For The Love of The Scheme (Read 18,609 times)

[fluffysmom]

Great chapter danniebear87. I enjoyed the conversations. I really like the ending.

[gapeach]

Love it!!!

[danniebear87]

LETS REMEMBER THE PAST

CAST:
Nadia Bjorlin as Chloe Lane
Shawn Christian as Dr. Daniel Jonas
Bryan Dattilo as Lucas Horton
Farah Fath as Mimi Lockhart
Galen Gering as Agent Rafe Hernandez
Lauren Koslow as Kate DiMera
James Scott as EJ DiMera
Alison Sweeney as Sami Brady
Jessica Tuck as Madeline Peterson-Woods
Arianne Zucker as Nicole Walker

At The Pub, standing face to face. Just as they're about to kiss, Daniel interrupts.

Daniel
"Hey guys."

They move away from each other.

Daniel
"I hope I'm not interrupting anything."

Chloe
"No, no you're not. I gotta go."

Phillip hands Chloe her purse and she rushes out of The Pub. Phillip takes a deep breath.

Daniel
"What was that all about?"

Phillip
"What the hell do you want?"

Daniel
"Oh touchy."

Daniel smiles.

At the DiMera mansion, EJ walks downstairs is about to get himself some breakfast when someone rings the doorbell. He turns around and walks to the door to answer. It's man with an envelope in hand.

Man
"EJ DiMera?"

EJ
"Yes. Is there something I can assist you with?"

The man hands the envelope to EJ.

Man
"You've been served."

He says then walks away quickly.

EJ slams the door and walks into the living room as he opens the envelope. It's a summons to appear in family court.

EJ
"That bitch."

He continues to read.

EJ
"She wants full custody? Over my dead body. She's not getting full custody of my kids. I will fight for my kids."

EJ looks at the sonogram of Nicole's baby. Kate interrupts.

Kate
"Is Chad included?"

EJ turns to Kate as she walks into the room.

EJ
"Again with this Chad stuff."

Kate
"Well he is your son and you said you will fight for your kids. And since he's your son that means he's one of your kids."

EJ
"I'm not having this conversation with you."

Kate
"Then who? Why can't you just accept that Chad is your son?"

EJ
"I have one son and his name is Johnny. I have a daughter named Sydney. I might have another son or daughter on the way."

Kate sees the sonogram.

Kate
"So you care about Johnny and Sydney of course I get that, but Nicole's baby? I mean you don't even know if you're the father."

EJ
"Will you just go away? Don't you have some sort of appointment you need to go to or a shopping trip before the benefit tonight?"

Nicole walks downstairs rubbing her belly and talking to her baby.

Nicole
"Let's get something to eat. I'm starving."

She gets to the bottom of the stairs and hears EJ and Kate talking. She decides to eavesdrop.

Kate
"Yes I do, but before I go. I have to say one last thing."

EJ sighs.

EJ
"What is it?"

Kate
"I think you reconsider denying Chad as your son. He's a great kid and I have a feeling you'll regret it one day."

Kate backs up a little before turning around. Nicole asks as if she wasn't eavesdropping and enters the room.

Nicole
"Hello good morning."

EJ
"Good morning darling. How are you and the baby doing? Do want some tea?"

Nicole
"Awesome and yes please"

EJ pours Nicole some tea and hands it to here.

Nicole
"Thank you."

Nicole takes a sip of tea.

EJ
"You're welcome. And think else?"

Nicole
"Yes."

EJ
"What is it? Biscuits? Eggs? Toast?"

Nicole
"Tell me about Chad being your son."

EJ pauses.

At Lucas', Lucas is shocked by Sami.

Lucas
"Why do you need me?"

Sami
"I'm worried about what's going to happen with Rafe."

Lucas
"Oh you mean what will happen when Rafe finds out you ruined his case against Baker not to mention the fact that you're lying to him about Sydney. Also you're lying to EJ and Nicole too."

Sami
"I'm not lying to anyone. And as soon as your girlfriend files the papers, Johnny and Sydney will be all mine."

Someone knocks on the door. Lucas goes to answer it. It's the same man that was at EJ's and he has another envelope.

Man
"Hello I'm looking for Samantha Brady."

Sami walks over.

Sami
"That's me."

The man hands Sami the envelope.

Man
"You've been served."

Then walks away. Lucas closes the door as Sami opens the envelope.

Lucas
"What's that?"

Sami
"Looks like your girlfriend came through."

Sami smiles.

Back at The Pub, Daniel and Phillip continue their conversation.

Daniel
"I came here to give you my donation."

Daniel hands Phillip a check.

Phillip
"You can make your donation tonight at the benefit."

Phillip tries to hand it back, but Daniel gives it back.

Daniel
"I'm not going."

Phillip
"Why not?"

Phillip asks curiously.

Daniel
"Because you stole my date."

Phillip
"Oh I'm sorry. I'm not taking random blonde #1 to the benefit. I'm taking Chloe."

Phillip smiles. Daniel seems confused."

Daniel
"That's who I meant, Chloe. What's this about a blonde?"

Phillip
"I saw you last night at Cheatin Hearts with a blonde."

Daniel
"Oh that was Vickie."

Phillip
"What is she like a med student or no I know who she was. One of your patients."

Daniel chuckles.

Daniel
"Aren't you full of jokes today?"

Phillip
"What can I say; I'm in a good mood."

