Season 47 2011 - 2012

TV-14

Madison wakes up realizing what she and Brady did last night. Victor tells Maggie that nobody is unable to make it due to the storm, asks if she wants to postpone the ceremony. Melanie asks Daniel if he's concerned that Jennifer and Jack are doing more then skiing. Brady admits to Madison that nothing happened last night. Maggie asks Melanie if she should cancel the ceremony. Nicole tells E.J. that there's a part of her that can't trust him again. Maggie asks Daniel if he would give her away, which he gladly accepts. Madison is unable to get cellphone reception. Victor tells Henderson that no one can know their secret not even Maggie cause it might ruin things between them. Madison brings up Brady's mother and if she'll be at his grandfather's ceremony, and he says she'll be literally there in spirit. Victor and Maggie decide to proceed with the wedding as planned.

Jennifer tells Jack that she couldn't be more grateful to be home finally. Gabi sees that something is seriously bothering Will, Chad says that the thing with the website has to be kept quiet. Daniel tells Brady that due to the hectic storm that kept Jennifer from attending the wedding last night and ended being shacked up with Jack. Rafe thanks Carrie for making him apart of the investigation of John's case. Marlena sets out to figure out why John is having these brief memory flashes. Melanie goes into the pub and sees Abigail and Chad in a kiss. Sonny works on a solution to fix the problem regarding their website being hacked, Melanie tells Chad that Abigail needs to know what's going on. Daniel is heartbroken when he witnesses a kiss between Jack and Jennifer and Brady has an idea to let out his frustration on a punching bag. Marlena asks John while under hypnosis about a certain date and he said that he was ordered to kill someone that Carrie says to Marlena is still alive. Abigail apologizes to Jack about the way she's treated him ever since he got back to town and says she's willing to give him a chance. Will and Sonny tell Chad that he got all the links down, and something appears on the screen when they're not looking. Marlena tells John there wasn't time to ask him about the cafe cause she had to bring him out of hypnosis.

Nicole shows E.J. the divorce and to come to terms that their marriage is over. Madison argues with Brady until he agrees to go and visit John. Austin and Carrie move out of the loft which pleases Rafe meaning he and Sami have some alone time. John tells Marlena he's taking her out, Marlena says that he can't cause he's still under house arrest. Nicole promises she won't file the petition til after the election, but E.J. says that he ain't signing it. Rafe and Sami take the kids to the pub for a little celebration. Austin and Carrie find some time for romance in their new place. John is delighted when Brady comes to see him, even though they've barely spoken when he went to Switzerland. E.J. tries to get Nicole to be a family with him and his children, but signs the papers after she refuses. Rafe tells Carrie that he met with the witness earlier and agrees that it's John's only hope. E.J. sees Rafe, Sami, Carrie and Austin having fun with his children.

John spends some time with his family before his trial starts, a sniper closely keeps watch. Carrie tells Austin that in a little while she has to go through that crown that want John convicted. Marlena thanks Sami for putting her pride aside and attending the private gathering at the pub. Hope and Jennifer go through Alice's bank statements. Marlena asks Will they haven't talked since Halloween and how Gabi is doing. Jennifer comes across the picture that Hope found and something familiar about it. John tells Marlena that she can't go out there at least unprotected. Stefano commends E.J. when he set up John in an air tight case, and it'll smooth sailing to the Mayor's office. The sniper opens fire and Roman asks everybody to take cover. Bo and Austin get wind of the shoot out and head over there. Hope finds a clock and and all too familiar Phoenix symbol on it. Everyone searches for Johnny who's gone missing. E.J. watches the news report and his children were shot at.

Roman tells Bo that the search continues for Johnny. John thinks it was a mistake to go to the pub. E.J. goes to the pub and sees that aftermath of what went down. Daniel tells Jennifer he saw her kissing Jack the other day. Carrie tells John she thinks it's best that she have his trial moved due to Johnny's abduction. E.J. lets everyone have it including Sami why they didn't call him when this thing went down. John decides it's best for his family if he pleads guilty. Austin tells Carrie that when he heard the news report he was so scared for her and didn't know what he'd do without her. Daniel tells Jennifer that he needs space between them. Sami lashes out and blames John saying he never should've come back to Salem. Nicole asks E.J. what he meant that what happened to Johnny any of his fault. Roman tells Bo they got a lead on the suspect shot up the Brady Pub and is on foot. Carrie breaks the news to John that both her motions were denied. Sami sees the shooter and gets aggressive and demands to know where her son is.

Kate asks E.J. if it was either him of Stefano that ordered to kill John. Brady sees a softer side to Madison when he tells her about Sami's son going missing. Sami asks the shooter what he did with her son, but says he didn't take him. Abe tells Lexie and Jennifer that he's going to suspend his campaign for a while, and issues a statement to assure Johnny's safe return. E.J. accuse Roman of having an inept police department and blames everything on Abe. Brady asks Madison to tell him what she told him to make Sami feel better. Roman gets a lead on a child matching Johnny's description that was spotted in the woods, so he, Rafe and E.J. investigate so they're sure it's him. Kate humbly takes the meeting that Madison recently cancelled. Sami is hurt when Roman comes up empty.

Quinn comes to the mansion making an offer E.J. can't refuse. Jack comes to offer his support in the search for Sami's son. Marlena's tells John that what happened to Johnny isn't her fault, Roman is shocked to learn that John is considering pleading guilty and not go to trial. Bo tells Sami that he and Hope aren't going to rest until her son is brought home safely. Gabi arrives to be with Will after hearing about the shootout and Johnny being abducted. Nicole threatens Quinn and say E.J. doesn't need his help, but is stunned when he accepts the offer. Jennifer tells Jack that he misinterpreted their time at the cabin and still has feelings for Daniel, she becomes annoyed and asks if Jack is playing games with her. Roman comes across Quinn and asks what he's doing back in Salem and places him under arrest. Bo and Hope realize and wonder where Rafe went to. Jennifer asks Jack if he's lying about being in London with J.J., but he maintains his innocence. Sami asks John and Marlena why they're here and gets angry when her mother defends John and him always putting him first. Roman arrives and Sami identifies a piece of Johnny's shirt that was discovered.

Will apologizes to Marlena and John for Sami's behavior the other day. Stefano sees a disheveled E.J. with a bottle of booze in front of him. Hope tells Sami they have a chance the blood on the shirt isn't Johnny's. E.J. tells Stefano that he orchestrated this whole thing by making John look like a criminal. Sami blames Rafe for for them all going to the pub and Johnny being missing. Austin shows Bo and Hope what he came up while going through Alice's bank statements and if it's possible she was being blackmailed. Will comes home to finds Sami getting into with Rafe, and tries to get his mom to realize that Rafe didn't what was going to happen. Stefano tells E.J. they'll go after John and everyone who is responsible for this. Carrie gets some disappointing news that the D.A. denied John's plea bargain. Hope gets a message to Sami about a body being found in Brookeville that matches Johnny's description.

E.J. breaks down in tears while looking at a picture of Johnny saying he's so sorry. Carrie tells Marlena and John there's been another report on Johnny. Sami asks Rafe to go with Bo and Hope to identify the body that was found, and Will agrees to stay with his mother. Sami ends up at the DiMera mansion and immediately consoles E.J. Marlena asks Austin and Carrie she would like to talk with John alone. Will comes out to find that Sami left. Bo asks Rafe if the body is that of Johnny's. E.J. almost comes clean to Sami about what he did to John, they then get a news report of their son being dead. Bo and Hope confirm to Marlena and John that it the news was wrong and it wasn't Johnny, thinking Sami needs to be told. E.J. tells Sami that he gave her sole custody and should've kept their son safe. Austin tells John that what he's seen tonight he knows that he's innocent. Rafe and Will go to the pub and discover Johnny right where Allie said he was. John tells Judge Weston he pleads guilty to all charges. E.J. and Sami's heated argument leads to passion.

Sami and E.J.'s passion intensifies. Will and Rafe are delighted to find Johnny at the pub and is alright. Nicole offers to help Madison and Brady put up more posters. Nicole tells Madison that she got E.J. to sign the divorce papers. Will is shocked to see his mother and E.J. having sex when coming to tell him the good news about Johnny. Brady comes and sees that Johnny is home safe. Sami sees that she got a voice mail from Rafe and she and E.J. learn their son is alright. A disgruntled Will comes home and Rafe asks if he talked to E.J. Nicole reveals her true feelings to a stunned E.J. Brady tells Madison to call off the search cause Johnny has been found.

Jack tells Jennifer that he has something to tell her and he'll understand if she wants to throw him out afterwards. Will sees Rafe and Sami on the couch and reflects to seeing her and E.J. making love. Nicole reveals her true feelings to a stunned E.J. and says that Johnny going missing made her see things clearly. Austin tries to get Carrie to focus on something other then John's sentencing hearing. Jack comes clean to Jennifer and says that he needs help. Will asks Sami where she was when Johnny was missing and what exactly was she thinking. Nicole tells E.J. she can't believe that John actually confessed. Abigail and Austin develop an unexpected connection. Sami breaks a mirror cause she can't get the image of her and E.J. out of her head. Nicole tells E.J. she wants a fresh start with him with no secrets between them.

Maggie tells Victor she feels comfortable cooking the company of her own kitchen and would appreciate her husband's help. Austin comes to help which pleases Abigail very much. Marlena brings John his suit to get ready for his sentencing. Hope goes to Stefano and shows him the clock with the Phoenix symbol that she found among Alice's things. Chad is startled when Jack and Austin make a bet to see which football team will win. Maggie surprises Daniel by making one of his favorite Thanksgiving dishes like his mother used to. Jack explains to Jennifer and Abigail he's been offered a job teaching journalism at Salem University. Maggie tells Daniel and Melanie they should be tested for Myasthenia Gravis. Victor tells Daniel to fight for Jennifer. Stefano tells Hope to forget that she ever found the paperweight and to let the secret be with Alice. Austin reveals that he to has a job teaching forensic accounting. John is shocked when Judge Weston sentences him to fifty years in prison.

Jack tells Abigail that he just got some incredible news. Chad and Sonny explain to Will that they upgraded security on their site to prevent anyone hacking in again. Brady asks John why the judge gave him the maximum sentence. Kate tells Madison that she took the meeting she and stole her distribution deal. Jack tells Abigail that he submitted her article in a journalism contest and she's surprised that she won. Will sees that the mysterious person managed to get through the firewalls and they're back to square one again. Brady tells John that he always regretted them not being close, John asks his son a favor to look after Marlena. Abigail tells Will, Chad and Sonny that she has something that will do their site good. Jack pays John a visit and says he wants to do a piece on him and refuses his request. Madison tries to undo what Kate did, and Brady walks in on her tantrum. Kate asks Quinn if he's in fact hitting on her. Will suggest that their web site be shut down immediately, Sonny says they're gonna have more ideas. Brady asks Madison what exactly is she afraid of.

Carrie tells Rafe she asked him to come over cause what she has to say will affect both their families. Marlena tells Will that it wasn't much of a Thanksgiving without John. Quinn asks Nicole if it's possible she can stay away from E.J. Carrie asks Rafe's help in convincing the people of Salem that John was falsely accused to prevent another situation like the shootout at the pub. Sami tells E.J. that she did the same thing that Marlena did when she cheated on Roman with John. Nicole runs into Patti Stanger and asks why she didn't give E.J. her message and offers her some advice. Rafe sees something in the picture with John and Carrie thinks it could prove he was set up. Will opens up to Marlena about him feelings about Gabi and worrying that he's going to hurt her like his mother did to everyone she's involved with. Sami comes home to find Rafe had made a special dinner for them saying she doesn't deserve any of it. E.J. asks Nicole to come away to New York with him.

