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Bo, Hope, and Shawn united as a family to await J.T.'s DNA results. Shawn reeled over the possibility of his family losing custody of J.T. and was still in shock that John and Hope fathered a child. Marlena told Sami about J.T., and then Sami reminded her of John's past before they were together, and to be leery of Kate's real motives for working at Basic Black. Sami was up to her old tricks again and lied to Austin about taking Will to visit Lucas. Brady and Philip argued again over Chloe, Nicole got the boot from Victor, and Austin and Nicole's friendship progressed. Lexie and Rolf bribed Attorney Reece to foil the Reiber's chances to get custody of J.T. while keeping Abe in the dark. Lexie's scheming put her Salem friendships on the line. Jan asked Shawn to help her arrange for an abortion. Belle and Shawn bonded over their family problems.
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The Bradys and Blacks worst nightmare was realized; the DNA proved that Glenn was J.T.'s biological father. After a horrific fight between Bo and Glenn, Shawn and Belle decided to kidnap J.T. so Glenn couldn't take him away. In a very heated argument, John accused Lexie of manipulating the entire baby switch, planting memories of Princess Gina in Hope, and having knowledge of the entire matter, and even explored the possibility that Stefano could be J.T.'s father. Abe was horrified that his lifelong friendships with the Bradys and Blacks was in jeopardy, but defended Lexie. Jennifer gave Colin a piece of her mind and decided to continue to date Brandon. Nicole evicted Greta causing Jennifer and Jack to spark feelings in each other that were quite unexpected. Austin questioned Sami's motives and their relationship. Will awaited a visit to Lucas, while Sami was returning to her old persona of plotting and planning to get her own way. Shawn and Belle went to Lexie for financial assistance while on the run.
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Lexie harbored Shawn, Belle and J.T., but later manipulated and betrayed them to look good in eyes of the Blacks and Bradys. Bo had words with Shawn about abducting J.T. Hope and Marlena discussed their feelings about Princess Gina's memories of loving John. John was convinced Lexie was in on the baby switch from day one. Rolf convinced Lexie to take whatever action was necessary to keep Isaac. Cameron tried to convince Glenn and Barb to drop the custody battle so she could collect on her deal with Rolf. Roman disagreed with Sami and encouraged her to allow Will to visit Lucas. Kate put her plan into action to use Austin and Will to aid in Lucas's recovery and put Sami in her place and out of their lives once and for all. Greta moved in with the Deverauxes and then gave Jack an ultimatum about telling Jennifer about his sexual orientation. Brandon told Jennifer that she was not over Jack. Nicole warned Brandon about Jennifer and was annoyed with Jack's outlandish behavior. Philip tried to reconnect with Chloe, Cynthia wanted revenge on Philip and Belle was annoyed again with Jan's neediness for Shawn.
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Shawn tried to talk Jan out of having an abortion, while Belle was frustrated over their secret alliance. Much to the Brady's horror, Glenn was awarded visitation rights to J.T. Philip and Brady tried to win Chloe's heart as she reflected on her special relationship with each of them. Nicole gave Victor somewhat of an ultimatum regarding their future. Kate' delighted in the effectiveness of her plan to speed up Lucas's recovery through Will and put Sami on the defensive demonstrating to Austin the selfishness of his future bride. Colin apologized to Jennifer for his behavior to her when they met in Ireland. Greta almost revealed to Jennifer Jack's secret as he scrambled to do damage control.
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Shawn sacrificed his future and convinced Jan not to have an abortion by agreeing to tell everyone that he is the father of her baby. John strong-armed Lexie and Rolf to obtain a DNA sample from Isaac. John and Marlena were shocked to learn that John was not Isaac's biological father. Marlena agreed to help John go undercover to find out who was really J.T.'s father and to prove that Hope was his biological mother. Hope and Bo struggled with the thought of losing J.T. to Glenn and Barb. Jennifer finally learned that Jack lied to Greta and told her that he was gay. Sami and Kate put Austin and Will in the middle of their hatred. Lucas responded to Will's presence and nearly regained consciousness. Cynthia was out for revenge against Philip while he was just starting to get close to Chloe again by proving that he was capable of changing his behavior and acting more mature. Belle got Brady to admit that he had feelings for Chloe. Nancy was concerned over Chloe's health situation.
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Sami and Kate got into another "cat" fight as each was determined to manipulate Austin to their advantage. Lucas regained consciousness as soon as he arrived back in Salem. John and Marlena confirmed to Bo and Hope that Isaac was her biological child, and neither John nor Stefano could be the father. Hope had memory flashes of a time in her past that she didn't understand. Hope was overwhelmed by the thought of losing J.T. to Glenn and Barb, but realized how he felt after she was determined to get custody of Isaac from Abe and Lexie. Abe was angered by Lexie's choice of Cameron as their attorney. Cameron's greed was not in Glenn's best interests. Roman and Marlena were shocked at Sami's behavior and lack of compassion for Lucas as well as her plan to move to Hawaii after her wedding. Nicole told Austin that he was clueless about the real motives involving the two women in his life; Sami and Kate. Shawn struggled with his promise to Jan while Belle continued to be confused about his special bond with Jan.