Daniel
"Why because of Chloe? What are you two back together? Wait don't answer that. I can tell you guys aren't together because if you were then she wouldn't have run out of here like that."

Phillip
"Whether Chloe and I are back together or not, it's none of your business."

Daniel
"I think it is."

Phillip
"Why? You let her go."

Daniel
"Because you banged her."

Phillip
"So what?"

Daniel
"We were engaged."

Daniel raises his voice.

Phillip
"You banged Chloe while she was still married to my brother."

Daniel gets quiet.

Phillip
"Oh how quickly we throw stones."

Phillip says with a smile.

Back at the DiMera mansion. Nicole wants answers.

EJ
"Chad's not my son."

Nicole
"So you say, but Kate says otherwise."

EJ
"Kate's a liar. You know that."

Nicole
"Yeah, but why would she lie about that?"

EJ
"Who knows with that woman?"

Nicole
"Tell me the truth EJ. You know I'm just going to figure it out myself."

EJ
"Happy snooping."

EJ says then starts to walk away. Nicole turns around.

Nicole
"Too bad. I guess Chad is going to be all alone now."

EJ stops and turns around.

EJ
"What do you mean?"

Nicole
"His mom died and DA Woods disowned him at his mother's funeral. So now he has no family, who knows if he has any friends. Probably doesn't have any money. Probably homeless. Sitting on the corner asking for change. It's a shame. Fall's here then soon winter and then here comes the snow."

EJ
"Ok fine."

EJ yells then pauses.

EJ
"Chad's my son."

Nicole smiles.

Nicole
"Now was that so hard?"

EJ stares at Nicole. Back to Lucas'.

Sami
"The court date is set. Can't wait."

Sami walks over to a table and places the summons on it. Lucas follows her.

Lucas
"There's only one problem."

Sami looks at Lucas.

Sami
"What's that?"

Lucas
"Sydney's not your daughter?"

Little did they know, Rafe had walked downstairs.

Rafe
"What do you mean Sydney's not her daughter?"

Lucas and Sami stare at him.

Rafe
"What's going on here?"

Back to The Pub. Daniel and Phillip's conversation gets more heated.

Daniel
"You broke my daughter's heart."

Phillip
"I never had your daughter's heart. Nathan Horton has that. But you, you broke Chloe's heart."

Daniel
"She broke mine first."

Phillip
"You broke Chelsea's heart and my mother's heart."

Daniel
"Chelsea, really? And don't get me started on your mother. The Mrs. Stefano DiMera. That selfish bitch."

Phillip
"Don't talk about my mother that way."

Daniel
"Oh, that bitch? The one that tried to kill Chloe because she was jealous? Pissed that Chloe did her little crybaby sons, Little Lucas and Little Philly Willy, wrong."

Phillip
"You know what? If you want to play moral high horse, go play it with someone else because you're no better than Chloe, Lucas, my mother, and certainly not me."

Daniel
"You're just mad because I'm right."

Phillip
"You're just mad because I ruined your pathetic relationship with Chloe."

Daniel
"And you're proud of it."

Phillip
"It was inevitable. Chloe and I always find our way back together. After Brady. You jumped in when she was still with Lucas. But in the end, we found a way back to each other and now we're going to be connected even more forever through our baby."

Daniel
"You know what I see? I see a long history of you screwed it up with Chloe. From that stupid bet at your little school dance to getting her pregnant and ruining her relationship with me."

Phillip
"Chloe's happy about our baby."

Daniel
"Really? Then why did she run out of the hospital when she found out you were the father?"

Phillip
"She was in shock."

Daniel
"And why hasn't Chloe had a checkup yet?"

Phillip
"Maybe it's not time for one yet."

Daniel
"Nicole's always at the hospital and Chloe's farther along than her."

Mimi walks downstairs and sees Phillip and Daniel.

Phillip
"You know what? I've heard more than enough from you today. Goodbye Daniel."

Mimi walks over to them.

Daniel
"Oh you do not like what you're hearing?"

Phillip
"Get lost."

Mimi
"What's going on here?"

Mimi interrupts. Back at the DiMera mansion, EJ tell Nicole about him and Madeline.

EJ
"Was it hard? Yes."

Nicole
"Why? You're a great dad who loves his kids. You want to be a father to my baby so bad even though he or she could be Brady's. So why is it so hard to accept Chad as your son when it's a given?"

EJ
"Because of Madeline."

Nicole
"What about her?"

EJ looks sadly at Nicole.

EJ
"She broke my heart."

Nicole
"How?"

EJ
"She told me she loved me....then left."

EJ flashes back to when he met Madeline. It was a cold, rainy day in England as EJ walks into a small Pub and sees a beautiful blonde woman sitting at the bar wearing a short red dress with matching heals and a black rain coat. She turned and looked at him. He smiles and walks over to her. He introduces himself to her.

EJ
"Hello. My name is Elvis."

She smiles and holds her hand out to him.

Madeline
"I'm Maddie."

They shake.

EJ
"Nice to meet you Maddie. Can I buy you a drink?"

Maddie
"Aren't you too young to drink?"

EJ
"Maybe, maybe not."

Nicole interrupts.

Nicole
"Boring. Can you just get to the sex part?"

EJ shakes his head.

EJ
"Fine. After being at the Pub, we did some sightseeing then we went to my place."

Nicole
"Finally we're getting somewhere."

EJ
"We drank some champagne then I kissed her. She was surprised by it but then kisses me back."

