From One Whore To Another

Sami and Lucas sit in the pub and argue about whether or not Sami should tell her dad what happened at the warehouse. Sami stands up for EJ, telling Lucas he didn't know what was gong on. Lucas finds it hard to believe. Sami thinks there is only one way to stop the DiMeras. She says she told EJ to go to them and tell them they want to make a deal. Lucas has a cow.

EJ meets Tony at a cloak-and-dagger spot. EJ asks if Stefano will accept Sami's offer.

Bo welcomes John back from his coma and tells him he looks like he just took a ten-minute power nap. They talk about how to get EJ. Bo dreams up a plan to bring EJ down to the station and have John walk in on him. John thinks it's worth a shot. He asks to stop at the Brady pub on the way home for chowdah.

Willow walks into her new place. Phillip joins her and asks if he can come in.

"How did you know how to find me," asks Willow.

"I did what I usually do," says Phillip, "I checked the men's room wall down at the bus station."

Shawn and Belle talk about Shawn's little bombshell. Belle thinks Willow must be lying. Shawn doesn't think she is that good of a liar. Belle asks, "What does this mean for you and me, Shawn. What does it mean?"

Shawn says nothing will change between them. They'll still be the same pair of irresponsible morons they always have been. Belle thinks Willow will make their lives miserable. Shawn tells her Willow doesn't want him around, "She doesn't think I'm a very good father. Can you imagine that?"

Claire sits on the beach on an island off Tinda Lao. She applies a little more sunscreen, sips her umbrella drink and thanks her lucky stars she got away from parents whose hobby was tossing her into the ocean.

Belle starts out being understanding but, hey, she's Belle. She takes us on another one of her trips over the edge of the cliff into meltdown land, "Our daughter is out there God-knows-where and now you tell me you might be the father of Willow's baby. THIS SUCKS! IT'S THE LAST THING WE NEED RIGHT NOW. I'M NOT GONNA PRETEND IT'S GOOD NEWS. SO YOU WANNA KNOW HOW I REALLY FEEL?"

SLAP!

Tony says Stefano will not end the vendetta. EJ realizes Tony never talked to Stefano. Tony claims he has been busy. The thinks EJ doesn’t get it, "I'm back now little brother. I'm in charge." He has no intention of letting Stefano die and he swears he will get the stem cells. Sami will pay for her mistakes. EJ, too.

Lucas thinks Sami shouldn't be the one brokering the peace agreement. He tells her EJ is not her friend. Sami says this is bigger than them. It is about ending the feud once and for all.

The argument stops as John is wheeled into the pub. Sami is dumbfounded to see him. She can't believe it.

Phillip tells Willow Claire might have survived. In the meantime he's there to ask for a favor. He apologizes for being rough on her and asks her to take it easy on Shawn.

Bipolar Belle apologizes for whacking Shawn, "I really didn't mean to do that."

"I'll remember that when my ears stop ringing," says Shawn.

Belle makes excuses for her behavior. She's scared Willow and the baby will ruin their chances for finding Claire.

John struggles to talk as Sami hugs him. He says he would have woken up sooner if he knew it would be like this. He apologizes for missing the wedding, "I heard it was... uh... eventful."

Lucas tells him married life is good so far. He says he needs to talk to John and Bo. He tells them about Tony's threats to Sami.

Tony says he would erase Sami from the world in a heartbeat. EJ thinks Tony is jealous of his relationship with her. Tony tells him he defied orders and should be worried about himself. Stefano was upset when he heard EJ defied orders. EJ no longer has his protection. "The target is on you now, along with your dear Samantha."

Shawn says he won't let Willow get in the way of finding Claire. Belle says they will do what needs to be done together. She will accept Willow's baby. "You're amazing," says Shawn, "Nutty as a fruitcake, but amazing." Belle encourages him to go to Willow and tell her he will be there to support the kid.

Willow can't believe what Phillip is telling her. Phillip explains they have put the past behind them.

"Phillip," says Willow, "Your life is turning into a chick flick. You know what I'm gonna call it? 'Two Buddies In Love With The Same Girl.' You want Belle, don't you? That's what this is all about."

