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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2003
Episode#9633
Tape Date : Various
Director : Roger Inman
Surprises abound in Salem, as John plans a trip for Marlena,
Shawn takes Belle to the heights, while Kate shows Sami the
depths, and Lexie puts one over on Abe.
In The Loft, Shawn is removing the remaining
drop cloths, as Belle & Mimi admire their freshly painted
digs. (Find it amazing that with all those rollers, not one of
them has a single paint spec on their person, hair, clothes, LOL).
Must be really fast drying paint, as pictures & posters are
up, etc. And no one complains of the smell. LOLOL. Shirtless Rex
bumps into Shawn with a ladder, who immediately accuses him of
trying to do away with the rest of the Bradys. The gals calms the
guys down, noting that Philip & Cassie have left. Shawn talks
of his new place across the hall, and how he wishes he did not
have to have a roommate, but it helps with the expenses. ( And
you have no idea, Shawn, of his name, huh? Shrewd move on your
part, Mr. Spy Kid)
Shawn makes Belle close her eyes, as he takes her up to the roof,
where he has prepared a surprise picnic. He says he got the idea
from his dad, who recently did this for his mom, & calls
himself a romantic plagiarist. He tells her that Uncle Mickey
& Aunt Maggie used to go up to the roof of their lst apt.
bldg, calling it Tar Beach. Belle is delighted, & as they lay
on the blanket, takes off her shirt, revealing her bikini. She
says she had planned on sunning herself earlier, but the painting
took too long. (O, GMAB Belle. Painting that whole place would
have taken all day, anyone would have known that, especially if
you watch Trading Spaces, etc.) She makes Shawn strip down to his
shorts, and they lay, admiring the stars. Later they find
initials carved in the door, B&H forever... for Bo &
Hope, then J & I for John & Isabella, even P & K for
Patch & Kayla (be still, my heart!), plus B & C for Brady
& Chloe (very nice touch of history for the loft). Shawn gets
a knife, and adds their initials to the door. They go back to the
blanket, and get into some heavy duty kissing.
At The Penthouse, John is just getting off the phone as
Marlena comes in. She talks a bit about her conversation w/Sami,
saying that all in all, she thought it went well (You DO?? Egads).
John worries because Sami is going to be working for and with the
2 people she seems to hate the most. Marlena agrees that Sami has
wreaked havoc in many people's lives, mentioning Abe, Lexie, Kate
and John adds "me, Carrie, Mike, Austin, Brandon, Lucas".
Marlena agrees Sami has a bad track record with people, and with
jobs. The phone rings, and he tells her to answer. Marlena does
so, expressing delight as she talks with Eric, and learns John
has arranged a trip for her to Colorado to see him and her
parents.
Sami Shows Up At Basic Black (in her new red suit) with
her W-4 forms, anxious to get the paperwork out of the way, and
smooth things for her entry into the fashion world. The gal asks
her to wait while she gets her boss. Sami has a daydream about
this good looking guy, Brad, who comes out, gets very impressed
with her (she now has a low-cut, flowered dress on) and within a
few minutes as already promoted her, agreeing he's like to see
her Kate's spot, as she is a b**ch. He asks her out, but Sami
informs him she is still a married woman (yep, still dreamin').
She gets shook out of her daydream by the arrival of Kate, and a
shocked Sami realizes that Kate will be her boss. They exchange
barbed pleasantries, and Kate offers to take her to her office.
Sami wonders why the elevator goes down instead of up and soon
learns why, as she is led into a basement storage room, filled
with shelves of files, a desk, computer, some old file cabinets.
(Please... BB has NOT been in business that long to have
generated files the size of this room). Kate gets a call from
Roman, inviting her to dinner, and Sami cannot believe she is
expected to work late her lst day. Kate sweetly tells her she
might have to work til midnight. Kate leaves, Sami tries to get
the dusty file cabinet drawers open, then finds a huge axe. (WHAT
is it doing in that office?). She has a fantasy whereby Roman
& Marlena are hugging and kissing away, while Sami (now in a
red dress) leads a tied up and gagged John & Kate in to a
guilliotine, and proceeds to chop off their heads. (No we do not
see it). Roman & Marlena tell Sami how proud they are of her,
and her dress did not even show the blood, as she tells them to
toddle off on their honeymoon. She will run Basic Black, only she
is changing the name... to Stunningly Sami! ROTFL. Back to
reality as Sami sits at her desk, axe close by, and pulls out her
pasted together picture of J&M, and talks to herself of
revenge.
