May 12 - May 16, 2003 Updates
MONDAY, MAY 12TH, 2003
Episode: #9555
Tape date: Various
Director: Roger Inman
Mimi is dumped on Love is Blind, but she couldn't be
happier with the results, Jennifer has a question for Hope, Roman
tries to change Bo's mind, Tony and Lucas save Sami's hide, but
all her gratitude goes to Tony, leaving Lucas down and out.
Love Is Blind
The mystery hunk prepares to make his decision as everyone at the
pub watches. Sami slips in to catch the end of the show just in
time to hear that Mimi is dumped. Sami rushes over and hugs
Belle, congratulating her and goes on and on, telling her to take
a chance on this guy (as both Shawn and Cassie listen). Rex
congratulates Mimi but is relieved that she lost. There are a
bunch of guys around (including their campus reporter) making a
fuss over Mimi and Belle as Mimi is picked up and carried off.
Shawn practically asks Sami to leave as Belle and Mimi are posing
for pictures. Sami is on her way to meet with her "fiancé"
(she proudly proclaims) at the Blue Note so she rushes off. Shawn
asks Belle what happened to her plan of blowing the game as she
tries to explain. Cassie is hit on by some nerdy guy in the
corner who she instructs to remove his glasses. The rest of the
show, they are seen kissing in the corner. As Mimi and Belle are
hounded by reporters and photographers, Rex and Shawn watch from
the bar with long faces. Finally, Shawn drags Belle away, not
liking what is going on. Mimi comes over asking WHERE were all
these guys on Valentines Day. She says that last week, she
couldn't even get a date to the Burger Barn (LOL) and now they
are everywhere. Some guy steals one of Mimi's shoes as she fears
he has a fetish and may follow her home. Belle offers to let her
stay with her at the dorm and she gladly accepts. Later, Rex is
looking for Mimi and can't find her. He asks Cassie and her
kissing partner. She doesn't know and doesn't care and goes back
to her lips d'jour. Belle is signing autographs and Rex finds out
from her where Mimi is and he rushes off. Finally, Shawn has had
enough and gets Belle out of there as well. Later, Cassie
realizes that everyone is gone. The guy invites her back to his
place, but she flatly turns him down and sashays off, leaving him
totally confused.
At The Dorm
Shawn and Belle go to his room and talk about all the guys
following them home (but Shawn knew a short cut and lost them).
She apologizes about all of it. Shawn says that he loves her and
no one else and she agrees, saying that even wild hunks couldn't
drag her away. Mimi goes into Belle's room slamming the door on a
bunch of guys. She turns to find Rex lying shirtless on the bed
saying "finally, we're alone". She smiles and says
"Well, it never hurts to see what's behind door #2".
She chatters about her 15 minutes of fame, but he encourages her
to join him on the bed as they cuddle. Belle and Shawn are also
kissing as she promises to go on this one last date and then it
is all over. They talk about the masked guy as she notes what a
gentleman he is. She is sure that there are lots of girls in love
with him but for Shawn not to worry, she's already taken.
The Blue Note
Tony and Bart are on their way there to meet with Carl (the guy
that Tony fired from Echelon). He is now the manager of the Blue
Note and works for Titan. The guy has insinuated that he has dirt
on Victor which has peaked Tony's interest. Lucas is at the Blue
Note (orders a club soda) as he sits at the bar and overhears
Carl and another guy talking about taking Tony out. Tony and Bart
arrive as Lucas comments on how they keep running into each other
in the strangest places. Sami comes barging in, calling Lucas a
drunk. He offers his drink as proof and she samples it, which
leads directly into an argument. Sami gets a call from Brandon,
telling her he is running late. As Carl keeps trying to get Tony
to go to the back room, Lucas is listening. He sees one of the
goons pull a gun and grabs Sami and pushes her out the way, right
into Carl's arms, who holds her at gunpoint. Sami blames Lucas,
who in turn tells Carl to go on and shoot her, he doesn't care.
