document: [Horn toots]
  Sami: Oh!
  Rafe: Happy New Year!
  Sami: What have you got there?
  Rafe: Oh, this? This is a little something I like to call a party in a box.
  Sami: A party? I thought it was just gonna be the two of us.
  Rafe: Well, who says you need more than two for a party?
  Sami: [Giggles]
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Nathan: [Laughs] Whoa! Somebody's got their swagger on tonight.
  Daniel: Yeah, yeah, yeah. I don't wanna hear about it.
  Nathan: You got big plans?
  Daniel: Actually, I'm taking Chloe to Chez Rouge. I tried to convince her that dark jeans are formal, but she wasn't buying it.
  Nathan: Yeah, nice try. Hey, Steph and I'll be at Chez Rouge tonight as well.
  Daniel: Stephanie, huh?
  Nathan: Yeah. Yeah. W-why do you say it like that?
  Daniel: Say it like what? I'm just thinking that, uh... oh, never mind, none of my business.
  Nathan: You're just thinking that I'm still hung up on Melanie.
  Daniel: No! No, I mean, how would I know that? I wouldn't know that.
  Nathan: No, you wouldn't, and I'm not, and, I mean, besides, it's all moot anyway... now that she's engaged.
  Daniel: Yeah, yeah, I heard, to, uh, to Philip.
  Nathan: Oh, word gets around. Or maybe you saw that über-large diamond on her finger, just weighing it down. Yeah, right...hard to miss it.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Melanie: Yeah, thank you very much, Maxine. Happy New Year to you too. It's a go!
  Philip: You got the time off?
  Melanie: I did.
  Philip: Awesome. Vegas, here we come, baby.
  [Both chuckling]
  Philip: Look, I can have the Titan jet ready to go in an hour. I'm gonna go home and pack my things, and I'll meet you back here, okay?
  Melanie: Sweet. Then we just need to go find an Elvis impersonator.
  Philip: Or we can get married by the justice of the peace.
  Melanie: Yeah. That's more dignified.
  Philip: Melanie, you still want to do this, don't you?
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Daniel: I know there's something you're not telling me.
  Woman: That's some impressive work, Dr. Manning.
  Carly: No, no, it was-- it was routine.
  Nurse: [Laughs] What? You saved the man's life.
  Lawrence: [Grunts] Oh...uh... You will... never... find--
  Carly: I don't deserve any praise. I did what I had to do.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Vivian: You can see she was admitted to the maternity ward.
  Victor: Which means what? She had another child with Lawrence?
  Vivian: Once I find you, you little bastard... we'll make Mama Carly suffer. It'll be, oh... so satisfying.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Justin: So...what's going on?
  Hope: Okay, Victor and Vivian are driving to Chicago for New Year's Eve-- they're gonna be leaving any minute.
  Justin: Okay. Then what?
  Hope: Then we're gonna find out exactly what Vivian knows about Carly and what she plans to do with that secret to destroy her.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Rafe: Ooh, la la.
  Sami: Aha!
  Rafe: Feather boa, baby.
  Sami: Nice! Where's yours?
  Rafe: Must have got lost in the box.
  Sami: Oh, yeah? Let me see what you got in that box.
  Rafe: No, I don't think so. I'm the only one who touches the box.
  Sami: [Laughing]
  Rafe: That's right.
  Sami: Wow!
  Rafe: What else? Champagne glasses. Plastic, of course, in case you decide to pull a repeat of last year and chuck one at my head.
  Sami: Oh, my God! I threw it at the wall.
  Rafe: 'Cause you missed. Luckily, you have bad aim.
  Sami: You know, you were trying to keep me from watching fireworks!
  Rafe: Call me crazy. Actually, I was trying to keep you from getting shot through the window.
  Sami: Well, thanks for being...so protective.
  Rafe: Well, yeah, like you really cared.
  Sami: You know, it turned out not to be so bad...being cooped up with a bossy, arrogant know-it-all.
