MONDAY, MAY 27, 2002**1/2

Episode #: 9314
Director: Randy Robbins (yet again...he sure has been busy lately!)
Tape Date: 5/3/02

Summary:
Craig and Nancy return home with good news for Chloe...Shawn wants to get to the truth about Jan and Belle...Mimi and Philip forge ahead with their plan as well...and Hope lays it on the line with Jan's mother.

At Salem Place...
Mimi and Belle stroll along as Mimi stops in front of Balistix to look at dresses. Belle says that she isn't going to the Last Blast as Mimi tries to change her mind. Mimi blames Jan for all of Belle's problems, but Belle wants to change the subject, but Mimi won't let it go. Belle is sure that Chloe won't go either, even though Mimi suggests that Brady take her. Belle insists that Brady doesn't have a thing for Chloe, but Mimi says where there is smoke, there is fire. Belle also talks about Philip going out with Cynthia and can't understand it. Then they see them together, which upsets Belle. (Philip and Cynthia had been to the movies and she is coming on strong. He puts her off and tries to change the subject to Jan. Cynthia does say that no one gets pregnant if they don't want to, but changes the subject back to herself as Philip keeps digging. He finally gives her some money and sends her off to buy a CD.) Mimi and Belle come over as Belle asks what is up with him. Mimi drags him away to talk.

Elsewhere, Brady is wandering around as well. First he calls Chloe and she is still furious with Craig and Nancy. But she cuts him off as she hears them at the front door. He goes by a street vendor and looks at teddy bears, trying to pick one out for Chloe. Later, he and Belle run into each other as she is wondering what is going on between Mimi and Philip. She asks what is in the bag...is it her graduation present? But he won't let her see. She starts talking about the perfect girl for him and ends up saying that she needs to have the face of a bulldog as the start picking on each other. Belle tells Brady that the most important thing is to find someone who won't break his heart. He realizes she is hurting and vows to protect her...that is what big brothers are for. Later, at Java Café, Brady reflects on their conversation over a cup of coffee.

Meanwhile, Mimi is cleaning the lipstick off of Philip's face, gagging at the color. He isn't sure he can continue with this plan, being as all Cynthia wants to do is climb his bones and talk about herself. Mimi encourages him and they talk about how they must get Jan out of the Brady house. They don't need her there along with everything else going on . Mimi refers to her as the "houseguest from hell". Philip mentions how Bo is the one who found Jan and took her to the hospital. Meems gets an idea and rushes off, saying that she has some detective work to do.

Over at the Wesley's...
Craig and Nancy come in as Chloe pounces on them with all fours...furious at them. Craig and Nancy try to explain that they saw Cecilia Marin and that she is going to let Chloe audition. A shocked and thrilled Chloe does a 180 and asks how they did it. Nancy says that it was Craig and that Cecilia Marin was putty in his hands as the story is shown in flashbacks. Cut back to real time and all are laughing until they tell how Cecilia tried to throw them out and Chloe gets a bit upset. They go on to explain (with new flashbacks that we haven't seen)...she goes to call security but Nancy yanks the phone cord out of the wall and they almost get into a physical fight. Craig breaks them up and then rushes Nancy out of the room, telling her to go and take her medication (LOL). After she leaves, he turns on the charm, massaging her neck and flirting his ass off with her. This leads to Cecilia leaning in to kiss him. Back in real time, Nancy isn't too happy to hear this, as Craig didn't share that part before. He assures them that nothing happened and back to the flashbacks. He tells Cecilia that he had investigated her and she isn't the socialite everyone thinks she is...she is in fact Cece Mae Plunkett who grew up on a farm in Arkansas. He also knows about her winning a hog-calling contest when she was younger. She is speechless and tries to deny it until he starts snorting like a pig. She goes off into her pig calling routine and then both start laughing. Back in real time, Craig, Nancy and Chloe are all hysterical by now and launch into a "SOOUUUEEEE!" together. Now Chloe isn't so sure she can audition with a straight face as she gratefully thanks them. Craig asks how she is feeling and she assures them that she is slowly but surely getting better. He checks her throat but is a bit concerned that it hasn't cleared up yet. He finally assures her that she will be okay (but doesn't sound too convincing) as they have a group hug. (Are we finally going to see a kindler, gentler Chloe now that she is getting sick?)

