Episode #: 10511
Tape Date: 1/26/07
Air Date: 02/21/07
Director: Phil Sogard

Summary: Sami fears EJ learning that she is pregnant, but he has his own way…Steve walks out on Kayla…Philip and Willow threaten each other…Shawn has a plan for their escape.

At Sami’s…Sami and Lucas are kissing as he tells her hit will be him, her, Will and the baby soon. He gives her a heart pendant necklace for their baby girl…but when she asks, he says if it’s a boy, he will think of something. He can’t wait to tell everyone they are having a baby, but she wants to wait. Lucas reminds her that Roman, Kate, Billie and Will already know, but Sami begs him not to tell anyone else. He talks about how amazing it is that she saved his life and conceived all in one night. She gets upset and he tells her to just concentrate on the good things in their life. EJ shows up (as always), telling them he knows their good news…Kate just told him and asks for the date. But he is talking about their wedding and wants to be invited. He asks if there are any more surprises they are hiding and Sami says no. He says he wants to give them a gift…Lucas a month off and a honeymoon trip. Upset, Sami goes to the other room as Lucas complains about working with Kate. EJ tells him not to worry about Kate. Sami comes back asking EJ to leave. On his way out, he grabs their garbage bag, telling them he will drop this off for them. After he leaves, Lucas asks her why she doesn’t want EJ to know she is pregnant. Sami says it’s no big deal but she feels like EJ is playing games with them, trying to break them up. Lucas blames it on her hormones as they sit and he tries to calm her down. He says they should just tell everyone the truth. But Sami says no…she doesn’t want EJ to know. Lucas asks her if she still has a thing for him and she says no…the opposite…she is frightened of him and doesn’t trust him. She reminds Lucas that she set EJ up and she fears he is out for revenge. Lucas thinks she is just being paranoid. Sami accuses him of siding with EJ and says she can’t handle even living in the same building with him. Lucas tells her to concentrate on the good things and to forget about EJ…he says it’s no big deal even if he does find out she is pregnant. He tells her to trust him and have faith in him as he hugs her.

On the Ship…Philip paces on the deck as he is joined by Willow. She goes on and on about scamming the rich guys at gambling. He reminds her that is not why she is there and she assures him that she is going to stay with him and do as he says. In their cabin, Shawn and Belle talk about what is going to happen. She worries as soon as they dock, the authorities will take Claire away. But Shawn tells her that he has a plan. Willow tells Philip he should lighten up a bit and suggests that once he gets Claire, he hire her as a nanny, since he will be so busy. Shawn tells Belle about his plan of them escaping on a life raft. She fears they will not make it, but he says they can’t just give up…they must take a chance. Philip lights into Willow, saying she is crazy…once a whore, always a whore. But she reminds him that she is carrying his insurance policy. He says once he has Claire, he has no more use for her, but she says she won’t be gotten rid of that easily. Shawn asks Belle to trust him as they try to figure a way out, being that the windows are locked from the outside. Belle has an idea and tells him that there are air vents in the bathroom. Shawn checks it out and thinks he can fit through them. He plans on escaping and coming back with the key and will let them out. Philip laughs at Willow for threatening him, saying she is all trash and flash. She threatens to go to the judge and admit that she was paid off…and smirks as she says that Claire’s future is in her hands. Philip explodes, telling her she is too smart for her own good. He picks her up and dangles her over the side of the ship as she pleads until he pulls her back up. She calls him a monster and says she hopes that Shawn and Belle keep Claire. Shawn makes it through the vents and lurks around the deck. He sees an officer and later we see him out cold as Shawn is in his uniform. Another ship officer shows up at Belle’s cabin, wanting to talk with them. She turns on the shower and claims that Shawn is in there and stalls for time. The officer says she and Claire can stay in the cabin, but they are going to hold Shawn in the Brig (this is after he shows her the article about them being kidnappers). Belle claims she needs to feed Claire and for him to come back. He says he will be back in 10 minutes and leaves. After he leaves, Shawn comes back and unlocks the door. They get their things together, but as they go to leave, see Philip in the hallway and duck back into the cabin.

At Steve & Kayla’s…He is packing his things as she is begging him not to go. But he says he is saving her by leaving. She pleads and begs with him to stay and not give up. She says they can face it together, but Steve says they did something to him and he can’t control it. She talks about all the years she grieved and says she can’t go through that again. She says she never gave up hope on him but he says this time she must let him go. She says if he leaves, then her life is over as she tries to block the door, but he pushes on past her. She chases him through the other room and ends up on top of him slapping and hitting him and they end up kissing. But he gets up and tries to leave as she begs him not to. But he runs out the door, telling her he loves her.

At the Warehouse…EJ arrives, carrying Sami’s trash bag. He digs through it, and finds a card from Sami’s doctor. He tells Stefano it will be a DiMera baby. He says that it looks like things are going as planned…there will be a Brady carrying a DiMera child…Steve Johnson will be theirs…as Stefano takes his hand. EJ says he hopes he is proud of him and that he is going to make him well again. He hears a noise and turns to find Steve there. Steve tells him he wins…he will do whatever he wants…just don’t harm Kayla. Steve then rushes him with a knife, but EJ flashes the tarot card and brings Steve to his knees, under his control. He tells him that he wants him to bring John Black to him.

Back at their apartment…Kayla picks up their wedding picture and holds it close, then drops it to the floor. She goes to the bedroom and picks up the phone and calls someone, telling them she needs to talk to them about Steve…it’s a matter of life and death…as the previews show…

Chelsea (to Dr. Reibert): I am really anxious to show you what I can do…I promise to make you happy…(as Nick listens)…

Mimi (to Max): My mom’s hiding something… (Max): Like what?...(Mimi): We are going to have to figure out before it’s too late…

Willow (to Philip): Are you looking for Shawn, Belle and Claire?...well if you are, it’s too late, because the just left…(Philip): Why didn’t you stop them?...What the hell is wrong with you?...

Shawn (to Belle): We have to jump…

And the credits roll…
Laney