The Triangle

by Lady Sephora

The ever shifting triangle in Sami's life, from EJLucasSami to BradyDiMeraWells.

2. Chapter 2

Part 61

As EJ tries to sweep Sami out of the courtroom, Marlena stops them.

Marlena: Sami, can we finish before you leave?

Sami: Mom, please, not now.

John: Marlena, let her go.

Marlena: John, I will discuss this with you when we get home. (turning back to Sami and EJ) Sami, I don't like this, not at all.

EJ: Dr. Evans, I assure you, Samantha is safe with me. I would never cause her any harm.

Sami: Mom, I trust EJ. He's been there for me since the beginning.

Stefano: Marlena, let the children go. EJ can be trusted. Tony didn't raise him, he's a good boy.

EJ: Stefano, you aren't helping the situation.

Marlena: Stefano, please. This is family business.

Stefano: I agree, family.

Lexie: Father, you aren't helping.

As Marlena, Stefano, John, and Lexie all begin to bicker at one another, EJ pulls Sami away and they slip out while the others fight among themselves.

EJ: Sorry you had to go through that.

Sami: This isn't going to be easy, is it?

EJ: It doesn't appear so?

Back inside, Marlena notices that EJ and Sami have left.

Marlena: Where are EJ and Sami.

John: I believe they took the opportunity and escaped.

Marlena: John, I really don't like this.

John: Come on, let's go home and talk about it.

Marlena: Lexie, it was good to see you.

Stefano: And what about me, Marlena.

Marlena: Stefano, if you or EJ do something that hurts my daughter, I will make you sorry.

Stefano: Ah, I see you've gotten feistier than ever.

John: Doc, let's go.

John and Marlena leave.

Lexie: Father, what are you doing?

Stefano: You'll just have to wait and see. Wait and see like the rest.

Part 62

Sami: EJ where are we going?

EJ: You'll see.

Sami: EJ, this is Mythic. I don't know if I can go in there.

EJ: Well, we aren't exactly going in. Patience, love. Patience.

When they got in the elevator, Sami was tense. She hadn't been at the offices since her kidnapping and even though it had some happy memories, she wasn't ready to be there. She was so nervous, she never noticed that EJ had pushed the button for the roof, not the penthouse. When the doors opened, she was surprised.

Sami: EJ, what, that's a helicopter.

EJ: Very astute of you to notice the obvious.

Sami with a smile and a playful slap: EJ! Now, where are we going?

EJ: I believe I said something about patience before.

Sami: EJ this is so exciting.

EJ: The best is yet to come.

Pilot: Mr. Wells, we'll be at the airport in about 10 minutes.

EJ: Thank you.

Sami: Airport?

EJ: Yes.

Sami: EJ, where are you taking me?

EJ: You were always the one who shook her Christmas presents before Christmas morning, weren't you?

Sami: No, I always tried to find them before my mom ever wrapped them.

EJ: That explains a lot about you, darling. Well this time, you'll just have to be surprised.

When the helicopter landed there was a private jet waiting. As Sami and EJ got closer, she could see it was the Basic Black jet.

Sami: EJ, that's John's jet.

EJ: I know, I asked to borrow it and he obliged. Interestingly he doesn't disapprove of us. Hopefully he can persuade your mother.

Sami: Well, that might have been easier BEFORE Stefano showed up.

EJ: That's the last time I want to hear that name. This is about us, not him and it will be best if we just don't speak of him at all.

Sami: Okay. I can do that. Oh my god, EJ, it's beautiful. I've never been on John's jet.

EJ: Well, I'm glad I could share your first time with you.

Pilot: Mr. Wells, Miss Brady. Welcome aboard. Your flight plans are approved and we'll be departing in 10 minutes.

Sami: Where is it you're taking us.

Pilot: Sorry, m'am I've been instructed not to say.

Sami: Great, even the pilot won't tell me.

EJ: It would ruin the surprise.

Sami: You are enjoying this way too much.

EJ with a patented EJ Wells smile: Yes, I am.

Part 63

Pilot: Prepare for take off. Tower clear. Please fasten your seatbelts. Thank you for flying with us tonight, I estimated arrival at our destination is static hours.

Sami: EJ, what did he say?

EJ: I'm sorry, darling, I didn't hear that either. Could be two hours or longer as he did say hours.

Sami: EJ, where are we going?

EJ: Not telling! Champaign?

Sami: I guess.

EJ: How about a movie to pass the time.

Sami: Fine, what do you have?

EJ: Well, a little birdie told me that this was your favorite movie.

Sami: Oh my god, EJ, Gone With The Wind. I love this movie.

EJ: Yes, I know. I do admit I do not understand the fascination you American women have with that movie.

Sami: EJ, it's just the most romantic movie ever.

EJ: A movie about a war that tore your country apart?

Sami: Not that part, silly, Rhett Butler. Every girl wants a Rhett Butler in her life.

She stares at him and he grins.

EJ: Alright, a Rhett Butler.

He pulls out a remote, a wide screen comes down from the ceiling. He pulls a large bowl of popcorn and two Champaign glassed out and brings them to her.

Sami: EJ, this movie is like 4 hours, do we have that much time?

EJ: Yes, that much I will tell you. We have enough time to watch the movies.

As they lie on the couch Sami's in awe a private plane, her favorite movie, an unknown destination. He's thought of everything. She looks over at him, he's still wearing the suit he had on in court. She leans over and loosens his tie. She slowly removes it from his neck and he just smiles at her. She unbuttons his shirt and slowly starts to seduce him. She slowly kisses his neck and moves down to his chest. In the background her favorite part of the movie is playing and EJ begins to see why American women love Gone With The Wind.

Scarlett: Rhett, don't. I shall faint.

Rhett Butler: I want you to faint. This is what you were meant for. None of the fools you've ever know have kissed you like this, have they? Your Charles (Austin), or your Frank (Brandon), or your stupid Ashley (Lucas).

She slowly unbuttons her own blouse as he watches with love. They kiss and fall into a deep passion. They make love until the movie is over. After they are done, EJ smiles.

EJ: Well, I can see why American women love that movie, but I do believe American men are missing out not watching it with them.

She laughs. He can always bring a smile to her face.

Sami: Alright buddy, where are we going.

EJ: Still not telling. How do you feel about Titanic or Romeo and Juliet?

Sami: EJ, we cannot have that much time left flying, that would mean we'd be going like to Europe.

He just smiles.

Part 64

EJ: Get some sleep. You'll need it.

After a couple more hours flying the pilot wakes EJ and Sami: Mr. Wells, we are approaching our final destination.

EJ: Excellent. Are you ready, darling?

Sami: Where are we?

EJ: Milan.

Sami: Milan? Italy?

EJ: Yes. Just a short trip, relax, do some shopping.

Sami: Milan?

