January 22-January 26, 2001
Updates
MONDAY, JANUARY 22, 2001**
Victor makes Nicole an offer...Sami meets Ingrid and gets
a warning...Kate gets a surprise...and Belle & Shawn wonder
about the can.
Episode #8975 (Sweetened)
Directed by: Phil Sogard
Tape Date: 1/5/01
The Can, The Can, What's In The Can?
Belle and Shawn meet up outside of dotCom and he invites her to
Java Café for hot chocolate. (Be sure to notice all of the snow
piled up everywhere. Strange since after the other day, when
Philip drove them to school, you could see the trees with leaves
and flowers in full bloom in the background. That Salem sure has
some strange weather!) Anyway, he pulls out the can and wants to
tell Bo about it. But Belle freaks out and asks him to just put
it away. Once at the Java CafÈ, Shawn tells Belle that there is
a reason that the can keeps finding them. They talk about how it
cut Jan's hand. Belle is freaked out by the whole thing and they
talk about how they threw it away and it resurfaced in the canal,
clutched by the dead woman. (warning, flashbacks of the corpse).
Belle is creeped out by the whole thing and wants him to destroy
it. Shawn tells her about how the body disappeared from the
morgue and she becomes really scared, calling him a psycho. He
asks what if the dead woman's spirit is inside? He tries to get
her to hold it, but she refuses. He delights in giving her a hard
time and holds it up to her ear and says "help me, help me".
She realizes it's him, but then he holds it to his ear and hears
a woman's voice saying 'help me'. He swears it wasn't him, but
Belle doesn't believe him. She tells him to just get rid of it.
Daddy Has A New Plan
Lexie and Isaac show up at DiMansion and he is thrilled to see
them. But Lexie isn't so thrilled. She is upset at him and is
terrified that Isaac is going to be taken away from her. Stefano
promises her that will never happen. She starts questioning him
about Marlo and is terrified that the truth is going to come out
(well, it usually does). He points out that he has come through
for her time after time. But she is sure because of his reckless
actions, she will lose her son and it is SHE who will have to pay
the price for HIS mistakes. He gets upset with her and demands
respect, but she is really nasty with him. She talks about how
the investigation is back on track because he had the body stolen.
She wants Stefano to take the body and dump it in the park or in
a dumpster and she will convince Abe that it was stolen as a
prank and maybe they will drop it. Stefano informs her that it is
too late and has already been dissolved in acid. She panics and
is sure that she will lose Isaac now. He questions her about the
forensic artist and hints that he will try and bribe her. He asks
if it came down to losing Abe of Isaac, which would she chose.
She is appalled as he tells her that to keep her son, she may
have to leave Salem for a while. She finally says that she will
do whatever she must to keep her son and cries in Daddy's arms.
The Earth Moves
After the quake in Mexico, Victor helps Nicole up (drats, she
lives!). The both seem to be okay and she assures Victor that
Kate will never know their secret (yeah, sure). He offers to call
a doctor, but she just wants to get out of there. He offers her
dinner before they leave and make arrangements to eat at the
cantina downstairs. Later, they arrive for dinner (check out the
table of guys hooting and flirting with her, reminds me of
Temptation Island). Music starts and she drags Victor to the
dance floor and makes a spectacle of herself with her sexy dance
(as the hoots and cat calling continues). Poor Victor just stands
there as she shimmies all around him. Finally he gets embarrassed
enough and drags her back to the table. He levels with her about
how he scammed her out of her $5 Million and she is furious with
him. He also tells her that Rex was an imposter and she is broke.
Well after she chews him out, he informs her that he felt bad and
called his lawyer and had the $5 Million transferred back into
her account. He also offers her another Million under conditions.
She asks what's the catch and he tells her that she take the
money, leave and never contact him or his family again. She gets
upset and storms out.
Poor Sami
In Italy, Angela argues with "Papa" about her wedding.
Sami announces that she is going nowhere until she gets what she
came for. Vincent tells her to get out of there, but she refuses.
