’t if she tries to destroy what he has with Marlena. She backs away, trips, falls, just as John & Marlena come back in the room. She immediately yells for Alex to stay away from her, as John growls at Alex that if “you lay another hand on her, I’ll kill you. The previews show…..

Austin to Carrie in the hallway, as Sami comes out and overhears: It must be fate, us reconnecting like this. I’m really glad.

Lucas to Eugenia: When Austin realizes he stole Carrie’s company, she’s gonna be heartbroken.

Alex (in a jail cell) to John & Roman: I’m not the one you have to worry about. It’s Lois Banks.

Lois to Marlena at her door: Please let me in. Can’t you see I’m shaking, I’m really scared. Marlena: I guess it’s all right.

Barb

Episode: 10217
Directed by: Deveney Kelly
Tape Date: 11/16/05

Summary: Frankie gets a lucky break, John stands guard at the penthouse; Salem teens deserved coal in their stockings by the way they're acting and Austin Reed Inc. gets back to work while Lucas and Carrie share french toast down the hall...

AT BO AND HOPE'S
A sarcastic Chelsea arrives at Bo and Hope’s house with Max. She rings and knocks, but opens the door with her own house keys that Bo gave her to make her feel more welcome. She rattles on about coming to tell “daddy” about her first driving lesson and how well it went to smooth the way to getting a new car from him. She figures it would be a good time to score by searching the house for cash being no one’s home and heads for the cookie jar first..but tells Max she was just kidding (if he wasn't there we know she wouldn't be kidding. Max watches disbelieving. Chelsea whines about Hope’s not really caring about her and doesn’t know what it’s like being she was born rich. She knows Hope isn’t interested in helping her get a car. Max stands up for Hope, reminding Chelsea she almost got killed in that accident. He says you’re not immortal driving if you’re under 21 (I’m sure we’ve all witness many who think they are). She asks if he learned that in racing school, where they teach them to drive at 100+ MPH. He reminds her about her parents being killed in a car accident. She's tired of hearing that repeated as she always thinks about it. She breaks down, promising to be more careful next time ( yeah, right). If her parents want to see her happy again, they can buy her a new car. Max agrees with Hope about Chelsea not being ready for a car yet and she confirms it by saying the car is a place to listen to your favorite cd’s and catch up with friends. He points out the car doesn’t drive itself and she mentions it does have cruise control. He realizes she just doesn’t get it and she does get that they have the house to themselves and should take advantage of it…(guess the fact that he’s legally her uncle doesn’t bother her or him?) Kiss kiss.

JENNIFER’S
Hope arrives at Jennifer’s saying Zach’s at Doug and Julies. Jen wished her parents were there for Abby’s sake. She herself can’t believe Jack’s gone. Hope feels for her cousin, sorry she’s all alone. Cue the swinging kitchen door as Frankie yawns and walks in with his coffee. Hope learns he missed his flight and has another one that afternoon. Hope hopes he’ll cancel that, but he goes to call a cab after Jennifer didn’t ask him to stay. Hope tries to get Jen to ask Frankie to stay, but Jen refuses to ask him, insisting to get through this alone. On her way into the kitchen, Jennifer asks Frankie if he confirmed his flight and he says he did. Hope can’t believe Frankie’s leaving so easily after promising Jack to be there for his family. Frankie tells Hope he’d unpack right now if Jen asked him to stay, but it’s her decision. He goes up to pack more as Hope tries to convince Jennifer she’ll need more than coffee over the next few months (so much for Salem tea, ha!). Jennifer realizes Hope cares and Hope tells Jennifer to let him help with the kids if not for herself. Hope reminds Jen again that Jack wanted Frankie there. Jennifer asks Hope to stop and she’s made up her mind. Frankie makes sure Jennifer’s got all his numbers and hugs her goodbye as he raises his eyebrows to Hope. We hear him scream as he steps outside and the ladies rush to see what happened. Later the doorbell rings and Jennifer rushes downstairs to answer. It’s Frankie hobbling in on crutches with the help of Max, Chelsea and Hope. Jen feels bad as the walk wasn’t salted as Jack usually did it (so much for getting along without him, ey?) Frankie apologizes to Max if he interrupted him (as we see a clip of his cell ringing and Chelsea irritated he answered it), but Max said he didn’t. Hope asks Chelsea about the driving lesson and learns she went and thinks it a waste of time, but wants her license back. Hope reminds her she was a teen once and understands. Max quietly tells Frankie his fall was accidentally on purpose. Frankie said it’s a broken leg, not fatal and he’s got a housekeeper. Hope asks if she cooks and he says no, but he’s got some women he can call. Max denies his harem doesn’t exist and he doesn’t have a housekeeper…he’s lucky to find a pair of socks. Frankie insists he’s okay, but Max tells him it’s his right leg that’s broken and he can’t even drive. Jennifer speaks up, insisting it’s final…Frankie’s not leaving and goes to get him some hot cocoa. Hope says she learned what a “lucky break” means.


AT SAMI’S APARTMENT…Poor Austin can’t even get through breakfast without Sami and Nicole exchanging insults. We learn he gave both Sami and Nicole briefcases with their initials on them and Sami gave him a plush bathrobe. She tries to make their relationship more than it is..a friendship...and he points out his best Christmas present was having Carrie back in Salem. (Sami’s sure got some fancy duds for as little money as she’s got). Austin asks Nicole to call Mickey to file the take over papers today. Later Nicole gives Austin the phone and he steps away to talk with Mickey. Nicole gives Sami a hard time about the personal gift of a bathrobe to Austin. Nicole gave Austin a business card holder and the two laugh at each other’s attempts to win Austin for themselves. Sami cracks up and Austin steps outside for some quiet. Sami continues to insist she’s giving Austin space and letting him keep his distance to realize how much he wants her. Nicole jabs back that no man is standing in line to date the woman who’s spent more money on wedding gowns than any other woman in America..wonder why? Nicole says she’s not interested in dating, just her career now. Sami has a Christmas present for Nicole…Carrie’s back…and neither of them will get Austin. She tells Nicole that Austin still loves Carrie, always has, always will. She goes to see Will and his presents (Austin didn’t want to go with her). Austin still hates taking over the company without talking to the CEO, but Nicole reminds him she never returned his call and the former CEO’s name is still on all the paperwork (what..it wasn’t even on Carrie’s door and she knew all the employees AND their kids in that short a time span?) He decides to make some calls to find out. He can’t believe they’re still closed for the holidays. (many companies are closed being Christmas was on Sunday)

AT LUCAS’ APARTMENT
We find Lucas and Carrie eating breakfast with Will, who tells him he wants to study film making. Carrie raves over Lucas’ French toast and he says he makes it for people he wants to impress. She jokes to Will that she’s glad she made it back to Salem before his wedding..which Lucas clarifies saying it’s because Will’s growing up so fast....and Will pops up with saying he had to..with the mother he was given you either have to grow up fast or turn to illegal substances. Carrie and Lucas both are caught off guard with that response. Carrie knows Sami means well, she just goes overboard sometimes. Will goes off to call a friend and Lucas is proud of his teenaged son (insert your own comment here mothers). He asks Carrie what her plans are and she names the people she wants to see…family and Mrs. Horton. They wonder how Claire is doing and he said Philip promised to call with updates. She vows to be back to High Style after the holidays. High Style is her life and helped her get through the break up with Mike. She thanks Lucas for not pursuing the take over. Lucas remembers Sami’s rampage about their doing the same. An older neighbor knocks on the door with some coupons she got by mistake. She recognizes Carrie and remembers when she lived there years ago and what a mess this is with Austin down the hall, etc. etc. Carrie tries to get the misdelivered coupons, but the lady clings to them as she rattles on. Carrie finally tells her to keep the coupons and shuts the door. Another knock on the door and they figure it’s the neighbor back once again. Nope..it’s Sami to see if Will liked his Christmas presents. He coldly tells her they were on his list, so of course he liked them. Lucas and Carrie try to lighten the situation, but Will can’t wait to rush out to his friends after hugging Aunt Carrie and telling her it was great to see her again and joking with his dad about his cooking. Sami asks for a little kiss at least, for Christmas (as she’s holding back tears) and with his dad’s encouragement, goes over and gives her a grandmotherly peck on the cheek and leaves. Sami notices Lucas made French toast for Carrie and points out he only does that for special people. Carrie asks if Austin’s down the hall, but Sami says no, he’s got meetings all day and rushes out, breaking down in the hallway. She returns and lies to Austin when he asks about Carrie. She tells him she’s visiting family.

THE PENTHOUSE
Marlena and Alex are more than irritated by John’s insistence on proving Alex’s being dangerous. Roman and Kate left and John’s standing guard. John mentions preventing Marlena from being attacked “again” and coyly refuses to tell them more until their guest arrives. Alex points out that John is in serious denial and Marlena came to the cabin with him on her own free will…that’s not kidnapping. Alex tells John he’s got control issues, LOL. Alex stands firm that Marlena’s chosen him. Dr. Banks arrives and John enjoys introducing her, confident that Alex’s game is over. Once Dr. Banks tells Marlena about Alex, he’s sure she’ll file charges against him that will send him to prison and out of her life for good….

PREVIEWS

Sami tells Lucas: If Carrie finds out that Austin is interested in her and Austin finds out that Carrie is interested in him…we’ve lost!

Austin to Carrie: How about a cup of hot chocolate and we take a walk. Carrie smiles and says that sounds nice.

Belle to Shawn: Ever since Claire got sick I’ve felt closer to you than ever. We see them hug.

Dr. Banks is on the floor screaming at Alex to stay away from her. John tells Alex if he lays another hand on her he’ll kill him….

As the credits roll…
Linda

Welcome to the Horton Tree Trimming...
The first 3 pictures came in an NBC email and we wanted to share with everyone. The pictures below are from Sheryl's DOOL picture site (linked in left hand column). Thanks for the great pictures of the ornaments and those hanging them Sheryl.




























Here's the Brady portrait also taken on Christmas Day.

Directed by: Albert Alarr
Episode: 10,216

The Brady family celebrates Christmas at home...and are about the only ones who do as everyone else is at the hospital or searching for Marlena. (is Zach whispering to Santa that he wants his contract renewed, not cancelled?)

THE HOSPITAL
Philip and Belle stand watch over their dying daughter as Shawn and Mimi remain closeby. Shawn gives Belle an angel necklace for Christmas when Philip goes to try and find Lexie and Mimi for tea. He mentions how Claire might have been his daughter had things worked out differently. He gets a message to come home and he and Mimi leave for a while as Belle tells them family comes first.

Carrie and Austin continue their discussion on the terrace. He asks about Mike and she carefully answers that he’s still back in Israel with Jeremy. Austin asks if they’ve been under any danger there and she tells him no. She changes the subject to his company. Nicole calls and Austin quickly tells her he’s done what he’s had to do, she needs to file the papers (hello, it’s CHRISTMAS NIGHT) and that he can’t talk right now. After Sami and Lucas exchange insults after their kiss, he notices Carrie and Austin on the terrace and points it out to her. She barrels out there to welcome her sister home and asks about Mike. She notices Carrie’s ring finger is bare and Carrie tells her that she and Mike aren’t together anymore. Cue Austin’s surprised face at that news. Lucas suggests they get back to his apartment (uh, doesn’t ANYONE care about WILL…neither Sami or Lucas have even mentioned their son on Christmas Day!!) and Carrie clarifies there weren’t any hotel rooms available and Roman’s house was sold…Lucas offered her his guest room. Austin mentions she’s just down the hall from him and Sami corrects him with..down the hall from us. Carrie mentions that Lucas told her that Austin, Nicole and Sami are all living there platonically. Austin informs her about the new place he leased and will be living in ALONE and asks Carrie to see more of her while she’s in town. She agrees.


ALICE’S HOUSE
Jennifer, Abby and JJ are about the only family remaining (except for Maggie...where did everyone else go?). Jennifer feels Jack’s presence and when the doorbell rings, is sure it is him. She answers saying “you’re back”, but it’s Frankie. Due to weather his flight was delayed and he realized he had forgotten to give them their Christmas presents. We see them open JJ’s stuffed animal, Abby’s bracelet and a Charles Dickens book for Jennifer. Jack watches from outside the window as he says goodbye to his family.

BRADY HOME
We return to Bo, Hope and Zack enjoying a warm, family Christmas. Bo’s bummed as Chelsea left without saying thanks for her present or even Merry Christmas. Hope encourages him to hang in there. Sure enough, Chelsea returns and apologizes for not saying thank you when she left. His gift of driving lessons kind of smarted, but she realized it was a way for her to get her license back and for that she’s grateful. She hugs him after thanking him and wishes him a merry Christmas. Chelsea brings up having a license and no car will be hard, but Bo pipes in with they might help her with that when the time comes and Hope concurs and and smiles. A visitor arrives and Bo said it’s Hope’s surprise. He hired a photographer to take their family portrait (ouch..on Christmas night and in their own home..that’ll cost them!). Hope’s worried that Shawn’s not there, but Bo left word at the hospital for him to come home and he’ll be there. Sure enough…Shawn and Mimi arrive (sure took long enough for the photographer to set up as Shawn was still at the hospital when he arrived). Hope asks Chelsea to join them in the picture and Shawn asks Mimi to as well. Mimi doesn’t feel it’s appropriate (yeah, she’s not really “family”) but Hope agrees and Mimi does so. Shawn and Mimi return to the hospital. Later we see Chelsea playing with Zack as Bo and Hope watch. They ponder what will happen when Zack’s a teenager, but figure they’ll have 10-12 years before needing to worry about it.

THE SEARCH FOR MARLENA
We find John, Roman and Kate (in the back seat) in the car enroute to Alex’s cabin. The car is stopped and Roman took the keys as he realized they can’t just rush the cabin without cause. He and Kate both remind John it would alienate Marlena even more. Inside the cabin we find Marlena dozing on the couch and Alex at the fire. He puts a pot of milk on the fire to warm for cocoa, which he tells Marlena was one of their favorite things to do while they were together. Later the milks starts boiling over and in the rush to get it, the fire goes out by the milk. Marlena calms an anxious Alex down who was upset his plan backfired, assuring him they can rebuild the fire and heat more milk. John and Co. arrive to see Marlena bending over the fireplace then screaming (as Alex comes toward her with ax in hand). They rush in and pull Alex off of Marlena only to learn a loose ember had caught Marlena’s sweater on fire and Alex was only trying to put it out. When Marlena tells them they had no good cause to break in like that, Kate walks in saying they did…John tells Marlena that they have proof that this man (Alex) is a monster and he’s getting her away from him right now…

As the previews roll…

Lucas to Carrie…”If you’re meant to be with Austin, there’s nothing Sami can say or do to keep Austin away from you.” Carrie says that won’t stop Sami from trying.

Nicole and Sami both feel confident they’ll get Austin

Chelsea and Max are alone in the house and she decides they should take advantage of the situation as she leans in to kiss him.

John is standing next to Dr. Banks and tells Marlena he can press charges against Dr. North and get him out of her life…

As the credits roll….
Linda

Episode: 10,215
Directed: Herb Stein
Tape Date: 11/18/05

Claire needs a transplant as friends and family gather at the hospital for the Christmas Story and encounters; the Horton tree trimming takes place as attendees come, go or no show, and
Jennifer and Abby try to deal with Jack's absence.

LOS ANGELES
Austin and Sami get ready to fly back to Salem as he admits having Carrie on his mind. (guess Will is still hanging out at the pub just before Christmas with both parents in LA) She tells him to get his mind off Carrie and on Christmas…handing him his gift…a framed picture of them from the concert…suggesting he remember the good time they had.

Carrie asks Lucas if she can hitch a ride back to Salem with him. He gets all excited, getting the wrong idea, until she clarifies she wants to be with Austin. She realizes she’ll have to explain how things didn’t work out with Mike, but needs to find out if there’s still a chance for them. Lucas promises to always be there for her and says she can fly back with him..hug hug.

IN SALEM
Bo (carrying Zack) and Hope arrive outside Jennifer’s house. (She and Abby must have been busy decorating as the house and yard have white lights everywhere.) Bo kisses Hope and wishes her both Merry Christmas and Happy Anniversary,hinting of a little surprise for her later on, telling Zack (who sits mute in his arms) not to tell. Zack is dressed as a mini Santa Claus and they hope Jen is up for tonight.

Inside Abby is startled to see that Frankie’s packed up and moved out. Abby wanted him there, but Jennifer says that Frankie has his own life to return to. Abby is shocked, saying first we lose dad, now Frankie..who cared for us and is our friend. How could you throw him out on Christmas (my question exactly).

