Monday, October 4, 2010

Daily Update: Monday Oct. 4, 2010

Before Sami can admit to Rafe that she shot EJ, Gabi and Arianna stop by. Arianna notes the tension between Sami and Rafe while Gabi discovers they plan to get married soon. Arianna is upset, believing the news will kill EJ. For EJ's sake, Arianna agrees to keep the impending nuptials a secret. She remains determined to find out who shot EJ and bring that person to justice. After she and Gabi leave, Rafe decides he doesn't want Sami to tell him who tried to kill EJ. When she leaves, he vows to find a way to protect Will while Sami vows to protect Rafe from the truth.

EJ tells Roman he's willing to make a statement about the day he was shot, but pretends not to remember anything that happened after his wedding. Lexie insists to Roman that he no longer questions EJ. Roman realizes that unless EJ can name his assailant, the case is at a standstill. Stefano wonders why EJ didn't accuse Sami of trying to shoot him. EJ says he would then have to admit he remembers Rafe's interruption and accusations and refuses to be questioned by the police about his role in kidnapping Sydney. Instead, EJ will find proof of who shot him on his own and make sure those involved are punished. Later, EJ decides to use Arianna as his path to proving Sami shot him.

Justin and Adrienne realize that perhaps their divorce was a mistake and take a tentative step toward rekindling their love.

Brady and Nicole make love. Meanwhile, Vivian waits for Nicole to call the cops and free her. Brady lies to Nicole and tells her he loves her, but hesitates when Nicole asks him to free Vivian. She doesn't want to see him go to prison. After Brady leaves for a meeting, Nicole speaks to Vivian. When Vivian realizes Brady seduced Nicole, she's furious. Nicole has second thoughts about freeing her. Meanwhile, Isabella's coffin is returned to the mausoleum. Emotional, Brady realizes his mother would never approve of his actions towards Vivian. Justin enters, and asks about the coffin. Will Brady reveal the truth?

Daily Update: Friday Oct. 1, 2010

Rafe still believes Will shot EJ, and he encourages Sami to get everything out in the open. Later, Roman stops by. He's on his way to get a statement from EJ. Apparently, he's lucid enough now to talk. Sami hopes he won't remember anything. Rafe notes it won't stop Stefano from going after whoever did this. Later, after Roman goes, Rafe continues to press Sami. Finally, she snaps and says she knows who shot EJ. At the same time, EJ tells Stefano he knows who shot him. He claims he shot himself. He explains that he was drunk and thinking about committing suicide that night. Stefano corrects him by stating the facts. He believes it was most likely Sami, although now that he knows EJ took the gun out of the drawer, it could still be Will. Roman arrives to take EJ's statement. Will EJ finger Sami?


Vivian hopes Nicole will turn Brady in and get her out of the sarcophagus, but Brady starts to play Nicole. Vivian thinks Nicole is going to seduce Brady to get her out. However, Nicole is the one who falls for Brady's seduction instead.


Philip and Melanie lose another house and they find out Victor is behind it. It's clear his intention is to keep them at Maggie's so he'll have an excuse to visit. Maggie is perplexed. She told him there could be nothing between them. Philip makes a decision and decides he and Melanie will move back into the mansion. Victor has no choice but to accept this. However, he's slightly disappointed, as is Maggie...

Daily Update: Thursday Sep. 30, 2010

EJ explains to Stefano that he's faking his amnesia to gain the upper hand over Sami when it comes to custody of the kids. His explanation is interrupted by a blood pressure spike, and Nathan makes Stefano wait outside. Stefano confides in Kate that EJ does remember everything. Kate is guilty about the secrets she is still keeping from her husband. When he feels better, EJ finally tells Stefano that he remembers who shot him.


Rafe brings Sami and the kids to their new home. Their domestic bliss is undermined by the situation with EJ, though Sami, Rafe and Will do their best to put aside their respective worries. Later, Rafe and Sami discuss getting married as soon as possible.


Nicole realizes that Vivian is in the sarcophagus and that Brady was responsible for putting her there. Initially, she thinks he's covering at Victor's behest, but after a visit from Victor, she realizes that Brady acted alone. Only Nicole knows where Vivian is.

Daily Update: Wednesday Sep. 29, 2010

Sami must continue the ruse with EJ that they are married and Rafe tries to be supportive. It's hard on both of them when Rafe walks in on EJ kissing Sami. Stefano comes to visit and EJ reveals to his father that he's faking and remembers everything! Meanwhile, Rafe takes Sami back to the Brady Pub, and to cheer her up, he wants to take her and the kids somewhere for a surprise.


Kate is worried about keeping two secrets from Stefano: her call to Sami ratting out EJ about wanting to take the kids, and that Chad is Stefano's son. She decides to ease her conscience by getting one secret off the table and calls Chad over, but doesn't tell him, just pitches him the idea of a paid internship with DiMera Enterprises. Chad gets the wrong idea and thinks Kate is coming on to him.

Daily Update: Tuesday Sep. 28, 2010

Sami realizes EJ thinks they're married and has no memory of getting busted at their wedding. Lexie tells Sami and Rafe that she must keep up the pretense or EJ's blood pressure could spike and cause a brain hemorrhage. Sami reluctantly brings Johnny and Sydney to see EJ. Johnny tells his father that he and Sydney are now living with Sami and Rafe.


Carly asks Chloe if she had the one night stand with Nathan. Chloe neither denies nor confirms her suspicion. Instead, she convinces her not to pursue the matter because she only wants to look forward. Philip, meanwhile, finds Melanie's perfect home, which is two blocks from Maggie. Melanie runs into Nathan and recalls when he said "I love you, Melanie" in his sleep. She covers with him, but she tells Carly the truth. Carly thinks Melanie made the right choice in choosing Philip. Meanwhile, Chloe runs into Philip, and tells him Carly suspects Nathan was her one night stand. She is convinced she nipped Carly's curiosity in the bud.


Stephanie nearly tells Nathan about the switched paternity tests, but pulls back and just tells him about her fight with Kayla. Nathan thinks it was over their living together. Stephanie neither confirms nor denies, but returns to her mom to face the music. Kayla, meanwhile, waits to tell Daniel he's not the father of Chloe's baby as they reminisce. Daniel reminds Kayla about a hospital mix-up in which Kayla saved the day. Kayla remembers it, and then has second thoughts about telling Daniel the truth. Later, she tells Stephanie it's possible the test showing Daniel is not the father was a simple clerical error and she thinks she knows a way to find out for sure.

Daily Update: Monday Sep. 27, 2010

Rafe and Sami get the call that EJ has woken up. EJ calls for Sami and refers to her as his wife. Rafe learns that EJ doesn't remember anything beyond the wedding, but thinks he is faking. Sami fears seeing EJ, but finally goes in. Will EJ remember what happened?


Chloe's remarks cause Nicole to go to Pookie's grave at the pet cemetery, and lament over her loss. Meanwhile, Vivian worries Brady will kill her, but his real concern is his mother and getting her remains back from the pet cemetery where Vivian put her. Later, Brady goes to the pet cemetery and speaks with the caretaker, Keith, to arrange a transfer. Unfortunately, Nicole sees him.


While talking with Carly, Nathan reveals his real feelings about Chloe. Daniel overhears and confronts Nathan about why he doesn't like Chloe. Meanwhile, Kayla overhears Stephanie and Ian talking about the paternity results and forces the truth out of Stephanie. Stephanie is a mess as she thinks all may be falling apart. Later, Carly comes to think Nathan may be the one Chloe slept with and goes to ask her. Nathan finds an upset Stephanie, who seems ready to reveal all even as Kayla appears ready to do the same with Daniel.

Daily Update: Friday Sep. 24, 2010

Stefano visits EJ and tells him he must wake up and finger Sami for trying to kill him. Will tells Sami that EJ briefly woke and said her name. Rafe is direct with Sami about his suspicion of Will. Sami is unwilling to let Will take the rap for her and is about to confess when Rafe gets called away. Meanwhile, Kate tells Will that Stefano no longer suspects him. She then tells Sami the same. Sami is tremendously relieved and decides not to confess. She tells Rafe everything is going to be okay. At the same time, Stefano tells Kate he doesn't understand what might've driven Sami over to the house to put a bullet in EJ. Kate contemplates coming clean with Stefano but realizes he would never forgive her. She ultimately keeps her counsel.


Arianna visits EJ again and he opens his eyes and asks where Sami is.


Nicole nearly ruins Chloe's baby shower with her untimely blurt. Chloe and Carly ably cover, and the fun continues. Nicole is eventually escorted out by Melanie to sleep off her liquor. When Nicole wakes, she's alone with Chloe, who blasts her. Nicole is sorry, and swears she won't breathe a word to anyone. Chloe tells Nicole that Carly is a better friend to her than she is. Meanwhile, Daniel is grateful to Melanie and Carly for their support and the successful baby shower. Alone, Carly murmurs to herself that they can never find out what she's done.


Ian tells Stephanie that Daniel is not the one who changed the test results, after all. At the same time, Kayla speaks to Adrienne about their mutual concern for Stephanie. Later, Kayla is shocked to overhear Ian and Stephanie's conversation about the test results.

Daily Update: Thursday Sep. 23, 2010

Kate fantasizes about poisoning Stefano before she pours him a drink. Stefano tells her he's decided Will did not shoot EJ, and takes a drink. He accuses Kate of wanting to poison him – but she hasn't. Kate points out Stefano would have hurt Will if he thought he tried to kill EJ. Stefano and Kate realize that as much as they love one another, they can never trust each other. Stefano reveals that DNA evidence came up on the gun drawer for everyone who lived in the house (including Sami) – but not for Will. This means he never touched the drawer that held the gun. Stefano now thinks Sami was the shooter. Kate mentions Sami has an alibi, but Stefano isn't so sure. Not anymore…


Kayla makes a surprise visit to Stephanie. Nathan leaves for the hospital as Stephanie assures Kayla all is well and Adrienne overreacted. Kayla seems to be reassured, but privately realizes something is wrong with Stephanie. Meanwhile, Daniel stitches up Ian, who was in an accident. Ian realizes this is the Daniel who Stephanie thinks might have switched Chloe's paternity test. When he realizes Daniel left his PDA behind, he starts to go through it when Nathan enters. Ian hands the PDA back to Daniel when he returns. Daniel advises him not to come between Stephanie and Nathan.


