MONDAY AUGUST 5, 2002**

Episode #: 9362
Directed by: Phil Sogard
Tape Date: 7/08/02

Summary:
Jack and Jennifer spy on Colin (and they aren't the only ones)...a terrified Sami tries to keep her distance from Brandon and Lexie...as Bo and Abe make a startling discovery.

Jack and Jennifer (welcome back you 2)...
Jack and Jennifer are at the Jave Café, as Jack rambles on about what a good team they make. They talk about Colin Murphy as Jen heads back to the office and reminds Jack that he has a story to cover. Jack tries to convince Jen that Colin is the blacksheep of the Brady family and he can prove it. They spot Colin and Nicole together and wonder what is up. They decide to split up and listen in and Jack suggests "you take the south bush, and I'll take the north." (LOL)

As Colin is waiting on Nicole to arrive he has flashbacks of his conversation with Tony about Nicole. As she arrives in that tacky outfit, she starts giving him hell about dumping her. She accuses him of being afraid of Victor or being paid off, both of which he denies. She informs him that she and Victor are back together as they trade quips. While they are talking, we see that Victor is also in Salem Place window shopping and he sees something...is it them? No, he spies Jack hiding behind a bush eaves dropping. When he questions Jack, he covers and tells Victor he is working on a huge story. Nicole spots Victor first and drags Colin to a safer place. Jen follows them and watches in shock as Colin gives Nicole a ring box claiming it to be a "token of his affection". Then we see a mysterious person in the bushes with a camera. Nicole opens the box to find a "Celtic clatter ring" and he explains how it is worn. Jack sees the photographer and wonders who he is. Colin grabs Nicole and kisses her as the camera clicks away and both Jack and Jen watch in shock. Nicole blasts Colin, giving him the ring back and storming off. He is pleased, saying it worked like a charm. Jack and Jen hook back up as Jen calls Colin a pig. Jack tells her about the photographer as Jen's cell phone rings. Yup, it's Colin...inviting her to dinner. With Jack's encouragement, she accepts.

A flustered Nicole stops at the Java Café when her phone rings. It's Victor, asking her to meet him at the jewelry store in 10 minutes. After she hangs up, she says she is thankful he didn't see her and Colin. But the (nearby) mysterious photographer thinks to himself "he didn't...but I did...in living color."

Over at the Hospital...
Sami desperately wants to see/hear what is going on between Brandon and Lexie on the terrace, but she keeps seeing visions of Victor everywhere warning her to stay away from Brandon. Outside, Brandon is upset with Lexie over the lawsuit against the hospital. He says that he has always stood by her, but not this time. If called to testify, he will tell the truth...that she knew the truth for over a year. Sami sneaks over to listen, but Brend stops her (Sami sees Victor's face though). She is angry that she is letting Victor control her life. Lexie and Brandon argue and after Brandon has flashbacks of his tumble with Abe, tells her that he understands her need for revenge and promises to keep her safe and never let Abe hurt her and they hug. A jumpy Sami keeps seeing Victor everywhere as Brenda tells her to stop obsessing over loverboy out there and get back to work. Lexie gets a call from Abe, telling her to come down to the station. She is terribly rude, refuses and hangs up on him. As Lexie and Brandon hug again, Sami watches from inside. Lexie and Brandon come inside and Lexie smarts off to her and leaves. But she is met at the elevator by 2 uniformed cops, who are going to escort her downtown. After she is gone, Sami does her best to ignore Brandon as he asks what is wrong. She tells him to just go and be Lexie's "pit bull" and leave her alone. He leaves as she damns Victor, saying that her plan with Tony MUST work.

Down at the Cop Shop...
Bo and Abe watch the tape in shock as they see how the babys' name bracelets change like magic before their eyes. Bo immediately says that Stefano was responsible. They agree that it is both brilliant and evil at the same time. Abe vows to bring everyone involved in this to justice.

