April 14 - April 18, 2003
Updates
MONDAY, APRIL 14, 2003
Episode #9535
Tape date: 3/19/03
Director: Phil Sogard
Jennifer prepares for their new TV show with an unaware Jack, Bo
forces Maria to crack as Palmer's house of cards tumbles, the
Salem PD flushes out Vin Ramsel (with the help of Hope and Tony),
Tony and Kate have a mysterious "date".
The Jack & Jennifer Show
Jack arrives home as Jennifer is busy scribbling on papers. (She
has a short curly do that looks really nice on her). She hides
them from him as he informs her that he has been to the Police
Department and then to the Spectator to resign. She stuns him by
telling him that she did the same earlier and convinced them that
she couldn't work on the paper and the show at the same time. (Jack
says that Vern will run the paper in the interim). They talk
about her kidnapping and Jack wants to get away for a while to
relax before they begin work on the show. Not so, there is a
knock at the door and it is their producer, Ralph, ready to begin
work on the show. But Jack gets a call from Bo, who has a plan
and needs his assistance. He asks him to put his article on hold
for a while and he will call him back later for the exclusive.
Jack rushes off, much to the dismay of Ralph, who lets us know
that their new show is to go live today. Later, Ralph ! is having
a panic attack because no one knows where Jack is. Jen tries to
offer suggestions to cover for Jack's absence, but Ralph will
have none of it, until she suggests they send out a remote crew
to cover Jack. Jen rushes to the phone and calls Lexie for a
favor. She is more than happy to help out and shows up there a
bit later. We hear Jen giving her instructions (we don't hear) it
and she rushes off, excited as Jen gets ready with the hair and
makeup girl. Jen yells at everyone to shut up because she is
freaking out about going live, just as Jack walks in and hears
this and is stunned.
At DiMansion
Tony summons Bart to the den and shows him a picture of Vin
Ramsel (taken with a security camera at the club), but Bart has
never seen him. He tells Bart about the guy hiding out (in a
hidden room) at Echelon and realizes that one of his employees
has betrayed him. He isn't too happy about it and storms off to
handle things.
At Tuscany
Hope arrives to meet Lexie for lunch. After she arrives late (they
joke about her moving slow and not being able to see her feet
anymore) they talk about Jen's kidnapping. Kate is also at
Tuscany interviewing a prospective designer for Basic Black.
After he leaves, Maggie (looking stunning, as always, in pale
yellow) tells her about a news conference about to air and
thought she would like to see it. She informs Maggie that she and
Roman are over. As Kate goes to leave, Hope and Lexie invite her
to join them and Hope tells Lexie about what happened on the
police radio. Kate is bitter about all of it and says everytime
she shows her vulnerability a man runs. She is cynical about it
all and informs them that she is washing her hands of Roman.
Maggie tells Hope and Lexie about the press conference and of
course, they want to watch. So she wheels out a TV for them to
see it as they convince Kate to stay. Lexie spots Tony come in
with some lady and he sto! ps by to chat with them. They all
watch as the press conference begins with a plea for the citizens
to help them apprehend Vin (with Abe showing his picture). Tony
realizes it is the same guy he has a picture of. He pulls one of
his guys aside and pointing out Hope, instructs him to give her
the information to pass on to Bo. He does just that and Hope
tells Lexie and Kate she has to go to the police station. She
rushes off, with Lexie following. After they leave, Kate has a
long series of flashbacks of conversations between her and Roman
(yawn) about commitment, etc. Tony comes by and asks what's wrong.
He has an idea to help relive her tension and she is a bit ugly
to him. He asks her to let him explain (of course we don't hear).
We later see them in the back of his limo straightening their
clothes as Kate agrees that was great. Tony suggests they do it
again sometime. (hmmmm)
At the Cop Shop
They get ready for the press conference as Bo rags Roman about
Kate's declaration. Roman is NOT amused and barks at him to back
off. Bo thinks that Roman was a bit harsh on Kate, but Roman gets
defensive. The TV crew is there pressing them to get started. The
camera man tells Bo about an old video tape of Vin Ramsel (where
he testified at a trial) and Bo asks for the tape, he has an idea.