  Rafe: Well, it was better than being stuck guarding an obnoxious brat who wouldn't listen even though I was trying to save her life.
  Sami: Glad we moved past all this.
  Rafe: Me too. You're telling me your days of going rogue are finally behind us?
  Sami: [Exhales] Of course. Why would you ask me that?
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Hope: As soon as Victor and Vivian leave, I'll tuck Ciara in.
  Justin: Okay. I'll give the staff the night off and then--
  Victor: What's going on here? You two seem to be conspiring. About what, I wonder.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Melanie: I'm not having second thoughts.
  Philip: Is this about Maggie? You sure you don't want her being there?
  Melanie: I mean, it would have been nice if Maggie was there, but it's fine. I'm fine. As long as you're there, that's all I need.
  Philip: You don't want the big, splashy wedding?
  Melanie: Ooh. Well, uh, after that little tug of war between Vivian and your mom, I think I'm good without the big wedding.
  Philip: Yeah, well, that's why I want to elope. The thought of having Vivian or my parents involved in our wedding or our marriage is... crazy.
  Melanie: Yeah, speaking of your mom, um... she wasn't really happy when your brother and Chloe eloped in Vegas. She's not gonna like try and poison me or something, is she?
  Philip: That's not why she wanted to do Chloe in.
  Melanie: I know that. That wasn't very nice. I'm sorry. I know it still hurts you.
  Philip: Well, my mom can do whatever the hell she wants. She's not a part of my life. The only thing that would hurt me now is the thought of someone hurting you.
  Melanie: Philip.
  Philip: And I'm never gonna let that happen. I swear I'm always gonna protect you.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Daniel: No, no, I didn't see Melanie's ring.
  Nathan: That's surprising.
  Daniel: Heard about the engagement from Philip.
  Nathan: Right. Because he's bragging about how they're getting married, and after two whole dates!
  Daniel: [Laughs] Yeah, well, who's counting, right?
  Nathan: I'm not counting. I-it just seems a little strange, that's all. I mean, Melanie's so young. Who--who gets married so quickly nowadays? You know...you look good. I'm gonna--I'm gonna go.
  Daniel: Nathan. She's not married yet.
  Nathan: Okay. Well, w-why would you point that out?
  Daniel: Well, if you and Melanie have unresolved feelings for each other... better to work it out now, don't you think? Hey. I'm just sayin'. Take care.
  Nathan: Yeah. Why is he right? I mean, he's right. I-I can't leave things like this.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Victor: Well? What was all the whispering about?
  Hope: I'm concerned about Ciara. She's been having some problems in school. The teachers tell me she's not interacting very much with the other kids. Justin was just giving me some advice.
  Vivian: What a good friend.
  Hope: Hey! Shouldn't you two get going? Long drive to Chicago.
  Vivian: I think she's trying to get rid of us.
  Hope: Don't be ridiculous. I just don't want you to be late--the traffic's horrible at this time.
  Victor: Hope's right, Vivian. We'd better get going. Try not to burn the house down, you two.
  Justin: Thought they'd never leave.
  Hope: Time for us to get to work.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Daniel: Hey, Carly.
  Carly: Hi. I thought you left.
  Daniel: No, I cannot find my wallet.
  Carly: Oh, boy.
  Daniel: Maybe it's in my locker. Are you done with your shift?
  Carly: Uh, I'm on a break.
  Daniel: Huh. Oh, by the way, I, uh, heard about your save in the O.R.
  Carly: Yeah, no, no. No, no. No praise. It was just my job.
  Daniel: I think it's a little more than that--
  Carly: It was my job. That's it, okay? I don't know why people feel like they need to stroke me around here, but, you know, I haven't been here long, but my ego's fine. So I'm confident about my work. It's the one area I'm confident about.
  Daniel: Carly.
  Carly: What?