Kate urges him on to throw her out, saying that Sami is nothing
but trouble. Sami admits to it, but says that at least she isn't
a cold blooded murderer. Brandon tries to calm Sami down, but she
is out of control, slamming everyone (calling Kate a murdering
bitch and Angela a love sick fool). Finally, Vincent has had
enough and ready to physically toss her out. Brandon talks her
into leaving and she storms out, slamming every door along the
way as Kate laughs, calling her a drama queen. Angela tells
Brandon that Sami will NEVER get the tape now after insulting
them. Vincent tells Angela about the coronation, to which she is
excited, since she read about it in the paper. He promises her a
big wedding right after the festivities. But she wants to go
ahead with Brandon and stop by Rome first. Then she wants to get
married before the coronation at a small church that she, Vincent
and her mother used to go to when she was a child. Vincent cannot
deny his daughter and gives in. Kate reminds Vincent to bring the
tape with him and that after he "takes care" of Victor,
she will "take care" of him. (Oh, did that sound slutty
or what?) Brandon goes and find Sami but can't find her anywhere.
He returns and wants to talk to Angela. But Angela is furious
with Sami and says she never wants to see her again. Brandon
tries to convince her to stay true to her word and that once they
are married hand over the tape to Sami. He wants to hear what is
on the tape, so Angela plays a few seconds of it (as we hear
Roberto's and Kate's voices). She assures him that once they are
married, she WILL give Sami the tape.In the limo, Kate tells
Vincent she is wondering if what is on the tape is even worth
what all she is going through to get it. She wants a little
sample of what is on it, so he agrees. He pops the tape in and we
hear Nancy's voice talking about spaghetti sauce and lamb chops.
(Remember, Angela stole the tape from Craig's answering machine).
Kate is furious! (hehehe)Sami goes by the restaurant, I assume,
looking for Austin. The waiter informs her that the wedding plans
have been changed and that Brandon and Angela are now going to be
married in Paris (Boy, that news sure traveled fast!) She tells
him that she is looking for a man (and describes Austin) ROFL,
describes him as tall and 'belle'. (Doesn't that mean pretty?
Well, that's a perfect description of our Austin!) Ingrid walks
up and tells her that Austin and Greta have gone and that she
should stay away from them. She tells them that Austin and Greta
have made many sacrifices and have grown very close. Ingrid tells
her that if she really cares for Austin, to leave him alone. She
recalls how Sami destroyed Austin's life with Carrie. (Now, just
HOW does she know all this? That's right, she USED to be an ISA
agent. Well, that actress played one previously anyway). Sami
demands to know how she knows all about her, but Ingrid only
tells her about the coronation of Princess Greta and that she is
NOT invited. She advises her to return to Salem and stay away
from Austin and Greta. Sami returns to her villa to find a note
from Brandon, telling her not to worry. She is upset at no
Brandon OR Austin. She plops down on the bed and demonstrates the
"best lean-over on television" (Love it, thanks MikeR!)
(Sorry, Ali, please take it as a compliment!). Excuse me, after I
put my eyeballs back in their sockets (and rewind the tape), she
says that no one will stop her, she will be at that wedding AND
the coronation. As she slams her clothes in the suitcase, she
laughs about "Princess Greta, what a joke!" and says
"I'm going, God help anyone who tries to stop me!" and
the credits roll.
Laney
TUESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2001**
Invitations to the coronation arrive and plans are made
to fly off the next day, Victor finds out about the codicil, Sami
is determined to get that tape!
Episode #8976
Directed by: ??
Tape Date: ??
The Invitations Arrive
Hope is delighted to receive not only invitations for her and Bo
to Greta's coronation, but first class air tickets and hotel
reservations (St. George Hotel) in Paris. (hmmm, have the writers
been picking up our comments about $$$ for all these trips?, haha)Marlena
calls John to tell him about receiving their invitation and wants
to take Belle too. He injects she wants to get both her and Belle
away from Brady, and she agrees that's partially true, but looks
at it as a way for them to get away and what 16 year old girl
wouldn't be dazzled by such an event? He agrees. She asks John to
talk with Brady before they leave and try to discourage him from
suing Roman. John isn't happy about that and hangs up after
saying he'll talk to her later about it. Hope calls Marlena and
learns they're both booked on the same flight to Paris the next
day. Hope offers to book a different flight if Marlena would be
uncomfortable with them nearby. Marlena feels they're old enough
to get past this. Hope isn't convinced the way John is glued to
JT. Marlena reminds Hope that JT is John's natural son and that
she and John have had issues about both JT and Brady. She tells
Hope she'll need to talk with John about JT herself. Hope decides
to just book another flight, but Marlena feels they should all go
together (were the kids invited too?) Marlena wonders if she was
wrong about her and John having a second chance. Later John shows
up at Marlena's office and apologizes for what he said earlier.