At the Brady Pub...
Hope is already seated there in a booth as Caroline comes by. She tells Hope that she has talked to Kimberly and that she is coming home for the Christening and that she also heard that Melissa is coming home. Hope is thrilled and can't wait. Hope tells her that she is there to meet with someone and that is serious. Later, who shows up but the lovely Mrs. Spears (yes the mother from hell is back). First thing she does is put down the pub and acts really snooty. Hope tells her about Jan's miscarriage, but she seems uninterested. She says that she is relieved as she is sure everyone else involved is as well. Hope explains in sympathetic tones, but Mrs. Spears is cold, uncaring, hateful and very condescending to Hope. (Okay where is slap-happy-Lexie when you need her???;-) Hope feels that Jan is reaching out and needs to be loved...something she has never had before. Mrs. Spears is very offended and even blames Hope for raising a son like Shawn. She doesn't want advice from her...someone who doesn't even know who the father of her OWN baby is. Hope takes it all quietly and asks why does she resist Jan so much, did something happen to HER when she was younger? She is told it is none of her damned business. Hope says excuse me, but while she is living under MY roof, it is my business (you GO Hope!) Mrs. Spears asks if she is kicking Jan out and Hope admits yes, it is time for her to move back home. Mrs. Spears says that Jan can go straight to hell for all she cares...and hope can go as well. With that she turns on her heel and storms out of the pub.

Over at the Brady House...
Shawn comes downstairs to find Alice. She asks what is bothering him and he admits that he is worried about how he has been treating Belle lately (and you rightly should). He tells her about how Jan lost the baby after a confrontation with Belle and how he blamed her. Wise Alice advises him to go to Belle and talk to her. She says that they need to work it out. Jan is at the top of the stairs listening and vows to stop it. After Alice leaves, she comes down and Shawn wants to sit down and talk to her about the day she lost the baby. She acts like she doesn't want to talk about it, but Shawn says that he doesn't believe that Belle did that on purpose and wants the whole story. Jan lies and says that there is more to it that she didn't want to tell him. She tells him that during their argument, Belle said that she hated Jan and wished her and her baby dead. Shawn just can't believe that and decides he needs to talk to Belle. He abruptly leaves, with Jan smiling this evil grin. He catches up with Belle at Salem Place and tells her that they need to talk...he needs the truth...and the credits roll.

Laney

TUESDAY MAY 28, 2002***

Episode: 9315
Directed by: Randy Robbins (AGAIN!)
Tape Date: May 2, 2002

As the long lost brains in Salem start functioning again, we get closer to exposing Jan's lies and the baby switching.

THE HOSPITAL
The ER at Salem U. Hospital is bustling with activity as Jack arrives. He describes someone and asks Brandon if she's there. Brandon takes it that he meant Jen, but Jack clarifies he was looking for Sami. Meanwhile, Jen literally runs into Colin upon her entrance. Brandon forgot his pager at the pub and she was returning it. Jen and Colin exchange words. Jen and Jack share their usual barbs (make nice with this couple already) about he's suppose to be elsewhere getting a story and he tells her he's working on the baby switch storyline as Brandon nervously listens from the desk. After Jack leaves, Brandon and Jen anxiously look forward to their trip to GM Lodge.

SALEM PLACE
Mimi and Chloe chat at Java Café. Chloe's in a good, but not positive mood Mimi observes. Mimi's plan is for Chloe to ask Shawn to the last blast so she can get Belle there and they'll be together. Philip joins them. Chloe realizes he needs to take Cynthia to the Last Blast Dance as she'll be so comfortable with him there, she'll tell him all. He finally agrees to do it and Mimi signals Cynthia's back as Chloe shoos him away. He agrees only if Chloe will save the last dance for him.

Shawn asks Belle to tell him everything she remembers about the day Jan miscarried. She tells him she told him everything, but he pleads with her (nicely) to tell him everything over again. She tells him and he asks if that's it (being she didn't mention the latest info Jan said). Belle lets him have it about realizing the type of person she and Jan are. She reiterates that Jan was perfectly fine when she left his house that day and in tears, tells him she doesn't care anymore! It's obvious Shawn believes her, just doing his own little investigation. Chloe joins them and Belle asks if they're done. He politely tells her they are and thanks her before walking away. Chloe tells Belle about her second chance to audition for the Master Class which cheers Belle up.

