Episode #: 10529
Tape Date: 2/15/07
Air Date: 3/19/07
Director: Phil Sogard

Summary: This show is pretty fast-paced, with LOTS going on. Nick offers help to a desperate Willow…which infuriates Chelsea…Steve forces Billie to help him escape…as Kayla convinces Marlena to help her find him. They are hot on their trail…but they aren’t the only ones onto them…EJ has figured it out as well. And speaking of EJ, he seems to just be everywhere in everyone’s business (as usual).

At Mythic…
Lucas is with Kate with swatches of fabric from Sami. She sent them so Kate could have a coordinating dress made for the wedding. Kate is (of course) disgusted and doesn’t want any part of it, claiming she already has a dress and refuses to exchange it. She says that Sami KNOWS she would never wear that color and thinks she is up to something, as Lucas accuses her of being paranoid. Lucas says she is either with them or against them…which will it be? Kate says she only doesn’t like Sami’s fashion sense…she is happy to be invited to the wedding, but says she is NOT going to jump through hoops to make Sami happy. Lucas presses her and she finally gives in and says she will have another dress made. Happily, Lucas leaves as Kate curses Sami.

At Sami’s…
She and Chelsea are with the dress maker for their fittings. Chelsea jokes asking if this will be the LAST time she will be a bridesmaid for Sami. Sami says it had better be (as the dress maker seconds it). Sami says if it doesn’t take this time, she is joining the Foreign Legion. Chelsea assures her it will all work out but Sami worries even though she says she is doing the right thing this time. Chelsea asks her about inviting Kate and Sami says she did it for Lucas’s sake and she would do anything for him. Chelsea asks how she could forgive Kate for all the things she has done to her as Sami explains that a lot of people have forgiven her (Sami) as well. Chelsea says she could never forgive her family (especially her mom) and hates them all now. Sami says she understands what Chelsea is going through and explains about catching Marlena and John having an affair. She says she never confronted them and kept it all inside and let it fester for years, causing her many problems. And now, he may die and never know how much she really cares for him. She advises Chelsea to not make the same mistakes she made…she should talk to Billie as soon as possible. But Chelsea says she doesn’t plan on forgiving her as Sami reminds her that she (Chelsea) has been forgiven for a number of things. There is a knock at the door as Chelsea opens it to find (who else?) EJ. He sees Sami in her slip and takes the time to oogle her. Chelsea excuses herself as Sami puts on her robe, asking what HE wants? He says he wants what he always wants and says she looks lovely. He references “our” baby and she tells him it is NOT “ours”. She tells him she has had an amnio and will have the proof soon. He says that as long as there is a chance the baby is his, he will be around. He then tells her that she has been a naughty girl…again. She says she is busy planning her wedding and doesn’t have time for this. They argue over who is the daddy of her baby and she says if it were his, she would be able to feel the horns sticking her (LOL). He refers to the baby by name (little Stefano) which makes Sami’s skin crawl. He warns her that she had better not be up to something and leaves.

At Billie’s…
EJ (who is there before going to Sami’s) demands to know why Billie lied to him about being with Chelsea earlier. She says she lied because she wanted to be alone and didn’t want to talk to him. He asks if she received a package recently that was unexpected and she says yes, but she gave it to the super. Behind the door, Nick picks up a pepper mill as a weapon. EJ leaves and Steve tells her let’s go and informs her they are going down the fire escape. Before they leave, there is a knock at the door and Chelsea calls out several times for Billie, wanting to talk to her. Billie begs Steve to let her talk to Chelsea, but he tells her they have to go. Chelsea gives up and leaves as Billie begs him not to make her go with him, but he says he needs her help, plus he doesn’t trust her, afraid she will call the cops as soon as he leaves.

At the Mental Hospital…
Kayla is pacing the floor, talking on the phone with Roman as Marlena arrives. Kayla fills her in as Marlena tries to assure her that Steve will be okay. Kayla apologizes for what happened with John, saying he was just another victim of the DiMeras. They both wonder if they will get their husbands back. Kayla says that Stefano did the same things to John and turned him into a violent person as well. But Marlena says she was never afraid of John. Marlena talks about how dangerous Steve has become…taking John from the hospital and having Kayla remove his kidney. Kayla again says how sorry she is, but Marlena (anger in her voice) says not sorry enough to stop what was happening. Marlena says that Steve is dangerous, but Kayla says it is EJ that is the dangerous one…he is the one that forced Steve to do those things. Marlena remembers when she and John found Stefano and how sick he was and they both deduce that the kidney was for Stefano. About that time, EJ calls Kayla and informs her that he knows where Steve is…at Billie’s. Marlena wants to call Roman and let the police handle it, but Kayla stops her and wants to do it on her own, fearing the police will harm him. Marlena says if she is determined, then she is going with her, so they take off. Later, they arrive at Billie’s as Kayla bangs on the door. She takes out a hair pin and picks the lock and breaks in (she claims that Bo showed her how to do it once). She calls for Steve, but only finds his hospital garb, saying that they are gone. Kayla wants to go after them, but Marlena again wants to call Roman. As Marlena is dialing the phone, Kayla finds a map tucked behind the sofa cushion and shows it to Marlena. They study the map and are sure this is where they are headed. Kayla begs Marlena to go with her to find them. She says give her one hour and if they don’t find them, then they will call Roman. Marlena reluctantly agrees, saying she will give her one hour as the rush out the door.