Marlena asks Sami if all this is true. Sami says Lucas is overreacting. She goes on to tell them about the warehouse. Lucas tells him Celeste's voodoo ritual told them the baby is EJ's. Marlena thinks Sami should tell Roman. Sami tells them about the deal. Bo thinks they could use this to trap EJ. He lays out the plan. John tells Sami EJ doesn't know he can't remember what happened, "He'll bend and hopefully break."

"He'll be put away for all the Days Of Our Lives," says Bo.

Sami thinks this is a bad idea. It will ruin the deal. She asks them to let her handle it. They all refuse. Hope backs her up. Sami's phone rings and she runs out. EJ tells her he needs to see her, "It's a matter of life and death."

Shawn says he will try to make peace with Willow. He's glad Belle sees things this way. Belle reminds him she didn't see things his way at first. "You mean the slap," asks Shawn, "Someday I'll peeve you and you can just put it in the bank. You can use it then."

"Oh, I wouldn't think of it," says Belle, "There are plenty more where that came from."

Shawn promises they will find Claire. Belle thinks it won't be easy. Shawn says he has no money. Belle tells him they can borrow it. Shawn, of course won't hear of it. Belle vows they will be the family they have always wanted to be.

Phillip claims he doesn't want to hook up with Belle again. Willow doesn't believe him. He tells Willow if she agrees all they have to discuss is her price. "It's a freebie," says Willow, "Call it a professional courtesy... from one whore to another."

Phillip walks in on Shawn and Belle. Shawn leaves on his little errand to talk to Willow. Phillip tells Belle he thinks things may work out with Willow after all, "Let's just say I made Willow an offer she won't refuse."

Sami tells the group it's EJ on the phone. They want her to lure EJ to the pub. Sami argues. Lucas plays the trump card, "Do it for our baby." Sami gets back on the phone and tells EJ to meet her at the Brady pub. EJ says he is on his way and hangs up.

Sami tells them if they trap EJ there he will think she set him up again. Hope agrees. Sami begs them to let her do it her way.

"This is police business," says Bo, "Let the police handle it."

"Really," says Sami, "The way you've been handling it so far?"

Shawn arrives at Willow's place.

"How did you know how to find me," asks Willow.

"I did what I usually do," says Shawn, "I checked the men's room wall down at the bus station." Shawn apologizes for the way he treated her and for not believing her about the baby.

Sami says she didn't mean that the way it sounded, even though the truth hurts. John tells Sami she's out. She's in enough danger already. Hope steps in and backs up Sami. Lucas tells Sami to back off.

Marlena asks, "John, are you sure you're up to this?"

"A few painkillers might help," says John.

EJ enters and asks for a word in private with Sami. Bo tells him he needs to ask a few questions down at the station.

Shawn doesn't want to put a kid in the middle of things. He wants to be a father to their baby – not just a father, but also a dad. Inside Willow, the little fetus shivers.

Phillip says he told Willow to give Shawn a break. Belle thanks him. Phillip would rather have Shawn not know about this. It's a guy thing. He says he has hired a private eye to find Claire.

Willow wants what's best for her kid. She agrees to let Shawn share parental responsibilities. She tells Shawn it's a boy. Willow swears she did not set fire to his parent's house. Shawn stops her, but says he is there for her. If she needs anything, Willow will let him know. She advises him not to trust Phillip, "He's not your friend."

Belle has missed Phillip's friendship. Phillip offers to have her and Shawn live at the mansion, "What do you think?"

Bo tells EJ they have a lot to talk about, "You can either come with me or I will get a... uh..."

"It's a warrant, Bo," says Hope, "It's called a warrant."

EJ agrees. First, he wants a word with Sami. Lucas steps in. He doesn't want EJ talking to Sami. Sami reminds him they are married now, grinds him into the floor with her heel and walks out with EJ.

Outside, Sami tells him the offer is still open. EJ says Tony said no, and they are both in great danger.


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Shawn Sr. says, "Ask me anything you want." Hope asks, "Why are we at war with the DiMeras?" Shawn says, "Anything but that."

Shawn asks, "Why is it so important that we move in." Phillip says, "I want to find Claire." Shawn says, "I think it's more than that, Phillip."

Bo tells EJ, "I have a little surprise for you." They wheel John in, "Hello, EJ."

Sami screams, "Help me somebody!"