Bo and Hope try to figure out who the shadowy figure that Nicole saw at the cemetary was. Rafe tells Sami as she's still naked in the bathroom, that he has her clothes and isn't going anywhere. Nicole continues to say that E.J. and Stefano were in on setting her up, E.J. says that the theory is ridiculous. Nick surprises Melanie with a birthday party, and completely freaks her out, Nick then apologizes and Melanie says more about the call and that the person could see her and likes the idea of torturing her. Bo tells Hope that the D.A. wants him to wrap up the Trent Robbins case A.S.A.P., so he insists that he and Hope listen to Nicole's statement again. Sami pleads with Rafe that she'll be good and when Rafe refuses to give back her clothes, she decides to irritate by making some noise, she then sees that Rafe is sound asleep with headphones on. Nick tells Melanie that Max may have figured out something that was wrong with the proposal and that she could see her profits sooner that she thinks. E.J again brings up marriage Nicole. Sami makes her move thinking it's safe now that Rafe is asleep. Nick gives Melanie a picture fram and says that there's nothing that he wouldn't do for her, when Melanie leaves to get a picture for the frame Nick pulls out a photo of him and Melanie. Rafe wakes up and asks Sami what does she think that she's doing. Nick gets a knife to cut the cake and sees the night when he stabbed Trent after he assaulted Melanie.

Rafe is mad at Sami for not telling him she's pregnant. Philip orders Daniel to stop Kate's chemotherapy. Daniel states it isn't his decision to make. Melanie tells Nick to go ahead and cut the birthday cake. Bo and Hope tell Nicole that there's been a development in her case. They've spoken to the judge and she is going to be released on bail. Rafe threatens to call Roman to see if Sami is telling the truth. She admits Roman does not know. Hope comes to talk to Nick. Melanie runs into Philip at the cemetary, she screams hateful things at him and then feels guilty when Philip says that his mother could be dying. Chloe sits by Kate's bedside and tells her to fight and to come back to her family. Sami admits that no one knows about her pregnancy. Rafe says that it compromises the entire situation. E.J. brings Nicole to the DiMera mansion. While she's relieved to be out of jail, Nicole tells E.J. that she's going to move out. E.J. responds by discussing marriage. Kate wakes up and thanks Chloe for what she said. Chloe tells Philip and Lucas that Kate is awake. Hope thinks that Nick knows something about Trent's murder. Nick emphatically declares Melanie didn't kill her father. After Hope leaves, Nick tells Melanie that Hope was only fishing for information. Daniel thanks Chloe for encouraging Kate to fight. Hope tells Bo that she fears Nick's involvement with Melanie is gonna lead to disaster. Rafe tells Sami he has to tell his superior about her pregnancy.

Chelsea meets up with Philip and she starts to get scared that something happened to Kate, Philip says she had a bad reaction to the chemo. Marlena jumps when someone grabs her in the cemetary, and it turns out to be John, realizing she's back from Colorado. Stephanie comes to the pub to talk to Max and gives him his shirt back, not realizing how devastated she was after the breakup. Sami feels her baby kick and lets Rafe feel for himself. Chelsea tells Philip that she wants Kate in her life even after what they went through. Nicole feels her baby kick as she and E.J. enjoy a romantic evening at the mansion. Marlena and John discuss their divorce, and John says to Marlena something he said to her 20 years ago. Rafe asks Sami what she's going to do cause E.J.'s going to find out she's pregnant sooner or later. Stephanie runs into Philip outside the Cheatin Heart. John collapses in Marlena's arms after having another seizure. Chelsea enters the pub all teary eyed, and embraces Max as he asks what's wrong and they take a trip down memory lane. Marlena asks John is he's feeling any better, he says that he's gonna walk her to her door and won't take no for an answer. Philip asks Stephanie if she wants to work for him, she accepts and he welcomes her to Titan. John tells Marlena that he thinks he may have a way to help Sami.

Theo has another outburst while in the park with Lexie, but he's calm and runs into Chelsea's arms and Lexie is feeling jealous that he doesn't turn to his mother. John tells Marlena that he's hired some private investigators to find the person who shot at Sami. Marlena is glad when Brady shows up at her door, and John doesn't know what to say to his son. Maggie returns home and tells Nick she's surprised that Melanie is still here and that it could be a problem, as Melanie listens from the door. Max apologizes to Kayla for not taking her advice before searching for Melanie. Nick gets angry when the pharmacy won't refill his prescription for pain medication for his gunshot wound. Brady tells Marlena that he spent his time as an outpatient working on a farm to deal with his addiction, Marlena waits til John leaves and says to Brady that John might be ill. Maggie tells Melanie that the last person Nick was genereous to was a girl names Willow and she died from falling and hitting her head. Kayla tells Nick that he hasn't been himself since Melanie came to town. Lexie goes to the pub and she sees Kayla tending to baby Joe, and she says that she can't do anything to help Theo. Max tells Melanie that Nick told him that he's in love with him and to give the ring back and don't lead him on. Maggie finds Nick's pain pills and warns that they could be addictive, she's then surprised when he starts yelling at her and leaves to go to work and says they'll discuss this later, Melanie then hears Nick bringing up them taking a trip. John goes back to Marlena's townhouse seeing that Brady is still there, Brady says to get used to seeing him around cause he isn't going anywhere.

Melanie compares the paper from the note she got to the paper in Maggie's kitchen, Nick then watches and comes in and asks Melanie what she was reading. Chloe and Brady have a reunion at the Brady Pub. Sami is livid when Rafe said that he spoke to his surperior, but is relieved when he didn't tell him she was pregnant, he then says that Nicole made bail and is living at the DiMera mansion. Hope tells Bo that she can't get what Nicole said off her mind about the tall man at the cemtary. Hope says that Nicole's statement might just pan out and she might not be the killer after all. Melanie confronts Nick about a mysterious note sent to her, Nick says that it's true. Brady tells Chloe that he came back to Salem to see her, Chloe says that it's good seeing him. E.J. joins Nicole for a prenatal visit, and Daniel does the ultrasound and she and E.J. listen to the baby's heartbeat. Nick tells Melanie that he did what he did to protect her. Hope explains to Bo that the caretaker was at the cemetary that night stealing headstones, which could make a credible witness. Chloe tells Brady that she's responsible for the way he ended up by neglecting him, she then forgives Brady. Melanie asks Nick if she killed Trent, Nick lies and says he didn't and that she did. Bo and Hope approach Ray at the Cheatin Heart and say they want to know what else happened that night, he says that he did see someone else at the cemetary that night. Nick tells Melanie not to go to the police but to come with him and leave Salem together. Rafe realizes what's going on with Sami and that she's still in love with E.J. Ray identifies Nick as the person in the cemetary.

