October 6 - October 10, 2003
Updates
MONDAY, OCTOBER 6th, 2003
Episode : #9658
Tape Date : Various
Director : Phil Sogard
Belle reconsiders her decision, Mimi reconsiders breaking it off
with Rex, and Marlena visits with Kate, as Sami plots against her.
At One Loft
Mimi walks into a dark apartment calling for Rex. He says "don't
call me Rex" as he flips on music, "just call me Tom
Cruise" (oh brother). The music blares as he comes sliding
across the floor in his sock feet, underwear and a white dress
shirt, lip syncing to the song doing his best TC impression from
ëRisky Business'. He even puts on the dark sunglasses (as Mimi
has to hold back the laughter). When he finishes, he asks her if
she likes him this way and tells her that he had talked to Belle,
who gave him some advice. But Meems isn't that impressed, telling
him that she needs to know that he really loves her or she is
leaving. He swears her he loves her, but she wants more than just
words. Her mind is made up, so she goes to gather her things.
While she is gone, he writes her a song and serenades her when
she comes back. But she says he just doesn't get it, she says it
isn't about the grand gestures, it's the little everyday things
that shows you love someone. He asks her to stay for dinner, but
he ruins the chocolate soufflé he had in the oven. As she goes
to leave, he pleads with her, saying she is his whole life and
says the things she needs to hear. She is touched as he
apologizes for not showing his true feelings earlier. They hug
and tell that they love each other.
Across The Hall
Belle tries to study, but loses interest. Shawn comes by and he
tells her that he came to be with her, sure that they can make it
through this. He says if they follow through with her plans they
will regret it. He only wants to make her happy. He pulls out his
mom's photo album as she goes into a tirade not wanting to look
at the past, she is only interested in the present (blah, blah,
blah). He tries to show her pictures, but she isn't interested.
He shows her some pictures as they talk about Jack and Jennifer,
Bo and Hope and John and Marlena. As he talks, some of the
pictures come to life and we see a few brief flashbacks (John and
Marlena's first wedding in particular). He talks about the look
in her eyes when she had on his grandmother's wedding dress and
promises that their dreams will come true as well. He shows her
the picture from their first Last Blast dance (as we see them
doing the "Saturday Night Fever" dance). He says that
is the night that he realized that he would love her forever. He
says that when they wed, his dream will come true. She holds out
her hand and asks him to put her ring back on. He does as they
say that they love each other.
At The Cop Shop
Marlena voices her displeasure over John's plan of setting
himself up as a decoy. They talk about the suspects and she is
shocked to turn and see Kate, Rex and Sami's pictures on the
board. As she pleads their cases, she asks why Maggie's picture
is up there as well. John explains about Abe pointing to her and
calling her name and explains that she is not a suspect, but they
believe that she has information that could help solve the case.
He also tells her that they have reason to believe that this is a
serial killer and that Maggie may be next. John talks about
Sami's behavior and of course, Marlena blames herself for that.
John asks her about Rex but she says she hasn't seen him. He asks
about his headaches but Marlena is tight-lipped about what she
and Tony discussed. John recalls when he first came to Salem (as
the Pawn) he suffered from headaches as well and wonders if there
is a connection with Rex. Marlena stops him mid-sentence and
doesn't want to talk about it.
Meanwhile, Roman and a sketch artist are interviewing a witness,
the Carver's gardener (oh, so now they have a maid AND a
gardener?) He tells them that he never got a good look, but heard
Abe arguing with a woman and if he heard her voice would surely
recognize her. He gave them a vague description and the sketch
looked enough like Kate that Roman realized it could be her, but
keeps silent. Roman gives the gardener a book of mug shots to
look through, but John is sure it is a waste of time.
At Basic Black
Kate and Sami are at it once again, with Kate talking about Sami
leaving evidence behind. But she is talking about catching Sami
for throwing away complaint letters and is on to her. Kate asks
her if she thought she was talking about killing Abe. Sami denies
it, saying she didn't do it. They argue over each other's motives
and then about Kate's relationship with Roman. Sami says her dad
will NEVER marry Kate. Finally, Kate says she has had enough and
tells Sami to get back to work, as Sami silently vows to get her
good. Later, we see Sami answering the phones "Basic Black,
please hold", "Basic Black, please hold" but she
gets frustrated and says "Basic Black, go to hell!"