Cynthia joins Philip and sees him staring at Chloe, figuring he can't let go of her (let's face it..they DO stare hard enough to bore holes in ya at Salem Place) He tries to convince her that he's staring thinking how wrong Chloe was for him and she asks him to wait for her while she does some shopping. He agrees and kisses her cheek before she leaves. Cynthia and Jan meet in the shrubs, both happy with their progress to get Shawn and Philip. Jan hopes to get Shawn out for a night of dancing, ending up with making love (dream on).

Cynthia returns, asking Philip's opinion, if the new sweater she got is too tight (like she cares!). He tells her it looks great, but she looks great in everything, or nothing.

Jan finds Shawn and puts on the pouty mouth again, saying she needs to ask Shawn something. She whines about not being able to go to the Last Blast, but Chloe interrupts before Jan asks Shawn out that night. Since they're friends, she suggests that they go to the Last Blast together so they won't miss it. He would have liked to go with Belle, but under the circumstances, agrees to go with Chloe.

AT THE BRADY'S
We arrive to see Bo and Zach dancing together...so cute (but that kids' been in that sailor suit since Paris..how about a change?) Uncle Roman arrives and Bo fills him in on Zach's name. (Zach's a little chatterbox today, haha). Bo lets Roman know they've got the paternity issue under control and will tell everyone what they've learned when it's confirmed. Bo diplomatically asks Roman if he'd understand not being Zach's Godfather as there's someone he needs to feel a part of Zach's life forever. Later we return to Roman agreeing 100%, saying the man is as close to a Brady family member as you can get (must be Abe). Mimi arrives to talk with Bo. Roman and Zach excuse themselves to talk in the kitchen while raiding it. Mimi asks Bo about the day Bo took Jan to the hospital. She asks being he's a cop, what kind of questions would HE ask about that day. She questions Jan's just "falling". She asks what Jan was wearing when he found her. He tells her a red shirt and black pants and her hair was wet. Mimi's encouraged by that, thanks him and leaves to call Chloe on her cell. Chloe pretends it's Nancy and Mimi figures out why, telling her to find out what outfit Jan was wearing when Belle saw her that day. Chloe tells her no problem and gets the info she needed easily. Jan was wearing beige sweats and her hair was the way it always is. Chloe tells Belle she has to call Nancy back and after Belle leaves, Chloe calls Mimi back. Mimi is happy to find out they're getting closer to the truth and moving on to plan B.

After Mimi leaves the Brady's, Roman and Bo decide a security detail should be at the Christening in lieu of Lexie and the other Dimera's on the loose.

LEXIE, LEXIE, LEXIE
Lexie naps on the couch remembering Rolf's secret weapon. She moans NO, NO as Celeste wakes a screaming Lexie up saying she won't kill her baby. Celeste tries to calm her as Rolf rushes in. Celeste tells him to stay away from her daughter and earns the evil eye from Dr. Rolf. Rolf whispers to Lexie that his plan will work and Lexie tells him she won't hurt her baby. Celeste orders Rolf out and hands a glass of water to Lexie. Lexie sees a syringe, not a glass and slaps it out on the floor. Lexie goes into hysterics and collapses in Celeste's arms. Rolf is determined to follow through with his plan on his own.

Celeste takes a somewhat calmer Lexie to the hospital. Never mind the check in nurse we all get, they walk right up to Dr. Murphy and nurse Brenda (who had just let Colin know she's onto his feelings for Jennifer). Brandon watches and tries to get Lexie away in a wheelchair to talk, but Colin takes control being he's the doctor. Jack tells Jen he's got an idea for a story.

Colin examines Lexie and finds her dehydrated, but she refuses treatment and gets up to leave saying she doesn't need any help. Jack walks in (open door policy?) and he sympathizes with Lexie over what happened to get her ear. When he mentions she couldn't have known about the baby switch, she tells him of course she knew (just as Brandon and Jen walk in and hear that). Lexie tells Jack how she and Hope both thought their baby's look different, but gets defensive when he mentions her father's involvement. Brandon gets Lexie away and she cries on his shoulder saying the only thing she wants is her son. Jen agrees with Jack that there's more to this story and for him to tread softly on it, but gives him the go ahead to do it. He hugs her as Colin and Brandon watch. Jack pulls Lexie away asking if she's going to sue the hospital over what happened and she goes into Dimera mode, saying she is and it's about time everyone know you don't cross a Dimera, as the credits roll.....

Linda

WEDNESDAY, MAY 29TH, 2002

Thanks to a Canadian viewer, Lynette (also the gal who takes the Days Ahead pictures..link below), here's the spoiler for tomorrow's show in the U.S.!!! Many thanks Lynette!!

