Spoiler for Monday, January 28th, 2002 - ** 1/2
Show #: 9230
Tape Date: 1/10/02
Director: Randy Robbins

SUMMARY:
Good show...that is if you enjoy slapstick and snappy dialogue...cause that is what you get for the most part in the 'Three's Company' vein. However, the scenes with Kate/Austin and Sami/Roman aren't that bad. (as both parents give their respective children heavy doses of REALITY).

Fight Night with the Princess
Over at Greta's apartment, she and Nicole are on the verge of a catfight as Jack and Jennifer step in to break them up. Brandon blows a whistle, almost bursting everyone's eardrums, stopping the action, momentarily. Everyone argues at once, with Jack and Brandon arguing over Jenn. He then blasts Brandon and Nicole for even being there and then Nicole and Greta start up again. Brandon blows his whistle again, calling them all children (my thoughts exactly). Jack goes to call the police to have Brandon and Nicole arrested for breaking and entering, but Jenn stops him. As Greta gathers her things off the floor, notices that her "tweety bird" watch is broken, which prompts Nicole to call her a "birdbrain". While the arguing starts up again, Brandon and Jennifer slip away unnoticed. When Jack & company notice they are gone, he is upset. Greta asks Nicole to leave, but she flops on the sofa and antagonizes them even more. She says that she is going to have to get an exorcist to cleanse the place when Greta moves out. Greta begins a tirade as Nicole tells her to "put a sock in it" and calls Jack Greta's "joker" in her house of cards. She goes on to tell Greta that she needs to find another clown to fight her battles. Greta defends Jack as Nicole then throws up Greta's other broken relationships. Greta gives it right back and throws up Nicole's "sugar daddy". Greta gets a clue and figures out that Victor has tossed her out. Nicole turns somber and turns on the "poor little me, never had any love" routine and Jack falls for it, apologizing for the insults. She comes on to him and begins to hug and kiss him in front of Greta (whose eyes are beginning to pop out). She goes and gets the broom and swings it at Nicole (but accidentally whacks Jack in the crotch area). Nicole calls Jack a "wuss" and a "weirdo". She calls them the "princess and her jester" and goes to leave. After she leaves, Jack asks what is wrong with Greta and she shoves him down. She thinks that Jen is right, he IS self-absorbed. She tells him to leave, out of her door and out of her life. (Is it just me, or is anyone else experiencing a sense of deja-vu?, Didn't I see all this in a rerun of 'Three's Company' on Nick-at-Nite last week??? ;-)

At the Blue Note
Meanwhile, Brandon and Jen show up at the Blue Note for drinks. He orders beer, but she can't decide, then finally opts for a Cosmopolitan, because that's what the women drink on 'Sex and the City'. Brandon openly flirts with her, but all she can do is talk about Jack and Greta. She tells him that there is some "secret" and to find out what it is, she has invited Greta to live with them. Brandon thinks it is a bad idea, but she is determined to find out what they are up to. He kisses her hand, but she is clearly nervous and continues to talk about Jack. Finally, he has had enough of her prattling about Jack and goes to leave. He can see that she is preoccupied with Jack and possibly still in love with him. She stops him and apologizes, promising to not talk about him anymore. But Brandon doesn't think that is possible. She asks for another chance and he agrees, for now.Mother/Son Visit
Kate drops by Austin's apartment (he had called her over) and she (excitedly) thinks that he and Sami have broken up. But he wants information about Lucas. They talk about his condition and discuss happier times. Austin is encouraged by her reports and questions about how Lucas looks (wondering if Will would be frightened). Kate assures him that he looks fine and asks if Will is asking about his father. Kate is thrilled by the prospect of Will visiting Lucas and picks up immediately on the fact that Sami is against it. Austin tells her that Sami has agreed, but Kate thinks it is a trick. She tries to pull the wool from off Austin's eyes, telling him not to fool himself. Austin doesn't want to hear it as Kate blasts Sami, but it makes him think about it. She encourages him to FORCE Sami to take Will to Lucas. He finally tells her that Will IS going to see Lucas, she has his word on it. She asks him to call her before they go so she can make sure Lucas is doing well first. She leaves and in the hallway, says to herself that when they go to see Lucas, she will be there first, waiting on them when they arrive.