Bo and Hope walk in and announce a surprise Santa helper with a big bag of gifts. Zack walks in (without the facial hair, a first for Brady men, haha) and says HO HO HO and Jennifer shows him where to put the gifts as Abby asks about Chelsea. Bo tells her that Chelsea is okay, just bruised. Hope says Chelsea’s with Max, but they’re meeting them at Grans for the Christmas party and should leave soon so they won’t be late for the tree trimming ceremony. Abby’s ready to go, but Jennifer announces they’re not going this year. Cue surprised faces. Hope talks to Jen alone. Jen’s afraid she’ll lose it while hanging Jack’s ornament and needs to be strong for her kids. Hope convinces Jennifer that her kids need to be there to be reminded there are people and traditions that will be there for them in the future. Abby comes downstairs with “JJ” and happy to hear they’re going. Jennifer tries to back pedal about needing to stop by St. Luke’s with some decorations first, but Hope insists she’ll do it and for Jennifer to go straight to Grans. We see Jack’s picture on the table as they all leave (with fire still blazing and lights lit everywhere…tsk tsk) and one of Jack’s eye’s wink or twinkle as the camera pans away.

PENTHOUSE
John rushes down the stairs at the Penthouse angry that Marlena and Alex are gone. He decides to call every ISA contact he has and Salem PD to help find them. He’s sure they’ll find them tonight with all the GPS tools the ISA has. Roman arrives and says Salem PD is looking everywhere for them (insert your own comment here). Kate says she’s going back to the hospital to check on Claire and Roman and John both send their thoughts and prayers. John asks Kate not to tell Belle about Marlena’s being gone. In the hallway, Kate is determined that no one learn that Claire is Shawn’s daughter. Later John knows where Alex is taking Marlena…to his cabin. (whoa…there’s a shocker…) The two rush out to get there before it’s too late. They leave with the tree lit and lights blazing (obviously our Salemites are not energy conscious ;-)

HOSPITAL
Mimi finds Bonnie (dressed like a sexy candy cane) helping in the pediatric ward. Bonnie tells Mimi to forget the idea that Shawn’s the father of Claire’s baby. Meanwhile, Lexie tells Philip and Belle that Claire will need a transplant or will die. Philip asks how long their daughter has. Lexie can’t tell them that, just that she’s a high priority for a transplant and asks them to keep praying. Belle looks down on her daughter and asks her to hang on. We don’t see Claire, but the angel ornament Shawn left instead.

Philip tells Shawn and Mimi about the transplant and Shawn remembers a friend with internet capabilities and suggests a web site encouraging organ transplants and blood donations. Philip offers Titan’s sponsorship if needed. Lexie arrives with her usual glum Doctor face.

Shawn hangs up the pay phone and tells Mimi and Bonnie that his friend is going to get right at it..(that really IS a friend to do so on Christmas) and if it doesn’t help Claire, it still will encourage people to donate blood or organs. Bonnie takes the opportunity to remind Shawn what a great couple Claire’s godparents are, a match made in Heaven.

Austin and Sami arrive at the ICU (wow…they flew commercial and were just in LA…we all know how long it takes from point A to point B, especially for the holidays…but I won’t digress, LOL…would have been more realistic if she had given him the picture on the plane while flying home…). Austin found out about Claire’s situation on the phone with Kate once they got back to Salem. Sami goes to find Belle while he sees Philip and Kate talking. Kate says they’ll pray for a Christmas miracle.

Lucas and Carrie arrive at the hospital (okay, I’ll cut them a little slack being they had a private jet, but still….) Being on the board of the hospital, he felt he needed to be there for the Christmas Story and she said it was appropriate for her first night back in town. It seems strange being that’s where Mike worked and she and Mike fell in love. She has to move on though and that includes telling Austin she still has feelings for him. Lucas follows her, shaking his head. (he looks might dapper in his green suit and red tie!). (Hello, it’s Christmas…Wouldn’t you think he and Sami would go looking for THEIR SON, not go to the hospital first?? )

Sami preps the kids on the floor at the hospital for Santa’s visit and once he arrives..tells herself she knows what SHE wants for Christmas..Austin (my, they fall in and out of love so easily in Salem). She figures with Carrie so far away, she stands a good chance of getting him.

Lucas finds Kate and she tells him about Claire. She asks about the woman he’s interested in, but he tells her she’s interested in another guy. She encourages him to go after her. Deep down he knows she only wants his happiness. Alone, Lucas knows that one of her sons will get his heart broken.

Lexie asks Shawn to read the Christmas Story to keep the Horton tradition alive and he agrees. Belle and Philip overhear from nearby and softly smile.

Lucas and Sami exchange nasty words. She asks about the “slut” he was with and he tells her she’s not a slut and came back to Salem with him. We see Carrie in a Santa hat walk up behind Sami. She can’t face her yet and Lucas whisks her away to the best party in Salem. Sami dons her Santa hat and hopes to find Austin under the mistletoe.


ST. LUKES
Earlier Belle went to St. Lukes to pray for Claire. We see her at the altar crying and begging for a miracle. Hope arrives with the bags from Jennifer. Belle tells her about Claire and then asks for a sign her daughter will be okay. Belle sees the candles flicker and hopes it’s a sign. Hope figures the door didn’t shut all the way when she came in and it’s a draft, but it doesn’t mean there won’t be a miracle.

HORTON TREE TRIMMING (see separate EE page with ornaments posted on it)
Jennifer, Abby and JJ arrive with Bo and Zack as we see Doug and Julie along with Mickey and Maggie there already. Julie shows Bo the newest ornament for the tree.. as Chelsea’s ornament is shown. Bo knows that Chelsea will love it and she’ll arrive later. Abby mumbles to herself “if she and Max aren’t having too much fun that is”, and Bo overhears. Mickey checks on Jen, who says she’s hanging in there. She finds a picture of Jack and holds it. Maggie asks Jennifer if she and Abby could hang the ornaments on the tree for all the family that couldn’t be there. They do so. Alice looks beautiful as always as she sits in the chair holding the box with the ornaments in it. We see the ornaments of Addie, Marie, Tommy, Bill, Laura, Jeremy, Lucas and Will (hey Lucas…get over there!) Hope arrives, apologizing for being late. Gran knows it was for a good cause and says she’s in time. She hugs Zack and Bo and learns that Shawn and Chelsea should arrive soon (don’t hold your breath). Hope asks Zack if he wants to hang his ornament and the 3 of them do it together. They hang their own ornaments next to each other on a limb and kiss, as Jennifer watches from across the room. Abby hugs her mom, knowing how much she misses Jack and says she does too (sniff sniff). Someone is watching from outside the window. Mickey and Maggie hang their ornaments near Sarah and Melissa’s. Julie and Doug hang theirs under Tom and Alice’s. Mickey tells Maggie that the Horton’s certainly have a wonderful family and Maggie says that’s she’s very happy to be with the man she loves as they kiss and hug (yup, last year she was “dead” and on an island). Poor Jennifer watches.

BACK AT THE HOSPITAL
Bo, Hope and Zack (still in Santa suit) arrive to hear the Christmas story and to be there for Belle and Philip. Shawn is brought in and sits in the reading chair with all the kids watching him. Many of the kids are dressed in nativity outfits, others in their pjs. Shawn reads a few lines (literally) as Bonnie takes a gold star that glitters, saying it’s the star of Bethlehem. Belle sees the star shine and takes it as a sign that Claire’s going to live. Hope says she hopes that Belle is right. Lucas is looking for Carrie (she was just with you)…and sees the Santa hat across the room on a blonde and goes over and warmly kisses her and she kisses back Oops, it’s Sami. They look into each others eyes. Austin steps outside on the terrace for some fresh air. He comments it’s a beautiful city and he’s glad to be back. Carrie is standing on the terrace and replies.”I agree, so am I. Merry Christmas Austin” as he turns and sees her.

BACK TO ALICE’S….
Later we return and the party has dwindled down to Gran, Mickey, Maggie, Doug and Julie as Jennifer and Abby now hang their ornaments alongside Jack Jr. and Jack’s. (gee, rush them over for the gayla and when it’s their turn to hang their ornaments..not there for them to show support…tsk tsk) Abby asks Jen why daddy left them and not there with them now. Jen hugs Abby, saying daddy is there (yeah, he’s watching from outside the window). He reaches for the door handle, knowing he should be inside. Alice puts the baby Jesus in the nativity scene and turns to touch Tom’s picture. She looks at the camera and says: “Those we love, near and far…may the blessings of this day be with you now and all the days of your life.”

PREVIEWS

Jennifer to Abby and Maggie: “I feel like Jack is somewhere nearby. I feel like he could walk in at any moment.

Shawn to Belle: I couldn’t love her more if she were my very own. She could have been if things had worked out differently.

Carrie to Sami with Austin and Lucas listening: “Mike and I aren’t together any more.” Austin absorbs this as Lucas watches from behind him.

We see Alex picking up an axe (and an alarm type of sound starts beeping) and holds it up as he walks to the hearth where Marlena is on the floor getting the wood ready …and the credits roll…

Happy Holidays to our Early Edition family and readers...as this is my last post this week...I'll create a separate post with pictures of the Horton ornaments tomorrow....but feel free to go to MikeR's Spoiler Companion to see some of them from 1999 if you wish (link on top left of page)...

Linda

Episode # 10214
Tape Date: 11/16/05
Air Date: 12/22/05
Director: Herb Stein

Summary: Nicole urges Austin to seal the deal and sign the papers…Carrie makes a possible life-changing decision…Jen decides to move on alone…as Frankie leaves town…John gets incriminating information about Alex.

In LA…Nicole stops Austin from calling the CEO of Highstyle and urges him to sign the papers, but he is determined to talk to the CEO first. He calls and talks to (a clearly tipsy) Becky, but Carrie isn’t there, they are having their office Christmas party. She walks in and Becky gives her the phone. She hears him say his name and ‘accidentally’ cuts him off and pretends like no one was there. Becky shoos her back to the party as she tells Becky to just put the phone on voice mail and join them. Meanwhile, Nicole continues to badger Austin, telling him that they need to buy the company now and they need to do house cleaning…starting with the CEO. He calls back and talks to Becky who takes down his name and number and says she will have the CEO call him back. After she gets off the phone, Shirley (the cleaning lady) comes in and Becky asks her to clean the office. Austin realizes he forgot to ask the CEO’s name (this is really getting ridiculous) and is going to call back but Nicole stops him. She tells him that she is sure he won’t get a call back and the CEO is incompetent. She says they need to make their move NOW, before Lucas or someone else beats them to it. Later, we see Carrie giving Becky a Christmas bonus and she is speechless. She has a gift for Carrie as well. (It looks like a Rolling Stones book or album collection, can’t tell, but it is called “40 Licks”). Becky talks about Carrie’s date with Lucas but Carrie insists it wasn’t a ‘date’. Carrie asks about the message, but when Becky searches her desk, can’t find it and realizes that Shirley must have thrown it out. Becky can’t remember the name either and says it was ‘Reese’ or something like that. Carrie tells her not to worry, if it is important, they will call back. They talk about spending Christmas with family and Becky is tired about being questioned by family members about getting married. Austin is anxious to talk to the CEO and wonders why she hasn’t called back. Nicole is still pushing him to make a decision and move quickly. He finally gives in and signs the papers as Nicole celebrates. Carrie tells Becky that she has made a decision…she is going home to Salem for Christmas and wants to see Austin, to see where they stand. Nicole makes a toast to their relationship, as Austin corrects her and says “business” relationship. He wants to get back to Salem for Christmas and goes to pack as she says to herself that in the new year, she is going to make him all hers. Carrie tells Becky that she can’t believe she is going to do this, but she can’t let Sami put him through hell again.

At Kate’s Hotel…John stares out the window, but can’t see what is going on, the blinds are closed. It is killing him to know what Alex is up to. He has flashbacks of watching them earlier. Kate calls about Clarie and learns that she is still critical and says they should pray for a miracle (if Lexie was MY doctor, I’d be praying as well ;-) John tells her that the ISA is still digging into Alex’s past and is sure they will find something. He gets a message from Agent Nash that someone who knew Marlena in medical school is coming to see him. A Doctor Lois Banks arrives, telling them that she was a friend of Marlena’s and knew Alex as well. As they sit, John fills her in on what is going on now with Alex and Marlena. Dr. Banks is upset that Marlena would trust him again. She tells them that Alex is brilliant, but not suited to treat patients. He never loved Marlena at all…she was an obsession and he was relentless in his pursuit. She tells John that he should do whatever it takes to get her away from him. He is extremely dangerous…a Jekyl and Hyde type of person. She says he was abusive and Marlena lived in fear of him constantly. He was a monster and abused her emotionally, verbally and physically. John asks her if she would be willing to testify to this if necessary and she says yes. After she leaves, John tells Kate that he is getting his wife back…how’s THAT for a Christmas miracle?

At the Church…Bo and Hope are outside as he is upset over Chelsea. Hope hugs him, telling him things will get better. He tells her that he has had enough of Chelsea’s drama (as have all of us) and suggests they go back inside. Everyone is gone now but Jennifer and Frankie. She is busying herself, saying they should take the flowers to the hospital to cheer up patients. Frankie says he needs to go and pack…IF that is what she wants. Bo offers to go with him and give him a hand and they leave. Hope tells Jen she is making a mistake and urges her to stop Frankie.

Jennifer continues to gather flowers but Hope tries to get her to talk about Frankie. Jen swears she doesn’t need him there to take Jack’s place. She can stand on her own two feet. She gets a bit angry with Hope and tells her that Jack was the love of her life and will always be everything to her. Hope asks if she is sure she wants Frankie to go and if she feels guilty because deep down she fears that she has feelings for him. Jen apologizes for snapping at Hope but she says it just doesn’t feel right. Hope think that in Jen’s ‘visit’ from Jack, she was hoping he would tell her to send Frankie away but he didn’t. She tells her that she shouldn’t feel guilty for being ‘unfaithful’ to Jack. Hope asks her to change her mind and ask Frankie to stay. She says she doesn’t mean romantically but as a friend. But Jen says she just lost her husband and she wants to grieve in her own way…she doesn’t want Frankie there to comfort her. She wants to spend Christmas alone with her children and her memories of Jack. She tells Hope it is over…drop it.

Meanwhile, Frankie is packed up and tells Bo that he is leaving because Jen wants him to…if it were up to him he would stay. Bo says that is obvious as Frankie admits he never got over Jen. Bo urges him to just tell her he wants to stay. Frankie says he loves Jen, but she doesn’t want him there, but Bo won’t drop it, telling him not to give up. He tells Frankie about how when Hope was Princess Gina and kept pushing him away, but he wouldn’t give up. But Frankie says it is different…Jen wants to be on her own right now and he must respect her wishes. Bo tells him that Abby and ‘little JJ’ sure could use a father figure and urges him to not walk away. When they return to the church, Bo is still working on him but he tells Bo he is there to say goodbye. Bo and Hope leave to take Zack to see Santa.

At the Java Café (I think that’s where they are)…Bo and Hope arrive with Zack, who rushes to Santa (Hmmm…no line?) Zack promises he has been a good boy and proceeds to tell Santa what he wants for Christmas. Hope cries as Bo reminds her to get out the camera. She begins snapping shots and says these are the moments you hold on to. Bo laughs that must be SOME list Zack is giving Santa, being he has been there a long time. As Hope snaps shots, she says that kids grow up so fast…just look at Shawn and Chelsea. Realizing her blunder, (that Bo missed out on Chelsea’s childhood) she apologizes and says maybe they could ask Chelsea if she has any pictures of when she was growing up to share with them. Zack excitedly comes rushing back over, talking about how fun that was and suggests that they go sit on Santa’s lap as well as all laugh.

Back at the Church…Frankie goes over to Jen to say his goodbyes. He tells her that he knows she will be okay and apologizes for overstaying his welcome. She tells him that both she and Jack loved having him there. He tells her if she needs anything to just let him know. He says he respects her decision and she says he should just go (as tears flow). He says he hope she finds peaces and wishes her and the kids the best in the new ;year as she hugs him (crying). She wishes him a Merry Christmas as he kisses her and leaves. Jen stands alone in the church (with Jack’s picture behind her) as she cries…And the previews show…

Roman (to John): Damn it John…we have to find her. (John): I know exactly where he’s taken her…

Belle (in the chapel): Christmas is a time for miracles…God, please let me know that my daughter is going to be all right…

We see Shawn reading the Christmas story to the children at the hospital…

Abby (to Jen): Why did Daddy have to leave us now? (Jen): He IS here! (as we see Jack watching them from outside the window…is he real?...or a ghost?)…

And the credits roll
Laney

An extra treat...1999 pictures of our Salemites and the Horton's Christmas tree ornaments on MikeR's Spoiler Companion (link on upper left side of the page). ENJOY!! and thanks MikeR!!

