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Today is the 35th anniversary of Days of our Lives. Alice spends much of the day visting Johnny and Belle in the hospital and reminiscing about days past. And we .. show full overview
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Today is the 35th anniversary of Days of our Lives. Alice spends much of the day visting Johnny and Belle in the hospital and reminiscing about days past. And we revisit a plethora of highlights via flashbacks. (see below for flashback breakdown)
Doug and Julie celebrate their belated anniversary on the cruise ship they've been sailing across the world on. They reminisce about years past and the good times they've shared. Later, Doug gives Julie an Irish friendship ring which symbolizes that their next stop is Ireland. Meanwhile in Ireland, Jennifer manages to escape from the factory, but she isn't home free just yet. In counterpoint, Bo is tied to a tree by the security guards, but desperately tries to free himself...
John and Brady start the day at odds, but later begin to ease up with one another. In fact, we get the feeling John was a lot like Brady when he was a kid. Brady says that Roman and Marlena set him up. They wanted to take him in for questioning, bu
Philip kisses Chloe to distract her from Brady, but she rejects his aggressive advance, causing him to storm off. Chloe is then shocked to see Brady attacked by thugs outside her .. show full overview
Philip kisses Chloe to distract her from Brady, but she rejects his aggressive advance, causing him to storm off. Chloe is then shocked to see Brady attacked by thugs outside her house.
At the hospital, Marlena confronts John for his recklessness, but he claims she's just jealous of his past with Isabella and wants to exclude Brady. Hope's flashbacks convince her that Stefano is her son's father, fearing he will soon kidnap the child.
Nicole reveals to Victor she was paid $5 million by Kate to marry Lucas, then questions Philip's worth, making Victor suspicious of her new scheme.
Angela's father, Moroni, gives her a wedding gift but warns her that Brandon will be dealt with if he betrays her. Sami learns Austin is with Greta but decides to focus on using Moroni to get the tape from Angela.
Driving home, Nicole attempts to seduce Victor. She unbuttons her blouse and sits on his lap, telling him to make love to her now.
Jennifer escapes a gunman in her van. The honking .. show full overview
Driving home, Nicole attempts to seduce Victor. She unbuttons her blouse and sits on his lap, telling him to make love to her now.
Jennifer escapes a gunman in her van. The honking distracts guards about to shoot a tied-up Bo. Bo breaks free, knocks out his attackers, and Jennifer rescues him. Outside her apartment, they are met by a gun-wielding Declan.
Stefano pushes Rolf to transform Hattie into Marlena quickly, planning to turn John back into his mercenary. Stefano learns Bo is in Ireland snooping.
Marlena seeks support from Roman, who still loves her and agrees to work to nail Brady. Carson Palmer arrives with evidence that Brady tried to murder Belle. Marlena hints at a bigger problem with John, piquing Roman’s interest.
John comforts a distraught Hope, who believes Stefano is Johnny's father and fears a kidnapping. John promises protection, but Hope secretly plans to leave Salem with her family.
John reveals to a shocked Hope that he is Little Johnny's father, not Stefano. John doesn't know if Hope was intimate with Stefano. Hope vows to keep the truth from Bo.
Jennifer, Bo, .. show full overview
John reveals to a shocked Hope that he is Little Johnny's father, not Stefano. John doesn't know if Hope was intimate with Stefano. Hope vows to keep the truth from Bo.
Jennifer, Bo, and Abby evade Declan and Walter. Declan shoots their van's gas tank, causing a crash. They survive, reach a friend's house, and plan a boat escape. Declan appears, holding them at gunpoint before they can flee the dock.
Greta and Austin receive an envelope: "patience." Princess Gina appears, telling Greta the same, prompting Austin to ask about Greta's father.
Lucas tells Kate they need Victor to sign his will, then must eliminate him for the will to take effect.
In the limo, Victor and Nicole dress after making love. Victor feels cured of impotence. Nicole warns him that Lucas and Kate are the true threats, implying they caused Sami's cliff accident.
Angela tells Sami she will marry Lucas in two weeks, granting Sami the tape sooner. Sami learns the tape is in a train station locker.
Bo, Jennifer, Abby, and Annie narrowly escape Declan's gunfire and sail off toward New York. Bo questions if Annie is healthy enough for the Atlantic trip, but she insists.
Hope vows .. show full overview
Bo, Jennifer, Abby, and Annie narrowly escape Declan's gunfire and sail off toward New York. Bo questions if Annie is healthy enough for the Atlantic trip, but she insists.
Hope vows to John that she will never tell Bo that John is Little Johnny's father. She argues the secret is the only way to save both her and John's marriage to Marlena. John must decide if he will agree.
Sami tells Brandon that Angela plans to marry him in two weeks, but Sami knows where Roberto's confession tape is. They devise a plan to get the tape before the wedding. Sami later sneaks into Angela's room while she sleeps.
Victor is thrilled after his night with Nicole, feeling cured and young. He decides he must find a way to remove Kate and Lucas from his life for a decent future.
Nicole blackmails Kate and Lucas: she will keep silent about Franco's murder if they give her money, the house, and cars. Nicole later taunts Kate, suggesting they tell Lucas the truth about the $5 million payment.
At the diner, Hattie tells Fay she is getting the "Dr. Marlena Evans" nose. Abe asks Fay to tell Brandon they were close, but Fay refuses. Hattie spends time with Roman.