Sami and Will meet Lucas & Kate at Salem place. She must get back to work. Lucas takes cordially Will from Sami. After he leaves, Kate taunts Sami. Turning to Lucas and Will, Sami tells Will that if he needs anything he can call her on her cell. Lucas says that they will be having too much fun for cell phones and he is taking Will to the Carnival. Will spots "Uncle Brady" (that just sounded weird). Brady tells Kate that some report she wanted was on her desk. (I almost forgot that they both worked, or even that they worked together. Now, with his new shares he got for his birthday, wouldn't Brady be Kate's boss?) Brady offers to take Will to see the YoYo's and asks Lucas if that would be ok. Off they go. Sami starts in on Kate and Lucas when Brady and Will leave. Kate disagrees as Victor still has the goods on Sami and she has nothing. Sami says it is only a matter of time and Kate mocks that statement. Sami taunts Lucas some more about his drinking and lack of a job. Lucas tells her that they are taking Will away for a holiday. Sami tells them that he must be there for the Brady christening and Belle's graduation. Lucas dismisses those as boring and then breaks it to Sami that he is taking Will for the entire summer vacation. Lucas leaves and Kate taunts Sami some more. This taunting never ends. Sami reminds Kate that Victor has those sleezy hooker photos and he can use them against her to bring her down and squash her like a bug. Kate trusts Victor more than she trusts Sami because he wouldn't do anything to hurt Philip. Sami goes and finds Brady, Lucas and Will, says good bye to Will then snubs Brady and Lucas. Ahhh... looks like Sami is in a bad mood, Lucas says and Brady wipes a "tear" from his eye and pouts. (this show is a must see for this scene alone). Later, Kate tells Lucas that Sami is still at war with them. Lucas calls this a victory. Lucas just wants to enjoy the summer with Will. Kate asks Lucas to take Will away for the summer and not come back. Lucas refuses because Will will miss his mother and he's not going to stoop to Sami's level. He wants to be fair.

Brady phones Chloe who tells Brady that she has another chance at Julliard. When he asks how Craig & Nancy pulled it off, she says she will tell him in person and will meet him in 15 mins. Then Craig walks in and tells her Nancy can't be there because she is at the station doing her show. She tells him, that's ok as she is going to meet someone. As she goes upstairs, she trips. She tells Craig she is fine but he looks concerned. He convinces Chloe to go to the hospital with him and get some blood tests done. She phones Brady and asks him to wait for her.

Bo, Hope & Zack are playing catch on the couch. Doorbell rings and Abe enters. After he calls him Isaac, Bo corrects him and tells him that they decides to call him Zack. Hope and Bo comment to Abe about how strong he was and how he helped them so much. He said he just did what he knew was right. Abe downplays his role, but Bo calls him a good honest man and praises him some more. Bo & Hope want Abe to be a big part of Zack's life. Abe says this is so hard to be there like that, but Bo & Hope tell him it will get better, especially since he will be Zack's godfather. Abe will be honored to stand up for Zack. He then praises Bo & Hope as great friends. Then Zack looks at Abe and Bo and says Daddy. Abe notices that he used to call him DaDa but Hope tells him that Marlena advised them to call them different names to ease Zack's transition. Abe understands. Bo asks if Abe has heard anything about Dimera lately. Hope and Bo figure that Dimeras are plotting against them. They plan to have security at the church for the christening. Abe says goodbye, Bo thanks him, Abe leaves. Bo & Hope want to go get Zack's christening outfit, but Hope doesn't want to take Zack out. Bo says that they are all going and not going to live in fear.

Craig is on the phone with Nurse Brenda when Chloe comes downstairs. He finds out that Lexie is suing the hospital and tells Brenda to call in his damage control (secretaries, ets.). Craig notices Chloe's bruises on her legs from the trip she took. Craig asks Chloe if she misled him earlier when he asked if her energy was coming back. After some pushing, she admits that her energy is not much better, but she's had the flu.