Lucas tells Carl to be careful, she may bite him and give him
some sort of disease (LOL). She is furious, but Tony talks Carl
out of it and eventually, he lets Sami go. Tony informs him that
he is handing him over to Victor. Sami wants to call the police,
but Tony wants to keep it quiet. Tony thanks Lucas for his help
and asks him to come see him tomorrow at Echelon. Sami walks over
and goes to slap Lucas, but he grabs her arm and they share a
long stare. She thanks Tony for saving her with a kiss on the
cheek then proceeds to blast Lucas. Tony offers Sami a ride home,
which she accepts. After they leave, Lucas goes to the bar and
orders a scotch on the rocks. (Wow, you can tell he has it BAD
for Sami.)
The Brady House
Hope worries about Bo as he tries to explain about quitting the
force. He says he just snapped and he can't go back. She stands
by him and says that she trusts whatever he does. But he worries
about their finances. She reminds him of her trust fund and
assures him that they will be fine. He beats himself up over
Ramsel getting off. She asks what can she do to help him through
this, but he says he just needs some time alone to think. After
he leaves, Jennifer comes by and hand delivers a wedding
invitation. She can tell Hope is upset, but Hope changes the
subject and wants to hear all about the wedding plans. Jen has a
very important question for her, will she be her matron of honor?
After pretending like she has to think about it, Hope laughs and
heartily accepts. She points out that she missed their first
wedding and wouldn't miss this for the world. Jen reveals that
they are planning a small quiet ceremony at the Penthouse Grill (why
do I feel that this will change?). Jen asks about Bo as we see
him in the garage going through boxes of mementos from his days
as a cop. He has awards and plaques and is tossing them in the
garbage. Roman comes by but Bo tells him it is too late and he
doesn't want his advice. Roman vows to talk him out of it, but it
is all in vain, Bo's mind is made up, saying he has thought about
it for a long time now. Inside, Hope gives Jen the story about Bo
quitting and she is shocked. She finds it hard to believe and
asks what's next for them? Hope has no answers. Roman tries to
take Bo on a trip down memory lane, but Bo tells him to go see
Kate and leave him alone. Bo talks about how he and Roman are
different and how Roman was always a role model to him and how he
just wanted to be a "super cop". Roman asks what he is
going to do now. Bo says he is going after Ramsel. Roman offers
his assistance if he needs anything and begs him not to do
anything stupid and to be careful before he leaves. Hope assures
Jennifer that they will be fine. She says that Bo is a mave rick.
That is who she fell in love with and still loves, everything
will work out fine. Jen gets a call from Abby and has to go and
pick her up. In the garage, Bo pulls the tarp off his motorcycle
and stands there and stares at it. From the doorway, Hope is
watching him with a worried look on her face, as it fades to
black.
Preview:
Bo to Hope: Ramsel targeted our family, he will be sorry he
ever came to Salem. Brady to Chloe: Are you trying to seduce me?
Chloe:YES. Rex and Mimi are kissing as we hear his voice saying
"Why did it take me so long to see how amazing you are?".
Harold (and other reports) to Belle: Will the date tonight change
her life?. Belle says it won't and that she is the luckiest girl
in the world (as Shawn lurks and listens from the background).
Laney
TUESDAY, MAY 13TH, 2003
Episode: #9556
Tape date: Various
Director: Phil Sogard
A new morning as Mimi and Belle wake up in their guy's arms,
Brady and Chloe have a breakfast picnic and Hope and Bo quality
time as the transition of going from cop to unemployed begins.
Morning In The Dorm
Shawn and Belle wake up in his twin dorm bed. She's fully dressed
(and her glittering eye shadow perfect) while he's in his t-shirt
and pants. Kiss Kiss. Belle freaks when she realizes it's 8:00 a.m.
as she's suppose to be at the pub for a press thing for Love is
Blind. Dumping her purse out looking for her eyeliner, she's in
manic mode as Shawn clearly dreads what's to come that day.
Mimi wakes up in Rex's arms on Belle's dorm bed. She tells him
"Morning Gorgeous" as he returns the compliment.