EJ: Yes. I do have to make one pesky little stop by something called Fashion Week. I'm sure being a woman you've heard about it.

Sami: Heard about it, EJ I've always dreamed of going to Fashion Week.

EJ: Well, that is something I didn't know and I thought I knew everything about you.

Sami: Why would you have to stop by Fashion Week?

EJ: Bothersome little commitment. Promised a favor for a friend.

Sami, thinking maybe it's some model ex-girlfriend or something: A friend?

EJ: Well, relative more like it. Come, we have breakfast reservations.

A limo picks them up and takes them to a quaint café. A woman is waiting at the table the host directs them to.

Woman: EJ! (she hugs him) Oh, my, this cannot be little Sami Brady. You have grown into such an amazingly beautiful woman.

EJ: Mother.

Sami: Mother? Anna?

Anna: Yes, oh, Sami, you were just a little one last time I saw you. You are stunning, I can't get over it. EJ, you did not tell me how beautiful she is.

EJ: Well, as you can see, she is, the most beautiful woman I know, next to you, Mother.

Anna: Oh, EJ. (she hugs him again) Sit, sit.

Sami's virtually dumbstruck. EJ sweeps her off to Milan for breakfast with his mother?

Anna: So, tell me all about Salem. Do you love it there like I said you would?

EJ: Yes, mother, it's lovely.

Anna: How's Carrie?

Sami: We don't talk about her.

Anna: What? What happened?

EJ: Mother, Carrie and Lucas are divorcing and Carrie left town with Austin. It's a rather sore point and has caused Sami some physical hardship, that's why I brought her here for the weekend. She needed pampering and some shopping.

Anna: Oh, Sami, I have some fashions that will look wonderful on you.

Sami: Thank you, Anna.

Anna: Sami, how's your father. Everything with him good?

Sami: He's fine.

EJ: Samantha, you look tired.

Sami: Just a little, the time difference or something.

EJ: Mother, would you mind if I take Samantha to the hotel so we can rest for this evening.

Anna: Certainly. EJ, come by early, I have a beautiful outfit in mind for Sami.

EJ: Of course, if Samantha's feeling up to it.

Sami: Thank you, Anna. It was nice seeing you.

EJ: Mother, see you in a bit (he kisses her on the cheek).

Sami: Bye.

EJ: Alright, what's wrong?

Part 65

EJ: Samantha, look at me, what's wrong?

Sami: EJ, really it's nothing I'm just tired.

EJ: And I sprung my mother on you?

Sami: No, I mean, it's not like I haven't met her before, it was just a long time ago when I was little and she was married to Tony.

EJ: So you really are just tired.

Sami: Yeah.

EJ: No, I know you, come on, what else is it?

Sami: Well, I mean, I know in Salem somehow everyone seems to be related to one another but it's hard to be reminded that you are my sisters brother.

EJ: That does seem a bit odd. I actually hadn't thought of it that way.

Sami: I hadn't either until my mother brought it up yesterday.

EJ: Ah, so it's all about the timing.

Sami: Yeah. I just need some sleep. I promise, I can gracious to Anna, your mother, after I get some sleep.

EJ: Perfectly understandable. We knew this wasn't going to be easy but I certainly didn't mean to make it harder.

Sami: Well, you at least soften the blow by doing it in Italy. I can't believe I'm in Milan.

EJ: There's the smile.

Sami: Thank you, EJ. Thank you for doing this for me. Wait, does John know where you took me.

EJ: Most certainly.

Sami: Oh is my mom going to be mad.

EJ: Only if John tells her, but we're done thinking about it. Let's go to the hotel, you'll love it, I promise, get some rest and then take you to get whatever fabulous outfit my mother has chosen for you.

Sami: EJ, is your name really Wells?

Part 66

Back in Salem John and Marlena are discussing Sami.

Marlena: John, how could you?

John: Doc, she'll be fine.

Marlena: But she's with a DiMera in ITALY.

John: Samantha is a grown woman and I don't believe EJ went through all he did to get her back just to take her to Italy to hurt her.

Marlena: But, John, Italy.

John: Doc, I promise you she'll be fine.

Marlena: John, I know you told me all that EJ did to save Sami, and I wish I'd been here when it was happening, but he's a DiMera. Stefano's grandson. How do you know he can really be trusted? What if he doesn't bring her back? Maybe we should go after her.

John: Doc, she's with EJ, not Stefano, not Tony, and they are meeting up with Anna. They'll be home Monday morning for the trial. It will be okay.

Marlena: John, I need to go out.

John: Doc, come on. Don't leave mad.

Marlena: I just want to clear my head. You've told me how EJ rescued Sami, now I need to process that information. Just, please, give me some time alone.

Rather than spend time alone, Marlena heads straight to Roman to get his support and help.

Roman: Doc!

Marlena: Roman, I need to talk to you about Sami and EJ.

Roman: What's wrong.

Marlena: He's taken her to Italy.

Roman: Really?

Marlena: Yes, John lent him the plane so he could take her there.

Roman: She's got the trial Monday.

Marlena: I know, and apparently EJ promised to have her home in time, but, Roman, I'm worried. EJ's a DiMera.

Roman: Doc, EJ isn't like Stefano, he saved our daughter. He'll keep her safe and bring her home. I'm sure of it.

Marlena: Roman, you've got to help me, convince Sami, convince her this relationship is wrong. My daughter cannot be involved with a DiMera.

Roman: Doc, come on.

Marlena: Roman, I mean it. I'm not going to allow it.

Roman: Marlena, Sami's a grown woman. Let her be happy.

Marlena: I will never believe a DiMera can love my daughter and make her happy.

Roman can only shake his head.

Part 67

EJ: Darling, are you ready?

Sami: Yeah, I think so.

EJ: Oh, my, you look positively stunning.

Sami: Thank you. I thought, just in case, I should wear something nice.

EJ: Just in case? Are you afraid of what my mother might pick out for you.

Sami: Well, if she feels the way my mom does, YEAH!

EJ: Nonsense, my mother likes you and thinks we'd be perfect together, she told me as much when she called to confirm.

Sami smiles: Oh!

EJ: I do have word from Salem.

Sami: Do I want to know?

EJ: Well, I promised to not keep things from you.

Sami: Alright.

EJ: John called. Your mother knows and she's none too happy.

Sami: What?

EJ: No worries, he stood up for us and I reiterated my promise to have you home in time for the trial.

Sami: Oh, EJ, thank you. Thank you for everything.

EJ: You sound much better.

Sami: Well, the afternoon helped.

EJ: Yes, yes it did, but we were supposed to be getting some rest.

Sami: It was relaxing enough for me.

EJ: Ah, I see, well it's nice to know I "relax" you.

Sami: You know what I mean. Alright, how's this, it was invigorating, I'm up for more.

EJ: Ah, don't tempt me, we have to meet my mother.

Sami: Your mother, yes.