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21

Episode #10,213
Tape date-ll/15
Director-Albert Alarr

A new day has dawned in Salem, as the family mourns Jack at his memorial service, Chelsea is out of the hospital, while out in L.A. Sami gets caught with her hand in the till.

IN L.A., Sami appears to be shopping, as we see storefronts, sunshine, a Salvation Army Santa ringing his bell (guess this is the closest we will ever get to seeing outdoor shopping since the Salem Mall was torn down). Sami gets annoyed at the vigorous ringing, and gives Santa a hard time. He tells her that if she makes a donation, he will go on a coffee break, so she hauls out her wallet, finding only a dollar bill, plus a C-note. Lucas comes up (Man, a big city like L.A. and what are the chances, huh? LOL) He jests that if only Norman Rockwell was alive to see selfless Sami Brady, on Christmas Eve, making a donation. (WHY are these people still in L.A. on Christmas Eve???) He leaves, and an angy, flustered Sami throws a bill into the kettle, only to realize she put in the $100 one, which was her shopping budget for the trip.

Meanwhile Austin is waking up a hungover Nicole in the room. She moans that while working late, she overdid the little liquor bar in the room. Austin gives her the short lecture on giving up drinking, and then learns of her success in smoozing Mr. Giles. Austin tells her of seeing a ghost from his past on the jumbotron, how it was Carrie Brady, and gifts Nicole with a Stones T-shirt. She sarcastically says, oooh, thanx, this is just as good as being there, as she puts it on. She has Austin read the contracts, telling him that all he has to do is sign on the dotted line, and High Style is as good as theirs. He decides to call the CEO of High Style first.

Carrie walks into her office, which has been decorated beautifully by Beckie. (poor girl, stayed there all nite, and now is there before Carrie in the a.m. Hope she gets a great Christmas bonus). Beckie shows Carrie some dunning letters from the banks, but she refuses to open them, planning to deal with them next week. She only in concerned now about the party for the employees. Beckie is still urging Carrie to call Austin, but Carrie is not ready to let him know she is now in the States. Lucas comes in with flowers, & she invites him to the party later. He leaves.

Back out on the street, Sami is having a fit over accidentally donating all her money, and after looking around, decides to try and fish out her money. In goes her hand into the bucket, and of course, Lucas spots her. He chastises her, as she tries to explain about putting in the wrong bill, and now having no money to get a gift for Will. Lucas brags about buying him a skateboard, but that does not do Sami any good. Lucas leaves, Sami continues to try and get her money, and of course, Santa returns and catches her, hollering at her. Some woman bops Sami on the head with her purse, lol. Disgusted, Sami pulls out her hand, with just a dollar bill, says Bah, humbug, and leaves.

IN SALEM, Abby comes into the Java Café, where she is comforted by Josh. (Abby looks beautiful, her hair is pulled back, she is wearing black, and is so sad.)

He tells her about not being able to get off work to attend the memorial service, but decides he will quit his job, so he can be with her there. She tells him no, the service is just for immediate family, he kisses her, and she leaves.

Max & Chelsea are walking along, just coming from traffic court. She is complaining about losing her license, having to take driving lessons before getting it back, and the only good thing is she has no transportation to get to the community service she has to perform. Max tells her to take a bus, or get family or friends to take her, but bratty Chelsea does “not take the bus” and would not impose on her friends or ask her family, especially Bo, who would not lift a finger to help her. He just doesn’t care. Max tries to reason with her, but Chelsea rants on and on about Shawn drivng his motorcycle thru the church window, having been drinking, and on drugs, and whines that he got off scot free. Max assures her that Shawn lost his license for a while, too, and is still doing community service, but Chelsea will not be swayed.

Bo & Hope arrive at the church, talking about Chelsea. Bo wishes he could have been there for Chelsea in traffic court, as Hope tries to make him feel better. Abe & Lexie are already seated, with Abe remembering how much Jack worried about Jennifer while they were on the island. And after all he went through, to finally come home only to discover he has an incurable illness. Doug & Julie arrive at the church, greeted by Bo & Hope.

Frankie arrives at Jen’s house, to find Mickey & Maggie with Jack, Jr. Frankie wants to talk to Mickey, but Jen comes out. Mickey & Maggie take little Jack to the car, and Jen asks Frankie to ride with her. They all arrive at the church, Jennifer takes little Jack to the nursery, and Frankie pulls Mickey aside to tell him that he is leaving town after the service. Mickey is disappointed, as it is very busy at the office, and he was planning on making Frankie a partner in the firm. Abby arrives, and goes in with her mother, and they sit next to Alice. (who looks absolutely gorgeous, God Bless you, Frances Reid!) Father Jansen begins the service. Abby whispers to her mom, wondering where Gramma Jo is (yeah, we wonder, too), but Jen says she was so upset and Vern took her to the rectory. (sigghhh, shame on you, Days, Jack’s mother should be there!) Julie reads the 23^rd Psalm, which is beautiful. However, Bo chooses this time to decide to leave and try to call Chelsea. (Puleeze, what is with these rude, rude Salemites who just get up and walk out of church during a service) Lexie escorts Abe to the podium, where he delivers a moving eulogy, at times laughing as he talks about our Jack & his quirks. Next comes Jack’s favorite hymn, Amazing Grace (am guessing it is being sung by Kelly Moneymaker, who is Peter Reckell’s wife), and as she sings, we are treated to a series of flashbacks of Jack & Jennifer, which include both Jack as Santa, Jen as Santa, their weddings, a scene from the island (as Jack is unshaven) putting a ring on her finger, and a couple others. Alice leans over and says, you are going to be o.k., Jennifer.

Outside, Bo is pacing, trying to raise Chelsea on the phone, and voila….there she is right in front of him. Max goes inside, as Chelsea rags on Bo, telling him she doesn’t want to have anything to do with him. The service ends, and Abby comes out, so Chelsea goes with her to get Jack, Jr. from the nursery. Hope comforts Bo, telling him to just give her time, she will come around. Maybe spending the Christmas holidays with them and all the family will have a positive effect on her. Jennifer asks everyone to leave, as she wants to spend some time alone. Everyone leaves, with Lexie telling Frankie she is glad he is there for Jen.

Jennifer goes up to the large picture of Jack near the podium……and cries as she touches the picture. And the previews show…….

John on the phone as Kate listens: What do ya got for me? Hope it’s enough to nail North’s hide to the wall. I gotta get him out of my wife’s life once and for all.

Carrie to Beckie: I’m going back to Salem for the holidays. I want to see Austin.

Frankie to Bo: Bo, what do you think? It’s never worked out for me and any other woman. I never to over her. Bo: Well, Frankie, that’s obvious.

Hope to Jen: You’re afraid because deep down you could have feelings for Frankie? Jennifer is covering her face.

Barb

Episode: 10212
Directed by: Roger Inman
Tape Date: 11/10/05

The Stones Concert wraps up as our Salemites have more near misses, Jennifer and Frankie talk about him returning to D.C., and Bo and Hope learn about Chelsea's fate.

STONES CONCERT….The show starts with Mick wrapping up a song and music blasting (keep your remote handy as I had to turn volume down so rest of my household wouldn’t get woke up). Sami’s dancing to the music while looking for Austin as we see him returning to the jumbo tron tech (yeah, like I’m sure those guards standing outside in the hall would just let him in) and asks if he could rewind that tape. The guy tells him it’s all live, no tape and Austin leaves. He practically trips going downstairs and bumps into someone (Carrie). He recognizes her “okay” after bumping into her (not seeing who it was) and apologizing and calls out her name in the crowd. Apparently the concert’s over already and we see Sami and Lucas bump into each other, both accusing the other of following each other. She asks about his “date” and he asks if she’s jealous. She asks about Sophie and he leaves to find his date. Sami’s determined to find out who this chick is all the way out in California.

Carrie is back on the phone with Becky (oh paleez…let the girl go home and sleep…it must be 10 pm by now!) as she tells her how great the concert was and what a huge Stone’s fan she is (rewind that footage of her and Austin listening to their LP’s again and smooching on the couch). Austin’s still searching for Carrie. He sees someone that looks like Carrie from the back and she kisses her boyfriend. Sami finds Austin and asks if he saw Lucas. He tells her no, but he did see Carrie. Carrie and Lucas are looking for each other as the crowd mulls around (GO HOME PEOPLE). Austin says he saw Carrie’s face on the jumbo tron. Sami said she was watching the jumbo tron the entire night (hardly girl..you were bopping and looking all around) and didn’t see Carrie’s face. She goes to buy a poster and t-shirt for Will. Twenty feet away Lucas finds Carrie and tells her about Austin and Sami being there too (sure a small stadium) and points them out. Carrie doesn’t want to be found and they rush out, but not before Sami spots Lucas and calls out to him.

Later we see both couples walking arm in arm, laughing, outside the stadium.

IN SALEM

At the Deveraux’s…..Jennifer thanks Father Jansen for stopping by and returns to Frankie inside, saying how much she appreciated Father Jansen's visit. She knows he’d been to the hospital with Belle and Philip and her heart goes out to them. She hopes they get the miracle this Christmas that they didn’t get. Frankie knows planning Jack’s funeral service will be difficult, but she says it won’t be the first time she’s done it..yet it never gets easier and always hard to say goodbye. Jennifer blames herself for being so stubborn that Jack was dying and didn’t say goodbye. She should have used every minute she had letting him know how much she loved him instead of pouring healthy concoctions into him. Frankie tries to convince her Jack knew and she has to get through this and he’ll be there to help her do it. She thanks him, saying he has a life he needs to get back to and she doesn’t want to keep him from it any longer. She doesn’t know how long it’ll take. He insists (without pushing) that he really wants to do this and tells her that Jack knew she needed him and wanted this. He promised Jack he’d be there for her. She asks if Jack really asked him to do this and he says Jack even told Hope, Lexie and Billie so. Jennifer is amazed and says that the Jack she saw in the garden earlier told her that he had taken steps to make sure someone was there for her. She goes on about how Jack always takes things too far, but Frankie said he did this because he wanted to, he cares about her. Jennifer says she needs to be there for her children and she needs this time alone with them. She hopes he understands that. Frankie regretfully agrees and will return to D.C. after the services the next day. She thanks him for his friendship and will miss him so much. He tells her he’s only a phone call away if she needs him and they hug. He promises to come for a visit soon and the doorbell rings. It’s a deliveryman, delivering a full sized decorated Christmas tree on wheels. We learn Frankie ordered it for her. (okay…the concert in Los Angeles is just out and considering the time difference…figure it’s 10 pm in LA, it must be midnight to 1 am in Salem…and a guy is delivering a Christmas tree????) Jennifer smiles and says it’s beautiful and Frankie tips the deliveryman before he leaves. Frankie dims the lights and suggests they light the tree to see if it works and it does. She loves it and can’t believe Christmas is so near. She has to decorate the house and get ready. Jennifer admits she fears she’s making a big mistake asking him to go. He promises to always be there for her and she hugs him, saying he’s her best friend (ouch) and how grateful she is. He heads upstairs to book a flight and she thanks him again. Standing by the tree, Jennifer remembers dressing as Santa Clause and getting on her knees to propose to Jack and his accepting her proposal. Frankie watches her by the tree as he stands outside the window.

At the Hospital….Max is crying standing over Chelsea. We see a replay of Bo and Chelsea’s last discussion about her promising not to speed. Max talks to himself about how he drove by the accident scene and knew it was her. He saw the ambulance taking her away and wish he had been there. He cries wondering how he’s going to tell Bo. He tells her how he had enjoyed their night at Bo and Hope’s and was getting into the Christmas spirit. He kisses her hand and knows he has to tell his brother what happened.

Bo and Hope arrive asking where the accident victim is. The nurse (after asking if they’re family and Hope says they’re her parents) tells them it was a very bad accident and her injuries were very serious. They did everything they could, but she’s gone. Bo tries to keep himself in control, telling Hope (who’s weeping) that he should have taken that car away from Chelsea, now it’s too late. He has to go identify the body to make sure it’s her. He has to tell Billie, who’s out of town on business about their daughter too. He knows how it almost killed Billie when she thought she lost Georgia when she was born. The nurse comes to get Bo and Hope offers to do it instead, but he says he has to do it. They both go in together and cling to each other as the nurse pulls down the sheet. Bo breaks down as they see (we don’t) Chelsea’s face unveiled. We return to hear them tell the nurse that it’s NOT their daughter. The nurse apologizes, saying she just got to work and it’s been a zoo. Bo asks her to check on any other accident victims. (uh, next time ask the patient’s name before asking if they’re family perhaps?) Bo and Hope are so relieved, but anxious to find Chelsea. Max finds them in the hall and tells them that Chelsea was in an accident and her car was totaled. Bo doesn’t care about the car, just wants to know how Chelsea is. Max said she was pretty banged up, but will be okay. The nurse returns and says the same and that Chelsea was given a sedative to help her relax and they can see her now. Bo rushes in and strokes his daughter’s face as she apologizes. Later she finds out her car didn’t make it (as Max phrases it, LOL) and she gets upset..saying it was the only thing that was hers and what will she do without it? Catching herself, she adds..except for my friends and family. One of the officers at the scene asks Bo and Hope to step outside. Chelsea panics, but Bo tells her it’ll be okay and for her to rest. Max tells her how he drove by and saw the scene and thought the worst. She figures her life is over without her car. Outside the officer tells Bo and Hope that he had clocked their daughter driving 30 MPH OVER the speed limit and was about to pull her over when the accident happened (she was driving that fast AND trying to call for movie times?) He informs them that she’s gotten 2 previous tickets by the Highway Patrol who are cracking down (good for them!!) and this is her 3rd strike. They’re pulling her license and she’ll have to appear in traffic court ASAP. Bo figures losing her license is probably the best thing that could happen and may save her life. He knows he has to be the one to tell her. Inside Chelsea whines to Max about how grounded she’ll be without a car..unable to go to work or school or visit anyone. Max offers to chauffeur her, saying how better can it be to have a professional race car driver drive you around? Max tries to get her to appreciate what she DOES have. She clarifies that Bo and Billie are her biological parents, and he reminds her what a good time they had that night at Bo and Hopes. Bo returns and Max tells him how he was trying to talk some sense into his daughter. Bo asks to speak to Chelsea alone and Chelsea thanks Max for being there before he leaves. Outside the curtain cubicle, Max tells Hope how he’s tried to get Chelsea to slow down so many time and knows how hard it’ll be to lose her license.
Bo asks Chelsea to think positive here..she’s alive and no one else was hurt. He tells her calmly about her license being pulled and she begs “dad” to do something and fix it. Knowing his rank at the PD and his being a Horton and a Kiriakis should give him some pull. She whines that she’s his daughter and needs to help her, not side with the cops. He tries to tell her he’s doing what’s best for her, but she orders him out (just slap that girl!). Max returns and says Bo’s trying to do what’s best for her…Chelsea whips back with that Bo’s as dead to her as her parents are..and turns her head….as the previews roll….

Austin (back in his undershirt..what’s up with that?) tells Nicole it was a great concert, except he saw a ghost from his past…..

Lucas to Sami…of all the horrible things you’ve ever done, this has got to top them all….(hmmm…not sure what it was, but we know what she’s done before…)

Looks like Jack’s funeral service…..
Bo to Hope…”after all the time I’ve lost with Victor, I don’t want the same thing to happen with Chelsea and me.”

Alice (happy belated 93rd birthday to Frances Reid…you look gorgeous!!) to Jennifer: “you’re going to be okay Jennifer, I promise you.”

As the credits roll…
Linda

Episode # 10211
Tape Date: 11/10/05
Air Date: 12/19/05
Director: Herb Stein

Summary: Austin spots Carrie at the concert…Bonnie urges Mimi to forget about the blood type business…Bo and Hope’s evening is interrupted by a tragic phone call.

