October 1, 1999
Eric and Greta lean in to kiss one another, but just as their lips are about to touch, Greta knocks her glass of the table and jumps. Greta apologizes for being a clutz, but Eric says there is no harm done. Eric asks her if she is still upset about Stefano? Greta says a little. Eric tells her how he'd love to get that guy for what he's done to his family. However, he says he is grateful to Stefano for one thing, without him they would never have met. Nathan shows up and is glad that Greta is still here. Eric tells him that they were looking for some time alone, but Nathan says he was only looking for a few minutes. Greta tells Nathan that she has promised to spend the evening with Eric. Nathan asks how she could break his heart like this? Greta says that was a lifetime ago, and she wants the new life she's found in Salem. Nathan says he's been through there on the way to Chicago, its so provencal. Greta says Salem is a warm and caring place and filled with her friends. Still, Nathan can't believe she'd chose it over a life like this, it is her home. Greta says that Salem is her home, it is where her heart is. Eric suggests they go back inside and find her mother. Later, as they are leaving the ball, Greta thanks Eric for coming to France with her and giving her closure. Eric thanks her for getting him out of Salem. Eric tells her that he thinks tonight marks a new beginning for both of them.
October 4, 1999
Eric asks Greta if she is okay. Greta says she is just glad that this party is over with. Eric tells her once Bo gets the goods on Stefano this entire ordeal will be over with. Eric and Greta drive back to the castle, and Greta thinks about Kurt's mother. She thinks there is something familiar about her, and hopes Kurt brings her back to the chateau so they may continue talking about her mother. Greta and Eric arrive back at the castle, Greta can't stop thinking about Stefano's reaction to Kurt's mother. Greta thinks that Kurt's mother knows a lot more about him that she is letting on. Eric tells Greta that Kurt's mother is delusional, but Greta still wants to talk to her. Eric asks why, is she thinking about staying in France? Greta doesn't know and says that she wants to know about her mother's life. Greta finds a letter from the french authorities addressed to her. When she opens it she ends up in tears, it is her mother's death certificate. She says this makes everything so final. Greta cries on Eric's shoulder.
October 6, 1999
It is still nighttime in Paris and Eric and Greta are at the castle, still dressed up in their evening ball attire. Eric is looking at an old photo album of Greta's. She sees this, gets embarrassed, and grabs it away from him. Eric mentions the picture he saw of her when she was a baby naked and Greta is totally embarrassed that he saw that. Eric grabs the photo album back away from her and Greta starts chasing him around the castle, trying to get it back. She manages to get it away from him and hides behind something. She sneezes and gives herself away. Eric finds her and she tries to run away again, but he grabs her. Their faces come close to each other and there's a silence. Greta tries to change the subject and turns her back to Eric. Eric gently turns her back around and kisses her gently.
After a little while of kissing, Greta pulls away. Eric apologizes and says he acted on an impulse. Greta shyly admits that this is the very first time she's ever been kissed. Eric is surprised. She says that she's "uncool" because she isn't experienced, and Eric tells her that's not true. He likes her just the way she is. He also says that he realizes that kissing her is something he wanted to do for a long time. They both sit down and talk some more. She remembers that she actually kissed Nathan when they were in "Romeo and Juliet" but that it didn't count as a real kiss. Eric asks her if the kiss they shared was real, and Greta says it was.
Eric asks Greta if their kiss changed their relationship, but Greta doesn't have an answer for him. He then realizes that he should stop over-analyzing everything and just focus on the moment. He starts being hard on himself, but Greta reassures him that he is a great person. Eric calls Greta an "unusual" person and she asks him if that is a compliment. He says it is and that he can honestly say that he has never met anyone like her before -- she's beautiful, vulnerable, has a great smile and a great sense of humor. He never wants to see her get hurt. Like Nicole hurt you? she asks. She then apologizes and says that she shouldn't have brought that subject up. Eric responds that he made a mistake in letting himself fall in love with someone that he didn't know. He then leaves the room. Greta says to herself that she hopes Eric doesn't think that kissing her was a mistake.