They kiss and make up, thinking about Greta becoming a princess.
John promises to make some big changes too. He thinks he'd like
to start a new business in the fashion line. It would be good for
Belle and Brady to intern at and work their way up the line. They
comment how Victor won't like it, but Salem's big enough for the
two of them. He's already played with names and logos and shows
her one..
Basic Black
LOL, good one!!) She laughs (nice sound, it's been a while) and
loves the idea. She's glad to see he's thinking about the future.
At the cop shop Roman fills Bo in on Brady's plan to sue him. He
admits he has no defense being he was out of line for going after
Brady. He tells Bo how Brady will exploit his feelings for
Marlena in this lawsuit. Hope and JT show up and are warmly
greeted by the Brady men. As Roman holds JT, Bo asks Hope to use
her influence with John to have Brady drop the suit as it's not
good for the department or the family. Hope promises to do so on
the plane to Paris and remembers that's why she came to see him.
He's not happy about being with J&M for 10-12 hrs. on the
plane and tells Roman how John's around his son (JT) too much.
Roman reminds him he can't have his cake and eat it too (so to
speak) after wanting John to help them with Brady. Hope goes to
pack and thanks him for being a good sport about flying with
J&M. Roman is concerned about Hope being in Paris again,
especially under the circumstances, but Bo isn't worried.
DiMansion
Lexie is aghast that Stefano asks her to choose between Abe and
Isaac. He wants her to leave Salem for while. She agrees to do
whatever it takes to keep her baby and hugs her father. He wants
her to give him her complete trust and not to doubt him and she
refuses at first, but will if he promises not to hurt anyone. As
though Lexie's crying isn't enough, he reminds her she's a DiMera
and Isaac will be the next generation of DiMera's after her. He
asks if being married to Abe hasn't lost some of the value in her
life. She tells him she can't choose between her baby and her
husband and he comforts her when the doorbell rings. Dammit, he
says (where's Illiana?). Guess who? It's Lilly Faversham. Stefano
introduces Lexie as his daughter (come on, they must have met her
when Lilly was in town before!!) . She fills Lexie in on her
father's rubbing elbows with the upper crust in Europe. The two
women share barbs as Lilly gives Stefano the invitation to the
coronation. After mentioning how Stefano saved Greta after the
explosion and had her at Maison Blanche, Lilly tells him Greta
wasn't happy about having to invite him and asked Lilly to
deliver the invitation personally in hopes of discouraging his
attendance. He disses Lilly and Lilly promises to extend his
regrets. Unfortunately he announces he will be there and wants to
take Lexie. After Lilly sees herself out, Lexie asks if his
admirerers know what kind of monster he is? He's excited about
going back to Europe and wants to show her how wonderful the life
is. She agrees and will talk to Abe about getting time off (what
a new concept in Salem!). Stefano says Abe's not invited and they
have decisions to make.
Kiriakis Mansion
Victor returns home and isn't anxious to fly off to Paris right
away. Nicole walks in a few minutes later and orders a vodka on
the rocks. Apparently she flew back commercial as he's surprised
she returned so quickly. She tells him she verified the $$ was in
the bank and has moved it to another bank where he can't touch it.
He admits that was wise. She gives him a check for $1,000,000
saying she had earned the five million and keeping it, but is
breaking ties with him and is NOT leaving town. She shows him the
copy of his will's codicil (which he denied making) and clues him
in that it looks like Kate wants him dead. Victor can't believe
Kate would do that after all they've been through. Nicole tells
Victor she's the one who wants to be with him, Kate only wants to
get rid of him. After it sinks in, Victor decides he wants Nicole
with him. He'll have his lawyer invalidate the codicil and create
a new one. He asks Nicole her favorite color (green) and will
have a gown made for her and waiting in Paris for the coronation
as she'll escort him there. He bellows to Henderson to pack their
bags as Nicole smiles.
