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A DAY OF MOURNING

Kristian Alfonso…Hope Brady

Molly Burnett….Melanie Layton-Kiriakis

John Callahan…Dr. Richard Baker

Matt Cedeno….…..Dr. Brandon Walker

Jason Cook…. .Shawn Brady

Brandon Coughlin…...Tad

Patrika Darbo…..Nancy Wesley

Casey Deidrick…Chad Peterson-Woods

Judi Evans…...Bonnie Lockhart

Farah Fath…..Mimi Lockhart

Galen Gering…Agent Rafe Hernandez

Dax Griffin….Eddie Saunders

Mark Hapka…..Dr. Nathan Horton

Shelley Hennig…...Stephanie Johnson

Leann Hunley…..Anna DiMera

Renee Jones….Dr. Lexie Carver

Lauren Koslow…Kate DiMera

David Leisure…..DA Charles Woods

Joshua Marrow…..Agent Derrick Matthews

Joe Mascolo…Stefano DiMera

Dylan Patton…..Will Horton

Austin Peck….Austin Reid

Peter Reckell…...Bo Brady

James Reynolds…..Abe Carver

Gaby Rodriguez…..Gabi Hernandez

Taylor Spreitler…...Mia McCormick

Kirsten Storms….Belle Brady

Josh Taylor….Roman Brady

Valerie Wildman….Faye Walker

Shelby Young…Kinsey

THE PUB

Kinsey sits at a table and texts. Tad walks in and up to her.

Tad:

"Morning Kinsey."

Kinsey looks up at him.

Kinsey:

"Wow don't you look sharp."

Tad sits down.

Tad:

"That's what my mom said too."

Kinsey:

"Are you trying to pick up a date at the funeral?"

Tad:

"That might be what you want to do, but I'm going to be there to support my friend that lost his mother."

Kinsey:

"Yeah that he killed."

Gabi walks up.

Gabi:

"I can't believe that you just said that."

Kinsey turns around to face Gabi. Gabi looks at Kinsey with disgust.

JAVA CAFÉ

Nathan pays for his coffee he gets out of line to put sugar in his coffee at the table. Behind him is Chad. He tries to pay for his coffee, but his card isn't working. Nathan notices. He walks back to the counter.

Chad:

"I must have grabbed the wrong card this morning."

Nathan:

"I'll take care of it."

Nathan pulls out some money to give to the cashier.

Chad:

"Man, you don't have to do that."

Nathan:

"It's okay."

The cashier gives Nathan his change. Chad takes his coffee. They walk away.

Chad:

"Thanks man. I'm going to pay you back as soon as can."

Nathan:

"You don't have to pay me back."

Chad:

"I feel weird just taking money from strangers."

Nathan:

"I'm Nathan, and you are?"

Chad:

"Chad."

Nathan:

"Now we're not strangers."

Nathan takes a sip of his coffee. Chad smiles a little.

Chad:

"That is very true."

Nathan:

"If you really want to pay me back, then pay it forward."

Chad:

"That sounds good. It won't be buying anyone anything, but I'm sure I can find some good deed to perform."

Nathan:

"Alright then."

Chad:

"Well, see you around Nathan and thanks again for the coffee."

Nathan:

"You too Chad."

Chad leaves with his coffee. Eddie approaches Nathan from behind.

Eddie:

"What's up doc?"

Nathan jumps a little. Eddie walks in front of Nathan.

Nathan:

"Eddie."

Eddie:

"So funny how you can be nice to strangers and buy them coffee, but be so mean to helpless patient. Sigh."

Nathan:

"Spying on me again."

Eddie:

"Well I didn't want to interrupt your love fest you had going on with umm…Chad was it?"

Nathan:

"Have you made up your decision yet?"

Eddie:

"Yes I have."

STATEVILLE PRISON

Bonnie wakes up and stretches.

Bonnie:

"Time to get up Anna. It's blueberry Sunday. Those blueberry waffles just put you in a great mood."

Bonnie notices that Anna hasn't move.

Bonnie:

"Anna, come on girl get up."

Bonnie turns Anna around and Anna falls all the ground. Bonnie screams.

LUCAS' HOUSE

Rafe is on the phone with Roman.

Rafe:

"Any sign of EJ yet?"

Roman:

"Nope not yet. He escaped the fire somehow and got past everyone."

Rafe:

"Of course."

Will comes downstairs and checks himself out in the mirror. Rafe notices.

Roman:

"I'm going to Madeline's funeral in a little bit, but I'll call you if anything comes up."

Rafe:

"Okay I'm going to check on Anna's statement and make sure everything's in order."

Rafe hangs up. He looks at Will.

Rafe:

"Need help with that tie."

Will:

"Nope I got it."

Rafe doesn't think so.

Rafe:

"Alright then. It's pretty quiet in here."

Will:

"I leaving now. Sydney's asleep with mom and the twins are with dad and Alex."

Rafe:

"Thanks for the info."

Will:

"Sure. Later."

Will walks out. Rafe gets a call.

Rafe:

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

Rafe rushes out of the house.

PUERTO RICO

Shawn wakes up to Belle asleep by his side.

Shawn:

"Belle?"

Belle opens her eyes.

Belle:

"Shawn you're awake."

She pauses.

Belle:

"You're awake."

She shouts.

Shawn:

"Not so loud."

Belle:

"I was so worried about you."

She hugs him. Brandon walks in.

Brandon:

"Good you're awake. How are you feeling?"

Shawn:

"I'm fine except for this headache."

Brandon:

"That's expected."

Shawn:

"What happened?"

Belle:

"You were attacked from behind."

Shawn:

"Do they know who did it?"

Belle:

"Not yet."

Bo enters Shawn's room.

Bo:

"Shawn?"

Shawn:

"Dad?"

Bo hugs Shawn.

Shawn:

"What are you doing here?"

They stop hugging.

Shawn:

"Am I dying?"

Bo:

"What?"

Brandon:

"You're going to make a full recovery."

Shawn:

"What's going on here?"

Brandon:

"I'm going to leave you guys alone."

Brandon leaves.

Shawn:

"Dad? Belle?"

Bo:

"It's about your mom."

Shawn:

"What's wrong with mom?"

Bo:

"She's been acting strange lately."

Shawn:

"Strangely?"

Belle butts in.

Belle:

"I found your mom at your accident site with some guy."

Bo:

"I thought I was going to explain."

Belle:

"You were taking too long."

Shawn:

"What guy?"

Bo:

"We don't know yet."

Belle:

"He could have been the guy that attacked you."

Shawn:

"Well we need to find him and her."

At the hotel, Hope wakes up to Baker packing. He notices she's awake.

Baker:

"Good you're up. Let's get out of her. Plane leaves in an hour."

Hope:

"I have to worst possible dream or should I say nightmare."

Baker:

"About what?"

Hope:

"I attacked my son."

Baker pauses.

DIMERA MANSION

Stefano's in the living room on the phone leaving EJ a message as Kate walks in.

Stefano:

"Elvis, call me as soon as you get this. I want to know what your plan is."

He hangs up the phone then drinks some orange juice.

Kate:

"Elvis left you in the dark?"

Stefano turns around.

Stefano:

"Ah. Good morning Katherine. Eavesdropping before breakfast I see."

Kate:

"I'm as worried about EJ as you are."

Stefano:

"Yeah right after your son and that snake left him to die in that fire."

Kate:

"Lucas was trying to save Sami after your son tried to kill them."

Stefano:

"That's Lucas' side of things. I want to hear from Elvis what really happened."

Kate:

"I don't care what happened. Just as long as everyone's safe."

Stefano:

"Elvis is still not accounted for."

Kate:

"He'll pop up soon I'm sure, but he better not be plotting to hurt Lucas and neither should you."

Stefano:

"So I'm suppose to just sit back and let them hurt my son?"

Kate:

"We should just stay out of this whole situation."

Stefano:

"Oh really? You want to stay out of your son's life?"

Kate thinks.

Kate:

"Well for now. Right now I would like to pay my respects to my dearly departed friend."

Stefano:

"You're right. We should be thinking about Madeline today."

Kate:

"Are you ready to go?"

Stefano:

"Yes I am."

Kate holds out her hand for Stefano to take. He does and they walk out of the mansion.

THE PUB

Kinsey:

"Hey Gabi. Love your dress."

Gabi:

"I hope you don't plan on showing up to the funeral and telling that to Chad's face."

Kinsey:

"That I like your dress?"

Gabi:

"No, that he's to blame for his mother's death."

Kinsey:

"I wasn't planning on it that would be like rude."

Gabi:

"Good. In fact, don't talk to Chad at all. You have a funny way of making people feel much worse than they already do."

Kinsey:

"I do not."

Tad:

"You do too."

Kinsey turns to face Tad.

Kinsey:

"Tad, I thought you were my friend."

Tad:

"I am. That's why I'm telling you the truth."

Kinsey:

"I think I have just been assaulted."

Mia walks downstairs as Will walks through the front door. They lock eyes and smile. They walk up to each other. Kinsey notices.

Kinsey:

"What's up with those two?"

Gabi turns around a looks at them.

Tad:

"No clue."

Mia:

"I'm ready."

Will:

"Let's go."

Mia and Will leave the Pub. Kinsey, Tad, and Gabi stare in confusion.

JAVA CAFE

Eddie:

"I still want Stephanie. You don't want her."

Nathan:

"I think you need to find another way to blackmail me because you're never going to get near Stephanie again."

Eddie:

"I wonder what the hot nurse has to say about you protecting Stephanie."

Nathan:

"The hot nurse has a name and it's Melanie. Call her that. You know what? In fact, don't mention either name and stay away from me. Go to the cops I don't care anymore. Just leave me the hell alone."

Nathan walks out of Java.

Eddie:

"I guess it's on to plan B."

STATESVILLE PRISON

Rafe arrives at Statesville prison. Tim and Derrick are there waiting for him.

Rafe:

"What happened?"

Tim:

"Anna's dead."

Rafe:

"No way. This isn't…no this…"

Derrick:

"I talked with her cellmate, Bonnie Lockhart. She said Anna had some dinner last night. I think that was poisoned."

Rafe:

"Those damn DiMeras."

Carrie walks in. She pauses. Derrick looks at her.

Carrie:

"What's going on? Where's my mother?"

Rafe and Tim look up at her.

Carrie:

"Is someone going to answer my question?"

Derrick walks up to her.

Derrick:

"I'm sorry, but your mother is dead."

Carrie starts to tear up.

Carrie:

"No…you have to be wrong because…."

Carrie starts to break down and cry. Derrick consoles her.

Tim:

"Mrs. Reid, we need you to identify the body."

Two men wheel in Anna's body covered by a sheet. Carrie walks over alone and pulls back the sheet slowly.

Carrie:

"Oh mom. I'm so sorry."

She says through her tears. She brushes Anna's hair back.

Carrie:

"I meant it when I said I love you."

She pulls the sheet back over Anna's face. Rafe walks up to her. He puts his hand on her shoulder.

Rafe:

"I'm so sorry about your mom."

Carrie:

"I need to get out of here."

Carrie rushes out. Derrick follows her. Rafe watches.

Rafe:

"Those damn DiMeras are going to pay for this."

PUERTO RICO

Bo:

"I thought they would be still at the hospital, but it's possible they could have skipped town."

Shawn:

"I don't like this at all."

Bo:

"I'm going to check out the crime scene. If you spot Hope call me."

Belle:

"Will do."

Bo leaves.

Shawn:

"I hope my mom is okay."

Belle:

"I'm sure she's fine, but there is something off about her."

Shawn:

"What is it?"

Belle:

"I saw a gun in the back of Hope's pants and it had blood on it."

Shawn:

"Maybe she cut herself or something."

Belle:

"Or maybe your mom is covering for your attacker."

Shawn:

"Why would she do that?"

Belle:

"I don't know, but Bo said that Hope took off a couple days ago without telling anyone and ended up here."

Shawn:

"That doesn't sound like my mom. I hope my dad can figure it out and soon."

At the inn, Baker plans to tell Hope the truth.

Baker:

"Hope, there's something I have to tell you."

Hope:

"What is it?"

Baker:

"You…..you did attack your son Shawn."

Hope is shocked.

Hope:

"What? Oh my…no this…"

She buries her head in her hands.

Hope:

"I can't believe this."

Baker sits on the bed beside her and puts his arms around her to comfort her.

Hope:

"How can I hurt my own son? What's wrong with me?"

Baker:

"We're going to get to the bottom of this."

Hope:

"Is he okay at least?"

Baker:

"He's fine."

Hope:

"I have to see him and tell him I'm sorry."

Baker:

"He doesn't know and you shouldn't tell him."

Hope knocks Bakers arm from around her and stands up.

Hope:

"What do you mean? He has to know."

Baker looks up at her as she wipes tears from her eyes.

THE SALEM GRAVEYARD

Mia and Will walk in and see Madeline's casket.

Will:

"I can't believe that Chad's mom is dead. It's so weird."

Mia:

"I agree."

Will and Mia walk away from the casket. They stop and face each other.

Mia:

"Are you sure Chad is okay with me being here?"

Will:

"I'm sure he's not even going to even realize who's here."

Mia looks at Will's tie.

Mia:

"Will Horton, who taught you how to tie a tie?"

Will looks down at his tie then back at Mia. She helps him fix it.

Will:

"I couldn't do it for some reason today."

Mia straightens it out.

Will:

"How do you know how to tie a tie?"

Mia:

"My dad taught me."

Will:

"Why?"

Mia:

"He said that I needed to know in case my young man didn't know or forgot. A beautiful lady shouldn't be standing by a sloppy man."

They smile.

Will:

"Well it's a good thing then."

Mia:

"Yup. I saved you the embarrassment."

Will:

"You've never really talked about your dad."

Mia:

"There's nothing really to talk about."

Will:

"I saw your face light up when you told me that story. There's more to it."

Mia:

"He died. He had lung cancer. He never smoked he just lived with smokers. He was doing great till he lost his job then it got harder for him to get treatment."

Will:

"I'm so sorry."

Mia:

"He wanted me, but my mom didn't. He gave me so much attention. She hated that. So when he died. She made me wish that I was the one that died."

Will hugs Mia. She tears up. Chad walks in and stops to watch them. On the other side of the graveyard, DA Woods talks to Father Matt.

DA Woods:

"Thank you Father Matt for performing the ceremony."

Father Matt:

"Of course. Madeline was so generous and will be dearly missed."

DA Woods:

"That she was. She was an organ donor. Her heart will save a man in Chicago. I'm going to meet him tomorrow. He's the chief of detectives over there and I'm the new DA."

Abe and Lexie.

Abe:

"So this resignation is true?"

DA Woods turns around.

DA Wood:

"Yes Mayor. I am leaving this crappy little town of Salem and heading to the big city of Chicago. And I just can't wait."

Abe:

"Well I guess we can't say that we will miss you."

DA Woods:

"Didn't think you would."

Lexie:

"We do miss Madeline and want to pay our respects. We're so sorry for yours and Chad's lose."

DA Woods:

"I don't know about Chad, but I think you Lexie."

Father Matt:

"Shall we start the ceremony?"

DA Woods:

"Yes I have a desk to clean out."

Will and Mia stop hugging. They notices Chad.

Will:

"Hey. I'm so sorry about your mom."

Chad and Will hug.

Mia:

"Me too."

Chad:

"Thank you guys."

Chad and Mia hug. Gabi, Kinsey, and Tad walk in.

Kinsey:

"Oh Gabi, looks like you have some competition."

Kinsey and Tad walk away. Gabi stands and watches. Chad and Will stop hugging. Chad turns around and sees Gabi. She walks over to him and gives him a hug.

Chad:

"Thank you for coming."

They stop hugging.

Gabi:

"Why wouldn't I be here?"

Chad:

"Because your brother hates me."

Gabi:

"He doesn't hate you. He's just upset about what happened, but he'll get over it. Plus there's nowhere I rather be."

Chad:

"Thank you Gabi."

They hug. Stefano and Kate walk up. Kate spots Chad.

Kate:

"There's Chad."

Stefano looks over. He sees Will and Mia.

Stefano:

"And there's William with Mia."

Kate looks over.

Kate:

"Wonder why he's with Mia. I thought he didn't like her."

Will puts his arm around Mia.

Stefano:

"Looks to me like he's changed his mind."

Roman walks up behind them.

Roman:

"What are you two doing here."

Kate and Stefano turn around.

Kate:

"Roman."

Father Matt walks in.

Father Matt:

"Shall we begin?"

Everyone turns their attention to Father Matt. They take their seats. DA Woods stops Chad.

DA Woods:

"Why hell are you here?"

