October 13 - October 17, 2003
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MONDAY, OCTOBER 13th, 2003
Episode : #9663
Tape Date : Various
Director : Phil Sogard
No side stories on today’s show…there is one order of business…the attack on Jack Deveraux. And is seems that NONE of the usual suspects have an alibi. Warning to all J&J fans…have the hanky nearby.
Act 1 : Attack at Salem Place
Roman startles Maggie and apologizes to her about the news leak
about her, but she only wishes that she could be of help. She
talks about all the suspects are either friends, children of
friends or pillars of the community and finds it hard to believe
one of them did it. Meanwhile, Jennifer is at the Java Café,
waiting on Jack when Hope shows up. They sit and talk about Abby’s
upcoming birthday and how Jack wants to go back to reporting and
get out of the show. She talks about being worried but what a
great morning they had and how they have discussed having another
baby. Hope is excited for her as Jen talks about how much she
loves Jack. Meanwhile, Bo walks up and startles John as he tells
Bo not to sneak up on him like that. They talk about John setting
himself up as a target. Jack takes a short cut through the alley
and hears a noise just as someone in a black gloved hand whacks
him in the back of the head with a brick and he crumples to the
ground with blood running down his face. Maggie is in her cell
phone talking to Mickey as she takes the same short cut. She sees
blood on the ground and then sees Jack and begins to scream.
Roman is the first on the scene as he orders a hysterical Maggie
to call 911, which she does. At the same time, Jennifer has a
sudden splitting headache and Hope offers her aspirin. John and
Bo had just dropped by and chatted with them as Bo waited to pick
up his lunch. On the way back to the station, he gets paged as he
and John take off. Jen begins to worry about Jack as Hope talks
about how she and Bo share a connection as well. In the distance
you can hear the sirens and she fears the worst. John and Bo
arrive and help Roman as Maggie goes to pieces. Jack stops
breathing, but with CPR they bring him back. Meanwhile, Jen is
trying to call Jack on his cell. Bo finds the phone and answers
it. Confused, Jen hands the phone over to Hope, who gets the bad
news. As the paramedics arrive, Bo finds the brick and takes it
as evidence. We learn later that there are no prints on it. After
they have taken Jack away, Bo, John and Roman decide that they
need to question the suspects…John heads over to DiMansion…Bo
to the Kiriakis Mansion and Roman to Basic Black.
Act 2 : The Hospital
At the hospital, Lexie is going over some files with a nurse as
they get the call about the attack. He is wheeled in, followed by
Jen, Hope and Maggie as Jen begs for Lexie’s help. Hope and
Maggie try to comfort Jen and assure her that Jack will be okay.
Lexie and the other doctors/nurses work on him as one of them
mentions that he is an organ donor. Later in the lobby, Jennifer
worries and blames herself for dragging Jack to Salem Place. She
says if he were at the Spectator (as he wanted to be) he would be
safe. Lexie comes out and tells them that Jack is alive but they
will have to operate immediately. Maggie volunteers to go and get
Abby as Lexie explains that Jack may have brain damage. She
promises that they will do all they can, but Jennifer may be
forced to make some difficult decisions.
Act 3 : Rounding up the Suspects
At the half-way point of the show, the suspects are introduced.
John arrives at the DiMansion, just moments after Rex arrives. (Earlier,
Rex came in, noticing he had mud on his shoes. Tony asks him
about it and he talks about their trip to the island.) John tells
them about the attack on Jack, to which they act like they don’t
care. Tony asks if they are suspects as John wants to know where
they were. Tony claims to have been at home all morning, but he
has no witnesses for the staff is all off. Rex claims to have
been at the library, but John asks where his books are. Tony
chuckles and said that he probably memorized them. John asks Rex
about the mud on his shoes and wants them as evidence. As they
make light of it, John tells them both that he is taking them in
and they leave.
Bo arrives at the Kiriakis mansion to find Victor sitting on the sofa. Victor begins to ask about Zack, but Bo informs him that it is not a social visit and wants to know where Victor has been this morning. He tells him about Jack as Victor claims to have been in the wine cellar. As he asks about Nicole, she comes strolling into the den (in different clothes than we last saw her) and she already knows about the attack. She claims she saw it on the news as she was on her treadmill. Bo finds it hard to believe that she was working out in that outfit and says that there is something weird going on there. He says it started the night of Colin’s murder and is still going on, but he vows to get to the bottom of it. He has a search warrant and tells them that he is searching the house, starting upstairs. Later, he tells them that he checked her treadmill and it had not been used today and that someone had been and out of the cellar door, the bolt had been recently oiled. He says that both of them are lying and that neither of them were there. He asks both of them to come with him.