Nicole
"And then you made love."

EJ
"Yeah, we did."

Nicole
"Was it good?"

EJ
"It was amazing."

Nicole
"Well she was a hooker."

EJ
"I didn't know that."

EJ pauses.

EJ
"I told her that I loved her."

Nicole
"Why?"

EJ
"Cuz she was amazing and we had a great time together in that one day."

Nicole
"Then what happened?"

EJ
"We went to sleep and the next morning she was gone. I never heard from her again until she came to town."

Nicole
"So you're saying she hit it and then quit it?"

EJ stares at Nicole. At Lucas', Sami and Lucas try to cover their tracks.

Sami
"Um...what Lucas meant was.."

Rafe interrupts her.

Rafe
"No, I want to hear it from Lucas."

Sami get nerves.

Lucas
"What I meant is that Sydney isn't Sami's daughter. She's EJ's too and she can't keep him from her no matter how much she wants to."

Rafe
"So you think EJ has a right to be in that girl's life after everything that he's done?"

Lucas
"Hell no. But EJ's going to find a way so it's just best to throw him a small bone so then we won't have to deal with one of his schemes. Nobody has time for that. I just want peace for Sami, Sydney, and Johnny."

Rafe stares at Lucas then at Sami then back at Lucas.

Rafe
"So do I."

Sami's relieved. Rafe looks at Sami who smiles back at him.

Rafe
"Well I need to get to the office so I can get done with everything before the benefit."

Sami
"Ok great."

Rafe gives her a kiss then leaves.

Sami
"Damn it Lucas that was close. I thought you were going to tell Rafe the truth."

Lucas
"I thought about, but I decided to leave that up to you."

Sami
"Thank you."

Lucas
"Don't thank me. Now you have me lying to Rafe. You know what, you're a bad influence on me."

Sami
"What? I'm a bad influence on you? Kate Roberts is your mother. Lying is in your blood."

Lucas
"I've been doing pretty good lately."

Sami
"Oh and in the one to turn you back to your old ways?"

Lucas
"Yes."

Sami
"You know what? I don't want to talk about this right now. Tell me about Will. How did that go."

Lucas
"He's still with Mia."

Sami
"What? You said you were going to handle this Lucas."

Lucas
"The more we tell him to stay away from Mia, the more he's going to want to be with her. It's best to just wait it out."

Sami
"Wait it out?"

Lucas
"Yeah, reverse psychology."

Sami
"I'm not relying on reverse psychology to get my son away from that bimbo."

Lucas
"We might not have to. Will seems to have a new crush."

Sami
"On who?"

Lucas
"Joy."

Sami
"Who's Joy?"

Lucas
"Chloe's sister."

Sami
"No way. My son is not dating that slut's sister. Wait, Chloe had a sister?"

Lucas
"Yes."

Sami
"When did that happen?"

Lucas
"When Craig and Nancy made her then Nancy popped her out."

Sami
"Lucas, I don't need that visual."

Sami starts walking to the stairs. Lucas looks at the kitchen then at Sami.

Lucas
"Where are you going?"

Sami
"Upstairs to lie down."

Lucas
"What about this mess?"

Sami
"Can you clean it up and listen for the kids. Make sure they don't kill each other."

Lucas
"No."

Sami
"Thank you."

Sami says as she walks upstairs.

Lucas
"Seriously???"

Lucas huffs. At The Pub, Daniel is mad he and Phillip were interrupted.

Daniel
"Excuse me, but we're having a private conversation."

Mimi
"Not anymore, get lost."

Daniel
"I'm sorry, but who are you?"

Mimi
"Mimi Lockhart and who the hell are you?"

Daniel
"Daniel Jonas."

Mimi
"Well bye Daniel Jonas I have business with Phillip."

Daniel
"Did you knock this one up to Phillip?"

Phillip
"No, Mimi and I are old friends. And I'm sure Chloe wouldn't like it if you talk to her old buddy this way."

Daniel
"Whatever. I'm going to work."

Phillip
"Have fun with that."

Daniel starts to walk away but turns back around and takes his check out of Phillip's hand. He rips it up and throws it in Phillip's face then walks off with a smile in his face.

Mimi
"What a jerk."

Phillip
"That's putting it mildly."

Mimi
"Why was he all in your face?"

Phillip
"Because I stole Chloe from him."

Mimi
"That's Chloe's ex? What did she see in him?"

Phillip
"No clue."

Mimi
"So you and Chloe are back together?"

Phillip
"Not really. I mean we're just having a baby."

Mimi
"But you're hoping for more?"

Phillip
"Maybe. I heard that you and Rex are back together."

Mimi
"Changing the subject. Smooth Kiriakis."

Phillip smiles.

Mimi
"And yes, Rex and I are back together. We're getting married."

Phillip
"Congratulations, I'm happy for you two."

Mimi
"Thank you Phillip."

Phillip
"You're welcome."

Mimi smiles.

Phillip
"So what business do you have with me?"

Mimi
"Um...it's about..."

Suddenly, Phillip's phone rings.

Phillip
"Excuse me, I need to take this."

Mimi
"Ok"

Phillip
"Hello? What? Okay I'll be right there."

Phillip hangs up the phone.

Phillip
"I'm sorry but I need to go. We can talk tomorrow after this benefit stuff is over."

Mimi
"Ok."

Phillip kisses her on the cheek then leaves The Pub. Mimi is disappointed.

