Episode #: 10497
Tape Date: 1/10/07
Air Date: 02/01/07
Director: Albert Alarr

Summary: Not that great of a show today…unless you are fans of Nick, Chelsea, Philip, Willow, Shawn and Belle…because they are the only ones featured in this show. Nick and Chelsea make their way to Toronto…Victor helps clear Philip at the airport and he is on his way as well…the shelter where Belle and Shawn are hiding is raided.

On the Airplane…Chelsea is asleep beside Nick as he sniffs her hair…and then sneezes. She wakes up asking if he is getting sick then notices he is reading a bridal magazine. She asks what is wrong with him…is he in love? She starts questioning him about who he is involved with and if it is an older woman. He says yes, that’s it. Chelsea badgers him for a name and he tells her Marge…as in Simpson (lol). He tries to say he is just trying to pass the time because he is a white-knuckle flyer, but when they hit turbulence, it is he who has to calm her down. Later, he is very uncomfortable by her questions so he leaves. When he gets back, she wants him to do a quiz with her and he agrees…to pass the time. She goes through the questions and when they finish, she adds his score and it shows that he is in the “young and inexperienced” category. She turns to him and asks if he is a virgin. He gets upset and embarrassed and tells her to leave his virginity alone (a bit too loud, as others around him hear). He tells her he is NOT a virgin so she starts needling him about who it was, even though he asks her to please stop. But she keeps on, and will not let it go…she just wants a first name. He won’t say and she thinks it may be someone she knows…Abby?...Stephanie? He tells her to let it go and then turns the tables and starts asking her personal questions…is SHE a virgin? She claims she has ‘been around’. He asks how many guys she has been with as she starts silently counting on her fingers. He demands she tell him a name and when she gets uncomfortable, she goes to freshen up. He tells her to tell him ONE NAME, so she tells him Larry…Moe…and Curley. When she gets back, she starts again and tells him if he tells, she will too. He tells her to shut up and not talk to him until they get to Toronto. She apologizes for hurting his feelings and making fun of him. The truth is he is a great guy and she thinks he is even kind of cute, which surprises him. We hear the announcement that they are arriving in Toronto as she looks over and smiles at him.

Back at the Salem Airport…Philip is cuffed to a chair (with those plastic handcuffs) as he is having a fit, and blaming Willow for not keeping an eye on Nick. The security agent guarding him gets a call and has to leave as Philip tries to get her to free him but she refuses and assures him that Victor will be there soon. She tries to convince him to let her go on ahead to Toronto and keep an eye on Shawn and Belle, and Philip gets suspicious of her, thinking maybe she is helping Bo and Hope by looking the other way. She denies it and swears she is on his side. He says if he finds out otherwise, she will regret it. She says she doesn’t like being threatened and goes to leave. She assures him that she IS on his side, but if he doesn’t show her some respect, she could make it rough for him as well. She tries to assure him that they both want the same thing. Victor shows up and tells Willow to get out of the room. He is furious and says this is an outrage and that someone will pay. Philip says that Shawn will pay and is hell bent on revenge. Victor tells him he needs to concentrate on Claire and forget about revenge on Shawn. But Philip is sure he can do both. Victor advises him to walk away from it as they argue. Philip says that Victor has no trust in him and always thinks he will fail…that is why he paid Willow and the judge off. Victor tells him if he goes through with this, he is on his own and that he had better listen to him or he may never see Claire again, saying he is being foolish. He tries to reason with Philip, advising him to act like a soldier. Philip finally says that Victor is right, he doesn’t have a strategy. Victor tells him he has the advantage and he needs to go in quietly and look for them, instead of going in making a lot of noise. Victor has gotten a tip where they are and tells Philip that he learned that the place is being raided. They were able to trace them through the ring that Belle tried to hock. The Canadians think they are wanted on theft charges…they don’t know about the kidnapping. Philip wants to call the Toronto police, but Victor advises him not to, for they will surely call Salem PD and talk to Bo or Roman and get their side of the story first. Victor assures him that he is on his side, but he must act rationally or he may never get his little girl. Philip goes to sign release papers as Willow returns munching on an ice cream cone. She tells Victor that revenge is like ice cream…served best cold. (Lol at his face as she asks him if he wants a lick). Philip comes back as Victor asks him if he is REALLY taking her along and Philip says he owes her. Victor thinks she may have been working for the other side. Philip agrees that he doesn’t trust her, but wants to keep her in his sights until he finds Claire. Victor tells him to be careful. After Victor leaves, Willow asks Philip what is Victor’s problem. Philip says that he just doesn’t trust her…she took money and did it out of greed. Philip tells her to get ready, he is leaving…with or without her. After he leaves, she says oh, yes she is going to be with him…for a long, long time.

In Toronto…Shawn and Belle wake with his arm around her. She fears that Philip is going to show up at any minute. Shawn assures her that they are leaving tonight and they will be safe. Belle says that Claire needs food so he volunteers to go and get something. She thanks him for making her feel safe…like her dad. Shawn protests, saying he is nothing like John (BTW…just how IS John?...no mention of him lately). Shawn says he has made many mistakes…things that her dad would never do. But, however, he promises her if Philip comes anywhere near her or Claire, he will kill him. Later, Merle comes in, telling them that word on the street is that something is going down today and they should all pack and plan to get out of there, so Shawn wants to make his supply run. Merle tells them that he has heard the place is being raided and everyone needs to get out as he scurries everyone out the back way. Claire is crying as Belle tries to calm her down as there is banging on the door. Shawn sends them on and he stays behind. He goes to the door and plays drunk for the cops (like a vagrant). He stalls them long enough so that everyone can get out and they shove him out of the way. They end up cuffing him and hauling him off. After the cops are gone, everyone comes back to the shelter and Belle is looking for Shawn. Merle tells her that he was brave and played drunk to help everyone else get out. Claire is hungry so another mother offers Belle her baby’s bottle. (LOL at how Claire latches onto it). She tells Belle not to give up…especially when she has a child counting on her.

Later, Chelsea and Nick arrive looking for Shawn and Belle. Belle is shocked to see that it is THEM who are the couriers. Merle tells them that he checked into it and Shawn was arrested. Nick tells Belle not to worry, they have plenty of money with them…enough for bail. They will be able to get out of there LONG before Philip gets there…as a worried Belle stares…and the previews show…

Lucas (to Sami): I can’t work with him…that guy just tried to play the family card on me…saying we could use the income, if we have another baby (worried look from Sami)…

Willow (to Shawn, who is behind bars): Belle helped take my dream away…(Shawn): What are you talking about?...(Willow): Our future…our house with the picket fence…our kids…(as Shawn’s jaw drops)…

Belle (to Nick and Chelsea): Shawn is in jail and Philip is on his way…how am I supposed to protect my little girl without Shawn?...

Philip (pounding on the door): I want Claire!...you hear me?...

And the credits roll…
Laney