Roman arrives at Basic Black looking for Kate, but learns from her secretary (Joelle) that she has been on a conference call all morning and is not to be disturbed. He barges on in to find her phone off the hook, but Kate is no where to be seen. He asks Joelle where Sami is, just as she strolls in, telling him that she has been working in the basement all morning doing filing. Relieved to hear that, he tells her about Jack, just as another guy walks in accusing Sami of goofing off. He says she was supposed to be helping him do the filing, but she has been gone all morning. Kate and Lucas walk in as Roman is reaming her out for lying. He then demands to know where they have been as he tells them about Jack. As Kate, Sami and Lucas all argue, Kate tells Roman that she and Lucas have been together. He drags her into her office, demanding to know WHERE they were. She tells him that they were at the park eating lunch – peanut sandwiches she brought from home – yea right! Well, Roman doesn’t believe her either and then decides to question Lucas to see if their stories jive. As he asks Lucas, Kate keeps trying to interrupt and answer for him. Roman demands to see Lucas’ parking stub and learns that he has only been there for 10 minutes and knows that they are lying. He orders them all to go with him and they all leave in a huff.
The Final Act for Jack?
Back at the hospital, they give Jen Jack’s possessions and
she finds his gift for her, it is a necklace with a heart locket.
She opens it to find a picture of her, Jack and Abby with the
glass covering it broken. Later, they take her back to see him
before surgery (Lexie informs her that his brain activity is a 3
on a scale of 15) She sits by his bed and talks to him. This is
heart-breaking as she talks about Abby and about him being a
fighter and not giving up and loving him so much. She repeats
their wedding vows and tells him it is NOT time for him to go.
Through the tears, she puts the locket in his hand for strength
as they come to get him. The nurse tells her that no jewelry is
allowed in the operating room, so she tells him that she will
hold onto it for him. She gives him one last kiss as he flatlines.
The doctors and nurses rush in as Lexie leads her away and Jen
breaks down crying. Later, Maggie is back with Abby who is
demanding to see her dad as Jen tries to explain why she can’t.
She wants to know what is going on as Jen hugs her and they cry
together. Maggie leaves to go and sit with Alice as Bo comes in
and tells Hope that they have rounded up the suspects and not one
of them has an alibi. All 7 of the suspects are marched into the
waiting room (now just how ridiculous is THAT?) one by one all
wondering why they were brought there. We learn that they brought
them there for blood/dna testing. Jennifer sees Sami and lights
into her, then explodes at all of them, ranting and raving at
them, saying she hopes the responsible one is happy…they got
what they wanted. Lexie walks up behind her and tells Jennifer
that they need to go somewhere to talk privately as Jennifer
cries “No, no, Lexie…don’t say that” as it
freezes on her tear-streaked face. Fade to black.
Preview:
Bo tells Roman and John he is convinced that they are all lying
and that he has Jack’s own words to prove it as he holds up
a mini recorder… Sami tells Rex that it’s too bad that
Tony doesn’t know that he and Cassie aren’t DiMeras and
that their real father is Roman Brady… John asks Sami “Are
you threatening me?…just like you threatened Abraham?”…
Abby screams at a teary Jennifer and Lexie “Mommy, you can’t…you
can’t kill Daddy”…as it fades to black to the
sound of a fading heartbeat…
Laney
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14TH, 2003
Episode : #9664
Tape Date : Various
Director : Roger Inman
Again, no side stories, the entire show is devoted to the departure of Jack Deveraux and the suspects involved. Thumbs for Missy Reeves and the little actress playing Abby (sorry, I don’t know her name) for gut-wrenching performances. And a huge thumbs up to Matthew Ashford for going out in STYLE… in a way that only HE could do it… typical Jack! Thanks for the memories, Matt!
At the hospital, the only doctor at University Hospital (Dr. Lexie) tells Jenn that she has news. She tells her that Jack is still alive, causing Jenn and the others to celebrate prematurely. There is a BUT that goes with it…he has had a massive stroke and slipped into a coma and believed to have brain damage. He is now on life support and it doesn’t look good. I can’t believe that she tells her this info in front of everyone, including the suspects. Jennifer and Abby cling to each other and cry. Later, Lexie gives them an update, there is no change, as Jenn begs her to help Jack. Lexie suggests that Abby go with one of the nurses, while she talks to Jenn privately. She explains that they did all they could for Jack, but he isn’t going to make it. Lexie tells Jenn that Jack had a living will and his request was that he not be kept alive artificially. Jenn wants to be with him so she and Abby leave as we get reactions from all the suspects gathered around. Bo tells Roman and John that Tek found Jack’s PDA and they are hoping for a lead from it.
Later, Hope informs Jenn that she called Harold and he is tracking down Jo and Vern as Jenn explains that when they passed the chapel, Abby wanted to go and say a prayer for her daddy. As Hope comforts her, Jenn is praying for a change, sure he will pull through. After Jenn goes in to see Jack, Lexie tells Hope that there is no change and that she knows from experience that this will be the saddest day of Jennifer’s life. She will need their love and support. Jennifer goes into see Jack and cries as she talks to him, asking who would do this.
