Days of our Lives Recaps: The week of February 23, 1998 on DAYS

Comprehensive daily recaps for Days of our Lives, dating back to 1996.

Monday February23, 1998

by Soap Central

Billie is questioning Kate about what she meant about keeping Bo & Hope apart. Kate says thatBillie must've just misunderstood her, but Billie isn't buying it. She questions Kate further andshe finally admits that she may have given the Bo/Billie relationship a few "nudges" But that'snot good enough for Billie...she keeps on and wants to know why she lied to Bo about Hope &Franco. She says she didn't want Bo to walk out on her again. Billie is touched by her mother'sactions, but at the same time upset as well, because once they got back to Salem...Bo rushed toHope. Kate urges her to use the baby to hold onto Bo now. Billie says she doesn'twant Bo out of obligation, but Kate pleads her case. Kate says she just wishes thatHope would give up on Bo and that they have to find a way to get her out of Bo'slife for good. Billie is taken aback by this statement, but Kate assures her that shemeans Hope no physical harm. Kate goes on to talk about Hope's "obsession" with Bo, but Billie politely tells her to butt out...she will handle it all herself.

Bo has given Hope a ride home from the pub. He acts all giddy just being around her. He takesher by the hand and tries to kiss it, but Hope pulls away, smiling at him. Over coffee they talkand you can see that Bo is trying oh-so-hard to get back in her good graces. At the same time,Hope is trying to hold him at arm's length. She comments how easy it would be tofall back into their "old patterns". He tells her that there is no way he will ever give upon her, so there is no use trying. He asks if there is a chance for them and she justlooks at him, half smiling. He says he is lost without her and she admits to the same, but whatcan they do...turn back time? As she brings up the baby, Bo says he will never abandon Billieand the baby and Hope says he is the one true love of her life and cannot share him with anotherwoman. He apologizes for everything he has done to hurt her and tells her about what Kate didand wonders why she told him about Hope and Franco. Hope is curious as well. They talkabout this and they give Kate the benefit of the doubt and think that maybe Francoled her to believe that there was more between him and Hope. Bo says his biggestmistake was to believe Kate in the first place. He says he will always love his FancyFace. He tries to kiss her, but again, she stops him.

At Stefano's house, he proceeds to chew Bart out for letting Celeste leaveBart tries to explain but Stefano is still upset with him. Bart tells him about seeing on the news thatJennifer is alive. Stefano seems to be in shock as Bart tells him the story. Stefano comments thatJennifer is just as troublesome as her mother...but not NEAR as much trouble as Kristen hasbecome. He gets a call and takes off and instructs Bart to get out there and findCeleste.

Peter is in jail looking at a picture of Jen, reminiscing. He asks how hecould have killed her. Jen appears from around the corner and says she would like toknow the same thing. Peter is shocked to see her alive. She lights into him and askshim how it feels to be the one who is fooled in a sting operation. She explains whathappened and how she pulled off her "death". He tries to explain, but she wants none ofit and continues to let him have it with both barrels. He says he will get outsomeday and they can be together. She makes it clear that it is JACK she loves as Jack joinsher outside the cell as Peter seethes. Peter vows to return to Salem soon...even withoutStefano's help. He seems sure that he can redeem himself someday. Jen tellshim that he was once a good person but he fell under the DiMeracurse, just like Kristen. With that, she and Jack leave. Later, Stefano shows upto offer Peter some help. Peter thinks that Big Daddy is going to get him out ofjail. . Stefano does offer help, but not the kind Peter was expecting. He hastalked to a judge and says if Peter pleads guilty to all charges, he willget a lesser sentence. He will serve his time in a federal penitentiary outside of Omaha.Peter finally agrees, conceding that he does intend to pay for his crimes. When they openthe door to take him away, Stefano hugs him and wishes him the best as they take himoff. Saddened, Stefano says that he truly feels for Peter.