Vivian is annoyed when she witnesses a close moment between Carly and Melanie. Later, Vivian tells Brady he'll never get away with his actions. Brady swears he'll make sure she's not around to wreak havoc in Salem again.


Nicole witnesses a tender moment between Chloe and Daniel, and regrets her own failed relationship with Brady. She runs into him and hopes for a rapprochement. Brady makes clear he will never forgive her. Nicole drinks, feeling jealous that Chloe, despite cheating on Daniel, gets her happily ever after. At the same time, Chloe's baby shower begins as Carly, Melanie, Maggie and Arianna attend to celebrate. Nicole arrives, and she blurts to all that Chloe is lucky to still have Daniel after what she did to him.

Daily Update: Wednesday Sep. 22, 2010

Stefano wants revenge on whoever shot EJ and he puts one of his men on the job. Kate knows Stefano still thinks it might be Will. Stefano warns Kate that if it is Will, action will be taken, despite the personal cost and loss to them.


Upset, Kate goes to see Philip. He tells her about Vivian, but she doesn't have much of a reaction. Thrown by this, Philip inquires and learns she's worried that Stefano has become consumed with finding who shot EJ. Philip reassures her it was no one in their family, but Kate is privately still worried about Will. Kate thinks of a deadly scenario to stop Stefano.


Stefano goes to the hospital and sits with EJ. He worries Will shot EJ, but vows to find out. Stefano's hired goon arrives at the hospital with the proof Stefano was looking for. He returns home to Kate, and it looks like she may put her idea in motion…


Lexie keeps EJ's progress from Stefano. She tells Abe that she doesn't want her father overreacting to EJ saying Sami's name. Abe agrees and fears Stefano would misinterpret and go after Sami.


Rafe continues to press Will, and just as it looks like he may come clean, Arianna interrupts. Will takes off, and Arianna defends EJ. Brother and sister have words and are at an impasse. Later, Rafe worries that if Will did shoot EJ, how will he protect him? At the same time, Will worries about his mom. He overhears Lexie tell Abe that EJ muttered Sami's name, and he fears it's only a matter of time until the jig is up.


Brady fires a Titan employee over a mishap, and Victor is impressed by the new, edgier Brady. Maggie shows up and hands Victor Vivian's earring. Meanwhile, Brady continues to taunt Vivian. She tells him Carly, due to the fear she has of Vivian, will not stop searching for her until she learns the truth. Brady realizes Vivian is right and sends a message to Carly that puts her at ease. Bo promises to protect Carly from Vivian. Back in the mausoleum, after a near miss with Philip, Brady vows he won't let Vivian out of her sarcophagus.


Bo helps improve Hope's condition in prison. At the same time, Victor reveals Vivian's e-mail and explains that she left because she knew Maggie and Victor belonged together. Maggie says nothing has changed. The two of them can never be together, but Victor doesn't plan on giving up.


Daily Update: Tuesday Sep. 21

Sami worries that Stefano will retaliate against Will, as he thinks he is the one who shot EJ. Just as she's about to confess, Stefano gets a call from Lexie that there's been a change in EJ.


Rafe is concerned Will shot EJ and tries to get the message across that he won't turn him in. Sami calls them to the hospital. Will tells his mother he thinks they should tell Rafe the truth, but she doesn't want to put him in a bad position. She promises Will if it comes to it, she'll confess. She'll save both Will and Rafe from this nightmare. Later, Sami makes love to Rafe as if for the last time. Meanwhile, EJ speaks again and this time Lexie hears him say Sami's name.


Kate is troubled by Stefano's suspicions of Will, and asks him to please not act on anything now. After Kate leaves, Stefano vows he must punish whoever shot his son.


Warden Jane Smith cautions Hope, and says she's worried about her. Hope tries to stay strong, but unfortunately, someone is out to get her. Meanwhile, Bo tells Carly the good news about Vivian leaving. Carly doesn't believe it and thinks Vivian is up to something. Ciara and Carly share a bonding moment over thinking Vivian is scary. Ciara gives Carly a gift. Bo and Carly are happy, until he gets a call from the prison - Hope has been attacked!


Using an audio feed, Brady taunts Vivian, who's locked in the sarcophagus. On the monitor, Vivian sees Victor order Justin to file immediately for divorce on grounds of desertion. Victor takes Maggie up to Vivian's room to prove she really has gone. Brady is troubled off a call from Bo suggesting they investigate. Brady checks the mausoleum to make sure there are no loose ends. Maggie enters on him talking to Vivian. Brady covers, and says he was having final words with him mom. After he leaves, Maggie finds one of Vivian's earrings on the floor.

Daily Update: Monday Sep. 20, 2010

To everyone's shock, EJ start to breathe on his own after the life support is removed. After some confusion, the prognosis remains the same. Rafe takes Will off and finally confronts him about his role in EJ's shooting. Kate, then Stefano, confronts Sami about Will. Will hangs tough, but Sami contemplates coming clean. Meanwhile, EJ, alone, whispers Sami's name.


While all prepare for Isabella's memorial service in the mausoleum, the newly-entombed Vivian is hopeful that Victor won't accept that she has left town and will discover what Brady has done. To her horror, Vivian watches the monitor feed and sees Victor, Chloe, Daniel, Melanie and Philip overjoyed by her supposed departure. Brady's conscience almost gets the best of him, but instead he toasts to his mother and the other woman who made this day possible: Vivian. In the sarcophagus, Vivian screams, unheard.


Stephanie comes to realize the one who switched the results might be Daniel as his love for Chloe is reaffirmed. Stephanie decides she's out of this, but Adrienne grows suspicious; she knows something is seriously off with her niece. She leaves a message for Kayla to come back to Salem.

Daily Update: Friday Sep. 17, 2010

Sami is faced with making the final decision on EJ's life. Rafe cautions her to consider the ramifications if she removes EJ's life support and he dies. Sami thinks Rafe knows she shot EJ, but learns he's worried that Will did it. Rafe assures Sami that he won't turn in Will. Kate is concerned about her own suspicions that Will may have shot EJ. She gets a call from Lexie to come to the hospital. Stefano can't let go and asks for a sign from EJ. EJ's heart monitor alarm goes off and Stefano takes that as a sign. He is finally at peace with saying goodbye to EJ. Sami has some last, angry words with a comatose EJ, then makes her final decision and has his life support turned off.


Brady has second thoughts about keeping Vivian in the sarcophagus. Vivian begs, cajoles and threatens Brady to let her out. She points out that questions will be raised if she doesn't show up for Isabella's memorial. Later, Brady writes a fake email to Victor from Vivian and takes some of her valuables so it looks like she left town. Meanwhile, Maggie tells Victor that he must accept that there can be no future for them. Later, Victor sees the email from "Vivian" and doesn't believe it!

Daily Update: Thursday Sep. 16, 2010

Rafe has a disturbing dream about Will shooting EJ. Meanwhile, Will tells Sami that he will keep her secret. Rafe questions Will and senses he's keeping a secret. Kate confronts Will and lets him know that she is there for him…no matter what. Will asks Kate why she is interrogating him and confirms he knows about her phone call to Sami.


Sami goes to visit unconscious EJ. Lexie says EJ did love Sami. Rafe overhears Sami admit she loved EJ, too. Later, Sami admits to Rafe that she doesn't know what to do about keeping EJ on life support. Lexie tells Sami that EJ has taken a turn for the worse. Sami begs Lexie to tell her what to do… Daniel and Lexie realize that EJ isn't getting better.


Nicole pays EJ a visit and tells him to die. Arianna overhears and is furious. She gets into an argument with Nicole who figures out that Arianna has feelings for EJ. Arianna denies this. Nicole warns her that's how it started with her and EJ.


Brady has forced Vivian into the sarcophagus. Vivian thinks Brady is playing a joke, but quickly learns that he isn't. Meanwhile, Maggie goes to visit Victor. She runs into Brady and tells him about Gus's strange message. Later, Maggie tells Victor that he is the reason she is no longer leaving on her trip. Maggie asks Victor to tell her why exactly he married Vivian. He reminds her that it wasn't about love. Maggie lets Victor know that she's not ready to move on yet and he's still married so it is not their time.

Daily Update: Wednesday Sep. 15, 2010

Sami confronts Will about whether he will tell the truth. Will assures his mother he won't tell anyone she shot EJ. Meanwhile, Rafe asks Caroline if Will left the pub the night of EJ's shooting. Will overreacts to Rafe's fishing for his whereabouts. Sami has a heart-to-heart with Johnny about EJ.


Kate checks to see if EJ is faking his coma. She wonders to herself if Sami shot EJ because of her phone call. Chad comes upon Kate and offers his sympathy. He explains that he's looking for a job and going to Salem U. Later, Kate comes upon Will visiting EJ. She starts to pry about why he's there. She privately wonders if Will shot EJ. Will gets defensive with Kate and leaves the hospital room. He vows to himself that he'll protect Sami.


Vivian takes a vase and knocks out Brady. She's about to call Gus to help her dispose of Brady, but he wakes up and grabs her. Brady demands to know where his mother's remains are. He spots a receipt that fell out of Vivian's purse. Brady realizes that she buried his mother's remains in a pet cemetery. He becomes angry and corners Vivian, freezing her in her tracks.


Melanie is freaked out when she hears Nathan say he loves her in his sleep. Nathan wakes up and questions her strange behavior. Melanie tells him he said that he loves Stephanie. Later, Nathan runs into Philip who makes it clear that he needs to stay away from Melanie. Elsewhere, Melanie urges Maggie to face her feelings about what she really wants. Melanie assures herself that things are over with Nathan.

