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Monday, January 15, 2007




Episode #: 10484
Tape Date: 12/11/06
Air Date: 01/15/07
Director: Roger Inman


Summary: Abby is still encouraging Nick to come clean with Chelsea and Sami learns she is being given an award by the Salem PD. But most of today’s show takes place at the courthouse with the custody hearing. It also marks the return of Jay Kenneth Johnson in the role of Philip Kiriakis.

At the Garage…
Abby and Nick are talking about Chelsea. He wants to forget all about the good doctor “Shane Patton” and is sure that Chelsea will kill him when she finds out the truth. Abby says she would kill him as well if she found out that he slept with her mother. He just wishes he had never told Abby and wishes she would forget about it. Abby tells him to just make up some story so Chelsea will forget about the doctor. Stephanie arrives with her news about leaving town and they congratulate her. Then Chelsea shows up with good news…telling them that she is moving as well. Nick asks if she is leaving Salem too and she says no, just away from the wretched Lockharts. Stephanie jumps her for being so ungrateful as Chelsea asks WHO got her panties in a twist. Stephanie tells her she has been wanting to tell her for a long time what she thinks of her and she thinks that Chelsea’s life will ALWAYS suck, until she is able to make changes. She calls her selfish and disrespectful and how she never misses a chance to hurt someone or make fun of them…she is a spoiled angry brat. Chelsea claims that hurt her feelings and suggests they throw a going away party for Stephanie and invite all her friends…oh, that’s right…she doesn’t HAVE any. (ouch) Stephanie just smiles and says she is SO glad she is not her. She says her goodbyes to Nick and Abby, telling them to come and visit her anytime, and leaves. After she is gone, Abby asks Chelsea about her internet boyfriend and she tells them that he is no longer answering her emails or IM’s…but she has a way to get his attention. She goes on to explain that she is going to tell him that she knows his real name and is going to track him down like a hound dog. They try to discourage her from becoming a stalker, but she won’t listen. She wants a favor from Abby…to convince Max to give her a part time job at the garage. Abby assures her that he won’t do it. She will ask but for Chelsea to not hold her breath. Chelsea rubs salt in the wound and tells Abby that she knows Max thinks of her as his “little sister” and he will listen to her. She leaves to go home and help her mom pack. After she leaves, Abby wishes she could just smack her and tells Nick to tell her the truth ASAP.

At the Hospital…
Sami, Lucas and Will are laughing and horsing around in the hallway as Kate snarls (clearly jealous of Sami’s new-found happiness…what a bitter hag!) Sami assures her that is what REAL families do…have fun. They get Lucas back to his room as Kate chastises them. Will shows Kate the paper with Sami’s picture on the front page as she huffs. Roman arrives (calling Sami a hero) and has a surprise for her…one that may change what the people of Salem think of her. He hands her a letter and she reads it to discover that the Salem PD is giving her a civilian citation…the “Good Samaritan Award” and that there will be a big award ceremony. Lucas reminds her that she owes him for making her a star. Lucas and Will are so proud of her. Kate drags Roman out into the hallway, angry with him. She claims that she got to work this morning and the doors were locked and she couldn’t get in. He explains that the FBI put a freeze on all EJ’s assets, including Mythic Communications. She reminds him that it is HER business as well and complains that she is being punished for his crimes. Meanwhile, Will is going to the gift shop to buy papers for the rest of the family. (On a side note here, good improvisation on Ali Sweeney’s part as Christopher (Will) stumbles going out. She covers it nicely and laughs, saying he gets THAT from her, lol. I am sure that was NOT in the script). After he is gone, they talk about how proud Will is of her and Lucas says she will always be #1 on HIS list. Sami talks about turning her life around and how this is the happiest day of her life, but she doesn’t deserve all this attention. Lucas says it’s her chance to start over with a clean slate. She laughs and says now she knows he is going to tell her not to blow it. In the hall, Kate is still ranting at Roman but he basically tells her that is what she gets for getting involved with a criminal like EJ. He tells her to go tell a judge…his hands are tied…as Kate storms off. Later, Will and Roman are back with Sami in Lucas’ room. The doctor comes and tells Lucas that he is being released and to take it easy. After he leaves, Lucas tells Sami that he is a lucky guy. Roman tells Sami that the award ceremony will be tomorrow at the police station, but she asks him if they can do it with family at the pub. She wants to impress everyone…she has let them all down so many times in the past…this time she wants them to all be proud of her for a change. Roman hugs her and assures her that HE sure is.