  Daniel: We have known each other for a long time... and something is bothering you. Can you talk about it? Okay. Then just know that... I'm here if you need me.
  Carly: Daniel, I just-- the problem...is that no matter how many people I help, no matter how many lives I save, it doesn't make up for the one that I took.
  Daniel: What are you talking about?
  Carly: Lawrence.
  Daniel: I don't understand. I know he was murdered, but someone confessed to that.
  Carly: I did it.
  Daniel: When you--
  Carly: I did it, I did it. I killed him.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Maggie: Okay.
  Julie: [Gasps] Look at you! All glammed up!
  Maggie: Me? Look at you! Where did you get that outfit? It's absolutely...amazing!
  Julie: I didn't get it. Doug was walking down the street, saw this in a boutique window, and in a fit of good taste, told them to wrap it up.
  Maggie: Oh, my goodness, and it fit? You didn't have to do anything?
  Julie: Don't ask me how he does it. The man has this enormous capacity to just look at an object and guess its exact dimensions.
  Maggie: Mm. You got yourself a keeper there, Julie.
  Julie: Oh, darling... I think we both lucked out in the keeper department. There's nobody finer than my Uncle Mickey.
  Maggie: Yeah, we're both blessed.
  Julie: Amen to that.
  Maggie: So are you ready?
  Julie: Well, the question is is Chez Rouge ready for two such dazzling knockout dames as us?
  Maggie: Ah! New Year's Eve, dinner, dancing. Da da da
  Julie: What are we waiting for?
  Maggie: Okay, lead the way, Mrs. Williams!
  Julie: Après vous, Madame. Entend.
  Maggie: Okay! Hey, hey.
  [Cell phone rings]
  Maggie: Uh-oh, uh-oh, oh, that's Mickey. I told him--he said he would call when he landed.
  Julie: Oh, good, good!
  Maggie: Hello, hel-- hi, sweetheart. Julie and I are just about ready to leave. We're gonna probably beat you to Chez Rouge by about ten minutes. What? No. [Exhales] Oh, Mickey.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  [Humming]
  [Knock at door]
  Melanie: Hey! Wow, you look really pretty.
  Stephanie: Thank you. Uh...is Nathan here?
  Melanie: Um, not yet. You guys are going to Chez Rouge, right?
  Stephanie: Yeah. He's picking me up in a little bit.
  Melanie: From here?
  Stephanie: No, no, no. Maggie called. She wanted me to pick up her camera--she forgot it here.
  Melanie: Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah, I know where it is. Come on in. That's so funny. I was just thinking about New Year's Eve last year.
  Stephanie: Also at Chez Rouge.
  Melanie: Ha ha. Yeah. And you were with Philip, and I was super-jealous.
  Stephanie: Is that why you had someone accidentally spill a drink on me?
  Melanie: I...like to think I'm a better person now. Um... anyways, can you believe us? A year later, we're actually friends. I'm engaged to Philip. You're with somebody you didn't even know a year ago.
  Stephanie: Can I have the camera?
  Melanie: Right.
  Stephanie: Thanks. All right, I'll see you soon.
  Melanie: Okay. Bye, Steph.
  Stephanie: What's up with the luggage? You and Philip traveling somewhere?
  Melanie: Uh...oh, yeah, Las Vegas.
  Stephanie: Oh! Gonna see Donny and Marie, Cirque du Soleil, Wayne Newton?
  Melanie: Uh-uh. No. We're, um, we're getting married.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Nathan: I gotta do this in person.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Daniel: Shouldn't you be at home getting ready?
  Chloe: Hmm. I am ready. Oh. Why are you so dressed up? Looking delicious!
  Daniel: Well, because I thought you said Chez Rouge was formal.
  Chloe: Well, it is, but I thought we were going to the Brady pub, right, to hang out with your coworkers?
  Daniel: No. I wanted to do what you wanted to do.
  Chloe: Oh. Well, same here.
  Daniel: Huh. Imagine that. Well, I have an idea.