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Jennifer put her plan in motion to prove to Greta that Jack was not gay; meanwhile Jennifer was surprised to meet Colin's possessive fiancée, Margaret. All is fair in love and war as Sami's nasty side re-emerged when she learned that Lucas was in Salem, regained consciousness and that Austin, Roman and Kate, and even Will were advocates for Lucas. Hope continued to have memory flashes of the past. To add to their mounting problems, Bo and Hope were stunned at Shawn's revelation that he was the father of Jan's baby. Mrs. Spears attacked and then accused Shawn of statutory rape with a 911 call to the police, but Abe intervened on Shawn's behalf. Jan considered leaving home to get away from her abusive mother. Abe was in disbelief to learn that Lexie knew all along that Isaac was Hope's biological child. Lexie blasted Rolf for bungling the DNA which had originally proved that John fathered J.T. Abe feared his marriage and family were falling apart. Hope was determined to find a way to gain custody of Isaac and hoped Lexie would understand.
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Belle was an emotional wreck after Shawn confirmed that he was the father of Jan's child, but was confused when he insisted that he didn't betray her trust and loved only her. Cynthia was about to get "video" revenge on Philip. Mickey prepared Bo and Hope for the worst; losing custody of J.T. due to Shawn's present situation and Hope's tainted past. Jack tried to come clean to Greta about his "gay lie" when she told him she had feelings for him and that she was moving out of the house. Kate convinced Roman to help her with Sami. Sami blackmailed Victor into transferring Austin to Hawaii so she keep Will away from Kate and Lucas. Nicole cooled off to Victor for Austin's favor. Lucas pleaded with Sami for forgiveness.
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Kate offered a deal that she couldn't refuse...maybe; find a way to marry Austin so they both could get Sami out of their lives! Victor planned to sweep Nicole off her feet and propose marriage unaware of Nicole's alliance with Kate. Jennifer's little plan to prove that Jack wasn't gay backfired as Jack stirred up romantic feelings in her she thought were buried in her past. Belle confided to a shocked Chloe about her break up with Shawn who in turn convinced Chloe not to look at the tape of Philip and Cynthia. Philip was determined to win back Chloe's love and trust. Mrs. Spears plan to send Jan away forced Shawn to move Jan into the Brady house. Jan forbid Shawn to tell Belle the truth about their non-sexual relationship. Marlena and Brady did their best to comfort a heartbroken Belle.
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Bo and Hope and Chloe were certain Shawn was hiding something about his relationship with Jan. Jennifer and Brandon were surprised to find out who else was on their way to Las Vegas with weddings and romance on their minds; Jack and Greta, and Colin and Margaret. Victor was concerned that Nicole stalled his marriage proposal. Philip tried to cheer up Belle Lucas asked Austin and Sami for forgiveness. Sami's family calmed the expectant bride's nerves as she prepared for her dream wedding with Austin in Las Vegas. Marlena pleaded with Sami to let go of her past grievances with Kate and Lucas and start her marriage on a positive note with Austin. Nicole managed to keep Austin occupied with Perma Lash business and her charms long enough to distract him from his anxious bride.
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John surprised Marlena in Las Vegas and planned a special ceremony where they renewed their wedding vows. Marlena and Roman had concerns over Sami's pre-wedding behavior. Shawn was the victim to Jason's anger over getting Jan pregnant; meanwhile Bo and Hope tried to figure out Shawn and Jan's so-called relationship. Victor tried to stop Kate from interfering in Austin and Sami's wedding for his own selfish reasons. Nicole pleaded with Austin not to marry Sami, and later realized the extent of her own feelings for Austin. Jennifer decided to spend the night with Brandon in Las Vegas for all the wrong reasons; thoughts of Jack and Greta, and witnessing Colin and Elizabeth's passion and plan to get married in Las Vegas. Lucas tried to make amends with a still vengeful Sami. Austin was horrified to learn of Sami's deception.
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Lucas told Kate about how Austin overheard his showdown with Sami, and that he got all on tape. Sami finally got what she deserved after Austin discovered all her lies and called off the wedding with friends and family to witness her downfall. Elizabeth also learned the truth about Colin's deception and she left him high and dry before their wedding. Jack thought that Jennifer and Brandon were getting too close for comfort. Greta set her sights on Colin who was now a free agent. Lucas realized he lost the tape while arguing with Sami. Roman and Marlena tried to comfort Sami who was out for revenge. Victor told Nicole that he wouldn't settle for second best. Bo and Abe struggled over the problems surrounding J.T. and Isaac and the problems about to face both their families. The Salem P.D., Bo, and Abe were called to stop an altercation between Hope and Lexie when Hope refused to hand over Isaac to Lexie. Austin decided to move to New York and accepted the job to manage the Permalash but not before giving Nicole the goodbye kiss of her life and hopes for a future someday with him.
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Sami continued to lie to Roman and Marlena about why Austin called off the wedding. Kate and Lucas returned to Salem and Austin's apartment as they awaited the tape that would incriminate Sami and win back custody of Will. Bo and Hope lost custody of J.T. to Glenn and Barb. Shawn lashed out at Bo and Hope for not appealing J.T.'s case, and immediately filing for custody of Isaac. Belle and Jan had it out over Shawn, and after Belle left, Jan slipped and fell down the stairs. Lexie tried to use romance to win Abe over to her side in the fight for Isaac. Jack was pursued by two thugs in Las Vegas over the cash in the switched brief cases. Jack, Greta, Jennifer and Brandon were shocked to learn that Harold was Oliver Wentworth's son!! Philip and Brady each tried to win over Chloe's heart in very different ways. Chloe's illness persisted.
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Jack admitted that he's not really gay. Jennifer was furious and told Jack that she never wanted to see him again. A devastated and embarrassed Greta left Salem. Jan blamed Belle for her miscarriage. Abe and Lexie were given legal notice that Hope planned to sue for custody of Isaac. Nancy feared that Chloe's anemia might be something much more serious. Roman got his hands on the tape of Sami's confession. Chloe viewed the tape of Philip and Cynthia.