At the Hopsital…
Willow is talking with the doctor…she has just had a sonogram and is assured that the baby (a boy) is fine. She also gives her some information and a prescription for vitamins, assuring her that Hope Brady is covering the bills. Willow is looking at the pictures of the baby as Nick walks up. She starts boo-hooing and goes into a pity party about what is she going to do? She whines about having no money, no job, etc. and says how is she going to find another job?...use one of her old tricks as a reference? She says she is just a pregnant ex-hooker whose only real job lasted only 2 weeks. She says maybe she is getting just what she deserves. She says she never wanted to be a mother…poor kid. She gets up to leave and faints as Nick gets her water. She comes to as Nick says he will try to help her by calling Uncle Mickey and mentions subsidized housing. She is thanking him and hugging him…just as Chelsea walks up and sees them. She clears her throat as she and Willow begin exchanging insults. Chelsea tells her she needs to talk to Nick alone so Willow leaves, thanking Nick. Nick starts apologizing to Chelsea but she doesn’t want to hear it. She says she can never trust and/or forgive him. She tells him that he means nothing to her. He says that he still loves her but she tells him he can’t say that to her anymore…it is over between them and she will never forgive him. With that, she leaves.

Later, Willow is home looking at baby books and the baby’s sonogram picture again. She takes the jewelry out of the fridge, asking what is she supposed to do with it. There is a knock at her door and she opens it to find Chelsea, who warns her to stay away from Nick.

Back with Kate…
She is bitching and moaning to herself about Sami when EJ walks in. She shows him the fabrics, saying she wouldn’t cover a dog’s bed with them. She says that Sami is just trying to torture her…as usual. EJ says that Sami has more things on her mind that torturing Kate, which piques Kate’s curiosity. She asks WHAT is Sami up to and says she knows that Sami is hiding something and wants to know what it is. She also thinks that EJ has his own agenda, but he says they have the same agenda…and reminds her what the Godfather said…to keep your friends close, and your enemies even closer as he starts kissing her neck.

Back at Sami’s…
Lucas comes home asking how everything went. He tells her that Kate loved the fabrics which surprises Sami. He asks Sami if all that was some kind of test and she says maybe it was. He says, well then, Kate passed. He says that they are having Kate’s grandchild and she wants to be a part of their lives…and that is what is important. Sami wants to go and take a shower, so Lucas suggests he join her. But the phone rings and it is Kate, who apologizes for upsetting him earlier. She has a wonderful idea and wants to have a bridal shower for Sami. He thinks it is a good idea and Kate asks him not to tell Sami…and make it a surprise. Lucas tells her he is so happy that she is trying to get along. She says she will call later and they can plan the details. As she gets off the phone, she shares a smile with EJ. Lucas tells Sami he has a surprise for her…one that she is going to love.

Billie and Steve…
Are now on the road as a nervous Billie drives and keeps one eye on the rear view mirror. Steve looks for the map but can’t find it. She says maybe they left it behind and he becomes angry, accusing her of leaving it on purpose. She tells him he is being paranoid, besides, WHO would be in her apartment? He yells at her to pull over, she is getting out, but she says he isn’t putting her out in the middle of nowhere. They struggle over the steering wheel as the car swerves and Billie screams…and the previews show…

Willow (to Chelsea): I have heard that you are the suspected pyro…(Chelsea): That is so untrue…(Willow): Why, is Daddy covering for you, again?...

Kayla (to Marlena): How many more lives does EJ have to ruin before somebody stops him?...maybe I’ll have to be the one to stop him…

Gabby (to Belle): My father can marry the 2 of you right here on the island…unless…there is some reason you don’t want to…

Duck (to Shawn): So which is it…you just young and dumb…or do you have something to hide?...

As the credits roll…
Laney