  Chloe: Oh, yeah?
  Daniel: Yeah. Why don't we ditch the first two options... and go for a third? Private party. Just you and me.
  Chloe: Mm. You may be on to something.
  Daniel: I hope so. I can't wait to get out of this tux.
  Chloe: Ooh, can I help you?
  Daniel: You bet your ass you can.
  Chloe: Hold on.
  Daniel: Um... you know, Chloe, can you hang on? I just need to talk to Carly Manning, uh, just for a minute.
  Chloe: Should I come with you?
  Daniel: No, no, no, I just got some unfinished business. Okay?
  Chloe: Okay.
  Daniel: Okay. Hey.
  Carly: Hi.
  Daniel: We need to finish our discussion.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Vivian: Maybe I'll have a little pick-me-up before the trip...double espresso, one of those scrumptious looking-- well. Looks like a night for conspiracies. What do you suppose that one's about?
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Justin: Okay. The staff is gone.
  Hope: Yeah. Ciara's all tucked and sound asleep. Let's see what Vivian has to hide.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Stephanie: You're eloping?
  Melanie: That's the plan.
  Stephanie: Wow. That's... exciting. Congratulations.
  Melanie: Look, Stephanie, I haven't forgotten that you and Philip were thinking about getting married this time last year.
  Stephanie: What Philip and I had is over. Honestly, Melanie, I am...I'm glad you guys are doing this. I'm happy for you. But you don't seem all that happy, Mel. Is it you who's not sure?
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Nathan: Excuse me. Philip.
  Philip: How's it going, Nathan?
  Nathan: Hey, it's goin'. Where's, uh, where's Melanie? She inside?
  Philip: No, no, we decided to skip the hospital party. We're going to Vegas instead.
  Nathan: Vegas.
  Philip: We're eloping. Tonight.
  Nathan: You...[Laughs] No. No, you're not.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Daniel: I know we can't talk right here--not now. Why don't we meet tomorrow before work?
  Carly: Daniel, I really think it's better if you just stay out--
  Daniel: What? Vivian Alamain.
  Carly: Daniel, she knows the truth.
  Daniel: What? Vivian.
  Carly: She had someone confess to Lawrence's murder. She put the corpse in my patient's bed, and it's more than just the mind games. She's dangerous.
  Daniel: All right, well, then you let me help.
  Carly: No, you need to stay out of this.
  Daniel: But if you would just let me--
  Carly: No, stay out of this. I can't talk about this anymore, okay? I've gotta get out of here. Get out of my way.
  Vivian: Why so hostile, dear? I just wanted to wish you a happy 2-0-1-0. It's been a rough year. We've barely managed to get through it. Well...not all of us did. Poor Lawrence, who won't even see the beginning of a new decade.
  Carly: Get out of my way.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Justin: Exactly what kind of papers are we looking for?
  Hope: Documents of some sort. Vivian told Victor they contain partial information about Carly's secret. I didn't overhear anything else.
  Justin: Well, hopefully, she stashed them somewhere in this room.
  Hope: If they're here, we'll find them. We just have to work fast. Keep looking.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Rafe: You've been awfully quiet.
  Sami: Just thinking about Sydney. As usual.
  Rafe: Sami, I've got some... some news. I'm not exactly sure about it yet, and you know how I don't like to tell you these things until I am, but, um... well...don't get too excited, because it doesn't have to do with Sydney--at least not directly okay?
  Sami: Yes, okay, okay.
  Rafe: There is a possibility I may be reinstated in the FBI.
  Sami: What?
  Rafe: Yeah.
  Sami: Oh, my God, that's so exciting!
  Rafe: It isn't for sure yet, okay? It isn't at all for sure, but here's the great part about it. I'll have direct access... to all kinds of files, everything, so I can help find Sydney. Officially, this time.
  Sami: Wow. Rafe, I am so excited for you. I think that's fantastic!
