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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15TH, 2003
Episode : #9643
Tape Date : Various
Director : Herb Stein
More strange happenings in Salem, as another resident sees the
spirit of Tom Horton, Jennifer is sure something bad has happened
to Jack (it has, but not what you think). The mock trial
continues at the loft (yawn), leading to an arguemnt. Abe moves
in to make an arrest.
At The Loft
the kids discuss the attack on Bo and Hope. After she hears all
sides, Belle decides that Rex is not guilty, to which Shawn
explodes, sure that he is. She explains that there just isn't
enough evidence and that they may never learn who was
responsible, just like with Colin Murphy. She says that they need
to give Rex the benefit of the doubt. Shawn starts mouthing off
about the DiMeras, until he and Rex go at it, with Philip having
to step in and break them up. Shawn goes on about how Cassie and
Rex arrived with the Phoenix tattoos and feels that Stefano had a
purpose for them. Belle points out that her dad also had the
tattoo and since she is the daughter of the "pawn", (who
happens to be a half brother to Tony) does that make her evil as
well? She asks if Shawn will go after her dad next. They get into
a heated argument with Belle getting very defensive. Shawn yells
that Rex is not innocent and that he will NEVER believe it and
storms out of the room. Philip decides it is time to leave and
takes Cassie with him. In the hallway, Cassie tells him that now
is the perfect time to make his move on Belle. Inside, Belle
fears that she has lost Shawn. Shawn goes to the roof and damns
Rex as Rex goes to his room, begins to rub his temples and fumes
that a Brady will NEVER stand in his way.
At The Horton House
Jen, Mickey and Maggie go back inside (Bo and Hope had just left)
and smell smoke. Mickey goes up to check on Alice as Maggie and
Jen head into the den and discover the picture on fire. Maggie
throws water on it as Jen begins to worry and fret that something
terrible has happened to Jack, feeling that this is a sign.
Mickey and Maggie try to calm her down as Mickey tries to offer a
reasonable explanation (saying it was too close to the lamp and
the bulb got too hot). Jen tries Jack's cellphone again as Maggie
worries that Jen may be right. She tells them that Jack's big
story involves the DiMeras and that she is so worried. She gets a
chill (even though both Mickey and Maggie say it is stuffy in
there). Jen calls Harold at the office and learns that he hasn't
heard from him for hours. She finds out that he went to cover the
story on the water front and worries even more. She decides she
needs help and wants to go over to see Abe. Mickey sends Maggie
with her as he will stay there and keep an eye on Alice. After
they leave, Alice comes in saying "It's happening, isn't it?
Tom's warning, is it coming true?" She looks at the burned
picture as Mickey fetches her some warm milk. Mickey tries to
convince her that the lamp caused it, but she isn't convinced,
fearing it is an omen. She looks at Tom's picture, saying that
she needs to pray for their family and friends. She tells Tom to
ask the Lord to keep them all safe. Later, as Mickey examines the
lamp, he hears something and turns to see Tom's image. In
disbelief, he asks why is he there and what is he trying to tell
them, then Tom fades away.
At The Carver House
Abe returns home to be greeted by Lexie and Theo (oh he is
adorable). Abe volunteers to give him his bath and read him a
story as Lexie chants her mantra about how much they love and
need him and for him to never leave them, but worries all the
while. Later, Abe comes back down after putting Theo to bed (they
laugh about Abe's having to sing to him). They snuggle on the
sofa and talk about him retiring. Lexie wants to take a second
honeymoon as they look forward to the future. Abe says he has
only a few cases to solve first, but she wants him out now. He
tells her that he is close to making an arrest at the Kiriakis
Mansion, which worries her even more. Abe gets a call about a
shooting in front of the Kiriakis Estate and rushes off, as Lexie
begs him not to.
After he leaves, Jen and Maggie show up with Jen telling Lexie
that she feels that Jack is in danger (what's new? she says THAT
everytime they are together). They talk about how Jack and Abe
both drew up new wills recently and worry some more. They tell
Lexie about Jack's picture catching fire and Lexie tells them to
stay until they hear from Abe and mentions that the Christening
is tomorrow. As Jen waits and worries, she says that if Jack is
NOT dead, she will surely kill him (LOL). When Lexie goes to make
them some herbal tea, Maggie confides in Jen and tells her that
Lexie has more reason to worry than Jen. She tells her about Abe
seeing Tom's image at Alice's and that he said his name. Lexie
overhears this and drops the serving tray in shock.