E.J. waits upstairs for Nicole, while downstairs Brady tells Nicole that he wants to start over with her. Hope and Bo are surprised when Nick is the one that Nicole saw that night. Melanie insists that she turn herself into the police. Marlena runs into John at the station who's there to look at some stuff and see if he can find the sharpshooter any faster, Marlena wants a word with him about thinking that pushing Brady away is gonna trigger some feelings. E.J. decides to go to see what's taking Nicole so long. Brady tells Nicole that by starting over he means a clean slate for them becoming friends, Brady is stunned to learn that Nicole is pregnant, E.J. then walks in and sees Nicole and Brady embracing. Nick tells Melanie that they have to leave now. John tells Roman that he hired a private investigator to help find the person who killed Mayor Marino, Roman thinks that John is doing this to get on Marlena's good side. Bo and Hope arrive and talk with Maggie and express their concern for Nick since he's been really agitated lately, they also learn from Maggie that Nick's been taking painkillers. Nick surprises Melanie that they're heading off to Vegas to get married. E.J. stops by to see Marlena and says that the baby has changed Nicole and that Brady could be a threat to her and his happiness. Brady tells Nicole that he's glad that she's happy and leaves the mansion. While Nick's using the pick to crush the ice she has a flash of him stabbing Trent in the back.

Hope tells Bo and Maggie that Nick and Melanie's things are gone. Max thinks that with Melanie on the run Bo will automatically think that his sister is guilty. Melanie realizes that Nick murdered Trent and tries to keep him from seeing her nervous. Brady shows his concerns for E.J. coming and visiting his stepmother after leaving the mansion abruptly, Brady says he'll keep his distance, E.J. says that he doesn't have to. Stephanie gives something to Philip to look at her resume, Philip says that it doesn't matter and she'll be evaluated like everyone else. Nick says it's gonna be alright and that they'll be in Vegas in the morning and married. Nicole asks John to give Brady a second chance by spending some time with his son and getting to know him as a new person. Bo tells Max that he's not going to persecute anyone and that he only wants to talk with Melanie, Max says after learning they went together and that it doesn't make sense that they would up and leave like that. Melanie tells Nick that she doesn't feel well and tries to leave but Nick stops her and says that he can't let her leave cause the police might be looking for them and to give him her cell phone. Maggie tells Bo and Hope that Nick dropped his pill bottle on the floor and says there's something they need to see. Melanie abruptly tells Nick not to come near her or to touch her. John comes by Marlena's and Brady tells him that she offered him to stay with her, as John leaves Brady makes a plea for them to start over again. Maggie says that she found the threatening note in the bathroom, Hope then sees if Chelsea recognizes the handwriting and she says that it's Nick's. Stephanie gets a call from Maggie and tells Philip that Melanie and Nick are missing. Nick says to Melanie not to talk to him like that again, Melanie apologizes and covers the fact she hasn't been herself lately. Chelsea and Max try to figure out who sent the threatening note, Max then comes up with a theory about Melanie leaving isn't her idea but Nick's. Brady says after John leaves that if he's sick there's no way he's leaving. Nicole and E.J. share a romantic afternoon together. Melanie offers to refill Nick's drink, she grabs the ice pick and puts it in her pocket, she gives Nick his drink and he finds the ice pick and asks what she's doing. Hope tells Bo that she looked at the note that Nick wrote and it says "I know what happened" she then thinks that Nick is the one that killed Trent. Melanie hits Nick where his wound and breaks a glass over his head and attempts at escaping but Nick stops her again, and asks if he's gonna kill her like he killed her father.

Hope is upset that she didn't see this coming, after she was sure that Melanie was corrupting Nick and it being the other way around. Stephanie and Philip listen in on the call from Nick's cell, and hear people arguing. Daniel tells Kate that it won't be long to see how much the tumor has shrunk. Bo tells Hope that he got a lead on Nick and Melanie's whereabouts. Melanie confronts Nick about what she remembers. Lucas shows Chloe how much he cares for her, by showing his plan to purchase a house, Chloe is then touched and brings up that Brady is back in town and has spoken to him and says he's been clean for a year. Kate tells Daniel that she's prepared not to be saved in case something happens and has lived a full life. Philip tracks and gets the address for the hotel and he and Stephanie head over there. Nick tells Melanie that this sort of thing happened before, he then explains what happened to Willow. Daniel tells Kate, also Lucas and Chloe that the first round of chemo went extremely well. Daniel goes for a walk in the park, and Chloe runs into him and asks him if he's being honest about Kate's condition. Lucas tells Kate that he's not gonna pressure her, he then shows her the picture of the house he plans to buy and his plans on asking Chloe to marry him. Philip and Stephanie attempt to get in the backdoor of the hotel. Melanie goes on the patio and Nick tries to keep her from jumping, Bo and Hope arrive at the hotel and they hear screaming, Nick lets Melanie go and she is dangling from the railing as Philip and Stephanie watch.

Brady runs into Nicole at the gym, and says that she's feeling her baby kick again. Stefano tells E.J. that he has to get his new grandson's name on these papers. Bo manages to get a hold of Melanie's hand and yells for Philip to get up the fire escape to try and get before she falls. Nick says to Hope that he has to get to Melanie. Stephanie tells Philip to be careful when he goes up to rescue Melanie. Lexie runs into Donna at the pub and asks why she hasn't been to the support group for autistic children. Philip manages to get to Melanie and grabs her legs. E.J. is outraged at Stefano for bringing me these papers allowing him visitation of his grandchild if Nicole and he were estranged. Hope is distracted and Nick tries to leave to hotel and Hope tells him not to move and he's under arrest for Trent's murder. Philip pulls Melanie down to safety and that everything is gonna be alright. Nicole learns that Brady is gonna be living in Salem permanently. Stephanie calls Chelsea and tells her to come to the police station as soon as she can. Nick tells Bo and Hope that he killed Trent to protect Melanie and he made those phone calls to keep her near him, Hope agrees to help him but she says that justice has to be served. Max tells Philip that he's grateful for what he did for Melanie. Stephanie tells Chelsea not to blame herself for what Nick's going through, Max says Nick wasn't the same after Willow died. Nick tells Hope and Bo he didn't call his lawyer, he called Maggie.

E.J.'s plan for a getaway with Nicole are foiled when Stefano needs him to attend to important business. The Killer hides when Marlena returns home, and waits to strike. Steve tells John he's meeting someone who says he can identify the Mayor's killer, John insists they find him before he strikes again. Sami tells Rafe that she wants to see the sun by opening up the curtain or standing outside and get some air. Kayla tells Steve that she's concerned after learning that John hired him to track down the Mayor's killer. Rafe tells Sami that the person who's after isn't going to give up until she is dead. E.J. is told by Stefano that they are gonna be headed to Argentina. Marlena is manhandled by the Killer and asks her not to make a sound, and tells her where Sami is, she manages to knock him down and tries to call John she says something, John then thinks something is wrong. E.J. calls and apologizes to Nicole and says that he can't make it, she then starts to have pains. John arrives and points a gun at the Killer and he then takes Marlena hostage. Rafe agrees to let Sami see the sunlight but only for a minute.