She smiles slyly at him.

EJ: We don't have time.

Sami: Are you sure?

EJ: Samantha Gene Brady, you naughty girl.

Sami: I know.

Part 68

After a very romantic interlude, EJ and Sami scramble to get to Anna on time. They're late, but she's understanding.

Anna: Good evening.

EJ: Sorry, mother, we were detained.

Anna: I can only imagine.

Sami's hair, while still beautiful, is not as perfectly quaffed as it was before the tryst.

Sami: Anna, I'm sorry, it was my fault. I'm having a bad hair day and EJ was patient enough to wait for me.

Anna: Mmmhhmm. It's alright, I was young and in love once or twice before. (she leans closer to Sami) let's just say, you're definitely your father's daughter.

Sami's shocked by the statement but smiles. She's beginning to feel more comfortable around Anna. As Anna leads them to her collection, Sami is anxious. They stop at the door. EJ, ever the gentleman, opens it for his girls. Sami and Anna enter, but Anna stops EJ.

Anna: Not so fast, son. You wait here.

EJ: I beg your pardon?

Anna: Wait here. Don't worry, I'll bring her back absolutely beautiful.

Inside there is a beautiful collection of dresses, Sami is stunned at how beautiful they are.

Sami: Anna, are all these yours?

Anna: Yes, do you absolutely love them?

Sami: Yes, I do. I didn't know how talented you were, Carrie never showed me any of your designs.

Anna: Really? I'll have to talk to her about that.

Sami: If you can find her.

Anna: Oh, sweetheart, I'm sorry. I promised EJ I wouldn't mention her.

Sami: It's okay. I brought her up.

Anna: You are such a dear. Okay, now, close your eyes, I want to see if you like what I picked for you. Oh, and if it doesn't fit, blame my son. I trusted him to sneak your measurements.

Sami's a little worried, but when she opens her eyes it's like the dress was made for her. The color a beautiful three toned bronze. The neckline perfectly flattering to her body. It was the dress she would design for herself if she had talent.

Sami: Oh, Anna, it's the most beautiful dress I've ever seen.

Anna: I am so glad you like it. I only had a couple of pictures to go by. I think it's going to look

Sami: Perfect.

Sami smiles, she's relieved. The dress spoke volumes. It said EJ's mom likes me and no mother of any man she'd ever dated, like her. She hugs Anna and cries a little.

Anna: What? Why are you crying?

Sami: I'm just happy. Thank you so much.

Anna: I'm glad. Let's get you ready.

Anna, can I ask you something.

Anna: Sure.

Sami: Why won't EJ ever answer me when I ask him about his name?

Part 69

Anna laughs: Come on, Sami. I'll give you the background on my son you'll never hear from him.

She leads Sami into another room where a make up artist and hair dresser are waiting.

Sami: Anna, what's this.

Anna: You have to be perfect tonight. This is all about you.

As EJ paces in the hall wondering what his mother could be saying, Sami is learning all about how little EJ Wells grew up. Anna is more than delighted to tell her all about

EJ. As the ladies do Sami's hair and make up, Anna tells her about the wonderful man she met and married. The man, Martin Wells, loved EJ and adopted him, raising him as his own. It wasn't until Martin died that EJ found out he was a DiMera.

Sami: How'd he die?

Anna: An accident. We were on holiday, skiing, when another skier lost control and crashed into Martin. It was all very quick.

Sami: Was EJ there when it happened?

Anna: No, thank goodness. I don't think he'd have been able to handle it. He loved his father. Martin. After Martin's death we were going through his thing. EJ found a note from Stefano and his adoption certificate. I'd never told Tony about EJ and I never knew Stefano had contacted Martin.

Sami: You never told EJ he was adopted?

Anna: Oh, no, we did. He knew Martin wasn't my first husband, but he was the only father EJ ever knew. EJ even knew about Salem. I think he romanticized it the way I told him about it. Tony can make for good fairytales.

Sami: Did he know Tony was his father?

Anna: In a way, but he didn't know about the DiMeras. I never really elaborated. Then, once my son became some hot shot race car driver, and I was creating, we lost touch. There are parts of his life I don't know about so I am so happy he shared you with me.

Sami: What's his real name? He won't tell me.

Anna laughs and whispers the name. Sami laughs too.

Sami: You didn't.

Anna: I did. Now, let's get this dress on.

Sami puts the dress on. EJ got it right, the dress fits perfectly and Sami looks beautiful. Anna opens the door and let's EJ in.

EJ: What took so (Sami's taken his breath away, he can't speak for a moment) Oh, my. You look

Sami: What?

EJ: Amazing. Mother, the dress, it's perfect. She's beautiful. You're beautiful. I can't wait to show you to the world.

Sami smiles. No one has ever treated her the way Anna and EJ did this evening. She decides to wait for the perfect moment to tease him about his name.

Sami: EJ, stop staring.

EJ: I can't. You're stunning and you'll be on my arm all night. I'm not letting you out of my sight.

Anna: Alright then. You two go. I have a collection to get on the runway. Enjoy.

Sami: Thank you again, Anna.

EJ: Thank you, Mother.

Anna: Bye.

EJ: So, what did you and my mother talk about.

Sami: You.

EJ: So did she tell you dirty little secrets from my childhood?

Sami: A few, Eugene.

EJ: Oh, she didn't.

Sami just laughs, and EJ just hangs his head a moment.

Part 70

The rest of the weekend was almost a blur for Sami. EJ had wined and dined her in the best restaurants in Milan. He'd taken her shopping and bought her wonderful designer dresses made not only by Anna but by other designers too. By the time they were ready to leave, she'd nearly forgotten about the trial, NEARLY.

Sami: EJ, what would happen if I didn't show up for the trial?

EJ: Kate would likely go free, your mother would think I kidnapped you, Lucas would probably get away with his part in all of this, you mother would think I kidnapped you.

Sami: You said that.

EJ: I felt it bore repeating. Not to mention if my, Stefano, has a vested interest in seeing Kate get punished I can only imagine the repercussions if by not showing she goes free. Repercussions for both of us.

Sami: I guess you're right.

EJ: We should go to the airport, we are on a tight schedule and I don't want to do anything to upset your mother.

Sami: EJ, have I thanked you for this, all of this?

EJ: Yes, I believe you have.

Sami: Can I thank you again?

EJ: You're stalling.

Sami: Probably. I don't want to go back to Salem, not with everything that's there.

EJ: I know, maybe after the trial is over we can get away like this again, go to England and see where I grew up.

Sami: If my family lets me. EJ, my mom.

EJ: I know about your mother's feelings, she's hardly hiding them.

Sami: I'm sorry about that.

EJ: It's not your fault. It's not even my fault. If my, Stefano, hadn't come back I'm quite certain it would be far easier for her to accept me. As it stands, Stefano has put that in jeopardy.