Later, Bo goes to see Maria and begins to grill her. She is
hostile towards him and he convinces her she is in deep trouble
and is looking at 15-25 years minimum for kidnapping and
attempted murder unless she cooperates and tells them what she
knows about Ramsel and Palmer. He plays a cassette tape for her (that
he fashioned from sound bites from the video tape) and she thinks
that Vin has ratted her out. He assures her that Carson can't
protect her this time. He tells her if she will testify, he will
try and cut her a deal. She crumbles and she begins to spill h!
er guts (as Bo calls Jack). Hope and Lexie rush in to the station
looking for Bo. Later we see Bo, Roman and Abe all interrogating
Maria as she informs them about the connection between Ramsel and
Palmer. Bo wants to know what Palmer gets in return for
protection and she lets them know he's in it for the money. Lexie
gets her urgent call for help from Jen while at the station and
rushes off without telling Hope where she is going, only assuring
her that all is okay. She gives Hope a note for Abe and rushes
off. Bo assures Maria that she did the right thing and that he
will talk to the judge. A cop comes in for Bo (at Hope's
insistence). In the hall, she tells him about the information she
has about Echelon. With a kiss, he rushes off with her telling
him to be careful. At Echelon, Bo goes into the secret room as
Vin is relaxed (with his back to the door) looking at a "PLAYPEN"
(LOL) Magazine. Bo walks up and caresses his neck with the gun
before snatching him, telling him i! t's over for him, AND Palmer.
Back at the station, Roman gets a call wi th the good news that
Bo took Ramsel without one shot fired. Abe passes out cigars to
celebrate, with even Hope taking one. She says she can't believe
that it's all over, but Abe says WRONG, the fireworks haven't
even started yet, as the previews for Tuesday roll.
John and Brady argue about his going to work for Titan, Belle
informs her dad that Kate has offered her an internship at Basic
Black, Bo slams some guy down to his desk (Vin Ramsel?), telling
him that he is playing by HIS rules now, PUNK! A nervous Jack is
getting ready for the show as an announcer says "Live, it's
Jack and Jennifer, In the House" and the credits roll.
Laney
TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 2003
Episode #9536
Tape date: 3/20/03
Director: Randy Robbins
In the House debuts with an arresting show!, Belle gets a job as
Brady quits his.
Jennifer & Jack Are In The House
Jack is shocked to return home just before their first LIVE show
starts. The living room is loaded with the crew as Jack
rationalizes the show was to take place at the studio. Jen tells
him that Hannah's Household Hints contract wasn't picked up so
they needed to start today, LIVE. A fast talking Jack freaks as a
calm Jennifer explains Ralph's got everything under control (wasn't
he the one in the fetal position moaning yesterday? Uh, yup).
They strip Jack of his shirt and jacket and pancake his face as
an anxious Jack frets about everything making funny comments as
only Jack can do, LOL. Jen and Jack rush to the front door as the
countdown begins. Jen introduces herself as Jennifer Horton and
Jack Deveraux as her husband, well, er, ex-husband..as Jack just
listens while Jen makes an attempt to run the show while he
stands there. Jen tells the audience how they use to be reporters
for the Salem Spectator and thought a talk show ! format would be
fun. She buttons Jack's shirt for him as Jack utters single
syllables and asks her if the opening song will be used all the
time. She explains it's their theme song, so yes, it will. (reminds
me of Where in the World is Carmen San Diego theme, but punchier
with "who's in the house") Jack doesn't like it. Jen
tells him if they get cancelled and picked up again, he'll get to
choose the next theme song. He asks for 24 hrs to prepare,
mumbling this is a deal breaker. She agrees with the 24 hrs. and
shakes his hand to seal the deal as they smile going to
commercial. Ralph is hiding his face in his hands. During the
commercial Jack promises to be better as Jen dashes off to greet
their first guest. Jack panics and welcomes everyone back to his
house as Ralph keeps correcting him they're IN THE HOUSE. Jack
announces it's time for his pet peeve for the day. He does his
own TA-DA being there's no other sound effect available. Jack
tells his pet peeve is getting Frenc! h fries (hmmm, or is that
freedom fries?) at a fast food restaurant an d they only give you
a couple little plastic bags of catsup that are hard to open and
don't hold much. He demonstrates with his teeth warning granny to
watch her dentures as to what you have to do to open the bags as
Ralph cringes. Jen talks to Palmer and Lexie at the front door as
Palmer threatens to stop what she's doing. Jen explains they have
all the proper permits. He tells her what he's heard about her
story on the Vin Ramsel case as she looks at Jack in the distance
doing the show. She tells them he's presenting some hard hitting
news right now (yeah, how to open catsup bags, LOL), but welcomes
Palmer to come in and talk to the masses on their show. As
journalists they feel it's their duty to present what they've
found out. Palmer declines not wanting her to grill him on tv.
Jen feels it's their right to say their thoughts then and tells
Palmer he's right not to want to face Jack as he knows what a
wild card he is. They turn and see a vehement Jack talking and
waving ! hands at the camera (must be a large house where they
can't HEAR him!) Palmer changes his mind, saying it's the perfect
time to set the record straight. Lexie whispers to Jen that she
wouldn't miss this for the world and comes in too. Jack wraps up
telling the viewers to put about 30 packets of catsup in some
boiling water for a lovely tomato bisque. Jack sees Jen walking
Palmer in and now fully collected, says they're going to
commercial and will return for a very special guest. Jen
introduces DA Carson Palmer and Jack offers him coffee, tea or
catsup (LOL). Jen and Jack waste no time mentioning Maria and Vin
Ramsel and hope they'll be prosecuted. Palmer promises to do that.