Daily Update: Tuesday Sep. 14, 2010

Hope is integrated into the prison population. She meets her new cellmate, Tina. Tina realizes Hope is a cop and attacks her. Hope asks Warden Jane Smith not to tell Bo what happened. Meanwhile, Ciara has a hard time understanding that Hope is not coming home for a while. Bo is worried about Hope. Ciara makes an effort to be nicer to Carly. Carly pledges her love and support for Bo.


Brady confronts Vivian. He realizes her plan is to bury Maggie alive. Brady, distracted by the discovery that his mother's remains are missing, gives Vivian a chance to knock him out cold.


Daniel probes both Carly and Chloe regarding Vivian. They assure him there is nothing to worry about.


Maggie interrupts a close moment between Melanie and Nathan. Later, Maggie receives a cryptic call of warning from Gus.


Stephanie uses a baby shower gift for Chloe as a cover to get into her apartment. She speaks with Chloe and they have a heart-to-heart. Later, Stephanie talks to Ian about the information she sent him from Chloe's computer. He determines that Chloe didn't switch the DNA results. Meanwhile, Nathan dreams about Melanie and she overhears him murmuring in his sleep that he loves her.

Daily Update: Monday Sep. 13, 2010

Sami admits to Will that she shot EJ. Sami asks Will to listen as she explains why she did it. Rafe enters and an upset Will runs out.


Carly argues with Vivian, who corners her by the sarcophagus. Carly warns Vivian to back off from everyone she loves. Vivian wonders why Carly is also protective of Chloe. Meanwhile, Daniel wonders why Chloe would be worried about Vivian, and Chloe covers.


Arianna talks to an unconscious EJ. She promises him that she will find out who shot him. She runs into Rafe as she leaves and they argue about EJ.


Kate and Stefano discuss who shot EJ: Sami or Will? When Stefano leans towards Will as being the possible shooter, Kate becomes defensive. She warns Stefano that if he does anything to Will, there will be war. They decide it's best to call a truce. Stefano, however, privately swears that no matter who shot EJ, they will pay.


Brady asks Maggie to come to Isabella's memorial. She tells him that she cannot; she is leaving on a trip. Later, Melanie urges Maggie to face her feelings regarding Victor. Melanie runs into Brady drinking at the bar and they discuss Maggie.


Vivian wonders what is going on between Carly and Chloe and vows to find out what it is. She fantasizes about different scenarios. Gus refuses to be a part of Vivian's plan to put Maggie in the sarcophagus. Vivian moves forward with those plans, but Brady comes upon her. Furious, Brady discovers his mother's sarcophagus is empty.

Daily Update: Friday Sep. 10, 2010

Lexie tells everyone that EJ's condition remains the same. In private, Kate asks Sami what she did after Kate told her EJ was planning to kidnap the children. Sami lies that she did nothing. They agree to keep Kate's phone call a secret. Abe informs Lexie and Stefano of the type of gun that was used to shoot EJ. Stefano privately realizes it was a gun that was kept at the house. He rushes home and discovers the gun is missing! Stefano tells Kate about the missing weapon and points a finger at Sami.


Will learns that EJ has been shot. He goes to the hospital and tells Sami that he knows what she did. Sami is stunned after Will states that he saw her leaving the DiMera mansion that night. Sami tries to deny it, but finally admits that she was there. Will tries to get her to admit she shot EJ, but Rafe interrupts. Earlier, Rafe tells EJ to wake up and face the consequences of what he's done. Arianna comes upon Rafe and asks what he's doing. They argue over EJ.


Maggie decides to stay in town and help Melanie plan Chloe's baby shower. Maggie later observes Victor's softer side as he bonds with Ciara. Her feelings for him resurface, and she decides she must leave for her trip immediately. Melanie once again confronts Maggie about her feelings for Victor. Meanwhile, Victor learns from Daniel that Maggie is staying in town for a while. In the mausoleum, Vivian forces Gus to get into the sarcophagus to make sure all the monitors and audio feeds work. After being set free, Gus tells his Madame that she must not go through with her plans. They argue as Carly comes upon them. Carly threatens Vivian and tells her to stay away.


Chloe and Carly put the past behind them. Elsewhere, Nathan asks Stephanie for the truth about why Ian is hanging around all the time. He points out that Ian has a crush on Stephanie. She is relieved Nathan doesn't know what she's up to. Stephanie admits Ian has feelings for her but she doesn't have any for him. Later, Stephanie plans with Ian how to prove that Chloe changed the paternity tests. She then shows up unexpectedly at Chloe's door...

Daily Update: Thursday Sep. 9, 2010

Stefano pleads with a comatose EJ to pull through. Meanwhile, Sami seeks Daniel's advice about knowing when to pull the plug on EJ. Lexie confirms to everyone that her brother's brain activity is diminishing. Alone, Sami sits with EJ and contemplates what to do. Suddenly, EJ opens his eyes, and Sami freaks out. Is he waking up?


Vivian hints to Carly that Chloe hasn't told her new friend everything that happened. After Vivian leaves, Chloe confesses to Carly that she tried to kill her.


Philip tells Vivian to stay away from Melanie. Vivian wants Philip to see that she's an asset to the family. She mentions the project for Isabella but he is cruel to her. Philip asks Victor why he's staying with Vivian. Later, Vivian inspects the tricked-out sarcophagus with Gus.


Maggie explains to Melanie that Vivian is jealous of her friendship with Victor. Melanie tries to convince Maggie to stay in town, and then realizes she's leaving because of her feelings for Victor. Maggie hotly denies it. Later, Daniel is pleased when Melanie tells him she's throwing the shower for Chloe.


Ian uses his computer smarts to figure out that Philip could not have changed the paternity test. Stephanie now believes it might have been Chloe. Nathan walks in on Stephanie and Ian, and wonders what they're up to.

Daily Update: Wednesday Sep. 8, 2010

Rafe and Sami head to the hospital to check on EJ. They arrive in time to hear Carly tell Stefano that EJ is steadily improving. Stefano blows up at the sight of Sami and accuses her of shooting his son. Bo gets Stefano to back down and Rafe insists Sami was with him the whole night. Stefano hopes EJ will awaken soon and tell everyone who tried to murder him. Sami grows nervous. Kate warns Sami that they need to talk. Stefano notes that Sami is already engaged to Rafe and calls her a whore. EJ takes a turn for the worse. Lexie discovers EJ left Sami in charge of his medical decisions. EJ's life is now in Sami's hands. Stefano is outraged.


At the Cheatin' Heart, Melanie tells Chloe she's going to throw her a baby shower. Chloe is touched. After a shopping trip, Melanie and Chloe meet up with Carly, who offers to help with the shower. Vivian overhears and tries to snag an invitation, but Melanie blows her off and leaves. Vivian notes Carly and Chloe's newfound friendship and questions them about it. Meanwhile, Melanie tells Maggie about her encounter with Vivian. Maggie thinks it's her fault.


Stephanie overhears that Philip left Chloe's birthday party and disappeared for some time. She realizes this would be about the time the paternity test was switched. She tries to question him about it, but he angrily tells her to mind her own business. Later, Stephanie works with Ian to learn if Philip changed the test results.

Daily Update: Tuesday Sep. 7, 2010

Sami and Rafe share their engagement news with Caroline. Their celebration is cut short when Bo arrives with urgent news. In private, Bo tells Sami and Rafe that EJ has been shot. Sami already knows this, so she feigns shock; she's truly stunned, however, when Bo says that EJ is still alive. Bo asks about Sami's whereabouts, and Rafe says she was with him the whole night. After Bo leaves, Rafe can see Sami is rattled, but he thinks it's because she feels guilty about wishing EJ had died.


Carly and Daniel operate on EJ. He makes it through surgery but remains unconscious and in critical condition. Bo questions Stefano and Kate. Kate suspects Sami was responsible for shooting EJ, but keeps this to herself. She fears her phone call to Sami led to the shooting and fears what Stefano will do if he finds out. Nicole shows up at the hospital, and a livid Stefano points the finger at her. Nicole is able to provide an alibi.


Vivian eavesdrops as Brady confronts Victor about his feelings for Maggie. Brady warns Victor not to hurt her. Later, Vivian listens in as Victor calls Maggie and expresses concern for her safety now that the DiMera feud might be back on. Victor thinks it's best that Maggie is leaving on her trip. Once he's off the phone, Vivian tells Victor she's changed her mind – she's not going to Tahiti. She wants to stick around for Isabella's memorial.


Nathan congratulates Chloe on her pregnancy. She's offended when he asks if Daniel is the father and tersely assures him that he is. Elsewhere, Stephanie convinces Ian to help her determine who switched the paternity test. Meanwhile, Melanie tells Philip that she's going to throw Chloe a baby shower.

Monthly Update For August 2010

EJ's proposal to Sami falls flat. She won't accept because she still loves Rafe. EJ makes his case and woos Sami. He makes her keep the ring. Meanwhile, Rafe questions Fay, who admits that Nicole sent her an envelope and told her to keep the contents safe. She turns over the materials Nicole sent her. Rafe is dismayed to realize Fay has destroyed the contents - a letter and CD. He is determined to piece the information together and find out the truth.


Nicole can't believe that her relationship with Brady is really happening. He shows up and they make love. Brady finds the picture from Nicole's sonogram. They share a moment of remembrance until a phone call from Dr. Baker interrupts them. He has been arrested and needs Nicole to bail him out. She rushes to the detective area and tells Baker a third party will take care of him the next day. Meanwhile, Brady finds Nicole's bank statement showing a $5 million transfer into an offshore account. He confirms it is probably illegal. He gives Nicole a chance to come clean but she doesn't. Brady makes angry love to her. He then denounces Nicole and tells her that he knows she lied.


