MONDAY, DECEMBER 8TH, 2003
Episode #9702
Tape date &endash; various
Director &endash; Herb Stein
Summary: Sami is still trying to convince everyone of John/Kate's guilt…Shawn is being stalked as he talks to Belle…Roman visits Kate in jail…Mimi consoles Rex…and Lucas makes a surprising move…on Sami!
At the Brady House…
Bo is still shaken up over his visit with "ma" as Hope tries to calm
him. He is sure that Caroline was giving him a warning, reminding
Hope that she has already been attacked 3 times…at the fashion
show, in the evidence room and at the wake. Bo thinks that this time
the killer will try to hurt them through Shawn. They keep trying to
call and locate him but can't reach him on his cell phone and they
worry. Bo calls and has someone do a global tracing on this
phone.
Meanwhile, Shawn is on his way home and stops in the alley as Belle calls him from Paris. Jan is shadowing him as eavesdropping on his end of the conversation. She wants to come home, but he tells her how dangerous it is there and feels better with her safe. She wants to know what has happened and he tells her about Cassie and how Kate was found with the bloody knife and was arrested. He hears someone trying to ring him (his folks) but doesn't want to lose his connection with Belle so doesn't take the call. She worries about Rex and asks if that puts him in the clear. Shawn explains that Cassie was killed because she figured it out and he feels that if Rex were desperate enough, maybe he could have done it. Belle begins to worry about Mimi's safety and wants to come home to be with them. But he tries to convince her how dangerous it is (Does she even know about Marlena almost being poisoned?). Shawn hears a noise, as Jan slips through a doorway and cuts his conversation off with Belle, promising to call her back. He goes to investigate. On the other side of the door, Jan has a knife and thinks "I don't want to hurt you, but I will if I have to" (whatsupwither???) But before he can open the door, Bo and Hope rush up, chastising him for not taking their calls and telling him that they were worried sick. Hope begs him to come home with them and stay the night and he finally concedes and they all head home. After they leave, Jan sneaks out from hiding and follows them.
Later, at home, Shawn eats his Chinese food as the talks to Belle. Jan is eavesdropping at the window. Bo and Hope go on to bed and cuddle as she tells him how safe she feels in his arms. He vows to always protect her and his family. He tells Hope that she may be right and maybe his visit with Ma was all a dream. They talk about how dreams are based in your worst fears. Shawn and Belle continue their conversation, talking about Rex and she asks about his grandfather. He tells her of his dad's dream that they are in danger. Belle worries about him and misses him but he assures her he will be okay and no one is coming after him. Outside, Jan says "NO ONE is going to keep me from you this time…Belle had better stay away…coming home could be fatal."
At Rex's Place…
Rex is mourning the loss of Cassie when Mimi shows up with food. But
he doesn't want to see or talk to her. Finally, he lets her in but
tells her that he wants to be alone. He says he isn't hungry, but she
convinces him to eat. Later, she comforts him as he talks about
missing his sister. She tells him about losing her grandmother (her
"grammy") and how it hurt her. She was more of a mother than her
actual mother. Rex talks about how all Cassie ever wanted was a
family and to be loved…now she will never get either. He says
that she was vulnerable and that her exterior was just an act and
that he was the only one who truly knew her. She hugs him as Rex
talks about seeing Kate with the knife. He says that her face had the
look of terror and shock. Mimi is sure that she couldn't have done it
and now Rex is doubting it too. He breaks down over the thought of
his life without Cassie.
At the Cop Shop…
Lucas visits Kate (in her lovely orange jump suit) and apologizes for
being so rough on her before. She swears she didn't do it as he asks
about the knife. She says she was walking along and found it. She
worried about it because there were so many children there. After she
picked it up she saw the blood and then Cassie fell. Lucas believes
her and will stand by her. But Kate is sure that Sami is working
overtime trying to convince her dad that Kate is guilty. Roman is on
her side, but she is sure that she will end up being blamed.
In Roman's office, Sami is doing just as Kate feared. But she is busy at the moment running John down. She tries to convince Roman that John is guilty and that if something happens to mom it is all his fault. Roman tells her to lay off, but she claims she is only concerned for her mom. Sami keeps on, saying that it is either John or Kate. Roman asks her okay, which one? She suggests that maybe they are working together and it's both of them and Roman scoffs at her. She tries to defend her theory and she says that Roman is defending Kate because he is sleeping with her. He then says maybe she is trying to throw suspicion away from herself. Sami is shocked and goes to leave and tells him to HELL with him…when mom dies, she will know who did it and that he could have saved her. On her way out, she mutters, calling him a "wuss" and vows to protect her mom…and her dad too, even though he doesn't deserver her help. She says that she will do whatever it takes, even if she has to take someone out in the process…THAT is how much she loves them.
Later, after Sami leaves, Roman goes to visit Kate. She is sure that he believes she is guilty and is going to prosecute her. But he holds her and vows to prove her innocence. She is thrilled to hear this and thanks him. He informs her that there is another name on the suspect list…John, which she thinks is insane. Roman agrees, but tells her that John has no alibis and reminds her that at one time, he was controlled by Stefano. Kate asks if that idea came from Sami and he tells her no, from Celeste, in a message from his mother, which frightens Kate. He also tells her about the séance and Abe's warning as well (about John killing Marlena). Kate finds it all unbelievable as Roman tells her that he doesn't believe that she nor John are the killer…and that he is going to prove it.