At The Kiriakis Mansion
As Jack leaves we see someone in the bushes pointing a gun at him.
At the house, Brady comes in from the pool calling out for Nicole
and Victor (neither of which can be found). Jack hears a noise,
but thinks he imagined it. Inside, Brady hears a gunshot as we
see Jack fall to the street with his head resting on the curb
dripping blood. In the house, Nicole walks into the den (looking
a bit rattled) and fixes herself a drink as Victor comes in the
front door. Brady tells them about the noise and says he is going
to check around. Both of them say NO so he picks up the phone and
learns it doesn't work. Nicole mentions the repairman as Victor
says he was just a reporter snooping around ant that he won't be
back (as Nicole says "EVER"). Outside, a man walks up
and finds Jack and calls 911. Later the cops and paramedics are
there as Abe arrives and learns that it is Jack. We learn that
Jack was not hit by a bullet and that the blood was from a blow
to the head when he hit the curb and they are bandaging him up.
Inside, Victor tells Brady he chased the reporter off. Brady goes
to change as Victor asks Nicole if Brady did indeed hear a shot
and calls her his "killer wife with a taste for blood".
Outside, Abe questions Jack and he says he heard what he thought
was shot and dove to the curb and hit his head. (LOL as Abe says
it is a good thing that Jack is a "bonehead" or he
could have gotten hurt). Abe asks about the disguise and learns
that Jack was snooping around after he told him not to. Inside,
Victor informs Nicole that the repairman was Jack and she warns
Victor that he had better protect her or HE will go to prison as
well. Jack tells Abe about his run-in with Victor as Abe storms
toward the house, saying he is going to arrest a killer, with
Jack following closely behind. Brady returns back downstairs as
the doorbell rings. Outside, Jack tries to convince Abe to let
him go with him, but Abe pushes him into the bushes. Abe demands
to be let in as Nicole whispers to Victor go get rid of him. He
goes in and tells them that he is there about the shooting and is
sure that who pulled the trigger is in this room. Freeze frame on
Nicole's face.
Preview:
Shawn kisses Belle's hand, saying that he loves her so much,
as Rex and Mimi kiss, Victor shouts "I'll tell you
who committed a crime and should be arrested right now" as
the camera flashes on Nicole, then Brady. Lexie says "whoever
is called out by the spirit is doomed, he is going to die, isn't
he?" as we see the wreath with Abe's picture on it.
Laney
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16TH, 2003
Episode : #9644
Tape Date : Various
Director : Roy B. Steinberg
Belle explains her verdict to Shawn, Lexie rushes to Tony after
Maggie tells her about Tom saying Abe's name, Mickey admits
seeing his father's ghost and Abe and Jack confront Victor and
Nicole...
At Dimansion
Tony argues with Stefano on the phone about hanging up on him
earlier. He tells him he's worried about the twins and comments
he should be as he's their father, right? Stefano said they
belong to the world. They talk about Abe being in the way and how
to get rid of him. Tony chuckles, saying he had the same idea and
his wreath is already before the processional horse. They finish
their call and Tony puts the wreath on the couch and covers it
with something as the doorbell rings. He gets the door and it's
Lexie, demanding to know if her husband is safe. He jokes with
her, saying they're talking about Abe Carver, the man who always
follows the book, saying "just the facts maam". He
gives her some cognac for her nerves. She asks him for the truth
and he promises to give it to her (yeah, right!). She tells him
about Abe's encounter in Salem Place where someone said HE'S BACK
and Abe's seeing Stefano's name on the wall. He acts confused as
she asks if Stefano is still alive. He denies it, saying their
father is dead and his ashes are on the mantle. She believes him
and smiling, reminds him he'll be Theo's Godfather tomorrow. He
wants to be a big influence in Theo's life, but she reminds him
Abe won't let that happen. She rushes off as Maggie and Jennifer
are watching Theo. To himself he apologizes for not being able to
tell her the truth. Taking Stefano's urn off the mantle, he says
that dead Carvers, Brady's and Hortons don't come back to life,
only Dimeras do.
Bart joins Tony and says he won't go to Abe's funeral. He has a
theory that if he doesn't go to their funerals, they won't come
to his, LOL. Tony said he'll go as he wants to make sure he's
dead as he's getting too close to their secrets. He says that Abe
signed his own death warrant.