  Rafe: Possibly.
  Sami: [Clicks tongue] Oh, come on, possibly nothing. You're gonna get it.
  Rafe: Mm. What do you say we have some more champagne? I've got a great bottle in the fridge.
  Sami: Wow, fancy. Okay.
  Rafe: Okay. I'll be right back.
  Sami: I'm so happy for you.
  [Phone dials]
  Sami: EJ. It's Sami. Look, I know what you're thinking, but this is not about Rafe, all right? I think we should tell him! I mean, I think I'm gonna tell him about the ransom note. Tonight.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Maggie: Well, of course I'm disappointed--it's New Year's Eve. Mickey? Mickey, you're breaking up. I can't hear you. Mickey!
  Julie: Oh, sweetheart.
  Maggie: Tied up.
  Julie: I'm so sorry.
  Maggie: Ah, so much for auld lang syne.'
  Julie: No chance at all?
  Maggie: None. An important meeting and they're all--I don't know, there's some kind of crucial language they're tied up with. I don't know what it is. Look...oh, what's the saying? Life hands you lemons...
  Julie: Go on a cruise.
  Maggie: [Laughs] What is with you and this cruise thing?
  Julie: I just know from experience how much fun it would be for both of you... not to mention romantic. And our travel agent promised me she can book you for this wonderful cruise with a beautiful suite and a Jacuzzi big enough to do all kinds of things in.
  Maggie: A cruise. Hmm.
  Julie: Yeah. The two of you watching the sunset alone together.
  Maggie: We haven't been together very much lately.
  Julie: Well, my advice would be to book it soon.
  Maggie: Okay, and in the meantime, what do I do about tonight? I hate to be a third wheel.
  Julie: Well, how about being the dearest dear friend of Mr. And Mrs. Doug Williams? Think that will do?
  Maggie: I love you, Julie.
  Julie: So. Put your best foot forward. [Gasps] Ruby slippers!
  Maggie: Mm-hmm. A present. My husband is prone to an occasional fit of good taste too. [Giggles]
  Mickey: You're gonna need this present...and want it. I promise you.
  Maggie: [Gasps] Dancing shoes.
  Mickey: You were born to dance, Maggie.
  Maggie: Meant to dance, but not tonight.
  Julie: Ah, don't tell me you're going to waste this smashing outfit and sit in the corner all night. No way! You are going to party, girl! Should auld acquaintance be forgot '
  Maggie: And never brought to mind '
  Julie: Should auld acquaintance be forgot '
  Both: And days of auld lang syne.'
  Maggie: [Whispers] Let's go.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Chloe: Hey.
  Daniel: Hey.
  Chloe: What's going on with Carly?
  Daniel: I don't know. I'm not sure.
  Victor: Happy New Year.
  Daniel: Happy New year to you.
  Chloe: Happy New Year.
  Victor: You weren't wishing Carly a happy New Year just now, were you? I mean, I doubt it. You looked much too serious.
  Daniel: You know, Victor, I explained to you that Carly is an old friend. So I advise you to leave her alone.
  Victor: I just asked a question.
  Daniel: No, you made an insinuation, and it's gonna stop. Whatever schemes you and your little...charming sidekick got going, don't even think about it.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Carly: Oh, my God. I'm buried alive!
  [Panting, sobbing]
  Vivian: Ah!
  [Laughing]
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Victor: Surely you can see it from my point of view, Chloe.
  Chloe: Excuse me?
  Victor: Well, you really want your husband--future husband-- hanging out with a woman like that? Not only beautiful but smart, witty, successful? Surely, you must see that as a threat.
  Daniel: Victor, what the hell are you doing?
  Victor: I'm just trying to talk your future bride into talking some sense into you.
  Daniel: Ah, let's go.
  [Victor sighs]
  Vivian: How did it go with your handsome godson?