Brady confronts Nicole who only proclaims her love for him. Brady forces her to go to the station to fess up to where she got the $5 million. At the station, she sees Dr. Baker. Before he can say anything, he sees Hope and cries out to her. Baker tries to prevent Hope's confession. He doesn't rat out Nicole for framing Arianna, either. Brady attacks Baker, assuming he was the one who drugged Brady. Later, Brady tells Nicole that he won't turn her in, but he's done with her – she's dead to him. Brady leaves. Nicole collapses in tears.


Bo begins to realize the truth about Hope. Justin further confirms his suspicions. Later, Hope calls Bo and, using Ciara as a cover, explains that she needs to see him. Bo returns home, where Hope pulls out a knife and motions to stab him! Bo stops Hope's knife in motion. He feels like his heart has been ripped out when he hears the depth of the pain he's caused her. Bo realizes that Hope's behavior is a side effect of the sleeping pills she is taking but also a result of her deep feelings of betrayal. He videotapes her confession to the muggings and his attempted murder. Hope falls asleep and Bo wonders what he's going to do now.


Bo confronts Hope when she wakes up. Hope doesn't remember the events from the night before so Bo is forced to play the tape he made. Hope is horrified by what she has done. She insists on turning herself in. Bo and Hope face a horrible moment as they tell Ciara that mommy is going away.


Hope confesses in front of everyone at the police station. Bo and Hope realize Baker must have been her accomplice. They show Roman Hope's recorded confession. Hope apologizes to Roman for mugging him. She turns in her badge and tells Bo to arrest her. He does.


Carly swabs Daniel's cheek to get his DNA sample. She realizes that Daniel and Melanie will never forgive her if they discover she's lied again. Carly confides to Chloe what she has on the line. Chloe feels bad. Chloe and Carly make secret plans to visit St. Mary's in the morning – as do Daniel and Melanie.


Chloe and Carly bond as they await the test. Carly is shocked to see Melanie at St. Mary's. She's unaware that Daniel has gone to Chloe's room, mistaking her for his patient. Daniel speaks to a shocked Chloe through the exam room curtain. Chloe manages to avoid speaking to Daniel but can't help but let out a sob as she's touched by his words. Daniel wonders if he knows the patient. Carly stops Daniel from uncovering the truth. Chloe has the amnio test done and is informed that she will receive the results on her birthday.


Melanie is offered a job at St. Mary's Hospital. Sister Anne asks to meet with Melanie on the date of Chloe's birthday. Melanie is in a good mood off the job offer and is impressed with Carly's story of an immigrant woman she is helping. She finally calls Carly "mom". Elsewhere, Chloe is about to sneak out of the hospital when Daniel catches her. Chloe covers that she was looking to spend the day with him.


Bo supports Hope who is horrified by her actions and apologizes to Justin. Meanwhile, Carly is horrified to find out how troubled Hope has been. She and Bo blame themselves for Hope's mental break. Bo says he needs to be there for Hope and Ciara. Later, Hope is booked. Doug and Julie learn what Hope has done. Later, Hope breaks down in Doug's arms. He comforts her, saying she'll always be his princess.


Abe comes to see Hope. She apologizes for hurting him. Abe forgives her and wants to help. Hope is worried about her family and her kids. Lexie arrives and promises to help with Ciara. Later, Bo throws EJ out after he threatens Hope. Bo follows EJ to the DiMera mansion and says that if anything happens to Hope, he will kill him.


Stephanie decides that Philip's secret has something to do with Chloe. She runs into Philip and Chloe discussing the father of her baby. They cover but Stephanie still presses Philip for information when they are alone. Stephanie learns that Chloe's story conflicts with Philip's. Stephanie lets herself into Daniel's apartment to look around. She hides when Chloe and Daniel enter. She learns Chloe is pregnant, that Philip and Chloe made love and that he might be the father of her child. Stephanie also learns of the paternity test. Philip fears that if the child is his, Melanie will go running back to Nathan. Later, Stephanie goes to St. Mary's to see if she can get the results of Chloe's paternity test. Melanie catches her trying to access the computer.


Maggie tells Victor they need to help Hope – not blame her. She thanks Victor for being her friend. Vivian finds Victor with Maggie and vows to put an end to her. Caroline continues to be snarky with Maggie. Victor sees Brady drinking and realizes it is over Nicole. He warns Brady to stay away from her.


EJ comes to give Baker a piece of his mind. Baker tells EJ and Sami some hard truths, which further bond them together. Roman is deeply disturbed by Sami's consideration of EJ's marriage proposal. Sami accepts EJ's marriage proposal but is unable to tell Rafe. Later, Rafe overhears EJ tell Stefano that he proposed to Sami and she has said yes.


Rafe goes to work out his stress. Meanwhile, Sami confides in Will that she has accepted EJ's proposal. Later, Rafe runs into Sami and wishes her the best. Sami is thrown and follows Rafe into the locker room. She confronts him. He gives her something to think about and then kisses her. Things heat up between them until she asks how Rafe found out. Sami goes off, angry that EJ spilled the beans to Rafe. Later, she confronts EJ who insists he didn't tell Rafe. EJ asks if they are on for the wedding and Sami tells him they are.


Rafe gets a call from FBI agent Tim who tells him the CD is back from lab. Rafe hears EJ on the CD and figures out that he was behind Sydney's kidnapping. Rafe is determined to get more proof from Nicole. Meanwhile, Sami tells EJ she wants to set a wedding date. She tells EJ that she'll never forget he brought Sydney home to make them a family. Will takes his mom to task about marrying EJ, but ultimately just wants her to be happy.


Will invites Chad to the DiMera mansion to work on his project. Will tells Stefano, who admits that Madeline once betrayed him. Stefano fears Chad can't be trusted, like his mother. Meanwhile, Kate overhears DA Woods tell Chad he's not paying for college; he wants Chad out of the house and blames him for Madeline's death. Kate comforts Chad. He rejects her help, saying that she doesn't owe him anything.


Arianna finds Brady drinking alone at the pub and tries to make him stop. Brady assures her he knows what he's doing. Arianna is angry when she realizes Nicole and Brady hooked up and broke up. Brady tells her that Hope is the mugger. Arianna is shocked and leaves to confront Hope. Hope apologizes to Arianna, explaining that she doesn't remember framing her for the muggings. Later, Arianna admits to Gabi she's not sure she can ever forgive Hope, and move on with her own life. Justin and Brady discuss what Hope did to them. Brady resolves to move forward.


Vivian tells Gus she has a plan to get Maggie out of Victor's life. Meanwhile, Victor and Maggie bond. Later, Vivian tells Victor she wants to order an elaborate sarcophagus for his daughter Isabella.


Melanie almost catches Stephanie hacking into computer records. Stephanie calls in an old friend, Ian, from school to help her. She pushes him to get the paternity results, but they haven't been posted yet.


Philip learns Melanie is working with Nathan in a clinic in a bad neighborhood. Melanie is attacked by a sketchy guy at the clinic and Nathan saves her. In the process, he hurts his elbow. Nathan goes home to find Stephanie and Ian together. Stephanie learns about Nathan saving Melanie and sees his continuing love for her. Stephanie breaks into the hospital website and learns the truth.


Rafe goes to Victor for advice about Nicole. He finds Nicole drinking and goes in for the kill. Later, Nicole begs Brady to forgive her. He almost makes love to her, but rejects her outright. She's his worst addiction and he has to kick the habit.


Kate is pleased to see Will and Stefano bonding. She worries about Chad and his father's rejection. Kate has a flashback of Madeline revealing that Chad's real father is Stefano. Later, she questions Lexie about her relationship with Stefano. Lexie admits she sometimes wishes she'd never found out the truth. Stefano warns Will that Chad is not family and never will be.


Daniel hears Chloe and Carly talking and asks where they are going. Chloe covers and says Carly offered to take her out for her birthday. Daniel is impressed that the two of them have bonded and thanks Carly for making an effort. Later, Daniel tells Melanie he wants to throw a party for Chloe. Meanwhile, Carly confirms Chloe's appointment. She tells Chloe to meet her on the pier the next day. Elsewhere, Chloe confides in Father Matt who encourages her to do the right thing. Daniel surprises Chloe on her birthday with a change of plans. Carly ends up going to Saint Mary's alone for the paternity results.


Sami and EJ begin to make love. Sami hesitates and EJ agrees to wait until their wedding night. Sami runs into Brady. Her conviction is shaken. Sami learns from Arianna that Rafe is with Nicole. Sami decides to seek out Rafe. She is horrified when she sees him and Nicole kissing. Nicole sees Sami and begins to kiss Rafe more passionately. Sami is devastated and runs off. Rafe pulls back from Nicole. Later, Nicole sleeps and Rafe pulls the CD of EJ's kidnapping confession from her purse. Meanwhile, Sami runs home to EJ and insists they get married – the next day!


Hope's sentencing is moved up and she wants to plead guilty. Bo wants her to change her mind. Doug and Julie try to talk her out of it. Bo unveils his plan to ensure Hope receives the treatment she needs rather than a harsh prison term. Abe, Justin and Bo testify on Hope's behalf. The judge gives Hope a reduced sentence. Hope is grateful to Bo and they share an emotional goodbye.


Victor reveals to Nicole that he's the one who served her up to Rafe – he's finally gotten his revenge. Meanwhile, Maggie finds Brady drinking alone and promises she won't abandon him. Later, Vivian shows Victor a picture of the sarcophagus for Isabella. Maggie comes upon it and learns of Vivian's plans. Later, Vivian tells Gus that she intends the sarcophagus for Maggie, not Isabella. Gus warns her to be careful and not upset Victor.


Maggie tells Melanie that she has it all now – a husband, father, mother and sibling – so she won't need her anymore. She tells Melanie that she is thinking about going on a trip. Vivian visits Maggie and stumbles upon stationary and travel brochures. She thinks this is perfect!