On The Loft's Roof
Belle finds Shawn doing pushups. She explains why her verdict was
what it was. She figures if they all became friends, Rex would
let his guard down and maybe slip. Shawn smiles and likes the
idea and apologizes for his macho attitude. He tells her he loves
her and they kiss. She jokes about they're being the next
generation of John/Marlena and Bo and Hope, solving mysteries
together. They joke about how this type of stuff runs in their
blood and she wonders what their children would be like. Holding
her he loves talking about this. Later they talk about why the
twins were created and he figures Stefano is still pulling the
strings. Cue the eerie music as Shawn tells Belle that the
Dimeras are up to no good and they have to be on their toes.
Mimi Walks Into Rex's Apartment and finds him shirtless. Rex
is happy about Shawn's anger at losing the case and figures Shawn
also lost Belle. Mimi tells him not to feel too confident and
reminds him about Dr. Rolf and his other anger issues and why she
left him that time. She suggests he get counseling, perhaps with
Marlena. He agrees to when she returns from Colorado. He drops
his briefs and kicks them away, then carries Mimi to bed (he
knows how to shut her up all right, ha!). Later, instead of
afterglow under the sheets, Mimi asks Rex how long he can keep
the secret as to who his real parents are. He blows up, saying if
she loves the Bradys so much, maybe she should get Shawn as her
boyfriend. He calls the Brady's lower class pub owners and he's
been genetically engineered to be a Dimera and he will be. Mimi
tells him he scares her talking about carrying on Stefano's
legacy. He says he's going to scare a lot of people. To herself,
she wonders what Stefano had planned for Rex.
At The Carver Home in tears, Maggie tells Lexie what Mickey
told her about Abe seeing Tom Horton and Tom calling his name.
Poor Maggie is beside herself in guilt as it soaks into Lexie why
Abe's updated his will and got his retirement paperwork in order.
She breaks down. Jennifer agrees she'd feel the same way if
Jack's name were said. Lexie wants to rush to Abe and Jen and
Maggie offer to sit with Theo. After the two check on Theo, the
doorbell rings. It's Mickey. He came to see what's happening and
wants to make sure they get home okay. They assure him they could
get home on their own, but can tell he's pale and shaken a bit,
and ask why. He confesses to seeing his father's ghost and
worried he's losing his mind. Maggie asks if he spoke to Mickey
and he shakes his head no. Jen answers the phone CARVER RESIDENCE.
It's the police dispatcher asking if Commander Carver needs any
more information about the shooting at the Lakeside District.
Jennifer tells him she's not Mrs. Carver and the Commander's not
there, but asks who was shot. He tells her some reporter, but
that he wasn't really shot, just minor injuries. Lexie returns
home and tells them she went to see Tony, not Abe, and Tony
assured her everything's ok. Jen tells Lexie about the phone call
and that the injuries were minor.
At The Kiriakis Mansion while Abe is talking to Victor,
Nicole and Brady about the shooting outside, Jack finds another
way in and pointing at Nicole, rushes in saying she missed. Abe
tells Jack he wanted him to stay outside, but Jack rambles on
about covering your own murder attempt is every reporter's dream.
Jack claims to have been outside listening to the Dave Matthews
Band on his headset when Victor ripped them off his head and told
him to move on, which he did until someone took a pot shot at him.
Nicole mocks the whole neighborhood wants to shoot the phone
repairman with the fiber whatever broken and all, and Victor
admits telling Jack to leave. He orders Henderson to show them
out, but Abe tells them he's staying as there's a murderer in the
room. He found the camera surveillance tapes at the Kiriakis
mansion were tampered with and will find more evidence as to who
murdered Colin. Victor bellows this is enough and he'll say who's
guilty right now. He looks at Nicole's pleading face and turns
around to Abe saying that Jack's the criminal in the house for
breaking in and tampering with his phone. Victor won't press
charges as it would cause bad publicity though. Abe asks what
Jack heard, even though Victor said it wouldn't be admissible in
court. Jack admits having heard Victor and Nicole talking about
Colin's killer. Victor bellows of course they were talking about
a man killed during their wedding, especially with the
investigation in progress again. Jack watches Victor and Nicole's
body language as Abe asks what else he heard. He tells them
nothing incriminating, just static. Seeing Nicole's nervous
reaction, Abe agrees to provide police protection at Victor's
request. Brady speaks up for his grandfather and Abe leaves.
