Alex confronts Lois once John leaves but secretly claims that he really wants to stay with Marlena. John finds Marlena at the hospital and tells her what Lois said but Marlena doesn't believe him. John takes Marlena to Lois so she can hear it from Lois. Alex slips back into the secret observation room moments before Marlena and John walk in to find Lois hanging from the ceiling. Philip's gift of a locket on their dinner date leads Belle seeing Shawn in Philip's place. Philip surprises Belle with his renewed ability to dance. Bonnie sends Mimi and Shawn out to Chez Rouge for a romantic dinner. Belle at first hides her disappointment at seeing Shawn arrive with Mimi. Shawn surprises Mimi with a real engagement ring containing the Horton family diamond. The finality of the ring makes Belle show her true feelings to Shawn. Bo brings Chelsea to the police station for booking but is able to use his reputation to get Chelsea released on bail. Chelsea sees keeping Bo and Hope apart her only way of staying out of jail. Patrick accompanies Hope home and they find a box had been delivered of Zack's school things. In it, Hope finds a valentine Zack made for her, the baseball cards Shawn gave to Zack, and the miniature version of the Fancy Face that Bo carved for Zack. Bo returns home in time to see Patrick consoling Hope and lashes out at him.
Marlena: Alex is my future, and I will not let John destroy that. Lois: Uhh! I can barely keep my eyes open. Did you know that was a side effect of your truth serum? I won't be able to talk now. John: You're doing a good job, baby. Wake up. Come on. Let's go, honey. Thatagirl. Thatagirl. You've been telling me a lot, but there's plenty more I need to know. Now, how long have you and Alex North been working together? Tell me. Lois: Isn't it obvious? Alex and I have been partners in crime all along.. He's going to marry me as soon as Marlena's out of the way. John: And what exactly is he planning to do to Marlena? Lois: Read between the lines, John. He's going to kill her. [SCENE_BREAK] [Soft piano music plays] Philip: [Inhales deeply] Happy Valentine's Day, Sweetheart. Belle: Happy Valentine's Day. And to Zack, who gave us the greatest gift of all -- our daughter's life. Philip: To Zack. Mmm. Belle: It was really great of your mom to watch Claire, but I'm just feeling really weird about leaving her. Philip: I know. I know you are. But, honey, we've been pretty much living in the hospital for so long, and our first Valentine's Day, I was deployed. So I think it's important for us to have some time for us, don't you? And for Claire's sake, too. Belle: Absolutely. Philip: Okay. Well, on that note... this is for you. Belle: Oh! Philip, I didn't have time to get you anything. Philip: Well, it's a good thing I already have everything I want. Belle: [Chuckles] Philip: Go on. Open the card. Belle: Okay. "To Belle from the man who will always love you." [Paper unwrapping] [Chuckles] Oh! It's a locket. It's beautiful. Philip: Open it up. Come on. Belle: Okay. It's Claire. Philip: Mm-hmm. Caroline: Belle, what is it? Belle: I still love Shawn... and I want Claire to be his baby. [Locket snaps ] Philip: I just had a feeling you might think that gift was pretty special. Belle: Philip, there's something that I need to say to you. [SCENE_BREAK] Bonnie: This is so exciting! You heard him -- he wants to get married as soon as possible. Let's do it. Shawn D.: I think the good news is just what my family needs after this nightmare we've been through. Bonnie: Let's break out the champagne. Mimi: Mom! He just came from his brother's funeral. Shawn D.: No, it's -- it's okay, but let's make it cider 'cause of your doctor's orders, just to be safe. Plus, I'd like to make a toast. Bonnie: I can't believe this is happening to us -- I mean, to you. Mimi: It's not right! I'm marrying him under false pretenses. Bonnie: Shh! Shh! Shh! You love him, and he loves you. There's nothing false about that. Mimi, you are marrying the man of your dreams, and you two are gonna have a great future together, just as