just as Marlena walks in and hears her. LOL as Marlena says she
sure doesn't seem to be the model employee. (On a side note, just
WHY is Sami answering the phone? I thought they stuck her in the
dingy basement). Anyway, Sami runs to Marlena, saying she is glad
she is back and starts blubbering over Abe's death. As Marlena
questions her, she hugs Marlena, saying she wants to tell her
everything, but is afraid she won't love her anymore (as Kate
listens from her office). Sami cries to Marlena about being
innocent and that John is against her, (her usual mantra) but
Marlena says that she and John both love her and if she is
innocent, the facts will prove it. Sami turns the tables, saying
that Kate is the killer. In her office, Kate mumbles "Oh
joy, that bitch will be my future step-daughter".
Kate asks Marlena into her office as they talk about Abe's death.
They talk about how Kate and Sami are both suspects, but Kate is
sure that she will be quickly cleared. She tells Marlena that
Roman is going to propose to her and wants to make sure that
Marlena doesn't tell him about her sordid past. Marlena points
out that since she counseled Kate, she is bound by
confidentiality (since when did THAT stop anyone in Salem?).
Marlena promises to never tell, but urges Kate to tell him
herself. Meanwhile, Sami is at the door eaves dropping, trying to
hear. John calls for Marlena and complains that he is frustrated
in the case because Roman is busy trying to protect Kate. He
tells her about the witness they have and how his description
fits Kate but Roman won't even show him her picture or bring her
in for a line up. (Of course Sami is listening on the line).
Marlena says she will be right over and will try and talk to
Roman. After she leaves, Sami tells Kate that Roman called and
wants her to come over to the police station. After she leaves,
Sami smiles, saying she is sure the gardener will ID her and she
will be arrested for Abe's murder.
Back At The Cop Shop
As the gardener is looking through the mug shots, Marlena returns.
She and John leave as Kate arrives (followed closely by Sami). As
Kate primps in the doorway, Sami thinks she doesn't know it yet,
but she is going DOWN.
Preview:
On his knees, Roman says "I love you, Kate Roberts, will
you marry me?". Sami tells Lucas to get out of there, Kate
is about to go down for murdering Abe Carver. Brady asks Nicole
why she is so nervous and she snaps "Damnit Brady, I did NOT
kill Abe!". Lexie is shaking Maggie yelling "Tel me who
killed my husband, is it someone you know?" Maggie screams
"YES!".
Laney
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7th, 2003
Episode : #9659
Tape Date : Various
Director : Phil Sogard
Witnesses identify two of the suspects while Lexie hypnotizes
Maggie for what she knows (again, kudos to Suzanne Rogers (Maggie)
for her performance), Jack blurts out a warning to Abe's killer
on IN THE HOUSE that's sure to make him the next victim.
Salem Place
Jennifer approves of Jack's newspaper article about Abe's death,
albeit a sad one under the circumstances. She hopes he
understands why she made sure he's off this investigation.
Assuring her nothing will happen to him, he promises to continue
putting his family first and tells her he loves her. They talk
about their next IN THE HOUSE, a tribute to Abe Carver, realizing
it will be hard to say goodbye to someone when you can't believe
they're gone.
The show begins with a picture of Abe on a tripod as Jennifer and
Jack solemnly start the show. They introduce Abe's mother in law,
Celeste, who is donned in black with a big black hat with white
feathers (but still low cleavage of course). She tells the
audience how Abe was on the way to his son's christening. As
she's talking she's gripped with a premonition about the killer.
Jack asks if she knows who it is. No, she doesn't, just feels
it's a tormented soul and may kill again. Jack jumps in about
some research he did and agrees, this person may kill again.
Jennifer questions if he's still investigating, but he denies
doing so, but tells her she erased his files, not his memory (LOL).
They return to solemnly talk about how Theodore will grow up
fatherless and about Abby. Jennifer glares at Jack when he says
on camera that none of them will rest until the guilty party is
arrested and behind bars. While Celeste prays for the person
responsible to be caught before someone else is hurt. Jack has
the camera do a close up on himself and gives a message to Abe's
murderer (who I'm sure is sitting around watching IN THE HOUSE
right now, LOL). He tells them that he knows all the cases that
Abe was working on and has the goods on them. He will not rest
until they go down. Jennifer is shocked as she watches her
husband doing this.
After the show Jennifer and Jack argue. She tells him he should
have a big X on his chest as a target.
