Here are some previews of what's coming up on "Salem Fantasies" in the next few months
~ Hope's condition worsens and she finally reveals to her family and friends that she is dying; they are all devastated and promise to be there for her. Maggie and Caroline arrange a special party in her honor.
~ Belle and Shawn are living in California when they get news about Hope's condition. Shawn figures out a way to see his mom. But will he be caught?
~ Hope has a special request for Billie
~ Chelsea's feelings for Max are reemerging. She doesn't like that he and Abby are spending so much time together. There will be a bit of a tug of war between the formerly good friends. Who will win Max's heart in the end?
~ The truth about Nick's past comes to light. Ever faithful, Abby is around to give him support.
~ Jennifer and Jack return.
~ John wakes up from his coma a different man.
~ Someone is stalking Marlena.
~ After Carrie's secret is revealed, she and Lucas come to an understanding. Sami doesn't like them spending time together so she calls Austin and tells him to get his butt back to Salem.
~ Maggie worries about Mickey when he begins acting strangely.
~ Frankie comes home to support his family through their difficult time and ends up falling in love with a surprising person.
~ Another character returns to Salem with big news
Saturday, November 9, 2013
Episode 11 (dialogue and outline)
Episode 11
A new day begins …
- Roman walked into Hope’s hospital room. She was alone – resting. He was going to go right back out but she awoke and called his name. Roman greeted her and kissed her cheek. He asked her how she was doing. She looked very pale and drawn but she managed a small smile.
Hope: I’m doing okay … oh hell no, I’m not.
She broke down in tears. Roman hugged her and told her that the family was going to be there for her. He passed her a tissue.
Hope: I have to get control of myself. I can’t let Bo see me this way. I have to be strong for him. He needs me.
Roman: And you need him … Where is the rascal?
Hope: He went home to check on the baby. The sitter agreed to take care of Doodlebug for awhile but Bo wants to make sure everything is okay. (Smiling a little) We finally have a name for our little girl.
Roman: What is it?
Hope: Ciara Brady … isn’t that beautiful?
Roman: It’s nice, I suppose. But I was really hoping you’d call her Romanna.
Hope: (nudging his arm) Very funny.
Roman: (changing the subject) I called mom and pop. They are going to come over as soon as they can. I also called Frankie and told him to get his arse back to Salem.
Hope: I’m sure they were all horrified to hear I’m on death’s door.
Roman: They were all sad and empathetic.
Hope: I hate the thought of leaving Ciara and Shawn motherless. But I know you will all take care of them.
Roman: (nodding) Of course.”
Hope: Promise me, Roman, that you will look after Bo too. He tries to be strong but I can see this ordeal has affected him a lot. He needs you more than ever.
A new day begins …
- Roman walked into Hope’s hospital room. She was alone – resting. He was going to go right back out but she awoke and called his name. Roman greeted her and kissed her cheek. He asked her how she was doing. She looked very pale and drawn but she managed a small smile.
Hope: I’m doing okay … oh hell no, I’m not.
She broke down in tears. Roman hugged her and told her that the family was going to be there for her. He passed her a tissue.
Hope: I have to get control of myself. I can’t let Bo see me this way. I have to be strong for him. He needs me.
Roman: And you need him … Where is the rascal?
Hope: He went home to check on the baby. The sitter agreed to take care of Doodlebug for awhile but Bo wants to make sure everything is okay. (Smiling a little) We finally have a name for our little girl.
Roman: What is it?
Hope: Ciara Brady … isn’t that beautiful?
Roman: It’s nice, I suppose. But I was really hoping you’d call her Romanna.
Hope: (nudging his arm) Very funny.
Roman: (changing the subject) I called mom and pop. They are going to come over as soon as they can. I also called Frankie and told him to get his arse back to Salem.
Hope: I’m sure they were all horrified to hear I’m on death’s door.
Roman: They were all sad and empathetic.
Hope: I hate the thought of leaving Ciara and Shawn motherless. But I know you will all take care of them.
Roman: (nodding) Of course.”
Hope: Promise me, Roman, that you will look after Bo too. He tries to be strong but I can see this ordeal has affected him a lot. He needs you more than ever.
Roman: I know and I’ll take it as my personal responsibility to be with him every step of the way.
Hope: Thank you so much, Roman.
Roman: You’re welcome.
Bo walked into the room.
Bo: Hey, Roman. (Coming over to Hope and kissing her cheek) Hello, Fancy Face.
Hope: Hey, Brady. How is our little girl?
Bo: Fine. I held her for a bit and she just stared up at me with those big brown eyes of hers. She is beautiful just like her mother.
Roman excuses himself saying that he is still trying to reach Kimberly. He had called her the night before but she hadn’t answered for whatever reason. Bo and Hope thank him and he walks out.
Bo tells Hope that he has called Alice. Mickey and Maggie are bringing her over.
Bo: I didn’t tell them why you’re here. I think you should be the one to tell them about your condition.
Hope: Okay. It will be hard to tell them but I guess I don’t have any choice.
***
- Josh was working at Java Café. He was making a latte when his co-worker Janet asked him how he and Abby were getting along.
Josh: (shrugging) I think Abby is losing interest in me.
Janet: What makes you say that?
Josh told her that Abby seemed distant lately and that she always seemed to be thinking about Max. He told Janet about the fight that broke out at Max’s garage the night before.
Josh: I think she may have feelings for Max. She seems awfully interested in his love life.
Janet: Are you sure you’re reading the situation right?
Josh: Yes, at least I think so. What more should I be doing? What do you look for in a guy?
Janet: Hmm … I guess he needs a great car; a good job; nice clothes; and it doesn’t hurt if he’s good looking.
Josh: Well I don’t have any of those things. I don’t have a good job or great car. I am not that good looking and my clothes are cheap.
Janet: You dork, I was being facetious … First of all, you are not bad looking. You’re actually kinda cute – don’t take that the wrong way; I do have a boyfriend. As for a good car and nice clothes, that comes when you have a good job.
Josh: Are you suggesting that I leave this place? Wouldn’t you miss me? (Smiling)
Janet: (smiling back) Not likely. But you don’t have to settle for working in a coffee shop. You’re a business major. You should be out there doing business-y stuff … Just find a newspaper and look in the classified ads for a new job.
Josh: That’s a good idea. Do you mind covering for me while I go find a paper?
Janet: I don’t mind.
Josh: Thanks. (Takes off his apron and walks outside)
***
- Shawn was holding Claire as he and Belle walked down the street. They had taken the bus and Kimberly’s house was only half a block away from where they gotten off.
Shawn: I forgot how hot it gets in California.
Belle: No kidding (wipes her forehead with her sweater). It’s only April and it’s stifling.