Chloe finds a .. show full overview
At the diner, Hattie tells Fay she is getting the "Dr. Marlena Evans" nose. Abe asks Fay to tell Brandon they were close, but Fay refuses. Hattie spends time with Roman.
Chloe finds a bloody Brady in the bushes. He resists aid and warns her not to tell anyone. Chloe gets him on her bike, but Brady escapes before they reach a doctor.
Sami spots the locker key but doesn't steal it yet. Benny pressures Brandon to expose Abe. Sami and Brandon visit the diner, where Sami sees Hattie and Brandon sees Kate with Fay, leaving them both shocked.
Nicole tells Lucas that Kate paid her $5 million to marry him. Lucas is furious. Nicole threatens to expose their murder of Franco if they don't meet her demands. As Nicole leaves, Kate tells Lucas they must flee, and Philip overhears Kate state that their only financial solution is Victor's death.
Hope learns her son is healthy and tells Lexie she regrets treating Bo poorly, now eager for their wedding. Meanwhile, a storm threatens Jennifer and Bo at sea.
Brandon attacks Abe, .. show full overview
Hope learns her son is healthy and tells Lexie she regrets treating Bo poorly, now eager for their wedding. Meanwhile, a storm threatens Jennifer and Bo at sea.
Brandon attacks Abe, but Sami intervenes. Brandon accuses Abe of past trouble. Fay defends Abe and begs him not to call the police.
Chloe lies to Roman and Marlena, admitting Brady was attacked but claiming he stole her bike. Marlena notes the crime. Later, they learn doctors are waking Belle.
Brady calls John, who hides him in a rundown motel to avoid the police. John treats Brady's wounds, vowing to protect him for Isabella's sake.
Philip questions Kate about her comment regarding Victor's death, but she lies to cover it up. Later, Philip meets Chloe at lookout point, where they rekindle their romance.
Austin wakes to find Greta sick. A magic door appears, transporting them back to the castle. Charles offers Greta a choice: back out now and keep her title and inheritance, or continue .. show full overview
Austin wakes to find Greta sick. A magic door appears, transporting them back to the castle. Charles offers Greta a choice: back out now and keep her title and inheritance, or continue to secure the orphan money. Greta faces a tough decision.
Sami evades Roman's questions about Brandon, insisting she loves Austin. Later, disguised as an elderly woman at the mall, Sami bumps into Angela and swipes her purse. She races to duplicate the key before Angela notices.
Shawn visits Belle with a Buddy Bear. He is relieved she is awake but concerned she has no memory of the accident.
Tensions rise between John and Marlena as she and Roman hunt Brady. John tends to his injured son at a motel, vowing to prove his innocence and hoping Belle will clear his name. However, the police surround the room, trapping Brady inside.
Mickey brings Nicole a job offer, which she uses to test Victor's loyalty.
Angela catches Sami and Brandon stealing the tape, revealing it is blank. She threatens to tell her father, .. show full overview
Mickey brings Nicole a job offer, which she uses to test Victor's loyalty.
Angela catches Sami and Brandon stealing the tape, revealing it is blank. She threatens to tell her father, but Brandon seduces her with a kiss, realizing he must sleep with her to maintain the ruse.
Belle has amnesia about the accident. John fears Brady won't be cleared, while Roman insists on questioning her despite medical advice.
Brady escapes the police trap at the motel, steals a squad car, and hitches a ride to flee Salem.
Gene confirms Victor has a solid alibi for Franco's murder. Philip tells Victor he hopes for a marriage with Kate. Meanwhile, Kate warns Moroni that Brandon and Sami are using Angela to investigate the murder.
Hattie undergoes surgery, fantasizing about looking exactly like Marlena.
Roman tells Marlena that Brady escaped just before her radio show. She rushes to check on Belle, leaving .. show full overview
Hattie undergoes surgery, fantasizing about looking exactly like Marlena.
Roman tells Marlena that Brady escaped just before her radio show. She rushes to check on Belle, leaving Nancy to take over; Nancy's brutal style is a surprise hit. Marlena finds Belle safe but feels guilty about her treatment of John.
Shawn worries about Roman blaming Brady. Hope defends Brady, noting the strain on Marlena's marriage, though she privately knows the secret about Little Johnny is also a factor. She goes to find Marlena.
Bo wants to investigate a factory, but Jennifer convinces him to return to his family. In a twist, Annie is revealed to be working with Declan during a phone call, but she suddenly collapses in pain.
Bo and Jennifer fulfill Annie's wish for a burial at sea. Moments later, Declan calls to taunt them: Annie's final act was sabotage. They find a drill hole as the boat begins .. show full overview
Bo and Jennifer fulfill Annie's wish for a burial at sea. Moments later, Declan calls to taunt them: Annie's final act was sabotage. They find a drill hole as the boat begins sinking.
Hope admits to Marlena that she knows John is the father, begging her to keep the secret from Bo. Marlena starts to unravel, shocking Hope with her instability.
Brady abandons his ride when a radio report mentions a fugitive. The driver connects the dots and calls the police. Brady hitches a new ride with a drunk older woman. Roman and Abe race to the scene, while John uses a police scanner to track the manhunt.
Thanksgiving Tension and Hospital Drama
Thanksgiving at the Kiriakis estate is chaotic. Sami and Nicole team up to taunt Lucas. Philip asks Victor about marrying Kate; Victor dodges the .. show full overview
Thanksgiving Tension and Hospital Drama
Thanksgiving at the Kiriakis estate is chaotic. Sami and Nicole team up to taunt Lucas. Philip asks Victor about marrying Kate; Victor dodges the question but later surprises Kate by making love to her.