October 8, 1999
Written by Preet
Greta is talking to realtor about selling the house. She tells the woman that if she ever needs her to contact her in Salem. The woman asks her why she was leaving Europe and Greta tells her that that she's not compfortable in the life her mother lead and that her home is in Salem. Meanwhile Eric recieves a call from Bo, who is still in jail, telling him that the plan has gone wrong. Eric asks what has happened and Bo tells him what he knows, including the part that Hope/Gina did not steal the painting. Eric asks if there's anything that he can do to get Bo out. Bo tells him just to take Greta home and keep her safe. Eric tells him that he will and goesto see Greta. Greta is saying goodbye to the real-estate agent as Eric walks in. He gives the realtor a map of the place and she leaves. Eric fills Greta in on what has happened in the Bo and Hope situation. Greta tells him that she wished he were as happy as she was about going back to Salem. He tells her that there are a lot of loose ends back home. He doesn't even have a job. Greta agrees with him saying that she needs to find a place to live (Is it just me or does it seem like Days may have read a few posts on the Eric and Greta Message board.) Eric says that they both need new begining, and asks Greta if she's like to start it together. Shes says yes. Kurt walks in before anything more about "the new begining" can be discussed. Greta and Eric tell him that they will be leaving, and Greta asks for an address to where his mother lives, she'd like to write to her, and Kurt replys that she can't do that, which surprises Eric and Greta.
October 10, 1999
In Paris at the castle, Eric and Greta ask Kurt what secrets he is keeping from him? Kurt gets out of answering their question by asking them what secrets they are keeping from him? Greta and Eric don't understand what he means. Kurt asks Greta why she was pretending the woman at the ball was her mother? Greta turns around and asks him why he kept the truth about her mother a secret, did Stefano pay him to keep quiet? Kurt says he's never met Stefano until now. Kurt asks her again why she pretended to be that woman's daughter? Greta says that she was protecting two of her friends. Kurt asks which friends and why they need protecting? Greta says she can't answer that without putting her friends in jeopardy. Greta asks Kurt if his mother is here, she'd like to speak with her. Kurt tells her that he put her on a train back to Germany because seeing all her old friends tired her out. Greta asks Kurt what he means "her old friends?" Kurt says that his mother has not been out socializing for some time, she's slowing down. Eric leaves to load the luggage, and Kurt wishes Greta a safe trip. He also apologizes for the way he treated her and Eric when they first arrived. Greta asks him why he treated them so coldly? Kurt says he has no excuse, he was wrong and she has every right to be here. Greta thanks him and tells him to take care. As she is walking out, Kurt asks her to wait. He says he has something to tell her. Greta asks what he has to say? As Kurt is about to break something to her, Eric comes back to get Greta. Kurt tells her that he just wanted to say he hopes she comes back soon. Eric and Greta say goodbye, and Kurt leaves. Greta wonders what Kurt wanted to tell her? Eric says they can take a later flight back if she wants to talk to him, but Greta says she is anxious to get back to Salem.
October 18, 1999
Eric and Greta arrive at the Horton house. Eric asks her if she is happy to be home? Greta says this isn't home, and she's imposed on Mrs. Horton long enough. Eric offers to help her find her own place. Greta tells him that he's done enough already, she doesn't know how she'll repay him. Eric tells her that he'll always be there for her. Greta asks Eric if he is happy to be home? She takes one look at his face and says she doesn't know why she even asked. Eric tells her that it is okay, they are both dealing with the harshness of reality. However, he says he is glad to be home to start over again. Greta says they both have new beginnings. Eric tells her that perhaps they can celebrate their coming home together. He says that he knows it wasn't supposed to be a pleasure trip, but he did have a good time. Greta tells him that she did too. Eric leaves, but tells Greta that he'll call her around noon. After he leaves, Greta remembers Eric kissing him. There is a knock at the door, it's a package for her. She signs for it and upon opening it she realizes it is her mother's ashes. She tells her mom that it is still so hard to accept her death, probably because she never got to say goodbye. She asks "Why did you take her away from me Stefano?"
Eric learns Sami is in the hospital and heads over there to be with his sister. Eric thinks this had something to do with Lucas, but Roman tells him that Lucas saved Sami's life. Lexie comes out to talk to the family. She tells them that Sami's leg is in bad shape, if the circulation can't be restored she might loose her leg. Roman says the will have to pray. The Brady's link hands and Marlena leads them in prayer. Nicole shows up looking for Lucas and finds out that Eric is home. Brandon notices his sister looking at Eric and tells her to stay away from him.