Brady demands to know what's going on as he knows neither Victor
or Nicole were there when he returned from his run.
Outside Abe and Jack talk. Jack asks if Abe was serious about
being close to an arrest. Abe admits maybe as soon as tomorrow.
Jack asks who the prime suspect is, but Abe refuses to answer. He
tells Jack he's in danger, too close to the truth. Jack knows
that and reminds Abe to be careful too, as a target freezes in on
Jack's face.
Preview:
Victor asks Nicole if she took a pot shot at Jack tonight.
Lexie calls Roman, saying it's a matter of life and death, Abe's...
Hope and Bo talk in their bedroom about Abe asking them to cover
his back, it gave him chills. Hope asks if he thinks Abe's in
that much danger and Bo admits he does. Alice tells Celeste that
the funeral starts at the strike of twelve.
Linda
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17TH, 2003
Episode : #9645
Tape Date : Various
Director : Phil Sogard
Nothing new in Salem, (yawn!!) as it's residents continue to
argue, continue to worry about the safety of those close to them,
while Bo & Hope come close to a decision, and Celeste has an
ominous dream.
Jack Comes Tiptoeing into the house, taking off
his shoes as he enters the bedroom. It is for naught, as Jen
comes in behind him, worried sick, and seeing his neck bandage,
realizes he was the reporter who nearly got shot. Jack tries to
defend himself, but Jen will have none of it. He is not a cop,
and no story is worth the danger. She cannot go on thinking she
and Abby will lose him. Jack apologizes, Jen bursts into tears.
They begin to kiss, and fall onto the bed, as we see only her
fuzzy slippered foot go up in the air. LOL
Brady Wants To Know Why Victor lied to Carver about being in
the room with Brady when Brady heard the shot. Victor skirts
around it, saying both he & Nicole were in the house, and he
didn't lie. A cop comes to the door, saying he is to look for
clues per Carver's orders. Vic says o.k., the cop leaves to look
around outside, Victor asks Brady to leave. Vic asks Nik if she
shot Jack, and they have their usual argument, with both making
threats. Brady walks in , wanting the truth, but Victor gets
angry, calling him a live-in spy. Victor leaves, & Brady
pressures Nicole for what is going on. They talk of Victor, his
good and bad sides, & Brady says his dad & Uncle Bo made
him well aware b/4 he moved in. Victor returns, still in a bad
temper, dismisses Brady, and resumes arguing with Nicole about
guilt, jail, who goes down, yada, yada, yada. Outside, Brady
hears the 2 cops talking about how Abe only needs one more piece
of evidence and can make an arrest. As Brady goes to the door, he
spots something in the door frame, digs it out w/his pocket knife
and holds up a bullet.
Abe Returns Home to a very happy Lexie, who is relieved he is
safe. She tells him about overhearing Maggie telling Jen about
Abe seeing Tom's ghost, & Abe admits it to be true. She talks
of all the weird things that are happening, & they argue (AGAIN)
about him retiring right now. Abe goes to check on Theo, Lexie
calls Roman for help. He comes over, and is surprised to learn
Abe is retiring. Abe comes down, Theo cries, Lexie goes up. Abe
makes light of his decision, talking only of wanting to spend
more time with his son, having missed out on Brandon's growing
years (wonder why he has not ever talked to Fay about it???),
saying Lexie is returning to work part-time, & asks Roman to
take over as Commander when he retires. Roman is reluctant, but
finally agrees. Abe mentions he'd like Roman to take on Tek (Roman
calls him Mr. Gadget, lol), plus tells him about asking Bo &
Hope to rejoin the force. Roman is delighted at that idea. Roman
leaves, and Abe gives Lexie a box he thinks will give her more
peace of mind. Inside is a bullet proof vest. He promises to
always wear it and carry his gun. She cries.
Bo & Hope talk about rejoining the force, & giving
up the bounty hunting. (Yayyy) They are going to make a list of
the pros & cons, just starting when the phone rings. Tis
Tommy, Bo's red jacketed snitch, (LOL at the description), who
tells him that on the streets, someone is looking to buy a
special gun, no serial numbers, untraceable. No idea as to buyer,
or target. Bo hangs up, tells Hope, figures target must be Jack
or Abe. Hope worries it might even be them. They decide to keep
themselves and their friends and families safe. Roman arrives,
explaining he just came from Abe's, and asks Bo & Hope to
return to the force. Bo says they will sleep on it. He then tells
Roman about the prospective gun buyer. As they talk about 4
possible targets, they get as far as Abe & Jack when Roman
interrupts and agrees.