Abe & Roman are at the cop shop, talking of
the wreath that Tony sent, with Abe saying his SOB brother-in-law
wants him dead. (Thanx Abe, for foregoing actual cussing, a treat!).
Over at DiMansion, Lexie arrives, worried and crying over her
worrying about Abe. Tony suggests they all pack their bags and
leave town, but Lexie knows Abe would not leave. Tony tells her
he will put his own men on watch for them all. Just then, a
raging Abe comes storming in with the wreath. Lexie cannot
believe Tony sent the wreath, but Abe made sure with the florist.
Tony makes excuses, saying something about it being for that
informant. (Oh, puleeze! How lame.) He claims the card said so,
but oops, no card with the wreath, oh dear, it is still on his
desk. (Don't florists write the cards for you?). He shows it to
Lexie, she believes him, showing it to a still angry, unbelieving
Abe. Tony is all hearts and violins. Later, alone, Tony puts
Abe's picture on the wreath, saying, Goodbye, Abe.
Back at the loft Rex is asking Mimi why she doesn't want to talk
about her mom. She says she has to go home for some of her
things, and doesn't want him with her. (Me neither, he still has
not put on a shirt, lol). She leaves in the elevator, as Rex
stand there, musing over Shawn getting the shock of his life
tomorrow, and how he won't know what hit him. Meanwhile, we see
Mimi opening the door, to her smoke-filled home, loud music
playing, she's coughing a bit, as a woman's voice calls out
"Where the hell have you been?"
John & Marlena arrive at Tuscany, are greeted by Maggie, who
tells them Kate & Roman are there. Roman thanks John for
giving Sami the job, they all chat for a bit. Over at a table,
Lexie & Abe (her hair looks longer than earlier today) talk
of Theo's impending Christening, and prospective godparents. She
suggests Hope for godmother, as Abe talks about Roman, his good
friend and John, who has done so much for them. Lexie suggests
Tony, and Abe says no way. They see their friends and go over to
join them. The guys chat a bit separately from the gals for a few
minutes. Abe tells about the wreath, the threats, the proof that
it was Tony and how Lexie won't see it. He also talks of getting
his affairs in order. He asks both John & Roman to be
godfathers to Theo, wanting the boy to have a good influence in
his life if he is not around, and both accept. As the ladies come
along side, Abe tells Lexie about asking John & Roman. Just
then Tony comes in. She turns, and sweetly asks Tony to be a
godfather. He thinks to himself how he can take control of the
boy with Abe not around, and smilingly agrees.
Preview:
Sami startled at a 6 a.m. start time, while John tells Marlena
this is standard for new interns. Alice's voiceover saying she's
been hearing voices, as she sits on her sofa, hearing them and
saying Stop It. A crack of lightning. Celeste saying the darkness
is drawing nearer, as she holds up the Spectator with the
headline about police informant being murdered. Abe saying it is
time to leave the force. Celeste getting upset over seeing the
death card turn up in her tarot card layout.
Barb
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2003
Episode#9634
Tape Date : Various
Director : Roger Inman
The strange happenings in Salem continue, as well as lots of
strange foreshadowing. Alice is visited by Tom, Abe announces he
is retiring from the force, Sami continues to plot and scheme,
Celeste does a shocking Tarot card reading, Jennifer continues to
worry about Jack's safety.
(SIDE NOTE: Play close attention to the use of the colors red,
white and black in this episode. It kinda gave me the creeps and
reminded me a LOT of the way the color red was used in the movie,
The Sixth Sense. Was it merely by accident or intentional? You be
the judge.)
At The Deveraux House
Jennifer is pacing the floor waiting for Jack to get home. He
comes in and she is all over him like white on rice. She is angry
at him and he rushes out the door, saying he will be right back.
Later, he comes in the back way with a bouquet of (RED) flowers
that he pulled from the ground (roots still hanging below)
wishing her a happy anniversary. He then tries "happy
birthday" (LOL). She is furious with him as well because he
plucked those flowers out of her garden. She explains that she
was upset and angry because of the murder at Salem Place earlier
and the fact that she didn't know where he was, nor did he call
her. She warns him that this investigation is too dangerous and
she worries about him, saying that she and Abby need him too much.
