EPISODE: 10368 DIRECTED BY: Phil Sogard TAPE DATE: 6/30/06

Another marathon night in Salem continues as Jack's days look minimal; Nick and Della talk as he ponders what to do, Stephanie and Kayla have a heart to heart talk and Sami learns about Carrie’s

EDDIE’S
Nick returns inside after seeing Kayla drive off and is defensive when Della rants about Kayla. (Interesting reading SoapNet’s interview with Stephen Nichols and he uses Marlon Brando as his role model for Steve/Patch…and the woman in the pool hall is “Della” where “Stella” was in Streetcar Named Desire ;-) Della tells him “blondie” wouldn’t take as good a care of him as she does and you can tell he’s having second thoughts as he says he pushed Kayla away. She brings him a beer in a bottle saying blondie would probably bring it to him in a glass. She asks him to put on a smile and show her how much he missed her. She tells him he has his place, his woman, his friends there as she strokes his face. Later he tells Della about his mother, dying brother, wife and daughter in Salem. He tells Della how pretty and smart his daughter is and drives a race car for a living. He missed her whole life. Della laughs she must have learned to drive from him as her mother probably never drove a mile over the speed limit. Della calls Nick scared of being rejected by his wife, so he got rid of her fast. She can tell Nick wants Kayla. He laughs as he tells Della how he use to be a cop and a government undercover agent. She laughs saying he use to be her own Ethan Hunt. He tells her he didn’t have regular amnesia, someone made him forget. He’s worried that whoever did this to him might find out he knows who he was now and might have it in for him. He’s worried he can be putting Della’s life in danger just like he was his family in Salem. He’s got to be ready in case that person comes after him again. We see someone looking in the window at Nick as he’s saying that.

AT THE PUB
Kayla returns to Salem and to the pub. She can tell Stephanie is upset about something by the way she’s twirling food on her fork. Stephanie tells her she saw the man she had told her about tonight (again, Kayla and Nick drove to Cincinnati..did their Eddie’s bit, then she sat around the airport, flew home and back at the pub and people are still out and about, LOL) and knows now they’ll never be together. Kayla offers to talk with her about it, but Stephanie gets defensive about how she and Kayla never had mother/daughter talks where they each talked and shared. It was always Stephanie talking and Kayla told her what to do. Kayla never shared anything with her. Kayla tells her how young Stephanie was when Steve died and she had already lost her Papa. She wanted her to know she’d always have her mommy and was determined to be strong for her. She apologizes for holding back from her and tells her that she was right. She shares how she also had a rotten day and that Steve just didn’t stay in Cincinnati, but he isn’t coming back and for her to move on without him. (Mary Beth rocks in these scenes!) Stephanie says “that sucks!” Kayla agrees and had felt Nick was anxious to know more about his past. She tells her daughter how Nick’s had a whole life without her.

Stephanie takes her mom’s hand and promises she’ll always have her. She apologizes for blowing up earlier and Kayla asks her to tell her about that guy she was interested in. Stephanie takes a deep sigh and stares. She doesn’t say her boyfriend’s name, just that he has a girlfriend that doesn’t deserve him and doesn’t share any of his interests like she does. This girl has been in trouble with the law and she hasn’t even had a parking ticket. She’s been down this road before and doesn’t want to lose this guy. Why doesn’t he see she’s as good a catch as her girlfriends say she is? Kayla hugs her daughter. Kayla figures out that this guy doesn’t know how she really feels about him, thinking they’re just friends. She tells her daughter to take a risk and put her cards on the table about how she feels. Stephanie asks if she’s willing to do the same thing with her dad.

THE APARTMENT DWELLERS
A replay of Sami and EJ overhearing Austin saying Carrie isn’t pregnant. Carrie explains how they found out she wasn’t pregnant til just now and didn’t do an ultrasound when she was there before. Sami asks if they’re still going to Italy on their honeymoon and tells Carrie she’ll probably come back pregnant after that…cue the silent pause. Sami doesn’t understand and EJ grows uncomfortable and mentions leaving. They tell him no and Carrie tells Sami how Lexie told her she can’t have children, ever. Sami apologizes profusely to her sister and feels terrible for her. She knows Carrie’s had a hard time between the fire and this and goes to get her some wine. EJ follows and continues his mantra about when is she going to tell Austin the truth. She tells him never as she knows Austin would leave her and be with Carrie if she did. Lucas asks to borrow Sami’s heating pad, saying he sprained his knee running after the person lurking by her door earlier. Sami is shocked and learns Austin knew about it too. She asks what it was all about and he holds the envelope saying the person left this. Sami sees the envelope is addressed to her and asks if anyone has opened it. They say no, but it’s past time she opened it.

AT THE HOSPITAL
Lexie tells Jennifer that Jack’s taking a turn for the worse. She tells her about Jack’s regaining consciousness for an hour and talking to Maggie. He wanted Jennifer to have time with Frankie, so didn’t want them to call her. Lexie says Jack’s got a high fever and not responding to the treatment. She warns Jen to plan for the worst. Jennifer goes in to see Jack after asking Frankie to make some calls. Jack tells Jennifer he knows it’s time and she must feel it too. He’s grateful for the time he’s had with her that he didn’t expect to have. He tells Jennifer she’ll be okay and Abby rushes in and hugs him, begging him not to leave. Later he tells them both he knows they’ll mourn him, but asks them not to make a career out of it and to be happy, live their lives and move on. He asks them to give Jack Jr. a hug and kiss for him and Maggie walks in with him. Frankie had called Maggie and Maggie said they have people in high places there and were able to bring him in. Jen holds her son as Jack touches him (JJ’s busy eating cheerios) and Jack kids about this isn’t upsetting his appetite. He sees Frankie walk in and tells him not to be a boring deadline type. He’s growing weaker and Maggie thinks he’s just tired, but Jennifer said this isn’t good and Maggie rushes out to get Lexie. Jack rambles on weakly and finally either falls asleep or ??? as Jennifer touches his face asking him to keep talks…the screen freezes on her gazing at him….as the previews roll…

LUCAS TO SAMI: Nobody in this room knows you better than I do, so why don’t you tell me what’s going on?

MIMI TO PATRICK: If I told Shawn the truth he’d leave me for Belle in a second.
PATRICK: You’ve got to tell him the truth.

BELLE TO SHAWN: If you bonded so close to Claire before the transplant, I think I know why you’re so close to her.

AUSTIN TO CARRIE: You came.
CARRIE: Of course I did, like you wanted me to (and they kiss)…

And the credits roll…
Linda

Summary: Chelsea shows some remorse and guilt and actually accepts responsibility! EJ gets the story from Sami, Lucas encounters the gloved hand, and Austin finds a note for Sami, while both try to comfort and make their stand with Carrie. Steve/Nick and Kayla deal separately with the woman in Cincinnati (excellent scenes for these two!)


AT THE GARAGE, Max asks Stephanie who could have done it (the writing on the locker), but she knows without question who it would be. He doesn’t want to believe Chelsea capable of it. Stephanie admits it was childish and she shouldn’t be so upset, and Max shouldn’t apologize for her. Chelsea comes back and does apologize for being so childish, stupid, dumb, immature. She tells him that she did it to get back at Max for leaving her at Dune – but chose to target Stephanie for leaving with him. Stephanie hopes she feels better for telling the truth. She reassures her that she is not after Max – they are just friends and she has nothing to worry about. (She is trying to teach Chelsea a lesson about being nice and growing up). She leaves to give Chelsea and Max time to talk. Chelsea asks if he forgives her and he gives her a very simple no. He wants to know why he should. She tries to be honest with him about her feelings, but he wants to know if she is for real, or playing games still. He wants her to trust him and stop playing games. She is shocked to know that he loves her, even after everything that has happened.

OUTSIDE, Abby tries to talk Chelsea into going back to clean up before it gets found. Chelsea admits it was stupid and, feeling guilty, goes in to clean it, but finds Stephanie in Max’s arms. She goes back outside with Abby. She doesn’t care if it’s her cousin, she will get her for trying to take Max. Abby lists Stephanie’s good points and warns her that if she keeps playing games, she will lose Max to Stephanie for good. She tells her to start acting like a good person. Chelsea is tired of being sorry for everything, including being alive.

Stephanie finds Abby outside. Stephanie wants to know why she is friends with Chelsea – they don’t have much in common. Abby doesn’t know, either, but is sure that Chelsea is a good person deep down. Stephanie is the voice of reason about Chelsea. She feels sorry for her, but maybe she needs for people to be mad at her for her actions. Max finds and tells Stephanie that he is going to take Chelsea home, but wants to look at the car later. He tells her that Chelsea freaks when things happen, and needs hand-holding, but will be better.

Chelsea thanks Abby for making her go back and apologize. She got Max’s forgiveness, and his declaration of love. Abby tries again to reassure Stephanie that Chelsea really does care for Max. Steph is still worried that Chelsea will hurt Max unforgivably.

STILL ON THE ROOF, Sami tries to convince EJ that she is wicked, despite what she seems. She admits that she kept two people apart who would probably be together, just because she doesn’t want to be alone. She wants a man to love her totally and completely, like she loves Austin. He asks f she is sure, and she claims that she is. She has loved Austin since she was a teenager, and everyone else was just a substitute. She gets uncomfortable when he brings up Lucas. She is still afraid of losing Austin over what she has done. EJ tries to get her to tell him, but she doesn’t want to lose the only friend she has left. He wants to assure her that as her ‘true’ friend, he will not abandon her over what she has done. He is very insistent that she share her secret so that he can help her. She finally gives him the story – the platonic roommates, her efforts to get him to pay attention, Highstyle, both guys wanting Carrie, Carrie leaning towards Austin….he jumps in, figuring out that this is why she was blackmailing Lexie – to get her help. Sami is sure she shouldn’t have told him, because now he will hate her. She tells him what they told Carrie, but accepts that Carrie still had a choice – and chose Lucas. He stays quiet and she assumes it is because he hates her now. He claims that he doesn’t hate her. He is actually in awe of her – not many people would fight so hard for what they want. He is convinced that Austin can’t sweep Carrie off her feet as long as she is married and pregnant with Lucas. She sees his point and thinks that she might have a chance after all. He wants to know if she is ready to rethink telling the truth.

DOWNSTAIRS IN HIS APARTMENT, Austin has found a note under the door and notices it is addressed to Sami. Lucas finds the gloved hand reaching for the door knob and yells and runs after them, only to lose them when he stumbles at the entrance to the stairs. Austin and Carrie come out and he tells them about the lurker, whom Austin assumes is the one who put the note under the door. Lucas wants Austin to open the note, but he won’t. It was sealed and addressed to Sami. Lucas is still uncomfortable with a stranger stalking the halls and vows to call the super in the morning. Lucas shows Carrie the headache pills he got for her and goes to get some water. She turns to Austin saying their conversation has to be over. Lucas loves her…and Austin interrupts that so does he, and she loves him. Lucas comes back and finds Carrie crying – so she tells him that Austin knows about the baby. He offers his condolences, and Lucas gives her a nice speech, aimed at cheering her up. He decides not to wait till morning to call the super and goes to call right away. Carrie says that she can’t hurt someone as wonderful as Lucas – better yet, she won’t. Lucas comes back to find Carrie in Austin’s arms and bites off what he was going to say, as Austin just stands there holding her, and looking at Lucas (she is facing away and doesn’t see Lucas). Lucas tries to comfort Carrie himself. They got bad news, but they will get through it. It will be smooth sailing now that they got their problems out of the way early. She goes to wash her face with cold water and Austin decides to go check on Sami. Lucas wants to settle something before he goes, though. He comments on how he saw Austin comforting Carrie and thanks him for being so unselfish and caring for them. He is feeling really bad for Carrie, who is taking it really hard. Austin thinks it has to be really hard for Lucas, finding out that Carrie isn’t actually pregnant with his child….as Sami and EJ come through the door.

IN THE PARKING LOT IN CINCINNATI, Kayla is crying and can’t get her keys in the car door. She calls her mom, who asks what is wrong. Kayla tells her mom that he isn’t Steve, but Nick, and Nick doesn’t want her. She tells her mom where she is and what happened. She admits that she is hurt. Caroline can see and feel the connection, but Kayla doesn’t think he feels it. She feels his life is in Cincinnati with his friends at the bar. She thinks she should move on and go to Africa, and forget about him. She was hopeful, but now her hopes are dashed. (She is so emotional here – excellent job!) Her mom’s words get to her and give her back her fire. She knows she lost him once and may never know why or how, but she will not lose him again.

INSIDE THE BAR, Steve asks Rosie for a cold one. Della says she should be glad he is back, even if she is a roach. She is worried he was buying “Blondie’s” act, but he turns on her, telling her it was the truth – she was his wife and he even has a daughter. She turns on the heat and claims that although he may have been married to her (Kayla) once, he is with her (Della) now. (He is not looking very comfortable as she puts her arms around him from behind.)
Steve tells her that he is not in a partying mood and brushes her off. She tries to egg him on, but he gets angry and pushes her off. Della thinks “she” got to him. She claims that she wants to know what is going on, because it is her life, too. That bothers him, since he doesn’t know anything about his life. She says he does, and so does she. He tells her to come here, and sits down. He tells her he never meant any of it to happen. He onl y went as a favour to his dying brother. He knows that there is a wife, but she was supposed to be in LA. She can figure out the rest. She is sure that “Blondie” got cozy with him, after pulling out the big guns. She wants to know if he actually does remember. She claims to feel for him, but maybe it is a sign that his life with her is over – if he was supposed to be with her, he would remember. She goes to restart the jukebox, while he sits thinking. Turns out it is there song, and she wants to dance, and he goes, but reluctantly. We see them dancing through the dirty window.

Kayla goes back inside and Steve and Della talk about their song. He doesn’t know why he has always had a thing for that particular song. Kayla looks on as he kisses Della. He leaves her and goes to sit back down. She is upset that he walked away. She was sure his favourite song would help. She is pissed that he is thinking about “that woman”. He gets very angry and tells her to back off because he can’t breathe. Kayla is outside on her phone, asking about the next flight to Salem – can she leave tonight. She drives off as Steve runs after her, with the previews following:


Austin: It’s addressed to you.
Lucas: It’s way past time we open that.


Steve/Nick (to Della): If somebody can stage my death and erase my memory, that somebody's got a lot of power…So I have to assume that they’re coming after me again.

Jack: I’ve tried, I really have. But I think it’s time for you to let me go.

And the credits roll…

Sandra

EARLY EDITION FOR MONDAY WILL BE POSTED LATE TODAY

EPISODE: 10,366 – DIRECTED BY: Roger Inman - Tape Date: 6/28/06

The green eyed monster grabs Chelsea; Sami continues to rant to EJ on the roof while Carrie is honest with Austin; Steve tells Kayla to move on….(hurray up new writers….Salem needs you!!)

AT THE GARAGE
Chelsea and Abby stop by the garage to find Max. Abby tells Chelsea she’s only interested in Max when someone else is. Chelsea figures they’re at Lookout Point, but Abby says Stephanie isn’t interested in Max. Chelsea wonders if Stephanie is a virgin and Abby says how Stephanie and her mom are close (oh yeah?) and she told Jennifer she wants to wait until she’s married first. Chelsea says being Abby’s related to Stephanie, that figures. Abby fires back with, yeah..but so are you, so maybe not, LOL. Chelsea explains she’s from the WILD side of the family. Chelsea rushes over to the lockers to rummage through them and Abby tells her not to. Chelsea goes through Stephanies back pack and finds a paperback copy of Wuthering Heights, comments on when she bought it and being a slow reader…insisting that Stephanie is beautiful and loves cars too, so why wouldn’t Max fall for her? Abby keeps insisting she’s wrong, saying Stephanie is NICE to Max and maybe Chelsea should be too. Chelsea says she is and asks Abby if she doesn’t think she is. Abby says some of the time, but reminds her how she flirts with other guys and that’s not nice. Chelsea pulls out a notepad where Stephanie’s written Max’s name and has hearts around it and shows it to Abby. Now she knows she’s after her boyfriend. She rants on, grabs Stephanie’s lipstick, commenting on how cheap it is, just like Stephanie (she doesn’t have a sugar granny like you do Chelsea!) and writes WHORE on Stephanie’s locker. Abby yells for her to stop, but Chelsea gets this smug look on her face when she’s done.

BACK AT THE DINER
Stephanie tells Max that if she were his girlfriend, she’d never treat him the way Chelsea does. She compares Chelsea to Sami, but Max doesn’t agree. She apologizes if she hit a nerve when he says she’s not like Sami. Stephanie says Chelsea is Sami on training wheels, LOL..good one. He justifies Chelsea as a shy, insecure woman inside (oh yeah, right). He points out that Stephanie was right when she told Chelsea that she was jealous of her. They joke (cute) about what they should do now. He asks how she’s doing and she says she’s getting in a groove back in Salem, happy that her dad is alive. She knows her mom still loves her dad or she would have gotten a divorce by now. He kids about if she believes in fairy tales and happy endings and she smiles and says he must too to continue going after Chelsea (touché). He pays the bill and asks if she wants to go back and work on his car and she happily agrees.

Abby tries to get Chelsea to wipe off the locker, but she refuses and tells Abby she can’t either. They leave and seconds (literally) later Max and Stephanie walk in. She goes to change and sees her locker. Max does too and asks who could have done that (hello…have you heard of KEYS and locking up your garage??) and she knows it was Chelsea. It upsets her and she goes into his arms to be comforted, which he does. Outside Abby gives Chelsea a reality lesson saying what she did was childish and immature. Chelsea agrees with Abby and when they turn to go wipe it off, see Max and Stephanie hugging as he wipes a tear from her eye.