long as you get married A.S.A.P., Okay? Okay. Shh! Shh! Shawn D.: Okay. That one is for you. That one is for you. Bonnie: [Chuckling] Thank you. You get the special glass. Bonnie: Ooh! That's so sweet. Shawn D.: Okay, so, I'm not very good at this, but... to the woman I love... who's beautiful and caring, funny, and honest. Mimi: No! No, I'm not. I'm not. [SCENE_BREAK] Billie: I can't believe they would do this to your family -- that they would arrest Chelsea on the same day that you buried your son. Bo: They're just doing their job. They didn't need to let me read her, her rights and bring her in. They could have cuffed her and hauled her in themselves. Chelsea: What difference does it make who brought me in? I'm still going to jail. I'm still being charged with manslaughter and leaving the scene of the accident. Billie: Chelsea... do you really think your father is happy about this? He just buried his son. He doesn't want to lose his daughter, too. Bo: I'll do what I can to keep you out of jail. Chelsea: Really? I mean, even with what Hope says, 'cause we all know how she feels about me? Billie: Listen. Bo is gonna talk to Hope and make her see that this was an accident and that putting you in jail isn't gonna solve anything. It's not gonna...bring...Zack back. Bo: I would like to talk to Hope, but she doesn't want to have anything to do with me right now. [SCENE_BREAK] Hope: Thank you for bringing me home. I know I said I wanted to be alone, but I'm glad I'm not. Patrick: No problem. What's this? Hope: Probably a care package from one of the neighbors. Ohh! It's cold in here. I'm gonna turn the heat up. Patrick: All right. You want to open this, see what's in here? Hope: Yeah, just in case it needs to be refrigerated. Patrick: Okay. [Exhales deeply] My God. How much more can Hope take? [SCENE_BREAK] Like sands through the hourglass, so are the Days of our Lives. [SCENE_BREAK] Bo: I'm responsible for what happened to my son. I'm not gonna turn my back on my daughter. Billie: Of course not, Bo. Bo: I'll do everything I can to help you. Chelsea: Thank you, Dad. Bo: Yeah. I got to go make some calls. [SCENE_BREAK] Chelsea: Who's he gonna call? Billie: I don't know, but your father has a lot of influence around here.. Officer: Chelsea Brady... come with me. Chelsea: Where are we going? Officer: Booking. Fingerprints and mug shot. Billie: Okay. All right. It's gonna be okay, all right? We'll be right here waiting for you. Just be strong. Be strong. Okay. Okay. You've got to come through for us, Bo. [SCENE_BREAK] Hope: What's in the box? Patrick: It was sent from Zack's school. Hope: [Exhales deeply] Everything from his cubbyhole. His personal things. Artwork he was doing. Oh, my God. He made me a Valentine. [Cries softly] "Be My Valentine. Love, Zack." [Inhales, exhales sharply] [Sniffles] Patrick: Hope... I'm here for you. I think I can do something that might help. [SCENE_BREAK] John: Stay with me. How exactly is Alex planning to kill Marlena? Lois: Shh!! It's a secret. Don't worry. Alex and I will be together just as soon as Marlena is out of the way. John: [Exhales deeply] I'll be back. Come on. Come on. Come on. Marlena: Hi, there. It's Marlena Evans. I'm not around to take your call so please... John: Uhh! Where are you, Doc? Come on. I can't even leave a message with Alex living in that damn house. Lois: [Humming "Brahms' Lullaby"] Alex: Desperate times. Desperate measures. [SCENE_BREAK] Shawn D.: What are you talking about -- you're not beautiful and honest? Bonnie: Mimi's always suffered from low self-esteem. It's probably my fault. But I know she'll get over it now that she's gonna be Mrs. Shawn Brady. You know, I know what might help. You two go out for a nice, romantic dinner and talk over wedding plans. Besides, there's nothing to eat here in the house. I, uh, I kind of got my appetite back from staying here and recuperating from my cardiac event. Mimi: You mean "nonevent." Bonnie: You two go out, have a good time, really. Mimi: I'm sure that Shawn's not in the mood to go out tonight. Besides, we