Days of Our Lives
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Episode #10,954 Director – Herb Stein
EJ is monkey around with his Blackberry, texting or something, as Stefano begins talking about his grandchild to be. He goes on and on, then says he has research to do, such as gender, name, etc. EJ informs him that he and Nicole do not want to know the gender, so therefore, there is no name to give him. Stefano gets all upset, really rolling his Rs. LOL. He begins insisting that he is looking out for the future of the DiMera heir, and gives EJ a sheaf of papers that he already has had drawn up. EJ reads, turns the page and discovers some sort of agreement wherein the grandfather has visitation rights in the even of an estrangement. He is furious, throws the papers away, saying he & Nicole will decide on the future of their child, not him. Now Stefano tries calming the waters, offering EJ the job of heading up the family business, becoming his one true heir. EJ refuses, and Stefano tells him then the free ride is over. EJ points out how he has treated all of his children in the past, Stefano claims to be trying to make amends, but it has not been working. And look, EJ has been living in the lap of luxury, look around him. The threat is there, EJ ponders, gives in, says O.K. Now Stefano wants to tell them all to have a family feast tonight to celebrate. EJ says he & Nicole have dinner reservations. Nope, cancel them, he is telling the cook to make a special meal. EJ caves.
Over at the gym, Nicole is doing a few exercises when Brady comes up, rather surprised she is there. She says it is healthy for the baby, and o.k. She seems to suddenly complain of a pain, but it is just the baby kicking, always surprising. They chat a bit about Bradys efforts with his father, Nicole’s little chat with John, Brady lets her know he is probably going to be staying in town permanently, wondering if she minded. Why should she care, she retorts, then apologizes as that sounds rude. They small talk a bit, both taking swigs from their water bottles, Brady mentioning them both dealing with abstinence “of things that are bad for them”, then writes his phone # on a piece of paper, telling her if she needs a friend or help, just call. He leaves.
Back at DiMansion, EJ, Nicole & Stefano come in from dinner, to have dessert in the living room/drawing room/den/library, whatever that room is. LOL. Stefano wants EJ to tell Nicole what they were talking of earlier, but EJ passes, so Stefano tells Nicole how EJ is going to run the DiMera business. Nicole is surprised, but just smiles, says nothing. Stefano leaves them to have some alone time, EJ apologizes for not talking that over with her first, Nicole says she knows he will do what is best for their family. They kiss, and kiss again, Nicole suggests they take this upstairs. EJ smiles as it is a good idea. As they leave the room, he begins talking of a surprise he has for her tomorrow.
A replay of Nick & Melanie struggling on the balcony, Bo & Hope outside the motel room door, and Bo kicking it in, distracting Nick, who lets go of Melanie, and she falls over the balcony, holding on with one hand. As she is about to slip off, Bo grabs her, she is screaming, he warns her not to look down. Philip & Stephanie are below, looking up (4th floor, apparently) as Bo just yells, Philip – fire escape! He begins to climb up, Stephanie worried that it could be dangerous. Hope has her gun on Nick, who keeps calling Melanie’s name. She makes him come into the middle of the room, calling for backup, as she holds the gun on Nick. Melanie is still screaming, Bo telling her to hold on, Philip is coming. He gets close enough, tho it appears she might fall. Hope bolts for the balcony, Nick grabs his pills and tries to leave, but “Freeze”, says Hope, as she gets him back into the room. His hands are raised as she tells him he is under arrest for the murder of Trent Robbins. On the balcony, Philip grabs Melanie, easing her onto the fire escape with him. She cries as she holds him.
Abe is meeting with some volunteers at the Pub (yep, not even the mayor has an office in Salem, lol), and Lexie meets one, Donna Ferrell. Seems Donna heads up the parents’ support group for autistic children, but also chairs a committee for a safer environment which is where Abe met her. Apparently Lexie only went to one or two of the parents’ meetings, and never went back. She now talks of how busy she is, but seems to get a bit upset listening to all that Donna seems to have in her day. Abe joins Lexie at a table, she wonders how Ms. Ferrell manages, with 4 children at one, one autistic, and then does all this other stuff. Abe reminds her she is a doctor, as Lexie checks her Blackberry for her typical day’s appointments. Abe tells her she has a lot on her plate, & even if she is only doctoring part time, it is important. He is very reassuring, Lexie is in tears as she talks of how Theo always acts up with her, never with Chelsea. They both realize it is because Theo knows the unconditional love she has for him. Donna stops by on her way out,wondering if Lexie might want to volunteer on the environmental committee. Lexie says no….then changes her mind, says yes, yes she will, and she will also come to the next parents’ support group meeting.
