Kayla and Steve run into Stephanie when she arrives for the wedding and Stephanie reunites with Steve. Chelsea is jealous of Stephanie with Max despite watching both E.J. and Max go after Stephanie. Carrie originally sees Austin standing in Lucas' place. Kate interrupts the ceremony to put Lexie on the spot but Lexie covers by giving a speech about not following in her footsteps and being faithful in their marriage. Carrie and Lucas follow through with the ceremony while Kate pleads with Lexie to oust Sami. The mystery stranger watches from behind a curtain as Belle, Philip, Mimi, and Shawn get called to the hospital to meet with the surrogate and begin implantation.
Nick: Shouldn't we be getting inside? Kayla: Oh, weddings never start on time. I was kind of thinking that, um, you know, we could spend a little more time here in this garden...where we were married. Nick: You're hoping I might remember something? Kayla: Yeah. I'm hoping. We were so happy that day... so in love. [SCENE_BREAK] Chelsea: Abby, you're the one that actually likes sappy weddings. Why are you acting like this is the last place you want to be? Abby: Because it is, Chelsea, okay? I'm worried about my dad -- him being at home dying. Chelsea: Hey, he asked you to be here. Abby: Yeah, to represent my family because my mom is still trying to take care of him at home. Chelsea: Right. Abby: Who's that? Chelsea: He sure doesn't waste much time, does he? Abby: Look, Chelsea, I'm really sorry, but I told you this would happen if you blew him off. [SCENE_BREAK] Max: Look, I-I-I still don't know how I haven't seen you around the track someplace. Stephanie: Guess you just didn't notice me. Max: That's completely impossible. I mean, how do the guys in the pit crew even concentrate with you around? Stephanie: [Laughs] I guess that's a compliment. Max: Yeah, I guess it is. So, why don't you tell me your name? Who do you know in Salem? How are you invited to the wedding? What's your story? Stephanie: You ask a lot of questions. Max: And? Stephanie: It's fun keeping you guessing. [SCENE_BREAK] E.J.: Well, well, well. What is she doing here with him? [Bach's "Air on the 'G' String" plays] [Wagner's "Bridal Chorus" plays] Sami: [Thinking] As soon as Lucas and Carrie are married, Austin will be mine. Kate: [Thinking] Come on, Lexie. It's not too late. You want to bring Sami down just as much as I do. [SCENE_BREAK] Fr. Jansen: Who gives this woman in holy matrimony? Roman: I do. Be happy always. Carrie: Thanks, Dad. Roman: You take good care of her, you hear? Fr. Jansen: Let us pray. Beloved God, we welcome you and are grateful for your presence with us today. We have come here as a community of family and friends to love and support... Carrie: I ca -- I can't. Fr. Jansen: ...To witness their entrance into the sacred and joyous covenant of marriage. [SCENE_BREAK] Like sands through the hourglass, so are the Days of Lives. [SCENE_BREAK] Lucas: What is it? Is there something wrong? Carrie: I'm sorry. I was just feeling strange for a second. Lucas: Are you okay? Carrie: I'm fine now. I can't wait to be your wife. [SCENE_BREAK] Kate: We have to talk. Lexie: Kate, what are you doing? This is your son's wedding. Kate: It's time for you to tell the truth, Lexie. You know something. You know something that Sami did that caused Carrie to choose Lucas and that set Austin free and clear for Sami to move in. Now, please, you have to tell me. You have to tell me what it is so I can get Austin away from Sami. Lexie: Kate, this -- Kate: I know this isn't the best time. I understand that, and I know it might disrupt the wedding, but it's better that, that happens now and Lucas gets his heart broken now rather than in a month from now. Lexie: This isn't your call. Kate: I'm making it my call. What is it about you? I don't understand this. You hate her. Why are you protecting her? Lexie: I don't want to talk about this, okay? Kate: We have to talk about it. We have to talk about it. This is wrong. And you need to help me stop Sami. [SCENE_BREAK] Lexie: Answer me. How do you know me? How do you know where I am? No. No! No, I