Celeste Is Tossing And Turning in bed, as she has a
disturbing dream. She sees a lovely bouquet of flowers, bends to
smell, and suddenly they wither, and she mutters "Death".
She then opens a door, going into a church. She is uneasy, but
goes up to the front. A bank of lit votive candles suddenly blow
out, and all the lovely flower displays wither. She turns, seeing
Alice in a pew. She goes to talk to her, happy to see her, saying
she hopes Alexandra will get there soon, so as not to miss the
Christening. Alice retorts ñ "Christening? No, when the
clock strikes 12, that is when the funeral begins". A bell
tolls. Celeste looks to the front, seeing a lovely Christening
font. It dissolves into a casket. She goes up, open it, gasps, as
she sees ABE laying in it. Celeste wakes up, the bedside clock
rings, she reaches for it, and the picture of Abe, Lexie falls to
floor, breaking the glass.
Preview:
Nicole saying to Victor that Abe & Jack are closing in, only
a matter of time before they figure it out, & Victor replying
that the time may be closer than you think, as he holds up
newspaper with headline "Carver says Arrests are near".
Jennifer to Jack "You're off this investigation. Abby
& I are not going to lose you". Celeste to Abe "Someone
is going to die today. Someone is going to die" as Lexie,
holding Theo, overhears.
Barb
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18TH, 2003
Episode : #9646
Tape Date : Various
Director : Andy Lee (new director?)
It's the day of Theo's Christening as some people continue to
worry, while others panic and make threats, towards Abe, in
particular. Kate gets a shock, Sami is turned down, Roman makes a
purchase, and Hope surprises Bo.
At The Brady House
Bo and Hope wake up together and talk about Abe and going back to
the force. But Hope doesn't want to talk about that right now,
she just wants to concentrate on the Christening. She gets
amorous as Bo asks if she is thinking about having another baby.
She admits to it and Bo gives her a hard time about the getting
up all night, dirty diapers, etc. They begin to kiss (and I
assume he gives her another HARD time ;-) Sorry, I couldn't
resist that one. Later, Lexie calls, asking Hope to meet her at
Salem Place (she needs to buy some new booties for the
Christening). Bo and Hope make plans to meet later at the church.
Kate & Roman
Are at the Java Café and talk about the night before. Both admit
to being in love and Roman asks her to move in with him, which
makes Kate's heart beat a little faster. But, he says, he would
like to see a ring on her finger and she admits to wanting a
future with him. Roman says he needs to go and buy a gift for
Abe's retirement, but suspiciously wants to go alone. They make
plans to meet later at the church. We later see Roman going into
the jewelry store. When he comes out, Bo is there to greet him,
who gives him a hard time about proposing to Kate. Roman doesn't
deny it.
Also At Salem Place
we find Lucas following Sami as he watches her wad up the letter
from Brandon and toss it in the garbage. He gets it out and
begins to read it, infuriating Sami. In the letter, it says if
she doesn't sign and return the annulment papers, he will file
for a ëno fault' divorce. She tells Lucas she is going to try to
convince Abe to help her again but he makes fun of her for that.
She yells at him to GO TO HELL and storms off. Kate has spotted
Lucas and heads over there, asking what is going on as Lucas
talks about Sami's delusions. She tells Lucas about how she
suspects Roman is about to propose. Lucas is happy for her, but
asks if she is concerned about Roman learning of her shady past.
But she claims she isn't worried about it. She gets a call from
Abe, asking her to come over to his house ASAP, leaving Kate
confused.
At The Kiriakis Mansion
Nicole gives Victor his daily damning for his treatment of her.
She is terrified that Abe and/or Jack will discover the truth as
Victor shows her the paper headline "Carver Says Arrests
Near". She reads the article and is furious, saying she will
just confess. She picks up the phone and calls the station, but
changes her mind. She asks Victor what they are going to do as he
just stares at her. He tells her that it is all taken care of.
She convinces Victor that Jack could be just as dangerous (or
more so) than Abe and he says that maybe they should finish the
job and get rid of Jack permanently. Later, she reminds him that
he is an accessory and that if she goes down, so will he. He
grabs her around the neck, calling her a bitch.