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Due to Jan's manipulations, Shawn mistakenly accused Belle for Jan's miscarriage and caused more damage to their already strained relationship. Philip was arrested after Chloe broke up with him after seeing the infamous videotape of him and Cynthia. Chloe still couldn't seem to shake her mystery "flu." Bo and Hope prepared for J.T.'s final farewell. Hope continued to have more memories and white flashes about her time as Princess Gina. Jack said a tearful goodbye to Jennifer and Abby and temporarily went to live with Vern and Jo. Brandon rejected Sami's attempt at renewing their friendship. Roman, Nicole and Victor all inadvertently foiled Sami, Kate and Lucas's plan to retrieve the tape of Sami's wedding day confession that could cost her custody of Will. The Brady's and the Black's were horrified by the tabloid exploitation of their personal misfortune thanks to Lexie's underhanded means to keep custody of Isaac. Abe was finally witness to Lexie schemes and lies and left her.
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Horton family and friends gathered to say their final farewell to J.T. as a heartbroken Bo, Hope and Shawn looked on as he left to live with Glenn and Barb Reiber. Hope's dreams continued to bring her closer to identifying Isaac's biological father. Abe forced Lexie to decide her future by being a Carver or a DiMera. Bo was determined to get custody of Isaac for Hope and informed Abe that he was pursuing legal action. Lexie tried to trick Celeste and Abe into thinking she was going to return to the Carver house with Isaac, but instead kidnapped Isaac and was on her way to meet Stefano; but Abe, Bo, Hope and the police were not far behind. Jan continued to manipulate Shawn, as Chloe and Mimi tried to get to the truth for Belle's peace of mind. Jack was eating humble pie when he learned Jennifer was the new Editor-in-Chief of the Spectator.
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Abe, devastated by Lexie's behavior, ordered the Salem PD to find and apprehend her for Isaac's kidnapping. Abe ordered the courts to issue custody of Isaac to Hope as soon as Isaac is found. Bo, Hope, Roman, the Hortons and Blacks all helped in the frantic search for Isaac. Brandon kept the truth about his connection to Lexie from Jennifer. Jack manipulated Jennifer into hiring him at the Spectator. Chloe fainted as she was about to leave for her audition to NY, while Craig learned disturbing news about her blood tests. Brady moved into the loft where Isabella's spirit seemed apparent. Belle still couldn't get Shawn off her mind. Mimi was on to Jan and Cynthia's plan to snag Philip and Shawn for themselves. Jack learned that he was competing against Colin and Brandon for Jennifer's affections. Victor stopped Sami dead in her tracks as he turned the tables in his favor and invited Nicole, Kate and Lucas to savor in on the win.
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Victor blackmailed Sami by forcing her to Lucas partial custody of Will after Victor revealed he owned the tape of her confession of lies and misdeeds. Victor handed Nicole a warning. Lexie went off the deep end after being released on bail, disowned Abe and Celeste and seemed more determined than ever to win back custody of Isaac. Sami and Jack decided to make Brandon and Jennifer jealous while Colin was trying to make Jennifer jealous with Nicole. After a bittersweet reunion with Isaac, Bo and Hope jetted off to Paris to try to learn the identity of Isaac's biological father. Jan kept interfering with Shawn and Belle's possible reconciliation. Chloe missed her big audition at Julliard due to illness, but Brady was there to comfort her. Chloe and Mimi convinced a reluctant Philip to date Jan to help Shawn and Belle get back together.
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Hope was convinced Bo was Zak's biological child after she remembered that she made love to Bo in Paris. As Bo and Hope awaited hopeful results from the DNA test, the Brady's prepared a family reunion and christening for Zak at St. Patrick's. Sami and Jack tried to thwart Brandon and Jennifer's romantic weekend getaway. Colin attempted to entice Nicole into spending a weekend with him so he too could keep his eye on Jennifer. Craig and Nancy went undercover to try to re-schedule Chloe's Master audition at Julliard but unfortunately seemed to make things worse. Philip began his plan to use Cynthia to get Shawn and Belle back together as Brady, Cynthia and Jan were respectively infuriated and receptive by this sudden change in behavior. Jan continued to manipulate Shawn away from Belle. Memories from the past tormented John and Marlena begged him to end his obsession to bring down the DiMera family. Lexie refused to accept Dr. Rolf's plan to drug Isaac and after a terrible confrontation with Abe and Celeste seemed to lose touch with reality. Dr. Rolf decided to go forward with his plan to return Isaac to Stefano.
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Kim and Melissa arrived to celebrate Zach's christening with the Brady and Horton family. Bo and Hope asked Abe and Jennifer to be Zach's godparents. Craig feared Chloe's condition had worsened and awaited another series of blood tests. Jan and Cynthia thought they were manipulating Philip and Shawn into their fantasy romance unaware that Mimi, Chloe and Philip had their own plan going to expose their lies and reunite Shawn and Belle. Shawn and Belle, however, continued to be at odds. . Sami tried to find out Brandon's weekend plans with Jennifer, while Colin made his own plan for a weekend away with Nicole....and Jennifer. Abe warned a very distraught Lexie to accept the fact that "Isaac/Zach" is now living with Bo and Hope and that she would be arrested if she tried to stop or interfere with the christening. Lexie threatened to sue the hospital over the baby switch. Simultaneously, Jack discovered that Lexie had prior knowledge of the event and may have been involved in the plan with Stefano and others. Just prior to the ceremony, an elated Bo and Hope announced to family and friends that Bo was Zach's biological father Lexie learned that Dr. Rolf ignored her order and proceeded with his plan to poison "IsaacZach" as Stefano's way to regain custody of the child. In order to try to stop him, Lexie forced Bart to help her and arrived at St. Luke's impersonating a police officer.