The Race To Paris
Angela changes her mind about going to Rome and gives driving
instructions to Paris to Brandon (doesn't he need an
international driver's license?). He promises to protect Angela
being she'll be his wife.Sami is frustrated, not knowing
Brandon's new cellphone number (these people change phone numbers
like underwear, don't they?). She considers asking Austin to see
if he knows where Kate is staying in Paris, but grabs her sweater
and hurries out instead. She goes to the restaurant and asks a
waiter (they do know everything, don't they?) and sure enough, he
directs her to a cottage that Austin and Greta are staying in.While
visiting with the children, Ingrid tells them about the Van
Amberg crown and how it's been in a vault for 20 years. Greta was
surprised to learn her mother didn't have it and asks why. The
crown was taken away from PG as she was involved in illegal
activities and kept unsavory company. Greta, however, has proved
to be honorable and keeps honorable company (hello, if she's the
princess, do they have the right to tell her what to do and who
to see? Think my first royal act would be to get new staff, haha)
Ingrid clues Austin in on Sami, but he insists on making his own
mind up on matters (atta boy). Sami overhears from outside (paper
thin walls there apparently) and is happy to hear Austin still
cares for her. Oops, she overhears Austin saying joint custody is
the solution. She realizes she can't count on him and flees
without him even seeing her.Sami returns to her room for a pity
party. She leans over the bed (yes Laney and MikeR, we know you
like those lean overs) and finds Brandon's new cell #. She calls
and Angela answers in the car. Sami insists on talking to Brandon
(not a good idea under the circumstances) and of course, Angela
hits the End button, saying it's a wrong number. Austin wants to
see Sami before going to Paris, but Ingrid informs him the car's
on the way and he needs to be in Paris with Greta for an
announcement. Greta asks what, but Ingrid refuses to tell her (but
on the way out thinks to herself that Greta won't be happy to
learn there's no money for the orphans). Greta and Austin talk
about how he still loves Sami. She hopes to find the right man.
Angela breaks into Moroni's and lights a candle. She calls the
airlines to make reservations for Paris (knows their number off
the top of her head, how about that!) and makes it first class
when she finds an envelope of money in the drawer at the same
time. She also finds a gun and puts it in her purse. She's
determined not to leave Paris without getting what she came for
as the credits roll.
Linda
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2001***
It is Alice's birthday, and Jen confides in Gran; Brandon &
Angela say their I do's; Salemites depart for Paris, and a
surprise flashback that made MY day!
Episode #8977
Directed by: Roger Inman
Tape Date: 1/9/01
Happy Birthday Alice!!!
Who is on the phone with Mike, thanking him for the birthday card
and giving her love to Carrie (happy to see missing family
members keep in contact...nice touch). As she hangs up, Jen comes
in with a birthday cake, lit with candles. Alice blows them out,
thankful there are only 6 (LOL), but they agree not to slice the
cake til Abby comes home from school. Jen asks Alice what she
wished for, & Gran replies she would like to know what
happened to Jen and Jack in Africa. Jen says Alice would not
really want to know, as she found out things about her father,
Bill Horton. They are things Alice would not want to know. This
surprises Alice. She questions Jen a bit more......who has a
flashback of her and Jack (be still my heart...it was SO good to
see Matt Ashford!) on an anniversary. Jen says they all (she,
Jack & Bill Horton) made a huge mess of things there. She
claims Jack was a pal to Abby, who needed a father, and she
needed a husband. Alice is puzzled and asks if there was someone
else involved, and Jen admits there was another man. Jennifer
says when she and Bo met up in Ireland, all he wanted to know was
why she was there, as has everyone else since she came home. And
Jen admits she went to Ireland because of this other man, and it
was the biggest mistake of her life. Gran consoles Jen, telling
her that being home among her family and friends is the first
step towards the help she needs now.
All Aboard........