Bo and Hope go through Alice's belongings once again hoping to get some answers. Marlena finds Jack drinking at the pub and asks why he cancelled their appointment. Daniel apologizes to Jennifer for postponing their date, and surprises her with tickets to the symphony. Brady helps Madison and is delighted they're on the same page, but she has a back up plan. Marlena offers Jack to come to the townhouse to resume the therapy session. Daniel tells Jennifer it's okay, if they skip the concert cause he wants to help uncover Alice's secret. Hope uncovers a connection after finding a letter that Susan Banks wrote to Alice. Madison and Brady almost have sex, until she says they shouldn't be doing this. Jack opens up to Marlena about his friend he confided in and was killed. Bo tells Hope that she'll go with her to talk to Stefano.

Carrie tells Sami that John was sentenced to fifty years in prison. John tells Abe that he's ruining his election just by being here and for him leave and never come back. E.J. thinks of Sami while he's about to make love to Nicole. John tells Abe to do what he can to beat E.J. at his own game. Will tells Gabi to come by the loft later cause he has some stuff for her. Jennifer confronts E.J. after he got the press to hound Abe after he was visiting John. Will shocks Sami by announcing that he's moving out. Carrie shows John the picture and he thinks it's real evidence. Jennifer tells Nicole that she should be worried and has just made her first fatal mistake. Gabi is stunned by Will's suggestion that they move in together and is excited by the idea, but then rethinks after Will backs away from a kiss. Sami asks E.J. if it's possible if anyone saw them make love the other night.

Kate overhears Madison asks Sami why she's here getting pampered and not at work. Roman tells Quinn he's gonna watch him to make sure his town stays safe. Gabi opens up to Melanie and Abigail about not being able to put up with Will pulling away from her. Chad asks Will just he wants to move in with Gabi. Carrie tells Austin that she's letting Rafe stay on to investigate John's case. Madison tells Sami maybe her job is too much for her and won't tolerate her going to the competition. Carrie tells Austin that she'd love to remain in Salem, which delights Abigail. Gabi lays into Will on how he went and seen an apartment before she gave him an answer. Roman cautions Kate to stay away from Quinn cause he's trouble. Sami tells Rafe how about the renew their wedding vows. Gabi tells Will that her answer is no to moving in together and says their relationship is over, he throws a fit while everyone comes home. Kate tells Quinn she has a plan to get rid of Madison for good.

Marlena goes to John after hearing what E.J. recently pulled. Bo assures Hope that decorating the tree with the Horton ornaments is better done as early as possible. Sami and Rafe are determined to find Will after what he did to Maggie's place. John gets word that E.J. is on television trashing for destroying people's lives. Will comes home and Rafe and Sami asks why he didn't come home last night. Bo and Hope remember Zack and stumble across some surprising information inside Alice's Christmas ornament. Marlena tries to get Nicole to get out while she still can. Will tells Sami that Gabi broke up with him in front of all his friends and was humiliated.

Will refuses to take part in hanging ornaments the Christmas tree cause his animosity towards Sami. Bo tells Hope that Stefano is gonna have to wait cause they got guests arriving soon. Abigail tells Jennifer that she invited Jack to the tree trimming party. Sami lashes at Carrie for bringing Marlena without checking with her first. Jennifer tells Jack she's trying to avoid him getting into it with Daniel. Will pours and drinks some wine when nobody is watching. E.J. presents Nicole a present and asks her to move in with him. Hope asks Lexie if Stefano has ever mentioned a connection between him and Alice to her over the years. Maggie presents Melanie and Daniel they're very own Christmas ornaments. Sami shutters when she hears a noise and ends up laying into Marlena about her bringing up John, Will then calls her a hypocrite. Chad and Melanie try to ignore their feelings for one another.

Melanie treats Gabi to a spa at Intensity she spots Chad and asks him not to leave. Hope calls Susan Banks and becomes irate when she mentions Stefano. Quinn makes a mistake and assumes that Chad and Melanie are a couple. Austin tells Abigail that she desperately needs her help with something. Hope can sense that Susan is definitely scared of something, so she and Bo go to Stefano. Kate urges Sami to stand up to Madison cause that's something she used to do back in the day. Abigail tells Austin that she's considering taking journalism and winning that contest and invites him to the awards ceremony. Chad gets an eyeful when Melanie drops her towel while looking for her phone. Stefano tells Hope that he has no idea who could've given Alice that voucher. Sami tells Madison that the notes can wait cause and finally sees the reason why she hired her in the first place.

Abigail shows Jennifer the dress she'll be wearing to the awards banquet tonight. Will tells Sonny that he pretty much doesn't want to talk to anyone right now, Artie comes in and says that they're doomed. A man keeps watch on Chad and Melanie in the town square. Rafe tells Bo and Hope that something is going down at Salem University and Will is somehow involved. Daniel tells Victor he's going to continue fighting for Jennifer but tonight it's about Abigail in her award. Chad tries to subdue Horace and he takes out his gun and threatens to shoot Melanie. Jay tells Hope and Bo of someone threatening him also his family if he didn't throw games. Artie explains to Will and Sonny if they don't get their website running again then they're as good as dead. Sonny, Will, Abigail and Gabi receive a picture of Chad and Melanie at gunpoint asking to put the website back up or else.

Horace tells Zig he has no intention of letting the hostages leave alive. Sonny gets a message saying that the clock is ticking in getting the website up and running. Victor offers Jack and Daniel in some assistance. Melanie realizes since they seen their faces they won't let them go. Jack and Daniel can sense that Bo knows a lot more then he's telling them. Sonny tries to locate Chad through his cellphone signal. Austin asks Carrie why would she involve Rafe with something like this since he's not on the police force anymore. Hope and Bo trace the location of Will and is accessing the website server from Alice's house. Chad admits to Melanie that when they kissed at Halloween and can't stop thinking about it. Gabi is taken by surprise as Horace grabs her points his gun and tells Abigail not to move or else she dies. Jack loses control after finding out his daughter might be in danger, Daniel does his best to calm him down. Will manages to get the site up and running, but it might be too late for his friends. Austin comes to Abigail's rescue.

Abe refuses to play dirty and tells Jennifer he wants to run a clean campaign. Nicole tells E.J. her latest move. Sami is suddenly in a bind when Betsy brings her the kids, Kate says that she would love to help. Jennifer gets a call saying there's been a change in the venue for Abe's speech. Madison confronts Brady and asks him why he asked Sami to give her a certain folder. Jennifer lashes at Nicole and decides how at retaliate after she nearly costs Abe the election. Sami swallows her pride by allowing Kate to watch over the kids while she has her meeting. Nicole asks E.J. if she went too far by setting Abe up the way she did. Jennifer tells Abe to either fight or admit defeat, Abe says to do whatever she has to do. Brady asks Madison if they would be honest with each other.

Marlena visits John and brings a picnic basket wanting to spend time with him. Jennifer asks Daniel for a hint in where he's taking her tonight. Brady makes a thoughtful gesture for Madison by recreating the night of the blizzard at Titan. Daniel's hand starts to jitter as he tries to untie the laces on the skates. John tells Marlena that at the hearing the people that worked for him tore him to shreds literally. Jennifer tells Daniel that Jack also got tickets to the Nutcracker. Marlena admits to John that she's doing her own investigation in finding out if Stefano in fact set him up, but he wants her to stop. Madison and Brady make love for the first time. Daniel and Jennifer realize that they're love wasn't meant to be.

Kayla tells Sami she felt that she needed to come to Salem and help Caroline around the holidays. Jennifer tells Abigail and Melanie that Daniel broke up with her tonight. Rafe tells Carrie about John being at the Cafe in Paris but at a different time and it could set John free. Austin asks Sami why she wants to renew her vows her already married. Gabi tells Chad that she's grateful for him saving her life, and is gonna focus on a future without Will. Abigail tells Jennifer that she may have already met someone else, and she constantly thinks about him. Melanie thinks back when Chad told her while being held hostage that the kiss at Halloween wasn't a mistake, Abigail then asks her what she should do. Austin surprises Carrie with a her Christmas album he had sent from their place in Zurich. Rafe offers Sami a compromise they should renew their vows in front of the Horton's on Christmas Eve. Abigail feels uncomfortable while seeing Carrie and Austin kiss in the town square.

Brady wakes up to find Madison missing, but she returns with breakfast for them. Stefano and E.J. make John a proposal to sell them Basic Black. Rafe shows Bo and Hope the doctored photo that has the shadows and a altered time stamp. Brady and Madison spread the Christmas spirit and he says he's going all out this year. John abruptly rejects the proposal which pleases Marlena very much and says for them to repay the money they stole also to leave them alone. Hope tells Bo she's going to collect on the I.O.U to force Stefano to exonerate John and think he'll do whatever they want even if it means he'll not pay for what he did. Brady confides in Madison about all the years he's ruined the holidays for his family as they decorate the tree the picked out together. John tells Marlena that he hopes he did the right thing.

Jack goes to see Jennifer and she says that now isn't a perfect time. Melanie asks Daniel if he's concerned for his test results and if he'll have the condition Maggie had. Abigail tells Austin that she's considering taking his class, Gabi sees how Abigail's been looking at him as of late. Daniel is delighted to see Kayla back, and she asks why he's drowning his sorrows. Jack learns from Jennifer that she and Daniel are no longer together, but she says she still loves him. Jack goes to confront Daniel about how he ended things with Jennifer. Abigail tells Melanie she was worried she was going to tell Chad about the other guy she has a crush on. Daniel starts to show symptoms of Mayathias Gravas when his hand starts shaking.

Sami asks Madison it's okay for her to sleep with Brady, and gets yelled at for getting a massage. E.J. puts a halt between an almost fight between Nicole and Kate. John tells Marlena that he's not going to sell out to Stefano and E.J. and will pay back the investors himself. Madison tells Sami that what she and Brady do in their own is private. Nicole tells E.J. that she thinks he's pretty much capable of doing something like this to John. John tells Carrie that he was visited by Stefano and E.J., she then shows the picture and proof it was doctored. E.J. pledges his honesty to Nicole saying he keeps no secrets from her. Kate overhears an argument between Brady and Sami concerning Madison. Madison makes a call telling someone she can handle business herself and there's no need to come to Salem. Carrie tells Marlena that she has something that could get John out of jail and Rafe says it means making a deal with the DiMera's. Sami is startled when Kate asks to help her once again. E.J. comes in the room as Nicole massage therapist, but she catches on to his little scheme.

Daniel experience another hand tremor while out with Maggie and Melanie. Stefano goes to Lexie and doesn't like the distance between them as of late. Bo tells Marlena that once the civil suit is over he'll be sent upstate and won't be able to protect him. Lexie delivers some medical test results to Daniel saying he and Melanie don't have M.G., but he reveals that he's having problems with his hands and asks to be taken off surgical rotation. Marlena is forced to make a decision which pleases Carrie. Hope and Bo go to Stefano and assure that once he does this the debt between their families will be finally over with. Marlena tells Rafe that she'd like Will to come and stay with her to get him out of the loft. Daniel is touched by Maggie's gift. Stefano tells Bo and Hope that he refuses to help John.

Kate comes by and offers Sami a job at Countess Wilhemina. Brady asks Madison who this person is that inspired her. Hope tells Carrie that Stefano refuses to help, but feels that he gave her a clue in how to save John. Madison asks Brady what exactly what they are to each other. Kate explains her job opportunity to Sami and thinks they can embark on it objectively. Brady shows Madison the star constellation that Victor said that Isabella is on. Kate assures Sami that she has no hidden agenda in her job offer and for her to think about it. Rafe figures out that John also needs the internet to supposed the transfer the transactions, and maybe it could get him released.