In the outer office, Roman and Billie arrive as he chastises her for not staying in the car. She accuses him of trying to keep her away from Bo. Roman rakes her over the coals and she feels that he is holding her back because of her past with Bo. He advises her to just do her job and promises her that if she is up to something, she won't be able to find a job as a crossing guard when he is through with her. Bo overhears and asks what is going on. Billie only says that Roman is setting her straight on protocol. Roman goes in with Abe and Bo and watches the tape and comes to same conclusion...Stefano. After his call to Lexie, Abe, Roman and Bo leave. Billie wanders into Abe's office and sees the baby tape onscreen. She thinks about how she and Bo once had a baby but he acts like it never happened. Bo comes in and asks if she is okay. She tells him she gets emotional whenever she sees babies, reminding her of Georgia. Bo gets a call (from Hope) and Billie leaves. He and Hope talk (yes we see her) as she gives him updates on JT (his surgery has been postponed). She talks about how well adjusted he is and what good parents Glen and Barb are. Bo sees Billie standing outside and cuts it short, promising to call Hope that night.

Lexie arrives at the station (along with her 2 escorts) raising hell. Abe has something to show her, but she isn't interested. She rants at him as they go into her office. Roman advises Billie get to work and forget about Bo. She asks "Bo who?" but continues to watch him. She gets one of her mysterious calls and rushes off. In Abe's office, they show Lexie the tape (against her will). As she watches the bracelets change, her eyes get big as saucers and she gasps "Oh, my God"...and the credits roll.

Laney

TUESDAY, AUGUST 6TH***

Episode# 9362
Directed by: Roger W. Inman
Tape Date: Various

Thumbs up to James Reynolds and Renee Jones in tomorrow's show as the Carver's react to the truth about the baby switch. Sami has a heart to heart with her grandmother as the cops gets down to police business (about time, ey?). Nicole finds herself having to think quick in her encounters in Salem Place.

Salem Place
Kate finds Nicole primping at Salem Place and orders her to give "him" up as he's hers. She specifies she doesn't mean Victor, but a client from RCS that informed her about rumors that Basic Black might be using unethical financial practices and become the next Enron. Nicole acts concerned and hopes John doesn't fire Kate over this and worried that waitress jobs are hard to come by with the recession and all, LOL! Kate grabs her, ready to attack Nicole as Roman breaks it up. Nicole threatens to file charges, but doesn't. She blows a kiss to Kate, saying it would be a waste of her time. Kate fumes, ranting what she'd like to do to Nicole as Roman warns her those are dangerous words, especially coming from her. They exchange words and she denies ever killing anyone and has never been convicted of a crime, ha! He asks how she survived Stefano and mentions her being in Stefano's will. He knows she's lying about her explanation as Roman knows Stefano did something bad to her. He knows she doesn't trust anyone and battles everything inside herself. Kate changes the subject, saying he should leave the head shrinking to his ex-wife. Noticing his reaction, she realizes Marlena's still a sore spot for him. He denies it and tells her he wants to take her out and see what makes her tick. She acts not interested, but he assures her when he does ask her out, she'll want to go.

Nicole meets up with Victor (how does anyone get any work done romping and shopping around Salem Place all the time??). She tells him about her Kate-attack and how his suggestion that she handle Kate herself is working. He gives her a jewelry box as congratulations as she asks what's in it. He assures her it's something she'll want. She opens it to find it empty He tells her there's no question he loves her and that she loves him, but until SHE knows that and wants to become Mrs. Victor Kirikas, he won't give her a ring. She gives him back the empty box saying she doesn't need another ring today anyway. He inquires as to what other rings she was offered. Sensing his jealousy, she tells him she was just joking with him. He wants to make sure there's no other man in her heart, bed or life. Nicole tells Victor he's the only man for her and hugs him while having flashbacks of her kiss with Colin. She moves in for a kiss next.

Salem University Hospital
Billie's phone call yesterday was from Brandon at the hospital. He explains he called as he got a 14 year old abused female patient that he wanted her to see. He wasn't able to get any information from the girl and being she's the only female cop he knew, called her hoping she could get the girl to open up. Billie offers the girl a piece of cinnamon flavored gum. She guesses and Brandon confirms she has a dislocated shoulder. Billie offers her help and assures her she's safe there in the hospital. The girl starts weeping as Billie offers a tissue and softly talks to the girl explaining she knows what the girls going through as her father treated her and her brother like a punching bag and she just wants to help. The girl smiles and says her name is Tia Vincent. Billie asks if the girl's father has been hurting her for a long time and the girl acknowledges that as she cries on Billie's shoulder.

