Ej watched as he wife slept after she was forced to take a sedative after the news that Brendan was missing. EJ sat next to
his wife and moved her hair from her face. She was extremely upset and blamed herself for their son being taken by Aidan.
It was Aidan's fault period. He had taken his obsession to a new level and EJ was more than willing to meet him there. EJ
kissed Sami's head and would let her sleep. As Ej was about to leave their bedroom there was a knock at the door. Ej opened
the door and smiled reinforcements had arrived. It was Lily. Ej smiled "It's very good to see .I heard what Aidan did to you,
Are you okay?" Ej was concerned
Lily was embarrassed "I'm okay I'm sorry EJ I didn't stop Aidan from getting Brendan. I can't believe he took Brendan. He's
just a sick man. What's with the Godfather scene downstairs? I haven't seen that many hired guns ever.
EJ's look became somber." They're here to find my son and I will do anything I have to do that. Samantha is sleeping right
now. Lexie gave her a sedative but you're more than welcome to sit with her if you want?" JE gestured for her to come in the
bedroom. Lily nodded "Yes I want to be here when she wakes up. I know she's going to need me .I cant imagine what she's
going through and I want to do anything I can to help" Lily looked at Sami sadly Ej was relieved "I will be right downstairs if
she needs me. I want to see how far the search has gotten otherwise I wouldn't leave her side." EJ said Lil put her hand on
his arm. "You will find him EJ. Tini told me how much you love your children I know you must be suffering too." Lily said
sympathetically "Brendan will come back home and Aidan will be found I just know it. "Lily said EJ nodded his head "I know
he will this family has suffered enough because of Aidan. I'm just done letting this man interfering with my family's
happiness. I don't care who his brother is." EJ said angrily Lily realized EJ was dangerously close to becoming lethal. Lily
decides to change the subject.
"How is she doing I know she must be upset?" Lily asked EJ looked at the closed bedroom door." She was devastated Lexie
had to give her a sedative to help her sleep." Lily face dropped "Can I go in and sit with her. I want to with her when she
wakes up and I know you're going to be busy downstairs organizing the search party." Lily said EJ nodded "Sure go on in. I
will be downstairs if she needs me."
Lily Nodded as she saw her best friend lying down clutching Brendan's favorite toy and thought to herself things couldn't get
any worse could they? Aidan would prove everyone wrong. Lily pulled the chair closer to Sami while she slept and thought
how could Aidan do this to the woman he claimed to love but realized this was more about hurting EJ than Sami. Sami was
just a casualty in this war and so was Brendan. Lily prayed for Brendan that he wouldn't be harmed but she knew in her
bones someone would pay the price for Aidan's treachery.
Sami woke up and was groggy. "EJ" She rubbed her eyes to see the figure. "No sweetie it's me Lily." Lily answered. Sami sat
up immediately. "Oh my god Lily are you okay? I'm so sorry Aidan hurt you because of me." Sami said feeling guilty. Lily sat
next to her in the bed." I'm fine it takes more than a crazy lunatic doctor to knock me down." They both laughed. "Seriously
are you okay?" Sami asked as she examined Lily's head. "That's quite a lump does it hurt?" Sami asked Lily shook her head
"It looks worse than it feels. So I saw the minions as I came in. I knew you were married to someone powerful but scene
looks like something out a movie." Lily joked Sami got up and walked towards the window. "EJ will do anything to find
Brendan even if it means doing it DiMera style. I'm not crazy about the guards and the guns but right now it's a necessary
evil to catch the devil himself. My son has no clue that Aidan is and must be confused. I can't believe this mess, what the hell
was Aidan thinking?" Sami began to cry Lily came over and hugged her." I think if we put our heads together we can figure
out a plan to bring Aidan out of hiding. The only thing he really wants is you Tini." Lily smiled looking in Sam's eyes.
Sami nodded" That's the thing he knows I have my memory back and by the way did I thank you for tricking me with the
water thing very clever. That was a very Sami thing to do." Sami teased They both laughed again "I just hate that Aidan has
all the control EJ must be going mad right now and wishing he would have let Carlo kill him." Sami stated. Lily looked at Sami
and shook her head. "You know that wont solve anything. Now we know Aidan comes from a mob family too, so its not going
to be pretty. I know you want Brendan back and if it was my son I would do anything but find him and let the police deal with
him Tini." Lily demanded Sami sighed "I understand what you're saying and I am a cops daughter so I have been raised in
the law but I have never been one to follow any rules or laws Lily.