Nicole is at Java Café, overhearing some other patrons
commenting that the killer will get caught and put on death row.
Brady arrives to see her spill her coffee after hearing that.
Nosey Brady asks why she's so nervous after hearing the other
women and she blasts out that she didn't kill Abe. He subtly
reminds her that not only is she one of the suspects for Abe's
murder, but prime suspect for Colin Murphy's as well. When he
mentions knowing John's theory about Colin's murder, she grabs
his arm, wanting to know. He explains how all Abe's files were
burned, so there's no evidence now. He also tells her about the
matchbooks and new one found from Tuscany at Abe's house. (John
should be a little tighter lipped, wouldn't ya think?) Nicole
knows she has an alibi though and it's him that night at Tuscany.
He reminds her about her being gone for a while (just how far is
the Carver home from Tuscany?), supposedly to make a phone call,
and she asks him not to mention that. Taking his hand, she says
he knows her and she'd never kill anyone. She won't answer him
when he asks if she killed Colin or Abe and he leaves.
Salem Univ. Hospital
Maggie runs into Lexie in the hallway. Lexie is taking some time
off, but stopped by to pass along some patient files to the
doctor who's filling in for her (ahh, this must be a soap for
such personalized care, snicker) Maggie mentions she was there to
see Marlena, but Marlena's not there and that something's come up
about Abe's murder. Maggie's confused as to why Abe said her name.
She wanted to talk about a suspicion she has with Marlena, but
she's not there and Lexie insists that Maggie tell her about it,
right now. They go into Lexie's office to talk and Maggie tells
Lexie about the singing children's voices she heard, a nursery
rhyme. Lexie asks if it's the same one Alice heard before Abe was
killed? Maggie, in tears, said no, this one was about her.
Maggie's trying so hard to remember whatever it could be. Lexie
suggests a way to retrieve whatever it is, using hypnosis. She
studied hypnosis extensively while she was a resident (she barely
went to medical school, haha). Lexie promises Maggie would be
relieved of any tension or fear under hypnosis. Maggie's
agreeable (the fact it's Abe's widow she's working with doesn't
appear unethical?) Lexie calmly prepares the office and has
Maggie relax on her couch as she talks her under. (If my husband
were murdered the day before, I couldn't be as calm and collected
as Lexie. I'm impressed).
We return to Maggie under hypnosis. She remembers Abe at Java CafÈ
with another man on the day he was murdered (think she is
referring to Abe's informant who was murdered that day). Lexie
asks Maggie to tell her who she sees. Maggie grows hysterical,
saying she can only remember the eyes of the person and they're
sooo cold. Lexie sits next to Maggie and grows impatient as she
shakes Maggie, demanding to know if Maggie knew Abe's killer.
Maggie finally shouts yes, she knows the killer.
Cop Shop
A replay of Sami's devious way to get Kate to Roman's office for
the witness to see and hear her. We see Kate greet Roman. He
remembered how she told him she loved him over the police radio
and is not embarrassed now to propose to her in front of the
whole squad room on bended knee as the rest of the people watch
smiling. She says yes and they hug with clapping all around. Sami
wonders what's going on inside. Of course we see it's Kate's
daydreaming this time (yeah, if Roman was that jubilant the day
after his best friend was shot dead, I'd be worried). Sami hides
as she sees Lucas (with a new slicked down hairstyle (which
doesn't do anything for me) and in a suit) grabs Kate before she
goes inside, asking if she was brought in for questioning. She
assures him no, that she believes Roman's going to propose. Sami
snickers from around the corner, anxious for the police to take
care of Kate so she can move on to taking care of John. Lucas is
happy to hear Kate's reason for being there and says Sami should
be the one questioned for Abe's murder. Sami tells herself she's
confident she handled the situation with the security guard and
will not have to worry. She overhears Kate and Lucas talking
softly about something and moves closer. She hears there is
something that Kate's keeping from Roman. She tells Lucas that
Sami admitted defeat about her and Roman which Lucas doesn't buy.
Apparently there's another entrance to the detective room as an
officer brings the security guard from SP in to see Roman. He
tells Roman about how he locked his gun in the lock box at Salem
Place. He noticed a bullet was missing from his chamber afterward.
After hearing about Abe, he needed to report what happened. Roman
asks for the woman's name and he remembered Sandy Smith and
agrees, he could identify her. He's led off to look at pictures.