At the Courthouse…
There is a replay of Philip being rolled past the shocked faces of Bo, Hope, Marlena, Max and Mimi. Max is upset that Victor knew the truth about Philip all along and hid him from them. Marlena worries what other surprises lay in store for them. Philip is sworn in and begins to unwrap the bandages covering his face. Belle stands up and declares that is NOT Philip. Outside, Max and Mimi wonder how Philip could do this. Marlena wishes she could be inside to be with Belle. Beverly arrives with Claire as Bo, Hope and Marlena beg her to spend some time with her, but she refuses. Inside, Philip says “It’s me, Belle” and turns around for the reveal of the face of Jay Kenneth Johnson (the previous Philip). Shawn joins in with Belle, saying that is not him and the judge demands an explanation. Victor goes on to explain about the accident and Philip’s surgery and has his medical history as well as DNA tests proving who he is. Philip speaks and talks about serving his country and how he wants Claire back. In the hall, Marlena and Bo double-team Beverly, with her asking if Victor paid her off. Bo tries another tactic and begs her to give them a break and let them say goodbye to Claire. Inside, Philip claims that emotionally and legally, he is Claire’s father and has even been spending time with her over the past few months. Belle is furious, saying Victor never told them that Philip was there. He says the he and Victor will provide a loving home for her and have resources far beyond Shawn and Belle. Their lawyer interjects, saying that Shawn and Belle’s families are also well off and that is not the issue here. Shawn tells Philip that they don’t need his or Victor’s help. Shawn and Belle accuse him of abandoning Claire but he says he had no choice…Belle left and took Claire and told him that the marriage was over. Shawn says that he admires Philip for being a war hero, but that has nothing to do with it either. Victor claims that he offered them a compromise but they refused. They are all arguing and yelling now and the judge tells them he has heard enough and will have a decision shortly. Philip tells Shawn and Belle that he is sorry, he never wanted it to come to this. Shawn promises that if he loses his daughter, Philip will regret this day for the rest of his life. In the hall, Max and Mimi are still worrying about Belle and Shawn as she says everything is just out of sync. She starts talking about the skeleton again and how it freaks her out. Max tells her that his offer stands and she is welcome at his place as long as she wants. Marlena tries to explain to Beverly that they just want to spend a little time with their grand daughter but she stands firm. So Bo just walks over and takes her away from Beverly. She storms off to get a bailiff and have them arrested…as Bo, Hope and Marlena all make a huge fuss over her and pass her around.

Inside, the judge has returned and promises that he is going to try and be fair to all parties. Belle and Shawn are to attend parenting classes…but in the meantime, he is granting temporary custody to Philip. They are to meet back in 90 days for his final ruling. Belle and Shawn are begging them not to take their baby and the judge tells them that they will have weekly supervised visits and that is all he wants to hear about it…as Shawn attacks Philip. Kate is now in the hallway as well as Mimi asks her if she came there to gloat. Max accuses her of helping Victor kidnap him and Mimi, but she claims innocence and says that they are full of conspiracy theories…and that they will have to prove it. Bo, Hope and Marlena hear the commotion in the courtroom as Beverly comes back with a bailiff ordering him to arrest Bo. He recognizes Bo and refuses as Marlena hands Claire over to Beverly. Shawn comes bursting out of the courtroom, announcing that they have taken Claire away from them and they can’t see her for 3 months. Marlena rushes in to comfort Belle. Victor and Philip come out as Bo has to restrain Shawn. Philip tells them he is sorry it had to be this way, but he is not leaving without his daughter. Beverley hands Claire over to him as Shawn tells Claire she was stolen by a couple of thieves. Belle is falling to pieces as Marlena tries to comfort her, telling her it is not over and they will use every resource and do whatever possible to get her back…do not give up. Kate joins Victor and Philip and they all leave together with Claire. Bo warns Shawn not to go after Philip, it will be a mistake. Shawn swears he isn’t, but he has someone else he needs to talk to. He tells Belle not to worry…it’s not over. Marlena says she is taking Belle home as Mimi tells Max that she is going to talk to Philip and will see him later. As Kate, Victor, Philip and Claire leave, Victor says that he will see that Shawn and Belle will NEVER get Claire back…as Shawn listens…and the previews show…

Kate (to Lucas): Now, I can help you too…(Lucas): What?...you are going to help me leave Salem?...(Kate): No, I can help you leave Sami…

Willow (to Shawn): I’ll make you a deal…I’ll come clean and help you get your daughter back…I’ll even give up the 10 Grand…but you have to do something for me… (Shawn): What?...(Willow): Kiss me…

Philip (to Mimi): No one was a dirtier fighter than you, Meems…so if this is anyone’s judgement day…it’s YOURS…

And the credits roll…
Laney

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