DA Woods and Chad exchange glares.

STEPHANIE'S APARTMENT

Nathan knocks at the door. Stephanie checks herself out in the mirror before answering it. She hugs Nathan.

Stephanie:

"Oh my gosh Nathan I've been so worried about you. Come in."

She lets him go. He walks in and closes the door.

Nathan:

"So you heard about what happened."

Stephanie:

"Yeah. That psycho Colin Murphy. I'm glad he's dead. I can't believe he's related to my Grandpa Shawn. I'm glad he didn't see what Colin became."

Nathan:

"Me too. Um..there's something I need to tell you."

Stephanie:

"Is there something more about Colin?"

Nathan:

"No this has nothing to do with Colin."

Stephanie:

"Then what?"

Nathan:

"It's about what I said yesterday."

Stephanie:

"Okay."

Nathan:

"I shouldn't have said that I wasn't going to break up with you because the truth is….I am."

Stephanie begins to tear up. Nathan notices. She turns away from him.

Nathan:

"I'm sorry Stephanie. I…I..gosh I suck at this."

Stephanie turns around to face him.

Stephanie:

"Yeah you do because you can't even be honest with me."

Nathan:

"I know and I'm sorry. I should have told you yesterday."

Stephanie:

"Yeah you should have told me yesterday that you wanted to leave me for Melanie."

Nathan pauses.

Stephanie:

"Yeah I knew that is what you wanted all along. So sad, I thought you were a real man."

Nathan:

"What is that suppose to mean?"

Stephanie:

"Melanie sent you over here. She told you to dump me so she can have you."

Nathan:

"That's not true."

Stephanie:

"It's not?"

Nathan:

"No it isn't."

Stephanie:

"Well then enlighten me. What is the truth?"

Nathan:

"Yeah I am breaking up with you to be with Melanie. Because she's divorcing Philip, but Melanie didn't have to tell me that for me to want to break up with you. I love Melanie. I would do anything it takes to be with her."

Stephanie:

"That's pathetic."

Nathan:

"No what's pathetic is that you would still want to have a relationship with me when you knew how Melanie and I felt about each other."

Stephanie wipes away her tears.

Stephanie:

"Get out….get the hell out of my apartment."

Nathan turns and walks to the door. Stephanie follows. He opens the door then turns around to face Stephanie with on hand on the door and the other in the door frame.

Nathan:

"Don't be mad at Melanie. Be mad at me."

Stephanie:

"Shut up."

Stephanie pushes the door close hitting Nathan's hand. He grabs it in pain.

Nathan:

"Dammit. Ouch."

He looks back at the door then walks away.

PUERTO RICO

Baker:

"Why do you want to upset him?"

Hope:

"Because he deserves to know the truth."

Baker:

"But it's not true."

Hope:

"What do you mean? I did it didn't I?"

Baker:

"You did, but it wasn't really you. We need to figure out what's going on here."

Hope:

"I want that too so much. That's why I need to be upfront and honest with Shawn and with Brady, Justin, Abe, and even EJ."

Baker:

"And we will."

Hope:

"So we're going back to Salem?"

Before Baker could answer, there's a knock at the door. Baker answers it. It's Bo. Bo looks at Baker.

Bo:

"Dr. Richard Baker."

Hope:

"Bo?"

Bo looks at Hope.

Bo:

"Hope."

He rushes in and hugs her. He pulls away. He turns and gets in Baker's face.

Bo:

"You're coming back to Salem with me to answer to all your crimes including kidnapping Hope."

Bo handcuffs Baker.

Baker:

"I didn't kidnap Hope."

Hope:

"He didn't kidnap me. I came here willingly."

Bo faces Hope.

Bo:

"Were you following him to arrest him?"

Hope:

"No…I dragged him down here."

Bo looks confused.

Hope:

"He's my partner in crime."

Bo:

"What crime? What are you talking about Hope?"

Hope:

"I'm..I'm the Salem Mugger…."

Hope starts to tear up.

Hope:

"I assaulted Shawn."

Bo's shocked. At the hospital, Belle helps Shawn get dressed. Brandon walks in.

Brandon:

"I have your release papers here."

Shawn walks over and signs them.

Shawn:

"Thank you Brandon. I gotta find my mom."

Shawn races out.

Belle:

"Wait for me Shawn."

Belle rushes to the door.

Belle:

"Bye Brandon."

Brandon shakes his head. He phone rings. It's his mom. He answers.

Brandon:

"Hi Mom."

Faye:

"Have you seen the news in Salem?"

Brandon:

"No I haven't gotten a chance to. What's wrong?"

Faye:

"It's Nicky, she's in a bad way."

Brandon:

"What happened?"

Faye:

"She was almost killed by Colin Murphy."

Brandon:

"What? Colin Murphy's dead."

Faye:

"He must have been hiding because he came back and almost shot your sister. Luckily he's dead now."

Brandon:

"Yeah lucky for him that I didn't get my hands on him."

Faye:

"Brandon, can you do me a huge favor and go to Salem and check up on Nicole?"

Brandon:

"I will get to Salem as soon as I can."

Faye:

"Thank you Brandon."

Brandon:

"I'll call you when I get there."

Brandon hangs up.

Brandon:

"Salem, here I come."

THE PUB

Carrie and Derrick walk into the Pub and sit down at a table. Carrie wipes her eyes. Derrick looks at the menu.

Derrick:

"So what do you want to eat?"

Carrie stares at him.

Carrie:

"I can't eat now. My mother just died. I just saw her dead body."

Derrick:

"I know it's hard, but you need to keep up your strength."

Carrie:

"I'm going to see my Grandma Caroline and call my husband."

Carrie gets up from the table and walks away.

THE SALEM GRAVEYARD

Everyone stares as DA Woods and Chad argue.

Chad:

"I'm here to say goodbye to my mother."

DA Woods:

"You lost that right when you murdered her."

Chad:

"I didn't kill her."

DA Woods:

"Oh yeah the storm did. Well you know what? If you weren't being such a brat she wouldn't be in the storm."

Chad:

"I regret my actions, but I have a right to say goodbye to her."

DA Woods:

"You have no rights. You're just some little punk that Madeline didn't want to get rid of."

Chad:

"What are you saying? You wanted her to get rid of me?"

DA Woods:

"Yes that's what I'm saying."

Father Matt:

"Charles, this is not the place nor the time for this fight. Nor should you even be fighting."

Chad:

"What kind of father doesn't want his own child?"

DA Woods:

"I don't know why don't you ask your father."

Chad:

"What are you talking about? You are my father."

DA Woods:

"No I'm not thank goodness. You're someone else's problem. Go find him and leave me the hell alone."

Everyone's shocked.

PUERTO RICO

Bo:

"I don't know what Baker's been feeding you, but you are not the Salem Mugger."

Hope:

"I am Bo. I've been running the show. Baker as my sidekick. There's something wrong with me. I don't know what it is."

Hope starts crying. Bo takes Hope into his arms.

Bo:

"We're going to figure this out fancy face. We will I promise."

Belle and Shawn walk in. Hope sees Shawn. She let's go of Bo and walks over to Shawn.

Hope:

"I'm so sorry baby."

She hugs Shawn.

Shawn:

"What's going on?"

Bo:

"You're mom is in trouble. I'm going to take her back home."

Hope and Shawn stop hugging.

Hope:

"I attacked you. I don't know what's wrong with me."

Shawn:

"I want to help you. I'm coming back to Salem with you."

Belle:

"So will I."

Hope wipes away her tears.

NEW YORK CITY HOSPITAL

Mimi Lockhart works as a nurse at the hospital. She's busy behind the desk when Nancy rushes off the elevator towards her.

Nancy:

"Mimi?"

Mimi:

"Nancy hey, are you okay?"

Nancy:

"Yeah I'm great now that I know that Joy's safe."

Mimi:

"Safe? What happened?"

Nancy:

"She ran off to Salem to see Chloe. I need to tell Craig. We need to go get her and her little friend."

Mimi:

"Dr. Wesley is in a budget meeting right now, but should be done soon. Till then you might want to catch your breath."

Nancy:

"That sounds like a great plan."

Mimi looks at her watch.

Mimi:

"I'm due for a break anyways. I'll go with you."

Nancy sits down. Mimi's phone rings. It's Bonnie.

Mimi:

"Yes I accept the charges."

Bonnie:

"Mimi, I need you."

Mimi:

"What's wrong?"

Bonnie:

"My new roommate just kicked the bucket in the cell."

Mimi:

"Oh my gosh. Do they know how she died?"

Bonnie:

"They think she was poisoned by the DiMeras. She had info on one of them that could send them to prison. I scared. Come visit me."

Mimi:

"I'm sorry, but I can't. I'm working doubles the next few days."

Bonnie:

"Oh okay."

Mimi:

"I promise I will come visit you as soon as I can."

Bonnie:

"Alright. I'll talk to you later I have to go."

Bonnie hangs up.

THE PUB

Carrie calls Austin.

Austin:

"Hey Carrie."

Carrie wipes her tears.

Carrie:

"Hey Austin."

Austin:

"You don't sound too good. Are you sick?"

Carrie:

"No…um…something bad happened."

Austin:

"What happened?"

Carrie:

"My mom was poisoned….she's dead."

Austin:

"Oh my gosh. I'm so sorry. I'm going to catch the next flight out."

Carrie:

"You don't have to do that really."

Austin:

"Are you kidding me? I'll be there as soon as I can. I promise."

Carrie:

"I can't wait to see you. I love you."

Austin:

"I love you too."

They hang up. Carrie turns and stares at Derrick.

MAGGIE'S HOUSE

Melanie plays on her computer when someone knocks on the door. She gets up and answers it. It's Stephanie who slaps her.

Stephanie:

"You bitch."

Melanie rubs her face where Stephanie slapped her and smiles in Stephanie's face.

On the next episode:

The Funeral Continues

Melanie and Stephanie fight

Mimi loses it

Many Salemates begin to make their way back to Salem

Philip confides in Lucas about Chloe

[fluffysmom]

Thanks for the new chapter. Poor Anna. I feel bad for Carrie. I'm glad Hope confessed. Poor Chad. DA Woods is an SOB.

Looking forward to reading more.

[Kpatch]

I'm really glad you're continuing this story. Looking forward to the next episode and finding out what Philip says to Lucas. Should be good!

[gapeach]

Hopefully Hope will get the help she needs. Looking forward to seeing everyone coming back to Salem.

[danniebear87]

THE TRUTH SHALL SET YOU FREE

Kristian Alfonso…Hope Brady

Molly Burnett….Melanie Layton-Kiriakis

John Callahan…Dr. Richard Baker

Matt Cedeno….…..Dr. Brandon Walker

Shawn Christian…Dr. Daniel Jonas

Jason Cook…. .Shawn Brady

Brandon Coughlin…...Tad

Patrika Darbo…..Nancy Wesley

Bryan Dattilo…Lucas Horton

Casey Deidrick…Chad Peterson-Woods

Farah Fath…..Mimi Lockhart

Mark Hapka…..Dr. Nathan Horton

Bill Haynes….Doug Williams

Susan Seaforth Haynes…Julie Williams

Shelley Hennig…...Stephanie Johnson

Jay Kenneth Johnson…..Philip Kiriakis

Renee Jones….Dr. Lexie Carver

Lauren Koslow…Kate DiMera

David Leisure…DA Charles Woods

Joshua Marrow…Agent Derrick Matthews

Joe Mascolo…..Stefano DiMera

Dylan Patton….Will Horton

Austin Peck…Austin Reid

Peter Reckell…...Bo Brady

James Reynolds….Abe Carver

Gaby Rodriguez…Gabi Hernandez

Kevin Spirtas…Dr. Craig Wesley

Taylor Spreitler…...Mia McCormick

Kirsten Storms…Belle Brady

Josh Taylor…Roman Brady

Shelby Young….Kinsey

UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Nathan walks in to get his hand look at. Daniel sees him holding his hand.

Daniel:

"Nathan? What happened to your hand?"

Nathan:

"I um…."

Nathan flashes back to Stephanie slamming the door on his hand. He comes back.

Nathan:

"I closed it in a door."

Daniel doesn't seem to believe him.

Daniel:

"Let me take a look at it."

Daniel takes his hand.

Nathan:

"Ouch."

Daniel:

"I don't think it's broken, but we can do an x-ray just in case."

Nathan:

"That sounds good."

MAGGIE'S HOUSE

Melanie:

"I'm guessing Nathan broke the news to you."

Stephanie:

"So you did send him over there?"

Melanie:

"No that was all Nathan. He wants to be with me. That's why he wouldn't stop till I left Philip."

Stephanie pushes Melanie out the way and walks in.

Melanie:

"Um..ouch."

Melanie closes the door.

Stephanie:

"Oh so you left Philip because Nathan asked you to."

Melanie:

"Oh he didn't ask…he begged. He has been looking for anything that would get me to leave Philip since he found out what the letter really said. In fact the night he told me. He kissed me."

Stephanie gets mad. Melanie notices.

Melanie:

"In fact, that's the kiss that Philip saw that causes him to run on over and sleep with Chloe."

Melanie smiles. Stephanie gives her a dirty look.

THE PARK

Lucas enters the park with Allie and Johnny.

Allie:

"I miss Alex."

Johnny:

"Me too Alex is cool."

Lucas:

"I know, but she has to work for a little bit, but then we'll meet her at the Pub for lunch. How does that sound?"

Johnny:

"Only if we can have chicken nuggets."

Lucas:

"Of course."

Allie:

"Can I have a cheeseburger?"

Lucas:

"Of course you guys can have whatever you want. Now go work up an appetite."

Johnny:

"Your dad's cool Allie."

Lucas hears and smiles. Allie smiles. They run to the playground. Philip walks up.

Lucas:

"I'm a cool dad."

Philip:

"Hey cool dad can you give me some pointers?"

Lucas turns around.

Lucas:

"Hey Little Bro. Nice haircut."

Philip:

"Thanks. Is what I read in the paper true? Could EJ DiMera be dead because of you?"

Lucas squints his eyes.

THE SALEM GRAVEYARD

Abe stands up and walks towards DA Woods and Chad.

Abe:

"Charles, now I know that you're upset, but why are you saying all this?"

DA Woods:

"Because it's true and I can prove it. I can't have kids. Madeline had you before I met her. I fell in love with her before I knew about you. I loved her so much that I was willing to be a father to her bastard son."

Chad:

"Alright then so who's my real father?"

Will and Mia look at each other.

DA Woods:

"Madeline never told me his name. Probably someone she went to college with. I could care less."

Chad looks down.

DA Woods:

"Now can you get lost so that I can say goodbye to my wife."

Chad looks DA Woods in his eyes then takes off. Gabi takes off after him. DA Woods turns to face the crowd.

DA Woods:

"Now if anyone thinks that I'm a heartless bastard, you may leave now as well."

Tad:

"Well I guess that's us."

Tad and Kinsey walk away. Will and Mia follow. Lexie walks up to DA Woods and stands beside Abe.

Lexie:

"For the record, I think that you're a heartless bastard, but I will stay to pay my respects to a dear friend. Then I will reach out to her son and hope to help him in any way I can."

Lexie turns around and goes back to sit down. Stefano and Kate stand in the back.

Stefano:

"Maybe we should leave as well."

Kate:

"Yes maybe we should."

Stefano and Kate walk away.

NEW YORK CITY HOSPITAL

Mimi hangs up her phone. Nancy stands up next to her.

Nancy:

"Is everything okay?"

Mimi:

"Yeah..well no. It's my mom. She found her cellmate dead this morning. She's a little freaked out about it. She wants me to come see her."

Nancy:

"Then go."

Mimi:

"I can't right now. I asked for these extra shifts."

Nancy:

"I'm sure Craig can work out something for you."

Mimi:

"Yeah, but I don't think that's such a good idea. I never told anyone that my mom's in prison except you, Craig, and well you know."

Craig walks in the Chief of Staff Dr. Chris Gordon. They walk up to Mimi and Nancy. The ladies turn around.

Dr. Gordon:

"I have some bad news Nurse…umm…"

Craig:

"Lockhart."

Dr. Gordon:

"That is what I was about to say…Nurse Lockhart…you're fired be gone…now."

He walks away.

Mimi:

"What?"

Nancy:

"Craig."

Craig:

"I tried everything I could do to save your job Mimi, but we had to cut some nurses because Gordon didn't want to lower the salaries of some of the higher paid doctors. So they decided to cut some nurses and your name came up."

Mimi:

"Of course because I asked for more shifts."

Craig:

"No most of those shifts were to cover for Dana Mueller. Who's name also came up."

