December 30th 2011 - New Years Eve in Salem
Its New Years Eve in Salem and we all know what that means...drama! and sex apparently. With one party going on at the Brady pub and a larger bash going on at the new Horton Town Square, a fun time is sure to be had by all...or is it?
The episode opens with Bo, Hope, Julie and Doug sitting at the Brady pub.
Bo & Hope:
The episode opens with our favorite Salem couple toasting the new year with Doug and Julie, reminiscing about the old days. Later Bo joins Hope outside where she confesses she is thinking of deceased son Zack and often does. They agree to see someone professionally before their marriage falls apart again.
Nicole & E.J:
The couple starts the episode in bed, basking in the afterglow of sex. Nicole insists they must get up and make an appearance at Horton Square if he is to become mayor, E.J reluctantly agrees. Later we are shown that they never actually made it out of bed. Will they make it to the countdown?! When they finally show up at the party, E.J sporting what looks to be like a million dollar suit....that man looks great in a suit....we are shown the party at Horton Square. Its actually a pretty happening party. E.J proposes a toast to the new year and to a fresh start...now I wonder why he would want that.
Brady & Madison:
Meanwhile at Titan, Madison is hard at work as Brady tries to convince her to stop and start celebrating. She insists she has too much work and he should go out without her but gets upset when he agrees. Later, Madison confesses she didn't actually want him to leave, he somehow foresaw that whole conversation and was bluffing about leaving the whole time. Madison is surprised to see that he has ordered a romantic dinner instead.
After stuffing their face, Brady leaves the room and Madison gets a call. She nervously answers and lies to whoever is on the other line about working late. This has happened various times. I haven't figured out if this is a secret spouse of not, I suppose it could be a child. Brady returns and lets the word “wedding” slip, insinuating he would want this in the future. A visibly troubled Madison agrees to go out to Brady's pub where they share a dance to Julie and Doug's duet as well as a kiss.
John & Marlena:
Elsewhere, John and Marlena make out...eesh. They decide to order in but discover through their bank that all their debit cards have been rejected and the haven't a penny to their name. They worry but are comforted by the idea that they always have each other, and decide to cook together. They share a romantic moment as they eat and John vows to rebuild Basic Black. They make out...again!
Sammi, Rafe & Will:
Sammi and Rafe are getting everything ready to host Austin and Carrie. Will is also there getting ready to meet up with Melanie and Sonny. None have a date and decided to go out together. He is being extremely snotty with Sammi who tries to make him feel better with all the yummy food which she got at Chez Rouge. Rafe gets upset because Sammi had the party catered by Chez Rouge, he is concerned they can't afford it. It is at this point that Sammi confesses to Rafe she has a new job working for Kate DiMera which pays twice as much as her old job working for Madison. Rafe is shocked not only because she didn't run this by him first but also because she is working for Kate. Rafe then informs Sammi that he too was offered a job but unlike her, decided to inform her first. The new job would be working as a partner and lead investigator for her sister Carrie's new law firm. Sammi is not very enthused by this news. Will freaks out because Sammi is being Selfish as we all know Sammi can be, and tells her off. Rafe jumps to Sammis defence at which point they ask Will why he is so upset. Will is saved by the bell when Sunny and Melanie show up at the door with champagne and noise makers. Sammi convinced them to stay for Crab cakes ..mmmm.... Before the youngsters take off for bottle service at Horton Square, Sammi makes another attempt at telling Will she loves him. he ignores her and walks out. Sammi and Rafe share a moment before midnight. Sammi confesses she is eager for the new year and for new beginnings....much like E.J... Rafe looks great as usual and although Sammi's hair looks very nice, I don't find the dress she had on very flattering. I found it made her boobs seem droopy.
Austin & Carrie:
Austin and Carrie are getting ready for dinner at Sammi and Rafe's followed by the countdown at Horton Square. They're out the door but get sidetracked when Austin wants to get frisky. They finally make it to Sammi and Rafe's, Sammi opens the door and Carrie and Rafe share a look. Once everyone is settled in they decide to play pictionary. The team of Carrie and Rafe win, they share a hug. Later, all four toast to the new company and Rafe's new job, Sammi doesn't look very happy. Austin and Carrie then leave to countdown at the square.
Chad & Abigail:
Chad DiMera sits on Abigail s couch, lovingly staring at a picture of Melanie on his cell phone, when Abigail walks in ready for an intimate New Years Eve. They both look great, Chad's looks have grown on me. I did not find him attractive when he first appeared on the show but for some reason he is pretty hot now. Later they start to discuss a book they had read in Austin's class about relationships and both blurt out “We need to talk”...that's never good! After both agreeing it no longer feels right between them, they decide to break up and remain good friends. He kisses her forehead and leaves. Abigail cries. Something tells me she did not really want this and that he is on his way to visit a certain red headed bombshell.
Will:
While having a blast at Horton Square, Sunny runs off with a friend, leaving Melanie and Will, who is visibly troubled and decides to leave Melanie alone on New Years Eve. Will ends up at Marlenas where he explodes and confesses to Doc that he has lost all control of his emotions and feels his life is spinning out of control. He is ready to tell her why he has been acting out. Marlena is soothing and understanding as only she can be and promises she will not breath a word of what he is about to tell her. Will blurts out that he saw Sammi and E.J having sex and calls his mother a slut. Marlena tells her grandson she believes him which relieves him a little bit.
Melanie & Chad:
Melanie is left in the Square feeling sorry for herself when Chad appears behind her and admires her from afar.
****************** 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 Happy New Year!!******************
Brady Pub Countdown:
- Madison and Brady share a New Years kiss
- Bo and Hope share a New Years kiss
Horton Square Countdown:
- Carrie and Austin share a New Years kiss as Abigail looks on from afar
- E.J and Nicole share a New Years kiss
- Sammi and Rafe share a New Years kiss naked on the couch
- Chad grabs Melanie as she walks away and plants one on her
- Marlena holds a distraught Will
Mentions:
While Julie and Doug's duet was really corny, It was kindof nice to still see two of the veterans in a scene like that. DOOL has no shortage of corny scenes...but hey, that's why we love it, and cry at the Christmas special...no?...just me? ok then.
And so, that was New Years Eve in Salem, never a dull moment. Stay tuned for more drama in the new year!!
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