Maggie asks Daniel if the reason he's not operating on her friend is cause he has Myasthenia Gravas. Bo and Hope reach a dead end and hope to find something that will clear John. Chad looks to Austin for guidance on how he knew if Carrie was the one for him. Abigail finds Melanie and further discuss the man she has a crush on. Rafe has a theory that and calls an old friend cause it's John's only hope. Daniel tells Maggie he plans on spending the holidays all by himself. Melanie tells Chad the only reason she kissed him cause she thought they were going to die. Austin tells Abigail that if she ever needs anyone to talk to, he'll be there for her, Carrie shows up and insists she stay for lunch. Bo assures Hope they're going to have a wonderful Christmas this year. Rafe gets a call back from his friend and gets the news he's been hoping for.

Marlena reminisces over photos of John, Will arrives and invites her to Sami and Rafe's vow renewal ceremony. Melanie tells Maggie and Victor she can't stand the thought of Daniel spending Christmas all alone. Austin comes to help Sami get the kids ready and to the town square. Carrie and Rafe present their case and evidence to Judge Goldberg to have the charges against John dropped. Lexie scolds E.J. and Nicole and turns down the offer to spend the holidays at the mansion. Doug comes dressed as Santa and along with Julie's help reads the Christmas story to the children. Will tells Marlena he's been having certain feelings, but doesn't say who the person is unaware E.J. is listening. Sami abruptly tells Marlena that she wants her to leave. Will almost reveals to Sami why he's been so mad lately, but Rafe interrupts him. John surprises Marlena under the mistletoe. Abe agrees to go to the DiMera mansion later. Sami and Rafe invite John to attend their vowal renewal ceremony.

John and Marlena's celebration is cut short by the arrival of Will. Sami tells Rafe that the renewal ceremony was as perfect as can be. Brady is touched when Madison bought him a star, she's eager to open that present he got for her. Marlena tries to get to the bottom of Will's animosity towards his mother. Hope wants Bo to get Ciara a bike that's already assembled and has an idea where to get one. Madison is surprised and asks Brady where he got a picture of her with her mother. Marlena offers Will to stay at her place with John so that it may help in some way. Sami's guilt gets the best of her when Rafe says there's no way she would turn to another man. Brady finds out after seeing a newspaper headline that his father's conviction was overturned. Hope and Bo accidentally break the plaque of Alice and Tom Horton while in the town square, but find a key thinking it's a sign.

Melanie approaches Daniel and asks him why he's not on the surgical rotation anymore, he says his hands been shaking. Marlena is awaken by John seeing it wasn't a dream. E.J. wonders how the police got the evidence that cleared John saying he was careful in framing him. Quinn tries to distract Daniel. Jack seizes an opportunity to spend some time with Jennifer by giving her a present that she hasn't opened yet. E.J. tells Stefano it was probably someone who leaked the information to Carrie and Rafe. John thanks Abe for the press conference so he can let the repayment can begin. Jennifer sees that Jack thought plenty on a family trip to Hawaii. Brady explores other options to Daniel about being a surgical consultant if his test results come back positive. Melanie tells Maggie that there's nothing between her and Chad cause she lied to him on how she really feels. E.J. and Stefano watch as John makes his statement in front of the press. Jack moves in to kiss Jennifer and loses his balance falling backwards into the tree.

Marlena tells Carrie that John isn't to know that Stefano helped him get out of jail. Kate goes to Sami for an answer on her job opportunity. Hope looks at the key wondering what it means. John doesn't care if he loses everything, he must repay all of his investors. Sami tells Madison that she quits and is taking Kate's offer to work at Countess Wilhelmina, she abruptly tells Sami to get out and never come back. Mr. Gordon tells Bo and Hope that he was instructed to put the key in the plaque by Alice's attorney Erin Hewitt. Marlena tells John that Carrie and Rafe had help from Stefano in getting him released. Kate tells Stefano that Sami is giving her notice as we speak and everything is going right as they planned. Marlena tells John that she did whatever she had so he can come home. Carrie considers an intriguing business opportunity by asking Rafe to be the lead investigator at her law firm.

Gabi admits to Melanie that she misses Will, but felt their relationship wasn't progressing. Kate overhears Daniel talking about his test results. John goes to see Stefano to ask him why he would help him get out of jail. Abigail tells Chad that she doesn't want to screw up their relationship, she then gets an unexpected visit from Austin. Will tells Marlena that Rafe needs his help with the kids and can't bail on him now, but Marlena thinks he's avoiding the issue with Sami. Stefano tells John as he holds a gun on him that he needs him. Will begins to open up to Marlena, but breaks away saying he can't. Kate tries to get Daniel that she owes him for saving her life. Melanie refuses to admit her feelings for Chad after seeing him and Abigail together. Will sits at the pub all alone and Sonny and his new boyfriend Tyler invites him to come to a party with them to ring in 2012. John comes home to Marlena apologizing for the way he acted after storming out earlier. Stefano laughs as he hold a letter from him addressed to Alice Horton.

Doug asks Julie to perform with him on New Year's Eve. Sami tells Rafe that she's taken a new job, whereas he got one from Carrie. Brady tries to get Madison to take a break from work that Sami left behind. Nicole reminds E.J. they need to make an appearance in the town square. John and Marlena's plans are scrapped after discovering after paying everyone off they have no money at all. Will once again brings up the fact that Rafe doesn't deserve to be with his mother. Abigail and Chad agree that they should break up. Bo catches Hope thinking about Zack since it's the anniversary of his death. Will goes to Marlena finally ready to admit what's wrong and reveals that Sami cheated on Rafe with E.J. Brady takes Madison to the pub in time to hear Doug and Julie sing. Chad approaches Melanie and kisses her as the clock strikes midnight.

Jennifer and Nicole end up bickering over their campaign strategies. Kate shocks Sami during her first day on the job about asking to give her some of Madison's secrets. Madison tells Brady that she'll run her company whatever way she chooses. Will tells Marlena that he's not going to forgive his mother for betraying her family once again. Kate tells Sami if she doesn't do what she's told she'll be fired. Madison tells Brady if he feels so strongly about this then maybe they shouldn't be sleeping together. Abe and E.J. tells Nicole and Jennifer they've reached a compromise, which they then laugh at the idea. Marlena learns that this thing with Sami and E.J. happened the night Johnny was found. Sami tells Kate that Madison has been working on a secret campaign. Marlena tells Will to let go of his animosity towards his mother cause he'll be the one getting hurt. Jennifer sees that Nicole is gonna acquire the questions ahead of time, and set out to stop her. Marlena flashes back to the time Sami admitted she saw her and John in the Titan conference room.

Melanie and Chad discuss how they rang in the new year, Abigail arrives and asks what's going on. Carrie asks Austin what he means when he says she'll have lots of potential clients. Sonny tells Will he can tell something is wrong ever since he and Gabi broke up. Bo and Hope arrive for session with Marlena to work on some unresolved issues concerning Zack's. Abigail asks Melanie how could she betray her by getting involved with Chad so soon after they broke up. Will tells Sonny how he dealt with the changes in his life by coming out to his family. Carrie and Rafe get their first client in Tilly who wants help in finding "Charlie Aaron" they are shocked it's a cat and not her husband. Bo gets everything out in the open about him being responsible for Zack's death. Abigail finds comfort in Austin after everything falls apart. Melanie tells Chad there's no way they can be together, but he tries to convince her that they do. Will tells Sonny that he's contemplating leaving Salem, and happens to agree he should take and find out who he really is. Chad and Melanie agree to start over completely be reintroducing each other.

Melanie accidentally kicks Chad in the head while at Quinn's self defense class. Jennifer is pleased that Jack really put a lot of thought in their family trip to Hawaii. Maggie tells Daniel she's here to be with him when Lexie gets his test results back. Jack tells Jennifer that it's her feelings for Daniel that is concerning him. Brady offers John a surprising proposal to partner in rebuilding Basic Black. Lexie tells Daniel that he suffered a minor stroke, and that his condition is irreversible. John asks Brady he's turning him down cause he's smarter by staying with Titan. Chad assures Quinn that he just got the wind knocked out of him. Lexie brings up a treatment to Daniel that helps but the hand tremors will return, and he'll no longer be able to operate on patients. Gabi tells Melanie that since Abigail and Chad broke and wonder if she would mind if she asked him out. John asks Jack to include on thing in the article that he wouldn't be here if it weren't for Marlena. Jennifer runs into Daniel and asks to tell her what's bothering him.

John tells Marlena about Brady's enticing offer. Rafe asks Will what exactly is going on with him and Sami lately. Kate tells Sami that in order to win they'll need to bend a few rules. E.J. learns that he's down twenty points in the polls cause of John's press conference. Brady tells Madison he offered to help John rebuild his company, she then feels betrayed and he's the reason she staying in Salem. E.J. learns that Kate hired Sami to work for Countess Wilhelmina. Brady tells Madison that he no longer wants to take advantage of his relationship with John anymore, she says it's gonna put a strain on what they have together. Will goes to Marlena saying that Sami has no intention of being honest with Rafe of what she did. Stefano confides in Kate he's keeping a secret from E.J. and is afraid he won't forgive him. Will thinks of a calculating scheme to E.J. for money to help him leave town or he'll expose his secret.

Jack sees Daniel and Jennifer together and moves in to hear what they're talking about. Bo tells Hope that what if their session doesn't help and they're unable to work things out. Jennifer asks Daniel why didn't he tell her about his stroke, Jack makes a noise and sees that he's spying on them. Jack tells Jennifer and Daniel that it's time to reevaluate the whole situation. E.J. turns the tables on Will's blackmail attempt by revealing he knew all along that it was him who tried to kill during his wedding to Sami and not Lucas, also brings up him being confused emotionally. Bo takes Hope to the Brady Pub for their date night and see that Caroline decorated the place for them. Jack tells Jennifer it's easier to make her decision now cause it's for the best. E.J. tells Will that he's gonna stay close to him or he'll go to prison for attempted murder.

Abigail asks Chad and Melanie how they manage to keep their hands off of each other for so long. John tells Marlena that he wonders how Victor is going to react to Brady's news. Melanie tells Abigail she couldn't help that she had feelings for Chad. Brady tells Victor he's gonna help John rebuild Basic Black which means he's the company. Sonny asks Chad if he in fact cheated on his cousin with Melanie. Victor asks for Madison's input, but she says that she'll support Brady in whatever he does. Abigail goes to Marlena seeking some help. Melanie makes a difficult choice and tells Chad they can never be together. Brady tells John that they're project is a go. Victor shocks Madison by offering her the position of C.E.O at Titan.

E.J. introduces Nicole that Will is the latest addition to the campaign. Madison tells Victor she's gonna need some time to think it over. Sami offers Kate an idea for a nationwide search to be the face of Countess Wilhelmina. E.J. instructs Will to go to Abe's computer and steal some files and reminds him of their agreement. Madison runs into Brady and she tells him that Victor offered her the job of C.E.O. at Titan and asks if she's gonna take job. Nicole tries to get E.J. to tell her why he hired Will. Maggie feels Madison won't have time for Brady once she accepts the offer. Will intercepts Abe's computer but is caught by Lexie. Kate asks Sami if there's trouble in her marriage when she mentions Rafe constantly. Will tells E.J. he did what he asked despite feeling awful.

Carrie gets an eyeful with Rafe shirtless while trying to fix the thermostat. Abigail helps Austin with his books for his first day at Salem University. Sonny tells Will that he sensed something the other day that he was depressed. Hope's determined to figure out why Alice had Erin Hewitt hide the key in the plaque in the town square, but Bo insists that she drop the whole thing. Rafe tells Carrie there's a catch in the new client it'll have to be pro bono. Will asks Justin how he and Adrienne came to accepting that Sonny was gay. Austin offers Abigail the job as his student assistant. The intense heat in the office really starts to get to Carrie and Rafe. Will feels uncomfortable when Sonny's friend Matteo asks to hook up so they can listen to music. Hope locates a safety deposit box Alice had under her maiden name "Grayson" and wonders what's in it.