At the Rolling Stones Concert…We get an extended replay of Austin and Sami arriving at the concert, as well as Lucas and Carrie. Carrie has to go make a phone call and goes to the concession stand area to try to get a signal. Meanwhile, Austin and Sami decide they are thirsty so Austin stands in line at the concession stand and tells Sami to go ahead and find their seats. Carrie calls Becky and tells her where they are and about Austin being in town. Austin is close enough within earshot to hear his name and whirls around. About that time, Sami comes back and he assumes it was her calling his name. They decide the line is too long so they go on inside…walking right past Carrie on the phone. Carrie hears the crowd roar and tells Becky the concert is starting so heads in as well and rejoins Lucas. The concert starts as Mick struts onstage singing ‘Start Me Up’. (I must say here that these 4 were actually at a Stones concert…OR it is some really good editing!) All four are enjoying the concert, singing clapping and bopping around with the crowd. The song finishes and they start on the next song ‘Oh, No, Not You Again’ (how appropriate). As he sings, crowd shots flash up on the jumbotron screen and there is Carrie’s smiling face. Sami is dancing around and doesn’t see, but Austin is dumbstruck, with his eyes bugging out of his head. He whispers something to Sami and leaves as she continues to dance. He goes to the control room as Sami looks around wondering where he is. He asks the control guy what section of the crowd they were showing so he tells him and Austin takes off. We next see him standing there saying “I don’t believe this”.

At the Loft…Shawn and Mimi return home but he already wants to go back. He notices the loft is decorated, Mimi and Bonnie had done it. She tries to get him to rest but all he can do is think of the baby, saying he feels he has some kind of connection to her (as Mimi has a flashback of hearing the nurses talking). Finally she convinces him to go lie down and rest and he thanks her for caring about him. After he leaves, she goes to the lap top and is doing some research on blood types and genetics. Bonnie arrives with more mistletoe and cider. As Shawn lies on his bed, he prays that God will save Clair, remembering when his family lost JT (flashbacks). In the other room, Bonnie is pushing Mimi to go after Shawn, but Mimi tells her to cool it, Shawn is concerned about Claire right now. Bonnie can tell something is bothering her and asks what is wrong. She sees the computer and Mimi finally tells her about how Shawn’s blood type matched Claire but Philip’s didn’t. She tells Mimi to turn that computer off NOW. In his room, Shawn wakes up to find Claire on the bed beside him and he tells her that she will be okay. Of course it is a dream. In the other room, Mimi tells Bonnie not to freak out, but Bonnie can tell that Mimi is afraid she will lose him. She tells her mom that Shawn and Belle both said they never slept together. She remembers one time she thought they did, but they didn’t. Bonnie tells her not to worry, that sometimes people’s blood type doesn’t match anyway and reminds her of how neither Craig or Nancy were donors for Chloe’s bone marrow. Bonnie tells her to trust her…no more worrying about Shawn’s blood type matching Claire. He walks in and overhears this. Bonnie covers and talks about his giving blood, but not risking his own health in doing so. Shawn tells Mimi that if they do get together, he wants to adopt lots of babies and she says he has a deal. Bonnie thinks they need to kiss and directs them to the mistletoe. As they kiss, she turns off the computer.

At the Brady House…Bo, Hope and Zack are playing a board game (Bo complains that he is beating him…cute). They ask him if he had fun with his big sister Chelsea and he says yea. Hope tells Bo that until Chelsea is more responsible that they shouldn’t leave Zack alone with her…and especially not let him get in a car with her. Bo thinks that Chelsea got the message. I guess she didn’t, because we get a replay of her wreck. Then we see a shot of her in the car with blood on her face. Later, the fire department and EMS are there trying to get her out of the car, saying she is trapped and will have to cut her out. Bo and Hope jokingly say that between Shawn and Chelsea, they will both be prematurely gray. Bo is sure they got it honest, talking about what a handful he was. Hope fears that Chelsea doesn’t care enough about herself and that is why she is reckless. But is glad she and Bo are getting closer and is sure it will make a difference in her life. Bo says he has a soft spot for her and even thinks that getting at ticket may do her some good. Hope reminds him that even being safe doesn’t help all the time…and talks about Jack, the Bensons and even her own mother. They both say that if something would happen to her, they can’t imagine it. They talk about losing JT and have flashbacks of the Reibers taking him. Hope says it hurt like hell saying goodbye, but at least they get to see him. She wonders if Lexie feels the same way seeing Zack with them. Hope’s mind goes back to Jennifer and feels sorry for her and Abby losing Jack that way…here during the holidays…without even getting to say goodbye. Bo talks about when he thought he lost Hope and how lucky they are now. Meanwhile, the EMS folks have cut Chelsea out of the car and find her ID. The cop on duty realizes it’s Bo’s daughter. Bo and Hope about how sad Christmas has been the past few years (looks like that will continue) for them. Bo thinks they all need to get into the holiday spirit as Zack joins them on the sofa. Bo gets a call from the cops about Chelsea. They tell him that she is alive, but was unconscious when the ambulance took her to the hospital. Hope grabs Zack (they are going to drop him off at Mickey and Maggie’s) and out the door they rush. We next see a bloody Chelsea in an examining room with a nurse closing the curtain. Bo and Hope arrive at the hospital to overhear 2 nurses talking about someone dying and how she probably died on impact and feeling no pain. Bo (in shock) says “oh no”…and the previews show…

Jennifer (to Frankie): I feel I am making a terrible mistake…letting you go…

Austin (to Sami): Will you calm down? Sami: No, not until I find out the name of that SLUT that Lucas was with. Austin: Why…what are you going to do when you find out…what are you going to do? (as we see Lucas and Carrie enjoying fireworks at the concert)…

A nurse pulls back a sheet from over a body as Bo and Hope gasp…

And the credits roll…
Laney

Episode: 10,210
Directed by: Jim Baffico
Tape Date: 11/19/05
Air Date: 12/16/05

The Brady's enjoy a happy family night at home for the holidays, Claire is giving last rites, and the LA crowd heads to the Stones concert in Anaheim.

AT THE BRADY HOME....
Bo and Hope are playing Fish with Zach as Bo enjoys munching on snacks. Zach suggests they play Gin Rummy next which surprises Bo. Ding Dong…it’s daughter Chelsea and brother Max (which makes him Chelsea’s uncle). Bo and Hope warmly greet them and Hope saying it’s a night to be with those you love…as Chelsea agrees and softly comments she wished her parents were there. Hope knows how difficult it is for Chelsea to celebrate her first Christmas without the Bensons. Chelsea agrees and says Christmas was her favorite holiday and the Bensons had some special traditions she loved. Hope warmly offers to incorporate some of those traditions with their own and although she and Chelsea got off to a bad start, really wants to rectify that. Max remembers some of the great Christmas’ he and Frankie had as Brady’s at the pub growing up and Bo reminds him he still IS a Brady. Zach says “Don’t worry Chelsea. You’re my big sister now and I love you.” (how cute is that) Chelsea smiles and Bo chuckles happily.

Max and Chelsea chat by the fire as he points out the mistletoe and kisses her. Bo walks in and catches them kissing while asking who wants nutmeg in their eggnog. Privately Bo reminds Max that Chelsea is his daughter and doesn’t want her hurt. Max assures Bo that he’s spent a lot of time with Chelsea lately and keeping her out of trouble. Believe it or not, she’s helped turn him into a responsible adult (nice to know being he was a big time race car driver originally). Hope and Chelsea chat as Hope tells Chelsea that they’ll always be there for her and won’t let her down. Shawn and Mimi arrive and fill them in about what happened at the hospital (see below). He tells his mom that Claire’s dying.

As Mimi tries to get Shawn to rest, Bo asks what they’re not telling them. Mimi fills them in about the double blood transfusion he made for Claire. Shawn disagrees about needing rest and asks to take the guardian angel from their tree to the hospital as Claire needs it more. Hope agrees and after many hugs, Shawn and Mimi leave. Chelsea watches morosely and says she has some studying and has to leave too. Max says he has to leave too and Bo is surprised to learn they didn’t come together. Hope offers to send some eggnog for Billie home with Chelsea, but she says Billie’s been on a health food craze and won’t drink it. Bo asks Chelsea to drive carefully as he’s heard about how she’s been pulled over and let go. She mentions they said they wouldn’t tell him, but he said he’s more concerned about her safety. He told them to give her a ticket if she’s caught speeding again. She promises to drive the speed limit from now on. She kisses Max under the mistletoe (at the door) and says she loves Christmas and leaves. Cue anxious face on Bo, LOL. Alone with Zach they talk about how nice the evening went. Bo’s happy to have Max and Frankie back in town. Hope said the only thing better than being a Brady is being a Horton and how incredibly blessed their sons are being both. Hope’s happy Chelsea spent time with them and glad she’s getting to know their boys better. Hope tells her guys she loves them both and kisses them.

IN LOS ANGELES….Lucas comments on how quiet Carrie’s been, knowing that seeing Sami and Austin kiss was upsetting to her. She asks if he thinks Austin is really falling for Sami again. The two sit on a bench as Lucas tells Carrie the divorce wasn’t her fault. Carrie reminds him that she cheated on Austin. Lucas tells her if she went in and told Austin she wanted him back, he’d drop Sami like a hot rock. Lucas sees a Stone’s concert poster and Carrie said she tried to get tickets, but they sold out in minutes. Lucas is determined to get a couple tickets. As Lucas makes calls for tickets, Carrie has a flashback of her and Austin as she’s dancing to Stones music (wearing headphones) when Austin walks in. She informs him she ordered the Stone’s new album for both their collections. He said when they're married they’ll only need one, but she says married or not, they’ll both have their own Stone’s collection. He tells her he loves her, she responds the same, and they kiss. Lucas hangs up and tells her he scored a couple tickets as Marie at Titan called someone and got them for him (it’s dark in LA already, which means it’s at least 2 hrs. later in Salem..poor Marie doesn’t even get to go home at night for the holidays?)

AT THE RESTAURANT....Sami and Austin talk about how they kissed for charity, to help raise money for the hurricane fund. He ponders if Maggie might consider doing the same at Chez Rouge. We return to the drawing for the Rolling Stones concert tickets. Big suspense, LOL..as Austin’s name is drawn. Sami is beyond excited and the gal who drew the ticket delivers it to Austin and suggests he put his assistant in a cab home and she’ll go with him to the concert. Sami’s response to that “over my dead body”, a frequently used Salem phrase. Austin diplomatically reminds Laurie it’s not cool to use her own charity tickets and agrees to call her the next time he’s in town. She kisses him goodbye and Sami (with mouth open) acts insulted. He says she’s her own worst enemy and should be happy she’s going with him. When she doesn’t readily agree, he starts to leave and she pulls him back, saying it’s the Stones..and the most exciting thing ever. As Sami babbles about how exciting this is, Austin also has the same flashback that Carrie did as the record plays and they fall on the couch together. He signs the check for dinner and he and Sami head back to the hotel to change for the concert.

ROLLING STONES WORLD TOUR - ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA – 11/4/05
Lucas and Carrie arrive in their Stones t-shirts, anxious to see the concert. Sami and Austin also arrive in their shirts too. Sami is beyond excited and when he mentions Nicole’s still working, has to reassure Sami he didn’t mean that as wanting to take Nicole instead. Sami is so pumped to see the concert and reminds him how they were going to go together when they were engaged, but Will got sick and they couldn’t. The concert starts and Mick dances out singing START ME UP.

BACK AT THE HOSPITAL
Philip joins Belle and the others, saying Claire is dying. Mimi arrives and Shawn is upset, telling her how Claire’s kidneys are failing. She’s amazed he got the nurses to let him donate blood again, but he knew he had to. Multi-specialist Dr. Lexie steps outside Claire’s room and says Claire is stabilized for right now, but they’re looking at multi organ failure and recommends Belle and Philip call a priest. We return as Father Jansen arrives. Belle is afraid if he does last rites it’s willing her to die, but he assures her that’s not true. It’s just to prepare her should she die, but it’s the a sacrament to the sick and it’s God’s will if Claire lives or die. Everyone goes in the room and Father Jansen performs the baptism ceremony first as Mimi and Shawn answer that they’re to be the Godparents. Father Jansen performs the abbreviated ceremony as Claire’s parents, grandparents (minus Victor) and Godparents participate. He then does an abbreviated last rites before leaving. Marlena comforts Belle who’s weeping, saying she doesn’t even know what she’s going through right now (if she had her memory, she’d remember losing her and Don Craig’s son to crib death), but will be there for her. Belle asks Marlena not to take it the wrong way, but says she wants everyone to leave so she and Philip can be alone with Claire. Kate looks sympathetically at Marlena.

Belle asks John to go home and get some rest. She wants what time Claire has left to be with her mommy and daddy. Kate says they need to give them some space. John overhears Marlena telling Alex she doesn’t feel she should leave. John tells Marlena he and her should go back to their home together as it’s their daughter and granddaughter. Marlena said she won’t be alone. She is going back to her home with her husband. Kate comforts John, who's so absorbed in his own misery, he doesn't remember it's Kate's son and granddaughter (supposedly) too.

AT THE PENTHOUSE
Marlena breaks down about being a lousy mother, not remembering her own daughter. John eavesdrops from Kate’s suite, asking what that bastard is doing to Marlena when he doesn’t agree she should be with Belle. She cries about how it’s killing her and when John hears this, is ready to rush to her aid. Kate tells him to listen and he hears Alex tell Marlena what’s happening to Claire is not her fault and he’s there for her, hoping she’ll need him. She agrees she does and they kiss. John (with tears in his eyes) says “I’ve lost her Kate. I’ve lost her.”

IN CLAIRE’S ROOM, Shawn takes the angel in and tells Belle and Philip it’s significance. Belle was upset he came back at first, but after hearing why he did, thanks him for coming and they hang the angel over Claire’s bassinet. Mimi stands in the hall watching through the nurses and overhears two nurses talking in the hallway about how it’s interesting that Shawn Brady’s blood matched the baby’s, but the baby’s father’s didn’t. (Oh paleez…major NO NO in hospitals to talk about that stuff in public spots..even elevators have reminder signs about it).

CHELSEA is driving her car and crying, saying how lame was it with eggnog and stockings. She pulls out her cell and asks for movie times, looking away from the road. She looks up and screams…as the previews roll…

At the Stones concert we see Sami and Austin bopping in the audience. Austin looks up at the screen where they’re flashing on other people at the concert. His eyes about bug out of his head as he sees Carrie’s face fill up the screen.

Shawn to Mimi: “Why are you so worried about my being a match for Belle’s baby?” Mimi looks anxious that someone might hear.

We see Hope and Bo at the hospital and Chelsea on a bed in the ER. The curtains are pulled shut and we hear a nurse saying: “Losing your daughter. I just can’t imagine it. She went quick and never gained consciousness after the impact and she probably didn’t feel any pain." We see Bo’s shocked face as the credits roll….

Linda

Episode # 10209
Tape Date: 11/9/05
Air Date: 12/15/05
Director: Phil Sogard

(Sorry, but I had some technical difficulties this morning with the feed. About 5 minutes into the show (including the opening) I lost audio. I could see what was going on, just couldn’t hear it. The audio was out only about 5 minutes, so I will post what I saw during that time. Didn’t look like I missed anything too important.)

Summary: Bonnie offers advice to Mimi…Claire’s condition takes another turn for the worst…John’s attempts to rekindle Marlena’s memories is interrupted by Alex…Bo and Hope enjoy an evening at home.

At the Christmas Tree Lot…Country music is blaring as Bonnie (as Ms. Claus) and Mimi (as an elf) peddle trees. Mimi complains about helping her as Bonnie tells her that money is what Christmas is all about (ka-ching, ka-ching). Mimi says that’s funny, she thought it was all about the birth of Jesus, as Bonnie says “yea, that too”. Max the dog is there as well (with his antlers on). Mimi is ready to leave but Bonnie says she needs her help. Mimi gives her the third degree about the trees as Bonnie assures her that they aren’t stolen (like last year)…they are all legit. Bonnie picks up her HUGE Christmas ball ornament (remember from last year?) saying she guesses it won’t be on Alice’s tree this year. Mimi says that is good because it toppled the tree over last year. She says she is having her name taken off and Mimi’s put on…for next year. Mimi says no way. (Okay, here is where audio went out. They were standing there talking as Mimi takes the ball away from Bonnie and puts it on the table). When the sound comes back on, Mimi is telling her that she and Shawn are NOT ready to get married. Bonnie asks if he dumped her as Mimi tells her that at the moment he is at the hospital, preoccupied with Belle and Claire and that he is acting like Claire is his. In her own way, Bonnie tries to console and encourage her. As Mimi talks, Bonnie figures out that she and Shawn have been doing “it” and is all excited. She says that Meems has roped herself a cash cow and that soon his Horton and Kirakis trust funds will kick in. Mimi has heard enough and says she has to get back to the hospital. Bonnie tells her she needs to get over there and get between Shawn and Belle. Mimi says the only thing on their minds right now is Claire. Bonnie declares that she is only thinking of Mimi…she wants her to marry Shawn and be happy. Mimi talks about not being able to have kids. But Bonnie says on the upside, she can adopt and not gain 60 lbs. like she did when she was pregnant with Mimi…she can give him kids and keep her figure. Mimi tells her she would gladly gain 100 lbs. just to be able to have kids. She tells her mom that if Shawn had to choose between adopting kids and having kids of his own…she knows which he would choose. Bonnie tries to assure her that Shawn loves her and tells Mimi that out of the Lockhart family, she is the only one with a conscience and is sure that it will pay off for her someday…she WILL find happiness (as Max barks in agreement). Mimi picks out a tree for Philip and Belle as Bonnie brings over a HUGE bundle of mistletoe for her and Shawn. Mimi sighs that Bonnie never gives up and Bonnie says she just wants the best for Mimi…all she wants for Christmas is for Mimi to get all she deserves as they hug.

