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.