Father/Daughter Visit
Across the hall, Sami is pacing her apartment. Roman shows up (she had paged him with an urgent message). He tells her to hurry as she explains there is a problem with Austin and that Will is pressuring her to see his father. Roman thinks it would be a good idea, which is NOT music to Sami's ears. Roman tries to reason with Sami, but she just wishes that Lucas would rot in that bed. Roman tells her that NOT taking Will could cause more serious damage in the long run. His advice is that Sami, Austin and Will should all visit Lucas, but she refuses. He calls her selfish and self-absorbed (Roman knows his little 'peanut' pretty good, huh?) and tells her to grow up. This is NOT what she wanted to hear and asks him to leave. He rails her out and she halfheartedly apologizes. He tells her that when she asks him for advice and he gives it, she should listen. Out in the hall, he gets a call from Bo about Belle and Shawn (no word on them yet). When he hangs up, Sami pops her head out and tells him that she loves him, but he IS wrong. Shaking his head, he runs into Kate at the elevator.

In his apartment, Austin looks at a picture of Will, promising him that he will take him to see his father. In her apartment, Sami vows NOT to take him, she just has to think of a way out of it, and the credits roll.

Laney

Spoiler for Tuesday, January 29th, 2002 - ** 1/2
Show #: 9231
Tape Date: 1/11/02
Director: Phil Sogard

SUMMARY:
Will Sami and Austin break up? Will Lexie let Shawn and Belle stay in the secret room? Read below to find out.

SAMI & AUSTIN
Roman and Kate share the elevator downstairs as they talk about if Sami and Austin will get married. Roman agrees he doesn't see them as big happy family, but it's Sami and Austin who are getting married. He has a couple police calls to make, but tells Kate they need to talk. She agrees to wait. Roman steps away and calls Bo to see if there's any news. Bo thanks him for lending them his car as they talk about Shawn slashing Hope's tires. (how did Roman get to the apartments then?) Bo tells him Shawn's paying for the tires he slashed on Hope's car and Roman chuckles, saying Bo would have done the same thing when he was that age. He also tells Bo he put the force on unofficial notice about looking for Bo's truck. Bo tells Hope what Roman said and Hope agrees Bo would have done anything he could to protect a loved one. Bo suggests stopping by the penthouse to see if Belle called home (wouldn't a quick cell call do the trick?), but Hope knows Belle hasn't if she feels about Shawn like she's always felt about Bo.

Kate is surprised to learn Roman agrees about Will seeing Lucas. Even hearing that, she can't help trashing Sami more until Roman asks if she really is determined to make him an enemy. She goes on about Sami and he reminds her she set Sami up to die. Kate feels bad she didn't help Lucas beat his alcohol addiction, but will make up for it now. Roman says that's what second chances are all about and she agrees. She agrees and wants to start by them getting along and asks if he believes her. She levels with him that Sami listens to her father (ha, guess again) and he could help influence Sami to take Will to see his daddy. He asks what Sami has on Kate and Kate only tells him it was something Lucas did, not her and yes, she gave her grandson to Sami to help her son and she'd do it again if need be. She hopes the wedding will change everything and she cries, saying a visit from Will would give Lucas a reason to live. She pleads with him to talk to Sami and tells him "bless you" when he agrees to think about it.

Meanwhile..upstairs,

Austin remembers his mothers chastising him about either being a saint or foolish. He knows he has to do the right thing by his brother and heads over to see Sami.

Sami pouts about her daddy's calling her self absorbed and remembers his advice to take her son to see his father. She stomps across the hall to see Austin as he opens his door to see her. They go to her apartment and she apologizes for the way she behaved earlier. She explains it's a struggle for her to let Will back into Kate and Lucas' life again. He understands why she feels justified, but Lucas is his brother and Will and Lucas need to see each other. She pulls out all stops, saying no, she doesn't agree and if he can't understand that, she doesn't see any future between them. She's not going to play games with him anymore and she loves him, but that's how she wants it. He admits he was going to give her an ultimatum to take Will to see Lucas. But he agrees, she is Will's mother and understands how she could be resentful of Kate and Lucas for almost putting her to death. He tells her she is Will's mother and should have the last word on Will. She's surprised as he takes her hand and tells her he loves and respects her and no way will she have a future without him. He apologizes for storming out earlier and is glad things are ok now as they kiss and make up. She tells him he's the only man she's ever loved and to herself, remembers when she gave him chowder in candlelight, when she laid on his back and he did push ups with her on his back as she tickles him, them having a snowball fight and kissing. She tells him there's something he needs to know. She has decided to the three of them going to see Lucas together and thanks him for being there for her. He happily agrees to make all the arrangements, including getting time off work (how original!) and runs home to do it. Sami tells herself she will NOT lose Austin and will do whatever's necessary to keep him.