won't do it. It's not right. What?! [Exhales sharply] Okay. Then I have no choice, now, do I? [SCENE_BREAK] Lexie: I'm sorry, Kate. There's nothing I can do. Kate: You're the only one who can do anything. Please...take this chance.. Do it before it's too late. [SCENE_BREAK] Fr. Jansen: Carrie and Lucas, have you come here freely and without reservation to give yourselves to each other in marriage? Both: We have. Fr. Jansen: As I look out on your friends and family, I can see that they're all delighted for you. Nevertheless, I have to ask, if anyone here has any reason why these two should not be joined together in holy wedlock -- Kate: Lexie Carver has something to say. [Congregation murmuring] Austin: What is going on? Lucas: Please tell me you're not trying to ruin my wedding again, Mom. Kate: Lexie's going to have to explain. Lucas: What? Lexie: Yes. Yes, I do have something to say. Uh...well, uh...many of you may know that I recently made a terrible mistake in my marriage, and as a result, I've lost my husband, the one true love of my life. I know this is a happy day for Carrie and Lucas, and I don't want to spoil it. I just want to say, uh...well, to every couple here, how important it is to always be honest and faithful to each other. Lucas, Carrie...before you exchange these solemn vows, just promise yourselves that you'll always uphold them...for the rest of your lives. I wish I had done that. Well, um, I'm so sorry for interrupting this beautiful ceremony. I just -- I just -- I just know how important this moment is, and I just want you to be sure in your hearts that you truly do belong with each other. Well, that's...all I have to say. Excuse me. Lucas: Uh, Lexie is right. The vows we are about to take are sacred. And I know I can speak for myself when I say that I am sure of the love that I feel for you. I commit myself to you, willingly and lovingly in front of everybody here as God is my witness. I can only hope you feel the same way. [SCENE_BREAK] Nick: You know, I must have been one lucky man to be married to a woman like you. I'm sorry that nothing you do or say helps me remember. It must be so disappointing for you. Kayla: I am disappointed that you don't remember. But I'm so sad for you.. I have these wonderful memories. And you don't. Nick: I liked the pictures you showed me...of, you know, the family, our weddings... Kayla: [Chuckles] Nick: ...Baby Stephanie. We all look so happy. Kayla: We were happy. And you were this incredible papa. And I keep thinking if you just saw Stephanie...she would awaken that part of you. [Sighs] I can't believe I can't reach her. [Sighs] Nick: I don't know if we're supposed to pick these, but... what the hell.. It's for you. Kayla: You used to bring me flowers all the time. It's beautiful. Nick: You're beautiful. [SCENE_BREAK] E.J.: Well, albeit for me to spoil their little...moment. Abby: Is this what you really wanted, Chelsea? Chelsea: Abby, please don't start, okay? Besides, do you have any idea how many hot, single, attractive men there are in the world? If Max wants to start playing the field, that's fine by me. Abby: Really? Chelsea: Yeah, really. Abby: Even if that means you might lose him, for example, to a girl like her? [SCENE_BREAK] Max: [Chuckles] Oh. Stephanie: What? Max: It's weird, isn't it? I mean, I just met you on the racetrack, and now we're here. We're at the same wedding. Stephanie: One of life's little coincidences. Max: Yeah, so, are you friends with the bride or the groom? Stephanie: Does it have to be one or the other? Max: You can't sit on both sides at once. Stephanie: Okay, the Brady side. Max: Okay, so we...we may as well sit together. Stephanie: May as well. Max: So, why don't I know you? Stephanie: Good question, especially since I know so much about you. Max: [Chuckles] Uh, what could you possibly know about me, besides the fact that I'm a race car driver, too? Stephanie: Oh, you'd be surprised. Max: Tell me. Stephanie: I know the Brady's adopted you and your brother, Frankie, when you were young. You were incredibly shy and your adopted parents were worried because you didn't