The plane for Paris is loaded with Salemites invited to the
coronation. (Guess all their private jets are in the shop?) John
& Marlena are stowing a bag in the overhead compartment, as
Shawn greets Belle. Hope, the worrying mother, is once again
trying to contact Caroline for the 3rd time to inquire about JT (the
babies are not along). Victor boards with Nicole, (described as
his assistant who is covering the coronation for Bella magazine)
accompanied by Philip and Chloe! (So Victor is invited, and not
only does he bring along his uninvited assistant, but his son,
and the son invites his girlfriend....wonder what Miss Manners
would say about that! LOL) (Salem High must be very liberal with
student time off too!). And now who comes aboard? Ah, our
favorite long time friend, Lily.......who has hired someone to
help her with her luggage, etc. You know a sort of companion. And
who is it? Why, Mimi, of course! (oh paleez!) (Gag me if Jan and
Jason find a way to tag along.)
As Lexie is having second thoughts about boarding the plane, and
accompanying Stefano to Paris, he reassures her they are the only
Salemites invited. As they enter the plane, Lexie is appalled to
find all her friends aboard, who are staring in disbelief. Lexie
again says she is afraid they will find out about Marlo. Mimi
complains to Belle that she hoped to visit that sidewalk cafe,
but Belle & Shawn will be together, as will Philip w/Chloe,
leaving her all alone (isn't this a working trip for her anyway?
hire a teen to fly out of country to carry your bags, yeah, right!).
A few nasty barbs are made among the teens, primarily Chloe &
Mimi. Lily sounds like she has had a bit too much brandy (remember
how Lily LOVES to fly, NOT) as Mimi tries to find lipstick,
combs, footsies, for her in the carry on case. (gotta love Lily)
Victor strolls the aisles, making small talk with the various
couples, and telling Hope that tho they have had problems in the
past, he hopes to put the past behind them and make a new
beginning. He looks forward to getting pictures of his new
grandchild. He and Stefano have some snide comments to make to
each other, and as Victor returns to his seat, Stefano makes a
small speech. He refers to having saved Greta's life in the past,
& also says Greta is supposed to make a big announcement at
the coronation......revealing the name of her father. John tells
all the young people not to be fooled. That whatever Stef did,
there was a BIG price to pay and he only did things to help
himself. Stefano then relates the big part he played in saving JT
and helping Hope (he means in the turret). Chloe comments to
Philip that this guy sounds like someone from Riggoletto, and
Stefano, overhearing, makes some referral to the opera in Italian.
Chloe is surprised he knows opera (what a laugh), but then
Stefano scolds Mimi, telling her to get rid of the gum....she
sounds like a heifer chewing her cud! LOL. Stef stops in front of
Marlena, and makes a comment about Sami being in Paris. Marlena
does not know what he means, but he only says that Greta, being a
princess, seems to have found a prince. When he returns to his
seat, Lexie is beside herself, accusing "Father" of
flaunting his omnipotence. Stefano informs her that his object
was to throw everyone off guard, so they will not be thinking
about Marlo. (This puzzles me. Why would they??)
Goin' To The Chapel, And We're Gonna Get Married........
As Angela and Brandon are driving to the chapel, his cell phone
rings, and it is Sami. She tells him how Angela hung up on her,
and he asks Angela about it. She says what was she to do after
the disrespectful (Angela's REALLY into this respect thing, isn't
she?) way Sami talked to her and her papa. Brandon gets Sami to
grudgingly apologize to Angela, who decides to give Sami
directions to the chapel so she can be maid of honor. She says
she will give her the tape right afterwards. (So Sami leaves
Italy w/long straight hair, has just landed at the airport, and
her hair is in tight little curls, an elaborate do to say the
least, - do people do this while flying?). Brandon and Angela
arrive at the chapel, are greeted by the Justice of the Peace,
and Brandon tries to stall, waiting for Sami to get there.
Separately, both realize he is going to have to go through with
it. He wants to go get Angela a bouquet, but the JP's wife has
one all ready, fresh from their garden. Sami rushes in, and the
ceremony begins. Both Brandon and Angela recite their vows, and
the JP asks if there is anyone who has reason to believe these
two should not be married, let them speak now.......and Sami
almost says something, but doesn't. BUT, just then Maroni and
Kate burst in, and Brandon insists the JP pronounce them man and
wife. There is yelling back and forth - Maroni scolding Angela,
Kate and Sami hissing at each other - the words are spoken.