have lasagna in the freezer that we can eat. Bonnie: Not anymore. I'm sorry. I told you I got my appetite back. Shawn D.: You know, I really wouldn't mind going out tonight, get our mind off things. Okay? Mimi: Okay. Shawn D.: All right. Mimi: You ate an entire lasagna? So much for healthy diet. Oh, but, then, wait. It doesn't matter what you eat because there's not a damn thing wrong with you. Bonnie: I was afraid you were gonna tell Shawn the truth -- that he's the father of Belle's baby. I'm sorry. You know how I binge out when I get nervous. Mimi: You know what? You keep binging out and smoking the way you do, and you really will have a "cardiac event" for real. Bonnie: Nice. Shawn D.: You know, I was just thinking about it. I can just call up my Aunt Maggie. I'm sure she can get us a table at the last second. It pays to know the owner. No offense, Bonnie. Bonnie: Oh. Hell, none taken. Chez Rouge is for romance. Alice's is more for bachelor parties, which we are gonna throw you one you'll never forget, as soon as you're ready to celebrate again, I mean. I'm sorry. Shawn D.: I'm sure we will. I know this isn't the Valentine's Day that we both planned for, but I'm glad we're spending it together. Mimi: Me too. Shawn D.: [Smooches] Bonnie: Don't forget to make wedding plans. Shawn D.: Yes, yes. Bonnie: You two go out, have fun. I won't be here when you get back so you can give Shawn a honeymoon preview. Shawn D.: I'm just glad I'm spending this day with the woman I love. Bonnie: There you have it. Chez Rouge is perfect for lovers. Mimi: Okay, well, babe, if you're gonna change, I'm gonna change, too, so I'll be right back. Good night, Mom. Bonnie: Yep. [SCENE_BREAK] Belle: Philip, I-I have to be honest with you. You can tell me anything, honey. You know that. Caroline: We women tend to carry more than our share of life's burdens and disappointments. Belle: Yeah. So much for the weaker sex, huh? Caroline: That's a myth that men invented to make themselves feel stronger. They don't have a clue what we sacrifice or what we do to keep our marriage and our family together. Belle: I want you to know how much our love means to me. Philip, I am so proud of you -- for the sacrifices you've made for your country and for the people that you love. Philip: I love you. All I want to do is make you and Claire happy, honey.. Belle: You do. Philip: Well, that's good because...I have another surprise for you. Belle: [Chuckles] You know how it is. You live your life in the public eye but it is really cool that people have been spectacularly kind. And it's cool to get to sing a song like that and know other people's take them back to the club [Soft jazz plays] Belle: [Laughing] Philip, we're dancing. Philip: We are dancing. Belle: [Laughs] Philip: You know, actually, we did dance before, but it was more just kind of swaying back and forth, you know? Belle: This is amazing. Have you been practicing without me? Philip: No. I've just been doing a lot of physical therapy, as you know. And it also helps that this new prosthesis from the V.A. Hospital is incredible. Belle: [Chuckles] Philip: Ooh. Belle: Whoo! [Laughing] Philip: Oh, yeah. I think I would like to dance with you for the rest of my life. Belle: Oh. Shawn. Philip: What? What did you just say? Belle: Uh, Shawn is here with Mimi. [SCENE_BREAK] Shawn D.: Thank you very much. Mimi: It was so nice of Maggie to squeeze us in. Shawn D.: Yes, yes. It was. Mimi: Look -- Belle and Philip. Philip: Hey. What's going on? Shawn D.: Happy Valentine's Day. Belle: You too. I'm surprised to see you out tonight. Shawn D.: Well, I thought after everything I've been through, it would be better to get out, right? Philip: I think that's a great idea, and I think I got a better one. Why don't you come out and join us on the dance floor? Mimi: Oh, I don't know. Shawn D.: Well, we do have a minute before our table is ready, and I definitely wouldn't mind being in the arms of the woman I love. Philip: That's what I'm talking about. Mimi: Okay. Philip: Come on. [SCENE_BREAK] [Footsteps