At the Brady house…Bo brings a tree home as Hope asks him to PLEASE tell her it didn’t come from Bonnie’s lot (LOL). They talk about how they will have a lot to celebrate this Christmas, but Hope can’t seem to get her mind off Jennifer and says her heart is breaking for her. But Bo urges her to get in the Christmas spirit…for Zack’s sake. Both of them agree that they thank God for everything that they have. (This is where the audio went out, but I don’t think I missed any of them). Next we see Hope in bed with Zack, telling him a bedtime story and tucks him in. She goes back downstairs as Bo is decorating. She tells him that she wants to have a huge Christmas dinner at their house this year. She says that she knows she can’t cook, but is willing to try. She rambles off names of who to invite and says “Shawn and Mimi” and talks about how she is getting used to the sound of it. She tells him that Alice still isn’t so sure it’s over between Shawn and Belle just yet and how she even bought an ornament for Belle. Bo says it makes him wonder…when has Mrs. H ever been wrong…especially in matters of the heart…as Hope ponders this. He says just look at them…everyone thought they would never make it…except for Alice. Hope wonders if Gran holding on to that ornament means anything. Bo says as long as Shawn finds someone that makes him happy, that is all that matters. Zack comes downstairs asking if Santa is there yet as Bo has to explain that Santa doesn’t come until Christmas Eve (cute). Hope suggests they hang the stockings and she even has one for JT (saying they will send gifts to him as well). She tells Bo she has a surprise for him, so he excitedly rushes Zack to bed. When he comes back down, she reveals that the surprise is also a stocking for Chelsea. Bo is thrilled with this as Hope says she is part of their family as well. Bo says he is SO lucky as they kiss and they hang that stocking with the others. He talks about how lucky he is…just as he carries her to the sofa (and DOES get lucky ;-) Later, they are talking about Jennifer and Hope tells him about Jen’s “visit” from Jack and how he told her that he that he wants her to be with Frankie. She fills him in on how a while back, Frankie had told her that Jack asked him the same thing. Bo says Jack probably just wanted her to be protected from someone like Lockhart. But Hope thinks that Patrick isn’t interested in Jen and thinks that Patrick and Billie are getting close. Bo doesn’t like the sound of that and suggests they not talk about Lockhart. Hope asks him to at least be civil to him at the memorial. They can’t believe Jack is gone and Hope prays for no more bad news.

At the Hospital… (I missed the first segment of this but could see Belle talking to Lexie and then Lexie rushes off. Belle goes to check on Shawn as he gets up and passes out to the floor. Lexie returns as he comes to and they help him up as Lexie examines him). When the sound returns, she is berating him, telling him that his blood pressure is dangerously low and that he shouldn’t have given blood. But he says it was worth it…if it helps Claire. She makes him lie down and tells him to drink fluids. He swears he is fine as Belle promises to stay with him. After Lexie leaves, Belle thanks him but he says he would do anything for her or Claire. He asks if it weren’t for Claire, would they still be together? She is sitting by his side as he takes her hand, but she turns away from him, telling him that she and Philip are married and tries to convince him (as well as herself) how happy they are. She tells him that she will never forget what he did to night and if Claire makes it, neither will she. Lexie returns (cue dramatic music) and tells them that she has bad news…Claire’s liver is now starting to fail and she is afraid that she may not make it. (With all the foreshadowing going on…that kid is a goner). Belle breaks down as Shawn holds her.

At Chez Rouge…Alex and Kate are at the table as he urges her to take advantage of the situation and make a move on John. But Kate (the wanna be martyr) says no, she knows that Marlena loves John and she doesn’t want to discuss it right now…she is preoccupied with her son and his daughter. Kate says that John will never give up on Marlena and that they WILL get back together. Meanwhile at the bar, John and Marlena are kissing. (Oops, audio went out here, but I could see Marlena and John talk (as he points out the mistletoe) and then they kiss again (as she has flashbacks of kissing him). Kate and Alex go over there. He sees them kissing and jerks Marlena out of the lip-lock). As audio returns, he is telling John to take his hands off HIS wife (you should be more concerned about the LIPS, Alex ;-) Marlena tries to stop Alex, telling him that John didn’t force himself on her, they were just kissing under the mistletoe. She tells him that she had memories of Christmas past with John. Alex tries to cover his anger , asking if she had memories of their Christmases too (flashback of Alex and Marlena kiss). She says yes and Alex asks which set of memories means more to her. She has flashbacks bouncing back and forth between kissing Alex and John) as she tells them that she has made her choice and will be spending Christmas with Alex. Kate thinks to herself that maybe Alex was right…and she DOES have a chance. (Well, martyrdom sure didn’t last long, huh?) Alex informs John that Marlena as HIS wife and kissing her is unacceptable. Marlena swears it didn’t mean anything, but John thinks different. Marlena tells John she wants and needs to give her marriage to Alex a chance and they prepare to leave. John starts after them, but Kate tells him that Marlena made her choice and he needs to accept it. John’s cell rings and it’s Belle in tears, telling him to get over to the hospital. Marlena sees this as John and Kate rush out and fearing the worst, tells Alex that she needs to go as well.

Back at the hospital…Belle watches from outside the nursery as Shawn joins her (Philip is somewhere getting some sleep, btw). She tries to get Shawn to go rest, but he won’t leave her side. There are alarms as Lexie rushes by and heads into the nursery. John, Marlena, Kate and Alex come rushing in as Belle breaks down. John tells her to pray that Claire makes it through this. Belle says she is praying as hard as she can but Claire is dying and she can’t do anything to stop it…as she clings to Shawn and he hugs her as she weeps and everyone watches…especially Kate with an angry look on her face…as the previews show…

Austin (to Sami): You should be happy that I want to go with you to the concert. Sami: I mean it’s the STONES…that would be the most exciting thing ever…

Marlena (sobbing to Alex): I don’t know what I would do without you. Alex: Then let me be there for you…let me take care of you (as he takes her in his arms)…

John: I’ve lost her Kate…I’ve lost her…

And the credits roll…
Laney

Episode #10,208
Taped date-11/7
Director-Herb Stein

Claire’s condition worsens causing Shawn to make a life threatening decision, while Belle’s parents separately go out to dinner, and out in L.A. Austin & Carrie continue to just “miss” each other.

WE AGAIN SEE CARRIE telling Lucas about overhearing Sami talking in the ladies room, and then both of them trying to leave via the dance floor. And we again see Sami & Austin go out onto the floor for a dance. (These scenes are a bit different than the ones we saw yesteday). Sami spots those “shoes” standing at the bar, tells Austin, who promptly goes to ask the young lady where she got them. Amazingly, she turns out to be an old acquaintance of Austin’s from New York named Rory. They do some glad handing, and it turns out she is still into fundraising, and moved to L.A. 6 months ago. She also mentions she bought the shoes at a little shop in Beverly Hills and doesn’t remember exactly where. Turns out, the whole deal at this restaurant is a fundraiser for victims of Hurricane Katrina & Rita. Austin immediately volunteers to write a nice sized check to help out. Sami sees a poster about a Rolling Stones concert, and Rory says that tickets to the concert are also part of the fundraiser. Sami looks rather uncomfortable as Austin & Rory chat about old times. She wanders off, sees a file on a table and fingers it.

Outside, we see Carrie & Lucas, who have gotten take out and are sitting on a park bench. They talk of moving on with their lives, after their failed relationships, & Carrie tells Lucas she still has feelings for Austin. And that after her breakup with Mike, she wondered if she and Austin could get back together. But after hearing Sami talking about wanting to get Austin back, she definitely does not want to get into another triangle with Sami and Austin. Lucas hides his disappointment rather well. Carrie says she would find it hard to believe Austin would want to be with Sami after what she put him through the last time, (mentioning her drugging him, and changing hospital records to pretend Austin was Will’s father), but Lucas says stranger things have happened. He did it himself, fell for Sami, forgiving her again and again. But no more. They get up to leave, and Carrie discovers she is missing an important file, her 5 year business plan for the company, & realizes she left it on the table. (Puleeze, why would she have even taken that file OUT of her briefcase in the restaurant. She was not there on business…oh, well, have to have an excuse to go back inside, right?) Lucas offers to go, but she is insistent on doing so herself.

Inside, as Sami is about to pick up the file, Austin pulls her away, taking her into the middle of the dance floor, and has her note the huge sprig of mistletoe hanging there. He says that mistletoe that big means a big kiss, too. He grabs Sami, and bends her over backwards in a big kiss. Carrie has picked up the file, spots them kissing, and hurries out in tears. She tells Lucas she saw them kissing, and Lucas offers to take a crying Carrie home. Back inside, Rory comes up to Sami & Austin, whooping in glee, as she tells them they just won the Christmas Kiss for Katrina contest. (Huh?) Austin begins talking about the check he is going to give, while Sami smirks to herself that the kiss was not just for charity, and she WILL be the next Mrs. Austin Reed.

MARLENA & ALEX are greeted by Maggie as they arrive at Chez Rouge. Marlena admires the decorations, and Maggie mentions that she was going to tone them down, because of Jack, but then knew he would never have wanted that. She inquires about Claire, and Marlena tells her that Claire is holding her own. When Maggie leaves, Alex tells her she should not worry or be concerned about her family. Marlena protests, but Alex insists that she is still suffering from amnesia, which can be aggravated by stress. He wants her to regain her memories, but remember all of them with him first. He asks her if she hears this song that is playing, (I’ll be Home for Christmas) and tells her they danced to it their lst Christmas together. They get up to dance, and when he asks, Marlena tells him she does not remember dancing to this song with him, but does remember dancing to it with John. Meanwhile, John & Kate have arrived, and Maggie puts them off at first, saying she is full and they have no reservations. John spots Marlena & Alex, tells Maggie he understands, but it is o.k. As she shows them to a table, Marlena spots them, and asks about Claire, & Belle. Alex hurries her off to their table. Maggie talks to John & Kate about Marlena & Alex, telling them that Marlena is no more married to Alex, than Bonnie was to Mickey. John mentions how Alex makes sure John can never even talk to Marlena for a minute, so Maggie gets a bright idea, telling John to go to the bar. She then tells Marlena that the bartender has a phone message for her. Marlena hurries off, with Alex preparing to go with, but Maggie blocks him, telling him that though Marlena may have amnesia, she is perfectly capable of getting a message all by herself. LOL. He sits back down, then gets up to join Kate for a few minutes. Meanwhile, Marlena has hurried to the bar, gets a “no message for you” from the bartender, is worried about Belle/Claire and John comes up behind her, telling her it was just Maggie’s way of arranging for them to have a few minutes together. Marlena bursts into tears, scared there was bad news about Claire, John holds her, and then kisses her. She definitely kisses him right back.

SHAWN ARRIVES AT THE HOSPITAL, & Belle fills him in. She & Philip are taking turns resting, and it is Philip’s turn now. She tells him that Claire’s kidneys are failing. Lexie comes out of the room, and tells them that the baby has taken a turn for the worse. She is hemorrhaging internally, and they do not know from where. She says the baby needs more blood, and that the blood bank supplies are low as usual around the holidays. Shawn offers to give blood, but Lexie said the blood he gave yesteday is what they are giving her now. And being that he just gave blood he cannot do it again. She tells Belle the same thing, pointing out it would put them very much at risk. Belle is very upset and Shawn comforts her. Lexie assures them both that the blood bank is trying to get donors to come in. Later she is talking to the nurse, bemoaning the fact that the blood bank has had no luck, and they are running out of options, they have to control the hemorrhaging. Shawn insists Belle go to the chapel for a while, and not to worry about Claire, he will take care of everything. When she is gone, he goes to a nurse, telling her that he is Shawn Brady and Dr. Carver told him to come in to give blood. The nurse looks up his record, saying he can’t, because he gave blood yesterday. He fakes her out, saying he was supposed to, but hadn’t so will do so now. The nurse takes him into a room. Belle returns, sees Lexie, who tells her there has been a change, and not for the better. Belle cries out for Shawn, insisting she needs him.

Shawn is being prepped to give blood, and tells the nurse that since this is an emergency, Dr. Carver wants her to take 2 pints of blood. (yeah, right, as if the nurse would not check THAT statement out) and the nurse is rather skeptical, but he assures her it is o.k. He tells himself that he will give every last drop of his blood to save Belle’s baby. And the previews show……..

Bo to a skeptical looking Hope: Well, if Mrs. H is so sure about Shawn and Belle, maybe they are meant to be together.

Belle, as she rushes into a hospital room: Shawn, Shawn, are you O.K, Shawn? He is passed out on the floor.

Bonnie, in her platinum blonde Mrs. Santa wig to Mimi, dressed as an elf: Now you’re finally going to find happiness with Shawn. Even Max is sure. LOL, as the reindeer antler bedecked Max barks back.

A very angry Alex, as he rushes at John: Why you son of a b****, as he attacks him. Marlena pushes Alex back, saying No, No, Alex, please stop. No, don’t.

Barb

Directed by: Albert Alarr
Episode: 10,207

As Philip worries about his daughter, Kate tries to convince Victor not to tell their son the truth; Jennifer tries to convince Hope and Frankie that she saw Jack; Carrie overhears Sami as she cries to the ladies room attendant and Titan and Austin Reed Inc. execs have near misses at the restaurant.

AT THE HOSPITAL…
Kate and Victor see Philip talking to baby Claire. He tells her how wonderful her mommy is and how he met her when they were babies too. Kate doesn’t think this is the time to tell Philip he’s not Claire’s father. Victor reminds Kate how this will affect his grandson as well as his son. He knows Philip and Belle’s marriage will suffer if they learn Claire is Shawn’s daughter. Victor tells Kate that Philip needs to know the truth and Philip walks up asking the truth about what? Kate says she paid some of the nurses extra cash to ensure they’re taking good care of Claire and Victor rolls his eyes. Philip tells her the nurses have been great and that wasn’t necessary. Victor tells Kate that wasn’t what he meant and an alarm goes off in Claire’s room before Kate says anything. Philip rushes in as does a nurse. She mentions some of the drugs Claire’s been on could be damaging to her kidneys. She goes to check on Claire’s lab work as Philip breaks down on his father’s shoulder. Kate privately tells Victor they can’t tell him the truth now. The nurse returns, saying Dr. Carver is busy with another patient right now. Claire’s lab results show her kidney function is low, but not needing additional medications right now. Philip thanks his parents for being there. Victor encourages Philip to eat and keep his strength up. Philip walks out, saying he’ll try. Victor still feels Philip needs to know the truth. Kate cites how Victor’s bent the rules all his life, and why can’t he do so now. He finally agrees, for now.

IN LOS ANGELES…
Mr. Giles agrees High Style is ripe for taking, but asks Austin if he can clear out the dead wood (including the CEO) and make the company profitable again. Austin’s confident in his abilities and mentions how he turned PermaLash around, but in his own method and threatens to find another bank if that doesn’t satisfy Mr. Giles. Nicole arrives as Mr. Giles (I agree Laney, he was Salem’s Mayor) is about the leave. She asks him to wait and she and Austin chat about what Mr. Giles demands they do. Austin admires Nicole’s shrewdness, saying it’s an asset in business, but so is finesse. Nicole tells him that Lucas is right there and ready to grab High Style from them. Nicole suggests she talk to Giles and Austin agrees. He goes to find Lucas. Nicole tells Mr. Giles that Austin is a good businessman and when he asks about her, she looks him dead in the eye and says…”what do you think? Someone has to be the bitch.” Later we return to her and Mr. Giles toasting to a long association. Once they’re through with High Style, the CEO and company won’t know what happened.

