Days of Our Lives CAST - Taylor Raines Walker

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Thursday, September 22 2011: Starting Fresh.

Quinn talks to Taylor in his room. He says he's at a crossroads and wonders if she thinks he can change his life. She says he has to if he wants her in it. Taylor tells him she has some goodbyes she needs to say before they leave together.

At the Kiriakis mansion Brady tells Nicole he wishes he could give her a reason to stay. She says Gus took her hostage before the cops got him and EJ was there. Brady gets angry. Nicole says this isn't about EJ, it's about what she needs. They talk about how their relationship is changed. Brady asks if she really thinks they were just a reaction to her losing her baby. Nicole says, "Maybe." She tells him she can't stay there because it's comfortable - that's not enough for either of them. Nicole tells Brady she's not going to the DiMera house. They discuss Chloe. Brady needs to get back to her. They hug goodbye, and he goes. Taylor enters and tells Nicole she was worried about her. Nicole says she's fine. Taylor thanks her for reaching out and noting Nicole's luggage, tells her she is moving on too - with Quinn. Nicole says she's staying in Salem. They hug.

Abe meets with Taylor at the pub. He says he loves her like a daughter, and he's concerned about her involvement with Quinn Hudson. Taylor reassures him that he's not a pimp anymore, adding that she understands him and loves him. Quinn appears and assures Abe he's going to change. Abe's eyes grow round and they all turn to see Ivan and his Bollywood women. Vivian enters behind them. Quinn asks if she's reinventing herself again. Viv says they've both been turning their back on love - but that time is over. Vivian offers Quinn and Taylor a ride on Ivan's private jet. Quinn asks, "Taylor?" Abe warns Taylor she's trying to save the soul of a pimp who has the devil herself as a mother. Taylor reassures Abe and leaves with Quinn. Viv asks Abe to tell her friends and enemies that even though she's leaving, nothing will be forgotten - particularly Carly.

Wednesday, September 21 2011: Scheming And Plotting...

At SPD, Gus holds a knife to his throat and threatens to off himself. He grabs Nicole when she walks around the corner and takes her hostage in the interrogation room. Bo and Roman beg him to let her go. Nicole screams for Gus to let her go but things are about to get worse, he promises. EJ inches toward the door but Gus yells at him to stop and appeals to Vivian. He says they were happy together, scheming and plotting. Quinn tried to take her away from him. Vivian's astounded. Under her breath, she calls him messed up so Hope takes her aside and warns her to play along with Gus to save Nicole. EJ will hold her responsible for what happens if she doesn't comply. Viv tries talking Gus down. He tells her he loves her. She cares for him and asks him to come away with her. He weeps and Vivian rolls her eyes, making Gus freak out. Roman and Bo rush Gus and Nic falls to the floor. Gus screams for Madame while EJ cradles an unconscious Nicole.

In the cells, Quinn maintains his innocence. Taylor believes him and thinks EJ should represent him. She reassures him that her relationship with EJ was a mistake and that she was with EJ in order to forget him. They discuss a future together and learn from Officer Landry that the police have called for backup upstairs. Landry locks them up together for safety and rushes upstairs, where Hope tells EJ that the paramedics are on the way. Roman arrests Gus and Vivian nearly passes out. She tells Abe she didn't know Gus was so disturbed and orders the cops to get "that monster" out of her sight. Nearby, Nic is up and crying on EJ's shoulder. He saved her life and she's thankful. "I thought that whack job was going to kill me." Meanwhile, Roman tells Vivian that Taylor and Quinn are being released. Vivian tells Gus to rot in hell when he asks for her support. "Don't leave me again mother," he says, scaring Vivian. She fires him and Quinn stops him to give him a piece of his mind, too. Gus reminds Quinn that he's not much better being a drug dealer and a pimp! Back in the interrogation room, Nic and EJ rehash their history. EJ's glad she's okay and wants to take her home. She needs to be alone. Quinn and Vivian reunite and Roman offers an official apology. Vivian wants more. Roman says the DA is willing to drop all charges if he leaves town. Taylor decides to go with him but Vivian worries she'll be alone. Just then, Ivan and three Bollywood actresses show up. Ivan tells her she won't be alone. "Madame, I have come for you."