Angela, still suspicious, tests Brandon by demanding they make love immediately. Brandon complies to maintain his cover.
At the hospital, Mimi insults Chloe, causing tension during Belle's celebration. Belle is released, but Marlena gets a shock when she sees Hattie's new nose.
Nancy brags to Marlena about her high radio ratings and suggests Marlena take a leave of absence. Nancy gloats to the teens, infuriating Chloe. Chloe later tells Craig she can never love Nancy, unaware that Nancy is listening.
Belle returns home suspicious that secrets are being kept from her. While talking to John on the phone, a background noise triggers her memory: Brady actually saved her life!
Brady .. show full overview
Belle returns home suspicious that secrets are being kept from her. While talking to John on the phone, a background noise triggers her memory: Brady actually saved her life!
Brady plays with squirt guns at a truckstop. John tracks Roman and Abe to the location. The police arrive and draw weapons, mistaking Brady's toy for a real gun.
Victor thinks of Nicole after sleeping with Kate. When Kate notices his distraction, he lies, claiming he was thinking about his impotence. Insecure, Kate asks him to marry her.
Bo, Jennifer, and Abby escape the sinking boat onto a raft. Bo lights flares, but the raft springs a leak, leaving them stranded and sinking in the open water.
Bo, Jennifer, and Abby are rescued by a cruise ship bound for NYC, where they are surprised to find Doug and Julie. They fabricate a cover story. While Bo is eager to return to Salem, .. show full overview
Bo, Jennifer, and Abby are rescued by a cruise ship bound for NYC, where they are surprised to find Doug and Julie. They fabricate a cover story. While Bo is eager to return to Salem, Jennifer appears hesitant.
Hope and Lexie prepare for the wedding. Hope is overjoyed when Bo calls to confirm he is safe and returning.
Belle tells Marlena she remembers the accident and that Brady saved her life on the tracks. Marlena, however, refuses to believe it.
Abe is horrified after shooting Brady. John and Roman revive him, but Brady has been shot in the back and appears paralyzed. Abe is devastated, drawing a parallel to the Larry Morris tragedy.
Greta recovers using magical petals and secretly falls for Austin, even as he discusses his love for Sami. Suddenly, the earth shifts, signaling danger.
Mimi spies on Chloe meeting .. show full overview
Greta recovers using magical petals and secretly falls for Austin, even as he discusses his love for Sami. Suddenly, the earth shifts, signaling danger.
Mimi spies on Chloe meeting Shawn, mistaking their conversation about Belle and Brady for cheating. Jason calls Philip to report the alleged affair.
Sami is upset to find Angela in a towel at Brandon's. Realizing they slept together, she demands their scheme end immediately.
Kate tells Lucas that sleeping with Victor has secured her future, believing Victor will eventually remove Sami and Nicole. Lucas insists she still get the codicil signed just in case.
Nicole seduces Victor, getting him to admit their relationship has potential. Kate spots Nicole leaving Victor's room but dismisses her worry, confident she is Victor's only true choice.
Abe is distraught over shooting Brady, fearing he caused paralysis. Lexie comforts him, and they pray together for strength.
Philip spots Shawn and Chloe touching at dot.com and .. show full overview
Abe is distraught over shooting Brady, fearing he caused paralysis. Lexie comforts him, and they pray together for strength.
Philip spots Shawn and Chloe touching at dot.com and attacks Shawn in a jealous rage. A fight ensues while Jason and Jan watch with satisfaction.
Nicole discovers the codicil to Victor's will in Kate's office. She hides it in a different file to make Kate panic.
Sami allows Brandon to kiss her while dancing at the Blue Note. Meanwhile, Kate convinces Moroni that Sami and Brandon are using Angela. Kate is thrilled when she and Moroni spot the couple together at the club, validating her claim.
On the cruise, Jennifer confesses to Julie that she and Jack have separated. Bo admits to Doug that he regrets leaving Hope, revealing that baby Johnny was near death.
Hattie flaunts .. show full overview
On the cruise, Jennifer confesses to Julie that she and Jack have separated. Bo admits to Doug that he regrets leaving Hope, revealing that baby Johnny was near death.
Hattie flaunts her new nose until her teeth are insulted. Roman is displeased with her drastic transformation.
Hope goes shopping with Alice, barely managing to keep the secret that John is her baby's father.
Marlena tells Roman that Belle claims Brady saved her life, though Marlena doubts it. Roman suggests Belle might be right, then drops the bomb that Abe accidentally shot Brady. Marlena rushes to the hospital.
Belle reads about the shooting in the paper and hurries to see Brady. She finds him in despair, having stabbed his leg with a pen to test for sensation. He has no feeling and fears permanent paralysis.
Belle returns to school, asking peers to pray for Brady. Chloe's defense of Brady sparks Philip's jealousy. Shawn welcomes Belle back as a friend, unaware she wishes for .. show full overview
Belle returns to school, asking peers to pray for Brady. Chloe's defense of Brady sparks Philip's jealousy. Shawn welcomes Belle back as a friend, unaware she wishes for more.
Marlena, consumed by worry, fails during her radio show. Miles replaces her with Nancy, whose aggressive style is an immediate hit.
Brandon reveals he saw Fay and Abe kissing years ago. Fay admits she still loves Abe. Brandon then announces his upcoming marriage.