Mimi:

"But they didn't cut her because she's slept with half the doctors and administrators including Dr. Gordon."

Craig:

"Yep. I'm so sorry Mimi."

Mimi:

"Thank you, but it's not your fault that I'm not slutty enough to keep employment. Well I'll see you guys whenever."

Nancy:

"Oh Mimi."

Mimi walks to the elevator and presses the down button.

Nancy:

"That little witch Dana and that jackass Gordon. I could ring both their necks."

Craig:

"I could too, but right now I want to know about Joy."

Nancy:

"Oh right our daughter. She texted me she's in Salem with Chloe and dragged Honor with her. I tried calling Honor's parents, but they didn't answer."

Craig:

"They're in Costa Rico this week."

Nancy:

"Of course why parent when you can go on vacation."

Craig:

"Alright calm down Nancy. Let's go to Salem and get Joy and see Chloe."

Nancy smiles. Mimi makes a phone call.

Mimi:

"Hey um…yeah I am going to visit my mom and wonder if you could…awesome thanks you….I knew you would, but I still had to ask. You're the best. Bye."

She hangs up the phone and gets on the elevator and leaves the hospital.

PUERTO RICO

Bo pushes Baker down in his seat.

Bo:

"Don't move till we get to Salem."

Baker opens his mouth.

Bo:

"And don't say anything either."

Hope walks up.

Hope:

"Bo, please stop."

Bo turns around.

Hope:

"Baker isn't the only person that's done something wrong. I have to. So please, don't treat him any different than you would treat me."

Bo:

"I'm sorry. I just can't believe that you did any of those things."

Hope:

"Well I did."

Bo:

"We're going to figure all of this out when we get back home."

Bo and Hope glare at one another. They're interrupted by Claire who rushes over to them.

Claire:

"Grandma! Grandpa!"

Bo:

"Claire hey."

Bo picks her up. Hope smiles. Belle and Shawn are close behind.

Claire:

"I missed you guys."

Hope:

"We missed you to so much too."

The flight attendant walks up to them.

Flight Attendant:

"We need everyone to take their seats."

Bo puts Claire into her seat. Everyone sits down. Hope sits between Baker and Bo. Shawn, Belle and Claire sit behind them. Brandon walks on the plane and sits across from Bo. Bo sees him.

Bo:

"Brandon hey."

Brandon:

"Hey Bo."

Bo:

"Are you on your way to Salem?"

Brandon:

"Yeah. My mom called. She's really worried about Nicole so I'm going to check up on her."

Bo:

"I think that's a great idea."

UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Nathan sits in the lobby with ice on his hand. Daniel walks up with his results.

Daniel:

"Alright nothing is broken."

Nathan:

"That's great."

Daniel sits down.

Daniel:

"Now tell me what happened?"

Nathan:

"Alright. Stephanie slammed my hand in the door."

Daniel:

"Why?"

Nathan:

"Because I broke up with her for Melanie and she wasn't too happy with me about that."

Daniel:

"Can't blame her."

Nathan:

"Me neither. Just wish that I could have found an easier way."

Daniel:

"Nathan, there is no easy way to break up with someone."

Nathan:

"True."

Daniel:

"So I suggest you and Melanie steer clear of Stephanie…and doors."

MAGGIE'S HOUSE

Melanie:

"So basically your whole relationship with Nathan has been a lie."

Stephanie:

"No it hasn't. Nathan and I could have something real, but you had to ruin it just like you ruined me and Max and Philip and now Nathan. You just won't stop till I'm all alone."

Melanie:

"Okay first of all Max dumped you because you were trying to make me look like Trent's killer. You lost Philip because you didn't accept him for the way that he was. Most men don't want someone who wants to change him. Plus the night that we got it on, you were too busy chasing Nathan."

Stephanie yells.

Stephanie:

"I was not."

Melanie yells back.

Melanie:

"You ruined our date."

Stephanie rolls her eyes.

Stephanie:

"Gosh, you couldn't just suck it up and be a good little rich wife whose husband cheats on her? No you had to steal Nathan from me."

Melanie:

"That's just it Stephanie. You're not getting it. Nathan was never yours to begin with. He was just using you to hide the fact that he wanted me and I was so stupid to believe that I could be happy with Philip. But I'm awake now and Nathan and I are going to be together whether you like it or not. So stop being a big baby and get the hell out of here."

Melanie walks over to the door and opens it.

Stephanie:

"Whore. Like mother. Like daughter."

Melanie closes the door and rushes up to Stephanie.

Melanie:

"What did you say about my momma?"

Stephanie turns around.

Stephanie:

"Nothing bad. Just that you're just like your mother. She stole my Uncle Bo from Aunt Hope like you've stole Nathan from me. You two are the biggest tramps in town."

Melanie slaps Stephanie. Stephanie recovers and pushes Melanie into the table then starts to choke her.

Stephanie:

"I can so kill you right now."

THE PARK

Lucas:

"EJ's not dead. He's probably just hiding out waiting to strike again."

Philip:

"What does that mean?"

Lucas:

"Oh they didn't put that part in the paper."

Philip:

"What part? What else happened?"

Lucas:

"EJ is the one that hired Anna to kidnap Sydney."

Philip:

"What? That's just…"

Lucas:

"Sick? I know."

Philip:

"How did you find out?"

Lucas:

"Sami overheard EJ and Nicole fighting about it."

Philip:

"Wait, so Nicole knew about this?"

Lucas:

"Yeah she was blackmailing EJ to keep her dirty little secrets hidden."

Philip:

"Why am I not surprised?"

Lucas:

"Enough about EJ and Sami, what is going on with you and Chloe? Are you the father or not."

Philip:

"We don't know yet. We're waiting for the test results to come back."

Lucas:

"So what do you plan to do if you are the father?"

Philip:

"I hope that Chloe and I could get back together."

MAGGIE'S HOUSE

Melanie and Stephanie continue to fight. Melanie kicks Stephanie off of her. Stephanie stumbles and falls to the ground. Melanie gets down on the floor and is about to punch Stephanie when Nathan walks in.

Nathan:

"What the hell is going on in here?"

Melanie turns in Nathan's direction. Stephanie stands up quickly.

Melanie:

"Stephanie was trying to kill me. I was defending myself."

Stephanie:

"You started this whole thing."

Melanie's eyes widen.

Melanie:

"You came over here."

Melanie pushes Stephanie. Stephanie pushes back. Nathan gets in-between them and his hand begins to hurt.

Nathan:

"Ouch."

Nathan grabs his hand. Melanie notices.

Melanie:

"What happened to your hand?"

Stephanie punches Melanie. She falls into the table.

Stephanie:

"You both will pay for what you did to me."

Nathan watches Stephanie as she walks out the door.

THE PIER

Gabi follows Chad onto the Pier. She jogs to catch up to him.

Gabi:

"Chad wait up."

Chad:

"Gabi go away. I want to be alone."

Gabi:

"Chad, I don't think you should be."

Will and Mia walk up. They hide to spy on Chad and Gabi.

Chad:

"Well I want to."

Gabi:

"I know you feel…embarrassed…."

Chad:

"Embarrassed? Try humiliated. What a way to find out that my whole life is a lie."

Gabi:

"That's why I want to be here for you."

Chad:

"Why? I'm so screwed up."

Gabi:

"Because….because I love you."

Chad freezes.

Gabi:

"I'm sorry…I mean..I don't know why I said that. I mean…I meant it…it's just…um…maybe I should go."

Gabi turns to walk away, but Chad stops her.

Chad:

"No wait."

Gabi turns around slowly.

Chad:

"That means a lot to me…that you would say that…but…."

Gabi:

"…But you don't feel the same way."

Chad:

"I don't know how to feel right now."

Gabi:

"Understandable. Just know that when you…I'm here for you."

Chad:

"Thank you."

They hug. They stops and Gabi walks away. Chad looks out to the water. Will and Mia continue to spy.

Mia:

"I think we should tell him."

Will:

"Do you want him to jump in the water?"

Mia walks towards Chad.

Will:

"I guess that's a yes."

Will follows.

Mia:

"Chad"

Chad turns around.

Mia:

"I know who your real dad is."

Chad:

"What? How do you know that?"

Will walks up. Chad looks at him.

Chad:

"You know about this too?"

Will:

"Yeah. I saw the proof."

Chad:

"What proof? What is it?"

Mia:

"We'll show you."

PUERTO RICO

Brandon:

"Why do you say that? Do you know what's going on with Nicole?"

Bo:

"You don't talk to Nicole much do you?"

Brandon:

"I was in Africa for awhile so I've been out of touch. I've just been in Puerto Rico for about 3 weeks. I do know about everything Sydney and she went to prison, but after she got out I have no idea."

Bo:

"Well I'll let Nicole fill you in, but I will say this….she could use someone in her corner right about now."

Brandon:

"What am I about to walk into?"

Bo:

"One word. DiMera."

Brandon:

"This should be interesting."

NYC

Craig and Nancy make their way to the seats on the plane.

Nancy:

"I cannot wait to get to Salem. I'm so worried about my girls."

Craig:

"I know I am too, but we need to be calm and approach them calmly."

Nancy:

"Okay I will be."

They get to their seats and Nancy sees Mimi.

Nancy:

"Mimi hey."

Mimi:

"Hey guys."

Nancy and Craig sit down next to her.

Mimi:

"I know this looks weird. I just got fired and instead of looking for a job I'm going to visit my mom in prison across the country."

Nancy:

"No it doesn't. You want to see your mom. It's completely understandable after what happened to her."

Craig:

"What happened to Bonnie?"

Mimi:

"Her cellmate died…in the cell."

Craig:

"Oh my gosh. Do they know how she died?"

Mimi:

"They think she was poisoned."

Craig:

"Why"

Mimi:

"She was going to testify that she helped EJ DiMera kidnap his daughter Sydney."

Nancy:

"Oh yeah I heard about that. That was Anna DiMera. I didn't know that they caught her."

Mimi:

"Me neither. She wasn't there very long."

Craig:

"Those damn DiMeras."

Mimi:

"Yeah. I'm just hoping that my mom isn't in any danger because of it."

THE PUB

Carrie sits back down at the table with Derrick who's eating.

Carrie:

"Derrick, I'm so sorry I snapped at you."

Derrick:

"You don't have to apologize."

Carrie:

"I do. I was so rude to you when you were only trying to be nice."

Derrick:

"Your mom just died and I was trying to jam food down your throat. I would be pissed too."

Carrie smiles slightly.

Carrie:

"You're so nice."

Derrick:

"I try to be."

Derrick smiles. Carrie notices Stefano and Kate outside The Pub. They walk away from the window.

Carrie:

"I have to go take care of something's. I'll check up with you later."

Derrick:

"Um…okay."

Carrie gets up and walks outside The Pub.

Stefano:

"That was some funeral."

Kate:

"It was. I feel so sorry for Chad being humiliated in front of everyone thanks to Charles. I never understood what Madeline saw in him."

Stefano:

"Me neither. Well good thing is that he's leaving town. He was giving Abraham so much trouble."

Kate:

"Yes good thing. Now I'm just wondering who could be Chad's biological father."

Stefano:

"Who cares? Let's go home."

Kate:

"Sure why not."

Stefano and Kate walk off. Carrie follows slowly behind them.

THE PARK

Lucas:

"You what? Are you nuts?"

Philip:

"What is it nuts to be a father?"

Lucas:

"Because the mother is Chloe."

Philip:

"Is this about what happened between you two? Because that has nothing to do with me."

Lucas:

"No it has to do with what happened between the two of you. She cost you your marriage not to mention what happened in high school."

Philip:

"Chloe didn't cost me my marriage. Melanie was just waiting for something to happen because she just couldn't get over losing Nathan. And what happened in high school is in the past okay."

Lucas:

"Okay I'm just making sure you know what you're getting yourself into."

Philip:

"Yeah I do. I….I have always loved Chloe and if this baby is mine, then I'll believe that we were really meant to be like I thought back in high school."

Lucas:

"I thought what happened in high school was in the past."

Philip:

"Oh now you want to listen to me."

Philip and Lucas smile.

Lucas:

"Well it would be interesting if you were Chloe's baby daddy because then Daniel will feel just as stupid as I did when I found out about his and Chloe's affair."

Philip:

"Well then I guess it would work out perfectly then."

Lucas:

"You get the baby and Chloe. Daniel gets nothing. That would be a perfect world."

Philip:

"It would be."

Philip smiles showing off his dimples. Allie and Johnny rush over.

Lucas:

"What's wrong guys?"

Johnny:

"Can we go eat now?"

Lucas checks his watch.

Lucas:

"Yeah sure let's go guys."

Johnny:

"Yes."

Lucas looks at Philip.

Lucas:

"This is what you have to look forward to."

Johnny takes off. Lucas notices.

Lucas:

"Johnny wait up."

He picks up Allie and takes off. Philip watches.

Philip:

"I hope that I do."

He says to himself then walks off.

MAGGIE'S HOUSE

Nathan and Melanie sit across from each other icing the other boo boos courtesy of Stephanie Johnson.

Melanie:

"So Stephanie slammed your hand in the door."

Melanie puts an ice pack on Nathan's left hand.

Nathan:

"And punched you in the eye."

Nathan puts an ice pack on Melanie's left eye.

Melanie:

"She got us good."

Nathan:

"Well we kinda deserved it."

Melanie:

"Not me. I'm innocent."

Melanie laughs. Nathan smiles.

Melanie:

"Ouch."

THE PUB

Kinsey walks in to the Pub taxing with Tad close behind her. Kinsey sits with her back to the door. Tad sits in front of her. Derrick watches them.

Tad:

"Are you ever going to look up from that thing?"

Kinsey:

"In a second. I'm checking FaceSpace. I can't believe what happened at the funeral is already up there."

Tad:

"I wonder how that happened."

Kinsey:

"It wasn't me I swear."

Tad:

"Then who?"

Kinsey:

"By a poster named I'mtoosexymyshirt. He was at the graveyard visiting his grandmas grave and overheard. How disguising."

Tad:

"I know eavesdropping then putting that info online."

Kinsey:

"No not about that. I just checked out his picture and he's so not sexy without his shirt."

Tad:

"Of course why would you care that one of our good friends' business is online."

Kinsey:

"Well if he didn't do it I was going to."

Tad:

"Of course again. I'm gonna go home."

Kinsey:

"I thought we were going to have lunch."

Tad gets up.

Tad:

"Somehow I lost my appetite."

He bumps into Kinsey when he walks past her and her phone falls on the ground.

Kinsey:

"Rude"

She bends down to pick it up. She looks up and sees Derrick looking at her. She stands up slowly. They stare at each other for a moment.

Kinsey:

"Fancy seeing you here Agent Matthews."

Derrick stands up and walks over to her.

Derrick:

"I can't get a hi dad?"

Kinsey:

"No you can't. Excuse me."

Derrick watches as Kinsey rushes out of the Pub. She gets on her phone and dials a number.

Kinsey:

"You'll never guess who I just saw at the Brady Pub."

AUSTRIA

Austin rushes on the plane and sits down. He catches his breath and doesn't realize that he sat next to Doug and Julie Williams.

Julie:

"Just in the nick of time."

He looks over.

Austin:

"Julie? Doug? What are you guys doing here?"

Doug:

"We just got finished visiting some good ole friends."

Julie:

"Now we're heading to Salem to visit family."

Doug:

"Where's Carrie?"

Austin:

"I'm going to see her in Salem."

Julie:

"Is there something going on?"

Austin:

"Yeah it's Anna, she died."

Julie and Doug are stunned.

Julie:

"Oh my gosh poor Carrie."

Austin:

"Yeah she was so upset on the phone. I just knew I had to get to her as soon as I could. I was so lucky to get this flight and get here in time."

Doug:

"That was very lucky."

Austin:

"I just hope she can hold it together till I can get there."

DIMERA MANSION

Stefano and Kate walk into the mansion.

Stefano:

"I'm going to check to see if there is any word on Elvis."

Kate:

"I'll get us some lunch."

She kisses Stefano on the cheek.

Stefano:

"Thank you Katherine"

Kate walks to the kitchen. Stefano walks into the living room. The doorbell rings.

Stefano:

"Harold…..Harold get the door."

Stefano pours himself a drink. He's about to take a sip when the doorbell rings again. He puts the drink down.

Stefano:

"Harold!"

Just then the door opens and slams shut. Stefano turns around as Carrie walks into his living room.

Stefano:

"Why the hell did you just let yourself in my house?"

Carrie:

"You wouldn't answer so I let myself in."

Stefano:

"I don't think I like your attitude."