At Sami's Apartment…
Sami is watching the news report about Kate when Lucas drops by. She
is in a foul mood and doesn't want to see him. He is there about a
permission slip for Will's field trip, but she can't find it. She is
a wreck and he asks her what is wrong. She tells him about fighting
with Roman over John and Kate. Lucas scoffs at her, but she tries to
explain her reasoning and that she is sure that John is the killer.
Lucas laughs at her but she sticks by her guns. He asks if she has
any proof but she doesn't. She talks about stopping John and "doing
him in" if she has to. Lucas asks if she believes John is guilty, how
could his mom be too…how could BOTH of them be the killer? He
ends up calling her "sick". She is upset that he is taking John &
Kate's sides, saying that both of them are ruining her life. Lucas
says she is not only selfish and delusional…she is dangerous
too…a "lethal nutcase"…and leaves as she throws a book at
him. Later he goes back to get the permission slip and she doesn't
answer the door. He lets himself in and finds her crying on the sofa.
She calls herself a loser, saying that she lost everything she ever
loved…Austin, Brandon, her grandmother and now maybe her mom and
dad. He tries to calm her down, asking what about Will…and
ME…the guy who is always there to pick up your broken pieces.
The one who just wants to walk on out the door, but is always getting
pulled back…DAMMIT!!! He grabs her and kisses her hard…as
she responds and begins kissing him back…as the previews
roll…
On the Next DAYS OF OUR LIVES…
Mimi asks Rex if he meant what he said about the Bradys. He says that Roman and his family are going to pay for what happened to Cassie…
Marlena looks down, then stumbles, screaming as she falls into an open grave…
Roman tells Kate that he wants her out of there. Kate asks are you going to help me ESCAPE?
Bo gets a PDA message that looks like a newspaper page. The headline says "Veteran Salem Cop Killed" but the picture is out of focus. Hope says "Oh my God…Bo…WHO???…"
And the credits roll…
Laney
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9TH, 2003
Episode #9703
Tape date &endash; various
Director &endash; Roy Steinberg
Summary: Family and friends prepare and go to Caroline's funeral. A much nicer funeral then others albeit still one noticeably missing other friends attendance. Roman gets Kate out on bail (no conflict of interest there?) and another victim is announced/predicted by the killer (and Rex ironically at the same time)
SALEM JAIL
Roman goes to see Kate in jail and opens the door, wanting her out of
there. She hurries after him.
REX AND MIMI
Another shirtless day for Rex. Mimi returns from her apartment across
the hall, now dressed in black for Caroline's funeral. Being Caroline
was his grandmother, she feels he should go as well, but his opinion
is that all the Brady's can just die. Later we return to him still
shirtless, but wearing a towel as they argue about why he should go
to the funeral. She feels it'll help prove his innocence and when she
leaves to finish getting ready, he smiles saying this is perfect and
will surprise a lot of people.
BRADY HOME
Shawn's changing downstairs (thankfully he has clothes still there),
and opens the door to someone unexpected. It's Jen delivering a box
of donuts from Gran (I think the serial killer is Gran with all those
fried donuts, haha). Of course Jan is lurking in the bushes
outside.
Upstairs Bo and Hope start to change after she got Zack ready (must have whipped over to gran's and picked him up already). Neither can believe what's happening to their friends and family. Roman just lost his mom and daughter and now had to arrest the woman he loves. Neither feels John could kill Marlena or how it must feel to even doubt her own husband.
SAMI'S APARTMENT
We join Lucas and Sami. He's naked, except for a bath towel around
his waist and her in a sexy black teddy. She asks about the scratches
on his arm (a clue?) that he explains as from a mean hockey game. We
learn she sent him home after the steamy kiss the night before (oh
DARN!!) and he let himself back into her apartment with his emergency
key the next morning for a hot shower (being his shower is still
broken). He tells her the kiss brought them closer and it takes two
to tango and she was enjoying it too. She says they'll never be
closer, she was just alone and vulnerable. They share a son only and
his mother was arrested for killing Cassie and he should be in the
cell next to her. She watches carefully as he reties his towel as he
suggests they put aside their differences to bury Caroline. He
figures her father will do anything to be closer to his mom, maybe
even send her to the gas chamber again. Mentioning one lethal
injection thanks to him and his mom "the archbitch", she knows her
father has to drop Kate before she ruins his life.
CEMETARY
Marlena stands next to Caroline's open grave, remembering Sami's
warning in the mirror. She looks at Caroline's headstone (engraved
already with Caroline Brady, Beloved Wife, Mother and Grandmother,
but no dates) as it morphs into her own name and then falls face
forward into the grave. She wonders if she was pushed as we see John
standing above, looking down in the grave. No, she just fell in (the
soil around the grave is loose he determines) and he reaches down and
pulls her out. After he hugs her, he makes sure she didn't sprain her
ankle as she's favoring it. She tells him she was remembering her
twin sister who's life was cut short by a murderer and now her name
sake is accused of being a killer. She has a confession to make to
him (being around a church, and him formerly a priest, it must seem
natural to use that wording ;-) as they go inside the church as he
tells her she can tell him anything. Mentioning Caroline's prediction
(that he calls a crock being second hand from a "ghost"), she thought
he pushed her into the grave. He softly offers to move out of the
penthouse if it would help, but she tells him he's her soul mate and
no, she needs him. They hug, vowing to love each other always.