Roman returns to Abe's gardener who reiterates that he'd
recognize the woman's voice that was arguing with Abe. Kate walks
in and Roman steps aside to speak with her. He denied leaving a
message with Sami and wonders what da hell Sami is up to now. He
softly suggests she go down and wait for him at Salem Place (not
wanting the gardener to hear her voice).
In the hall, Lucas grabs Sami and asks what she's up to. She says
she's there to see Roman, but knows Kate's about ready to go down
for murdering Abe and he'll be her accomplice. Kate walks out and
joins them, furious to be led on a wild goose chase. Sami denies
it being a wild goose chase and Kate walks back in to tell Roman
and tell him what Sami did. The gardener jumps up, recognizing
her voice as Sami demands Roman arrest her for his best friend's
murder. Kate denies arguing with Abe, saying she went there
concerned about the long hours Roman would have to work if he
were commander. The gardener (with great hearing) disagrees,
saying Abe told her he had something on her and was going to tell
Roman about it. Sami is happy to see Kate slither. She asks the
gardener if he saw her leave or shoot Abe? He says no. She tells
Roman that Abe was concerned if she was good for Roman, due to
her history. Sami keeps interrupting and Roman yells at her to
shut up. The officer showing the security guard pictures in
Roman's office interrupts, saying their man wants to speak with
him. Roman excuses himself and says he'll be right back to talk
with Kate about everything she and Abe talked about that morning.
He leaves and the gardener (witness) is left there to hear Sami
tell Kate that her father will find out what a lying slut she
really is and will never marry her. He'll put handcuffs on her
wrists instead of a ring on her finger.
In Roman's office, the guard says he has to leave, but will
return the next day to look at more pictures. Roman returns to
Kate, Lucas and Sami. As they're talking, the guard walks out and
recognizes Sami as the woman who had his gun. Lucas grabs Sami as
she tries to leave and tells her now who'll be wearing those
handcuffs as the rest stare in shock at this latest development.
Preview:
Marlena warns John that most likely the killer will strike
again and doesn't want him to be the next victim. Sami asks Roman
if he doesn't want to know what was so bad that Abe had on Kate
that caused her and Lucas to have killed him over it. Jennifer
tells Jack that whoever killed Abe is coming after him next. As
John tells Jack that he made a mistake today, Jack tells him not
to start, but John grabs him and said one that could cost him his
life.
Linda
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8TH, 2003
Episode : #9660
Tape Date : Various
Director : Albert Alarr
John & Jack comfort their wives after explaining themselves,
while Roman finds some truths, and Maggie's hypnosis session goes
awry.
At The Cop Shop we have a repeat of the Salem
Place guard recognizing Sami. Sami goes on the defensive,
accusing Kate, Lucas chimes in here and there. Roman wants the
truth from Sami, & the lies roll off her tongue so fast,
Lucas can hardly keep count. (Will someone please wash his hair,
that greasy look is not attractive at all... JMHO!) He draws a
stick figure of a gallows and pins it on the suspect board.
Voices get louder and louder as Roman demands Sami tell all, and
she finally admits taking the guard's gun. But Sami now points
the finger at Kate, saying she should explain about arguing with
Abe that morning. Roman finally tells all 3 they have to give
statements and not to leave town, as he dismisses them.
At Salem Place, we see a repeat of Jennifer arguing with
Jack, telling him he should have painted a big red bull's eye on
his chest, since he wants to be a target. They argue about his on
air statement that he knows everything that Abe was working on,
etc. John arrives and agrees with Jen, about Jack getting himself
into harm's way, and really gives him what for. Jen leaves. John
& Jack have coffee at the Java CafÈ, talk about Abe's death,
their wives' reactions to them putting themselves in danger. John
tells Jack to make sure he doesn't write a story about Maggie,
Jack assures him he would not put Jen's aunt in danger. They talk
of the suspects, of Victor and of Tony, and John tries to talk
Jack out of working on this, for the sake of his wife and child,
but Jack feels if he does something for the good of the
community, he is doing what he can to protect his family. Jack
leaves.
At Brady Pub, Caroline turns on the TV to hear Jack make his
challenge to Abe's killer. She turns off the TV, telling Alice
this means only one thing, and Alice replies "Trouble".