Bo finds out (on Jack’s PDA) that he planned on confronting each of the suspects that morning, trying to flush out the killer. A rapid succession of question follows as John, Roman and Bo question each of the 7 suspects. We hear John ask “Yes or no…did you have a confrontation with Jack”…Bo asking “When was the last time you saw Jack?”…and Roman asking “Did you see Jack Deveraux earlier today?” Each of the suspects have flashbacks of seeing Jack that morning with him telling each of them that he had proof they were the killer. Also in succession, we see each suspect denying that they had talked to Jack that morning. After coming up empty, the guys decide to keep at it, hoping one of them will crack. So they continue with the questions, asking when was the last time they saw Jack, where they were at the time of the attack, etc. Each of them cover their own butts, then each of them has a flashback of arguing with Jack and making threats toward him (as we see a gloved hand with the brick and the attack spliced in between each of the suspects’ flashbacks). Back to the present, each of them claim to be innocent, but John, Roman and Bo think that all of them are lying.
Meanwhile, Jenn is by Jack’s bedside as Lexie joins her, but Lexie has no good news, telling Jenn that Jack is brain dead as Jenn breaks down clinging to Jack. Later, in the lobby, Lexie tells Jenn that she needs to make an important decision, explaining the issue of Jack being an organ donor and that time is of the essence. (Many long time viewers say this is impossible, being that Jack is a cancer survivor). Jennifer can’t bring herself to make that decision. As Hope comforts her, Abby walks up and overhears them, yelling that she can’t kill her daddy.
John, Roman and Bo talk as the suspects all mill around. Sami overhears Tony and Rex talking, then after Tony walks off, takes the opportunity to needle Rex about not being a DiMera. Roman and Tony argue as Tony suggests that Kate or Sami may be guilty and Roman is just trying to cover for them and pin this on a DiMera, as always. Sami tells Rex that he is a psycho and maybe he is the bad seed of the Brady clan. Roman overhears and questions her about it, but she wiggles her way out. Tony warns her to stay away from Tony and Rex…being she is in enough trouble as it is. As Sami is helping herself to some coffee from the bottomless University coffee pot, Lexie comes out and they get into an argument, leading to a physical confrontation. (Lexie told her she wanted to see her on death row again and that she would even volunteer as the doctor/executioner that administers the lethal injection.) They have to be separated by John and Bo. As Bo takes Lexie for a walk, John tries to reason with Sami and she ends up threatening him. He asks her if she is threatening him like she did Abraham and she storms off. Nicole and Victor whisper about how Jack’s death would be a good thing for both of them.
Abby begs her mother not to let her daddy die as Jenn tries to explain, but Abby just doesn’t understand about him being an organ donor. But Abby doesn’t want her daddy to die so that someone else can live. Jenn tells her that Alice would say that it’s God’s plan and that they should accept it and respect it but Abby runs off. Jenn tells Hope that she just can’t do it but knows the one person who can help her and returns to Jack. As she talks to him, he answers her, but it is his ghost standing behind her (she can’t hear/see him).
John and Roman then talk to a belligerent Tony and Rex, who are ready to leave. Bo then announces that the forensics lab is ready and marches everyone off to be tested. On the way out, Lucas snipes at Sami about switching the tests. In his room, Jack tells Jenn that it’s okay, she can do it and that he trusts her. She says that she can’t let him go and kisses him. His spirit walks up behind her and she gets a strange feeling come over her, feeling his presence and calling his name. She pulls out the locket he had bought and says that he will always be with them, in their hearts and now realizes that this is what he would want. She says that she can feel his love and that it will never die, like Alice & Tom’s. She promises to carry that love forever, in to eternity and that one day they WILL see each other again. With that, she says “Goodbye Jack Deveraux…sleep well” and kisses him, tears flowing freely. Later, we see her signing the papers to remove the life support. In the are Jennifer, Abby, Lexie, Hope, Bo, Roman and John. All 7 of the suspects are in the lobby watching through the glass (yea, right…sure!) all with guilty looking faces. Abby cries for them not to do this as John, Bo and Roman eye the suspects. Roman thinks to himself that “one of these people is a killer”. Jenn nods to Lexie as she turns off the life support and Jack flatlines. We see Jack’s spirit rise from his body as Jennifer and Abby cry and cling to his dead body. He touches each of them on the cheek, then turns and looking directly in to the camera, he winks and then fades. Fade to black…
Preview:
Bonnie is at it once again, trying to convince Mimi to get
pregnant…with Mimi telling her that she is twisted…Shawn
(with Belle sitting next to him) is telling Mimi that Rex is
guilty of pre-meditated murder and if she is smart she will break
up with that psycho before he tries to kill her too…Jenn,
still at the hospital, is telling everyone (I see Mickey and
Maggie there now) that they need to find the one who killed Jack…the
monster that killed her husband…
Laney
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2003
Episode : #9665
Tape Date : Various
Director : Randy Robbins
Salem’s residents are still dealing with the aftermath of Jack’s death, while Caroline gets a big surprise, Maggie hears another verse to the children’s chant, and Jen gets some comfort in the chapel.
