I Saw The Bedroom, But Didn't Experience It

Daniel is in with Kate. He tells Nurse Ashley, "I want a CT scan, and I want Dr. Allthumbs to do it personally.

Kate asks, "Didn't I already have that?"

"Yes," says Daniel, "But the results sometimes vary, especially when the staff at the hospital is incompetent."

Kate moans, "Whatever...."

Daniel lectures, "Not 'whatever.' We need to investigate this thoroughly and leave no stone unturned. We need to explore your entire prior history."

"I hope you mean my medical history," says Kate, "Otherwise your little investigation is going to take a while."

Daniel grills her about any past injuries, "Have you ever had a hernia?"

"Yes," says Kate, "It was in this hospital. Mike Horton did it."

"How the hell did Mike Horton give you a hernia," asks Daniel. He asks Ashley for a report on Kate's entire history. Ashley leaves as Chelsea busts in and demands to know what is wrong.

Phillip is on the phone, "If you can't get it done I have someone who can." Victor walks in and asks if he's having a bad day, "Is that your new style... Intimidation?"

Phillip says, "It's business."

Victor asks, "What about arson?"

"That's the most ridiculous thing I ever heard," says Phillip, "We don't have a son."

Nicole meets EJ at the pub. EJ has taken the liberty of ordering for her. Nicole likes a man of decision. EJ says he has some news for Nicole. "What," asks Nicole, "Did Lucas catch you and Sami doing the nasty again? Did you catch Sami and Lucas between the sheets?" EJ ignores her questions and says he has found a way to force Victor's hand to get her a cushy divorce settlement.

Stephanie comes up to the bar and flirts with Max, who bites her head off. Caroline suggests Max take some time off and spend it with Stephanie. Instead, brooding Max just wants to get some tea and go upstairs and pout. Stephanie wants to talk. Max doesn't.

John and Ava stare as Marlena makes her grand entrance. John breaks the silence, "Welcome back, Blondie." Marlena notes John has made a new friend. John asks if that is a problem. "Not at all," says Marlena, as she crushes the glass she is holding into tiny shards. "Why is she here?"

"I invited her for dinner and whatever."

Marlena looks over at the wall, "My picture is gone."

"So were you," says John, "Are you here to stay?" Sami rushes in and greets her. Marlena says her phantom brother Eric sends his love. John wants to refresh Ava's drink and discuss his next move.

John serves Ava. Marlena thinks she has interrupted something. Ava thanks Marlena for her advice, "I listened to what you had to say and now I'm moving on."

"I can see you are."

"Are you jealous," asks John.

"We are still married."

John says, "You and I haven't been living together, or more accurately, sleeping together like husband and wife."

Marlena scolds, "Don't expose the intimate details of our life!"

John corrects her, "There are no intimate details. Time is up. This is who I am. I am moving on."

Marlena asks, "To Ava?" Inquiring minds want to know.

"Let's just say we are getting to know each other," says John. Sami fills Marlena in on what's been going on. She whispers, "We have to help John before he does something disastrous."

"He has you, Lucas, EJ and the twins living here," says Marlena, "How much more damage could he do?"

Victor tells Phillip he's in over his head. Phillip insists he can handle it. Victor says there are more important things to discuss right now, "Your mother is in the hospital."

"Another STD," asks Phillip.

Kate writhes in pain. Daniel says she's maxed-out on pain meds. Chelsea begs him to help. Right now, the only thing Daniel can think of that would help would be to surgically remove Chelsea's vocal chords. Ashley comes in for more blood. Daniel leaves. He can't stand the sight of blood.

Max brushes Stephanie off and leaves. Caroline comes up for a girl chat. They don't get far when Kayla joins them. That's enough for Stephanie, who walks away. Kayla tells Caroline she conned Patch into watching L'il Joe so she could go out and have some fun.

EJ wants Nicole's word she won't tell anyone his annulment is valid. EJ wonders what Nicole might want in return for the favor. Nicole says, "There is one thing you could give me that I'd like a whole lot."

EJ asks, "What's that?"

Nicole says, "The rest of your french fries."

Sami tells Marlena about the warehouse fire. Before they can get too far into it, she hears a baby crying, and runs off to tend to Lucas. John tells Marlena he has a plan to fight Victor and Phillip, "You won't like it. I'm doing it my way."

Marlena asks, "Or is that the Vitali way.?" A referee steps in and gives her a warning for hitting below the belt. Ava says she isn't a fan of violence but John needs to step in and fight. John tells Marlena this isn't her call.

Sami comes downstairs and bumps into Lucas. Lucas gets a call. Phillip tells him Kate is in the hospital. "Another STD," asks Lucas.

Raging Max flings a magazine. Stephanie comes in. She wants to know what is wrong. Max insists there is no problem. "Does your mom know how smart you are," asks Stephanie.

Max insists, "I'm just good with numbers, that's all."

Stephanie has had it, "I need you to tell me what is wrong with you."

Chelsea follows Daniel and demands that he tell her what's wrong with Kate. "Well," says Daniel, "I could stand here and shoot the breeze with you or get to work and find out." Chelsea softens and says she has faith in him. "I'm trying," says Daniel.

"Not as trying as I am," says the brat, "I just made the mistake of falling in love with you."

Daniel swallows his stethoscope, "Did you say falling..." Chelsea don' wanna talk about it. She goes back into Kate's room.

Kate comes out of her pain funk long enough to ask, "What were you and Daniel talking about?" Inquiring minds want to know.

Marlena asks, "Are you turning your back on our past?"

John says, "I'm looking to the future."

