Rafe is upset that Benny has been released and threatens DA Woods. Later, DA Woods is brought into the hospital after being beaten and left unconscious. He names Rafe as the culprit. Abe is forced to admit he witnessed the threat from Rafe on Woods. Later, Hope questions Rafe about his whereabouts. His answers are vague, so Hope holds him for more questioning. Chad arrives up at the hospital to see his father and his mother, Madeline, shows up. She joins forces with DA Woods to bring Rafe down.
Rafe and Melanie urge Arianna to marry Brady. Later, Arianna finds Nicole at the Kiriakis mansion. Nicole toys with Arianna, but Brady calls her out on it. She asks Brady for a loan, which doesn't sit well with Arianna. Brady agrees to make joint decisions with Arianna in the future. Nicole is confident about her chances with Brady.
EJ confides in Lexie about his feelings for Sami and it only makes him want to rid his life of Stefano even more. Later, EJ goes back to Sami's apartment to find her upset. He takes her in his arms and tells her that he thinks he has finally beaten Stefano. Sami worries that they will make up. EJ tells her that will never happen. She hugs and tells him she's proud of him.
Rafe tells Hope he was alone in the forest when the DA was attacked. Sami realizes Rafe needs an alibi and provides one for him. Rafe tells Hope that he wasn't with Sami. Sami wonders why Rafe wouldn't let her lie. He reminds her that he hates lies. Sami and Rafe grow further apart and he feels only a miracle can bring them back together.
Stefano finds Anna and she finally admits her role in the kidnapping. She surprises him with new information; she reveals that EJ was behind the kidnapping! He doesn't believe her at first, but in the end he buys it. Anna urges him to use this situation as leverage to repair his relationship with EJ. Stefano doesn't reveal what he's going to do.
EJ denies to Stefano that he kidnapped Sydney. Stefano plays Anna's confession and EJ says no one will take her word over his. Later, EJ admits that he took Sydney only after Stefano threatens to take Anna's confession to the FBI. Later, Sami bursts in upset about Will moving into the DiMera mansion.
Phillip assures Chloe of Daniel's love for her. Later, Phillip and Chloe go to the hospital and find Daniel, Carly and Melanie in a warm family moment. Meanwhile, Nathan and Stephanie begin a tentative reconciliation.
Daniel realizes his injuries remain serious. He and Carly grow closer, which threatens Chloe. She twists Carly's words when speaking to Melanie and is pleased when Melanie and Carly have problems once again. Daniel asks Carly move in with him and Chloe because of Vivian's threat. Chloe is forced to pretend that she is fine with Carly moving in. She confides in Father Matt that she's not happy about it. Chloe confides in Phillip about her insecurities regarding Daniel and Carly.
Will catches EJ and Sami in a hug and goes ballistic. He tells Sami she's blowing her relationship with Rafe and that EJ will eventually hurt her! Will leaves and Sami breaks down. Will returns to Sami's with Kate to get the rest of his things. Sami tries to convince him to stay.
Gabi convinces Chad that Rafe didn't attack the DA. Later, Chad tells his father and he erupts. Madeline realizes that Chad's feelings for Gabi are persuading him of Rafe's innocence. When Gabi arrives, Madeline warmly greets her. Chad, Madeline and Gabi have coffee together. Kate and Madeline spot each other from across the room. Later, Madeline warns Chad to stay away from Will's family.
After a fight with Justin, Adrienne signs the papers to put the Cheatin' Heart on the market, but she really doesn't want to move on. Later she hears a scuffle and runs outside to find Justin has been attacked! We see Adrienne's real feelings for him. They share a moment together but realize nothing has changed.
Hope sees how fond Ciara is of Justin and she starts to see him with new eyes. Adrienne runs into Carly and admits that she was really worried for Justin after the attack. Carly convinces her to give him a second chance. Later, Adrienne runs into Hope, who tells her that she (Hope) made a mistake bringing her back to Salem.
Brady wants a straight answer from Arianna about why she wants to postpone their wedding. Arianna wants to prove that she feels solid and confident in her love for him. Later, Brady writes a loan check for Nicole and Arianna delivers it. She lays into Nicole and puts her on warning. Nicole thinks it is interesting that they haven't set a date for the wedding yet.
Brady sets up a job interview for Arianna. She interviews with a reporter who wants her as a possible assistant. Nicole arrives at the pub. She and Arianna argue, which the reporter films. Nicole sees and kicks the cameraman out. Brady enters the pub and an outraged Nicole tells him what Arianna just did. Brady refuses to take sides. He tells Nicole he is done with her, but also tells Arianna that he can't marry her if she keeps getting sucked into Nicole's life. Later, Nicole agrees to an interview with the reporter. Philip ends up offering Nicole the reporter's job – which she accepts. Arianna is offered a job as production assistant, unaware she'll be working for Nicole!
Daniel realizes that Chloe is not over not being able to have a child. He has a loving one-on-one with Chloe. Daniel declares his love for Chloe. Later, Carly makes plans to live across the hall with Adrienne.