At Java Café
Belle & Shawn toast coffee cups to “the man of her
dreams” & talk about Abe’s death. They apparently
do not know about Jack yet (in spite of the fact all 4 were in
the mall at the same time as everyone else when Jack was attacked……guess
the sirens didn’t make an impact on them). Shawn once more
goes into his tirade about Rex being the guilty party who
attacked his parents & probably killed Abe. Mimi comes up
with coffee pot (apparently she got the job there) as Belle
scolds Shawn for accusing with no proof or evidence to support
his claim. He gets a call, says they will be right there, and
they leave, with Mimi saying her shift is over, she just has time
to make her shift at the Brady Pub. Shawn is surprised she is
working 2 jobs, but she claims her money is frozen at bank while
they sort out the red tape, and she owes Belle rent, etc. She
declines Shawn’s offer to have Uncle Mickey look into it.
Outside The Brady Pub
Bonnie stops a rushed Mimi, to give her a home pregnancy test.
Meems is insulted, but Bonnie goes into her mantra about snagging
the rich husband, and this is only way to hold onto him, etc.
Mimi is disgusted and throws it in the trash. Next Bonnie tries
to get money from Mimi for her brother’s science project,
but Mimi already had given him some, is onto her mom, and tells
her she won’t get another dime from her ever again, after
stealing all her other money. As she goes into the pub, Bonnie
says to herself, Wanna bet? (what a piece of work, egads!)
Inside the pub, Shawn D. gets a protesting Caroline, who is
baking pies, to come sit at a table, she is blindfolded…..and
TaDa…..we hear a voice warbling..”When Irish Eyes Are
Smiling”. Yes, tis himself, back from Ireland. Caroline
tears off the blindfold, they hug and she is so happy. (He’s
wearing a great Kelly green hat). Caroline tells him lots of
terrible things have happened, but he had heard about Abe.
Someone mentions Victor being a suspect, Caroline pooh poohs that
idea, and Shawn is not happy about that. He brings out pictures,
everyone comments on a few. Bonnie comes in, greets both Shawn
& Caroline, then says she has a proposition for them. She
wants them to turn the place into a country-western bar, she will
book bands, is a songwriter herself, blah, blah, but Mimi drags
her away.
Maggie comes in, looking very upset. When the scene returns,
she has told everyone about Jack’s death, & all are
shocked. Mimi brings her takeout food, Maggie refuses offers to
drive her home, and leaves. Outside the Pub, 2 kids are jumping
rope to a little rhyme, when suddenly Maggie hears the children’s
chanting voices of before….(& why those 2 kids don’t
hear is beyond me)…..& this time the voices say, Salem
stalker took a gun, and gave Abe Carver a deadly one
then Salem stalker took a rock, and gave Jack Deveraux a deadly
shock, Salem stalker still not through, Soon Maggie Horton will
be there, too
Maggie screams, everyone comes running out of the Pub. She is
clearly upset, the cop who is watching her comes up, but Maggie
insists on going over to Jen’s…..the family is waiting
for her, and she leaves. Bonnie once more gives Mimi her “motherly
advice”, but Mimi wants no part of it.
At The Crime Scene
Bo & Hope talk of the case, & how they might still be
targets themselves. The alley is cordoned off, and suddenly they
hear what sounds like a gun shot. Hope throws herself on Bo, both
go down, & he gets momentarily knocked out, but quickly comes
to. (Didn’t these two just have their heads bashed in not
long ago?) Bo says it was an old jalopy that backfired, and tho
Hope is reassured, she still is worried about them being targets.
At The Hospital
Jen, Abby & Hope are in Jack’s room, his body
covered with a sheet. Bo comes in, updating Hope about John &
Roman taking the suspects to the lab for testing. Jen lays her
head on Jack, asking who would do this terrible thing to you, and
Abby begins yelling at her that she did, her dad wasn’t dead
til Jen pulled the plug, and she will never forgive her. Jen
tries to explain, but Abby goes on a big rant, then runs out.
Hope goes after her, as Bo consoles Jen. An orderly comes in,
saying they have transplant patients waiting, and they have to
take the body now. (hmm, & he is no longer hooked up to any
sort of machines to keep the organs viable). Jen nods her head,
then goes and talks to Jack a few minutes, then, as orderlies
come in, Bo takes her out. Mickey & Maggie arrive. Jen says
she has to get hold of Jo & Vern and her mom. Mickey offers
to do so, but Jen says, no, it is her job. Hope comes back,
having gotten Abby to talk to a counselor. She & Bo leave.
Jen says she had already talked to her dad in Africa and to Mike,
and now has to call and update them.
