Love In The First Degree

Daniel and Carly are in the waiting area at the hospital. Carly asks if Bo was talking to Melanie. Daniel says, "No, he was grilling her." He blows his stack about Bo, Carly and life in general. Carly blows her stack back and we have a full-blown stack-blowing contest. She tells Daniel Bo wouldn't let her do what she wanted, "I was going to plead guilty."

"To what," asks Daniel, "Love in the first degree?"

"To shooting Melanie," says Carly, "Then Vivian would get her revenge and stay away from Melanie."

"I can see why Bo didn't want you to do that," says Daniel, "I understand those conjugal trailers in the prison yard really aren't that great. Motel rooms at medical conventions are a lot more comfortable."

"Stop it," shouts Carly, "I get it. You hate me and I'm a horrible mother. Wah-blah-bawl-blubber."

Justin finds hope sitting in the pub, "You look like you could be in that Edward hopper painting of the diner."

"I just dropped Ciara off for a sleepover," says Hope, "and I'm in no rush to share another glorious evening with Victor and Vivian."

"Vivian," repeats Justin, "You mean the woman who if she weren't so incompetent would be guilty of your murder right now."

Hope is morose, "I lost Bo, Justin. I lost Bo and I don't want it to be true."

Melanie incriminates Carly, "Case closed."

Tactful Bo asks, "Why are you lying?"

EJ is at the hideout. Anna asks if he's sure about all this. "Yes," says EJ, "This is the beginning of the end for Samantha."

Sami flashes back to getting the ransom note. Rafe interrupts and startles her, "What's going on?" Sami stares.

Justin asks if Hope is sure she lost Bo, "Did you look in all the bars?" What Hope is sure of is that Bo is banging Carly.

"Did you know that Bo is a man," asks Justin.

"It took me a few years, but I finally figured that out," says Hope.

"You and Ciara were gone," says Justin, "and the ultimate damsel in distress shows up at his door. The situation with them isn't necessarily permanent. Do you still love Bo?"

"Yeah," says Hope, "That doesn't necessarily mean I want him back, though."

Phillip gets on Bo for calling Melanie a liar. Bo insists Carly was just trying to protect Melanie. Melanie thinks Bo is just trying to protect his new girlfriend, "Carly shot me and now she will pay for it."

Anna says she thinks EJ is doing things wrong.

Sami claims nothing is up, "You just startled me, that's all." He says he's just worried about her, not mad.

EJ twiddles his phone.

Sami calms down and says she thought she could handle watching the Syd-vid, but she was wrong. Rafe thinks she's going through posttraumatic stress. Her phone rings and Sami rushes to answer it. EJ tells her the ransom note was a hoax, "Our baby is dead."

Justin sees a crack in the door and moves in to be Mr. Rebound. Hope can't believe it's been twenty-five years. "I'll bet Bo can't believe it either," says Justin, "It probably seems more like a hundred to him."

"Bo's not with Carly because he's on the rebound," says Hope, "He really loves her. He's loved many women. I only ever loved one man... at a time."

Daniel says he's angry but apologizes for the cheap shot. Things calm down as Carly tells him all she wants is for Melanie to be safe. Daniel tells her he talked to Vivian and threatened her, but he thinks Victor is backing her up. He does a complete 180°, "Maybe Bo is right. Maybe he should be talking to Melanie. She could be the one person who could nail Vivian." Half the audience runs out to see a chiropractor after being whipsawed like that.

Melanie points out that Bo is sleeping with Carly. Phillip tries to referee as they argue. Melanie gets to the crux of the matter, "It's not your brain that's trying to clear Dr. Manning."

Carly remarks about Daniel's about face. Daniel thinks Victor and Vivian are being smug and feels like he has to do something, "Nobody is going to hurt our daughter. As long as you stay away from firearms, that is."

"You've been a dad for a day and you're already great at it," says Carly.

"I've been a dad for twenty years and didn't know." A referee throws a flag and penalizes Dr. Dan for unsportsmanlike conduct.

"I'm sorry."

"Maybe instead of being sorry," says Daniel, "you could think a little more and shut your mouth a lot more." That does it. Daniel gets a game misconduct. "We share a kid but that doesn't mean I've forgotten the lies and secrets." Carly assures him she hasn't forgotten either.

Bo asks Phillip to leave. Phillip refuses, but Melanie tells him it's OK. He goes. Bo tells Melanie this isn't over, "As long as you are alive your life isn't in danger."

"It would be pretty hard for my life to be in danger if I were dead," says Melanie.

"If I were you, I'd be scared," says TopCop.

"And if I were you, I'd be clueless," says Melanie.

Justin strolls outside and finds Carly, "It seems to be my night for finding melancholy women." Justin says he's decided to take her case.

Hope finds Phillip in the waiting area. Phillip tells her Bo and Melanie have gone ten rounds already. Hope stops him and tells him Vivian is crazy and he should get off his high horse about Bo. This whole storyline is more reminiscent of a dead horse than a high horse.

Bo makes another pitch, "A crazy woman has targeted you. She's not going to let it go. So you get revenge on your mom and Vivian gets another shot at killing you." Daniel walks in as Bo tells her Melanie won't be able to watch Vivian 24-7.