Hope tells Jennifer she and Bo are gonna check out the bank about Alice's bank account. E.J. calls Will and says he has a job for him to do, and not to even think about backing out. Madison and Brady give each other couples massages. Abe's plans to create a jobs program is gonna innovative his entire campaign. Nicole is shocked when she sees that Quinn is her self defense instructor. Rafe asks Sami how Kate is treating her at her new job. Nicole tells Madison that Brady deserves to have someone like her in his life. Will obliges and meets with Mr. French and he gives him the envelope containing his next assignment. E.J. surprises Will by saying he can keep the car he drove. Bo and Hope learn from the bank manager that the safety deposit didn't just belong to Alice. Jennifer and Abe watch the tv and sees that E.J. somehow got his hands on his plan. Brady agrees to let it go if Madison tells him what she and Nicole were talking about.

Mr. Simpson tells Bo and Hope he can't divulge the identity of Alice's co-signer. Jennifer confronts Nicole about E.J. stealing Abe's plan of creating jobs in Salem. Daniel tells Jack he's just looking over some treatment options. Will tells Sami that why is working for E.J. so bad when she works for Kate. Roman introduces a device to Bo and Hope to revolutionize catching every on the most wanted list. Daniel and Jack breaks up a fight between Nicole and Jennifer in the town square. Will tells Sami he's not going to change his mind about working for E.J. Bo and Hope figure that Stefano could be Alice's co-signer. Jennifer approaches Daniel over what she heard of him leaving town. Will tells E.J. that this feeling isn't quite so bad after all.

Abigail freaks after seeing Chad and Melanie holding hands. John tells Marlena he's excited for his meeting with Brady this morning. Gabi offers to give Chad a massage for his sore shoulder. Melanie tries to salvage her friendship with Abigail, but she says can't forgive her betrayal. Kate approaches Chad and Gabi but they decline the offer. Brady asks Madison if she considered taking Victor on his offer for the C.E.O at Titan. Chad agrees to do the thing with Gabi by testing the new products from Countess Wilhelmina by undergoing makeovers. Abigail goes to Madison after overhearing that Mad World will be hiring interns from Salem University. Chad asks Melanie what's standing in their way of being together now that Abigail has moved on. John asks Brady the idea of partnering with Mad World to launch their new fashion line. Melanie watches uncomfortably when Chad and Gabi pose for pictures. Abigail turns to Marlena for guidance.

Will receives a text from E.J. about his next assignment. Rafe and Carrie have the same idea to keep from sweating in the office again. Abe explains to Bo and Hope that E.J. somehow stole vital information from his laptop. Sami witnesses a strong bond between Carrie and Rafe. Marlena is delighted when Will decides to stay in Salem and go and confront his mother over what he saw. Abe puts Bo and Hope in charge of a new task force to help reduce crime in Salem. Nicole waits til E.J. is in the shower before requesting some personal files on him. Marlena asks Will what's going on after finding out he's working for E.J. and later reminds him that nothing good comes out of associating with a DiMera. Lexie unleashes her anger on E.J. and Abe assures victory in the election. Bo explains the situation about the key in the plaque to Carrie and Rafe

Marlena confronts Will after hearing that Abigail admired his new car, and asks if E.J. got it for him. Victor tells Daniel that Melanie and Maggie are gonna be devastated with what he has to tell them. Abigail has a fantasy of Austin coming up and kissing her after admitting his feelings. Marlena tells Will to consider going to work with John and Brady when they start up Basic Black again. Maggie knows what Melanie is trying to do, is get her a massage even though it's Mickey's birthday. Nicole discovers that E.J. bought a sports car and it's in Will's name. Marlena goes to see E.J. and warns him to stay away from Will. Abigail tells Austin she maybe getting a internship at Mad World cosmetics, Austin is worried it might affect her work with him. Daniel shocks Melanie and Maggie when announces that he's leaving Salem, but assures that it's not goodbye. Nicole meets up with Will hoping to get some answers out of him.

Gabi tells Melanie that Daniel will come back to Salem. Kate and Sami agree the photos taken at Intensity are good, and Gabi and Chad look good together. Madison takes a picture of Hope, and goes and asks if she enjoys being a cop. Stefano makes Chad an offer to help him turn the Cheatin' Heart into a coffee house, but is turned down. Hope is flattered when Madison asks her to come model for her at Mad World cosmetics saying she has a great look. Gabi asks Melanie if she ever thought about hooking up with Chad, cause she notices the way she looks at him. Sami tells Madison it was genius to pretend to "fire" and staging all those fights her so Kate would hire her at Countess Wilhelmina. Melanie opens up to Chad about her concern that her father won't ever come home. Bo and Hope think of a way to get to Stefano regarding the safety deposit box.

Brady tells Quinn he's grateful for what he did for Chloe and Carly, also is stunned when Quinn says he's seeing Marlena professionally and trying to change. Jennifer learns that Daniel will in fact be leaving today. Sonny asks Will to put in a good word for him with Dustin. Stefano admits to Hope and Bo that he shares a box with Alice and will take her to see what's inside. Gabi tells Chad that Kate offered them both jobs. Abigail assures Madison the heavy workload won't interfere with her other job. Madison tells Brady that Sami never actually quit and is working undercover at Countess Wilhelmina. Will is put on the spot when Dustin asks to tell his story of he came out to his parents. Kate tells Gabi that without Chad there's no deal. Victor almost reveals to Daniel he's known all along that Maggie was his mother. Chad agrees to do the modeling thing which pleases Kate. Daniel and Jennifer share an emotional farewell to one another. Hope tells Bo she's not and isn't ready to look inside Alice's box of secrets.

Bo and Hope turns to Doug and Julie for guidance after what happened with Stefano. Rafe tells Sami that he hates the idea of her spying for Madison. Jennifer tells Abe her way to stop E.J. in a way he'll never see it coming. Lexie tells E.J. her real family is with Theo and Abe. Nicole tells Will she know he hacked into Abe's computer to steal his jobs plan. Jennifer tells Abe her friends can help get the questions in advance, but Abe has a better idea to make sure E.J. gets the wrong questions. Nicole shows Will she had some money transferred into his account if he'll do something for her. Carrie and Austin agree on a date when they'll be free for a date night. Doug tells Hope he tracked the account to a bank in Africa and he and Julie will head there to see if they find anything else. Lexie comes in and asks what Jennifer and Abe are talking about. Will tells E.J. that everything went smoothly and how he knew that Nicole approached him.

Chad and Gabi get ready for the Countess Wilhelmina photo shoot. Madison tells Victor she's come to a decision turns down the offer. Rafe tries to persuade Sami to walk away from her job. Sonny asks Will if he has a problem with his friends Dustin and Kareem after showing less interest in his project. Victor is irate after Madison turns the job down and wants to know why. Chad tells Gabi that Will is a fool for letting her go. Austin apologizes to Abigail for cancelling their dinner last night, and finding out Carrie wasn't free at all. Rafe tells Carrie he had a brief argument with Sami at home. Brady wants Madison to tell him the real reason she rejected Victor. Marlena refuses to drop the subject with Will regarding Sonny. Sami tells Madison the pictures of Chad and Gabi turned out better then expected, she tells Sami to fix it. Victor tells Maggie that there's something seriously wrong with Madison.

Marlena tries to get Jack to attend a session with other people suffering from post traumatic stress, but Jack says no. Quinn manages to get Abigail and Melanie alone in a room together. Marlena accompanies Jack to a therapy session there he meets people just like him. John and Brady can't seem to agree with each others ideas or if they can work together. Madison tells Abigail and Melanie she wants the two of them to be apart of an ad campaign for Mad World. Brady and John find themselves on the same page. Jack sits and listens to the stories of the group, then finally opens up and shares his story. Madison tells Quinn she's considering his offer. Abigail and Melanie have a heart-to-heart, but end back to where they were when Melanie still has feelings for Chad.

Abigail has another fantasy of going to Austin admitting she loves him. E.J. tells Will he's going to throw a party for Sydney at the mansion and for him to bring her over. Carrie sits and helps Rafe make the tiaras for the party. Jennifer tells Abe she got the fake questions, but need a way of making the switch for the real ones. Stefano asks Hope if she's made a decision about the deposit box or letting the secret stay buried. Abigail tells Austin wants to see if he's okay with her modeling for Mad World cosmetics. Abe and Jennifer get an opportunity to use Sydney's birthday as a way of getting even with E.J. Stefano tells Hope that opening that box will be indeed a mistake cause he has no idea what Alice had on him. Rafe tells Kayla that the people he hired to play Prince and Princess cancelled so he and Carrie are playing the part. Jennifer tells Abe where Nicole put the debate questions.

Sami and Austin arrive at the pub and sees Carrie and Rafe together and what they just walked in on. Will thinks to himself how his mother is going to react that Sydney is with E.J. Abe tells E.J. that he forgot to sign Sydney's birthday card and manages to switch the items in the envelope. John puts aside Basic Black business for romance with Marlena. Stefano agrees to open the safety deposit box only if they do something for him. Abe tells Jennifer that E.J. caught him but managed to switch the real questions for the fake ones for the debate. Will takes pleasure in telling Sami that Sydney's is having a pre birthday bash at the mansion. Austin tells Carrie that him seeing his wife in Rafe's arms is definitely a big deal, as John and Marlena walk in hearing their argument. E.J. confronts Will at how Sami knew where Sydney was, but says it was worth seeing his mother all mad. Abe tells Jennifer he's not having second thoughts since E.J. has played dirty since day one.

John asks Sami hes grateful he and Marlena were included in Sydney's birthday, also how things are going working for Kate. Carrie tells Rafe she and Austin had an argument and he stormed out and hasn't returned. Brady realizes there's something more going on with Madison. Abigail finds Austin and realizes that he slept on the couch in his office and learns he and Carrie had a fight. Sami thinks John is right when saying she can't balance work and a home life. John asks Brady after overhearing what Madison is doing with Sami. Austin and Carrie sit down to try and work out their problems ever since they returned to Salem, Austin says that they'll get through this. Madison tells Sami that Brady filled her in on her and Kate's sordid history, and has second thoughts about her plan.

Will asks Sonny how he knew the first moment he was gay. Abigail shares her new career as being a model for Mad World cosmetics which displeases Jennifer. Carrie gets an upsetting phone call and tells Rafe their funding is gone which means no longer in business. Madison tells Brady she thought a lot of what he said and is gonna pull the plug on this thing with Sami. Jennifer tells Abigail if she pursues this modelling thing then her house will no longer be her home. Sonny brings up his friend Dustin about his father wouldn't speak to him but now everything is fine in his life. Carrie thinks of taking her old job back in Switzerland, but Rafe doesn't want their partnership to end. Jack tells Jennifer that Abigail is gonna what she wants whether they like it or not. Madison and Brady passionately admit their love for one another, but he needs to go to his meeting with John.

Sami is shocked when Madison announces she's pulling the plug on her scheme. Bo tells Hope that once Stefano gets here she can change her mind. Nicole wants E.J. to tell her what's going on between him and Will, E.J. then admits that he's in fact blackmailing him. Sami tells Madison that if Kate finds out what they did she won't rest til they're finished. Bo further discuss Stefano's stipulation at him being scared as what's in the box. E.J. tells Will it's time he experienced some freedom and that's why he gave him an apartment, but Will doesn't feel he should trust him. Hope opens the box feeling that she's doing the right thing. Madison tells Sami she shouldn't keep working for Kate, but Sami says that Countess Wilhelmina is gonna drive Mad World into the ground. Stefano agrees to give Hope her privacy while she views the contents of the envelope and when she does she'll never forget what's inside. Sami is told by Will that he's moving out.