She can only look lovingly at him, wishing things were different but knowing they have to go back and face everyone.

EJ: I'm sorry. This was a wonderful weekend, I'm spoiling it with discussion of what ifs and speculations. We should go. We can't miss the flight.

Sami: Okay. (she pulls him close and kisses him) Thank you.

EJ: You're welcome.

Sami: So, how long is the limo ride to the airport?

EJ: Samantha!

Sami: WHaaattt?

EJ: You can be a wicked, wicked girl.

Sami: And you're just now learning that?

EJ, coyly: Well, I have had my suspicions.

He sweeps her off her feet and carries her to the bedroom. The flight can wait, Salem can wait.

Part 71

At the courthouse, Marlena is pacing, wondering where Sami and EJ are. John enters with news.

Marlena: John, where are they? Is he bringing her back?

John: Relax, Doc. I talked to my pilot, they were a little late getting to the airport and had to wait to take off. They'll be here but not before lunch. Hey, Frankie, can you get Sami and EJ's testimonies delayed until after lunch?

Frankie: Sure, I think so. Apparently something's happened though. Sami may not need to testify at all.

Marlena: Something's happened? What do you mean?

Frankie: I don't know. I got a call this morning telling me to be here with or without Sami.

John: So we don't know anything.

Roman enters the courtroom and joins Marlena, John, and Frankie.

Marlena: Roman, do you know anything?

Roman: Not a thing. I got the call to be here right away, that's all I know.

Bailiff: Please rise and come to order, the Honorable Judge Martin Allen presiding.

Judge: Be seated.

Marlena to Roman: Where's Kate?

Roman: I don't know.

Judge: Over the weekend, Ms. Roberts experienced a change of heart and decided to no longer continue with the trial. She has entered a guilty plea. This trial is over.

Bailiff: All rise.

The judge exits and the court is stunned. Sami and EJ weren't even present for the event, but Stefano was and he was smiling.

Marlena: Stefano, did you have something to do with this?

Stefano: Me? How could I? Kate changed her mind, how could I make her do that.

Roman: Stefano, if you had anything to do with this.

Stefano: Roman, Marlena, I ask you, is it not a good thing that the woman who kidnapped your daughter is being punished for hurting her? Would you rather her fate be decided by 12 people who may or may not like Samantha? Wouldn't you rather Samantha's past stay within the family?

Marlena and Roman are stunned and worried. This is a shade of gray of the Stefano they know.

Stefano: Your daughter has been saved, again by a DiMera. You're welcome.

Stefano exits.

Marlena: Roman, what did he mean Sami was saved by a DiMera again?

Roman: Doc, I'm afraid we will have to wait to find out.

Marlena: Roman, I meant what I said before. I want Sami away from EJ. NOW!

Part 72

As the plane lands, EJ turns his cell phone back on. There's a message. EJ has a questioning look on his face.

Sami: EJ, what is it?

EJ: The message said the trial's been cancelled and we needn't hurry to the court house. Samantha, check your phone.

She does, there are three messages. One from Frankie telling her to call him about the trial and two from her mother.

Sami: It's Uncle Frankie and my mom. Uncle Frankie says to call him as soon as we land. My mom's frantic that we aren't there yet. Wait, she wants me at the penthouse, alone as soon as possible.

EJ: I wonder what happened at the trial.

Sami: I'll call my Uncle Frankie. That's probably safer than calling my mom.

As EJ looks on, Sami finds out what happened.

Sami: Kate's trial is over. She's going to jail without a trial. My Uncle Frankie said it's over and apparently Stefano might have done something. He thinks that's why my mom wants to see me.

EJ: This is not good. If Stefano did something, your mother is going to be more determined than ever to keep us apart.

Sami: EJ, can we just get back on the plane and leave Salem?

EJ: I wish we could, but we have to face what's going on. I can't have your mother thinking I kidnapped you. I'll take you to the penthouse. I won't go up, but I'll wait for you there.

Sami: Thanks. I'm sure I know what she wants to talk about.

EJ: Me.

Sami: Yeah. If Stefano did something my mom is going to be more determined than ever.

EJ: Hey, just remember I love you and we've been through so much to get here. We'll get past this. I promise.

Sami: You do.

EJ: I do. I will get us through this, I will be there for you. I'm not going to let anything come between us. Now, let's go face your mother.

Part 73

At the penthouse, Marlena is on the phone.

Marlena : Thank you, Lexie. I'm so glad you agree with me.

Lexie: Marlena, I know Sami is your daughter and you love her, but I don't want her anywhere near my nephew. The problem is, this means going up against my father.

Marlena : That's what worries me, Lexie, why does Stefano want them together?

Lexie: Your guess is as good as mine. I'm hoping to talk some sense into he and EJ. Being DiMeras that could be difficult.

Marlena : Okay, just keep me posted.

Lexie: I will. Bye.

Marlena : Bye.

Just them, EJ and Sami arrive at the penthouse parking garage.

Sami: Come up with me.

Your mother asked to see you alone.

Sami: You can talk to John.

EJ: Samantha, you're a grown woman, you need to face your fears of your mother.

Sami: It's not that, it's just I don't want to be away from you.

EJ: Go, darling, I'll be waiting down here for you.

She just stares at him, pouting just a little.

EJ: I love you, now, go!

When Sami arrives, she's greeted by John. For once she's grateful to see him.

John: Samantha. How was the trip.

Sami: It was wonderful, thank you so much, John. I really appreciated it.

John: I'm glad.

Sami: Are you in a lot of trouble with my mom.

John: Nothing I can't handle. You might want to watch your back though.

Sami: Is she that upset?

John: She's not pleased that EJ's a DiMera. She was afraid you'd never return when I let you go off with him.

Sami: John, you know EJ is a good man. He's not live the other DiMeras.

John: I know that, but your mother doesn't.

Marlena : Know what?

Sami: That EJ's a good man.

Marlena : I've seen nothing to prove that.

Sami: Mom. He rescued me from the cabin Kate held me in. He's protected me, taken care of me. He's been there for me. He puts me first.

Marlena : Which is why I worry. EJ is a DiMera and DiMeras don't do anything that isn't for their own personal gain.

Sami: That's just great, Mom. You tell me I'm worthy then when someone shows an interest in me, puts me first, you tell me it's because he's a DiMera and I'm not worthy. Which is it, Mom, am I worthy or not?

John: Samantha, of course you're worthy, that's not what you mother meant.

Marlena : Oh, Sami, I just meant, with the DiMeras you can never trust their motives.

Sami: Well I trust EJ. He loves me, he takes care of me. You don't know him, you're just judging who you think he is. I should have known I couldn't talk to you. If it were Belle or Carrie, you wouldn't say EJ's not good enough, just me. EJ's a DiMera so he can't love me.

Marlena : Sami, I didn't say that.

Sami: You didn't have to. I know what you meant. I'm leaving.