THE PENTHOUSE
Bo and Hope are driving around, looking for Shawn and JT. Hope's not worried until Bo explains if Glen found out about this, it would only show add to Glen's case that he and Hope are bad parents and this could damage Shawn's future. Hope ponders that.

John and Marlena return home. He knows it's been a hard day for her as she's been so quiet. She explodes about hating what is happening to them. John knows Lexie is lying through her teeth. Marlena wants to worry about her own family for a change and yells for Belle. When she doesn't answer, John figures she's got on her headset and can't hear them and goes to check on her. She returns thinking Belle's just out, but Hope and Bo knock at their door and tell them what happened. They explain how Shawn wants to teach JT to say he won't go (sorry, can't believe even these adults would even think a judge would seriously consider a 1 year old's telling him that!) The parents know the kids don't have much money as Marlena gave Belle $20 for school supplies. Marlena calls Philip and is convinced Philip didn't know anything about where Shawn and Belle are. Marlena wonders who would help Shawn. Bo asks if Brady would and John calls him, no answer. John and Bo head out to look for the kids and Bo wants Hope to stay with Marlena in case the kids call. Marlena tells Hope she knows how hard this is for her, maybe losing JT. Marlena confesses that at times she looks at Hope and remembers what happened between her and John.

HELL NO, I WON'T GO, (or something like that ;-)
A repeat of Lexie opening the door to Belle, Shawn and JT as he asks for money. She suggests he take the baby home where he belongs, but Shawn's insistent on needing help. Rolf coaches Lexie with hand signals and she invites them in. Belle suggests they leave after Lexie refuses to help, but Rolf is signaling to stop them, so she does. Rolf joins them saying he works for the DiMera's and the Carvers. Shawn doesn't want to involve him, but Lexie assures him it's ok and invites him into the parlor (run Shawn, run). He asks Shawn what they can do to help. Later JT is off getting a bottle of milk as Shawn explains his needing time for JT's "I won't go" speech. Lexie hugs him saying she understands how he feels. Shawn tells them about how they ran away with JT and even slashing his mom's car tires. Rolf clues him in that you can't hide with a baby and suggests they hide out there. Shawn and Belle tell them about the "secret" room they found the night of the party (Lexie didn't like them sneaking around) and Rolf agrees it would be a good idea. Lexie isn't sure it's a good idea, but Shawn begs her to let them stay. She gets JT, saying they can't stay, worried if Abe would find out. Belle asks to let them stay just one night, with Rolf agreeing, so Lexie does too. He heads off to get Bart to help prepare the room. Shawn thanks Lexie, saying he honestly feels by doing this, she's saving both of their families. (as passionate as Shawn is about this, I can't believe he doesn't even seem interested in his biological brother upstairs at all!)

Belle and Shawn get JT settled in the hidden room and talk about it's not exactly how he anticipated their 3rd date to go. She tells him it's good preparation for marriage.

Rolf hid the truck in one of the passageways and convinces Lexie she's doing the right thing. She even believes if Glen hears JT say he doesn't want to go he might let him stay with Bo and Hope and she'll have Isaac forever as the credits roll.

Linda

Spoiler for Wednesday, January 30th, 2002 - **
Show #: 9232
Tape Date: 1/141/02
Director: Randy Robbins

SUMMARY:
Sloooww show, as Greta drowns her sorrows, Jen & Brandon are still at the Blue Note; Jack meets up with Nik, and the kids call home.