Jack asks if Palmer knew about Maria's record when he was seen
dining with her recently. Jack and Jen tell him they know the
full story. Jack tells him on the air that they know he and Vin
Ramsel are in cahoots and voila,.in walks Abe and arrests Palmer
on the air. J&J high five each other as the B! rady's watch
while eating an early dinner (see below, but it says 4:20 on
J&J's grandfather clock). Abe has the officers handcuff
Palmer as he tells him his Miranda rights on the air.
John's Office
Brady arrives to tell John about his new job at Titan. Kate
leaves when Brady arrives. Brady thanks his dad for giving him
the time off to be with Chloe after he begged him for a job. He
really feels bad about doing this, but quits. He tells John how
he helped Chloe make her list of things she wanted to do and it
got him thinking about his own life. Beyond the superficial perks
of his job at Basic Black, he hates his job. John knew it was
just a learning experience, not a career there anyway and hopes
he has a plan. He asks if Brady's going back to school. Brady
tells him no, he's going to work for Victor at Titan. John tells
him no, he's not. He tells his father he's given this a lot of
thought and told his grandfather what he would and wouldn't do.
He realizes Titan's not totally legit, but reminds John about his
dealings with Stefano and Tony. He asks John to trust him and he
won't get his hands dirty. He asks John for his blessing! . John
slaps his arm and wishes him luck. Brady tells him about starting
a music division. John knows this is Brady's dream job as Brady
goes on about maybe getting Chloe under contract and nurturing
other new talent. The Blue Note's up for sale too. He asks how
things are for John and the wonder twins. He hopes Marlena has an
easier time with them then she did with him. John tells Brady
he's proud of him and knows his mother would be too.
Kate's Office
After leaving John's office to let him and Brady talk, she runs
into a distraught Belle in the outer office. Kate tells her
John's busy talking to Brady, but invites her into her own office.
Belle pouts, feeling like she's always in line behind her sibs to
talk to her parents. Sniff sniff. Kate pours her some miracle
Salem water and remembers how tough a little girl Belle was.
Feeling her problems are trivial to Chloe's, Belle still vents to
Kate about her feelings of insecurity. We see another day of the
week panties conversation flashback (groan) as she moans about
what she had done. She actually tells Kate it's about her panties
as Kate looks confused. She suggests Belle talk to Marlena, but
Belle figures she's busy enough and needs at least one normal
child. Kate tells her she use to be an advice editor and suggests
Belle tell her what's wrong and she'll give it a go. Belle moans
about her life being so chaotic right now as she's preparing for
her f! uture. She goes on about how Shawn responsible and
trustworthy with everyone but himself..how he runs around half
naked with girls at away baseball games. Kate asks if Belle's
maybe outgrown Shawn.Belle tells Kate how she's bouncing back and
forth whether to get back together with Shawn. She needs
something else besides school to balance her life and Kate gets
an idea. Commenting how days of the week underwear are hard to
find, Belle agrees how hard it was to find them. Calling it a
retro fad, Kate asks Belle to help her research underwear trends
for Basic Black. Kate has the perfect opportunity for her. They
go to John's office and Kate introduces their newest employee.
Belle tells John that Kate offered her an internship job for the
summer. John's delighted and hugs both his kids as Brady feels
better that one of his kids will be working there now. John nods
to Kate and smiles.
Lexie & The DA
Lexie arrives to Carson Palmer's office to see him. He
invites her in but gets a call from his female officer contact in
the detective's office about Vin Ramsel's arrest. He rushes off,
apologizing to Lexie.
Cop Shop
A surprised Shawn arrives to see Bo and surprised to find him mom
there. She tells him for once there's some good news. Bo made a
big drug bust. Bo hauls a mouthy Vin Ramsel into the detective's
area and puts him in a chair with everyone watching. Ramsel's
confident people will take care of him. Abe figures it's a good
idea to let Ramsel sweat a little, so Bo helps Ramsel up out of
his chair (by the scruff of his tshirt) and tells him he's going
to sit in a jail cell for a few hours to contemplate his
miserable existence before he goes on record. He turns his face
and Ramsel head butts Bo's head. Bo whips around and punches
Ramsel's face and slams him down on the desk in front of
everyone, incl. Bo, Shawn and Carson Palmer as he tells him he's
playing by his rules now as he turns him over to the officers who
take him to the cells. Carson Palmer claps as they all stare at
him. Bo asks if Ramsel will ever see jail time. Palmer said it
depends if Bo followe! d the law. Abe tells Palmer he owes Bo a
thank you for catching Salem's most dangerous criminal, not a
reproach. Palmer slithers out and Lexie catches him in the
hallway. She tells him she knows he's in a lot of trouble and she
may be the only person who can help him. Color Palmer confused.