STILL ON THE APARTMENT ROOF
Sami tells EJ she’s sorry if she upset Carrie. He insists she tell her friends and Austin the truth NOW. Grabbing her, he tells her to grow up and take responsibility for her actions. He strongly tells her how she’s told him that Austin values honesty above everything else. She reflects back (flashback time) of when Austin left her at the altar in Las Vegas as Austin told the wedding guests what happened between him and Sami stays between them and he doesn’t want to hear or talk about Sami Brady any more in the future. She fingers her ring saying she can’t lose Austin again or she’ll die. EJ insists she has to make a choice. She wonders if the person sending the notes really knows what she’s done. His greatest fear is that the note sender is writing a note right now and going to give it to Austin. Looking at her ring she says she can’t. How She Ruined the Best Night of her Life and Made it her Worst by Samantha Brady, found at booksellers everywhere. She knows Austin would never forgive her. She did what she did out of greed and selfishness, she didn’t want to be alone. He’ll understand when she tells him what she did.

IN THE APARTMENT
Lucas follows Carrie back to Sami’s apartment and she cries that she rushed their wedding because she thought she was pregnant. She only married him because she thought she was pregnant. Austin overhears from the always open door with a deer in the headlights look. Lucas tells her they have time to get to know each other better before they adopt and calms her down before getting her some aspirin. Austin steps inside the door looking at Carrie. Lucas returns saying Sami didn’t have any aspirin, only bottles with hearts on them, LOL. He speculates she’s use to giving headaches, not getting them (ouch). He apologizes to Austin for that, saying old habits are hard to break. He asks Austin to stay with Carrie when he goes to buy some aspirin. Carrie tells Austin she feels like a failure and can’t do anything right. He pulls her close and kisses her head. She tells him about not being pregnant and feels stupid she believed it. Austin feels bad, knowing how badly she wanted a family. He mentions her and Lucas may adopt and she says that’s not what’s bothering her. She tells him he was right, she only got married because she thought she was pregnant. This marriage was a huge mistake. Austin reminds her she agreed to marry Lucas before she thought she was pregnant. She nods, but says she made a mistake. He tells her she doesn’t have to answer him, but is she saying she wished she’d married him instead of Lucas? Carrie knows it won’t change the fact she’s married to Lucas and he’s engaged to her sister. The glove slips a note under the door and runs just before Lucas returns and calls after them.

EDDIES BAR in CINCINNATI
Kayla and Steve continue their discussion about where he belongs…in Salem or Cincinnati. He doesn’t want to hurt her any more than he already has, but he thinks it’s time they said goodbye. She knows she’d fight for her family and asks him if he doesn’t want to fight for them. Solemnly he agrees he doesn’t want to. She tells him just because he’s giving up doesn’t mean she will. He isn’t giving up, just not fighting for it. His life is in Cincinnati, just like hers is in LA. Nope, she’s not buying it. Her life is with him and he’s the only man she ever loved. Their child is the only thing that kept her going, to give her some family. She knew in her heart she couldn’t love anyone else like him and the one man she tried to move on with understood that. As she chokes up (sniff), she said she’ll love him for the rest of her life and that’s the way it is. He tells her she deserves someone better than him. She’s wasted too much of her life on him, but she needs to move on. He’ll never be the guy she remembers. He goes on about how she should go to Africa like she had planned. She tells him he’s her husband. He jokes about how she doesn’t give up and she agrees with him. He says she’s asking him to give up what’s comfortable and familiar to a blank slate, which would she choose. She realizes she’s not going to convince him to stay with her. He says it’s good to know someone once loved him and she says she still does. He asks her to understand he’s not the Steve Johnson she loved. She says she’ll never understand, never…and leaves. She goes out to her car and throws her keys to the ground as she’s so upset she can’t unlock the car and says DAMN IT.

As the previews roll….

Carrie to Austin: I can’t do this to someone as wonderful as Lucas.
Lucas walks in to find them hugging…

Stephanie to Max: Don’t apologize for Chelsea.
Chelsea to an angry Max and Stephanie: I owe you both an apology.

Sami to EJ: This is exactly why I didn’t tell you what I did..because know you’ll hate me too.

Kayla looks back in the bar and sees Steve kissing the other woman.

As the credits roll…
Linda

Episode # 10365, Tape Date: 6/27/06; Air Date: 7/27/06; Director: Roger Inman

Summary: The loft-dwellers are at the hospital, just rehashing what has already been said…Steve tries to explain about Della…Chelsea thumbs her nose at Max…and yet again, he turns to Stephanie…Sami tries to tell everyone the truth, but Carrie is too upset to hear it.

In Cincinnati…the ever-lurking gloved hand, lurks outside the bar as there is a replay of the “who the hell are you?” scenario transpiring inside. After both declare to be Steve/Nick’s wife, they want to know what is going on. Steve says that he and Della are NOT married, but she says they had an agreement. She demands to know why Kayla is calling him ‘Steve’ and he begins to explain about how she is from his unknown past. But Della refuses to believe it. He tells her he has taken a DNA test and it is true. She demands to know where he has been and what he has been up to…telling him that life is his past…this is now. He asks to speak to Kayla alone so they sit and he apologizes for not telling her sooner. She asks if he loves Della. He never answers her, but assures her that there have been other women, but Kayla only wants to know about Della. He tells her about the life he has been living is not what she is used to and he is not the man she thinks. She says he isn’t so different from the Steve she knew and tells him that he had a favorite dive in Salem, called the Cheatin Heart…not too different from this place. He says he just isn’t the right kind of guy for her and being back there has made him realizes that. But she insists they belong together. But he says until he can remember, he can’t be with her. Kayla is confused and asks why he didn’t mention any of this when they were in Salem…was he playing her? He says the truth is he doesn’t feel the same connection that she does. She thinks that maybe he doesn’t want his former life back at all. Della sashays over telling him to chose. She asks him if he remembers making love to Kayla. When he doesn’t answer, she says she KNOWS he remembers it with HER and that she is not going to give up on him and starts kissing on him. He pushes her away and apologizes to Kayla. She asks him if he even WANTS to remember his past with her. He says he fears that he could even be dangerous to her and Stephanie. She says he is trying to protect her for all the wrong reasons. But, he says, if he can’t remember her as his wife…how can he be her husband?

At the Dune Club…Chelsea is dancing with a bunch of guys as Max confronts her, wanting to know what the hell she is doing. She doesn’t want to talk to him. She says she is just having some fun. She goes on to say that he is just so busy with Stephanie, what is she supposed to do?...go home and read a book? He chastises her and then tells her to just forget it and storms out with Stephanie. Abby points out that went really well (LOL) but Chelsea is sure that he will be back. Outside, Max is furious and rants to Stephanie, saying a relationship shouldn’t have to be this hard. Stephanie says maybe he just isn’t meant to be with Chelsea. Inside, Chelsea wants to dance and urges Abby to pick her one out as well. Abby reminds her she is seeing Josh. Abby thinks that Chelsea is just afraid of caring about Max and pushing him away…saying Chelsea reminds her of Sami. Chelsea bristles at the idea of being compared to her cousin, saying SHE knows how to handle men. She says trust me…Max WILL end up with me…NOT that bitch Stephanie. Max thinks that maybe he and Stephanie (race car drivers) are not cut out for relationships. But, she says that even though she enjoys what she does, that is not ALL there is in life. She is sure that she will fall in love someday…just look at her parents. They talk about Steve and Kayla and about love. Inside, Abby tells Chelsea she is just going to lose Max if she keeps pushing him away but she just wants to dance and goes back out on the floor

At the Hospital…Belle is with Shawn, blaming herself for what happened to Philip. He tries to comfort her and as he hugs her, Philip walks out of his room and sees them. He (sarcastically) thanks Shawn for being there…to take care of his wife. Belle tries to calm him down as Mimi walks up as well. Shawn tells them all they need to talk. He talks about custody and such and how about how they all live so close and how convenient it is. Philip chimes in that maybe it’s a little TOO convenient (ya think?) Shawn says they are going to just have to accept what has happened and learn to live with it and be friends. Mimi says that they all need to be honest and she needs to tell them something…that will change everything. She says she has kept it a secret…then blurts out that Shawn is Claire’s biological father. She explains and everyone is furious with her that she hadn’t told them all sooner. Shawn demands an annulment and rushes to Belle’s side saying that this is a sign that they belong together. They leave together arm in arm as Philip spits to Mimi that as soon as the surrogate gives birth, he is going to sue for full custody. Yes, of course, it is a fantasy on Mimi’s part! Shawn asks her what she wants to say, so she REALLY BS’s her way through it, saying that they need to all work together for the sake of the kids. Shawn agrees, saying that they are all good friends and need to work together for the welfare of the children. He tells Philip how he and Mimi are solid and honest with each other. He talks about how Belle has stood by Philip in difficult times and loves him as well. He asks him not to push her away now. Philip says he would never abandon his family, then tells Belle that he loves her and Claire. Shawn hugs Mimi and assures her that everything is going to work out okay.

Lucas and Carrie…return from the hospital (to Sami’s apartment), talking about her not being pregnant. But Lucas is still glad that they got married. She is upset that she can NEVER get pregnant and asks Lucas if he still wants to stay together. He asks if she regrets marrying him and she says no, she is just sad but feels lucky to be his wife. She suggests that they join Austin and Sami up on the roof.

Up on the Roof…Sami, Austin and EJ are enjoying their (romantic?) dinner for three (lol) as Sami is still going on about the ring. As Austin gets more champagne, EJ gives her the eye. She tells Austin that the truth is, she doesn’t deserve the ring and takes it off. She says she needs to tell him something but she wimps out and says she doesn’t deserve to be happy but feels lucky to have him in her life. He puts the ring back on her finger telling her to wear it always. He runs down to the apartment to get the desert wine that Maggie gave him…as EJ starts badgering Sami to tell Austin the truth. Austin comes back with Carrie and Lucas in tow. He tells them about giving Sami the ring and as Carrie admires it, Lucas congratulates Austin. Lucas asks Sami why she doesn’t seem happy and is sure that there is something else going on. Carrie calls him off and Austin asks how Carrie and the baby are (nervous looks from Carrie and Lucas). Carrie tells them that everything is fine and whispers to Lucas she will tell them later, she doesn’t want to ruin Sami’s evening. Austin proposes a toast to Sami (as EJ pushes her to talk). Sami tells them all she has something to say that could change everyones’ lives forever. She talks about how she wants the best for everyone but before ‘happily ever after’ she has to apologize for what she has done. She says she has hurt them all in the past and done terrible things. She starts babbling about all she has done and says they could be there all night. She says she is lucky that they have all forgiven her. She tells Austin that he is so amazing and thanks him for loving her and wants him to be proud of her. She turns to Carrie and Lucas, saying she wants to be a good role model for their baby. She tells Carrie that she is so happy for her and knows that she will be a great mother. Well, that gets to Carrie, who runs off. A dumbfounded Sami asks “was it something I said?” Lucas takes off after Carrie…and of course Austin follows shortly thereafter. EJ asks Sami if this “secret” is the worst thing she has ever done and she says it’s debatable. He tells Sami again that she needs to tell Austin the truth and now. Downstairs, Carrie is crying as Lucas tries to console her. She yells at him to just STOP IT…she made a huge mistake…as Austin is standing at the door. Freeze frame on Austin…as the previews show…

Max (to Stephanie): Who would do something like this? (Stephanie): You have to ask?...He hugs her, telling her he is sorry…as Chelsea watches them…

Steve (to Kayla): I don’t want to hurt you any more than I already have…it’s time for us to say goodbye…

EJ (to Sami): Your future lies in your hands…you need to make a choice…

Carrie (to Lucas): I only married you because I thought I was pregnant (as Austin listens)…

And the credits roll…
Laney

Episode # 10364

Tape date-6/26

Director-Jim Baffico

Hooray, cuz today we have Steve & Kayla back, traveling together to Cincinnati, while Mimi continues to tell brother Patrick all her fears about Shawn, Shawn explains to Belle how things stand, & Hope continues to keep Bo at arm’s length.

THE HOSPITAL

Patrick & Mimi rehash the story of Claire’s paternity. First Patrick takes them into a cubicle, drawing those infamous soundproof curtains around them, so no one will hear them. LOL. Mimi whines about Belle being pregnant with Shawn’s baby, and since Claire is already Shawn’s, he is sure to leave her and raise his children together with Belle. Mimi explains to Patrick how she believes that Claire was conceived the night of Belle’s accident, when they sought shelter in the barn, were suffering from hypothermia, & used body heat to keep warm. She explains how they were rather out of it, both “dreaming” they had sex, and do not realize they did, probably because of the subsequent fire and smoke inhalation. She tells him how Belle told her of her “dream”. Patrick still doesn’t understand how Mimi found out the paternity factor. She explains how Philip’s blood did not match, Shawn’s did, and his little brother was a match for organ donation. Then says Bonnie did some digging and found out the truth. Patrick cannot believe Bonnie could have discovered this, but Mimi says she doesn’t know how Mom learned of it. But she did.

Meanwhile, Belle tells Shawn that Philip is doing well, Lexie is running a few more tests, but it is a miracle he is going to be o.k. Now she brings up them having a baby together. Belle wants to leave Philip, and have Shawn leave Mimi, but he refuses, he will not leave Mimi. She talks of how she does not love Phil the way she always has loved Shawn, admits her vows to Philip were a lie, and that is grounds for annulment. Shawn is adamant that he will not desert Mimi.

THE BRADY HOME

Bo insists he will do anything to prove his love to Hope, who continues to insist he bring her hard evidence that he did not tamper with the evidence against Chelsea. She tells him if he cannot, their marriage is over, and rants on about how many times he lied to her, and that she can no longer trust him. He explains again how he only went into the room to get evidence for another case, at the request of the district attorney. Hope is not sure Bo would accept and love her baby, seeing as how he reacted when JT was born, how he left them when JT was sick and they needed him. She thinks, being the baby is Patrick’s, that Bo will not love it as he would if it was his. Bo brings up his Pop, who is not his bio dad, but loves him just as much, and how he knows he means the world to his Pop. He mentions being so angry, when he learned Victor was his bio dad, but he made peace with it. He promises to find out who really was responsible for the loss of the evidence against Chelsea…..and leaves.

Later, Maggie & Alice visit. They all have tea, and talk of the pregnancy. Hope considers it a gift from God, as Alice tries to counsel her about love and her husband. Maggie talks of how blessed she & Mickey were to have Melissa, so she understands what Hope is feeling. But Hope insists she only wants one thing from him - proof that Bo did not tamper with the evidence. Alice tells her that Bo always comes through, and he will again.

AT THE COP SHOP

Bo is at his desk, when Billie comes in, all upset because the judge called her and Chelsea has not yet signed up for community service. Bo thinks some jail time would do her good. (so do we, lol). He is concentrating on his own investigation, calling the dirty cop, Eve Michaels to ask some questions. Billie interrupts him (how convenient) by saying she knows who did it. After the commercial, she announces that it was probably someone on the “inside”. (DUH, Billie!). Bo asks if Eve noticed anyone near the room, she says no, and then he tells Eve he wants a list of all the people working that day, and all the visitors. She promises to get right “on it”.

PATCH & KAYLA

The duo are on a plane to Cincinnati, as she tells him the last time they were on a plane to Ohio was when they went to Cleveland to search for her sister’s little boy, who had been kidnapped. (Sister is Kimberly Brady Donovan, the little boy was her son, Andrew). She assures him they were successful and found him. Now they talk of finding answers or clues to Steve’s previous life. Kayla wonders if this might not be dangerous for them, as someone went to an awful lot of trouble to keep them apart, and now that they are not, it could be difficult for them. Steve wonders if someone deliberately took his memory away, ….since Kayla has told him of the lifelong vendetta Stefano has had against the Bradys.

He then says that he has done some research on Stefano, who has a definite talent for making people appear dead who aren’t. And his progeny, Tony, tried to frame Dr. Marlena Evans as the Salem Stalker, making Kayla think half her family was dead, but they were not, were instead alive on Tony’s island. He wonders why Stefano might have something against him….and Kayla explains how, on their honeymoon, they ran into this little boy, Benji, who turned out to be Stefano’s son. Steve asks how many pups this guys has (lol) and Kayla replies, too many. She tells him she lost touch with Benji, who was being raised by his maternal grandfather. (Benji was deaf, and both Steve & Kayla knew sign language, so were able to communicate with him) Kayla mentions that they are having Steve’s casket exhumed, so will be looking forward to learning the results of that.

Now Steve & Kayla are outside a seedy bar called Eddies. (Think Cheatin’ Heart, but even worse). He calls it a sort of “rough” place, but says he hung out there all the time. (For a guy working in hospice, a surprise!). We can hear someone being sick, ugh. They go inside, and Steve is greeted by all the regulars with open arms. Outside some guy goes up to someone we do not see, saying, “I got it, I know what to do”. Inside Steve is greeting several people by name, Rosie comes up to give him a hug, Stinky wants to play a game of pool. The guy from outside hits on Kayla, warning her that Nick is a low life, lying, cheating two-timer, & says he will protect her. Along comes Steve, who pulls the guy away, and a bruhaha ensues, with Steve getting the best of the guy, who leaves. Outside, he tells the “someone” that the next time “get someone else to do your dirty work – that guy is crazy”. The guy leaves. Inside, Kayla wants to know who that guy was, he kept calling Nick, a liar, a liar.

Back to the cop shop,
where Eve makes a call, telling the person “You think you can hang me out to dry? Think again. You gave me the idea, and Kate Roberts paid me to do it”. Oopsie, guess what? She is talking to the unseen person outside Eddie’s in Cincinnati. She continues….”Bo Brady is pulling out all the stops to find who took the evidence. I’m gonna need more money. Good…..when you get back to Salem, you better have the cash and be ready to stop Bo in his tracks” Outside Eddie’s, the unseen person closes the cell phone……and is wearing black leather gloves!