Mimi
"I need to talk to you."

Kate walks up.

Kate
"Talk to Phillip about what? And why the hell you're back in Salem?"

Mimi
"I'm from Salem. Can I not come home and visit?"

Kate
"No one missed you Mimi if that's what you're thinking. So you can go back into the hole you came out of."

Mimi
"I beg to differ. You see Phillip is happy I'm back. As is Chloe, Belle, Shawn, Lexie, and everyone else that I've ran into so far. So why don't you get back on that broomstick your rode in on and go back to whatever cave you came from."

Kate
"That's a good one. I see you've been working on your comebacks."

Mimi
"I needed to in order to prepare for when I saw you."

Kate
"And why is that?"

Mimi smiles.

Mimi
"Just because."

Mimi walks away leaving Kate curious. Back at the DiMera mansion, Nicole and EJ continue to talk about Madeline.

EJ
"Of course. I'm talking about something serious and you want to make a joke."

Nicole
"I'm sorry. Come here."

Nicole holds out her arms for EJ. He just stares at her.

Nicole
"I know you need a hug, so hug me."

EJ smiles and gives her a hug.

EJ
"I hope you will keep this between us."

Nicole
"That Chad's your son?"

They stop hugging.

EJ
"No there's DNA proof of that thanks to my father and Lexie.

Nicole
"Oh."

EJ
"I mean the story about Madeline and me."

Nicole
"Sure. It was kinda boring anyways."

EJ
"Nikki."

Nicole
"I swear. No one will find out about what happened between you and Madeline from me."

EJ
"Good."

Nicole
"But under one condition."

EJ
"What's that?"

Nicole
"You try and have a relationship with Chad."

EJ
"I can try, but after the way I acted when I found out he was my son, I doubt it."

Nicole
"Well, try harder. Try for Grace."

EJ
"Grace?"

Nicole
"She was Chad's daughter. Your granddaughter."

EJ
"That she was."

Nicole smiles and they hug again then EJ kisses her.

[danniebear87]

Thanks for reading. I have a couple of questions for you guys. Do you guys want me to start doing the previews for the next chapter again? And would you like to see more of the minor character like Derrick, Sarah, and Henry and also Carrie and Austin?

[gapeach]

Previews would be great!! It would be nice to see from the minor characters from time to time.

[Kpatch]

It is clear Philip was frustrated at getting interrupted and not kissing Chloe. I was cracking up at Philip and Daniel's schoolyard pettiness. Great convo. My favorite was this:
Daniel: "You broke my daughter's heart."

Phillip: "I never had your daughter's heart."

I wonder who was calling Philip that he couldn't finish talking to Mimi.

It was interesting to see how EJ met Madeline.

As for your question danniebear87, we love previews around here. Personally, I'm not someone who needs to see much of minor characters, but if you feel they help the story, then go for it.

[rahma2701]

Yaaaaaay! You got Phimi down perfect I am
excited to see more of their convastion. I love Ejole vs Bricole haha Kate and Mimi were hilarious.

Justin is team Phloe? Joy is perfect I always wanted teen Joy on the show thanks for making it happened on here. danniebear87

[fluffysmom]

I like previews.

I like the heated conversation between Philip and Daniel. I also liked EJ and Nicole's conversation.

[danniebear87]

A KEY TO THE TRUTH

Cast:
Molly Burnett as Melanie Layton
Jason Cook as Officer Shawn Brady
Jason Gerhardt as Officer Evan Parker
Dax Griffin as Eddie Saunders
Mark Hapka as Dr. Nathan Horton
Shelley Hennig as Stephanie Johnson
Crystal Hunt as Jamie McCormick
Jay Johnson as Phillip Kiriakis
Peter Reckell as Commissioner Bo Brady
John Taylor as Commander Roman Brady
McKenzie Westmore as DA Natasha Crane
Arianne Zucker as Nicole Walker

Stephanie is sitting on her couch eating popcorn watching the hospital surveillance footage of Nicole getting hit.

Stephanie
"Bam, bitch went down."

She laughs.

Stephanie
"This will never get old."

She picks up her remote and turns off the video. She places her remote and popcorn on the table then picks up the key to Eddie's safe deposit box.

Stephanie
"Time to see what's inside this safe deposit box."

She picks up her keys and purse and leaves. Evan and Shawn are searching Eddie's apartment when Shawn comes across a picture of Eddie with a woman.

Shawn
"Hey Evan, take a look at this."

Evan walks over.

Shawn
"Looks like Eddie had a lady friend."

Evan
"Wonder who she is."

A woman opens the door. Evan and Shawn look over at her.

Woman
"What the hell is going on here? Who the hell are you guys?"

Evan
"Sorry ma'am, but you can't be here right now."

Woman
"This is my apartment. Get the hell out or I'm gonna call the police."

Shawn
"We are the police. I'm Officer Shawn Brady and this is Officer Evan Parker. And you are?"

Woman
"Jamie McCormick. I'm Eddie's wife. What has he done now?"

Shawn and Evan look at each other.

Jamie
"What is it? What aren't you guys telling me?"

Shawn
"I'm sorry, but Eddie's dead."

Jamie
"What? You're wrong he can't be."

Evan
"He is. I saw his dead body."

Jamie
"No! No, this isn't true."

Shawn
"We're sorry."

Jamie starts crying. Stephanie arrives at the bank with the key to Eddie's safe deposit box.