Stephanie is devastated to learn that Daniel is not the baby's father. She realizes there is only one way to make this better for everyone. Stephanie asks Ian to change the paternity results. Unfortunately, someone has beaten him to it! Stephanie is troubled.


Carly tells Chloe that Daniel is the father of her baby! Chloe is thrilled. She's ready to tell everyone the good news. Carly is pleased that Daniel can finally raise a child. Later, Chloe reveals her baby bump to Melanie and Philip.


Nicole comes to Brady out of fear for her life. She believes EJ will kill her after he finds out what she's done. Nicole begs for Brady's help but he rejects her outright. Nicole learns that her bank accounts have been frozen and decides she can't stay at her apartment. Nicole visits Chloe and finds out she is pregnant.


Sami and EJ's wedding ceremony begins. Roman interrupts. He and Sami have a heart-to-heart. She convinces him to stay for the ceremony. Meanwhile, Rafe is building a case against EJ. He offers Nicole FBI protection but she flees custody. Later, Rafe learns from Gabi that Sami and EJ's wedding is in progress. He bursts in before they are pronounced man and wife. He demands to speak with Sami alone. Sami tells Rafe she saw him with Nicole. Sami agrees to listen to him but insists EJ be a part of the conversation. Rafe confronts EJ and says that he has proof of what he did.


Rafe tells Sami that EJ was the one who had Sydney kidnapped. EJ calls Rafe a liar and tells Sami not to believe him. He tries to prevent Rafe from playing his confession. Sami thinks Rafe slept with Nicole. She slaps him for buying into Nicole's lies. Rafe produces the CD of EJ's admission and again tries to play it. EJ prevents him and they almost come to blows. Sami insists Rafe play it.


Sami learns the truth about EJ stealing Sydney. Rafe leaves with the disk. EJ admits it is true and tries to defend his actions. Elsewhere, Rafe hands over the evidence to Roman.


Sami tells EJ he will never see his kids again. Stefano tries to stop Sami from leaving with his grandchildren. EJ says a painful goodbye to his kids. Later, Stefano blasts EJ for letting Nicole best him. EJ plans to kill Nicole. Meanwhile, Sami expresses regret over her poor choices and shows her gratitude toward Rafe. Elsewhere, Kate is horrified when she realizes she may lose Will over Stefano and EJ's secrets.


Baker baits Bo into attacking him. Roman and Carly tell Bo to get a grip or the case will be thrown out. Later, Bo is left alone with Baker. He blames Baker for what happened with Hope. Baker puts the blame back on him. Bo gives an emotional testimony on behalf of Hope to put Baker away for his crimes. Bo is shocked to discover that Hope is the final witness in Baker's trial. She testifies against Baker, who has a change of heart and pleads guilty - but he's not the only guilty party. Bo thanks Carly for her support. He fears for Hope when he learns that she is to be released into the general prison population. Later, Bo hears Hope calls out for him to save her in a dream.

Monthly Update For July 2010

Madeline begs Kate to keep her secret. Kate says she will do her best but can't promise she won't tell Stefano if it were to come up. Stefano enters and wants to know what they are talking about. Kate says the past. Later, Stefano admits he considers Will like a grandson.


Victor wants to take Maggie out to dinner, denying it's a date. Vivian interrupts. Maggie kicks Victor out and tells Vivian she has no desire to steal him. Vivian knows, but in a rare moment of vulnerability, admits Victor cares for Maggie. She's afraid of losing him. Later, Vivian crosses with Jennifer who tells her that Lawrence was a horrible man and if she doesn't see that then she's just as bad.


Stefano tells EJ to leave Nicole to him. He learns that EJ has told Sami he's in love with her. Stefano worries that EJ is setting himself up for a big fall. EJ is confident that he is doing everything right this time. Later, Stefano shows up and torments Nicole, telling her he's seen the proof EJ has on her.


Will and Chad bond and talk about Wake Forest. Kinsey points out to Will that Gabi is at her sister's hearing. Will goes to support her. Later, Will and Gabi share a nice moment by the lake. Will goes to get more food when they run out. At the mansion, he overhears Madeline admit she used to be a call girl. Will leaves and overhears Chad inviting Gabi to visit him at college. Gabi leaves and Will confronts Chad. He's convinced Chad is making a move on Gabi. Chad thinks Will is crazy and realizes his mom was right telling him to stay away. Will tells Chad that his mom is a whore and the two fight. Chad gets Will to admit he overheard Madeline admit she was a call girl. Chad thinks Will heard wrong but is troubled by it.


EJ is set on proving that Nicole framed Arianna. Arianna hopes he can. Nicole's actions outside the courtroom make Rafe suspicious. He gets into Nicole's face as EJ and Arianna show up for the trial. Later, Arianna is released on bail. Brady intends to pay but EJ beats him to it. Rafe isn't happy but Arianna accepts. Later, Arianna gives Brady back his engagement ring. He tells her to keep it – she should hock it to pay EJ back because she shouldn't be in debt to him. EJ lies and tells Nicole that she is right where he wants her. She's going down for setting up Arianna.


Nicole is frustrated that she can't learn what EJ might have on her. She unsuccessfully tries to get something out of Sami. Nicole realizes that she is being followed by one of Stefano's goons and manages to slip away. Later, Nicole lets herself into the DiMera mansion and searches for EJ's supposed proof. In EJ's bedroom she finds a picture of the sonogram of the baby she miscarried. This hits her but she recovers. Nicole secretly records a conversation between EJ and Stefano. To Nicole's shock, EJ spills about being the mastermind behind Sydney's kidnapping.


Nicole reels from what she has learned and calls EJ. Thinking this has to do with Arianna, EJ meets Nicole in a public place. Their past motives and hatred for each other are explored. Nicole tells EJ she heard him last night and knows that he had Anna kidnap Sydney!


Kimberly and Shane work though their issues. They decide to have another go of it – as friends – in Los Angeles.


Hope tells Bo that Arianna was released on bail. She believes Arianna will attack someone else but Bo disagrees. He brings up the divorce papers and Hope is about to ask him to postpone filing when Carly interrupts. Hope changes her mind, telling Bo to go ahead, and then leaves. Carly wonders if Bo has had a change of heart. He hasn't but worries that Hope has become two different people. Carly explains her own unsettling encounter with Hope. They push their concerns aside as Bo expresses his gratitude that Carly is in his life. Elsewhere, Hope turns in early, taking a pill.


Hope calls Baker and makes plans to see him. Elsewhere, Justin learns from Ciara about finding his wallet under her mommy's bed. Hope tries to cover, but when Justin presses, she kisses him. Adrienne shows up with papers for Justin. She learns from Ciara that he's in the bedroom with Hope. Adrienne walks in on Hope and Justin. Hope explains it away as Justin comforting her. Justin later confirms Hope's story even though Adrienne sees her lipstick on his lips. Hope leaves to meet up with Baker, giving him a list of what she needs for things to finally be laid to rest.


Chloe realizes that it was Vivian who drove her to Philip's bed. Later, Carly goes to see Chloe and finds Vivian instead. She realizes that Vivian's hatred for Carly is the reason Chloe did what she did. Carly is at a loss. She shows up at Melanie's house uneasy about Chloe and what to do. Melanie thinks that they need to support Chloe – even though she is worried about her character.


Daniel shows Chloe the christening gown and she nearly breaks down. Carly arrives and Daniel believes she has arrived to make friends with Chloe but it is actually the moment of truth. Carly tells Chloe she will keep her secret provided a paternity test proves the child is Daniel's. Carly tells Chloe how all will go down. It is in Carly's hands now. Chloe insists to Philip that she doesn't know who the father is.


Melanie asks Philip if they can move into their own home so they would have a spare room for a future child. Philip says they can, hiding his guilt and fearing it may never happen.


Nicole confronts EJ. He calls Nicole's bluff, but she reveals what she has taped. EJ destroys the tape but learns there are copies. Nicole has no price for her silence. Meanwhile, Sami and Rafe share an unexpected moment. Nicole tries to tell Sami the truth about EJ, but Sami gets a call. EJ privately tells Nicole that Sami will never believe her. Nicole gets the idea to reveal EJ's guilt on air. Later, Arianna and Brady seem further apart than ever when she receives a call to return to work. They show up just as Nicole goes on air.


EJ interrupts Nicole's broadcast, warning viewers that anything she has to say is a lie. Nicole says she has proof and just as she's about to reveal it she is pre-empted by the network. Sami leaves and Nicole decides to hold her scoop for the right audience. EJ warns Nicole and returns home to Sami. He tries to convince her and the kids to go on an extended vacation. Elsewhere, Brady tells Arianna that Nicole may know him better than she does.


Nicole tries to tell Sami that EJ was behind Sydney's kidnapping. Sami doesn't want to hear it. EJ comes downstairs and throws Nicole out. He presses Sami to go away with him, but she's not ready. Elsewhere, Nicole goes to Brady in response to his message. She considers telling him the truth. Brady expresses his belief in her. Nicole struggles with telling Brady the truth about EJ. He thinks Nicole is hesitating over her involvement in his break up with Arianna. She tells Brady he's right, but she did it out of love. Nicole kisses him and Brady responds. He tells her that he needs to take things slow. Nicole leaves with hope of a future. Later, Marco takes Nicole back to EJ. She tells EJ she won't reveal anything but will make him pay.


Adrienne confronts Hope, but she doesn't know what she is talking about. Adrienne thinks Hope is nuts. Justin sees Hope and references their kiss, but she is clueless. Elsewhere, Abe gets sleeping pills from Dr. Spaceman and learns of the side effects. Later, Lexie discovers Abe is on the sleeping pills. Hope almost learns of it when she shows up for her refill, but they cover. Elsewhere, Justin tells Bo that he and Hope are taking it to the next level. Later, Carly questions Bo's reaction to the news that Justin and Hope's romance is heating up. Bo reassures and kisses Carly. Hope is stung as she watches.