October 19, 1999
Billie drops by to tell Eric that she was thinking of him and missed him. She tells him to give Sami her best. Billie tells Carrie that it was great seeing her, and asks Shawn D to walk her to her car. Eric asks Carrie what she is thinking? Carrie says she is glad Sami is okay, but even in her zonked out state she is still calling for Austin. Eric reminds Carrie that she and Austin are divorced and he is free to be with anyone he wants. Eric tells Carrie that everyone but her has noticed the positive change in Sami and she has to let the anger go. Carrie apologizes, and decides to leave.
Brandon sees Nicole staring at Eric and drags her out of the room. Brandon tells Nikki that she is married to Lucas and needs to forget about Eric. Nicole says she just wanted to reach out to Eric because he is upset over this Sami issue. Brandon wants to take her home, but Nicole tells him that he doesn't own him! Nicole goes to talk to Eric. When she gives him a big hug, Greta walks in!
October 20, 1999
At the hospital, Greta sees Nicole giving Eric a hug. Nicole tells him that Sami is so lucky to have him. Eric pushes her away and says that he and Sami will always be there for one another, it's called being loyal. Nicole tells him that she was worried about him, doesn't that mean anything to him? Eric tells her anything that meant something between them ended when she married Lucas. Greta goes storming out of the hospital, but Lucas stops her when he recognizes her as Eric's friend. Greta tells Lucas that she heard what happened to him and is glad he is okay. Lucas thanks her and says he'll be a lot better when he finds his wife. Greta points to Eric and Nicole and tells him that she's over there. Eric asks Nicole what she's looking for? Nicole tells him that she wants him to understand that she didn't mean to hurt him by marrying Lucas. She says they don't have to hate each other, they can be friends. Eric tells her that he has high friendship standards and she doesn't make the cut. Eric accuses her of only pretending to care for Sami to get to him. Nicole tells him that they were so good together and he shouldn't throw it all away. Eric tells her that she threw it all away when she married Lucas. Eric then glances behind Nicole, sees Lucas, and asks him if he needs anything? Nicole turns around and asks Lucas how long he's been standing there? Lucas obviously wasn't there for long. Eric decides to leave, and Lucas tells Nicole that she must have been so worried about him. Lucas holds her and promises they will be together forever. Nicole obviously isn't listening to her husband because she's busy watching Eric walk out the door.
Greta runs into Billie in Salem Place, and the two talk about Paris. Billie asks Greta if she found the answers she was looking for? Greta says she found out her mother is really dead, but she and Eric did have a good time. She then produces the compact and tells Billie that she wants her to have it. Billie says she couldn't accept it, it was a gift from John to her mom. Greta says that it only reminds her that Stefano controlled her mom and John, so she wants her to have it because it will mean more to her. Billie hugs Greta and thanks her. She then asks if this is okay, she seems upset? Greta confides in Billie that she's so confused about love. Later, Greta remembers Eric offering to go to Europe with her, and she says she really wanted it to be him. Greta decides to check her messages, not thinking she has any from Eric. When she looks around, she sees Eric not to far away from her busy dialling someone on the phone. When he sees her, he smiles and hangs up.
October 21, 1999
In Salem Place, Eric walks up to Greta and says he was trying to call her at Mrs. Horton's, but the line was busy. Greta says she was checking to see if she had any messages, but she didn't. Eric apologizes for not calling, he got caught up at the hospital and lost track of time. Greta tells him it is okay, she understands, he must have had a reason. Eric says he was with Sami making sure she was okay. Greta tells Eric that she got him a present to say thank you for helping her. Eric tells her that she didn't have to do this. Eric opens his gift and is shocked to find it is a digital camera. He asks how she knew he wanted one? Greta says he mentioned it in France. Eric hugs Greta and thanks her. Greta says she came by the hospital earlier, but she decided not to bother him. Eric realizes what is going on, she saw him with Nicole. Eric tells her that he wishes she would have interrupted him, Nicole is the last person he wants to be with. He tells Greta that being with her in Paris helped him out, he doesn't want to be with Nicole. Greta says that they did spend a lot of time together, but they've never been on a date. Eric gets the hint, and says he was going to ask her out anyways. Eric asks her if she'll go out with him tonight? Greta accepts with a smile. Greta decides to shop for something new to wear, and says she'll see him later.