Marlena : Sami, wait.

It's too late. Sami has stormed off leaving Marlena and John in the penthouse.

John, shaking his head: Doc, Doc, Doc. I don't think that's the approach you should have used.

Marlena : Oh, John, what am I going to do now?

John: Let her enjoy her time with EJ.

Marlena : I can't, John. I just can't.

Part 74

Sami gets back to the car and slams the door as she gets in.

Sami: AAAAAARRGGGHHH!

EJ: Samantha, the car!

Sami: The car! The car! EJ do not tempt me to hurt you or (air quotes) THE CAR!

EJ: I take it it didn't go well.

Sami: Of course not. I'm not Belle. I'm not Carrie. I'm Samantha, so of course no man could love me, want me, be with me without some hidden agenda or some woman on the side. I can never be anyone's first. I'm Sami the black sheep not good enough for anyone.

EJ: Well, I do have another woman, but you knew that.

She wields around at him ready to hurt him.

He smirks: The car, darling, the car. I've never hidden it, she is the other woman in my life.

Sami: Stop it. I don't want to laugh, I want to be mad.

EJ: But you can't be for too long when you're with me, can you?

Sami: No. But this time I don't want you being all cute. Just let me be mad.

EJ: No, let's talk about this with far less drama and considerably less violence.

Sami: EJ, she just makes me so mad. If I were Belle, she'd tell me something totally different. She tells them to follow their hearts and I get "he's bad for you, you can't trust your heart." Why, EJ? Why? Why can't she believe that you love me?

EJ: Because she's only known the darker side of the DiMeras. She needs to just see us together, see us happy. It will just take time.

Sami: I don't have time. She's going to try and put a stop to us, John told me so.

EJ: We won't let her. She's just one woman, we can fight just one woman.

Sami: You don't know my mom.

EJ: No, but I know my heart. I know she's wrong and with that knowledge, I know we can fight for this. Fight for us. Okay, chin up. (he looks at her) You just really want to be mad about this.

Sami: For now.

EJ: Alright, you can be mad until we get to the restaurant.

Sami: Restaurant?

EJ: Yes, The Penthouse Grill. I felt is safer than Chez Rouge.

Sami: Isn't that the truth.

EJ: Then it's settle, The Penthouse Grill it is.

He leans over and kisses her on the cheek. She continues to fume over her mother. He's hoping to change her mood or his surprise du jour will be ruined.

Part 75

They arrive at The Penthouse Grill. There's a sign out front and immediately Sami is disappointed. This is not her day.

Sami: Closed for Private Party. Great.

EJ: I know. We are the private party (he opens the door).

Sami: What?

EJ: I bought out the restaurant. No one is allowed in but us. No one can tell us there are no tables available. No one can make us wait for anything. This is our evening. No Marlena, no Stefano, no Lexie, no one but us.

Sami: Like anyone will let that happen.

EJ: I assure you, no one will disturb us.

Host: Mr. Wells. Welcome. Everything is as you requested.

EJ: Thank you.

Host: Ms. Brady, please follow me.

The room is filled with dozens and dozens of roses. Red, white, and some a combination of both. They are everywhere. A soft jazzy swing music is playing. The lights are low and everything is perfect. It's Sami's night. EJ has planned everything. What he doesn't know is Stefano is watching. Lurking with no intentions of disturbing the lovers' night but he wants to know what is going on.

Sami: EJ, it's beautiful. You did this all for me?

EJ: Of course. I only wish in some small way your mother could see all this. Maybe it would show her someone does put you first.

Sami: You are so sweet. What would I do without you? You rescued me, saved me from Kate, saved me from myself.

EJ: I wouldn't have it any other way. Champaign?

Sami: Yes, thank you.

As she looks down, she notices something in her glass. As she looks back at EJ, he's down on one knee. She's speechless.

EJ: Samantha Gene Brady, you have brought purpose and love into my life. Before I met you I floated from place to place, never finding true love, true happiness. You have made me a better man than I ever could have imagined. I love you. If you will be my wife, I promise to always put you first, love only you, and cherish you, protect you, and keep you safe. Samantha, will you marry me?

Part 76

Sami was speechless. EJ asking her to marry him was the last thing she expected. She could see the ring in the bottom of the glass. It was beautiful. More than she ever could have expected.

EJ: Samantha, it is customary to answer a gentleman when he asks you to marry him.

Sami could barely say a word: EJ, I, I

EJ: You, you, what?

Sami: Yes.

EJ: Yes?

Sami threw her arms around him: YES!

EJ: Oh, thank god, you had me worried there.

Sami: You surprised me. All this and you asked me to marry you. Are you sure? Are you sure you want to marry me?

EJ: Of course I'm sure. Look around you, do I look like I'm the slightest bit unsure?

Sami: No. I can't believe you did all this for me.

EJ: I would do anything for you. I hope you know that by now.

Sami: I do.

EJ: I do, I rather like the sound of that.

She smiles and kisses him again. She can't believe it, he asked her to marry him. He asked her to be his wife. Still, she couldn't help but wonder how her mother was going to react.

EJ: I hope you don't mind I didn't bring in family and friends and make a big show of it.

Sami: This was better. With our families who knows what could have happened. And it meant so much more to me that you did it like this. Just you and I. Thank you.

EJ: No, thank you for saying yes. I love you. You've made me the happiest man in the world.

He takes the ring from the glass, dips it in some water to wash the Champaign off and slips it on her finger. It's a beautiful diamond. Like no other she'd ever seen. He did love her. She was finally someone's first choice.

EJ: Let's eat.

Sami: I can't.

EJ: Certainly you can. You'll need your strength.

Sami: My strength?

EJ: For celebrating (he winked).

Sami: You're bad.

EJ: As bad as you are, my dear.

Sami: EJ, I can't help but think about my mom. She's not going to be happy.

EJ: I thought that by proving my commitment to you she would be.

Sami: I don't think so. She's really determined that we break up.

EJ: We'll get past this. I promise. We'll figure out a way to get your mother to come around. I'll use my considerable English charms on her.

Sami: I hope so. I'm going to go to the ladies' room. I'll be right back.

As Sami leaves, Stefano steps out from the shadows.

Stefano: Good evening, EJ.

EJ: Stefano, what the bloody hell are you doing here?

Part 77

Stefano: I'm here, watching my grandson get engaged, to the woman of his dreams, a joyous occasion to be sure. And to a woman who will make the perfect DiMera.

EJ: I'm not marrying her for you. I'm marrying her because I love her. And you'll stay the bloody hell away from both of us.

Stefano: For now.

EJ: No, not for now, for always.

Stefano: You have not been taught enough about the DiMeras, but you will learn, soon enough.

EJ: You need to leave, right now, Samantha will be back any minute.

Stefano: I will go, but we will talk soon.

EJ: No we won't.

As Stefano leaves, Sami walks up from behind.