Someone knocks (loudly) on the door and she jumps up (fully
dressed) while he puts his shirt on. It's a guy from the pub the
night before wanting to take "hot" Mimi out for
breakfast. Rex answers the door and the guy gets the clue, but
offers to be there if he (Rex) doesn't work out. Mimi's not use
to the attention as Rex kisses her.
Brady Pub
Mimi and Rex have breakfast at the Brady Pub while waiting for
her press conference to begin. More guys come on to Mimi as the
press (including Harold and the sleeze from the Intruder) take
notes. Shawn and Belle arrive. She's got a black sweater and
white top on with her hair mostly down. Shawn's not anxious to go
inside as Gabby rushes out to drag Belle in. The reporters all
rush over to Belle. Belle and Mimi both tell the reporters
they're best friends and were cool with whomever the hunk had
chosen. Rex leaves as Belle and Mimi start their interviews. Mimi
comments on how the show's a positive affect on her life.
Slimeball reporter notices Belle's ring and asks if she's engaged
(as the other reporters ooh and aww). Gabby saves the day as she
says Belle loves jewelry just like she does. She diverts the
reporters away to talk with her as Mimi and Belle talk about the
show that night. Mimi suggests Belle withdraw and Mimi go instead.
Mimi tells Belle it's only two hours and she'll never have to see
the other guy again. Mimi heads out to find Rex and let Belle
have the limelight. She wants to compare notes with Belle later.
Slimeball reporter asks Belle questions about the mystery hunk
and what if he's ugly. Shawn walks in (returning from his trip
home) and hears her response. Alone and for the umteenth time,
Belle convinces Shawn it's only a dinner date and they'll be
chaperoned by a viewing audience. A guy standing near them asks
Belle to sign his bicep and she obliges, saying it's kind of like
a tattoo without pain.
Rex returns home and to his room to work on his DNA code. He
finally unlocks it and excited, whoops in excitement as Mimi
walks in (thought all visitors were to be announced?), liking
that reception.
Brady & Chloe
A masked (?) Chloe and Brady are out in the woods in his jeep. He
has surprise for her. Breakfast in the woods being he can't take
her into public yet. He niks it "Brady and Chloe's Alfresco
Café" as he takes a picnic hamper and blanket out of the
back of the jeep. The two talk as he shows her the veggie
sausages she likes. She apologizes for him not being able to eat
in a restaurant like he likes to do. Taking her mask off (finally)
she tells him she only has to wear it in a crowd of people and
can't do what she wants with it on anyway. She leans over
apparently to kiss him and reaches for a bagel and the cream
cheese, haha. He feeds her a huge strawberry. Later they're lying
on the blanket, full. He suggests she put her mask back on and
she agrees if he kisses her first. She wants more, but Brady
doesn't think it's a good idea until the doctor gives her the
okay. (Assuming that's not Craig, ha!) He has her put on her mask
and tells her that her eyes and hair are beautiful as he hugs her.
They take a walk and she notices her tree has a new sprout coming
out of the top and is still alive. Brady comments that life goes
on and she double glances it as she follows him down the path.