Later Billie wraps up a call to the station. Them Salem PD are fast (for once) as they've already arrested Tia's father and his girlfriend. They found ½ lb of cocaine in his apartment and realize he was a drug dealer. Brandon explains he knew he and Billie had similar backgrounds and she would be able to help. She's surprised and says she has to get back to the station as her commander is having a hard time with his wife (oh yeah, something she spreads around). He stops her and asks about that as she asks if he knows Lexie. She tells him how Abe was showing Lexie the hospital videos and apparently Stefano being guilty of the baby switch. He rushes off.

Cop Shop
A replay of Lexie watching the enhanced video of the baby bracelet change as Bo and Abe tell her their theory of Stefano's involvement. Lexie tearfully watches as Abe tells her Stefano was the only one who could be responsible. Not wanting to hear it, she leaves as Abe morosely takes the tape out of the vcr. Leaving the tape on top of his desk in a marked tape box, Bo and Abe leave (at least they close the door to Abe's office). They go to Abe's home to get the baby bracelet to have studied. Bo remembers how much they use to visit each other before and looks at the photo album Abe has on the table with pictures of Zack and Lexie in them. When Abe returns with the bracelet, he pours his heart out to Bo about how he still loves Lexie and Zack and always will, but resigned to the fact that he's lost them both and is going to file for a divorce so he can move on.

DiMansion
Bart shows Tony some satellite photos he found in the secret room while trying to figure out where Rolf went. Tony's happy the photos are recent, but needs their location to see if they tie in to the cobalt blue key's purpose. Sami walks right in like she owns the place, catching Tony and Bart chatting. Tony hides the photos and tells her to get out! Eliana rushes in apologizing for not stopping Sami as Bart grabs her arm to pull her out. Tony takes a startled Sami into the foyer and apologizes for his devoted staff and explains he's very busy in a foundation the Dimera's founded to help impoverished countries with supplies they need (yeah, right!). Surely she can understand why he's not been able to help her cause. Nope, she NEEEEDS Brandon and doesn't about what the rest of the world needs. (I think Tony's realizing what he's got himself into, LOL!) On the front porch, Sami calls her last resort, asking whomever it is to meet her in Salem Place. (any guesses who?)

Moments (literally) after leaving the cop shop, Lexie walks in and grabs Bart, demanding to know if Rolf used chemicals on the baby's bracelets. Tony watches as Lexie shakes and slaps Bart. Bart fears as Rolf swore him to silence (guess that's your answer) and Tony dismisses him as Lexie realizes Abe was right. She tells Tony how she begged Stefano for the truth and how he denied any involvement. Tony uses Stefano's honor as an excuse, but Lexie breaks down as she tells Tony how she defended her father to her friends and husband and now has lost everyone because of it. She damns Stefano while looking at his urn (was waiting for her to make him kitty litter!!) Tony tells her she still has Abe, but she figures Abe is ruled by his head, not his heart, and she's now a Dimera and tainted. Tony thinks otherwise.

When Tony's alone again, Bart brings in pictures of Nicole kissing Colin (ah, it was Tony's guy taking pix). Someone's pounding on the door..any guesses who? Bingo..tiz Brandon demanding to see Lexie. Tony tells him she's not there, but Brandon tells him about the video and knows he can help Lexie. Tony tells him he's not Lexie savior and to leave her alone..slam goes the door. Bart realizes Tony wants Lexie with Abe, but Tony knows she still loves Abe, even though he's unworthy of Lexie just like Brandon is. How to keep Brandon out of the picture though (duh).