Shawn: We’re almost there.
They made it to Kimberly’s house. Belle commented that it was gorgeous. The ocean was visible from the deck. Belle knocked on the door. The door opened and Kimberly was sitting there in her wheelchair, smiling.
Kimberly: Hey, there, f-folks. It looks like this Santa Ana is getting to you. Come inside.
They both hugged her lightly. “I won’t b-break,” she said and hugged them back harder. They thanked her for letting them stay with her and she waved it off. “You’re fam-lee,” she said. Shawn complimented her saying that she looked beautiful with her newly cut hair. Belle, having the eye for fashion, added that she loved Kimberly’s yellow summer dress. They asked how Kimberly’s children were doing and she said “s-swell; they’re both away at s-school and I miss-ess them, but I’m sure they knee-ded a break from me.” Shawn said he doubted that.
Kimberly asked if they wanted breakfast and something to drink. She said her nurse Louella cooked the meals, among her other duties. Shawn and Belle admitted that they were famished. They hadn’t eaten since early in the morning. Kimberly wheeled herself into the kitchen and they followed her. She introduced them to Louella. Louella said “hello” and told them that she had expected that Kimberly’s family were going to be hellions “but you look normal”. They all laughed. Kimberly asked Louella to make them breakfast. Belle asked for cream of wheat for Claire and Louella agreed to make some. Louella got them each a glass of orange juice.
While Louella prepared breakfast, Kimberly showed Belle and Shawn around the house (she could maneuver around the house expertly in her wheelchair). She told them that Louella had assumed that they were married so she had only made one bed but would make up another one in the other guest room if they wanted their own space. They said that was fine and thanked her again. Kimberly then showed them “the nursery” which consisted of a crib, changing table, swing, playpen, and a basket full of toys. “I had my gardener bring out my kids things from the garage,” she said proudly. Belle started to cry with relief. Kimberly patted her on the back.
Kimberly asked to hold Claire. Shawn handed her the toddler. Kimberly cooed at Claire and tickled her until Claire was giggling. “What an adorable baby,” she declared with a smile in her eyes. “I tink I’ll k-keep you for a lit-tel while, sweet pea.” She kissed each of Claire’s chubby cheeks.
Louella called them to come for breakfast. They ate a good meal while Kimberly asked how they happened to be on the run. They told her that Philip had gotten custody of Claire even though he had no rights to her. They said that they believed they had done the right thing by taking their daughter back and they added that should they cause any trouble for Kimberly, she just needed to tell them and they would leave. She waved their fears away.
After breakfast, Kimberly insisted that Shawn and Belle both take naps. “You look ex-exhausted,” she said. “Lou and I’ll w-watch out for this lit-tel one.” They didn’t need much convincing as they were both practically asleep on their feet. They went to their separate rooms and lay down.
Kimberly played patty cake with Claire until Louella wanted her turn to hold “the little beauty”. Louella bounced Claire on her knee. The phone rang and Kimberly wheeled over to it. She answered the phone with a “hello”. It was her brother Roman. She was glad to hear from him. She told him that it had been too long since they talked. Roman said that this wasn’t a social call. “You sound serious. What’s going on?” she asked.
***
Hope: Thank you so much, Roman.
Roman: You’re welcome.
Bo walked into the room.
Bo: Hey, Roman. (Coming over to Hope and kissing her cheek) Hello, Fancy Face.
Hope: Hey, Brady. How is our little girl?
Bo: Fine. I held her for a bit and she just stared up at me with those big brown eyes of hers. She is beautiful just like her mother.
Roman excuses himself saying that he is still trying to reach Kimberly. He had called her the night before but she hadn’t answered for whatever reason. Bo and Hope thank him and he walks out.
Bo tells Hope that he has called Alice. Mickey and Maggie are bringing her over.
Bo: I didn’t tell them why you’re here. I think you should be the one to tell them about your condition.
Hope: Okay. It will be hard to tell them but I guess I don’t have any choice.
***
- Josh was working at Java Café. He was making a latte when his co-worker Janet asked him how he and Abby were getting along.
Josh: (shrugging) I think Abby is losing interest in me.
Janet: What makes you say that?
Josh told her that Abby seemed distant lately and that she always seemed to be thinking about Max. He told Janet about the fight that broke out at Max’s garage the night before.
Josh: I think she may have feelings for Max. She seems awfully interested in his love life.
Janet: Are you sure you’re reading the situation right?
Josh: Yes, at least I think so. What more should I be doing? What do you look for in a guy?
Janet: Hmm … I guess he needs a great car; a good job; nice clothes; and it doesn’t hurt if he’s good looking.
Josh: Well I don’t have any of those things. I don’t have a good job or great car. I am not that good looking and my clothes are cheap.
Janet: You dork, I was being facetious … First of all, you are not bad looking. You’re actually kinda cute – don’t take that the wrong way; I do have a boyfriend. As for a good car and nice clothes, that comes when you have a good job.
Josh: Are you suggesting that I leave this place? Wouldn’t you miss me? (Smiling)
Janet: (smiling back) Not likely. But you don’t have to settle for working in a coffee shop. You’re a business major. You should be out there doing business-y stuff … Just find a newspaper and look in the classified ads for a new job.
Josh: That’s a good idea. Do you mind covering for me while I go find a paper?
Janet: I don’t mind.
Josh: Thanks. (Takes off his apron and walks outside)
***
- Shawn was holding Claire as he and Belle walked down the street. They had taken the bus and Kimberly’s house was only half a block away from where they gotten off.
Shawn: I forgot how hot it gets in California.
Belle: No kidding (wipes her forehead with her sweater). It’s only April and it’s stifling.
Shawn: We’re almost there.
They made it to Kimberly’s house. Belle commented that it was gorgeous. The ocean was visible from the deck. Belle knocked on the door. The door opened and Kimberly was sitting there in her wheelchair, smiling.
Kimberly: Hey, there, f-folks. It looks like this Santa Ana is getting to you. Come inside.
They both hugged her lightly. “I won’t b-break,” she said and hugged them back harder. They thanked her for letting them stay with her and she waved it off. “You’re fam-lee,” she said. Shawn complimented her saying that she looked beautiful with her newly cut hair. Belle, having the eye for fashion, added that she loved Kimberly’s yellow summer dress. They asked how Kimberly’s children were doing and she said “s-swell; they’re both away at s-school and I miss-ess them, but I’m sure they knee-ded a break from me.” Shawn said he doubted that.