Brady Home
Hope comes downstairs, baby monitor in hand, looking for Bo. She
finds him in the external garage working on his motorcycle. He'd
been up all night working on it and she figures it's better then
his being with another woman. She realizes he's listening to the
police scanner for any word on Vin Ramsel and reminds him that he
resigned it's not his job any more. He disagrees being it's
personal that their family is targeted. Bo figures Ramsel is a
local kingpin and just waiting to surface again. Hope is worried
he'll do something he regrets. Later she returns in her casual
attire and we learn she took Zack to the library for a puppet
show. Doug and Julie met them there (would be nice to see them
too) and were going to take Zack to the zoo to see the new panda
afterward. She whacks Bo's head as he calls himself (kiddingly) a
bum. She offers to help with the bike and he smiles at the
thought and thanks her. He suggests she clean the carburator for
him, but she figures assisting him is more her speed. After
dropping a tool (LOL) he suggests she just watch. She wisely
informs him she knows this is therapy for him to figure out what
to do next. He thanks her for understanding, kiss kiss. She
proudly figured which is the grease gun and Shawn walks in and
offers to relieve her. She happily agrees and as Hope goes to
leave to await Zack's homecoming, Bo asks for a kiss. She sits on
his lap as Shawn's embarrassed a tad as his parents smooch. Bo
thanks her and she heads off. Bo tells Shawn about quitting the
force. Shawn offers to help in any way he can and is okay with
the idea if that's what his dad wants. He comes in the house
later and Hope tells him how great it is when he comes to the
house. He tells her he just lives at the dorm, but this is still
home. They talk about Bo's decision to quit the force. Hope tells
Shawn she isn't sure what Bo's going to do, but trusts him. He
tells her Belle won last night (Hope had started watching it, but
didn't see the end). She squeals hearing Belle won, but can tell
Shawn's not excited about it. Hope tries to explain to Shawn to
just let it go and tomorrow morning Belle will be all his again.
Bo tells his bike it's always blood, sweat and tears with them.
He remembers when he first met Hope and drove her home on his
bike (full replay of the scene). He tells his bike they have a
lot left to do. He comes in the house after cleaning up and
learns Doug and Julie had just left (darn!). Doug's off to
practice for a retirement party he's singing at later. Bo tells
Zack he'll take him to the zoo next time, but Hope reassures him
that he's a good father as he hugs Zack. Later Hope brings a coke
out to the garage for Bo. After a kiss she leaves as he turns up
the scanner, promising Vin Ramsel he will get him!!
Preview:
Sami tells Brandon she was almost killed and it was Lucas'
fault. A serious Lucas appears to be on a drinking binge. Shawn
asks "the mystery hunk" how he knew his name. The hunk
starts to take his mask off. Abe tells Bo that Vin Ramsel's on
the run and he figures is heading for the Mexican border (pretty
far from the Chicago area).
Linda
WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 2003
Episode: #9557
Taped: 4/21/03
Director: Randy Robbins
Sami tells a tale of woe, Lucas is offered a new job, Bo embarks
on his odyssey, and the identity of the mystery guy on Love Is
Blind is revealed.
In Her Apartment, Sami is pacing the floor, crying, while
wondering why it is taking Brandon so long. He finally arrives
and she cannot wait to tell him how Lucas nearly killed her.
Brandon gets her finally to explain fully, but Sami insists that
Lucas encouraged the goon to shoot her dead. He decides to
confront Lucas, but more to hear his side, as what Sami is saying
just doesn't ring true.
Across the Hall, Lucas is on the sofa, seemingly waking up
from what appears to be a drunken stupor, half empty bottle of
booze on the coffee table, His hand closes over the glass on the
floor, as he gets up, pours some booze into the glass and goes at
it. (Really HATE it that Lucas has fallen off the wagon). When
Brandon begins pounding on the door, he quickly drinks down the
glass, hides the bottle in the cupboard, sprays some Binaca or
mouthwash of some kind, and opens up. Sami is going on and on,
while Brandon wants to hear Lucas's side. Lucas explains he was
trying to distract the goon, so Tony and his boys could get in
place to get the drop on him. Sounds logical, Brandon thanks him,
Sami is still shooting off her mouth, but they finally leave.
Back in her apt, she is still going at it about Lucas, but
Brandon is the voice of reason. She says something about any
idiot believing whatever Lucas says, & he gets her attention,
asking if she is calling him an idiot. And that she is NOT going
to control what he thinks. Sami is very contrite, apologizing,
saying she has all these self-esteem issues (get thee to a
counselor, Sami, and FIX it!). They argue a bit, she begs for
forgiveness, they make up and hug. (Got to say Ali Sweeney is
just an awesome actress, besides being so gorgeous. Every emotion
crosses her face for all to plainly see. Kudos and applause!)
At The Penthouse, Marlena is telling John they have to watch
a live broadcast of Love Is Blind, as Belle will be on her date.