Rafe and Carrie take on a case involving a woman thinking her husbands been having an affair. Jennifer asks Abe if he's thinking about telling Lexie the truth about what he's done. Nicole tells E.J. she knows that Will has something on him as well. Mrs. Carlyle makes an assumption that Rafe is in fact her husband. E.J. is thrown when one of the questions he's asked isn't the on the list he got in advance. Will shocks Sami by saying that he saw her and E.J. having sex when Johnny was missing and wants her out of his life for good. E.J. realizes that Abe somehow switched the real questions for the fake ones. Rafe gets a lead in Mrs. Carlyle's case and Carrie insists on going along with him. Jennifer gets the information on her phone saying that Abe won the debate. Will goes to the Brady Pub and runs into Dustin and his friend, and invites him to a party. Sami walks in on Carrie and Rafe kissing.

Lexie admonishes Nicole at how she could accuse Abe of cheating. Bo tells Hope there's only one way to find out by opening the envelope itself. Austin tells Kate he and Carrie have been having some problems since she started her own law practice. Jennifer lies in an effort to help Abe win election votes. Sami walks in and accuses Carrie of coming on to Rafe. Kate tells Stefano that what was on his mind that got him so distracted. Hope finds a sign in one of Alice's books and thinks she should open the envelope. Austin walks in learning Carrie and Rafe kissed, and goes far as to agree with Sami. Abe tells Jennifer that today is the first time ever that he's lied to Lexie, but says it was his choice. Stefano wonders what Alice had on him that can change his life. Hope is beside herself after looking at the contents of the envelope. Austin asks Carrie if she has feelings for Rafe. Rafe refuses to accept what Sami says there's no going back with each other.

Bo tells Hope that there's no way that this could be true. Austin is speechless when Carrie doesn't answer the question. John comes home and tells Marlena he's come to remind himself why he decided to re-start Basic Black to begin with. Brady surprises Madison, she was worried it was someone else. Rafe tells Sami he's no leaving and is owning up to what happened with Carrie. Hope tells Bo that it's not a trick cause according to the document they're not really married and John is her husband. Rafe asks Sami why she rushed into their vow renewal ceremony, feeling like she was trying to fix something. Abigail decides to take advantage of a drunken Austin by kissing him. Carrie calls Marlena that she never thought she would hurt Austin like this. Brady tells Madison he has a reason for bringing her to the town square. Hope goes to see John and gives him the supposed marriage certificate.

Marlena is beside herself when John reveals they're not legally married. Austin wakes up in Abigail's arms having no memory of what happened last night. Carrie walks in and sees that Rafe spent the night at their offices and they both discuss the fights with their spouses and their business future. Abigail allows Austin to assume they slept together when they hadn't. Bo tells Hope they're going to see if this marriage certificate is in fact legit. John tells Marlena that Stefano will not go after their grandchildren. Austin finds Carrie and apologizes for running off the way he did after fighting, Carrie says she and Rafe won't be working together anymore. Marlena tells John she feels something bad is gonna happen between Sami and Carrie. Abigail wonders if she should tells Austin the truth about what didn't happen but chooses not to. Bo gets the word that the marriage between Hope and John is real, Marlena thinks it's far from over when it comes to Stefano.

Brady tells Madison he's not going to judge for not taking the C.E.O job at Titan. John, Marlena, Bo and Hope look for answers from Stefano regarding the marriage license. E.J. tells Nicole that he's thinking of no longer running for Mayor. Brady takes Madison to the town square when he unexpectedly proposes marriage to her. Stefano makes an admission that he would never make John and Hope get married unless they wanted. Nicole and E.J. walk by and offer their congratulations, but Brady says he still hasn't gotten an answer from her yet and to take all the time she wants. Stefano takes out the envelope remembering what Hope saying whatever is in there will haunt him forever. Nicole tells E.J. that Brady and Madison is part of the reason why she's so uncomfortable. Madison is stunned after coming home to find Ian waiting for her.

Austin wonders what he's going to do after getting a text from Abigail. Madison asks Ian what he's doing here in Salem. Sami tries to persuade Will not to leave. Abigail asks Melanie to join her for coffee and asks if she could ever forgive her for the way she treated her. Carrie tells John and Hope they can't get their marriage legally but they can file for divorce but there's a catch. Ian stops Madison from using her phone to call saying she isn't going anywhere. Will lashes at Sami for making Rafe move out of the loft all cause a kiss between him and Carrie. Austin confides in Brady that he and Carrie are having serious problems. Carrie tells John and Hope that until their marriage is dissolved and to do that they have to go to Alemania. Will can't believe what he just saw as Sami to Rafe to go when she's the guilty one. Austin and Carrie agree that moving back to Zurich is a good idea. Johnny comes rushing out after having a nightmare and wants Rafe so he can make it better. Rafe asks Will he feels there's something else going on with Sami and to tell him what it is. Brady is thrown when Ian introduces himself as Madison's husband.

Abigail runs off after seeing Austin and Carrie kiss, and runs into Melanie and she asks what's wrong. Bo tells Roman that Hope getting a divorce from John is no joke cause Stefano is involved. Rafe tells Will he has a feeling he knows more then he's telling after the way he looked at Sami tonight. Bo has trouble nailing a known felon and tells Roman that Carrie and Rafe aren't working together anymore. Austin tells Carrie that they fought less when they lived in Zurich. Brady asks Madison if what Ian says is true that they're married. Melanie finds out that Austin is the man that Abigail has feelings for. Ian asks Madison if she in fact betrayed him with Brady and if they're lovers. Carrie and Austin try to get intimate but both agree that now isn't the right time. Roman has it out with Rafe after he finds out he kissed Carrie, Rafe promises to fix the situation. Brady sees that it's true that Madison and Ian are married and for her to stay away from him.

Nicole tells E.J. that today he becomes the next mayor of Salem, E.J. is irate that Will didn't remind him in time. Jennifer tells Abe that someone approached her and can fix the ballots to make sure he wins the election. Chad gives Melanie a Valentine's Day card, Abigail invites him to join them for coffee. Will meets with someone in the town square and says he needs to do this. John adds a butterfly charm to Marlena's bracelet saying it's a new beginning for them. Sami comes into Carrie's room and slaps her an unleash their sordid animosity towards each other. E.J. is shocked after Will tells him he told Sami about them having sex that day and promises she won't tell anyone. Austin tells Abigail they need to talk, and apologizes to her if he lead her own in any way. Chad offers to take Melanie to a movie for their first date. Austin comes back to find Sami and Carrie at each others throats. Marlena tells john that what happened between him and Hope was a long time ago. Abe tells Jennifer he doesn't want the election fixed. Sami asks Austin how he can stay with Carrie after what she's done to him.

Jack asks Abigail who the person is that hurt her this time. Sami wants answers from Carrie if she does have feelings for Rafe. Johnny asks Rafe when he's coming home. Madison goes to see Brady but he tells her to get out. Ian goes to see Kate, but she wants to know why he left her all those years ago without notice. Rafe looks to Kayla for advice and explains the mistake he made. Jack tells Abigail who the guy is that led her on cause he's going to answer to him. Carrie and Austin encounter Jack comforting Abigail in town square, and it being about a guy. Sami encounters Rafe at the Brady Pub dropping off some Valentine's and candy for the children. Ian tells Kate that he's moved to Salem and hopes he could see her again. Brady tells Madison to no go near him anymore and to get out of his life. Rafe tries to convince Sami he has no interest in her sister Carrie and plants a kiss on to prove it.

Abe sees that Jennifer went against his word and is talking to that person who can fix the election. Nicole tells Stefano and Kate she feels confident that E.J. will be the next mayor of Salem. Abigail tells Austin that maybe Carrie is the right person to talk to about the guy who broke her heart, Jack insists he and Austin take off while they talk. Abe tells Jennifer by the look on her face that the exit polls aren't good. Austin tells Carrie that maybe this guy didn't mean to lead Abigail on. E.J. tells Stefano that he'll figure out who is responsible for getting John released from jail and how he isn't the new mayor. Jennifer give Abe the good news that he's won the election. Lexie eavesdrops and asks Abe if any of what he said is true that he got the debate questions in advance.

Lexie runs off after refusing to join Abe at the podium during his victory speech, Kate sees that something isn't right. John tells Marlena that it's gonna be a routine trip to Alamainia and he and Hope will be divorced in no time. Victor shocks Brady and Madison when he announces that Ian is the new C.E.O of Titan. Lexie tells Abe that Jennifer pretty much encouraged him to fight dirty, and E.J. confronted him he still lied to her face. Marlena and Bo encounter problems with their travel visas while at the airport, John says he's made a call to Vivian to see if she can help. Victor tells Ian the offer is rescinded, he explains that much too late and he's here to stay. Nicole tells E.J. there was a regularity in the ballots and the results are being challenged. Stefano finally opens his letter from Alice, he's shocked and can't believe what it says. Lexie remembers seeing Jennifer and the guy talking at the Brady Pub, and finds out he stuffed the ballot box. Victor lets something slip out and Maggie asks him what he means by that.

Abe comes home to find Lexie packing a suitcase. Brady goes to Madison thinking he's owed the truth of how Ian came into her life. Kate slaps Ian saying she can't go down that road with him again. Nicole gets the calls and tells E.J. that the ballots were counted and he's the new mayor of Salem. Madison explains to Brady that Ian never loved her, and has a way of controlling a manipulating people. Ian comes back to the hotel suite telling Brady that divorce is not an option and is never letting Madison go ever. Lexie tells Abe she's leaving and is taking Theo with her, but Abe says he should be the one that moves out. Kate finds the letter from Stefano saying he has to leave for a while but will be in contact soon.

Jack tries to settle things between Abigail and Jennifer about this whole modeling thing. Austin sees that Carrie is burying herself in her work and not putting their marriage first and brings up going back to Zurich again. Marlena comes to see Sami when she was unable to go to Alamainia, Rafe arrives and she think he and Sami should talk. Austin and Carrie reach an agreement about their relationship. Marlena says she's not going anywhere until Sami and Rafe talk through their problems. Austin tells Abigail he apologizes to her for what he did, and loves his wife very much. Jennifer sees a change in Jack, when he settled things with her and Abigail. Rafe offers to help Carrie with her case even though they don't have any clients. Jennifer professes her love to Jack wanting a second chance, but is surprised when he says it's better when they're separated and doesn't want want to hurt her again. Sami wants Marlena to tell her what Will told her.

Abigail suggest that she and Austin tell Carrie together about their affair, Carrie then walks in. Victor thinks of how to get rid of Ian as C.E.O. Will walks in interrupting Marlena and Sami and says Marlena knows about E.J. Kate arrives asking Quinn what are Madison's products doing on her display, Madison says to mention their new agreement. Austin tells Carrie he and Abigail was discussing places where to go for their romantic getaway. Ian pitches a business proposal to Victor which impresses him. Kate thinks Madison is doing this as payback, and is beside herself when Ian tells her Madison is his wife. Marlena forces Sami to take responsibility for lying and that telling Rafe the truth is her only option, but she's afraid she'll lose him if she does confess. Austin tells Abigail what the thing with her flirting with Quinn was all about, reminds her that he's bad news. Brady and Madison have a brief encounter with one another.

Marlena tells Sami the longer she keeps the secret of her affair the worse it's gonna get. Rafe tells John he did all he can but couldn't get travel visas for Bo and Marlena. E.J. surprises Nicole with a picnic, who then realizes that it's her wedding anniversary. Sami tells Marlena she wants to be a better mother to Will, then she was to her. John thinks that he and Hope will be walking into a trap once they enter Alamainia. Will confides in Sonny about his mother's secret unaware that Rafe overheard them and offers to take him to a party in the town square. Nicole tells E.J. she's going to rip up the divorce papers he sign months ago. Rafe goes to confront Sami about her affair and how she wanted to renew their vows so quickly. John assures Marlena that he'll be back in Salem before you know it. Will gives into his emotions, and kisses Neil passionately, that Sonny witnesses.