John tells the Killer that he's not putting the gun down, Marlena struggles free and grabs John's hand and the gun goes off. Maggie thinks that she should've paid close attention to Nick, Hope and Bo say that they didn't see this coming at all. Marlena is not hurt and John goes after the Killer but he manages to get away, John then lashes at Marlena for interfering. Lucas is glad that Brady is back in town and tells him his plans to buy a house with Chloe and Allie. E.J. wants Stefano to know that he's gonna make sure that his company stays within the boundaries of the law. Hope says that Nick needs some psychiatric help, Chelsea says that he's not crazy. Bo lays into John and says that trying to kill the perpretrator wasn't a good idea. the Kate prepares to leave the hospital, Daniel says he's not ready to let her go. Nicole calls Brady telling that she's at a lodge in the mountains and the baby could be in trouble. Stefano tells E.J. that he wants to make sure that the DiMera assets. Brady arrives and insists they go to the hospital right away and sees that Nicole was bleeding. Lucas, Chloe and Chelsea welcome Kate to the Brady Pub. Stefano asks E.J. if there's any feelings left for Sami, E.J. says that Sami is his past and Nicole is his future. Nicole becomes worried when the baby's heartbeat stops, Brady is then concerned, Dr. Bakes is called in and gives Nicole something to stop the contractions. Marlena tells John that if he doesn't get help he can no longer be in her life or family.

Dr. Baker tells Brady to get in touch with the baby's father right away. Pete tells Philip that he's a hero for saving Melanie the other night. Marlena tells John to get some help or else he's out of her life for good, John is then shocked to learn that Marlena gave his file to another psychiatrist. E.J. plans to surprise Nicole when he gets back to Salem. Nick tells Chelsea that he sent those to Melanie so he can be there and take care of her, he'll be glad when he goes away so he can't hurt nobody anymore. Dr. Baker manages to stabilize Nicole for now, but the monitors go off and she has another contraction. Nick asks Maggie to allow Melanie to stay at her house. E.J. returns home and the maid says that Nicole hasn't come at all. Maggie goes to see Marlena regarding Nick, she then opens up saying that she thinks that Nick is gonna do something to himself and that Nick asked her to let Melanie stay with her. Melanie goes to someone saying that she can do them a lot of good and she learns that it's Philip. Nicole has a dream about delivering a healthy baby, Dr. Baker tells Brady that Nicole is stabilized but the baby didn't make it. E.J. learns that Nicole left the lodge with a young man. Brady tells Nicole that she had a girl, the nurse says there was no permanent damage and she could get pregnant again. Maggie tells Melanie she can stay with her temporarily and to follow some rules. Chelsea tells Melanie that they're were reasons behind the stuff that he did to her. E.J. calls Nicole, she's wondering if she should answer it.

Rafe tells Hilda to keep watch on Sami, Hilda asks where he's headed, he says he's gonna do some fact checking. Nicole tells Brady that he can't tell something like this over the phone but in person. Mary tells E.J. that Roman left a message saying that Marlena was attacked by the person who killed the Mayor. Chelsea attacks Melanie when she once again brings up her killing Zack. Philip breaks up a fight between Melanie and Chelsea. Stephanie arrives at the Pub and yells for Chelsea as she leaves. Hope is delighted that Julie as well as Doug are back in Salem in time for Thanksgiving. Sami wakes up and finds Hilda sleeping on the couch and that Rafe went awol and let her look after her, so she decides to go for a walk over to the local parrish. Chelsea enters the Cheatin Heart and tells Max that Melanie was right and that she's the reason that Nick went nuts and killed Trent. Stephanie tells Philip what was up with Chelsea bolting out of there in a hurry and explains that she and Melanie got into a fight. E.J. is glad that Johnny is with Hope and Julie in the park, Rafe then spies on E.J. nearby as he eavesdrops on him and Hope. Sami opens up to Sister Theresa at the church but says that he name is Colleen. Brady brings Nicole back to the mansion, and wants a drink but Brady says that alcohol isn't the answer to her problems. Melanie meets someone named Bob at the pub and he wants to get to know her better. Stephanie learns that Melanie will joining the Titan team, and she wants to know how qualified she is. Nicole lashes at Mary when she comes into her room by telling her to get out. Rafe continues to listen in on Hope and Julie discussing E.J. Bob approaches Melanie outside the pub saying that she ripped him off. Mary tells E.J. that Nicole is back and there's something he should know. Sister Theresa gives Sami a St. Anne's medal, Sami says that she'll be back.

Bob tells Melanie to give him his wallet back and says he's gonna teach her a lesson. Daniel brings Kate to the pub early, and Lucas's surprise and tells her that he planned a Thanksgiving dinner at the Kiriakis mansion. Victor is glad that Brady is home and insists that he stay away from the people that are responsible for ruining his life like Chloe and Nicole. Philip stops Bob from manhandling Melanie and tells him to get lost. Nicole tells E.J. the reason that she's upset includes Johnny and everything else. Victor and Chloe get into it, and warns her one false move and there will be hell to pay, Daniel stops and tells Victor he should be grateful for what Chloe said to Kate when she was going through chemo, he then gets a call and leaves. E.J. tells Nicole that he knows exactly what she did, Nicole explains that something happened at the Lodge and why she wasn't alone when she left the place. Daniel is startled when he gets Kate's results back. Melanie asks Maggie if what she meant what she said before about her having a place to live, Maggie says that she can stay and is only doing it cause Nick asked her to. Nicole lies to E.J. when she says that she and the baby are fine and couldn't bring herself to tell him the truth. Daniel returns and Philip gives him a gift for everything he's done for Kate, he says that he can't accept it. Maggie gives Melanie a message and learns that Philip did give her the job after all. Nicole promises that she will give her and E.J. a baby. E.J. calls Dr. Baker hoping to get some answers.

Nicole has a dream of E.J. holding the baby and it turns out not to be there. Lucas asks Chloe to pretend like it's Christmas. Kate tells Daniel that last night she couldn't ask for a better celebration and thinks that Daniel got her latest test results from the hospital and that he's keeping something from her. Nicole goes to see Dr. Baker and asks him to give her a baby cause her life depends on it, Dr. Baker tells Nicole that it'll be impossible for her to conceive another baby. Daniel tells Kate that her cancer has mesastasized into her lymph nodes and her bone marrow, Kate asks how much time she has left. Chloe is hesistant and wants her gift from Lucas, she opens and is surprised to find a key to the new house. Brady learns from John that he is a DiMera and so is he. Nicole is given a fake pregnant belly to wear, she's amazed on how real it is and may pull this off. Chloe is stunned when Lucas shows her a ring and then proposes to her. E.J. comes to see Dr. Baker and since he's the baby's father he can tell him everything, he finds out and says that he has to protect Nicole's privacy. John tells Brady after hearing the news about his new family, to suck it up and be a man. Lucas gets word that Kate has to go back into the hospital cause her cancer has spread. Dr. Baker tells E.J. that he can't divulge any information and to ask Nicole himself. Brady comes by the house and he notices that she's wearing a fake "belly", Nicole tells Brady that she can't lose E.J. right now. Daniel tells Lucas that Kate needs a bone marrow transplant. John runs into some woman at the pub, and learns that she is the Dr. Taylor that he's expecting. Lucas gets all teary at the thought of his mother dying. E.J. sees Brady and Nicole together when he comes home and asks what's going on.

