Speaking Of Totrure...

People Magazine reports Alison Sweeney and husband Dave Sanov welcomed a baby girl named Megan Hope Sanov on January 12, 2009. Megan Hope weighed 6 lbs., 7 oz. Sweeney's rep, Carrie Simons, reported, "Both mommy and baby, and daddy too, are doing well. She's still in hair and makeup from her day on the set! It was a very easy delivery, and everybody is great."

Melanie watches as Phillip and Stephanie are glued to each other outside the courtroom. Melanie stomps back into the courtroom, "UN-FRICKIN-BELIEVABLE!"

Max asks, "What?"

"Your ex," says Melanie, "Outside. Swapping spit with Phillip."

"With Phillip," says Max, "It's got to be artificial spit."

Brady joins Marlena at the pub and tells her he's done some digging, "There is one thing from his past that means the world to John."

Marlena gasps, "What?"

"His Cubs season tickets."

Charlotte tells John she watched the tape of their session and now thinks the hypnosis won't do any good. "In your professional opinion," asks John, "What are the odds of me regaining my memory."

"The same as DOOL's overnight ratings," says Charlotte.

John gets it, "Zero.?"

"Correct."

EJ says, "I wasn't jut trying to gain brownie points by representing Nick."

"No," says Stefano, "You said that you were 'learning how to play it.'"

"I was being ironic," says EJ, "You remember irony don't you?"

Stefano asks, "You mean like the irony that Lucas' relationships with women keep falling apart when they meet other men?"

"No," says EJ, "The fact that Lucas was dumb enough to get into those situations is tragic, not ironic." EJ tells him he's come across something that will be of interest to Stefano and Lexie, will help restore the DiMera name and will provide income for generations to come, "I've become an Amway dealer. "

Nicole gets on her knees and begs Mia. Mia whines, "If losing your baby was so sad, why are you telling me to give up mine?" Nicole says Mia can't compare their situations. She reminds her she can't be a dancer in Japan while she's tied down to a child. "This isn't about me," says Mia, "It's about my baby."

"I'm sorry if you feel like I'm pressuring you," says Nicole, "You want to do the right thing and you know what that is."

"I'm worried about your fiancée," says Mia, "I don't understand why you're so afraid of him. Maybe I should be too."

John gets huffy, "If I'm a lost cause, screw it." He walks out.

Charlotte goes back to her computer, "I can help you John. Just not in the way you think."

Brady tells Marlena John wants her back. But he thinks John is lost to him forever.

Nicole... Mia... begging... whining... cajoling... Nicole tries to sell EJ to Mia. She tells her about Johnnie, "EJ is so good with him. There are some guys in this world born to be dads and then there are guys like EJ who have it thrust upon them because they can't keep their zipper up when an elevator stops."

EJ says the information he has could be lucrative, "It's about wresting a product from Victor." Stefano is intrigued. They toast.

Phillip and Stephanie walk up to Melanie and Max. Melanie can't resist, "Look who finally came up for air." Chelsea has arrived and apologizes for not making it sooner. She and Melanie bicker about how much Chelsea doesn't care for Nick since she didn't even show up at the sentencing. Phillip and Melanie say they have to head back to work. Chelsea lectures them for not caring about Nick if all they're going to do is go back to work. The world stops turning as a guard escorts Nick out.

Nick walks up to Chelsea, "I didn't think I'd see you again. I guess my streak of bad luck is still alive."

NEWS BULLETIN! Mia is uncertain about giving her baby to Nicole without meeting EJ. Nicole says she'll see what she can do.

Suddenly a crib the size of a small planet has appeared in the rumpus room. Stefano tells EJ he had the crib specially made in Italy. "Good," says EJ, "None of that American nonsense."

"What do you mean, American nonsense," asks Stefano.

"The viewers are watching it right now," says EJ.

Stefano also has two teddy bears. He's giving one to Johnnie and the other to Theo, "They're antiques."

This one's kind of beat up," says EJ, "It doesn't have ears."

"I'm giving that one to Theo," says Stefano, "He doesn't say much."

Nicole calls EJ. He tells her about the crib and asks, "Is there a problem?"

John joins Marlena and Brady, "I need your second opinion, Doc."

"Why," asks Marlena.

"Because your first opinion is never worth two cents."

Nick tells Max he has asked Mickey to deliver a copy of his patents to him, "A lot of people will want in on this and I want to keep it safe. Just promise me you'll make sure it stays out of the wrong hands."

Max says, "Yeah."

Chelsea says, "Promise..."

Nicole says, "There is no problem. I just thought we could get together and spend some time alone."

"GREAT," shouts EJ, "Afternoon delight!"

Nicole gasps, "NO!" Suddenly, EJ decides he needs to go to a meeting.

Marlena is floored, "John, you just called me 'Doc.'"

"As in doctor," says John, "Because I have a medical question."

Brady leaves. Unfortunately the viewers have to stay. John tells her, "Dr. Taylor did a 180° on the hypnosis. Do you have any suggestions?" Marlena leans in and plants a big sloppy kiss on him.