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Lexie was arrested and later hospitalized in the psychiatric unit after her violent outbreak at Zack's christening claiming she tried to save Zach's life. Kim and Melissa returned home. Stefano sent an undesirable gift to Zack, and Dr. Rolf let Lexie take the fall for his misdeeds. Dr. Rolf delivered a christening gift to the Brady's in Greta's name that was actually a monitoring device and more bad news for Zack. Abe was very concerned over Lexie's state of mind and feared for her well-being. Jack and Sami continue to plot to disrupt Jennifer and Brandon's weekend plans. Victor warned Nicole about Colin and demanded she cancel her weekend with him to handle business. The teens planned worked as Jan's lies were finally revealed. Shawn confronted Jan and forced her to tell her mother and his parents the truth about the rape. Jan's mom finally came through for her and invited Jan to return home. Shawn hoped to win back Belle's trust and love if she would just let him explain what happened on the island. Craig delivered very bad news to Chloe and Nancy that she may have acute Leukemia. Brady experienced unusual happenings at the loft that were connected to Isabella. Despite their individual problems, Chloe and Belle delivered up-lifting speeches at the graduation. Brady was a bit jealous of Philip and Chloe's closeness at the graduation. Teens and parents celebrated commencement and hopes for the future. The teens prepared for their final Last Blast dance at Salem High.
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Bo and Hope took refuge away from Salem on the "Fancy Face" after hearing of Lexie's escape from the hospital psychiatric unit. Graduation was bittersweet for Chloe as she shared in the joy with her friends but waited patiently for test results that could end her future dreams. At the Last Blast Dance, Philip, Chloe, and Mimi's plan paid off as Shawn finally told Belle the truth about Jan's rape and that he didn't betray her love, and asked her for a second chance. Brandon's plan to spend quality time with Jennifer backfired as he unknowingly put Jack and Sami's lives on the line, was called away to help Lexie who was running from the law, and left Jennifer with Colin to help rescue Jack and Sami. Brady was unnerved by happenings at the loft. As Nancy and Craig's worst fears were confirmed about Chloe's health, Chloe collapsed in Philip's arms at the dance.
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Chloe's friends rallied around her when they learned that she was diagnosed with Leukemia. After learning that Nancy's bone marrow was not a match for Chloe, Nancy was forced to tell Craig the identity of Chloe's father and that a family friend raped her many years ago. Brady continued to receive "spiritual" guidance. Lexie was released from the hospital after Rolf paid off her psychiatrist. Lexie turned to Brandon once again instead of Abe and decided to take up residence at the Salem Inn to await the return of Stefano. Sami gave Jennifer a piece of her mind and told her to make some decisions in the romance department instead of stringing along all of Salem's eligible men. As a result, Brandon and Jennifer decided to break off their relationship, and Sami went on a mission to win back Brandon's affections. Jack put his heart on the line with Jennifer and told her that if she wanted to get back together, she would have to come to him. John, Abe, Roman and Colin all heard that Stefano was about to appear in Salem, however, partygoers at John and Marlena's anniversary party were shocked when the supposedly deceased Tony DiMera turned out to be the mystery guest.
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Tony DiMera made his grand and mysterious entrance back to Salem in the midst of John and Marlena's anniversary celebration and announced that Stefano was killed in a car accident in Europe. Lexie was determined to protect Tony from all of Salem's residence and honor her father's name. Victor forced Colin to break it off with Nicole or risk the revelation of his past that seemed to point to DiMera connections. Bo was suspicious of Colin. John reverted to mercenary mode to end the DiMera threats to his family and friends. Abe agreed to the DNA test on Stefano's ashes. Craig and Nancy requested Bo's help to locate Dr. Sykes as a potential donor for Chloe's bone marrow transplant. Philip and Brady ended their feud for Chloe's benefit and were tested as potential donors. Belle and Shawn got reacquainted and then helped Philip and Brady plan a leukemia awareness drive to help find a transplant donor for Chloe. Sami decided to befriend Tony in her misguided bid to get Brandon back into her life. Brady finally admitted his feelings for Chloe with a push from "divine inspiration." Chloe was overwhelmed and encouraged by the love and support of her family and friends.
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Tony was on to Sami's scheme to use him to win Brandon's affections and ended up sealing a deal with a "kiss" for a favor down the line. Tony and Lexie disrupted the Horton/Brady bar-b-que to reveal the "bug" in Zach's "jack in the box" and prove their supposed good intentions, but not before Tony discovered that John had stolen "the key" to his future. Colin seemed strangely connected to the DiMera clan. The meteor shower was more than what everyone bargained for as one hit the ground on Airport road airport injuring a Billie whose return to town seemed unexpected and somewhat mysterious. Brady and Philip both shared part of their July 4th at the hospital with Chloe. Belle spearheaded a donor drive for Chloe. Nicole "fell" for Victor again in an unusual turn of events. Shawn and Belle's intimate 4th of July at Lookout Point seemed to lead them to an unbelievable discovery.