Lucas is waiting for Carrie to make a phone call when he runs into Nicole. She notes the sparkling water for two and lipstick on the glass and figures he’s on a date. Neither divulge what they’re doing there and Nicole steps away to find Austin. The waitress asks Lucas if his date is returning and he wonders the same (sorry, she’s trapped in the Ladies Room).

Sami rants about the red wine on her white dress and goes into the ladies room. Carrie hears her coming and hides in a stall as the rest room attendant tries to help Sami with the stain while Sami babbles away about herself and her “non-date”. Carrie overhears her tell the attendant about caring for two men that are brothers and Sami crying (literally) telling the attendant how she messed up her entire life and doesn’t know how it happened. We see Sami as she flashes back to her latest “disaster” as Lucas cries outside the church after finding out she was Stan and telling her their relationship is over. The attendant sympathetically says “bad karma” and Sami thanks her for being so easy to talk with. Sami puts some money in the ladie’s jar. The attendant asks if she doesn’t have a mom or sisters to talk with. Sami tells her all about her mother having amnesia, her brother who travels around the world and rarely sees, her two half sisters that are both perfect. Her youngest half sister has problems of her own right now and the older one and her had a conflict over the man she’s here with tonight, and how she was the one who broke up her sister’s marriage. Flashback of her and Carrie chatting about Austin before Carrie left town. Sami explains how she was the worst sister possible to her half sister, but her sister happily left town with another man and is living across the world now. Carrie slips and falls in the stall and her shoe pops off outside the door. Sami and the attendant realize someone else is there. Carrie talks in a high voice saying she’s okay, but Sami recognizes something. It’s the shoe, saying they’re more expensive than Jimmy Chu’s (sp?). Sami puts more money in the attendant’s cup and leaves. The attendant asks Carrie if she’s okay and she says she is now that her sister’s gone. Having had the condensed version of The Life of Sami, we see realization hit the attendants face.

Sami rejoins Austin to hear the bad news about his and Mr. Giles differences.

Carrie joins Lucas and suggests they leave as Sami and Austin are there. Lucas looks up and sees Austin and Sami looking down at them from the bar. Lucas figures they didn’t recognize her and her back is to them and pulls her out to the crowded dance floor for their escape route. Austin and Sami arrive after they’ve gone and he suggests a dance.

AT THE DEVERAUX’S…
Jennifer rushes in to tell Hope and Frankie about seeing Jack. Of course they don’t believe it was real. Frankie goes out to investigate, calling for Jack. Jack dashes away as Frankie hears someone leaving and calls after him. Jenn and Hope rush outside and Frankie says he didn’t find anyone and will check out front (how about footprints in the snow?). Jenn assures Hope she’s not crazy. Hope asks if Jack explained how he got out of the car, etc., or perhaps this time just came by to say goodbye. Jennifer tells Hope that Jack said he came to say goodbye and wants Frankie to take his place. That perks up Hope’s ears. Frankie finds a locket and chain in the snow. Hope feels it was Jack’s ghost wanting to give her closure. The cousins hug in tears as Hope explains God must have allowed this to happen. Jennifer tells Hope how Frankie is a close friend but it’s not the same…she doesn’t want Frankie, she wants Jack! Cue a destroyed look on Frankie’s face as he walks up behind Jennifer….

As the previews roll…

Marlena to Alex: "Should I not be concerned with my family?"
Alex: "You should."

Sami to Austin: "Austin, that is the biggest sprig of mistletoe I’ve ever seen!"
We see Austin taking Sami in his arms and slowly leaning her backward for a kiss.

Lucas to Carrie: "I’m moving on with my life and it’s not with Sami."
Carrie: "It almost sounds like you’ve found someone else."
Lucas: "I have, at least I hope I have."

And the credits roll...
Linda

Episode # 10206
Tape Date: 11/4/05
Air Date: 12/12/05
Director: Albert Alarr

Summary: Nicole steals valuable information about HighStyle…Carrie, Austin, Sami and Lucas have near misses…Victor catches Kate in the act…Shawn and Claire get closer…Jack pays a visit to Jennifer.

At the Hospital…Shawn goes into the nursery and walks in on Belle nursing Claire. Embarrassed, he goes to leave, but she asks him to stay. They talk about how gorgeous she is and when she finishes, Belle asks him if he would like to hold her. She talks about she loves the baby and feels so guilty at first because of the PPD. She thanks Shawn for being so good to them, considering she isn’t his. He says he would do anything for her and her baby as Belle says they are lucky Claire has him for a godfather. He urges her to eat so she can rest (he brought her food). She goes to get a drink and when she returns sees him holding her and hears him say “you know…you could have been mine.”

Kate asks ‘what are you doing here?’ as Victor walks into the room. It seems the security guard used to work for him, so he called Victor after catching Kate. Victor asks what the hell is the matter with her, changing Shawn’s medical records. She won’t tell him why she was doing it, so he picks up the phone to call the police to have her arrested. She hangs up the phone and says she was doing it for Philip. Victor is furious with her and wants an explanation so she starts explaining about her discovery with the blood types. She tells him that there is no way Philip could be Claire’s father…Shawn is. She goes on to explain about the confusion with Belle’s delivery date as wells as the size of the baby. Looking back, her conception would coincide with the time Belle and Shawn were trapped in the burning cabin. She is sure now that Shawn is the father. Never the less, Victor is still furious with her and tells her she is going to jail and he is going to tell Shawn the truth. Kate claims she isn’t doing this to hurt Shawn, but Victor explains that he was in the same position…not knowing he was Bo’s father until he was an adult. He missed out on everything. Kate tries to convince him not to tell but he says they can’t play God, and he is not going to keep this secret. But HE isn’t going to tell…SHE is.

In Los Angeles…at the HighStyle offices, Becky is questioning Nicole and tells her she will give her boss the application and tries to get her to leave. When she steps away, Nicole sneaks into Carrie’s office but Becky catches her and becomes upset with her. Nicole claims she saw all the packages and had to get a closer look. Becky tries to get rid of her but Nicole knocks a stack of papers off the desk and starts picking them up. She sees the picture of Austin and Carrie (I think) and says Oh my God…is that who I think it is? As she cleans up the mess, she shoves some papers in her desk (from the budget report). Becky demands she leave and rushes her out the door as Nicole apologizes. In the hallway, pleased with herself, Nicole says “that Alias chick has nothing on me!” Becky cleans up the mess and notices that the top sheet of the budget report is missing and decides to call Carrie. We next see Nicole in the ladies room of the restaurant and says that Becky and the other employees will find pink slips in their stockings this year.

At the Restaurant…Lucas and Carrie chit chat about weather, traffic and Christmas. They talk about how he isn’t going after HighStyle but is glad that he had a chance to see her. She talks about how she misses home and family this time of year. At their table, Austin is looking over his research but Sami is daydreaming and he tells her to get her head in the game. She looks at her papers and tells him he isn’t going to believe this. Lucas tries to convince Carrie to go back to Salem with him but she says no, saying she is too busy. Sami tells Austin she found information about the CEO having experience in PR and fashion, but no experience in cosmetics (but it doesn’t have her name…yea, right). They think this will give them an advantage with their potential investor. Austin remembers the last time he was in LA was when he and Carrie came looking for Sami. Sami, upset he brought up Carrie again. This of course upsets her and she goes to get a drink at the bar. Lucas talks about buying HighStyle again, which upsets Carrie, thinking he has been playing her all along. She goes outside. From the bar, I think Sami sees her across the room. Mr. Giles (the investor, who, BTW, is the same actor that played the mayor of Salem in the past, I think) arrives as Sami and Austin return to the table. Sami fesses up to Austin and tells him that she HAS spoken with Carrie, BUT she is still in Israel and happy with Mike. Carrie goes outside (with Lucas following) and he apologizes to her, telling her he won’t try to take her business but she should consider selling a portion to Titan. If not, someone else may go for a take over. Austin shows Giles his research and he is impressed. Carrie tells Lucas that her employees trust her and she can’t let them down, even though she agrees that the company may be vulnerable. He tells her that when he was researching HighStyle, he had no idea she was the CEO, it just looked like a good investment. On their way back inside, Becky calls Carrie and tells her what happened at the office. Carrie has trouble hearing her so she goes to the ladies room to talk. At the other table, Nicole arrives and shows Austin the budget numbers and he shows Mr. Giles. He tells them that they should grab this company ASAP. Nicole and Sami start to bicker and Austin has to break it up. Giles goes to make a call as Nicole proposes a toast and knocks her wine over onto Sami’s lap. Sami is sure she did it on purpose, but Austin tells her to calm down. Becky tells Carrie that she fears that “Mary” may have been a corporate spy and that they may be in for a hostile takeover (she saw a story about it on Dateline). Carrie only wishes she knew who was behind it. She tells Becky that she will stop by the office on her way home. Sami decides to try to clean her dress so she heads to the ladies room. Meanwhile, Lucas gets an IM from Eugenia, warning him that Austin’s company is moving in on HighStyle. Sami goes to the ladies room and has her hand on the door…as, on the other side, Carrie is heading out.

At the Deveraux House…Frankie tells Hope that Jennifer asked him to leave. He tells her of the promise he made to Jack but is willing to do as Jennifer asks, even though he doesn’t want to. He tells Hope that if he stays, he may only be a crutch to her. Hope is afraid that Jennifer won’t get over this for a long time. They talk about how Jack disappeared before and came back and that she will have trouble accepting that he is gone. Outside, Jen asks Jack what happened to him and why didn’t they find him in their search. He tells her that he came to tell her goodbye. Frankie tells Hope that he will do whatever Jen wants and if that is to leave, it will be hard to do, but he will. Jack tells Jennifer that he is dead but she can’t believe him…she KNOWS he is alive…she can see and feel him. He tells her to listen to him, no matter what he will always be right here (as he puts his hand on her heart). He tells her that he took steps before he died and that Frankie is going to look after her and the kids. She becomes upset, saying that HER plan is with Jack and refuses to believe that he is dead. She rushes inside yelling that they are not going to believe her…Jack is alive!...Freeze frame on her face…as the previews show…

Kate (to Victor): He is feeling more pain than he has ever felt in his life…why does he have to feel even more?...Victor: He needs to know the truth…As Philip walks up and asks “Truth about what?”…

Some lady asks (to Carrie, who is on the floor): Miss are you okay?...(Carrie:) I’m okay…(Sami:) Oh my God…I recognize that…

Hope (to Jen): He knew that Frankie was someone you could count on…Jennifer: I don’t want Frankie…I want JACK (as Frankie walks up)…

And the credits roll…
Laney
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Friday chuckle from Linda....
Any James Patterson (Alex Cross series) fans out there? His NEW book out has the killer's name as "Mary Smith" and takes place in Los Angeles, the same name as Nicole chose as her "alias" and takes place LA. Thought you'd get a kick out of the write up on it.

FBI Agent Alex Cross is on vacation with his family in Disneyland when he gets a call from the Director. A well-known actress was shot outside her home in Beverly Hills. Shortly afterward, an editor for the Los Angeles Times receives an e-mail describing the murder in vivid details. Alex quickly learns that this is not an isolated incident. The killer, known as Mary Smith, has done this before and plans to kill again.
Right from the beginning, this case is like nothing Alex has ever been confronted with before. Is this the plan of an obsessed fan or a spurned actor, or is it part of something much more frightening? Now members of Hollywood’s A-list fear they’re next on Mary’s list, and the case grows by blockbuster proportions as the LAPD and FBI scramble to find a pattern before Mary can send one more chilling update.
Filled with the ruthless and shocking twists that make his fans hunger for more, Mary, Mary is James Patterson’s most sophisticated thriller yet.

Episode # 10204; Tape Date: 11/7/05; Director: Herb Stein

Summary: This is one of those difficult shows where everyone is in the same place (the hospital this time) with lots of little conversations going on, so sorry if this seems jumbled up. Claire continues to fight for her life…Hope spends time with “her boys”…John makes another plea to Marlena…Sami calls Carrie, while she schemes to get Austin…Kate spends time lurking around, as both Lucas and Austin seek her advice about the “other woman” in their lives.

Hope arrives at the hospital for Zack’s checkup and meet Shawn there. Shawn asks about Zack’s Christmas list as Hope explains that it is short this year because of all the unfortunate children in Mississippi and Louisiana (Zack says “because of the hurricane”) and Hope says he is even donating some of his things to them. Shawn can see that something is bothering his mom and she says she is upset over Jack’s death. She asks about Claire and he gives her an update on her condition. The whole time, Kate is lurking and listening, thinking that she is HIS baby, but he will never know that. Shawn and Hope get coffee as they chat. He talks about how sick the baby is and how much he and Mimi have been helping. He says all that has made him think about all the troubles he put her and Bo through. He says he has realized how important his family is to him and hope that someday he will be ready to marry and raise his own family. He talks about how he and Mimi are getting closer and how she can’t have kids, but they would love to adopt. Hope is surprised at how he has matured and is so proud of him…if only he would go back to school. She says she only wants the best for him and wants him to be happy. Later, Zack is finished with his checkup and the doctor says he was so brave and is perfectly healthy. Hope talks about how lucky and blessed she is and prays that nothing ever happens to either of them. Shawn tells her not to worry about them…Zack is healthy and he has straightened out his life. As Shawn is holding Zack, she walks around behind and puts them both in a huge bear hug.

Austin and Sami arrive at the hospital as she is chattering on about Carrie and he tells her it is none of her business. He tells her that since returning to Salem, Carrie has been on his mind, but that’s it…and he is NOT going to try and split up Carrie and Mike. Sami says he deserves better and he shouldn’t be pining away for Carrie. Austin says he is trying to get his company off the ground right now and is NOT looking for anyone. Lucas (who overheard some of this) comes over and wants to talk to Austin, against Sami’s wishes. Austin tells her to go find Belle and find out about the baby as he and Lucas talk. Lucas tells Austin that he has a surprise for him…do not underestimate him as he has done in the past. Austin asks what he is talking about, but Lucas is evasive. He goes and calls Carrie to see if they are still on for dinner. She asks him if he sees this as a “real date” and he asks her what’s the problem. She says she just isn’t ready to get involved as of yet. He tells her that he will see her in a few hours. Her assistant Becky (?) comes in and asks her about it, but she says she and Lucas are just friends.

Lucas talks to Kate and she asks him what happened to his dinner date. He tells her that the woman he is interested in also has someone else interested in her. Kate advises him (that if he loves her) to go for it and show no mercy. Lucas tells her not yet, but maybe on down the road. Kate tells him to grind his opponent into the dust. Austin walks up as Lucas wonders what Kate would say if she knew his “rival” was another of her sons. After Lucas leaves, Kate thanks Austin for being there and supporting Philip. She asks him how business is going and he assures her all is well and hopes to be giving Titan a run for it’s money some day. He tells her that Nicole is working on a proposal right now and she pays Nicole a back-handed compliment and talks about how ruthless she is…just what Austin needs. She warns him about Sami and Nicole both being after him but he tells her he isn’t interested…there is someone else. Of course Kate is dying of curiosity, but he won’t tell her who it is, BUT she would approve. Kate says good…at least I know it isn’t Nicole or Sami. She gives him the same advice she gave Lucas…to go for it. Austin tells her that this person is very far away and is also involved with someone else and that he will deal with all that when and if the time comes. Kate tells him he needs to make his move…if he waits too long he may lose her…just as Sami walks up to hear this, and scowls.

John is in the waiting area as Marlena and Alex arrive and he gives them an update on the baby. Alex asks John to NOT call her “Doc”, being as that is a term of endearment, and he finds it inappropriate. Through clenched teeth, John says “okay, no more Doc”. John asks her if she thinks she may regain her memory sometime and realize that HE is the one she loves. Marlena tells him that “Doc” was his wife, but she is not that person anymore…it’s all gone, her future is with Alex. John stares in disbelief as she tells him that she and Alex are planning on moving away soon. He asks her again what will she do when her memory returns. She claims she will stay with Alex and would have never married either him or Roman if Alex hadn’t disappeared. Sami comes over as Marlena explains that she and John have separated. Sami is excited over this…until Marlena explains that she is married to Alex. Sami wants answers and is skeptical when she gets them. She says it is a mistake…it is Roman that she loves. But her mom insists she married Alex first and that will not change her love for her children. Sami asks if Roman knows this and is sure that he won’t accept it. Marlena leaves to find Belle and check on the baby as Sami fumes. She ponders all the problems swirling around her and says she can’t do anything about them, she can only deal with her own problems and decides she will do whatever it takes to snag Austin. She says at least Carrie is half-way around the world. She decides to give her sister a call and check up on her. Carrie answers her cell phone as Sami starts asking how she is. Immediately, Carrie is suspicious, wondering why Sami is calling and asks if there is a problem with Claire. Sami is surprised that Carrie knows about that situation and she claims that Roman told her. Carrie asks if she should come home, but Sami tells her no. She assures the “good sister” (Sami’s words) that they have been through a lot since she has been gone and can weather this storm as well. Sami asks about Mike and Jeremy. Carrie skirts that question and tells Sami that she heard she was working with Austin and Nicole. Sami says she sure has good sources and is surprised over how much Carrie knows. Carrie tells her she has good sources (lol). Carrie asks if Austin ever mentions her and Sami says no. Austin has forgotten all about her and that there may even be wedding bells in his near future. She assures Carrie that he has not been pining away for her. Carrie cuts the conversation short, telling her that she is busy and needs to go. Sami pretends to be talking to Austin and tells Carrie he needs her and hangs up as Carrie goes “ARRGGH!”