Stephanie
"Let's see, it should be box number 110."

She looks around for it.

Stephanie
"Ah, there it is."

She puts the key inside the hole and opens it up. She finds a folder filled with papers, money, and a tape recorder.

Stephanie
"Some pocket change."

She puts the money in her pocket.

Stephanie
"Ooh a tape recorder. Perfect."

She pulls the tape recorder and the folder and sticks them in her purse then closes the safe deposit box and leaves. At the police station, Bo is in his office searching for the hospital surveillance footage when Roman walks in.

Roman
"Whatcha doing little brother?"

Bo
"The hospital surveillance footage."

Roman
"Seriously?"

Bo
"Yeah. It was on my desk now it's nowhere to be found."

Roman
"I'm sure it's around here somewhere."

Natasha walks up to the door.

Natasha
"What exactly are you two looking for? Is it the hospital surveillance video?"

Bo
"Do you know what it is?"

Natasha
"No I don't and neither does either of you. If so I would be preparing to prosecute the person that ran over a pregnant woman and then left her there defenseless. It's just disgusting."

Nicole interrupts.

Nicole
"Yes. Finally someone sees things my way."

Natasha
"Nicole Walker I assume. I'm the new DA, Natasha Crane."

Nicole
"Nice to meet you."

They shake hands.

Roman
"I wouldn't describe Nicole Walker as defenseless. And she's done way worse things than a hit and run."

Natasha
"So that means she doesn't deserve justice? She's still a victim and deserves to face her attacker."

Nicole nods her head in agreement.

Nicole
"I like you. Let me buy you a drink."

Bo
"Ok that's enough. All of you out of here."

Nicole
"No, I want a progress report on my case."

Bo
"Ok, nothing's new. Now bye, bye Nicole."

Nicole
"Worse commissioner ever."

Nicole says and leaves in a huff she ends up running into Phillip.

Nicole
"Oh sorry Phillip."

Phillip
"It's cool. Why are you here? What has EJ done now?"

Nicole
"Nothing lately I don't think, but give me a couple hours and I'll find out."

Phillip laughs.

Nicole
"I'm just here trying to find out if your idiot brother is closer to finding out who hit me."

Phillip
"Still nothing?"

Nicole
"No. He kicked me out of his office. He's so rude. Goodness, Hope can mug half the town and no one bats an eye. I kidnap a baby and nobody forgets."

Phillip
"I'll talk to him and see if I can help I'm any way."

Nicole
"Ok, thank you Phillip."

They hug.

Nicole
"Well I better get back home and get ready for the benefit."

Phillip
"Alright. See you tonight."

Nicole
"With heels on if my feet aren't still swollen. Pregnancy isn't as glamorous as it seems."

Phillip watches as Nicole walks away. Back at Jamie and Eddie's, Jamie continues to cry.

Evan
"I'm sorry for your loss."

Jamie
"How did he die? He was sick before I left."

Shawn
"Where did you go?"

Jamie
"To see my Aunt. She was really sick and now she's dead and now Eddie's dead. Oh my gosh, everyone's dying."

Jamie's cries get louder. Evan walks over and puts his hand on her shoulder. She quiets down.

Jamie
"You didn't answer me. How did he die?"

Shawn
"Eddie was attacking a woman and she was just defending herself."

Jamie stops crying.

Jamie
"What? Eddie would never do something like that."

Shawn
"That's what happened."

Jamie
"You're lying. Where is this bitch?"

Stephanie arrives at home with a smile on her face and the stuff she stole from Eddie's safe deposit box. She puts the folder on the table and plays the tape.

Nathan:
"So you think you're some big tough guy huh? Walking into a hospital, trying to kidnap a teenage girl, shooting people including a pregnant woman? You're pathetic. I hope that they throw the book at you because you deserve it and a hell of a lot more."

Stephanie
"Ooh that was good Nathan so anger. So much hatred."

She smiles then sits at her table and opens the folder. She sees pictures of the damage to Melanie's car.

Stephanie
"Hmm. Something doesn't seem right."

At the police station, Natasha continues to give Roman and Bo grief while they search Bo's office for the video.

Natasha
"I can't believe you two idiots...no wait; I can believe you two idiots would do a thing like this. I've never worked at a police department that is as careless as this one."

Roman stops.

Roman
"Do you ever shut up?"

Natasha
"Do you ever solve a case?"

Phillip interrupts.

Phillip
"Sorry for interrupting, but Bo can I talk to you if you have a moment?"

Natasha
"He's busy."

Phillip
"I see. What are you looking for?"

Natasha
"The hospital surveillance footage that he lost. Who are you?"

Phillip
"Phillip Kiriakis."

Natasha
"Is that supposed to mean something?"

Bo walks over.

Bo
"He's my brother."

Natasha
"Oh. Well hopefully you're not as incompetent as your brother."

Bo
"Let's get out here."

Bo and Phillip walk into the hall.

Bo
"So what do you want to talk to me about?"

Phillip
"Nicole. Is there anything new on her case?"

Bo
"Without the footage, the case is cold."

Phillip
"No evidence at all?"

Bo
"The whole area was wiped clean like no one wanted the truth to be revealed."

Phillip has a flashback of the night of the accident. He remembers telling Chloe that he's done a bad thing then flashes back.

Bo
"Where'd you go just now?"

Before Phillip could answer Jamie storms into the police station with Evan and Shawn right behind her.