Phillip and Melanie are back at Titan and have returned from the big Alternative Fuel Project meeting. "Your first big meeting," says Phillip.

"Who knew being in a room full of suits could be so much fun," asks Melanie. She rants about the guy who asked her to get coffee, "Doesn't he know that's Stephanie's job? "

Phillip says she surprised him, "Not just about the meeting but what you did earlier for Nick. This is a side of you I haven't seen before and I really..."

Melanie squeals, "You really?"

Phillip says, "I like that person."

EJ says he is doing this for Nicole and the child.

Mia feels the rubber baby buggy bumper and says it feels real, "What if he finds out? What happens to my baby?"

"He will not find out," insists Nicole, "I promise I will not let your child down. I will always (say it with her) be there for her. I mean that with all my heart."

We hear the sound of a toilet plunger being slowly sucked from a tile wall as Marlena shudders and pulls away from John, "Is there anything else you need from me?"

"A napkin," says John. Marlena apologizes for being so forward.

"Not complaining," says John, "This just reminds me what I'm fighting for." Marlena asks if Charlotte is sure the hypnosis didn't work.

"I'm sure that's what 'zero chance' means," says John.

Marlena shows him her charm bracelet, "Does that mean anything to you? It was nine years ago. We were headed for New Orleans on New Year's." Flashback to the charm bracelet and bells. Back to, I use the term loosely, reality. John toys with the bells on Marlena's bracelet. Marlena asks, "John, are you remembering something."

"Yes," says John, "I need to pick up some milk on the way home." However, he thinks it's frustrating he can't remember her. Marlena says she will keep trying. She thinks they are close to a breakthrough. John wonders if she will accept him if he doesn't have it.

Charlotte joins them and asks to speak to John. Marlena leaves.

Mia and Nicole arrive outside the DiMera mansion. Mia is totally impressed, "I've never seen a place like this except on TV."

Nicole lectures, "There is a lot more to life than money. You've got stocks... bonds... jewelry..."

Stephanie walks up and Melanie brags on Phillip's performance in the meeting. Phillip jumps in with his "Aw shucks" routine.

"You're so cute when you're embarrassed," says Melanie.

Stephanie and Melanie talk about Nick. Phillip suggests getting their minds off Nick and thinking about Stephanie's surprise. Stephanie begs him to give her a hint. "I'm going to torture you."

Stephanie asks, "So my surprise is watching the Sami and Rafe scenes on DOOL?"

Melanie chimes in, "Speaking of torture... hey guys I'm going to bail." She says goodbye and leaves.

Nick asks to talk to Chelsea alone, "I want to reinforce the pain so I'll be happy to be in prison." He tells her he's knows he's hurt her, "I wasn't (say it with him) there for you these past few months."

Chelsea says she knows it was the pills that made him do those crazy things, "You'll go away and get help, and you'll be back when that new TV series of yours flops." She says he's important to her and a lot of people, "It's like that song you don't know what you've got till it's gone..."

Nick asks, "Does that mean people will miss DOOL when it's gone?"

"Some metaphors don't have a universal application," says Chelsea.

"You will be in my heart for all the Days Of Our Lives," says Nick. The guards call him away. Chelsea hugs and leaves. Nick sighs and stares.

Mia tells Nicole she's not going to use the kid as a lottery ticket. All she wants is enough to cover the medical bills and travel expenses. "Then we understand each other," says Nicole.

EJ finds Melanie in the Cheatin' Heart.

Charlotte scolds John for discussing his case with another shrink. He says not to worry because Blondie couldn't help him. Suddenly, Charlotte has an idea.

Outside the pub, Marlena tells Brady, "I've had a problem with Charlotte since the beginning."

"The beginning for you," says Brady, "was the Jurassic period."

Marlena senses the hypnotherapy is beginning to work, "But I am ethically bound to step back and let them make their own decisions. My hands are tied."

Marlena leaves. Brady stares, "Your hands may be tied but mine are not."

EJ thanks Melanie for her testimony. Melanie thinks there is more, "Is that the reason you found me?" EJ says there is something else he wants to talk about.

Mia and Nicole walk into the rumpus room. Nicole shows her a picture of EJ and Johnnie. "He looks like my old boyfriend," says Mia, "So does EJ."

Mia wanders over and looks at the picture of Stefano, "And who is this?"

Tony interrupts, "A friend of yours Nicole?"

Marlena calls Charlotte and says she wants to get together.

Charlotte says she wants to help John make a smooth transition even if he can't get his memories back. She thinks he should leave town, "I can help you be a whole new man."

"Been there, done that," says John, "For me, being a new man is getting old."

"So," says Charlotte, "How does that sound." John fights not to squint.

Brady walks into Marlena and Charlotte's shared reception area. Cynthia leaves and Brady goes into Charlotte's office. He gets into her computer and watches the video of John's session. He hears Charlotte ask, "The love of your life?"

"Yes."

Charlotte asks, "What else? What else do you see John?"

"An unemployment line."

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