Philip and Belle are in the chapel hugging and crying over Claire when John comes in asking how they are doing. He tries to be reassuring but Belle says she feels their family is cursed…he lost mom and now she is losing her baby, as Marlena walks up to hear this and comes over and hugs Belle. As they talk, John and Alex go into the hall. John tells him that he has been researching him and his story checks out. He asks Alex not to take advantage of the situation and not to be intimate with Marlena until she gets her memory back. Alex is shocked that he asked this and they start arguing…as Marlena listens. She breaks them up, wanting to talk to John privately. She tells him that this has to stop…she has chosen Alex and he must accept it, but John says he can’t. Later, he goes to get a soda and beats up the machine out of frustration. She sees him and comes over, noticing he hurt his hand. He tells her that he is just so frustrated because he can’t protect Belle and the baby…like he used to protect HER. She bandages his hand as he says she has always taken care of him in so many ways over the years. He wishes it could always be like that. She tells him that there are some things in life they must just accept. But he says he must fight for what is right. She tells him that he can’t fight for things that are right for her. She says that she is with Alex and there is nothing more to say abou tit. She leaves with Alex as John seethes.

Back at her office…Carrie tells Becky that she just cannot get Austin off her mind…as Lucas is now in the other room listening. Becky advises her to call him and tell him how she feels. Lucas walks in as Carrie asks him if something is wrong. He tells her it’s nothing. As he helps her on with her coat, he tells her she is in for a night she will never forget…as the previews show…

Nicole (to Sami): Power and money…I thought that’s what you wanted. (Sami): Of course I do, who doesn’t? (Nicole): Okay then, stay out of my way and let me do what I do best…

Kate (seated at a computer): This is a very dangerous thing I am doing…(as a security guard walks in and asks): What are you doing ma’am?...

Carrie (to Lucas): I feel bad about leaving Salem…I just felt it would be easier to start over some place new…

Frankie (to Jen): Are you saying it’s time for me to go?... (Jen): I think it’s time for all of us to move on…

As the credits roll…
Laney

Episode #10,203
Tape date-November 2^nd
Director-Phil Sogard

Jack’s fate is revealed to Salemites via newspaper headlines, while the vigil over Claire continues at the hospital, & elsewhere we get a glimpse of the supposedly romantic quadrangle that is developing. (AGAIN!)

LUCAS IS BACK HOME, and it is very early morning. Eugenia arrives, & Lucas thanks her for coming over so early, especially with the coffee, & donuts, as she mentions picking up the paper outside his door. He asks her to check the financial news, but when she opens the paper, reading the front page, she slowly turns it around so Lucas can see the headline – “Jack Deveraux killed in car crash”. Lucas takes the paper, getting upset as he reads. Later, he is talking to Julie, his voice breaking, & he appears to be crying. When he finishes his call, Eugenia tells him he should take the day off, and he agrees, planning to go to Jennifer’s house. He informs Eugenia that Titan is no longer interested in High Style, which doesn’t set too well with her, after all the research she has done. But he just says that after meeting with the CEO, he does not think it a good acquisition for Titan, and they will just concentrate on rejuvenating Countess Wilhelmina and getting Clear Visage off the ground. She leaves, & Carrie calls, canceling their dinner date for that night. Lucas tells her about Jack, and that he will be going to his sister’s house. Just as Lucas is about to leave, the phone rings again. It is Kate, telling him about Claire. (he calls her Kate, telling her that no mother would do to their child what she did to him, lol) She thinks he should come to hospital and support Philip. He explains about going to Jen’s, but says now that his dinner date is cancelled, he will be able to come by the hospital, too. Oh, boy, do meddlesome Kate’s ears perk up at that news. She tries to pry, but Lucas only says it is an old acquaintance, but is someone Kate knows, and that she would approve. Kate is only glad it is not Sami, and after they hang up, she talks aloud, saying “you may not have liked what I did, but at least you are moving on with your life”.

SAMI SLOWLY ENTERS HER APT., reading the paper. Austin asks her what is wrong, and she tells him about Jack. She is very upset, and cries that he was her friend, and she never got a chance to say good-bye. Austin says he will give her some time alone, and leaves the room (and if we think it is to put on a shirt, guess again…..what is with Austin continually appearing in a towel, or w/o a shirt. Some corporate businessman! LOL) Sami sniffles a bit, but then picks up Austin’s filefax and once more getting all wound up over what Austin wrote in there about Carrie. He comes out, asks her what she is doing with his book, but she claims just to be straightening up. He tells her hands off his desk. LOL She moans a bit about having to clean up and straighten up after Nicole, but Austin says they will soon be moving the office into Brandon’s loft, but Sami continues to moan that Nik will still be living there, and she will have to put up with her. She thinks Nicole should get her own place. He again leaves, still shirtless, she talks aloud to herself about Austin & Carrie, and oopsy. There is Eugenia at the door, that she says was open. (so true, as no one ever comes into a house, apartment or a room in Salem and shuts the door to the outside) Eugenia gives Sami a hard time about now trying to get Austin, and Sami slam the door in her face. Austin comes out, finally wearing a shirt, and can hear Eugenia through the door. Sami makes up some excuse as to what Eugenia is teasing her about, but Austin sees his filefax open to the page he wrote on, and picture of Carrie. Sami tries to explain how he asked her to look up an address, and afterwards she dropped the book, and it came open to that picture. And she could not help herself and read what it said. (this was the other day). Austin tells her it did not say “Sami, read this”, but she defends herself, and they argue back and forth. Austin just says then, well, now you know. Sami just asks how he could still be in love with Carrie. They argue a bit more, and then she asks him if he was in love with Carrie, while engaged to her. Austin assures her that when he was with Sami, he thought only of her. But after they broke up, he did then wonder if he and Carrie could work things out. However, she is happy with Mike now, so that is that. He leaves, taking his filefax with him, and Sami says, “Out of sight, out of mind, dear sister.” Then a very determined looking Sami says, (ala Scarlett O”Hara) “As God is my witness, I am never going to let you come between me and the man I want, ever again”.

MIMI BRINGS COFFEE TO a sleeping Shawn. Startled, he wakes up, having fallen asleep at the hospital after giving blood. Kate (who has yet to change her clothes) is on the phone with Victor, assuring him that Claire is stable, telling him of the transfusion, and why Philip could not give blood to the baby, but Belle did. She promises to keep him updated. Mimi decides to go to the chapel, and Shawn goes with her. Mimi lights a candle and prays not only for Claire, but for Belle & Philip, too. Meanwhile, as Belle watches Claire, the baby begins having breathing difficulties, in spite of being on oxygen. Lexie talks of perhaps having to put the baby on a ventilator. Philip leaves to get them coffee, goes out in the hall, fills Kate in with the information from Lexie…. that not enough oxygen is getting to the organs, which could cause them to shut down, and cries on her shoulder as they hug. Kate goes to be with Belle (Is that an ICU unit, or a revolving door? That baby has a massive infection of some sort, no one wears mask, gowns, and anyone and everyone goes in and out whenever they please). A nurse comes in with a huge tray, on which lay a great number of needles of varying sizes. Belle asks what is going on, and Lexie says they are going to do another spinal tap. Belle has a fit, crying they are NOT going to do another thing to her baby. Lexie explains the specialists need additional tests so they know exactly what they are dealing with. Philip returns, the voice of reason, and takes Belle out. Now the interfering grandmother confronts Lexie, saying there is only the two of us here, and I want to know exactly what is wrong. Lexie orders her out, Kate leaves. Shawn & Mimi return from the chapel, and worry when they see the blinds are closed to the room. Inside, Lexie & the nurse are concerned as Claire’s oxygen stats are not coming up. Lucas arrives, having called Jennifer, who told him there were a lot of people at the house already, and he should be with Philip. And now, nosy Kate begins giving Lucas the 3^rd degree about his cancelled “date”. He decides to call Carrie (see below). Lexie comes out, saying Claire is now sleeping. Belle goes in, followed by Shawn, who comforts her as she cries. Philip & Kate come in, not liking too well what they see. A rather weird exchange ensues, as Philip puts his hand on Shawn’s shoulder, and then changes places with him, comforting Belle. Kate whispers to Mimi that she had better ensure her place with Shawn, and stop his constant gravitating towards Belle. She goes over to Shawn, who puts his arm around her, holding her close.

CARRIE IS GOING OVER SOME PAPERS, and asks Becky to get something from her desk drawer. Becky finds a picture of Austin & Carrie, wanting to know who is the hunk. Carrie gives her the Reader’s Digest condensed version of her engagement to Austin, marriage, divorce and then moving on with Mike. Becky urges her to call the guy. Carrie does make a call, but it is to Lucas, canceling their dinner date. Later, Lucas calls Carrie back, telling her about Belle’s baby. Carrie wishes she could be there for Belle, hasn’t even seen a picture of the baby yet, but cannot. Lucas manages to talk her into having dinner with him, and he will bring a picture of Claire with him, and promises to be there later that evening. Becky is happy that Carrie is going after the hunk in her picture, but Carrie tells her that is Austin in the picture. And her date is with his brother, Lucas. Freeze frame on Carrie with head shots of both Austin & Lucas. (Didn’t Days already do this story years ago???) And the previews roll…..

SAMI: I’m making sure I end up with Austin. Thank God Carrie is happily married and half way around the world.

LUCAS TO CARRIE: You, my beautiful friend, are in for a night you will never forget

HOPE TO SHAWN: If that was your little girl in there, fighting for her life…..

As an eavesdropping KATE thinks to herself: That IS Shawn’s little girl, and I have to make sure neither of you will ever know that. (Egads, that woman is everywhere in that hospital, like a fly on the wall, just hearing everything anyone has to say. Give us a break already)

BELLE TO JOHN: first you lose Mom, and now I could lose my baby

Barb

Episode: 10,202
Directed by: Herb Stein

Jennifer is surrounded by family and friends; Sami plans her strategy; Claire needs a transfusion; and Kate vows to keep Claire's paternity a secret.

SAMI'S APARTMENT/AUSTIN REED INC. HEADQUARTERS
Sami is not a happy camper after seeing Austin's book with Carrie's picture in it. The caption next to it saying he realized he was still in love with Carrie after seeing that picture irritates her even more. Thankfully her “bitchy” sister is happy in Israel with Mike, because she'd have to kill her if she was there. She rants and looks through more pages of his book to read his noting his and Carrie's engagement anniversary. She figures if he knew how happy she and Mike were he might give it up. She wonders if he was still in love with Carrie and fantasizing about her the whole time they were engaged? No, she's sure he was in love with her and if she made him love her once, she can do it again. He broke up with her because of all the lies she told. Flashbacks of her remembering him touch her stomach when she was pregnant with Will and Lucas giving her the picture after the photo shoot was over for her baby book. We see Austin and Sami in the nursery after Will was born as he promises to be there for her and Will. His father was never there for him and he'll always be there for Will. She rattles on to herself that she can be happy with Austin again. If she gets pregnant with his baby for real this time there wouldn't be any competition. (Sami, Sami, Sami). She isn't worried about Carrie getting in her way this time.

AT HIGH STYLE...
Lucas delivers croissants and coffee to Carrie. She informs him that sweet things and words still won't put High Style up for take over. She tells him she hasn't been to Salem in all these years (and probably never will) because of all the bad memories there. Lucas tells her they all miss her, but she figures Sami doesn't. He calls Sami to check on Will and to ask her to be there for him tonight being he'll be longer than expected. She asks where he is and who he's with. He reminds her that he doesn't owe her an explanation and that he's on a business trip. He'll call his mother if need be. She assures him she'll take care of their son and asks if he's with another woman. He stands firm that it's a business trip and as they talk over small stuff (like it's pizza day at school tomorrow), Carrie sees Austin's picture and flashes back to them dancing and on the roof kissing, holding the Guardian Angel tree topper and saying they'll put her on the tree each year together. Austin hugged her, telling her she makes his life so wonderful and complete and they'll spend every Christmas together for the rest of their lives. Lucas hangs up and catches Carrie deep in thoughts of Austin. He suggests he take her to dinner and catch her up on everyone in Salem, no business will be discussed. She can't that night, another commitment. He asks for another time as he has Victor's jet at his disposal. She agrees to the next night.

AT THE DEVERAUXS
Roman finds Bo, Hope (and yes, ZACK) meeting up with Billie outside Jennifer's door. Inside Jen is holding little Jack (what a cutie..) as they all fear what the bad news will be. She has Jack show Zack his toys, saying how they'll be as close and her and Hope have been all these years. Jen refuses to hear negative news and insists they use their manpower to find Jack. Abby interrupts saying Daddy's dead. Roman agrees with Abby, but Jennifer demands they show her a body before she'll believe it (if anyone has cause to say that, it's her). Hope tells her cousin that she has to accept the fact that Jack's gone. Billie watches sorrowfully as Jennifer breaks down, saying she can't believe that. Roman says the search has been called off. Divers have been searching for over 24 hrs. (so, is it Thanksgiving then?) No one could survive in that water. The only reason it's not frozen over is because the current is so strong. She suggests he got washed downstream. He assures her other towns searched their banks for 50+ miles. They have records of every boat in the river (oh sure). Realistically she has to accept Jack is gone. Jennifer breaks down, saying it's not because of the Dimera's this time and he's really dead. We return to everyone sitting around watching the boys play. Jen asks Roman to continue the search as she wants Jack's body. Bo and Hope slip into the hall and appreciate having each other, hugging. Billie overhears. Zack tells Max (who's holding little Jack) that he wants his mommy, but Max takes the boys and keeps them occupied (good job!). Chelsea comforts Abby, knowing how hard it is not to say goodbye to her dad. Abby knew her dad was dying and Roman joins them to help. Hope sends Bo to Chelsea, saying his daughter needs him and he gos over and she hugs him. Billie thanks Hope for doing that. When Hope mentions Claire's being in critical condition, Billie is surprised her mother didn't call her about that. She starts to head to the hospital, but knows her daughter needs her more and Hope understands that. Hope and Billie talk about family and how hard it is to lose someone. Her boys have had her and Bo, but she and Bo found Chelsea when she needed her parents the most. Hope says losing a child is something a parent should never need to face as the scene fades back to the hospital.

Max softly offers Abby to help if he can and she turns and cries on his shoulder (I like this softer, cleanly shaved Max).

Bo promises Chelsea he'll be there for her and will do everything in his power to be there for her when she tells him he can't guarantee that. Billie and Hope watch, commenting what a good father he is. Hope knew Jack was a good friend to Billie and she agrees, saying he never judged her. But Jennifer is the one who's hurting the most. Roman offers to keep the search up as long as he can as Frankie thanks him. Jennifer says he's finally gone and she has to accept it and say goodbye AGAIN. She doesn't have the strength to do this again. Frankie knows it won't be easy, but she won't have to do it alone, he'll be there for her and the kids as long as she wants. She leans on his shoulder in appreciation.