Moroni confronts Sami about seeing her with Brandon at the Blue Note. Angela demands an explanation. Sami claims she only wants her son back, but Moroni issues a stern warning.
John tries to give Brady hope about walking again. Outside, John bans Marlena from seeing Brady, blaming her for the tragedy. Marlena admits she wouldn't blame John if he ended their marriage.
Nicole interrupts Fay and Brandon, sparking a heated argument. When Brandon claims their father didn't beat her, Nicole implies he did much worse and that Fay knew about it. After Nicole .. show full overview
Nicole interrupts Fay and Brandon, sparking a heated argument. When Brandon claims their father didn't beat her, Nicole implies he did much worse and that Fay knew about it. After Nicole leaves, Brandon apologizes, but Fay tells him to prove it by leaving Abe alone.
John attacks Roman, accusing him of setting Abe up to shoot Brady. Meanwhile, the commissioner refuses Abe's resignation, insisting on time off instead. Abe apologizes to John, and to his surprise, John forgives him.
Belle is terrified when Marlena admits her marriage to John is failing because he blames her for Brady's injury. Marlena flees in tears, leaving Belle feeling like her world is crumbling.
Julie manages to convince a hesitant Jennifer to return to Salem. Bo, Jennifer, Abby, Doug, and Julie share an emotional reunion with Alice and Hope.
Bo and Hope sneak away for intimacy. Lexie arrives, happy to see Jennifer, but is deeply worried about Abe after filling Jennifer in on the shooting.
Fay comforts Abe, urging him to .. show full overview
Bo and Hope sneak away for intimacy. Lexie arrives, happy to see Jennifer, but is deeply worried about Abe after filling Jennifer in on the shooting.
Fay comforts Abe, urging him to mend fences with Brandon to prevent him from doing something terrible.
Angela asks her father, Moroni, to leave Salem. Meanwhile, Brandon reveals to Sami that Abe wouldn't leave his mother alone in the past. Sami suspects an affair between Abe and Fay, but Brandon swears her to secrecy.
Belle cries to John, revealing Marlena hinted their marriage might be over. John is furious but hides it to reassure Belle that the family will survive.
Maggie visits a distraught Marlena. Marlena feels like a fraud, admitting she still blames Brady for the tragedy, which makes reconciling with Belle nearly impossible.
Belle worries about her parents' marriage, and Chloe offers comfort using her own family as an example. Jealous of their bond, Jan and Mimi pull a cruel prank on Chloe involving a dead .. show full overview
Belle worries about her parents' marriage, and Chloe offers comfort using her own family as an example. Jealous of their bond, Jan and Mimi pull a cruel prank on Chloe involving a dead rat.
Hattie gets dental work, completing her transformation and finally attracting male attention.
Shawn welcomes Bo home. Bo wants to baptize the baby, but Hope admits it was already done with John standing in, which hurts Bo. Hope is later shocked to learn Princess Gina once held Shawn at gunpoint.
Fay reveals to Abe that Brandon saw them kissing years ago. She begs Abe to convince Brandon he misinterpreted the moment, but Abe believes talking to Brandon is a waste of time.
Lexie asks Stefano to discreetly help Abe regarding the investigation into Brady's shooting. Stefano agrees but is visibly unsettled when Lexie mentions "Marlo."
Chloe discovers Jan and Mimi were behind the dead rat prank. She fishes the rodent out of the trash and uses it to terrorize them in retaliation.
Shawn comforts Belle at school .. show full overview
Chloe discovers Jan and Mimi were behind the dead rat prank. She fishes the rodent out of the trash and uses it to terrorize them in retaliation.
Shawn comforts Belle at school regarding Brady and hurtful comments made by Chloe. Shawn defends Chloe, and later, a playful silly string fight leads to a near-kiss between Shawn and Belle.
Bo explains the events of Princess Gina's wedding to Hope. Wanting full transparency, Hope finally reveals to Bo that she knows he is not J.T.'s biological father.
Nicole locks Victor's office door and seduces him, climbing onto his lap. Their passion is interrupted by Kate, who bangs on the door, demanding to know what is going on.
Hope tells Bo she knows he isn't the father. Bo suspects Stefano, but Hope denies it. She mentions discussing it with John, prompting Bo to ask who John suspects.
John visits Marlena, .. show full overview
Hope tells Bo she knows he isn't the father. Bo suspects Stefano, but Hope denies it. She mentions discussing it with John, prompting Bo to ask who John suspects.
John visits Marlena, who fears he wants a divorce. John admits he is still angry about Brady but wants to save their marriage.
Austin and Greta face the final "Test of Love." Charles warns that the danger is real as Austin is thrown into an arena to fight three gladiators.
Sami presses Brandon to reveal his past with Abe. Brandon hesitates, fearing his inner demons will scare her away, though Sami promises otherwise.
Lexie confronts Abe about Fay. Abe admits Brandon saw them kissing years ago. As tensions rise, Abe suggests leaving Salem is the only way to escape the fallout from shooting Brady.
John tells Marlena he wants to reveal the truth to Bo about J.T.'s paternity. Marlena warns him about the impact on Belle, but John insists his son deserves to know.
Bo starts to .. show full overview
John tells Marlena he wants to reveal the truth to Bo about J.T.'s paternity. Marlena warns him about the impact on Belle, but John insists his son deserves to know.
Bo starts to suspect John is the father. Hope lies to protect the secret. Relieved, Bo admits he couldn't handle it if John were the father due to John's past feelings for Hope. This confirms to Hope that she can never tell him the truth.