Return to Salem (not Peyton) Place
Sami's last resort is Caroline, who looks exhausted as she walks up (poor thing was probably making chowder all morning). Sami rattles on about how Nicole told Victor to keep her away from Brandon and how much she needs Brandon as he brings out the best in her. She asks Caroline to talk to Victor for her. A surprised Caroline tells Sami if she does, she'll thank him as Sami doesn't belong with any man right now. Caroline realizes it's too soon since her break up with Austin and Sami needs to discover herself. Sami knows Brandon is the man she wants and Caroline tells her to prove it (GO! Caroline) She has Sami close her eyes and picture waiting for Brandon. We see what Sami's picturing. Sami tells her that she asks Brandon if he loves her in her mind. Caroline tells her she should be asking Brandon what HE wants. So Sami asks Brandon what he wants. He tells her he just wants her to love him. Sami's quiet and Caroline asks Sami why she hesitates when Brandon tells her that. Caroline tells her that Sami isn't ready for any man until she realizes that his needs are as important as her own (sounds like Caroline went to the Alice Horton School of Grandmothering). Sami smiles and tells her she's brilliant and will do what she says.

Back to the Cop Shop
Bo tells Roman how disappointed Abe was in Lexie's reaction to the video. Roman gets a call. He asks Bo if he'd like some action now that Hope's out of town (guess he doesn't these assignment when Hope's in town??) Bo needs to put together a group to assist the DE on a drug bust at Magic Mikes. Billie overhears and plans to be on Bo's team.

Carver Home
Abe looks at the photo album as the doorbell rings. It's Lexie on the front porch as the two look into each other's eyes as the credits roll....

Linda

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7TH, 2002

 Episode #9364
Tape date - 7/11/02
Director - Randy Robbins***

Chloe goes home, Sami looks for answers, Lexie begs for forgiveness, while Belle & Shawn make headway with the twins. Kudos once more to James Reynolds & Renee Jones for their moving performances today

AT THE HOSPITAL
At the hospital, Brady arrives outside Chloe's room, hearing voices and lots of laughter inside. He opens the door to find Craig, Nancy, Philip & Chloe smiling and having a good time. He says he will come back later, but Chloe (in a turban) tells him not to bother, she is in remission and going home. He looks rather awkward, as Craig & Nancy decide to start loading the car with all of Chloe's stuff. Brady tells Chloe he wants to talk to her, but she lets him know now is not a good time. He leaves.

The Wesleys arrive home, and Chloe is happy to be there, deciding to rest a while on the porch. Inside, Craig gets a most welcome phone call from Bo, and tells Nancy the good news. Someone tampered with the identity bracelets on the Carver and Brady babies, and a grinning Craig says "Guess who just lost her law suit?". Outside, Chloe tells Philip she will never take for granted again, her home, her surroundings, etc. He gives her flowers, which she missed so much, in isolation, and she tells him she missed something even more, and pulls his face close for a kiss.

AT THE PENTHOUSE
At the penthouse, John is looking at the blue key, and pockets it as Sami arrives. She tells him she knows how much her mother loves John, no matter what, and thinks he is so wonderful, and wants to know how he managed that. (That's our Sami, a compliment, and insult at the same time!) She wants people to see her as good, too. John tells her the obvious...then you must BE good. She claims to be in an honest mode (LOL) and he should believe her. He talks of when she was little, and he would take her to Baldwin Park the day AFTER her birthday, just her, so she would know that she was a special person unto herself. Sami remembers he used to make cream cheese and grape jelly sandwiches for them, (& how she overheard him once telling Isabella he hated grape jelly). John says he wanted her to know she was loved always and unconditionally. He asks her about Tony, she defends her friendship with him. John reminds her that Stefano took away her mother for years, and put her to sleep on an island, and asks Sami if she wants to help the DiMeras ruin her mom again.
Sami goes on about Tony being a philanthropist; John says it is a tax write-off. She mentions Tony wanting to help the world, saying the satellite must have cost millions. John questions her about the satellite, but she says she only glanced at the pics, and there was some island. Before they can go any further, Brady arrives & Sami leaves.
Brady tells John Chloe went home, and how she treated him. John explains that Chloe is afraid, but Brady says he only wants to help. He mentions seeing his mother, and John thinks it is just his heart and mind working. But Brady is unsure of what Isabella is telling him, and tells his dad about the detective the Wesleys' hired to find Chloe's father, and how he is sure the detective is scamming the Wesleys. John replies he will get his own people on it, but tells Brady he doubts Izzy would have suggested finding Chloe's father. More likely she would say, "Give the girl what she needs. Give her your love". Brady knows this is exactly what his mom said, and says aloud "Go on a journey, one that brings you home". He asks John if IzzyB ever said anything like that, & John says it could mean a lot of things. Brady thanks him and leaves.
John picks up the phone, puts it down as he looks at Marlena's pillow. He murmurs to himself "pictures of an island", then "Sleeping Beauty". He throws the pillow down, then looks down where it fell, at the stars on the other side>(Ah, the wheels are beginning to turn!).