Sami: We won't what?

EJ turns towards her voice: I'm sorry?

Sami: You said "we won't." We won't what?

EJ: We won't be having need for anymore Champaign. I'm intoxicated by your beauty. I don't need Champaign.

Sami: That is so sweet.

Sami has no idea what has just happened. EJ wants to continue the evening but is uncomfortable wondering if Stefano is watching.

EJ: How about we go home now and celebrate.

Sami: EJ, as good as that sounds, I'm starving.

EJ: Oh, right, you haven't eaten all day.

Sami: No, and I'm feeling a little light headed from the Champaign.

EJ: Alright, let's eat.

He motions to the waiter standing in the shadows waiting for EJ's directions. He appears with a plate of fresh oysters.

EJ: Your favorites.

Sami: Yum. What else do you have planned?

EJ: What I'm told is an American favorite, Live Maine lobster.

Sami: EJ, I love lobster.

EJ: I thought you would.

Sami: You are too good to me.

He smiles. She stands and leans over the table to kiss him. She's so beautiful it takes his breath away. For a moment he forgets that they may be being watched.

Part 78

As they finish the oysters, Sami begins to wonder about EJ.

Sami: EJ, is something wrong?

EJ: No. Why do you ask.

Sami: You just have a look on your face.

EJ: It's a look of happiness and wonder.

Sami: Wonder?

EJ: Wondering how fast you can finish so I can take you home and spend the next week making love to you.

Sami: EJ, you're embarrassing me.

EJ: Why? There's no one here, just you and I.

Sami: And the waiter standing just over there.

EJ quickly turns around to see that it is just a waiter. He was worried it might be Stefano. Had he really left? Were they alone?

EJ: Ah, so you are modest. And so beautiful. A woman of your beauty shouldn't hide or be afraid of a man showing affection to her.

Sami: EJ (she's blushing)

He leans across the table and takes her hand. He starts to slowly kiss the inside of her wrist slowly moving up her arm to the inside of her elbow.

EJ: Your perfume. It's intoxicating.

Sami: Um, EJ, do you think we could get the lobster to go?

EJ: Of course.

EJ was anxious to get out of the restaurant. He was thankful it was eventually Sami's idea. As they drove home, he offered a suggestion and prayed Sami would accept.

EJ: Samantha, I was thinking, how about to celebrate our engagement we go to London or Ireland or some other far away place for a week or two. Just you and I telling no one where we've run off to.

Sami: EJ, that sounds just wonderful, but my mom.

EJ: Ah, yes, your mother. Your mother that will not be pleased by our engagement.

Sami: Yeah. Maybe getting away wouldn't be such a bad idea after all.

EJ: Splendid. I'll make the arrangements.

Sami: EJ, I didn't say I would go. I just said it wasn't a bad idea. I mean, I don't think I can go. I have to deal with my family.

EJ: Samantha, elope with me. Tonight.

Sami: What?

Part 78

EJ: You heard me, marry me, tonight. Elope with me. We'll go to England. I have a friend with a fabulous castle-style manor we could get married in. It could be wonderfully romantic.

Sami: EJ, I can't elope.

EJ: Why? (he abruptly stops the car) Why can't you elope? Do you want another production that ends in disaster or do you want a wedding and a husband?

Sami: But, EJ, my family.

EJ: Your family? The same family that is trying to break us up?

Sami: Not everyone in my family is trying to break us up.

EJ: Not everyone, not yet. Not until they find out about the engagement. Your mother is already trying, what will happen when they find out we are engaged? They'll press you harder and harder until you give in. You'll forget what makes you happy and bow to what makes them happy. If we're married, it won't be so easy for them to break us up.

Sami: EJ, your confusing me.

EJ: Good. I want you thinking. And what about my family? Do you really want another wedding where Lexie is in attendance, or even worse, Stefano. What kind of production would our wedding be if that were to happen? Samantha, I've never been more serious or sincere in my life, elope with me TONIGHT.

Sami: EJ, I don't know. There's so much to do.

EJ: Do you want to marry me?

Sami: Yes.

EJ: Then do it, Samantha, marry me tonight. I'll make all the arrangements. I'll charter the plane, buy out the Concord, do whatever it takes. I'll have my mother design you a dress and have it made overnight. Or we could go back to Milan. Sami, say yes.

As he waited for what seemed like days for her answer his mind was racing. Was he playing into Stefano's hand or was he saving them from him? What game was Stefano playing and why was he at the restaurant that night?

EJ: Samantha?

Sami: YES! I'll do it, I'll marry you tonight.

She hugged him and he held her tightly.

EJ: Where? Where do you want to go? And nothing tacky like Las Vegas.

Sami: Very funny.

EJ: Oh, I'm sorry, I'd actually forgotten. Seriously, I know girls dream of these things. Where have you always dreamed of getting married if you could go anywhere in the world? Tell me and we'll be there by morning. Nothing is too good for you. Nothing. Just tell me.

Part 79

Sami: EJ, I've tried so many times to get married and it didn't matter where I did it, it never worked. If you want to get married in England because that's where you grew up, then we can go there.

EJ: Samantha, you sound so sad. I don't want this to be a burden, I want you to enjoy the experience. The experience of the man that loves you whisking you off to a foreign land where you will be given a wedding of your dreams.

Sami: All I need is to be with you.

EJ: But where?

Sami: I've never been to England or Ireland.

EJ: Then I have the perfect spot. I don't know why I didn't think of it before. We'll leave tonight and be there by morning.

He smiles and begins to form the plan to get them out of Salem and away from Stefano and Sami's mother. After they are married he'll figure out what Stefano is up to. For now, Sami must be his focus. He takes her home and begins making phone calls.

EJ: Pack a bag, a small one, we'll get anything you've forgotten when we get there.

Sami: Where?

EJ: You'll see. It's a lovely surprise.

Sami goes in and starts to pack. She decides to go to the living room closet just as EJ walks to the doorway. She opens the closet and is shocked. It's empty. From behind her, EJ comments.

EJ: They're gone.

Sami: Where are they?

EJ: I had them gotten rid of.

Sami: EJ, those were my wedding dresses.

EJ: No, they were painful memories of past failures. A morose reminder of what never was. When I knew I was going to propose to you tonight, I had a friend of mine remove them all. I did, however, think it would take you longer to notice they were gone.

Sami: But, EJ, they were my dresses.

EJ: Were you thinking of wearing one of them to marry me?

Sami: No, it's not like that.

EJ: Did you need them around to remind you that in the past, marriage has never been the end result of your weddings? Did you need to be reminded you've always been a bride and never a wife?

Sami: No.

EJ: Then why keep them around? Sami, you're moving on, tonight, with me. By this time tomorrow you'll be my wife and the past will be behind you once and for all. You don't need those things. You don't need a closet full of painful memories. You only need me.