Stephanie calls Chelsea from the police station, yes they found Nick, and she had better come down. Hope & Bo are questioning a zombie like Nick, who admits he killed Trent, says he was trying to protect Melanie, then mentions something about justifiable homicide, or involuntary manslaughter. Hope reminds him he covered it up, as Bo talks of the others who were arrested, put behind bars, and Nick said nothing. And then, attempted to convince Melanie she did it. Nick is speaking in a monotone, as he says that Melanie went to meet Trent with a knife, and if he had not killed Trent, she probably would have. Bo is shocked, first Nick says he loves Melanie, then throws her under the bus. Nick asks about his phone call, they let him use the office phone. He dials, then says, “it is me”.
In the outer room, Max & Chelsea have arrived, all are worried. Melanie comes out, the doc checked her over, just some scrapes & bruises. She wonders why the two girls are looking at her like that. Stephanie says you have not even asked about Nick. Melanie says she knows he is going to jail.
Nick wants to see Melanie. Not right now, and asks Nick about getting his lawyer down there. He confesses he did not call his lawyer exactly, cue Maggie to come rushing in. Hugs, she is all upset, he says he is sorry, Maggie is blaming herself cuz she knew he was taking those painkillers, and saw he was also drinking. She should have done something. She thinks Bo & Hope should get Nick off, he wasn’t himself. They let her know it is out of their hands, but the way things look right now, Nick is going to prison.
Max goes off on Stephanie & Chelsea, talking about Melanie nearly losing her life, and them blaming her. But they do, talking of how she did not care for him, just used him, took advantage of him, ruined his entire life. Melanie protests that Nick tortured her, made her think she had killed her father, etc. But there is no sympathy from any of the group, and even Max seems to take a step or two back.
We see Nick being photographed in front of the height measurement background. He comes into the outer office in cuffs, Maggie telling him Mickey is on his way. Nick stops, telling Melanie he did everything for her, he loves her so much, then apologizes to Max, saying he never meant to hurt her. Bo & Hope lead him out of the room. Chelsea goes up to Melanie, asking if she isn’t going to even say she is sorry, that she cares what happens to Nick. She gives Mel a look of disgust, and walks out of the room. Melanie turns to Max, wanting to know if he is mad at her, please tell her he is not mad at her, too. Max is silent, but embraces her. Nick takes one look back at Stephanie, Philip & Chelsea standing in the doorway, before Hope leads him away.
Barb
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Episode #10,954 Director – Herb Stein
EJ is monkey around with his Blackberry, texting or something, as Stefano begins talking about his grandchild to be. He goes on and on, then says he has research to do, such as gender, name, etc. EJ informs him that he and Nicole do not want to know the gender, so therefore, there is no name to give him. Stefano gets all upset, really rolling his Rs. LOL. He begins insisting that he is looking out for the future of the DiMera heir, and gives EJ a sheaf of papers that he already has had drawn up. EJ reads, turns the page and discovers some sort of agreement wherein the grandfather has visitation rights in the even of an estrangement. He is furious, throws the papers away, saying he & Nicole will decide on the future of their child, not him. Now Stefano tries calming the waters, offering EJ the job of heading up the family business, becoming his one true heir. EJ refuses, and Stefano tells him then the free ride is over. EJ points out how he has treated all of his children in the past, Stefano claims to be trying to make amends, but it has not been working. And look, EJ has been living in the lap of luxury, look around him. The threat is there, EJ ponders, gives in, says O.K. Now Stefano wants to tell them all to have a family feast tonight to celebrate. EJ says he & Nicole have dinner reservations. Nope, cancel them, he is telling the cook to make a special meal. EJ caves.
Over at the gym, Nicole is doing a few exercises when Brady comes up, rather surprised she is there. She says it is healthy for the baby, and o.k. She seems to suddenly complain of a pain, but it is just the baby kicking, always surprising. They chat a bit about Bradys efforts with his father, Nicole’s little chat with John, Brady lets her know he is probably going to be staying in town permanently, wondering if she minded. Why should she care, she retorts, then apologizes as that sounds rude. They small talk a bit, both taking swigs from their water bottles, Brady mentioning them both dealing with abstinence “of things that are bad for them”, then writes his phone # on a piece of paper, telling her if she needs a friend or help, just call. He leaves.
Back at DiMansion, EJ, Nicole & Stefano come in from dinner, to have dessert in the living room/drawing room/den/library, whatever that room is. LOL. Stefano wants EJ to tell Nicole what they were talking of earlier, but EJ passes, so Stefano tells Nicole how EJ is going to run the DiMera business. Nicole is surprised, but just smiles, says nothing. Stefano leaves them to have some alone time, EJ apologizes for not talking that over with her first, Nicole says she knows he will do what is best for their family. They kiss, and kiss again, Nicole suggests they take this upstairs. EJ smiles as it is a good idea. As they leave the room, he begins talking of a surprise he has for her tomorrow.