Lexie tells him she heard J&J were starting a tv show today
and going to talk about Vin Ramsel. She's worried they'll expose
confidential information which will cause the case to be thrown
out. Palmer appreciates the tip, but asks why Lexie's telling him.
Saying she's about to have a baby and wants the world a safer
place, why wouldn't she? She's known him since they went to high
school together, why wouldn't she tell him? She knows a short cut
and will drive him over there.
Tuscany
We find Bo, Hope, Zack and Shawn at Tuscany eating together at
the same table she left earlier. (way cool and about time!!!) Bo
tells them about Jack and Jen's tv show going Live today and with
a special guest. Hope comments on Shawn's being quiet, but he
just says he's tired. She suggests he call Belle and invite her
to join them, but he nixes that idea. Maggie turns on the tv (wonder
if other customers who dine there to get away from the tv are as
happy about it, especially since they hear but don't see the tv.)
Maggie turns the loud commercial down (atta girl!!) as Shawn
wonders if they're just going to talk catsup every day. Hope
rationalizes J&J know how things are in the world and just
trying to make people laugh. We return to them after Abe's
arrested Palmer and Bo said he wouldn't have missed this for
anything as the previews for Wednesday roll.
Preview:
Chloe's out of isolation now. Brady tells her it won't be long
before they have to say goodbye. Kate tells Roman he's a coward
when it comes to his feelings. Why doesn't he go back to the
station, his real life. Gran asks Shawn if he thinks his
generation invented sex. Shawn's embarrassed. Rex tells a
microphone that it's no coincidence his name means King.
Linda
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16TH, 2003
Episode #9537
Taped 3/21/03
Director: Herb Stein
We are taken all over town today, as Jack & Jen wrap their
first show, the bad guys get booked, the good gals visit the gym,
Cassie has not learned any lessons, while Rex puts the finishing
touches on his project. And NOONE mentions having to file their
tax return. LOLOL
At The Hospital, Chloe is dreaming that Brady is
telling her they must say goodbye. A nurse wakes her, and a bit
later Brady arrives. Evidently her transplant is working, but she
is still tired. Craig shows up outside the door with flowers, but
only brings in the card. From Cecelia Marin, who writes something
about the next time Chloe gets flowers will be at Julliard. Chloe
asks Craig to give the flowers to another patient who might be
cheered up by them and he leaves. She & Brady yak it up a
bit, as she tells him of her dream. He reassures her, but she is
convinced Grampa Victor had a partial reason to offer Brady that
job, to keep them apart. She knows Vic doesn't like her.
At Tuscany, Bo, Hope, Shawn & Maggie are still watching
IN THE HOUSE. Bo leaves to go to the station for the booking,
Maggie takes Zack to the kitchen (amazing the places people take
that poor kid, lol) leaving Hope & Shawn to chat a bit,
especially about Belle. Hope tells Shawn she & his dad broke
up and made up a lot, just give it time. Alice arrives and Hope
leaves to get Zack. Shawn is wise to it all, as Alice imparts
some age old wisdom. They chat about lending girls cell phones,
the trouble it causes, & Shawn remarks that Gran & Grampa
Tom never had that kind of trouble. Alice retorts that technology
may change, but not biology. LOLOL Love that Alice. She
encourages him to wait, and not to try and hurry things. Shawn
gets the point.
In The House, is still going strong, as Jack & Jennifer
talk about the papers Carson was trying to shred, all the
evidence against him connecting him to Vin Ramsell, payoffs, etc.
Jack hands the papers to Abe, who is reading Palmer his rights.
They leave, J&J do some chatting, then say goodbye, come see
them again. Jack tugs at his ear, ala Carol Burnett, then turns
and does his best Jackie Gleason impression, as he says to Jen,
Baby, you're the greatest. Cue the big kiss. leave it to Jack to
add the perfect finishing touch. (Wonder if any of that was ad
lib...Matt is so good at that kind of thing) The show is a wrap,
producer is pleased and everyone clears out. Jen is happy, noting
Abby will not even know anyone was there, but worries about
summer. LOL. They talk of their wedding.
At DiMansion, Cassie is entertaining a few friends, and it
looks like they have helped themselves to the liquor cabinet. She
is still wearing her hootchie mama (Rex's description) outfit
from the show, and everyone is bemoaning the loss of the party
house, with the arrest of Ramsell. One guy asks Cassie if they
can have their next beer bash there, the gal will take care of
all the inviting. Someone takes Stefano's urn, and the guys begin
tossing it around like a football (oh, poor, Stef!) in spite of
Cassie's pleas to stop. She hears Tony's arrival out in the hall,
and shoos everyone out the French doors.