AT THE HOSPITAL
Belle and Philip watch as they rush a crash cart into the nursery and draw the blinds. Lexie steps out, looking glum as always. Belle asks if her baby is dead, but Lexie says she's still alive, still trying to fight the infection. Of course she needs a transfusion and they need to draw both the parents blood to make sure it's a match. Kate overhears, panicing at what they'll learn if they do that and tells them no, they can't do that. Cue a few shocked faces at that announcement. She covers saying it'll take time to do that (after Belle, Philip and yes, even Shawn) say they'd give every drop of blood to Claire if need be. Kate suggests they not waste time and use blood in the blood bank, but Kate says Philip and Belle wanted direct donation if needed. The nurse brings Belle and Philip's files and Lexie tells Philip they can't use his blood for this. Kate turns her head, expecting the announcement of his blood not matching. Lexie tells him he can't because of the medication he's taking for his leg. Belle should be compatible being Clair'es mother and past the six week post partum (what about the drugs she's on?) Belle goes to the blood bank and asks Philip to stay with Claire. Shawn and Mimi both ask to be tested too. Kate tells them it's not needed, but Lexie says they should. Lexie suggests Kate sit down as she looks faint (you would think they'd recognize that “blood doesn't match” look by now.....) Kate mumbles to herself that she hopes they don't find that Shawn is Claire's father and Philip asks what she just said. She covers, saying she was upset they couldn't take his blood. The gang returns and Belle was a match and they'll start the transfusion right away. Mimi wasn't a match, but Shawn's was (Lexie tells them it's not unusual) and he'll donate a pint to have on hand if needed. Philip thanks Shawn and they hug each other and happy the situation is in hand as Kate vows that Shawn will never find out he's Claire's father as creepy music plays as she glares at them while walking by....as the previews roll....

Carrie's friend/assistant? holds up a picture saying she knew if Carrie called him everything would work out. Carrie looks at the picture and says “that's Austin”.

Austin to Sami: “Now you know.”
Sami: “Austin, how could you still be in love with her?”

Lexie: “We need to do another spinal tap.”
Belle: “I'm not going anywhere and you're not going to do anything else to my child.”

Shawn to Mimi: “I've been really happy when I'm with you and I hope you feel the same way.” Mimi laughs happily in response.

As the credits roll..
Linda

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Episode # 10201
Tape Date: 11/1/05
Air Date: 12/5/05
Director: Phil Sogard

Summary: Kate makes an offer to Mimi…Claire fights for life…Hope (as well as everyone else) worries about Jennifer’s state of mind…as Jennifer refuses to believe or accept that Jack may really be gone.

At the Hospital
It is a new day in Salem as Mimi and Shawn arrive at the hospital, hoping that Claire is doing better. Kate is lurking around saying that Shawn can never find out the truth about the baby. Shawn goes to get an update from the nurse and returns, telling Mimi that it isn’t good news…Claire isn’t doing any better and has been moved to pediatric ICU. He tells her that he has gotten several urgent messages from his parents and needs to run by there to see what is going on and leaves. Kate approaches Mimi and starts pushing her and Shawn again, leaving Mimi suspicious. Kate tells her she heard they were living together and tells her they need to take the next step. Mimi asks why is she so gung-ho on them. Mimi thinks that maybe Kate thinks Rex is coming back to town and just wants to make sure Mimi is out of the picture. She wants to know what Kate is up to…what is her agenda. (Does Mimi have her number or what?) She demands to know WHY her relationship with Shawn means so much to her. Kate finally admits that she has an ulterior motive…and it has to do with Philip, Belle and Claire. She tells her that she will be honest…she is no Mother Teresa (LOL…what an understatement)…she never approved of Mimi and Rex and was upset over the news of the abortion. But she has noticed how Mimi and Shawn have gone out of their way for Philip and Belle and she is grateful. BUT, she has also noticed that Shawn and Belle still have feelings for each other. She thinks it would be for the best for everyone if Mimi and Shawn would get together. Mimi points out that they are a LONG way from a commitment, they can’t even think about that right now. She talks about how she had to drop out of school to get a job and how they are barely making ends meet. (You see where this is going don’t you?) Kate has an idea and tells Mimi that Belle wants to stay at home with the baby and she will need someone to replace her at Basic Black…and proceeds to offer her Belle’s job. Mimi is kind of shocked by this and tells Kate she will think about it.

At the Brady House
Hope has Zack at the table getting his breakfast when Bo comes in. He had been with the search team all night and still no sign of Jack. He is afraid that the body was carried out by the strong currents. Hope worries about how all this is affecting Jen. As Zack eats, Bo tells Hope he doesn’t hold out much hope of finding Jack’s body…dead or alive as Hope cries about what an awful way for him to go. She tells him that Jen is at home still praying for a miracle. Hope tells Bo and Zack how much she loves them and doesn’t know how she would go on without them. All of this with Jack and Jennifer has got her thinking and worrying about he future. Shawn comes over and tells them about Claire being in the hospital. They tell him about what happened with Jack and how worried they are about Jennifer and Abby. They sit around the table for a while (as Hope tries to get Zack to eat) and talk. Then Shawn tells them he needs to get back to the hospital, he left Mimi there. He promises to keep them posted as do they and he leaves. Hope talks about how glad she was to have her family all there together…even for a short while. Bo points out that there is another member of the family that wasn’t there…Chelsea, and Hope agrees. She talks about when they lost JT and that was only for a short while. She sympathizes with Bo being separated from his daughter for such a long time. She talks about how she blamed herself for JT’s condition and not knowing at the time he wasn’t theirs. She says they don’t realize how lucky they are until something like this (with Jack and Claire) happens. She says if Claire doesn’t make it, everyone will be devastated. She realizes that Claire could have been THEIR grandchild. But Bo says she isn’t…Belle married Philip and the three of them are a family now. Bo assures her that he loves her and for her to never forget that. She says that she needs to go over and check on Jennifer and be strong for her. She hopes that all of this is a huge mistake and that they will find him…she says if Jack is really dead, she don’t know how Jen will be able to handle it.

Back at the Hospital
Shawn returns but Mimi doesn’t have any news. She tells him about Kate’s strange behavior and that she offered her a job. Shawn thinks it is weird as well and they don’t understand Kate’s motives. Mimi thinks that Kate is pushing them so hard because she fears that he and Belle will get back together. Shawn says that Philip and Belle are together now…Kate is wrong. But Mimi feels that there is more to it than they know. Meanwhile, Kate is lurking from around the corner and says that Shawn cannot find out the truth about he baby.

In the ICU
Philip and Belle are with Claire, with her worrying about Clarie as he worries about her. He tries to get her to stop worrying so much, but she is sure that Clarie is in serious condition and they could lose her. He holds her saying she is a gift from God and that won’t happen. Later, Belle is humming a lullaby as Philip comes back with coffee and tells her what a great mom she is. But Belle feels guilty for not being there for Claire early on, before she got sick. She tells him what a great father he is and she loves him more every day. Philip says the three of them are a real family and nothing will ever change that. Claire’s monitors start acting up as they call for the nurse. The nurse asks them to leave, saying that the baby is having trouble breathing. She rushes them to the lobby, where Kate, Belle and Mimi want to know what is going on as Belle is freaking out.

At the Deveraux House
Abby is outside in her robe when Chelsea and Max arrive after helping with the search. They try to encourage her but she doesn’t believe her dad survived. Inside, Jen comes rushing downstairs telling Frankie that Jack is alive…she had a dream of him returning home…and she is sure that he will be there any minute. Abby tells Max and Chelsea she needs to be with her mom and goes inside. Chelsea wishes there was something she could do for Abby, she knows what she is going through…she has been there herself. Max tells her to just be there for her like she was for her. Inside, Jen is convinced that Jack is alive, she feels it in her heart. Frankie tells her that they searched all night and there was no sign of Jack. Abby walks in and wants the truth, but Jen is trying to be optimistic, sure he will return like he did before (flashback here of Abby’s birthday in the hospital when Jack returned from the castle). Jen rushes off to the kitchen to make Jack’s favorite breakfast, blueberry pancakes for his return. She is busy in the kitchen when Abby comes in, Jen acting like nothing is wrong. She refuses to deal with it, sure he will be home soon. In the den, Frankie tells Max that Jen is putting on a brave face but he is worried about her. They all smell smoke so they (Frankie, Max and Chelsea) rush into the kitchen. Jen drops something in the floor and then begins to lose it as Frankie and Abby try to console her. There is a knock at the kitchen door as Jen is sure it is Jack and rushes to open it to find their neighbor, Ms. Mason. She has brought over a casserole and asks if there is any news about Jack. Disappointed, Jen lets her in and she talks to Frankie about how maybe this is for the best, now Jack won’t have to suffer from that dreadful disease, thinking (like everyone else) that maybe it was intentional. Jen gets upset, defending Jack as Ms. Mason apologizes and leaves as Jen sobs in Frankie’s arms. Frankie (teary-eyed himself) has a flashback of one of his conversations with Jack asking his help. Abby tells Max and Chelsea she is worried about her mom and they assure her that they will be there for her. Abby goes to get dressed as Chelsea tells Max that she is impressed with him and that she has realized that he IS a good guy. He talks about his upbringing and how he owes it to Shawn and Caroline. He talks about how the Bradys are the best and they love you forever. He says he may not be a Brady by blood, like her, but he is lucky to be a part of that family. He then talks about how they need to move their relationship forward but Chelsea isn’t so sure. Abby comes in and tells her that Max is right…you never know when it may all end. Jen tells Frankie that she knows everyone thinks Jack is better off and now he won’t have to suffer but she wants every moment she can have with him…is she being selfish? The phone rings and she is sure it is news about Jack. Frankie gets off the phone and tells her that Roman is coming by to give her the news in person. Abby freaks out, saying it is bad news…the worst…daddy must be dead…as Jen holds her…and the previews show…

Carrie (to Lucas): These memories are why I haven’t gone back to Salem all these years…probably why I never will…

Sami: What is it about HER that every single guy she meets falls in love with her…even Lucas?...

Hope: Jack is gone…Jennifer: I will NOT accept that…I can’t…

Kate: Shawn may help Claire get out of this…but I don’t care what I have to do…he will NEVER find out that he is her father…

As the credits roll…
Laney

Episode # 10200
Air Date: 12/2/05
Director: Herb Stein

AT THE HOSPITAL
We join Philip singing to Claire (Hush little baby) as Kate watches, fretting over how to handle the fact he's not Claire's father. Mimi brings Philip coffee and food as Kate remembers that Mimi would also lose if the truth came out. Mimi and Philip reflect over all that's happened in 2005. He doesn't know what he'd do if he lost Claire and feels Mimi must understand after losing her baby. She reminds him it was a choice, she didn't lose her baby. All he wants in the world is for his daughter to be okay and he couldn't live if she didn't make it.
Victor arrives at the hospital and recognizes the look on Kate's face, LOL. She claims to be worried about Claire, but he knows Salem U. Hospital is world class after all the money they've put into it...and tells her to stay out of Philip and Belle's life. They join Philip and Claire and Kate asks Mimi to give them some privacy. Victor asks how Belle's holding up and Philip is worried about her too. She was doing so much better with the post partum depression, but worries if something happens to Claire she'll have a setback. Victor tells Philip how they almost lost him and know what he's going through. Kate takes advantage of her time alone with Mimi. She feels Mimi's breakup with Rex went beyond the abortion issue. She didn't feel they were soul mates, but she and Shawn are. Mimi finds this hard to grasp, LOL. Kate wants to let bygones be bygones now that Philip and Belle are happily married and have a baby. She encourages Mimi to make things work with Shawn too. She suggests Mimi to listen to her heart and not waste any time if she wants him.

Victor leaves to check with Lucas and asks Philip to call him if he needs anything. Philip tells Claire she's a Kiriakis and comes from a long line of warriors and will beat this.

AUSTIN REED AND COMPANY
Nicole gives Austin an undershirt to wear stating his sitting there shirtless is a distraction (and a little rude IMO...isn't there an ice storm outside??). They talk about High Style being ripe for take over for a while now. Sami figures going after High Style would be a fatal mistake for them. Austin asks why she's so against this company that Nicole's proposing. Nicole rattles on about why High Style failed and gave most of their money to protect the rain forests. Sami wonders who would do something like that. Later Sami asks if Nicole has any of High Style's product line and Nicole points at a box of them on the floor. Sami claims they're too heavy for current trends. Austin steps into the room, putting his brown leather coat over his white t-shirt (not even tucked in) and blue jeans to meet with a potential investor that Mickey set up for him to meet with. (hmmm...a company specializing in fashion would sure be impressed how he's dressed for them, LOL! Isn't it kinda late at night by this time??? ) He doesn't say who he's meeting and tells Sami he'll quiz her when he gets home. Sami fantasizes about doing research experiments and pouring some pink stuff over Nicole, saying what she did to Chloe will look like a research experiment. Like in the Wizard of Oz, Nicole evaporates away. Sami says Eureka, she's found a winning product. Back to reality, she chuckles to herself. We find the girls working as Nicole steps out of the room for something and Sami answers the phone. It's Austin, he forgot the address of where he's meeting the investor at the apartment. Sami chides him on needing to get into the information hwy and getting a pda..but looks in his book and gives him the address. She drops the book after hanging up and finds an entry that surprises her when picking it up. She sees a picture of Austin with Carrie in the book and realizes Carrie is the woman he still loves. Nicole heads out to see Barry, their accountant. Sami rants, vowing if she sees Carrie anywhere near Austin, what she'll do.

AT HIGH STYLE
We see Lucas walking into High Styles Exec Offices to find (sit down now..) Carrie (big surprise, ey?) Both are surprised to find each other there. Carrie tells him she's High Style's new CEO. He asks where his half brother Mike is. She tells him he still in Israel and things between her and Mike are “complicated” and he offers his help. Choking up a little, she tells him that she and Mike are through. Feeling pressured to have the perfect relationship, she went across the world with him. She and Mike realized it wasn't working and called it quits. They both knew it was time to move on. Lucas feels bad about it for her. She tells Lucas that she and Mike are still friends and email each other all the time. He is with Jeremy, his son, though and that's great. Carrie tells Lucas that she knows he loved Sami and Sami was the stupid one in their relationship. He tells her about Sami and Brandon being married for about an hour before he dumped her. Carrie knows she should feel more for Sami being they're sisters, but claims there's too much blood under the bridge. Lucas agrees. She's glad he realized how selfish and manipulative Sami can be before marrying her and asks how Will's dealing with this. He says Will's not talking much, but he'll be okay. Carrie feels like a failure and after what she did to Austin, deserves what she's getting. She asks what he's doing there and he tells her that he's working for Victor again. He tells her they're looking at her company for a potential take over and she tells him it's not for sale. This company is her baby and she won't let anyone take it over. He says he'll tell Victor they were wrong and the company's not right for them. (wouldn't you think all the research they did would tell who the company's CEO is??) She appreciates that and asks how Austin is doing. Lucas tells her Austin is still single, a lone cowboy, but figures Sami is after him now. Carrie asks Lucas not to tell anyone, especially Austin, that he ran into her. He agrees.

AT THE DEVERAUX'S
Jen's convinced that Jack needs them being he wasn't in the car. Until she sees Jack's body, she REFUSES to believe he's dead. She did that twice before and look what happened and offers them some infamous Salem tea. Billie and Patrick noisily shut the door and she thinks it's Jack. Billie tells Jen they don't have good news. They hand her some red petaled flowers they found floating near the crash scene (Jen says her favorite color) and they drove for 50 miles down river looking from the accident site checking hospitals, etc. (wow..100 miles RT that was FAST!) Jen still refuses to believe that Jack is dead without seeing his lifeless body. Hope gets a cell call from the babysitter saying she has to go home, it's late. (uh..they rushed out the door after getting the calls..did Zack open the door for his babysitter?). Hope ponders out loud if the sitter can spend the night being Zack's asleep already..but Jen assures them she's fine and to go home. Frankie will be there with her until Jack gets home. Bo and Hope agree, both making eye contact with Frankie as they hug Jen goodbye.

HORTON HOME
Bo and Hope look down on their sleeping son, grateful for all they've got. Bo hugs her and says he's thankful for her and their children. They wonder what happened as Hope gets teary eyed...saying God has a plan...but asks Bo if he knows any different. Did Jack have a plan?

BACK TO THE DEVERAUXS
Patrick feels for Jennifer, but Billie figures Jennifer might be right in her thinking. She confides to him that Jack was considering suicide to save Jennifer dealing with his long painful death. Jennifer walks in and overhears, asking what Billie's talking about. Billie finally admits that Jack was looking at ways to end his life to protect her. She tells Jennifer that Jack wouldn't tell her what he was thinking of as she was the only one who could talk him out of it. Billie tells Jennifer how someone she knew at the ISA had the same exact illness and how painful it was for his family to watch him die. Jennifer shouts she refuses to believe Jack's dead without seeing his body!..as the previews roll...

Kate to Mimi: “I admit it. I do have an ulterior motive and it includes Belle, Philip and the baby.”

Hope to Bo: “That child would have been our grandchild if Belle had married Shawn.”

Phihlip to Belle: “This little girl is a gift from God and the three of us were meant to be a family.”

Jennifer to Billie, Patrick and Abby...”that could be your dad, he's home....”

as the credits roll
Linda