Bo once again tries to get Max to take the box that was left for him by Trent, but Max says that he doesn't want it and tells Bo to either keep it of throw it away. Philip tells Melanie that he's taking a big chance on her and hopes she doesn't embarrass herself. Brady tells E.J. that he just learned that John and Stefano are half brothers, when E.J. leaves the room he lays into Nicole for not telling E.J. the truth, she says she was going to but couldn't tell him. Stephanie learns that Philip has in fact hired Melanie to work at Titan. Rafe tells Sami that he went on a fact finding mission and got some information about her baby's daddy. Rafe finds the St. Anne's medal and learns that Sami went to the church just down the street, Rafe then agrees to take her to the church, he then tells Sami that if it weren't for a nun he wouldn't have turned his life around. Bo invites Brady to come and have supper with him and Hope very soon, and tells him to stay away from Nicole cause she's involved with the DiMeras. Philip tells Stephanie that he hired her that if he doesn't step in and help Melanie then she's going to wreck her life. Nicole gets worried when E.J. tells her he saw Dr. Baker but is relieved when he didn't learn anything cause they weren't married. Max tells Melanie that he took the box from their father, but doesn't want it so he's giving it to her. E.J. brings Nicole and tells the nurse that he wants to talk to Dr. Baker right away. Sami apologizes to Rafe for sneaking away, she says that she was drawn to the church.

Sami (or Colleen as she is known to Sister Theresa) asks to speak to the nun in private. Rafe insists on staying with her. Marlena tells Kayla that John has agreed to see a therapist. Charlotte tells John that she's taking on his case, because her father who was supposed to be treating him died recently. Nicole tells Dr. Baker that he can tell E.J. everything. John asks Charlotte to wait a second and asks Steve if there are any new leads about the Mayor's killer. Rafe reacts violently when a guy wearing a hood obscuring his face enters the church. Sister Theresa says that kind of behaviour is not tolerated. Stefano asks Mary where E.J. went. Stefano then phones E.J. who steps outside the office to take the call. Nicole tells Dr. Baker that she didn't tell E.J. about the miscarriage and that he can't either. Steve wants to take Kayla some place and get romantic. Nicole takes drastic measures in blackmailing Dr. Baker to do what she wants. He then lies to E.J. by saying that the baby is fine. Rafe doesn't understand why Sami wants to speak to Sister Theresa. Marlena meets John's new therapist and sees that she's an attractive young woman, not the older man she expected. E.J. tells Nicole that he know she's keeping something from him. Stefano makes a call saying he wants the best for his future heir, and is bringing in a doctor from Zurich to examine Nicole.

Chelsea tells Max that it's Kate and this time it's gotten really bad. Lucas tell Chloe that it's common for members of the family tested not to be matches. Marlena asks Charlotte why wasn't she notified that she was taking over John's case. Kate tells Philip that she doesn't want him to see her in pain, Philip says that he isn't going anywhere and he could take it, Daniel got Billie's test results and is waiting on Austin and Will's from Zurich, Kate insists that Will not be a donor. Maggie runs into Melanie on the pier and tells her about the new job that Philip gave him, Maggie says that she's glad that she has a job, Melanie then thinks that she can go and be tested for Kate. Lucas and Chloe get comfortable at the Horton cabin and dream about what their lives are gonna be like now that they're getting married. Chelsea tells Max that the reason that she's not being tested is because she feels useless. Kate tells Philip what a fine young man that he's become, and says that if there's nothing that the doctors can do then to fulfill her wishes. Charlotte tells Marlena that she has reservations about her and John's relationship, Marlena is then shocked when John agrees to meet with Dr. Taylor again. Melanie tells Philip that the reason she's here is to be tested to see if she's a match. Kayla and Steve run into Stephanie in the park, and asks what's wrong after she gets mad from spilling the hot chocolate. Maggie believes Melanie when she says that she didn't go to the hospital to score points with Philip. Daniel gets word that the results back from the lab and goes to pick them up. Philip then gives Lucas the good news, Chloe offers to go as well, Philip calls Chelsea and tells her that the results are in. Marlena learns that Charlotte is starting at University hospital, and her office is next door to hers. Daniel tells everyone that he did a search in the hospital database and that Chloe is a match.

Sami attempts to sneak out while Rafe is in the shower, she then opens the door and he's standing right there. Lucas brings something with Allie's hand print on it. Rafe sees how down Sami is that she can't spend the holidays with her mother and decorate the tree and wrap presents, Rafe says he has a surprise for her, Sami says that she doesn't want to think about the holiday, she then sees Hilda holding a tree and singing Christmas carols. Stefano tells Nicole that he wants to talk about her pregnancy and what happened at the clinic and that he's bringing in a specialist to examine her. Daniel searches for other options so Chloe doesn't have to be the donor. Rafe prepares to go undercover, Sami then tells him that he has no idea how dangerous Stefano is. Hilda gives Sami the perfect Christmas present, when she gives her pictures of her children, Sami then thanks her. Chloe wishes that Kate didn't know that she was a match for her. Rafe arrives at the DiMera mansion telling Mary that there's a problem with the cable in the place. Stefano brings E.J. down to the pier to wait for Senor Fortin, E.J. is then familiar with their reputation for smuggling diamonds into the States. Kate tells Lucas she doesn't want Chloe to jeopardize her immune system. Chloe tells Daniel if he can't find another donor then she'll do it. Nicole comes out to see Rafe in her room. The Fortin's do a double cross on Stefano and E.J. by pulling guns on them and taking their money and wanting their diamonds back.

Brady finds a vial of drugs in the park, and picks it up, John arrives and tells him once an addicit always an addict. Nicole hides before Rafe can see her, Rafe hears the door close and asks who's in there, Nicole comes out waving a shoe at him asking what he's doing in her bedroom. E.J. tells Stefano to do something when Ramon has them at gunpoint, Stefano calls for his men to take down the Fortin's but Stefano doesn't kill them but to teach them a lesson. Sami is amazed at the decorations that Hilda made, and she suggests that they put them on the tree to make it feel like Christmas. E.J. tells Stefano that he doesn't like being at gunpoint or watching men get beaten up in front of him. Brady tells John to just go ahead and tell Chloe and Marlena that he's a drug addict cause he'll deal with that then trying to make his father care. Nicole goes to the Cheatin Heart and runs into Brick an old friend who offers her to buy her a drink. Rafe comes back and tells Sami that he cased the DiMera mansion and didn't see E.J. but ran into Nicole and says that she was concealing something and was sad. Max tells Nicole that he owes her an apology. Mary tells Stefano and E.J. that the cable guy was here but had the wrong address, Stefano insists that someone was snooping around. John tells Brady that he reconsidered therapy, and Brady is amazed when John says that he's proud of him. Nicole goes on about Max being adopted by the Brady's and was considered an actual Brady, she then gets an idea of adopting a child and passing it off as E.J.'s. Stefano tells E.J. to wake up, and that cable guy disabled the security system, E.J. then vows to protect his children no matter what. Brady says to Nicole that what she's doing is a bad idea.

