Late May/Early June 1990 Update
Isabella is shaken when she's invited long for the maiden cruise of the Loretta, the ship commissioned by her father before his supposed death. Roman will attend, too, and "keep an eye on things." Isabella doesn't listen to his warning about Guiseppe - until he arranges for her to catch the old man in a lie. Miss Toscano admits she doesn't know who to believe. "You can trust me," Roman whispers as he holds her close.
Baby Blues
To Kimberly's relief, Dr. Craig Norris finishes administering her ultrasound test when Neil is called away. The baby is definitely Cal's, Norris claims to Kim. But then the doctor agrees to "lie" to Shane that the fetus is only sixteen weeks old.
When Cal summons Eve to the prison, a suspicious Shane follows his daughter. Winters threatens Eve if she doesn't cooperate and help break up the Donovan marriage. "Leave my family alone!" Shane warns the psycho. But the damage has been done. Kim admits she's been keeping things from her husband, the rift between them widens, and they separate.
Danger Signals
When Isabella declares her hatred for Victor, Jack and Jenn decide the truth about Loretta's diary must never be revealed. Jennifer receives an invitation to cover the cruise. Unable to talk her out of going, Jack gets himself on the guest list. Jennifer wants to interview Isabella about the cruise and the Toscano dynasty. Worried for her safety, Jack locks her in his room and questions Isabella himself. Jennifer escapes and runs off, but someone is following her...
A Changed Man
Ernesto sends "Bo" to Salem to return to the Kiriakis fold and set Victor's downfall in motion. Julie tries to pump Nico for information, while he plays double-agent for Kiriakis.
Hope is overjoyed to see her husband. After a warm reunion, she's devastated at his announcement that he is ready to take his place as son and heir to Victor. Against her wishes, Bo moves into the mansion.
Shawn is devastated when he overhears Caroline talking to Hope and learns that Bo is Victor's son, not his. Bo and Hope make love, fueling her reconciliation hopes. But after a final blow-up, Hope returns her wedding ring.
Cruisin' For A Bruisin'
Jennifer is attacked, but Emilio comes to the rescue. Meanwhile, Jack finds his room ransacked and reads a threatening message on the computer. To protect Jenn, Deveraux says he can't see her anymore, and hires a bodyguard for her.
Miss Horton is furious that Jack's attending the cruise, so she retaliates by inviting Emilio along, claiming they'll wed aboard the ship. Jack foils the plan by arranging an important singing gig in Chicago for Emilio and Melissa.
California, Here We Come
Eve encourages Faith to talk to Scott about the Amy tape, hoping it will break them up for good. Instead, it brings them closer. Scott is accepted to medical school in California. Eve throws herself at him, but her desperate attempt only convinces Banning that Faith is the woman for him. Together, Scott and Faith bid farewell to Salem and begin a new life.
Neil admits to Jo that he's keeping a secret from Maggie. While helping out in Dr. Curtis's office, Maggie notices her own file is missing. She's unaware that Neil has hidden it in his briefcase.
Is It Bo - Or Is It Johnny?
When Victor's portrait of Loretta is stolen, he accuses Isabella, though the real culprit is Bo. To prove his loyalty, Bo takes Victor to see the Bradys and declares he is a Kiriakis. The family is stunned, but Julie wonders if someone else is calling the shots. Ernesto learns of her suspicion, and adds her name to the guest list.
Fishing for information, Bo introduces himself to Isabella and learns Roman's going on the cruise. Ernesto is suspicious when "Johnny" questions Roman's invitation. Why the concern for Roman? Follow my orders, Ernesto warns. Later, he leaves "Bo" to die alone in the cave, but not before the prisoner steals a knife.
On The Edge
Steve and Kayla plead for Stephanie's release on Aussie TV. A truck driver calls saying he gave Sheila and the baby a ride. His tip leads the Johnsons to a farmhouse in the outback, where Sheila's staying with a couple. She tells them that Steve is a wife-beater. When he and Kayla arrive, the husband greets them with a shotgun.
Steve flies off the handle, is arrested and spends the night in jail, until Marcus verifies his story with the authorities. After Johnson is released, they hurry back to the farmhouse with the police.
It's too late - Sheila has escaped with the baby. That evening, they track her through desolate country. Kayla discovers Sheila standing on a footbridge holding the baby in her arms. "Don't come any closer," Sheila warns. "I'll jump - and I'm taking Stephanie with me!"
Thanks to JHindo for this summary from the June 12, 1990 Issue of Soap Opera Digest.