Ratings, week of Jan. 16: 1.9

Beverly Todd will be playing Celeste as of April 3, since Tanya Boyd had scheduling conflicts.

Bo and Hope find the envelope that Alice had in the safety deposit box. Hope opens it and finds a marriage certificate for her and John. Hope knows that it's when she was being brain-washed by Stefano. John can't remember when they might have been married, either. They tell Marlena, who's not too pleased to hear it. They decide to get an annulment, but Carries says that won't work because they were married in Alamainia. By that law, they have to go there, alone, and stay for two weeks in order to dissolve their marriage.

Sami gets upset this week when she walks in on Rafe and Carrie kissing. She yells at them, despite their trying to explain or make excuses. Carrie turns around and blasts Sami right back for all the terrible things she has done. Austin isn't too happy to hear it and is especially not happy to hear what Carrie has to say about it. Rafe and Sami go home, and he tries to calm her down, but it doesn't work. Sami wonders how she can trust Rafe and Carrie together again, and Rafe agrees because he is fighting his attraction to Carrie. He's freaked out by the kiss because he's never cheated before. Rafe agrees to quit working with Carrie, and he does, but Sami ends up moving out by the end of the week anyway. Will gets very outraged when he hears what happened.

Austin gets drunk late at night, in his office, because of what happened with Rafe and Carrie. Abby finds him there and worries about him. Austin rants about his marriage problems, but then he kisses Abby. They wake up the next day on the couch, half-naked. Austin only remembers kissing Abby. She keeps quiet, letting him believe that they slept together.

In February sweeps, Sami will get more and more destroyed by guilt, since she did the same thing that her mother did to her. Will starts to enjoy working with EJ and not following the rules. Bo, Hope, John and Marlena show that love is stronger than Stefano. A mayor is elected. Jennifer doesn't know how she stands with Daniel, who returns to town. A new man, Ian, arrives, impacting Madison and Brady. He has connections to some other people in town that will be surprising. Chad and Melanie will find a rocky road for a while.

This week: Nicole worries about what will happen to her. Brady and Austin have a deep discussion. Melanie gets some good news. Marlena counsels Carrie. Austin is consoled by Kate about Carrie. 2/9 John and Bo get into a big fight with Stefano.

Next week: Brady thinks about what he should do about Madison. Marlena and John share a romantic Valentine's Day. Carrie is attacked by Sami for the kiss.

SOW 2/7/12

Tanya Boyd will not be returning as Celeste Perrault, due to scheduling conflicts.

Sami Catches Rafe And Carrie Kissing! Sami and Austin are less than thrilled when they walk in on a romantic dance between Austin and Carrie. The two quickly cover that they were rehearsing a dance for Sydney’s party, but Austin and Sami don’t accept the explanation. The next day, things are still tense between Rafe and Sami. He tries to broach the subject with Sami, but she uses work as an excuse to table the discussion. Meanwhile, Carrie gets bad news from her law firm: They have decided to stop financing her new business. Carrie is caught off-guard by the news and considers returning to Switzerland. Later, a stressful case ends well for Rafe and Carrie. They suddenly share a kiss. The door opens, and it’s Sami, who sees the two in an embrace.

More Drama For Abigail! Abigail’s week begins on a high note: She discovers there is trouble in Carrie and Austin’s marriage. She arrives at Austin’s office and realizes it’s where he spent the night. The two head to breakfast. Carrie spies them together and jumps to the wrong conclusion. Later, Abigail reveals to Jack and Jennifer that Madison has offered her a position to model at Mad World. Jen thinks it’s a bad idea because it might interfere with Abigail’s college studies. Jack steps in and stands up for his daughter.