Sami is amazed when Rafe tells her that he dismantled the security system at the DiMera mansion. Stefano wants to know what he would do if anyone messed with his children or any member of his family. Brady discovers that Nicole wants to adopt a baby and keep her miscarriage a secret from E.J. forever. Sami tells Rafe that he's in danger, and that Nicole wasn't the only one that saw him at the mansion, and it's all because of her. Chloe tells Lucas that having Kate's blessing is a relief and that she can flaunt the ring, she tries to take it off and it flies off and into the water, Lucas then jumps into the freezing water to get it. Stefano tells E.J. that if he loves Nicole as much as he says he does then marry her and be a family with their child. Chelsea asks Max what he's thinking, he says it's about that box that Trent left him and can't bring himself to open it, Chelsea says that he shouldn't only if he wants to. Chloe is amazed when Lucas comes out of the water and with ring in his hand, and head over to the Cheatin Heart and Nicole and Brady learn of their engagement. E.J. goes to Roman requesting that he see Sami at once, Roman says that it's not possible cause he has to follow protocol, E.J. says to do it for Sami. Max insists that Chelsea stay with him when he opens the box. Nicole approaches Brick wanting to score some coke for someone but only one hit. Brady tells Chloe that she's pretty brave in donating her bone marrow to Kate. Max finds a toy dog and has a memory of his father taking it away from him when he was a kid. Roman allows E.J. to make a phone call but will cut him off if he says anything suspicious. Nicole quickly puts cocaine in Brady's drink. Chelsea says that there's something else in the box, and Max reads it and it's says "I'm sorry" and he gets all emotional. Roman calls Rafe wanting to speak to Sami and says that there's someone who wants to talk to him.

Chloe gets into an argument with her parents and she tells Lucas that they're just overreacting to her donating her bone marrow to Kate. The Killer gets a call and he says it better lead him to Sami. Brady is about to drink it, but is distracted by a call from Marlena. Daniel calls Chloe and asks her to come to the hospital it's about her white cell count. E.J. tells Sami he called her to say goodbye and that he's gonna marry Nicole. Nicole realizes that she can't do this and tosses the drink out of his hand and storms out, Brady follows her to the pier, he's then shocked to learn that Nicole laced his drink with cocaine, he says he wants nothing more to do with her and walks away. Chloe goes through another pre-operation test at the hospital and Daniel and Chloe almost kiss but she turns away. Brady tells Nicole that he didn't know just how important this was to her, and agrees to help her, Nicole is then grateful. Sami throws the phone and gets all irate and tells Rafe that Nicole is gonna screw up E.J.'s life, Rafe asks Sami what's the big deal if E.J. is moving on with another woman. Chloe starts to feel uncomfortable around Daniel and Lucas is thinking something is wrong. Nicole misinterprets when E.J. brings up Sami and she storms to go and pack her things and E.J. goes to sort things out and learns that he spoke with Sami to say goodbye. The Killer meets with someone at the pier and gives him pictures of Rafe and that he'll lead him to Sami. Roman vows to catch the person and he'll never hurt Sami.

Daniel comes into check on Chloe and asks how she's doing, she said she's fine and that after last might he can leave her alone. Melanie makes Stephanie look like a fool in front of Philip when she takes initiative at her first day at work, Philip says that her paperwork won't be processed for the payroll for at least til next month. Chloe's bone marrow transplant is nearly put on hold due to her rising blood pressure. John comes for his therapy session with Charlotte and sees her and Marlena talking. Kayla comes by and gives Stephanie her wallet which she left on the table, and she puts it down and Melanie thinks about taking money from it, but then changes her mind. Kate tells Lucas that she won't let Chloe donate her bone marrow unless she's 100% sure. Marlena waits outside in the reception area and hears John and Charlotte laughing and having a good time. Lucas sees that Chloe is all tense and asks what's wrong but she doesn't tell him what Daniel almost did last night. Kayla tells Marlena that she got distracted and didn't tell her that Charlotte already moved in across the hall already, Kayla asks Marlena if she's jealous of Charlotte, she says that she is a bit jealous. Stephanie tells Melanie that she's gonna go into the vault and get somethings and will be with Philip for the rest of the day, Melanie comes back and locks her in the vault. Chelsea comes by looking for Philip to take him to the hospital and that Kate is having her transplant today. Sasha tells Chelsea who's looking Philip learns that he was heading into the vault too, Melanie realizes that he and Stephanie are togther. Stephanie sees that Philip is also trapped with her and he says that the vault door is on an automatic timer and that no one can hear them cause it's sound proof. John tells Charlotte that he doesn't think that he'll be back to therapy again.

Nicole calls Brady wanting to meet him at the Cheatin Heart cause she has the answer to her prayers. Tony confronts Stefano about his business deal between him and E.J. and asks why he wasn't involved. Sami is glad when Rafe comes home, Hilda says that she left her alone cause she knows not to leave. Melanie catches Philip and Stephanie about to kiss when she opens the vault door, Philip is impressed that Melanie finished all her work and gives her the rest of the day off the same with Stephanie. Sami asks Rafe a favor to go Christmas shopping for her, since she can't do it herself. Philip asks Stephanie what would've happened if the door hadn't opened, Stephanie says that they'll never know. Stefano goes to hospital hoping to take Lexie to lunch but she tells him to leave. Hope tells Bo that she knows how hard he's been working, and thinks that one of them should give up their job. Melanie goes to Max and says that Stephanie was making a play for Philip. Rafe agrees to go and do the shopping after Sami starts to cry after Rafe leaves Hilda tells Sami that the toy that she wants sold out weeks ago. Nicole shows Brady a picture of the baby she plans to secretly adopt. Tony tells E.J. that Stefano is probably setting him up, and that's why Stefano froze him out years ago. The Killer tells whoever he's talking to and tells him to keep Rafe is sight and he's hoping it'll lead him straight to Sami. Philip asks Stephanie if she wants to go out, but she says no and that she has to do something first. E.J. tells Lexie that Tony came to see him about Stefano, and says about her coming to him to handle the situation regarding Mayor Marino. Bo loses his balance and falls off the ladder hitting his head. Nicole follows Brady and ends up back at the bar and sees Kelly drinking and smoking. Rafe gets attacked and stabbed by the Killer on the pier.