Craig tries to support Brady, who lashes out in humiliation. Eavesdropping on Craig and Chloe, Brady insults Chloe's singing and Juilliard dreams. Furious, Chloe vows to leave Salem.
Shawn comforts a crying Belle at Salem Place, managing to make her smile despite the drama.
Jan and Mimi plot revenge for the rat prank. Jan claims she has a plan to ruin Chloe so completely that Philip will never want her again.
Hope and Marlena fight over the J.T. paternity secret. Marlena quits the wedding party and considers leaving Salem, fearing John is telling Bo the truth. Meanwhile, Bo and John argue .. show full overview
Hope and Marlena fight over the J.T. paternity secret. Marlena quits the wedding party and considers leaving Salem, fearing John is telling Bo the truth. Meanwhile, Bo and John argue about J.T.; Bo claims he is the only father the boy needs, but John is on the verge of revealing his paternity.
Brandon tells Sami his father beat his mother, Fay, and blamed Abe's visits for the escalation. Brandon vows to make Abe pay for destroying their family.
Lexie presses Abe about his history with Fay. He finally admits they shared a kiss and implies their relationship went further.
Chloe gets jealous seeing Shawn and Belle holding hands. Philip asks if it's a date, but Shawn denies it, hurting Belle. Chloe tells Belle she sang with Brady on the pier, surprising Belle with her brother's talent.
Alice presses Jennifer about Jack, but she remains tight-lipped. Victor convinces a bitter Brady to attempt physical therapy by using his own recovery as inspiration.
Jan and Mimi .. show full overview
Alice presses Jennifer about Jack, but she remains tight-lipped. Victor convinces a bitter Brady to attempt physical therapy by using his own recovery as inspiration.
Jan and Mimi warn Philip, Shawn, and Belle about the rat incident. Chloe admits to it and threatens revenge on Mimi, ignoring Belle's warnings.
Hattie gets a makeover from Rolf instead of immediate surgery. Stefano watches through a mirror, pleased that she is now the spitting image of Marlena.
Marlena argues with John, calling him selfish for not leaving Bo and Hope alone, insisting the child comes first. Hope is relieved John kept the paternity secret. Bo promises no more secrets, and the couple reconciles with a kiss.
Moroni confronts Victor and Kate, revealing Angela told him about the tape proving Kate and Lucas framed Sami for Franco's murder. Victor attempts to cut a deal with Moroni to handle the .. show full overview
Moroni confronts Victor and Kate, revealing Angela told him about the tape proving Kate and Lucas framed Sami for Franco's murder. Victor attempts to cut a deal with Moroni to handle the situation.
Sami and Brandon argue, leading Sami to lash out at Angela. Later, Brandon meets Jennifer at the hospital and makes a positive first impression.
Chloe executes her revenge plan by pouring industrial-strength glue into Mimi's shampoo bottle. Mimi steps into the shower, completely unaware of the trap.
Marlena and John clash over Brady; John wants him home to resolve issues, while Marlena refuses to live under the same roof. Meanwhile, Belle begs Brady to come home for Christmas, despite his reluctance to ruin the holiday.
Chloe acts like it's no big deal that there is a screaming banshee upstairs, and when she refuses to get involved, Nancy is suspicious that the glue in Mimi's shampoo isn't an accident. .. show full overview
Chloe acts like it's no big deal that there is a screaming banshee upstairs, and when she refuses to get involved, Nancy is suspicious that the glue in Mimi's shampoo isn't an accident. Mimi can't open the doors, so Nancy hits upon the idea of using a ladder to climb up to the bathroom window, but can't get in all the way. Unfortunately, Mimi can't get the window open because her hands are glued to her head. While Nancy tries desperately to get to a distraught Mimi, the ladder crashes to the ground, and Chloe laughs as two of the people she wants to hurt most in the world are stuck in an uncomfortable situation.
Up in her room, Marlena is packing her bags, torn between guilt at hurting her step-son, and a strong desire to be as far away from him as humanly possible. John begs her not to do this, but she tells him that she's moving to the Salem Inn as long as Brady is living in the house. While talking to Belle, Brady tells her that his anger with Marlena will be what helps him walk aga
Marlena looks at a family picture as she continues her plans to leave. John does his best to explain to Belle and Brady about Marlena leaving. After Marlena, John and Belle say their .. show full overview
Marlena looks at a family picture as she continues her plans to leave. John does his best to explain to Belle and Brady about Marlena leaving. After Marlena, John and Belle say their goodbyes, Brady follows Marlena to the hall, taunting her about his accident, and how it's her fault. Back in the penthouse, Brady receives a call from Maggie, who tells him he is no longer banned from Tuscany, and invites him to the party. At the Salem Inn, Maggie shows up to invite Marlena to the party as well. At Tuscany, Maggie pulls Hope aside, and gets her out of the way so that they are able to surprise her with a bridal shower. She sends Bo outside, and Roman and Abe grab him for a bachelor party. After the parties, the two groups join up together, bringing the kids into the mix. While Abby takes pictures, Bo and Hope talk about their beautiful baby boy. In the hallway, John watches the three of them, and is more determined than ever to be part of J.T.'s life.
With the ladder down on the ground, Na
Hope worries when she sees that John has shown up at the party, and she's not the only one. Abe and Lexie are also worried that John and Roman will let their differences ruin Bo and .. show full overview
Hope worries when she sees that John has shown up at the party, and she's not the only one. Abe and Lexie are also worried that John and Roman will let their differences ruin Bo and Hope's night. Hope is begging John to walk away from J.T. and let him be raised by her and Bo when Marlena shows up, and Marlena has the same question for him...can he walk away from his son? John's only response is to ask Marlena to come home with him, but she says she needs time on her own.