Jamie
"Hello, I need answers. Where is the commissioner?"

Bo
"I'm the commissioner and you are?"

Jamie
"Jamie McCormick and I need to see the bitch that murdered my husband."

Bo
"And who is your husband."

Jamie
"Eddie Saunders."

Bo
"She has been released."

Jamie
"What? How does a murderer get to walk away?"

Bo
"She's not a murderer; she was acting in self defense. He was trying to rape her."

Jamie
"That's bull. My husband wouldn't try and rape anyone."

Bo
"Sorry, but it's true."

Jamie
"No it's not. What's her name? What's the bitch's name that is lying about my husband and murdered him?"

Bo takes a deep breath.

Bo
"Stephanie Johnson."

Phillip's shocked. Stephanie turns the video back on to watch the crash again.

Stephanie
"No, no, no."

She screams then throws her remote. At the hospital, Nathan watches Melanie at the nurse's. She looks up and sees him looking at her. He quickly turns away. She looks back down and he looks over at her again then walks away. Melanie looks up as he's walking away. She follows him as he goes into the locker room. As she walks in, she slams the door startling him.

Nathan
"What the hell?"

Melanie
"What the hell is right."

Nathan
"What?"

Melanie
"Why are you staring at me?"

Nathan
"I just looked over at you."

Melanie
"No you've been doing this all day."

Nathan
"No I haven't."

Melanie
"Stop lying. I'm not dumb. Just I don't believe that you and Stephanie are back together."

Nathan
"Why not?"

Melanie
"Why would you be?"

Nathan is silent. Melanie smiles and crosses her arms.

Melanie
"I knew it. I knew you were lying. You didn't have much to say last night either. Stephanie did all the talking or should I say lying? So what is the truth? Why are you pretending to be back with Stephanie?"

Nathan
"It's....it's not forever."

Melanie
"Why at all? Why can't we be together?"

Nathan
"Because...it's complicated."

Melanie
"Well uncomplicate it."

Nathan
"I will. I am."

Melanie pulls him into a kiss. Back at the police station, Jamie is ready for revenge.

Jamie
"Stephanie Johnson, huh? Well I guess it's time that I meet her."

Jamie turns around, but Evan and Shawn stand in her way.

Jamie
"Move please."

Bo
"You're not going anywhere near Stephanie."

Jamie turns back around.

Jamie
"And why not?"

Bo
"Because the case is close and there's no reason to go after your husband's victim."

Jamie
"She's not victim. She's a murderer."

Bo
"You can see it as anyway you like, but the truth is the truth. I'm sorry for your loss, but I can't condone a meeting between you two. Not with you like this."

Jamie
"Alright, I'll calm down. Now bring her here."

Bo
"I will discuss this with Stephanie and I'll get back to you. You can leave your number with the desk sergeant."

Jamie takes off.

Bo
"Evan, escort her out of the building."

Evan
"Yes sir."

Evan takes off after Jamie.

Bo
"Shawn, where the hell did she come from?"

Shawn
"She showed up at the apartment when Evan and I were searching it."

Phillip
"Why did Stephanie kill this Eddie Saunders guy?"

Bo
"He tried to rape her. It was self defense."

Phillip
"That bastard."

Bo
"Now we need to make sure this Jamie doesn't go anywhere near Stephanie until I talk to Stephanie."

Shawn
"Definitely. There's no telling who this Jamie is."

Phillip
"I need to go handle some stuff before the benefit. Will I see you guys there?"

Shawn
"I will be there with Belle."

Bo
"Carly and I will be there."

Phillip
"Alright, later."

Phillip walks off. Before leaving the station, he pulls out his phone and calls Stephanie. She doesn't answer so he leaves her a message.

Phillip
"Hey Steph, its Phillip. Call me when you get this. I heard about what happen. I'm worried about you."

Phillip hangs up then leaves the station. Stephanie walks over to her table and looks at the pictures again.

Stephanie
"I can't believe this. Melanie didn't hit Nicole."

Stephanie bangs her head on the table and starts to cry. Someone walks in and starts clapping their hands. Stephanie looks up. It's Eddie.

Eddie
"Bravo, bravo. You figured it out."

Stephanie is in shock. At the hospital, Melanie and Nathan continue to kiss until Nathan pushes her away.

Nathan
"No, I can't."

He turns away.

Melanie
"Why not? I'm not? I'm not giving up on you. You never did on me."

Nathan faces her.

Nathan
"I'm not giving up on you. It's just..."

Melanie
"It's just what? If you love me you, kiss me right now."

Nathan walks over to Melanie and gazes into her eyes then pulls her into a kiss. He picks her up and puts her up against a locker.

In the next chapter:
Stephanie loses her mind
Joy discovers a secret
Vivian and Gus set their plan in motion

[fluffysmom]

Thanks for the update. Eddie is alive?? His wife is an interesting addition to the story.

[gapeach]

Sooooooo if Melanie didn't hit Nicole was it Phillip??

[Kpatch]

I'm also thinking that it was Philip who hit Nicole. Looks like Stephanie doesn't have anything to hold over Nathan after all.