John is not thrilled (neither are we) but agrees. Cue the
doorbell to ring, and of course it is Tony, arriving at the
inopportune time, as usual. (wonder how come he is not watching
the show his beloved daughter is on). He silkily tells Marlena
that he took what she said to heart, and has decided to sell Club
Echelon, and wanted her to be the lst to know. (Phone out of
order?). John decides to leave them alone and goes upstairs,
after telling Marlena that tho he wants to nail Tony, he is gonna
leave her to deal with him, one on one. Tony proceeds to smooze
Marlena, who seems to be seeing right thru him. (So much for
watching that live broadcast!)
After he leaves, Marlena goes into the den to watch what is left
of the show, as John calls OPS. He says the bug in Tony's limo is
working, and he is heading right back to Echelon.
At Echelon, Lucas arrives, orders a club soda (thank
goodness), as Tony comes in. Tony liked the way Lucas handled
himself at the Blue Note, his quick thinking, etc. and offers him
the job of managing Echelon. He says it has to look like he no
longer owns it, but he wants Lucas to run it for him. Lucas
replies that he certainly will think about it. (Thought he had
that job at the hospital??)
At The Brady House, Bo & Hope are talking about his
motorcycle, when Abe arrives with news of Vin Ramsell. Hope
leaves them alone, as Abe tells Bo Vin appears to be heading
south, probably towards the Mexican border. He gives Bo an
envelope containing all the info received from the Oklahoma state
police, saying he still considers him an officer of the law. Bo
tells him to make no mistake, he is OFF the force. Abe goes into
the kitchen to take a call from the station, as Hope comes out
with some things Bo will need for his trip. Yes, she is o.k. with
him doing this. Later she brings Zack out to say bye-bye to
Daddy, as Bo roars off on the cycle. Abe comes out, saying
something about Bo going to find Vin, and Hope replies that
actually, he has gone to find himself.
At Tuscany, preparations are under way for the Love Is
Blind date. TV crew members are busy in the background. Cassie
jealously watches interchanges between Belle & Shawn, plus
Rex & Mimi, and decides to hit on one of the TV crew,
choosing a cute grip. Meanwhile, Rex tells Mimi he needs her help
again, not blood this time, but a DNA sample of someone he is
related to. Meems suggests Belle, but isn't keen on the idea of
not telling her. A jealous Shawn is worried about the date, while
Belle tries to reassure him. They kiss, kiss a lot. Gabriella is
rushing around, telling the hunk he has to pull out all the
stops, and Cassie is to be as catty as she was before. Meems will
not diss Belle, they are friends for too long. Cassie gives Meems
some dating advice, telling her she must get a guy all hot and
bothered, and then just leave him! Mimi says that is fine for
Cassie, not her.
The big moment arrives, Belle gets seated at the table, as
Gabriella leads the blindfolded mystery guy to the table. (Sorry,
folks, but the next part is too lame and ridiculous for words.)
Mr. Blindfold cannot see to eat, so Belle has to lift his
blindfold up from his mouth, and hand feed him. (GMAB) She then
feeds some sort of dessert into his mouth, getting cream or
frosting on her fingers and his lips.
Now Gabriella says it is time for their first kiss. They both
stand up, and Belle gives a short peck on the lips, but the guy
grabs her, and really gives her a big smooch. Shawn jumps up,
runs over, grabbing the guy, pulling him away from Belle. The guy
says "Lighten up, Shawn" as Shawn wants to know how he
knows his name. Off comes the blindfold, as both Belle and Shawn
stare in disbelief. Finally Belle says "Philip?"
Preview:
Salemites react to the reveal, as Nicole says Oh my God,
Victor says "turn it up", Chloe says "Oh, my God,
it's Philip" and at the show, Belle says "that was you
under the blindfold the whole time", Shawn says "What're
you doing here", Meems says "Why didn't you tell us you
were back", plus reaction shots from Rex and Cassie. Belle,
at the table "You seem..." as Philip replies "Different?"