Lucas finds Sami lurking outside the church door, upset John and her mom are still together. Lucas tries to get her to lighten up on it today for Will's sake. He's concerned about his son's well being with everyone he loves being a suspect. Sami tells him after her mom's dead they'll all know she's right.
Bo, Hope and Shawn join John and Marlena. They ask about Kimberly and Kayla and are told they're in the nursery with Pop and Zack (note they must stay in there the whole service as they aren't in the church or by the gravesite later..shame shame!!). Victor arrives, alone. He tells Bo that Nicole is home sick and that they still have guards following them. He called and cleared his coming to the funeral with Shawn Sr. as well. Bo calmly tells his father that he knows how much he cared for Caroline and it's okay. Victor asks about being Kate was arrested, and how come he's still being followed. Bo explains that Kate's innocent until proven guilty. Victor wisely retorts that he's guilty then until proven innocent (good line!!) Privately Hope tells Shawn D. that she's worried about him being the next target as we see his face in a digital camera viewfinder and hear a snap as his picture was taken (Jan). Pop comes out of the nursery, concerned Roman's not there yet, it's not like him to be late (where are all Caroline's friends? She was so active in the church..her quilting group would be there if nothing else!!) Roman walks in with Kate (now wearing her fur coat) as Shawn Sr. is aghast that his son brought his wife's murderer to her funeral. Sami is the only one who can ask "Daddy, how could you?" Marlena tells Sami to stay where she is. Bo dispatches Shawn Sr. back to the sanctuary and confronts Roman as to what he's doing. Roman tells them he went to a judge and convinced him that Kate should should be out on bail as he believes she's innocent and was framed. He tells them all he loves this woman and tells them all she's innocent and will do everything he can to clear her name and bring the real killer to justice. Rex and Mimi walk in and Roman said he's welcome to stay after Mimi said Caroline was his grandmother. Shawn D. goes outside to blow off some steam and Bo quietly pulls Roman aside. He's concerned about how much Pop's heart can take today and suggests Roman take his lady friend elsewhere considering. Roman mentions Victor's presence and Bo tells him that Victor called and cleared it with Pop. Today's not the time to make a stand. Roman isn't swayed and figures Ma would approve and if no one else believes that, tough. Lucas softly is happy for his mom, they both know Sami won't approve. Marlena has to step outside for some air and while John offers to go with her, she asks to go alone. Jenn and Hope talk. She's worried about Abby as Gran joins them. Bo goes to check on Pop as the gals worry about their kids. Mom's never stop worrying about them.
Outside Shawn is caught in the camera cross hairs again as Marlena joins him. He figures she's there to defend Rex and he doesn't want to hear it and walks off. She senses someone is there and Jan puts on a smile and walks out of the bushes. She explains she didn't want Shawn to see her and wanted to quietly pay her respects. Marlena suggests she go inside and let Shawn know, but Jan feels it's too soon and embarrassing that she's getting psycho therapy. She asks for Marlena not to tell anyone she's back in town. Marlena agrees, saying she'll see her at their next session and goes back inside the church as Jan looks at the last digi pic of Shawn she took saying when the time is right, she'll have Shawn all to herself.
Sami walks in to find Rex talking to Roman and Kate. She mentions how Madia (sp) slaughtered her own children and he's surprised she reads classics. He knows Kate didn't kill Cassie, which surprises all three of them. Lucas overhears and Rex explains that the killer is too smart to be caught with a bloody knife with Cassie's blood on it. Roman remembers how the killer came back for the brick that hit Jack and agrees. Kate thanks Rex and softly touches his cheek as he smiles down at her (very sweet). Jen's worried about Abby and Father Jansen joins them, saying the service is ready to begin.
The church is empty except for the people mentioned above (shame shame.) as Shawn, Bo, John and Roman carry her casket to the front of the church to the bagpipes playing Amazing Grace. The camera pans everyone's faces as they soulfully watch the casket being carried in. Bo gives the first eulogy as Carolines large portrait is on the casket. He talks how she was the glue that kept them together. He says if they can keep her love in their hearts they'll be able to continue and be better people and Salem will be a better place for it. He touches her casket as he sits down and Shawn D. tells everyone how he had 19 years with his grandmother. It wasn't enough. She always lent her ear when needed and she was strict when he got too rowdy. But above all she had a wise heart when he needed to know which way to turn. He thanks her and will try to be as strong as she was for their family. He kisses his hand and touches her casket in tears. It's Hope's turn. She puts a red rose on her casket and tells her she was intimidated when she first became her mother in law, worried she couldn't live up to the example she set...but it wasn't long before she bloomed into her life like a beautiful rose. She never let a person get the better of her and it was the greatest gift she gave to them. In these dark days she thinks Caroline would tell them to resist the forces of ignorance and to be strong and stand up to the enemies that are upon them. Sami breaks down hearing that (as she sits behind Kate and Roman) and says it's all Kate's fault and Johns. They should be burying them.
Jennifer is next as she says this killer can't ruin their way of life and they must go on. Abby walks in and sits by Gran as she mourns her husband Jack and Aunt Maggie. She's thankful she and Abby are surrounded by so many loving people and the Brady and Horton's should stay together and they along with the good people of Salem. Caroline said they could stay together and weather any storm.