Later, Jen arrives, upset at Jack. Alice tells her she cannot
blame Jack. Jen insists Grampa Tom would never have done
something like that, but Alice says you'd be surprised. Then both
Caroline and Alice relate to Jen how Tom went to war as a medic,
up at the front lines, while Alice was back in Salem raising a
family. He volunteered, didn't have to go, but felt by helping
others, he was helping protect his family back at home. Jack
comes in, Jen goes to him. He apologizes for this morning, but
she says, we have to talk and they leave.
At Salem Hospital Marlena & John talk about him putting
himself in danger, with his statement to the press. Tho John
claims he can take care of himself, Marlena points out that Abe
thought so, too, and was a cop. She gets a note from a nurse
about a patient trying to find her, and leaves. John sees Jack
making his statement on TV, says aloud, Jack "Shut up!"
He leaves for Salem Place. (see above)
Maggie is becoming very distressed under hypnosis, as Lexie
badgers her to say who the killer is. Maggie talks of the
killer's eyes, how evil, pure evil they were. She cannot breathe,
but Lexie continues to push her for a name. Marlena comes in,
calms Maggie down, and scolds Lexie, who insists she only wants
to know who killed her husband. Marlena is the voice of reason.
Maggie begins shuddering, crying and Marlena tries to calm her
down. She tells Lexie they are losing her. (Kudos to Suzanne
Rogers, her scenes are fabulous!) She suddenly slaps Maggie, who
is instantly quiet. She tells Lexie that pain is the strongest
human emotion, and the slap was sort of like shock therapy. She
gets Maggie to come out of the hypnosis.
Maggie sits up, and Marlena reassures her. Maggie mentions the
children's voices, but Marlena is puzzled. Lexie tells her of the
strange things that were occurring before Abe's death. The Lizzie
Borden chant that Alice heard, how Alice & Mickey both saw
Tom's ghost, Celeste's premonitions. Maggie then repeats the
words the children's voices chanted at her, Salem Stalker took a
gun, gave Abe Carver a deadly one, and when they saw what they
had done, gave Maggie Horton another one. Marlena thinks some
children were playing a cruel joke, but Maggie assures her there
were no children. She is scared. She saw the face, knows it is
pure evil, but cannot remember it. Marlena says it is deep in her
mind, it can be brought out, will take some time, and she will
work with her on it. Maggie leaves. Marlena calls John, telling
him she needs him.
Maggie leaves the hospital, via the inner staircase. The door
closes behind her, lights go out. She tries to get back into the
hospital, but door is locked. Children's voices begin giggling.
She runs down the stairs.
Preview:
Lucas asking Sami how Marlena will feel when Roman tells her
he had to arrest their daughter. Roman telling Marlena there's a
breakthrough in the case, Sami lied to them.
Sami telling Marlena that it's clear no one will give her the
benefit of the doubt, and Marlena saying she doesn't know her
daughter any more. Shawn telling Belle (they appear to be on a
campout) "Let's hope he doesn't get another one of those
headaches, o/w he might just kill us all". Mimi
asking Rex (both are in a bedroll) if he is o.k., as Rex rubs his
head saying this one's a killer.
Barb
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9TH, 2003
Episode : #9661
Tape Date : Various
Director : Roger Inman
Shawn, Belle, Mimi and Rex end up stranded on an island, while
everyone else gathers at Tuscany. Jack and Jennifer make plans
for their future. And everyone sees the moon as a bad omen.
At The Pub
Shawn and Belle are going to borrow the Brady boat for a romantic
evening cruise. Mimi asks if she can tag along so she can conduct
an experiment for a school project. Of course, Rex invites
himself as well, to which Shawn naturally objects. After the guys
argue over the usual stuff, Belle and Mimi break them up and
Shawn gives in. After telling Belle he has a surprise planned,
Shawn leaves and goes to Tuscany. He gives Uncle Mickey the poor
mouth about being broke (what did he do with all the money his
folks gave him???) Mickey gives him money and makes sure he
realizes that it is an advance on his salary (way to go Mickey,
enough with the handouts!) We see Rex outside on the phone with
Bart making arrangements for an evening no one will forget. Shawn
returns to the pub and they all leave as Rex promises Mimi a
night she won't forget. Later, they are on some island (don't
think it's Smith Island though) and Mimi heads off to do her
experiment. (Something about turtles mating, whatever). Alone,
Shawn and Belle discuss Rex's strange behavior. They decide to
call home and let their respective parents know where they are,
but neither of them brought their cell phones. Later, Mimi
finishes up her experiment as Rex has the beginnings of one of
his headaches. Determined to not let it ruin their evening, he
leads her to a clearing where he has a picnic ready for her,
complete with candles, and she is excited. Shawn goes to get
something from the boat and returns to tell Belle that there is a
problem with the fuel line and they are stuck there. He found 2
sleeping bags on the boat and they find Rex and Mimi and give
them the news. Mimi and Rex doesn't mind, but Shawn and Belle are
both uncomfortable about sharing a sleeping bag. Later, Shawn has
a fantasy about him and Belle getting it on so they end up
sleeping back to back to avoid temptation. He decides to go for a
swim as both of them notice the full moon rising and how red it
is. As Rex and Mimi are having sex, he is having a terrible
headache, saying this one's a real killer.