Jen returns, having talked to Jack’s sister (Adrienne, tho
they do not mention her name), and was finally able to reach Jo
& Vern, who are on an upstate fall color tour. Jen says she
feels so bad for Jo, as she already lost one son, Maggie says,
yes…..Steve (Am so glad that all these family members are
remembered, and their names brought up…..about time). Jen
says she will have to contact a funeral home, and make
arrangements, breaking down a bit, as Maggie comforts her. They
talk of the killer, and Maggie wishes she could remember more
than the evil eyes. Mickey comes back from talking to Alice, who
will be waiting at Jen’s house. Maggie goes to get some food
at the Pub (see above), while Mickey stays with Jen.
Jennifer goes to the chapel to pray. A woman comes in,
obviously distraught, & Jen asks her if there is anything she
can do. The woman says her husband is in surgery now, he had been
waiting a long time for a heart transplant, and a man who had
just died was an organ donor. In fact had donated a lot of his
organs. She says the man was a hero, and Jen replies that yes he
was. The look on Jen’s face says it all, as the woman
realizes it was Jen’s husband. A little girl rushes in,
telling her mom he is alive, it worked, they have a miracle. Her
daddy is gonna live. They leave, Jen kneels down, and says a
simple “thank you”. As she goes to leave, an orderly
brings her an envelope with Jack’s personal effects. Abby
comes in, yelling once more at her mother, that she will never
forgive her and tho Mickey tries to reason with her, she runs off.
Jennifer holds the envelope close to her chest, as the scene just
fades to black.
Preview:
Cassie tells Rex that Nicole Kiriakis is on to him. Roman asks
Sami what it is that he understood, and she replies, the truth,
which is why I have to confess. Nicole tells Victor she thinks it
is time they tell Brady the truth, as Brady looks on. Philip
tells Brady that he has fallen in love with his father’s
wife, just as “you did my girlfriend, Chloe, you S.O.B.”
& lands a right hook to Brady’s jaw.
Barb
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2003
Episode : #9666
Tape Date : Various
Director : Albert Alarr
As Jen and Abby return home, Roman questions Sami, Lucas and Kate while Victor and Nicole return home to be questioned by Brady. Philip talks with Cassie at Java Cafe about the suspects and Mimi awaits Rex's return home.
Kiriakis Mansion
Brady learns about Jack's murder while watching the tv news. They
show Victor and Nicole leaving the cop shop after questioning.
Timing is everything as they arrive home five seconds later.
Brady demands answers in his usual subtle manner. Victor tells
him it's none of his business, but Brady doesn't accept that,
remembering how Jack, like Abe, was digging into their lives.
Nicole starts to trash IN THE HOUSE for being a dumb show (LOL,
she's being reading the internet boards apparently) and asks if
she's being insensitive when Brady tells her to knock it off. She
asks Victor (aka honey) if they shouldn't tell Brady the truth.
Victor denies guilt. Brady proceeds to interrogate them about why
they stay married (Victor says he couldn't live w/o his sweet
Nicole and sleeps in a separate room as he sleeps better that way.
He locks her in her room to protect her from herself.) Brady
questions the wire tap so close to Jack and Abe's murders. Victor
finally loses patience and demands the interrogation STOP. Brady
apologizes, saying he just cares for them and was concerned.
Victor leaves, saying no hard feelings and they all just want it
over with. Nicole offers Brady a drink, but he nods no and goes
to leave. She stops him and thanks him for caring and trying to
protect her. She whines about giving up her 6 figure salary for
the munster's coffin and she's afraid to go against Victor. She
tells him about how he stopped the plane she was on and drug her
off. Victor calls her and she rushes off for her flogging, giving
Brady a kiss on the cheek before doing so. Brady knows they're
hiding something and determined to find out what. Later Victor
joins Nicole and tells her they're going to Salem Place to look
happy and innocent, hoping Brady will be there especially. Hiding
only makes them look more guilty. He lets her know he saw her
kiss on the cheek to Brady and threatens her she'll be the 3rd
victim in Salem if she touches his grandson again. She realizes
he can see everything going on in their house.
Salem Place
As Philip sips his coffee at Java Cafe he reads the paper with
the 7 suspects faces on the front page (wouldn't that be grounds
for a lawsuit). Cassie joins him and we learn he's been on
training maneuvers with the base (no more cushy ISA job, LOL). He
asks what she knows about what's happening, if Rex told her
anything. She remembers asking Rex if he killed Abe, but denies
doing so, sure of his innocence. She tells him about her peep
show for Shawn when she pulled up her top after the waitress told
her no more of that or she's outta there. Philip of course
thought it was cool, but not surprised at Shawn's reaction. He
shows her the Spectator's front page with the suspects. He can't
believe his parents and brother could do such a thing. They
discuss Nicole and Sami, both not believing them capable. He said
it leaves only one other person and she can't believe Rex would
do it and storms off. Brady joins him chuckling, asking why
Cassie left as she did and Philip asks if he think Nicole capable
of murder. Philip calls Nicole an opportunistic slut who probably
killed Colin and Abe and Jack found out. He accuses Brady of
falling in love with his father's wife just like he did his
girlfriend Chloe and punches him in the face. Brady tells Philip
he'll be sorry he did that.
