EJ was in his living room surrounded by people barking orders and instructions. He would do anything to find his son. His
father sat back watched with pride that his son was running the search. He let his son take over on purpose to make him see
that you can never really stop being a DiMera. EJ seemed comfortable being charge and Stefano knew this was the prefect
opportunity to lure him back to the fold. Carlo came into the room and approached EJ. Ej stopped what he was doing.
"Carlo how's my wife? Is she awake?" Ej asked concerned. Carlo swallowed the lump in his throat and shook his head." No
she still sleeps and her friend is with her." Carlo blatantly lied and hated every second of it. EJ smiled relieved
And continued to work looking at maps and showing different areas to search to his men. Stefano smiled he knew Carlo was
lying but he would keep quiet. Carlo worked for their family for years and he saw the hesitation and thought. What the hell is
that woman up to? He continued to watch his son and shook his head he knew Sami was digging her in a hole she couldn't
get out of and he would let her. If it meant it gets him closer to getting his son back he was happy she was making it easy.
Samantha was predictable to Stefano but his son loved her and he had to be careful that he didn't badmouth her or show any
hint of distaste. No Stefano would just wait and see what disaster she created now. EJ oblivious focused on finding Brendan
he had no clue those closest to him were deceiving him in their own way. At the hospital Lily and Sami are both dressed in
nurses uniforms and zoomed by the nurse's station undetected and looked at Vincent's room.
There was one of Vincent's henchmen at the door and both crotched down and looked at each other. They both couldn't go so
they devised a plan. Lily would distract the henchman by flirting with him and Sami would sneak by him and go into the
room. There was only one problem Lexie was on the floor too. If she saw them their plan would be a bust. Sami sighed
exasperated "Damn I forgot she would be here. Lily okay go the phone wall and have Lexie paged to the emergency room and
once she leaves we can go head." Sami orders Lily nods and goes to have Lexie distracted. Sami was starting to panic her
plan wouldn't work and EJ would come up stairs and find she was missing. "Calm down Sami Ej is busy he wont notice you're
gone." Sami tried to convince her. Lily came back "Mission accomplished" Lily said in heavy breath. They both watched Lexie
leave the floor And they proceeded with their plan. Lily went up to the henchman and proceeded to throw herself at him and
he took the bait. Sami snuck past the henchman while his back was turned and made it into the room.
Vincent laid in the bed-looking pale hooked up to IV's keeping him alive. Sami saw the resemblance to Aidan. Vincent had salt
and pepper hair like Aidan but he was much more slender and clearly older than Aidan. He was still very handsome Sami
thought as she walked closer to his bed. Vincent opened his eyes and saw Sami and he gasped because it was as if he was
seeing a ghost. Sami put her finger on her lips to shush him. Vincent sat up a little and couldn't believe his eyes.
He moved the oxygen mask off his face and spoke. "My god you look just like her. You could be twins. You must be Santini I
mean Sami." He said breathlessly Sami was puzzled about what he was talking about. She leaned closer to whisper." What
are you talking about Mr. Santucci? I look just like who?" Sami asked Vincent smiled and realized she had no clue. No one told
her why Aidan was so bent on having her. Vincent continued"You look just like James's dead wife Melissa. She was killed on
her way to the hospital to give birth to their son. A drunk driver killed her when they hit the ambulance she was in and it
over turned. The driver ran from the scene and left them to die. They never called for help. They just left a pregnant woman
in the street. James went into a deep depression and decided to leave New York without a word. Do you know why he called
you Santini? " Vincent asked Sami nodded "Yes because I was wearing a locket of my great Aunt Colleen and her lover Santo
was an inscription in it that said to my love Colleen from Sant they "O" was cut off so Aidan I mean James
named me Santini when I couldn't remember my name." Sami declared Vincent shook his head "No Santini was Melissa's
maiden name and he called her by her last name when they met. When he saw you he must have thought he could make
her live through you." Vincent mocked Sami sank into the chair. Sami was starting to understand Aidan's behavior but it was
still no excuse for what he had done. "So he took my son because he wants to create the family he never had and that's
dead? Do you realize how sick that is Mr. Santucci and how do I know he wont hurt my son?" Sami asked Vincent shook his
head."No he wants you to love him more than anything he wont hurt your son. He symbolizes the son he would have had
and clearly he wants a life with you and the boy. I know my brother has done some bad things and has hurt people but he
needs help. You have to get your husband to not to kill him. I cant stress to you enough how that would effect your family's
safety." Vincent said cryptically Sami stood up." I don't take kindly to anyone threatening my family, Mr. Santucci.
