Daily Update: Thursday Sep. 9, 2010

Stefano pleads with a comatose EJ to pull through. Meanwhile, Sami seeks Daniel's advice about knowing when to pull the plug on EJ. Lexie confirms to everyone that her brother's brain activity is diminishing. Alone, Sami sits with EJ and contemplates what to do. Suddenly, EJ opens his eyes, and Sami freaks out. Is he waking up?

Vivian hints to Carly that Chloe hasn't told her new friend everything that happened. After Vivian leaves, Chloe confesses to Carly that she tried to kill her.

Philip tells Vivian to stay away from Melanie. Vivian wants Philip to see that she's an asset to the family. She mentions the project for Isabella but he is cruel to her. Philip asks Victor why he's staying with Vivian. Later, Vivian inspects the tricked-out sarcophagus with Gus.

Maggie explains to Melanie that Vivian is jealous of her friendship with Victor. Melanie tries to convince Maggie to stay in town, and then realizes she's leaving because of her feelings for Victor. Maggie hotly denies it. Later, Daniel is pleased when Melanie tells him she's throwing the shower for Chloe.

Ian uses his computer smarts to figure out that Philip could not have changed the paternity test. Stephanie now believes it might have been Chloe. Nathan walks in on Stephanie and Ian, and wonders what they're up to.