Guys Loft
Rex returns home with another headache. Mimi waits for him inside
(short shift at the pub?) remembering her mother's advice about
getting pregnant, thinking maybe she's right. Rex walks in asking
what the hell's she doing there (yup, Roman's kid alright). She
heard about his being a suspect and was worried. She goes to
leave to study after seeing his mood, but he tells her she's not
going anywhere and grabs her. She calls him on it and he drops
his grip saying he wants to make love with her (not sex) saying
he needs her. Afterward we see them on the couch and Cassie
knocks on the door. Mimi wraps a blanket around herself and
rushes out of the room as Rex throws his pants on to answer the
door. She tells him he's got trouble as she walks in, saying
Philip is on to him. She asks for the truth, she's his twin and
will know if he's lying. He confesses not remembering anything
and that's the problem.
Cop Shop
Roman is still questioning Kate, Lucas and Sami together. (So
much for questioning separately and comparing stories?) Sami
admits saying that Jack was the only person besides Brandon that
understood her, and has to confess. Lucas takes off on that,
saying he knew it, but Sami only confesses to having evidence to
show who the killer was. Sami brings up Abe's knowing the truth
about Kate's past, which Kate said is to push suspicion off
herself onto Kate. Roman said it already had as Kate gulps. Sami
has a little tissy fit when Roman doesn't let her off the suspect
list and he throws her and Lucas out, demanding Kate stay and
talk about their future. He still loves her with all his heart,
but asks she open up to him about what Abe knew. She breaks down,
afraid she'll lose him forever if she tells him. He kisses her to
convince her not to worry. He wants to have a happy future with
her and bury the past. He opens the ring box and has it staring
at her as he asks her to open up (new interrogation technique,
LOL?). She doesn't see a future together and he asks if she's
breaking up with him. He wants to propose to her, but as long as
she holds that secret, the ring stays in the box and snaps the
lid shut. She's sorry it has to be that way and walks out. He
slams the ring back in the drawer.
Sami's Apartment
Lucas finds Sami return home with a couple bags of groceries (how
refreshing, something normal). The two threaten what will happen
once the true murderer is detected (meaning each other). Lucas
suggests she put her affairs in order. She accuses him of being
the murderer and he calls himself a regular Freddy and Jason, LOL.
He tells her that she's hurting Roman and Will with these
accusations against Kate. He accuses her of killing Abe to bring
Brandon back to be a father for Will, reminding her he's Will's
father. She tells him sometimes she wished Will weren't even born
as now she has to deal with him (Lucas) the rest of her life.
Lucas says he feels the same way and Sami looks shocked....he
turns around to see Will overhearing that from them.
Deveraux Home
Jen and Abby return home. Abby blasts Jennifer again about her
being responsible for Jack's death and rushes upstairs. Alice
awaits her on the couch and tells her to let Abby go. Alice tells
Jen that Jack's still alive...in Abby. Jen smiles, agreeing with
that. Maggie and Mickey arrive with the Brady food bags. She
tells them about Abby's anger and Maggie goes up to see Abby.
Mickey gives Jen an envelope the nurse at the trauma center found
in Jack's clothing (what...the cops didn't get that right
afterward..find that hard to believe (or maybe not ;-). Jen opens
the envelope and can't believe what it is. Mickey asks what it
was. She tells him it's his favorite life sayings he goes by and
he always carried them with him. She tells them he use to love
collecting them and use to call and share one with her when he
heard one. He use to read them aloud when feeling blue and think
of her and Abby. Alice asks if he had a favorite and Jennifer
looks on the sheet and reads...
Starry skies, soft lullabies
where do they go when their melody dies
to a day far away
that only the heart may know
friends we knew follow us through
all the Days of Our Lives
The love we share
waits for us there
where our wishes forever reside
she breaks down and Abby rushes in saying she can't finish it because she killed her daddy and will never forgive her for doing so and rushes out again. Maggie apologizes saying she just convinced Abby to come down. Jen's thinking of asking Marlena to counsel her and Abby together. Jen starts to head upstairs to see Abby when the phone rings. Mickey answers, it's the funeral home asking about a suit for Jack (who's handling Abe's affairs with Lexie at the hospital?) They'll send someone over to get it as Jen rushes upstairs to be alone for a minute. Maggie is upset as she remembers the rhyme she heard outside the pub saying she'll be dead too. Mickey is worried about her, but she doesn't tell him about what she heard, just admits concern for Jennifer.
Jen knocks on Abby's locked door, asking her to open up. She
walks away when Abby doesn't answer and sees a picture of her and
Jack in the hallway that was taken on their wedding day. She
carries the picture to their bed and lies in the dark with it.
She breaks down crying while holding the picture....
Preview:
Bo reads to Hope that the serial killer is an individual out of
control and sometimes in self denial. She asks who that sounds
like. A terrified Maggie tells Lexie that she feels she's the
next victim... Alice walks in to Jennifer's room. Jennifer asks
if she just saw Grandpa and Alice admits she did. Jennifer
fearfully asks if she's next...
