John tries to convince Marlena to come home with him and she refuses; she wants to stay with Alex. John appeals to her, telling Marlena that Brady and Sami need her at their weddings not to mention Belle is expecting their grandchild. Conflicted Marlena tells John that, although she has no memory of any of this, she knows that she needs to be there for her children. Alex surprises Marlena by telling her that he thinks she should go and promises to be there for her. This doesn't sit well with John and he forbids Alex from coming with them. Marlena won't leave without Alex.

Sami, enticing Lucas with a sexy striptease, is caught in a compromising position by Will and his friend, Arthur. She runs into her room while Lucas gets rid of them.  Sami comes face to face with Bart on her fire escape; he wants Sami to give certain assurances that Tony will escape. Sami promises that she did everything that she could and Tony will be a free man. Lucas nearly catches her with Bart but she distracts him.  Sami finds herself in a fool's paradise thinking everything is okay.

Belle experiences cramps and Mimi and Shawn are there to help.  Lexie checks Belle and defines the cramps as due to stress. Mimi lays into Belle and tells her that she's using her unborn baby to manipulate Shawn and it's time it stopped.

Chloe nearly gets cold feet but finds Brady outside her door, watching over her.  She talks to Nancy and reiterates that she fears she will be the one to let Brady down.  Nancy soothes her fears and Chloe kisses a blindfolded Brady, confident the wedding will go off the next day.

Tuesday, September 6, 2005

John confronts Marlena and Alex regarding their kiss. Alex gives John a bunch of psycho-babble.  John relays information to Marlena that Alex's techniques are potentially dangerous.  Despite his belief that Marlena needs to leave Alex and come home to her family, Marlena digs her heals in and says that she's not going anywhere.

Chloe and Sami's bridal shower, as well as Brady and Lucas's bachelor party, are in full swing. Victor congratulates Brady and is even supportive of Lucas's choice, giving them both some money.

During this, Chelsea makes friends with Kate to get a job.  Chelsea gloats to Abby that she's cashing in on her new family, and that Hope and Bo's marriage is doomed.  Chelsea gives Bo a hug, and Billie and Hope don't know what to make of this new behavior.

Roman tells Bo that the fake plans that Tony's minions got from the computer will pay off when they capture some of his gang.  Roman runs into Kate and lays into her about Sami.  Kate ends up crying in Victor's arms.

Bart disguised as a stripper, stalks Sami.  

Brady takes Chloe home and we see how happy the two lovers are. Chloe is still unnerved by her bandaged face.  

Philip is off to get his new leg while Shawn and Mimi bond. Belle witnesses this and can't help but be jealous. Philip leaves and Belle is hit with a wave of pain.

Monday, September 5, 2005

At Alice's it's the joint bridal shower for Chloe and Sami and the joint bachelor party for Brady and Lucas. Chloe is still fearful that when her bandages come off, her scars won't have healed. Belle tries her best to reassure her.

Bo and Hope discuss the situation with Billie and Chelsea. Hope cautions Bo to be careful and wary; she doesn't trust Billie and is suspicious of Chelsea. Bo defends both Billie and Chelsea and assures Hope things will work out for all of them. Hope remains doubtful.

Chelsea realizes GrandmaKate is rich and runs Basic Black while her mother Billie founded Countess Wilhelmina.  She decides to make the most of this golden opportunity and tells Abby this may be even better than winning the lottery.

Shawn and Mimi continue to bond as they work the parties at Alice's, but Shawn keeps staring at Belle.

Sami and Caroline talk about her failed attempts at marriage. Bart arrives (disguised as a stripper) and wants Sami to reassure him nothing has changed in regards to Tony's prison transfer so he can escape. Sami assures him it hasn't. When Tony is free, she wants everything back that can prove she was Stan.

The men all bond and celebrate Brady and Lucas's upcoming nuptials, as well as the fact that Philip and Belle are going to have a baby. Victor warns Lucas to make sure he's not making a mistake marrying Sami  Victor warmly wishes Brady and Philip the best. John and Roman are both worried that no one's heard from Marlena. John's beginning to think leaving her alone in the cabin with Dr. North was a mistake. Roman blames John and the tension between them continues to escalate. Brady asks John what John thinks he should do.  John wants to go up to the cabin, but he needs to think about it first.  Then he gets a call that seems to confirm his fears.

Alex continues to lull Marlena into a sense of security and dependence through a warm massage. He informs her he wants to hypnotize her to try to help her remember her past. Marlena is hesitant, but Alex convinces her.  He offers her herbal tea and secretly drugs it.  When he puts her under, he tells her to remember the man she loves. Marlena remembers a time with Alex and they come together in a kiss John walks in

Tuesday, September 6, 2005

John confronts Marlena and Alex regarding their kiss. Alex gives John a bunch of psycho-babble.  John relays information to Marlena that Alex's techniques are potentially dangerous.  Despite his belief that Marlena needs to leave Alex and come home to her family, Marlena digs her heals in and says that she's not going anywhere.

Chloe and Sami's bridal shower, as well as Brady and Lucas's bachelor party, are in full swing. Victor congratulates Brady and is even supportive of Lucas's choice, giving them both some money.

During this, Chelsea makes friends with Kate to get a job.  Chelsea gloats to Abby that she's cashing in on her new family, and that Hope and Bo's marriage is doomed.  Chelsea gives Bo a hug, and Billie and Hope don't know what to make of this new behavior.

Roman tells Bo that the fake plans that Tony's minions got from the computer will pay off when they capture some of his gang.  Roman runs into Kate and lays into her about Sami.  Kate ends up crying in Victor's arms.

Bart disguised as a stripper, stalks Sami.  

Brady takes Chloe home and we see how happy the two lovers are. Chloe is still unnerved by her bandaged face.  

Philip is off to get his new leg while Shawn and Mimi bond. Belle witnesses this and can't help but be jealous. Philip leaves and Belle is hit with a wave of pain.