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The FBI investigated the meteor shower in Salem and the claims of a possible UFO sighting. The teens decided to stick together and lied to the FBI regarding "their alien encounter" and convinced their parents that the whole thing must have been a prank. Kate kept Billie's arrival in Salem a secret unaware of her actual plans for Bo and others. Tony suffered another comatose attack and confided in Colin regarding his condition and family secrets. Colin caught Jennifer snooping after him, and Jack warned Bo that Colin's allegiance is to the wrong side. Lexie had her day in court, and to the Brady's and Black's dismay, got off with probation and community service. Tony was furious that Lexie sued the hospital. Sami can't seem to tear Brandon away from "Lexie's protector." Victor wooed Nicole and tried to convince her that he is the only man for her. Chloe's friends and family cheered up her hospital stay. John promised Marlena that he will drop his vendetta against Tony, but can he keep his promise? Tony asked Marlena to be his therapist.
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John and Tony "seemed" to call a truce. Jennifer eavesdropped on Tony's conversation with Colin as he confided in him regarding the future of the DiMera dynasty and then played up to Colin to get the story for the Spectator. Tony invited John and Marlena, Brandon and Lexie and Sami to a dinner party at the mansion with most of the guests quite surprised at each other's presence. Billie's arrival as the new rookie cop at the Salem PD shocked Bo and Roman, but they later agreed to allow her to be assigned to their watch. Bo was reluctant to tell Hope that Billie was back in Salem. Several members of the Brady, Horton and Black families were surprised to receive an invitation for the reading of Stefano's last will and testament. Shawn and Belle had another strange encounter with the aliens; the man and woman seemed to be infatuated with Belle and Shawn respectively and then were frightened away when Shawn and Belle tried to communicate with them. Roman and Billie were called to a disturbance at the pier were the aliens ran into some real human trouble.
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The reading of Stefano's will left guests wondering and unsettled as each received strange gifts recalling painful past memories and warnings for the future. Shawn Sr.'s mysterious gift of a tugboat and baby boy doll unearthed painful memories of his past that he refused to discuss with Carolyn, Bo, and Roman. Colin seemed more confused than ever over Shawn's reluctance to discuss their connection to Stefano's gift and the past. Isabella's spirit encouraged Brady to find a way to help Chloe. Nancy told Craig that she did not want to have another child, and that they would find another way to help cure Chloe. The aliens were making themselves known around town, and Belle was determined to help them. Jennifer wooed Colin to try to get the goods on his connection to the DiMera's. Hope told Billie that Bo and her family were hands off. Billie's mysterious return to Salem as a police officer was heightened by Hope's decision to leave Salem to visit an ailing J.T.
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Hope and Zach left to visit J.T. and help out during his surgery with Billie keeping a close eye on Bo. Shawn and Belle tried to teach the aliens to communicate, but the sight of keys, especially one with three prongs made them fearful. Meanwhile, Tony, John and Marlena tried to unravel the mystery of the key and its relevance to outer space. Bo and Abe got a big clue to the baby swap mystery while viewing the hospital videotape. Sami and Nicole both tried to get Brandon to confide in them regarding his hatred for Abe, while Brandon's put his sites on getting to know Billie. Victor obliged Nicole and told Sami that Brandon was hands off to her. Sami continued her friendship with Tony despite John and Marlena's warnings. Chloe's chemo treatments took a toll on her appearance while Brady and Philip each tried to find a way to ease her pain. Nancy's timing was of the essence to help Chloe.
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Bo, Hope, Abe and even Lexie finally obtained proof that Stefano engineered the baby switch. Lexie turned to Abe for comfort after she learned of Stefano's betrayal, and begged Abe to give their marriage another chance and that there would never be any more lies between them. In Iowa, Hope learned the truth from Barb about Lexie's knowledge of the baby switch, a fact that could destroy Lexie's future. Many Salemites were on the edge of solving the alien mystery without realizing their connection to one another; Rex and Cassie presented Shawn and Belle with a clue to their identity, a drawing of the key that John stole from Tony that just happened to be connected to the star constellation Gemini. Nicole hid the truth from Victor about Colin's intentions, while Jennifer tried to catch Colin in a trap. Bo was livid that Billie substituted herself as the "bait" in a drug sting to prove something to him, and then they were later stuck together in a mishap of nature.
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Lexie's reconciliation with Abe was short-lived after Bo exposed her lies about how long she has known about the baby switch. Sami's future with Brandon came to a screeching halt when Nicole asked Victor to put the squeeze on Sami or risk having her secrets exposed. Lexie and Brandon took comfort in each other over the misery of their lost loves. Bo convinced Roman not to formally discipline Billie, and that she saved his life and they reached a professional understanding. Billie was disturbed over Roman's romantic interest in Kate and Kate's indifference toward the entire matter. Isabella's spirit was a catalyst to Brady's spontaneous apology to John and Marlena for his past behavior toward them. Brady's good intentioned second attempt to connect with Chloe via "Isabella's intervention" was disastrous as Chloe didn't want to be reminded of her mortality and went running back to Philip for comfort. Philip suggested that he and Chloe leave town. Tony couldn't understand why he kept dreaming of Marlena and her importance in helping him solve the mystery of his future. Marlena informed Tony that she could not see him as a patient. Unbeknownst to each other, John and the teens continued to be intrigued by the mystery of the "key."
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Brandon's life was turned upside down after Sami was forced to dump him unaware that Nicole was at the root of his unhappiness. Brandon warned Nicole not to marry Victor unless she really loved him, and then used Lexie's heartbreak in her own marriage to get revenge on Abe. Sami got the upper hand again over Nicole after learning that she had an affair with Colin and threatened to tell Victor. Philip and Chloe were off to New York for some fun until Brady showed up and told her that he knew the whereabouts of her biological father. Cassie and Rex had memories of being confined after seeing yet another mysterious key that the teens found at the site of the "crash." Cassie's behavior frightened Belle. Bo told Victor that Stefano put a hit out on him and that he and Billie were going undercover to protect him. Shawn was upset when he saw Bo and Billie kissing unaware that they were posing as undercover lovers to nail the hit man who was after Victor. Nicole and Sami walked into the middle of assassin's bullet endangering many lives.
