August 18-29, 1986 Update
Roman receives a letter mailed by Billings before his death. He tells Brady to contact someone name Gregory in Sweden if anything happens to him. Britta finds out and wonders what it means. Roman calls Gregory, who won't talk over the phone, but will come to Salem after the wedding. What does a tattoo artist have to do with the mystery? Britta claims she misses Patch's friendship, but she's really at his place to find out about Gregory, who calls to ask if Roman can be trusted. Patch says yes and arranges to pick him up on Saturday. Figuring out the plan, Britta later calls Gregory back. Pretending to be Brady's secretary, she switches the arrival date to Friday.
Emma: To The Asylum
Melissa fights her feelings for Lars, but when Pete works late and Lars takes her home, the two are drawn into a passionate kiss! Although Lars forces her to admit her feelings, Melissa says it's wrong. At Blondie's the next day, Englund confronts his partner for feigning sickness and skipping rehearsal. Robert asks them to dance at the club and it's clear just how close the duo is.
Mike and Ivy, Together?
The sight of Pete and Melissa together at Roman and Marlena's dinner disturbs Ivy, so she and Mike, her date, leave early. After retrieving Ivy's forgotten purse at the hospital, she and Mike share a kiss in the lounge. Robin walks in, startling all three of them.
Savannah Battles For Neil
Savannah leaves the Cirtis mansion, but not before setting in motion her plan to keep Liz away. Liz's producer calls with news of a Hollywood screen test. Neil is annoyed; this means that she won't be able to sing at the Brady's wedding. After talking to Marlena, Liz decides to go on the trip. The Curtis' make up, but just as they head upstairs to make love, Liz's agent calls. Neil realizes his wife has more important things to do.
Roman And Marlena Reunite
Roman is worried when a telegram arrives promising a mystery guest. The tardy bride and groom finally arrive for the ceremony, only to find Abe arguing with a woman he claims cut him off on the street. When she sees Marlena, the women fly into each other's arms. It's Marlena's college roommate, Tamara Price! In a beautiful ceremony, Roman and Marlena renew their wedding vows. It's a bittersweet time for Shane and Kimberly. They break off their engagement for the second time and Kim again returns the ring to her now ex-fiance.
Learning Gregory is in town early, Brady tells him to sit tight -- he'll call after the wedding. Meanwhile, Britta tracks the man down and Gregory reveals that the clue is in the three tattoos he put on her, Steve, and Bo.
As Roman and Marlena leave the church, they hear sirens on the waterfront. Roman is shocked to learn that Gregory is dead! He remebers Billings' note but can't find it on Gregory, so he dives into the water. Brady retrieves the note, but the writing is illegible. Aware that Roman is suffering, Marlena decides they should return to the KGB cabin to recreate what happened. Hopefully, Roman will be able to remember everything.
Roman Searches For Missing Pieces
A mysterious stranger follows Roman and Marlena to the KGB cabin. When Roman and Marlena reach the site, they find that it has been ransacked and decide to spend the night in the woods. The next morning as Roman is walking around, he hears a click. To his and Marlena's horror, Roman discovers that he has stepped on a land mine! Marlena helps Roman place boulders on the site, but one of the rocks falls out of place and the mine explodes. Acting quickly, Roman jumps on Marlena. They emerge unscathed. Roman realizes that the top of the high tech room has been blown off and they go inside. Roman is frustrated as he tries to remember something. Marlean hypnotizes her husband and finally he recalls what happened!
Melissa Has A Close Call
Melissa discovers that Lars has scheduled rehearsal for them alone. She is upset until he talks her into trusting him. Melissa finally breaks down and admits that she's afraid of their feelings for each other. Pete comes in and nearly catches them kissing, but Lars cleverly turns it into part of the dance routine.
Hope Collapses On The Pier
Hope dreams that Bo has come back to her, but is disappointed when she wakes up. She calls Bo, but instead of reaching out to each other, they end up having an argument with Hope insisting that Bo has gotten too involved in Kiriakis' affairs. Upset, Hope goes to the pier. Suddenly she feels a twinge. Patch finds her collapsed body at the bottom of the stairs and carries her to the clinic.
Kayla and Kim arrive and Neil tells them she is doing well, but then Hope's pains return and she miscarries. Hope asks Kim to call Bo, but Victor answers the phone. Hope signals Kim not to give Victor any details. Have Bo call as soon as possible, Kim tells Kiriakis.
Thinking that he and Hope will argue if he calls her back, Bo leaves a message for her at the detective agency.
Bo returns to Salem and is stunned when Patch informs him that Hope lost the baby. He rushes to the hospital but Hope has already left. Next, Brady goes to the loft, but Kayla tells him that Hope doesn't want to see him. Pushing past his sister, Bo confronts his wife. She won't forgive him for not being there when she needed him! Hope rages.
From September 23, 1986 SOD via Tonya Shelley