  Victor: Well, when it comes to women, my handsome godson is an idiot. I mean, this whole thing with Chloe--I think that's purely sex, obviously. When the novelty wears off, he's gonna kick her out on her ass.
  Vivian: Oh! I love it when you wax eloquent.
  Victor: Carly's much more formidable. And a lot more worrisome.
  Vivian: Don't you worry, darling, my New Year's resolution is to find out who Carly's bastard child is, and when I do... Carly will pay dearly for what she did to Lawrence. Dearly.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Hope: Think we're not looking in the right place. Where's that door lead?
  Justin: That leads us to the adjoining door to my uncle's room. Locked.
  Hope: Let's try the closet.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Sami: No, of course I don't want to put Sydney in danger, but Rafe might be able to help us. Look, you don't know that he--
  Rafe: Taking a gamble and going with real glasses. Don't make me regret it.
  Sami: I'm gonna call you back. Uh, sorry, what'd you say?
  Rafe: Who was that?
  Sami: It was just EJ calling to give me an update on the search.
  Rafe: Any news?
  Sami: No. Nothing since we last saw him.
  Rafe: 'Cause you seemed a little panicked when I came in. I thought maybe something had happened.
  Sami: He was just being obnoxious, and I was annoyed. And...I'm sorry if I worried you.
  Rafe: Okay.
  Sami: You know I love you. I'm so happy for you.
  Rafe: Thanks. There we go. Ah...it's good stuff.
  Sami: I can't wait.
  Rafe: Yeah. Well, I know that this has been a very difficult year for you. But 2010 is gonna be much better. Trust me.
  Sami: I hope so.
  Rafe: It'll be New Year's. Kids'll be running around... waitin' to see the ball drop, trying to stay up late. Sydney'll almost be two, and... it's gonna be chaos.
  Sami: [Laughs] It will.
  Sami: But we'll be together. Right?
  Rafe: To us. And...to our family.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Melanie: I'm not having doubts. I wouldn't be doing this if I were.
  Stephanie: I wouldn't blame you if you were. I mean, it wasn't more than a month ago that you were still dating Nathan.
  Melanie: Well, we broke up because of Philip. Because Philip and I have always had this...
  Stephanie: This...
  Melanie: Thing, for...lack of a better word. Thing is an awful word. It's more like, um, like a... wonderful connection, you know?
  [Soda can top clicks]
  Stephanie: As do Nathan and I. And it gets stronger every day.
  Melanie: Why do you say it like that?
  Stephanie: How did I say it?
  Melanie: Like it's some kind of threat.
  Stephanie: That's not how I meant it. I'm just trying to impress upon you that Nathan and I are good for each other.
  Melanie: And what, you think I'm gonna get in the way of that?
  Stephanie: No. No, no, no, no. Because I won't let you. Good luck...in Vegas. And I hope Elvis is in good voice.
  Melanie: Yeah. Mm-hmm. Hold on, Stephanie. Come back here.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Philip: What did you just say?
  Nathan: I said you're not marrying Melanie tonight. You know, or any night, for that matter.
  Philip: What, did you, uh, get started on the New Year's celebration a little early, hittin' the booze?
  Nathan: Look, she's only rushing into marriage because she's confused, all right? I mean, I really hurt her, Philip, and...she's punishing me.
  Philip: Punishing you? God, you are an egotistical son of a bitch.
  Nathan: She doesn't know what she wants.
  Philip: You listen to me, you little jerk. Melanie's decision has nothing to do with you. She has loved me for a very long time. Long before your overblown ego ever came to this town.
  Nathan: Listen, I know your type, Kiriakis, all right? The challenge is gonna be over. You're gonna lose interest, and then Melanie's gonna be miserable, her life's gonna be ruined, and I'm not gonna sit around and let you do that to her.
  Philip: Dude, you had your chance--you blew it. She doesn't want you anymore.
  Nathan: That's not the point. It has nothing to do with that. And even if that's true, rushing into marrying you is not only stupid, it's pathetic. I'm gonna make sure she knows that--I'm not gonna let her make the biggest mistake of her life.