Out in the hall, Rex receives a package containing maps of the
tunnels under Salem. Bart comes out, noting them. Rex says he
heard Bart is the one to talk to as he heard Bart knows
everything about them. Bart agrees, saying Stefano had more ways
to get outta town than you could imagine. Tony arrives, wanting
to know what it is all about. Rex claims he is workin! g on a
hypothetical subway system for Salem. Bart looks puzzled, but
agrees, Rex goes up to his room.
Two of Club Echelon's employees arrive, and Tony explains to them
why Carl's services were terminated. (Cassie is trying to rid the
study of the evidence her friends were there, and is carrying two
glasses of booze. She offers them to the guests. (OMG, but at
least wipes the glasses with a napkin) tony says that Carl
actually tried to hide a criminal from the law, forgetting he was
no longer working for Mr. Kiriakis, and Tony will have none of
that. They are to make sure Tony never sees Carl again, but of
course, not kill him. (no idea even WHY this conversation is
taking place, especially at Tony's home). Tony then deals with
Cassie, telling her she promised not to drink alcohol, broke that
promise. He forbade her to go on the dating show, she went anyway.
Cassie gives him a song and dance about wanting friends, being
lonely, people thinking of her as alien freak. To! ny melts, says
she has been "in this world" less than a year (Then how
did she get to be over 18?) gives her his blessing. Cassie goes
up to Rex's room, where he is working on his mysterious silver
box. He covers it, & she wants to know if Rex thinks tony
would let her have a party. Rex throws out words like drunk and
debaucherie (hysterical) and thinks Cassie should cool it. She
leaves, he locks the door, uncovers his box, and talks into a
microphone, recording "all the events", and saying it
is not for nothing his name means "king". (Rex is
getting a bit scary here). He open the box, does something
inside, closes it, pulls a switch and a counter lights up. All
systems are go.
At Basic Black, Brady is packing up his desk, as Belle comes
bouncing in, wanting to know who gets his desk. He says his body
is not even cold yet. LOL. They banter back and forth with Kate
joining.in. Roman arrives, Kate tells him to leave. He scolds her
about broadcasting on the police radio (that really was NOT a
smart thing to do) and Kate retorts that Roman has pushed her to
open up to her feelings, she finally did, and he is afraid of his.
They argue a bit and he leaves. Later, Kate & Belle go to the
gym, meeting Hope. Belle goes off to a machine that is opening
up, running into Shawn. They don't say much, but later he helps
her raise a bar bell, and suddenly they kiss. She gets up and
runs out. Meanwhile, Kate wonders where Hope gets all her energy.
They talk about Belle & Shawn, Roman, just a bit of girl talk.
At The Cop Shop, Bo is waiting as the cops bring Vin back in.
Bo lights into Vin, who brags they will never put him away. Bo
tells him his friends in high places won't be able to help him
now, as Palmer has been arrested. Roman asks Bo if he really
threatened Vin, and Bo smiles, saying no, that is not what he
said. Roman reminds him he is NOT Charles Bronson. Bo replies
"I'm NOT???" LOL. Abe comes in with Palmer in handcuffs.
Abe takes Vin to make his "phone call", and being it's
privileged, leaves the room. Vin calls someone, complaining about
the Brady brothers, calling them dumb and dumber. LOL. He is
gonna make the Brady's pay. (Wonder if he called the mayor??) Abe
is listening outside and hears this. (hey, Abe, if you hit redial
on your phone, you can find out WHO Vin called ñ even Jen knows
how to do that!)
As Vin is brought out, he tells the Brady boys that he will be
out in 24 hrs. Carson has been spouting off about being unjustly
accused, reminding Lexie ! that she, too, was in the same boat
not long ago. She gives him a speech about having voted for him,
blah, blah, and how he has failed the people of Salem. He is led
away, and both Brady men are smiling. But Abe tells them of Vin's
threat against them on the phone, and tell Bo & Roman that it
is not over yet, not by a long shot. And the previews show.
Preview:
Mimi rhapsodizing to Cassie about how wonderful it is to be in
show biz Marlena, surprised, asking Kate about having dinner with
Tony & Kate saying she & Roman are over Kate & Tony
dancing a tango, being watched by an obviously jealous Roman.
Barb
THURSDAY, APRIL 17TH, 2003
Episode #9538
Taped 3/24/03
Director: Roger Inman
Belle and Shawn make up, Chloe and Brady talk about the future,
the television's gone and Kate and Tony provide the evening's
entertainment at Tuscany and Marlena's sleuthing skills need
improvement.
Chloe's Hospital Room
We join Chloe telling Brady she's worried his new job working for
Victor will break them up. He admits his grandfather has
reservations against her, but he won't let him control him. She
knows Victor set the stage, even though she broke up with Philip.
The nurse interrupts saying she has to draw blood now. Brady asks
for a few more minutes, but the nurse insists it can't, leaving
Chloe and Brady concerned as to what's wrong. The nurse states
she's only up against a deadline to get the samples to the lab.