AT DIMANSION
At DiMansion, Tony is reaming out Bart for the lack of security that allowed the key to be stolen. Bart puts away all the pictures, and assures Tony he will find out all that he can, about the security and the satellite. Sami arrives, and lets Tony know in no uncertain terms that everyone says not to trust him, and she will not spy for him, or let him hurt her family. She mentions not telling John any details about the satellite pics and Tony blows up, yelling at her that he and John are competitors in philanthropy (that did not make sense at all). Sami, of course, is only concerned about herself and her quest to land Brandon, so is delighted to hear Lexie went to see Abe, & gleefully leaves. Tony pulls out the pictures, ranting against Stefano. He moans that Stef is still controlling their lives from beyond the grave, and wonders how he can do anything, when he has no idea what he is looking for. He asks what in heavens name Stefano did, and why. And where is this island. (Yeah, Tony, we all want to know, lol)

AT THE CARVERS
At the Carvers, we see a replay of Abe coming out with his cup, and looking at the Isaac family picture album. He gets up to answer the door, finding Lexie, who dissolves into tears, as she hugs him in the doorway, saying how sorry she is. Abe is silent as Lexie says she should leave, but knows that though Stefano was responsible for the baby switching, she blames herself for listening. But Abe tells her that he told her this repeatedly and she did not believe him. She tries to make excuses, but Abe tells her that there is also Brandon. That she turned away from Abe. He tells her that even after the video, she did not turn to Abe, and asks where she went, wondering if it was to find Brandon. She says, No, Brandon is a friend, (ah, Lexie, but Brandon went looking for you!) and she went to see Tony, who told her to go see her husband. Abe is not pleased that someone had to tell her this, and says he wants a divorce. Lexie says if that is what he wants, she will give it to him. In tears, she strokes his face, they passionately kiss, but Abe pushes her away. Lexie pressures him, but Abe says it took years to destroy their marriage, and would take a long time to rebuild it. Lack of honesty is what destroyed them, and if she has any thing to tell him, he wants to hear it now, not 6 months from now.

ON SMITH ISLAND
On Smith Island, Belle & Shawn arrive at the Horton cabin with Rex & Cassie in tow. (so, kids..did Gran give you permission?) Rex drops to the floor, Cassie kneels beside him, and tho they are using hand signs of a sort, they are either tired or hungry, tho Belle seems to think Rex may be sea sick. As the twins lay sleeping on the floor. Belle & Shawn go outside, where Shawn says he can no longer keep quiet about these kids (glad a brain cell is working, Shawn) and he is going to tell his parents. Belle pleads their case, but Shawn says if the twins do not tell them where they are from by the end of day, he is turning them in. He has to bring the boat back at sunset.
Belle wants to play "I know what you did last summer", meaning their time on the beach then, so she & Shawn go for a swim. They return dripping, as Belle comments that she left her suit on the boat a couple years ago (Belle, that is soooooo lame. As if Hope would not have seen you got it back in all that time) & thinks it doesn't fit well any more, but Shawn thinks it looks great (Atta boy, Shawn, she WAS fishing for a compliment, lol). They move close and lock lips, when Belle pushes Shawn away, as she notices Rex and Cassie have appeared. Oops, they have changed into bathing suits (gee, wonder where THEIRS came from?) and Cassie has no top! Belle covers her with a towel, asking Shawn if he got whiplash (LOL). They both figure out the twins only knew to change into bathing suits cuz they watched Shawn & Belle change clothes. (Now we have peeping Toms to boot) They warn the twins no more peeking, and finally seem to be communicating with the kids. Rex seems to be pointing at Belle's chest when he asks "What are those", but just meant Belle's goosebumps from being cold. Rex puts a towel around Belle, saying Belle cold. All four now engage in something right out of Tarzan......(me Tarzan, you Jane), as they poke each other saying boy, girl, and their names. Belle says yes, he is a boy, Shawn and my friend, and I am a girl, and we are humans. Who are you ? " The twins look at each other, touching their bracelets, nod their heads, and turn to face Belle & Shawn. And the credits roll (naturally! LOL)

Barb

THURSDAY, AUGUST 8, 2002

Episode #: 9365
Directed by: Phil Sogard
Tape Date: 7/1/02

On tomorrow's show we learn more about the twins connection to the key, Victor gives Nicole his conditions if he marries her and Jen and Colin rough it.