Brady tells Nicole that Kelly is a con artist and only wants money out of her, Nicole tells Brady that he's the one that's lying. Hope goes over to Bo to see if he's alright after falling off the ladder. Lexie tells E.J. that she did what she had to do to protect her family and didn't know that the Mayor would be killed because of it. Rafe and the Killer struggle on the pier and asks where Sami Brady is, he then hears the police siren and then takes off saying this isn't over. Sami tells Hilda what's keeping Rafe, she then asks her about Rafe's personal life since Hilda's known him a long time. Brady tells Nicole that Kelly is scamming her and he can prove it, the picture of the baby's father was a counselor at a rehab centre and used the picture to airbrush. Abe and Theo come and asks Lexie what's taking so long. Hope brings Bo to the hospital, and Kayla tells Bo to put some ice on his bump and that it was only a mild concussion. Rafe comes home and Sami is thrilled when he got the Penguins for Allie and Johnny, Hilda asks Rafe if he's alright and says he is and that she can go home now, Sami then sees the stab wound and asks what happened. Kelly then comes clean and takes off the fake belly, Nicole can't believe that she was fooled, Brady then says that he's sorry. Rafe tells Sami that she has to stitch up his wound thinking that's the only way. Bo has a flash about the star that he was hanging on the tree before he fell, Hope takes Bo home and asks where the star is and he says it's on Caroline's present, he then hears a scream. Nicole asks E.J. if he meant what he said earlier about loving her because of the child and she asks him not to touch her. Abe asks Lexie what really went down with E.J. earlier, she says it was about E.J. accusing her of creating a chain of events, Theo then sees the present and says that he wants it which delights Abe and Lexie.

Rafe tells Sami that he has to call his superior to see if she's safe to continue staying where she is. Max tells Stephanie about her and Philip's romance while trapped in the vault, she then realizes that Melanie told him. Philip congratulates Lucas on his engagement to Chloe, Lucas then tells Philip that he hates being reminded that Chloe was once his brother's girlfriend. Melanie goes to see Nick at the jail, he was wondering if he was ever going to see her again and that she didn't write him back, he then says that he has a gift for her. Daniel tells Chloe when he comes into her room, that she's engaged to be married and that nothing was going to happen between them. Nick asks Melanie for forgiveness with what he put her through, and that the present that he's giving her is his shares in his project. Rafe tries to get up to put new bandage on his wound, but Sami tells him she'll do and he should lay down. Chloe tells Daniel that she's grateful that he, Lucas and she can all be friends, Daniel says that they can't be friends thinking Chloe has been hitting on him. Chelsea is told by Max that Stephanie and Philip had a moment together. Sami tells Rafe what he said while he was drunk last night to stay away from E.J. Max tells Chelsea that he doesn't love Stephanie anymore and he's never gonna love anyone else ever again. Lucas surprises Chloe with her ring that he resized to fit her finger so it won't fall off. Philip runs into Stephanie at the pub are ready to take things to a new level, Melanie arrives and tells Philip that she has things to discuss and that things between them are about to change. Daniel has a dream about kissing Chloe.

Stefano calls Dr. Heisman and says that they will be needing his services after all, E.J. then enters the room and says for Stefano to hang up the phone. Daniel stops Nicole and asks why she hasn't been in for any of her appointments, she says that she has another doctor that she's seeing. Philip and Stephanie learn that Melanie has the rights over Nick's project. Chelsea brings Theo down to the pier and she sees Max and asks if everything is alright. E.J. hangs up the phone and Stefano is irate that he doesn't want the best for his child. Abe comes to the house at Bo's request saying he doesn't like doing this behind Hope's back and thinking that Bo shouldn't be working at all. Philip says that he's personally going to see Nick to expose Nicole for the liar that she is. Bo explains to Abe that he heard a child screaming after he looked at the tree. Philip goes to see Nick and says to not let his obsession with Melanie make life miserable for everyone else. Nicole asks Dr. Baker to pretend to be her obstetrician and he says no. Melanie lets it slip to Stephanie that she and Philip shared a romantic moment, Stephanie then calls her a liar. Abe tells Bo that maybe he should go back to the hospital and it could be more than a concussion. Nicole tells Dr. Baker that he'll probably lose his medical license and what'll Stefano will do to him. Philip tells Stephanie that he did what he could and Nick wouldn't budge, she then asks him if he ever slept with Melanie. E.J. stops by the hospital and learns from Daniel that Nicole has found herself another doctor. Max apologizes to Chelsea for saying that she'll be a great mother completely forgetting that she is unable to have any. Dr. Baker agrees to do what Nicole asks if she gives him $750,000 dollars in unmarked bills and if she doesn't pay then there's nothing he can do for her.

Philip tells Melanie to clean out her desk because she is fired. John tells Charlotte that he'll see her the day after Christmas and asks about her plans for the holidays. He then sees Marlena and asks for her help about Dr. Taylor. He complains that Dr. Taylor just sit in his sessions nodding her head. Marlena says to John that he once said the same about her. Rafe tells Sami that his identity has been compromised and that if the killer ever followed him he could lead him to her, and that it's time that she got a new guard. Dr. Baker tells Nicole that it's not his problem where she gets the money from as long as he gets it (to pay for his silence over her faked pregnancy). E.J. demands Nicole tell him what she's doing at the clinic and not at University Hospital. He is upset that she would choose another doctor without telling him. Nicole explains that she prefers Dr. Baker as her OB/GYN doctor and he arees to accept her decision. Melanie tries to contact Victor and pretends to be Chelsea to find out where he is. John wants Marlena's opinion on Charlotte and why she's freezing him out. Philip and Stephanie share a kiss after the lights at Titan go out. Melanie apologizes to Caroline for her being arrested, she says that Trent was an awful person. Melanie then sees Victor. E.J. tells Nicole that he set up a trust fund for the baby, and is livid that she can't access it yet but she asks E.J. to trust her. John goes back to see Dr. Taylor and asks her if he should spend the holidays with his family. Victor goes to Titan and asks to speak with Philip alone. He then lays into him about letting go of a project that could be worth millions and claims that firing Melanie was personal. Stephanie lashes at Melanie for going behind Philip's back and talking with Victor. Sami hears Rafe on the phone saying that Hilda should have the holidays off, and that he's staying here with Sami. Sami then slips and falls in the bathroom. Philip tells Victor that he's done with him and Titan and that he quits.

Stephanie overhears Philip arguing with Victor and hears him quit. Rafe goes to check on Sami and he sees her lying on the floor in the bathroom. Stephanie tells Melanie that Philip tried to help and all she did was turn her back on him. Daniel learns that Lucas checked Chloe out of the hospital. Lucas tells Chloe that once their dream house is ready they're gonna be spending less time at the cabin, while she kisses Lucas she thinks about the one with Daniel. Nicole tells E.J. that she's not sharing her bed with him until this issue is resolved. Maggie is glad to take Allie while Lucas goes to his job interview, she then tells Chloe what a wonderful thing she did for Kate. Melanie tells Stephanie that she got her away from Max and won't be long before she gets her away from Philip. Rafe checks on Sami and sees if the baby is still moving, and feels a kick then everything seems to be fine, he still thinks that since the Killer knows who he is he should resign. Philip tells Victor that he trashed the project cause Melanie is bad news. Rafe tells Sami that he's gonna stay but sooner or later he'll have to leave. Maggie asks Chloe if she's with Lucas on the rebound, Chloe says that it isn't the case. Victor tells Melanie that Titan will be affiliating with the project. Nicole kisses E.J. and hopes he doesn't feel her padding, he does and Nicole gets nervous when he does touch and only that it's growing. Daniel lingers outside the cabin and sees that Chloe is all alone. Philip calls Victor and apologizes and asks for his job back, Victor then agrees. Daniel gets an eyeful when he sees Chloe in a lingerie, thinking he was Lucas when she opened the door. Dr. Baker arrives at the mansion wanting an answer from Nicole and that she'll give him the money.