EJ comes from a world where the DiMera's constantly struggle with goodness. He is Stefano's son and that man is pure evil.
Which is why I understand EJ's need to tap into his evil side because in the end
I would do the same so I can't judge him for it. I have total confidence that EJ will keep Stefano in line
And the men under control. His main goal is to bring our son back alive period. Aidan hasn't exactly shown he's dealing with a
full deck. We need to be prepared because following rules almost had me lost to my husband and family forever. " Sami said
Lily sighed, "You know I would never judge you Tini And I will stand by you. Someone has to make sure no one winds up in
jail for god sakes. "Lily threw her hands up in defeat. Sami smiled "Now there's is one person that could possibly shed some
light on Aidan." Sami looked at Lily and Lily smiled she read Sami's mind "Oh Tini you're not thinking what I think you're
thinking. EJ will kill us, well me yes you no. You cant be seriously thinking about it?" Lily whined Sami gave her up to no good
smile and said. "I think we should go see Vincent in the hospital and talk him about his brother. Who better to give us
information? "Sami said smiling and rubbing her hands together. Lily shook her head "No We cant .He has to be guarded by
his men. What makes you think he's going to want to see the woman who's his brother obsession?
I think EJ just started liking me too when you were gone he wasn't exactly embracing me knowing I set you and Aidan up
together. After seeing the scene downstairs I don't want to piss EJ off anymore than he is right now. Tini think this through if
you go see Vincent behind EJ's back he's going to go nuclear."
Sami shrugged her shoulders." If you come with me Vincent wont be so defensive. If I go with EJ it's going to look to
threatening. We have to do this way please lily I need to find my son." Sami begged Lily shook her head and sighed. "What
are we going to tell Ej? " Lily asked Sami looked at her best friend and said calmly." We tell EJ nothing. I will let him use his
father's people but I would let him become his father and get his hands dirty. Aidan wont destroy my husband and make him
go back to the DiMera way .He has come to far from his father's clutches to do that and Aidan will send him right back there.
Ej has fought to get his soul back from the devil to become the man he is today. I love him too much to let him go into that
darkness again. You have no idea how EJ's father works. He probably loves that he's gone all godfather downstairs. I will
support my husband because I know that's what's needed to find Brendan but I can protect him from throwing away his life if
he kills Aidan. Vincent is my way to prevent that from happening. If I talk to him and convince him that its best if he lets me
find Aidan." Sami proclaimed
Lily shook her head "Tini I get you want to protect EJ but who's going to protect you? Aidan has gone mad and only wants
one thing and that's Santini the girl with no memory of her past and Her husband. Aidan isn't stupid he knows you love EJ .
He wont settle for a simple flirtation .He wants you mind, body and soul he made that pretty clear when he fed you that
poison. "Lily proclaimed. There was a knock at the door. Sami sighed, "Come in." Carlo stepped into the room and locked eyes
with Lily and it was like lighting struck both of them. " I was sent to check on you and make sure you were okay. Do you
need anything?" Carlo asked dutifully. Sami smiled and walked towards Carlo. "How is he Carlo? Is he in full DiMera mode?"
Carlo bowed his head and nodded. He knew Sami too well what she meant. She was always afraid a day like this would come
That EJ would go back to his old ways. She saved him from going full mobster but their son was missing and she knew he
husband Felt helpless and turning to the Phoenix & his ways was the only way he could get his power back. Sami cupped
Carlo's face"Watch over him please don't let Stefano talk EJ into anything he will regret." Sami begged Carlo looked at Lily and
smiled. "I will do my best you know he can be headstrong just like you .If you don't mind me saying Ma'am." Carlos said
bashfully Sami laughed, "I know Carlo its what makes us who we are."
Carlo nodded "I will tell you're awake and okay."Sami grabbed his arm and said "No Carlo tell him you found me still sleeping I
don't want him to worry please." Carlo and Lily looked at each other and didn't like the deceit because they knew she was up
to something. Yes Sami was stubborn like her husband and was determined to do things her way. Carlo nodded and left. Lily
grabbed Sami's arm "I don't like this Tini. Lying to EJ is not the way to handle this." Lily said sternly Sami grabbed her purse."
You coming with me or not? We can sneak out the servant's entrance." Sami said smiling challenging Lily to a new
adventure. Lily hesitated and both women were off to see Vincent to find Aidan. Lily knew there was going to be trouble but
she wasn't letting her best friend do it on her own. They both would be Thelma & Louise to find Brendan.