approach] Billie: Hey. Are you okay? Are you okay? Chelsea: It's so weird being booked. [Sniffles] I mean, everyone was so cold to me. It didn't even feel like I was human. Billie: I know. Chelsea: It just -- it made me realize how lonely it's gonna be if I go to prison, you know? Billie: Shh! Bo: Chelsea? You're being released. You don't have to spend the night in jail. Billie: Oh, God. Bo: I gave the assistant D.A. my word that you wouldn't flee the jurisdiction. Chelsea: I won't, I promise. Billie: I'll make sure of it. We are so grateful. Thank you. Bo: We can get out of here as soon as bail is posted. Chelsea: Okay. Billie: Okay. You came through for us, Bo. Thank you. Thank you, thank you, thank you. [SCENE_BREAK] Patrick: I, uh, made you some relaxing tea. I think you should try it. It'll make you feel better. Hope: Thank you. Patrick: You okay? Hope: My head is killing me. [Exhales deeply] Patrick: It's okay. Hope: Thank you. Patrick: You know, Bo should be taking care of you right now. Hope: I wish -- I can't even look at him right now. If it wasn't for you, I never would have known that Chelsea was driving Bo's car that night. My husband betrayed me. Because of the choices he made, I've lost a son. How can I ever forgive him? [SCENE_BREAK] Bonnie: Mmm. Mmm, mmm, mmm, mmm, mmm! Ooh! Now I can go back to my vodka and my high-fat diet. Oh! My daughter's getting married. Mimi's gonna have the kind of life...I always dreamed about. [Chuckles] [Gasps] Oh! Oh! What the hell? Ohh! Indigestion -- that's what it is...I hope. [Soft jazz plays] Shawn D.: You know, this is just what I needed -- being right here with you, knowing that we have a future together. What we have is solid. You know, I can always count on you. Mimi: I'm glad you feel that way. Shawn D.: Hey. We're getting married. I'd like to think Zack would be happy for me. Mimi: Of course he would. Zack: I'm here, Shawn. I'm always here. And so is Claire. I know she's not going anywhere, just like I know you and Belle are meant to be together. Philip: It's nice to see the two of them doing some normal stuff, isn't it? Mimi: We can get married whenever you feel it's right. We don't have to rush things if you're not ready. Shawn D.: That actually reminds me -- I have a surprise for you. [SCENE_BREAK] Lois: [Humming "Brahms' lullaby"] Alex: How are you doing, Lois? Lois: Oh! Darling, I'm so happy to see you! I knew you'd come. Alex: Well, well, well, well. Shh! Shh! Shh! I told you that I would. I just had to wait for the right time. Lois: Did you finally finish off Marlena? Alex: Lois, sit down here. Go on. Sit down. We need to have a little talk. You see, Lois... you have been...rather chatty. Lois: [Chuckles] Alex: You told John our secrets. Now he thinks he can turn the tables on me and take Marlena away from me again. I can't let that happen. Lois: What do you mean? You don't want her. You want me. [Laughing] Alex: [Thinking] Oh, you're so wrong, Lois, and I will do whatever it takes to keep her. Lois: Give me every detail, baby. What does it look like? [SCENE_BREAK] John: Marlena. Thank God you're all right. Marlena: Why wouldn't I be? John: Just listen to me. Alex has been plotting with Lois all along. They're in love, and they're planning to kill you. [SCENE_BREAK] Patrick: Hey, I know you're upset with Bo, and I am the last person to defend him, believe me. But the important thing here is you guys love each other. You are going through the worst thing in your life right now. Don't make yourself go through it without him. Hope: You know where he is right now? With Chelsea. Can you believe that? Patrick: Are you sure you're up for doing that right now? Hope: Anything that makes me feel close to Zack is all I care about. That's all that matters. Look at this. Just about everything that mattered to him was in this box. Zack -- he loved these. Shawn gave him these baseball cards. [ Cries softly] Bo carved this for him. [Inhales, exhales deeply] I never would have known the truth if it hadn't been for you. You're the only one who didn't lie to