Chloe demands to know how Daniel unlocked the cabin door. She then says that it's not a good time and slams the door shut on his hand. Nicole assures Dr. Baker that she'll get the money to him when she can. Dr. Baker says that it isn't good enough. Brady goes to see Victor at Titan. Victor says that he has big plans for him and the company - and asks Brady to work for him. Chloe treats Daniel bruised hand and they share a close but awkward moment together. Chelsea and Max visit Kate in the hospital to see how her recovery is coming along. Kate waits until they are alone and asks Chelsea if she and Max are together again. Lucas comes home to the cabin and sees Chloe and Daniel yelling at each other. He demands to know what is going on. Brady tells Victor that he'll think about his offer to work at Titan. Dr. Baker tells Nicole that he better get the money by tomorrow of the whole charade is off. Daniel presents the gift that Kate wanted Choloe to have (a beautiful necklace). Chloe says that she can't accept it and must give it back. Nicole thanks Brady for coming to the mansion so quickly and says that she needs a million dollars. Max agrees to have hot chocolate at the pub with Chelsea. Chloe calls Kate and after that discussion, decides she'll happily wear her gift. Victor advises E.J. to throw Nicole out of the mansion and on the street were she belongs. Brady tells Nicole that he can't get his hands on that kind of money. Victor tells E.J. not to come crying to him when his relationship with Nicole blows up in his face. Nicole calls Dr. Baker and offers him a "deposit" (a valuable vase), he agrees to take what she has.

Philip and Stephanie get close while at the Titan Christmas party, and Melanie looks on. Victor tells Brady if he's made a decision on the job he offered to him. Chloe tells Lucas that maybe he should go by himself to see his mother when she remembers Daniel seeing her half naked, Lucas then asks what's really wrong and why she won't go to the hospital. Hope tells Bo that she thinks she knows where these visions are coming from, cause she's going through the same thing and having nightmares about a child in danger and it concerns when Zack died. Brady accepts the job, and said he alot to think about with his time in rehab and says he won't let Victor down, Victor is then pleased and insists on making the announcement at the office Christmas party. Lexie thanks Chelsea for what Max did for them and end up on the pier to watch the ships go by. Philip doesn't believe Melanie's excuse when she insists on leaving the party. Lucas and Chloe come to visit Kate and she tells the good news that she's coming home for the holidays, Kate insists on having a picture of Daniel and Chloe together. Hope tells Bo that she hid the ornament that Zack made in the back of the tree cause she didn't want to hurt Chelsea, but this year, they then go to put out the smoke alarm, Chelsea comes home and sees the ornament and leaves thinking that Bo and Hope hate her for what she did, Hope comes in the room and says that it's okay. Melanie comes to the pub and says that she felt kinda lonesome at Titan and wondering if they can go celebrate like a normal family. Philip shares his good news that Kate is leaving the hospital and will be home for the holidays, Philip is shocked that Victor made him the Vice C.E.O of Titan and Victor wants him to make the announcement right now. Lucas tells Kate that he can see some animosity towards Chloe and Daniel. Philip tells Victor it's his announcement he should make it and storms off. Lexie turns her back and Theo runs off. Bo's vision turns out to be that of Theo and not Zack as he originally thought.

Nicole has a nightmare about E.J. finding her without the padding, and tells her to get out. Lexie calls for Theo as he wonders off. Daniel tells himself don't think about Chloe cause she isn't available. John tells Marlena that he'll be joining her and the rest for Christmas Eve and makes a remark about being with family he doesn't like. Maggie sees the necklace that Chloe is wearing and sees that Kate has her blessing about her marrying her son. Doug and Julie also agree with Chloe being good for Lucas. Chloe then goes to call her parents but calls Daniel instead and says she feels guilty about closing the door on his hand. Bo goes to help Theo and runs into Abe at the door, and tells him to call Lexie right away. Lexie finds something of Theo's thinking the worst scenarion about him falling in the river. Stefano wants to discuss names for the baby, Tony then arrives thinking his invitation got "lost" in the mail. Stefano greets John, Marlena and Brady as the arrive at the DiMera mansion. Bo gets a vision of Zack while on the pier and goes after him. Tony tells Marlena that the reason he didn't go to Switzerland with Anna is because he thinks Stefano is up to something. Bo tracks Zack in front of the Pub and embraces him and it turns out to be Theo and he then calls Lexie and Abe and says that he found him and that he's okay. Nicole tells John that she needs alot of money and she can't tell him why. Stefano asks Nicole if everything is alright. Marlena tells John the reason she brought her here is so he can see the meaning of Christmas. Everyone puts their ornaments on the tree, Julie presents a gift for Chloe to open and sees an ornament with her name on it, Lucas puts his on and she does the same but hers falls and breaks, Maggie tells her not to worry cause a new one will be made next year for her. Doug tells Chloe to do the honors by joining him at the piano and to sing Christmas carols. John makes a call to Dr. Taylor wanting to remember who he is. E.J. sees Nicole by the fire asking god to please help her.

E.J. goes to surprise Nicole in bed with some holly but Nicole tells him to get away from her. Steve notices that Stephanie is upset, Max knows the reason that Philip isn't here. Maggie and Julie talk about the recent problems with Nick, they then see as Stefano arrives at the hospital thinking what's he doing here. Rafe tries to get Sami in the holiday spirit by putting on a Santa hat and shaving cream for a beard. Daniel brings Kate to the Kiriakis mansion and Chloe asks what Daniel is doing here and why he isn't with his family. Abe and Lexie are disheartened by Theo's lack of interest in his gifts while at Bo and Hope's house, Lexie is then given her gift from Theo and is touched when he embraces her. Victor sees some sort of peace between Philip and Brady as they shake hands. Doug tells Stefano that no one wants him there and asks him politely to leave, Steve shows up with Kayla and Caroline and threatens to make a scene by throwing him out personally. Kate can't believe Victor's behaviour towards Chloe when she's responsible for saving her life. Melanie goes over hoping to make ammends with Chelsea and Stephanie and mentions Chelsea and Max being together. Lucas brings Allie to the DiMera mansion, Roman says that he has a holiday surprise for him. Rafe tries to cheer Sami up with a Mexican Christmas and making her a meal. Doug reads the Christmas story to the kids at the hospital. Lexie tells Stefano that she thinks it's best if he left, he obliges and leaves. Sami is surprised when Roman arranges a webcam broadcast of him with Johnny and Allie. Nicole tries to get ahold of Dr. Baker. but instead gets his voicemail and leaves a rather threatening message.

