Episode #: 10458
Tape Date: 11/2/06
Air Date: 12/07/06
Director: Albert Alarr

Summary: John and Marlena get hitched in Italy, then go on a DiMera hunt…Max and Mimi are given a warning to stay out of the search for Philip…Chelsea is in love with her dream man, one she hasn’t met (or doesn’t think she has).


On the Plane…Max and Mimi talk about striking out on finding Philip in Atlanta. They find it odd that they found out so much but yet Victor claimed he knew nothing. They think that Victor was lying and that he knows more than he let on. He suggests that they pay him a visit when they get home, but Mimi thinks that may not be a good idea…it could be dangerous IF he does know something. Max thinks they can convince him that they are just concerned friends and tells Mimi not to worry, he can handle it.

At the Kiriakis Mansion…Victor is on the phone with “Captain Shepherd” who informs him that Max and Mimi were there at the hospital in Atlanta nosing around. Victor tells him he will handle them. Philip rolls in as Victor tells him that was Captain Shepherd and Philip scribbles a note asking what about Max and Mimi. Victor says that’s a good question. Victor is concerned about them playing detective and tells Philip not to worry, he will stop them…but not to worry…he won’t hurt them. Later, Max and Mimi arrive and insist on coming in. They tell him what they learned and he tells them that he already knew about Philip being injured. Mimi asks why he lied to Belle and Kate, so Victor concocts a lie, telling them that it is for everyone’s safety. Philip was involved in a covert mission and is now in a CIA safe house being debriefed. He only hopes that he is being well-treated and will be home soon. He urges them to keep quiet about it…he would hate for anything to happen to them because he shared the info. Max asks if that is a threat and Victor says no, just being cautious…please be discrete. Victor ushers them out and says he will let them know if he finds anything out. Outside, Max and Mimi both suspect that he was lying…they decide to just keep digging. Victor goes back to Philip (who was listening to their conversation) and tells him he hopes they keep they noses out of it…he wouldn’t want to have to take further action.

Chelsea (calling herself the Angry Angel…to view her profile on MySpace.com...click HERE) adds more to her video blog, talking about her situation, her parents and her dad’s wife pregnant with another man’s child, etc. (okay, call in whining). She talks about being miserable and asks for help. Nick, who is on her site, says he will help her and knows exactly what to say as he types away. Chelsea begs someone to talk to her as Nick responds, saying he is the answer to all her dreams (calling himself “lonely splicer”). Chelsea just hope that she doesn’t hear from “horney in Milwaukee” again (LOL…what do you expect?) He messages that he knows how she feels…all alone and she immediately connects with her. He writes about being hurt, let down and abandoned. She asks who this is and how does he know her so well.