Inside Eddie’s,
Kayla again asks who that guy was. Patch replies it was just some punk who always had it in for me. Forget it. As you can see, I get along with almost everyone. A female comes up with outstretched arms. “Nick, baby, I missed you so much. Give me a kiss, lover….and she kisses him. Kayla pulls her away. “Excuse me, who the hell are you?”. The woman snottily replies, I’m his wife….who the hell are you”. Kayla looks at Steve, shocked. Freeze frame on both their faces, as the previews roll……

Mimi to Shawn, Belle, Philip: We all need to be honest about everything. There’s something you all need to know

Lucas to Carrie: Now that you are not pregnant with our baby, what are you saying. Are you saying you regret marrying me?

Kayla to Patch: How serious is it? Do you love her?

Sami to Austin, Lucas, Carrie, and EJ: There’s something I want to say to you all. Something that could change all of our lives forever.

Barb

P.S. Don’t get your hopes up over these previews. I have a feeling that once again, no one will really spill out their “secret”. It is a pattern on Days. LOL

TAPE DATE: 6/23/06
Episode: 10,363

Summary: Not too much today, but a bit of progress. Billie has lots of love and relationship advice for Bo and Austin. Bo goes to Hope to ask for another chance. Sami and EJ chat about her feelings about Austin and why she wants him so much. Lexie tries to counsel Carrie. Mimi turns to her big brother.


BO FINDS BILLIE AT THE HOSPITAL, where she has just come from visiting Jack. She is upset because he is not responding to the treatment yet. Bo is picking up prenatal vitamins for Hope. Billie wants to know if they are back together, but he got the message from the pharmacy by mistake and decided to help her out. Billie tells him it is a chance to talk things out, but Bo feels she doesn’t want to talk to him. Billie wants to know if he is going to give up on her then. Bo has been wondering over the last few months what it is he has been trying to hold on to – the past, or a possible future? He still wants her, but things have changed. There’s Zack, Chelsea, and another man’s baby. Will she still want him? Billie knows that Hope still wants him, but is being stubborn, which he is always good at, too. She tells him not to give up, but to convince her. He realizes now that it is true – you have to lose something to really appreciate how much it meant. She understands completely and promises to be his friend.

PATRICK HAS FIXED HOPE’S KITCHEN SINK for her, at her request. He wants to talk to her about the baby, but she looks uncomfortable. She gets up to go make tea, but he stops her. She is very nervous. He can pretty much figure out why – she is having his baby while married to another man. He wants to know that he will be involved in his child’s life. That is the only thing she is clear on. She tells him that she doesn’t know what she feels right now. His phone rings, and Mimi tells him that she needs him. He promises he will be there when she needs someone to talk to, and goes off to find his sister.


Bo stops by the house to drop off the vitamins for Hope. He tells her that he knows he didn’t have to, but he wanted to stop by. He misses her and them as a family. He wants another chance. Hope tells him that isn’t as easy as he wants it to be. He asks what she wants, as he will do anything. She wants what she doesn’t have – to see Zack and have him run to her and ask her to read him another book. He would give anything to bring him back, but she knows he can’t rewrite history. He tells her about his nightmare and his wish to change the outcome. She tells him that when Chelsea came into her life, he kept putting her first, and neglecting his son that needed him. (She thinks) He felt that they needed him more. He says he loved and needed only one woman – always her. He wants to be the best husband and father he can be. He claims that he will love that baby, no matter what. She wants to know if he can do that, given he has always hated Patrick. He thinks they can make a good family. But Hope wants to know if he can handle having Patrick in the baby’s life. Hope eventually confesses that Chelsea and Patrick aren’t the real problem. It’s the lack of trust she has in him. She wants him to prove he didn’t tamper with the evidence (to prove she can trust him again), and then maybe they can work on their marriage.


IN LEXIE’S OFFICE, Carrie tearfully confesses to Lexie how she married Lucas to have a baby, and even ended up with morning sickness over a baby that didn’t exist. Carrie is very upset about the decision she made and how it affects other people. Lexie tries to reassure Carrie that Lucas will take care of her, no matter what. Carrie is upset because the love she feels for Lucas is nothing like her love for Austin. She goes on about how she made her decision, and how she is questioning her choices now. If she had known that she couldn’t have any children, healthy or otherwise, she would have chosen Austin. Lexie tells her that it wasn’t her fault. She gets interrupted by a text message that Carrie tells her to get – she can wait 30 seconds to hear what Lexie wants to say. The message says, “Don’t do it.” She panics, starting to hyperventilate as she looks around the room, and Carrie grabs the phone, but doesn’t understand the message. Lexie comes up with a story about her and a nurse giving up caffeine together and knowing that she is having bad coffee cravings, the nurse is trying to watch out for her. When pressed, Lexie no longer wants to get involved in Carrie’s personal decisions. When asked for advice, she tells her to let go of what might have been and give Lucas a chance. She advises seeing a counselor and then a lawyer only after a year has passed and her feelings for the two haven’t changed. Carrie decides she owes Lucas and her marriage a chance and will work on it.

UP ON THE ROOF, EJ is watching as Austin proposes to Sami. Sami likes the ring, but can’t accept it. Austin is confused, as she accepted his proposal weeks ago. Sami won’t accept the ring because it was too expensive (she liked it, so he got it). He tries again and she says yes this time. He slips the ring on her finger and they lock lips as EJ looks on. Austin breaks it up to go downstairs to get dinner and dessert. Sami tells EJ to go ahead and say it, she’s a coward. She just couldn’t ruin his happiness and his hard work to make their night special by telling him her secret. EJ tells her that Austin is happy because he thinks she has reformed, and tries again to make her tell before someone else does.

Sami looks at her new ring, while EJ pours some champagne. Sami tells him her history. She claims that she is a joke, but he claims he doesn’t believe it. EJ thinks that back luck runs in threes (this is her third try to marry Austin). Sami thinks the third time is the charm. She begs him to let her un-postpone the wedding. He thinks that she should tell, but she thinks that she can’t. She wants to be married and pregnant so that he won’t leave her. EJ doesn’t like it, but she makes it clear what she wants. She wants him to swear on his mother’s life that he won’t tell. This upsets him and sets him off (ah ha – a clue!) He tells her that she doesn’t know if he has a mother and if she is even in his life or alive… She stills begs him and promises to do anything for him. He wants to know what she will do if he tells. He claims that if he was a real friend, he would run and tell right now. But she can have it her way and he will keep quiet. She shows him the initials in the door – Lucas and Carrie and Austin and Carrie. She tells him about her past – about living in Carrie’s shadow, about losing her mom young and getting her back at 15. She was her happiest for those first couple months, after her mom came back and before her parents divorced, and that was when she met Austin. She wants that happiness back and can’t lose him. He tells her that even if it doesn’t work out with Austin, she could have her pick of guys.

BACK DOWNSTAIRS, Austin is working on the meal and tastes some whipped cream, which reminds him of a meal he cooked for Carrie. (He wanted to convince her that he baked the pie himself, but she thinks that you can buy a good pie and spend the time you saved doing better things….) Billie walks in on his reverie and claims that she knocked twice and got no answer. He wants to know what he was thinking about. She is convinced it was Carrie. He tries to tell her she is wrong – that he is in love with Sami and Carrie is married to Lucas. He tells her about the fire (which she didn’t know about). He gives the details. Billie can see that he is worried. He is feeling great. His business is on the verge of greatness and a beautiful woman just accepted his proposal. Billie is convinced that it is the wrong beautiful woman. Austin tells Billie that he loves Carrie, but she married Lucas and he has to move on. Billie warns him what happens when Sami gets hurt. He is not going to hurt her. He ends up inviting her to dinner and lets slip that EJ will be there. She catches on and declines the invitation. She is not interested in EJ and will find her own love, and he should do the same.


PATRICK FINDS MIMI AT THE HOSPITAL and wants to know what is wrong. She tells him that she is going to lose Shawn. He tries to calm her down. Despite the mix-up, shouldn’t she have some faith in her husband? She certainly doesn’t think so. Her husband is having a baby with his old love, not with her, and combined with what she heard between them, she should just pack her bags and leave town. Patrick wants details. She tells her about Belle being happy about having Shawn’s baby, while Mimi and Phillip are seething. Shawn is being so protective and happy, and she can see in his eyes how much it means to him. Patrick reminds her that Shawn married her, but she knows that Shawn now has the best reason in the world to want to be with Belle. (She is very nasty about Belle here – as is evident by her choice of words!) Patrick tells her that he feels the same with Hope. He loves her, but she still loves Bo. The bond of a child doesn’t mean that they will be romantically involved. Mimi is worried that sharing a past romatic relationship and when you already love a person and already share a child… he catches it and questions her. She tells him about Claire being Shawn’s. Freeze on Mimi’s face - fade to black and white and the previews….

Hope: I want more than anything to believe in you again.
Bo: and you will. I’m not going to lose you, Fancy Face.

Flash to Shawn, then to Mimi: and if, when I do tell him, he does leave me?
Patrick: that’s a chance you’re just going to have to take, Honey. (as he enfolds her in a big hug)

Belle to Shawn: I didn’t marry Phillip in good faith. My wedding vows were a lie.

Kayla: Who the hell are you?
Woman: I’m his wife. Who the hell are you?


Off to the credits.

Sandra

TUESDAY'S EARLY EDITION WILL BE POSTED LATE ON MONDAY...PROBABLY EARLY AFTERNOON EST.

Episode # 10362, Tape Date: 6/22/06; Air Date: 7/24/06; Director: Phil Sogard

Summary: Forget the story of the tortoise & the hare…this show has slowed down to a snail’s pace. If you miss this one…you haven’t missed a thing! Chelsea is still trying to make Max jealous…EJ is still trying to convince Sami to level with Austin…Jack is still convinced Frankie and Jen belong together. The only revelation here is that Carrie learns she isn’t pregnant…and the chances of her becoming so are about the same as the chances of a snowball fight in hell.

At the Garage…Max and Stephanie are working on his car…she is sure that they can fix it, saying she loves a challenge. She knows how much this car means to him, saying that for racers, their cars are their babies…and are just like relationships. She says they can even be more trouble than they are worth sometimes…as he looks at a picture of him and Chelsea. He gets her drift and they talk about Chelsea being jealous of them. Max, of course, defends Chelsea but also admits that she isn’t the first to question him about what he sees in Chelsea. Stephanie says there must be more than meets the eye…she is clearly not impressed with her. Max defends her, saying she isn’t a bad person, but is child-like and has had a rough life…but he loves her. He goes so far as to say he wants to marry her some day. He changes the subject and asks Stephanie what about her…does she have someone special? She tells him yes, she DID.

Meanwhile, Chelsea is at the hospital with Abby. Abby is worried about her dad but Chelsea is pre-occupied with a magazine article pondering how to make Max forget about “Ms. Goodwrench”. Abby goes in to see her dad and tries to get Jen to go home and rest. But Jen refuses to leave Jack’s side, urging Abby to go and have some fun. Abby goes back to Chelsea, who has an idea. Later, they end up at Dune and Abby asks her what her plan is. She points to this guy (Dax) and tells her that she is going to hook up with him. Abby can’t believe her and gives her the “what for” about her plan. Chelsea says she has to do something drastic to keep Max’s interest. Abby tries to reassure her that there is nothing going on between Max and Stephanie but Chelsea can’t stand it, noting that they have so much in common. She swears she does care about Max, but Abby warns her she could lose him for good. Abby looks at the article and points out the “fine print” saying that if this plan isn’t done correctly, it could backfire on her. But she says she knows what she is doing. She text messages Max, asking him to meet her there. Max gets the message and Stephanie suggests he go, they should knock off for the night anyway. But he wants her to go along and let him buy her a drink for helping him. She resists, but he talks her into it. He sends Chelsea a message back, telling her he is on his way. Chelsea makes her move on Dax as Abby just shakes her head. Abby interrupts them, saying she isn’t going to let her do this and tries to talk some sense into her, but Chelsea is hell-bent and continues on. She is coming on strong…just as Max and Stephanie walk in and see her.

Back at the Hospital…Jen is by Jack’s side…has been for days. After Abby leaves, Lexie and Frankie talk about how she hasn’t been eating or sleeping. Lexie has an idea and asks Frankie to go with her. Jen begs Jack to get better. Later Frankie returns, telling her she needs a break. She doesn’t want to leave, but he convinces her, saying that Maggie is coming to sit with Jack and will let her know if he needs her. As they leave, Jack opens his eyes and smiles. Maggie comes in and finds him awake and tells him that Jen will be thrilled. She wants to go get her, but Jack stops her, saying she needs to be with Frankie. Jen and Frankie go to Lexie’s office (I think) or somewhere alone. She thanks him for taking care of her and he says there is nothing he wouldn’t do for her…he loves her. She thanks him for his understanding and patience…fearing she has behaved selfish. She asks what is going to happen to them. He tells her to just stop it…everything is going to be okay and kisses her. Meanwhile, Maggie has a photo album, showing Jack pictures of Jack Jr. (she calls him Jack’s “mini-me”) and telling him stories of things he missed. She flips the page and then abruptly stops. Jack realizes it must be a picture of Frankie and Jen and assures her it is ok. She shows him the picture and he smiles, saying they look so happy…and in love…that was what he wanted. Meanwhile, Jen and Frankie are kissing and he pulls away. But Jen kisses him…wanting to continue.

Elsewhere at the Hospital…Carrie and Lucas meet with Lexie as Carrie asks if there is a problem with her baby. Lexie gets this forlorn look and says “I’m so sorry...there IS no baby”. Carrie and Lucas are in shock, thinking she has miscarried. But Lexie tells them there never was a baby at all. She must have gotten a false positive with the home pregnancy test. Carrie doesn’t understand, explaining she hadn’t had her period, but Lexie thinks it was a hysterical pregnancy. Carrie is devastated and in tears as Lexie has even more bad news…there may be complications from scar tissue, resulting from the ovarian cist and the appendectomy that Carrie had. Carrie and Lucas are both upset and question the test results, but Lexie tells them that tests don’t lie…Carrie’s chances of conceiving are slime to none. Lexie tries to comfort her as Lucas gets a call. It’s from the contractor and Carrie urges him to go take the call. When he is gone, Carrie cries to Lexie. She assures her that Lucas will still love her, but THAT isn’t what Carrie is upset about. She admits that she does love Lucas, but wouldn’t have agreed to marry him had she not been pregnant. She says she made choices for everyone involved based on a baby that didn’t exist…oh GOD, what have I done?...

Up on the roof of the apartment building…Maggie is helping Austin set everything up for his big surprise for Sami. She says that if Sami doesn’t like this…there is something wrong with her. Realizing what she just said…she says let’s not go there and drops that line of thought (ROFL). Carrie calls Austin and tells him that she and Lucas are at the hospital and can’t make it, but agrees to maybe stop by for desert. Downstairs, Sami is dressed in a gorgeous blue gown (WOW, blue is her color). EJ is there and still working on her to level with Austin. She is convinced that he will never forgive what she has done. EJ tells her that if Austin can’t forgive her, then he doesn’t deserve her at all. Everyone makes mistakes. Sami agrees…but says hers are BAD. EJ talks about making mistakes himself and losing the woman that he loved, so that she could pursue her career, and how he regrets that. Austin walks in and gasps, saying that Sami took his breath away (I agree). He asks if she is ready, as she says she needs to talk to him first…about Carrie. Austin says he knows…Carrie called and she and Lucas can’t make it, so it looks like it will just be the 3 of them. EJ feels uncomfortable and tries to bow out, but Austin won’t hear of it. Sami tries in vain to talk to Austin, but he is not listening and drags her to the roof. She is impressed with everything and he admits that Maggie helped out. He wants to make this a night she won’t forget. They are kissing when EJ comes up with champagne. He almost leaves when Austin stops him. Austin says he needs to run downstairs for something and while he is gone, EJ encourages Sami. He says he has figured out that her secret is that somehow she kept Austin and Carrie apart, but the truth is that Austin & Carrie are over…she has moved on and married Lucas and they are expecting a child. She made her own choice, regardless of what Sami did. Downstairs, Austin digs through is briefcase and pulls out a ring box. As he leaves the apartment, he looks at a picture of Carrie then heads out the door. EJ tells Sami that Austin loves her and will forgive her. She says he is right and is determined to tell him as soon as he gets back. EJ says he is leaving but Sami wants him to stay…for moral support. Austin comes charging onto the roof, pulls out the box and drops to one knee. He flips open the box and asks Sami to marry him. She stares at him and says NO…I would love to…but I can’t. Freeze frame on Austin’s bewildered face…as the previews show…

Hope (to Bo): Prove to me that you didn’t tamper with the evidence that kept Chelsea out of jail…and maybe we can work on rebuilding our marriage…

Mimi (to Patrick): Shawn is Claire’s biological father…

Billie (to Austin): You may be cooking dinner for Sami…but you are thinking of Carrie aren’t you?...

EJ (to Sami): You’ve been thru this with Austin before…you can go through it again…and if it doesn’t work out…you know there’s going to be a whole line of men wanting to take you out…

As the credits roll…
Laney

Episode 10361, Directed by Herb Stein Tape Date: 6/21/06

Another ho hum show as the loft dwellers go from the track to the hospital and rant about their current problem; Austin has a big surprise dinner planned; Stephanie and Max work together on his totaled race car.

THE APARTMENT DWELLERS

Austin’s concerned why Sami’s so upset.