October 22, 1999
Eric arrives to pick up Greta, who is wearing a blue ensemble. He is at a loss for words when he sees her, but he eventually tells her that she is beautiful. Bo tells them that they make a handsome couple. He asks where they are going for dinner? When Eric says Tuscany, Bo says that is a very romantic restaurant. Eric "promises" to have her back by ten, but Bo says they can stay out as long as they want. However, before they go, he wants to call Hope. Unfortunately, her phone is still turned off, which worries Bo. Bo thinks Hope may not be as safe as she thought she would be. He tries again later, and this time someone answer's Hope's phone. Unfortunately it is Gina, and she quickly hangs up on Bo, leaving him puzzled as to why Hope hung up on him. He thinks that they were cut off, and calls again. This time Gina answers, hope has been bound and gagged to a chair. Gina tells Bo that the connection was really bad, she was going to call him back. Bo tells her that he has a surprise for her, and he puts Greta on the phone. Greta welcomes "Hope" back. Gina is shocked to hear her daughter's voice. She asks her if she had a nice flight back to Salem? Greta says she did, and she can't wait to see her again. Greta gives the phone back to Bo and she and Eric head out the door.
Eric and Greta arrive at Tuscany and are seated. Greta excuses herself to go to the ladies room when they see Nicole and Lucas arrive. Greta asks Eric if he wants to leave? Eric says no. Both Nicole and Greta head to the ladies room, and Lucas takes advantage of the opportunity to visit with Eric. Eric thanks Lucas for saving his sister's life. Lucas is glad someone appreciates it, Sami obviously doesn't. Lucas asks Eric to talk to his sister about Will's custody. Eric says he's here to have a nice evening with Greta, he doesn't want to become involved in their petty war.
In the bathroom, Greta runs into Nicole. Nicole asks Greta what the story with her and Eric is? Greta tells her that they're on a date. Nicole learns it is their first date, and Nicole tells her about her first date with Eric and how romantic it was. Nciole tells Greta that she hopes she and Eric will be happy, she wants everyone to be as happy as she and Lucas are. However, Nicole says that might not be possible in Eric's case. She says even though she's moved on, she doesn't think Eric will ever get over her.
October 25, 1999
At Tuscany, Lucas gives Eric some money and suggests he take Greta somewhere else. Eric tells him that throwing money around may have bought him his wife, but it disgusts him. In the ladies room, Greta tells Nicole that Eric said he was over her, but Nicole doubts that. Nicole tells Greta that Eric only went to Europe with her because he couldn't live seeing her with Lucas. Nicole tells her that Eric may say he want something, but he really wants someone else. Nicole leaves poor Greta alone in the bathroom with shattered dreams.
Nicole returns to her table and Lucas tells her that he's ordered the lobster dinner for two. Nicole tells Lucas that she has an idea to get Sami to ease up on him. Lucas thinks his wife is smart as well as beautiful. Greta returns to Eric's table. She tells him that she's not feeling very great and asks if he would take her home. He says he will. BAck at Lucas and Nicole's table, Lucas thinks Eric is taking his advice and leaving. Lucas then asks Nicole what her idea to get Sami off his back is? Nicole tells Lucas to hire Eric to come back to work at Titan. Lucas can't believe Nicole's idea, he doesn't want to work with Eric. Nicole says this will prove to Sami that he is willing to make peace with him. Lucas doubts that because Sami wants to go to court and fight. Nicole says if it does go to court, his giving Eric a job will make him look like a very fair person in the judge's eyes. Plus, it will force Eric to see how happy they are working together. Meanwhile, Eric leaves to get his car and asks Greta to wait for him. He returns quickly and tells Greta that her carriage awaits. Greta decides to wait outside, and when Nicole sees her leave, she suggests Lucas check on Will so se can go freshen up. Nicole approaches Eric's waiter and slips him some money after whispering something into his ear. The waiter approaches Eric and says he has misplaced his credit card. Eric gives him his number and tells him to call when he finds it. Eric leaves, and Nicole smiles. Lucas has to leave early to tuck Will in, so he tells Nicole that he'll see her later tonight. Lucas leaves, and Nicole goes over to the bar and orders a glass of champagne, but asks the bartender not to serve it until her friend gets her. She then slips the bartender some money for a favor. Nicole calls home and tells Lucas not to wait up for her, she ran into an old friend and is talking up a storm with her.