At the hospital, Lexie tells Jack that she will be suing the hospital and the price you pay when you cross a Dimera. Jack asks how much she's suing for, and she says it's not about money it is about Justice. Celeste intervenes between Jack & Lexie. With Brandon beside her, Jen is standing back watching Jack. "He is good, isn't he?" Jen mutters. Colin then tells Jack his time is up. Jack says his first amendment right gives him right to public assembly. Colin says this isn't Washington, it is a trauma centre. Colin says Jack is intervene with the treatment of his patient, Lexie. After Colin directs Lexie and Celeste out of the room, Jack pulls Colin aside and tells him that he will get to the bottom of this and asks if it bothers him because he might have prior knowledge to what was going on. Colin reminds Jack that he wasn't even in the country when the baby switch occurred. No, Jack says, "You were in Africa trying to seduce my wife." Jen tells Brandon, maybe I should go in there and break things up. Bran tells Jen that she doesn't want to hear what they're saying about her. Jen asks why he thinks they are talking about her. She changes the subject to their weekend trip. She get nervous when they start talking about the night. Brandon tells her that there is no pressure. Meanwhile Jack threatens Colin that if he finds any dirt around the hospital he will come after Colin. Jennifer intervenes. Craig walks in and throws Jack out. Craig tells Colin about his concern for Chloe. Colin examines Chloe and Chloe tells him that her parents are over-reacting. She tells Colin that she is not rescheduling her next audition in July. She leaves to meet Brady and Colin tells Craig that hopefully her blood is as good as last time.

Celeste questions Lexie about why she would call herself a Dimera in front of a reporter. Lexie claims she has nothing to be ashamed of. Celeste reminds Lexie of the trouble she is already in and to hope she doesn't go to prison. Celeste tries to talk sense into Lexie but to no avail. They she tells Lexie that she reminds her so much of her father that it scares her. Celeste tells Lexie that she should go home but Lexie still wants to fight the hospital. Brandon walks in and agrees with Celeste. Lexie snaps at him. He tells her that they need to talk. Bran calls her aside and tells her she is nuts for suing the hospital because the truth could come out. If he is called as a witness, he will have to tell the truth. Lexie gets upset with Brandon that he would threaten her. He pretty much tells her to get a grip!

Craig barges in the room that Lexie and Celeste are in and asks Lexie, not so nicely, about her suit. After all, she lost her son! Craig so much as tells her that she's full of poop about the switch as there is no way that could happen and she knows that. "Everyone here thinks you're a jerk. Do you know all about that?" Lexie snaps at Craig. He reminds her that she was working in pediatrics at the time and had access to everything. He reminds her that when she was brought in after the explosion she mentioned something to Nancy about a babyswitch and then made up a lame excuse for it. After she calls him a liar, he says "No, that would be you." He tells her that if she takes it to court she will lose and storms out. Celeste tells Lexie that Craig is right. Jack and Jen talk about how big this story is. Jen leaves to find Brandon. Sami is reminded by Warden Brenda that lunch is 1 hour and approaches Jack and tells him they have a serious problem then points to Jen and Bran holding hands. She says that they must break them up.

Chloe meets Brady, apologizes for being late and he's says that it is ok. She is worth the wait. They talk about Craig, Nancy, Julliard, etc. She tells him that he likes it when she's wrong, he says it is one of his favorite things, aside from Raindrops on Roses (from the Sound of Music). He gives her the package that he was talking to yesterday. She opens it to find a stuffed pig. She starts snorting like a pig. He got the pig because it reminds him of how much her smile brightens his day.

Now, suddenly Celeste is with Abe at Java Café. She tells him of Lexie's downward slide. Abe says she needs psychological help. Abe is convinced that Lexie knew about the switch, but why sue the hospital. Jack is lurking in the background listening.

Back at work finally, Sami asks Brenda about Brandon not being scheduled. Sami is so concerned with being understaffed with Brandon gone (yeah, right). Brenda agrees then lets is slip that Colin will also be gone. Sami figures out that Brandon and Colin are going to the same place.

Now, Jen is in Salem Place and meets up with Bo & Hope & Zack. Lexie overhears what is going on. She hears Bradys tell Jenn of the name change. Jenn tells them how Zack is so lucky to have two parents that love him so much. They ask Jenn to be Zack's godmother. Lexie says to herself that Jen can won't have that job because it won't happen. She will have her baby back and that his name is Isaac, not Zack. Jen asks who the godfather is and is told it is Abe. Lexie, listening, says to herself that she will never let that happen... and the credits roll.

Lynette

THURSDAY, MAY 30, 2002***

Episode: 9317
Directed by: Roger W. Inman
Tape Date: 5/6/02

Today's Zach's christening day. The Brady's gather at the pub and Bo and Hope's house for the big day. Lexie's falling apart at home and closer to losing it altogether.

