Bullseye

Mimi asks Belle if she really wants them to be the godparents. Phillip says she and Shawn would be perfect, “We have named her Claire.” Mimi storms out.

Billie asks Bo if he really thinks he got through to Chelsea. Bo does. He just pulled out that wallet and BULLSEYE!

“Wow,” says Billie, “I guess she just needed to talk to her dad given the fact she hates her mother.”

“She just needed someone who wouldn’t judge her,” says Bo, “Sometimes it’s easier for a daughter to talk to her father. She said she had some plans and she will call later. I don’t think you need to worry about her.”

Billie chuckles, “Don’t worry? Easier said than done.”

Hope tells Billie she’s glad she came by and they got things straightened out. Billie has to go. She’s meeting Patrick at a club. Bo has a conniption. Billie tells him, “I will try not to interfere in Chelsea’s life and you try not to interfere in mine.” Billie leaves.

Hope asks what’s wrong. “What is it with Lockhart,” says Bo, “Why can’t the women in Salem see he is trouble?”

Swingin’ place. Chelsea and Max dance. Chelsea gives him a tonsillectomy.

Kate says, “No! This can’t be true. Austin, tell me this isn’t true.”

“It is,” says Sami, “because he knows what you did to break up me and Lucas.”

“I can’t believe this. You have poisoned yet another son against me,” says Kate.

Shawn starts to go after Mimi. Belle says they didn’t want to upset her. “She was devastated about not being able to have children,” says Shawn, “She is trying to move on but it’s hard.” Belle suggests Shawn should go talk to Mimi. Patrick says he should go since they were the ones who upset her.

Phillip leaves. Belle clears her throat, “The last thing I wanted to do was upset her.”

“I think Mimi knows you didn’t mean to hurt her,” says Shawn.

“I hope so,” says Belle, “For Claire’s sake too.”

“She really is beautiful,” says Shawn.

Belle says, “I can’t believe she is here. It has changed my life in so many ways.”

“I know what you mean,” says Shawn. Huh?

Mimi tells Phillip she really isn’t OK. She is still upset about not being able to have children, “I can’t believe Belle could be so insensitive.”

Sami tells Kate she hates her because of what she has done. Kate ruined her life.

“No,” says Kate, “you did that all by yourself. You destroy everything you touch.”

Austin pulls them apart, “Stop it, both of you.”

“OK,” says Kate, “tell me what you re doing with her.”

“She just lost the man she was going to spend her life with,” says Austin.

“That has happened before without my help,” says Kate, “She deserves what she is getting.”

“I would have made Lucas happy,” says Sami

Kate says, “Austin, she is playing you. Don’t fall for this. She is a hateful person.”

“That is enough. Lay off her,” says Austin.

“Well, there we go,” says Kate, “She has you attacking me. Next she’ll be getting you into her bed!” Sami drops her jaw.

Hope asks Bo why he can’t see Patrick is not a threat. Bo says, “Once you work for the DiMeras you are theirs for life.”

“Have you forgotten he saved all our lives on more than one occasion,” asks Hope.

Or, so it seemed,” says Bo.

Hope says, “On a happier note, I have something for you I think will put a smile on your face.”

Bo moves in, “I know it will.”

“Not that,” says Hope, “I got you one of your favorite desserts. It’s full of carbs and fat and sugar and we can figure out a way to work off the calories later. Does it work if we work them off before?”

“Before, during and after,” says Bo the male nympho.

Break dancing is back at the hot joint. Chelsea says, “This is the hottest place in town. I’m gong to hang out here every night.”

“With what money,” says Max, “It’s pricey.”

“I’ve got more than enough,” says Chelsea, “It’s my allowance.”

“Does Billie know you’re here,” asks Max.

Chelsea says, “Are you kidding? Billie sure can nag. Tonight it was my dress. You’d think I was some big slut. I found out some stuff about her and granny Kate you will never believe. They both used to be hookers. Great family Huh?”

“Who told you that,” asks Max.

“My dear cousin Sami,” says Chelsea, “Mom admitted it. This gives me some leverage, though. How can she tell me how to live my life now?”

Billie meets Patrick. She tells him about Chelsea blowing off at her.

“Let me guess,” says Patrick, “Bo took Chelsea’s side.”

“Hope took my side and Bo talked to her.”