[danniebear87]

REAL TRUTH

Cast:
John Aniston as Victor Kiriakis
Nadia Bjorlin as Chloe Lane
Molly Burnett as Melanie Layton
Alexandra Chando as Joy Wesley
Dax Griffin as Eddie Saunders
Mark Hapka as Dr. Nathan Horton
Shelley Hennig as Stephanie Johnson
Jay Johnson as Phillip Kiriakis
Kamall Shaikh as Gus
Louise Sorel as Vivian Alamain-Kiriakis

It's almost time for the hospital benefit and everyone's getting ready. At the Kiriakis mansion, Joy shows up to get ready with Chloe. Chloe opens the door.

Chloe
"Hey Joy."

Joy
"Hey. I love your hair."

Chloe
"Thanks. Let’s head upstairs and get ready."

Chloe closes the door and heads upstairs as Joy follows. In the living room, Vivian is checking herself out in the mirror as Gus walks through the back door. Vivian sees him in the mirror. She's turns around.

Vivian
"Finally you got here."

Gus
"Sorry madam. I had to make sure the information I got was correct."

Vivian
"So was it? Did you find Nicholas's daughter?"

Gus
"No I didn't."

Vivian
"Really?"

Gus
"Yes, but I found a lead."

Vivian
"Do tell."

Gus
"She was adopted by a family in Chicago."

Vivian
"Chicago? Why, well that's so close. We can to Chicago."

Victor walks in.

Victor
"What's this about Chicago?"

Vivian
"Oh Victor, darling how are you?"

Victor
"That doesn't answer the question."

Vivian
"Gus and I are going on a little vacation there."

Victor
"Why Chicago?"

Vivian
"It's a beautiful place. I thought you loved Chicago?"

Victor
"I do. I'm just wondering why there? Chicago's way too close. May I suggest some place in Europe?"

Gus
"Europe is very nice this time of year."

Vivian
"Yes, but we're going to Chicago."

Victor
"Well don't hurry home."

Vivian
"Oh Victor, I know you'll miss me."

Victor
"Sure I'll miss you, like heartburn."

Vivian
"You can do like they say and front, but I know how you really feel about me Victor."

Victor
"I highly doubt it."

Vivian
"We'll I better finish getting ready for the benefit tonight. Gus, can you make all the arraignments? I want to leave first thing tomorrow."

Gus
"Yes Madam."

Gus hurries out the back door.

Victor
"I'm glad you're not ready. I would hate to think that was your ready look."

Victor chuckles. Vivian leaves the room. Upstairs, Chloe helps Joy with her makeup.

Joy
"Wow, I love it."

Joy says as she looks into the mirror.

Chloe
"Hopefully this look goes well with your dress since I haven't seen it yet."

Joy
"Oh it will. I'm going to put it on right now."

Joy gets up and rushes over to change into her dress. In the hospital locker room, things are getting hot and heavy between Nathan and Melanie. They kiss each other passionately. Melanie takes off Nathan's shirt. Nathan is about to take off Melanie's, but stops and walks away from her.

Nathan
"I don't want to do this."

Melanie catches her breath.

Melanie
"It didn't seem that way to me."

Nathan
"I meant not like this."

Melanie
"What, do you want to have mood music and candles?"

Nathan
"No I meant I can't do this to you or to Stephanie."

Melanie
"You don't want Stephanie so you're not doing anything to her. But you should be doing me right here, right now."

Nathan walks up to Melanie and kisses her softly on her lips for a short moment then steps back.

Nathan
"We will be together, I promise you that."

Melanie
"You better not be lying to me Horton."

Melanie stares at Nathan then straightens her scrubs before leaving the locker room. Nathan takes a deep breath then puts his shirt back on.

At Stephanie's, Stephanie can't believe her eyes.

Stephanie
"Eddie?"

Eddie
"That's my name. Too bad I never got to hear you scream it."

Stephanie
"You're dead."

Eddie
"Am I?"

Stephanie seems confused. Eddie sits down on her couch and puts his feet on her table.

Stephanie
"I don't know."

Eddie
"Well you did figure out that Melanie isn't so guilty after all. So you do know something."

Stephanie
"If she didn't do it, then who did it?"

Eddie
"Do you really want to know that? Because I think you would rather Melanie go to prison? Then that way you can have Nathan all to yourself."

Eddie laughs. Stephanie walks over to him.

Stephanie
"What's so funny?"

Eddie
"That you have to go through all of this just to get a guy. It's kinda pathetic."

Stephanie
"I'm pathetic? You're the one that tried to rape me. You can't get it any other way."

Eddie laughs some more.

Stephanie
"Stop laughing."

Eddie
"I can't help it."

Stephanie gets angry. She picks up and pillow and jumps on Eddie to smother him.

Stephanie
"DIE! DIE! DIE!"

She screams. Nathan walks in.

Nathan
"What the hell?"

Stephanie stops and looks over at him. At the Kiriakis mansion, Chloe finally gets to see Joy in her dress. It's a long, pink sequin dress with a matching mask. She twirls around in it.

Chloe
"Wow, you look like a princess."

Joy
"That's what dad said."

Chloe
"Aww. My little sister is all grown up."

Joy
"And my big sister has grown up too."

Joy touches Chloe's belly.

Chloe
"Yep. I'm going to be a mom. I never thought this would happen."

Joy
"And now it is with Phillip."

Chloe
"Never imagined it would be with Phillip. I never thought I'd see him again after Brady and I moved away, but then I came back and there he was. The rest is history."

Joy
"I think it's just the beginning."

Chloe smiles. Downstairs, Gus walks back in the living. Victor is going over some files. He notices Gus.