  Philip: Where do you think you're going?
  Nathan: I'm going to find Melanie--don't touch me.
  Philip: Like hell you are.
  Nathan: What are you gonna do, Philip, huh? You can't stop me!
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Victor: Seeking revenge on Carly... now it involves Daniel too.
  Vivian: What's wrong with that?
  Victor: Because he's my family! God, you're dense sometimes.
  Vivian: Well, I'll--I'll ignore that insult if you... tell me you're not thinking of abandoning our plan.
  Victor: You just have to be careful, Vivian. I can't have any blood on my hands.
  Vivian: Don't you worry. Mama has it all figured out. In the meantime, let's enjoy our New Year's Eve in Chicago-- dinner and dancing and all that.
  Victor: I'm afraid our little detour has put us too far behind schedule. We're never gonna make our reservation.
  Vivian: Oh! Well, let's make the best of it and have a little bite in Salem. We can plot against Carly over candlelight.
  Victor: Arguing with Daniel has spoiled my appetite, I'm afraid.
  Vivian: Well... what would you rather do instead?
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Justin: You check the closet. I'll look over here.
  Hope: Yeah.
  Justin: [Sighs] Look, we've been at this for a while. I'm starting to think that the papers aren't even here.
  Hope: Maybe Vivian locked them away in a safe deposit box or something.
  Justin: Well, we'll need keys for that.
  Hope: Wait a minute!
  Justin: Huh.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Rafe: So I was thinking...
  Sami: Mm-hmm. Really?
  Rafe: After--
  Sami: [Laughs] Sorry.
  Rafe: After we get Sydney back, we should all go camping. Be fun.
  Sami: Camping?
  Rafe: Not your thing?
  Sami: The last time I went camping, I got attacked by a snake and a tiger.
  Rafe: A tiger? Really?
  Sami: Don't ask.
  Rafe: Well, no, it'd be fun, you know? Breathing in the fresh air, and the kids'd be there making s'mores... sleeping under the stars.
  Sami: You make it sound nice. Maybe we could rent an RV?
  Rafe: Oh, my God, I have really got my work cut out for me, huh?
  Sami: Are you ser--you know, you better watch out. I am wielding real glass this time.
  Rafe: Yeah, you're right. Was thinking we were making progress.
  Sami: Some things don't change.
  Rafe: You know, actually, things do change. 'Cause last New Year's Eve, I was just starting to fall in love with you, and... this New Year's, you mean everything to me.
  Sami: Are you just saying that so I'll go camping with you?
  Rafe: I'm trying to have a moment here.
  Sami: Oh. Sorry. I'm right here.
  Rafe: Ah, forget it.
  Sami: What?
  Rafe: Naw. It's gone.
  Sami: Hardly.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Stephanie: Did you want to say something else?
  Melanie: Yes. I really don't appreciate your subtle insinuation that I'm going to come between you and Nathan.
  Stephanie: I wasn't trying to be subtle.
  Melanie: Okay. Still... you're not gonna have to worry about me anymore, because this time tomorrow I'm gonna be Mrs. Philip Kiriakis.
  Stephanie: And you're never gonna look at another man again.
  Melanie: That's the plan. But, hey, I'm super-stoked for you and Nathan. I really hope everything works out. You're both great people. You deserve to be together.
  Stephanie: Thank you! So nice to have your blessing, and just so you know, you have mine...Mrs. Kiriakis.
  Melanie: Not yet.
  Stephanie: Almost.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  [Philip grunting]
  Officer: Hey, hey, hey! Break it up! Break it up! Get outta here, before I bust both of you.
  Philip: It's okay, Officer. I'm done with this loser. I'm getting married. Tonight. Aah!
  Officer: Hey! What the hell are you--what are you doing?
