Episode #: 10534
Tape Date: 3/1/07
Air Date: 3/26/07
Director: James Baffico

Summary: Gabby tells Shawn a bit about her history…Chelsea convinces Hope she didn’t start the fire…Celeste badgers Sami to do something about EJ…EJ crashes the bridal shower…but not before he and Philip enter an alliance.

On the Island…
It is late and Belle is having trouble putting Claire to sleep. (Too cute how she keeps saying “cookie”). Duck comes by looking for Shawn, asking where he is. He asks lots of questions about Shawn and Belle and can tell that Belle is uncomfortable with it. He finally explains that he needs him early in the morning to help him and Belle says she will let him know. Downstairs, Shawn is lying on the sofa when Gabby comes by and offers him a beer. She can see he is upset and asks if he wants to talk about it but he doesn’t. She says it’s all her fault that they had a fight but Shawn says they just have things to work out. She apologizes for asking so many questions. Shawn finally explains that Belle was married and that it is her ex that is after them and how things hadn’t worked out as he had hoped. He tells Gabby that he does love Belle and thinks that maybe she loves him as well, but they just aren’t at that place yet and he told Belle he would be patient. She begins to pour on the charm, calling him sweet, smart, brave and “smoking hot”, saying any girl would be lucky to have him. But he laughs at those comments and she says it was inappropriate. Shawn says he isn’t going to push Belle, because before all this, he was a major screw up…he was working for a criminal and living with an ex-hooker. Gabby shares with him about her mother who was a “lady of the evening”. She rattles on about how she lived in Saigon during the war and there was no work and how she did what she had to survive. She died shortly after Gabby was born and how a marine, saying he was her daddy, rescued her from the orphanage. She is talking about Duck, who is nearby listening. She talks about how he has always taken care of her and Shawn says he has newfound respect for him. She says in a lot of ways, Shawn is like him. Belle walks up with Claire, telling Shawn that she won’t go to sleep, wanting him. Shawn asks her if it would be okay to stay with them and Belle says yes. Upstairs, Shawn puts Claire to bed and Belle thanks him. He tells her that he has been thinking about their arguments and it is all his fault. He promises her he is not going to pressure her anymore and that they should put it all aside for Claire’s sake.

Back in Salem…
Philip meets with EJ in a dark alley. Philip asks him if he has heard from Shawn and/or Belle, which EJ hasn’t. He tells him that he has people looking for them and EJ thinks that perhaps they should share information, for he and Shawn have unfinished business as well. They agree to keep each other informed and shake on it. Philip says he has to go…he is going to Lucas & Sami’s bridal shower and leaves. After he is gone, EJ says perhaps he should go shopping as well.

At Billie’s…
She is getting dressed when Hope comes by on her way to Sami’s shower. She wants to talk to her about the night of the fire. Hope says that she is not there to judge Chelsea or Billie. Billie is positive that Chelsea had nothing to do with it, but Hope points out that Chelsea was upset that night and when she is like that, can be unpredictable. Billie thinks that Hope is there to accuse Chelsea of starting the fire and gets upset. Hope says that either way, Chelsea is in some serious trouble. Billie is aware of that and says she knows she was upset with her and Nick, but NOT Bo and Hope…it doesn’t make sense that she would set their house on fire. She just wishes that Bo would believe in Chelsea as well. But Hope says he is just being a cop, trying to do his job. Billie asks what Hope believes and she says she doesn’t want to believe it, for she has been seeing changes in Chelsea. Billie says she will need to talk to Chelsea.