AT THE PUB
Roman and Abe (who's feeling guilty about being there) sip coffee as the Brady's gather. John joins them and they mention the security at the church. Sami joins them and puts her hand in support on Abe's shoulder. We hear someone ask what a girl has to do to get a hug around here and camera pans to Kimberly. (Wow she looks great. She's now sporting a short blonde hairdo.) The Brady gang all oblige with a big hug. They ask about Kayla and Kim explains she couldn't get off work and Stefanie's studying for finals but Kayla sent new pictures (what's new...Kayla hasn't been home in years..shame on her!!!) Kim tells them her own kids are in England with Shane. Colin joins them and is introduced to his cousin. Kim jokingly (in her special way) kids him that her mom has emailed her all about him (hey, glad to hear Caroline's with it and on-line!). Before she says TOO much, LOL, Caroline pulls her away and asks her to do something. (she calls Bo..see below).

Nicole and John banter at the bar about the Perma Lash account as Colin and Brandon observe from a table. Sami, Mom and Pop are warned by Roman and Abe to be on alert with Lexie on bail. Abe's also worried about Stefano and his operatives. They privately clue Kim in that they have to protect the baby 24/7. Roman and Abe ask John to be in control of the security during the christening being they'll be busy (no other cops available?) Kim gives Abe a hug, feeling bad for him. Roman tells him he's been part of the family for a long time.

Sami tries to get Brandon to tell her (in her official capacity at the hospital front desk) where he'll be on the weekend, but he's on to her and won't tell. He reminds her she hasn't pulled a weekend shift in years, so why worry, LOL. She gives up and talks to Caroline, saying she tried to do good by reminding somewhere where their responsibilities lie. Caroline invites Sami to join her at the soup kitchen the next day. She tells Caroline that would be depressing and goes to freshen up. They get ready to leave and John goes to pick up Marlena and will meet them there. Roman assures Kim that he knows Marlena is happy with John and he is ready to move on. Kim's proud of her brother and tells him he deserves to be happy. She runs upstairs to change quickly before leaving.

Nicole joins them and Brandon leaves to check in at the hospital as Colin asks about John Black. She's proud to admit she beat John's company to an account, but Colin thought John was just a mercenary or something, LOL. She confirms their weekend away is still on unless he's got a wife hidden somewhere. He tells her he's not the marrying kind (Lizzy would agree). Colin heads off to the christening and Sami wastes no time getting to Nicole to ask if she's tagging along with Brandon. Nicole takes pleasure telling poor Sami how she knows Sami's still after Brandon and in love with Austin, but they're both on to the fact that Sami's more trouble then she's worth, haha.

Kim, now changed into a long orange dress, and Roman head to the church. Roman's determined nothing's going to happen at the church as today's a day for the Brady's.

AT DIMANSION
A frumpy, grumpy Lexie joins Celeste in the living room. On the edge, Lex barks at Celeste about not moving the pictures on the mantle as she reorganizes them. Lexie claims to have a plan to save Isaac as Celeste tries to find out what she means. Celeste deducts that Lexie knew all along that the baby's had been switched and Lexie finally admits it to her mother. She rants, then says she was lying about that and her mother flunked the loyalty test. She denies knowing and even asked her father if he had anything to do with the switching and how he looked her right in the eye and lied. Celeste tells her she's a fool if she believed him. Lexie tells her that Stefano's always leveled with her (apparently NOT Lexie) and he's the only one who never deserted her (Celeste feels that verbal slap). She tells her mother to go back where she came from, but getting her son back is the only thing she cares about. Celeste is concerned about her daughter's physical and emotional health. Lexie says Abe's in worse shape agreeing to be Godfather. Abe arrives to check on her between the pub and the church. Celeste warns him she's worried about Alexandra and what she'll do. Lexie yells at him and says Isaac was already christened. She tells him she hates him and beats on him while saying it. He hugs her and she walks off crying. Abe's worried about Lexie and tells her to stay home and away from the pub, church or the Brady's. He warns her all the places are staked out and she'll be arrested if she goes near them. She screams for him to leave and get out of her life. She vows not to let anyone do this to her.

Downstairs Rolf's keying away at the computer when Bart joins him. Rolf plans on proceeding with his plan whether he hears back from Stefano or not. Bart reminds Rolf his success rate has been pretty low lately and reminds him time is short. Rolf holds the syringe up saying "let the funeral begin". Bart just hopes there are no slip ups and Rolf gives him the evil eye. Bart watches open mouthed as Rolf isn't concerned, but ... Later Rolf comes out in priest garb wearing a brown wig.