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Hope: My Grandpa Tom gave me puzzle boxes all the time when I was little. I'm pretty sure I can open this one.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Carly: [Sighs] I've run out of water...[Sobs] And I'm running out of oxygen, Vivian. I'm gasping for...air!
  Vivian: Yes, I know exactly how you feel. That's how I felt when you took Nicky and Lawrence away from me. They were more important to me than the air I breathe, and you took them. You took them both. Well, I've taken them back. And now you know how I felt, how it feels to lose everything you love. Good- bye, Carly.
  Carly: No!
  Vivian: We won't speak again.
  Carly: No! Don't do this! [Shaky breath] She can never know about my daughter. Never.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Stephanie: And now I better get going.
  Melanie: Yeah.
  [Cell phone rings]
  Melanie: Hello. Hey, Joe, what's up? What? Yeah--yeah. Okay, okay. I'll be right there.
  Stephanie: Something wrong?
  Melanie: Well, you'll never believe where Nathan and Philip are right now.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Officer: Happy New Year, boys.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Chloe: Ooh, it's cold.
  Daniel: It is. Do you remember being in this very spot last year?
  Chloe: Of course I do. I hurt my ankle, and you carried me all the way to the hospital. My hero.
  Daniel: You were faking it, weren't you? You wanted me to have to take you in my arms, didn't you?
  Chloe: That's right. I'm so clever.
  Daniel: That's one thing you are.
  [Firecrackers popping, whistling]
  Daniel: [Whispers] Happy new year, Chloe.
  Chloe: Happy New Year. [Giggles]
  Daniel: Might as well carry on a tradition, hmm?
  Chloe: Okay.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Hope: I think I'm getting there.
  Justin: Really? How can you tell?
  Vivian: Victor, don't be so stubborn. I have an herbal remedy that's simply amazing-- foolproof, in fact. I'll just get it.
  Victor: Will you stop making such a fuss, Vivian? I'm just not hungry, that's all!
  Vivian: This is not like you, Victor. Now, just stop it--I'll get it.
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Rafe: Aw. We're missing the fireworks again.
  Sami: [Laughs] It's plenty interesting in here.
  [Distant fireworks popping]
  Sami: Rafe.
  Rafe: Huh?
  Sami: There's something I want to tell you.
  Rafe: Well, hold that thought...because I wanna get some more champagne... so we can make another toast.
  Sami: Another toast?
  Rafe: Mm-hmm.
  [Fireworks whistling]
  Sami: Mm...
  [Cell phone rings]
  Sami: What the-- EJ. "We need to meet. It's important. Don't tell Rafe."
  [SCENE_BREAK]
  Nathan: You're gonna ruin her life, and I'm not gonna let that happen.
  Justin: Bo has moved on, Vivian--with Carly Manning.
  Carly: I don't know what I would have done without you.
summary: Sami seems on the verge of telling Rafe about the ransom note, and calls EJ to tell him so, but he asks her to meet with him, and not to tell Rafe about it. Stephanie learns that Philip and Melanie are eloping, and the two girls exchange snide remarks about Nathan and Philip. Meanwhile, Nathan learns from Philip that he and Melanie are eloping, and vows to stop Melanie. The two get into a fight and are thrown into jail. Melanie receives a phone call letting her know. Maggie is disappointed when Mickey is unable to join her, Doug, and Julie for New Year's at Chez Rouge. Carly blurts out to Daniel that she was the one that really killed Lawrence, and that Vivian knows it. She also tells him about Vivian seeking revenge on her. Victor warns both Chloe and Daniel to stay away from Carly. Carly has flashbacks to being buried alive, and worries for her daughter's safety. Justin and Hope, sure that Vivian and Victor are on their way to Chicago, search Vivian's room. They find a puzzle box that contains the documents Vivian had stolen from the Swiss hospital where Vivian gave birth, but Vivian and Victor return before Hope can get it open. To explain their presence in Vivian's room, Justin and Hope kiss each other as Vivian opens the door.