talk for a long time. Max: [Chuckles] Wow. Come on, how did you -- Stephanie: I read it on the Official Max Brady Fan Club website. Max: Well, not to brag, but I have three of those, and none of them have that personal information on there. Stephanie: Well, not to brag, but maybe you've met your match. Relax, all will be revealed. Max: You are playing games with me, and you are loving it. But that's fine. That's completely fine, because I can handle it. Stephanie: I'm sure you can. Max: I'm gonna find out everything about you, mystery woman, and your secrets, too. Stephanie: As enjoyable as this is, I think we'd better check out this wedding. Max: Oh, yeah. Oh, we're late, okay. So, you're not gonna tell me -- [SCENE_BREAK] Kayla: Stephanie. Stephanie: Mom! I thought you'd be surprised. Kayla: I am. You're not going to believe this. Stephanie: Oh, my God. Kayla: Baby girl...this is your papa. Steve... this is our daughter. Stephanie: Dad? I can't believe it. [SCENE_BREAK] [Congregation murmuring] Alice: I'm worried about Carrie. Maggie: She does seem a little shaky, doesn't she? Alice: Well, Lexie's interrupting may have thrown her. [SCENE_BREAK] Carrie: Of course I'm committed to you. I'm here today because I love you and I want to marry you. Fr. Jansen: In as much as Carrie and Lucas have come here freely and without reservation to give themselves in marriage, I ask each of you now -- will you accept children lovingly from God and bring them up according to the law of Christ and the church? Lucas: I will. [SCENE_BREAK] Lexie: In my work-up on you, I did some genetic testing and discovered something disturbing. You and Austin...share a genetic marker that could be problematic. Carrie: Meaning? Lexie: Meaning if you have a child together, there's a high probability that he or she might have a genetic syndrome causing severe birth defects that could even be life threatening. [SCENE_BREAK] Lucas: Everything is gonna be fine, all right? It's gonna be perfect. Don't worry about it. [SCENE_BREAK] Lucas: Carrie? Carrie: Yeah. I...want to have your children. I can't wait. And I already love your son. Um...Will, as your aunt, I'm just sorry that I've missed so much time with you, but now that I'm gonna be your stepmother, I'm hoping to make up for that. And I want you to know that I'll do my best to be a good stepmother like Marlena was to me. Will: Thanks. I'll try not to give you too much trouble, Aunt Carrie -- uh...Mom...Carrie. [Laughter] [SCENE_BREAK] Kate: You know something that would break up Austin and Sami. And, yes, that may stop the wedding today, but the truth is, Austin is the man that Carrie truly loves. Fr. Jansen: Do you take Carrie to be your lawfully wedded wife? Maggie: It's so wonderful to see Lucas like this -- so strong and sure of himself and what he wants out of life. I am so proud of him, Alice. Alice: Yes, he's overcome a lot of adversity. I'm happy to say that he is a true Horton. [SCENE_BREAK] Fr. Jansen: Carrie, do you take Lucas to be your lawfully wedded husband? Do you promise to be true to him in good times and in bad, in sickness and in health, to love him and honor him all the days of your life? Lucas: [Clears throat] Carrie: I do. [Chuckles] Lucas: Had me a little worried there for a second. Carrie: I'm sorry. I don't know why I'm so nervous. I love you. Lucas: I know. I love you, too. Fr. Jansen: You have declared your consent before the church. May the Lord in his goodness strengthen that consent and fill you both with his blessings. What God has joined together, man must not divide. All: Amen. Kate: Austin and Lucas' futures are at stake here, their happiness, and I know that you know something that could stop Sami, that could help them. Please, I am asking you, Lexie, use that weapon. Use that weapon against Sami before it's too late. [SCENE_BREAK] Max: So, that's Stephanie Johnson. I can't believe it. Stephanie: This isn't a dream. My father's here. He's really alive. Kayla: I told you she was all grown-up. Nick: She's beautiful. Stephanie: This blows my mind. How is this even possible? Kayla: I know it all seems so crazy, and