Brandon and Angela are man and wife and they make a rush for the
door, followed by Sami who is knocking down candle stands and
other items to successfully block the way of Kate and Maroni (Angela
better give Sami the tape or she'll be on their honeymoon with
them too, haha) as the credits roll.
Barb
P.S. NOTE FROM LINDA
Thanks to all of you who emailed me about the international
driver's license. Apparently one isn't necessary if you're only
in another country for a limited time period. You learn something
new every day!!
THURSDAY, JANUARY 25, 2001**
Fair show, as we join the Salemites in the air and on the
ground in and around Paris. Chloe formally meets Stefano and
performs for him & Sami is a "smash" in Paris!
Episode #8978
Directed by: Roger
Tape Date: 1/9/01
In The Air
All of the Salemites are still on their flight to Paris as we
jump all around the plane with little conversations. I couldn't
get them all, but here are the highlights. Following Stefano's
little speech, John & Marlena (as well as Bo & Hope)
discuss it amongst themselves, with both couples upset. As
Stefano returns to his seat, Lexie is furious with him for making
such a scene. He reminds her that she is a DiMera and to act like
one. Bo and Hope can't understand how/why Lexie is traveling with
Stefano and how she puts up with him. They worry for her well
being. Although, Hope points out that Stefano has a good side and
showed it with her in the turret as he saved her life. Lexie is
still worried over the Marlo situation as Stefano tries to calm
her. She questions him as to the real reason he wanted her to
accompany her on this trip. He informs her that he has safe-houses
all over Europe and wants her to see one in particular to see if
she approves, for she may have to spend some time there until it
all blows over. He tries to convince her that she cannot trust
Abe but to trust him instead. She vows not to leave Abe or Salem
and her friends. She tells him that he will NOT get his hooks
into her son. Stefano excuses himself and Lexie calls home to
Celeste to check on Isaac. Just as she is hanging up, she is
joined by Hope and they laugh at each other about worrying. Hope
tells Lexie about JT's visit to the doctor and wonders if it is
possible that he doesn't really have FAS. Both are excited at the
prospect of him not having it. Hope finally gets around to her
true question, why is she traveling with Stefano? Lexie hints
around at the possibilities of leaving Salem and moving to France.
Hope is shocked to say the least.John and Marlena talk about the
announcement that Stefano referred to and she wonders who Greta's
father might be. John tells her that he is more concerned about
his son. Marlena takes a jab at him and asks "which one,
Brady or JT?" John gets this exasperated look on his face
and tells her that as far as JT is concerned, he is hands off. He
wants to focus on Brady and his relationship with Marlena and
wants them to work out their problems. With Hope gone, John heads
over to Bo, who immediately snaps at him for asking about JT. Bo
not-so-politely tells him to butt out of their lives. Bo realizes
that he sounded rough and sort-of apologizes to John. He admits
that he was at fault himself for not being there in the beginning
for Hope and JT. He thanks John for what he did for them. Marlena
watches and wonders if John is lying to Bo, just as he lied to
her for months. Later, Hope and John return to their seats as
John tells Marlena that they should all try and put their pasts
behind them and concentrate on the future. He wants things back
the way they were before Brady was shot. Stefano returns to his
seat as well (returning from the lounge, see below). He asks
Lexie if she has given it some thought. She vows to never give up
her son, whatever it takes.Victor and Nicole talk about Kate as
she continues to slam her. Victor talks about the codicil and how
he had a new will drawn up. He plans on publicly disgracing Kate.
He can't understand just how Kate got him to sign the document.
Nicole admits that she saw him do it. Victor puts a bit of fear
into Nicole when he tells her that he thinks Kate is planning to
have him murdered and that she too, could be put in the line of
fire. She tells him that she is a threat as well, as she got
Lucas drunk and he told her all about the death of Franco Kelly.
Victor thinks that Kate is using Moroni to try and kill him.