Lucas rants at someone on the phone about how long it’s going to take for their apartment to get back to normal. He apologizes to Carrie after hanging up, saying he’s been going round and round with this guy all day. She’s pawing through their things and finds the baby book was damaged. Feeling hormonal because that book was discontinued, he promises softly that they’ll search on the internet for another one. They discuss Sami’s reaction and she asks if he wished Sami were having this baby instead and he honestly agrees that yeah, they had talked about having another brother or sister for Will, but they’re over now. She laughs about how her priorities have changed since she got there from LA and now doesn’t even know if she wants to work full time after the baby’s born. He tells her she has 9 months to decide and he’ll support them if she chooses not to work at all. He can’t wait to be there for this baby being he wasn’t for Will. Secretly he hopes it’s a girl and tells Carrie he loves her.

AT THE TRACK
We see Philip on a gurney as nearby Max blames himself for what happened. He tells himself he shouldn’t have told Philip he had a chance at being his second when he knew Philip had no experience and it would take years of practice and training. Stephanie tells him it’s ok and hugs him as Chelsea watches jealously nearby. EJ spots fuel dripping from the car, but doesn’t say anything. A replay of Shawn trying to calm Belle down by saying he doesn’t want to lose her or the baby and he loves her, then realizing what he said, tries to stick his foot in the mouth even more to clarify that. Mimi tells him she and Philip (who’s also listening) know exactly what he meant and she’ll meet them at the hospital. Shawn goes after her and an explosion goes off cuing McDonald’s Carey intro to the show……

BACK AT THE APARTMENTS
Austin massages Sami’s shoulders and she starts to tell him what’s wrong and his stupid cell rings and he insists on taking the call despite her pleading with him to give her five minutes first. Nope, he HAS to take it, and indicates it has something to do with a surprise he has planned for her (Sami, not just any woman, is begging for you to listen to something she wants to confess and you take a call for a surprise for her?)

Lucas tells Carrie the contractor will have their apartment (and new nursery) done by the time they return from their Italian honeymoon (who’s paying for THAT?). They kiss and Carrie dreams of kissing Austin as he pops into the open door of the apartment and sees them kissing.

BACK AT THE TRACK
Mimi tells Shawn she wasn’t hurt physically from the explosion (just sooty), but knows he’s not over Belle yet. She shouts not to lie to her any more. Belle has always been the love of his life and always will be.

Belle talks to Philip who gasps as he tells her he’d rather die than see her with Shawn.

EJ tells Max…”sorry about your car mate”, shakes his hand after offering to help if needed and leaves. Stephanie understands Max’s car was his baby and has a right to be upset. He was when she just dented it that time. He calmly says it’ll be okay and they walk off arm and arm as Abby returns Chelsea’s urgent page and calls. Chelsea tells Abby she needs to take a certain woman out of the race.

Chelsea tells Abby about turning off Max’s cellphone at the pub after seeing Stephanie’s caller ID. She’s not liking anyone taking HER guy.

Stephanie and Max are doing a car autopsy in the garage, salvaging what they can. He’s a little madder about Philip taking his car as they talk about how much racing means to him. Chelsea and Abby walk in and when Chelsea shows some attitude, Stephanie doesn’t back down and asks why she didn’t tell Max she was trying to reach him. Stephanie reminds her what resulted due to her pettiness. If she had talked to Max, he might have gotten there faster and saved more of his car and helped the rescue squad get Philip out faster. Chelsea explains saying she thought Stephanie was stalking her boyfriend and not saying it because she’s jealous, just thought it creepy. Chelsea cites seeing Chelsea peering through the pub window at them having breakfast. Stephanie says her mom is staying at the pub and when she didn’t see her there, kept walking. Max yells for Chelsea to get out, he’s not in a good mood. Outside Chelsea isn’t happy Abby didn’t back her up inside, but Abby agreed with Stephanie. Abby asks what happened to the new, reformed Chelsea that was grateful for not going to prison, etc. Chelsea realizes she has herself to blame. She’s not going to let Stephanie get her claws into Max and promises he won’t even remember Stephanie’s name when she’s done with him.

We return to Stephanie and Max as he apologizes for Chelsea giving her a hard time. He says Chelsea is young and immature. Stephanie understands, saying she’d be jealous if she were Chelsea too, working so close to another woman. She might be worried they’re doing more than working.

THE HOSPITAL
Philip is brought into the ER by the paramedics and Lexie (uh oh) shoos Belle out. Philip tells Lexie it’s his chest. She listens and doesn’t think it’s a collapsed lung, but fluid built up. An x-ray will confirm that. She tears into him for driving 200 MPH and asks what he was doing. He says he did it as his wife is carrying Shawn’s baby. Lexie and Philip chat about why he’s upset, afraid of losing Belle to Shawn. She tries to calm him down saying the in vitro incident was unfortunate, but Belle didn’t do anything wrong and for him not to take what happened out on himself, Belle or the baby. She urges him to talk to Belle, Shawn and Mimi and says that Belle loves him. He agrees, saying a Marine has to focus on maintaining his position and thanks Lexie. She wants to keep him overnight for observation and goes to get Belle.

Shawn chases after Mimi assuring her it’s her he loves. Mimi gives him a reality check that after his (and Belle’s) baby is born, it’ll pull him closer to Belle. He hugs her from behind saying that won’t happen, but she asks him not to make promises he can’t keep. Instead of lurking outside Philip’s door, Belle watches/listens from the other side of the swinging door to what Shawn and Mimi are saying. She finally joins them. Belle tells Shawn that Philip is totally freaked out being she’s carrying Shawn’s baby. They chat and Shawn knows he did crazy stuff too, like crashing his bike through St. Luke’s window, but that was because Jan (hmmm..could she be “the glove?) drugged him. Mimi goes to call her mom and Belle tells Shawn she couldn’t want anything more than to have his baby. Mimi overhears this through the door.

Lexie returns to her office and finds a report on her desk. She’s shocked when she sees it and calls Carrie to ask her and Lucas to come to her office right away. Carrie tells Lucas her test results are back and she needs to see them.

AT THE APARTMENTS
EJ arrives at Sami’s and tells her about Philip’s accident. He asks if she told Austin yet and she tells him she tried, but Austin left after getting a call about a surprise for her. He insists she focus and tell Austin. He knows it’ll be 100 times worse if Austin finds out from someone else. She doesn’t know where he is, but he does, across the hall in Lucas’ apartment.

We return to Austin in a daze picturing himself kissing Carrie. He asks if Lucas still had the box of cd’s he brought from NYC with him. Lucas goes to the bedroom to get them, hoping they’re not a clump of plastic. Austin checks on how Carrie’s doing and she says okay. Lucas brings the cd’s in and they chuckle about his oldies with Marvin Gaye, Barry Manilow, etc. Austin asks about when they’re going on their honeymoon and Lucas said when the contractor and landlord agree on a renovation schedule, which is never…so they’ll stay in a hotel until they go. No, no, Austin won’t hear of it as they have an extra room and Will will love having his parents under the same roof and he’d like them at the surprise dinner he has planned for Sami (hello…it’s SAMI’S apartment..shouldn’t you ask her first …and how many bedrooms do they have NOW?) Sami overhears from the doorway and tells them no, they can’t do that. Sami just figures they’d want to be alone now. Lucas accepts saying they’d like to be closer to Will and what’s going on with their apartment. Sami tries to stop Austin from leaving, reminding him she was trying to tell him something and he kisses her saying they’ll talk at dinner. Sami leaves, saying she’d see them tonight. Lucas notices Carrie’s a little off, but says everything’s okay.

Sami slams back into her apartment and tells EJ what happened. EJ tells Sami he thinks she’s trying to get out of telling Austin. He tells her that the next note might go to Austin and he’d rather find out from her than someone else. Austin pops in, asks EJ to their dinner and rushes off when he gets beeped with another reminder. Sami tries to talk to him, but he puts her off promising to talk later (talk about selfish..the woman just wants a few minutes man!) EJ sees her problem and says she’ll have to pin him down. He promises to be there to help when it does go down. She thanks him saying if she just has one best friend, she’s glad it’s him. The glove is watching/listening from the window as the previews roll…

CHELSEA is flirting and kisses a stranger in the bar when Stephanie and Max arrive…

EJ TO SAMI: If Austin can’t forgive you, he doesn’t deserve you.

FRANKIE TO JEN: We shouldn’t do this.
JENNIFER, almost desperate: No, we need to do this, please…as she leans forward to kiss him.

LEXIE TO CARRIE: There’s something else I need to discuss with you.
CARRIE (in tears): Lexie please, don’t tell me I can’t have children….

As the credits roll…
Linda

PS: We receive MANY emails asking if know of a PASSIONS site like ours. No, we don't and none of us even watch the show, nor do we have day ahead information on it. (I got the following email that I thought I'd share with you Passions fans. Thanks Sara!

I noticed that you said you don't have any links for a Passions EE. Well, it's not quite as detailed as yours, but there is a Canadian site for Passions which gives early updates one day ahead. You can refer anyone here:

http://www.tvmegasite.net/day/passions/

Episode # 10360, Tape Date: 6/20/06; Air Date: 7/20/06; Director: Herb Stein

Summary: EJ continues to try and convince Sami to come clean…Austin and Carrie talk about their feelings…Belle becomes increasingly concerned about Philip’s whereabouts…and rightfully so, as he crashes Max’s car…Chelsea works to keep Max and Stephanie apart.

At Carrie & Lucas’s…Carrie tells Austin that she heard what he said at the hospital. He admits to it, saying he can’t face a future without her in it. He also tells her that it is true that he loves her and always will. Carrie asks what they should do about it and he says nothing…she wasn’t meant to hear what he said. He talks about her being married to Lucas and that he is not going to try and come between them. He says he was speaking from the heart because he was grateful that she was okay. But Carrie is having a hard time dealing with his confession. He says yes, he dreamed of a life with her, but she chose Lucas, even though he will never understand that. They talk about how Austin forgave her for being unfaithful to him when they were married. They talk about everything that Sami did to her and how Austin stood by Sami. He says it was his fault that she turned to Mike. Carrie says that she acted spoiled herself and that Austin deserved better. Carrie says that she loves Sami as well and understands how Austin loves her. Austin says it is too late for them now…she is married to Lucas and going to have his baby. But, she asks, if he still loves her…how can he marry Sami. He says he wishes her happiness…for her marriage and she says that she wishes him the same. Both near tears, he goes to leave. He tells her yes, he does love Sami…it’s just different than with Carrie.

At Sami’s…EJ is still there convincing her to come clean (as the hand stalks). He urges her to tell Austin the truth, but she is afraid she will lose him if she does. She flips back and forth about it. She says she is willing to stay quiet and take the chance that things will work out in her favor. She says that EJ has been a friend to her, something she isn’t used to having…and promises to be there for him when he needs help. He says maybe they should try to figure out who is doing this to her. She immediately thinks of Tony…but, she says, he is in prison. Then there is Alex, but he is dead. She says there is Kate, but Sami is convinced that Kate doesn’t know what is going on. He asks who else knows. She says that Lexie and Tek know (as well as Abe). But Lexie had her chance to tell, but didn’t…she is stumped about who could know all this info. She says she CAN’T tell Austin the truth…she has done some terrible things. As she cries, EJ tells her that she can’t change the past…but she can take control of her future. She says that when Austin learns the truth about what she did, he will turn his back on her. EJ flatters her and tells her that he wouldn’t hesitate for a second to have the chance to be with her. He tells her that if she comes clean, her true love will understand and forgive her…and that if they are meant to be together, it will all work out. Then he says maybe Austin ISN’T her true love, making Sami uncomfortable. She tells him that Austin and Carrie were married once and she was with Lucas…but he gave up on her. EJ asks if she “settled” for Austin. She thinks about it and considers if Austin is “settling” for her as well. She is sure of it, saying that Carrie is always everyone’s first choice (as the hand lurks). He urges her to tell the truth, Austin, Carrie and Lucas all care about her and will forgive her. But she says if she tells, they will never forgive her…they will hate her and she will end up alone and miserable. He assures her she will never be alone. She thinks no one will want anything to do with her and she will have to move away. He starts on the notes again and tells her she must tell the truth and stop stalling. As he leaves, she hugs him and thanks him for his help. Austin comes back and tells her that he was over at Lucas & Carrie’s. She hugs him and tells him that she needs to tell him something.

At the Pub…Chelsea and Max meet for breakfast. She tells him she had a good time last night…and ALMOST had a great time. (LOL). She asks him if he thinks she is a tramp (thinking she carried condoms in her purse). He apologizes for not being prepared. Chelsea sees Stephanie outside and leans in and kisses him and Stephanie leaves. He asks her if she meant what she said about being exclusive and she lies and says yes. Then he lectures her about drinking and such. He goes to the restroom as Stephanie calls (see below) and Chelsea turns off his phone. Max comes back, and as they go to leave, some envelopes from the court fall out of her purse (she hasn’t even opened them). They are about her community service and she has been ignoring them. He lectures her, and opens one of them, telling her she could be in huge trouble. He tells her that if she doesn’t show up for her community service, she could be held in contempt of court and wind up in jail. She promises that she will take care of it and smooches on him.

At the race track…Philip had been racing Max’s car, going faster and faster. He reaches up to wipe sweat from his eyes and crashes. Stephanie arrives at the track and finds the crashed car with Philip inside. She calls 911 and then crawls over, trying to talk to him, telling him that help is on the way. They arrive as she fills them in. They try to get him out of the car as he calls out for Belle. Stephanie tries to call Max (since it is his car) but Chelsea cuts her off.

At the hospital…Belle is with Shawn and Mimi. She is feeling guilty about her fight with Philip. She goes to make some calls when Mimi comes in and gives Shawn an update on the surrogate. They also talk about Patrick being the father of Hope’s baby and Shawn says he is okay with it…even though he knows his mom still loves his dad…she always will. Mimi says she understands…because Shawn and Belle loved each other too. Belle walks up, telling them that Philip was so angry and stormed off and she doesn’t know where he went and is worried about him. She tells them about their fight and Mimi accuses Belle of being happy about the mix-up. Shawn wants to talk to Mimi alone as Belle goes to make some more calls…she has a bad feeling. Later, they all arrive back at the loft, Belle very upset that she can’t find Philip. Shawn gets a call from Stephanie, who is trying to locate Belle. He hands her the phone and learns what has happened and starts freaking out, telling Shawn and Mimi that Philip has been in an accident.

Back at the race track…Belle, Shawn and Mimi arrive as Belle is hysterical. Stephanie holds her back, telling her there is a lot of fuel on the track and it could blow. Stephanie tells them she is going to find Max, since it is his car. Belle thinks that Philip did this on purpose because he was so upset. She wants to go over near him, but Shawn stops her, telling her not to put the baby at risk (as Mimi observes all this). Stephanie rushes into the pub and tells Max that she has been trying to reach him and he notices that his phone was turned off. He asks Chelsea about it, but before she can answer, Stephanie tells him about the accident and they all rush out. Belle is freaking out as Shawn tries to calm her down, telling her that he has lost a brother and he doesn’t want to lose her or the baby…then he blurts out that he loves her. Mimi is standing nearby and hears this. Then Belle looks at Philip, whose eyes are open…he heard it as well. Freeze frame on Belle…as the previews show…

Belle (to Shawn): the fact that you and I are having a baby together completely freaked him out…

Sami (to EJ): I think that tonight is going to be my last dinner with him…forever…

Carrie (to Lucas): Lexie wants us to come to her office right away…my test results are back…

Stephanie (to Max): She might be afraid that we’re not…just working…

Chelsea (to Abby): When I’m done with Max, he’s not even going to remember her name…

And the credits roll…
Laney

Episode#10,359
Tape date-6/13
Director – Albert Alarr

A good day to go to the beach, work in the garden, read that book you have been wanting to start, go shopping, take a nap. It is baby talk, baby talk, baby talk, as most of the involved parties talk or yell about having babies by the wrong fathers, tell family members the news, and in general, twiddle their thumbs. Yawwwnnnnn.

THE LOFT

Philip asks Belle for coffee, but she says she cannot have any because of being pregnant. Philip is angry, saying she drank it all the while she was pregnant with Claire, but Belle says she did not know she was pregnant then. Now she does, and the lst trimester is so important. Philip blows up, and they argue about her not wanting to terminate the pregnancy only because it is Shawn’s baby, he knows she still loves him, always has. She tells him she loves him and their baby, Claire, but Philip is raging, and tho I have no idea why he takes off his shirt right then, he storms out of the apt.

THE HOSPITAL

Mimi & Shawn wait for news about a checkup for their surrogate. Nurse Betty tells them all is o.k., & apologizes again for the mixup. Shawn spots his mom, and goes to talk to her. Mimi declines to go along, Shawn leaves and Patrick arrives. Mimi tells him her news about the mixup of sperm, and cries on his shoulder about Belle having Shawn’s baby. She asks if he has learned who the father of Hope’s baby is, and Patrick admits it is him. Mimi is delighted, saying he will be a good father. (lol, the guy who has been footloose and fancy free, been a con artist, stayed away from home for years…yep, definitely a good father)

Lucas is by Carrie’s side as she awakens, murmuring Austin’s name. He says it is understandable, since Austin saved her life, saved them both. He assures her that both she & the baby are fine, and talks of having the apt. remodeled while they go on an extended honeymoon to Italy, perhaps visiting her mother in Milan. He says the damage is mostly in the bedrooms, and they will have them redone, and turn the spare bedroom into a nursery. And remodel the bathrooms, too. (Everyone who remembers the 1 bd.rm. apt.when it belonged to Austin, raise your hand. Lucas came from the nursing home, had to sleep on a bed in the living room as no other bd.rm. When Sami stayed there (in wheel chair) there even was a curtain to hide the crib I guess maybe now, 2 apts. have been joined together. Sure has a lot of rooms, now, just like Sami does across the hall, in what used to be Carrie’s little 2 bd.rm. lol).