we don't even know the details, but...something happened to your dad, and we're not even sure what. He doesn't...he doesn't really remember...anything. He doesn't have his memory. Stephanie: Not at all? Kayla: I'm afraid not. He doesn't remember you. He doesn't remember me.... or our life together. Nick: I'm sorry. I just -- I don't -- I don't remember. I mean, up until a few days ago, I was this guy Nick Stockton. I just told myself I was that guy. But the truth was, I didn't know who I was. I didn't know where I was from. I just -- I'm sorry. Stephanie: Dad. [Sobs] I missed you. I missed you so much. The important thing is you're back. Nick: [Sobs] I'm sorry. I don't -- I just don't remember. You're my baby girl. [Sobbing continues] [SCENE_BREAK] Max: And she's my niece. Chelsea: Yes! Abby: Chelsea, you're his niece, too. Chelsea: Yeah, but not by blood. Abby: Well, neither is she. Chelsea: Right. Thanks for reminding me. God, this stupid town is so incestuous. Abby: Tell me about it. You know, this week has been insane. First my dad comes back from the dead again, with his brother, who we also thought was dead. And now Max's date turns out to be aunt Kayla's daughter. Chelsea: Right, and wouldn't that make her your cousin? Abby: Yeah. Chelsea: So tell me again why you didn't recognize her? Abby: Look, we haven't seen each other since we were kids. Who knew she'd turn out to be like that? Chelsea: Yeah, well, I don't think she's so special. Abby: Well, Max sure does, and that's really all that matters, isn't it? Survived breast cancer and has a new-found clarity. [SCENE_BREAK] Kate: I don't know what the hell is going on with you, but I will find out, Lexie. Lexie: You're wasting your time, Kate. Kate: You're underestimating me. I stopped Sami from marrying Lucas, and I will stop Sami from marrying Austin with or without your help. But there's something else you should know. Lexie: Oh? What's that? Kate: I'm going to expose whatever it is Sami did and the reason that you're afraid to cross her. I just hope she didn't make you complicit in her sick, little scheme. Because I guarantee you, the truth will come out. And my first priority is my children. If you get caught in the cross fire, well, so be it, Lexie. [SCENE_BREAK] Fr. Jansen: Bless, oh, Lord, the giving and receiving of these rings. May the seamless circle of these rings become the symbol of their endless love and serve to remind them of the covenant they have entered into today -- to be faithful, loving, and kind to each other. Amen. All: Amen. Lucas: Actually, Father, before you make this official, there's something I'd like to say. I've been looking forward to this moment for a very long time. Looking back, I realized that... I loved you from the very first time I saw you. As much as I dreamed of this day, it was only a dream. People say that dreams don't always come true, and they're right. But sometimes they do. This is the happiest day of my life, Carrie. And it's only gonna get better from here. Thank you. Carrie, I give you this ring as a symbol of my love and devotion. I promise to honor you and comfort you, stay faithful to you and our marriage through the grace of God. Carrie: Thank you for always being there for me. You've been, and you always will be, my best friend. And I feel so blessed to know that you're gonna be my husband. Lucas...I give you this ring as a symbol of my love and devotion. I promise to honor you and comfort you and be faithful to you and our marriage through God's grace all the days of our lives. Fr. Jansen: Now that Carrie and Lucas have joined themselves to each other by making solemn vows and the giving and receiving of rings, I now pronounce you husband and wife. Lucas: We did it. Carrie: [Chuckles] Fr. Jansen: What God has joined together, let no man put asunder. Ladies and gentlemen, may I present Mr. and Mrs. Lucas Roberts. You may kiss the bride. [Applause] Philip: [Whistles] [Mendelssohn's "wedding march" plays] [Cheers and applause continue] [Applause] [SCENE_BREAK] Roman: Kate... shouldn't the mother of the groom look happier? Kate: Lucas is very lucky