Victor wants to send Nicole back to Salem, away from danger, but
she refuses to leave the side of her "stud". Elsewhere
on the plane, Philip, Chloe, Belle, Shawn, Mimi and Lilly are all
in the lounge. Philip encourages Shawn to make a move on Belle
while in Paris, but Shawn insists that they are just friends. The
kids are laughing at Lilly (who is about half lit, singing along
and flirting with the piano player). Someone (Mimi I think)
brings up last time they were all on a plane and right on cue,
there is turbulence. Lilly panics, but Shawn holds her and calms
her down. Chloe notices that Belle seems down and mentions
something about an opera. When Belle questions her and she begins
to explain, Stefano walks up and is impressed with Chloe. Chloe
and Stefano are formally introduced as Philip brags about how
well Chloe sings. Stefano wants to hear her, so she agrees. As
she sings part of an opera, Stefano is moved to tears (Mimi just
rolls her eyes). (Personally, I think Chloe sounds a little off...Lilly
sounded better, but that's just my opinion.) When she finishes,
he dries his eyes and calls her an angel. He kisses her hand and
says that he will never forget her. After Stefano leaves, Brady's
name comes up somehow and this leads to an argument between Chloe
and Philip (who tells her to stay away from Brady). After Philip
apologizes and Chloe forgives him, Shawn tells Belle that he
can't understand why Philip lets her treat him that way. That
will NEVER happen to him.
On The Ground
Greta and Austin talk about the upcoming coronation and he tells
her that he is glad to be there with her, but he is worried about
Sami. Greta questions him and wonders if Sami is up to her old
tricks again. Ingrid (overhears) and enters, asking Austin if
that is what HE thinks. She informs them that Sami is NOT welcome
at the coronation. She informs them that there are people coming
to "transform" them into the royal couple. After she
leaves, they joke a bit about that comment with some mindless
banter, which leads to Greta openly flirting with him. As Ingrid
said, a man and woman arrive with lots of boxes. Later, they are
measuring them as Ingrid calls security and informs then that
there will be pictures of Sami being distributed and that she is
to be stopped if seen.Elsewhere, Angela, Sami and Brandon race
from the chapel, with Kate and Vincent in hot persuit. Moroni's
goons detain them as they catch up. Vincent pulls a gun on
Brandon (they are already in the car) and demands the tape.
Angela swears that she has destroyed it. While Angela and Kate
argue, Brandon slips the tape out of Angela's purse. Sami (pistol
packing Mama) grabs the tape, pulls her gun on Kate and jumps in
the car taking off, shooting back at them. (Hmmm, guess she never
thought WHAT IF she hit Brandon). (AND, while I'm at it...I'm
STILL wondering just HOW Sami got on a plane with that gun!) The
car careens out of control and she crashes. She must've not
gotten far, because here come all the others running and catch up
with her. Vincent gets the tape, only to have Kate snatch it from
his hands. Sami gets out of the car begging for the tape. Kate
calls her a "harlot" (well, talk about the pot calling
the kettle black!) and they get into a cat fight. Kate leaves
with Moroni, leaving Sami crying in Brandon's arms. In the car,
Vincent takes the tape back and refuses to let Kate have it until
he gets what he wants, but agrees to let her have a listen. He
realizes that she will do ANYTHING to get what she wants. Kate
tells him that once Victor is taken care of and she gets the
tape, THEN he will get his reward. (Hey Vincent, I wouldn't trust
that hoochy-mama for a second!) Back with the others, Sami vows
not to give up. Angela and Brandon promise to help her as the 3
of them take off on foot and the credits roll.
Laney
The book John is reading on the plane is MAYDAY by Nelson DeMille.
I hope that's not a sign of things to come. ;-)
FRIDAY, JANUARY 26, 2001***
Julie gets Jen to open up, Brady confronts Roman, Papa
Shawn meets up with old friends and Kate hatches another plot.
Episode #8979
Directed by: Randy Robbins
Tape Date: 1/10/01
In Salem...... On The Docks......
Shawn Sr. is walking along, when he spots someone coughing with
his hand over his mouth. When he sees who it is, he exclaims with
delight, as he greets his old friend from Ireland, Ian. They talk
a bit about Bo blundering into Ireland and undoing all the months
and years of covert work. Ian mentions Jen, and how she did not
even know what she was getting into, and now she is in trouble,
too. They agree they have to protect her. Ian explains how they
thought she was married, but she wasn't, and how she adopted an
Irish brogue and always wanted to be paid in cash. They talk of
perhaps Stefano finding out, and wonder if he already knows.