They exchange I love yous and leave. He rejoins Chloe, who feels
drained of blood. He agrees with Victor in respect that she was
not "daughter in law" material. She asks where this is
all coming from. Brady explains Victor knew she and Philip
weren't a match, but he and her might want to talk about getting
married in the near future as he kisses her forehead. Later he
congratulates her on eating all her dinner. Promising her whipped
cream a! nd chocolate sauce after she gets out of the hospital,
she falls asleep on his shoulder as he tells her he loves her.
Salem Underground
Rex and his flashlight are wandering the underground tunnels of
Salem on Stefano's map looking for coal. Eureka. He found it.
Love Is Blind, Show #2
Belle, Mimi and Gabby arrive at the Dimera Mansion to pick up
Cassie. Apparently Gabby didn't know where Cassie lived (she and
Ralph from IN THE HOUSE are a fine pair). Belle and Cassie
exchange nasties (yawn) as Meems asks for them to play nice.
Cassie turns on her next insulting her wardrobe as Belle defends
her. Tony thankfully interrupts. Shawn arrives and asks to speak
with Belle alone for a couple minutes. She agrees and they step
out front to talk. Gabby apologizes to Tony and tries to explain
the show. He isn't interested, nor does he want to watch any
footage of it. He feels it only encourages negative behavior.
Realizing the show isn't everyone's cup of tea (ha, expression of
the day), she welcomes his criticism. Cassie joins them and
proudly said he and Gabby have a lot in common. She not only
produces the show, but came up with the idea. Just saying her
name, Cassie clues in to leave him alone and she and Gabby leave.
Outside Shawn tells Belle he misses her, them. They belong
together and she is too upset to understand that now. He promises
to be more sympathetic to her and her feelings if she'll agree to
not look so depressed and disappointed when with him. He's ready
to change, is she? Cue Gabby, Mimi and Cassie to come out to head
for the car. They call Belle from the car and w/o saying a word
to Shawn, just nervous glances between him and the car, she
dashes off.
The gals return to DiMansion after taping the show as Meems loves
the show biz world Shawn and Rex step out of the study (guess
Shawn just hung around waiting?) and Gabby and Belle (who had
been talking privately out front for a minute) walk in. Gabby
drools over Rex as Belle and Shawn step quietly into the study.
Gabby suggests Rex might be a good candidate for the next show
where one gal chooses between three guys. Shawn asks Belle to
stop the show now and not do the final taping. Rex splits and
Mimi, upset, does too. Belle doesn't want to bail this late in
the show and says the "hunk" looks nice. Shawn tells
her he knows she loves him body, mind and soul and she has him
repeat it again. He loves every thing about her, even that she's
a perfectionist and knowing he's not perfect. All he can do is
promise never to make that mistake again. She agrees to tell him
something about LOVE IS BLIND then. She had signed a contract not
to divulge what happens on the show, but will! admit to doing
some things on purpose to turn off the hunk because she realized
how much he (Shawn) meant to her. Assured this time will be
different, she agrees to get back together with him.
Mimi shows up at Rex's door and he doesn't want her in the room.
Mimi goes on about how great their kiss was, citing Hollywood
celeb couples as an example. He isn't interested as his mission
comes first, so he shuts the door on her. She walks off and
seconds later, dashes out with his bag of equipment. He returns
to the tunnel where the coal is and sets up his equipment which
looks like a long blaster from Star Wars.
Cassie does a pitch to Gabby about her and Rex co-hosting a show
and offers to help Gabby find two other hunks on campus for their
next show. Two of a kind, they're happy with the idea. A
frustrated Mimi joins them, upset with Rex.
Salem Gym
Marlena finds Roman pumping weights. She needs a bug sweeping
device (to protect herself from his ISA counterpart??) She
explains how John bugged her and upset no one's giving Tony a
chance to prove himself. She thinks fatherhood has changed him
and it's unfair John won't give him a chance. She just wants
peace now in both their home and in the house of DiMera. She asks
if he'll help her.
John's Office
Ops and John talk about how to get the goods on TonyD. Ops
decides they should research his businesses for more info and
hands John a huge file on his research. John chuckles as he sees
that Tony recently acquired Club Echelon. He knows that's not
Tony's cup of tea and he must be up to something. John thanks Ops
and as they talk about their next step, we find Kate impatiently
waiting for John at the secretary's desk. She answers the phone
and Tony asks her out to Tuscany for dinner. Marlena arrived
meanwhile and overhears Kate's part of the conversation. (Key to
know that Kate never says out loud where she and Tony are going
to dinner) Marlena asks about Roman and Kate tells her they're
over. Ops and John walk out and John apologizes to the "courier"
for taking so long. Ops goes with the flow and leaves and Kate
gives John some paperwork on another company to review. She heads
off to dinner and Marlena asks John if it gets easier to lie to
people. ! He tells her if it's for the greater good, he'll do it
and invites her out to dinner to talk about it. She agrees,
suggesting Tuscany, and wants to stop by the house to change
first.