At The Cop Shop
Roman eyes the suspect board and takes out the engagement ring,
looking at it as Kate walks in (she has just finished with her
statement). She tells him to return it. Sami and Lucas have just
finished with their statements as well (note how Lucas' hair
isn't as slicked back now). The come face to face in the hallway
and argue and exchange insults as usual. Lucas says when Brandon
finds out what she did, he WILL come back for her, come back to
kill her that is. She swears she is innocent and that he and his
mother are trying to frame her again. Lucas picks up the paper (with
the headline reading ëWho Will Nail the Salem Killer?'). On the
front page are pictures of Jack, John and Maggie (I thought they
were keeping Maggie out of the press??).
At Tuscany
Jack and Jennifer are there still arguing over what he did on-air.
Jack apologizes, but Jennifer tells him that she got advice from
Alice and Caroline and realizes that he is a lot like her
grandfather. She says she realizes he is doing this to protect
his family and loves him for it. She tells him that she wants to
have another baby. He orders champagne and they make a toast to
their family. Jack vows his love for her and goes as far to start
scribbling it down on a napkin and signs it. As Mickey and Maggie
walk by, he asks them to be his witnesses. After he pays the tab,
they head home.
Earlier, Mickey showed up with flowers for Maggie (notice she has
changed from that dreadful orange jacket she has been wearing for
a week) Marlena and John are also there and watch Mickey and
Maggie from the bar. She tells him about Maggie's experience and
how worried she is about her. John starts again about wanting the
killer to come after him, which upsets her. She has a paper and
reads part of the article aloud and is upset that John has put
himself in that position. They walk over to find Mickey trying to
calm Maggie down. She tells them about hearing the voices again
and Mickey asks Marlena for her help.
Roman arrives at Tuscany, telling Marlena and John that there has
been a break in the case and that they have 3 main suspects,
their daughter, his girlfriend and the father of their grandchild.
He begins to tell them about the witness and Sami stealing the
gun. Marlena is shocked and stops mid-sentence as Sami walks up
and asks "Sami, how could you?" Sami swears she is
innocent and launches into her ëpoor me' routine and pleads with
her mom to believe her. But Marlena just walks away. Kate and
Lucas have just arrived in time to witness the end of this as
Kate follows Marlena to the ladies room. Inside, Marlena is upset
with Kate for lying to her as well. She levels with Marlena that
she did argue with Abe but that was all. She asks Marlena if she
believes she killed Abe. Marlena leaves, telling her that she is
just upset and confused right now.
Lucas and Sami take the opportunity to argue again with him
telling her if she goes down, he will get full custody of Will.
She says NO ONE will take Will, she will kill them first and she
won't need a gun, she will use her bare hands, just as Maggie
walks up to hear this. Lucas says he has a witness as Maggie
turns tail and scurries off like a scared rabbit.
Then Sami and John get into it, with her saying he ruined her
life, and that she will make him pay. Marlena walks up behind her
and overhears this and is furious with Sami. Sami storms off,
with Marlena saying that she doesn't even know her daughter
anymore. Kate approaches Roman, but he doesn't even want to talk
to her for lying to him. She swears that she didn't kill Abe.
Sami and Lucas get into it again, with her ending up grabbing him
around the neck and choking him (yes, it is one of her twisted
little fantasy scenes).
At The Deveraux Home
Jack and Jennifer return home (he notes that Abby is at Jo and
Vern's) and they have a romantic evening. They go to the bedroom
where there are candles lit everywhere and they fall to the bed
kissing. Later in the after glow, she notices a red glow outside
and they go over to look at the moon through the window.