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Victor, Brandon and Faye kept vigil at the hospital praying for Nicole to come out of her coma, while Sami's conscience wisely steered her away from misguided thoughts of "pulling the plug" on Nicole to keep her from telling Victor why they were at the Salem Inn. Bo and Billie explained their seemingly romantic interest in each other to a worried Shawn as the product of undercover police work. Tony demanded his price from an unwilling Sami for helping her with Brandon. Sami reminded Colin that his liaison with Nicole could get him in deep trouble with Victor. Abe turned away Lexie, and Brandon lied to Lexie about how Abe found out about their "affair." Philip's jealously seriously jeopardized Brady and Chloe's search for her dad, Dr. Sykes, Chloe's only hope for a bone marrow transplant. Marlena met the Gemini twins and was flooded with past memories when they showed her the same key that John stole from the DiMera house. Marlena had to warn Belle to hide the twins after mistakenly informing agent Spector of their whereabouts and origin. Belle and Shawn witnessed Rex and Cassie's departure from Salem aboard another "spacecraft."
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Roman and Kate flirted with each other's affections for their own personal reasons with seemingly more than business likely to result. Marlena was horrified at the government's plan of captivity for Cassie and Rex and later convinced Agent Spector to allow her to be their psychiatrist and watch over their care. Philip made sure that Brady stayed away from Chloe and hampered their search for Dr. Sykes. Jennifer had trouble admitting and accepting the fact that Jack was moving on with Billie. Alice won the hospital cookie contest but donated all proceeds to the Leukemia Research Foundation and walk of light. Colin was on top of his role in the DiMera plan. Abe moved forward with his divorce to what seemed to be a glimpse of the old Lexie. Lucas caught Sami and Brandon in a compromising situation and threatened to alert Victor unless she cooperated with him. A desperate Sami agreed to Tony's plan to steal the key from John and return it to him in exchange for protection and a future with Brandon. Nicole showed signs of improvement.
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John discovered that the "key" unlocked the twins' bracelets only to uncover matching Phoenix tattoos all pointing to dangerous links to Stefano. Roman and Kate continued their cat and mouse game. Philip's joy and time with Chloe ended abruptly when Brady uncovered Philip's plan to keep Brady and Chloe apart. Nicole regained consciousness and was on the verge of revealing Sami's misdeeds to Brandon and Victor. Sami barely managed to keep Tony appeased by feeding him information about the "key" in the hopes that he would help her win back Brandon. Billie continued to report in to her mystery man but was upset that her plan to work as Bo's partner was thwarted by the Mayor's request to have her work on his private detail. The teens moved into their dorm unaware that the other "key" moved in with them.
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Sami blackmailed Nicole into allowing her to continue her relationship with Brandon and get Victor to back off. Lucas seemed to know that Sami was up to no good and had something to do with Nicole's injury. Kate started to confide in Roman about her past. All of Salem gathered for a good cause to raise awareness and donations for the Leukemia and Lymphoma foundation. Philip returned to Salem without Chloe leaving family and friends concerned about Chloe's well being and curious about what happened during their supposed trip to New York. Circumstances forced Brady and Chloe to grow closer on every level. Jennifer reconciled with Bill thanks to Colin who she now believed was being honest about his feelings for her. To protect Jennifer and get to the truth, Jack stepped up his plan to move into the DiMera mansion and get the goods on Tony and Colin under the pretense that he would write a complimentary serious of articles about the "kinder side" of the DiMera's for the Spectator. Belle and Shawn were allowed to visit the twins who seemed to be recalling their past.
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Jack moved into the DiMera mansion, but was fooled by Colin who prevented Jack from being with Jennifer when Abby was injured in the park. Colin broke into the hospital basement lab and obtained critical information about the Gemini twins for Tony who was now convinced that he was connected to Cassie and Rex. Sami continued to keep Brandon in the dark about all her secrets and then was unaware that she sold a bogus story to the local tabloid about "aliens" being kept prisoner in Salem University's hospital basement. Lexie told Abe she was contesting the divorce and then tried unsuccessfully to buy Brandon's secrecy to keep their affair a secret from Abe. Kate finally agreed to go out with Roman. Victor and Kate both left Philip in the lurch unless he agreed to return to school. Cynthia was up to her old tricks as she plotted her revenge at the dorm and decided to get started and stir up trouble by taking advantage of Shawn and Belle's present tiff and Philip's misfortune as the perfect ammunition. Nancy and Craig learned that they were about to become parents. Brady and Chloe kissed and discovered that they have very real feelings for each other.
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Brady and Chloe became a couple, while Cynthia manipulated Philip's drunken display to ruin Chloe's 18th birthday party. Cynthia was livid that Belle was elected as the dorm's newest "heart-breaker." Shawn and Belle reconciled and tried to help Philip get over Chloe. Nicole forced Sami to hand over her blackmail material or give up Brandon for good. Abe and Faye rekindled their friendship much to Lexie and Brandon's dismay. Hope told Bo that she was returning to Salem. Sami and Kate formed an unholy alliance to get revenge on Nicole, while Victor was determined to protect Nicole from the duo. Marlena orchestrated a release for the twins to her custody, but John vehemently objected leaving the door open for Tony to find a way to become their guardians. Tony told Jack to leave the mansion, and Colin seemed more deeply immersed in the spy game since coming to Salem.