“Good,” says Patrick, “As long as he was supportive of you.”

“He wasn’t too supportive when he found out I was going out with you,” says Billie, “Chelsea is over at Abby’s so let’s go in and have some fun.”

Mimi cries. Phillip apologizes.

You wanted to remind me of the most regrettable decision of my life,” says Mimi, “Belle is responsible for me losing Rex. We aren’t best friends any more.” Mimi stomps off.

Belle tells Shawn, “When you’re looking at Claire, you have the exact same expression on your face that Phillip had.”

Shawn fanaticizes about being in bed with Belle cooing over the kid. She hands the kid to him. “It’s amazing,” says Shawn, “She’s beautiful just like her mother.” Belle snaps him out of it and asks if he wants to hold her.

Austin referees. He’s not taking sides or getting in the middle of this. Kate wants to know why he is there with Sami.

“Sami was a mess,” says Austin, “I couldn’t just leave her.”

“Yes you could Austin,” says Kate, “You don’t have any reason to feel sorry for her.”

Austin says, “Mom, you’re not blameless in all this. You had no right to interfere.”

“I’m not just gonna let Lucas throw his life away.”

“You didn’t have to do it the way you did it,” says Austin, “You wanted to inflict as much pain as you could. I can’t believe you drugged Sami and Brandon so Lucas would find them. She did not deserve that. You know that.”

“The hell I do,” says Kate, “Have you forgotten what she did to you? She is the reason you left Salem. You said you never wanted to see her again. Why are you defending her? I am begging you, leave her here. Come home with me. You know that is the right thing to do.”

Bo wants to know what’s in the box.

“Apple pie,” says Hope.

“My favorite,” says Bo, “OK, we skip dinner, have desert, exercise later.”

Hope says, “You are so fickle.”

“What can I say,” says Bo.

Hope says she had to charge things at the bakery. She asks to borrow a few bucks.

Bo is practically flat broke, “I have five bucks in my pocket. Chelsea needed some money.”

Hope asks, “How much did you give her?”

Bo says, “Two hundred fifty bucks.”

Billie and Patrick walk in. “Wow. This place is really... hip,” says Billie.

“OMG,” says Patrick, “Over there. On the dance floor.” He points to Max and Chelsea dirty-dancing.

“OMG, that’s Chelsea,” says Billie, “She lied to me.” It’s Chelsea. Saying she lied is redundant.

Phillip says they didn’t mean to upset Mimi. Belle misses her so much.

“She should have thought of that before,” says Mimi.

“Belle didn’t mean for Rex to overhear,” says Phillip, “Think of it, if something happens to us you were the only one she trusted to have our daughter.”

Mimi whines, “I should have been there for her when she had her baby. I just couldn’t face it. Can we just not talk about this? You need to be back there with your wife.”

“Shawn is looking after her,” says Phillip, “How are things with you and Shawn?”

“We’re just friends,” insists Mimi.

Phillip says, “I just think you two are going to end up as more.”

“Well I don’t,” says Mimi, “You should get back to Belle and her baby.”

“Before I do,” says Phillip, “I want you to say you will be Claire’s godmother.”

“All right. I’ll do it for you,” says Mimi.

Shawn takes a stab at holding the baby. “Shawn,” says Belle, “I hope you don’t mind we asked you to be the godfather. If anything happened to Phillip and me I’d want you to be there for her.”

“Are you sure this is OK with Phillip,” asks Shawn, “Things are OK with us now, but we haven’t always gotten along.”

“I know,” says Belle, “You’ve had a hard time lately. We really hope you’ll say yes.”

“Of course I will,” says Shawn, “For you and Claire.”

“Thank you so much.”

Austin tells Kate he’s not leaving. He promised Sami he would be there for her tonight. He believes people are capable of changing.

“Not her,” says Kate.

“Lucas called me when he was first falling in love with her and said she had changed,” says Austin.

“Well,” says Kate, “you should have told him he was wrong.”

“It’s true,” says Sami, “I had changed I would never have slipped up if it weren’t for Kate.”

Kate reels, “SLIPPED UP?” Kate runs through the litany of Sami’s sins.

“Kate,” says Sami, “You have your own list. Think of the terrible things you have done to your own children.” Austin stares at Mommie Dearest.