Roman says he misses his ma but if there's any justice in this universe, they'll see each other again (sooner then you know Roman). Anyone that walks in the pub will be a child of God and they'll share that love as she would want and had taught them (Pop nods at that). He tells her she's an angel, one that walked amongst them and may she rest in peace. Everyone says AMEN.
At the gravesite we hear Father Jansen read from the Bible about making all things new..as Sami and Lucas start bickering (give it a break). Will hears Sami mention her mom may be the next victim and asks if his mom is the killer. Grandma Kate's out of jail, so maybe it is her or dad. He rushes off, not wanting to hear anymore as Lucas tells her good going.
Roman goes in the church and John joins him. He wanted to tell him he's sorry about his mother and there's no truth to him going to kill Marlena. Sami would do anything to get him out of the picture. Roman puts a halt to any more talk about his daughter and bottom line, still cares about what happens to Marlena and will be watching him. Sami overhears that from outside the door. John knows Roman is still in love with Marlena despite his proclaimed love for Kate. Roman promises to apologize to John WHEN he's found not to be a suspect.
Victor tells Sami that Kate asked him to deal with her and for Will's sake, will leave her alone for the holidays. He can prove she lied under oath and will see she's sent to jail. Sami is aghast he'd threaten her on the day her grandmother is being buried and in a sanctuary where all these angels preside. He chuckles, saying the angels gave up on her a long time ago (LOL). Sami knows her grandmother wouldn't want this. Sami vows she has to get rid of Victor before the new year and storms out.
Rex tells Roman and Kate he's figured out who the next victim will be and it will be hard on Kate. Rex figures the killer will come after him, Roman. Marlena shouts no.
Shawn tells his parents he can handle Rex and going back to the loft. Jan overhears from a plant in the church. She asks Bo if he can lock him up somewhere safe, LOL.
Shawn asks Father Jansen who that woman is with a black hat and veil, but Jan disappears. She tells herself that Shawn is all hers.
Jen and Abby talk by the gravesite. She tells Abby that Caroline isn't down there where it's dark, she's up in heaven with daddy. Abby tells Jen it's her fault that daddy's up in heaven, not with us. Lucas and Sami continue their arguing as well.
His PDA signals a message and they read..A MURDER IS ANNOUNCED. A newspaper article about a Salem Police Veteran is the next victim and a picture of Roman in uniform comes on the screen. Hope says oh my God, no!!..
ON THE NEXT DAYS OF OUR LIVES
Brady tells his granddad he's not in the mood for surprises, but Victor tells him this surprise will change his entire life (as he stands by a curtain).
Nicole tells herself that once Brady sees Chloe he'll forget she ever existed...
Sami tells Lucas he only cares about her for Will's sake and doesn't care about her at all. Lucas says that's not true, he does care about her...
Roman sees Bo's PDA and reads he's killed in the line of duty, another victim of the Salem Serial Killer (maybe some cops will show up at HIS funeral then???)...as the suspects pictures flash on the screen and a gunshot cues the credits....
Linda
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10TH, 2003
Episode #9704
Tape date &endash; 11/12/03
Director &endash; Albert Alarr
The Brady Family mourners forget they are in a church, a house of God, as they yell & argue either privately, in groups, or within the entire assembly, while Nicole has fears about the surprise Victor has for Brady.
BRADY & NICOLE are walking in the cemetery, talking of the moving ceremony for Caroline (didn't Vic say Nicole was not feeling well, and wouldn't be coming? Anyone see her in the church?). Brady tells of how Pop Shawn reminded him that when you find everlasting love, you should not let it go. He leaves to tell someone something he should have a long time ago. We find him next at Caroline's grave, thanking her for always being so kind to him, tho not his real grandmother…..and asking her to give his mother his love when she sees her, and that tho he never knew her, he knows what a great lady she was, and the wonderful love she shared with his dad, even tho their time together was short. (There appears to be scatters of snow on the ground now). Meanwhile Victor has come upon Nicole, and chides her for trying to hold Brady's interest. As Brady talks at the gravesite of his love for Chloe, Victor makes sure Nicole hears him. He tells Nicole why he wants Brady & Chloe back together, gets a phone call, telling the person to "take her to the house". Nicole is upset, knowing Victor has managed to get Chloe to Salem.
AT THE KIRIAKIS, Victor talks of it being such a sad day, but that Caroline would want some happiness to be had. He has a surprise. He leaves the room to make a phone call, & Nicole takes advantage. She mixes a drink, telling Brady he did the right thing on the phone last night, telling Chloe to stay in Europe and concentrate on her career. Brady says he is not too sure about that, and leaves to change clothes. Victor returns, taunts Nicole about looking like a drowning woman. They hear a car, Victor looks out window, then calls Brady downstairs, & urges Nicole to join them as he shows Brady his surprise. He prepares to open a drapery.