Carrie:

"Too bad because you're going to hear me out."

MIA'S ROOM

Mia pulls out the DNA test and hands it Chad. He takes the paper, but doesn't look at it.

Chad:

"What the hell is this?"

Mia:

"It's a DNA test proving who your biological father is."

He looks at the paper as Mia and Will look on.

Chad:

"Oh my gosh."

He looks up.

Chad:

"EJ DiMera is my father?"

Mia and Will get quiet.

On the next episode:

EJ makes a deal with Nicole

Mimi visits Bonnie

Carrie lashes out at Stefano

The new DA arrives in town

Derrick has a flash from the past

[fluffysmom]

Poor Chad. He's had the day from hell.

I liked Stephanie lashing out at Nathan and Melanie.

I enjoyed Philip and Lucas's conversation. Very happy that Philip wants to be with Chloe. I hope she feels the same way.

[gapeach]

So Derrick is Kinsey's father... interesting.

[danniebear87]

THE TRUTH HURTS

Ally…Alex Miller

Kristian Alfonso…Hope Brady

John Callahan…Dr. Richard Baker

Christie Clark…Carrie Reid

Judi Evans…Bonnie Lockhart

Farah Fath…..Mimi Lockhart

Galen Gering…Agent Rafe Hernandez

Rebecca Herbst….Sarah Matthews

Wally Kurth…Justin Kiriakis

Lauren Koslow…Kate DiMera

David Leisure…DA Charles Woods

Joshua Marrow…Agent Derrick Matthews

Joe Mascolo…..Stefano DiMera

Austin Peck…Austin Reid

Peter Reckell…...Bo Brady

James Reynolds….Abe Carver

James Scott…EJ DiMera

Ty Treadway…..Dr. Jason Walters

McKenzie Westmore….DA Natasha Crane

Arianne Zucker….Nicole Walker

NICOLE'S ROOM, UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Nicole packs up her stuff and gets ready to leave the hospital. Dr. Jason Walters walks in.

Jason:

"Mrs. DiMera, I have your release papers."

Nicole turns around.

Nicole:

"Finally, so I can leave this hell hole."

Jason (Under his breath):

"Yeah we're going to miss you too."

Jason:

"Could you sign this please and then you can be on your way."

Nicole walks over to Ben and signs the papers.

Nicole:

"Now it's official. Thank goodness"

Nicole picks up her stuff and starts to head to the door. Ben stops her.

Jason:

"Oh wait before you go"

Nicole turns around.

Nicole:

"What now? I thought I was free."

Jason:

"You are, but I wanted to inform you about a prenatal vitamin for you."

Nicole:

"Lexie already gave me a prescription for some."

Jason:

"I know, that's generic. But after reviewing your case, I think you're a great candidate for a new brand."

Nicole:

"Reviewing my case? You're not my doctor. Lexie Carver is."

Jason:

"Not anymore. I am."

Nicole is shocked.

STATESVILLE PRISON

The prison guard brings Bonnie into the visiting room to talk to Rafe.

Bonnie:

"Who the heck are you?"

Rafe:

"I'm Agent Rafe Hernandez."

Bonnie gets nervous.

Bonnie:

"Why would you want to talk to me for?"

Rafe:

"You know why I'm here and you're going to tell me what you know."

The door opens and Mimi walks in.

Mimi:

"The hell she is."

Bonnie smiles at Mimi. Rafe turns around.

Rafe:

"What are you her lawyer or something?"

Mimi:

"No I'm her daughter and you're leaving."

Rafe gives Mimi a surprised look.

DIMERA MANSION

Stefano:

"Hear you out about what? How you lost your manners?"

Carrie:

"No, it's about how I feel about what you did to my mother."

Stefano:

"Anna? What about Anna? I didn't do anything to her."

Carrie:

"Oh of course why would you admit to murder?"

Kate walks in.

Kate:

"Murder? What's going on? Is this about EJ?"

Carrie turns around.

Carrie:

"No it's about my mother…she's dead."

Kate's shocked.

SALEM PD

Bo, Hope, and Dr. Baker walk into the Salem PD. Abe and Roman are already there. They watch as they way in.

Roman:

"Well, well, well look at what we have here. Dr. Richard Baker finally getting what he deserves."

Hope:

"Hold up on that Roman. I have a confession to make."

Justin and Alex rush in.

Justin:

"Not another word Hope."

Everyone turns to look at them.

THE BRADY PUB

Derrick sits at a table texting with his back to the door as his wife Sarah walks in. She stops and stares at the back of his head with a smile on her face.

Sarah:

"So the rumors are true."

Derrick turns around.

Derrick:

"Sarah, hey."

He stands up not taking his eyes off of her.

Sarah:

"Hey"

They hug.

Derrick:

"Do you want to have lunch?"

Sarah:

"Sure, why not."

Derrick pulls a chair out for her. She sits down as he pushes her chair up to the table.

Sarah:

"Thank you"

Derrick sits down.

Derrick:

"You're welcome."

Sarah:

"So what brings you back to town?"

Derrick:

"I was helping a friend with a case."

Derrick hesitates to answer. Sarah stops smiling.

Sarah:

"Of course it's a case. I mean why wouldn't you want to come back to see your daughter?"

Derrick:

"It's not like that. I was going to call you guys."

Sarah:

"But you didn't."

Derrick:

"I just got into town last night."

Sarah:

"Phones work at night."

Derrick:

"It was late and I had to go down to the prison and help with booking."

A waitress walks up and pours some coffee into Derrick and Sarah's cups.

Derrick:

"I haven't really even had much sleep."

He takes a sip of coffee.

Sarah:

"Okay you're forgiven for now, but I still don't think you would have called."

Sarah takes a sip out of her coffee. Derrick shakes his head.

NICOLE'S ROOM: UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Nicole:

"What? I didn't authorize this."

Jason:

"There's no choice. I'm more advance at high risk pregnancy than Dr. Carver."

Nicole:

"Oh. Well then Dr…."

Jason:

"Walters, Dr. Jason Walters."

Nicole:

"Dr. Walters, you are my doctor now."

Jason:

"At your service."

Nicole:

"So these new prenatal vitamins could help reduce the risks?"

Jason:

"It's very possible. I have a trial size bottle for you and information on the drug."

Ben hands Nicole the pills and the information packet. She takes them and looks at the packet.

Jason:

"Try it out for a few days see how you feel and then I'll see how it's working at your next check up in a couple of weeks."

Nicole:

"Okay. I'll read over the information first."

Jason:

"Of course."

Nicole:

"Well thank you."

Nicole leaves. Jason smirks as she walks out.

STATESVILLE PRISON

Rafe:

"No the only one leaving here is you miss. So…go"

Mimi:

"My name is Mimi and I'm not going anywhere. I'm not going to allow you to make my mom a target for the DiMeras officer."

Rafe:

"I'm an FBI agent."

Mimi:

"Officer, FBI agent, whatever."

Rafe:

"This is official FBI business Gigi."

Mimi:

"It's Mimi."

Rafe:

"Gigi, Mimi, whatever. It doesn't matter what your name is. You need to leave."

Bonnie butts in. Rafe turns to face her.

Bonnie:

"No you need to leave Rafe. I don't have anything to say to you about Anna."

Rafe:

"Ms. Lockhart, I can assure you that the DiMera's won't come after you."

Bonnie:

"Yeah and you promised Anna that and now she's dead."

Rafe realizes that Bonnie is right.

Mimi:

"You heard the woman, leave."

Rafe heads for the door, but stops before he leaves.

Rafe:

"I'll go now, but I'll be back."

Rafe walks out the door. Mimi watches.

Bonnie:

"Glad you're here Memes."

Mimi turns around and walks towards Bonnie.

Mimi:

"If I hadn't shown up, would you have talked to that guy?"

DIMERA MANSION

Kate:

"Wait, Anna's dead?"

Carrie:

"Yes Kate, and your husband ordered the hit."

Kate looks at Stefano in shock. Stefano looks at her then to Carrie.

Stefano:

"I didn't kill Anna. I don't even know where she is."

Kate has a flashback of listening in on Stefano and EJ's conversation last night about Anna.

Stefano:

"How on earth did he find Anna?"

EJ:

"A FBI agent tracked her down and brought her back here to tell Rafe everything."

Stefano:

"Great just great! I leave town for a few days and everything goes to hell."

EJ:

"I'm not going to let anyone get in my way of me being with my kids."

Stefano:

"You get the kids and I'll handle Anna."

Kate moves away from the door. EJ opens the door then leaves. He slams the door. Stefano lights a cigar as Kate walks back in. Stefano picks up his phone and dials a number. He takes the cigar out of his mouth.

Stefano:

"Yes you need to find Anna and shut her up."

Kate comes back.

Carrie:

"Well she's in the morgue now thanks to you and your bastard son. You two will pay for this."

Stefano:

"I will not pay for anything that I haven't even done."

Carrie:

"You will and I will make sure of it."

Kate walks up to Carrie and rubs her shoulders.

Kate:

"Carrie, you need to calm down. Why don't you go into the living and sit down and I'll have cook make you something to eat."

Carrie:

"No!"

Carrie yells and shakes Kate's hands off of her.

Carrie:

"That's how my mother died."

She looks down then looks into Stefano's eyes.

Carrie:

"Her food was poisoned and she died in her sleep."

Stefano:

"Well at least she did not suffer."

Carrie:

"You bastard"

Carrie lunges at Stefano. Kate tries to pull her off of him. Austin rushes in.

Austin:

"What's going on here?"

Kate and Carrie turn around.

Carrie:

"Austin."

Carrie rushes into Austin's arms. Austin is still in shock as he hugged her. Stefano tries to regain his composure.

SALEM PD

Justin and Alex pause for a moment.

Justin:

"I will be representing Hope, so I would like a moment alone with my client."

Alex:

"Our client."

Justin:

"Yes our client."

Hope:

"Well you will have to represent Dr. Baker also. We're in this together."

Baker is surprised. Roman and Abe look confused.

Justin:

"Okay, we need a moment with our clients."

Bo:

"You guys can talk in my office."

Justin, Alex, Hope, and Baker go into Bo's office. Roman and Abe continue to look confused.

Roman:

"What the hell is going on here?"

Bo:

"Hope is the Salem Mugger."

Roman:

"What? No way."

Abe:

"Are you sure about this Bo?"

Bo:

"Yes it's true."

Roman:

"I don't believe it. Not for a second."

Abe:

"What about Baker? How does he play into all of this?"

Bo:

"He was her accomplice."

Roman:

"So that means he forced her to do it."

Bo:

"No it was the other way around. Hope was forcing him. And we have proof. That's why I called ahead to Justin and Alex to help Hope."

Abe:

"There's got to be more to this. Hope wouldn't just attack people for no reason."

Bo:

"Baker thinks it might be the sleeping pills Hope was taking."

Roman:

"You mean that he gave her?"

Bo:

"No they were prescribed by another doctor."

Roman:

"Then we need to bring him in."

DA Woods walks in with a blonde woman.

DA Woods:

"Bring who in? Is the Salem PD actually busting someone?"

Roman, Abe, and Bo are unamused.

DIMERA MANSION

Stefano:

"I want this bitch out of my house immediately."

Austin:

"Excuse me, but you don't get to call my wife a bitch old man."

Stefano:

"I will call whoever I want whatever I want this is my house."

Kate:

"Stop it, all of you."

Austin:

"Mom, please don't tell me you're on his side after what happened."

Kate looks at Austin.

Austin:

"You do. You're taking his side."

Kate:

"I didn't say that."

Austin:

"You don't have to, come on Carrie let's go."

Carrie stops hugging Austin long enough to give Kate and Stefano the evil eye before she and Austin leave the DiMera mansion. They walk out the door then slams it shut. Kate buries her head in her hands. Stefano straightens his tie.

Stefano:

"Katherine?"

Stefano starts. Kate looks up then turns around to face Stefano.

Kate:

"Yes Stefano."

Stefano:

"What are we going to do about this?"

Kate looks worriedly into Stefano's eyes.

STATESVILLE PRISON

Bonnie:

"Heck no I wouldn't have talked to that hunky FBI agent about Anna."

Mimi:

"I don't believe you."

Bonnie:

"Okay maybe I would have said something to get him off my case."

Mimi:

"Really mom? Do you want to die too? You are not to talk to that FBI guy ever again."

Bonnie:

"Mimi, I don't even think I have a choice. I'm in prison. He's going to come back and you can't come in and save me every time."

Mimi:

"I know I can't. That's why I'm going to get you a lawyer or something."

Bonnie:

"You can't afford a lawyer"

Mimi:

"I know I can't especially without a job, but I'll think of something."

Bonnie:

"What? You lost your job?"

Mimi:

"Yeah I was fired because they needed to cut funds."

Bonnie:

"I'm so sorry Memes."

Mimi:

"You know what? It's fine. I'll just find another job."

Bonnie:

"Oh come here baby."

Mimi walks over to Bonnie and they hug.

Mimi:

"I'll be okay mom. You can stop hugging me now."

They stop hugging.

Bonnie:

"I know you will. You have someone so amazing in your corner. I'm so happy for you."

Mimi:

"Thank you and yeah he's amazing."

Mimi says smiling ear to ear. The guard comes in to tell Mimi she has to leave.

Guard:

"Times up."

Mimi:

"Of course."

Bonnie:

"How long are you staying for?"

Mimi:

"I'm not sure probably not long, but I'll find you a lawyer before I go."

Bonnie:

"Okay bye sweetie."

Mimi:

"Bye."

They wave bye as Mimi leaves the visiting room.

THE PUB

Derrick:

"I guess we'll never know then right since you don't take my word for anything."

Sarah starts to feel bad. She places her cup of coffee on the table.

Sarah:

"Look, I'm sorry Derrick, but you haven't given me a reason to believe you in the past 4 years."

Derrick:

"I know, you're right Sarah, I don't deserve the benefit of doubt. I'm sorry."

Sarah:

"I'm sorry too. We shouldn't be arguing anyways. I'm happy you're back in Salem and that you're healthy. You're healthy right?"

Derrick:

"Yes I'm doing quite well. How is Kinsey besides hating my guts?"

Sarah:

"She is doing well besides hating you guts."

Derrick and Sarah smile at one another. Carrie and Austin walk in. Carrie walks in before Austin with her head down trying to wipe away her tears and passes Derrick. Derrick sees her. He rushes over to her. Sarah turns around to see her

Derrick:

"Carrie, what happened?"

Carrie turns around. Austin walks in behind Derrick.

Austin:

"Carrie, why did you take off like that?"

Derrick turns around to see Austin walking up.

Carrie:

"I'm sorry. I just wanted to wash my face."

Austin:

"Okay you go do that. I can order you something to eat. How about some Clam Chowder?"

Carrie:

"That sounds great. I'll be back."

Carrie looks at Derrick.

Carrie:

"Oh Derrick, this is my husband Austin. Austin this is Derrick, the guy I was telling you about."

Carrie walks to the bathroom. Austin and Derrick look at one another.

Austin:

"Nice to meet you Derrick. Carrie told me that you were helping with Anna's case."

Derrick:

"Yes and I'm terribly sorry that she didn't make it."

Austin:

"Yeah me too. I hope that we can get to the bottom of who did this to Anna before things get even more out of hand."

Derrick:

"I'll be happy to help in any way that I can."

Austin:

"Thank you."

Austin walks to the counter. Derrick walks back over to Sarah and sits down.

Sarah:

"What was that all about?"

Derrick:

"It was about the case I'm working on. That woman's mother died and I need to find out who's behind it."

UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL PARKING GARAGE

Nicole gets into her car in the parking garage. Just as she's about to start the car, someone gets into her car on the passenger's side. She screams. It's EJ, he covers her mouth.

EJ:

"Shhh…I'll remove my hand if you promise not to scream. Shake your head yes if you agree."

Nicole shakes her head yes.

EJ:

"Good"

EJ removes his hand from her mouth.

Nicole:

"What the hell? I thought you were dead."

EJ:

"Yeah I saw that lovely story in the paper this morning."

Nicole:

"If only it was true."

EJ:

"If it were true then who would be taking care of you and our baby."

Nicole:

"My baby and you're not doing anything but trying to raise my blood pressure."

EJ:

"I'm giving you a place to stay and all the money your heart desires."

Nicole:

"What are you talking about? No you're not. I'm living in that dump and am poor."

EJ:

"Oh yeah that's right. Well you could live in the mansion and have all the money you can get your grubby little fingers on. If only."

Nicole:

"If only what?"

EJ:

"Funny you should ask that."

Nicole:

"Just get to the point EJ, what do you what?"