(LOL, I'll say, and yes it is a new actor portraying Philip).
Hope in bed, on phone with Bo as he says, put the phone down on
my pillow. When I hear you breathing, I know you're safe.
Barb
THURSDAY, MAY 15, 2003
Episode: #9558
Taped: Various
Director: Phil Sogard
Bedtime in Salem as we find most of our Salemites in their
pajamas watching LOVE IS BLIND. Love the Bo and Hope scenes.
Kiriakis Bedroom
Nicole's in bed with her martini glass and asks the master's (Victor's)
permission to turn on the tv. Her reaction of "Oh my God"
has Victor turning to see what's on and orders her to turn it up
upon seeing what it is. After hearing Philip's explanation (below),
she enjoys taunting him about how he was so busy following her
every move that he didn't realize what his son was doing or what
country his son was even in. She hopes Philip realizes how his
father reacts when you're on his bad side and doesn't stop over
after the show. Reminding her to keep that in mind herself, he
tells her to get dressed as she's going with him.
Chloe's Room
Chloe, still in full makeup but in her jammy's, opens her bedroom
door for Brady to come in. He can tell she's exhausted as she
encourages him to cozy up, so refuses. She comments they'll
probably never get as much time together as they are now and to
enjoy it as she turns on the tv. They are surprised to see Philip
on the show. She admits she's relieved that Philip's not in
danger, but understands why she had such a hard time telling him
she loved him. She'd never been in love before, as she takes
Brady's hand, until now. He kisses her hand. She asks Brady to
tell Philip that she wants to see him whenever he has the chance.
She just wants to reassure Philip that she's okay in case he's
worried and afraid to call or come by. He agrees, tells her he
loves her (and she tells him that back) and leaves. Later Nancy
in her robe joins Chloe with a cup of tea. They talk about
Philip's being back in town. Nancy knows that everything that
Philip did for two years was because of Chloe and doesn't want
him interfering with her recovery. If Philip's still in love with
her, what will he do now? Chloe tells her mom that she hadn't
heard from Philip in months and not to worry. She's really tired
and Nancy leaves after Chloe thanks her for the tea.
Tuscany - Love Is Blind, The Date (And TV Show) That
Never Ends
What the viewers are seeing is Belle, Shawn and Mimi's reaction
to the mystery hunk's being Philip. Clearly not a welcome
surprise to the unsuspecting friends. Gabby interrupts the banter
to remind them the show is still on (yawn, is it replacing The
Tonight Show for bedtime viewing?) and sits them back down at the
table. Belle tells Philip he's changed (LOL) and thought he was
in the Marines. He says he just graduated basic training and it
was the most rewarding experience of his life. The Marines
thought the show was good publicity (like Josh on American Idol?)
and stationed him at a nearby base. They talk about her still
living in the dorm and how his parents don't know what he's doing
(unless they're watching the show). During the commercial Gabby
talks to them and Philip apologizes for not being able to tell
them what was going on. Mimi's surprised they didn't recognize
him. He asks about the liver and onions and how many other guys
does she know that eat it? None, she replies. He asks why she
even agreed to do the show and glancing at Shawn, tells him it's
a long story. He tells her that he missed her and she him. Pop up
heads of Mimi and Cassie commenting on how Belle hasn't mentioned
Philip in months and Mimi defending her friend by telling Cassie
she's not around her enough to know that. Philip's happy she
agreed to have dessert (tiramisu) and starts to give the viewing
audience a biography on both him and Belle. He tells them he was
a spoiled rich kid and Belle was a rich kid that never let anyone
down. Belle's embarrassed and asks him to stop as Gabby announces
their date is over unless they want to continue on their own time.
Both admit the evening went okay. He tells the camera that
Belle's all about results and it's the follow through that counts.
Belle agrees, calling him Mr. Incommunicato and he promises that
won't happen again. Philip tells the armed forces around the
world that are watching (isn't this a local tv station watching
the all evening date?) to be safe and they're all behind them.