Sami stops Rafe from continuing to bang on the door, he then let himself in the back and starts punching E.J. Will pulls away from his kiss with Neil and takes off after Sonny saw it. Marlena asks Carrie if she fixed the problem and if she and Bo can travel to Alamainia. A mystery man keeps and eye on Hope and John at the airport. Sonny tells Will he thinks the kiss happened cause he wanted it too. Nicole slaps E.J. after finding out the truth from Rafe about him having sex with Sami. Will confides in Marlena about Sonny inviting him to a party, and lead to him kissing a guy, and asks why she isn't shocked by the news. Carrie discusses her marital troubles with Austin to Bo about them drifting apart and her feelings for Rafe. Sami tells E.J. that she didn't tell Rafe what happened between them, he then goes off to find Nicole. Hope and John finally are able to board, and leads to them having a moment. Sami barges in confronting Marlena about her telling Rafe what she and E.J. did.

Sonny tries to locate Will after he took off from the party after kissing Neil. Nicole avoids E.J.'s call and comes across Daniel who returned to Salem. Will can't believe that his mother is blaming Marlena for all the mistakes she's made. Rafe confides in Carrie about Sami's affair with E.J. Nicole tells Daniel that today was the worst day of her life, she then feels dizzy and faints. Rafe is surprised by Carrie when she gives Sami the benefit of the doubt. Will tells Sonny that his Sami's secret is out in the open and he pretty much has no family anymore. Nicole wakes up and Daniel tells her he brought her to the hospital. Sami vows to put her family back together again without her in it. Will tells Sonny about these feelings he's been having for a long time and is scared they won't go away. Carrie tries to get Rafe to be there for Sami. Daniel stuns Nicole saying her test came back and revealing that she's pregnant.

Nicole tells Daniel that the results must be wrong cause she can't be pregnant. Kayla brings in Bo to talk some sense into Abe when he knocks back drinks, and gets into it with E.J. Madison tries to get Ian to finally let her go so she can be free of him. Jennifer feels like this is her fault by persuading Abe to play dirty to beat E.J. E.J. gets word that Nicole is at the hospital. Daniel agrees to rerun the test only if Nicole does her best to relax. Bo realizes that the reason is Lexie is mad at Abe is cause he had the wrong debate questions sent to E.J. Jennifer is delighted to learn that Daniel is back and says she and Jack are never going to be together. E.J. asks Nicole if she's alright, Nicole says there's nothing he can says and makes it clear that they're through. Ian tells Madison he's gonna let her go so she can be with Brady. Bo offers Abe a opportunity to help bring down E.J. Daniel confirms to Nicole that she's indeed pregnant.

Brady sees that Madison is his appointment by pretending to be someone. Hope and John experience deja vu while having lunch at a local cafe, while someone keeps close watch on them. Kate is surprised when she gets a visit from Ian, and asks what he's doing here. Sami is glad that Will decided to meet up, they have a nice talk, but pulls away when she makes it about her again. Ian drops a bombshell on Kate that Sami is spying on her and reporting back to Madison. Spencer informs John that Stefano isn't the one that set him up, but will say who when the time is right. Sami is summoned by Kate and says she got vital information on a traitor within her company. Brady tells Madison that he was married before and pretty much destroyed it and doesn't want to go through that again. Ian encounters Will while going through the town square and looks to get to know him in the distant future. Sami calls Lucas and says everything is falling a part in her life right now. The mystery person comes up to Walsh stabs him with a needle killing him.

John and Hope recall their passionate past, while in Alamainia. Sami goes to Rafe wanting him to watch the children while she's away on Countess W. business. Daniel sees that Nicole hasn't been taking care of herself, and says she plans on keeping the baby. E.J. presents an opportunity to Lexie regarding a proposal to increase a better health plan for the citizens of Salem. Hope tells John exactly what's going on here, cause she can see the signs. Rafe tells Sami he'll look after the kids while she's gone but it doesn't change anything between them. Lexie tells E.J. she's going to think about what he said and isn't making any promises. Nicole tells Daniel he's the only one that can keep her baby a secret. Sami tells E.J. she's doesn't feel sorry for him after he says that Nicole walked out on him. Hope tells John that she is going to come along at his meeting with Walsh at the cafe.

Abigail discovers where Austin is taking Carrie for a getaway. Lucas surprises Sami by showing up at her doorstep, and says to let Will be angry at her right now. Gabi is livid after Chad tells her the flowers that arrived are for Melanie, she throws a fit and breaks the vase. John and Hope ask Stefano what he's doing here at the cafe. Austin and Carrie take in some skiing while arriving at Green Mountain Lodge. Abigail suggests that Melanie and Chad join her unaware of her plans. Brady forgives Madison for her lies and must find a way to get Ian out of her life. Gabi sets her sights on Chad by asking him to allow her to massage him to get some experience while Quinn is away. John and Hope head back to the hotel to find Agent Walsh sitting in the chair dead. Austin thinks it's not a coincidence that Abigail just happened to be here too. Lucas tells Sami that despite everything that has happened between them over the years he still loves her.

Sami finds out accidentally that Lucas is engaged, and why he didn't tell her sooner. Carrie is delighted to see Abigail at the lodge, a feeling that Austin doesn't share at all. Madison tells Brady she was worried that he was going to rally at her some more, but was surprised. Kate tells Ian she's going to take pleasure in punishing Madison, Sami and Brady for trying to set her up. Austin tells Abigail he knows the reason why she's here. Kayla is delighted to see Lucas back in town and will be looking after the kids while Sami's away on business. Melanie lashes at Abigail for using her just to get Austin and what she planned on accomplishing. Madison returns to her hotel suite to find Ian there waiting for her and says that Brady might go to prison and needs to make a decision. Kate learns that Lucas and Sami arrived at the Brady Pub together.

Lucas can't believe Kate's behavior thinking she and Sami have put the past behind then when she hired her to come work her. Roman overhears Bo and realizes that he's not assigned to the Moroni stakeout, and thinks going rogue if a bad move. John reveals to Hope that he never actually left the I.S.A. and is her basically under cover, Hope says why didn't he tell her this. Lucas tells Kate she feels there's more going on and would like to know what it is. Roman tells Bo he got the warrant and they head to the warehouse but get ambushed on the way there. Daniel and Jennifer decide to continue their relationship as friends. Kayla asks Sami if she's upset that Lucas is in fact engaged, Roman comes into the pub asking Sami to call 911 cause Bo is hurt badly, Kayla begins CPR when Bo loses consciousness.

E.J. makes an attempt to resolve things with Nicole. Daniel comes into the pub and helps with Bo, and then take him to the hospital. Marlena gets a message from someone thinking it's John, but is surprised that it's Will. Stefano points a gun at Hope and John insisting they due their business elsewhere. Jennifer tells Jack that Daniel is officially over her. Roman asks Kayla if she thinks that Bo is going to be alright, and wondering how Hope is gonna take it. Nicole tells E.J. if he's not leaving then she will and refuses to have any part of him. Marlena probes Will about his sexuality and the guy he kissed at the party.Rafe explains to Johnny, Allie and Sydney his situation with Sami. Daniel tells Roman that Bo has slipped into a coma. Stefano admits to mind manipulation to Hope and John but says they fell in love on their own. Jack and Jennifer give Maggie the yellow roses he bought to be put at Alice and Tom's grave. Rafe intervenes when Nicole tells E.J. to stay away from her. Roman tells Marlena he fears that Bo could die. Hope finally receives word about Bo's condition, John says their heading home.

Melanie makes Abigail promise not to further interrupt Carrie and Austin. Kate tells Chad and Gabi they'll be reporting to Billie from now on. Brady tells Madison that he's got a lawyer that will with her divorce from Ian, but he interrupts before she can explain to Brady. Kate is overjoyed that Austin, Lucas and Billie are back in town. Austin finds out that Abigail arranged for Carrie to have a massage so she can make her move. Brady is surprised when Madison tells him she has no intention of leaving Ian. Chad corrects Billie's assumption by saying he and Gabi aren't a couple. Brady angrily tells Madison that she and Ian deserve each other and storms out. Lucas tells Billie that Bo was badly beaten and is in a coma, she then rushes to see him. Melanie realizes Abigail's ploy and tries to stop Carrie from going back to her room, but is too late.

Billie introduces herself to Daniel saying she heard all about him from her daughter Chelsea, and she would like to see Bo. John tells Hope to get her frustrations all out in the open. Carrie asks Austin what he's doing with Abigail in his arms. Maggie and Victor go to see Bo and sees Billie sitting by his bedside. John tells Hope that the U.S. consulate can't do anything about their passports and the judge presiding over it apparently went missing, so they make plans to break into the place to get them back. Carrie almost takes Austin at his word, until Abigail comes in saying that they had sex, Melanie asks her what has she done. Daniel tells Maggie that Bo's test results indicate there's no change in his brain function. Hope calls Bo's hospital room and Billie answers and Bo then starts seizing, and Hope hears Billie scream for help.

Roman and Abe wonder why E.J. is summoning then to the DiMera mansion. Will is irate after learning from Lucas that Sami is the one that called him. Billie wants Kate to stop with this nonsense about her still loving Bo. E.J. tells Abe that he's offering his help, by askinh him to let go of Lexie. Hope moves forward with her plan to break in and retrieve hers and John's passports back. Lexie tells Billie that Bo has sinus rhythm but it's all she can say right now. Will tells Lucas that E.J. knows he's the one that shot him and is blackmailing him. E.J. tells Roman his job as police commissioner is definitely in question. Hope and John manage to get into the file cabinet and then the lights to the room come on. Billie tells Kate she's well aware that Madison set up shop here in Salem

Austin returns to the hotel room, and expresses to someone thinking it's Carrie, but it's in fact Billie. Carrie goes into Rafe's arms telling everything that went down this weekend. Abigail is confused when she thought Austin would be in the town square. Stefano surprises Hope and John when he offers to help them get out before the Alamanian police arrive and arrests them. Billie is shocked to learn that what Austin said about cheating on Carrie is true and asks how he could do such a thing. Melanie tells Abigail that she believes she does love Austin, he just doesn't return the feelings. Abigail finally admits to Melanie she didn't sleep with Austin but felt to make him believe it happened and to tell them both the truth. Stefano still refuses to hand over the passports saying he needs both of them and to wait for further instructions.

Everyone shows up for Sonny's opening of the new coffee house. Victor expresses his concerns on why Sonny needs Chad as a business partner. Brady tells Marlena that he proposed to Madison, only to find out she was already married to someone else. Melanie tells Abigail she has to tell Austin and Carrie the truth. Chad makes an assumption that Sonny took money from Stefano, but assures him it's not his father. Austin overhears Carrie and asks Rafe if he feels the same way towards his wife. Melanie calls Chad's cellphone and leaves a message, but Gabi listens and then erases it. Austin walks off after telling Carrie he can't compete with her feelings for Rafe. Brady goes to see Madison and doesn't believe that se wants to stay with Ian, she reluctantly returns his engagement ring to him. Victor learns that Ian is the anonymous donor that Sonny was talking about.

Kate tells Sami that this isn't her office anymore cause Billie is going to be using it. Abigail tells Austin she insists Carrie hear what she has to say too, he says that she's with Rafe right now. Lucas comes into the mansion following Will telling E.J. his son doesn't work for him anymore. Gabi turns off Chad's phone to keep him from talking to Melanie. Madison tells Ian he hopes he's proud of himself by making her shut the man she loves out of her life, she's shocked when he humbly apologizes. E.J. is delighted when Will stands his ground and refuses to do when Lucas asks him to quit his job. Kate tells Sami that he brought Billie back to the company cause she trusts her. Brady tells Daniel he feels there's no way that Madison is in love with Ian. Melanie finds Chad in the town square, which angers Gabi.