Tuscany
John and Marlena (who's now clad in a white suit..which to an
Italian restaurant wouldn't be MY first choice, ha!) are seated.
Tony and Kate arrive (she's wearing a black and white low cut
leopard print bodice with slim black skirt) and are seated at a
nearby table in the middle of the room (those tables are sure
spread far apart there) and the four exchange glances. Tony asks
if Marlena knew they were dining there as well. Later, Maggie
herself clears John and Marlena's plates, noting they hardly ate
anything. John reminds her she hasn't answered his question. She
tells him she didn't know where they were eating, she just liked
the food there. Coatless, Tony returns to his table and tells
Kate everything's been taken care of. Unsure if she's ready for
this next move, he convinces her to live dangerously and takes
her hand to dance (ah, that's why the tables are so far apart!).
The two dance (a tango) in the middle of Tuscany (more like a
floor show, c'm! on!) as everyone watches. Tony seductively
strokes Kate's arm as they continue their performance. Roman
walks in and isn't enjoying the show, LOL, as Kate looks into
Tony's eyes. Marlena spots Roman and excuses herself. She joins
Roman in the bar and he discreetly gives her a bug sweeper device
(about wallet size) and explains she just has to flip a switch
and the light turns yellow if there's a bug around. She slips it
into her purse and encourages him to talk to Kate, saying Kate
loves him. Wisely, Roman leaves. Marlena returns as Kate and Tony
finish their dance. Tony goes to kiss her, but Kate pulls away.
Marlena apologizes to John, saying she hates it when they fight.
Kate thanks Tony for the dinner and the dance, saying they were
lovely. She tells him it can't happen again as she's in love with
someone, and leaves. Tony offers to walk her to her car, but she
tells him no and goes out the front. Bart tells Tony he has the
address Tony wanted and they head out back to t! he limo. He
arrives to find a negligee clad blonde handing him a drink as he
steps inside. (guess Kate was the warm up act?)
As Kate goes to give her parking ticket to the valet, Roman
interrupts flashing his badge saying she's with him. Privately he
threatens the handcuffs again, LOL, insisting they're going to
talk about this now.
John and Marlena return to the penthouse. He comments on her
being so quiet. She loves him but not sure about his secret life.
If they can keep talking they'll be okay. They agree it's a good
time for the making up part and she drops her purse on the floor
as they go to kiss. He finds the bug sweeper that falls out and
asks about it as the previews roll.
Preview:
Belle tells Shawn she can go crazy too, the next scene they're
throwing things around the room laughing, John tells Marlena that
Kate and Roman were going hot and heavy, but Roman can't commit
as Marlena's ruined him for anyone else. Kate and Roman appear to
have made up as she tells him there are three other words she'd
rather hear. He leans forward saying he has a better way of
saying what he wants to as the credits roll.
Linda
FRIDAY, APRIL 18TH, 2003
Episode #9539
Taped 3/25/03
Director ñ Phil Sogard
John and Marlena argue over her feelings about Tony/Roman, Rex
has an unexpected visitor, Kate bears her soul to Roman, Shawn
and Belle continue to make up.
At Hartley House
Shawn and Belle relax on the sofa in the common room and promise
to never fight anymore. They talk about how lucky they are to
have each other. Another couple comes over and Belle notices her
ring. They explain that it is a purity ring and how they promised
to not have sex until marriage. After they leave, Shawn and Belle
discuss the idea of abstinence. Shawn tells her about his little
talk with her dad about sex, because SHE led John to think she
and Shawn were having sex. Belle tries to explain that she can't
help it, she talks with her parents and is honest with them.
Shawn tells her that Bo also asked him about the same issue, but
seemed to be more concerned that they were careful. But, his mom,
on the other hand, doesn't even want to consider the idea. They
discuss the double standards for young men vs. young women. Shawn
talks about the baseball road trip and the girls that were there,
but how Belle is the only girl he wants to be with and! they kiss.
Later, as they snuggle, Belle says that she likes NOT being
jealous as they discuss their future. She promises to stay this
way. But Shawn isn't so sure that she can. She tells him that she
isn't so controlled and can go crazy at times and let loose. To
prove it, she picks up a can of soda, shakes it and spews it all
over him. Others in the room notice and join in, throwing food at
them. A food fight ensues as Shawn and Belle are pelted with food
as they kiss.