Kimberly asked if they wanted breakfast and something to drink. She said her nurse Louella cooked the meals, among her other duties. Shawn and Belle admitted that they were famished. They hadn’t eaten since early in the morning. Kimberly wheeled herself into the kitchen and they followed her. She introduced them to Louella. Louella said “hello” and told them that she had expected that Kimberly’s family were going to be hellions “but you look normal”. They all laughed. Kimberly asked Louella to make them breakfast. Belle asked for cream of wheat for Claire and Louella agreed to make some. Louella got them each a glass of orange juice.
While Louella prepared breakfast, Kimberly showed Belle and Shawn around the house (she could maneuver around the house expertly in her wheelchair). She told them that Louella had assumed that they were married so she had only made one bed but would make up another one in the other guest room if they wanted their own space. They said that was fine and thanked her again. Kimberly then showed them “the nursery” which consisted of a crib, changing table, swing, playpen, and a basket full of toys. “I had my gardener bring out my kids things from the garage,” she said proudly. Belle started to cry with relief. Kimberly patted her on the back.
Kimberly asked to hold Claire. Shawn handed her the toddler. Kimberly cooed at Claire and tickled her until Claire was giggling. “What an adorable baby,” she declared with a smile in her eyes. “I tink I’ll k-keep you for a lit-tel while, sweet pea.” She kissed each of Claire’s chubby cheeks.
Louella called them to come for breakfast. They ate a good meal while Kimberly asked how they happened to be on the run. They told her that Philip had gotten custody of Claire even though he had no rights to her. They said that they believed they had done the right thing by taking their daughter back and they added that should they cause any trouble for Kimberly, she just needed to tell them and they would leave. She waved their fears away.
After breakfast, Kimberly insisted that Shawn and Belle both take naps. “You look ex-exhausted,” she said. “Lou and I’ll w-watch out for this lit-tel one.” They didn’t need much convincing as they were both practically asleep on their feet. They went to their separate rooms and lay down.
Kimberly played patty cake with Claire until Louella wanted her turn to hold “the little beauty”. Louella bounced Claire on her knee. The phone rang and Kimberly wheeled over to it. She answered the phone with a “hello”. It was her brother Roman. She was glad to hear from him. She told him that it had been too long since they talked. Roman said that this wasn’t a social call. “You sound serious. What’s going on?” she asked.
***
- Maggie walked into Hope’s room, followed by Mickey who was holding Alice’s arm. Bo helped Mickey settle “Mrs. H” into a chair.
Maggie: Hope, what are you doing here, sweetheart? We were worried when we found out you were in the hospital.
Mickey: I want to know that too.
Hope took their hands in hers and looked at Alice with obvious adoration.
Hope: Do you all know how much I love you?
Maggie: I think we have some idea.
Alice: Of course we do and we feel the same way about you.
Hope: First off, I want to say that you three have treated me so well and have loved me more than I ever thought was possible. Maggie, when I needed fashion or love advice you were always there for me. When I was ranting or raving about something, you calmed me down and helped me gain a new perspective … Mickey, I knew I could always count on you to be there for me and my – our- family. Sadly you had to help us too many times in the legal department but you were never judgmental or critical. I appreciate that so much … Gran, you have always been there for me, being my silent cheerleader, always ready with a kind word and a big plate of your famous donuts. We had the best talks and you always made me feel so special. I can never thank you enough for caring about me – all three of you have made a wonderful difference in my life.
Maggie: That was all nice to hear but it sounded too much like a farewell speech, Hope. What’s going on?
Hope: Well, in a way it is my farewell speech … (her voice breaks) You see, I’m dying …
***
- Carrie knocked on Billie’s door. She hoped Sami and Lucas wouldn’t catch her there. Sami would likely tear out Carrie’s hair strand by strand.
The door opened. Billie was standing there, frowning. Carrie asked if they could talk. Billie stepped back to let her inside the apartment. “So talk,” Billie said.
Carrie started to say how sorry she was that she had disappointed Billie but she was distracted by the bathroom door opening. Lucas was suddenly standing there, naked from the waist up, only wearing a towel around his lower body. She was speechless. “So it’s not enough to ruin my wedding, Carrie; now you’re stalking me too?” Lucas demanded.
***
- Josh found a newspaper and scanned the classified ads. He was sitting on a bench outside the Java Café. He saw nothing but ads for other low paying, non-prestigious jobs. “Damn,” he muttered. He was about to throw the paper away when he spotted an ad on the back page. It read: A dynamic international company seeks bright, motivated interns to join our progressive business program. High powered, fast paced environment offers excellent opportunities for advancement. Excellent pay and benefits package. Fax resume to Titan Publishing at 555-8957.
He tore out the ad and put it in his back pocket. He went to a payphone and called Abby. She answered her cell on the second ring.
Abby: Hello?
Josh: Hey, Abby, it’s Josh.
Abby: Oh, Josh, thanks for calling. I was just thinking of you.
Josh: (smiling) You were?
Abby: Yeah I felt so bad about what happened last night. I never act that way but Chelsea just got under my skin, I guess. I don’t want her ruining Max. He has barely recovered from the last time they broke up.
Josh: (frowning) Oh its okay I understand. The reason I was calling was to let you know that I’m applying for a new job at a company. I won’t be in food services anymore if I get this. It is supposed to pay well so I can finally buy a car that’s not half dead and new clothes and …
Abby: That sounds nice. I wish you luck.
Josh: How was your test?
Abby: Okay I guess. I think I did well.
Josh saw Janet waving to him from inside the café.
Josh: I’ve got to go, Abby, I’ll talk to you later.
Abby: Yeah, okay. Bye.
Josh: Bye.
Josh was sure that this new job would turn everything around for him.
***
- Mickey, Maggie, and Alice were shocked and horrified by Hope’s announcement.
Mickey: I don’t understand what is happening. This is like a cruel joke.
Hope: It’s true unfortunately.
Maggie: Bo, why didn’t you tell us what was happening with her?
Bo: (looking down) She asked me not to.
Hope: I didn’t want to worry you.
Maggie: We’re family. Of course we’re worried.
Alice: Hope, tell us what’s wrong.
Hope: Well about seven months ago – when I was pregnant with Ciara – I found a lump in my breast when I was doing a self-exam. I thought maybe it was just pregnancy related. But after I delivered my little doodlebug I felt it again. Then I started to feel so weak and tired all the time. I convinced myself that having a baby in the house again was wearing me out. But Bo insisted that I see a doctor. Just a short time ago, I found out that not only did I have breast cancer – but that the cancer had spread throughout my body … I could have possibly been treated sooner but I wouldn’t have anyway because it would have hurt my baby while I was pregnant. The doctors – we checked with several – said that I had three months to live but my condition is deteriorating even faster than expected.
Maggie gasped. Alice and Mickey looked at each other helplessly.
Maggie: Hope, are you sure that there isn’t some mistake?
Hope: I’m sure.