Shawn asks Belle to come to the party, but she won't leave Brady. While talking about the situation, Brady tells Belle that he doesn't blame Marlena and he wants her to come home. He's convinced that Roman is the one to blame, and that Roman shot him to impress Marlena. At Tuscany, John has the same idea, and orders Roman to leave, accusing him of being in love with Marlena.
At the party, Sami heads over to talk to Victor. She knows that he and Kate were behind her near death experiences in Italy, and she's not going t
Nicole has a Christmas gift for Lucas...divorce papers. She vows to make sure that he loses custody of Will, and blackmails Lucas into signing the papers. She leaves, not realising that .. show full overview
Nicole has a Christmas gift for Lucas...divorce papers. She vows to make sure that he loses custody of Will, and blackmails Lucas into signing the papers. She leaves, not realising that Lucas is formulating a plan to kidnap Will and leave the country. Spending the day with her son, Sami is both encouraged and worried to learn that Lucas is hitting the bottle pretty heavily again. She knows it will help her custody case, but she doesn't want her son exposed to that. Later, Nicole, Will, and Sami show up at the hospital Christmas party.
When Mimi shows up with her hair covered by a scarf, Jan, Shawn, and Jason are curious as to why, and want to know just what Mimi is hiding. Chloe yanks the scarf off Mimi's head, showing off her handiwork. A still-distraught Mimi points the finger at Chloe, stating that Chloe is responsible for what happened to her. Shawn can't believe it, but Jan knows Chloe well enough to know it's true.
Brady gets upset when both Belle and John try to help him up afte
It's just hours to Bo and Hope's wedding. Abe and Lexie get a flat tire on the way to the Church. Jennifer, Julie, and Hope are rushing to get to the Church, and are there just in time .. show full overview
It's just hours to Bo and Hope's wedding. Abe and Lexie get a flat tire on the way to the Church. Jennifer, Julie, and Hope are rushing to get to the Church, and are there just in time to pick up Abe and Lexie off the side of the road. Shawn and Bo play one last game of basketball before the big moment.
BO & HOPE'S WEDDING
The Wedding is underway… There is a lot of commotion inside the church. Shawn gets there and he has a new tux for Abe, since he was covered in grease. Roman .. show full overview
BO & HOPE'S WEDDING
The Wedding is underway… There is a lot of commotion inside the church. Shawn gets there and he has a new tux for Abe, since he was covered in grease. Roman can't seem to find the rings. Hope is having trouble getting ready on time and the whole ceremony is running late. The guests that came for midnight mass are worried that the wedding will run too long and Alice is tired.
Outside the church, things are not any better. Sami gets to the church just as Kate, Victor, Phillip and Chloe do. Sami, being Sami, just can't resist taunting Kate. She asks her if she and Victor are married yet. They quickly tell her that it is none of her business, but she manages to come back with a reply, "Since I am going to marry Kate's son Austin, her marital stability is very much my business". Phillip is not pleased to see Sami taunting his parents, but stays quiet. Sami then heads into the church with a "Sami-style" smirk on her face. Phillip turns and apologizes to Chloe for the
BO & HOPE'S RECEPTION
At the Penthouse, Brady and Belle are still excited by their Christmas miracle. Brady is determined to stand. Brady insists that she go to the wedding and be with .. show full overview
BO & HOPE'S RECEPTION
At the Penthouse, Brady and Belle are still excited by their Christmas miracle. Brady is determined to stand. Brady insists that she go to the wedding and be with her friends, but Belle won't leave his side. He tries to stand but can't yet. Belle urges him not to become discouraged but Brady is in very good spirits. He tells Belle that nothing is going to make him sad today - he has feeling in his legs again! He tells Belle that he is going to be OK and that he really wants her to go to the reception. He says that he wants her to go and dance a dance for him. She grins and agrees to go. She heads upstairs to her room because she has to fix her hair. She sees there is a message on her machine. It's Shawn... (explained below)
Meanwhile, The wedding reception starts with Doug going on and on about how glad he is to have given Hope away this time. Everyone is happy and a little emotional. Shawn realizes Belle hasn't made it yet and goes to call her to find out what's
Abe suggests she keep her distance from Brandon, but Sami likes him. Brandon tells Benny he wants to hold off on the Abe Carver case...he's got other things to deal with. When Fay .. show full overview
Abe suggests she keep her distance from Brandon, but Sami likes him. Brandon tells Benny he wants to hold off on the Abe Carver case...he's got other things to deal with. When Fay overhears Brandon tell Benny they'll destroy Abe once and for all, she's very angry with her son. But that's nothing compared to how angry Sami is when Angela tells her that her father Vincent has the tape!
Greta isn't sure what to do about the fight, knowing that if she doesn't call it off, she'll be able to help the orphans, but she could be putting Austin in a lot of danger. He says he'll trust her choice, and Greta tells Charles the fight is on.
Philip and Chloe skate around the pond and talk about their relationship, as Philip admits for the first time (albeit in a whisper) that he's falling in love with Chloe.
Mimi and Jan meet up at Salem Place to discuss Jan's plan for bringing Chloe down once and for all.