Sami: What did you do with them?

EJ: I donated them to charity on your behalf. You're starting our new life a free woman. Free of the burden of past mistakes. Now, are you ready?

Sami: I'm ready. Where are we going?

EJ: You'll see. I promise, you will love it. It is the perfect wedding location for you and I to get married.

Part 80

This time the flight was different. EJ had called in a favor from an old racing friend and borrowed the team jet. It was nice, but not John Black's plane. Sami slept the whole way wanting her beauty sleep. Part of her had wanted to be with EJ, but the romantic in her wanted to wait until her wedding night. When they landed a car was waiting for them.

EJ: Wake up sleepy head.

Sami: EJ, where are we?

EJ: We've landed in London. You slept through the night.

Sami: Wow, I've never slept on a plane like that. Oh my god.

EJ: What, what's wrong.

Sami: If it's our wedding day, you can't see me.

EJ: Does that count when one elopes?

Sami: I don't know but it can't be good.

EJ: Don't worry, it's not our actual wedding day.

Sami: What do you mean.

EJ: I mean, there's a car waiting for us to take us to the spot I picked for us. I've arranged everything providing you like the location. It's a beautiful location that is fitting for a Brady/Wells wedding. My mother is even meeting us there with a dress for you and to be our witness. I hope that's alright.

Sami: She didn't tell anyone, did she?

EJ: No, my mother hates Stefano, she'd never talk to anyone in that family. And she adores you. She wants this to be perfect for us. Ah, we're here.

Sami: Where.

EJ: The perfect wedding location.

As Sami looked about across the most perfect rolling hillside she couldn't believe her eyes. Then she noticed they were on a cliff.

Sami: Oh, EJ, it's beautiful. But where are we?

EJ: Come, walk with me.

He took her to the middle of the field and from there, she could see for miles.

EJ: See that island over there far, far in the distance?

Sami: Yes. It looks very small.

EJ: That's Ireland. Down there, the Irish Sea, off that way it becomes the Celtic sea.

Sami: It's beautiful.

EJ: At night when the moon is full, you don't even need a flashlight to see. The moon lights the way and the reflection from the sea adds to the beauty. This is where I want to marry you. Here, tonight, at one minute after midnight.

Sami: It's perfect.

Part 81

When Sami got to her room, alone for the first time in what felt like months, she began to panic. What was she doing? She and EJ had gone from friends to lovers to enemies and back again. She's been kidnapped and was supposed to be part of a trial. From the moment EJ had saved her, he'd never left her side. Was that why she said she'd marry him? Was it love or comfort? Did she really want to marry him, this fast, alone in a foreign country without her family? In her panic, she ran to EJ's room.

Sami: EJ, EJ, I need to talk to you.

EJ was on the phone: Just a moment. I'll be right there. (Into the phone): She's at my door, I have to go.

EJ: Samantha, what's wrong?

Sami: I can't do this. I can't marry you.

EJ: Why? What's happened in the last hour?

Sami: I can't marry you. I started thinking and I realized….

EJ: Realized what, darling?

Sami: I realized I think I'm doing this for the wrong reasons.

EJ: What do you mean?

Sami: I mean ever since I was kidnapped and you rescued me I haven't been alone. You've been here for me all the time.

EJ: Because I love you. I want to protect you, be there for you. That's why I want to make you my wife so I can protect you forever.

Sami: And I think, eventually, I want to marry you, but this is so fast and my family

EJ Interrupts: Your family that doesn't approve of our relationship? Your family that rarely supports you? What of them?

Sami: EJ, in their own way, my family loves me, they just want the best for me and I think they should be at my wedding.

EJ: Samantha, your family has been at nearly all your weddings and none of them have worked out for you. I thought you wanted to be married. I thought you wanted to be a wife.

Sami: EJ, I do want that. This is just so fast.

EJ: I know it's fast. With you that seems to be what's best. Whenever you are allowed alone with your own head you make decisions that aren't good for you. You make rash decisions that are over-thought and in the end are not the best for you.

Sami: But EJ, I didn't mean I don't want to ever marry you, I meant not now.

EJ: Samantha, getting married is what's right for us. You are thinking with your head and not your heart. If we are married, your family can't interfere with us. They can't continue to hurt you. Lucas can't hurt you. Your mother can't hurt you. I promise you, if you marry me today, your family won't hurt you any longer.

Sami: EJ, you're confusing me.

EJ: I don't mean to. I just believe our marriage is what is best for you.

Sami: I don't know, I mean.

EJ: Samantha, stop over thinking. Go back to your room, get some rest. We're getting married tonight.

Sami: Alright.

EJ: Good girl (he kisses her forehead). My mother should be here in an hour or so, get some rest and I'll bring her by when she arrives.

Sami: Fine, I'll go get some rest.

EJ: Don't think too much, Samantha, just get some rest.

Sami: I will.

He leans down and kisses her. Sami goes back to her room to rest and EJ finishes his mysterious phone call.

EJ: It's EJ. No, no problem. She's just got a little stage fright. (a long pause) No, no worries, the wedding is still on. I assume you WON'T be in attendance. (another long pause) Good. I'll see you when I return.

As EJ hangs up the phone, a questionable smile comes across his face and then a laugh. But at who's expense was he having the laugh?

Part 82

A knock at the door. EJ opens it to find his mother.

Anna: EJ, are you sure about this?

EJ: Hello to you too, mother.

Anna: Oh, son, I'm sorry. I've just been beside myself wonder why you are doing this. Why so quickly?

EJ: Because, mother, I love Samantha. I want to be with her forever.

Anna: EJ, I know you. Something does not feel right about this. I know there's more; something you aren't telling me. What is it?

EJ: Mother, it's nothing. Did you bring Sami a dress?

Anna: I brought three so she can pick her favorite. And don't even ask, you can't see any of them.

EJ: I wouldn't dare. I know a woman's wedding dress is a sacred thing.

Anna: Okay, I'm still not buying what's going on. Less than a week ago you were in Milan and you never mentioned marriage. Why the rush? What happened since you left Italy.

EJ: Samantha's mother. She is so dead set against us being together that I thought if we were married she'd have a harder time breaking us up.

Anna: That's all, that's the only thing that happened?

EJ: Kate's trial ended with her pleading guilty. It set Samantha free to move on. I thought marriage was the way to do that.

Anna: What made Kate change her mind?

EJ: I've no idea. I'm just happy she did. Now, Samantha is down the hall, second door on the right. (his cell rings again) Mother, I have to take this.

Anna: Alright.

As Anna exits: What do you want now? I told you I'd see you when I got back. (a long pause). My mother's here with the dresses, I'm sure seeing those will convince Sami to go through with the wedding. You need to stop worrying. (pausing) No, of course, she'd never understand. (a knock at EJ's door) I've got to go, someone's at the door. Don't call me again, I'm turning the phone off until I get back to Salem. Goodbye.