At Roman's Place
Kate and Roman go to his place and argue. She flips her hair and
walks off as he calls her a damned diva. He demands to know why
she was out with Tony (hmmm, is this the green-eyed monster
coming out?) They continue to argue as Roman calls Tony a snake
and accuses her of trying to make him jealous. She wants to hear
his true feelings but he rakes her over the coals for declaring
her love for him over the police radio. She points out that they
are in the privacy of his home now, and tells him again that she
loves him. But he won't return the sentiment, so she goes to
leave. He stops her and tells her that he has strong feelings for
her but would rather SHOW her how he feels. He talks about how
jealous he felt seeing her with Tony and kisses her. She pulls
away and asks him to say the words she longs to hear. But he
kisses her again saying he has his own way of showing how he
feels, and they head towards the bedroom, where they go at it
like 2 dogs ! in heat. Later, in the afterglow, she talks about
about being so satisfied with him and she begins to reflect on
her past. The camera moves in tight on her as she says she has
something important to tell him. She finally has the courage to
share with him about her past. She tells him that when she was
younger and desperate, she sold herself to men for money. She
spills her guts and bears her soul to him and as she turns toward
him with tears cascading down her cheeks, finds him sound asleep.
Later, she has dressed and as she leaves, she looks back at a
sleeping Roman and says "goodbye".
At The Penthouse
John confronts Marlena about the bug sweeping device and demands
to know where she got it. She tells him from Roman. John makes a
nasty comment about running to her ex for help. Both are on edge
as they argue about their mistrust of each other. John back-pedals,
trying to smooth things over, but Marlena accuses him of being
jealous of Tony. They talk about how the twins and Tony have
changed their lives and she asks him to stop being insecure. Is
he afraid that history will repeat itself (referring to her
cheating on Roman, with him). She talks about the guilt she had
over the affair. John assures her that she is only human and not
to blame herself over that, the situation was different. John
only wishes she hadn't involved Roman in this. They start to
argue again with John saying he feels that Roman is still in love
with her. She gets defensive and John says that Roman can't
commit to Kate because Marlena ruined him for all other women.
She is! highly offended and retreats to the terrace. John follows
her and tries to explain. But Marlena swears that she Roman are
close only because of their children they share. John asks, like
you and Tony? John thinks that Tony is like Stefano and will try
to ruin their lives, but Marlena defends Tony's actions. John
doesn't buy her arguments, believing that Tony is NOT innocent
and is just as conniving as his father. Marlena points out that
Tony has just as much reason to hate John as John believes that
Tony is only manipulating her and the situation. John says that
earlier, at Tuscany, he noticed that Marlena couldn't keep her
eyes off Tony and Kate and asks if she is jealous. She is again
offended by his remarks and declares that she has NO interest in
Tony. John is her partner, in dancing and ALL things. She walks
over and turns on some music and asks him to dance with her. He
reluctantly gives in as they slowly dance and kiss. But something
tells me that this is FAR from ov! er. UGH!
Over At DiMansion
Rex gets a call from Professor Putnam (Rolf) who wants to meet
with him. Rex informs him that Tony isn't home and to come on
over. Rex is monitoring his "experiment" via remote
camera on his computer when Rolf arrives, so he covers the
computer. Rolf says he is there to check up on Rex and see how he
is doing. He tells him about almost being finished with college
and about he is working on an independent study project. He also
talks about Cassie's recent troubles. Rolf is impressed with
Rex's IQ and asks what he is working on. Rex becomes curious
about Rolf's interest in him and Cassie, realizing that it is
deeper than it seems. He asks about his connection to Tony and
wants an explanation. Rolf explains that he delivered them and is
very proud of them. Rex asks if they were just an experiment and
wants details. Rolf explains further and assures him that he came
to care for them in the process and had their best interests at
heart. They sit an! d talk about Stefano and Rolf's role in his
plan. Rex doesn't blame Rolf, who is glad that Rex understands.
Rolf again questions Rex about his project and offers to assist
him in any way. Rex isn't ready for that and says maybe later.
Before he leaves, Rex asks Rolf to remove the rug and let him see
what he really looks like, AND to speak with his real voice. Rolf
chuckles that he is one smart cookie as Rex pulls off the rug.
Rolf gives him the address where he is and that he is registered
under his mother's maiden name, Blitz. Again he tells him that he
is proud of him and leaves. After he is gone, Rex thinks he is
weird and if he is proud now, just wait.
At the end of the show, Rex is back in the cavern to check on his
project. He says "get ready Salem, my presence is about to
be felt, in a BIG way!" as the previews roll.
Preview:
Lexie (to Hope): "It only happened once, I cannot let
Brandon threaten my marriage"
Someone is holding a gun on Rex, Abe (to Bo): "Vin Ramsel is
out on bail" Bo: "I'm gonna take down the bastard
myself" Jennifer (to a distraught Jack): "We're gonna
strip you down to the basics and start all over with you (as we
see Jack dressed in different outfits, leather, a retro hippie
look, then in a suit with his hair slicked back) as the "In
the House" theme plays, and the credits roll.
Laney