He begins to kiss her and leads her to the sofa. He assures her
that nothing will happen to him and that they will grow old and
wrinkly together and play with their grandchildren. He makes
light of her worrying as they kiss. The phone rings as Jack
answers it to find a frightened Alice asking them to come over,
so they rush out the door.
Meanwhile, Alice is at home alone and continues to hear the
children's voices outside. She hears them chanting the ëLizzie
Borden' song as her lights begin to flicker on and off. She says
"Stop it, STOP IT!" After she makes her call, Jack and
Jennifer rush over to check on her. She assures them that she is
okay but they can see that she is shaken and she tells them about
the hearing the children's voices from outside. Jack checks the
window and notes that it is too late for children to still be up.
She tells them about the Lizzie Borden chants which freaks Jen.
She also tells them that Tom's picture has been moving from place
to place. They try to offer explanations, but Alice assures them
that she is not going senile and is NOT crazy. Jack asks Jen to
help him with the key in the door (he wants to talk to her alone)
but Alice is no fool and knows they are talking about her. While
they are gone, Tom's face appears on the wall. She asks him if he
is trying to warn her, is something terrible going to happen?
At Basic Black
A frazzled Sami (in her RED dress) bitches and mutters to herself
as she works in her dingy basement office. She is talking about
getting her parents back together and says she is the one that
can make it happen. She again daydreams again about beheading
Kate and John, saying that death is too good for them. (In her
daydream, she has on a RED dress, with John, Kate, Marlena, and
Roman all dressed in BLACK). Sin real time, she blames Kate and
Roman for her miserable life and wants them to suffer.
John and Marlena (both dressed in BLACK) are finishing up their
dinner as an excited Marlena is on the phone with Eric talking
about her visit. When she finishes, she is so excited and needs
to head home to pack. They talk about Sami being at work and
Marlena is confused, but thrilled that Sami is so eager to get
started on her new job. She thanks John for his help and is sure
that Sami will work hard. John cautions her, warning her that it
may not work out. She wonders why John is so negative and asks if
he is wanting Sami to fail. He assures her that he hopes it will
work out. Marlena wants to drop by the office and tell Sami
goodbye on their way home.
They go by (with Marlena toting leftovers wrapped in a foil swan).
Sami puts on her best face for them. Marlena comments that it is
a bit dusty down there, but it reminds her of her college days
and when she served as an intern. John says it was the only
office space available. Sami vows to work hard and prove herself
as Marlena forces her hand and practically makes her thank John
for the job. Sami says that she has learned a whole new set of
skills and plans on putting them to good use ;-) Marlena tells
her about visiting Colorado and Sami sends her love to Eric and
her grandparents. As they are leaving, John tells her not to stay
too late as she has to be in tomorrow at 6 am to sort the mail
and faxes. The sound of this doesn NOT thrill Sami. John goes to
get the car as Marlena tells Sami goodbye and wishes her well
with her job. After they leave, Sami continues to mutter and
grumble about John's days being numbered as she files papers. She
notices a trash chute on the wall and begins to throw papers down
it, enjoying herself in the process.
John and Marlena return home, talking about Sami's second chance.
Marlena says she needs to go and pack, but John stops her,
kissing her. She confesses that she was a bit leery about leaving
town, but after seeing Roman, Kate, Lexie, Abe and Sami all
tonight, she feels better about it. She is sure that they will
all be fine. They head upstairs as he picks her up to carry her.
At The Carver House
Celeste (dressed in RED) is playing with her tarot cards as Abe
and Lexie (in BLACK and RED respectively) return home. They
notice that she is on edge and decide to tell her the good news
about the Christening. She is thrilled and says that they need to
do it ASAP and goes to call St. Lukes, wanting them to do it
tomorrow. And while they are at it, she wants them to have the
priest bless the house and them as well. They try to convince her
that her premonitions could be wrong but she is sure they are not
and that something bad is going to happen. Celeste becomes highly
agitated and talks about the murdered informant, which rattles
Lexie. She begins to worry that something terrible might happen
to Abe. He informs her that he is thinking about taking an early
retirement so he can spend time with her and Theo. Lexie is
thrilled to death about that news, as is Celeste. They go
upstairs to turn in and invite Celeste to stay the night in the
guestroom, which she gladly accepts. After they go upstairs, we
see a shadow lurking around the windows. Upstairs, Abe and Lexie
are changed for bed (he in RED pajamas, she in a WHITE gown). He
promises to devote himself to her and Theo as they get into bed
and start getting very romantic. Downstairs, Celeste returns to
her tarot cards and begins a reading. She wonders if the danger
is passing as she continues. She comments that the reading is
going well, until she turns over the death card and gasps! Freeze
frame on the death card, as it fades to black and the previews
roll.