"You could catch her later on SoapNet," says Melanie. She sees Daniel standing at the door, "Get Bo out of my room."

Sami wants to know what happened. EJ doesn't want to talk over the phone, "I'm so sorry." He hangs up.

Anna says, "You're not sorry. You're having the time of your life." EJ says he's not going to let her spoil his fun, "Finally, she pays for what she did to me. I'm taking my daughter and son and getting out of here."

"I think you have something else planned," says Anna.

"When Rafe finds out she lied to him about the ransom note," says EJ, "there will be trouble in paradise and she will be alone."

Rafe asks what just happened as Sami sits stunned. Allie runs in and Sami hugs her.

Rafe calls Will and tells him his mom is in bad shape. He arranges for the whole gang to meet at the pub.

Bo tells Melanie to think about what he said and tells Daniel he can't protect her forever, "She's angry. I get that. Someone has to get through to her." He leaves.

"That man gets on my nerves," snaps Melanie, "He was asking me to lie to save his precious girlfriend. Carly shot me."

Daniel says, "She said she was aiming at Vivian and you stepped in to protect her."

"Carly lies all the time," argues Melanie, "Who's side are you on?"

"Yours," says Daddy, "I'm always on your side."

Carly wonders what's in it for Justin.

Hope says Melanie telling the truth is the only way to end this. Bo walks up and tells Phillip he's a fool.

Will and Rafe meet outside the pub. Sami waits inside, but Rafe wants to talk to Will before he goes in. He tells Will about the call that made Sami fall apart. He asks Will to steer away from saying there is any hope about Sydney.

"You think it's better for her if we just act like it's over," asks Will.

"No," says Rafe, "I don't know what to think. Thinking isn't my strong suit. You go in and I'll join you later." Will heads into the pub. Rafe stares and sighs as he watches through the window. He makes a call.

Anna says she thinks EJ is being cruel. EJ's phone rings. Rafe asks, "What the hell did you just say to Sami?"

EJ tells him he's busy and hangs up, "Jerk."

Justin thinks Carly is being cynical. "'What's in it for me,' you ask... Justice. A heavy fee..."

Carly goes for the jugular, "If I go to prison Bo and Hope may reconcile. If I am free, Hope may run to your waiting arms. Of course, then I could run to Bo's waiting arms. Drat the bad luck."

Phillip says he's just doing what he thinks is best for Melanie. He leaves. Hope figures Melanie hasn't forgotten about Bo's relationship with Carly. Bo thinks Hope is implying something. If Bo were any sharper he'd be a marble. "Let's just hope you haven't blown this whole thing sky high," says Hope.

Melanie apologizes for being upset with Daniel. He insists he's on her side, "There is something you should know... about Carly... and me... and sleazy one-night-stands."

EJ shows Anna the suitcase with 5 million in it. He gives her the money and Anna changes her tune.

Sami asks why Rafe called EJ.

NOTE: At this point the satellite transmission experienced several minutes of technical difficulties.

Sami softens and walks away.

Justin thinks Carly is on slippery ground judging his relationship with Hope. "So, say it's true... Say I am representing you because I want Hope to be free."

"I never knew she charged for it in the first place," says Carly.

"If my purpose is to get Hope away from Bo," asks Justin, "doesn't that at least guarantee I'll go the extra mile?"

"So, you're admitting I'm right."

"Lawyers never admit anything," says Justin, "But we still charge for everything we say."

Hope suggests Bo not push Melanie too hard. Bo asks, "You're not suggesting I went off half cocked, are you?"

"I'm suggesting you went off half witted," says Hope, "I'm also suggesting our marriage problems shouldn't interfere with our work." We were good partners, weren't we?"

"Just like George and Gracie."

Hope asks, "What if we had someone interview Melanie who isn't clearly lobbying for Carly?"

Bo asks, "You'd take over for me?"

"I thought you would never ask."

Daniel says, "Carly and I have something in common."

Melanie asks, "You like to shoot people on their wedding day, too?"

"No," says Daniel, "That's what Carly has in common with Lucas. There is more to this story you need to know."

Anna comes out with Sydney all dressed and ready to go. She tells EJ he still could make things right, "You are about to rip the heart out of the woman that – whether you want to admit it or not – you are in love with." EJ denies. "You just keep telling yourself that, EJ." He leaves. Anna stares and huffs.

Back at the pub, Rafe, Sami, Will and Allie sit together. Rafe apologizes for coming on too strong. Sami does what Sami does best. She broods.

Melanie says she knows what Daniel is going to say, "It's all Vivian's fault."

"That's not it," says Daniel, "I'm trying to... explain to you why I care so much about you. You see... Carly and I have known each other for a very long time. I think what she did... she did it for you. I understand how she feels about you because I feel the same way. I just found out. Carly told me... I'm your father."

Rafe tells Sami, "If there was any way I could bring Sydney back I would."

Sami whines and pines, "I don't know how I can go on without her."

We hear a voice in the background, "You don't have to." Everyone turns and sees it's EJ...

AND SYDNEY!

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