Mickey: Oh lord, please don’t let this be true.
Hope looked at her grandmother. Alice’s head was down.
Hope: Gran, are you okay?
Alice: (looking at Hope with tear filled eyes) Hope, I’ll be alright but I’m having an argument with God inside my head. I keep saying: “she’s too young; she has two kids who will be motherless; she truly is a wonderful person who we all love; it’s not fair.” I still have more to say; I’m not done with him yet.
There wasn’t a dry eye in the room.
Alice shakily raised herself from the chair and hugged Hope as tight as she could.
Alice: I love you, Hope. Grandmothers are supposed to die before the young ones do. It should be me, not you (she kisses Hope on the cheek).
Maggie: (drying her eyes) Is there anything we can do?
Hope: Just take good care of Bo and my children please.
Maggie: Of course.
Bo: Could you also call Jack and Jennifer for us and give them the news?
Maggie: That’s the least I can do (she kisses Hope). Our poor girl, we love you more than words can say. With Melissa and Sarah so far away, I’ve grown to think of you as a surrogate daughter.
Hope: And I’ve thought of you as another mother.
Maggie, Mickey, and Alice depart, wiping away tears as they walk to the elevator. Inside the room, Bo holds Hope as she breaks down in tears.
***
- Carrie: (blushing) I’m not stalking you, Lucas. I didn’t even know you were here.
Lucas: Whatever (he walks into the bedroom and shuts the door).
Carrie (to Billie): What is he doing here?
Billie: He didn’t say much; just that Sami and him weren’t getting along. I wonder why (stares at Carrie pointedly).
Carrie: (blushing again) I am so sorry about what happened. I wish I could take it all back … Billie, you were always so nice to me; I don’t want to lose your friendship because of my stupidity.
Billie: (ignoring her plea) Where does my other brother Austin fit in this merry-go-round of a love triangle?
Carrie: Honestly, Billie, I don’t know. He’s in Paris right now and we haven’t talked in over 2 weeks. It seems to me that he wants to end our “marriage”. We just weren’t getting along?
Billie: Your marriage is already ruined. You are still married to Lucas, remember?
Carrie: I remember. Lucas and Sami might not be able to forgive me but what about you?
Billie: You don’t have to apologize to me. It wasn’t fair of me to judge you. I ruined Hope and Bo’s wedding once and I had no right to throw stones at you.
Carrie: So can we be friends again?
Billie: (pausing and then smiling) Yes but don’t try anything like this ever again.
Carrie: I won’t.
They hug as Chelsea walks out of her bedroom and goes to the refrigerator.
Chelsea: We don’t have milk. How am I supposed to eat Apple Jacks without milk? (stares accusingly at her mother)
Billie: Come with me to the store then.
Chelsea: Do I have to?
Billie (picking up her purse) Yes now get moving. You can tell me where you got that black eye from on the way there.
Carrie goes to follow them out but Lucas calls out to her from the doorway of the second bedroom. He is fully dressed now.
Lucas: Carrie, we need to talk.
Carrie: Okay …
Billie gives Lucas a questioning look and then she and Chelsea leave.
Carrie: You wanted to talk to me?
Lucas: Yes. Close the door so Sami doesn’t see us and get the wrong idea.
Carrie obliges by shutting the door.
Lucas: When can we go down to city hall and get this thing taken care of?
Carrie: Today if you want. I’m free.
Lucas: I have an important meeting at Titan this afternoon so we’ll have to do it later. How late does it stay open?
Carrie: Five-thirty p.m., I think.
Lucas: Okay come to Titan at four and we’ll drive over to city hall.
Carrie: Do you think that’s a good idea?
Lucas: What?
Carrie: Riding together? What if Sami finds out?
Lucas: She won’t find out.
Carrie: Okay … (she heads for the door)
Lucas: Carrie, when this thing is done with I suggest you go back to Switzerland. Sami is out for blood. She tried to hurt John …
Carrie: I know.
Lucas: Marlena told you?
Carrie: Yes.
Lucas: That should be a fair enough warning that you need to go.
Carrie: I told you yesterday – I’m not going.
Lucas: Why? What is left for you here?
Carrie: You …
***
- Kimberly puts down the phone. She is in shock. Louella stops bouncing Claire on her knee and stares at Kimberly.
Louella: What’s wrong? You look so pale.
Kimberly tells Louella about her conversation with Roman.
Louella: That is awful. Your nephew is going to be so heartbroken.
Kimberly: I k-know. I’ll let him s-sleep for now. He is so e-exhaus-ted. When he wakes up I’ll s-sit him down and tell him the s-sad truth about his mother …
Coming up on “Salem Fantasies”:
~ Shawn is devastated to learn of Hope’s condition; he says he must see her before its too late
~ Carrie tries to explain why she’s staying in Salem
~ Abby apologizes to Max for her behavior
Maggie: Hope, what are you doing here, sweetheart? We were worried when we found out you were in the hospital.
Mickey: I want to know that too.
Hope took their hands in hers and looked at Alice with obvious adoration.
Hope: Do you all know how much I love you?
Maggie: I think we have some idea.
Alice: Of course we do and we feel the same way about you.
Hope: First off, I want to say that you three have treated me so well and have loved me more than I ever thought was possible. Maggie, when I needed fashion or love advice you were always there for me. When I was ranting or raving about something, you calmed me down and helped me gain a new perspective … Mickey, I knew I could always count on you to be there for me and my – our- family. Sadly you had to help us too many times in the legal department but you were never judgmental or critical. I appreciate that so much … Gran, you have always been there for me, being my silent cheerleader, always ready with a kind word and a big plate of your famous donuts. We had the best talks and you always made me feel so special. I can never thank you enough for caring about me – all three of you have made a wonderful difference in my life.
Maggie: That was all nice to hear but it sounded too much like a farewell speech, Hope. What’s going on?
Hope: Well, in a way it is my farewell speech … (her voice breaks) You see, I’m dying …
***
- Carrie knocked on Billie’s door. She hoped Sami and Lucas wouldn’t catch her there. Sami would likely tear out Carrie’s hair strand by strand.
The door opened. Billie was standing there, frowning. Carrie asked if they could talk. Billie stepped back to let her inside the apartment. “So talk,” Billie said.
Carrie started to say how sorry she was that she had disappointed Billie but she was distracted by the bathroom door opening. Lucas was suddenly standing there, naked from the waist up, only wearing a towel around his lower body. She was speechless. “So it’s not enough to ruin my wedding, Carrie; now you’re stalking me too?” Lucas demanded.