Billie sees that Daniel having an intense workout, saying she's glad he can be here for Bo when Hope can't. Abe tells Lexie that what he did was to pretty much save the town and says he didn't fix the election. Lucas tells Sami he spoke to Will and he he wants to keep working for E.J. Rafe goes to see Nicole saying he was making sure she's okay, seeing just how sick she is. Abe learns from Lexie that Theo doesn't want to see him. Rafe learns that Nicole is pregnant and the baby is E.J.'s, Nicole worries what might happen if something happens to her baby. Daniel shows Billie some boxing tips and ends up her hurting him. Lucas is shocked after Sami's admission and doesn't want Kate finding out that she's the mole. Rafe is startled when Nicole suddenly passes out.

Abigail tells Melanie that she didn't tell Carrie and Austin the truth and is never going to. Jack comes to the pub and Austin tells him that his wife is falling in love with another man. Rafe brings Daniel to treat Nicole after she passed out in his arms. Gabi goes to Chad with some good news of their pictures coming out great. E.J. tells Kate he wishes he told Nicole about what happened between him and Sami sooner. Jack tells Austin that he's going to make whoever broke his daughters heart pay dearly. Rafe confides in Nicole he still loves Sami but isn't going to forgive her for all the lies she's told. Abigail goes to tell Austin everything, but see that he's having a drink with her father. E.J. walks in finding Nicole and Rafe in a compromising position. Gabi takes off her earrings and puts them in Chad's bed while he's on the phone with Melanie. Kate confronts Daniel and warns him to stay away from Billie or else.

Jennifer tells Abe that it should be him up there getting sworn in as mayor and not E.J. Caroline arranges a prayer mass for Bo's quick recovery. Sami asks Austin if he's seen Carrie, cause she wasn't at the hospital and neither was Rafe. Ian finds Madison at her office and where she went off to this morning. Lexie stuns Abe when she says she's here for E.J. cause he made her an enticing offer making her health commissioner. Carrie blurts out Austin's affair in front of everyone, Marlena then says what all this is doing to Caroline and should be ashamed of themselves. Ian tells Madison they're going to the town square and to play the part of the dutiful wife. Sami asks Rafe if he shares the same feelings as Carrie does for him. E.J.'s first order of business as mayor shocks Lexie when he has Jennifer and Abe arrested for ballot tampering.

Hope tells John she has no choice but to trust Stefano. Jack takes Jennifer to the Brady Pub after bailing her out of jail. Nicole tells Rafe she doesn't care if E.J. thinks they're sleeping together, she doesn't want him to know about the baby. Austin tells Abigail he heard about her mom being arrested for ballot tampering and doesn't think she did it. Kate tells Sami knows she's lying and hasn't lifted a finger to find the mole in her company. John and Hope are injected with a needle by one of Stefano's henchmen. Jack and Jennifer are shocked as they overhear Abigail revealing her secret that she slept with Austin. John and Hope wake up and get a message from Stefano from the tv to do what he asks and nobody gets hurt. Kate tells Sami she knows and is going to do the same thing by ruining her. Abigail reveals to Austin that nothing happened between them and she made the whole thing up.

Will apologizes to Sonny for missing the opening, Lucas walks in seeing them fooling around. Marlena catches Rafe looking at a picture and sees that he really misses Sami. Carrie overhears Abigail admitting to Austin that they never slept together. Lucas tells Will what he walked in on with him and Sonny and someone might get the wrong idea about him. Kate tells Sami she knew for sometime about what she did, and will make sure her life won't be worth living anymore. Stefano openly admits to Hope he arranged for Bo's beating. Carrie unleashes her anger on Abigail for her deception by slapping her. Sami comes home and her day goes from bad to worse when Rafe asks for a divorce. Lucas is shocked when Kate is considering sending Sami to prison. Stefano shows John video surveillance of Marlena in the town square and someone following her. Will is shocked when Kate says that his secret is safe with her. Austin asks Carrie that what happened today changes anything between them.

Billie is shocked when Daniel says he was told by Kate to steer clear of her. Austin wants and answer from Carrie if it's too late to save their marriage. Will does his best to avoid Kate's questions about his sexuality. John orders Stefano to call off his man tailing Marlena saying he'll do whatever he wants. Rafe tells Nicole that he told Sami to get a lawyer and that they're marriage is over with. Billie gets a call from Agent Spencer saying they need to meet right away to discuss something important. Marlena runs into Will and asks what's got him so startled, he says that Kate's known about him for quite some time. Stefano tells John and Hope exactly what he wants from them, but has a solution after they refuse. Carrie tells Austin why didn't he tell her about the so called night with Abigail as Rafe overhears. Billie tells Agent Spencer all fingers are beginning to point at E.J. for the embezzled funds cause he had a lot to gain if John was convicted. Stefano suggests to make John and Hope the personas of the Pawn and Princess Gina once again. Will tells Marlena he feels he might be gay.

Brady arrives unaware the hosts of the party is Ian. Will is told by Marlena that he can't help the feelings that he has. John tells Hope they have no choice but to become the old selves once again. Kate looks at Marlena from a far and vows to win. Gabi is mad when Chad and Melanie are going back to his place, she then thinks of the thing she did while there. E.J. offers to represent Sami to keep Kate from sending her to prison. Hope demands proof that Stefano show her that Bo is alright or else she's not doing anything for him, but doesn't get an answer. Chad admits to Melanie that he's falling in love with her. Brady gets up and makes a toast in a drunken haze, but Marlena doesn't want him making a fool of himself. Will asks Gabi what the deal with her and Chad. Madison catches up with Brady and the two rekindle some lost time apart. Chad and Melanie start to get intimate, she comes across a pair of earrings in his bed and she abruptly leaves.

Abe is surprised when Lexie is the one that paid his bail. Billie asks Kate she thinks Stefano is the reason that nobody has heard from Hope, Kate says that's a line she doesn't want to cross. Will finds Marlena and says after their conversation he no longer thinks that he's gay, but Marlena refuses to let go of what he told her. Rafe tells Nicole she overheard Carrie talking to Austin and they're gonna work things out. Sami tells Carrie that last night Rafe wants to end their marriage. Lexie tells Abe that she owes him an apology and asks him to move back home where he belongs. Nicole tells E.J. that she filed those divorce papers she made him sign. Billie delights Kate when she asks to move into the DiMera mansion. Sami comes across E.J. and he says that Rafe and Nicole are sleeping together. Billie informs Agent Walsh that she'll prove either Stefano or E.J. stole the pension funds and putting them away for a long time. Kate gives Marlena an earful if she comes between her and Will.

Marlena is taken by surprise and tells Kate she has no interest in Stefano what so ever. E.J. asks Billie what she's doing going through his father's confidential files. Marlena realizes that Kate has no idea when Stefano will be returning home. Stefano tells Hope and John he brought in someone to help bring back their alter egos. Billie tells E.J. that she's going to move into the mansion to be close to Kate. Rafe tells Sami and Carrie that nothing is going on between him and Nicole. Hope and John are put under a gas hypnotic state. Caroline goes out to comfort Sami after storming out of the pub. Marlena continues to be followed by Stefano's henchman. Carrie wants Rafe to make her understand and what the deal with Nicole is. Hope wakes up as Princess Gina, the same with John as the pawn. E.J. returns the favor with Sami like she did with him earlier.

Nicole asks Rafe for his help in getting her out of town. Chad tells Gabi that Melanie thinks he's cheating on her with someone else. E.J. takes Sami to an apartment and says it's all hers. Stefano explains to John and Gina about the location of an exquisite egg and where they hid it. Chad shows Gabi the earring and she confirms that it's hers, they then go and talk with Melanie. Kayla asks Lucas if he still has feelings for Sami. Gina offers Stefano a compromise a pay out in exchange for the egg. Rafe tells Nicole there's no need for her to leave town. Lucas approaches E.J. and tells him to stay away from Sami. Gina and John disable the cameras in the hotel room leaving Stefano to vow not to lose once again. Abigail asks Gabi how she really lost her cause it's a little too convenient. Lucas tells Sami he has to get back to Hong Kong. E.J. accidentally finds out and asks Nicole if she's really pregnant.

Carrie tells Marlena that Abigail lied about her sleeping with Austin and doesn't change her feelings for Rafe. Gina and John plan to double cross Stefano and escape to be free of him. Sami begs Lucas to remain in Salem, but he says she doesn't need him when she has E.J. Gina is shocked when Stefano is the one is the high stakes gambler she's expecting. E.J. tells Nicole the best thing she could do right now is move back into the mansion, but she says no. John makes it clear to Stefano that he doesn't trust and instructs for a new card dealer. Rafe tells E.J. a lie by saying the baby is his, in order to keep Nicole safe. Marlena tells Carrie she made the right decision by choosing John, Carrie comes to the realization of who she wants to be with. Lucas tells Sami he came back to town in order to help both her and Will. Stefano says to Gina if she wins then she and John are free to go, but they'll retrieve the egg if he wins. Sami tells Caroline she knows what she needs to do. Marlena calls Roman saying she's worried about John and Hope and asks for his help. Sami catches up to Lucas admitting to having unresolved feelings for him. Carrie overhears Rafe claim that Nicole's baby is his.

Kate goes to Lexie wondering if she's heard from Stefano. Marlena sits down with Roman and Abe concerning Stefano's being responsible for John and Hope's whereabouts. Lucas tells Sami about her so called unresolved feelings for him. E.J. continues to tell Rafe he doesn't believe that Nicole's baby is his. Carrie has a change of heart regarding about Austin after overhearing Rafe's revelation. Marlena realizes that today is Abe's anniversary and he should be celebrating with Lexie. Rafe agrees to have a paternity test done to prove E.J. wrong, Nicole asks Rafe why is he helping her. Gina drugs Wilhelm's drink, they then make a toast as she watches and waits. Austin comes across a distraught Carrie and end up giving their marriage another chance. Kate tells Roman and Marlena she has no idea where Stefano is. Lucas confronts Sami about having his flight reservation cancelled. Lexie's headache continues, causing her to pass out in Abe's arms.

E.J. asks Will to keep a close eye on Nicole, and to take time away from school, Marlena then tells E.J. what he can do with his offer. Gina and John celebrate when they successfully acquired the Anastasia Egg. Abe tells Lexie that she had another headache and passed out and insists on getting Daniel to come over. Sami tells Lucas not to leave and to get Autumn to move to Salem. Billie asks Daniel after talking if he's in fact hitting on her. John starts to kiss Gina, but then spots a picture of Marlena on the floor but recognize her. Theo comes downstairs and asks Abe what's wrong with his mother. Billie shows Agent Spencer photos of invoices showing a weapons deal and that E.J. not Stefano is behind it. John has brief flashes of himself with Marlena. Marlena asks Will if he's working for E.J. cause he knows what he told her. E.J. tells Sami about Nicole and Rafe are having a baby. John tells Gina that the last 10 years she doesn't remember is cause she was living another life. Sami learns E.J. is moving across the hall from her. Celeste arrives and tells Lexie she needs to get tests done right away cause she's in danger.

Gabi makes a promise to herself to break up Chad and Melanie. Nicole tells Daniel that E.J. learned about the pregnancy and Rafe said he was the father. Austin tells Carrie maybe it's time they settled down by starting a family of their own. Marlena explains to Will that she still loves him even after admitting that he's gay. Celeste tells Lexie to have herself checked out right away or else she could die. Daniel asks Rafe if he's willing to sacrifice everything to pursue with this lie that he's concocted with Nicole. Melanie reads some hateful comments unaware that Gabi is the one that posted them on the Mad World website, but sees that he ploy failed. Rafe tells Nicole he almost told Carrie the truth about their so called affair. Marlena tells Will that Gabi will understand and he never meant to mislead her in anyway. Daniel comes in with the test results just as Celeste is about to reveal a secret to Lexie saying the news isn't good.