Preview:
Jennifer asks Alice who she is talking to. Alice tells them
that she was talking to her grandfather, of course, as we see a
concerned Jennifer. A shocked Abe asks Lexie if she is pregnant.
Shawn tells Belle that no one is going to keep him from
investigating Rex - not even his folks. Hope asks Bo what if the
person who tried to get rid of them decides to finish the job.
They hear a noise and the lights go out. Bo says "Oh NO"
as we see crosshairs and hear a gun shot.
Laney
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3RD, 2003
Episode #9635
Tape Date : Various
Director : Albert Alarr
Bo & Hope have a scare, Alice continues to have visions that
disturb family members (and us viewers), while Mimi's mom tries
to convince her not to move out.
Mimi Is Sitting at the table, trying to decide on what
courses she will take this semester (so much for aging the teens,
they are all still in school) and comments on the Psych course
she should take to help her in dating Rex. LOL. She yells for her
mom to turn down the radio, and in comes Bonnie Lockhart, dressed
in the kind of uniform that hotel cleaning help wears. She is
smoking like a chimney (Welcome back, Judi Evans!), mentions that
she cleans houses for a buck, but can't seem to get at her own.
Meems tells her if she quit smoking that would clean the air. (So
true!) Bonnie puts out the cigarette, and gets into a discussion
trying to get Mimi to stay and not move out. She offers to make
her a TV dinner, but Mimi says she eats healthy now. She talks of
hitting it big with the lottery, and buys tickets all the time,
cuz someone has to win, right? Mimi eventually leaves, making her
mom promise not to start smoking again, which Bonnie does. The
minute the door closes, she hunts up another pack, quickly lights
up, and tells herself she is SUCH a liar!
Shawn & Belle are kissing, as they talk of him moving
into the loft across the way tonight. In another scene, Rex is on
the phone with someone ordering that person to get the job done.
Later, Rex is talking in person with the man (never see his face)
again wanting things taken care of TONIGHT! Mimi strolls in,
unhappy that Rex lives so far away from where she is, & they
hug. Rex gets a phone call, assuring him that everything has been
taken care of and Shawn Brady is no problem. Rex tells Meems that
he may be closer to her than she thinks.
Abe & Lexie are basking in the afterglow, in bed. She
is happy he is retiring, and wishes it was right now. She wants
him to call the office and let them know. He says there is
paperwork up the wazoo to deal with, and also that he wants to
clear up his caseload before he leaves. Being the Commander, it
would not look well for him to just leave. She asks what he is
working on, and he says the Colin Murphy murder, Lexie nods her
head. And whoever attacked Bo & Hope. Lexie gets upset at
that, not wanting him to get involved in that.
At The Brady Home Hope opens an envelope, gets upset, goes
upstairs to where Bo is sitting on the bed, watching Zack play on
the floor. She shows the paper to Bo, who just says, so we have a
cash flow problem. We will get thru it. (obviously a bill of some
kind). They say Shawns tuition, plus room and board is all paid
for this semester, and that soon Bo will be bringing in a
paycheck from his security job. (BTW, both are sans the head gear
now, and you cannot even tell where their heads were shaved,
LOLOL, said with tongue in cheek). They talk again of their money
probs, but Bo pulls out his hidden stash he was saving so Hope
could buy the winter coat she wanted, and she pulls out the money
she was saving so he could get the cowboy boots he wanted. (Ah,
the Gift of the Magi again, lol). Both decide that she doesn't
need a designer label on her coat, and he doesn't need the same
boots that Tim McGraw wears, so they reduce the amounts, put the
extra away for essentials.
They hear a noise like glass breaking, and the lights go out.