Everyone in the room claps. Gabby gives each of the 3 girls a
check for $50,000 and Mimi almost hyperventilates as she'd never
seen so much $$ before (Really! Poor Matt had to spend 39 days in
the rugged Amazon and starve half to death on Survivor to win 2x
that amount for second place on a network show, haha). Gabby
tells Belle she still has to kiss Philip good night and that the
other kiss was interrupted and didn't count. Shawn's NOT happy
about it, but Belle goes along with it as ordered and Philip
holds her head and gives her a long, long kiss until Gabby pulls
them apart and tells the audience how hot the room is. Cue a wave
to the camera as the show closes. Shawn rushes in and Belle tells
him she loves him and gives him a hug and kiss. Philip tells
Shawn it was all for the camera as we see Victor stroll over to
him. Philip apologizes for not telling him. Victor tells him how
upset Kate was and didn't call to say goodbye. He Reminds his
father he didn't go anywhere, so didn't want to worry her. He's
stationed nearby and doesn't want to miss any other family doings
as he congratulates him on his wedding. Victor goes to get Nicole
as Brady asks Philip about sneaking back into town. Brady walks
in and finds Nicole as the bar. Asking if she's there for the
happy family reunion or just happy hour. He asks her not to
embarrass his grandfather there, she tells him to kiss off. The
bartender asks what he can get her, but she tells him nothing and
she'll take her business elsewhere and walks out. Brady comments
about how Philip stuck his tongue down his sister's throat in
front of her boyfriend and Philip tells him he's just following
orders and had no control over who the contestants were. Philip
cares about Belle and Chloe. He assures Brady he's a marine now
and has grown up a lot. He's not after Chloe. Brady passes
Chloe's message on for Philip to stop by, just not tonight as
she's sleeping. Philip agrees. Later Philip talks to someone on
his cell phone agreeing they were right about coming back to town
as a Marine poster boy was a good idea (hmmm, what's really going
on??). Cassie drools over Philip as Mimi tells her hands off.
Belle suggests to Shawn that they leave and they do, anxious to
be alone. The Intruder female reporter catches them outside and
asks who Shawn is and how fast Belle's with someone new (guess
the sleeze has the daytime shift). Shawn tells them someone
inside wants publicity, go see him. They do and Belle has an idea
of where they should go. They go back to her dorm room and she
lights some candles. She gets a cupcake with I (heart) you on it
and gives it to him. She knows love isn't blind and sees him
clearly and loves him and no one else. Kiss kiss. They talk about
Brady and Philip and hope their past history stays so.
Back At Tuscany
Nico finds Victor at the bar and tells him Nicole left and went
to Echelon. Brady overhears and heads out after Victor tells Nico
he'll take care of that after he finishes with Philip. He's not
happy to see Tony's offspring coming on to Philip. He interrupts
and before he can say too much, Philip tells his father he's
grown up and in control of his own life now. He doesn't expect
another leave soon (Victor invites him to dinner when he does)
but will be working in town at the Marine office and will see
Kate first thing in the morning. Cassie joins him, taking over
where she left off (hmm..could Philip be undercover ISA and
getting inside track to the Dimera home using Cassie?) He goes to
leave to have the show drive him back to base and she insists on
driving him back herself. Mimi joins Rex after dissing the press.
She tells him she's going to buy a new car, give some $$ to her
parents and Habitat for Humanity and bank what's left. Rex is
glad Philip didn't choose her and she is too as they kiss.
Echelon Club
Nicole's sitting playing cards with 3 men and the club's empty
otherwise. Brady rushes in and grabbing Nicole, tells her he's
getting her out of there before his grandfather arrives. Drunk,
Nicole appreciates his concern, but it's not necessary. She tells
him it's not news that her hubby's on the warpath and asks why
he's going out of his way for her. He stares at her in shock. By
the time she gets her winnings and purse, she passes out and he
picks her up to leave and walks right into Victor. Victor tells
Brady this is none of his business, but Brady disagrees being
Victor brought him into the fold and taking over Nicole's job.