Shawn talks to his mother, telling her about the mixup with the invitro. She realizes he is not all that unhappy about fathering a Belle baby. Shawn admits that he & Belle talked about this for so long, and that he loves his wife, and wants to raise children with her. Hope tells him about Patrick being the father of her baby, and Shawn asks what this means in regard to Dad. She is not sure. He talks of how he will be a dad and a brother again all at the same time (I truly am going to be sick here), and how he helped her with Zack, will be there for her with this one. Hope tells her son she wants him to know and have real happiness, with Belle & their baby. (Gee, all those “sacred” vows everyone always talks about are dust under their feet now, huh). Shawn vows not to hurt Mimi, like his dad did to his mom.

Shawn leaves and runs into Belle outside the door. She cries, as she tells him she thinks her marriage may be over, and repeats the things Philip said to her before he stormed out the door. He holds her, as Mimi watches.

Patrick goes in to see Hope. (Oh, by the way, Hope and later Patrick both say they came to support Jennifer, even though neither has made any effort to see her. LOL) Patrick brings Hope a stuffed stork, carrying a bundle. She laughs, then gets sad, remembering all of Zack’s stuffed animals. Hope tells Patrick that the baby needs him, as she puts his hand on her stomach (barf bag, please) and that she needs him, too.

We see Philip driving a car, cursing Shawn, as he angrily holds onto the steering wheel. The speedometer shows him going faster and faster. Suddenly he puts his hand up over his eye, and his head drops down to the side.

SAMI’S APT.

Sami quickly hides the latest note from the black glove, as Austin returns from his run. He goes to take a shower (that guy is always going in or just coming out of the shower, LOL) EJ arrives and Sami begs him to help her with whoever is trying to ruin her relationship with Austin. EJ tries to get her to tell the authorities, but she refuses. He tells her that the person is dangerous, is stalking her, and if the person really wanted to ruin her relationship, would already have done so. He prefers torturing her. In the shower, Austin has a fantasy about Carrie coming in and joining him. (???) When he comes out, he hears Sami talking about Austin not finding out, but Sami covers, saying EJ was helping her plan a surprise dinner for Austin. Yep, he believes her and leaves to run errands

Lucas & Carrie return to their apt, which they say stinks, and all their clothes are ruined. Lucas says they will get new ones. Austin comes in, (boy, for a fire, that place looks pretty good). Lucas takes a call from Jerry the contractor, giving Carrie the opportunity to tell Austin they have to talk, that she heard everything he said last night in the hospital.

EJ convinces her that the only way for Sami to show Austin she really HAS changed is to tell him the truth about whatever she did. She agrees, and he hugs her…..as the black glove watches. And the previews show...........

Chelsea: Do you really think I could be in trouble? Max: Yeah, Chelsea. You could be in some huge trouble here.

Carrie to Austin: Do you really think it’s a good idea to marry my sister, if you are still in love with me?

EJ to Sami: If I had the opportunity to be with a woman like you, I wouldn’t hesitate for a second.

Shawn to Belle: Don’t put yourself and the baby at risk – OUR baby! Mimi watches.

Barb

Episode: 10,358
Directed by: Roger Inman
Tape Date: 6/19/06

Pretty boring show as the loft dwellers continue to disagree about their pregnancies; Carrie’s men stand by her as EJ takes Sami home should Will call; Jennifer and Frankie talk about what’s going on and the Johnson family talks at the pub.

THE LOFT DWELLERS
The foursome return to the Kiriakis loft and we see a replay of Philip suggested they abort the pregnancies at this early stage, Shawn and Belle strongly don’t agree with that. Philip says it’s pretty much rape as their wives are carrying each other’s baby. Shawn mentions losing his brother earlier in the year and wants his baby to live, no matter who the mother is. Mimi grabs her purse and heads out after hearing that and Shawn’s right behind her. Philip comments on Belle’s being so quiet (gee..and so is Claire..have they checked on her?) He asks how can she keep the baby she’s carrying being it’s Shawn’s. He tells her he’s not going to watch her have Shawn’s baby (too late bubba…you already did.) Belle said they were just implanted today and might not even be pregnant. Philip rants what an impossible situation this is. Who would get which baby and what would they tell Claire about who her sibling is (they should have a class at Salem Elementary for that anyway with the way Salem is so interrelated, ha!). Belle asks him to have some faith that this will work out. Philip can tell that Belle’s not completely unhappy about being pregnant with Shawn’s baby. She tells him she’s going to bed (about time, let July 6th begin!!) and he shoves stuff off the table in frustration.

Shawn finds Mimi under the covers at home. Mimi is crying as she asks him if it doesn’t bother him that she’s carrying Philip’s baby and Belle’s carrying his. He tries to make the situation lighter, and then brings up how she’s done this before. Hurt, she said she’d never ask another woman to abort a baby like she had to. Putting his arm around her, he says they can do this. They both agree an abortion is not an option and she doesn’t like the idea of his having a baby with Belle. Shawn tells her he wants to have a baby with her (Mimi) and she says she wants to climb mountains with him at 60 and do laundry together, etc. She fears having this baby with Belle is going to come between them and their dreams.

THE HOSPITAL
We see Jennifer’s plea to Jack to fight and live for her and the children. Lexie asks to examine Jack and Frankie takes the opportunity to chat with Jennifer in the hallway. Jennifer apologizes to Frankie that he was hurt by what she told Jack. He asks her what he’s suppose to do if Jack lives..just walk away? She doesn’t know either. She has two husbands and confused too. (we see Lexie examining Jack as he calls out to Jennifer) Frankie understands now is not the time to make decisions and right now it should be about Jack. Lexie rushes out to tell Jennifer that Jack’s asking for her.

IN THE ER…Carrie is wheeled in, unconscious due to smoke inhalation. Lucas is frantic as Sami and Austin watch, assuring the new ER woman doctor (hallelujah!!) that they’re okay. Lucas tells the doctor his wife is pregnant before she rushes back to check on Carrie (don’t forget to tell them to fill out all that paperwork while they’re waiting). EJ assures Lucas the measure of the man is in his response and he did well. The doctor comes right back and assures Lucas that Carrie (and the baby) are fine. She wants to keep her overnight for observation and to let the air clear from their apartment. Lucas stands by Carrie and nearly in tears, kisses her and tells her he’ll be there all night with her. The nurse tells him the doctor gave his wife a sedative, but she’ll be fine. Lucas returns and tells them Carrie is okay, but asleep because of a sedative. He asks to speak with Sami alone and tells her she’s a hero for saving them. She remembered how hard it was on Will when he almost lost Lucas at the Kiriakis fire. She tells him he’s her son’s father and she cares about him. He looks her in the eye and said how much that means to him and he’ll never forget it. Privately Austin asks EJ to take Sami home and EJ mentions Austin and Carrie’s previous relationship, concerned how he’s doing. Austin tells him that he and Carrie were married a long time ago, but that’s over and he’s happy for his brother (yeah, right). Austin tells Sami that EJ will take her home and when she resists, reminds her Will might hear about the fire and call worried. She’ll be there to assure him everyone’s okay (guess Will doesn’t know their cell numbers?) Sami’s grateful that Austin thought of that, as is Lucas, and she leaves with EJ.

SAMI’S APARTMENT
EJ and Sami return home, thankful Will was staying at his grandmothers tonight. Sami sees another note under the door and rushes to it. EJ runs out to see if the person is still in the building. He returns and Sami’s distraught that someone is trying to break up her and Austin. He comforts her in his arms.

THE PUB
Kayla asks Stephanie to consider quitting racing. Stephanie bristles as Kayla explains how dangerous racing is and she worries about her. Now that her father is home, doesn’t she want to spend as much time with him as she can? Stephanie tells Kayla her profession is dangerous too and even though she was the only parent she had, didn’t object to her going to Africa as she knew her mother wanted to. Steve arrives and whistles to stop the arguing and the two women are quiet. Stephanie pops up and hugs her dad (so glad we’re not seeing another angry teenager type reaction!!) and asks him to come see her race and to agree with her about letting her do something she loves. Poor Steve is trying to digest it all. Stephanie fights for her cause and reminds them how they were when they were younger and they chose difficult careers and made it happen. Steve hears her out and agrees she should do what she loves. He doesn’t remember the old Steve Johnson, but is happy to have people who care about him and asks Stephanie if she has a guy. She looks off to the side as we go back to Max and Chelsea. Stephanie asks Steve about love and she tells him there’s a race car driver she’s interested in. We return to Stephanie rushing out and Steve figured she wanted to give them time alone together. Kayla wonders who the racer is that Stephanie’s interested in.

CHELSEA AND MAX
have Buddy’s Burgers and beverages and out for a late (very late…can’t believe Buddy’s is still open!) picnic. She’d rather go to the Dunes, but Max reminds her it’s not known for their food..but Buddy’s is. Chelsea munches on some fries as Max stares at her. Max calls her on being jealous of him and Stephanie. She denies it and goes to leave and he stands up and they kiss. Later they’re lying down and things are getting heavy as he asks her if she’s sure she’s ready to do this. She says yes and tells him to stop talking as he reaches for her strap. They realize neither of them was prepared for sex and he moves away from her. He figures that’s a sign that they aren’t prepared to be together. Max asks her if she’s even thought about being exclusive with him and she tells him that he’s the only one for her (crossing her fingers behind her back..how juvenile). That’s a good place to start for Max as he continues on making love. Stephanie pops up in the bushes (what, does she have a tracking device on them or something, LOL).

BACK IN THE ER…..
Lucas asks Austin to keep an eye on Carrie when he goes down to the cafeteria for some REAL coffee (LOL) and he readily agrees. He whispers to the sleeping Carrie that what happened tonight woke him up and he can’t lose her. He whispers to her that he hopes they can be together again some day and have been through so many dark times. He prays he never loses her, he’ll even take being friends if that’s what it takes. Somehow, someway he hopes she’ll come back to him. She chose Lucas and he’ll never understand that, and he shouldn’t say it..but whispering he says he’ll always love her, always and kisses her forehead. He steps out and she opens her eyes and whispers his name. Lucas returns with coffee and surprised Austin isn’t in with Carrie. He said he had to use the men’s room, but Carrie’s sleeping. Lucas goes in and finds Carrie on her side, awake. He asks if she’s okay and she says she and the baby are okay. Austin walks in and finds them hugging. She looks at Austin over Lucas’s shoulder while he’s holding her with the look in her eye saying it all….as the previews roll..

HOPE TO PATRICK: This baby is yours. This baby needs you and I need you.

EJ TO SAMI: You need to tell the authorities.
SAMI: I am NOT telling the police.

CARRIE TO AUSTIN: Austin, we need to talk.

SHAWN TO BELLE: What is it. Is something wrong with the baby?
BELLE (in tears): No, but I think my marriage is over…as she goes into his arms…

And the credits roll…
Linda

Episode # 10357
Tape Date: 6/16/06
Air Date: 7/17/06
Director: Herb Stein

Summary: Nothing much new here…Austin, Sami and EJ rescue Carrie and Lucas…Bo has a rough time dealing with Hope’s news…as Philip and Mimi also have a rough time with the mixups, even though Belle and Shawn seem to remain calm and collected.

At Sami’s Place…EJ goes to leave as Sami stops him and gives him the note, begging him not to hate her after he reads it. He reads it and then tells her he will not judge her. He asks her if it is true and she says no, she didn’t do it, but everyone will think she did anyway. He reads it out loud and it doesn’t really say anything specific… “I know what you forced Lexie Carver to do…if I tell, you will lose Austin and everyone will hate you”. She snatches it from him and he wants the truth…what did she do, but she won’t answer him. She admits she did do something terrible, and she thought that Lexie would tell on her, but she didn’t. EJ thinks that whoever this person is must have something on Lexie as well. He suggests that she go to the police, but she refuses. He thinks that maybe then, she should just ignore it. But she is sure that who ever is doing this is just waiting for the perfect time to destroy her. She says it has Kate’s name all over it, but it can’t be her, because she has been bugging her for weeks trying to find out what Sami has done. EJ suggests she burn the note so no one else will see it, so she does. But she knows that whoever wrote it isn’t going to give up…she must find out who it is and stop them. But he tells her no…keep her hands clean…HE will find out for her and make sure it doesn’t happen again. She hugs him and then they hear the fire alarm and smell smoke.

In Lucas’s Apartment…He and Carrie are sleeping as the fire rages on. Down on the street, Austin looks up and sees smoke and rushes up there. He makes his way into the apartment and tries to wake them up. Lucas comes to but Carrie doesn’t, so he carries her out into the hallway. On his way out, Lucas passes out on the floor. Austin starts CPR on Carrie as Sami begins screaming for Lucas and rushes into the burning apartment, finding him on the floor out cold. EJ rushes in and helps Sami, carrying Lucas into the hall as well. Carrie is coughing and hacking as Sami is crying over Lucas and begins giving him CPR as well.

At the Hospital…There is a replay of Dr. Jaynes giving the loft dwellers the bad news (as the hand lurks…then slips out a door). Philip verbally attacks the doctor, threatening to destroy him. He then calls his lawyer (Gene Bricsoe) telling him he wants the doctor ruined as Mimi is panicking. He wants to take Belle home but she says she is fine. Shawn tries to calm Mimi down and wants to take her home as well. She just babbles on that this is all her fault. Shawn tries to keep her calm and says they must figure out what to do but Mimi is hysterical, saying Belle is having his child…maybe this is God’s way of telling them that he and Belle belong together. Belle tells Philip that ranting and raving isn’t doing any good and it won’t change anything. He accuses her of being happy that she is carrying Shawn’s baby. He fumes as Belle says it’s not the baby’s fault…it was a mistake. He is so angry, but then calms down a bit and apologizes and tells her that he loves her and that he is going to talk to Shawn and Mimi. Shawn is still trying to calm Mimi down but she is too upset, talking about when the children are older and asking questions…she says this can never be normal and that they will be freaks. She apologizes for over reacting and Shawn goes to call Mickey. Philip comes over and tells Mimi that he called his lawyer as well. They are both upset over what has happened and even more upset to see Shawn on the phone…with Belle by his side.

Hope tells Bo and Patrick that Patrick is the father of her baby. Bo is in disbelief and wants another test but Hope says there is no way that Bo could be the father. But Bo refuses to accept it. She asks Patrick to leave so they can talk and Bo loses it, saying he can’t handle this. Hope says…like when I found out that Billie was pregnant with YOUR child? (touché!) He quickly apologizes and tells her that he loves her and they just can’t throw everything away. He talks about how he loved JT and Zack and tries to assure her that he will love this baby as well. In the waiting area, Patrick calls and gives Bonnie the news, then turns around to find Billie standing there (she overheard). Hope tells Bo that they can’t just pick up where they left off, even though he wants a clean start. But she says it’s Patrick’s baby and that he will want to be a part of its life. Bo begs her, saying that they can make it work…remember all they had…listen to her heart. She says she is listening to her head and it tells her she needs time away from him. She asks him to leave so she can get dressed. Before he leaves, he says he will never stop loving her and never give up on her. Billie congratulates Patrick and says she is sure that Bo is devastated…as he walks up and hears.

Patrick leaves them alone to talk as Bo tells her he is going to fight for Hope…she is the only woman he has ever loved. He realizes what he said and apologizes, but she tells him not to worry about her. She says she feels like all this is her fault anyway, considering it happened because of Chelsea. Bo thinks that maybe Shawn was right and Hope and the baby will be better off without him. He just can’t believe this is happening…he thought this could be a chance to make up for his mistakes. He talks about losing Zack and his family falling apart. Billie tries to assure him that Zack would forgive him. Bo talks about how everyone he loved has turned their backs on him and yet, Billie is still there. But she says that she has been a pain to him…now, what is he going to do to save his marriage?

Jack is in a room as Lexie is administering the experimental drugs to him. She begs him to hang in there. In the lobby, Jen and Frankie wait as she thanks him for all he has done. She prays that this will work as she watches through the glass window. Lexie talks to Jack, saying he must do his part now and give the meds a chance to work. She goes out and tells Jen that it is too soon to tell if it is working, give it time. She goes to make rounds and to call her if they need anything. Later, Frankie and Jen are in Jack’s room and Frankie goes to get her something to eat. Hope comes by to see her and tries to get her to stay positive. Hope says how ironic it is that before Jack left, he asked Frankie to take care of Jen…and now he is taking care of all of them. Jen also thanks Hope for always being there for her. Hope tells her she is there taking tests…then tells her that she is pregnant and it’s Patrick’s baby. Jen asks her what she is going to do, but Hope says the only thing she is sure about is that she is not sure. Jen shows support for her and Hope thanks her, saying she is the only one who understands. Jen begs her to go home and rest and says that no matter what happens, they will both be okay. Hope finally leaves as Jen returns to Jack’s side. Hope runs into Patrick in the hall and he says they need to talk. Frankie watches as Jen talks to Jack, asking him to squeeze her hand if he hears her. He weakly manages a squeeze and she is thrilled…telling him to hang in there for them and how she loves him. Frankie overhears this.

Patrick talks about how he and Alma wanted children but after she died, he never thought he would be excited about being a father, but he is. She assures him that he will have a part in this baby’s life. She also says she is sure that he will be a great father and they hug…as Bo and Billie see this.

The loft-dwellers return home and Philip wants them all to come over so they can decide what to do. They go inside and Philip tells them he thinks they should just terminate both pregnancies now. Belle says ABSOLUTELY NOT! and Shawn says no way is that going to happen. Cut to Mimi…then freeze frame on Philip’s angry face…as the previews show…

Mimi (to Shawn): I am scared that this baby with Belle is going to come between us and ruin all our dreams…

Frankie (to Jen): You said you love him and need him…that’s really what you want isn’t it Jen?...