My husband has every right to retaliate against your brother after all he has done. He almost killed me and took me away
from husband and children I have five children Mr. Santucci or is that not important to you? I happen to know you have
family of your own. What if someone did this to your wife? You know damn well they would not be walking this earth. Why do
you think I'm here I'm not trying to have my husband throw his life away because of what your brother did. He walked away
from his family's ways years ago and made a life with our children and me. So don't lie there and talk about mercy when your
brother has had none for my family. Now we can threaten each other all day and claim that's right or wrong.
The matter is if I find him I can try to convince him to give himself up so there is no mob war but just to let you know I
support my husband 100% but I want him protected even if that means me going to Aidan. If something happens to my son
not even I will be able to prevent the shit storm that will come your way via my husband and his family. Now help me find
Aidan so that doesn't have to happen." Sami declared. Vincent was impressed by Sami's conviction and loyalty to her family
She was a true mobsters wife. In Vincent's world that was a rare breed. "I have no idea where he is. You forget this isn't my
town and I haven't exactly been in touch With my brother so we are not close. I'm sorry he took your son and I don't
condone what he has done. I managed to run my organization for years without a war and I don't want one. James clearly
needs help but I know he has to face some consequences. I just don't want a dead brother that's all. Vincent demanded
Sami nodded "I will do my best to prevent that from happening but if he doesn't
Bring my son soon. I wont be able to control what husband does no matter how tragic Aidan's story is. He shot you for god
sakes. I feel for him that he lost his wife. He erased all my memories, manipulated them, tortured my husband and has my
son. So I'm sympathetic but not crazy. He needs to bring my son home. If you speak to him
Convince him to bring Brendan back and I ill convince EJ to back off. All he wants is his family .We cant be that for him he ha
to know that. Sami said anxiously Vincent understood that it as going to be a hard sell to let James walk away with is life
even if he goes to jail. You don't hurt a DiMera without payback. Vincent knew he would do the same if the shoe were on the
other foot. Vincent then said, "I promise I will get him to see reason. I will call you not your husband but if I do you have to
try to keep him alive. Vincent begged Sami nodded. Sami knew she was making an impossible deal but she had to try. "Thank
you Mr. Santucci I appreciate it And I hope you get better real soon. I will do my best to keep my husband at bay but I need
my son home." Vincent nodded. Sami snuck out the room He waited for her to leave and picked up the phone and dialed.
"She was here and she's ready to do anything to get her son is careful she's not to be trusted. She's a pistol and
a fighter I see why you love her. She's the spitting image of Melissa. Jimmy was taking the boy really necessary. You put me
in a tough position and I will do my best to protect you. If you going to call her now is the time .She came to see me and I
know the husband doesn't know. So make your move she's ready. Sami told Lily what happened and both we heading back to
the mansion when he cell phone rang. Sami looked at her phone in horror it was Aidan."Aidan where are you? Is my son
okay? " Sami begged Aidan laughed, "Our son is fine Santini .We are waiting for you. If you want to see him you have to
meet me and come alone. I also know that EJ doesn't know you're looking for me so I suggest we keep it that way." Aidan
teased Brendan was cooing in the background. Sami began to cry and wiped her tears. "Aidan just tell me where I need to go
and I will be there." Sami begged Aidan smiled "Do I need to stress tell no one "Aidan teased
Sami swallowed hard "No you don't Aidan I understand." She listened to the location and nodded. Lily glared at her "Tell me
you just didn't agree to see that man alone. Tini have you lost your mind. There's no way I can let you do that .You do
understand that right?" Sami shook her head "Lily this is my son we are talking about. I can't tell EJ he will kill him and that
will almost guarantee a war with both mob families. No I have to do this but I will ask you to do something for me. Go to
Carlo and tell him and only him what happened .I trust him with my life stay by your phone an I will text you the address so
Carlo can come and take Aidan without killing him. Please do this for me. If you love me you will do this and under no
circumstances you tell EJ anything. Promise me Lily. Sami begged Lily nodded hesitantly. Sami scrambled to be on her way to
meet Aidan. Lily ran to go to the mansion to find Carlo. Sami made it half way to he destination and texted lily
Lily snuck back in the mansion the way Sami showed her. She ran upstairs and came back down the stairs the front way as if
she never left the mansion. Ej was in the same spot he was in hours ago. "Ej I'm looking for Carlo is he around?"