Eric drives Greta home, and asks what happened at Tuscany? As she is about to tell him what happened, Eric gets a call from Tuscany, they have found his card. Eric tells Greta that he has to return to the restaurant to get it. He tells Greta good night, and when he tries to kiss her, she pulls away claiming she got a chill.
Eric returns to Tuscany for his card, and the waiter asks him if he knows the woman, Nicole, at the bar. Eric goes to the bar and the bartender tells Eric that his friend shouldn't be driving home. Eric offers to drive Nicole home. She thinks that it is sweet of him to do that for her.
October 26, 1999
Eric is driving Nicole home. Nicole tells him that he is so sweet. Eric tells her not to read too much into it, he'd do it for anybody. Eric asks her why she drank so much? Nicole says because her life is a mess. Eric asks her why she is so unhappy? Nicole tells him it is because of him. Eric notices her seatbelt has come undone, he buckles her back in. When she starts talking about why she is unhappy, Eric tells her that he doesn't want to hear it. Nicole swears to Eric that the one thing she didn't lie to him about was her feelings for him, she still cares for him. Nicole starts clinging to Eric's arm and playing lovey-dovey. He tells her to quit it, if she wants someone to snuggle with than she should call her husband. Nicole says that is not fare, they can still be friends. Eric arrives at the mansion and asks if she wants curb side service or should he let her off here? Nicole tells Eric that one day he will see her side, she is not the horrible person he thinks she is. Nicole gets out, and Eric screeches out of the driveway.
At the Horton house, Greta is sitting on the couch in her robe when Bo shows up. He asks her why she is home so early? Greta says she wasn't feeling well so she cut her night short. Greta decides to go to bed, but Bo knows something else is going on and asks her what happened. Greta tells Bo that he has his own problems, but Bo wants to help her. He asks if Eric upset her tonight? Greta tells Bo that she is confused about Eric's feelings. She says that in Europe everything was great, but now she thinks Eric is still in love with Nicole. She tells him about Nicole's speech to her in the ladies room, and she is wondering if Eric could love anyone else other than Nicole. Bo tells Greta that he talked with Eric today and he cares for her, he just wants to take things slow. Bo suggests they put their troubles behind them and try and have fun.
Bo and Greta go to the Cheatin' Heart and they invite Billie over when she shows up. Billie says she is meeting Nicholas here for the second part of their date. When Bo says the night is young, Billie says "Yeah, ask Eric and Nicole." She sees the look on Greta's face and realizes that she made a big mistake saying what she did. Greta asks her to explain. Billie says Nicole got hammered and left with Eric, he was probably just driving her home. Billie leaves to freshen up, and Bo tells Greta not to jump to conclusions, she needs to talk to Eric first. Meanwhile, Eric is driving around and realizes he's not ready to go home. He goes to the Cheatin Heart and Bo calls him over to their table. Eric is surprised to see Greta, he thought she wasn't feeling well. Greta says she rested up and Bo talked her into coming out with him. Bo leaves to get Eric a beer, and to give Eric and Greta some time. Greta wants to talk about Nicole, but Eric says he doesn't want to talk or think about Nicole. He grabs some pool sticks and tells Greta that they should play some pool. They go over to the table and start up a game. Greta begins to loosen up and the two end up having a good time.
October 28, 1999
Eric arrives at Mrs. Horton's house to pick up Greta. She welcomes him in and says that she's ready to watch Austin and Brandon's boxing match with him. Eric breaks the news that he won't be able to stay and watch with her. Greta is surprised and asks why. He tells her about the night before and how he had to drive a drunk Nicole home. He says that Nicole made him realize something and that he has to get out of town to take care of something. Greta is worried and asks if he's leaving town to get over Nicole, but Eric says that's not it. He says that Nicole made him realize that he needs to get his career back on track, and he landed a job interview for a magazine in New York. Greta is relieved. They then leave so Eric can drive her to the boxing match.
Later, they are both with Austin, and they are wishing him luck. Eric tells him he's sorry he won't be able to watch. Austin asks Eric if he'll be moving to New York because of the new job, but Eric says he hopes he can free lance in Salem. He's not ready to leave Salem, which brings a smile to Greta's face.