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The judge awarded Tony custody of the twins, but Belle found a way to bring them closer to her. Philip helped Belle through a difficult experience at the dorm, while Shawn was forced to take a back seat. Bo prepared for Hope's return that seemed to hit a snag, while Billie continued to receive mysterious messages from a stranger that somehow involved Bo's long-awaited reunion with Hope and Zack. With Sami's help, Kate managed to find the proof to halt Victor and Nicole's surprise wedding at Tuscany.
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Nicole warned Lucas to stay out of her future life with Victor, while Colin's kiss reminded her of what she might be missing. It wasn't Colin's week as both Roman and Jack warned him to stop messing with their respective family members, or pay the price. Celeste had a bad feeling about the twins, and Caprice had a bad feeling about "Celeste" and her past life. Bo searched frantically for the kidnapped Hope and Zack, while Hope was able to catch a glimpse of what appeared to be a "familiar" captor. It looked more and more like the unsuspecting Officer Reed helped plan Hope and Zack's kidnapping. Rex and Cassie "tapped" in their college registration to Salem University. John and Marlena were unnerved with the news of Hope and Zack's disappearance. Belle seemed to be able to comfort Philip who took a job at Dot.com via her advice, but Shawn was inconsolable after hearing the news about Hope and Zack. Brady and Chloe seemed to come to an unspoken understanding about their feelings for each other.
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Abe was reluctant to trust Lexie who couldn't figure out who was framing her for Hope and Zack's kidnapping, and the culprit was right under Abe's nose. Billie wanted out of her deal with Larry Welch after she realized how much she was hurting Bo who was frantic to find his family. Hope tried to outsmart Larry's plan so she and Zack could escape. Philip's surprise for Belle's 18th birthday stirred old feelings for Chloe about Philip that seemed to shake Brady's confidence about his relationship with Chloe. Craig, Nancy and Chloe shared a special moment with the new baby. The twins moved in to Hartley House as Shawn and Belle's respective roommates. John and Marlena devised a plan that would allow them to monitor the activity of the twins, their kids, Tony and the "House of DiMera." Jennifer and Jack's spark of romance was short-lived when she finally admitted to Jack that she also had real feelings for Colin. Colin asked Tony to be released from his assignment so he could be with Jennifer.
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| 28TH | THROUGH | NOVEMBER | 1ST |
Dr. Rolf returned in the disguise of a professor at Salem University and managed to re-program an unsuspecting Cassie and Rex to proceed with their "DiMera" mission. Bo and Abe went at it over evidence that seemed to implicate Lexie for Hope and Zack's kidnapping. Meanwhile, Larry was pulling all the strings and set up Zack and Lexie into the perfect setting to supposedly nail Lexie for the kidnapping saga. In her prison cell, Hope feared for the worst when she realized Zack was missing. Kate couldn't convince Billie to confide in her about her problems. Sami and Kate continued with their unholy alliance as Victor promised Nicole the demise of her nemesis. Jack challenged Jennifer regarding her feelings for him and Colin. Marlena went into a "trance" while "spying" for John at the DiMera mansion. Brady romanced Chloe in true thespian tradition.
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Zach was rescued from the arms of a "framed" Lexie, but Bo feared the worst after Billie found a bloodstained sweater (that she planted as part of Larry's plan to frame Lexie) and an ominous letter from Hope. Brady professed his love to Chloe, and vowed to help find her father so that they could plan for a future together. Nicole took the upper hand once again on Kate and Sami. Sami was jealous of Brandon's loyalty to Lexie. With evidence mounting against her, Lexie asked Tony to help her plan an escape. Tony rattled Dr. Rolf into telling him about Stefano's master plan that involved the genetic creation of Cassie and Rex. Shane Donovan returned to Salem with an announcement that he had earth-shattering news for John. Hope was shocked as she caught a glimpse of Larry's accomplice, Billie Reed.
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Shane proved to Billie that she was working for an ISA imposter, and just as she was about to reveal the entire plan to Shane, Larry Welch shot her to prevent her from revealing his true identity. Kate was frantic over Billie's grim prognosis. Chloe received good news and learned that her new little sister is a perfect bone marrow match, but Nancy's unforeseen health problems tainted their joy. To celebrate, Brady and Chloe declared their love for one another, then Brady added to their moment and planned a surprise trip for them to California. Nicole managed to convince Victor that Kate and Sami were still out to get her. Filled with rage and out to seek justice, Bo strong-armed Lexie to reveal her part in Hope's disappearance and death or suffer the consequences. A reluctant and emotional Bo was forced to call a family meeting declaring Hope's death after receiving compelling evidence in the investigation process. The Brady family mourned for their beloved Hope. Hope managed to leave an important message in her prison cell for the authorities. Tony planned Lexie's escape from prison, but Bo intervened with devastating and tragic results.
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Bo was charged for the 1st degree murder of Lexie Carver, denied bail and remanded to the Salem PD jail. Meanwhile, Larry forced Hope to read about her family and Lexie via the Spectator and seemed to thwart any chances she had of escaping to return to her family. Brady and Chloe's romance blossomed in the mountains of Colorado. Dr. Sykes explained to a stunned Craig that Chloe could never be his child. Kate agonized over her decision to remove Billie from life support, but Roman was there to comfort her. Brandon and Sami finally made love, but their time was cut short when Brandon learned of Lexie's murder. At the DiMera compound, Marlena found shocking evidence that linked John to his nemesis, the DiMera's; John and Tony are brothers. Bo felt Hope's presence and Roman turned his back on the law, and allowed Bo to escape from jail to find his wife and soul mate.