AT THE BRADY'S
Bo and Hope prepare to go to the christening as Shawn comes in all dirty and grimy after working on the truck (guess they're fixing it at home). Hope urges him to get ready for the christening, but he seems pretty morose about the idea. Ding dong...Maggie and Mickey have arrived with Melissa and she and Hope hug. (nice seeing her again. She also looks great.). Shawn walks in and he and Melissa shake hands hello until he cleans up and he heads upstairs to change. Hope explains how hard Shawn is taking JT's absence and how they've missed two years of Zach's life already. Melissa assures them they're so loving he's going to fit right in. She hugs Mickey and Maggie saying she was older then Zach when they adopted her and she couldn't love them more then her biological parents (then come visit them more often!!)

Bo gets a phone call, it's Kim. She teases them with a fake voice and talks to both Bo and Hope. She can tell Bo's hiding something, but he jokes about her always being a big sister and laughs as they hang up. He and Hope whisper they wish they could tell everyone and hope they'll know the test results before the christening is over so they can announce it then. Shawn comes downstairs in his dark suit and tie (man he's a cutie!) and the two cousins hug this time. They talk about how Melissa's in Nashville singing in clubs and as back up for other groups. Maggie boasts how great she was when they saw her last summer singing at the Wild Horse Saloon. Melissa admits she may never get rich, but she loves what she does. She invites them all to Nashville June 13-16th for Country Music Fanfare. She invites them all to come stay with her and tells them Sarah would love to see them all. She asks Shawn about Belle and he says she's not in his life anymore. Bo suggests Shawn tell Jan they're leaving soon, but Shawn tells them he asked her to not be around today, so she's shopping with Cynthia. Hope thanks them for doing that. Melissa apologizes for what she said. Bo slips aside to call the lab. M&M join him asking if everything's ok. Shawn overhears Hope telling Melissa she talked to Jan's mother and is upset they didn't tell him about it. The 3 M's step outside as Shawn rants about his parents running his life for him (hello? Who's been the little dictator lately?) Hope explains Jan can't live there indefinitely and they need a solution to make life easier. Shawn is upset saying it'll make THEIR life easier and goes in the kitchen. Hope asks about the call and Bo tells her they haven't finished the tests yet, but it should be very soon.

Maggie talks to Shawn in the kitchen and gently reminds him that she knows he misses JT, but that Zach's his brother and needs his love too. They bring Zach downstairs in his white christening outfit and Maggie and Melissa fight over holding him, awww. Bo assures Hope the lab has his cell number too and the phone rings as they close the door (of course).

Outside Bo, Hope and Shawn talk about JT and their feelings for him. They feel guilty about loving Zach so much and hope something will happen today that they feel will make it easier for Shawn to accept Zach as his brother. Melissa runs back as she forgot her purse and hears the phone ringing inside. Bo anxiously opens the door and gets the phone. The show ends with Hope telling herself that she hopes that's the lab and Bo's Zach's father as the credits roll....

Linda

FRIDAY, MAY 31, 2002***

Episode: 9318
Directed by: Phil Sogard
Tape Date: 5/7/02

Summary:
Tomorrow's show is dedicated completely to the Christening of little Zack. So, if you like seeing a lot of Hortons and Bradys in one place, then this show is for you! The families come together for a joyous celebration, with tragedy lurking...in the guise of a police officer and a priest.