Victor
"You again."

Gus freezes.

Gus
"I'm looking for Madam Vivian."

Victor
"She's upstairs putting on her face. It might be awhile."

Vivian walks in.

Vivian
"I'm right here Gus."

Victor and Gus look over at Vivian who's in a long, maroon dress with diamond sequins all over and a matching mask.

Gus
"You look beautiful Madam."

Victor
"Good thing there won't be any children there. You'd scare them away."

Vivian
"Oh stop it Victor. I know you love it."

Victor
"You really don't know me, do you? Well I'm off to change."

Vivian
"Thank goodness. I thought you were going to wear that suit to the benefit."

Victor
"On second thought, maybe I should."

Vivian
"Victor please."

Victor
"Fine, I'll change."

Victor looks at Gus.

Victor
"And you be gone by the time I get back."

Gus
"Yes sir."

Victor heads to his room to get ready.

Vivian
"Speaking of dreadful outfits, tell me you're not wearing that to the benefit."

Gus
"No, I wasn't planning on going."

Vivian
"Why not?"

Gus
"I don't have a date."

Vivian
"What am I? Chopped liver?"

Gus
"I thought Victor was your date?"

Vivian
"You really think Victor would escort me into the benefit?"

Gus thinks.

Gus
"Is this a trick question?"

Vivian
"Oh never mind. Now tell me, did you get all the arraignments taken care of?"

Gus
"Yes, a car will pick you up tomorrow at noon and take us to Chicago."

Vivian
"Excellent. That give me more time to prepare."

Gus
"Prepare for what?"

Vivian
"To get back at Carly of course. What is with you tonight Gus?"

Gus seems confused.

Vivian
"It wasn't a question."

Gus
"But..."

Vivian
"Oh never mind."

Gus
"So how exactly are you going to use Nicholas and his daughter to get back at Carly?"

Vivian smiles. Upstairs, Chloe puts on her dress. It's bright red and is short in the front and long in the back. She has a feathery mask to match.

Joy
"I love it."

Chloe
"Thank you. I'm glad it still fits."

Joy
"It does perfectly. Phillip is going to love it."

Chloe laughs.

Chloe
"I hope so."

Joy
"I know so."

Chloe coughs a little.

Joy
"Are you ok?"

Chloe
"Yeah, I guess I just need some water."

Joy
"I'll go get you some."

Chloe
"Thank you."

Joy heads downstairs to get the water.

Vivian
"Nicholas and the little brat's presence alone will send Carly into a tailspin and I will love it."

Gus
"That's all? I thought there was going to be more to this."

Vivian
"In do time. I need to meet Nicholas' brat first to see what she's capable of first."

Gus
"Ok."

Vivian
"What?"

Gus
"It's just your last plot failed and this one seems like it will too."

Joy reaches the bottom step and is about to walk into the living room when she see Vivian and Gus.

Vivian
"Oh when I tried to convince that Chloe Lane that Carly was sleeping with Daniel. What good did that do?"

Joy freezes and steps behind the door to listen.

Gus
"Chloe responded by sleeping with Phillip and now she's pregnant with his child."

Vivian
"Yes and Carly's living happily ever after with Bo Brady. Oh well."

Joy turns to walk back upstairs when she bumps into Phillip.

Phillip
"Joy, what are you doing?"

Joy's nervous. Back at Stephanie's, Nathan is shocked by Stephanie's actions.

Nathan
"What are you doing?"

Stephanie
"Don't you see? Eddie's alive and I'm trying to kill him."

Nathan seems confused.

Nathan
"Eddie's dead. You killed him already."

Stephanie looks down and notices Eddie's gone.

Stephanie
"He was just here. I know it."

Nathan
"Yeah and Santa Claus is real."

Stephanie walks over to him.

Stephanie
"I'm telling you the truth."

Nathan
"Look, you probably saw him because you're here and this is where he died."

Stephanie
"Maybe. Why are you here?"

Nathan
"I came here to get your dress."

Stephanie
"What? Why?"

Nathan
"I figured you wouldn't want to come here after everything, but since you're here you can get your own damn dress."

Nathan turns to leave. Stephanie stops him.

Stephanie
"Where are you going?"

Nathan turns around.

Nathan
"I'm going to Maggie's to change."

Stephanie
"No you're not. Melanie's going to be there."

Nathan
"Melanie's at work still and if she is then what?"

Stephanie
"I will go to Bo and turn her in."

Nathan
"You can stop me and Melanie from seeing each other. We work together and she lives with my grandmother. This is temporary anyways. So get over yourself and leave me alone."

Nathan turns to leave again, but Stephanie stops him.

Stephanie
"Wait."

Nathan turns back around.

Nathan
"What?"

Stephanie
"There's something I need to tell you. It's about the accident."

Nathan seems curious.

In the next chapter:
Everyone is busy getting ready for the benefit
Melanie plans to get Nathan alone
Rex and Mimi start work at Salem University Hospital

[danniebear87]

Sorry for one one update this week. I just wasn't really focused on writing and this chapter sucks. I hope to get back to it for next week.

[Kpatch]

danniebear87, are you crazy? This chapter was soooo good. I really enjoyed it. Loved Victor's snarks. Nice job of capturing him so well.

So I guess Joy didn't know the circumstances of her little niece or nephew's conception, huh?

Why is Chloe coughing? Is she not going to be able to sing? That would be awful!

Stephanie is losing it!