Hope has it out with Carly. Bo subsequently talks to Hope privately. They hash out what went wrong in their marriage. Hope accuses Bo of moving on too soon. She is so upset she goes home and takes a pill. Later, Hope has a friendly encounter outside the pub with a confused Carly. Hope insists she's always admired Carly, especially for taking care of Lawrence. Hope says Carly will have a wonderful future. Later, Carly discusses Hope with Bo. He is determined to get to the bottom of Hope's behavior. Adrienne and Justin also have an encounter. Adrienne crosses with Bo and spills that Justin and Hope kissed. Bo is confused. Hope meets with Baker who demands to know what her plan is. Hope admits that she's going to kill Bo.


Kate is alarmed when Chad begins fishing about Madeline's past. She calls Madeline and warns her. Kate tracks down D.A. Woods and fishes with him but realizes he is clueless. Later, Madeline tracks down Chad and he asks if she was a hooker. He threatens to tell his dad. Madeline finally admits it. She says she needed the money and is angry that his relationship with the DiMeras brought out all her secrets. Chad wonders what other secrets she is hiding. Later, Madeline slips on the pier stairs and stumbles to the ground. Chad rushes to her side. He doesn't understand what Madeline tries to say to him. Elsewhere, Kate and Stefano are shocked to find Chad's mother is in the hospital. Later, Lexie tells Chad that his mother is dead. She explains that Madeline suffered from an aneurysm and would have died even if she hadn't fallen. Later, D.A. Woods is cold to Chad.


Nathan and Stephanie grow closer and consider moving in together. Later, Chloe admits to Philip that Father Matt knows about him. Meanwhile, Father Matt tells Daniel that the annulment is not the reason he will not marry him and Chloe. Later, Daniel confronts Chloe and is close to the truth. He says that Father Matt asked himl to ask Chloe why he can't marry her. Chloe blurts that Father Matt thinks she's a bad person. Daniel doesn't understand. Chloe explains that she has been confiding in Father Matt and he feels she isn't ready to get married. Daniel becomes angry and wants to talk to Father Matt. Chloe tells him to go ahead. Daniel calms down and they make love. Later, Chloe decides she needs to know the paternity of her baby before she marries Daniel.


Chloe seeks out Father Matt and tells him she's pregnant and Philip may be the father. Chloe thinks telling the truth may be her only answer. She goes to the hospital looking for Daniel and runs into Carly who is setting up a paternity test. She's surprised to see how upset Carly is. They bond slightly over the mutual goal of wanting Daniel to be happy.


Hope makes it clear to Baker that tonight she is going to kill Bo. Baker makes a declaration of love, hoping to change her mind. Later, Hope goes into the house and comes face-to-face with Bo. She explains she stopped by to pick up something for Ciara. Bo thinks something is different with Hope's appearance, vibe, and strange behavior. He mentions her kiss with Justin and her hot and cold moments with Carly. Hope loses it. Bo is there for her even if though they are not together. This affects Hope. Bo receives a call from Carly and Hope regains control. She suggests Bo make coffee. When Bo is distracted she dumps her sleeping pills in his cup.


Bo sips from his drugged coffee as he and Hope try to understand where their marriage went wrong. Hope becomes bitter when she realizes that Bo refuses to take sole responsibility. Hope reveals her dark side as Bo passes out. Later, Hope says a final goodbye after she soaks Bo in gasoline, and lights a match.


Daniel shows up at Bo's house looking for Carly. Hope pulls her gun and hides as Daniel tries to revive Bo. Daniel manages to save Bo. Roman arrives with EMT's on a call from an anonymous tipster. Hope realizes it must have been Baker. Bo is brought to the hospital. Elsewhere, Hope confronts Baker who says he tipped the cops out of love. Hope is worried that Bo will survive and rat her out. She dashes to the hospital to finish him off. Hope slips into Bo's room where he lays unconscious. Later, Roman tells Daniel and Carly that someone was trying to burn Bo alive.


Hope makes one last attempt on Bo's life. She is foiled when Bo opens his eyes and Carly enters the room. Hope goes home, convinced she's about to be implicated, and apologizes to Ciara for failing to protect her. Meanwhile, Bo's condition deteriorates. He urgently tries to tell Carly something. Later, Hope prepares to take a pill and go to bed.


Sami tells Rafe she's permanently moving in with EJ, hoping to reconnect with him as a couple. Rafe hides his devastation, asking if EJ make her happy. Before Sami can tell Rafe she still loves him, they're interrupted. Sami keeps quiet about her feelings and leaves. Rafe doesn't believe that he and Sami are over.


Nicole worries that Brady is still in love with Arianna. He disagrees but won't stop looking for proof of her innocence. Nicole covers her fear that Brady will discover what she's done and wonders if they can ever have a future. Later, Arianna runs into Brady and tries to find a way to reduce the awkwardness. He agrees but resists when she warns him about Nicole. Meanwhile, Nicole goes to EJ, willing to prove Arianna's innocence if he doesn't reveal that she framed her. Nicole and EJ come to a truce, unaware that Rafe has overheard them Unfortunately, Rafe doesn't find out what their secret is. He goes to the DiMera mansion and finds Sami. Rafe tells Sami about the conversation he overheard between EJ and Nicole. Sami accuses Rafe of being jealous and he storms out. Later, Sami has doubts regarding EJ but he tells her that Nicole was trying to make up with him. Sami tells EJ she's starting to trust him more. Meanwhile, Rafe decides to investigate Nicole.


Rafe phones in a false lead and breaks into Nicole's apartment. He finds her coded diary and then escapes in the nick of time. Meanwhile, Nicole realizes she's been tricked and phones EJ accusing him of being behind it. Later, Rafe works on cracking the code. Meanwhile, Nicole suspects someone has been in her apartment.


Victor pays Maggie a late-night visit. Maggie tries to tell him that these late-night talks can't continue. Victor gets a call regarding Bo, so he and Maggie rush out together.


Will apologizes to Chad. Chad feels like he needs to fill in some blanks. Will offers to help. Meanwhile, Kate learns Madeline's safe deposit box was empty. Stefano thinks they have nothing to worry about. Kate realizes she holds the entire cards and Madeline's secret. Kate is surprised that Chad wishes to see her. Chad asks about his mother's past. Kate keeps the truth of Chad's paternity. Elsewhere, Stefano bonds with Will while remaining cool with Chad.


Abe and Lexie take Theo to a session. Theo brings up Aunt Hope's treasure. Abe and Lexie revisit the topic of opening their heart and home to someone else. Theo finds a wallet and tells Lexie that Aunt Hope's treasure looks like this. Meanwhile, Justin tells Hope about Bo's attack. Bo can't remember anything because of the meds. Hope vows to find who did this. Later, Hope tells Bo how much he means to her. She doesn't know what she'd do if she lost him. Bo takes her hand and Carly sees this.


Bo talks Carly into discharging him, hoping that being at home will help him remember. Meanwhile, Justin is annoyed by a strange conversation with Hope. She doesn't recall that they kissed. Later, Carly tries to hypnotize Bo as Hope watches. Carly asks Bo what he remembers. After they are interrupted, Hope goes back home where Dr. Baker calls. Carly arrives and asks Hope for help. Elsewhere, Bo runs into Abe and Theo. He learns that Ciara's treasures were wallets she got from her mommy. Bo questions Ciara who admits to taking the wallets. Some belong to Abe, Justin, and Roman.


Carly explains to Hope why she killed Lawrence. Her explanation rattles Hope as it parallels what 'Nighttime' Hope feels toward Bo. Later, Hope is surprised to find her pill bottle is empty. She takes a pill, found at the bottom of her purse, and wakes up. She thanks Carly for helping her come to a solution regarding Bo.


Maggie shuts down Victor. He goes home and starts drinking. Vivian calls him out on being with Maggie. He refuses to discuss Maggie with her. Victor reminds Vivian of their marriage arrangement. Later, Vivian wishes she could find a way to make Victor love her.


Nathan moves in with Stephanie. She realizes Nathan was keeping a photo of Melanie. Meanwhile, Philip surprises Melanie with the test results of her latest nursing exam along with a necklace. Later, Melanie learns from Adrienne that Philip was at Chloe and Daniel's apartment. Philip explains it was for Chloe but Melanie is slightly annoyed.


Carly tells Chloe she set up a paternity test at Saint Mary's Hospital. Carly is unaware that Daniel will be consulting on a case at the same hospital.


Nicole is unaware that Rafe has made a copy of her diary with all the places she hid evidence against EJ. Brady stops by. Nicole worries when he picks up her diary. Brady offers to help Nicole out but she insists her ship is coming in - she's made some "investments." Rafe thinks he may have cracked the code.


Nicole gets EJ to give her cash in exchange for her silence. She moves the blackmail materials. Meanwhile, Rafe is hot on Nicole's trail.


Sami is hurt when Rafe gives her the cold shoulder. Sami has a tough day with Johnny and EJ helps smooth things over. He blurts that this won't be a problem when they're married. Sami is stunned. EJ broaches the subject of marriage. She is drawn to EJ, but can't give him an answer. Later, Sami goes to Caroline to tell her how torn she is between Rafe and EJ. Caroline surprises her by telling her to marry EJ. Caroline tells Sami if she loves Rafe, she needs to follow her heart. Elsewhere, EJ tells Stefano he brought up marriage to Sami. He speaks of his determination to make sure Sami never learns he was the one who kidnapped Sydney.


Rafe learns all the locations in Nicole's coded diary are empty. He finds one more location. Later, Sami runs into Rafe. She nearly tells him about EJ's discussion of marriage, but stops herself when she notices he is distracted by work. She goes back to EJ, who offers her a sincere and romantic proposal.


Fay calls Nicole and thanks her for money. Rafe shows up at Fay's place of work. Nicole is worried about Dr. Baker and cuts the call short. She asks EJ to loan her Marco. Nicole tells Marco to pay Dr. Baker a visit. Elsewhere, Brady crosses paths with Dr. Baker.