Hope is shocked, “You gave Chelsea $250? What does she need all that for?”

“She needs clothes and insurance,” says Bo, “That money won’t go very far.” He’s right about that. It won’t go past the nightclub.

Hope is skeptical, “I just hope that’s what she needed the money for. You should have made it a loan.”

“I haven’t given her anything in 18 years,” says Bo, “I’m not gonna make her pay it back. She won’t waste this.”

Hope asks, “Do you think that cash will last more than a day in her pocket?”

“It doesn’t matter,” says Bo, “I’m here to offer her guidance and support.”

“She’s not open to it,” says Hope, “Chelsea needs boundaries.” And a few good meals.

“What’s wrong with giving her money,” asks Bo.

“Nothing. You need to know what she is spending the money for.”

“What,” he asks, “I should ask for receipts?”

“Yes.”

“I’m glad she felt she could turn to me,” says Bo, “She was grateful and appreciative.”

“I’m sure she was,” says Hope, “Billie says she has no concept of what things cost.”

“She said she will use it for necessities. I have no reason to think she’s lying,” says poor Bo.

Billie can’t believe Chelsea lied to her. She starts to go over to Chelsea, but Patrick tells her to wait to talk to her later.

“How can she afford this place,” asks Billie.

“I’m sure Max the big shot race driver is picking up the tab,” says Patrick.

Billie says, “I hope he’s not expecting anything in return.”

“I just hope Chelsea will be smart about that,” says Patrick.

“We have to give her space, but keep her on a short leash,” says Billie. Patrick escorts her onto the dance floor.

Chelsea sees Billie and Patrick, “OMG! No way!”

Max is disgusted, “If you’re running after Lockhart, I’m out of here.”

“I’m with you because I want to be,” says Chelsea, “I’m OK with Billie being with Patrick.”

They sleaze-dance over to Billie and Patrick. “Have a great night,” says Chelsea.

Bo says Chelsea will be fine. He’ll get more cash in the morning. Hope isn’t worried about the cash. She’s worried about Bo’s relationship with Chelsea, “Just don't' let her take advantage of you.” Again.

“We have an understanding,” says Bo, “She can count on me.” She will, if there is more where the $250 came from.

“For more than just cash,” says Hope, “So, um... how was the apple pie.”

“Hated it,” says Bo, as he cleans the plate.

“I can see that,” says Hope, “I guess we’ll just have to forget the workout.”

“Guess again,” says Bo. He picks her up and hauls her toward the bedroom.

“You’re such a cave man,” says Hope. Fortunately for Chelsea, his brain hasn’t evolved beyond that stage.

Phillip comes back and announces Mimi’s decision. Belle tells him Shawn agreed, too. Phillip thanks him.

Belle yawns. She needs her rest so Shawn and Mimi decide to leave. Shawn offers to take the kid to the nursery. They encourage Mimi to hold her goddaughter. Oh, the tender moment. This is the most beautiful thing Mimi has ever seen. Out they go.

Phillip tells Belle he thinks they will be perfect godparents and have their own kids, “And maybe some day we can be their godparents.”

Outside, Mimi bawls.

Max asks Chelsea what’s going on. She was too nice to Billie. “OK,” says Chelsea, “Billie is my mom. There isn’t anything I can do except try to get along with her the best I can.”

Billie says she thought Chelsea would blow a gasket seeing her there.

“She’s trying to make you let your guard down,” says Patrick. Billie thinks she has figured out how to get through to Chelsea. Patrick says, “When it comes to Chelsea, nothing is ever simple.”

Austin doesn’t want to hear any more from Kate and Sami. “OK,” says Kate, “let’s go back to the hotel and talk – just the two of us.”

“I’m not going to ditch Sami,” says Austin, “You have to let your kids make their own decisions. I’m not taking anyone’s side. I’m just trying to help her get through a bad day.”

“Can we just go,” asks Sami.

“Yeah,” says Austin, “Coming here was a big mistake. Mom, I will call you tomorrow.” He kisses her on the cheek and they leave. As they go, Sami turns to look at Kate and Austin cranks her head back around.

Kate says, “You may think you’ve won, Sami, but you should know I would do anything to protect my sons from you. I won’t let you get your hooks into Austin or Lucas again.” FF on Kate with the fires of hell raging in the background.


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