EJ gives Nicole a wicked smile.

BO'S OFFICE SALEM PD

Hope and Dr. Baker tell Justin and Alex everything. Justin doesn't believe it.

Justin:

"This all sounds so crazy."

Alex:

"That is some side effect, but if this is true then this is good for your case."

Hope:

"How is this good? I attacked innocent men. Most of which are good friends of mine. One was my son, but this is good."

Alex:

"Yes, those things are horrible Mrs. Brady, but the drug made you do it. So it's a really good chance that you'll be able to avoid jail time."

Hope:

"Maybe I deserve jail."

Alex:

"I'm confused."

Justin:

"Alex, can you give us a minute."

Alex:

"Sure."

Alex walks out of Bo's office.

Justin:

"Alex just wants to help."

Hope:

"Maybe I don't deserve help."

Baker:

"Hope, let them help you."

Justin:

"Ciara needs her mom back."

Hope pauses to think.

Hope:

"Let's do this. I have to for Ciara."

Justin:

"Great. I'll go get Alex."

Justin walks out of Bo's office.

Baker:

"This is great for you."

Hope:

"It is but what about you?"

Baker:

"I'll be fine."

Hope:

"No you won't. I've seen the file on you. You're going to prison."

Baker gets nerves.

SALEM PD

Bo:

"You're not the DA anymore so what does it matter?"

DA Woods:

"It doesn't matter to me. I'm glad I'm leaving, but before I do I would like to introduce you to my successor, Natasha Crane. Natasha, this is Chief Bo Brady, Commander Roman Brady, and Mayor Abe Carver."

Natasha:

"It's nice to mean you all. I'm looking forward to working with you all. So what's this case you're working on now?"

Bo:

"It's the Salem Mugger case."

DA Woods:

"You actually found the Salem Mugger?"

Bo:

"Yes we did."

DA Woods:

"Amazing, it only took how many victims?"

Roman:

"We also got Dr. Richard Baker; a known baby broker."

Natasha:

"Impressive."

DA Woods:

"I'll say. They've done more in the last 2 minutes than they have the whole time I've been DA."

Natasha:

"Well if this is a sign of things to come, then I'm extremely happy. There's nothing I love more than getting criminals off the streets."

DA Woods:

"Well good luck with this bunch. I'm gone."

DA Woods leaves the station.

Roman:

"So sad to see him go."

Bo:

"Not."

Abe:

"Well, welcome aboard Ms. Crane."

Abe holds his hand out. He and Natasha shake hands.

Natasha:

"Thank you Mayor, but you can call me Natasha."

They stop shaking hands.

Abe:

"Okay then."

Natasha:

"So let's get started. Where are our perps?"

Bo:

"They're in my office."

Natasha:

"In your office? Why?"

Bo:

"They're talking with their lawyers."

Natasha:

"Together?"

Bo:

"They're on the same team."

Natasha:

"I'm confused. What's going on here?"

Justin walks over.

Justin:

"Bo, we're ready to talk."

Natasha:

"And you are?"

Justin:

"I'm Hope Brady and Dr. Richard Baker's lead lawyer Justin Kiriakis."

Natasha:

"Hope Brady, as in your wife Bo Brady?"

Natasha looks at Bo.

Bo:

"Yes"

Natasha:

"What the hell is going on here?"

Everyone looks at one another.

DIMERA MANSION

Kate:

"Well you need to clear your name. Prove that you didn't have anything to do with Anna's death."

Stefano:

"What good would that do? They'll just think I made the whole thing up."

Stefano walks over to make himself a drink.

Kate:

"That's true. Carrie is very convinced."

Stefano:

"I can't blame her, but if she thinks that she can assault me in my own house she has another thought coming."

Kate:

"I'll have a talk with Carrie and Austin both."

Kate's phone rings. She looks at the id. It's Victor.

Kate:

"It's Victor."

Stefano:

"Take it."

Kate answers her phone. Stefano listens in.

Kate:

"What is it Victor? I'm in the middle of something. What? What happened to Philip? Oh my gosh please tell me you're lying. I'll be right there."

Kate hangs up the phone.

Stefano:

"What's wrong with Philip?"

Kate:

"Victor didn't say much, but apparently his marriage is in jeopardy."

UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL PARKING GARAGE:

EJ:

"What do I want? Well I want a lot of things, but first things first. I need you to find out what evidence Rafe has against me."

Nicole:

"And how am I supposed to do that? If I ask he'll get suspicious and it's not like he would tell me anyways."

EJ:

"You'll think of something."

Nicole:

"Wait, so I'm supposed to find out if there's any evidence against you? That's it?"

EJ:

"Oh and well destroy it or bring it to me. I don't care which way you do it just get it away from Rafe Hernandez."

Nicole:

"And what if I don't want to?"

EJ:

"What if you…you owe me Nicole. You said you weren't going to tell Sami about me kidnapping Sydney."

Nicole:

"I didn't, you did"

EJ:

"Just do it and you can have anything you want. You love money, I'll give you money."

Nicole:

"Help me get Brady back."

EJ:

"What? No I'm not going to do that."

Nicole:

"Then I won't help you."

EJ:

"Why would Brady even want you back? You slept with me and that baby is mine."

Nicole:

"You don't know that. This baby has a great chance of being Brady's. In fact, I'm sure of it."

EJ huffs and sighs.

EJ:

"Fine, I'll help you get Brady back. I do have a little piece of information that could help you start."

Nicole:

"What is it?"

EJ:

"I'll tell you after you get me what I want."

Nicole:

"Come on."

EJ:

"No because if I'll tell you, you'll go straight to Brady and forget about helping me."

Nicole:

"Fine, I'll get the evidence."

EJ:

"Good. Nice doing business with you Nicole."

EJ gets out of Nicole's car.

Nicole:

"EJ's desperate enough to trust me. How can I use this to my advantage and still get the information on Brady?"

On the next episode:

Natasha lays down the law

Rafe figures out a way to nail EJ

Philip and Chloe have to control their parents

[fluffysmom]

I'm glad Justin is going to help Hope.

I wonder if Nicole will be able to outsmart EJ.

[danniebear87]

IT SUCKS TO BE YOU

Claire Coffee….Alex Miller

Kristian Alfonso…Hope Brady

John Aniston….Victor Kiriakis

Nadia Bjorlin….Chloe Lane

John Callahan…Dr. Richard Baker

Matt Cedeno….Dr. Brandon Walker

Alexandra Chando….Joy Wesley

Patrika Darbo…..Nancy Wesley

Bryan Dattilo….Lucas Horton

Jason Gerhardt…Officer Evan Parker

Galen Gering…Agent Rafe Hernandez

Bill Haynes….Doug Williams

Susan Seaforth Haynes…Julie Williams

Jay Kenneth Johnson…Philip Kiriakis

Wally Kurth…Justin Kiriakis

Lauren Koslow…Kate DiMera

Mackenzie Mauzy…Honor Smith

Peter Reckell…...Bo Brady

James Reynolds….Abe Carver

Kevin Spirtas…..Dr. Craig Wesley

Kirsten Storms…..Belle Black

Alison Sweeney….Sami Brady

McKenzie Westmore….DA Natasha Crane

Arianne Zucker….Nicole Walker

THE BRADY PUB

Lucas, Sami, Sydney, Johnny, and Allie are having a fun lunch together. Belle downstairs and eyes them. She smiles as she watches them. Sami looks over and sees her standing there. She can't believe her eyes.

Sami:

"Oh my gosh Belle!"

Sami gets up and walks towards Belle. Belle meets her halfway. They hug. Lucas, Allie, Johnny, and Sydney look on.

Sami:

"When did you get back in town?"

They stop hugging.

Belle:

"Just this morning we came straight here."

Sami:

"Shawn and Claire came too?"

Belle:

"Yeah they're getting cookies from Caroline."

Belle looks at Allie and Johnny.

Allie & Johnny:

"Aunt Belle"

Belle:

"Oh wow you guys have gotten so big."

Belle gives them a hug. Lucas stands up.

Lucas:

"Hey Belle"

Lucas and Belle hug.

Belle:

"So good to see you and Sami are back together."

They stop hugging. Lucas looks at Sami. They laugh a little.

KIRIAKIS MANSION

Honor is in the living herself some tea and a bagel. Joy rushes in.

Joy:

"Honor, I have been looking all over for you. What the heck are you doing in here?"

Honor:

"It's it obvious?"

Honor holds up her bagel and tea.

Joy:

"Philip is on his way home to take us out to eat."

Honor looks at what she's wearing. She's still in her PJs.

Honor:

"I can't go out looking like this. I mean we're not in New York City, but it doesn't mean I shouldn't dress to impress."

Joy:

"Exactly, now come on back upstairs before Victor gets home."

Honor puts down her tea, but takes the bagel with her. Joy and Honor look up to see Victor walking in.

Victor:

"What the hell?"

Joy:

"Mr. Kiriakis. Hey."

Victor:

"Am I supposed to know you?"

Joy:

"It's me Joy Wesley."

Victor:

"Doesn't ring a bell."

Joy:

"I'm Chloe's sister."

Victor:

"You're related to that slut?"

Joy:

"Excuse me?"

Philip rushes in.

Philip:

"What are you guys doing down here?"

Victor looks at Philip.

Victor:

"What's the meaning of this Philip?"

SALEM PD

Everyone's quiet at the station.

Natasha:

"Let's not all talk at once."

Roman:

"Hope might be the Salem Mugger. We're not sure."

Bo:

"We're sure she is."

Roman:

"Bo?"

Natasha:

"Which is it? Is she or isn't she?"

Hope walks over.

Hope:

"I am….I am the Salem Mugger"

Everyone turns and looks at Hope. Natasha is shocked.

THE BRADY PUB

Belle:

"What's so funny?"

Sami:

"Belle, um, Lucas and I aren't back together."

Belle:

"What? But you two…"

Lucas looks at Allie and Johnny.

Lucas:

"Hey guys, how about we go and get some cookies and see your cousin Claire."

Allie & Johnny:

"Yeah."

Allie and Johnny jump down from their seats and race Lucas to the back.

Sami:

"Belle, you haven't met Sydney yet."

Belle:

"Finally I get to meet the famous Sydney. Hey cutie."

Sydney smiles at Belle.

Sami:

"She's a little cranky. It's past her nap time, but she didn't want to miss having lunch with all of us."

Belle sits down. Sami picks up Sydney before she sits down.

Belle:

"So you can Lucas aren't together anymore but have lunch with each other?"

Sami:

"Yes Belle that is what friends do."

Belle:

"So just friends nothing else?"

Sami:

"Yes, why is that so hard to believe?"

Belle:

"Because I know you to. You guys can't be friends. You're too in love. So just skip all this friends' thing and get to walking down the aisle again."

Sami:

"That's not going to happen. Not this time. Well not with Lucas. Remember Rafe Hernandez, I've told you about him."

Belle:

"Yeah I remember. What's your point?"

Sami:

"The point is, is that we're in love and we want to be together."

Belle:

"And? You said the same about Brandon and Austin, but you ended back up with Lucas."

Sami:

"This time it's different."

Belle:

"You said that before too."

Sami:

"Oh my gosh Belle."

Sami laughs. They're interrupted by Sami's phone ringing. She looks at the id and sees Rafe's name. She answers.

Sami:

"Rafe hey what's up?"

Rafe:

"Hey where are you? We need to talk."

Sami:

"I'm at the Pub and there is someone I would love for you to meet."

Rafe:

"I'm on my way."

They hang up.

Sami:

"Rafe is on his way so you can meet him for yourself."

Sami smiles. Belle rolls her eyes then smiles.

KIRIAKIS MANSION

Philip:

"Joy and Honor are our guests."

Philip moves away from Victor and over next to Joy and Honor.

Victor:

"Honor? What kind of name is that? And slutty Chloe's little sister in my house? I won't allow it."

Philip:

"First, don't call Chloe that and second of all I live here too."

Victor:

"Not for long if you keep pissing me off."

Chloe slowly walks downstairs rubbing her belly. She stops and listens.

Philip:

"Joy and Honor were just staying the night. They're going back to New York later today."

Joy:

"I'm not going back to New York. I need to be here for Chloe."

Victor:

"Here's an idea. Why don't you go back to New York and take Chloe with you."

Chloe has heard enough. She walks to the living room.

Victor:

"Believe me Joy, Salem will thank you."

Victor says with a smile on his face.

Chloe:

"That's enough Victor."

Victor turns to see Chloe enter the living room.

Chloe:

"You can talk to me anyway you want to, but you won't do the same to my sister."

SALEM PD

Natasha:

"You're the Salem Mugger? Really? The lead detective on the case is the perp? What kind of circus did I just sign up for?"

Hope:

"Yes it's true."

Justin:

"There's more to it than that."

Natasha:

"Really? Do tell."

Justin:

"Yes you see there was a sleeping pill that she took that altered her personality."

Natasha:

"So a pill made her do it? That's your defense?"

Dr. Baker:

"It's the truth. I'm a doctor and I've heard about this drug doing that to someone."

Natasha:

"And I'm guessing you're Dr. Baker?"

Dr. Baker:

"Yes I am. And I was Hope's accomplice."

Natasha:

"Accomplice? This is all too much. Bo and lawyers we all need to talk."

Bo:

"We can go to my office while Hope and Baker go to holding."

Natasha, Bo, Justin, and Alex head back to Bo's office to talk.

Roman:

"Officer Parker"

Officer Parker:

"Yes Commander."

Roman:

"Take the Doc to holding please."

Officer Parker:

"Yes sir."

Officer Parker walks over to get Baker. Baker looks at Hope.

Hope:

"Wait! Why am I not going to a holding cell?"

Roman:

"You don't want to be in there Hope."

Hope:

"I'm a criminal. That's where criminals go."

Roman pauses.

Roman:

"Take Hope to holding cell as well."

Roman and Abe watch as Office Parker takes Dr. Baker and Hope to a holding cell.

Abe:

"This is not good. I fear Natasha will do whatever it takes to put Hope in prison for this to make an example out of her."

Roman:

"Just hope that Bo and Justin can do something about it."

THE BRADY PUB

Sami:

"You're going to love Rafe trust me."

Belle:

"I'm sure I will love Rafe, but I also love Lucas and you love Lucas."

Sami:

"And that's true. I do love Lucas."

Belle:

"See that wasn't so hard."

Sami:

"Not in the way that you think I do. That love is for Rafe."

Rafe walks up behind Sami.

Rafe:

"Did I just hear my name?"

Sami smiles because she knows it's him. She and Sydney get up and she gives him a big kiss. Sami turns to look at Belle.

Sami:

"Rafe, this is my little sister Belle. Belle, this is Rafe."

Rafe:

"Nice to finally meet you. I've heard so much about you."

Belle stands up and pulls Rafe into a big hug.

Belle:

"It is so good to meet you also."

Rafe is confused by the hug. They stop hugging.

Belle:

"I've heard so much about you too."

Sami:

"Um Belle, could you take Sydney up to Grandmas for a nap please?"

Belle:

"Of course."

Belle takes Sydney from Sami's arms and they head upstairs.

Rafe:

"Your sister is very friendly."

Sami smiles.

Sami:

"She is. So what did you have to talk to me about?"

Rafe:

"It's about Anna."

Sami:

"What about her?"

Rafe:

"She's dead."

Sami's shocked.

THE KIRIAKIS MANSION

Victor:

"How the hell did you get in here?"

Chloe:

"I stayed the night."

Chloe says with a smirk. Victor looks angrily at Philip.

Victor:

"Her too?"

Kate walks through the door and into the living room.

Philip:

"She's pregnant and had nowhere to go."

Victor:

"That's what the shelters are for."

Kate:

"Chloe's pregnant?"

Everyone looks at Kate.

Chloe:

"Yes I am."

Kate:

"Well congratulation to you and Daniel."

Victor laughs. Kate's confused.

Kate:

"What's so funny?"

Victor:

"Oh there's more."

Kate:

"More like what?"

Everyone looks at each other.

Kate:

"Hello? What's going on here?"

Chloe:

"Daniel might not be the father of my baby."

Kate rolls her eyes.

Kate:

"Well of course you would cheat on Daniel just like you cheated on Lucas. I hope this other guy knows what he's getting himself into."

Victor:

"Oh he does, but he was too stupid to stop while he was ahead. Don't you think so Philip?"

Kate looks at Philip.

Kate:

"No…no way. This can't be true. Tell me I'm wrong."

Victor:

"Nope you're thinking right."

Kate:

"Philip, why would you sleep with her? You cheated on Melanie, a woman that loved you."

Philip:

"Melanie didn't love me. She wanted Nathan and now she has him. We're getting a divorce."