As everyone is leaving Tuscany (did anyone even eat, besides Jack
and Jennifer?) they notice the red moon as well. Mickey and
Maggie see it as she comments that she has heard of a blue moon
and a harvest moon, but what is that one called. Mickey claims to
have forgotten, but finally tells her it is referred to as a
"blood moon" which frightens her. John and Marlena walk
out and see it and she notes that she is a psychiatrist and
doesn't believe in omens and signs, but it gives her the creeps.
She asks John to take her home and hold her all night. Inside,
Roman decides to leave as well. Kate asks him if he believe that
she killed Abe, but he says that he can't be with a woman who
lies to him. As he leaves he steps outside and sees the moon and
stops. Kate has followed him and both stare. He says he wonders
if it is a sign from Abe that someone close to him has blood on
their hands. They walk off as Sami and Lucas walk out next. They
both stare at the moon and without a word, Lucas just turns and
stares at Sami, then walks off. Sami stars at the moon as the
camera freeze frames on her face.
Preview:
Victor walks in on Brady and Nicole (as they are exercising, I
think) and barks "What the HELL is going on here?" Kate
tells John that she did NOT kill Abe. John says "If you are
guilty, this job is not going to save you, I'm taking you to jail."
We hear Mimi scream as the camera flashes to a series of shocked
faces. Mimi, John, Maggie, Jack, and then we see Rex chopping
something with an axe.
Laney
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10TH, 2003
Episode : #9662
Tape Date : Various
Director : Randy Robbins
A new day has dawned, as Jack & Jennifer have a wonderful
morning, while the rest of Salem talk of Abe's murder, then begin
to gather at Salem Place.
At The Kiriakis Home, Nicole comes down in
exercise clothes, and begins some stretching exercises. A
shirtless, well oiled Brady walks in, & she asks him for some
pointers. Victor arrives, hears them talking and walks in to find
Nicole's leg on Brady's shoulder, and demands to know what is
going on. He scolds Brady for missing an appt. with the attorney
about the record company, (Brady did not know) and Brady leaves.
He tells Nik hands off my grandson, but she says no, she will no
longer do his bidding. (Yeah, right.) She tells him she had
intended to tape "Queer Eye for a Straight Guy"
on Bravo, but pressed wrong button, taping instead Jack &
Jennifer's lame show. She plays Jack's comments to Abe's killer,
saying the Hardy boy is at it again. LOL. Vic shows her the
newspaper, which says Bo Brady is taking over Abe Carver's high
profile cases. Nicole immediately tells Vic that he should off
John, Jack & Maggie before they blab any more of what they
know. She leaves to get dressed, Vic calls Nico saying he has a
pressing errand for him, and will meet him out back. Nik comes
down immediately with a long sweatshirt over her outfit, and
sneaks out the front door.
Over At Basic Black, Kate & Sami are at it again, same
ol conversation about which of them did Abe in, and that Sami's
father will never marry Kate. Later, the outer room is empty, as
John arrives, notes something suspicious about the door to his
office, and asks Joelle if he has any appointment. She says no,
he pulls his gun and goes in, finding Brady. They talk of Abe's
murder, and John offers Brady a wad of cash to move somewhere
else, saying he is going to be implicated if Victor and/or Nik
are involved, that he knows Brady already lied to protect them.
Brady refuses the cash, & John tells him that he is blind to
Victor's faults, but not blind to his pretty wife. As Brady and
John begin to leave, Kate arrives, wanting to talk. John warns
her that her job will not save her if she is guilty, but she says
she did not kill Abe, and never lied to John. He retorts that she
lied to the man she professes to love, not a good thing. He
leaves, and an eavesdropping Sami follows.
Maggie Is Looking at pieces in her jewelry chest, and
remembers her conversation with Mickey about the blood moon.
Aloud she says it is not over, and Alice says, far from it. They
talk a bit of Maggie's fears of what she knows, and she reads
from a book how the blood moon got it's name. From the great
massacres of the Middle Ages, and it was thought the moon
reflected all the blood that was spilled. Maggie talks of all the
jewelry she has accumulated over the years married to Mickey, and
wants Alice to make sure Melissa & Sarah get it. She cries at
how Abe's death has affected her, and how she must know
something, but can't remember.