Mike returns home from the pub and picks up Laura and swings her around.Both are truly excited about Jen being alive. But, when Mike begins to question herabout where she was during all of it, she becomes very evasive and tells him thatshe couldn't handle everything and had to go out and get some fresh air. They talk aboutPeter's arrest and Mike is puzzled as to why Kristen never showed up at thechurch...since she and Jen were so close at one time. Laura launches into a speech abouthow evil Kristen is and about her getting her "just rewards". She states that theDiMera's will never harm their family again...justice has been served. Later, J&J returnhome from the jail and Mike decides to give them some time alone and goes on to bed.Laura is also getting into bed and comments that now she can sleep like a baby. J&Jtalk about how they can finally be together and sure that no one is after them. Jacksays he is blessed as they make a toast to their future. He moves in for a kiss and Jentells him to "go for it".

At the airport, Roman and Abe call for Susan(?) and she tries to ignore themand get on the plane, but the catch up with her and she looks pretty worried. Theyquestion her but she just plays dumb and won't let on that she knowsanything. She finally admits that she had no choice but to return to Salemwith Kristen holding her Sissy. She explains how Kristen found her (the fax) and tellsthem that she left Elvis in England and that Kristen will NEVER get him. Abe asks her ifshe saw Kristen, but is interrupted when John calls and tells them that Jen isalive. Susan makes a face at this news and comments that she didn't even know she was dead.John says that he and Marlena are at the Blake house....no sign of Kristen...but arelooking for clues. Later, Susan tries to leave when she hears her boarding call, but Abestops her and won't let her leave until she answers their question...Did she seeKristen earlier?

At the Blake house, Marlena calls Susan's number. Realizing who Marlena is tells Marlena thatshe is truly worried about Susan as well and how she went back to Salem to "take care" of thatmean Kristen. (Cut to a shot of the body in the pool). Marlena questions her further but realizingshe may have said too much already, Violet clams up. She finally admits that she knows aboutSissy's kidnapping and tells her that SHE has the baby and he is safe and sound. Marlena warnsher that Kristen might show up in England but Violet assures her that she will NOTlet Kristen near that baby. She tells Marlena that she spoke to Susan earlier from theairport and Susan told her that Kristen would never hurt anyone again. Marlena thanksViolet for her help and for being such a kind friend to Susan. She promises to keep herupdated. Marlena and John are puzzled by all this and have a lot of unansweredquestions. As they snoop around, they find the fax and empty liquor bottles. They realizedthat Susan had faxed the photo to Marlena and that Kristen must have broken into thepenthouse and stolen it. Marlena comments that Kristen has REALLY gone off the deepend this time !As they talk, the doors blow open and Marlena walks out onto the terrace andJohn joins her. They turn and see the body floating face down in the pool and Marlena letsout a blood curdling scream. At the same time, Laura is jolted out of her sleepscreaming as well.

Tuesday, February 24, 1998

by Marcia Elgart

At Austin and Carrie's, they arrived home still in shock that Jen is alive. Austinlooks at Carrie and remembers her hugging Mike but just kind of brushes it off. Thenhe talks about their future - he says it includes a house with a white fence and seeshimself cutting the grass and Carrie walking out on the porch with somethingin her arms - it' a baby he says. He says he is ready to have a child but Carriesays they should spend time together as a couple and she is also working onreorganizing the PR at Titan. She says she wants one too but not right now. He says that he is ready. She can tell he wants a baby and he just says that he knows how greatit was with Will and knowing how much he loves Carrie that it would be a wonderfulthing to have a baby with her. He says it' OK that they wait but they can practiceand head to the bed. However Carrie can't seem to get her mind off Mike and wonders ifshe is the woman he loves. After Austin has gone to sleep Carrie gets up andgoes in the den still wondering why she is thinking about Mike so much.