Sami (to EJ): This person says they are going to ruin my relationship with Austin…I don’t know what to do (as she hugs EJ)…

Austin (to Carrie): I can’t lose you…

As the credits roll…
Laney

Episode: 10356 Directed by: Albert Alarr Tape Date: 6/14

Today we find out WHO'S THE DADDY for all 3 of our pregnant Salemite ladies (ok, the surrogate..not Mimi); Carrie and Lucas are so on fire their apartment joins in and EJ continues to try and be a friend for Sami.

WHO’S THE DADDY, PART 6,453
Dr. Bader returns with Hope’s test results and she feels confident they can determine who the father is. The doctor asks to speak with Hope alone and Bo says he’s her husband, but Hope asks Bo to step out. Hope asks the Dr. who the father of her baby is. In the hallway, Patrick asks Bo if the blood tests are back and Bo said before they find out, there’s something he needs to know. Patrick tells Bo it’s Hope’s decision who she wants to be with, him or Bo. Bo says he’s her husband. The doctor shows Hope the results showing how many weeks pregnant she is. Hope knows who the father is and asks Dr. Bader to let Patrick and Bo in. They step in and Bo asks who’s the father. Hope looks at Bo and says, Patrick is the father.

THE APARTMENT DWELLERS
Austin and Sami return home exhausted…(it has been a LONG day, hasn’t it, still July 5th in Salem on July 13th)? Austin suggests they go to bed and snuggle. She likes the idea, but before they do, they talk about EJ’s needs. Austin gets a call needing a spreadsheet and goes to fetch his laptop from the car. Sami pulls the note from her purse. She mumbles about what will happen if the truth comes out and of course the door’s partially open and EJ overheard. He walks in (still in full suit and tie) asking what she means. He apologizes for overhearing, but the door WAS wide open…(hello…just what we’ve been saying all these years). EJ wants to know what’s bothering her. He tells her that he’s her friend and she can trust him. He’s not from Salem and won’t hang her out to dry. He won’t judge her.

Outside Austin and Billie run into each other (literally)…as she’s out running to clear her head (must be 1 am by now?) He asks what’s wrong and she changes the subject to how hard it must have been for him to see Carrie marry Lucas (who probably have their bedroom window open upstairs and overhearing, haha).

Nope…the newlyweds are busy in bed and she’s starving now. He had Maggie prepare them a late night snack being they didn’t eat at the reception. He grabs his pants to go fetch it (doesn’t ANYONE go out of town on their honeymoon anymore?) Carrie talks to her baby, asking how her “sweetheart” is doing and so glad to have it’s daddy in her life. She gets up and dizzy…then passes out on their bed. Lucas returns and finds Carrie unconscious. He brings her around and wants to call 911 or take her to the hospital..but she refuses, saying it’s because she hadn’t eaten all day probably. She doesn’t want to spend her wedding night in the hospital. He abides by her wishes and gets the food out. Later she feels better after eating and Lucas tells her he has something special for her. He gives her a box and she opens it to find a silver rattle that belonged to his father. Gran gave it to him and he promises to always be there for her and the baby. She’s grateful about that and says she had a crazy childhood too and has been looking for something her whole life. She feels so lucky and blessed to have him. We return later to them making love in bed as the breeze blows their curtains. Unfortunately they fall asleep and the curtain blows into the candles and catches fire. Sound sleepers, they don’t smell the smoke 3 ft. from their bedside (nor the loud music playing..oh, that’s just for us for dramatic effect…sorry).

Billie has the Salem brain this week and tells Austin she can tell neither he or Carrie are really happy with Sami and Lucas. He knows Carrie’s holding something back, but doesn’t know what. He asks if it’s hard for her to believe that Sami’s changed and she says YES. He’s not happy with that answer, but she asked why he asked then, LOL. She’s happy for him if he’s truly in love with Sami. It hit him finally that she changed the subject and asks what’s going on with her. He knows that Hope’s pregnant with both of HER (Billie’s) ex’s, and how is she handling that. Billie insists she deserves to be more than someone’s second choice. Austin says he knows the perfect guy for Billie (not EJ I hope..he’s too young for her) Yup…that’s who Austin has in mind. Billie knows who EJ is and says he’s cute, but too young for her (hey, told you she has the Salem brain this week, didn’t I?) She’s not into younger men and Austin reminds her about how women live longer than men, yada yada, as they laugh about the analogy. She agrees if the opportunity presents itself, but that’s it. She jogs off.

Upstairs EJ continues to try and get Sami to confide in him. He asks if there’s anyone else she can talk to. Sami says her mother is a good listener, but has her own problems and just got her memory back. She’s out of town with her husband now anyway. Her family wouldn’t understand. She tears up saying she use to be able to talk with Lucas, but he wouldn’t understand what she did. EJ calmly says no matter what she did, it’s usually easier to solve a problem with two people. She finally decides to tell him if he promises not to tell anyone else or judge her. She asks if he decides it’s too horrible, to just walk away and she’d understand. Now in tears Sami’s worried about being burned in the past by “friends” and he starts to leave saying if she can’t trust him it’s her problem. She calls him back and hands him the note. She asks him to promise after he reads it…and stops.

THE LOFT DWELLERS
At home, Belle and Philip chuckle about almost being a family of four. She’s grateful for everything he’s done to help Mimi and Shawn by getting them a surrogate. Nurse Betty calls and tells them Dr. Jaynes wants them back at the hospital. Philip’s surprised they have to return tonight, but she tells them they might have a slight problem. He tells Belle about the call and they head to the hospital (now who’s watching Claire?).

Mimi and Shawn are with Dr. Jaynes and he tells them there may be a mix up with the embryo transfer. He tells Mimi her surrogate may have gotten the wrong embryo. Mimi tells him her mother knew something would go wrong, but never figured it would be THIS. Philip and Belle arrive. The doctor tells them about the possible mix up and the rare occurrence of it happening. Philip explodes, saying it happened to his mother in the same hospital and his father is on the board of the hospital and the doctor’s a$$ is on the line. Dr. Jaynes remains calm and tells them the lab is checking the residue from the catheters used to implant the surrogate and Belle to see if there was a mix up. The four of them sit around awaiting results. Philip can’t believe it’s happening again. Belle chuckles, remembering about asking the nurse if there was any possibility of a mistake during the procedure and the nurse assured her it wasn’t possible. Mimi’s distraught and leaves the room. Philip says he feels like breaking something himself. Shawn goes after Mimi, who explodes in angst, saying his ex and her best friend might be pregnant with their baby.

The two lab techs check their microscopes and worry there’s a bigger problem than they even thought. They talk with Dr. Jaynes and tell him the correct eggs were implanted into Belle and the surrogate. However, they were overly thorough and checked the markers in the men’s sperm and got some interesting results. Dr. Jaynes asks if they’re certain of this and they nod. Dr. Jaynes dramatically takes his glasses off, sighs deeply and says “God”.

Dr. Jaynes tells the couple about the right eggs were inserted into the surrogate and Belle. However, they found out that Philip’s sperm fertilized Mimi’s egg and Shawn’s sperm fertilized Belle’s egg. Mimi comes unglued that Belle’s carrying Shawn’s baby and out loud comments how she and Philip are having a baby. Belle looks shocked, but remains silent. Philip verbally tears into Dr. Jaynes threatening his career is over as the glove pulls back the curtain watching as the previews roll…

JENNIFER cries next to JACK’S bedside (he’s hooked to IV’s), as she says “I need you so much. Please, I can’t live without you, please” as sweet Frankie watches from behind.

EJ burns the document and says “neither Austin or anyone else will ever know the truth.”

HOPE tells Patrick “this baby is really lucky to have you as it’s father” and she hugs him as Bo snarls (and Billie behind him) watches.

PHILIP: “the only sane thing to do is terminate both pregnancies right now.”
BELLE: “absolutely not!”

As the credits roll..
Linda

Friday's EE will be posted late today (check back around noon EST). I've got contractor's here and trying to multitask..haha....Linda

Episode # 10355
Tape Date: 6/14/06
Air Date: 7/13/06
Director: Phil Sogard

Summary: This is definitely a MUST (not) SEE episode! Skip it if you need to. Chelsea is jealous of Stephanie…Hope, Bo, Patrick and Shawn await news of the baby’s paternity…Mimi worries that something will go wrong, and of course it does.

At Dune…Max and Stephanie talk about what happened on the race track earlier as she gives him a hard time. Abby arrives, looking for Chelsea. She tells them about the possible good news about Jack. They see Chelsea dancing (if that’s what you want to call it) with some guy. Chelsea sees her and comes rushing over and she tells her the news. Max thinks they should all go somewhere more quiet to celebrate, but Chelsea says she is having a good time and refuses to leave. Some guy asks Stephanie to dance as Chelsea snarls. Max accuses Chelsea of following him and Stephanie and he claims that they are just friends. But Chelsea doesn’t want to talk about it…she just wants to dance. Abby and Max talk about Chelsea being jealous of Stephanie and Abby asks him not to give up on Chelsea. Max decides he needs air and heads outside and considers leaving when someone walks up behind him and covers his eyes. Chelsea brags to Abby about the “hot guy” she has been dancing with as Abby lets her have it about the way she is treating Max and playing games with him. Outside, Max turns around (expecting to see Chelsea) and finds Stephanie smiling at him. She admires his car (he tells her not to get near it…it has no scratches on it, lol).

They banter about their earlier incident and she says she needed to see if he was as good as everyone says. As she checks him out, she says there is only one way to know for sure…to take him for a test drive and kisses him. Abby accuses Chelsea of liking stringing Max along and then informs her that Max left…with Stephanie following him (which doesn’t sit too well with her). Max stops kissing Stephanie and tells her that he does care about Chelsea and can’t do this to her. Stephanie says she hopes Chelsea realizes that he is a good guy and leaves. After she leaves, Chelsea comes out. She sits with Max in his car and apologizes for the way she has been treating him and how patient and understanding he has been with her. She asks for another chance…he is the best thing that has ever happened to her and if he still wants her, then she is his. He doesn’t answer so she goes to leave but he stops her and they kiss… as Stephanie sees this.

At the Hospital…Bonnie finds Mimi and they talk as Mimi tells her about Hope’s ultrasound. Bonnie is excited that both of her “babies” may hit the jackpot tonight. Mimi tells her about the successful implantation process as Bonnie is on cloud nine as she thinks they may all soon be on easy street. But Mimi is worrying that something may go wrong…she just has a bad feeling. Bonnie says now, if Celeste said that, then she would worry, but Mimi is NOT psychic and assures her that all will be fine, stop being so pessimistic. Meanwhile, the 2 nurses are wringing their hands and worrying about the mix-up with the trays. Nurse #1 is SURE there is no way that could have happened. They are sure that there must be some logical explanation…as the “hand” lurks behind the curtain. They are bewildered as to what happened and decide that they must tell Dr. Jaynes. The nurse stumbles against the table, making a huge crash (which Mimi and Bonnie hear and Mimi comes rushing in). They assure Mimi that all is okay and she goes back to her mom. Later, the nurse explains what has happened to the doctor and he says that both couples must be told what happened.

Elsewhere at the hospital…Dr. Bader is Hope when Patrick arrives (Hope called him). Bo is sure that the baby is his as he and Patrick argue about it. Shawn arrives (Hope had called him as well) and asks Bo if he gets a second chance, what will he do with it. Shawn says some pretty rough things to his dad about not loving Hope or Zack enough. Shawn is pretty bitter, but Bo fires back, saying that Shawn is just making things more difficult. Shawn goes on about how Bo let them all down and hopes that he will be a better father than Bo. He also says he hopes his mom doesn’t take him back. Bo lectures him about upsetting Hope and Shawn says that both Hope and the baby would be better off without him. Dr. Bader comes out and gets Bo and Patrick for the ultrasound. Hope is just anxious to get it over with. Caroline shows up for moral support as Shawn fills her in on what’s going on. He tells her about his and Mimi’s good news and she is happy for them. He tells her that he is afraid that Bo is the father and he believes that his mom would be better off without him. Dr. Bader checks the ultrasound as Hope is happy that the baby is healthy. Bo sits near her and tells her that they have been given a second chance…the baby is their future. Caroline tries to talk to Shawn, asking him to forgive Bo, but he complains about how Bo protected Chelsea instead of Zack and how he was so easy on her. He says that his dad made the same mistakes over and over and he can’t forgive him. He goes on to talk about how Bo destroyed the evidence against Chelsea. But Caroline says that wasn’t proven and she would never believe it. Shawn is afraid that if the baby turns out to be Bo’s, it will lead to him pressuring Hope even more to get back together. Bo and Hope watch (Patrick is in the background) as they hear the baby’s heartbeat and Bo babbles on about their second chance. But Dr. Bader can’t tell how far along she is from the ultrasound. She suggests a blood test to get more info as Hope wants it done immediately. After Dr. Bader leaves, Hope talks about how it is suddenly so real that there is a baby. Caroline tells Shawn that Bo is a good man, even though he has made mistakes. Bo and Patrick come out as Bo thanks “Ma” for coming. Bo and Patrick tell them what’s going on and that the baby is healthy. Shawn pulls Patrick aside and thanks him for standing by Hope (lol, lying by her too, I assume ;-) and thanks him for all he did for her. He apologizes to Patrick for not trusting him before. He also informs Patrick that their IVF procedure was a success so he goes off to find Mimi. Thanking Shawn for his support. Observing all of this upsets Bo but Caroline tries to calm him down. Shawn goes to see his mom and she is happy he is there. He tells her about the IVF procedure and she is happy for them. Hope worries about how Shawn feels about her and how complicated this has made everything. Bo tries to get Caroline to leave, but she is determined to stay with him. He says that if this baby isn’t his…he could lose Hope for good. Hope tells Shawn that they need to focus on the good things…he may soon have a brother or sister…AND a baby of his own. He tells her that Belle’s implantation was successful as well and she laughs that “it’s raining babies in Salem”. She wants to congratulate Mimi, so Shawn goes to get her. After he leaves, she rubs her stomach and says she loves this baby…no matter whose it is. Bo and Dr. Bader come in as Dr. Bader tells them that she can now determine who the father is.

Meanwhile, Bonnie is trying to get Mimi to stop worrying. Patrick comes in and congratulates her. Bonnie asks about Hope and Patrick tells her they are still waiting. Shawn walks up and tells Mimi that nothing will go wrong this time…but then Dr. Jaynes walks up and tells them he is sorry to tell them…but there IS a problem…Freeze on Mimi’s worried face…as the previews show…

Sami (to herself): What am I gonna do?...What if the truth comes out. EJ walks up and asks…Truth about what?...

Hope: I know exactly who the father of my baby is…Bo: Who’s the father?...

Mimi (to Dr. Jaynes): If our surrogate isn’t carrying OUR baby…then WHO’S baby is she carrying?...(as Philip and Belle walk up)…Philip: Hey, what’s going on?...Belle: What are you doing here?...as Mimi has a shocked expression on her face…and the credits roll…

Laney

Episode #10354
Tape date-6/13
Director-Roger Inman

As Lucas & Carrie have their honeymoon night at home, some of their guests have ventured over to Dune, while the others are at the hospital, Steve makes a decision, and Frankie finds hope for Jack.

LUCAS’S APT
Lucas keeps Carrie waiting as he lights candles, turns on music and strews rose petals over the bridal bed. He then gets her, carries her to the bed, as she ooohs and ahhhs over everything. He comments on how light she is for a pregnant woman, & she admits her gramma had to take in the dress before the wedding, but since her mom gained barely any weight with her, she is not too worried. But she will mention it to Lexie. (Sure, Carrie, don’t even THINK of seeing an OB-GYN….after all, Lexie IS a specialist in every field imaginable). The breeze blows the thin curtains close to the lit candles, but Lucas & Carrie concentrate on their wedding night.

ON THAT SOFA
Steve breaks away from kissing Kayla, saying he cannot do this, he doesn’t remember being her husband. But she does, replies Kayla. And she wants him, and knows he wants her. (Love the background music here....very appropo)They begin to kiss again, but Steve breaks away once more. Oh, he loves kissing her, but he can’t do this until he knows who he is. It just will not work. Kayla reassures him, but tells him what happens if he never gets his memory back, some people never do. She lost him once, she never ever stopped loving him, and she wants him to know all they went through to be together. Steve promises not to leave her and Stephanie. He will stay, he feels connected to them, and she says he was always a fighter, and that is what he intends to do.