Roman looks at the suspect board, and thinks of Kate. John comes
in to pick up some files, asking Roman if he wants to talk, but
no. John leaves, Roman finds a picture of him and Abe, relaxing
with a couple of beers. He puts it up on the board, promising to
find Abe's killer.
Belle & Shawn wake up on the island, as does Mimi, who sees
Rex with a big club raised over his head and screams. Rex whacks
the ground, as Shawn comes flying out to tackle Rex. Belle
follows close behind, and she screams, pointing to the ground.
Mimi jumps up, screaming. Is a snake. (BTW, both Rex & Shawn
are shirtless, tho this is already October, must be a mandatory
thing on Days, lolol) They both go to gather wood for a fire (see,
must be cool!!) when the gals arrive, saying the Coast Guard saw
their boat, and will tow them back.
At The Deveraux Home, Jennifer is dreaming of Jack kissing
her, when he is really kissing her awake. They tell each other
how much they love one another. A bit later Jack brings breakfast
in bed to Jen, who has fallen back asleep. He has decaf coffee,
they tease one another, talk about perhaps having made a baby,
and if not, they will just try, try again. He is dressed, &
she teases him for taking a shower w/o her, to which he replies,
there is tomorrow, tomorrow, etc. He is nuzzling her neck when
Abby is at their door, saying that hickeys are hard to cover up
on live TV. LOLOL. Jen wants to know WHERE she heard about
hickeys, and leaves to make Abby's lunch, so her father can
"talk" with her, about the male perspective on the
birds & the bees. (These scenes are really cute, down to
earth, and Matt Ashford is a genius, I swear). When Abby says
Todd Felix told her about hickeys, Jack is all fatherly concern,
but that is not the boy Abby likes. When Abby won't tell, Jack
turns on the big guns, a tickle session. Abby is all giggles as
Jen comes in, enjoying the scene. Jack tells Abby how much he
loves her, how proud he is of her. She leaves and Jack watches
out the window.
Later, both Jack & Jennifer decide to take the day off
completely. The show is being preempted for some local thing, so
they will spend the day together, but first Jen has to pick up a
surprise for Jack at Salem Place. He also has to pick something
up. They leave, Jack forgot his wallet, goes back to the bedroom
for it, takes one look around, looks at the bed and smiles. As
they leave, Jack straightens their wedding picture, which is
hanging a bit crooked on the wall. (My heart is just breaking
here).
Salem Place
Jack & Jen arrive, exchange a few kisses, and agree to meet
at noon at Java Café. The kids arrive at Salem Place, with Belle
hoping her dad will not be in danger. They turn around, and Rex
has disappeared. We see him holding his head, sitting on a bench,
calling Bart to inquire about Tony, and getting upset that Tony
is not home.
Roman is sitting at the Java Café, and is soon joined by
Jennifer. She shows him her surprise for Jack. She had every
article he ever wrote since 3rd grade put into this beautiful
leather album.
Jack comes out of the jewelry store, carrying a small bag, and
pulls out what like a bracelet box, and walks along.
John is on the cell phone to Marlena, talking about all the
suspects, how many are related in some way to them, but he wants
to bring the killer to justice.
We see Brady returning to an empty house, wondering where
everyone is.
Roman leaves Jen at the Café, telling her he is sure Jack will
enjoy the album.
Jack stops walking, checking his watch, which has stopped. He
slips it off, worried about being late to meet Jennifer. (he
seems to be in an area where there are dumpsters) Maggie walks
alone, telling herself she doesn't need those shoes she saw, and
deciding she will call Mickey and tell him she is on her way.
We see a leather gloved hand, holding a very large brick, raised
in the air. The scenes flash between, John, Maggie, & Jack,
with the gloved hand & brick interspersed inbetween. The
scenes of John, Maggie & Jack change to black & white, as
each one turns around, the hand is coming down, and that Psycho
music plays. (The chords from the shower scene).
Preview:
Jen asking Hope "What if it costs Jack his life. The
streets may be safer, but he's not around to watch his daughter
grow up". Bo to Roman "There's blood on
this brick. I'll make sure CSI gets it". (We can hear
Maggie, sobbing, or panting heavily nearby). Nicole to Bo "Is
my husband trying to pin a crime on me?" Sami to Roman
"Sorry I lied, but..." Roman yells back, "It's not
a big deal, Sami, cuz you do it all the time" just as Kate
& Lucas (ugh, with the slicked down hair again) come in, with
Kate asking what Sami has done now.
Barb