THE HOSPITAL
As Jennifer seeks Colin, she runs into Jack who's working on a story there. Colin's tying up the payphone calling Tony about his assignment with Nicole. Colin tells Tony that Nicole's not his type and he's interested in another woman whom something with Nicole would complicate matters with. Tony asks if that woman can be trusted as Colin spots Jen and Jack talking across the hall.

Jack gives Jennifer a small box. She opens it up to find a bug-in-a-brooch for her to wear on her date with Colin. Jack tells her that he can transcribe what Colin says from a safe distance. She agrees and spots Colin watching them, so turns on the anti-Jack speech, telling him to take the earrings back as she gives him back the box. She joins Colin, anxious for their night out on the town. Jack's happy about his Dr. Dundee surprise. Later we see Colin's night on the town for Jennifer. Yup, another campfire surprise. She talks into her brooch (no one's listening) as Jack later opens the box in the hospital doing research on his other story. He's surprised it's empty and realizes Jen palmed the brooch and must be more concerned about Colin then he realized.

Colin pours champagne for them as Jen comments on the upcoming storm as thunder takes it's cue. Jen asks about seeing him with Nicole at SP and if he's still seeing her. She flashes on seeing him and Nicole kissing (her flashback's in color too) as she asks him about it while putting the brooch in her purse. He explains it as an accidental meeting and changes the subject about how beautiful she is by the firelight and how he thinks about her all day. He leans in for a kiss as a loud thunder cracks. She wants to leave and they agree it's not a good time to be outside. She mentions going home (where's Abby camped out TONIGHT?), but he has another perfect place. They find a cabin somewhere and go in to get out of the elements.

VICTOR GIVES NICOLE THE PROS AND CONS
Nicole and Victor are out for dinner and he wants to talk about competition. She's not concerned about Basic Black, but Victor's referring to competition of the heart, wanting to know if she's seeing anyone else. She teases him about it, but he's serious about being jealous and not wanting to lose her to anyone else. He point blank asks if she's still seeing Colin Murphy. She denies going out with Colin, but he doesn't believe her. She remembers when Colin gave her the celtic ring (hey, she flashes back in color, haha) After Victor's persistence, she asks if he put Colin up to something and he wants to know what she means. She tells him about Colin's call wanting her to meet him in Salem Place and how she told him she wasn't interested. Victor tells her she passed her first test in a future with him. He clarifies what he's offering her and what's at stake. He tells her if she married him she'd be financially set for life, but she tells him she already is. He clarifies she's be one of the richest women in the world and want for nothing. Every dream or whim would come true. She'd be well provided in his will and he knows he's a couple years older then her. She tells him not to go there, but he's being realistic. He warns her it comes with a price though, and she asks what it is. He tells her she must be his alone and see and be with no other man. NO clandestine affairs, does she understand? She does. He warns her if she cheats on him she won't want the consequences.

JOHN THE ASTRONOMER
John studies the front and back of Marlena's pillow from Stefano. Whipping out his handy "constellation" book, he only takes seconds to find it's the "Gemini" constellation as he reads up on where it is. He ponders Stefano's connection to it, the satellite and the blue key. Black and white flashbacks of his break in at the mansion and finding the key. (not only is that the cleanest desk drawer I've ever seen, but the prettiest covered in a pattern lining) and a flashback of Marlena's reaction after touching the key. Grabbing his car keys, he heads out the door.