Chloe's Room
Philip crawls through Chloe's window. He kisses her cheek and
sneaks off looking for something. Still asleep, she smiles.
Brady Home
Hope's in her pj's and jumps for the phone as Bo calls. He hoped
he hadn't woke her up (just what time IS it as Love is Blind is
still on tv?), but she couldn't sleep until she had heard from
him. He tells her that he had reached his destination (Oklahoma?)
where Vin Ramsel's been spotted and even showed his picture
around a little. He promises to get him and assures her he'd be
home with her if he thought she was in any danger. She tells him
about Abe's stopping by earlier and thought Ramsel on the I-35
heading south (Bo was there and even got the info Abe passed onto
him??). Bo figures Ramsel's heading for Mexico and if necessary,
he'll confront him there. Hope doesn't like that scenario, but he
won't come home empty handed. She passes Abe's message on that
he's holding onto Bo's paperwork in case he changes his mind on
returning to the force. Bo said that isn't going to happen and
his identity was always Detective Brady. They have a nice
conversation about her supporting Bo in what he's doing. He won't
change his mind, and she knows it. Cute talk as she tells him
Zack's word of the day is "listen" and how he insisted
he wasn't tired but fell asleep through a tv show. He starts
stripping and guesses what she's wearing and he's right. Hearing
her voice he feels like he's right there with her as we see a
visual of what he'd like to be doing. Saying they miss each
other, and how she knows he'll find what he needs to do, they
both don't want to hang up. He suggests that she lie the phone on
his pillow so he can hear her breathing. She does so and turns
off the light and rolls over on her pillow as he also turns off
the light and holds the phone to his ear as he lies on the pillow
as well (they must own stock in AT&T, haha). The show ends as
Bo continues monitoring Hope over the quiet phone line.
Preview:
Brady watches as Chloe hugs Philip and they both tell each other
how good they look, Cassie tells Tony another boy's come back
into her life, Philip Kiriakis, Roman asks Philip why he REALLY
came back to Salem, Tony tells Lucas it's the start of a
profitable relationship, as the credits roll.
Linda
FRIDAY, MAY 16, 2003
Episode: #9559
Taped: Various
Director: Herb Stein
Philip visits Kate at Roman's house ń Roman's suspicious about
Philip's activities. Tony assigns Lucas to deliver message to
goon (Simon) at Echelon. Goon greets Lucas with gun and ends up
being Lucas' puppet after reading Tony's message. Lucas accepts a
job from Tony. Cassie tells Tony about Philip. He orders her to
stay away from him being a Kiriakis. Later she tells him she will
and appears interested in Lucas when he returns to see Tony.
Belle and Mimi awoken by Gabby for press breakfast at Tuscany.
Maggie likes the publicity for restaurant. Shawn and Rex there
for other reason, but jealous of the attention Mimi and Belle are
getting. Gabby orders Belle and Shawn not to have public
relationship until Belle's contract is fulfilled (why was she
paid already then?). Rex and Mimi discuss her new found
popularity. She's loving it and what it's doing for her self
esteem. She tells him she's the one who's pursued him and going
to enjoy the attention she's getting from other guys. Philip
arrives and uses the HOO-RA Marine chant as his feelings for
Belle. They stand arm in arm for the cameras smiling as Shawn
glares from the background. Brady is ultra jealous of Philip's
arrival home. Chloe tries to assure him she loves him, even
sleeps with him despite his concern it's too soon. Philip arrives
and she asks Brady for 15 min. alone with Philip. They talk nice,
he gives her pin he won during boot camp in honor of her courage.
Brady returns after Philip leaves, still jealous. (Nancy and Joy
went to the doctor's supposedly). Monday previews, John and
Marlena saying they're celebrating Rex's finishing four years of
college in 1 year and Sami comments on his genetically engineered
brain. Lucas mentions to Tony about his being interested in
Marlena, Tony flares back at him Jen discusses wanting a smile,
low key wedding but their stage manager wants it to be on tv for
the world to see.
Linda