At Jen's, everyone rushes to Laura' room after hearing her scream. She issitting up and looking just fine. She says she guesses she just hasn't have time for it all to sink inthat Jen is alive. Jen apologizes that she put them through the pain and that Jasper was notable to let them know she was alive. She says that doesn't matter and that she is justfine and for her and Jack to go and spend time together.. Everyone heads backdownstairs for tea but Laura takes hers back to her room. Jack also leaves to check on Abby soJen is alone to talk to Mike. He mentions the chief of staff has announced hisresignation and Jen encourages him to apply for the position. He says he just might do thatas it will keep him mind occupied. Jen mentions Carrie and that he still has feelingsfor her. He mentions how she was there for him when he thought Jen was dead and howgreat it felt to hold her in his arms. He tells Jen to go be with her husband and hehas a vision of coming home from work to be great by Carrie in a negligee. He says he hasto get her off his mind. Upstairs Jen and Jack are in bed and so happy that theydon't have to look over their shoulder anymore and can be together forever

At the Blake house, John jumps it the pool and pulls Kristen out while Marlena calls911. John tries to administer CPR but realizes it is too late. Marlena comes back butJohn tells her "it's too late she's dead." You can tell he is in shock and visibly shaken bythe event. Marlena grabs a blanket and wraps it around him as they both stand there waiting forthe ambulance. John calls Abe on the cellphone who is still at the airport questioning Susan. Sheis doing a good job of avoiding their questions but keeps remembering in her head the events ofthe night. John tells Abe to stop looking for Kristen they found her and she is dead. Abe repeatsthis to Roman and Susan and Susan appears to be in total shock too. You get the impression thatshe had no idea Kristen was dead.

They notice that Kristen was not alone after seeing the ice bucket. They questionSusan one more time if she saw Kristen and this time she lies and says no. She asks togo to the bathroom and while she is gone Marlena calls Stefano and asks him to come tothe Blake house. He says to himself "what has Kristen done this time" as he heads outthe door. When he arrives he asks Marlena why all the cops? what did Kristen do?Marlena tries to break it gently but all she can say is that she doesn't know how or whybut that Kristen is dead. Dead he asks? Yes she repeats she is dead. He justlooks at her and then turns and walks out the door slamming it as he leaves. Abe tellsJohn that he wants Roman to head up the investigation and he says yes that Roman is thebest. Roman thanks John and says he will get to the bottom of this. Stefano arrives back homeand turn on the stereo and start crying his eyes out. He is in shock and just continues to cryuncontrollably.

Marlena, John and Susan head back to the penthouse as Abe and Roman begin theirinvestigation at the Blake house. At Marlena's; she hugs John as she can seehe is upset by Kristen' death. She says that even though they all hated Kristenthey did not want her dead.

Wednesday, February 25, 1998

by Marcia Elgart

Sami recalls her discussion with Austin where he was warning her not to gethurt by another guy, feeling encouraged. Lucas tells her she's in denial, she callsit determination. He tells her that Austin loves Carrie, so give up on him. Hefigures that Franco is one of her pawns like he use to be and for her to pack up andleave. She said ok, say goodbye to Will. He tells her she's not taking his son out ofthe house. She withheld the fact that Will's his son for a long time and she's nottaking him now. The phone rings and it's Austin calling asking to come see Will. She tellshim fine and after hanging up, tells Lucas Austin is coming over to see her. Austinarrives and makes a point of coming to see Will. Lucas smiles and goes to get Will. Samioffers some rolls to Austin, but he told her he had breakfast with his wife. Samicomments that she usually has breakfast with Franco, but he had an early morningphoto shoot. He comments about them seeing a lot of each other. He's happy she'sgetting over the fantasy of them being together again. Lucas rubs in her face about Austin'sreaction to her and Franco. After Lucas has left, Austin and Sami talk. He tells herthat he loves Carrie and that they're thinking of having a child real soon. While Austin plays withWill, Sami tells Lucas that Carrie and Austin are planning on having a baby.

Carrie knocks on Jen's door and Mike answers, shirtless no less. She asks him point blank if she's the married woman he's in love with. He tells her there's no use in lying anymore and yes, he lovesher and has for a long time now. She confirms it by asking him if he's in love withher. He admits not being able to hide his feelings and gives her a kiss. Yeah, we shouldhave guessed, it's a Carrie dream. She's got to find out the truth she tellsherself. Austin walks in the room with coffee for her, telling her last night waswonderful. He says their love just keeps getting stronger. She unemotionally, tells himshe does love him and he hugs her. Later, they talk about holding off on having ababy. She heads out to have a jog to clear her head. He's going to go over and seeWill. While jogging, Carrie stops to stretch and remembers her and Mike in Los Angelesand the red corvette in Salem. She realizes that her and Mike havebecome close, but could she be the married woman? Mike is running nearby and theycollide into each other. Mike said jogging helps relieve tension and she asks if he'stense about something. Mike said he had just run 8 miles and is out of breath. Carrietells him Austin went to see Will and they're talking about a baby of their own. Miketells her that she'll make a great mom.