Sami meets up with Brady and tells him about Rafe and how close she and EJ have become. Brady thinks it's a mistake, but Sami feels she is finally seeing the real EJ. Meanwhile, EJ gives in. Stefano is glad to have his son back, but will only broker peace under one condition. EJ goes to Sami and breaks the news about his 'change of heart' regarding Stefano. Sami is puzzled, then shocked and furious.
EJ tries to convince Sami to let him bring the kids to Stefano's, in order to beat a one-hour deadline. Sami resists. EJ uses his custody terms to force Sami to agree. After Stefano's reunion with his grandchildren, Sami learns they are spending the night.
Sami confides in Rafe that she let Johnny and Sydney spend the night at Stefano's. Rafe is shocked. Sami admits that if she was still with him she wouldn't have allowed it. They almost kiss, but Rafe pulls back. Elsewhere, Stefano realizes that EJ is in love with Sami. EJ acknowledges this, but warns Stefano not to say anything. Stefano reluctantly agrees.
Stephanie learns that Melanie is coming to work at the hospital. They have it out, and Melanie reveals that she wrote a love letter to Nathan and was willing to call off the wedding. Philip overhears this. The girls are unsure if he heard them and he pretends he has not. Melanie confesses that part of the reason she and Stephanie were fighting was that she used to have conflicted feelings for Nathan, but not anymore. She doesn't tell him about the note but convinces him of her love. They end up making love. Meanwhile, Nathan assures Carly that he has moved on from Melanie. He and Stephanie get together for a date, and go back to her place to make love.
Philip confides in Chloe his doubts about Melanie. He claims that he won't know the truth until he sees the look in her eyes when she sees Nathan. Later, Nathan arrives at the hospital. He and Melanie freeze when they see one another, just as Philip enters. Philip watches Melanie declares her love for him to Nathan. Philip is pleased. Later, Melanie and Nathan tend to a patient who abruptly dies. Both are devastated and their attraction returns when Melanie comforts Nathan. Stephanie offers Nathan support. Kate reminds Melanie of her obligations to Philip. Melanie and Nathan continue to struggle with their feelings. Later, Nathan asks Melanie to meet him.
Rafe is convinced there's something fishy about EJ's reconciliation with Stefano. EJ makes a convincing case for family values but Rafe doesn't buy it. He abruptly cuts their conversation short when he hears that Anna has been located. EJ panics, but Stefano assures him it's a false lead. Rafe learns the lead on Anna fell through. Sami assures Rafe of her faith in him.
EJ decides to tell Sami that he loves her, but he changes his mind when he realizes she still has feelings for Rafe. Later, Sami admits to EJ that she wishes she never lied to him about her pregnancy. EJ tells her they must think of the future and suggests she move in with the kids.
Daniel walks in on Chloe talking trash about Carly to Nicole. Daniel and Chloe have a huge fight. Later, Carly gives Daniel the good news that her friend can treat his double vision with a surgery that night. Daniel doesn't tell Chloe because of their fight. Carly urges Daniel to make amends and leave a message for Chloe. As the surgery begins Carly is by his side, but Daniel vows to make things right with Chloe.
Vivian overhears Chloe trashing Carly and comes up with a plan to push her over the edge. She will have Chloe do the job for her and kill Carly! She overhears Daniel and Chloe fighting. She then eavesdrops on Chloe's conversation with Father Matt and discovers Chloe's dislike for Carly. Vivian learns from Victor that Daniel is going into surgery and Chloe has no idea. Vivian pays a nurse to tell Chloe that Carly and Daniel left together.
Nathan insists on talking to Melanie about their feelings. She tells him what was in the letter and Nathan kisses her – just as Philip arrives. Philip quietly leaves and gets drunk, unaware that Melanie is telling Nathan it is over and she's committed to Philip. Nathan accepts this and they have a bittersweet goodbye.
Chloe learns from a nurse that Daniel and Carly may have gone to a motel. The motel clerk – who Vivian also paid off – leads her to believe they checked in. Chloe returns home and drinks to calm her nerves. Philip arrives. He and Chloe reel from their mistaken beliefs, and end up making love. They are not regretful of their actions and go off to have it out with their respective love interests. Before he says anything, Philip realizes that Melanie was just saying goodbye to Nathan. Daniel wakes up in the hospital to find Chloe by his side and upset.
Hope is overwhelmed with work and family responsibilities. Abe offers to take her off the mugging case, but she refuses; she believes she needs to prove herself. Hope goes home, tucks Ciara in and goes to bed. Later, Ciara is surprised to see Hope coming from outside and even more surprised when she blurts out something about Justin. Later, Hope thinks Ciara is lying about Hope saying Justin might become her dad.
Lexie comes across an unconscious Abe, the victim of a mugging! Hope learns Abe has been mugged. After questioning him, she connects his attack to the others. Later, Hope overhears Carly on the phone with Bo saying she loves him. Then, she gets a call from Ciara's teacher. Hope confronts Ciara about stealing from school. Later, Ciara sneaks into Hope's room and discovers that mommy has a secret.