At The Deveraux House
Jennifer wakes up to find Jack next to her in the bead with a
bullet hole between his eyes. She screams, and of course, it was
just a nightmare. He wakes up, telling him about it as he calms
her down. She tells him that he is OFF this investigation, for
she and Abby can't survive without him. She plans on going to
help Lexie and Hope with the Christening, but wants him to
promise that he will stay home (and out of trouble) today. He
concedes and they kiss. She gets a call from Lexie, telling her
to meet them at the church and reminds Jack of his promise. After
she leaves, he uncrosses his fingers, saying that is one promise
he cannot keep.
At The Carver House
Lexie is decorating for the party as Abe comes up behind her and
startles her. As they are talking, he hears a noise outside and
grabs his gun, frightening Lexie. He only finds a stray dog. To
calm her down, he gives her a gift, a necklace with two hearts
intertwined (with Lexie & Theo's birthstones). Lexie begs him
to retire immediately. He shows her the envelope with his
retirement paperwork in it and tells her it will soon be over.
Later, Lexie sees the newspaper and panics, adamant about
postponing the Christening and them staying at home. She has a
strange feeling and says (Reilly's favorite phrase) that someone
just walked over her grave. Abe finally calms her down and
convinces her to carry on with their plans (as we see someone
watching from outside). After Lexie and Theo leave, Sami barges
in wanting to talk to Abe about helping her get Brandon back. He
flatly refuses, calling her a liar and manipulator and saying
that Brandon is better off without her. She begs, pleads and
turns on the tears, then gets mad, saying that Lexie has turned
him against her. Abe says that he just doesn't know her anymore
and cannot help, for this is what Brandon wants. She explodes,
blaming him for turning Brandon against her and says that she
should just kill him for this and wishes her were dead. A cop
arrives with an envelope for Abe and he asks Sami to leave. After
she storms out, he opens the envelope (background info on Victor)
and can't believe what he reads. (This is when he calls Kate.)
Later, Kate arrives, asking what's up. Abe tells her that he has
come across info about her being arrested years ago and her
involvement with Stefano as a call girl. He tells her that he
feels that Roman should know about this, leaving Kate stunned.
Back At Salem Place
Hope and Lexie wheel the boys in their strollers along on the way
to the church. Lexie is still a bundle of nerves as Hope tries to
convince her that all will be okay. Sami comes storming through
as Lucas catches up with her and chides her about Abe refusing to
help her. She makes a scene, making threats against Abe, saying
that he deserves to die for this.
At The Church
Celeste is there early, having flashbacks of her nightmare,
praying that it doesn't come to pass. Father Jansen asks if she
is okay and she asks him if he believes in EVIL. He agrees that
there is evil in the world, but prayer and goodness is the best
weapon we have against it. She tells him that she feels powerless
against it and that someone is gong to die today. He tells her to
trust in God to protect them and that his will is in accordance
with a greater plan. After he leaves, Celeste fears that there is
an evil force at work her and that sometimes, despite all, evil
does win. Later, Hope and Zack arrive as Celeste tells her about
her nightmare and how it ends with her seeing Abe in the casket,
just as Lexie walks up and overhears, as the previes roll.
Preview:
Kate is yelling at Abe "You expect me to tell Roman that
Stefano sold me to men?" Abe says "If you don't tell
him, I'm going to have to tell him myself". Lucas asks Sami
if she wants baby Theo to grow up fatherless as Sami vows to make
Abe pay. Rex tells Tony that no one wants to see Abe out of the
way more than him. Tony says "I don't know about that".
Nicole holds up the paper in Victor's face and says that if Abe
doesn't find out she killed Colin, Jack Deveraux will. Brady
walks up behind her and asks "What the HELL did you just
say?".
Laney
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH, 2003
Episode : #9647
Tape Date : 8/27/03
Director : Herb Stein
All the suspects have/get their guns today with vows to get rid
of Abe (and some Jack) as Lexie panics at the church trying to
reach Abe after hearing Celeste's prediction, yet Abe continues
to make more enemies during the day, despite all of this.
At The Kiriakis Home Nicole continues pushing Victor to
get rid of Abe and Jack as Brady overhear and asks what she said.