Alice shows up at Jen's and encourages Mike to apply for the Chief of Staffposition. She tells him it's always been one of his dreams to follow in Tom'sfootsteps. Would the extra work be too much she asks. No, it would keep his mind off "otherthings". Not being fooled, Alice says, Carrie you mean. He smiles at her. He tellsher he wouldn't do anything to break up her and Austin. They agree he has to keepbusy and she encourages him to consider following in Tom's footsteps. He wants toget a run in before going to the hospital and heads out the door.

In England, Edmond finally comes back to the pub and Violet tells him thatSusan called from America that morning. He asks if she got that Kristan woman andshe tells him she was going to catch the next flight. They're worried as she's notback yet. He knew she shouldn't have gone and is worried about her. Violet said she hadno choice, she had to protect her sister. Violet asks Edmond where he was lastnight and when he doesn't answer, she tells him she figures he was working on hisplane. Shocked that she knew, she admits having known about it for years. He tellsher it was the only thing to help distract him from being worried about Susan.Looking at the ring he bought for Susan, he hopes she'll say yes when he proposes. Thetelly rings and it's Susan. Edmond asks if she's ok and she tells him she's stayingat Dr. Marlena's penthouse. Her sister is fine, but Kristen is dead. She tells himDr. Evan's found her floating in the pool last night. She's relieved that Kristen wont be coming after her little Elvis again. By the way, how is he? Edmond tells her thathe ate all his mashed carrots last night and he misses her. Edmond suggests he come toSalem, but Susan said she thinks she'll be back real soon. She doesn't want to run upthe phone bill and has to go. Edmond can tell something's wrong. Susan tells herselfthat if Edmond only knew that things are everything but fine. Edmond and Violet talkabout Susan and she tells him to call Susan back. Remembering his promise to watchover her, he tells himself he won't let her down and heads upstairs (to pack?).He comes downstairs and tells Violet he can't shake that bad feeling aboutSusan and has booked the first flight to Salem to be with Susan.

Susan remembers her conversation about Edmond with Kristen and herdenying being there to John and Roman. It's the morning and Susan's in a robe withher hair down with a daisy headband, trying to decide what to do.

John's sleeping on Marlena's couch, having a dream that she told him shechose him. Marlena wakes him up fully dressed in a leather jacket, turtleneck and brownjeans. John goes to give Marlena a kiss and she withdrawals telling him no, there's too many peoplein the house. They see Kristen's picture in the paper and wonder what happened.Was it an accident or murder? Abe and Roman wonder the same thing while walking aroundthe pool. Roman's gut says it's homicide, but he's waiting for the coroners'report. Abe trusts Roman's "gut". Roman feels that Susan's lying about seeingKristen. Susan hesitated a second too long when asked if she was there earlier the nightbefore. Roman wonders why Susan was going to leave to go back to England not knowingif Sissy was safe, unless she knew Kristen wasn't a threat. Remember they toldher Sissy had been rescued when John called. Commander Abe said, Susan wasgoing back to England as she was afraid Kristen was going to go there andtake Elvis, she had tried to kidnap the baby before. Good point Roman said, but whywould she think that unless she had talked to Kristen? The lab guys are finishedcollecting their evidence and Roman wants their report as soon as it's done. Hold thephone. Roman looks down and finds the letter opener on the cement near the pool It was underwhat looked like a lot of dust for fingerprinting). Gee, Frank the evidence man wonders, how didI miss that last night? Gee,Roman says, it was dark (it's 2 ft. from the lighted pool) and I almost missed it myselfif I hadn't of kicked it! "Bag it up and ticket it," Roman says. Abe comments it was a littlecold to be opening letters by the pool. Roman comments there were no noticeable stabwounds on the body, they'll have to wait for the Medical Examiners report. Abe andRoman can't believe they're talking about Kristen. No one deserves to die likethat. Roman claims it's the DiMera curse. Abe feels for Stefano asKristen's dead and Peter's in prison. Roman can't choke up that much emotion aboutStefano. He's still trying to figure out who Marlena will choose, John or him. Not knowingenough to go in the warm house, Abe and Roman are still shivering standing around thepool. Abe answers his phone. The lab report is in. Susan'sprints are all over the letter opener, she was there last night