THE CHEATIN' HEART......Have to say was good to see this place again, as Jack comes in, ordering a club soda, and remembers being there playing pool with a kinder, gentler, very pregnant Jennifer. Outside an angry Nicole stomps to the door, finally going in to use the phone. Seems her car broke down (Gee, Nik, regular ck ups would avoid that problem) and her cell phone is dead. . Jack invites her to his table and they banter back and forth, with Nik mentioning Harper Deveraux, Jack's father. (She really does her homework, huh?) She orders a Cosmopolitan (looks as tho the writers are really fond of Sex and the City), but the bartender says they do not stock cranberry juice....so she orders a cold beer. Jack tries to convince her to let Greta stay one more day, Nik will have none of it. He mentions his 7 yr. old at home having more sense. (Whoa, here....Is Abby going backward....first she was 10, then 8, now 7. No SORAS for her! LOL). They continue to argue, until the tow truck arrives for Nicole Walker. She follows the guy out the door, and Jack runs out, too...telling the bartender to put it on his tab. LOL

BLUE NOTE.....Jennifer & Brandon are still sitting at the table, Jen still talking about Jack, still apologizing. Greta comes in, all dolled up with an upswept hairdo, sits at the bar, ordering the finest French champagne for everyone at the bar. Greta is feeling very sorry for herself, and the champagne quickly affects her. (She does do a good job of portraying "tipsy"). Some guy comes up to hit on the Princess..but she tells him to kiss off. Brandon asks Jen to dance....and while out on the floor, she says something about him being so tall....so he picks her up to eye level. (give me a break!) & they dance that way for a bit. Jen spies Greta, and sees she is teary eyed, so goes to talk to her. Greta is feeling very sorry for herself, talks about Jack, and nearly spills the beans, thinking Jen already knows the "Jack is gay" truth. (Ugh, how I wish this would end right NOW!) Jen brings her over to their table, & Greta moans about being evicted, telling Brandon how intuitive he is, how soft his brown eyes are, & sure she could buy a mansion, but she doesn't want to, she really wants to knock his sister's lights out (rotfl). Jen eventually invites her again to stay with the Deverauxs. Greta goes to the ladies room, as Jen tells Brandon how amazing his eyes are.

THE PENTHOUSE.....Marlena is still asking Hope about her Gina memories, but Hope is evasive. Marlena tells Hope she wants this whole thing to end....does Hope? But Hope assures her she loves only Bo, always has, and that John is their friend as is Marlena, and that is the end of it. The phone rings, it is Belle (see below). They call John & Bo to tell them.

DIMANSION......Lexie is not sure she has done the right thing by hiding the teens and JT, but Rolf tells her she must think like the DiMera she is. He insists the kids be allowed to call home and reassure their parents.

Down in the secret room, JT is sound asleep, as Shawn kisses him. Belle admires his devotion to his brother, teases him about going into his room every nite to kiss him. Shawn says he knows JT is trying to say his name, Shawn, and cannot wait to hear him say, Shawn I love you. Belle says, Shawn I love you....and both JT and I will say that to you forever. They talk about taking JT, their parents, and the trouble they may be in. Shawn tries to convince Belle to leave now, as he is o.k. with JT...but she says, no, SHE won't go! Rolf comes in with a phone, so they can call their parents, but warns they can make only one call, citing the fact that teens spend 20% of their time on the phone in idle gossip, and thus are not adept at keeping secrets. LOL. Belle calls her mother, who tells her how much she loves her, and with Hope there, Shawn gets to talk to his mother, who tells him how proud she is of him. He assures her they have food and shelter, and are o.k.....and Rolf abruptly disconnects the phone. He leaves, locking them in til morning.

Rolf returns to Lexie, suggesting she mend her fences with all the parents. Lexie is taken aback, saying they consider her the enemy, but Rolf tells her the closest JT will get to saying "I WON'T GO" is goo, goo, goo. He tells her to "find" the kids for their parents....and Lexie is taken aback at the idea of "giving them up", and says if Bo & Hope try to take Isaac later, they would still be her enemies. Rolf says, but THEY would not know that. Lexie smiles.....figuring fate brought those kids to her, and things are finally going to go her way. Fade out. And the credits roll.