He opens the door to find Sami.

EJ: What's wrong?

Sami: Nothing. I just wanted to let you know the nap helped, and the dresses your mother brought are beautiful. I'll marry you, tonight.

He hugs her: Oh, Samantha, that's wonderful. I'll finish making the arrangements. I can't wait to makes you Mrs. EJ Wells.

Sami: And I can't wait to become Mrs. Samantha Brady-Wells.

EJ: I'll call your room when I've finished making the arrangements. I love you.

Sami: I love you, too.

As she happily makes her way back to her room, EJ begins to make arrangements for the wedding.

EJ: Yes, EJ Wells here. (pause) Yes, that EJ Wells. I need a marriage certificate and a Vicar to perform a wedding ceremony, tonight. (pause) Yes, tonight. Do what it takes, this wedding has to happen tonight. (pause) No, not tomorrow, tonight, midnight, Canterbury's Castle Garden. (pause) Yes, you heard me correctly. (pause) Just do it. I'll see someone here by 11. (pause) Thank you.

As he hung up the phone the look on his face was deep and sincere. A look that held a thousand questions as to what he was thinking.

Part 83

Back in her room, Sami begins to panic again. She decides to try and get in touch with someone in her family. As she tries her mom and dad their cell phones are both turned off. She then tries the police station.

Bo Brady.

Sami: Uncle Bo, it's Sami.

Bo: Sami, where are you? Marlena's going nuts trying to find you.

Sami: Uncle Bo, just tell her I'm fine. I'm with EJ.

Bo: I'll tell her you're fine, but I don't think I should tell her you're with EJ.

Sami: Why? What's wrong?

Bo: Sami, she's really against this thing with you and EJ and she's got Roman on her side now. Where are you?

Sami: England.

Bo: ENGLAND Sami, what the hell are you doing there?

Sami: Getting married.

Bo: Sami, you cannot marry EJ. Not like that. Not all alone. What about your family?

Sami: Come on, Uncle Bo. How many times have I tried to get married with my family around and it never worked out? EJ thought if we came to England we could get married and actually be married.

Bo: Sami, your parents are going to have a fit.

Sami: I knew I shouldn't have called you. You're going to tell them and ruin everything. I'm hanging up.

Bo: No, Sami, wait. I won't tell them, but how about if me and your Aunt Hope come over to be with you. I promise I won't tell your mom or dad, just let your Aunt Hope and me be there for you.

Sami: There's no time, we're getting married at midnight, that's like 7 hours from now.

Bo: Sami, just tell me where you are. We'll be there on time without your parents. I promise.

Sami: I don't know where we are, some castle near the ocean. Cadberry? Candleberry?

Bo: Canterbury's?

Sami: Maybe that's it.

Bo: Okay, we'll be there. Sami, don't get married without us being there.

Sami: Just you and Aunt Hope, right. Promise me, Uncle Bo, you won't tell my parents.

Bo: Yeah, I promise.

When he hangs up Bo calls his mom. He knows he can't betray Sami if they are going to get Stefano. He doesn't know if EJ is marrying Sami because he wants to or if Stefano is putting him up to it, but he knows he has to be there to try and stop it.

Bo: Ma, I found Sami.

Caroline: Where is she. Is she with EJ?

Bo: Yeah, but Hope and I have to go alone. Give us some time to get out of Salem and then tell Roman I'll do my best.

Caroline: Alright, just be careful.

Bo: I will. I'll call you as soon as I know what's really happening.

Back at the castle, EJ knocks on Sami's door.

EJ: Samantha, everything alright in there?

Sami: Yeah, EJ, I'm fine.

She didn't know what to do. She didn't know if she should tell him about her conversation with Bo or wait for them to arrive. But would they arrive before the wedding?

Part 84

EJ: Samantha, let me in, please.

Sami, scrambling around the room: EJ, I'm not decent.

EJ: Sami, I'm going to be your husband and I've seen you "not decent" before.

Sami: I meant I'm in my wedding dress. You can't see the bride before the wedding in her dress.

EJ: Samantha, why are you lying to me? I know you aren't in your wedding dress, I just left my mother and she's doing your alterations. Now, open the door and let me in.

Sami: Alright.

EJ: Samantha, what's wrong? You aren't getting cold feet again.

Sami: No, it's not that, but I think you're going to be mad at me and call off the wedding.

EJ: Why would I do that? What could you have possibly done to make me cancel the wedding?

Sami: I called Salem.

EJ: Samantha, darling, not for one minute did I believe you'd be able to resist calling home. Now, who did you contact? Your father? Your mother? Did they try and talk you out of marrying me?

Sami: No, I couldn't get a hold of either of them. I talked to my Uncle Bo.

EJ: Ah, your Uncle Bo. The man who tried to keep us apart.

Sami: EJ, my Uncle Bo isn't a bad guy. He was just worried you were a DiMera and he was afraid you were going to hurt me. He's been really great since you rescued me.

EJ: Yes, well, I'm still fully cognizant of the fact that he doesn't like me. Apparently since Stefano arrived in Salem no one likes me.

Sami: It's not you. It's him. It's hard for them, Stefano did so many bad things.

EJ: What I don't understand is if he is so evil and did all these terrible things to the Bradys and the good people of Salem, why isn't he in prison?

Sami: Because they could never prove it was him or he's disappear before they could do anything for him. Tony was the first DiMera to ever go to jail.

EJ: Interesting. So, did your Uncle Bo try and talk you out of marrying me?

Sami: No. He's being really supportive. Um, EJ, he and my Aunt Hope are coming. I mean, your mother's here, someone from my family should be here and Uncle Bo won't do anything. I couldn't stop him.

EJ: Oh, Samantha, come on. Do you really think Detective Brady is coming here to wish us well and be witnesses to our marriage? He's coming here to talk you out of marrying me. He's a Brady.

Sami: Well, technically, he's a Kiriakis.

EJ: Yes, but he was raised a Brady and none of them like me. I'm sure when he arrives your mother and father will be in tow.

Sami: No, he promised me. EJ, if it's not just him and my Aunt Hope, we'll leave and go to some justice of the peace. Please, I want someone from my family here. (she pouts) Please.

EJ: Oh, alright, but if your parents….

Sami: They won't be, he promised.

EJ: Fine, we'll wait until they arrive. But so help me if they are not alone, Samantha, I can't say what I'll do if they aren't alone.

Sami: He promised me and I believe him.

EJ: Fine, I'll see you for dinner.

EJ left without kissing her; she knew he was mad, she just hoped Bo kept his promise and didn't bring her parents. EJ makes another mysterious phone call.

EJ: Yes, it's EJ…….I know, but something's come up. I need you to make sure Roman, Marlena, and John are still in Salem. Sami called home and apparently Bo and Hope are on their way. No one can stop this wedding. Call me back.