Hope grabs Zack, Bo goes down to investigate. Suddenly the lights
go back on. He hears whispering voices in the kitchen, bursts in
to find Shawn & Belle at the frig. (We never do get an
explanation for why the entire house went dark). Bo scolds Shawn
for scaring his parents, Shawn says he came to get the truck, and
a mattress from the basement. He finally tells them he is not
staying at the dorm, but rented the loft across from Belle, has a
roommate, etc. B&H are not happy at all, seedy neighborhood,
not safe, etc. Shawn assures them that John would not let Belle
live there if not o.k. He talks of money saved from job w/Uncle
Mickey over the summer, refund on the room & board at dorm,
etc. Belle leaves the room, and they all talk it out, finally
agreeing. Hope leaves, & Bo has a heart to heart w/Shawn,
ending up giving him his boots money for groceries, dates, etc.
Shawn has explained about thinking Rex had something to do with
the attack on his parents, while in the other room, Belle is
filling Hope in on the same information. Hope comes in, Bo &
Belle take boxes to the car. Now it is Hope's turn to gift Shawn
with her coat money. The kids leave, Bo & Hope compare notes,
laughing as they both realize Shawn really made out.
A Replay Of Alice Seeing Tom's Image while a concerned Jack
& Jennifer go check the key in the lock. Alice believes Tom
is trying to tell her something. When Jack & Jennifer return,
she inists she is not senile or crazy, that she has not moved
Tom's picture, etc. Jack & Jen talk privately, with Jack
commenting on Alice getting up in years, living in the big old
house alone, missing her husband. Jennifer thinks perhaps Gran
should move in with them, but Alice, overhearing, says absolutely
not. Jen calls Uncle Mickey, and he rushes over with Maggie. All
are worried, as Alice now sees Tom across the room, and wonders
why they all cannot see him. She asks Tom what he is trying to
tell her. Now they call Lexie, who rushes over with Abe. Alice
asks Lexie if her mother ever told her about the spirit of the
dead visiting the living. And the name the spirit says is doomed.
She says she keeps waiting for Tom to say her name, but he
doesn't. Lexie asks for permission to examine Alice, who agrees.
Abe says he has to call the station, and goes into the other room.
He picks up the phone to dial, hears his name, turns, and sees
Tom.
Preview:
Shawn asking Rex why he is putting his stuff down here, with
Rex replying that he is moving in, & Shawn yelling that no
way in hell am I living with you. Sami telling Tony he is such a
good friend, as she hugs him and he assures her she is not to
worry, he will look out for her. Abe telling Mickey that
he had a vision of his father, and maybe he should start
preparing himself for his death.
Barb
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4TH, 2003
Episode #9636
Tape Date : Various
Director : Roger Inman
It's a new day in Salem as Sami's first day at work is quite
eventful, Shawn learns who his new roommate is and is NOT a happy
camper, Jennifer continues to worry over Jack's well-being, as a
shadowy figure watches them, Abe decides it is time to update his
will.
(Side Note: I know I'm probably making too much over this, but
the strange use of color continues on this show: Kate and Sami
are dressed in all BLACK, Lexie has on a BLACK and WHITE dress,
Abe and Belle are dressed in RED (Parts of Jennifer's dress and
sash are RED), Tony and Caroline are both decked out in all WHITE.
Odd that the rest of the cast are in shades of GREY, Mickey,
John, Roman, Shawn and Jack (who does have on an ominous dark RED
tie). Even the flowers that Tony brings Sami are, you guessed it,
RED and WHITE). WHERE are all the blues, greens and yellows???
Now that I am paying closer attention to the colors, it is really
giving me the creeps!)
At DiMansion
Rex is carrying his things downstairs to the foyer mumbling about
moving in with Shawn. Tony walks in and asks what is going on as
Rex explains that he is moving in with Shawn. Tony doesn't
understand and asks what Rex is trying to hide. Rex gets very
agitated as Tony questions him, noting that he and Shawn don't
even get along. Rex tells him that he learned (from Tony) to keep
your friends close and your enemies closer and leaves.
At The Loft
Shawn drops in on Belle, who is making blueberry muffins for
breakfast (sure hope she didn't get her culinary skills from her
mother ;-) He is impressed as he munches down on one. Later he is
in his apartment and goes over to Belle's for some clothes
hangers (She has left for work). While he is gone, Rex is moving
his things in and they keep missing each other. But Shawn keeps
noticing boxes appearing and wonders WHAT is going on. Rex comes
in and informs him that he is moving in. Shawn gets terribly
upset and says NO WAY in hell is he living with him. They argue
and it escalates into a fistfight. Belle comes in, yelling "NO!"