INSIDE THE CHURCH, we have a replay of Bo & Hope getting the killer's message on his PDA, Roman's obit notice. In the church vestibule, a replay of Rex telling everyone that Roman will be the next victim. Tony arrives with a wreath (?) to pay condolences to the family on the loss of Caroline, but then says something to Roman about soon being reunited with his mother in the hereafter. Rex gives all the reasons he thinks Roman to be the next target, getting Kate out of jail, his statement to the judge, his vow to personally bring the killer to justice. Bo & Hope come in with the news of the killer's message. Roman reads his obit on the PDA, which also says no clues or evidence were found at the scene. Cue Sami to now go on a rant, screaming at her dad to arrest John now. Roman yells at her to cool it, but she next goes on the rampage about Rex being the killer, and soon everyone is screeching at each other. (Did these people just not bury Caroline? How can they forget where they are?) Hope stops them all, calming them down, and with Bo, reminds them that they cannot let the killer divide the town. Bo quietly says they must all stick together. He tries to get Roman to take himself off the case, but he refuses. Marlena tries to talk to him, reminding him how important he is to his family. They hug, as John & Kate watch.
Sami is inside the church, praying for help to save her dad, and a way to get her parents back together. Lucas comes in and overhears. He argues with Sami about letting this stuff go, her parents are NOT going to get back together. As she lights a candle, she has an idea of a way that should work. Kate & John see them, and realize Sami is up to something. Out in the vestibule, Tony asks Roman to whom he should send condolences when Roman goes, Marlena or his current lady, Kate. He taunts Roman a bit, then leaves. John stops him, but in their conversation, Tony reminds John that Marlena is still Roman's wife in the eyes of God. Tony then baits John about being Stefano's Pawn, and tho a long time ago, maybe he still is under that power and is the killer.
Sami comes out into the vestibule with what she thinks is a terrific idea. She urges Roman to go away somewhere with Marlena, far away together, to be safe. Sami begs, then cries as Roman, very gently, tells her no. And that he and Marlena are NEVER going to be together. Sami goes to Caroline's grave (which is filled in, and the ground has even settled already!), and cries as she talks to her grandmother. Lucas follows her. Sami talks of being alone, that Austin and then Brandon left her, and that when her parents are gone, except for Will, she will have no one. Lucas replies that she still will have him, & lets her know he really cares….but Sami pushes him away in her usual sarcastic manner.
Mimi tries to talk Rex into accepting Roman as his father. Rex refuses, but Tony comes up to them, agreeing with Mimi. Marlena tells Roman maybe he should leave, but Roman refuses. He doesn't run away. Bo & Hope come in, telling everyone how the Salem P.D. has mobilized itself, volunteering to work double shifts etc. to rally around Roman. (Since the Salem PD lost track of 7 suspects, not once, but twice; were not able to find Abe for who knows how long, surrounded the church at the triple funeral and yet a 4th casket was able to be slipped in, would not place too much stock in their being "on alert"….lol) He doesn't want that, though, but does want to put himself out there as bait. And on the next show..
Brady, with a big smile, says I don't believe it. What're you doing back in Salem?
Lucas says "Truce" to which Sami replies…..not if you were the last male human on the planet
Kate asks if there is anything she can do to help keep Roman safe, and John says yes, there is
Roman asks Marlena if she is willing to risk her life to prove John's innocence, to which Marlena replies that she would give her life for her husband, and Bo comments that's a chance you may have to take
Barb
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11TH, 2003
Episode #9705
Tape date &endash; 11/13/03
Director &endash; Roger Inman
Summary: Victor has a surprise for Brady…John and Kate discuss Roman's safety…Marlena pleads with Roman to let John help…and Sami follows in her mother's footsteps…LITERALLY…and falls in an open grave. But Lucas is there to pick her up once again.
At the Kirakis Mansion…
Victor has a surprise for Brady…no it's NOT Chole as we all
thought…it's a lady named "Stevie". Apparently, she was a friend
of Isabella's from college, who is now a famous architect. Nicole
goes to leave, but Victor stops her and asks her to stay and listen.
Victor has commissioned Stevie to design the "Isabella Tosconi Black
Concert Hall". He pulls Nicole aside and tells her that this is only
the beginning…he is going to make all of Brady's dreams come
true, an they don't include HER. They look at a model of the hall and
Brady is impressed. Stevie needs to go and meet with her contractors
and after she leaves, Brady gushes but asks Victor what he has in
mind. Brady says he would love to hear Chloe sing there someday.
Victor says your wish is my command and hands him a portfolio with
information about Chloe being the artist in residence there and Brady
also being on the board of directors. (While all this is going on ,
Nicole continues to comment and roll her eyes). Brady tries to turn
it down but Victor goes on to tell him that when Chloe was sick,
Brady talked about his mother's presence. Victor tells him the day of
their meeting, they had a Chinese buffet and he shows him his
fortune… "Angels are Near". Brady is shocked, for that is the
same fortune he got during that time. Victor says he took it as a
sign and wanted to do this for his dear Isabella. Brady isn't so sure
about all this, but Victor claims to only want to make him happy.
Brady thinks that Victor is just offering his girlfriend the
position, but Victor assures him that the artist in residence is
nominated and voted on by the board and that they really want Chloe
as he reads some of her reviews to them. Brady finally admits that he
would love to see Chloe (as Nicole winces). Nicole points out that
Chloe is a novice and has a lot to learn. And Victor agrees, saying
that she can learn from the new maestro in residence, who is
apparently world-known. Nicole starts spouting off, but Brady turns
and calls her rude and negative. She says that Isabella had nothing
to do with this, it is Victor pulling all the strings. Brady asks if
Chloe has accepted the offer and Victor says he hasn't talked to her.