John tells Marlena that Susan was smart to leave the baby in England. Theywonder why Kristen wasn't at Jen's funeral and Marlena remember Laura was missingfrom most of the service too. Hmmm. Marlena's happy that Kristen never got herhands on Susan's baby and he's safe in England. Susan comes downstairs to joinMarlena and John, still in her robe. They tell her there's no news on Kristen. Shetells them she called England, and the baby is fine. She tells Marlena she didn't want to run up thebill and talk too long, Marlena told her no problem. They're glad she has friends inEngland she can trust. They talk about how Kristen would have been alive if she hadaccepted Elvis being Susan's baby. They tell her Stefano will find out she's intown and she worries about that vampire getting her sweet pea. Marlena tells her not toworry. Marlena offers Susan breakfast, but Susan said she's going back upstairs toget some sleep. John promises that Stefano won't get near her baby. Marlena isworried that now that Stefano has lost Kristen and Peter, he's going to fight evenharder to get Elvis. He's ruined so many lives. . When John says, yes, like ours, sheasks him to hold her. Of course he does and stage right, Roman and Abe walk in. Romansuggests he should have knocked. They tell John and Marlena about Susan's prints onthe letter opener they found. Marlena said Susan said she didn't see Kristen before she died,why would she lie? At the top of the stairs, Susan is standing fully dressedlistening in on their conversation. They say they're going to take her down to the station to find out once and for all what happened last night.

Thursday, February 26, 1998

by Soap Central

Jennifer and Jack settle in to enjoy a normal family life at last. Abby andLaura are with them in the house eating Alice's doughnuts. Laura keepsremarking that the DiMeras finally got what they deserved and will neverbother the family again. She says she will plan the biggest wedding Salemever saw for Jack and Jenn, and Jack says he can't remarry Jennifer yet.Laura and Jennifer are stunned by his remark and wonder what he could mean, untilhe reappears with Jennifer's wedding ring and drops to one knee to propose toher again, saying that this time he knows it's forever. Jennifer tearfullyaccepts his proposal and Abby and Laura are ecstatic. They get the morningpaper and Jack is stunned to read that Kristen Blake is dead and was found inher swimming pool. Jennifer is shocked and upset, but Laura only smiles toherself. She tells Jennifer and Jack that Kristen only got what she deserved, andat least she won't be bothering anyone now. Jack and Jennifer are somewhatsurprised at how calmly Laura is taking it.

Edmund catches the first flight to Salem, determined to come to Susan'srescue. Back in England, Vivian summons the solicitor to Violet's shop andfinally gets Jonesy to sign over his worldly possessions to her. While theyare waiting, Violet tells Vivian of Kristen's death and is stunned to hearVivian say that Susan probably did it, and Kristen probably deserved it.Violet hears from Edmund and tells him that Susan may be in trouble, andEdmund says he will put a stop to it and won't let anyone harm his "sweet,sweet Susan." After the will is signed, Jonesy insists that Vivian consummatetheir marriage, but Vivian tries to put him off again by saying that they willfly back to Salem first so she can find out what happened with Kristen.Jonesy, remembering that Stefano sent him away, emphatically replies that theyare not going to Salem again--ever.