At The Java Café
Jennifer is still worried over Alice's condition as well as about
Jack. She pleads with him to give up this investigation but he
refuses. Mickey comes by as Jennifer's cell rings. As she is on
the phone talking to Abby (who wants to spend the night with a
friend) Mickey and Jack talk about Jack's will. While all this is
going on, we see a shadow lurking in the bushes with some creepy
music playing. Mickey is concerned that Jack may feel that he is
in danger, but Jack assures him that he is fine. When Jen gets
off the phone and asks what they are talking about, Jack quickly
covers and asks about Abby. Jen gets back on the subject of
worrying about Jack, talking about how the world just doesn't
seem safe anymore and how worried she is about him. She asks what
would she do if anything ever happened to him. Jokingly, Jack
says that he knows she would remarry quickly. But Jen isn't
laughing about it. He apologizes and tries to justify what he is
doing. He promises her that he will be careful and an emotional
Jennifer jumps up and runs over and hugs him.
At Basic Black
Sami arrives (late) to work and rushes in to find a phone ringing
off the hook. She battles the cockroaches and dust as Caroline
and Roman drop by to visit. Both are a bit appalled at her
surroundings. Both are bearing gifts, Caroline with a potted
plant and Roman with a gift-wrapped box. As the talk, Sami
continues to stomp at the roaches (LOL) and vows that this is
temporary and will work her way up. Caroline says they are all so
proud of her as Sami apologizes for her behavior at the dress
shop the day before. She opens Roman's gift (a briefcase) and
notes that it is just like Kates (she sarcastically says "we
can be twins", LOL). Roman makes her promise to behave and
they leave. Sami begins to second guess her plans for revenge.
Later, Tony drops by with a bouquet of flowers and is appalled at
her work area. He sympathizes with her and feeds her frustrations.
She says that she feels like the wicked step sister, but he calls
her Cinderella awaiting her prince. She says that John and Kate
are determined to make her suffer and he promises to intervene
with John on her behalf. He tells a grateful Sami that he won't
let anyone hurt her and will look out for her.
Upstairs, Kate and John discussing work as she complains about
Sami. John talks about how well Belle has been doing and suggest
that they work together. Kate isn't sure about it but John thinks
it may help Sami by being fed a little humble pie (working under
her YOUNGER sister). Belle comes in, showing them some of her new
sketches (they are impressed) as Roman and Caroline drop in and
voice their concern over her working conditions. John and Kate
explain/defend their actions and Roman seems to go along with it.
After Caroline leaves, Tony and a (worked up) Sami come in as she
rants at them about being in the dungeon. Belle takes Sami to HER
office (Sami thinks to gloat) and Sami is so jealous of it. Sami
says that she can see that SHE has no future here, but Belle
suggests that they work together and pool their talents. Belle
leaves and Roman comes in offering to take Sami to lunch, but she
declines. After he leaves, Tony comes in and admires Belle's
office (he is such an ass in this show). He encourages her
insecurities, assuring her that HE is her only friend. Roman goes
to tell Kate bye and as they discuss Sami, Kate tells him that
people are probably expecting her to say things like she hates
Sami and wants to make her life a living hell but that is not the
truth. For his sake, she is going to try to get along. Mainly
because she fears her retaliation. Of course Sami walks by and
only hears the bad part and goes storming off. She then goes by
John's office and eavesdrops as she overhears Tony asking John
about buying stock in Basic Black. Tony spots her and really
plays it up for her benefit. He goes on and on about how he is
worried about her. But John says something about Sami not being
trusted and how she is going to have to work her butt off to
prove herself. He says that he will NOT give her a job with any
power, for she will abuse it. She storms off to her basement
office in a huff. As John tells Kate and Roman about what Tony
wanted (and how he does NOT want him as a business partner) Tony
rushes down to Sami. She is furious and vows to bring down John
and Kate.