He hands him the phone and tells him to call her and make the offer.
In the hallway, Victor rubs Nicole's nose in it as she watches Brady
making the call.
In the Cemetary…
Lucas and Sami are still arguing over the Roman/Kate situation. The
subject changes to their kiss as Lucas reminds her that she
responded. She tries to make light of it, insulting him, but we (and
Lucas) can tell that it got to her. Lucas keeps on and really gets
her good but she won't admit to having feelings for him (good snappy
dialogue here). She scoffs at him and says that she caught him
looking at her too. They continue to banter back and forth and he
asks for a truce and sticks out his hand. She says not if he were the
last human male on the planet and turns to leave. She loses her
footing and just like her mother, falls into an open grave (getting
Roman's ready so soon?) Lucas rushes to help her.
On the other side of the cemetery, John and Kate are talking about Lucas and Sami. Kate fears for Lucas, but John says he has a plan to neutralize Sami. He tells her that he plans on using love and that his love for Marlena will prevail but Kate is skeptical. Kate and John hear Sami scream, but Kate scoffs that she is always shrieking about something, so they don't go and check on her. Kate says that if Sami were lying in the road bleeding, she would just drive on by (LOL). Kate is really worried about Roman and asks what can she do to help. John says if she is serious about his safety to stick by his side. He assures her that he does NOT believe that she is the killer and calls her his friend. She asks if he thinks Roman will die and John tells her that he thinks Roman will play it smart, but can't assure her. Kate says that she always heard that when someone is close to death, they remember their pasts and she has been seeing Roman and Marlena getting closer lately. She thinks that her and Roman's time may be limited. John assures her that he can tell by looking at Roman that he loves her…and nothing will change that.
Meanwhile, Sami assures Lucas that she is okay as she brushes herself off. He offers his assistance…but only IF she will ask for it, which she will NOT (LOL) as he taunts her, telling her that the only other people around are John and his mom. Lucas defends John and Kate, but Sami says they are evil and that they are planning her dad's murder. They continue to bicker but she won't ask for his help. Lucas gives her hell about wanting her mom and dad back together. He asks her when is she going to let this vendetta against John go. She finally admits to wanting his help and he reached down and pulls her out (very symbolic, IMO). He tries to talk to her but she doesn't want to listen to his theory. Sami claims John STOLE her mother away from her father. But Lucas thinks that she thought of John as her father and loved him. But when she found out he wasn't turned on him. But Sami is convinced that John is going to kill her mother. Lucas puts his arm around her but she yells for him not to touch her and storms off. Alone, she says that she won't let John kill her mom…she will kill HIM first!
In the church…
Marlena, Bo and Hope continue to argue with Roman about his plan to
set himself up as bait. Roman is determined to beat the killer at his
own game. Hope thinks it could work, but Marlena and Bo aren't so
sure. Bo wants Hope off the case right now, being that she has
already been attacked 3 times and he is worried about her. Hope
doesn't like to hear that and wants to talk to him ALONE (yes
ma'am!). Alone, they argue about her leaving the force. She is
determined not to back down. But Bo is only worried about her safety
and keeps remembering Caroline's warning. She reminds him that they
have been through a lot and survived. She is sure that they can stop
the killer and they will do it together. In the other room, Marlena
sees that she cannot change Roman's mind and asks him to bring John
in to help on the case. Roman is against the idea but Marlena pleads
her case. Roman points out that John could be involved which upsets
her. Roman asks what if Sami and Celeste are right…is she
willing to risk her life. She says she would give her life in a
heartbeat. Hope and Bo come back and Bo points out that they have no
evidence against John, but he was MIA during all the murders. Marlena
points out that she was as well (Hmmmm, interesting) but no one is
suspecting her. Marlena also points out that if John WERE the killer,
they would have him under surveillance all the time. Bo thinks that
the killer is playing a game with them and trying to turn them all
against one another with suspicion…the ultimate mind game. Roman
agrees that they all need to stick together and finally decides to
bring John onboard, which thrills Marlena. She thinks it could help
with the problems between John and Sami too. But Roman says he isn't
so sure about that. As Bo and Hope talk, his PDA beeps. Marlena just
wants Roman to be careful and they hug…just as John and Kate
walk in to see. Bo takes out his PDA and there is a picture of Roman
on the screen…and it change to a skull and reads: "Roman Brady
is Dead"…and the previews roll…
On the Next DAYS OF OUR LIVES…
Shawn tells Philip that Belle told him she has a date with a hot guy then hung up on her…
Nicole says to Brady "Bring her back to Salem so she can be the serial killer's next victim" Brady asks "Is that a threat?"…
Marlena says to John: " I care about him John"…John: "You LOVE him"…Marlena "Yes, I do"…
Sami opens a door (looks like at DiMansion) to come face with the killer (in the hockey mask) as she screams…
…and the credits roll.
Laney
Episode #9706
Tape date &endash; Various
Director &endash;Mary Madeiras
Summary: Chloe tells Brady her decision whether to return to Salem, Sami decides to frame Kate but finds her own surprise in Kate's closet, someone surprises Shawn in the dark gym....kudos to Ali Sweeney (Sami) on her performance tomorrow...she's so good at being soo bad...