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The Salem PD and Lexie planned an incredible and daring undercover operation to foil Larry's plan in order to save Hope and reunite her with Bo, her children, family, and friends. Roman told Billie that she would probably be prosecuted for her part in Hope's kidnapping, even though she claimed Larry duped her into believing he was with the ISA. Lexie told Abe that she wanted a divorce, and that there was no chance for reconciliation. Brandon was upset that Lexie didn't confide in him about her part in the scam to nail Larry, and Sami tried to take full advantage of the situation and warned Lexie that Brandon was off limits. Jack and Jennifer were on the outs after Jack learned he was one of the few that didn't know about the plan to free Hope. Craig was shocked and ecstatic to learn that he is Chloe's biological father. Nancy had another health episode. Brady and Chloe declared their love for each other. Marlena was haunted by her portrait found at the DiMera compound that seemed to trigger nightmares of her past with Stefano. Colin was prepared collect his cash reward by fulfilling Stefano's orders to eliminate Bo. Tony was on the brink of solving Stefano's plan for his future. Tony was convinced that Marlena was part of his future and destiny and John was determined to unravel their past connection. The Brady's and Horton's celebrated a true Thanksgiving together.
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Hope blasted Billie for everything she has done to Bo and her family. Jack and Billie commiserated over their ex's and then confided in each other about not being able to get over the loves of their lives. Dr. Rolf re-programmed Cassie and Rex to eliminate anyone who would harm the DiMera family. Kate was almost killed in Rex's plan. Roman and Kate consummated their long overdue sexual tensions into wild and passionate lovemaking. Tony was on the verge of discovering the contents and secrets of Stefano's diary. Nancy's health threatened Chloe's happiness and her potential bone marrow transplant if Nancy's pregnancy was not allowed to go to term. Brandon forced Sami to apologize to Lexie for sabotaging Lexie's friendship with Brandon. Abe and Lexie were close to reconciliation. Lexie was shocked to learn that she was pregnant and immediately assumed Abe was the father. Sami, who overheard Lexie's news, was horrified to think that Brandon might be the daddy. Hope and Bo finally found a way to enjoy a romantic night on the town.
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Kate offered Billie a way to start a new life by offering her a job with Basic Black in Rome. Kate and Roman decided not to keep their affair and relationship a secret. Lexie was furious when Brandon, Tony and Celeste suggested that Abe might not be the father of her baby. Hope had visions of Larry everywhere unaware that he is actually alive and plotting his revenge against her by using Colin as his pawn. Colin and Nicole made love risking Victor's wrath. Colin was instructed to set up his mark by the New Years; cousin Bo! Tony discovered how the DiMera past was connected to Stefano's revenge on the Brady's and decided to pursue his father's ultimate revenge. Shawn planned his special night with Belle, as Cynthia used Cassie to try to break up Belle and Shawn. Dr. Rolf intervened and saved Kate's life by re-programming Cassie and Rex to insure that they clear all offensive actions with him beforehand. John received DNA confirmation that he and Tony were brothers.
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Nicole played into Colin's game and left herself open to Victor's revenge. Meanwhile, Jennifer finally learned of Colin's deception and evil ways and joined forces with Bo and Jack to catch Colin at his own game. Larry and Colin set their plan to murder Bo into action. After another confrontation with Bo and Hope, an empathetic brother in Lucas saved Billie from an old foe. Kate played "hard to get" with Roman. Nancy took legal action to protect her unborn child as Craig and Chloe's world came crashing down as Nancy's condition worsened. Philip painfully realized that Chloe and Brady were really together and that it was time to move on. Sami fudged Lexie's paternity tests and made sure everyone was convinced that Abe, not Brandon, was the father, but Colin was on to her game.
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Alice Horton led the family in holiday tradition as each family placed their ornaments on the tree. John was relieved to learn that Stefano was not his biological father, but was not thrilled that he and Tony were half-brothers as they shared the same mother. Sami's tampering with hospital paternity tests yet again gave Abe and Lexie a false reconciliation and expecting parent's jubilation. Cassie was determined to win Shawn's affections. Shawn and Belle prepared for their special night together. Hope was rattled with visions of Larry unaware that he was still alive and planning his ultimate revenge. Jack and Jennifer professed their love for each other, but Jennifer was prepared to offer herself to Colin after she realized Colin's evil plan to murder Jack and someone else. Nicole and Sami were at Colin's mercy. Philip said goodbye to his family and friends and enlisted in the Marines. Nancy, Craig and Chloe had reason to celebrate as Nancy's condition improved and Craig announced that he was Chloe's biological dad. Roman tried to protect Kate while investigating the latest "DiMera-related" murder in Salem.
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| 30TH | THROUGH | JANUARY | 3RD | 2003 |
Sami and Jennifer both dealt with their own deeds and demons in order to save the men and their lives and/or maintain their happiness and peace of mind. John and Tony faced off with no loss of brotherly love for each other. Victor was on to Nicole's infidelities and blackmail deal with Colin and decided to take care of his bride to be in his own nasty way. Hope's visions of Larry may have more of an impact on her New Year than she ever thought possible as she thought she saw and heard Larry, not Colin, on the phone plotting to kill Bo. Larry escalated his plan to eliminate Bo, but Shawn and Belle were almost caught in the crossfire. Nicole and Victor finally said "I do" but to a mostly absentee gathering as most the wedding guests were roaming the estate looking for other guests during the nuptials. Meanwhile, blackmailer/assassin, Colin, met his own nasty fate before he could carry out his assignment, and it appeared that many of Salem's finest would be likely suspects for "Salem's murder at midnight."
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