Kate:

"No Philip, you can't go back to that slut."

Craig and Nancy walk in.

Nancy:

"Do not call my daughter a slut."

Everyone turns their attention to Craig and Nancy.

Chloe & Joy:

"Mom"

Victor:

"How the hell did you two get in here? I need to hire better security."

Craig:

"The Butler let us in."

Nancy:

"What the heck is going on here?"

Kate:

"Your daughter seduced my son, ruined his marriage, and now she's pregnant."

Nancy and Craig are shocked.

BO'S OFFICE: SALEM PD

Natasha:

"So you guys think this pill really altered Hope's personality."

Justin:

"Yes we do. The doctor is even willing to testify."

Natasha:

"This all sounds so crazy."

Bo:

"It does, but Hope has been acting quite strangely since she started the pills. I think it's the truth."

Natasha:

"Okay well get the doctor down here because I'm going to see if I can get an arraignment today."

Natasha walks out of the office.

Alex:

"I'm going to call the doctor's office right now to see if he's available."

Justin:

"Great and I will talk to Hope."

Alex walks out of the room. Justin is about to follow her, but Bo stops him.

Bo:

"Justin, wait."

Justin turns to Bo.

Justin:

"Sure Bo. What's up?"

Bo:

"Do you think you can really get Hope off? Will she serve any jail time?"

Justin:

"I can't say for sure, but we have a strong case."

Bo:

"Good to know. I trust you."

Justin:

"Thank you."

Justin leaves. Bo's worried about Hope. Doug and Julie enter the police station. They see Roman and Abe. They approach them.

Doug:

"Roman, Abe. Have either of you seen Bo or Hope?"

Julie:

"We tried calling both of them and either have picked up."

Roman:

"Bo is in his office."

Doug:

"Thank you."

Doug and Julie walk to Bo's office as he's walking out.

Julie:

"Bo, have you seen Hope?"

Bo pauses. He thinks of a way to break the news to them.

Doug:

"Bo? What's wrong?"

Bo:

"Hope was arrested."

Julie:

"Arrested for what?"

Bo:

"She's the Salem Mugger."

Doug and Julie are shocked.

BRADY PUB

Sami:

"Anna's dead? How did this happen? What happened?"

Rafe:

"Her food was poisoned."

Sami:

"Of course, great. Now what? How will we get EJ? He can't be free. He'll take the kids away from me. I can't lose Sydney again. I never want to let her go again."

Rafe:

"We don't even know if EJ made it out of that fire."

Sami:

"Are you kidding me? Of course he did. He's a DiMera. They never die. They just keep coming back to destroy everyone's lives. EJ is out there. He's probably hiding right under our noses."

Sami turns away from the window. Rafe walks up behind her. Outside, Nicole looks through the window at Rafe and Sami. She looks away.

Nicole:

"Finally I find them. Now, what will I do?"

Back inside, Rafe tries to calm Sami down by rubbing her back.

Rafe:

"Sami, it's okay. If EJ's alive we'll find him."

Sami turns around quickly.

Sami:

"Is that supposed to reinsure me? Anna was in prison and still the DiMera's got to her. What's stopping EJ from coming here and taking Johnny and Sydney?"

Sami pauses.

Sami:

"Wait, I need to get my kids. I have to see them."

Lucas walks back in. Sami turns around.

Sami:

"Lucas? Where are the kids? I need to see them."

Lucas:

"They're playing upstairs with Belle and Shawn. Calm down, what's wrong?"

Sami:

"Anna died in prison. EJ got her."

Lucas:

"How?"

Sami:

"He poisoned her food and now he's coming for the kids."

Lucas:

"You don't know that. EJ's probably in hiding coming up with a way to get himself out of this mess and by that time it'll be too late."

Nicole walks in and sits at a table by the door. She pulls out a paper and puts it front of her face.

KIRIAKIS MANSION

Nancy:

"Chloe, you're pregnant?"

Chloe:

"It's not the way I wanted you to find out but yes."

Craig:

"And Philip's the father."

Kate:

"Might be the father. Don't get too happy."

Nancy:

"Like we would be happy about this? We don't want Chloe with Philip any more than you two do."

Chloe:

"Who said anything about us getting together? There is still a very good chance that Daniel is the father."

Victor:

"Right, like Daniel would take you back after seeing you for the slut that you are."

Nancy and Craig get mad.

Craig:

"Okay that's enough of that. No more calling our daughter names."

Victor:

"This is my house. I will call anyone whatever I want to."

Philip:

"Okay can we just stop the arguing already?"

Nancy:

"Philip and I agree on something. We're not going to stand here and take abuse from a thug and a murderer. Come on girls let's leave. Let's go back to New York."

Chloe:

"No mom. I can't leave Daniel."

Joy:

"And I'm not going if Chloe's staying. I want to be there for her."

Chloe turns to Joy.

Chloe:

"No Joy, you need to go back home."

Kate:

"I don't care where any of you go, but you need to get the hell out of my house."

Craig:

"Gladly."

Nancy:

"Come on girls go and get your stuff. I'll help. The sooner we leave the better."

Honor:

"But it was just getting good."

Joy and Honor leave the room.

Nancy:

"I hope you girls didn't eat anything."

Nancy stares at Kate and then follows Joy and Honor to get their stuff. Kate rolls her eyes then focuses her attention back to Chloe and Philip.

Kate:

"So when's the DNA test?"

Chloe:

"What so you can change it?"

Craig:

"Chloe, can we talk in private please?"

Chloe walks towards Craig. They walk out into the hallway. Philip walks up to Victor and Kate.

Kate:

"Philip how could you be so stupid?"

Philip:

"It was a mistake yes. Do I regret it? No."

Kate:

"Don't tell me you're in love with her."

Philip smiles.

SALEM PD:

Doug:

"The Salem Mugger? That's can't be. Hope would never do something so cruel."

Bo tries to speak, but Julie interrupts.

Julie:

"How could you Bo? How could you think Hope would do this?"

Bo tries to speak again, but Doug interrupts him this time.

Doug:

"I know the two of you are having problems, but that doesn't mean you should do this to her."

Bo:

"Can I speak now?"

Doug and Julie pause.

Bo:

"There is proof Hope is the Salem Mugger, but you're right she would never do anything this cruel. It was a sleeping pill she was take that made her do this."

Julie:

"A sleeping pill?"

Doug:

"How does a sleeping pill cause you to go out and attack people?"

Bo:

"I'm not sure, but Justin and Alex are sure they can convince a judge of it."

Doug:

"Who's Alex?"

Bo:

"Justin's lawyer assistant."

Bo watches as Natasha comes back over.

Natasha:

"The arraignment is set. It's in 1 hour courtroom B."

Natasha walks off.

Julie:

"Who was that?"

Bo:

"Our new DA."

THE BRADY PUB

Sami:

"But what now? Anna's dead so she can't testify against him so we have no proof that he kidnapped Sydney."

Sami has a flashback of being at the penthouse.

Sami:

"Rafe, where are you? Anyways, I'm at the penthouse getting some stuff to stay at Lucas' tonight with the kids. When you get this can you please call me on Lucas' cell because mines is about to die and I don't know where the charger is and I don't have time to look for it because Lucas will be here any minute…"

There's a knock at the door.

Sami:

"…Never mind he's hear I'll talk to you later bye."

Sami throws the phone on the couch then grabs the bags and heads for the door. She opens it.

Sami:

"Alright I'm ready to go Lucas…"

She stops in her tracks when she notices its EJ leaning in the door frame.

EJ:

"Sorry, wrong baby daddy."

Sami comes back.

Sami:

"My phone. I left it in the penthouse."

Rafe:

"Yeah what about it?"

Sami looks at Rafe.

Sami:

"I called you Rafe and I left you a message and I don't remember turning my phone off."

Rafe:

"And EJ attacked you."

Lucas:

"So the whole fight is on Rafe's voicemail."

Sami:

"I hope so. EJ threatened to kill me. If that's on there we have a case."

Nicole thinks to herself.

Nicole:

"Oh no. This is going to difficult."

Rafe pulls out his cell.

Rafe:

"Let's check it then."

Nicole panics.

KIRIAKIS MANSION

Victor:

"I hope that smile means no."

Philip:

"It means it think its funny how you guys just jump to conclusions."

Kate:

"So you're not in love with Chloe?"

In the foyer, Craig and Chloe talk.

Craig:

"Chloe, what's going on here? What happened with you and Daniel?"

Chloe:

"I thought Daniel was cheating on me with Carly Manning."

Craig:

"So you thought he was cheating on you so you cheated on him?"

Chloe:

"What happened with me and Philip was…I don't know. It just all happened so fast. We were drunk and we swore we wouldn't tell anyone."

Craig:

"But then you ended up pregnant."

Chloe:

"Yeah, but it was Nathan Horton that told. He found out somehow and told Melanie."

Craig:

"And Melanie is Philip's wife."

Chloe:

"Soon to be ex. She never loved Philip anyways. She always wanted Nathan. Philip saw them kissing. That's why he came over that night drunk. That bitch never deserved him anyways."

Craig:

"So who deserves to be with Philip? You?"

Chloe pauses. Her phone rings. She looks at the id and sees it's from University Hospital. She answers.

Chloe:

"Hello? Hi yes this is she. Okay I'll be right there."

Chloe hangs up.

Chloe:

"That was the hospital. The DNA results are in. I need to tell Philip."

Chloe walks back into the living room. Craig follows. Victor, Kate, and Philip look up at them.

Victor:

"You're still here?"

Chloe looks at Philip.

Chloe:

"The results are in."

Chloe and Philip stare at one another.

THE BRADY PUB

Rafe begins to play his voicemail. He puts it on speaker so Sami and Lucas can hear.

"Rafe, where are you? Anyways, I'm at the penthouse getting some stuff to stay at Lucas' tonight with the kids. When you get this can you please call me on Lucas' cell because mines is about to die and I don't know where the charger is and I don't have time to look for it because Lucas will be here any minute…"

There's a knock at the door.

Sami:

"…Never mind he's hear I'll talk to you later bye."

Sami throws the phone on the couch then grabs the bags and heads for the door. She opens it.

Sami:

"Alright I'm ready to go Lucas…"

She stops in her tracks when she notices its EJ leaning in the door frame.

EJ:

"Sorry, wrong baby…"

Nicole bumps into Rafe and Rafe drops his phone.

Rafe:

"What the hell?"

Rafe, Sami, and Lucas stare at Nicole.

Nicole:

"Whoops! I'm sorry."

Sami:

"You bitch. You did that on purpose."

Nicole:

"Did what on purpose?"

Rafe bends down to pick up his phone. It's broken. He picks up the pieces then stands back up.

Sami:

"You knocked Rafe's phone out of his hands so we couldn't finish hearing the message."

Nicole:

"I don't know what you're talking about. I just walked in here and accidentally bumped into Rafe."

Lucas:

"Sure you did."

Sami:

"You've talked to EJ haven't you?"

Nicole:

"I haven't seen EJ since he stormed out of my hospital room last night looking for you."

Sami:

"Well he found me and tried to kill me. That is what was on the message."

Nicole:

"Are you serious? And I messed it up? Dammit."

Rafe:

"Like you're really sad about this."

Nicole:

"I am."

Lucas:

"No one believes you Nicole."

Sami:

"You've talked to EJ. I know you have."

Nicole:

"Like I said. I'm sorry and no I haven't talked to EJ since last night. I'm not going to stand here and get harassed by the 3 amigos. I'm out of here."

Nicole rushes out of The Pub and runs into Brandon who's on his way in.

Nicole:

"I'm sorry."

Brandon:

"It's okay."

They stare at each other.

Nicole:

"Brandon. What are you doing here?"

Brandon:

"I'm here to see you. What have you been up to?"

Nicole swallows hard.

On the next episode:

Sami, Nicole, and Brandon argue

Hope and Dr. Baker's arraignment starts

Philip and Chloe find out who is the father of the baby

Belle and Mimi reunite

Carly remembers Lawrence

[Kpatch]

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REMEMBERANCE DAY

Claire Coffee….Alex Miller

Kristian Alfonso…Hope Brady

Nadia Bjorlin….Chloe Lane

Molly Burnett…Melanie Layton-Kiriakis

John Callahan…Dr. Richard Baker

Matt Cedeno….Dr. Brandon Walker

Crystal Chappell….Dr. Carly Manning

Shawn Christian….Dr. Daniel Jonas

Jason Cook…..Shawn Brady

Bryan Dattilo….Lucas Horton

Farah Fath….Mimi Lockhart

Jason Gerhardt…Officer Evan Parker

Galen Gering…Agent Rafe Hernandez

Mark Hapka….Dr. Nathan Horton

Bill Haynes….Doug Williams

Susan Seaforth Haynes…Julie Williams

Jay Kenneth Johnson…Philip Kiriakis

Renee Jones….Dr. Lexie Carter

Wally Kurth…Justin Kiriakis

Peter Reckell…...Bo Brady

James Reynolds….Abe Carver

Kamall Shaikh….Gus

Louise Sorel….Vivian Alamain

Kirsten Storms…..Belle Black

Alison Sweeney….Sami Brady

Josh Taylor….Commander Roman Brady

McKenzie Westmore….DA Natasha Crane

Arianne Zucker….Nicole Walker

KIRIAKIS MANSION

Vivian walks in the living and pours herself a drink.

Vivian: "Here's to you my dear Lawrence."

She quickly drinks it then pours herself another. She's about to drink it when Gus walks in.

Gus: "Madam. You beckoned."

Vivian turns to Gus and puts her drink down.

Vivian: "Yes I did. Hello Gus."

Gus: "Madam were you drinking?"

Vivian looks at the drink then back at Gus.

Vivian: "It was only one glass. I was pouring this one for you."

Vivian hands Gus the drink.

Gus: "No thank you."

Vivian puts the drink down.

Gus: "What is it that you wanted?"

Vivian: "I have a new plan that will definitely ruin Carly Manning's life."

Vivian smiles.

UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Carly holds the paternity of Chloe's baby in her hands. She looks up and flashes back to the day she killed Lawrence. Daniel walks up behind her.

Daniel: "Carly are you okay?"

Carly flashes back.

Carly: "Yeah I'm fine."

Daniel: "You don't seem fine."

Carly looks away.

Daniel: "Is it your patient?"

Carly: "Oh no. My patient is fine."

Daniel: "Then what is bothering you?"

Carly turns around to face Daniel.

Carly: "I killed Lawrence one year ago today."

At the nurses' station, Melanie walks up and throws a stack of patient charts on the desk. A few fall over. She huffs. Nathan walks up.

Nathan: "Need some help?"

Nathan bends down to pick up the files and hands them to Melanie. She looks at him and smiles.

Melanie: "Thank you."

Nathan: "You're welcome. Long day?"

Melanie: "Yes. This nurse shortage is really annoying. We need at least two more nurses."

The elevator doors open and Mimi walks off. She spots Melanie and Nathan. She walks over to them.

Mimi: "Excuse me."

Melanie turns around. Nathan looks over at Mimi.

Melanie: "Yes how can I help you?"

Mimi: "I'm looking for Dr. Lexie Carver."

Melanie: "I haven't seen her in a while, but I can page her for you."

Mimi: "That would be great thank you."

Melanie picks up the phone and pages Lexie.

Nathan: "Don't I know you from somewhere?"

Mimi: "You look familiar to me also."

Nathan and Mimi stare weirdly at each other. Melanie hangs up the phone.

Melanie: "I just paged her for you."

Melanie looks at Mimi then at Nathan.

Mimi: "Thank you. I'm going to get some water."

Mimi walks off.

Melanie: "What was that all about?"

Nathan: "We think we know each other."

Melanie seems confused.

THE BRADY PUB

Rafe examines his phone.

Rafe: "It's broken."

Sami: "Great. Just great. You know she did that on purpose."

Rafe: "No doubt she did."

Sami: "Why don't you go after her?"

Rafe: And do what? Arrest her for breaking my phone?"

Sami: "Yes and she tampered with evidence."

Rafe: "That's not enough to arrest her."

Sami: "Oh my gosh."

Belle and Shawn walk down stairs and over to Lucas, Sami, and Rafe.

Belle: "What's going on?"

Lucas: "Nicole Walker"

Shawn: "Enough said."

Sami: "She's working with that bastard."

Belle: "EJ?"

Sami: "Of course who else? Now she got rid of one thing that could help put him away for good."

Outside The Pub, Nicole and Brandon talk.

Nicole: "I haven't been up too much since getting out of prison."

Brandon: "Really?"