Tony ponders what the blue key means as someone rings the bell. (Doesn't ANYONE in Salem watch TV at night?) It's John, wanting to talk to Tony about the Gemini twins. Tony's quiet and confused as John explains about the pillow and the Gemini constellation. John goes on about the satellite the Dimera's operate. Tony tells him he didn't know what his father had intended for the satellite, but he's donating it to the DiMera foundation. John talks about merging their philanthropic ventures and calling it the "Gemini" Foundation. After John leaves, Tony goes through the photos of Colin and Nicole while thinking about John's suggestion, wondering what John knows and how he has to figure it out before John does.

John returns home, wondering how much Tony really knows. (Hey John, where are Marlena and Belle ?) He looks at the pillow, figuring Stefano's having the last laugh on this and going to pursue the Gemini Foundation.

SMITH ISLAND
Back to playing Charades on Smith Island. When Shawn mentions Gemini, the twins ears perk up as Belle hands Rex a pen and paper to draw on. He marks stars in the same formation that John's looking at in his book and shows them to Belle and Shawn. Rex points to himself and Cassie saying Gemini. Belle and Shawn talk about bringing the twins to Smith Island to relax before turning them over to the authorities. Rex makes it clear they don't want to interface with any other people as there's a knock on the door. Shawn answers it and surprised by who he finds. It's Mimi and Kevin who had rented jet ski's for the day and came over to the island. (my Kevin, for a day on a jet ski, your hair sure is perfectly coiffed, ha ha) They spotted a storm coming up and sought shelter at a cabin they saw (guess Mimi's never been out there) They walk in and Mimi introduces Kevin and herself to B&S's new friends. When they don't respond and just stare, Belle clues Meems in about the Gemini twins. Mimi's reaction? She realizes they're the aliens and faints, LOL. When she regains consciousness she quotes Star Wars and Star Trek by saying "May the force be with you" and gives them the Spock hand signal, telling them to "Live Long and Prosper" (gotta love her!) Belle assures Rex and Cassie they're okay and friends. Rex takes off on a FRIENDS tv commercial and Meem's chuckles, saying they must have had a satellite dish on their space ship. (they sure promote "Friends" (remember Belle had taped an episode that got confused with Chloe's video from Cynthia?, couldn't be cuz Victor in real life is Jennifer Aniston's father? Nah ;-) By the way, Jennifer Aniston's on The Tonight Show tonight.

Thunder starts booming and the twins are scared as Kevin's knowledge of space is explained, saying no one could live in that area of space. Rex pulls a cantaloupe out of a bag and refers to it as a planet, causing Mimi to refer to it as Planet Cantaloupe. Shawn and Kevin go to check on the storm's condition (sounds pretty nasty) to see if they can sail the Fancy Face home as Belle whispers to Mimi not to say "key". Of course Mimi repeats it and the twins react, and then she flashes her key and the same happens. She refers to it as the "k" word and Belle asks the twins to show them why they're afraid of it. Rex sits Cassie down with the pad and pen.

The guys return saying no way can they sail home tonight. Mimi's excited about a sleep over and Belle hopes their cells work to get permission to stay. Shawn figures their parents can't refuse if they want them safe (but thumbs up for Belle as it's still good to let them know where you are, especially in today's troubled world!). Cassie shows them her drawing as to why they're afraid of keys (see below) as the credits roll....

Linda

FRIDAY, AUGUST 9, 2002**1/2

Episode #: 9366
Directed by: Randy Robbins
Tape Date: Various

Summary:
I'm a bit short on time this morning, therefore, the spoiler is a bit short as well.   As a violent storm brews all around Salem...Sami makes a play for Brandon...Lexie makes a play for Abe...Roman makes a play for Kate (and gets more than he bargained for). Barb spills the beans to Hope...as Bo and Billie bust a drug ring.

At the Penthouse Grill...
Kate is there to meet someone for dinner and sees Roman, who openly flirts with her. They trade barbs back and forth until she receives a bottle of champagne from an admirer. She returns the favor, ordering one for who she THINKS it is. She tells Roman if he's lucky, maybe someone will buy him a Shirley Temple (sorry, but that just struck me funny). He admits to flirting with her as she tells him to cut it out. He reveals that he is the one who ordered the champagne, as a bottle arrives at his table. He toasts her as she tries to ignore him. He calls Sami (who was supposed to meet him there) and leaves her a message asking where she is. Roman talks about the date he promised Kate and she vows to NEVER go out with him. Roman says that maybe he should have sent her a jar of kippers (LOL). He asks if she and Stefano were involved. She jokingly tells him that over the years she has had plastic surgery and she IS Stefano...surprised he never figured it out. Kate finds out that her date isn't coming (couldn't land because of the storm) and she leaves. Roman follows her and they get trapped in the elevator as the power goes out. Kate asks..."God, what did I do to deserve this?"