Shawn gives Ian an envelope, when another man shows up, tho we
only see the back of him. (Hmmm, reminds me of seeing only
Brady's feet for weeks!) Shawn stares in disbelief, and says
"Colin", as the man embraces him, calling him "Uncle
Shawn
At The Carvers.........
Abe is watching a game as there is a knock at the door. He opens
it to find Fay. She explains she thought it a good time to talk
about Brandon. She is worried about where he is, and what he is
up to. Abe tells her that Brandon thinks Abe is responsible for
messing up their lives. Fay says Brandon just does not
understand, as he was just a boy, and that Abe always treated her
like a lady. She apologizes for Brandon, and says to Abe that she
had better let him go. After Abe sees her to the door, she pulls
her coat around her, saying, "But I'll never let you go".
At The Salem Mall......
Julie & Jen are shopping the sales and go for coffee. Julie
tells Jen she has waited 4 weeks, but Jen still has not opened up
about why she is back home, and Jen thinks Gran told Julie, but
Alice would never betray a confidence. Jen finally opens up to
Julie, saying in a heartbreaking way how she discovered things
about her father that she never expected. She then talks about
Jack. And how she was so much in love and thought him perfect,
and his various schemes were adventures. But she got older, Abby
got older......and it seemed that Jack did not. She then
confesses about the "other man", but says it was just
conversations.At the other end of the mall, Brady is hobbling
along on his crutches (just how did he get there?) and Roman
comes by. Brady calls out to him, and Roman says it is not a good
idea for them to talk, since the shooting is still under
investigation. Brady begins to con Roman, talking about how it is
like the 12 step program, and you must contact people who you may
have wronged. Brady then pours it on about how it felt to be
shot, and wake up in the hospital. Roman apologizes, but Brady
really starts digging in the knife.(Brady seems to be a master at
pushing all the right buttons...he really knows how to get
someone going) He talks about how Marlena urged Roman on, and
Roman bought it. Roman defends himself saying there was evidence,
but Brady points out it was circumstantial at best. Then Brady
asks if his dad knows that Roman is still in love with Doc. Roman
explains they will always have a connection because of their
children, but they love each other as friends. Brady says perhaps
he used the wrong word, and he should have said lust instead of
love. And then refers to his sister's paternity, how Marlena got
knocked up and did not know who did the dirty deed. Roman becomes
incensed, and tells Brady never to talk about Marlena that way
and gets up to leave. Brady gets up and begins to yell, saying he
wants everyone to know WHO did this to him, hunted him down like
an animal, and shot him in cold blood. He is drawing a crowd, and
Roman strides off, passing Jen & Julie sitting at the table.
They greet him, and he says they should get "him" (pointing
at Brady)....calmed down. They both look to Brady and ask if he
is all right.
In Europe....... In The Car........
Brandon and Sami are talking about about losing the tape, and how
close they were to having it.(Where is new bride Angela....cannot
believe she would leave Brandon alone) Sami knows that her
picture has been distributed to the guards at the coronation, and
talks of disguising herself in order to get in. (Think that
hooker getup will work, LOL) Brandon says no, but she wants to
keep an eye on Kate. They argue, and Brandon tells her that her
anger towards Kate is unreasonable and she should end it. She
responds with a jibe about his anger towards Abe. They end up in
a kiss, but Sami thinks to herself that she cannot love Brandon
in the same way he loves her.
Over At The Italian Connection......
Kate and Maroni are toasting the eventual demise of Victor. They
discuss their goals and their plot, and say the coronation is the
best place as with all the various assembled guests, no one will
know for sure if Victor was the intended victim. They again
discuss the "territory" and the tape, and begin to
indulge in a real smoochy face makeout session. He is unzipping
her dress as there is a knock at the door. Kate gets scared, but
Maroni gets her zipped up again, and opens the door. Ah, his old
friend Sal, the hit man! (LOL, he is dressed like one of the
fellows from Guys and Dolls.....maybe Nathan Detroit or Sky
Masterson) They talk about offing Victor, tho in very polite
terms .....finishing the project, etc.....when Kate asks Sal if
he would like to double his money. Of course he would, but it is
$100,000. She says no problem about that, takes out a picture,
and tells Sal, I want you to kill her. It is a picture of Sami.
And the credits roll.
Barb