John tries to get Hope to snap out of it by getting her to remember Bo, but he ties her to a chair. Francisco tells Stefano he did what he asked by delivering the package to Kate, Stefano wonders what Kate plans to do with the contents. Abigail tries to make Cameron see that bumping into him was just an accident. Jennifer tells Jack that in order to help Abigail they need to fix themselves first. Daniel tells Lexie that she has an inoperable brain tumor, Celeste tells Abe Lexie probably needs some time alone. Kate goes through the pictures of Marlena, and then sees Ian coming and he assumes she was waiting for him. Jack goes after Jennifer saying he's tired of being scared and alone, Abigail asks her parents if they're back together. John tells Hope that fooling Stefano is their best chance of getting out of Alamainia. Cameron comes in and Celeste introduces Lexie to her brother, he then learns is sister's condition. Stefano finds the paper with Bo's picture and asks what's going on.

Hope and John lie to Stefano as to how the article concerning Bo came into their possession. Ian tells Kate that he's never stopped loving her. Rafe tells Nicole they have plenty of time to figure something out. Brady tries to get Madison to come clean about what Ian is holding over her head. E.J. cautions Lucas to keep his mouth about his accusations of going after Sami to get even with Nicole regarding Rafe. Stefano asks both John and "Gina" if they've received that Anastasia Egg. Kate begins to regret what she just did and tells Ian she has to go back to Stefano. Lucas confronts both Rafe and Nicole for what they did, Rafe tells Lucas to focus on his engagement to Autumn. Serge gets the idea with Madison's help that Basic Black is coming up with a collaboration with Mad World cosmetics. Hope manages to get the egg open and they're both shocked at to what Stefano was really after. Nicole tells E.J. she just found out about him moving across the hall from Sami's apartment. Stefano becomes enraged after learning that Kate has betrayed him for another man.

Sonny is ecstatic after Will tells him that he came out to his grandmother tonight. Kate tries to turn Ian away at the mansion, but he insists on speaking to her. Stefano tells Francesco that he will deal with his wife personally. John and Hope find half of a coin containing numbers and meaning it could be some kind of code. E.J. surprises Sami with a kiss to prove Nicole there's no feelings between the two of them. Sonny tells Will he pretty much knew he was gay the night he kissed Neil. Kate is guilt ridden over her actions after getting a call from Stefano promising he'll make it up to her for leaving so suddenly. E.J. and Sami agree to keep their relationship strictly platonic. Stefano is pleased and gives John and Hope their passports, but it's not long before he discovers the eggs contents is indeed a fake. Will and Sonny share a hug but they both feel some a bit more. Ian tells Kate he's not going to be giving her up without a fight.

Stefano manages to keep John and Hope from boarding the plane. Nicole goes looking for an apartment with Rafe, but changes they're mind after learning E.J. and Sami live in the same building. Chad asks Gabi her plans for late and is delighted when he gives her a key to his apartment. Agent Spencer arrives and tells John and Hope heard that Princess Gina and him where spotted in Alamainia. Gabi is heartbroken when she misreads Chad's intentions and sees that he wants her to set up the apartment for him and Melanie. John and Agent Spencer subdue one of Stefano's men, and Hope shows what Stefano was after. Sami asks Rafe if he and Nicole are in fact lying about the baby being his when it's in fact E.J.'s. E.J. tries to get Nicole to give him one last chance, but she says she can't go through that again. Chad and Melanie get intimate and make love for the first time.

Chad and Melanie wake up in each others arms. Daniel gives Rafe the document in case E.J. does something drastic, Rafe then gets a call from Carrie asking to meet at the Pub. E.J. catches Billie going through a cache of documents but doesn't let on that he caught her. Nicole leaves a message for Stefano knowing he's the one that rigged the election for E.J. Carrie presents to Rafe which will dissolve their partnership indefinitely. E.J. is irate after seeing what kind of papers that Billie was reading. Austin tells Rafe nothing would be better then to put this sordid mess behind and for them and for all them to be friends. Chad presents Melanie with a gift hoping she'll leave it and spend many more nights together. Nicole is told by E.J. that he's the one that stole the pension funds from Basic Black and cause of Stefano there's not one penny left. Austin tells Billie that Abigail lied about them having sex. Carrie tells Rafe she knows that Nicole is pregnant with his baby.

Marlena is thrilled by John's return home. Nicole wonders what Stefano wants with the stolen pensions from Basic Black, E.J. thinks that his father doesn't care about him whatsoever. Lucas notices that Sami has taken off her wedding ring and says he has a surprise for her. Hope arrives and is distraught and delighted that she's back with Bo.Rafe tells Carrie he's not gonna let her go until he tells her the truth, but Sami and Lucas arrive before he can. John explains to Marlena that Stefano turned him and Hope back into their pawns once again and is the reason he was unable to contact her and reveals that theI.S.A. called him back in, Marlena doesn't take the news so well. Rafe asks Carrie why would he consider going back to Austin after what he's done toher. E.J. asks Nicole to tell him or not she still loves him, but they're interrupted by the sudden arrival of Sami. Billie brings Ciara into the room and shares a reunion with Hope. Nicole tells Rafe to go ahead and tell Carrie the truth, cause she can handle things, Rafe says he's in this for the long haul. Lucas shows Sami he arranged a indoor camp out in her new apartment with the children. Billie goes to take another look at that file but is caught by E.J. who's holding it in his hands. Carrie tells Marlena she can't make herself forget about Rafe. Hope begins to see that Bo is beginning to wake up.

Hope tells Daniel that she felt Bo's hand move. Stefano surprises Kate with dinner in the town square saying he's making up for being away for so long. Lexie tells Abe she's gonna do what it takes to fight this illness. E.J. asks Billie who is it that she's working for and why Stefano's files are so important. Abigail bumps into Cameron at the pub getting him covered in stuff. Bo's condition improves. E.J. begins to rethink Billie's proposal. Stefano drops a bomb on Kate saying that she's no longer welcome in his home and know of her infidelity with Ian. Cameron and Abigail formally introduce themselves, she realizes that Celeste is his mother and he's Lexie's half brother. Billie and Daniel decide to eat together after running into one another. E.J.sees that Lexie is having an intense headache if everything is alright, she says she has a brain tumor. Kate makes an attempt to apologize to Stefano, but he refuses to hear any of it and gives her papers that angers her. Hope is thrilled when Bo opens his eyes and looks at her.

Hope talks with Bo, but he then slips back into his coma. Kate goes to confront Sami after learning that Stefano gave her Countess Wilhelmina. Lexie tells E.J. that given the tumors location it is inoperable. Daniel tells Hope that now isn't the right time to bring Bo out his coma. Kate vows to Sami she'll get her company back and will literally destroy her. E.J. tells Abe he's gonna set aside their differences to be ther for Lexie. E.J. goes to Sami wanting to see his children saying he just found about Lexie's tumor. Kate tells Lucas that Stefano took away Hearth and Home too and everything else in her life. Daniel gives Bo the drug that'll wake him up, Bo opens his eyes again and calls Hope "fancy face". Abe tells Lexie there's no way he's going to lose her. Marlena tells John she understands his reason for bringing down Stefano and jail isn't going to stop him from disrupting their lives. E.J. vows to find out the reason for Stefano's recent actions by giving Kate's company to Sami.

Carrie and Austin encounter Rafe as he's getting an ice cream sundae for Nicole. Gabi definitely sees something has changed in Will. Chad tells Abigail he arranged a date for her and Cameron, but is surprised that they already met. Kate goes to talk to Stefano, but learns he had he things removed from the mansion. Bo tells Hope how things went while she and John were in Alamainia. Gabi goes to Will requesting his help in breaking up Melanie and Chad, but he says it doesn't sound like her at all. E.J. finds out the reason that Stefano hates Kate is cause she cheated on him. Bo steps in when Stefano starts to harass Hope and John wanting what they stole from the egg. Cameron comes to Abigail's aid when she starts to choke on her popcorn while at the movies, Melanie goes after her after having a few words with him. Bo asks Hope and John what is going on with them and Stefano. Gabi is shocked at Will's admission of the reason they didn't work out is cause he's gay.

Will tries to make Gabi realize that she never made him gay, cause she did nothing wrong in their relationship. Melanie sees Chad being pulled into a lip lock by some of his adoring fans, she steps in and lets them both have it. Brady and Madison prepare to work all night, but is stopped by Ian's arrival. Kate begs Stefano for forgiveness, but he tells her to either get out of the mansion or be thrown out. Ian gives Madison news she's been waiting for and is going to set her free. Gabi sees Chad and Melanie walk in and is hesitant in destroying their relationship, Will makes it clear he wants nothing to do with her plan. Stefano tells E.J. he won't be letting him lead the DiMera family. Madison tells Brady that Ian is giving her a divorce andhe asks her to marry him which she humbly accepts. Ian triesto persuade Kate to get revenge on Stefano with his help. Stefano looks at Alice's letter and quietly says that E.J. is not in fact his son.

Lucas approaches Kate and sees that Ian is the reason they're both out of a job. Carrie has a dream of making love to Rafe but wakes up after hearing Austin's voice. Brady is gonna make sure that Madison's divorce is on the level. E.J. tells Sami that he can't figure why he's on the outs with Stefano. Lucas remembers when he first met Ian back when he was in military school. Madison finds out and calls Sami to congratulate her o acquiring Countess Wilhemina. Carrie meets with Rafe telling him that she can't get him out of her mind. E.J. and Nicole have an encounter outside the Brady Pub. Rafe tries to tell Carrie the truth about Nicole's baby. Ian offers Kate a job as co-C.E.O of Mad World cosmetics which infuriates Madison. Austin learns from Sami about his mothers downfall.

Ian tells Kate she'll understand his intentions she hears what he has to say. Abe has a specialist brought in to consult on Lexie's case. Austin tells Sami that Carrie is committed to them and their relationship, they then see Carrie and Rafe in the town square. Nicole asks E.J. what went down when he confronted Stefano. Kate tells Ian to hire Lucas to be apart of her team at Mad World. Cameron tells Lexie he hopes to get to know her better. Dr. Yu comes in and gives Lexie bad news and concurs with Daniel's diagnosis and several more weeks to live. Lucas goes and warns Sami that Ian hired Kate as co-C.E.O. of Mad World. Nicole agrees to take E.J. back, only if they move away from Salem for good. Lucas tells Sami that Autumn abruptly ended their engagement of his consistent of putting someone else first. Kate overhears Celeste talking with Cameron and says Stefano should be told about Lexie's condition.

Lexie tells Abe that it's time they explained the situation to their family and friends. E.J. tries to compromise with Nicole at the idea of moving away from Salem, she says it's cause of Sami. John and Marlena go to Bo saying the I.S.A. were able to encrypt some the numbers on the coin came up with the name Yvette. Kate goes to Stefano and tells him that Lexie is dying, he doesn't believe her until he gets confirmation from his daughter. Nicole congratulates Sami on her newest acquisition of Countess Wilhilmena. Hope finds out about Lexie from Kate after hearing John lashing at Stefano. Abe overhears Stefano say it's possible that Lexie's condition is in fact his fault. Lucas agrees to Sami's work position. Nicole begins to experience stomach pains.

Celeste has a reaction when she and Cameron touches hands, then notices when Abigail comes in and their eyes lock. Chad surprises Melanie with a romantic trip to Chicago. Will and Gabi talk about his secret, Rafe walks in and Gabi covers for Will saying it's her secret. Lexie tells E.J. her tumor has progressed and she has only a number of weeks left, he hears Nicole screaming in pain and goes to check on her. Rafe arrives after getting word about Nicole being in the hospital, but wants to see him not E.J. Lexie stands in when Stefano and E.J. exchange heated words, and has a brief headache. Daniel asks Dr. Yu that he wants to take a look at Lexie's file to see if there's something that can be done. E.J. gives Will a job to hack into Nicole's medical records. Abigail gets a tarot reading from Celeste to determine her future, but after looking at the latest one she cautions Cameron to stay away from her. Gabi tells Chad she got a threatening note to keep them from going on his trip with Melanie. Abe asks Dr. Yu what she and Stefano were talking about when he interrupted them earlier.