***
- Josh found a newspaper and scanned the classified ads. He was sitting on a bench outside the Java Café. He saw nothing but ads for other low paying, non-prestigious jobs. “Damn,” he muttered. He was about to throw the paper away when he spotted an ad on the back page. It read: A dynamic international company seeks bright, motivated interns to join our progressive business program. High powered, fast paced environment offers excellent opportunities for advancement. Excellent pay and benefits package. Fax resume to Titan Publishing at 555-8957.
He tore out the ad and put it in his back pocket. He went to a payphone and called Abby. She answered her cell on the second ring.
Abby: Hello?
Josh: Hey, Abby, it’s Josh.
Abby: Oh, Josh, thanks for calling. I was just thinking of you.
Josh: (smiling) You were?
Abby: Yeah I felt so bad about what happened last night. I never act that way but Chelsea just got under my skin, I guess. I don’t want her ruining Max. He has barely recovered from the last time they broke up.
Josh: (frowning) Oh its okay I understand. The reason I was calling was to let you know that I’m applying for a new job at a company. I won’t be in food services anymore if I get this. It is supposed to pay well so I can finally buy a car that’s not half dead and new clothes and …
Abby: That sounds nice. I wish you luck.
Josh: How was your test?
Abby: Okay I guess. I think I did well.
Josh saw Janet waving to him from inside the café.
Josh: I’ve got to go, Abby, I’ll talk to you later.
Abby: Yeah, okay. Bye.
Josh: Bye.
Josh was sure that this new job would turn everything around for him.
***
- Mickey, Maggie, and Alice were shocked and horrified by Hope’s announcement.
Mickey: I don’t understand what is happening. This is like a cruel joke.
Hope: It’s true unfortunately.
Maggie: Bo, why didn’t you tell us what was happening with her?
Bo: (looking down) She asked me not to.
Hope: I didn’t want to worry you.
Maggie: We’re family. Of course we’re worried.
Alice: Hope, tell us what’s wrong.
Hope: Well about seven months ago – when I was pregnant with Ciara – I found a lump in my breast when I was doing a self-exam. I thought maybe it was just pregnancy related. But after I delivered my little doodlebug I felt it again. Then I started to feel so weak and tired all the time. I convinced myself that having a baby in the house again was wearing me out. But Bo insisted that I see a doctor. Just a short time ago, I found out that not only did I have breast cancer – but that the cancer had spread throughout my body … I could have possibly been treated sooner but I wouldn’t have anyway because it would have hurt my baby while I was pregnant. The doctors – we checked with several – said that I had three months to live but my condition is deteriorating even faster than expected.
Maggie gasped. Alice and Mickey looked at each other helplessly.
Maggie: Hope, are you sure that there isn’t some mistake?
Hope: I’m sure.
Mickey: Oh lord, please don’t let this be true.
Hope looked at her grandmother. Alice’s head was down.
Hope: Gran, are you okay?
Alice: (looking at Hope with tear filled eyes) Hope, I’ll be alright but I’m having an argument with God inside my head. I keep saying: “she’s too young; she has two kids who will be motherless; she truly is a wonderful person who we all love; it’s not fair.” I still have more to say; I’m not done with him yet.
There wasn’t a dry eye in the room.
Alice shakily raised herself from the chair and hugged Hope as tight as she could.
Alice: I love you, Hope. Grandmothers are supposed to die before the young ones do. It should be me, not you (she kisses Hope on the cheek).
Maggie: (drying her eyes) Is there anything we can do?
Hope: Just take good care of Bo and my children please.
Maggie: Of course.
Bo: Could you also call Jack and Jennifer for us and give them the news?
Maggie: That’s the least I can do (she kisses Hope). Our poor girl, we love you more than words can say. With Melissa and Sarah so far away, I’ve grown to think of you as a surrogate daughter.
Hope: And I’ve thought of you as another mother.
Maggie, Mickey, and Alice depart, wiping away tears as they walk to the elevator. Inside the room, Bo holds Hope as she breaks down in tears.
***
- Carrie: (blushing) I’m not stalking you, Lucas. I didn’t even know you were here.
Lucas: Whatever (he walks into the bedroom and shuts the door).
Carrie (to Billie): What is he doing here?
Billie: He didn’t say much; just that Sami and him weren’t getting along. I wonder why (stares at Carrie pointedly).
Carrie: (blushing again) I am so sorry about what happened. I wish I could take it all back … Billie, you were always so nice to me; I don’t want to lose your friendship because of my stupidity.
Billie: (ignoring her plea) Where does my other brother Austin fit in this merry-go-round of a love triangle?
Carrie: Honestly, Billie, I don’t know. He’s in Paris right now and we haven’t talked in over 2 weeks. It seems to me that he wants to end our “marriage”. We just weren’t getting along?
Billie: Your marriage is already ruined. You are still married to Lucas, remember?
Carrie: I remember. Lucas and Sami might not be able to forgive me but what about you?
Billie: You don’t have to apologize to me. It wasn’t fair of me to judge you. I ruined Hope and Bo’s wedding once and I had no right to throw stones at you.
Carrie: So can we be friends again?
Billie: (pausing and then smiling) Yes but don’t try anything like this ever again.
Carrie: I won’t.
They hug as Chelsea walks out of her bedroom and goes to the refrigerator.
Chelsea: We don’t have milk. How am I supposed to eat Apple Jacks without milk? (stares accusingly at her mother)
Billie: Come with me to the store then.
Chelsea: Do I have to?
Billie (picking up her purse) Yes now get moving. You can tell me where you got that black eye from on the way there.
Carrie goes to follow them out but Lucas calls out to her from the doorway of the second bedroom. He is fully dressed now.
Lucas: Carrie, we need to talk.
Carrie: Okay …
Billie gives Lucas a questioning look and then she and Chelsea leave.
Carrie: You wanted to talk to me?
Lucas: Yes. Close the door so Sami doesn’t see us and get the wrong idea.
Carrie obliges by shutting the door.
Lucas: When can we go down to city hall and get this thing taken care of?
Carrie: Today if you want. I’m free.
Lucas: I have an important meeting at Titan this afternoon so we’ll have to do it later. How late does it stay open?
Carrie: Five-thirty p.m., I think.
Lucas: Okay come to Titan at four and we’ll drive over to city hall.
Carrie: Do you think that’s a good idea?
Lucas: What?
Carrie: Riding together? What if Sami finds out?
Lucas: She won’t find out.
Carrie: Okay … (she heads for the door)
Lucas: Carrie, when this thing is done with I suggest you go back to Switzerland. Sami is out for blood. She tried to hurt John …
Carrie: I know.
Lucas: Marlena told you?
Carrie: Yes.
Lucas: That should be a fair enough warning that you need to go.
Carrie: I told you yesterday – I’m not going.
Lucas: Why? What is left for you here?