me. I'm grateful. Patrick: It's okay. You can count on me. [SCENE_BREAK] Bo: All right. I'm gonna go post bail so we can get out of here. Billie: Okay. Chelsea: Thank you. I'm really sorry, Mom. I know I ruined everything for you and Patrick, and I'm sorry. Billie: Oh, don't worry about me and Patrick. Chelsea: But now you're spending all this time with Bo, and I know that you still have feelings for him. It must be really hard. Billie: Your father and I are both very happy that we can be here for you. Chelsea: You know, if he vouches for me in court, it'll make a world of difference. Billie: Hey, Chelsea... I just want to make sure we're realistic here. Hope is very angry and bitter about what happened, and no matter how Bo feels, she's probably gonna ask for the maximum sentence. She was a cop. She'll have a lot of influence in court. Chelsea: I know. Billie: Okay. Chelsea: She's gonna be out for my blood. That means she still thinks that I did this on purpose. She -- she called me a murderer. Zack was my little brother, Mom. I never meant for any of this to happen, but he's dead because of me, and I have to live with that for the rest of my life. Don't you think that, that's punishment enough? And you and dad shouldn't have to be punished for it, too. I mean, you just found me. We just started becoming a family again, and... dad shouldn't have to lose another kid. Billie: No, he shouldn't. Chelsea: But if the Judge only listens to Hope, he will. We will all lose. Bo: Okay, Chelsea. You can go home with your mother. Billie: Thank you. Bo: Yeah. Billie, take care of her. Billie: I will. I promise. Bo: I got to check on Hope, if I can find her. Good night. Billie: Bo... good luck, okay? Bo: Yeah. Chelsea: Dad, um, I'm really sorry about everything. Bo: I know you are. [SCENE_BREAK] Chelsea: I feel so bad for him -- I mean the way that hope is treating him. He didn't mean for any of this to happen. It was just an accident. God, does she really think that throwing me in prison is gonna solve anything or make her feel any better? Zack's never coming back. [Sniffles] And neither are my parents. Billie: Look, come here. Chelsea: [Sniffles] Billie: It's okay. It's okay. Chelsea: I'm really sorry for the way I behaved when you and dad first found me. And I bet you now he wishes he never did. Billie: No, he doesn't. Stop it, Chelsea. Come on. We love you. We both love you so much. Chelsea: Sometimes I don't know why, Mom. [Sniffles] You know the only way that Hope is ever gonna give dad another chance is if he takes her side. She's gonna make him hate me. Billie: No, she won't. Mnh-mnh. Chelsea: We can't let her. We have to -- we have to do everything in our power to stop her, Mom. We can't let Bo and Hope get back together. [SCENE_BREAK] Lois: Mmm. Did you bring me the valentine I wanted -- Marlena's heart on a silver platter? Alex: Whoa, Lois, Lois, Lois. Oh, I'm going to get you a valentine, all right -- something that you can hang in your room, something that is going to show you just exactly how I feel about you. Marlena: Oh, my gosh. Are you -- are you doing this thing again? It's preposterous. What, Alex and Lois are plotting to kill me? Oh, my gosh. Why are you listening to Lois? She's wacky. John: I gave her truth serum. Marlena: You did what? John: I had to get the truth, and I got it, and I believe every word that she said. Alex is out to get you. Now that I know what he's up to, I'm gonna nail that... Marlena: No, no. Stop this. I love Alex. Alex loves me. We're planning to renew our wedding vows. John: Why won't you listen to me?! Why won't you listen to anyone but Alex? Can't you grasp the concept here that your life is in danger? Marlena: Do you know how many times you have cried wolf to me? You said to me, "Trust Lois. Believe Lois." You know what happened? She nearly killed me. John: Come on. Marlena: What? Where? John: No, no. You're gonna be the judge. You're the psychiatrist. You're gonna hear it out of her own mouth, and then you try to explain it away. Marlena: For heaven's sake! [SCENE_BREAK] Mimi: So, then, is this your surprise -- the most romantic table at Chez Rouge? Shawn D.: Um, well, actually I wanted the most romantic table for the surprise. Mimi: Shawn, what is it? Shawn D.: I can't tell you that until we have dessert first. Mimi: Dessert? You mean I have to wait till after dinner? Shawn D.: No, no, no. We'll just -- we'll get dessert first. Mimi: Before dinner? Well, not that I've had a problem with that, but -- Shawn D.: Waiter. I've always wanted to say this. Garçon. Mimi: [Chuckles] Shawn D.: Thank you. Uh, well, okay. Mimi: [Gasps] [Shrieks] Oh! Shawn D.: Um... Mimi: Oh, my God. Shawn D.: Uh, do -- I know it's late, but I just wanted you to have this on Valentine's Day. Mimi: It is absolutely stunning. Shawn D.: You want me to tell you about it? Mimi: Yeah, you can tell me. Shawn D.: Okay. Uh, this -- this diamond actually has been in my family for years. It originally belonged to Tom Horton's Mother, and Gran had the diamond reset, so it's the perfect size for you. Mimi: [Exhales deeply] Oh! Oh, my God. Oh! [Gasps] It's absolutely beautiful, Shawn. Thank you. Shawn D.: I love you. Mimi: I love you. Shawn D.: I can't wait to marry you. [SCENE_BREAK] Philip: So, you guys look pretty happy. Mimi: We had dessert first! Philip: What? Mimi: Look at the engagement ring Shawn gave me. Philip: Whoa. Belle: Congratulations. Mimi: It's the Horton Family -- Belle: I know. I've heard all about it. I've never seen it. It's beautiful. Shawn D.: We're actually moving the wedding up. Yeah, we're getting married as soon as possible. Mimi: [Giggles] [SCENE_BREAK] Bonnie: [Belches] [Exhales deeply] Thank God. It was just indigestion. [ Sighs] God, I feel like I hit the jackpot. When Mimi gets married, she will be set for life. Once my son-in-law cashes in on his Kiriakis/Horton trust funds, Mimi will be loaded. I will be living in the lap of luxury! Ha ha! Mmm! [ Chuckling] [SCENE_BREAK] [Slow music plays] Philip: Hey, there's someone I want to dance with. [Smooches] Excuse me. I thought maybe the best man could have a dance with the future bride. What do you say? Shawn D.: Oh, fine. Mimi: [Chuckles] Philip: Thataboy. Belle: [Chuckles] Philip: You must be so happy. Mimi: I am. I mean, I have the future I've always dreamed of, and to have it with Shawn -- I mean, nothing can come between us now, right? Philip: Yeah. Nothing. Mimi: [Thinking] Unless Shawn finds out he's the father of your baby. [SCENE_BREAK] Shawn D.: So, aren't you gonna congratulate me? Belle: I thought I did. Shawn D.: You said that to Mimi when she got her ring. Belle: Well, I-I hope that you and Mimi will be very happy. Shawn D.: Almost. Thank you. Belle: [Chuckles] Shawn D.: What -- what is it? What's wrong? Belle: Nothing. I'm fine. Shawn D.: Belle, what is it? Belle: This is wrong. This is all wrong. [SCENE_BREAK] Billie: I can't believe you just said that, Chelsea. Whatever happens to you in court, you have to accept. But for you to want to break up your father's marriage? They just lost their baby. Chelsea: Mom, Bo and Hope are already broken up, okay? Hope wants nothing to do with Bo because he lied and covered up for me. And she is never ever gonna be able to forgive him because... she's just not good for him, Mom. And if Hope and Bo never get back together, I don't think that's a bad thing for any of us. [SCENE_BREAK] [Keys jangling] Bo: What the hell is going on here?! Get your hands off my wife! [SCENE_BREAK] Marlena: No. John: I'm gonna prove to you once and for all that Alex is a threat to you. Marlena: You're hurting me. [SCENE_BREAK] Marlena: What is it? What is it? Oh! Oh! Oh! Oh! Oh! Oh! Oh! Oh! [Gasping] [SCENE_BREAK] Chelsea: This is your chance after all of these years to be with the only man you've ever loved. [SCENE_BREAK] John: I'm telling you, he tried to kill Lois, and if we don't stop him right now, you are next. [SCENE_BREAK] Belle: If you marry Mimi, you will be making a huge mistake. Shawn D.: Why? Belle: I still love you. [SCENE_BREAK] Hope: She killed our son! How dare you let her go free!