Nicole Questions EJ’s Grip On Will! As the campaign against Abe heats up, EJ utilizes Will to run another secret errand, which puts Nicole on high alert. Nicole takes Will aside and questions him about his involvement with EJ, but Will is evasive. Fed up with all the mystery and intrigue, Nicole confronts EJ and demands to know what is going on between him and Will. EJ reveals that he discovered Will, not Lucas, was the person who shot him at the altar in 2007, and he’s using the information to blackmail the young man. For Nicole, EJ’s explanation only raises more questions. Later, EJ informs Will that he shared their secret with Nicole. Will freaks out and threatens to tell Nicole about EJ’s tryst with Sami. Ultimately, EJ regains control over Will by striking a lucrative bargain. Later, Nicole presses EJ for more information. Finally, EJ gets fed up with Nicole’s prying and orders her to back off.

This Week: John tries to bond with Sami, to no avail. Will questions Sonny about being gay. Abe and EJ’s debate has a surprising conclusion. Carrie gets upset when Austin doesn’t come home. Brady confesses to Madison that he loves her.

Can’t Miss: Hope and Bo meet with Stefano and open the safe deposit box on 2/2.

Next Week: Sami reacts to Carrie and Rafe’s kiss. Madison’s mystery caller arrives in Salem. Marlena and John receive some shocking news.

SOD 2/7/12

Sami Catches Rafe And Carrie Kissing! While Carrie and Rafe are practicing their dance for Sydney’s birthday party, the couple gets too close for comfort just as Austin and Sami show up. They quickly pull apart, but it’s too late. Carrie and Rafe swiftly stutter an explanation, but Austin and Sami don’t believe them. Sami’s focus shifts when she realizes that Sydney hasn’t arrived for her own birthday party. She discovers that Will whisked his sister off to the DiMera mansion and goes ballistic. Sami heads there and blasts EJ for hijacking their daughter. Later, Rafe tries to clear the air with Sami, but she brushes him off and turns her attention to work. Things get worse for Rafe and Carrie when they learn that her law firm will no longer front their business. Carrie considers closing shop and resuming her law practice in Switzerland. Later, Rafe and Carrie catch a break in a big case that they’ve been working on. The two are so jubilant that unexpected feelings surface. While Carrie and Rafe are caught up in the passion of the moment, Sami walks in.

Nicole To EJ: Tell Me The Truth! The week begins with Nicole cornering Will about his unusual alliance with EJ. A crafty Will, however, successfully evades Nicole’s questions and quickly slips away. Later, Nicole confronts EJ directly and demands to know what’s really going on. EJ breaks his promise to Will and reveals that he’s been blackmailing his former stepson with the information that Will - not Lucas - shot him at the altar in 2007 when EJ wed Sami. Despite EJ’s open-ness, Nicole suspects there is something bigger at play. When Will discovers that EJ has exposed his secret to Nicole, he threatens to tell her about EJ’s sexual encounter with Sami. Ultimately, EJ pacifies Will by striking a new deal with him. Meanwhile, Nicole pushes EJ to come clean about what is really going on. EJ refuses to divulge anything else, but Nicole isn’t going to give up so easily.

Ratings for 1/2: 1.9

Ellen K appears on 2/3 as the moderator for Abe and EJ’s mayoral debate.

Tanya Boyd is not returning as Celeste Perrault, due to scheduling conflicts.

Jack And Jen Clash! An excited Abigail informs Jack and Jennifer that Madison has offered her a job to model for Mad World Cosmetics. Jen disapproves, fearing what Abigail will be exposed to in the fashion world and advises her daughter to focus on her studies.

John tries to heal his relationship with Sami on 1/31, but it backfires. Hope and Bo meet with Stefano and open the safe deposit box on 2/2. Will makes a shocking confession to Sami on 2/3.

**February’s Finest - Sweeps**
What happens this month may destroy Sami. What happens between Austin and Abigail comes out of Austin’s story with Sami, Rafe and Carrie. Will starts enjoying the benefits of not playing by the rules. The new mayor will be elected! Daniel will be coming back to town. Ian’s arrival will have a huge impact on Madison and Brady. There will be unexpected connections involving Alice’s secrets.

What Will Happen: Carrie makes a false conclusion about Abigail and Austin. The mayoral debate takes place. Hope and Bo figure out what to do with the safe deposit box.

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