At The Carver House
Abe is reading the paper as he remembers the night before,
hearing his name and seeing Tom's image. Lexie comes down as they
talk about how he didn't sleep well and how Alice and Celeste
have rattled him. (He has NOT told her about the vision). Lexie
talks about Alice's strong connection to Tom and how she can't
imagine her life without Abe. She says that they will always be
connected as well. Lexie notices that he is acting strange and
asks what is wrong, but he won't say. She asks when he is going
to be retiring and he says soon. They talk about how much they
love each other and how blessed they are. While she is gone to
check on Theo, Abe calls Mickey and asks him to come by. Later,
Mickey comes over as Lexie asks about Alice (he says that she and
Maggie are baking cookies). She tells him about Abe's plans to
retire and how happy she is. As she goes to get them lemonade,
Abe tells him about wanting to update his will, being concerned
about his family. Mickey can see something is wrong and Abe
cracks and tells him about what happened at Alice's. Abe feels
that Tom is warning him and thinks that maybe he should prepare
himself and his family for the end, for his death.
Preview:
Jack and Jennifer are arguing about Jack's involvement with
the case. Rex says that nothing would hurt Shawn more than losing
his precious girlfriend (as he looks at a picture of Belle).
Shawn is yelling at Mimi that Rex is up to no good and that she
had better watch out. She tells him not to tell her what to do.
Celeste is kneeling in the floor by Stefano's overturned urn.
Tony asks her what is wrong and she says that she doesn't sense
his father in these ashes.
Laney
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5TH, 2003
Episode #9637
Tape Date : Various
Director : Herb Stein
Tempers flare all over Salem, as Mimi & her mom, Shawn &
Rex, Jack &Jen, all have issues with each other, while
Celeste's visit to Tony takes her aback.
Jack & Jennifer are still having coffee at
the Java Café (good to see Salem Place being used again) as Jack
gets info on his cell phone about the death of Abe's informant.
He tells Jen the guy was shot once, close range, execution style
and talks of getting into it more. Jen is having fits, worrying
about his safety. Mickey comes up, wanting to talk to Jack, who
babbles some sort of excuse that it concerns a legality in the
course of his investigation. Lexie arrives, the guys leave, the
gals talk. Lexie wants advice on a good photographer for the
Christening, then tells Jen that Abe wants to have another baby,
a girl, and they will begin to try soon. She asks Jen if she
& Jack have thought of having another child, and Jen says she
thinks Jack would probably want a son. They talk of husbands
wanting sons to carry on their legacy (this talk makes me too sad
for words). Lexie brings up her brother, that people don't trust
him, wanting to investigate him, but no one has ever found him
ever doing anything wrong. Jennifer agrees that is true.
Earlier, At The Carvers, Mickey leaves, promising Abe he
will get to work on the will right away. Lexie comes in with the
tray of lemonade, surprised Mickey is gone, & asks what they
talked about. Abe dodges that by saying just some legalities
involved with early pension. She leaves to get some things done
for the Christening, the phone rings, and Abe tells the caller to
come over.
Later, Jack arrives at Abe's just as he has to go take a call.
Jack takes the opportunity to pry into the files in Abe's laptop
(Jeez, Jack, this is your friend here) looking for info on Tony
DiMera. Abe hurries out, stopping him, saying that is police
work, and he IS a reporter, no matter if they are cooperating
together. They argue a bit, but then Jack tells Abe how he
considers him a role model, responsibility towards job, family.
They talk of husbands always protecting their families, first and
foremost priority.
Mimi Arrives Home (dressed in black) and opens the door,
coughing as she enters the smoke filled room, country music
blaring, as Bonnie comes dancing out of the kitchen, smoking,
singing, and dressed in a sheer red blouse, with a black bra
under it and dark blue shorts. (Rolling eyes here). She tells
Meems she wants to meet Richie Rich Rex, and Mimi says no way.
She complains of the roof leaking in her bedroom, and wants Mimi
to get a couple grand from her rich boyfriend. Mimi doesn't date
Rex for his money and is becoming more and more frustrated. Why
isn't mom wearing her nicotine patch to help quit. Bonnie says it
doesn't work. Bonnie goes on a rant, saying how when Dave (Mimi's
dad) left her for the 4th time she felt so FREE. She could now be
Bonnie again. Bonnie. Her real name, the name she always used.