The Truth about Lexie...
Hope is on the phone with Bo (at the station) and he is telling her about the video tape. Bo has to rush off, as (a pregnant) Barb joins Hope. Hope tells her the news as Barb tells her now that it is all over, maybe it is time to move forward. Over coffee, they take a trip down memory lane and begin to compare notes. Hope talks about how lucky JT is to have them as parents. Barb begins to have flashbacks of blackmailing Lexie. Hope senses something is troubling her, so Barb finally fesses up over the baby switch. Barb explains about the DNA test and how she found out JT was Glen's. She tells her that she went to Lexie (who already knew about it) and how Lexie tried to pay Barb to keep quiet. Hope is shocked as she places a call to Bo, but gets his voice mail.

At the Hospital...
Sami is searching everywhere for Brandon when she runs into her grandmother, Caroline. Sami thanks her for her advice and tells her that she is going to be Brandon's "secret admirer". Caroline just shakes her head, saying that Sami just doesn't get it, walking away in disbelief. Sami goes up to one of Brandon's favorite haunts, the rooftop, to leave him his first gift. She fantasizes about a romantic dinner (LOL at her fantasy) where he ends up telling her that he loves her and they kiss. Back to reality, Brandon comes storming out the door (after just visiting with Lexie...see below) and is furious, slamming the door behind him. He is mumbling about letting "her" get away, leading Sami to think he is talking about her. She walks over and he yells at her to get away, then she realizes he was talking about Lexie. They get into a huge argument as the rain begins. She goes to leave, but the door is locked. They argue and blame each other. He beats on the door, until they realize they are trapped up there during the storm. They argue over Abe and Lexie until she brings up the fact that Abe had an affair with his mother. They continue to argue until he grabs her and kisses her hard.

Over at the Carver House...
Abe and Lexie are talking until he gets a call from Bo (about the drug bust) and takes it in the other room. While gone, Brandon shows up, trying to convince Lexie not to go back to Abe. (Remember, Tony just told him yesterday that's where she was). Lexie tells him to leave and he gets furious, telling her not to come crying to him again and storms off. When Abe returns, Lexie immediately lies about who was at the door. Abe tells her that he loves her and would give anything to return to where they were. He tells her no more lies (oops, too late) and that she has to be honest with him. She talks about Stefano lying to her and how she was betrayed and how she ended up betraying Abe as well. He says he believes her (don't do it Abe) as they kiss and in the process, poor ole Abe is setting himself up again. She tells him that she has been through so much and feels that she will never be the same. Abe suggests that it is time to look forward and move ahead as she quietly leads him upstairs.

The Drug Bust...
Bo and another plain-clothes cop (he calls him Frank, but I don't know who he is) head downtown. In the outer office, Billie wants to talk to a woman cop named Marie (who is supposed to be helping Bo in the sting). Bo and Frank are downtown and Marie arrives in disguise, only it isn't Marie...it's Billie. Bo is furious with her as she assures them that it's too late now and that she can handle it. Frank takes her side as Bo reluctantly agrees. She goes inside to make the deal , but the dealer (Magic Mike) wants more than money from her (if you know what I mean) and begins to come on to her. Listening on the wire, Bo and Frank get uncomfortable and rush in, joined by uniformed cops. Mike holds a gun on Billie and it looks like a stand-off. Billie takes Mike down and the cops arrest everyone. Bo asks Billie (who is mighty proud of herself) to stay behind as everyone leaves. He proceeds to chew her out and says if he has any say in the matter, she will lose her badge. They argue violently as Billie vows to never leave the force. You hear Bo's beeper going off (where Hope called him) and then there is a huge crash of thunder/lightening. They both whirl around, looking up as the credits roll.

Laney

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