Ej looked up and said "I sent him on an lead he should be back shortly .Is everything okay?" Ej asked Lily nodded "Yes
everything is fine "Lily lied She ran back upstairs And went back into the empty bedroom. She then received a text from Sami
"I'm here tell Carlo to get here fast this place is deserted." Lily panicked she tried calling Carlo straight to voice mail. Sami
knocked on the door and it opened immediately. Aidan checked outside no one was around. He pulled her in the cabin and she
saw Brendan. She immediately cried out and ran to him. She picked him up and kissed him and checked him for any injuries.
There was none. Then she heard it in her ear .it was a click of a gun at her head." I told you he was fine now put him down
Santini. We have some catching up to do." Aidan demanded He guided her to the sofa and Sami sat down hesitantly. He said,
"Give me your phone "Aidan demanded. Sami handed him the phone. She deleted the message before she went inside so
Aidan found nothing. He threw the phone in the fire. Sami screamed but quickly covered he mouth not to frighten Brendan.
Aidan sat next to Sami "Now that you're here we can start planning our future." Aidan smiled Sami looked at Brendan quietly
playing and softly said "Okay Aidan I will do whatever you want as long as you don't hurt Brendan." Sami said in tears. Aidan
laughed "Why would I hurt our son now that you're here were going to become a family and you will be my wife again in all
sense of the word." Aidan promised Sami gulped and realized she made a mistake coming alone. Aidan has no intention of
negotiating or letting her go. Aidan began to hold her close in his arms. Sami winced at Aidan's touch. "We will wait until he
falls asleep and then we will have alone time." Aidan laughed creepily. Lily sat anxious for about 20 minute in that time she
called Carlo 10 ten times no answer. She then texted him the address and decided she would go to the address herself. She
went out the front way no one even noticed except Stefano. Ej realized it had been hours since he last saw his wife .He
decided to peek in on her and he opened the bedroom door. He saw the lump under the covers and smiled. EJ realized Lily left
without saying goodbye and he tonight maybe she was letting Samantha rest. He sat down on the best and rubbed the
lump." Darling you have been sleeping for a long time is you okay?" Ej asked and realized he was feeling pillows and he
yanked the covers back. "Samantha, Samantha" EJ called out worried. Ej tore up the room and she was nowhere to be
found. "Samantha" he yelled and there was no answer. He checked all the children's rooms and nothing. He picked up his
phone and dialed Sami's number it went straight to voice mail. "Bloody hell Samantha where are you?" EJ dialed Carlo and
also voicemail. Ej then dialed Lily she was driving she put him on speakerphone. "Hello EJ is there something wrong?" Lily
asked coolly Ej then asked "Is Samantha with you?"Lily then began to answer "Ej the truth is Tini got a call" Then lily realized
there a car coming straight for her and she screamed the phone went dead .EJ heard the crash and panicked "Lily, Lily what
happened? Lily " EJ yelled All he heard was the dial tone. Ej walked over to his wedding photo and began to sob. "Samantha
where are you? What have you done?" EJ held the picture up to his chest. Ej feared the worst that his wife was gone but EJ
never had any idea How bad it really was. Ej ran downstairs and informed the men that the search included his wife now and
that Aidan was to be killed no matter what. Stefano smiled and thanked Sami for her latest stunt but no one had any idea
what the price she would pay.
Aidan kissed her neck and Sami tried to pull away and he pulled her closer and undid her shirt buttons. Sami swallowed and
closed her eyes and begged. "Aidan you cant do this please. I'm not your wife please let us go and I wont tell anyone where
you are." Sami begged Aidan looked in her eyes and sneered, "You are my wife and tonight our life will begin or do I have to
wake up our son?" Aidan threatened Sami shook her head anxiously "No, No Please don't wake him. I'm sorry I will do
whatever you want." Sami promised Aidan continued and snarled, "I knew you would see things my way." Aidan continued to
undress Sami as she winced in silence revolted by his touch. Sami closed her eyes and begged for someone to come
Or for it to be over quickly. Aidan was taking pleasure in his act and in his mind was doing nothing wrong as Sami trembled.
She was rightfully his and he would make sure she understood that. The room as silent and you could hear was the burning
embers and the crickets outside. Lily was laid out on the road and a car came to a halt and she heard a person coming
towards her. All she had the strength to say was "Please save Tini she needs help "Lily passed out and there was silence.