"What does that mean to us," asks Marlena.

John says he isn't the guy she was in love with, "That's your answer."

"Then I need to pack my things," says Marlena. On her way upstairs she tells Sami she's moving out. Sami rushes up the stairs after her.

Chloe shows up. Lucas tells her he can't talk right now, "My mother is in the hospital."

"Another STD," asks Chloe.

Nicole wants EJ's respect. EJ wonders why he should respect her. For one thing, Nicole says she hasn't told Sami about EJ's little secret, "Sami isn't right for you."

EJ asks, "Who is right for me?"

"Are you familiar with the legend of Medusa?"

Kayla tells Caroline about Max' genius. "How could I not know that," says Caroline, "He is my son."

Kayla says, "Any signs of intelligence in Max are well hidden."

Max just can't talk about it. Stephanie bawls, "I feel your pain."

A gal in the audience stands up and shouts, "Do you feel ours?"

Chelsea claims all she was talking about with Daniel was Kate's condition. Phillip and Victor show up. Kate makes a scene. She didn't want Phillip to know about this because he is so busy. Phillip says he is never too busy for her. "Well," says Kate, "I don't want Lucas to know."

"Too late," says Phillip, "And he is never too busy for you either, unless he's under arrest or has disowned you lately."

Ava asks, "You love her, don't you?" Inquiring minds want to know.

John isn't sure he knows what love is. He says he doesn't remember being in love with Marlena, and Marlena doesn't love him for who he is now. He's tired of disappointing her, "You, on the other hand, have no expectations. It's refreshing." Ava thinks John makes her feel good about herself.

Lucas says, "I've gotta go."

Chloe gasps, "You can't leave."

"Like hell I can't," he snarls.

Stephanie hugs Max, "I love you Max Brady."

"I do too."

"I know," says Stephanie, "But do you love me?"

Kate goes into deep pain. Daniel and Lexie rush in. Lexie clears the room and goes to grab her bag of leaches. Daniel decides he has to get in there and rummage around until he finds something. He grills Kate about any recent injuries. Kate says she took a power kick in self-defense class.

"Where did you get kicked," asks Daniel.

"At the gym." Daniel leaves. Lexie bleeds Kate.

Nicole thinks EJ should be with someone who actually wants him. EJ appreciates her honesty. Nicole promises to keep his secret. EJ just doesn't know if he can trust her. "What do you want," snaps Nicole, "a pinky swear?"

"What on earth is that," asks EJ.

Nicole wraps their pinkies together, "I swear I won't tell anyone that you and Sami are no longer husband and wife." EJ feels so much better. He toasts their new understanding. "And here's to my filthy rich future," says Nicole.

EJ decides to go pay Victor a little visit, "I'll be in touch."

Nicole pines, "I should be so lucky."

Caroline and Kayla talk about Max.

Max and Stephanie yank off their clothes and we zoom in on body parts.

Daniel rushes back into Kate's room and announces that he found a slight abnormality in her CT scan, "It's an omental torsion!"

Lexie is dumbfounded, "I've heard of that but I've never seen a case before. It's rare and extremely difficult to diagnose."

"Another day, another miracle," says Daniel. He tells Kate she's headed for surgery and will be as good as new.

"Good work," says Lexie as she leaves. Outside Lexie tells the crowd about her miraculous diagnosis and says Kate is headed for surgery. EJ shows up for a little chat with Victor.

Ava and John are on the balcony. John asks, "You've been in love, right. How was it?"

"It was wonderful," says Ava, "Magical. Until the creepy little toad left me in a catatonic, suicidal funk at the altar swearing to hunt him down and make him pay for it for the rest of his miserable, worthless life."

"That's probably how Blondie is feeling right now," says John, "Say! How about a dip in the hot tub?"

"Gee," says Ava, "I forgot my swimsuit."

"It's not a prerequisite," says John. Ava dodges the offer and asks how many people live there. John counts it up in his head, "Too many."

"If you need a friend," says Ava, "Don't hesitate to call." She says goodnight and leaves.

John stress out the window, "Doc..."

Chloe reminds Lucas he can't just walk out the door. She asks where he was when he called her. She thinks he was on the pier.

Sami begs Marlena not to go. Marlena just can't stay there any longer. She walks out.

"What are you implying," asks Lucas.

"I'm trying to be your friend," says Chloe.

"Coulda fooled me," he snorts. Lucas says he knows what it feels like to have your heart ripped out. Chloe doesn't buy any of it. She thinks he was out there on the pier. "Really," says Lucas, "I have a sixth sense."

"That's good," says Chloe, "Because you seem to be severely lacking in the other five." Lucas wants her to drop it.

Ava joins Nicole at the pub. She tells her John is intriguing, intense, playful, robotic. Nicole tells Ava, "EJ is caught up in that whiney blonde bitch. Did you see the bedroom at the mansion?"

Ava hesitates, "I saw the bedroom, but didn't experience it. Marlena showed up, but she is moving out." Nicole thinks that's great. She also tells her EJ is hitting up Victor as they speak.

EJ walks up to Victor, "I'm sorry to disturb you."

"Then don't," growls Victor, "Call my attorneys in the morning. That's what I pay them for." EJ says he has a deal that expires in five minutes."

"Go away!" EJ goes.

Daniel announces what's wrong with Kate, breaking every rule in the HIPA book. He says Kate should be fine after his miracle surgery. Phillip thanks him. Chelsea gives him a hug.

Stephanie... Max... afterglow... She sleeps. Max drones, "I'm so sorry Stephanie, I wish I could tell you more but no one can ever know about him."


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