Monthly Update For June 2010

June 2010 Hope talks to Bo about Ciara's problems. Ciara insists that she didn't make up the story about a treasure box. Hope makes Bo go to her room to see what Ciara is talking about. They're surprised to find a box under Hope's bed, but they find nothing in it. Ciara has the wallets. Later, Hope takes a pill and wakes up with a specific target in mind. She meets up with Baker and chides him over setting up Arianna. She tells him she needs his help with her next target. They go to Bo's house and Baker realizes she isn't going to roll Bo – she wants to kill him! Later, Hope realizes that Ciara has the stolen wallets. As Baker distracts Bo, Caroline and Ciara, she gets them back. Hope shares a moment with Baker and Ciara sees them hugging.


Brady leaves Victor and Vivian's reception early to return to Arianna. Nicole goes with him. Nicole thinks Arianna doesn't deserve Brady. Arianna meets with a public defender who offers little help. EJ shows up to represent Arianna and tells her that he believes her. Arianna asks EJ why he's doing so much for her. Brady walks in on EJ taking Arianna's hand. Brady is hurt when Arianna rebuffs him. Later, Arianna remembers a vital fact with EJ. Nicole realizes that Arianna could now have an alibi and could be exonerated. She leaves and is unnerved at EJ's determination. Later, Nicole goes to Brady and says she has an idea to exonerate Arianna.


EJ confronts a shocked Nicole. He is convinced she is somehow involved in the attacks. He points out that Arianna remembered she delivered a check from Brady to Nicole the night that Justin was attacked. EJ thinks Nicole set up Arianna and intends to prove it. Once he leaves, Nicole meets with Baker.


Stephanie learns that Nathan received an offer from John Hopkins. He would like Stephanie to come with him, but feels it would be asking too much. He tells her he wants to stay. Later, Philip gages Nathan by bringing up Daniel and Chloe getting married. Melanie learns from Stephanie that Nathan is staying in town. Nathan tells her he's staying for a lot of reasons. Stephanie senses something is going on with Philip.


Stephanie learns that Nathan is in no rush to start a family after she makes love to him. She realizes the idiocy of her ways and talks to Adrienne, who suggests she take the Alternative B pill. Later, Nathan surprises Stephanie at her apartment. He sees the packaging in the trash. Stephanie admits that she skipped some birth control and is taking Alternative B but she might already be pregnant. It is clear that Nathan cares about Stephanie and would stand by her. Stephanie gets her period and learns that she is not pregnant. Nathan is happy and they appear to grow closer. Later, Stephanie confides in Caroline about Nathan being the one.


Victor leaves his own reception to go to Maggie and thank her. Maggie has been crying and Victor offers her support. At Maggie's urging, Victor returns home to Vivian, warning her that their deal is off if anything happens to Carly. Later, Victor and Vivian leave on their honeymoon.


Carly tells Chloe she'll back off as long as Chloe is good to Daniel. She learns Melanie believes that Chloe will be trouble for Daniel and finds out from Kate that Chloe cheated on Lucas to be with Daniel. Carly tells Chloe that she changed her mind and can't let Daniel marry her without knowing the truth.


Chloe rejects Vivian's suggestion that she should lure Carly into an elevator death trap. Later, Chloe imagines telling Daniel the truth, just as Carly calls to remind her to tell Daniel. Chloe is at her breaking point. She calls the number Vivian gave her and sets the plan against Carly in motion. Meanwhile, Carly is alone working the graveyard shift at the hospital.


Arianna learns from EJ that her arraignment has been postponed. Arianna hopes Nicole will clear her with their alibi. Meanwhile, Nicole plants seeds of doubt in Brady. She sees DA Woods and lets him overhear her suggestion that she and Brady lie about the alibi. Later, DA Woods tells Arianna that her alibi is shot. Nicole is "upset" that she ruined things for Arianna. Brady takes her in his arms just as Gabi shows up. Gabi is furious with Brady. Nicole defends Brady and takes the blame. Later, Brady tells Arianna that DA Woods overheard Nicole tell him to lie and that Gabi walked in on them while he was comforting Nicole. Arianna realizes that she and Brady have nothing left to say.


Rafe and Shane plan their escape from the South American jail and talk about their troubled love lives. Later, a guard finds them fighting! Rafe and Shane team up on the guard, but another guard shows up. They are taken and beaten, then returned to their cell. However, this was their plan all along – to get a chance to see the layout of the compound.


Sami is up with Johnny and Sydney when EJ comes home. They enjoy family time. Sami praises EJ for his help with Arianna but Johnny interrupts them. Sami is worried for Johnny but EJ reassures her and they bond. Sami confesses to EJ that she can never stop worrying that something terrible will happen. EJ assures her that he will protect her and the kids. Sami kisses him, then abruptly breaks and runs off.


EJ confronts Nicole, convinced she is responsible for the attacks. They painfully rehash their past. EJ comes closer to the truth: that Nicole is determined to end up with Brady. EJ vows to take down Nicole and tells Arianna that he has a plan.


Hope falls apart when she learns from Julie that Alice is dying. Hope arrives to tell Bo about Alice and breaks down in his arms, which Carly sees.


Jennifer drops by and sees how upset Hope is. She tries to comfort her. Later, Jennifer discovers the petition for divorce. She is about to put it back when Hope comes up and is shocked to see the papers. Meanwhile, Bo tells Caroline that Alice always came through for him and she did again today. Bo was going to talk to Hope about the divorce but he's glad he didn't get to. Hope studies the divorce papers. She explains to Jennifer that she had asked for a divorce but didn't realize Bo had gone ahead with it. Later, Hope sees Bo at Alice's. He apologizes but she doesn't want to talk about their future.


Chloe gives the go ahead to fix the elevator so it will kill Carly, but then she has second thoughts. She goes to the hospital and tries to appeal to Carly. Carly loses patience, tells Chloe off, and starts to get on the elevator. Chloe pushes Carly away, but falls in herself and goes crashing to the basement! Daniel and Carly rush to her side and try to save her. Lexie and Carly perform surgery to relieve the pressure on Chloe's skull. Lexie tells Daniel that she's not sure Chloe will recover. Later, Carly explains to Melanie and Daniel how Chloe saved her life.


Carly tells Chloe that she'll give her another chance – but she has to tell Daniel the truth before they get married. Meanwhile, Chloe tells Philip that Carly knows their secret; he urges her not to tell anyone, but Daniel overhears. He questions what the secret is between them. Chloe tells Daniel part of the truth and admits she was scared he would not love her. Later, Chloe asks Philip to get her wedding gift for Daniel from his apartment. While he is there, he runs into Adrienne. He gives an explanation and rushes out. When he returns, Chloe thanks him and each only wishes for the other to be happy. Chloe gives Daniel the gift. He is moved and suggests they still get married right now! Carly overhears Daniel talking to Father Matt. She tells Chloe that she can't let her marry Daniel this way.


Carly reminds Chloe she needs to tell Daniel the truth before she marries him. Chloe asks Carly why she won't let this go. Carly feels she owes this to Daniel and Melanie. Chloe thinks she is a hypocrite. Philip shows up and Chloe informs him that she has to tell Daniel the truth but will keep him out of it. Philip knows Daniel would not just let it go. Meanwhile, Melanie tells Daniel that she has had a change of heart about Chloe. She gives him a religious medal for marriage and Daniel is touched. Stephanie learns from Adrienne about Philip bring at Chloe and Daniel's apartment. She questions Philip and why he's so edgy. Philip says it's none of her business and storms out.


Father Matt arrives for the ceremony but Chloe says she can't go through with it. She says she needs to confess first. Chloe tells Father Matt everything and tries to get him to convince Carly not to tell Daniel. Father Matt refuses and says he won't marry Chloe and Daniel. Chloe tells Daniel it's because he thinks there might be a problem with her annulment from Lucas. Daniel reluctantly agrees to postpone the wedding. He privately leaves Father Matt a message asking if he can help the situation. Meanwhile, Chloe tells Carly she postponed the wedding but hasn't told Daniel she cheated on him. Carly makes a convincing argument why Chloe should tell Daniel.


Brady rejects Victor, knowing he is happy Arianna is in jail. Victor offers his help and a new money clip to remind Brady that he is loved and part of a family. Later, Brady takes out the new money clip and one of Baker's poker players recognizes it. Brady wants Lamar to tell him where he saw the money clip. Lamar hesitates but Brady offers him some cash and buys his way into the poker game. Baker shows up at the poker game and sees Brady. He tells the other players that Brady is the police and gives them something to put in his drink. Brady begins to feel woozy and leaves. Baker follows him. Brady passes out and Baker pours alcohol down his throat. Baker wants to make sure that Brady doesn't remember anything.


Nicole finds Brady passed out and realizes that he is drunk. She is about to take him home when a cop arrives and Brady takes a swing at him. The cop arrests Brady. He ends up in the ER with alcohol poisoning. Nicole is guilt-stricken and goes in to Brady to tell him everything. Nicole is reeling that her actions caused Brady's relapse. Brady corrects her – he didn't drink – someone did this to him. Brady mentions the money clip and Nicole realizes Baker is responsible. Later, Arianna and Brady talk. She thinks Brady has used and he denies it. Brady presses Arianna to believe him but she has her doubts and blames herself for his drinking binge. Brady comes to realize they might truly be over. Nicole goes to Baker and lays into him. Baker counters that he did it because Brady would have found out they were behind everything. EJ runs into Nicole and lies, saying he has evidence on her.


Victor arrives at the hospital and Maggie tries to get him to approach Brady's situation from a more caring angle. Victor does but makes it known that he believes that it's Arianna's fault that Brady was attacked.