Linda
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2003
Episode : #9667
Tape Date : Various
Director : Randy Robbins
While Bo and Hope try to figure out more about serial killers, Jennifer gets comfort from family and friends while the suspects deal with their own family problems. Will there be another victim at the end of the show? Stay tuned.
Sami's Apartment
Sami and Lucas rush to (where else) Salem Place to find Will
after he rushed out after overhearing Sami and Lucas saying they
wished he had never been born. Sami gets a call that he showed up
somewhere and they dash out.
The Pub & Salem Place
Sami and Lucas arrive and Sami hugs her newly returned Grandpa.
Sami and Lucas sit with Will and explain how sometimes things are
said harshly. Will comments on their being suspects to killing
Abe and Jack. Lucas flat out denies doing it and strongly tells
Will never to say that again. Will explains how the teachers and
his classmates are talking about it at school (still think having
the 7 suspects on the front page of the Spectator irresponsible
and this is one of the reasons why). Sami assures him they'd
never do anything to risk losing him, but Will doesn't believe
that. Lucas admits they make mistakes and aren't perfect, but
they love him. He asks why they keep embarrassing him then and
why is Lucas working for a criminal. Will leaves saying he
doesn't believe anything either of them say.
A replay of Philip and Brady fighting at Java Cafe. Caroline sees it and calls Victor's private cell to tell him about it. He tells her he'll be right there (he and Nicole are strolling SP anyway). Even though they were warned the cops were called, Philip and Brady continue verbal arguing until Victor arrives. The owner agrees to not press charges if Victor pays for the damages. He agrees and will send a check over. He straightens it out and the two go to apologize to the owner and take out their anxiety over some basketball. Caroline privately tells Victor they were fighting over his wife. (note he calls Caroline his guardian angel). Victor wished Brady could see Nicole for what she really is (ahh, a loving husband alright). She takes his hand saying she knew a man once that was a lot like Brady, stubborn but sweet. Grandpa Shawn observes this from nearby and joins them. Victor leaves and an angry Shawn tells her they need to get over to Jennifers. Caroline asks if he's jealous that she was there with Victor and he shouts yes.
On the basketball court the two shoot hoops. After a while they both take their shirts off (big surprise there, huh?) It's down to one last shot for Brady. We see Brady's vision of Nicole in a sparkling red cheerleader outfit as she tells him to sink it in for her and defend her honor. He tells her he can't do it. Back to reality he shoots and misses the shot. Philip claims victory and they agree no hard feelings. Philip warns Brady to stay away from Nicole as she's bad news.
Nicole joins Victor and nags him about Caroline, saying she's old enough to be his...wife. Victor refers to Nicole as his "liability" and tells Hurricane Nicole to start paying for some of her damages or she'll be in a pine box like Jack and Abe. We learn that Victor wants Nicole to pay off the damages. She reminds him she has no money, he took it all away. He tells her that she'll pay the damages back by waitressing at the cafe again. The owner welcomes her back handing her a uniform and points out dirty dishes (oh paleez...Victor would not have his wife waitressing, give me a break!)
Lexie and Celeste are also in black and shopping Salem Place. They're on their way to Jennifers to show support (Lexie assures her mother she's up to it). Celeste reminds Lexie she has to call the funeral home about Abe's arrangements (you would think that wouldn't need to be something to be "reminded" about), so Lexie pulls her cell out to do so. Celeste pulls the Spectator out of a stand and looking at the suspects, feels one of them will be striking soon again.
Cop Shop
Jack's had the plug pulled, organs donated and at the funeral
home awaiting his suit, but the bloody brick that bashed his head
is still in the "pick up" box to be sent to FBI for
further testing. Bo reads an article on serial killers motives
and each of the suspects on the suspect board come to life and
identify with that motive (clever and technique I think). Sami (being
out of control and self denial) tells about keeping Brandon
Not being a "social" person (which Sami flames Kate's
hooker history being a surprise)
Need to dominate and control others ...(Lucas states he'll doing
anything to protect his mother)
Murder as means to achieve irrational goals (Nicole talks about
killing Colin and not going to prison and telling Victor to kill
Abe, Jack, Maggie and John);
Mission oriented vs power control type - (Lucas says who know
what his boss and mentor has in mind for the people of Salem)
Gratification from total control over his or her victims (Victor
will protect a Kiriakis, even if it is his slutty wife)
Hope figures they have to match the MO with time and place and they can catch the suspect. Hope talks to a Dr. Wong and he said the profile is right on and the brick as a murder weapon shows they acted impulsively after hearing Jack's announcement on ITH. Bo gives the plastic wrapped brick to a uniform officer to log in and lock up in the evidence room. They're sure it'll have fingerprints on it (nope..they were wearing gloves). (By the way, who's taking care of Zack I wonder...poor Caroline is manning the pub and shopping at Salem Place..hmmm) Hope calls Maggie and said she's on her way over. As she goes to leave, Officer Santos asks if she can take the brick to the evidence room as his wife just went into labor. Of course she agrees. Bo is talking to the police commissioner and finds out that Eugenia (their new lab tech) told the press that the cops are sending evidence for higher level of testing to the FBI crime lab. (Guess she got fired from Salem Hospital after Sami's dna swap and the cops hired her? Yeah, right) Bo promises to find out about it, but the public (and serial killer) knows they have something on him and will attack again. (a bloody brick shouldn't be a surprise to the killer as evidence, would it?)