At Lucas & Sami’s…
They are rushing around getting ready to leave as Sami looks for her folder with all her wedding plans. As she is looking in the bedroom, Lucas calls Kate and tells her that they are leaving and that Sami doesn’t suspect a thing. Chelsea is in the hallway excitedly waiting for them to leave when Kate arrives. Sami and Lucas come out as they hide. Sami and Lucas leave as Kate and Chelsea go inside. Later, Kate has Chelsea sampling hors d’ourves as she complains about doing all this for Sami. Chelsea defends Sami and says that she has been good to her and how she is sure that Sami and Lucas love each other. Kate chuckles and says that love is over rated and for her not to let it make her stupid. Chelsea brings up Nick and Billie as Kate tells her to just get over it. Kate says that Billie is human but Chelsea doesn’t like Kate defending her. Kate tells her that forgiving Billie is the right thing to do…she can make Nick suffer all she wants. Kate says she needs to get over it and get on with it…and then Chelsea will be okay. There is a knock at the door as Chelsea opens it to find Billie and Hope there. Suddenly, Chelsea needs to go make a call and makes a quick exit.

At Chez Rouge…
Sami and Lucas meet with Cydney (the web person). Sami gets a call from Celeste, telling her not to hang up on her and listen to her…her future depends on it. She says things have gone from bad to worse with EJ and they need to talk immediately. Sami tells her she isn’t interested and don’t call back and hangs up on her. The lady asks Sami for her wedding plans as Sami explains all she wants to do. The lady says it sounds very “traditional” which Sami doesn’t like the sound of. She wanted it to be “edgy”. Cydney suggests a theme wedding and says maybe a “green” wedding. Sami says that green isn’t really her color (lol) and Cydney explains she means environmentally sound. As she explains, Sami gets excited, liking the sound of it. Lucas points out that many plans have already been made, but Sami says they can be changed. He finally gives in as an excited Sami says NO ONE will forget this wedding.

Back at Billie’s…
Chelsea goes there to be alone. Hope joins her and tries to be supportive. She tells Chelsea that Billie believes her 100% as does Kate. She says that Lucas and Sami must trust her, so she does have a lot of support. Chelsea says that she just doesn’t have hers or Bo’s. Hope says the fact is that she was there that night and she was upset and she can’t ignore that. Chelsea insists that she is not an arsonist and that there is no way she would ever try to hurt Hope or the baby…she loves them. She says they should look at Willow, since she is the one with a history of arson. Hope informs her that they did question Willow, but her alibi was she was with her brother and he confirmed it. Chelsea says that he was probably lying to protect her…he DOES owe her for footing all his expenses. Hope has a change of heart and tells Chelsea that she believes her. Chelsea asks what changed her mind, and Hope says she could see it in her eyes. Chelsea thanks her as Billie comes over and tells them that Bo just called and is on his way over…on police business. Chelsea panics and is sure he will take her to jail. Hope tells them she has an idea that may clear Chelsea and she hopes she gets back before Bo gets there. Billie continues to stand by Chelsea as Chelsea tells her she changed her mind and does want Billie there when she makes her statement.

Back at Sami’s Shower…
Philip has arrived now as Kate and Billie are happy he came. The doorbell rings as Kate opens it to find EJ standing there with a gift. Kate invites him as she says under her breath that this party may be fun after all. Sami is in the hallway and is accosted by Celeste, saying she is there to warn her. She tells her about being at Chez Rouge and overhearing EJ questioning Nick about the test. Celeste asks her what she is planning and Sami tells her about Nicking getting her the blank test, sure it will work. Celeste says no, EJ will find out and end up destroying her. Sami says she is not afraid of him, as Celeste warns her she should be…SHE is. Sami tries to get her to leave, saying she has to plan her wedding. Celeste tells her not to walk away from her…that bastard from hell has to die…just as Sami opens the door. The afore-mentioned "bastard from hell" himself, is standing there…as others in the background shout “surprise!”…and the previews show…

Chelsea (to Bo): If you want someone to blame this on, fine…blame me…afterall, I am your favorite target…But just know….that you are wrong…

Philip (to Lucas): I don’t want to miss out on being a part of my own family… (Luas): I don’t care what you want…

Shawn is fighting with someone as Gabby yells: Shawn, you are killing him…QUIT!...

Sami (to EJ): I am going back to the party…(EJ): You’re not going anywhere until I find out how you and that third-rate gypsy are planning on killing me…

And the credits roll…
Laney