Barb

Spoiler for Thursday, January 31st, 2002 - ***
Show #: 9233
Tape Date: 1/18/02
Director: Phil Sogard

SUMMARY:
Lexie tells where Belle and Shawn are, Austin, Sami & Will are off to San Diego and Cameron has a visit from Barb and Glen.

Breakfast at Sami's
While eating breakfast at Sami's, Austin tells Will that Sami has some good news for him (after she tells him that Brenda assured her Larry will cover for her) (what's new about THAT?). She tells him about their trip to see his daddy and a chatty Will is excited. Sami reminds him that Lucas is asleep but Austin tells Will he knows that and just wants to tell him about school and how much he loves and misses him. Will rushes to get ready for school as Austin informs Sami they're going that afternoon, so get packed. She's surprised it's so soon and rushes her to call Brenda to tell her she won't be in to work tomorrow. Sami tries every excuse she can to stall it and finally agrees, as long as Kate won't be there. Sami couldn't handle that as Kate would make her life miserable. Austin assures her Kate's too busy at Basic Black, ha! Sami comes out of Will's room saying he may be getting an ear infection or a cold, but Austin won't be put off. Will comes out and finds a picture he drew for Lucas.

Lexie is driving and on her headset talking to Rolf who's nonstop assuring Lexie all will be well and Isaac will be hers.

In San Diego, the camera is showing us what the person visiting Lucas is seeing as we walk to his room. Big surprise, it's Kate. The nurse tells Kate her sons burns have healed and everyone comments about how handsome he is. Privately Kate holds Lucas' hand and tells him about Will's visit. When she tells him Sami will be there too, his hand moves showing he's not happy about it. Kate tells him how she'll be there to protect him and how Sami hasn't changed. Sami will get what she deserves, but he has to wake up and help her show Austin the truth about Sami. Once he realizes what Sami's really like, he'll get his little boy back forever.

Cameron Reese got a new suit (black pinstripe) (Barb will be so happy!). Rolf calls her to warn her what will happen if she fails. Deep in discussion she tells Rolf she'll do the best she can, but Glen Reiber will be very upset about this. Oops..guess who's at the door? Bingo..Glen and Barb. She hangs up on Rolf as Glen insists on knowing what's going on. She tells him it was the judge's clerk and not good news about a court date, but she's confident the judge will give him visitation rights. He's pumped, but Cameron starts in on JT's health problems and Barb joins in on how they should let JT stay where he is. Glen spews his "I want my son" speech and Cameron reminds them of the $$ it will cost and for him to keep an open mind. Barb starts on her spiel again how Glen gets worked up. She reminds him neither of them are the sharpest knives in the drawer (LOL) but they're happy. Cameron jumps in with they should take one step at a time and consider his options and how this will impact their lives forever. He should take heed and listen to his wife's good advice. Cameron steps outside and he asks Barb why she always makes him look like a dummy. She tells him she doesn't, he just speaks with his heart, not his brains. She loves Glen and he's her life, she wouldn't do anything that would hurt him.

AT THE PENTHOUSE
Hope wakes up on John and Marlena's couch. Marlena left her a note about checking with some of Belle's friends to see if they might have heard from Belle or Shawn. Bo and John walk in and didn't have any luck finding the kids. John starts off on Lexie again and Bo agrees, saying Lexie's a DiMera, not the friend they knew. Another open door as Lexie hears them and says they're not the friends she knew either. She acts hurt and insulted as John continues on. She tells them all she wants is to keep Isaac, her baby, and dares them to say they wouldn't fight to keep their children. Lexie reminds Hope how she was the one to keep the doctor's working on JT during his heart surgery when they were ready to give up (reminding Bo HE wasn't there) and how she prayed with Hope when JT was kidnapped. Hope acknowledges that and it breaks her heart her they aren't close like that anymore. Lexie plays the good guy telling them how their children are at her house and that's where they spent the night. Bo wants to know why Lexie didn't call them LAST NIGHT then. She tells them she needed to sleep on it as she promised not telling on them, but woke up realizing she had to. She tells them their kids came to her for help and trust her. John calls her a liar. Lexie continues playing a victim, but Hope tells her after the DNA tests showed Glen's the father and they assume Marlo his mother, then Isaac is probably her biological child (hurray, they remember that finally, ha!). Lexie speaks up he's HER son and Hope says JT is theirs. Lexie finally tells them to come get their kids if they want them and leaves.