Jennifer's
Mickey and Maggie are taking care of visitors for Jennifer as
she's still upstairs. The funeral home had called again for
Jack's suit and Alice had gone upstairs to help Jennifer pick one
out. Maggie breaks down and Mickey comforts her, assuring her
they have many good years left. Lexie and Celeste arrive and
Maggie thanks them, knowing how hard it must be for Lexie. Harold
arrives hoping it's okay he came. He said Jack was his best
friend. Maggie asks Mickey to take Celeste and Harold to the
kitchen for some ice tea and has Lexie sit down on the couch with
her. She asks about Theo and Lexie is thankful he's too young to
understand. Lexie feels for Abby being older and so close to her
dad. Lexie hasn't been able to reach Brandon yet. Lexie asks
Maggie if she had any more memories of what she saw. Maggie
hasn't, but tells her about the nursery rhyme she heard outside
the pub and how she's the next target. Lexie reminds her about
her 24 hr. protection from Salem Police and not to worry. She
excuses herself to call and check on Theo.
Upstairs on her bed, Jennifer is dreaming about her last night with Jack and holding him before they pulled the plug in the hospital. Alice walks in and sees Tom's face again as we hear Jen calling Jack's name in her sleep. Jennifer wakes up hearing Gran beckoning to Tom and he disappears. Jen fearfully asks if she herself is the next victim. Alice assures her that Tom was there to protect and comfort her and to let her know that Jack was with him now. Alice promises each day gets easier. Jen pulls a suit out of the closet and lies it on the bed for Uncle Mickey. Alice asks to rest as she sits at Jennifers desk and they tell each other they love each other before Jen leaves. Tom reappears.
Jen comes downstairs and hugs Harold. He goes up to see Abby. Celeste hugs Jennifer as Lexie comes out of the kitchen. The two new widows hug and cry in each others arms. Lexie asks Jennifer if they can combine the two funerals. Jen asks about Brandon, thinking Lexie would want to wait for his return, but Lexie said it would take too long and doesn't want to wait. She thinks Abe would've understood. Maggie listens to the two talking and said the funeral director is in the kitchen to pick up Jack's suit and they can talk to him about it. She asks Jen if there's anything else she wants on Jack's person and Jen pulls the locket out of her pocket and remembers their last night in bed and at Salem Place in a ghostly type of aura around them. The scenes have him saying "ditto" like in the movie Ghost a few times and the heartfelt goodbye and kiss at Salem Place when their last words to each other were I love you.
On tv, we see a reporter tell about the evidence being sent to FBI and Eugenia Willits, the lab tech that leaked the information is now on paid leave.
Back in Jen's bedroom Alice asks Tom why he's there. She asks if someone else is going to die and looks down to see Hope's picture open in a photo album. We go back to the cop shop as Hope takes the brick into the deserted evidence room (that's unlocked) and finds a newspaper with the suspects pictures on the desk. The lights go out. Back in Jen's bedroom, Alice again asks why he's there and he looks down (at the photo album). The picture of Hope disappears and Alice cries out, no, not Hope.
At Java Cafe the owner looks for both Nicole and Victor. Shawn and Caroline (who decided to have a cuppa before going to Jen's apparently), didn't see either of them leave.
Jen tells Maggie she wants the locket to be with Jack. Abby rushes in saying NO..it's a coffin, not a time capsule. Once it's gone, it's gone forever. She grabs the locket and runs with it. (I agree with Abby, I think Jack got the locket for Jennifer/Abby to have if anything happened to him). Later Celeste finds something on the floor and feels more heartache is on the way. Will returns to the booth at the pub, wondering where his parents are (note, they saw the tv announcement on the pub tv).
Tek tells Bo that all the plainclothed cops lost all 7 suspects (time for a new police force me thinks). In the evidence room, Hope finds a flashlight in the drawer and goes to reset the circuit breaker. A black clothed person sneaks in, grabs the plastic wrapped brick and holds it over her head to strike...
Preview:
Abby tells someone (I think it's Jack's mother Jo, but
hard to tell) that she never wants to come back here and see her
(her mother) again..as Jen watches with tears in her eyes...
Roman tells Bo and John that the killer is desperate and will
want to cover their identity and will finish the job... Bo finds
Hope lying on the evidence room floor and holding her, calls out
her name... Shawn tells Belle and Mimi that he's going to make
sure that her psycho boyfriend never hurts her or anyone else
ever again...
Linda