The Christening
Everyone begins to arrive at the church for the Christening. Bo and Hope catch up with Kimberly as she coos over Zack. Kim pulls Shawn aside and tells him she knows what all he has been going through and gives him a shoulder to cry on. (Isn't/wasn't she a thereapist?) They talk about his missing JT and how he will survive. John, Marlena and Belle also arrive as Shawn and Belle just look at each other. Rolf is in the sanctuary poisoning the water as he talks to Bart on his cell phone. He is explaining what he is doing as Bart tries to talk him out of it. Lexie walks up and overhears Bart and demands to know what is going on. John and Roman come into the sanctuary as Rolf is distracted and fears that he put too much poison in the water. Abe arrives and gives the uniformed cops instructions that Lexie is not to be allowed inside. If she is spotted, she is to be arrested. Jen and Brandon arrive as Melissa and Jen catch up. They are followed by Jack, Abby and Sami. Bo and Hope slip off to talk as he tells her that when he answered the phone at home, there was no one on the line. He calls the lab to see if he can get the results for an anxious Hope. Both listen in, but the one with the results is out right now...so no news. Caroline (with Zack in tow) finds them and wants to know what is wrong and they cover. Roman explains to Caroline that Lucas is taking Will for the summer. Colin arrives, feeling out of place. Doug and Julie are now there with Julie asking (quite bluntly) why Jack is there (love that Julie!) Doug and Julie catch up with Melissa, who talks about Bo and Hope's problems. Melissa is sure they can make it through all the troubles that they have seen, due to the large family and support system they have. She feels lucky to be a part of it. Jack, Colin and Brandon all eye each other...as do Shawn and Belle. Jack begins to question people as Jen pulls him aside and tells him to let the investigation rest today. Shawn and Belle finally talk (as she asks where Jan is...LOL) and she is very cool with him. Shawn lets it be known that he isn't too thrilled to be there.

Back at DiMansion, Lexie figures out what Rolf is up to and demands that Bart tell her what he knows (as she shoves him down into a chair). She is furious and demands that Bart will help her get into the church. Later, we see Bart arrive at the church dressed as a bum. As the cops stop him, Lexie slips in unnoticed, dressed as a cop.

Rolf slips into a confessional booth and watches from behind the curtain. Kim and Marlena catch up with Kim pulling her aside, asking what is wrong. Marlena is worried about John's recent behavior and his obsession with Stefano. Abby admires the Baptismal Font with Jack nearby. She worries if the water is cold and goes to stick her hand in it, but Jack stops her (with Rolf watching and worrying). Jack talks to Abby about her Baptism (with Jen listening...and for just a brief moment, she smiles at him). Doug and Julie both wonder who the mystery guest is that Hope hinted at. Alice has an idea, but won't divulge any information. Back in another room, Bo and Hope (along with Shawn now) call the lab for results. Sami slides up to Belle and suggests that she "cozy up" to Shawn today, since Jan is no where insight. Belle gives her a disgusted side look. Jen is now holding Zack, surrounded by Jack, Brandon and Colin as those three bicker. Jen just gets up and leaves. Father Jansen questions Caroline if the family wants to go through with the entire ceremony (water and all) since he has already actually been Baptized. She assures him that they do. John comes by and mentions to Jansen that he wants to talk with him privately sometime in the near future. Jansen tells him to just call...he will be glad to. I think Marlena overhears this exchange.

Everyone begins to wonder where the parents are, so popShawn goes to look for them. He finds the emotional family in the back room and shoos them out. PopShawn wishes them well and assures Bo that Zack will be a Brady, no matter what. In the sanctuary, Bo takes Zack from Jen (who is calling Bo "daddy"...how cute). Hope announces that the "mystery guest" that she alluded to is here...and it's Zack's father. LOL...as everyone gasps and begins to look around. Then she explains that BO is the biological father and goes on to explain. Julie acts upset that they didn't tell her and Doug while in Paris. But Hope says they wanted to be sure and that they just got confirmation. All applaud and Hope says that finally they have a happy ending. (Mickey says no, it is just a new beginning). Lexie, who has now slipped into one of the confessional booths is listening/watching this all take place. Shawn talks about how he has been missing JT and wishes he were there as well but he is in their hearts. Shawn talks about losing JT and about his bad behaviour lately. He says that now he has another brother and he believes that it was all part of God's greater plan and believes that JT was in their lives for a reason...even though they didn't understand at the time. He says that Grandma (Caroline) was right...you gotta have faith...even when it looks like things won't work out. He says that he is proud to be a part of this family. (Could we be seeing the last of "nasty attitude" Shawn?) Lexie watches as Rolf and she talk (he is in the next confessional). He tries to convince her that he is doing the right thing, but she wants him to stop. Belle admires Shawn for what he said. Alice tells Bo and that she was praying for them all along and that love always finds a way.

The Baptism starts as Zack calls Bo "daddy" again. His name is revealed as "Beauregard Isaac Theo (for Abe) Brady" as Lexie pleads with Rolf to stop it. She finds out that the water is already poisoned just as they are about to pour it over Zack's head and she panics. He promises her that if they go through with this, Isaac will be hers forever. With his words echoing through her head, she watches with a look of horror on her face...and the credits roll.

Laney

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