At Bo and Hope's reception, Hope presents Alice with the wedding bouquet, and gives a heartfelt speech about how Alice has always been there for her, and how much Alice means to her, .. show full overview
At Bo and Hope's reception, Hope presents Alice with the wedding bouquet, and gives a heartfelt speech about how Alice has always been there for her, and how much Alice means to her, which touches everyone's heart.
When Chloe admits she's lost sleep lately, Philip assures her that he will always love her and serenades her with a romantic poem. The two then share a romantic kiss.
Shawn and Belle see the can they had tossed into the river months ago, and when they go to look, they find a dead body.
Jan and Mimi are almost caught by a guard when they sneak a camera into the girls' locker room.
When Abby asks about Jack, Jennifer assures her that she'll see her father soon.
Brandon and Sami talk about the way Brandon feels about Abe, and Sami tries to tell him he's wrong about Abe Carver. Angela calls Brandon, wanting to get together, but he brushes her .. show full overview
Brandon and Sami talk about the way Brandon feels about Abe, and Sami tries to tell him he's wrong about Abe Carver. Angela calls Brandon, wanting to get together, but he brushes her off. After Sami leaves, Brandon bumps into Jennifer, and the two exchange introductions. Jennifer is intrigued by Brandon after seeing him talk a young boy named Stan out of leaving the hospital, but Alice firmly warns her off him. Sami runs into Angela and pushes her away, later worrying that she's ruined their chances of getting the tape, but Angela shows up with dinner and an apology. In the meantime, Kate, Victor, and Vincent Moroni all gather at Titan, where Vincent delights in telling Victor that Kate has been manipulating things from the get-go. Kate tries to defend herself, but Vincent reveals that Angela has a taped copy of Roberto's deathbed confession. Victor wants the tape, but Moroni wants to deal, asking about territory Victor has that he [Moroni] wants. Victor isn't into any kind of deal.
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Austin is killed by a monster's laser but revives after proving he is pure of heart. The judge declares the test passed, and he and Greta return to safety.
Lexie is terrified by .. show full overview
Austin is killed by a monster's laser but revives after proving he is pure of heart. The judge declares the test passed, and he and Greta return to safety.
Lexie is terrified by visions of Marlo's body, especially when Abe promises to identify the deceased. Bo and Hope share a romantic wedding night.
Kate tricks Victor into signing the codicil. Nicole watches silently but is later caught by Lucas searching for the document.
Angela leaves, fearing a move to Italy. Nicole informs Brandon of her divorce. Brandon tells Sami, suggesting marriage would help her custody battle for Will, and proposes to her.
Moroni survives but insists on surgery in Italy, demanding Angela and Brandon marry there. Meanwhile, Angela secretly steals the tape from Moroni's pocket.
Victor refuses to take Nicole to Mexico. Kate fails to convince Lucas to give Sami custody of Will. Nicole taunts Kate, betting that Victor will defeat her in any contest, leaving Kate .. show full overview
Victor refuses to take Nicole to Mexico. Kate fails to convince Lucas to give Sami custody of Will. Nicole taunts Kate, betting that Victor will defeat her in any contest, leaving Kate fearful.
Sami rejects Brandon's proposal. Angela leaves for Italy. Brandon scolds Sami for trying to change for Austin rather than accepting a man who loves her as she is, then storms out, leaving Sami conflicted about her choices.
Greta learns her coronation awaits "Phase Two" of the test. She and Austin meet the orphans.
John tells Marlena that Brady has regained feeling in his legs and asks her to come home. Marlena refuses, citing Brady's threats against her. She instead begs Victor to move Brady to the Kiriakis estate.
Chloe admits to Belle that she doubts her relationship with Philip will last, dismissing it as a fleeting high school crush.
Jan and Mimi check their hidden camera, planning to post naked photos of Chloe online to drive her out of town. Meanwhile, Belle grows jealous when Shawn compliments Chloe.
Terrified .. show full overview
Jan and Mimi check their hidden camera, planning to post naked photos of Chloe online to drive her out of town. Meanwhile, Belle grows jealous when Shawn compliments Chloe.
Terrified that Abe will identify Marlo's body and cost her custody of Isaac, Lexie seeks help from Stefano, who promises to handle the situation.
Brandon confronts Abe about the past affair. When Abe suggests Brandon misinterpreted the events as a child, Brandon insists Abe ruined his family and attacks him, going for his throat.
Marlena confides in Roman that she feels hopeless. As Roman holds her hand in support, John witnesses the intimate moment and prepares for a confrontation.
John angrily confronts Roman and Marlena. Jennifer intervenes, advising Roman to move on. Marlena and John reconcile, but upon moving back home, Marlena receives a hostile welcome from .. show full overview
John angrily confronts Roman and Marlena. Jennifer intervenes, advising Roman to move on. Marlena and John reconcile, but upon moving back home, Marlena receives a hostile welcome from Brady.
Philip tells Shawn he confessed his love to Chloe, which Shawn calls the "kiss of death." Later, Brady falls out of his wheelchair in front of Belle and Chloe. He tries to dismiss Chloe, but she stays to argue. Philip learns of this and becomes suspicious of the connection between Chloe and Brady.
Greta and Austin reflect on their journey. Austin admits he only trusts her and Billie, sparking romantic hope in Greta as they share a slow dance.
Brandon, upset after fighting with Abe, goes dancing with Sami to distract himself. At the club, Angela calls Brandon, demanding they get married immediately.
