Episode # 10317; Tape Date: 4/26/06; Air Date: 5/18/06; Director: Phil Sogard

Summary: At Victor’s birthday party, Frankie proposes to Jen…Jack gets some bad news…Kate is shocked, then thrilled to learn of Lucas & Carrie’s news…but you can only imagine how distraught she is to learn of Austin & Sami’s news…and the always-in-tune Chelsea picks up on a few tid-bits that she may be able to use to her advantage.

At the Garage…Mimi arrives as she tells Shawn about the gift she got for Victor. He tells her about his invention and they are sure it will be a success. She is sure that things are going their way and tells him that Lexie says it is almost time for them to conceive. Shawn changes so they can go to the party as Mimi and Chelsea chat, Chelsea upset because she is sure that Shawn will never forgive her. Mimi tells her about her abortion and how she lied and Rex never forgave her. She tells her that she has done bad things and always ended up being punished for them. Chelsea asks Mimi to try and help her smooth things over with Shawn and Mimi says no promises, but she will try. After Chelsea walks off, Mimi mumbles to herself about all of her “sins”, as Chelsea overhears her, wondering what other secrets Mimi is guilty over and how she can use that to her advantage.

At the Pub…Jen tells Frankie that she wants to be married. He kisses her and accepts. They tell Shawn and Caroline, who are thrilled for them. She says she falls that somewhere Jack is happy for them as well. Philip arrives with a surprised Victor, as Philip explains that Claire wasn’t feeling well so Belle stayed at home with her. Caroline explains that Bo can’t be there either because of work. They explain that the party was Pop-Shawn’s idea and he says it is a thank you to Victor for saving Caroline’s life. Jen is crying happy tears and tells Frankie that she loves him and that this is what Jack wanted for them. Frankie asks if she is sure she isn’t rushing into it…he doesn’t want this only because it is what Jack wanted. Shawn, Mimi, Chelsea & Max all arrive. Max and Chelsea talk about Bo not being there and going after Patrick, Mimi’s brother. Later, we learn that Victor has agreed to back Shawn’s invention as the thanks him. Philip talks about Shawn and Mimi trying to get pregnant and how Claire will have an almost-brother or sister. But Victor knows the truth and to himself says that it WILL be her sibling. (as he and Mimi share a strange look…does Mimi know that he knows?) Jen tells Frankie that she will always love Jack, but he is gone…it may be what Jack wanted, but is also what SHE wants…to share her life with him. Frankie talks of how he always admired her from afar and that is why he stayed away. He tells her he does love her with all his heart and promises to be a good husband as well as father. He takes out the crocheted ring (that he borrowed from Pop) and officially proposes to her and she accepts, as everyone applauds. Victor sees Chelsea standing back and tells her that he knows how it feels to be the black sheep of the family…he has had that feeling as well…like when he came between Caroline and Shawn. He tells her that Bo was a bit of one himself when he was younger. They talk about Bo growing up not knowing that Victor was his father and the affect it had on him. Chelsea says she doesn’t think that Bo was treated the same as his brothers and sisters and Victor says maybe she is right and blurts out that he is worried about Claire as well. Chelsea’s ears perk up and she asks him what he meant. Victor covers and says he is only worried about her because she is sick. But she is sure that there is more to it. Shawn tells Mimi that he is happy, they are getting everything they wanted as Mimi worries about him learning the truth about Claire. Pop makes a toast to Frankie and Jen and wishes them well. Jen can’t wait to share the news with Abby and is sure that they will all have a great future.

In the Hospital…the doctor tells him that there may be a cure. He tells him of an experimental treatment that may save him, but Jack doesn’t want to take the chance and says he is ready to die. He tells the doctor about how he set things in motion before he went away. The doctor asks him what if he lives…does he want his wife with another man. Jack tells him that he has been kicked in the teeth too many times already and that he is sure that Frankie and Jen have moved on, he even gave them his blessing. He can’t go back now, he wouldn’t do that to her…he wants her to be happy. Later, the doctor and nurse are going over Jack’s file and the doctor tells him that after careful study, he realizes that he is not a candidate for this treatment afterall. Jack is okay with it and tells him that he wants to die there…to die alone. The doctor promises him that they will make him as comfortable as possible.

At Lucas’s Apartment…Kate shows up to talk about wedding dresses for Carrie and they tell her the news of being pregnant. She is shocked and thrilled for them. She asks about Austin’s reaction and they tell her that he and Sami are on the roof. Lucas tells her that they are both happy for them, but Kate finds that hard to swallow. They inform her that Austin and Sami are dating and that doesn’t exactly thrill her. They also tell her about Sami accepting Austin’s non-proposal and she is sure that Sami is up to something. She wants to get up to the roof to stop her.

Up on the Roof…Sami turns on the poor-me routine about always being the second choice and tells Austin she is cutting him loose and is moving on. She tells him that she has always loved him, but she can’t wait on him to get over Carrie…she can only walk away. She says she deserves someone who wants HER. She talks about how she loves Will and wants more kids as well and she knows that she is not the woman that Austin wants. She kisses him and goes to leave, but he stops her. He agrees that he has been treating her badly and apologizes and says she deserves better. They talk about him being in love with Carrie and Austin says that he knows she loves Lucas too. But now (with her pregnant with Lucas’s child) he knows it is over and he can’t fight it anymore…he has to give up on her. Sami says she loves Austin and it hurts too much knowing that he doesn’t love her as well and her heart can’t take it. She tells him he needs to move out of her apartment, for she can’t be around him so much. She goes to leave again and again, he stops her. He starts babbling about the rocky past they have shared, but points out they have had some good times as well. He says she has been an important part of his life and he can’t lose her…he does love her and knows that she loves him as well. He says there is a lot in their past but they can overcome it. He drops to one knee and asks her to marry him.

Back downstairs, Kate is ready to charge up to the roof to see what Sami is up to when Lucas proposes a toast. Austin comes in and says they need 2 more glasses…as he announces that Sami is his fiancé. Kate goes ballistic, calling Austin insane. She vows that this will never happen, no way is going to marry Sami…as Sami glares at her…and the previews show…

Mimi (to Shawn): You were there for me during my egg harvesting…do you want me to be there for you?...(Shawn): Uh, no…thank you…

Tek (to Lexie): You don’t deserve this Lexie…and Abe doesn’t deserve a woman like you…

Lucas (to Kate): I want you to knock this off Mom, or else…Austin, Carrie, Will and I won’t have anything to do with you ever again…

Hope (to Patrick, while he is holding John at gunpoint): What are you doing?...(Alex): He is doing what I paid him to do…(Hope): Oh my God…I was wrong about you all along…

And the credits roll…
Laney