Nicole: "Yes really. What about you little brother? I heard you were in Puerto Rico."

Brandon: "Yes I was in Puerto Rico, but I'm here now."

Nicole: "Why?"

Brandon: "You don't like to answer your phone."

Nicole: "I was going to call you back."

Brandon: "Yeah and when would that have been? When you get locked up again?"

Nicole: "What? No I was about to now."

Brandon: "Yeah right."

Nicole: "Okay not right now, but I would have tonight. I have great news."

Brandon: "And what is that?"

Nicole: "You're going to be an uncle."

Brandon: "You're pregnant?"

Nicole: "Yes"

Nicole and Brandon hug.

SALEM PD

Baker and Hope sit in their holding cells across from each other.

Baker: "So you think Justin and Alex will be able to get you freed?"

Hope: "Do I deserve to go free? I mean I attacked men and took their money. I should go to prison."

Baker: "No you shouldn't. It was the drug that made you do it."

Hope: "Really? It sounds more like a copout to me."

Justin and Alex walk in.

Hope: "Any news?"

Justin: "You're arraignment is about to start."

Baker: "Are we prepared enough for that?"

Alex: "I believe we are. Well for Hope that is."

Hope: "What does that mean? Will Baker go to prison?"

Justin: "Possibility"

Hope: "No that can't happen."

KIRIAKIS MANSION

Gus: "What is it this? Hopefully it doesn't involve working Chloe again. Nothing came out of that."

Vivian: "Of course not. Chloe was a horrible pawn. No, no. This time the person I'm going to use is much easier to work with. No manipulations needed."

Gus: "Who is this person?"

Vivian: "Her son. Nicholas Alamain"

Gus: "Nicholas is coming to town?"

Vivian: "Well…I don't know yet."

Gus: "What do you mean?"

Vivian: "Nicholas is been hard to locate, but that's where you come in Gus."

Gus: "You want me to track down your nephew? If you couldn't, how would I?"

Vivian: "I know of one place Nicholas could be, but I can't get there. You have to go."

Gus: "Why can't you?"

Vivian: "I have to stay here with my hubby. Plus people would miss me if I took off."

Vivian walks over to get a folder off the couch.

Gus: "I don't think they would madam."

Vivian picks it up and turns to Gus.

Vivian: "What was that Gus?"

Gus: "Um…so where is that place?"

Vivian walks back over and hands Gus the folder.

Vivian: "Everything you need is in there. Now shoo before Victor comes back."

Gus: "Very well. I'm off. I'll let you know what I find."

Gus leaves the mansion.

Vivian: "Nicholas, please be there. I want to destroy Carly once and for all."

UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Daniel: "Wow, today's the day."

Carly: "Yep. I'm so happy he's out of my life, but at the same time. I'm a murderer."

Daniel: "It was self-defense."

Carly: "He's still dead."

Daniel: "So? What else were you to do?"

Carly: "You're right. He would have killed Melanie."

Daniel: "And you."

Carly: "Yeah you're right."

Daniel: "So you're good."

Carly: "I'm great."

Daniel: "Good, now how about that file. Anything I can do to help your patient?"

Carly: "It depends."

Daniel: "Depends on what?"

Carly: "How you feel about the results."

Daniel: "Chloe's paternity test."

Daniel sighs.

Carly: "She and Philip are on their way here."

Melanie: "That's weird. I've never seen her here before."

Nathan: "I don't think I have either."

Melanie giggles.

Melanie: "Then how do you know her if you've never met her before?"

Nathan smiles.

Nathan: "I don't know, but I do know I have rounds."

Melanie: "Yay."

Nathan: "Yay is right."

Nathan kisses Melanie on the forehead. She smiles.

Nathan: "I'll see you later."

Melanie: "Bye"

Melanie waves goodbye as Nathan walks away. Melanie goes back to organizing files when Mimi walks back up.

Mimi: "Excuse me, has Lexie come pass yet?"

Melanie looks up.

Melanie: "How do you know Nathan?"

Mimi looks confused.

Mimi: "Who's Nathan?"

Melanie: "Uh, the guy that was just standing here. He says he thinks he knows you and you think you know him."

Mimi: "Yeah he looks familiar, but I didn't know his name was Nathan."

Melanie was about to say something then Lexie walks up.

Lexie: "Mimi Lockhart? Oh my goodness!"

Lexie walks up with a smile on her face. Mimi smiles back. They hug. Melanie observes.

Lexie: "So good to see you finally. All that talking on the phone and pictures don't do you any justice. You're just so gorgeous."

Mimi: "Ah thank you. You look just as amazing as the last time I saw you."

Lexie: "Oh stop. I'm a mess. Between taking care of Theo and working, I haven't gotten much sleep."

Mimi: "It doesn't show."

Lexie: "You're too kind. Anyway, why don't we go into my office?"

Mimi: "Alright."

Lexie and Mimi walk back to Lexie's office ignoring Melanie.

Melanie: "What am I? Chop liver?"

Melanie starts organizing files again. Philip and Chloe walk off the elevator.

Melanie: "Who is this Mimi Lockhart?"

Philip: "Mimi Lockhart? What about her?"

Melanie stares into Philip's eyes.

THE BRADY PUB

Belle: "I'm sure you guys can find something. He's a DiMera after all. There are a lot of things hidden."

Rafe: "Believe me we'll find it."

Sami: "Oh and Rafe this is Shawn, Bo's son."

Belle: "And my husband."

Belle wraps her arms around Shawn.

Shawn: "That's me."

Rafe and Shawn shake hands.

Rafe: "Nice to meet you."

Shawn: "Same here."

Belle: "Well be better go, good luck."

Sami: "Thanks."

Belle and Shawn leave The Pub. Sami watches them leave. She sees Nicole out of the window talking to Brandon. Belle and Shawn stop to talk to them.

Sami: "That's can't be."

She says to herself.

Rafe: "What was that?"

Sami: "I'll be right back. I'm going to catch up with Belle and Shawn."

She rushes out the door. Lucas and Rafe sit down.

Rafe: "You've been pretty quiet for a while. What do you think?"

Lucas: "I think you're wasting your time."

Rafe's confused.

Brandon and Nicole watches Belle and Shawn walk away. Sami watches. Brandon and Nicole don't notice Sami behind them.

Nicole: "Funny seeing them back in town."

Brandon: "Yeah I was with them in Puerto Rico, but let's stop changing the subject. What have you been up to?"

Sami clears her throat. Brandon and Nicole turn around.

Sami: "I can answer that."

Sami walks closer to them.

Brandon: "Samantha. Hey. Good to see you."

Sami: "Good to see you to Brandon. Now you can know what an evil bitch your big sis has been."

Sami flashes an evil smile. Nicole's worried.

SALEM PD

Shawn walks in and spots Roman. He approaches him.

Shawn: "Uncle Roman."

Roman looks up.

Roman: "Shawn, hey buddy."

They smile at one another then hug.

Roman: "Good to see ya."

Shawn: "Good to see you too."

Roman: "So how long are you and Belle staying around for?"

Shawn: "We have decided to stay."

Roman: "Stay? Permanently?"

Shawn: "Yes, but we need to find jobs and I was hoping."

Roman: "You got the job."

Shawn: "Shouldn't I fill out an application?"

They laugh.

Shawn: "Where's my dad?"

Roman gets quiet.

Shawn: "What's wrong?"

Roman: "Your dad didn't want me to tell you, but…"

Shawn: "But what?"

Roman: "Hope's arraignment is going on now."

COURTHOUSE

Office Parker brings in Baker and Hope. Justin and Alex walk in behind them. Hope notices Bo. They gaze at each other before Hope and Baker sit down. Justin and Alex sit next to them. Natasha walks in and sits down. Bo sits behind her.

Bo: "Do the right thing. Hope isn't an evil person."

The court guard walks in.

Guard: "All rise."

Everyone stands up.

Guard: "The honorable Judge Fitzpatrick presiding."

Fitzpatrick: "You may be seated."

Everyone sits down.

Fitzpatrick: "Haven't had a lot of time to review this case, but it seems pretty open and shut to me."

Natasha stands up.

Natasha: "Your honor."

Fitzpatrick: "Yes Ms. Crane."

Natasha: "I have a deal for Mrs. Brady."

Fitzpatrick: "Oh yeah and what is that?"

Natasha: "No jail time if Hope hands over her badge."

Bo stands up.

Bo: "What? No."

Fitzpatrick: "Order in the court."

Justin and Alex turn to Hope.

Natasha: "You didn't let me finish Commissioner Brady."

Bo sits down.

Natasha: "Hope can get her badge back if she completes a therapy treatment."

Fitzpatrick: "Seems reasonable."

Fitzpatrick faces Hope.

Fitzpatrick: "Mr. Kiriakis, is this something your client would like to accept?"

Hope, Justin, Alex, and Baker talk amongst themselves.

Hope: "But what about Baker?"

Justin: "Good point."

Justin stands up

Justin: "Will my other client, Dr. Richard Baker, be given the same deal. He'll surrender his license and go to therapy as well."

Fitzpatrick: "DA Crane."

Fitzpatrick looks at Natasha. Natasha stands up.

Natasha: "On this account, yes, Dr. Baker can be given the same deal, but he has other charges pending against him."

Natasha looks over at Baker then sits back down. Judge Fitzpatrick looks over at Justin, Alex, Hope, and Baker.

Fitzpatrick: "Mr. Kiriakis, do your clients want to take the deal?"

Baker: "Let's take the deal."

Hope thinks for a moment.

Fitzpatrick: "Mr. Kiriakis."

Hope: "Okay."

Justin stands up.

Justin: "We take the deal."

Fitzpatrick: "Alrighty then, case dismiss."

Fitzpatrick hits her gavel. She turns to the guard.

Fitzpatrick: "I wish all arraignments were this easy."

Guard: "All rise."

The guard agrees. Hope is disappointed. Natasha seems satisfied.

UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Melanie snaps out of it.

Melanie: "You know Mimi Lockhart?"

Philip: "Yeah she's a friend of ours from high school. How do you know her?"

Melanie: "She was just here with Lexie."

Chloe: "Mimi? Here? That's weird."

Philip: "Yeah it is."

Melanie: "So is everything okay with the baby?"

Chloe: "Yeah we're just here for the results of the DNA test."

Melanie: "Already?"

Philip: "The sooner the better."

Belle walks off the elevator and walks over to the nurse's desk. She notices Philip and Chloe. She stops.

Belle: "Philip? Chloe?"

Philip and Chloe turn around.

Philip: "Belle?"

Chloe: "Oh my gosh."

Chloe and Belle hug. Then Belle hugs Philip.

Philip: "When did you get back in town?"

Belle: "This morning actually."

Chloe: "Where's Shawn?"

Philip: "And Claire?"

Belle: "Shawn is with his dad and Claire is with Caroline."

Philip: "I have to see her later on."

Chloe: "Me too."

Belle: "You two should definitely come pass the Pub I'm sure she'll be excited to see both of you guys."

Melanie observes the reunion.

Belle: "What brings you to the hospital, are you guys okay?"

Philip and Chloe hesitate.

Belle: "Everything's okay, isn't it?"

Philip and Chloe look at one another.

Carly and Daniel come around the corner.

Carly: "Chloe, Philip, glad you're both here. I have the results."

Chloe, Philip, Belle, and Melanie turn their attention to Carly and Daniel.

Belle: "Results? Oh no Chloe is this about your leukemia? Did you have a relapse?"

Chloe turns around to face Belle.

Chloe: "No...I'm…I'm pregnant."

Belle: "Oh my…congratulations! Is the baby okay. What's this about?"

Chloe turns and looks at Daniel.

Chloe: "Carly has the results of my DNA test….I don't know who the father of my baby is."

Everyone looks at one another.

Chloe: "Carly, could you read the results please."

Carly: "Are you sure you don't want to go someplace private?"

Chloe: "No, everyone here deserves to know the truth."

Carly opens the envelope and pulls out the paternity papers. She looks at them then looks up at everyone.

THE BRADY PUB

Rafe: "What do you mean I'm wasting my time? Don't you want EJ put away?"

Lucas: "Of course I want EJ locked up. That way Sami and the kids. Heck everyone would be much better off."

Rafe: "Then how am I wasting my time?"

Lucas: "EJ's a DiMera. DiMera's always get away with their crimes."

Rafe: "Not this time. EJ's going to pay."

Lucas: "That's what they all say. Then the DiMera in question gets away."

Rafe: "So what is it that you think I should do?"

Lucas: "Get revenge."

Rafe: "Revenge? Locking EJ up is the best revenge."

Lucas: "There are other ways of getting revenge."

Rafe: "Yeah like what?"

Lucas: "Hit it where it hurts him the most. His kids."

Rafe: "Sami already has the kids."

Lucas: "For now, but EJ will come out of hiding soon and he'll try and get them back. You need to be ready for that."

Rafe shakes his head in agreement.

Nicole: "Of course make me out to be the bad guy."

Sami: "You kidnapped my daughter. I think that makes you the bad guy."

Brandon: "I already know all about that Samantha, thank you."

Sami: "Oh so Nicole has been completely honest with you? I find that hard to believe then again you have always taken Nicole's side on everything."

Brandon: "Well she is my sister."

Sami: "And I was your wife."

Nicole: "It's time to get over all of that Sami. You're with Rafe now."

Sami: "I am over it, but what I'm not over is that you keep inserting yourself in my kids'lives and helping EJ get away with everything."

Brandon: "Nicole? I thought you said you were done with Sydney and EJ."

Nicole: "I am. I accidentally bumped into Rafe and broke his phone."

Sami: "It wasn't an accident. You did it on purpose to help EJ."

Brandon: "How is breaking this Rafe guy's phone have to do with EJ?"

Sami: "There was a message on Rafe's phone that will implicate that EJ was trying to kill me and thanks to Nicole, that message is no more."

Nicole: "I said I was sorry."

Brandon: "See."

Sami: "Are you serious Brandon? Oh my…Nicole is working with EJ DiMera. Not to mention having his baby."

Brandon faces Nicole.

Brandon: "EJ's the father of your baby?"

Nicole: "What? No. Brady's the father of my baby."

Sami: "Yeah right. You slept with EJ and he's the father of your baby."

Brandon: "Nicole?"

Nicole: "Okay I slept with EJ, but Brady is the father."

Brandon: "How can you be so sure?"

Sami: "She's not. She's just desperate to pin this baby on Brady so she can get her claws back into him, but he's assured me that he's over you. Baby or no Baby."

Nicole: "He'll change his mind when he finds out that this baby is his."

Sami: "I wouldn't hold my breath."

Brandon: "Okay that's enough. Samantha, could you just leave Nicole and me alone to talk? I would like to catch up with my sister."

Sami: "Sure, talk to your sister. Maybe you can talk some sense into her before she does something this baby too."

Nicole: "What was that? Are you insinuating that I did something to my baby and that's why she's dead?

Sami: "No..."

Nicole: "You disgusting bitch."

Nicole slaps Sami.

COURTHOUSE

Natasha walks over to Justin, Alex, Hope, and Baker. Bo's behind her.

Natasha: "That was smart taking the deal."

Hope: "Yes, but now I'm without a job."

Natasha: "It's better than prison. You should be thanking me."

Alex: "She thanks you, we all thank you."

Natasha: "At least someone is happy."

Natasha smiles. She starts to walk away then comes back.

Natasha: "Oh and Dr. Baker, it's not over for you. I have a court order to cease all of your medical records from your clinic for further investigation. So don't leave town."

Natasha leaves.

Baker: "So I'll be going to prison soon."

Hope: "No you won't, right Justin? You can help him right?"

Bo: "Justin, I hope you're not planning on defending him?"

Alex: "I would be happy to represent you Dr. Baker."

Baker: "You don't have to Alex, thank you."

Alex: "Well if you change your mind. Here's my card."

Alex hands Baker her business card.

Alex: "Well I have to get going. I have another client to meet with."

Alex gets up and leaves.

Bo: "You better tear up that card and find yourself another lawyer."

Hope looks at Bo.

Hope: "Why? He deserves legal counsel."

Justin: "Umm…Baker, why don't you and I head to go get something out of the vending machine or something?"

Baker: "Sure."

Justin and Baker leave Bo and Hope alone.

Bo: "Baker doesn't deserve anything, but prison time after all that he's done."

Hope: "What about me? Look at all of what I have done."

Bo: "That's different."

Hope: "The only difference in this is that you hate Baker and love me."

Shawn walks in.

Hope: "Well once upon a time you did. Not so sure right now."

Shawn: "What's going on here?"

Bo and Hope turn to Shawn.

Shawn: "What's mom talking about? Are you guys not together anymore?"