When Bo and Hope show up at Greta's coronation, Hope is immediately hailed as Princess Gina. Bo offers to leave if she wants to, but Hope wants to be there for her friend Greta. She .. show full overview
When Bo and Hope show up at Greta's coronation, Hope is immediately hailed as Princess Gina. Bo offers to leave if she wants to, but Hope wants to be there for her friend Greta. She announces to the crowd that Princess Gina has passed on, and she just happens to bear an alarming resemblance to her.
Lord and Lady Sheraton keep trying to keep a champagne refill or an hors d'oeurve from the waiter (Jack with a mustache on), but he continues to elude their reach. Along with the Marquis .. show full overview
Lord and Lady Sheraton keep trying to keep a champagne refill or an hors d'oeurve from the waiter (Jack with a mustache on), but he continues to elude their reach. Along with the Marquis and Marchioness de la Cienega, they continue to try to get Greta's attention, and the princess happily introduces them to her escort, Austin, while a jealous Sami swears that as soon as she gets Will back, Austin will be hers.
Ingrid tells Greta that the royal coffers are bare, and there is not enough money for the orphans. Greta rashly declares that she will sell everything she has to make sure that the .. show full overview
Ingrid tells Greta that the royal coffers are bare, and there is not enough money for the orphans. Greta rashly declares that she will sell everything she has to make sure that the orphans have enough, but Austin suggests she hold off...it's possible there may be another solution. Jack and Jennifer continue to face-off, and Jack tells her she had no right to just take Abby and leave without telling him where his daughter was, and she says he had no right to do what he did in Africa.
To keep Greta from doing something rash, Austin makes the announcement that the children need the help of the guests. He asks people to open their pocketbooks and give from the heart, .. show full overview
To keep Greta from doing something rash, Austin makes the announcement that the children need the help of the guests. He asks people to open their pocketbooks and give from the heart, and Lord and Lady Sheraton are the first to do so, pledging one million dollars to help the children. This is matched by Victor, and others soon follow suit. It is only a short time before they have $100 million in donations, which was just what they needed.
The donations have all been tallied, and everyone, including John and Marlena, have donated to the cause. The night is in full swing when all of a sudden, shots are fired. Greta is hit .. show full overview
The donations have all been tallied, and everyone, including John and Marlena, have donated to the cause. The night is in full swing when all of a sudden, shots are fired. Greta is hit twice in the chest by Charles. The hitmen hired by Vincent (on Kate's orders) begin firing as well. Victor takes one in the back, and another in the chest. Sal attempts to shoot Brandon, but seeing the gun, Angela throws herself in front of the bullet, taking it in the back. John goes into mercenary mode and begins launching things at the hitmen, before taking one in the chest.
**from SoapCity.com** A "grieving" Kate meets with Gene Briscoe regarding Victor's will. Gene informs her that the will leaves everything to Philip, but Kate "suddenly remembers" the .. show full overview
**from SoapCity.com** A "grieving" Kate meets with Gene Briscoe regarding Victor's will. Gene informs her that the will leaves everything to Philip, but Kate "suddenly remembers" the envelope with a codicil to Victor's will. After gene departs he places a call to a mystery person . . . Victor!
Sami gives in to her desire for Brandon and he carries her off into the bedroom. Before anything can happen, Mickey arrives. Brandon and Sami tell Mickey about the tape. Brandon points out all of the ways that Kate can hold up the case for years, but he insists that Sami will get her son back one way or the other.
Chloe does her best to comfort Philip, but she can't help feeling that there's something he's not telling her. Later Chloe sees Brady struggling to his room. She is struck by the contrast between Brady's strength and Philip's apparent weakness.
John assures Brady and Belle that he's all right after his argument with Marlena. Brady goes, but not before warning Marlena that it's only a
Nicole and Victor bond over a game of monopoly while wondering if Kate has figured out Victor is alive yet. Meanwhile, Kate sits over a comatose Lucas, blaming Sami for Lucas being in .. show full overview
Nicole and Victor bond over a game of monopoly while wondering if Kate has figured out Victor is alive yet. Meanwhile, Kate sits over a comatose Lucas, blaming Sami for Lucas being in the hospital, even though she was the one who started the fire that night. Brady and Abe face off in Salem Place, with Brandon continuing to blame Abe for his paralytic status. Later, Abe returns home to find Glen and Barb playing with Isaac, and Lexie freaking out. Marlena doesn't know what to say when she overhears Roman saying that he has never stopped loving her.
At the dance, everyone is having a good time, and Phillip and Chloe are dancing. Up on the big screen, a slide show of various students begins to show. Mimi has a sudden attack of guilt, .. show full overview
At the dance, everyone is having a good time, and Phillip and Chloe are dancing. Up on the big screen, a slide show of various students begins to show. Mimi has a sudden attack of guilt, but Jan tells her that it is too late to do anything. Suddenly, everyone goes nuts as pictures of Chloe, in the shower, with strategically placed soap suds appears on the screen with www.operagirl.net as a caption. Phillip is furious as everyone begins talking about how Chloe is selling her body on the web. Phillip asks how Chloe could do this to him? Belle yells out "Who did this?" Kevin points at Brady and says he did it! Brady says he did not do this, but Jan thinks they are off the hook because the "crip" will take the fall. Jason begins chanting ghoul girl, and soon everyone else joins in. Chloe has a flashback to when she was teased and hated. Kevin continues to blame Brady, and Mr Woods yells at Kevin to turn the projector off! Chloe confronts Brady and asks him if this was his idea, or Victor's