A replay of Nick & Melanie struggling on the balcony, Bo & Hope outside the motel room door, and Bo kicking it in, distracting Nick, who lets go of Melanie, and she falls over the balcony, holding on with one hand. As she is about to slip off, Bo grabs her, she is screaming, he warns her not to look down. Philip & Stephanie are below, looking up (4th floor, apparently) as Bo just yells, Philip – fire escape! He begins to climb up, Stephanie worried that it could be dangerous. Hope has her gun on Nick, who keeps calling Melanie’s name. She makes him come into the middle of the room, calling for backup, as she holds the gun on Nick. Melanie is still screaming, Bo telling her to hold on, Philip is coming. He gets close enough, tho it appears she might fall. Hope bolts for the balcony, Nick grabs his pills and tries to leave, but “Freeze”, says Hope, as she gets him back into the room. His hands are raised as she tells him he is under arrest for the murder of Trent Robbins. On the balcony, Philip grabs Melanie, easing her onto the fire escape with him. She cries as she holds him.
Abe is meeting with some volunteers at the Pub (yep, not even the mayor has an office in Salem, lol), and Lexie meets one, Donna Ferrell. Seems Donna heads up the parents’ support group for autistic children, but also chairs a committee for a safer environment which is where Abe met her. Apparently Lexie only went to one or two of the parents’ meetings, and never went back. She now talks of how busy she is, but seems to get a bit upset listening to all that Donna seems to have in her day. Abe joins Lexie at a table, she wonders how Ms. Ferrell manages, with 4 children at one, one autistic, and then does all this other stuff. Abe reminds her she is a doctor, as Lexie checks her Blackberry for her typical day’s appointments. Abe tells her she has a lot on her plate, & even if she is only doctoring part time, it is important. He is very reassuring, Lexie is in tears as she talks of how Theo always acts up with her, never with Chelsea. They both realize it is because Theo knows the unconditional love she has for him. Donna stops by on her way out,wondering if Lexie might want to volunteer on the environmental committee. Lexie says no….then changes her mind, says yes, yes she will, and she will also come to the next parents’ support group meeting.
Stephanie calls Chelsea from the police station, yes they found Nick, and she had better come down. Hope & Bo are questioning a zombie like Nick, who admits he killed Trent, says he was trying to protect Melanie, then mentions something about justifiable homicide, or involuntary manslaughter. Hope reminds him he covered it up, as Bo talks of the others who were arrested, put behind bars, and Nick said nothing. And then, attempted to convince Melanie she did it. Nick is speaking in a monotone, as he says that Melanie went to meet Trent with a knife, and if he had not killed Trent, she probably would have. Bo is shocked, first Nick says he loves Melanie, then throws her under the bus. Nick asks about his phone call, they let him use the office phone. He dials, then says, “it is me”.
In the outer room, Max & Chelsea have arrived, all are worried. Melanie comes out, the doc checked her over, just some scrapes & bruises. She wonders why the two girls are looking at her like that. Stephanie says you have not even asked about Nick. Melanie says she knows he is going to jail.
Nick wants to see Melanie. Not right now, and asks Nick about getting his lawyer down there. He confesses he did not call his lawyer exactly, cue Maggie to come rushing in. Hugs, she is all upset, he says he is sorry, Maggie is blaming herself cuz she knew he was taking those painkillers, and saw he was also drinking. She should have done something. She thinks Bo & Hope should get Nick off, he wasn’t himself. They let her know it is out of their hands, but the way things look right now, Nick is going to prison.
Max goes off on Stephanie & Chelsea, talking about Melanie nearly losing her life, and them blaming her. But they do, talking of how she did not care for him, just used him, took advantage of him, ruined his entire life. Melanie protests that Nick tortured her, made her think she had killed her father, etc. But there is no sympathy from any of the group, and even Max seems to take a step or two back.
We see Nick being photographed in front of the height measurement background. He comes into the outer office in cuffs, Maggie telling him Mickey is on his way. Nick stops, telling Melanie he did everything for her, he loves her so much, then apologizes to Max, saying he never meant to hurt her. Bo & Hope lead him out of the room. Chelsea goes up to Melanie, asking if she isn’t going to even say she is sorry, that she cares what happens to Nick. She gives Mel a look of disgust, and walks out of the room. Melanie turns to Max, wanting to know if he is mad at her, please tell her he is not mad at her, too. Max is silent, but embraces her. Nick takes one look back at Stephanie, Philip & Chelsea standing in the doorway, before Hope leads him away.
Barb