She moans at how David insisted on calling her by her middle
name, Maureen. (Looks like someone paid attention to all the
viewers... whether on the message boards or by snail mail, who
commented on the change in names for Mimi's mother, kudos!) But
now she is Bonnie again. She complains how cleaning rich people's
homes doesn't bring in enough money for repairs, hinting that
Mimi's friends should do it. Mimi reminds her that her friends
built the house originally. They argue about Bonnie's gambling,
trip to Vegas when she claims no money for house repairs, lottery
tickets, etc. A big noise in the kitchen, Bonnie looks, and says
trouble with the stove again. Mimi says she gave her money to fix
the stove, Bonnie claims the guy couldn't come. Mimi will call in
the morning. They argue more about money, and Mimi leaves. Bonnie
pulls a wad of money from her bra, smiling.
Belle Breaks Up The Fight between Rex & Shawn in their
loft apartment, and takes Shawn over to her place to cool off. He
calls the landlord, and learns how Rex managed to get the other
half from Ryan. He is furious, but Belle says he probably just
wants to live next door to his girlfriend, just like Shawn does.
Shawn suggests Mimi move in with Rex and he with Belle, but she
nixes that idea, saying they have a hard enough time with their
purity vows living apart. He agrees, and figures maybe he can
find out what Rex is up to by living with him. Mimi walks in,
hearing this, and argues with Shawn. (Mimi is wearing black,
Belle is in red). He tells her she has to admit Rex is so
secretive, and is up to something. Mimi defends him, then leaves,
going to see Rex. She questions him as to his motives, but he
claims only wanting to be near her. They kiss. She wants peace,
and Rex says he will try. She gives him a key to her apt. so he
can come over any time he wants. She leaves, Rex picks up a
picture of Belle & Shawn, saying the way to get at Shawn
would be thru his girlfriend. Over at Belle's, Shawn gets a call
from Uncle Mickey, has to leave. Mimi comes back in, but Shawn
has to rush out. Belle is going to take a shower, but tells Mimi
that her rent check bounced. Mimi is shocked, plenty of money in
account (uh, oh!) and promises to check with the bank. She leaves
& Belle goes to shower.
Celeste Arrives At Tony's and immediately feels something
bad has happened. Tony says there was a death in the family, but
then comments he only means it feels like it, because Rex moved
out. Celeste knows Tony loves his sister, and he claims he's do
anything for her. Celeste asks him to promise never to harm Abe.
They argue, as Celeste brings up Stefano never wanting Lexie to
marry Abe, and that perhaps Tony would be following that line of
thinking. Tony angrily says he is not Stefano, and that Stefano
is dead. Mabel, the maid comes in to dust, and as she feather
dusts the front of the fireplace, the urn on the mantle begins to
shake and then topples over onto the floor. (Gee, just like the
EE said last April Fool's Day). Ashes spill, and Celeste gets a
worried look. She kneels and says she doesn't feel Stefano's
presence in the ashes. He is not there at all. She shivers as she
touches the urn. The maid apologizes and gets a whisk broom and
pan to clean up. Tony says he will do it, asking Celeste to leave
so he can spend some time with his father (Oh, puleeze!). She
leaves, Tony begins to sweep up the ashes, and starts laughing.
Now A Series Of Scenes, That Come One After The Other.
Mimi is at an ATM machine, shocked as it tells her ALL her
accounts are empty, checking, savings, and she says she has been
robbed. Bonnie enters her home with a huge fistful of lottery
tickets, kissing them as she gleefully exclaims one will be her
pot of gold, thanks to Mimi. Belle, soaking wet, with aqua towel
wrapped around her, begins to brush her wet hair, as the towel
slips off. She bends to pick it up and a sandled foot steps on it.
She screams as she looks up to see Rex staring. (He has the most
creepy look on his face). Shawn arrives at Abe's and is happy to
find Jack there, as he has both their wills. Ooops, both Jen
& Lexie walk in, hearing this, and wanting to know WHAT wills.
Outside DiMansion, Celeste murmurs to herself that it was so
strange about the urn, and her not feeling Stefano there. She
says aloud, Oh, God, could the Phoenix have risen again? Inside
the mansion, Tony puts the urn back up on the mantle, as the
phone rings. He answers, saying he was "expecting your call.
Don't worry, father, I know exactly what to do".
Preview:
Mimi confronting her mother about taking all her money, and
demanding whatever is left, wherever she stashed it. Bonnie says
she invested it. Abe telling Jack if he wants out of the
investigation, that's o.k., but Jack says, No, he wants to be
there when Tony DiMera goes down. Tony is on the phone
saying, Don't worry, by the time the good people of Salem find
out Stefano DiMera is alive, it'll be too late.
Barb