Nicole tells him she wanted the police around the mansion
eliminated as they're annoying. Brady announces that he
personally explored the area where Jack was hurt and shows the
bullet (SPUDS screwed up again). He leaves, hoping they'll tell
him the truth sometime soon. Nicole's freaking out as Brady's a
concern now. Victor promises Nicole that she'll get exactly what
she deserves. She vows to do something and needs a gun to do it.
Brady returns and demands the truth. He knows someone in the
house shot at Jack and it wasn't Helga the cook or Henderson (saying
although the butler always does it, LOL!). The shot could have
come from Nico, Victor or Nicole though. Victor sluffs it off as
a bullet from a previous attempt there, having been so many.
Brady doesn't buy it and threatens to take the bullet to the cops.
Victor demands Brady give it to him. He finally does so and
Nicole's relieved "thank God", confirms his guess, and
he asks which of them tried to shoot Jack. Victor denies it and
orders Nicole to go to her room. Victor privately asks Nico for
his gun and leaves to do something alone. In the study, Nicole
pulls out the gun in the drawer there, saying if Victor won't
take care of it, she will herself. Later, Brady asks Nico where
Nicole and Victor are. He honestly tells them he doesn't know.
At Salem Place, Bo warns Roman not to let Sami screw this
up. Roman deserves some happiness. Roman goes in the jewelry
store and asks to look at the round 2 carrot solitaire ring. A
little sticker shock at the price, but his usual, what da hell,
has the clerk wrap it up.
Sami continues to loudly threaten Abe to Lucas. Lucas calmly
suggests Sami try to be happy without Brandon and reminding her
that Abe has a baby. Not caring if Theo doesn't have a dad, she
storms off. Roman and Lucas run into each other and talk and both
are worried. Roman shows Lucas the ring he got for Kate and
worried about a full scale Sami blow out when she hears about it.
Lucas calmly says he wants his mom happy and he is okay with it,
but wants notice to head to a bomb shelter when Sami hears about
it.
At The Carver Home, Abe threatens Kate to tell Roman herself
about her call girl background. If she doesn't, he will (oh
paleez, like Abe would do that) as she pleads with him not to. He
apologizes about having to do it and rushes her out as he has to
get ready for the christening. She leaves, saying Abe will be
very sorry if he makes her tell Roman about her past. We see Abe
now in blue jeans and his flak vest as he calls to check on a
family bible he ordered for the christening. He dons his zip up
jacket and heads off to get it.
Kate Returns To Salem Place (why?) and sees Lucas (guess
everyone just hangs at Salem Place nowadays) and they talk.
Crying, she tells him about Abe's threat to tell Roman about her
past. She admits working with Stefano doing some bad things and
Roman will never love her again after he hears. It won't be Sami
ruining her relationship with Roman, it'll be Abe. She hates Abe
and would like to kill him herself. Lucas suggests that Roman
loves her and will forgive her. He tells her about seeing the
ring and Roman's going to propose. Kate cries her life is ruined
and Lucas promises to do whatever he has to do to stop Abe from
telling Roman about her past. After Lucas leaves, she promises
not if she stops him first.
Rex bumps into Tony, who's standing around reading the paper (yeah,
right). Rex blames his pounding headache and Tony wants it
checked out. Rex mentions the christening, but Tony said they
won't start w/o him and how the baby will be more then part
Dimera soon. Bart rushes up, asking if Tony still wants the
funeral wreath w/ Abe's picture on it. Tony said yes. Later Abe
runs into Tony and Rex chatting. Abe tells Tony he's stuck with
Tony as a BIL just like Tony's stuck with Rex as a son, in spite
of the trouble he might get into. He suggests they stop by his
office after the christening and he'll tell them what he means (so
much for the party afterwards?). He tells Rex to bring his father
and a lawyer and leaves. Tony promises to take care of the over
jealous commander as Rex sees Tony wearing a gun. Bart starts to
follow Tony and Rex asks if he's "packing". Bart tells
him yes, it's his job to protect the count. Rex insists he give
him his gun as he thinks he'll need it, so Bart does. Rex slips
it into his front pants pocket.
Sami and Roman run into each other and she starts whining about
Brandon. She tells him he has to go to the christening and he
hugs her, telling her to accept it's over and she can't keep
living in a dream (she sure got over Austin a lot faster then
Brandon, didn't she?) She pictures herself in a bridal gown and
telling Will that all it took was getting rid of Abe to get
Brandon to marry her again.