KIRIAKIS MANSION
Nicole anxiously awaits what happens on Brady's phone call to Chloe.
She explains it as not wanting another roommate, which Chloe would
probably be if she returned to Salem. He tells her not to worry about
it as SHE is moving out. She sadly asks if he wants her to move out,
but no, he just wants her happy and she isn't married to his
grandfather. They talk about him and Chloe and she thinks Chloe's
doing what she should be doing now. She explains Victor is only out
to separate her from him and knows how to pull his strings. Chloe's
the lesser of the two evils (her being the other one). She knows how
much the truth means to Brady and does he want Chloe to come home
because of his feelings for Chloe or is he afraid of his feelings for
her (Nicole). Brady finally has to spell it out for Nicole and tell
her he feels sorry for her but has NO romantic feelings for her at
all. Crushed, she ties another tact, saying by all means to bring
back Chloe so she can be the next victim for the serial killer. He
asks if that's a threat. She denies that and he doesn't believe she
is, she just stepped over the line saying that. She feels Chloe
should makes her own decision whether to return or not. Victor has to
control all the women he loves.
Later Victor finds a morose Nicole pacing the foyer. She tells him Brady couldn't reach Chloe, but feels Chloe won't return to Salem when she has all of Europe. Nicole throws Victor's real loves into his face (Caroline and Loretta Toscano). He figures fate will pay Nicole back. The phone rings and Brady is delighted it's Chloe as Nicole and Victor hear him in the foyer. Victor smiles. Later we join them as they listen from behind as Brady tells Chloe what's happening. Chloe decides quickly and answers yes. Brady's delighted, commenting about her coming home.
AT THE GYM...
Shawn apparently left the funeral as soon as it was over and took
a swim at the school gym. Philip joined him there (guess as a guest
of a student?) We see them return to the locker room donned only in
their swim trunks and a towel around their necks (well, it's another
way to have them both shirtless, haha) as Shawn's cellphone rings in
his gym bag. He's unable to find it (we gals know how THAT feels) and
knows it must be Belle and a problem. Jan lurks outside the doorway
(oh paleez, the Salem PD needs to hire HER to guard their victims, at
least she doesn't lose them!) There's too much static on the phone.
but she's able to tell him she has a date with a hot guy before
hanging up. Jan smirks how Belle's making Shawn miserable as Philip
talks him into calling Belle back and he can't reach her (who's
paying for all these cell international calls I wonder?) Philip
apologizes for not coming to Caroline's funeral citing paid his
platoon got paid PTO for ROTC recruiting or something. He suggests
they leave as the college game is almost over and the locker room
will be mobbed. They go into the locker room to change as Jan vows
Shawn won't get away from her that easily. She finds the school
mascot's eagle costume and puts it on and walks into the guys locker
room. One of Shawn's classmates tells "bird brain" he owes him a
burger and she merely nods as she stares at Shawn taking off his swim
trunks..calling it a bird's eye view. Shawn feels like someone is
watching him and has been since he was at grandma's wake. Philip
figures he might be followed and they both look at the mascot as Jan
thinks...c'mon Shawn, ruffle my feathers..After they're dressed,
Shawn figures they'll shower at home (good choice being you're
dressed) as the gym will be closing shortly (thought the game was
just about to end...oh well..) as a jock tells "bird brain" he has to
study for a test and will pass on the burger for now. Jan tells
herself she just got a taste of Shawn and will have to make him take
it off next time.
MEANWHILE...BACK AT ST. LUKES...
some are still gathered in the church talking about Pop Shawn's
request for no after funeral gathering. Roman explains Pop's tired
after all the wakes and funeral and not up to it (Can understand
that...the wake was around Thanksgiving and it's now, what, December
12th when the show airs, LOL!) Roman tells Sami that he's taking Kate
out for a quiet dinner and tells Sami to get use to her and Lucas as
they'll be family soon. The funeral director brings the final invoice
to Roman, who thanks him for a job well done and signs off on it as
Sami continues to rant. It's the last straw for her when the Mr.
Milbower gives Roman his business card for the future (LOL) and she
starts off on all the business they're giving him and didn't he know
her parents were threatened to be next. Marlena goes and hugs Sami,
realizing how distraught she is. The director hands Roman a layout of
the Brady plots and it falls to the ground. Marlena gasps when
picking it up as it has her and Roman's plot on there as well. Turns
out that was one thing they overlooked changing after their divorce
and Sami goes off on she knew they belonged together, even in death
and still married in the eyes of God. Roman stops the bickering,
tired of his mother being used as a pawn and excuses the director
after thanking him. Roman suggests they all go out to dinner to
celebrate his mother. Sami is wound like a coil and tears off to
prevent her parents from beng the next victims. Outside the church
she vows to get Kate. Roman invites Lucas to join them for dinner.
Roman watches John and Marlena talking across the room. Kate's
worried about both Roman and Marlena's safety. She asks he let John
continue to work with him on finding the killer. He assures her that
he'll be safe.