Nicole gets a hot tip on Abe's mugging and rushes to the police station for an exclusive. Elsewhere, Arianna gets a call to start her new job ASAP. Arianna arrives and they realize they're working together! Elsewhere, Brady learns about Arianna's new "boss" from Gabi. He arrives in time for their argument. Nicole wants Arianna to quit.
Hope catches Ciara in her room. After laying into her, Hope confides in Justin. She then goes upstairs and takes a pill before bed. Later, Hope wakes up from her nap and is not herself. She gets ready to go "out" as Justin is about to enter. Hope lies and has Justin leave. When he's gone Hope sneaks out and goes to a poker game where one of the players is Dr. Baker.
Baker reveals to Hope how he survived. She makes Baker an offer he cannot refuse. Later, Baker is horrified when EJ sees him. Hope knocks EJ out. Hope offers Dr. Baker a proposition.
Kate tells Stefano that Madeline came to lay down the law. Stefano finds Madeline and lays into her instead, but she has something over him that is troubling.
Nathan overhears Philip and Chloe's discussion to keep their transgression a secret. Meanwhile, Melanie tells Daniel that Philip would never hurt her. Elsewhere, Stephanie notes that Nathan is no longer thinking of Melanie and tells Adrienne that he is her destiny. Chloe fears Nathan will tell Daniel that she slept with another man. He backs off, but thinks that she should tell Daniel herself. Chloe investigates the nurse and motel clerk who gave her the wrong information about Daniel and Carly. The clerk admits he was paid off but says it was Carly. Meanwhile, Daniel gets settled back in at home.
Hope orders Dr. Baker to kill EJ. When EJ sees him, Baker freaks and runs off. Hope then steals EJ's wallet and tosses his phone. Later, Dr. Baker asks Hope if she killed him and she says yes. She later reveals to Dr. Baker that she didn't actually kill EJ; she was just testing him. Baker ultimately decides to stick with Hope and split the money. Dr. Baker manages to gain the password from EJ's bankcard and transfers money into his account.
Sami is on a mission to have it out with EJ about being in cahoots with Stefano. On the way, she sees Johnny who is having a nightmare about EJ, she reassures him, and realizes how the situation is affecting him. Later, she finds a lifeless EJ on the pier and thinks he's dead! Eventually, EJ comes to and remembers seeing someone, but can't remember who it was. EJ tries to get up, but collapses in Sami's arms.
EJ stops breathing and Sami gives him CPR. When he comes to, EJ is caught up in the moment and kisses her. Before Sami can react, an ambulance arrives. She later realizes that EJ doesn't remember the kiss. Meanwhile, Rafe confronts Stefano, but doesn't buy his excuses. Stefano learns of EJ's attack and they rush to the hospital. Rafe witnesses an intimate moment between Sami and EJ.
Lexie tells an upset EJ that she is sure he will get his memory back. EJ recalls seeing the accomplice, who seemed familiar. Nicole and Arianna learn about EJ's situation. Nicole wants to interview him and Arianna is her way in. Arianna convinces EJ to let Nicole interview him. EJ suddenly realizes whoever hit him was a friend of hers.
Nicole is brought into the station as the prime suspect. Arianna is pleased when Brady refuses to help Nicole. Nicole realizes that she needs help and turns to Stefano, but he turns her down. Nicole realizes she is on her own.
EJ learns from Hope that his bank account has been hacked. EJ doesn't recognize Hope as his attacker. Meanwhile, Sami talks to Rafe about Stefano and EJ. They argue and wind up father apart than ever. Later, Rafe gets a lead on Anna and makes plans to leave town. Elsewhere, EJ asks Sami to commit. She ultimately decides that she is going to move in with EJ.
Baker wakes up to Nicole's voice on TV. He realizes she has risen from the ashes and so can he. Later, a bookie finds Baker and takes all his cash.
Julie arrives and sees Hope with all her pills. She explains that they help her sleep. Julie tells Hope her theory about Ciara's acting out. Hope disagrees. Julie promises to keep an eye on Ciara. Hope visits her doctor for a refill. He's reluctant until she says she accidently dropped them. She passes Baker going home and has no idea who he is. Dr. Baker thinks Hope is covering and is later freaked when he learns that she is the detective leading the investigation of the muggings. Dr. Baker decides to hightail out of Salem.
Hope returns home and takes another pill. Meanwhile, Dr. Baker plays one last poker game before Hope comes looking for him.
Mia wants Chad back, but he wants nothing to do with her. Elsewhere, Madeline learns Chad has a study group at the DiMera Mansion and wants him to stay away. She points out they are public servants and the DiMeras are not. Later, Madeline puts Kate on notice. Elsewhere, Will learns that Chad and Mia are over.
Mia tries to get Madeline to help her smooth things over with Chad, but she says she can't. Later, Mia kisses another guy in an unsuccessful bid to make Chad jealous. Will gives her a piece of his mind but Mia has the last word. Elsewhere, Will finds an emotional Kate and promises not to let anyone hurt his grandmother.