Sami and EJ both think about their kiss. EJ believes they need to discuss what it meant. Sami lies down to avoid him. She has a dream in which Rafe comes to visit her. Later, EJ receives a text. Sami grabs the phone and sees learns that the townhouse is finished. EJ wishes that she would stay in the mansion. Sami agrees and tells Will that she's not going back to the townhouse. He buys her reasoning. They go to see Alice and run into Doug and Julie there. Doug is not happy to learn that Will is living at the DiMera mansion. Julie warns Sami not to make the same mistakes she did.


A guard takes Shane to interrogation while another guard shows up to kill Rafe... courtesy of Stefano. Rafe fends off his attacker and kills him. Rafe and Shane escape. Rafe reaches the hospital but Anna is gone.


Marie shows up at Maggie's and they, along with Jennifer, share a bittersweet reunion. Jennifer and Nathan stay with Alice. Later, Jennifer opens the door to Laura and Bill. Melissa and Kayla remember Alice and wonder if they will be in-laws. Meanwhile, Melanie is there for Maggie. Elsewhere, Stephanie and Nathan seem to be getting closer but feelings remain between Nathan and Melanie.


Kate finds out Alice is ill. She is furious with Stefano for not telling her. Kate goes to Alice's house and runs into Bill. He is upset and reminds Kate of the person she used to be. Laura is not happy to see Kate. Kate returns to Stefano and assures him that their marriage is still strong. Bill, Laura and Jennifer have an emotional talk about Alice.


Stefano wants to stop Madeline in her tracks. Kate worries about the incriminating disc/tape. Stefano reveals his plan to Kate. Meanwhile, Chad is setting up his senior party and Madeline is not happy that Will is there. Later, Chad overhears Will talking about the photo of Madeline and Kate. They team up to uncover the truth.


Madeline warns Chad to steer clear of the DiMeras. Chad says he's gone through a lot lately and doesn't need her advice. D.A. Woods and Madeline try to convince Chad to go to Wake Forrest. Elsewhere, Kate is set to go to Madeline's safe deposit box and get the incriminating tape. Later, Madeline realizes that the tape is gone – along with everything else from her safe deposit box – and freaks out.


Kate and Stefano watch the incriminating tape, which reveals a horrible secret that they share with Madeline from years ago. Later, Madeline calls to meet with Stefano. She knows that he and Kate have the tape, among other things. Madeline says they can keep the tape but she wants everything else back. Stefano agrees and tells her that they will put all this behind them now. Meanwhile, Kate goes through the rest of Madeline's things. She opens an envelope that reveals an even bigger secret! Kate is shocked and decides not to tell Stefano what she has learned.


Madeline crosses with Chad. He has rekindled his relationship with Mia and decided to go to Salem U. Madeline surprises him by not arguing. Later, she shows up on Mia's doorstep. Madeline convinces Mia to leave Salem. Later, Mia has an emotional goodbye with Sami and Will.


Kate makes it clear to Madeline that, for now, she is not telling Stefano what she knows. She makes no promises to always keep the secret. Later, Stefano tells Kate he is glad to know she always has his back. Kate is torn about what course she should follow.


Sami welcomes Lucas and Allie back into town. They reminisce about Alice and go to the Horton house to see her. They learn that Alice has taken a turn for the worse. Sami and Lucas bring Allie to see Alice in hopes it will make her better.


Lucas tells Will that Alice doesn't approve of him living at the DiMera mansion. Stefano assures Will he is not as evil as everyone thinks. Will overhears Lucas saying he's going to be staying in Hong Kong indefinitely. Will says he's not going. Later, Will mentions that EJ has been decent to Sami. Lucas can't believe that Sami is going to make the same mistake all over again.


Nicole tries to distract Brady from his investigation into who stole his money clip. She asks him for help with a human interest story. Brady suggests one that investigates Arianna's innocence. Nicole lies about why she can't do that. Brady tells Nicole that he and Arianna broke up. Later, Brady goes to visit Arianna. She apologizes for not believing he didn't do drugs and drink. Brady is still determined to find out who framed her.


EJ tells Arianna that her arraignment is set for the next day but he's unsure whether she'll get bail. Later, he crosses with Nicole. EJ tells her that the proof he has on her will come out at Arianna's arraignment.


Carrie arrives and apologizes to Sami for her mother's role in Sydney's kidnapping. Sami feels like it was karmic payback for all the terrible things she did to Carrie. Carrie disagrees. They share a hug. Sami feels like she brought everything with Rafe upon herself. Carrie tells Sami that if she loves Rafe, she should go after him. Carrie sees that Sami is in love with both Rafe and EJ and warns her that she must choose between them. Meanwhile, Rafe and Shane are headed back to Salem. Rafe is concerned about Sami and anxious to get back to Arianna. Shane is concerned about his family as well. Shane warns Rafe to get Sami away from the DiMeras. Later, Sami is stunned when Rafe shows up on her doorstep.


Chloe convinces Daniel that they must get married right away. He reluctantly agrees. Daniel tells Melanie and she becomes suspicious.. Daniel assures Chloe of his love even though he's worried about her reasons for rushing the wedding. Melanie lends Chloe her grandmother's locket as her something borrowed. Philip shows up and the wedding ceremony begins. Meanwhile, Carly comes out of surgery and learns of the wedding. She interrupts, determined to say her piece. Carly insists she has to talk to Daniel and Chloe in private. Philip and Melanie leave. Chloe is convinced she is going to tell Daniel the truth. Instead, Carly announces that Chloe is pregnant. Chloe tells Carly the test results are wrong. Later, Carly performs a sonogram. Daniel tells Chloe that she is pregnant.


Chloe tries to come clean. Later, Daniel tells Melanie the good news. Meanwhile, Carly confides her dilemma in Jennifer. She reinforces Carly's determination to do the right thing. Later, Carly confronts Chloe and makes it clear she cannot be silenced. Carly prepares to tell Daniel everything, when they are both called away on an emergency. Later, Daniel asks Carly what she was going to tell him. Carly decides that Daniel needs to hear it from Chloe and backs away from the moment. Daniel is happy to take Chloe home and make plans for their baby.


Lexie is stunned when she learns Mike is in the hospital – he got into a car accident on his way to Alice's from the airport. He's determined to see his grandma before she passes, but he's not allowed to leave the hospital. Carrie visits Mike. They are awkward at first but manage to find closure on their past.


Maggie tells Jennifer that Alice has died. Alice's family comes together as they bake her famous donuts and share fond memories. Jennifer works on a family scrapbook. Julie finds a passage she's supposed to read in church – a speech Alice wrote – and breaks down. Bill and Jennifer inform Mike that Alice has died. He's devastated, especially since the hospital won't release him to attend the funeral.


Kimberly arrives at Bo's house. She is in remission from her leukemia. She is in town to mourn Alice.Kimberly admits she never heard from Shane during her ordeal. Roman arrives and says he's not happy with Shane, either. Later, Bo goes to call Carly, and Kayla stops him. Kayla makes it clear she doesn't approve of Bo's relationship. He doesn't care.


Hope breaks the news about Alice over the phone to Shawn D. She breaks down and Doug picks up the pieces. Hope feels like she has let Alice down. Doug offers words of wisdom and notes that Alice didn't feel Bo and Hope were over just yet.


Family and friends give a loving tribute to Alice and say a final farewell at the graveside memorial. At the funeral, Bo provides emotional support to Hope. Later, Kimberly is stunned when she spots Shane. Elsewhere, Stephanie comforts Nathan over his loss. Adrienne slips to Kayla that Stephanie's behavior regarding Nathan has been a bit worrisome.


Sami and Rafe are glad to see one another. Rafe explains how he almost got Anna to talk. He recounts how he ended up in jail and Anna disappeared. Rafe learns that Sami could have moved back to the townhouse, but hasn't. He accuses her of turning to EJ. Sami believes that Rafe is jealous. Rafe denies and claims that he just doesn't want to see her hurt by EJ. Sami and Rafe impulsively kiss. EJ sees this and freaks out. Sami asks Rafe to talk to her about the kiss. He explains it was a kiss goodbye.


Upset EJ confronts Sami and tells her that he loves her. Sami tries to convince EJ that he doesn't really mean it. They can only be friends. EJ thinks Sami feels more for him and gets her to admit it. They almost kiss but are interrupted by a text about Arianna's arraignment. Elsewhere, Rafe tells Arianna to dump EJ as her lawyer - he will get her out of jail. Arianna thinks Rafe is saying this because of Sami. Rafe doesn't deny that he still loves Sami, but they can't be together. EJ arrives. Rafe and EJ almost get into it but Arianna asks Rafe to leave. She admits to EJ that she's worried Woods will deny her bail. EJ says that she's not the one who needs to worry.


Nicole calls Baker, worried EJ has something on her framing Arianna. Nicole is afraid EJ will spring his information on her at the arraignment. Nicole hears someone behind her and turns to see Rafe!


Melanie is a bit too close to the truth for Philip's liking. Elsewhere, Stephanie explains her fears about Philip to Kayla. Later, Stephanie and Kayla confront Philip. Melanie overhears a reference to the child Philip gave up. Melanie questions why Philip gave up his son to strangers and not Kayla and Steve. Philip admits it was because he didn't want the reminder around. After he explains everything, Melanie understands. She asks if he wants another child. He does, but not yet.


Hope overhears Ciara and Theo talking about Hope hugging a strange man. Hope chides Ciara for making up more stories. Ciara denies this and runs to Bo. Meanwhile, Hope overhears Bo, Roman and Abe discussing Arianna's possible innocence. Hope accuses Bo of not trusting her on her case. Bo admits he's concerned that she has spread herself too thin. Later, Hope decides she needs a good night's sleep and takes out her pills.


Shane returns to resolve things with Kimberly. She resists until he shows her the acceptance of his resignation from the ISA. She finally admits when she thought she might die, she didn't want to be without him.


Everyone gathers at the Horton house after the funeral. They exchange fun memories of Alice and watch a tape of her and Tom's second marriage. Later, Maggie is sad about Mia leaving. She says goodbye to Marie and Melissa. Alone, she mourns both Mickey and Alice.