Marlena looks at the Brady plot plan as John vows to protect her, even from himself if need be. She admires Roman's determination to fight the killer and his threat was from the killer, not a ghost. John believes Sami is right..she and Roman should leave Salem together right away. He sent Belle out of the country to keep her safe and won't hesitate sending her too (just send her to Paris to Christmas shop with Belle, duh!) She asks for how long and feels Salem is the safest place for her. He asks if Roman was willing to leave town, would she? Confused, she asks if this is a test of some sort and she loves him. John doesn't want to feel responsible for Roman's life. They join Kate and Roman and John offers to install a top notch home security system for Roman (why, he's rarely there), but Roman refuses. (wonder if Roman leaves his home to Sami (and Will)? Roman's going to take Kate out to celebrate her freedom and not wasting any more time. Lucas goes with them as John kisses Marlena's head. They return to the church altar to talk. Great scene as John reminds Marlena that when he came to Salem it was in the security field and feels bad that his offer to Roman must have reminded him of how he took Roman's wife away from him. She tells him he didn't take her away from Roman...she fell in love with him. John counts the day he met her as the day he was born. If he didn't have her in his life, he wouldn't be him. He'd lose his mind if he didn't have her. She wishes she could promise him forever, but the best she can do is promise him that the day she dies, she'll be his wife. John saw her hug Roman earlier and knows she had comforted him after Caroline's death and worried about losing him now. She claims she cares about him (Roman), but he knows that he cares about Roman, but she loves him. She admits it. She loves Roman, but she's IN love with him. He loves her too and kisses her. She wishes Roman and Sami could find the happiness she has. He asks her if she doesn't think Kate and Roman are happy together. Time will tell, but she knows Sami and Kate have a history and it'll be tough. Crying, she wants to go home with him, the man she loves. He laughs, telling her to tell him how she really feels, as they both break up in laughter. Her cellphone rings and she regrets having to answer it, but it's a patient she's worried about. Of course it's Jan and still in the mascot costume, tells Marlena how distraught she is and needs help. Marlena asks if she feels self destructive, but Jan tells her no. Marlena agrees to meet her in her office in 15 minutes. John asks who it was and she only replies..trouble. Jan is taking off the costume and chuckles about being crazy to hurt herself. Outside she hears Shawn talking to Philip and thanking him for hanging with him. Philip figures it was just the static and Belle's okay. Jan tells herself she knows exactly what to do.
BASIC BLACK
Sami goes to Kate's office (wearing white plastic gloves) and says
Kate won't return there as her life is over. She sits at Kate's
computer (which is on and ready to go) and types A MURDER IS
ANNOUNCED. She typed what Uncle Bo found on his PDA onto Kate's hard
drive of her computer, then checks off a list of victims (with Roman,
then Marlena the last two on the list) to make a more convincing
case, saying her parents will not be victims. She hears Roman and
Kate's voices in the hallway and hurriedly pulls on her black gloves
over the plastic ones just before they walk in. Roman's token "Sami,
whatda hell are you doing in here" is asked as Kate and Lucas watch
as well. Kate repeats Roman's phrase (uh oh) as Sami explains nothing
else is in her life, so she came to work and saw Kate's light was on
and going to turn it off. Roman asks about the gloves and Sami tells
him she just got there and it's cold outside. More bickering between
Kate and Sami before Lucas decides to go pick Will up and spend the
evening with him and will let Kate and Roman have a night alone.
Roman mentions Kate hasn't had much to eat in the last 24 hrs. (guess
they don't feed them in the jail?) and Sami tosses back food isn't
what Kate wants and Roman's anxious to "boff" her. Roman finally
yells for Sami to shut up and she leaves, but not before purposely
dropping the papers on Kate's desk on the floor. Lucas helps her pick
them up before he leaves. Outside Kate's door, Sami figures she
accomplished her goal to send Kate away (wouldn't the time and date
be registered for when that was keyed into the computer?)
Roman tells Kate he loves her very much and will protect her. They laugh about his throwing her in jail and she credits it to his professional integrity. She promises to never lie to him again as she doesn't want to waste any time they've got together before they hug. He tells her he has all the motivation to stay alive and they talk about getting married, and soon, before kissing. She's starved and he has an idea. He tells her they're going home and have a job to do. He has a surprise and they'll work food into it. They turn off the light and leave happily.
BACK AT THE GYM
Philip and Shawn take forever to walk the 20 ft. to the door out as
everyone else has now gone and the lights are off, LOL! Shawn forgot
something in the locker room and goes back, Philip takes off. Jan
hides when he comes into the room and sneaks out after he walks in,
leaving the door open. Sensing someone is there, he calls out. No one
answers, but he sees the Salem PD poster of the serial killer (in the
hockey mask and hood) with who to call if they see the killer. He
opens a door and asks someone what they're doing there.
SALEM INN
Sami breaks into Kate's room to hide more evidence, the list of the
victims. She walks throughout the immaculate suite (but then how
often is Kate there?) and decides to hide it in the closet. She opens
the door and the serial killer comes out with knife raised at Sami.
She screams at the top of her lungs.....
as the previews for tomorrow's show roll...
John wants Marlena to admit the truth...that's she's jealous of Kate and Roman...
Shawn talks to Belle (aha, she must be the one in the gym he finds above)....she returned because people are dying and he tells her that Marlena is a potential victim and her father will be the one who kills her...
John tells Roman (and Kate) that Roman wasn't the next target, it was Sami and she's dead...Roman yells NOOOO
Roman pulls off the serial killers mask to see who it is and everyone in the room gasps, saying Oh my God...
as the credits roll...
Linda