In the secret room, Belle and Shawn are sound asleep on cots when JT starts crying (sounds more like a baby than someone almost 2 years old..judge for yourself). Shawn pops up and tries to wake Belle, who only crawls back under the blankets, so he gets up and picks up JT. (who looked perfectly happy to me in his playpen, haha). We come back to Shawn saying JT's just hungry and gives him some applesauce. Belle checks to see if their door is unlocked now as Rolf said he would in the morning (where's the bathroom in there?) and it is. She feels less claustrophobic now. Belle tells Shawn it was really smart of him to come there (oh yeah, really smart). Later Shawn holds JT on his lap and talks using JT's arms to emphasize what he's saying as JT loves it. Belle tells him he'll be a good daddy one day and Shawn puts JT's hands over his ears, saying he's only 17. Belle tells him she didn't necessarily mean they would get married or have a baby together, just one day Shawn will be a good daddy. Shawn kisses Belle and JT is amused as he looks between the two (awww). Belle gets to change JT's diaper and Shawn promises to help. Shawn considers taking JT to Ireland and Belle reminds him about college. Shawn agrees, he knows they just need to convince the courts to let JT stay with them as they keep trying to get him to say he won't go.

Lexie gets in her car, flashing back to when Isaac called her mama and Hope agreed Isaac should stay with her forever. Bo and John rush out to get the kids and Hope says she'll wait for Marlena to fill her in. Next to the closed door it really sinks in that Isaac may be her son, her own flesh and blood, as the credits roll,

Linda

Spoiler for Friday, February 1st, 2002 - ***
Show #: 9234
Tape Date: 1/16/02
Director: Herb Stein

SUMMARY:
More 'Three's Company' hi-jinx dominate this episode.

At Salem High,
Philip is at school (hey, I heard that they are casting for the part of "Shaggy" in the upcoming Scooby-Doo movie! For God's sake, Phil, wash and cut your hair!) Anyway, The walking, talking sex toy (Cynthia) sashays over and starts coming on to him. (She wants him to come over to her house and finish what he started). He is a bit rude and brushes her off abruptly. He tells her quite bluntly that he is NOT interested, he wants Chloe. He spots Chloe and takes off. After he is gone, Cynthia vows to make him pay. Chloe is really cool and standoffish with Phil (what's new?) and tells him that she isn't ready to talk with him yet. He grovels for a while and she finally admits that she does miss him and smiles. Later, Cynthia questions Chloe about Philip, insinuating that she and Philip had sex. She admits that they didn't, but came awfully close, giving some gory details that Chloe could have done without. Chloe doesn't believe her, so Cynthia decides that Philip needs to punished.

Meanwhile, Detective Mimi is on the case, looking for the MIA's Shawn and Belle. She questions Chloe, but she doesn't know. Later, she is cross-examining Jan, who doesn't know either. Mimi suggests that maybe they ran away together. Jan says that Shawn had better not have run away, she needs his help. Cue odd look from Mimi.

Headed for DiMansion,
Everyone seems to be headed there. Lexie is in her car, reporting to Rolf, telling him that their plan went perfectly. She says that she put on her best performance and that Julia Roberts couldn't have done it better. (ROFL, for those of you who don't know, Julia is a big fan of Days of Our Lives. Come on Ms. Roberts, how about a cameo???). She tells Rolf that Bo and Hope are feeling sorry for her, but is a bit worried about John. He's a bit tougher. Rolf talks about how stupid Shawn and Belle were to trust them. John and Bo are in their car following her (I think) also headed for DiMansion. They talk about Lexie's strange behavior and John is sure that she is up to something. They all arrive at DiMansion and walk inside to find Shawn, Belle & JT.