Carrie: You …
***
- Kimberly puts down the phone. She is in shock. Louella stops bouncing Claire on her knee and stares at Kimberly.
Louella: What’s wrong? You look so pale.
Kimberly tells Louella about her conversation with Roman.
Louella: That is awful. Your nephew is going to be so heartbroken.
Kimberly: I k-know. I’ll let him s-sleep for now. He is so e-exhaus-ted. When he wakes up I’ll s-sit him down and tell him the s-sad truth about his mother …
Coming up on “Salem Fantasies”:
~ Shawn is devastated to learn of Hope’s condition; he says he must see her before its too late
~ Carrie tries to explain why she’s staying in Salem
~ Abby apologizes to Max for her behavior
Episode 10 (outline)
Episode 10
- Shawn was looking out the window of the train. It was dark and he could barely make out any shapes. He was thinking about all he and Belle had done to protect their daughter. And he realized he would do it all over again if he had to. There was no way in hell he would ever relinquish his child to that bastard Philip.
Belle and Claire were asleep in the bed. Belle suddenly stirred. She asked him what he was doing up. “Aren’t you tired?” she asked.
“I can’t sleep,” Shawn replied.
“Come get in the bed and try,” Belle said.
“Nah. I’m fine.”
Belle climbed out of the bed carefully so as not to wake Claire. She asked Shawn what was troubling him. “I’m a little worried,” he replied.
“About what?”
“How we’re going to survive in California until I find a job.”
“We have money; we’ll be okay,” Belle told him. She reached out for his hand and squeezed it gently. Shawn took his wallet out of his pocket and showed her what was left inside it. “Just thirty-five dollars?” she frowned.
“Yep. How are we supposed to live on that?” Shawn asked.
“Maybe I could call my mom and have her wire us some money,” Belle suggested.
“No we can’t do that. Victor and Philip are no doubt tapping the phone lines of all of our family and friends in Salem, just waiting for us to call so they can track us down.”
“What about your other family members? Doesn’t one of your aunts live in San Diego?”
“Yeah, my Aunt Kimberly.”
“Do you think Philip and Victor have tapped her phone too?”
“I doubt it. They probably think she is too far away to bother with,” Shawn said.
“Why don’t we call Kimberly and ask if we can stay with her until we find jobs?”
“We can’t do that. If we’re caught she would be an accessory to kidnapping. She could go to prison and she wouldn’t survive a minute in there in her condition.”
“What condition?” Belle asked.
“She has Lou Gehrig’s disease. I don’t know much about it but she stutters and she can’t walk anymore; she’s in a wheelchair. How can I put her in that position?”
“Shawn, we don’t have any other option right now. We need her help. I hate to bother her too but what else can we do?”
It took more convincing by Belle but eventually Shawn agreed to call his aunt when they reached San Diego. He would have to look her up in the phone book.
After the issue was settled Belle coaxed Shawn into getting some rest. The little family of three cuddled in bed together.
- “You’re working late,” Chelsea said walking into Max’s garage.
Max put down his wrench and wiped his hands on his coveralls. “What are you doing here, Chelsea?” he asked, irritated.
“I came to see you, of course,” Chelsea replied. “I just came from Dune and I couldn’t stop thinking about all the time we spent there together.”
“You mean when I was chasing you around while you flirted and danced with other guys?”
“That was the old Chelsea. The person you’re looking at now is all grown up. I am ready to stop playing games.”
“You will never grow up, Chelsea, or stop playing games.”
“We are good together, Max. I miss you so much and I want you back. I want us back.”
“Oh please. We are toxic to each other.”
“But when we’re good, we’re very good,” Chelsea replied, smiling.
“Look, Chelsea, I don’t know what you’re trying to accomplish but its not working. Now get out.”
Chelsea was hurt but she didn’t reply. She just walked over to him and pulled him into a kiss.
- “Are you sure this can’t wait until tomorrow, Abby?” Josh asked.
“Yes, sorry. I really need my text book to study for my bio test tomorrow. I can’t believe I left it here.”
Abby bit her lip nervously wondering if he would buy her story. She didn’t like lying to Josh but this was important. She had to warn Max that Chelsea was liable to try anything to get him back. She had seen the fire in Chelsea’s eyes before the aborted wedding when Chelsea accused her of bringing Josh along to make Max jealous; and Abby had watched her as she silently gloated as she walked down the aisle with Max.
Abby would have told Max after the ceremony but he disappeared and Josh had wanted to take her out for the day. They had a picnic in the park and then went to see the latest Jennifer Aniston chick flick. She thought Josh was so sweet to sit through the movie just because he knew Abby wanted to see it. She really liked Josh but there was a part of her that was also so drawn to Max.
“I’ll come in with you,” Josh said, interrupting her thoughts.
“No, that’s not necessary.”
“I insist.”
“Okay,” Abby said, shrugging her shoulders.
They got out of the car and walked into the building. They heard voices in the main area of the garage.
“Chelsea, stop!” shouted Max pulling away from her.
“Max, I need you back. I love you. Please make love to me,” Chelsea said.
“Ohmigod!” Abby said, stomping into the main part of the garage. “Chelsea, you are not only a bitch but you’re a slut too!”
- Sami walked into her apartment and threw her purse down on the couch. Lucas came in the room and asked her where she had been all this time.
“It doesn’t matter,” Sami said.
“It matters to me,” Lucas replied walking over to her. “Will and I have been really worried about you. We called your cell phone about five times and only got voice mail.”
“I turned it off. I spent the last few hours just walking around.”
“In your wedding dress?” Lucas asked.
“Its not like I’ll need it again,” Sami said. “Carrie won’t divorce you now that Austin dumped her or whatever the hell happened.”
“She will too. And don’t worry about your dress being dirty, we can buy you a new one,” Lucas said.
He hugged her and she began to cry and ask why this had happened. “Why couldn’t Carrie just let me be happy?” she demanded. “Why am I not allowed to be happy for five seconds?” Lucas said he would make sure that the rest of her days were filled with joy.
There was a knock on the door. Lucas broke away from Sami and opened the door. “Roman, what are you doing here?” he asked.
“I’ve come to set my daughter straight,” Roman said. He pushed his way past Lucas to enter the apartment. He stared dead-on at his daughter. “Sami, you and I need to talk – right now!”
- Chelsea swung around and glared at Abby. “What the hell are you doing here?” she demanded.
“Saving Max from the viper – you,” Abby retorted. “’Please make love to me, Max’ – what the hell is that?”
“Would you look at that? Little virginal Abby’s angry. She even said her first curse words.”
“Chelsea, shut up!” Max said.