because Carrie is a lovely young woman. You should be very proud. Roman: I am very proud, and thank you very much, but that's not who you're thinking about, is it? You're already worried about Austin marrying Sami. Kate: Well, that doesn't really surprise you, does it now? Roman: Kate, do me a favor. Leave them alone. [SCENE_BREAK] Sami: Carrie seemed pretty emotional, didn't she? Austin: Yeah, yeah. A couple times I didn't think she was gonna make it through. Sami: Yeah, she seemed almost distracted. But she really loves Lucas, doesn't she? Austin: Mm-hmm. [SCENE_BREAK] Caroline: [Gasps] Is that who I think it is? Stephanie: Hi, grandma. Caroline: Oh, Stephanie. Stephanie: Grandpa. Shawn: Oh, I didn't know you were coming to the party, honey. Kayla: Neither did I. Caroline: We didn't see any of you inside. Kayla: Well, I'm embarrassed to say that we didn't make it into the church. We ran into Stephanie, and... here we are. Shawn: And she didn't know her father was still alive. Well, I'd say that's a pretty good excuse. [Laughs] Caroline: Stephanie, when did you get in? Stephanie: Last night. I stayed with a friend so I could surprise you all. But there are surprises and then there are surprises. Shawn: We are all still pinching ourselves that Steve's with us. Caroline: Steve, did seeing your daughter help bring back anything to you? Nick: No, no, I'm afraid not. But, you know, I recognized her because Kayla's been showing me pictures. They don't do you justice, those pictures. [Laughter] Caroline: Well, we'll catch up with you at the party. Shawn: God bless. Chelsea: Excuse me. [SCENE_BREAK] Kayla: Well, at least the two of you finally get a chance to get to know each other. Stephanie: Yeah. Nick: So, how long will you be in town anyway? Stephanie: I'm here for a race, so we'll have lots of time to catch up. Nick: Yeah, yeah. Your mother told me you race cars for a living. Stephanie: Yeah [Chuckles] She always said I got my wild and dangerous streak from you. Nick: Oh, really? Well, I didn't know I had a wild and dangerous streak. I'm sure that's not the best thing you could have gotten from me, though. I'm kind of feeling overprotective all of a sudden. Kayla: Well, that's a good thing. I mean, that's how fathers are supposed to feel. And I just keep thinking that the more time you spend with us, you'll remember your life with us. [SCENE_BREAK] Max: So...uh...the mystery's kind of solved. You've had quite a day. Stephanie: Do you believe it? After all these years, I find out my father didn't die. Max: And I got to figure out who you are. Stephanie: Doesn't quite compare. Max: No. But still...why so secretive? Why so playing the games and all that, you know? Stephanie: I guess I was kind of enjoying it. I thought you were, too. Max: Well, yeah. Maybe I was. So, there any more hidden secrets that I don't know about yet? [SCENE_BREAK] E.J.: Stephanie, darling. How wonderful to see you. Stephanie: I'd recognize that voice anywhere. E.J. Wells, you're in Salem? E.J.: Yes, I am, and now I have another reason to be glad about it. Stephanie: I am, too. Really, it's wonderful seeing you again. E.J.: It's good to see you. [SCENE_BREAK] Philip: Congrats, bro. You got yourself a great woman here. Lucas: I'm a lucky man. She is wonderful. Carrie: Thank you, Belle, for helping with the wedding. Belle: Oh, no problem. I'm so happy for you guys. Lucas: Thank you. [SCENE_BREAK] Mimi: Honey, what is it? Shawn D.: It was just a message from Dr. Jaynes. Mimi: Is something wrong? Shawn D.: He said we should get to the hospital right away. [SCENE_BREAK] Mimi: Belle, Philip. Philip: What's happening? Mimi: He just got a message from Dr. Jaynes. Shawn D.: He said we should go to the hospital right away. Philip: What the hell are we waiting for? Let's go, come on. Mimi: Oh, I hope it's not bad news. [SCENE_BREAK] Shawn D.: Don't worry. Everything's gonna be fine. He probably just called us 'cause they're ready to do the implanting, all right? Everything's gonna be fine. Belle: Shawn's right, Mimi. Just relax. It's gonna be fine. Philip: Hey. Shawn D.: So, did you hear anything? Philip: Called the foundation, they got in touch with your surrogate. She's on her way. Shawn D.: See? It's all good. Mimi: Oh, it's really happening. Shawn D.: You should try and listen to your husband a little bit more. Mimi: I do listen to you and I trust you. It's just that after everything that happened last time, I'm just really worried that something will go wrong. Belle: I keep telling Mimi to relax, but I'm getting a little nervous myself. Philip: Well, if you think about it, it's the first time for us, too, right? I'm feeling a little jumpy, too. If this works and you get pregnant from it, it'll all be worth it, right? Come here. [SCENE_BREAK] Max: [Clears throat] So, how well do you two know each other? Stephanie: We raced a few times in Europe. Max: Okay, well, who won? E.J.: Actually, uh, Stephanie won. Stephanie: He let me win. He's a gentleman that way. E.J.: Well, I'd like to think that I'm not just a gentleman that way. Anyway, listen, let me give you some advice, Max. Do not let the, you know, the flowing red hair, the beautiful blue eyes, the -- let me see -- yeah, perfectly manicured fingernails -- do not let that confuse you because this girl left me in her dust, okay? You go up against this lady at your peril. Max: Well, thank you so much for the heads-up, but, Stephanie, may I maybe take you to the reception at my peril? E.J.: I hate to stop you there, buddy, but, I actually came out here to ask Stephanie if she wouldn't mind accompanying me to the reception. Stephanie: Why don't we all go together? [SCENE_BREAK] Chelsea: [Mocking] Why don't we all go together? Abby: You are so jealous. Chelsea: I am not, and why do you keep saying that? Abby: Because it's true. Chelsea: I am not jealous because I have absolutely nothing to be jealous about. I'm gonna go march up to little miss thang and tell her that I was there first. Abby: That's the Chelsea I used to know. [SCENE_BREAK] Kayla: You know, we can still make it to the reception. Nick: I don't care about the reception. What happened here? Did I scare her away? Kayla: No. No, it-it's normal. It's gonna be awkward at first. We just need a chance to spend some time together as a family. Nick: Let's face it, Kayla. We can't be a family...if I can't remember our life together. [SCENE_BREAK] Carrie: [Chuckles] Lucas: You are unbelievable. Did I tell you how much I appreciate the fact that you included Will in our ceremony? Carrie: He's a great kid. He's gonna make a fantastic older brother. Lucas: He's been waiting a long time to have a little brother or little sister. And we are gonna give him one. Did I tell you...I really meant it. This is honestly the happiest day of my life. Carrie: It's not over yet. [SCENE_BREAK] Sami: We're next, Austin, and I can't wait. Austin: Me too. Sami: We're gonna have a perfect life together. You know that? I promise.. [SCENE_BREAK] Lexie: Oh, if you only knew how close you came to losing Austin. [SCENE_BREAK] Kate: You looked beautiful today. Billie: Thanks, Mom. Kate: You're welcome. I wish Bo had been here to see you. Billie: He had more important things to do, Mom. Believe me. Besides, this is Lucas' day. We should be happy for Lucas because I think that he and Carrie are gonna have a wonderful life together. Kate: Yes, yes. I hope the marriage lasts. And I also hope Austin can find a little happiness. Billie: Mom, don't go there. Kate: I'm not giving up. Billie: I know. You never do. Kate: Well, believe me, I have a surefire way -- a surefire way to keep Sami from marrying Austin. Billie: Dare I ask? Kate: No, don't even bother to ask, because all I'm gonna tell you is that before too long, Sami is going to self-destruct. [SCENE_BREAK] Bo: However things turn out, I'll always love you. Hope: Even if Patrick's the father? [SCENE_BREAK] Sami: Why are you so determined to postpone my wedding? [SCENE_BREAK] Carrie: I'm glad that you're still in my life, even though I married your brother. Austin: I'm always gonna be here for you, Carrie. [SCENE_BREAK] Kayla: Somebody staged your death and erased your memory. Nick: Who could do a thing like that? Kayla: Stefano DiMera.