THE HOSPITAL
Mimi worries about their surrogate, Shawn reassures her, while Belle is ready for her in vitro procedure, with Philip by her side, and the “glove” hiding behind the curtain. (Awwww, c’mon, Days, give us all a break here.) Nurse Betty assures Belle & Philip there are no slipups, it’s her egg, they have been doing this a long time, and there is no room for error.(what a laugh, this IS Salem Hospital, right? Lol) Now the glove has our 7, 435^th flashback to switching the lids on the petrie dishes, because Days is quite sure none of us has seen it before, or else we have the attention span of a gnat and have forgotten it. Dr. Jayne comes in to begin the procedure. He tells Belle to count to 10, and it will be over. She does, and it is. He tells her to stay still, while Philip goes to check on the sitter. In another room, a nurse brings in a tray with the the two petrie dishes on it. Yep, no room for error, all safety precautions are in place at all times. She leaves, and ol “glove” takes the opportunity to switch the dishes themselves. Just exchanging the places where they sat. Oh, by the way, evidently the surrogate Lauren is also having the procedure, as Mimi & Shawn refer to her a couple of times. Now nurse Rhonda Bailey comes in, takes one look at the tray, and immediately pages nurse Betty Grainger, stat. Belle gets back into her bridesmaid dress, and Philip gifts her with a ring, that belonged to his sister, Isabella. Victor had given it to her when he found out she was his daughter, and he said it should get passed down to a daughter. So since Belle is named after her, she gets it. They go out to converse with Mimi & Shawn. Nurse Betty arrives, nurse Rhonda shows her the trays, and Betty is horrified. She cannot understand this, it is impossible. (yeah, we think so, too!) She cannot believe the Kiriakis egg could be implanted into Lauren, and the Brady egg into Mrs. Kiriakis. (And if this all sounds stupid, it is just as ridiculous seeing it)

DUNE
Austin & Sami arrive at the nightclub, with Angela giving Sami a bit of a hard time, hoping no trouble will ensue tonight, like the last time. She seats them, and we see EJ arrive, and then Max, whose cell phone rings. It is Stephanie, promising to be there soon. (Wow, in Salem just a couple hours and she already has Max’s cell number. LOL) Now Chelsea arrives. Max knows she followed him, but she claims she was meeting someone there, spots Sami, and claims it is her cousin. Max has her number, tho & is not buying that. Sami tells Austin it is good to be out without Lucas & Carrie, Austin agrees, saying there has been too much togetherness of late. They talk of their wedding down the road, with Sami wanting a bit more pizzazz in hers than Carrie had. She talks of her “bridal party”, mentioning Carrie & Belle, but wants one more. He suggests Stephanie, but she thinks Stephanie is too beautiful, and she doesn’t want a gorgeous teenage redhead outshining the bride. LOL. She mentions that Carrie is beautiful, but will be very, very pregnant, so it will make her look thinner. ROTFL. She spots Chelsea, & decides she knows just who she will ask, and leaves. Cue EJ to come over, and talk to Austin about his upcoming wedding, and being a client. Austin assures him they will be taking care of business, and offers to put Sami completely in charge of his account. EJ looks very pleased. Behind them, the “glove” is putting a note into an envelope, and seals it, then walks away. (Well, that let’s out EJ, doesn’t it?) It is amazing that no one notices this figure all in black with black gloves in these odd places. Back to Sami asking Chelsea to stand up to her wedding. Chelsea is surprised and asks “why her”. Sami says, well everyone hates us, so maybe us Brady bad girls should stick together. Who knows, we could be friends, help each other out, and show folks we are not so bad. She mentions helping Chelsea get her boyfriend back. Chelsea wonders why Sami thinks she lost him. Sami looks over to where Max and Stephanie are enjoying themselves. She leaves. Chelsea gets behind a waiter, gives him a push, and he spill his tray of drinks all over Stephanie. She laughs it off, and goes to the ladies room for damage repair. Max tells Chelsea he knows she did that on purpose, but Chelsea denies it. Sami goes to the bar for a refill of her wine. The bartender gives her a white envelope. She opens it, reads it, and definitely is not a happy camper. Meanwhile, Stephanie returns from the ladies room, dried off, but dress has a stain, she says. Max asks her how she got ink all over her hands, she looks and has no idea where that came from.

THE DEVERAUX HOME
Jennifer bathes Jack with cool water, wiping his face with a cloth. Frankie reassures her as she tells him she doesn’t want him to die, she just cannot let him go. He has been her husband for so many years, and she has loved him all that time. Doorbell rings, and Frankie goes to answer it. He lets Lexie in, who goes upstairs. Frankie sits down at the computers, types a few keys, and suddenly sits up, exclaiming “wait a sec, why haven’t we heard of this before. This could save his life”. Upstairs, Lexie has put on her doom & gloom face, telling Jen that Jack is dying, he knows it, and yes, he could probably hear Jen, who immediately begs Jack to hang on and not leave her. Downstairs, Frankie knows it is a long shot, but makes a phone call. Upstairs, Abby comes in, and Jen lets her know her father is dying. Abby wonders if Dad got well, what would that mean for her mother’s marriage to Frankie, and Jennifer says she has not given that a single thought. She can’t, and it is pointless, as Jack is not going to survive. Abby apologizes for the way she has been treating her mother….and Frankie, and tells her mother they can still pray for her dad. Jen puts her arms around Abby, as both recite the Lord’s Prayer.

Downstairs, Frankie is on the phone with “Hank”, begging him to take his friend in this trial group. Hank says there is no room, but then agrees, but wants to talk to the doctor. Cue Lexie to come down the stairs and take the phone from Frankie. When she hangs up, she tells Frankie she doesn’t know how he did that, get Jack into the program. Jennifer, coming down now, hears and asks what is going on. Frankie tells her of learning about this program being run by a friend of his, called in a favor and got Jack in. Jen is ecstatic, telling him that now there is hope, that 2 minutes ago, there was no hope, but now there is hope. She hugs him. And the previews show…

Hope is having a sonogram and says to Bo: It’s a miracle, a gift from God after losing Zack. Bo replies: This baby is our future. Patrick looks on.

Shawn to Caroline: If this child turns out to be my father’s, he will put even more pressure on her to get back together

Mimi to Bonnie, in hospital, as they hear a loud crash: Oh, God, what was that? The “glove” is holding the curtain. (Boy, that person gets around fast…..faster than a speeding bullet, it seems, lol)

Stephanie to Max: I wanted to see if you are really as good as everyone says you are. Max replies: So, what’s the verdict? Stephanie shoots right back: I’ll have to take you for a test drive.

And the credits roll

Barb

Episode: 10,353 - Director: Albert Alarr Tape Date: 6/7
Lots of little conversations and talk about a ho hum reception..even the bridal couple’s parents drank at the bar most of the time, the bride’s sister and groom's brother (members of the bridal party) don't attend the reception as they're too busy at the hospital trying to get pregnant (couldn't that wait a day?). Best part of the show is the last minute. Also..Mary Beth Evans (Kayla) and Stephen Nichols (Steve) are on SOAP TALK today...check your listings and set your recorders folks!!!!


THE HOSPITAL
The apartment dwellers show up at the hospital in their wedding clothes to receive bad news The doctor only tells them that so many of the hospital staff is off due to the holiday (remember, it’s still July 5th there), that there’s a delay. Relieved that’s all there is, they assure him it’s okay as Shawn and Mimi’s surrogate isn’t there yet. We see “the hand” watching as the nurse prepares for the procedure. Philip gets a call from the foundation. Mimi and Shawn’s surrogate was in a car accident on the way to the hospital. The nurse takes Belle back to start with her while Philip tries to find out more information on the surrogate. The doctor tells Mimi and Shawn that their surrogate has arrived. The accident was minor and she hopped on a bus to get there. Mimi asks to meet her, but the doctor tells her she can AFTER the procedure (excuse me…after the last surrogate catastrophe..I’d INSIST on meeting her and know more before she was allowed to carry my baby!) The glove watches Belle and Philip as Belle’s in a bed, anticipating her new pregnancy (those who are trying to figure out who the hand is can eliminate those at the reception).

AT THE RECEPTION
Mr. and Mrs. Lucas Roberts try to share a quiet moment in Maggie’s office when there’s a knock at the door. Lucas figures it’s his mother and will get rid of her, but it’s Maggie with a telegram for Carrie. She opens it to find it’s from Dr. Mike Horton, wishing he and Jeremy could have been there and sends his good wishes for the newlyweds (Lucas is his brother for those who forgot).

Kayla looks for her mini photo album and Steve tells her he has it. He needed to look at Stephanie’s picture again. He apologizes and says he forgets people he met just the day before all the time and doesn’t want to forget his daughter. She suggests he let Marlena help him when she and John return to town. He’s seen other doctors, but agrees to try. He mentions how the last thing she remembered about him was the day he died and for him, he woke up in a motel room not remembering anything, his memory was wiped out. Kayla gets an unpleasant thought and he asks what. Kayla thinks Stefano Dimera faked Steve’s death and erased his memory.

Roman tells Kate no one throws a party (or throws money around) like she does (ouch). He warns her to not interfere with his other daughter’s happiness with Austin and to leave it alone. He knows Kate better than most and knows she isn’t going to stop trying to break up Austin and Sami. She tells him while she doesn’t agree they belong together, she’s “off the case”.

Austin and Sami grab some champagne and she can’t wait until it’s their turn. She asks to lock their arms and practice a toast. EJ arrives and Sami tells him the wedding went fine and how happy she is for her sister. He asks Sami if she’s pregnant and she tells him that’s a personal question, but no, she’s not. EJ figures she shouldn’t rush into a wedding then. He explains that a wedding takes too much prep time and they need that time to focus on their work. Worried they’ll lose EJ, Austin promises that he and Sami will dedicate all their time on work and not the wedding. Austin steps away and Sami asks EJ why he is trying to stop her wedding. He tells her it’s all business, but then says it wasn’t Austin as to why he chose their company over Titan, but her. You can tell she’s surprised at that as Austin comes and asks her to dance with him. They go to dance as she looks back at EJ.

Caroline and Alice are happy about another Horton/Brady wedding. Alice wishes Bo and Hope would find their way back to each other.

Bo and Billie chat and she asks him to try and relax for a few hours. He watches Hope, escorted by Patrick, arrive and knows that isn’t going to happen. He tells Billie he’s not going to cause a scene, but goes over and says hello to them. Billie asks Patrick privately how he’s doing while waiting to find out if he’s the father of Hope’s baby. He’s more worried about Hope. Hope asks Bo if he’ll still love her if Patrick is the baby’s father. He says he’d do anything to not lose her. Privately Patrick offers to take Hope out of there if she wants. She thanks him for not pressuring her and he says she doesn’t need any more stress and needs to think of the baby first. They’ll know soon enough “who the daddy is” (his words).

Abby and Chelsea chat outside. Abby remembers when she used to have more fun and came to this wedding for her dad. Chelsea feels bad for Abby, wishing she could do more. Abby sees Max lurking near the door and suggests Chelsea give him another chance. Abby gives Chelsea “the look” and goes inside. Max tells Chelsea he realized he wanted to be with her, not Stephanie. He asks if she believes he came to the reception to be with her and she softly says she does. Austin runs into the bride and politely tells her she looks happy and deserves to be with the man she loves. Lucas joins them and hopes he and Sami are as happy as they are. Austin wishes them a great life. Maggie formally introduces Lucas and Carrie Roberts before they dance their first dance as husband and wife. Austin watches and dreams of dancing with Carrie instead. Lucas dips Carrie and the attendees claps and whoop as they watch. Sorry, I don’t know the song or singer (does anyone really care, this couple has no chemistry in my opinion). Roman and Kate sit at the bar (why aren’t they out there watching their daughter and son dance???) Roman tells Kate she thinks she knows how to run her kids life better than they do and shouldn’t. He loved her being a strong women, but he also loved the soft woman she as and asks if that part of her is still there.

Steve and Kayla step away from watching Carrie and Lucas dance and he asks about Stefano Dimera. He says Salem doesn’t seem like a place a crime family would want to be in. Kayla explains that Stefano had this thing for the Brady’s, especially Marlena and Hope. She has another idea how to get his memory back.

The dance finishes and Maggie announces (for the newlyweds) to have everyone join in dancing. Max and Chelsea dance. He tells her he’s not waiting around for her and she tells him she’s going out later, with “friends”. Max gets a cell call and tells the obvious woman caller he’s not in the middle of anything and can go somewhere. He leaves Chelsea mid dance and takes off.

Billie asks Bo to dance, saying it might make him feel better. Patrick and Hope watch and she asks if he minds if they do leave.

Austin and Sami dance and talk about what EJ asked of them. He’s surprised she took it so well. Carrie and Lucas cut in and they exchange partners. Sami tells Lucas that it’s strange being at his wedding with her sister. Lucas sincerely tells her he’s proud of how much she’s changed and wants her to be happy. Sami looks about to break into tears as she puts her head on his shoulder (after straightening his fallen hair)…oh, this couple so belongs together!

Carrie tells Austin she’s glad he’s still in her life and he promises to always be there for her.

Back at the bar EJ joins Kate (who’s now alone) and asks for a dance. She isn’t in the mood and he tells her he can tell Sami and Austin aren’t her favorite couple. He asks what she has against Sami being they’ll be working together. Kate leaves, saying her son got married today and she’d like to end the evening on a positive note (so not only did she not dance with Lucas, but is leaving without saying goodbye? Talk about bad manners Kate!)..but looks back over her shoulder at EJ before leaving.

Kayla takes Steve into Maggie’s office (?). He asks why they’re there and she says they’re just talking, but lightly grabs him by the lapels and says she wants to change that if he’s interested…he is…and they kiss and fall back onto the couch together kissing.

PREVIEWS
EJ tells Austin: “If you don’t tie the knot soon enough, someone else might just jump in there.” (first he tells him to slow the wedding down, now he's rushing him?)

SAMI to CHELSEA: “I have a proposition for you.”

KAYLA to STEVE: “Somehow you were brought back to me and I want you.”

JENNIFER TO FRANKIE: “You’ve given us hope that Jack might survive. Oh my gosh…” as she hugs Frankie.

As the credits roll
Linda

Episode # 10352, Tape Date: 6/8/06;
Air Date: 7/10/06; Director: Phil Sogard

Summary: Carrie and Lucas have your typical Salem wedding…with guests up wandering around, talking aloud, interrupting and of course those that never even make it inside the church. But even with all the distractions (including a few hesitations on Carrie’s part and a last-ditch effort on Kate’s part) they are hitched….Steve meets his daughter…the green-eyed monster in Chelsea wakes up…and we learn that Stephanie and EJ have a past of some sorts.

Outside the church…Steve and Kayla are in the garden. He talks about how he must have been one lucky guy but is still sorry he can’t remember…she must be so disappointed. She is sad for him because she has such wonderful memories of their lives together and he doesn’t. He agrees, that from all the pictures she has shown him, he can tell that they were happy. Kayla is sure that when he meets Stephanie it will help him remember. He picks a rose from the garden and gives it to her, telling her she is beautiful and they head inside.

Abby and Cheslea are also wandering around outside as Abby is worrying about her dad. They see Max and Stephanie arrive as Chelsea comments that he sure doesn’t waste any time. Max is still questioning Stephanie (she won’t tell him who she is). EJ arrives and watches them from the bushes, wondering why she is there as well. Chelsea’s shows her jealous streak as Abby reminds her that THIS is exactly what she wanted. Max (still trying to figure out who she is) asks Stephanie if she is a friend of the bride or the groom and she finally tells him the bride, but since that is HIS connection as well, cannot figure out why he doesn’t know who she is. She explains that she knows all about him…he and Frankie were adopted by the Brady’s and that he didn’t speak for a long time, etc. This confuses him even more, not knowing how she knows all about him. You can tell she is enjoying this and tells him to relax, all will be revealed soon…she is having too much fun with it right now. She suggests they get inside for the wedding. But they don’t get too far…in the entry area, they run into her mom and dad (the wedding is already in progress…in fact, it is almost over by now). Steve and Stephanie stare at each other. Kayla tells her she isn’t going to believe this…but this is her papa. She turns to him and says Steve, this is our daughter. Steve, Kayla, Stephanie and Max all head back outside.

Meanwhile, the wedding is in progress…We have the procession…as Belle (escorted by Philip), Billie (escorted by Will) and Sami (escorted by Austin) all make their way down the aisle. Next Roman escorts Carrie down the aisle (as we see Lexie slip in the back, with Kate watching her like a hawk). The service begins as Carrie mumbles “I can’t…I can’t”. She recovers and says she can’t wait to be Lucas’s wife. Kate jumps up and makes a bee-line to Lexie, dragging her into the entry area, telling her they need to talk, as Sami watches them. Kate begins to pump her for information as Lexie resists. (Lexie has flashbacks of her threatening phone call from the glove). She tells Kate there is nothing she can do to help her. Father Jansen asks if there is any reason they should not be joined and Kate barges down the aisle, saying that Lexie Carver has something to say and Sami looks like a deer caught in the headlights. Lexie says that she made a terrible mistake recently and it has cost her marriage. She just advises that Carrie and Lucas be sure about this and that they love each other before continuing…and always be honest with each other and themselves. Just be sure that they love each other…that is all. Kate huffs and plops down to her seat in disgust. There is mumbling all around as Alice tells Maggie she is worried about Carrie. Carrie finally speaks up and says she is there today because she loves Lucas and wants to marry him and the service continues (as Carrie has a flashback of Lexie’s news ). Father Jansen’s service includes something about them having children and raising them. Carrie talks directly to Will about how she already loves him and can’t wait to have their own children. LOL as Will stumbles around, not knowing what to call her… “Aunt Carrie…Mom…Carrie”. (cute). Kate has Lexie cornered again at the back of the church, needling her once again (give it a rest, Kate) as Maggie tells Alice that she is so proud of Lucas. They are now up to the vows and after the “I do’s” they light the unity candle.

Lexie heads toward the doors with Kate on her heels vowing to find out what is going on (geez, she is just like a gnat). She says that Lexie underestimates her and that when she brings Sami down, Lexie will get caught in the crossfire…and so be it. Carrie and Lucas exchange rings as Lucas talks about how he has loved Carrie since the first time he saw her (insert old flashbacks here as he talks). He says this is the happiest day of his life. Carrie thanks him for always being there for her and being her best friend and how happy she is to become his wife. Father Jansen pronounces them man and wife and presents them to the congregation amidst whistles and applause from the crowd. Roman kisses her on their way out as Kate (now back in her seat) sits and stews in her juices. After the service, she is brooding as Roman asks her what is wrong with her…she should be happy for Lucas. He says he knows she is worried about Austin and Sami and asks her to do him a favor and leave them alone. Sami and Austin talk as Austin keeps an eye on Carrie and the guests begin to file out of the church.