Chelsea ignored him. “Abby, you walked in on an adult situation. No little girls need apply. You wouldn’t understand what adults really do behind closed doors and you’ll never know because you’re a frigid little freak. Now get the hell out of here!”
“I don’t have to take crap from you anymore, Chelsea,” Abby said and suddenly swung her arm out and slapped her former best friend hard across the face. Chelsea stumbled back a bit and then regained her footing. She ran straight at Abby and knocked her to the ground. Then she pounced on her, grabbing her by the hair and trying to shove her face into the cement floor. Abby kicked her in the leg and rolled away. She tried to get up but Chelsea grabbed her hair again and yanked her back to the floor. It took both Max and Josh to pull them apart. They kicked and screamed trying to get a hold of the other again.
“You ripped my dress, you witch,” Chelsea accused, holding up the broken strap of her red dress.
“Its not like you would have kept it on long anyway if I hadn’t come in,” Abby said. “You were seconds away from jumping Max when we walked in.”
“You girls are out of control. Just leave,” Max said.
“Me too?” Abby asked.
“’Me too’?” Chelsea mocked. “You think you’re so special?”
“Yes you too, Abby,” Max said. “I don’t want to see either of you right now.” He went into the office and slammed the door shut behind him.
“Look what you did,” Chelsea said, walking towards Abby.
Abby thought she was going to try attack her again but Chelsea just pushed past her and stomped out.
“Let’s go, Josh,” Abby said.
“What about your science book?” Josh asked.
Abby’s face flamed. “Oh I can just study from my notes.”
“Abby, I don’t appreciate being manipulated.” He walked out and Abby followed him. She said she was sorry but he didn’t reply. He drove her home in silence.
- “What are you doing here, Dad?” Sami asked, shrinking under his gaze. “Is something wrong?”
“Don’t play innocent with me, Sami. Did you expect me not to find out what you did?”
“What are you talking about?” Lucas asked. “Sami, what is he talking about?”
“Dad, can we not do this now?” Sami asked. “I’m really tired.”
“We’re going to talk about it right now; I don’t care if you’re tired.”
“Can someone just tell me what’s going on?” Lucas asked.
“Lucas, I think you should let Sami and I talk alone for a few minutes.”
“Sorry, Roman, but I’m not going anywhere. Sami’s business is my business.”
“Lucas, maybe you should go,” Sami said.
“No. I’m staying right here but I have a feeling I won’t like what Roman has to say.”
“Fine,” Roman said. He filled them in on what Marlena had told him. He said that Marlena had found Sami trying to “kill John as some sort of bizarre payback” to her mom. He added that Sami had admitted to it so there was no way Marlena could have misconstrued the situation.
Lucas was beyond shocked. He asked Sami how she could do something like that. She began to cry and tell her dad how sorry she was. She also apologized to Lucas for not telling him right away.
Roman wasn’t convinced of her innocence but moved onto a new topic. He told Sami and Lucas that Marlena had discovered a frightening “gift” and he wanted to know if she was responsible for it. Sami denied it emphatically, pointing out that Roman knew of her phobia of bugs. “I never could have done something like that, you have to believe me.”
Roman nodded. “Sami, I want you to know that this time I’m not turning you in for what you did to John. Your mom and I agreed on that. I don’t want to see you behind bars and neither does she. You have to trust in your mother’s love and stop trying to punish her for imagined wrongs,” he said. “Others will think we are too lenient with you. And maybe we are. I know that I am too soft on you.”
Roman continued, “But I’m giving you a fair warning now. I will not allow you to hurt your mother or sister Carrie anymore. If you do, I’ll have no choice but to cart you off to jail. Hell, I’ll even throw away the key myself.”
Sami assured him that Carrie was not going to be the recipient of any kind of revenge at her hands. “I’ve learned my lesson,” she said.
“Okay, I’m holding you to that,” Roman said, kissing her cheek. Then he left and headed for home.
Lucas went to follow him out the door. “Lucas, where are you going?” Sami asked.
“Your dad may be a softie but I’m not,” Lucas said. “I can’t stand to see you right now so I’m going over to Billie’s.”
“Lucas,” Sami cried. “No body was hurt so why are you so upset?”
“I’m upset because you are so filled with vengeance and hate. You always have an excuse for your behavior. How can you rationalize what you tried to do to John? At this moment, I don’t want to be around you. Your whole attitude disappoints me because I know you are capable of giving so much love to Will and me that I can’t understand why you can’t do the same thing for others. You need to forgive Carrie and Marlena. They didn’t do anything to you intentionally.”
Sami begged him not to leave. She said they could talk this out and make things right. But he sighed and said “not tonight we can’t.” He left her in the apartment sobbing. Outside the door he could hear her cries but he couldn’t make himself go back.
- Hours later …
The phone on Kimberly Brady’s bedside table jangled. She checked the time on the alarm clock. 3:30 a.m. Who could be calling her at this hour she wondered. She picked up the phone and said “hello”. Shawn said “hello” back and identified himself.
“Oh Tawn, h-how are you doin’?” She asked. “You have to ex-coos my s-stutterin’. It comes with the terror-tory.”
Shawn said he was doing okay and asked how she was doing. She replied (in her slurred way) that she was not dead yet so that was a good sign. She asked him why he was calling. Shawn explained that he and Belle were on the lam from Philip Kirakis who had tried to take their daughter away.
“Uh-huh,” Kim said. “Wat can I h – hellp you wit?” She asked.
Regretfully Shawn told her that he and Belle had used up most of their money on motel rooms, food, and then the train tickets. “I hate to bother you, Aunt Kim, but can we stay with you for a few days until I find a job?” He asked.
“Of cursed you can,” she replied.
“Aunt Kim, you do realize that you would be considered an accessory to kidnapping if we were ever found out?”
“I d-dun’t care a – about that Tawn,” she said. “You’re my fam-lee.”
“Are you sure?”
“Yes. I can-knott wait to see my lit-tel gran-nice, Clar-re,” Kim said. “Do you have my add-riss?”
“Yeah, I’m looking at the phone book now,” Shawn replied. He had gotten to the payphone as soon as the train ride ended in San Diego. Fortunately there was a phone book chained inside the booth.
Kimberly told him to be careful and he said he would. He thanked her profusely and said he would be there soon with Belle and Claire. They said their goodbyes and hung up.
Kim’s nurse Louella Forbes walked into the room. “Who was on the phone? He - or she - woke me up.”
“My net-hue and his lit-tel fam-lee,” Kim replied. “He tis comin’ to stay for a bit.”
“Oh brother,” Louella said. “I suppose I’ll have to make up the beds in the guest rooms.”
“Tanks, Lou, you’re the b-best!”