At Chez Rouge…Abby and Stephanie are decorating for Christmas (Chelsea was supposed to help them but ditched). They talk about Stephanie having a good Christmas and Abby missing hers…but they email and call all the time. Stephanie asks about Max and Abby tells her that he went out of town with Mimi. Stephanie begins to bash him, but Abby takes up for him. Stephanie picks up on the fact that Abby has a crush on him and calls her on it. But Abby swears they are just friends. They talk about finding the perfect guy…just as Chelsea comes rushing in, saying SHE has found him and is in love. She explains as both the other girls make fun of her and say she is nuts. But Chelsea goes on and on about her mystery guy as Stephanie rolls her eyes. Abby reads some of the IM’s as Stephanie chuckles about the name “Angry Angel”. Abby reads on as Chelsea says she MUST find this guy…they are soulmates. But Stephanie thinks it could be dangerous…he could be a serial killer or something. But Chelsea won’t listen, saying she can tell he is sweet and looking for love. Stephanie points out that she doesn’t even know what he looks like and they say he could be a troll…then Chelsea would change her mind. But Chelsea says he is beautiful inside…she can tell. We see Nick at the computer sending a message, when his boss walks in and tells him he has worked long enough…go out and have some fun. He says that is what he intends to do. Stephanie and Abby are still trying to dissuade Chelsea but she won’t listen…she thinks this is the guy she is looking for. Abby points out that it could be a 50 year old perv that just want to get her in bed, but Chelsea gets mad and says that they just don’t understand. Nick shows up to help, as Chelsea just rolls her eyes at his mere presence. He holds the mistle toe over her as she informs him that her policy is no free kisses for nerds. Abby tells her to give Nick a break and stop picking on him. They talk about her leaving the Brady Thanksgiving dinner early and Nick says it was because she wasn’t getting enough attention. Stephanie tells him that Chelsea has a new boyfriend she met online and Chelsea explains that he is interesting. She gets angry and tells them that she is going home to check to see if she has any more IM’s, so Stephanie decides to tag along. After they leave, Abby apologizes to Nick for Chelsea’s rudeness, but he doesn’t care. He tells her he is looking for Max…he wants to buy a car…to impress a girl. Abby knows he is talking about Chelsea and tells him he is wasting his time and money. Nick asks if she can keep a secret and confides in her that he is “lonely splicer”. She tells him it will never work and he tells her that Chelsea will never know it’s him until it’s too late. Abby says she will want a picture and he tells her not to worry…that is taken care of. Chelsea and Stephanie are back home now as Chelsea checks her messages. They see there is a picture attached and Chelsea opens it as she prays he isn’t a nerd, perv or old geezer. Stephanie exclaims “He is freaking gorgeous!”. Chelsea opens her eyes and says he is beyond gorgeous…she is in love. Stephanie says, yea, me too. (It looks like a picture of a model, lol).

In Northern Italy…John presses Marlena for her answer and she says yes, she will marry him, anywhere, anytime as he slips the ring on her finger. He has Father Dunalay step out (had him on standby just in case). They proceed with the vows as John talks about almost losing her before and how love has always brought them back together. He says that just as the sun rises and sets, their hearts will be one forever. The ceremony proceeds as we hear snippets of their vows and the mystery man watches from the shadows…and we see he has a gun tucked into his pants. They are pronounced husband and wife and share a kiss as the priest says they were way ahead of him. The mystery man steps out of the shadows and introduces himself as Enrico (or Rico to friends) and tells them he brings news from the house of DiMera. John explains that Tony is his half brother and Stefano is his step father. Rico tells him that Tony is in prison and Stefano is dead. But John says he doesn’t believe that…since he is the Pheonix. John tells him he thinks that someone in the DiMera organization is sending orders to EJ Wells in Salem. Rico claims he never heard of Wells. John tells him that Tony once showed them the remains of Stefano, but after DNA tests, it was proven it wasn’t him. Rico says he is buried in the family cemetery…he is wasting his time. For their safety, he suggests they leave Italy…tonight. Rico excuses himself and leaves, while wishing them a safe trip back to Salem. But John tells Marlena he believes Stefano sent the guy as a warning. Marlena has a bad feeling about all of this but John says he is going to finish what they came here for. Marlena says maybe Stefano IS dead and John says there is only one way to find out. Marlena asks what he is going to do and John says he is going to find out once and for all if Stefano is dead or alive. Marlena fears they are walking into a trap, but John is determined to dig up the grave and see for himself. Marlena asks, what if it is empty and he says then he forsees a family reunion in the very near future. Freeze frame on John and a worried Marlena…as the previews show…

Claire’s red-headed kidnapper: If I was running some sort of scam, I would have grabbed that reward money and run...(Bo, pulling a wad of cash out of her pocket): You got your payoff from somebody else, huh?...

Patrick: I just want to spend some time with you…is that too much to ask?...(Hope): It wouldn’t be if I was sure it was Bo that beat you up…

Nick: She will be so in love with me, she couldn’t possibly be upset…(Abby): Nick, were you raised in a test tube?...(Nick): No…

Kayla: I am fine…see…look at me…(Steve): But they want to kill us!...

And the credits roll…
Laney