Abe's Walking And Hears Footsteps. He draws his guns, swivels
and tells whomever to freeze with gun raised. It's Sami. She sort
of apologizes and wants another chance, for him to call Brandon
to come back to Salem. Abe refuses and brings out the huge bible
he just bought and graphically shows Sami how he and Lexie will
fill in the family's names, but hers will not be in it..her
marriage to Brandon was annulled. She tells him she hates him
with every fiber of her being and he walks away, saying he can
live with that. Sami replies, "wanta bet?"
At The Church, a replay of Hope arriving with Zack and
Celeste's telling her of her vision of Abe in the casket. Lexie
overhears and fortunately doesn't drop Theo. Jennifer arrives and
holds Theo in case Lexie faints. The women talk and Lexie admits
being worried since Theo's birth about something happening. The
clock strikes eleven as Lexie worries about Abe getting there
before noon. She calls his cell to tell him to get there before
noon, but he doesn't answer. She calls the house, but he runs in
to change after the phone stops ringing. Lexie goes to call from
another phone as she can't get a good signal (where's that "can
you hear me now" guy when you need him?) Abe's dressed in
suit, tie and gun when the doorbell rings, he opens the door with
gun drawn to find Bo there. He's come to tell Abe that he and
Hope are going to rejoin the force. Abe's happy about that. Bo is
happy Abe's taking precautions and after giving him a manly hug
and pat, says he'll see him at the church. Privately Abe says
he's prepared for anything.
Still At Salem Place, Sami sees a Salem Police officer taking
off his gun belt and putting it in a lock box stand marked SALEM
POLICE. He locks it with a hasp lock. After he leaves, Sami whaps
the lock 3x with her high heel and it comes loose (LOL). She puts
his gun in her purse. She tells herself that Abe Carvers crossed
her for the last time.
Tony, arrives at the church and Lexie asks what he's got (feeling
where the gun is). He tells her a surprise that she'll know about
soon enough. Rex arrives and Celeste tells him (she never met him)
that he has a strange aura around him. Bo arrives (quick changer)
saying he just saw Abe at their house and he should be there
anytime. Tony and Rex both excuse themselves after hearing that.
Bo goes inside and Hope is relieved he saw Abe and he's okay.
Bo's puzzled what all this is about.
Kate Walks At Salem Place and pictures Roman proposing on
bended knee at the church. Abe walks in and tells Roman he's
proposing to a whore that worked for Stefano Dimera. Roman is mad
and tells Kate she makes him sick and leaves with Abe as Kate
calls for him to come back. Kate yells that she'll kill Abe for
this. Back to reality, a punk talks to her, asking if she's the
uptown chick that wanted to buy a gun. She says yes and puts the
gun in her purse. Roman watches from nearby. Roman asks Kate who
that was. She tells him someone looking for a handout and she
gave him a couple dollars. Saying she's a soft touch, he has
something he wants to ask her. It'll have to wait til tonight,
after the christening and then he has to stop by the station to
see Abe about something. She tells him she has something to do
and will meet him later. She tells him she loves him and no
matter what she has to do, she loves him. Tearing up, she says
it's because of ceremonies like weddings and christenings. She
looks at the gun in her purse again and saying she's sorry, has
no other choice.
We see Lucas checking his own holster and gun. He says this baby
will come in real handy today as he's not going to let Abe Carver
ruin his mother's life.
At The End Of The Show, we see all the suspects vow to get
Abe. Lexie goes into the bushes and calls Abe at home. It's 11:55
a.m. and he tells her that he'll be right there. She tells him
it's too late and to stay home. He can't be outside when the
church bells strike twelve. He promises to stay inside and will
see her soon. She goes back inside the church telling the few
that were there on time (Jen, Bo, Hope and Celeste) that
everything's ok. Jen wonders where Jack is (we see him rushing
out of the house and locking the door.) Abe is looking at a
picture of him with Lexie and Theo when he hears a noise outside.
He peers through the curtains as the bells are ringing and the
suspects faces (all individually in the bushes with their gun)
flash rapidly on the screen as we hear a BANG and both Abe and
Jack's faces are the screen.
Preview:
John arrives at the church and asks everyone why they're so tense.
Caroline sees Rex stumble and knock something over, we see his
gun on the floor (could her seeing his gun be the reason she'll
be leaving Salem?) Kate sees Lucas is carrying a gun. She
asks what he's doing with it and he says "I think you know".
Tony calls father saying what they had discussed has been taken
care of.
Linda