Coming up on “Salem Fantasies”:
~ Shawn, Belle, and Claire arrive at Kim’s
~ Josh wants to impress Abby
~ Hope tells the Hortons she is dying
~ Carrie and Lucas come face-to-face
Episode 9 (outline)
Episode 9
- As Marlena drives home from the hospital she thinks of all the events that have transpired today. She is deeply sad that Sami would try to kill John and wonders how she can help her daughter rid herself of the need for vengeance.
When Marlena reaches the penthouse she finds a long white box in front of the door. She picks it up and reads the card; it says, “To my darling Marlena.” She takes in inside the house and opens it. She screams when she sees what’s inside.
- Belle pushes the cart into the laundry room. She tells Shawn that he can get out of it; the coast is clear. Shawn stands and hands a sleeping Claire to Belle.
“We’re safe now,” Belle says. “The door is over there. It leads out to the parking lot.”
“We won’t be safe until we get away as far as possible from here,” Shawn says.
Suddenly a woman walks into the laundry room. She sees Shawn and Belle with Claire and starts screaming, “They’re here. Los banditos aqui!”
Shawn grabs Belle’s arm and pulls her out the door.
They race through the parking lot, looking for a place to hide or a car to drive away in. “They’re going to find us now,” Belle says.
“Calm down; I have an idea,” Shawn says.
***
- Kayla watches in horror as the car bears down on Steve. She screams his name and tells him to get out of the road. Steve hears her and rolls away before the car can hit him. Kayla runs to him and asks if he’s alright. Steve nods. “I’m fine,” he says.
The driver of the car gets out and demands to know why Steve was standing in the middle of the road. He adds, “I could have hit you, jerk, and then the cops would be all over my ass. I’d get tossed into jail or my license would be revoked. Stay out of the damn road!” He gets back into his car and drives away.
“Steve, are you okay?” Kayla asks again.
“I hurt my side when I rolled but I’ll be okay,” he replies.
“Let’s go by inside and get you cleaned up.” She helps him stand up. “Promise me, Steve, that you’ll never do something like that again. I was so scared for you. I just got you back; I don’t want to lose you all over again.”
“I don’t know what came over me,” he says. “But I’ll be okay and stay out of the road for awhile.”
“Thank god,” Kayla mutters.
- Carrie rushes downstairs when she hears Marlena’s scream. She asks her former step-mother what’s wrong. Marlena tells Carrie not to worry about her; Marlena was just a little startled. Carrie looks into the box and grimaces. There are a bunch of maggots lying in a bed of dead flowers. “Gross,” Carrie says. Marlena asks if Carrie heard the doorbell ring and she says she didn’t because she was in the shower. Carrie insists on calling her dad even though Marlena tells her not to. “He can hopefully find some prints on the box,” Carrie says, picking up the phone and dialing her dad’s cell phone number.
- “I can’t believe we’re doing this,” Belle says. “We’ll be caught for sure.” Shawn tells her not to panic. He leads her over to an ambulance. There are no people around it or in it. There are keys in the ignition. Shawn is a little nervous thinking about what happened to him the last time he tried to steal a vehicle but its their only way out in his opinion because no one will stop an ambulance. They get inside the vehicle just as a trio of police officers come rushing out of the laundry room.
Shawn pulls away from the curb and tells Belle to duck down with Claire. The cops are so busy checking behind cars for them that they don’t see Shawn pulling the ambulance out of the parking lot.
When they are out on the street two EMTs come out of the hospital and ask the cops what happened to their ambulance. The cops say they didn’t notice it. The EMTs shout at the cops to find their vehicle.
Meanwhile, Shawn and Belle have abandoned the ambulance in an alley five blocks away. When Belle asks where they are going, Shawn replies that they are going to walk to the train station and buy tickets to take them to California – their new home.
- Roman arrives at Marlena’s penthouse. He knocks on the door and Marlena lets him in. “What’s going on?” He asks. Carrie shows him the flower box. He grimaces and asks who Marlena thinks could have sent it. Marlena reluctantly admits that she thinks Sami did it to get back at her for not telling Sami Carrie’s secret before the wedding. Roman says Sami wouldn’t do that behind her back. “No,” Carrie retorts, “Sami wouldn’t do it behind Marlena’s back; she would do it while Marlena is watching.” Carrie rubs the area around her bruised eye, remembering how Sami attacked her at the church earlier that day.
Marlena asks Carrie to go upstairs while she talks to Roman. “I feel like a kid again,” Carrie says smirking. She goes upstairs. Marlena tells Roman that she caught Sami trying to kill John. Roman is taken aback. “Are you sure you didn’t read the situation wrong?” He asks. Marlena replies that Sami admitted she was trying to kill John. “I’d better take her into the police station,” Roman says.
“No, don’t, Roman,” Marlena says. “Let’s let her cool off a bit. I don’t want to see her behind bars.”
“If she’s dangerous, she needs to be stopped before she really hurts someone,” Roman protests.
“We’ll stop her from doing anything else,” Marlena assures him.
“I’d better go talk to her.”
“Maybe you should. She needs to feel that she is still loved even though she made a huge mistake.”
“Marlena, don’t let Sami bully you. And don’t baby her either. She needs to know when she’s done is wrong,” Roman says.
“She knows. And you can remind her of that. Tell her if she doesn’t stop acting out that there will be consequences.”
“I’ll do that,” he promises.
Roman tells Marlena and Carrie that he is leaving and says goodbye to them. He also mentions to Carrie that they will need to have a long talk soon. Carrie agrees that it’s a good idea. He takes the box with him and says he will try to have someone analyze the handwriting as the prints are probably smudged now.
When Roman’s gone, Carrie admits to Marlena that she overheard part of what Marlena and Roman said. Carrie asks: “If she tried to kill John to get back at you – what will she do to me?” Marlena sighs but doesn’t answer. She has no idea what her daughter is planning but she hopes she can stop it in time.
- Roman is on his way to Sami’s apartment when his cell phone rings. As a police officer he knows he should not be using a cell while driving but reasons that there may be some kind of emergency at the station. There is an emergency he finds out when he answers the phone. But it isn’t work related; its family related. Bo has called him to say that Hope is in the hospital and is very close to death. They need Roman’s help in contacting their friends and family. Roman is sad to hear that Hope is doing worse and promises Bo he will start calling everyone as soon as he gets home. Bo thanks him and then hangs up. Roman shakes his head. “When is this family going to finally have some peace?” he wonders as he drives through the dark Salem streets.
Coming up on “Salem Fantasies”:
~ Roman confronts Sami for trying to kill John
~ Chelsea stops by Max’s garage and tries to seduce him
~ Abby brings Josh to the garage and a fight breaks out
~ Kimberly Brady receives a phone call from an unexpected person
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