Back outside…Max is shocked to finally find out who Stephanie is. Abby and Chlesea are lurking (they never made it inside) and hear as well. Stephanie is in shock to finally meet her father and asks how is it possible. Kayla explains that they all have lots of questions. He explains that up until a few days ago, he was Nick Stockton and didn’t know much else. Stephanie rushes into his arms crying and hugging him, telling him she has missed him. He cries as well as he strokes her hair, sad that he doesn’t even remember his baby girl. Funny exchange as Chelsea is relieved to learn that Stephanie is Max’s neice…but Abby reminds her that SHE is as well. Chelsea says “I am not by blood”…but Abby says well, neither is Stephanie. Chelsea huffs and says “this stupid town is SO incestuous”. Abby says tell me about it. (ROFLMAO!!) Chelsea has already decided she doesn’t like Stephanie one bit, and Abby knows it is because she arrived with Max. Shawn and Caroline come out and are surprised and thrilled to see Stephanie (hugs all around). Kayla apologizes that they didn’t make it inside for the ceremony, but they understand. Stephanie tells them all she didn’t tell anyone she was coming because she wanted to surprise them all, but she turned out getting the best surprise of all (her dad). Pop talks about how all of them are thrilled about that and Caroline asks Steve if seeing Stephanie has helped. He says no. Stephanie tells them she is there for a race as Steve knows about her career. He says that Kayla told him that she got her wild and dangerous side from him. He says that now, all of a sudden, he feels protective of her. Kayla is sure that the more time he spends with them, the more he will remember. Max asks Stephanie why she was so secretive with her and she admits she was enjoying it. He asks if she has any more secrets…just as EJ walks up behind her and calls her name. They hug as he says it is wonderful to see her (as Max, Chelsea and Abby all watch).

Inside the church, Carrie thanks Belle for all her help as she and Philip offer their congratulations. Shawn tells them he got a message from the doctor and he wants them all at the hospital as soon as possible, so they go tearing out of there like a heard of wild buffalo. Later, they are at the hospital as Mimi is stressing and Shawn and Belle are trying to calm her down. “The glove” is lurking…watching…as we see yet another flashback of the switch. Philip tells them that he got word that their surrogate is on her way there as well.

Ouside, Max asks EJ and Stephanie if they know each other but they are vague. EJ goes on about what a good racer she is. Max thanks him for the heads up and asks Stephanie to accompany him to the reception. She suggests they all go together and they head off. Chelsea is fuming because she isn’t the center of attention and Abby calls her on it. Chelsea says she is just going to walk up to “Miss Thing” and tell her she was there first. (Abby is amused by all this..as am I). Steve fears that he may have scared Stephanie away, but Kayla suggest they go to the reception so they can spend more time together. He fears that if he can’t remember them, there is no way they can become a family. Lucas and Carrie are talking about their child on the way and Lucas is going on and on about how happy he is. Sami tells Austin that they are next. Kate and Billie talk as Kate wishes Bo had been there to see how beautiful she is. Billie immediately changes the subject, saying that this is Lucas’s day. Kate starts about how she is going to break up Austin and Sami as Billie says she is afraid to ask. She says that Sami is going to self-destruct (as she looks over in EJ’s direction). Freeze frame on Sami and Austin hugging with Kate in the background…as the previews show…

Bo (to Hope): No matter how things turn out…I will always love you. (Hope): Even if Patrick is the father?...

Sami (to EJ): Why are you so determined to postpone my wedding?...

Carrie (to Austin): I am so glad you are still in my life…even though I married your brother. (Austin): I will always be here for you Carrie…

Kayla (to Steve): Someone staged your death and erased your memory…(Steve): Who would do such a thing?...(Kayla): Stefano DiMera!...

As the credits roll…
Laney

Episode#10351
Taped 6/7
Director Albert Alarr

It is the day of Lucas & Carrie’s wedding, and all the guests have arrived early enough to engage in lots of little chats, most of which we have heard before. (yawnnnnn) But everyone looks lovely. (DOOL will be preempted on Thursday and Friday...so check back on Friday for Monday's EE)

AT THE TRACK

Max moans about his car, and we once again see him yelling at the driver of the car that sideswiped him. The helmeted driver comes up, takes off the helmet, shakes out her long red hair, and tells him the damage is not bad, but it was his fault. She was in her lane, and he strayed out of his. He asks who she is, but she just laughs, saying that she is surprised he did not know there was a female driver on the circuit. Max admits he hasn’t raced much this year, as she tells him he was her inspiration for getting into racing, as she wanted to be good enough to beat Max. They banter a bit, he challenges her to a race, we see them afterwards. It was a draw evidently, but she claims she could have floored it and won. He gets out of his racing suit, talking about having to get to a wedding. His good clothes are underneath, and he tells her he would invite her to go with him, but that racing suit of hers would not be suitable attire. Cue her to step out of her racing suit, and voila, gorgeous spaghetti strapped dress. She fixes her make-up a bit, as an astonished Max cannot believe she was going to the same wedding as him. (He STILL does not know her name) She says yes, the Brady/Roberts wedding at St. Lukes, the same church all my family gets married in, and I was baptized there, too. (This is obviously Stephanie Johnson, Steve & Kayla’s daughter)

ST. LUKES

The loft dwellers arrive, and chat outside. Philip makes some remark about his wife’s sister marrying his brother, and nothing like keeping it all in the family. (Except Carrie is not related by blood to Belle at all!) Belle mentions she hopes Carrie is not making a mistake, and getting married only because of the baby. Mimi points out that Carrie was engaged to Lucas before she got pregnant. Now all their talk drifts to them all getting preggers via the petrie dishes…..and we get treated to the 147^th flashback of the gloved hand switching the lids on the dishes. Evidently the “glove” is still in the lab, hiding, as we now see Dr. Jaynes coming in all ready for the fertilization process, but the view is from the “glove’s” hiding place.

Carrie is nervous, & Roman tries to calm her down. Caroline shoos him off, so she can help Carrie get ready. Billie makes sure Austin is o.k. about Carrie marrying Lucas, while Will is assured by Lucas that all is going to be fine. Abe ponders how he & Lexie ended up like they are, while Tek is asking Lexie if Austin dumped Sami. He is astonished to learn that no, it did not happen, Lexie could not do it. She refuses to talk about it, and leaves. Kate naturally, has to give Sami a hard time, badgering her, and claiming she is going to find out Sami’s dirty secret sooner than later. She lets her know that she heard Sami’s phone call to Lexie. Mimi, with Shawn, lights a candle to pray for their surrogate . Shawn calls Dr. Jaynes (oh, puleeze, it COULD wait til after the wedding) and learns the fertilization was successful. The foursome is all excited, as they talk about getting pregnant, having babies at same time, maybe same day, how they will play together, go to school together, and be best friends. (I am going to be sick, for sure) Roman talks to Abe, asking him to give Lexie another chance.

Billie & Kate argue about Kate meddling in her children’s lives. In the lab, the glove is once again after the petrie dishes, but is interrupted and hides again. In the Bride’s room, Carrie panics as she seems to have lost weight, the dress doesn’t fit right. How can that be when she is pregnant. Caroline thinks perhaps she hasn’t been eating right, but Carrie assures her she has been careful, and eating a proper diet (but not seeing an OB doc, getting weight checked, and all that stuff other pregnant women do, huh, Carrie?) Caroline figures it is probably her fault, she had the measurements wrong, and takes out her sewing kit to fix the problem. Back to Roman & Abe, with Roman talking about Theo not having both parents around, and how Sami suffered for not having hers around. (Wait a sec, John, with everyone thinking he was Roman at the time, was around for her back then!) Abe tells him that was not his fault, it was all Stefano DiMera, and that much of his problems with Lexie stem from the fact she is a DiMera herself. Stefano always said she would be true to her name. (hmmmm, interesting that the DiMera name has come up). Abe talks of how Lexie cheated on him again and again, but finally agrees he will talk to Lexie

Outside, Lexie is in the garden, and upset. Tek comes up to her, but she won’t tell Tek and runs off. He vows to get to the bottom of it. Kate runs into Lexie and now badgers her. Lexie explains there is nothing for her to tell Kate. And that if she could say something about Sami, she would. In the Bride’s room Carrie is now dressed. She comments how she wishes her mother could be there. And if she had not moved up the date of the wedding, she would be. But her mother had this big fashion show planned for a year. And then John & Marlena are out of town. Caroline assures her that when she has her baby, her mother will be the first one there, and then gives her a gift from her mother….a bracelet that has been a family heirloom. Outside, Tek & Lexie are once more chatting. Lexie moans about Sami, and losing Abe, (of course not that she herself was constantly cheating on her husband) and how it is all Sami’s fault. Tek holds her as he comforts her. Abe comes up behind them, takes one look, turns around and leaves.

Inside the church, the guests are finally all seated, and the wedding starts. First Belle comes down the aisle, then Billie, and finally Sami. The wedding march begins, as Roman escorts Carrie down the aisle, and the wedding party is now up on the altar. Lexie comes in the back of the church, Kate spots her (wonder why she is looking back there, the bride & groom are up front!) and hopes she’s there to nail Sami. Freeze frame on Sami as she looks at Lexie. Split screen to show Sami/Austin.

And the previews show….

Kate, walking up the aisle to everyone in the church: Lexie Carver has something to say

Mimi to Philip & Belle outside the church: We just got a message from Dr. Jaynes
Shawn: he said we should go to the hospital right away.
Philip: What are we waiting for, let’s go.

E.J. Stephanie!
Stephanie: E.J. Wells, you’re in Salem!
E.J.: I am, and now I have another reason to be glad about it

Steve to Kayla: We can’t be a family, if I can’t remember our life together.

Barb

NOTE: Days will not be shown on Thursday & Friday, July 6th & 7th. There will not be a new Early Edition here until Friday morning, which will be the Monday 7/10 summary.

Episode: 10,350; Directed by: Phil Sogard, Tape Date: 6/1/06

HAPPY 4th of JULY!! and our Salemites are acknowledging it and eventually gather at the park for the fireworks. Great scenes (and flashbacks) with Steve and Kayla, the Deverauxs make more memories; and ho hum scenes as the apartment dwellers deal with their current problems and Chelsea is well, Chelsea. Although not acknowledged, we meet Stephanie Johnson tomorrow.

BRADY PUB
American flags don our Irish pub’s tables in honor of the holiday. Abby tells Chelsea she should go home and spend as much time with her dad as possible before…but takes a moment to ask if Chelsea regrets turning Max down. Nope, Chelsea isn’t ready to be tied down (well at least something this girl does is logical!) and wants to enjoy Independence Day. Max joins them and is ready to help her celebrate the day. (I thought the spots on his shirt were grease spots, but Mimi had them on her top too..is that the new fashion trend?) Abby leaves them to do their thing.

THE PARK
We find Steve and Kayla walking through the park/pier where 4th of July festivities are underway. Kayla explains to Steve that usually the Hortons and Brady’s have a party, but with the big wedding the next day, aren’t this year. Have to laugh as Steve remembers his niece Carrie is marrying Dallas, er…Austin. She corrects him that no, she’s marrying Lucas..as they do the verbal Salem Tango with who’s with who and who’s their parents. Poor Steve feels this is hopeless as he eats his popsicle (yes, the Salem relationships are hard on those of us WITH our memories Patch ;-) She tells him the pier was special to them and we’re treated to another wonderful wedding flashback of them on the boat there, when he told her she taught him how to love and how she believed in him. He’s going to spend the rest of his life living up to the faith in him she has. What he does have is hers, even though it’s not that much. We also see her telling him that a romantic wedding on the water was her secret dream. He gave her that dream and made it come true. She had dreamed of being in love, but never dreamed of sharing her soul or her thoughts without words. In her coldest silence she looked and he was there. She tells him she loves him and they kiss (oh..loved that wedding!!). She thought being there might trigger something, saying that that’s where they spent their first 4th of July with Stephanie. (cue flashback of his saying her hamburger was great and mentions how great Jackson’s were..wishing he would give him his recipe). She apologizes for leaving Jack’s bbq early so early, but she wanted them to be alone. Stephanie cries as the first fireworks make noise and he picks her up and promises to be there always to protect her and her mommy. Back to present time, he tells her he got the baby to stop crying and she hugs him saying…you remembered! He only took a guess he said. She hopes that even though Stephanie is all grown up he’ll feel the connection to her. He hopes she doesn’t resent his being gone all these years if he is her daddy.

Elsewhere nearby, Chelsea and Max arrive and he goes to get them sodas. She sashays up to a guy in a tank top playing music and asks if he takes requests. His eyes bug out and he starts some music and they start “dancing” (get a room!) when Max returns.

DEVERAUX HOME
We find Jennifer and Jack lying in bed (both in red tshirts). He suggests she go celebrate the 4th, but she refuses. Frankie walks in, surprising them both, saying all three of them should go out and celebrate. Jack smiles at the thought (he looks better today too). Frankie tells Jennifer that Lexie approved as long as Jack takes his meds and takes it easy. (Jack and Frankie are funny together as they banter back and forth). We return as Frankie helps Jack out of bed and leaves as they bag up all his drugs. Jack remembers all their other 4ths as flashback of them at the end of the runway when he kissed her as she screamed when a plane took off.. Back to normal Jack is grateful for a chance to make another happy day for them to remember as a family. Abby returns and is grateful too, especially acknowledging that to Frankie after learning it was his idea. She rushes off to get some things together, including a surprise. Jack steps into the bathroom, assuring Jennifer he’s had his morphine and good to go. Jennifer thanks Frankie and knows how hard this is on him, considering it would have been their honeymoon. She kisses and hugs him, saying he’s the most incredible man. Jack walks out as they’re embracing.

The next scene we see the Deveraux’s and Frankie bumping into Kayla and Steve where they’re sitting. Abby had made Jack’s burgers (he gave her his recipe) and hopes they’re as good. He gives her permission to tell JJ the secret recipe when he’s older too. Kayla and Jennifer (and JJ) are left alone and the gals talk. Jennifer mentions celebrating Jack’s last 4th and Kayla mentions miracles do happen as Jack’s returned to her so many times ( LOL). Jennifer asks how things are going with her and Steve and knows they’ll be okay as they love each other so much.

Max almost gets into it with the guy Chelsea’s “dancing” with. Frankie arrives and pulls him away first. Chelsea reminds him she didn’t want to be exclusive and Max gets points for having the Salem brain today as he tells her he’s finished with her and walks away. Abby tells Chelsea she blew it losing a great guy like Max.


HOSPITAL
Sami finds Lexie at the hospital, determined to know why Lexie didn’t tell on her earlier. She anxiously warns her not to again and keeps after her when Lexie tries to return to work. Remembering the phone call from “the glove”, she tells Sami to just appreciate the fact she didn’t tell. Sami keeps on and Kate pops up, knowing there is something between them after all. Sami tries to cover, saying Lexie explained it last night. She tells Kate she’s grasping at straws and doesn’t have time for this and leaves. Lexie won’t tell either.

APARTMENT ROOF
Carrie tells Austin she’ll tell him the truth and we get the 40th flashback of Lexie’s telling her about the genetic marker she and Austin share that could be passed down to their child. Of course she changes her mind and says that Austin belongs to Sami and she’s marrying Lucas. She asks that he respect her decision and for them to move on before she leaves the roof to head back to her apartment. We return to Austin beating the stuffing out of his boxing bag on the roof, remembering Carrie’s telling him to leave it alone. He dreams of marrying Carrie and after they’re pronounced husband and wife, kisses her and tells her she made the right choice and won’t regret it. He heads downstairs knowing what he has to do.


BACK AT THE APARTMENT
Kate trails Sami back to the apartment, demanding to know the truth. Austin overhears and walks out of the bedroom, now dressed. He and Sami leave after he tells Kate to back off.

BACK IN THE PARK
The group sits together and chats as Abby walks over to Chelsea and again tells her she blew it with Max. (Yawn)

Max is driving his race car with helmet at full speed. He checks his rear view mirror as he shifts down and loses control…saying what the hell…..he pulls over and as the dust settles, has his helmet off as he sees another driver (in helmet) walking up. The driver takes off their helmet and a cascade of long red hair falls out. The driver turns and doesn’t seem concerned with Max’s tantrum (must be Stephanie, Kayla and Steve’s daughter and the career Kayla wasn’t happy about).

It’s now dark as Sami and Austin arrive with a blanket for the fireworks (Kate’s not far behind, vowing to expose Sami soon..get a life Kate!). Everyone else is happy to be together on the fourth.

BACK AT THE HOSPITAL…Lexie leaves Sami and finds Carrie, who breaks down crying saying this should be the happiest day of her life, but can’t stop thinking about Austin and the day Lexie told her she couldn’t have a baby with him. Carrie’s jabbering away, holding her Kleenex. She rationalizes if Lucas heard about this problem he might think that’s why she chose him over Austin (well, duh…it’s true). She wants a baby so badly and Lexie finally stops her saying there’s something she has to tell her. ANOTHER flashback of Lexie’s phone call (enough already) and she tells Carrie it’s just wedding jitters and it’s normal. She and Lucas are going to have a beautiful baby and to realize how blessed she is. Carrie smiles, thanking Lexie for always being there to tell her what she needs to hear. She hugs her in gratitude and is marrying Lucas the next day. Lexie can’t believe what she’s doing and says how can she let Carrie marry Lucas when she knows she loves Austin….

As the previews roll…

The red headed driver to Max: “There’s not much damage to your car, but as to your ego, not much I can do about that!”
MAX: “Who are you anyway?”

TEK TO LEXIE (they’re both dressed and ready to attend Carrie and Lucas’ wedding): Hard to understand, but he’s essentially telling her if it wasn’t Sami who told Abe, they should get out of there.

WILL TO LUCAS: “What if mom does something to mess this up?”
LUCAS: “Don’t worry about it. This wedding will be perfect.”

KATE TO SAMI: “The time has run out on your little secret Sami.”

As the credits roll…
Linda