Susan is terrified to hear John and Abe discussing the letter opener with herfingerprints. She goes out to Marlena's terrace, but sees that there is nosafe way down, and decides not to risk leaving Elvis motherless. Marlena isconcerned to hear that Susan lied about her whereabouts and goes upstairs tofind her. She is alarmed when she doesn't see her right away, but Susan soonreappears and agrees to go for questioning of John and Marlena come with her.At the station, Roman and Abe get a stenographer to take Susan's statement.Marlena tells her that she can't go wrong if she tells the truth. Roman tellsSusan they know she lied about being with Kristen that night, and thatalthough they are not accusing her of anything, it is very important that shetell them exactly what happened, since she may be the last person to have seenKristen alive. Just as Susan is getting ready to talk, Edmund bursts in anddeclares that she shouldn't say a word and that he will protect her, whileeveryone looks on in amazement.

At Salem Place, Carrie finally gets up the nerve to ask Mike about hisfeelings for her. In a panic, Mike says he made up the story about themarried woman just so that Carrie wouldn't set him up with someone. Carrie isembarrassed and confesses that she thought maybe Mike was in love with her.Mike tells her he loves her only as a special friend (liar!). Then he tellsher he is thinking of applying for the position of Chief of Staff atUniversity Hospital. Carrie encourages him to go for what he wants, despitethe competition. Mike can't help thinking he should apply the same rule tohis love for her. With Carrie's encouragement, Mike decides to apply for theposition.

At Kate's mansion, Sami watches Austin playing with Will and remembers whatFranco said about making herself seem less available. She tells Austin thatshe and Franco are closer than ever. Austin sets Will down and frankly tellsSami that he doesn't believe her, and that he knows she's trying to make himjealous. Austin tells Sami that she is totally ridiculous, because the onlything he would feel for a man who loved Sami was pity. Sami tries to convinceAustin that she is changing for the better, but Austin says he knows the onlyreason Sami got the job at Titan is that she is blackmailing Kate, and that ifshe wants to prove she has changed, she should give up her blackmailinformation. Sami plays dumb, but Austin isn't buying it and tells her she'sthe same manipulative witch she's always been. The final blow to Sami's egois when Austin tells her that he can't stand her raising Will, and that if itweren't for Lucas, he would stop at nothing to get Will away from her and thishouse. He says that if it weren't for Will, he would be perfectly happy neverto see her face again. Sami looks shocked and hurt by Austin's cruel words,and kisses Will and leaves without a word. Franco comes in a few minuteslater asking for Sami - he has a gift for her to keep her off-balance abouthis feelings. Austin takes him aside and tells him that Sami is gone and good riddance. Franco defends her and says she is really trying to turn around.Austin says that if he is so fond of her, maybe he can be the man to reformher. Franco says he wants to try, and leaves. Meanwhile, Sami wanders downto Salem place, disconsolate that her plan has not worked--until she seesCarrie embracing Mike after he agrees to try for Chief of Staff. Sami startswondering if maybe her plan isn't working after all.riddance. Franco defends her and says she is really trying to turn around.Austin says that if he is so fond of her, maybe he can be the man to reformher. Franco says he wants to try, and leaves. Meanwhile, Sami wanders downto Salem place, disconsolate that her plan has not worked--until she seesCarrie embracing Mike after he agrees to try for Chief of Staff. Sami startswondering if maybe her plan isn't working after all.

Friday, February 27, 1998

by Soap Central

Franco finds Sami in Salem Place. She's defensive and expects him to attackher again, but Franco apologizes and gives her a present - a box of businesscards with Sami's name and title. He tells her what a bright future she has.Sami tells Franco that she realizes that Austin will never be jealous of hernow, and that even if Carrie does love Mike, she'll never admit it, so Francodoesn't have to hang around with her any more. Franco tells her if she startsto appreciate what she has instead of obsessing about what she doesn't have,people will find her more attractive.Carrie continues to encourage Mike about applying for Chief of Staff. Mikefinally agrees, and Carrie decides to go with him to get some power clothes,since Mike doesn't have a clue what he should buy. Carrie and Mike have agreat time shopping together. Mike obviously loves being pampered by Carrieand she loves doing it. Carrie even sneaks a red tie into the bottom ofMike's pile of clothes, thinking he's maybe a bit too conservative. Mike sayshe wishes he had gotten his MBA so that he would be more familiar with thebusiness end of the Chief of Staff position--he's not even sure how to writehis resume to highlight his strengths. Carrie says that public relations isher job, and she will gladly help him. Mike is obviously touched andgrateful, but is afraid it's too pretentious for him to have a PR person.Carrie says nonsense, times are changing. Mike tells her she's hired.