Bo sighs.

Hope: "No we're not."

Shawn: "Why?"

Bo: "It's complicated."

Shawn: "Then uncomplicated it."

Hope walks over to Shawn.

Hope: "It's just not working for us anymore. I moved out of the house with Ciara. It's not your father's fault. It's just things…it's just something's we just can't get pass."

Bo walks over.

Shawn: "Is this true dad? Or is there more to this?"

Bo: "That's about it."

Hope looks at Bo.

Hope: "You and Carly are over?"

Shawn: "Carly? Carly Manning?"

Bo: "Yes Carly Manning."

Shawn: "You cheated on mom with her?"

Bo: "No I didn't cheat on your mom. Carly and I got together after your mom asked for a divorce."

Shawn: "So you just moved on? That's great, just great. Did you two even stop and think for a second about how this will affect Ciara?"

Bo: "I know you're upset and concerned…"

Shawn: "No, no…I'm not. You guys are adults and if you want to throw away your marriage then be my guest."

Shawn walks out.

Hope: "Shawn, wait!"

Hope tries to go after him, but Bo stops her.

Bo: "Let him go…let him go."

Hope breaks down. Bo confronts her.

UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Everyone is anxious to hear the results.

Chloe: "What does it say?"

Carly looks at Chloe.

Carly: "Philip's the father."

Carly says with a disappointed look on her face. Philip, Chloe and Daniel are shocked. Melanie's heart drops.

Chloe: "Oh my gosh no….Daniel."

Chloe stares at Daniel as tears begin to form in her eyes. Daniel looks away quickly.

Chloe: "Excuse me."

Chloe rushes off.

Belle: "I'm going to go check on her."

Belle takes off after Chloe. Philip leans on the counter. He looks down then up at Melanie. She stares back at him.

Carly consoles Daniel.

Carly: "Are you okay? Wait stupid question."

Daniel turns to face Carly.

Daniel: "I was hoping I was the father. I don't know why. I mean it doesn't change the fact that Chloe cheated on me. She cheated on me with Philip. I would never have gotten over that."

Daniel turns around and leans on a table.

Carly: "So you're not going to try?"

Daniel turns around quickly.

Daniel: "Why? So she can do it all over again?"

Carly: "You still love her Daniel."

Daniel: "No I don't. I hate her."

Daniel rushes off.

Carly: "No you don't. You still love her. You still love her."

Chloe turns the corner and stops. She can't stand up no more. She slides down the side of the wall and cries. Belle catches up to her. Belle gets on the floor and hugs Chloe.

Chloe: "I lost him Belle, I lost him forever."

Belle: "Who?"

Chloe: "Daniel."

Belle: "Daniel Jonas? That's who you wanted to be your baby's father?"

Chloe: "Yes. We're engaged…well were, but I cheated on him with Philip and now Daniel hates me. And now that he's not the father, we'll never be able to work it out."

Belle: "Maybe…maybe this is for the best."

Chloe turns around and give Belle the evil eye.

Chloe: "For the best? Daniel and I are meant to be. Not Philip and me."

Belle: "I didn't say you were. I just meant that its best you know now than down the line."

Chloe: "I don't think I get what you're talking about."

Chloe stands up and wipes her tears away.

Chloe: "I'm leaving, don't follow me."

Chloe turns around to leave.

Belle: "But Chloe."

Chloe: "Don't follow me."

Chloe takes off.

Belle: "Great Belle."

She says to herself. She walks back to the nurse's station. Melanie and Philip stare at one another.

Philip: "I'm sorry."

Melanie starts to tear up.

Philip: "You don't have to worry. The um…the divorce papers will be ready to sign soon. I'll…"

Melanie just walks away. Philip watches her. Belle walks up behind him. He begins to cry.

Belle: "Philip, are you okay?"

Philip turns around. Belle sees the tears in his eyes.

Philip: "No…no I'm not."

Philip pauses. He points in the direction Melanie just walked in.

Philip: "That…that was my wife."

He stops pointing. He rubs his hands over his mouth.

Philip: "It's over for us."

Belle: "Because you're the father of Chloe's baby?"

Philip: "It didn't matter if I was or not. She already left me for another man."

Belle: "Philip, I'm sorry."

Philip: "Don't be sorry. I should have known it was coming. I knew it was coming. Melanie never loved me. Not the way she loves Nathan Horton. I was just the guy she came to when she thought Nathan didn't want her anymore."

Belle: "Then that's her loss Philip. You're a great guy."

Philip: "Not great enough for you."

Belle pauses.

Philip: "Not great enough for Chloe either. I'm this….this guy who just destroys everyone's lives. Melanie she was happy with Nathan, but I pushed and I pushed. Chloe she was happy with Daniel, but I had to show up with my problems. Now her whole life is blown apart. I tried to do the same with you and Shawn."

Belle: "That's in the past."

Philip: "It doesn't change the fact that I'm…I'm pathetic. I'll never find a true love. I don't deserve it."

Belle: "You do. You do deserve love."

Philip: "You know…I just need some time."

Philip rushes off.

THE BRADY PUB

Rafe: "I know what I need to do."

Lucas: "Good."

Outside the Pub, things get heated with Nicole and Sami. Sami rubs her face.

Sami: "You bitch."

Sami tries to attack Nicole. Nicole moves back and Brandon gets in between them. Brandon tries to control Sami.

Sami: "Let me at her."

Sami screams. Lucas looks out the window. Rafe looks up at Lucas.

Rafe: "What?"

Lucas points to the window. Rafe turns around and see Sami arguing with Brandon. He thinks its EJ.

Rafe: "What the hell?"

Rafe jumps up and rushes out the door. Lucas stands up and follows. Rafe rushes up to Sami and Brandon. He grabs Brandon and pulls him away Sami.

Rafe: "Keep your hands off of Sami."

Sami pulls at Rafe's arm.

Sami: "Stop Rafe, it is okay."

Rafe: "No it's not okay."

Sami: "It is. I was the one out of line. Leave him alone."

Brandon: "Yeah get off of me pal."

Rafe lets him go. Brandon fixes his shirt.

Rafe: "Who the hell are you anyways? One of EJ's goons here to take out Sami?"

Brandon: "No I'm her ex-husband."

Rafe's shocked. He turns around and looks at Sami.

COURTHOUSE

Hope pulls away from Bo. She wipes her tears on her sleeves.

Hope: "No. I can't lean on you anymore."

Hope looks over at Bo.

Bo: "You're right. It's time to move on…We should sign the divorce papers."

Hope: "You're right. That needs to be done."

Bo: "So when do you want to do this?"

Hope: "Now."

Hope says quickly.

Bo: "They're at my office."

Bo and Hope leave the courthouse.

THE PARK

Chloe sits on a bench. She remembers her fight with Daniel.

Daniel:

"Philip. No no!"

Daniel turns around and walks with his hands in his hair.

Chloe:

"Daniel I'm sorry we didn't plan this it just happened. You can still be the father."

Daniel turns around fast.

Daniel:

"You think I want you after this? After the ultimate betrayal?"

Chloe:

"Yes Daniel we're going to be a family. You just need time to think this through."

Daniel:

"Really Chloe? Are you really that stupid? Do you really think I'm just going to forgive you just like that? Right on the spot because you're pregnant and I might be the father?"

Chloe:

"No of course not you need time for all of this to sink in and then we can be just the way we use to be."

Chloe puts her hands on Daniel's arms. He swats them away. Chloe cries some more.

Daniel:

"Things will never be the same Chloe. You're carrying Philip's baby."

Chloe:

"You're the father I'm so sure of it."

Daniel:

"No you want me to be, but the truth is there's a 50/50 chance that I am and I don't like those odds."

Chloe:

"Okay well we can get a DNA test and prove you are the father."

Daniel:

"It's too early for that."

Chloe:

"Well when the time is right."

Daniel:

"I don't care it's not going to matter Chloe. Either way we're not going to be a family."

Chloe comes back. She looks up and Daniel's standing in front of her.

Chloe: "Daniel?"

Daniel: "I'll leave"

Daniel turns around to leave. Chloe jumps up.

Chloe: "No"

Daniel turns around.

Daniel: "Chloe, don't do this."

Chloe: "Do what? Beg for your forgiveness?"

Daniel: "Yes"

Chloe: "But we were so good together."

Daniel: "All good things come to an end."

Chloe: "This doesn't."

Daniel: "It already has. Let it go."

Chloe: "I don't want to."

Daniel: "You can't make me forgive you. You can't make me to take you back. You can't make me love you. So what?"

Chloe wipes her tears away.

Daniel: "Chloe, I'm sorry, but I just can't. And it's time you realized it."

Chloe's devastated.

Daniel: "I will never get over what you did."

Chloe: "So this is goodbye…but it's so hard."

Daniel: "I know, but this is the way it should be."

Chloe: "It doesn't feel like it."

Daniel is about to speak, but decides not to. Chloe walks away. Daniel turns and watches her go.

THE BRADY PUB

Nicole checks on Brandon.

Sami: "Rafe, this is Brandon Walker. Brandon this is Rafe Hernandez, my boyfriend."

Rafe turns to Brandon. Lucas observes.

Rafe: "Oh Brandon, I'm sorry."

Brandon: "Yeah you should be."

Rafe: "What's going on out here anyways?"

Sami: "Nicole slapped me."

Nicole: "You deserved it."

Rafe gets in Nicole's face

Rafe: "Why don't you just leave Sami alone?"

Brandon gets in Rafe's face.

Brandon: "Why don't you leave my sister alone?"

Rafe: "Your sister is interfering with a FBI investigation."

Nicole looks at Brandon.

Nicole: "Brandon, it's okay I can handle Agent Hernandez."

Nicole turns to Rafe.

Nicole: "I already told you it was an accident so deal with it. If you want to bring down EJ so bad then why don't you go find something else on him and leave me the hell alone."

Brandon smiles. Nicole takes off. Brandon gets in Rafe's face.

Brandon: "You heard her leave her alone. Leave her alone or else."

Rafe: "Or else what?"

Brandon: "You'll answer to me."

Rafe: "Is that a threat?"

Brandon: "No it's a promise."

Brandon walks away.

Rafe: "I don't think I like Brandon."

Sami: "Brandon's not a bad guy. He's just protecting his pathetic sister. Nicole can do no wrong in his eyes."

Rafe: "Well it's time his eyes are opened."

Sami: "Good luck with that."

Rafe's phone rings. Rafe's surprised. He answers it.

Rafe: "Hello? Oh great I'll be right there."

Rafe hangs up. Lucas walks over.

Sami: "Your phone works. So this means we can still get the voicemail."

Rafe goes into his voicemail and notices it's not there.

Rafe: "It's not there."

Sami gets upset.

Rafe: "It must have erased when Nicole ran into me."

Sami: "Yeah on purpose."

Rafe: "Well there's nothing we can do about that, but I have to get going."

Sami: "Really now?"

Rafe: "Yeah there's something important I have to take care of and then we can get some dinner."

Sami: "Okay"

Rafe gives Sami a quick kiss on the lips before leaving. Sami smiles as she watches Rafe leave.

Lucas: "Things just got more interesting."

Sami turns to Lucas.

Sami: "Oh I bet you enjoyed that, Brandon and Rafe fighting."

Lucas: "Yes I thought it was interesting."

Alex walks up.

Alex: "What was interesting? What did I miss?"

Lucas walks over and kisses Alex. Sami observes.

Lucas: "You just missed Rafe meeting Brandon Walker, one of Sami's ex-husbands."

Alex: "Awkward."

Lucas: "Yeah it was."

Lucas says with a smile on his face.

Sami: "I'm going to get my kids."

Sami goes back inside The Pub.

SALEM PD

Bo and Hope walk into Bo's office. They open the door. Doug, Julie, and Ciara are sitting inside. They look up as they walk through the door. Ciara gets a big smile on her face when she sees Hope.

Ciara: "Mommy."

She shouts then runs to Hope who has her arms wipe open. They hug.

Hope: "I'm so glad to see you again."

They stop hugging. Hope brushes the hair out of Ciara's face.

Ciara: "Where'd you go?"

Hope: "Um…I went to see Shawn, Belle, and Claire."

Ciara: "I saw them. They're here now."

Hope: "Yep they are."

Ciara: "Claire says they're going to stay for a long time."

Hope: "I sure hope so."

Ciara: "Me too."

They hug again. Bo walks over to talk to Doug and Julie.

Doug: "So how did the arraignment go?"

Bo: "It went well. Hope needs to do therapy."

Julie: "That's great."

Bo: "And she has to give up her badge."

Doug: "Oh no."

Julie: "That's just wrong."

Bo: "Better than prison."

Doug: "That's true."

Bo: "She can get her badge back at the end of her therapy treatment."

Julie: "How long will that be?"

Bo: "Not sure."

Doug and Julie are disappointed. Carly walks up to the door and sees all that is going on inside.

Ciara: "How are you and daddy?"

Hope: "Your daddy and I are good."

Carly moves away from the door and listens in. Bo walks over to Hope and puts one shoulder around her.

Ciara: "I'm happy you guys are back together."

Ciara smiles. Carly is devastated. She rushes from the door and bumps into Natasha.

Carly: "Oh I'm so sorry. Excuse me."

Natasha: "It's okay."

Carly tries to walk away. Natasha stops her.

Natasha: "Are you okay ma'am?"

Carly: "Yeah I'm fine."

Natasha: "Are you sure?"

Carly: "I am. I really am."

Carly walks away. Natasha walks over to Bo's office and peeps in. Bo and Hope are hugging Ciara. Doug and Julie watch with a smile on their faces. Natasha walks away.

Natasha: "I wonder what made that woman was so upset."

UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Belle is texting as Melanie walks back the nurse's station. Belle turns and sees Melanie's back. She walks up to her. Melanie's not looking.

Belle: "Melanie?"

Melanie looks up.

Melanie: "Yes?"

Belle: "We weren't introduced before. My name is Belle Brady."

Belle holds hear hand out for Melanie to shake.

Melanie: "Nice to meet you Belle."

Melanie holds out her hand for Belle to shake. They shake hands. They smile a little bit at each other.

Belle: "Seems like we have something in common."

Melanie: "We both married Philip."

They laugh a little.

Belle: "Yeah that and we're both nurses."

Melanie: "Awesome. So you're going to be working here now?"

Belle: "I hope to. I mean if it's not awkward to work with your husband's ex."

Melanie: "No it won't be because Philip and I are getting divorced."

Belle: "Oh really? Philip didn't say."

Melanie: "Oh um…I guess with everything that went down here he didn't have the chance."

Belle: "Yeah that's true."

Melanie: "Oh let me give you an application."

Melanie looks under some files to get Belle an application. She finds it and hands it to Belle.

Belle: "Thank you."

Belle says with a smile.

Melanie: "You're welcome."

Mimi and Lexie walk around the corner. They stop. Belle notices them.

Belle: "It was nice meeting you Melanie."

Melanie: "Likewise."

Belle: "I'll see you later I hope."

Belle walks over to Lexie and Mimi while Melanie gets back to work.

Mimi: "Thank you Lexie for all your help. It means a lot to us."

Belle: "Us? Who's us?"

Mimi turns around.

Mimi: "Belle? Oh my gosh hey."

They hug. Lexie smiles. Belle stops hugging Mimi to hug Lexie.

Lexie: "Nice to see you Belle."

Lexie and Belle hug.

Belle: "Nice seeing you both also."

They stop hugging.

Lexie: "Well I'll leave you two to talk."

Lexie walks away.

Belle: "So what have you been up to Memes? And what were you talking to Lexie about?"

Mimi freezes.

NICOLE'S HOTEL ROOM

Nicole walks up to her door while leaving a message for EJ.

Nicole: "EJ, this is Nicole. I'm just informing you that you're in the clear. Rafe Hernandez doesn't have anything on you. So call me back when you get this so when talk about me getting Brady back. Okay? Okay. Bye."

Nicole opens her door and is surprised to see what's inside.

Nicole: "OMG"

On the next episode:

Rafe has a surprise for Sami

Alex and Lucas have a date

Bo and Hope sign their divorce papers

Brady and Arianna tell people they're married

[Kpatch]

The suspense was killing me! I'm really glad that Philip is the father of Chloe's baby, but it pained me to see everyone just go their separate ways and him all alone. I'm glad Belle tried to be there for him. He just broke my heart saying he's pathetic and will never find true love.

Great story danniebear87. Thanks for posting updates more frequently.

[fluffysmom]

So glad Philip is the father of Chloe's baby. I hope the two of them talk to each other soon.

I am really enjoying the story danniebear87.