Speaking of Shawn & Belle,
They (along with little JT) are exploring the DiMansion den. Shawn talks about how little Isaac has it all. They are trying to get JT to say "I won't go" (personally, I believe it is a lost cause) when Lexie, John and Bo walk up behind them. Shawn gets very agitated and is angry at Lexie for telling. He refuses to let Bo take JT home and they argue. Lexie apologizes to the kids, telling them she did the right thing. Shawn accuses Bo of wanting the Reibers to take JT, being he isn't even his son anyway. Bo lashes out at him (calling him "Little Man') and spits out his words through clenched teeth. Finally, (fighting back the tears) Shawn apologizes and Bo forgives him, promising it will all work out. Group hug from Shawn, Bo and JT. In the foyer, Eliana brings down Isaac and John takes him from her. Lexie wanders out there and almost has an attack seeing John holding Isaac. John tells her IF Isaac turns out to be Hope's (and his) child, she will NEVER raise him. Adding insult to injury, he vows that if he finds out that she had ANYTHING to do with the baby switch, her life in Salem is over, just like the old man's. With that, he turns on his heel and leaves. Bo takes JT and leaves as well after Shawn says his tearful good-byes to him. Alone with the kids, Lexie apologizes again and tells Shawn that the families that have (and love) the kids must raise them. After they leave, Lexie tells Rolf that John wants Isaac, but Rolf assures her that Cameron Reese will come through for them and they will come out on top, like DiMeras always do. Lexie vows to do anything to keep Isaac.

Belle and Shawn show up later at school. Jan rushes up to Shawn, telling him that she needs his help, NOW. Belle doesn't like the sound of that.

At Brady Pub,
Nicole shows up to meet with her brother Brandon. She warns him, telling him that he is going to get hurt in this relationship with Jennifer. She tells him that she believes that Jack and Jennifer are still hung up on each other and advises him to dump her. He disagrees and she tells him to prove it, by taking Jennifer to bed (gee, Nicole, great advice. Dear Abby you are NOT!) Brandon talks about heartless Nicole kicking Greta out, but Nicole is sure that she will be fine. She rushes off to work.

"Come and Knock at Our Door, We've Been Waiting for You, "
(I'm sorry, but I just can't get that song out of my head while watching this Jack/Greta/Jenn crap. Did they find some old 'Three's Company' scripts lying around somewhere?) Anyway, Jack is asleep, dreaming of Greta telling him off and wakes up to find Janet and Chrissy (oops, Greta & Jennifer) hovering over him and he screams. They tell him that they are ganging up on him and for him to be afraid. Well, it was just a dream and he wakes up for real this time. He vents to Abby's teddy bear about his problems (this is really silly stuff here) but admits that if he wasn't so in love with Jenn, he would be all over Greta in an instant. He says the mess he is in is all Jenn's fault. He catches a whiff of bacon and has renewed hope, thinking Jenn fixed his favorite breakfast for him (so he dashes on some extra cologne). Nope, it's not Jenn, she is in her room talking with Abby (who wants to know just WHY Greta is living with them, same here Abby). Jenn and Abby go down to find Greta fixing breakfast and Jenn is impressed. They send Abby for Jack and decide to have a little fun with him, even though Greta doesn't think it is such a good idea. After some silly Jack/Abby stuff, they arrive in the kitchen and Jack asks Jenn why 4 place settings. Greta walks in with Jack asking WHAT is she doing here. Jenn drops the bomb on Jack telling him that Greta is living there now. And not only that, she told her his big SECRET. Greta gets very uncomfortable and stops the farce, blowing Jenn's bluff. But Jenn assures him that she will find out eventually. As Greta returns to the kitchen, Jenn assures Jack that she will crack Greta. She is off to get ready for her breakfast date with Brandon. Later, she is ready to go (in a low cut black dress which Jack disapproves of, tells her it looks like something a lady of the evening would wear). Jenn just laughs at him and leaves. Jenn meets up with Brandon at the pub and tells him that she is getting closer to busting Jack. He tells her that she is hot and she has trouble believing him. (Oh, come on Missy, just WHO are you kidding?, you would be HOT in a potato sack?)

Back at the Deveraux's Jack asks Greta to leave. She questions as to why she can't tell Jennifer that he is gay and he just sits there and laughs at her. Jack just clammers on and on and Greta finally yells at him to "SHUT UP!" She finally gives him an ultimatum, either tell Jenn that he is gay, or SHE will, and he only has 24 hours!, and the credits roll.

Laney

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