Eric, still being trailed by the mystery person (probably a lady), has a cupof coffee and meets a new waitress named Nicole. While he's drinking hisespresso, Eric reads in the newspaper that Kristen is dead. He and thewaitress start discussing Kristen. The waitress, Nicole, says Kristen wasalways a moody customer. Austin soon arrives to join Eric and they starttalking about Kristen, too. Eric says the list of people who wanted to killKristen must be a mile long. Austin mentions that he and Carrie areconsidering having a baby, but it might be a while. Austin asks Eric what hislife ambitions are, and Eric says he has never been able to make up his mind.Austin talks about his many career moves, and thinks how odd it is that heended up a corporate executive. Eric says he remembers Carrie telling himabout that at the time when they were dating. Eric asks Austin how he likesthe corporate world. Austin says it's fine, but not what he expected; as longas he has Carrie, though, life is wonderful.

Lexie calls the spa to see if Celeste has checked in yet, and is worried tolearn that she hasn't. She calls Abe to tell him she's worried. Abe tellsher that the coroner still hasn't turned Kristen's body over to Stefano.Lexie decides to pay her respects and goes to Stefano's house. Stefano is inmourning for Kristen, but he is also worried about what Lexie would do if shefound out what happened to Celeste. Stefano is furious when Bart lets someonein the room, but when he sees Lexie, he is immediately calmed down. Lexiesays she came to offer condolences, and even if she didn't like what Kristenhad become, she liked her at one time. Stefano is touched by her visit. Heasks her how Celeste is, and Lexie remarks that she's worried about her.Lexie asks Stefano if he knows something about Celeste, and he denies it.Stefano tells Lexie how grateful he is to her that she didn't allow John andMarlena to alienate them, as they have alienated everyone else from Stefano.Lexie says that if Stefano would give up his obsession for control, the goodin him could come out. But if she ever learns that he hurt someone she loved,she would never forgive him. Stefano says he understands, and inside, he'ssweating what happened to Celeste more than ever.

Celeste, as it turns out, has awakened outside in the snow. She sees blood onthe pile of newspapers she was sleeping on and realizes her forehead isbleeding. She begins to get scared again, wondering what is happening to her.Celeste starts getting the nightmare visions of Kristen and Susan screamingagain, and decides to go home. On the way, she stops at Sister Mary's conventto get help.

Edmund introduces himself to an amazed crowd at the police station. WhenSusan introduces John Black, Edmund puts his arm around her a littlejealously. Edmund asks why there isn't a solicitor present, and Marlena saysit's because Susan isn't being questioned as a suspect. Edmond asks for amoment alone with Susan. Edmund asks Susan if her sister is all right, andSusan realizes she hasn't called Sister Mary yet. Marlena offers to make thecall and leaves them alone. Edmund tells Susan how worried he has been, andshe immediately confesses that she lied to the police - she did see Kristenthe night she died. Edmund tells Susan that she should tell the truth; hewill protect her. Edmund tells Susan that he often drives by her cottage atnight to make sure she is safe. Susan is touched by his love for her. Edmundtells her that Violet has known all along about his restored WW2 plane and hewishes he had told his mother the truth in the first place - and maybe Susanshould just come clean with the police. Once Roman starts questioning Susan,she finally admits that she did see Kristen, but she didn't kill her. Shetells them the whole story, about getting Kristen's phone call and leavingbaby Elvis with Violet and coming to Salem. She says that Kristen drugged herwith a can of soda that appeared to be closed, and that she remembers gettingwoozy and threatening Kristen with a letter opener. Susan says she foughtwith Kristen and she dropped the letter opener, got scared, ran to her car,and drove away. She then called the police about Sister Mary and wanted toget back to Edmund and England as soon as possible. Finally, Susan asks Romanif he thinks she killed Kristen.