Nicole has a fantasy about killing Dr. Baker and it being the only way to make sure her secret stays buried. Brady comes to talk with Victor for not consulting Philip before making him the Vice C.E.O. The Killer gets Rafe's number and all it takes is one call. Nicole insists that she go to her doctor's appointment alone. While Sami showers, Rafe finds the flier that she took from the church with Sister Theresa's phone number on it and that if she makes that call the Killer could easily track them and put them both in danger, Sami he's being upset over a phone call she never made. Chelsea lays into Melanie for telling Stephanie what's going on with her and Max and insists that. Victor tells Philip that if he can't deal with working with Brady then why doesn't he just quit again and ends up firing him and Brady from Titan. E.J. runs into Marlena outside the pub and says that Sami liked the webcam and seeing Allie and Johnny, E.J. is also hoping that Roman has a lead on the Mayor's killer. Nicole goes through Dr. Baker's cell phone and sees a long list of call girls and tries to call one of them to see if they can give her information. Roman tells E.J. the lead they had was another dead end, E.J. tells Roman that he has something he wants to talk with him about. Victor is amazed at how good a team Philip and Brady make and with them at the helm the sky's the limit. Max gives Chelsea a burnt cd with some music that she might listen too, she then tells Max that they're friends and nothing more. Rafe gets a call from his superior, the Killer thinks this could be it for Sami. Philip and Brady agree to work together as partners and shake hands with him. Nicole gets a hold of a woman named Jill and asks to meet with her. Philip takes Brady to show him his new office, he then sees him go off with Melanie. Sami confesses to Rafe and asks if the convent will be a good place for her baby. Chelsea goes to Victor and tries to get him to fire Melanie, but he says he can't. Nicole meets with Jill on the pier and sees that she's very pregnant. E.J. calls Stefano and says he has something important to discuss with him.

Stephanie tells Chloe that she and Philip should stay away from each other. Nicole asks Jill about her relationship with Dr. Baker but she is hesistant to answer the question. Rafe refuses to help Sami give her baby to a convent and asks where she got an idea like, Sami says she got it from him. Philip stops Melanie from buttering up Brady and tells her to take the rest of the day off, he then tells Brady that his animosity towards Melanie is personal. Jill tells Nicole that she thinks she made a mistake by coming, Jill then sees that Nicole is "pregnant". The Killer tracks Rafe's cell phone to an alley but reaches a dead end when he sees a homeless man using it. Chloe gives Stephanie some advice from someone who was in a relationship with Philip once upon a time and that he wasn't the guy she fell in love with. Rafe tells Sami that even though he got rid of his cell phone there's still a risk that the killer might well find them. Jill opens up to Nicole about Dr. Baker agreeing to find her daughter a home, Nicole then offers to help her with whatever she needs. Julie tells Melanie that she went to visit Nick in prison and tells her to keep her distance from him, and is amazed at her executive position at Titan, thinking that she's moving in on Philip and probably Brady down the road. Chloe wants to know why he's getting involved with Nicole after coming to the mansion. Sami thinks that telling everyone that Rafe is her baby's father isn't a bad idea. Philip asks Stephanie if she wants to ring in 2009 with him at Chez Rouge, Melanie listens in on their plans and later calls Maggie and says she'll be going to her party after all. Brady gets a call from Nicole and Chloe asks who's calling him and he doesn't say it's Nicole, Nicole then wonders why he isn't answering his phone. Dr. Baker is told by Nicole that they're far from being finished.

Chloe fantasizes about making love to Daniel (while actually having sex with Lucas). Lucas asks her why she has been so passionate lately. Daniel comes by to see Kate at Victor's. Stefano tells E.J. he knows he's going to make Nicole happy especially with that diamond. E.J. is given a document by Stefano and becomes irate. Nicole approaches Dr. Baker about being an illegal baby broker, and emands he procure her a baby. Daniel makes a romantic gesture towards Kate but she says that she's not in the mood. Marlena tells Tony she's upset over John walking out on her on Christmas Eve. John tells Charlotte that he's upset that he doesn't remember any of his old life, Charlotte thinks she has a way of getting his memories faster through hypnosis. E.J. is angry at Stefano for drawing up a prenuptial agreement witout his consent. Chloe is surprised when Daniel returns to the hospital to treat her. Charlotte offers to video tape John's hypnosis sessions. John said he would get back to her on that. Nicole asks Dr. Baker why he didn't offer to produce her a child. Kate asks Lucas if his wedding to Chloe could happen sooner rather than planned. Lucas wants to know why the wedding should be moved up. Chloe tells Daniel that she wants another doctor to treat her. John sees Marlena and Tony discussing Marlena's spending the evening at home. John walks up and says it's a good idea - he's going to stay at home (alone) as well. Charlotte invites Marlena to celebrate New Years with her at Chez Rouge. Nicole tells Dr. Baker that this time she wins. She insists that she will have a life and a baby with E.J.

Kate questions Daniel about his decision not to be Chloe's doctor. Marlena and Charlotte look forward to a nice quiet talk alone, John then arrives and asks to join them for the evening. Chelsea arrives at the Pub and says what does he want to talk about sex or football. Stephanie arrives and Philip sees just how beautiful she is, she starts to get cold feet but she then agrees go with him, Lucas walks in and sees them kissing and asks them if midnight came early for them. E.J. is starting to feel patient about finding Nicole, and Tony walks in on his tantrum. Dr. Baker tells Nicole that it's gonna be impossible to find a baby for her that she just described to him. Tony offers to help E.J. in his plans to surprise Nicole with a marriage proposal, while saying he'll take the conference call but E.J. doesn't think it's a good idea. Marlena tells John that didn't he tell her that he was going to be spending New Year's all by himself. Nicole tells E.J. that she's not mad cause he has to take a video conference call, but to hurry back as long as she stays awake. Kate tells Chloe that it's best if she moves up the wedding to Lucas cause if the transplant doesn't work she won't have much time, Kate then asks Daniel what's going on with him and Chloe. Doug and Julie make a toast to a happy and wonderful New Year. Melanie interrupts Philip and Stephanie while at Maggie's New Year's Eve party at Chez Rouge, Maggie shows them to her table and Julie approaches Melanie and says she should be afraid cause she's onto her and her games. Chloe confides in Nicole that something bad has happened and doesn't know what to do. E.J. comes home to find Nicole isn't there and wonders where she might be. Nicole gets word from Dr. Baker that he found a baby for her. Max goes to Melanie who's at the bar and asks what she's up to tonight. Chloe runs into Daniel on the pier, she then walks away and has an accident and sprains her ankle. Marlena kisses John and wishes him a happy New Year. Philip sees that Melanie had something to do with that man spilling his drink all over Stephanie. Maggie does the countdown to 2009, and everyone kisses the one that they love, but few are missing out on their kisses.

Brady comes looking for Nicole and E.J. says that she's somewhere other than being with him. Nicole tries to call Dr. Baker while her car is stuck in a ditch. Lucas tells Kate that he thinks something is wrong and why Chloe isn't picking up her phone, Kate says to try calling her again. Sami is upset that she isn't spending New Year's with her family and throws a glass of cider at the wall. Daniel sees that Chloe is unable to walk on that sprained ankle and lifts her up and carries her. Maggie sees Melanie making a move on Philip at the bar, Stephanie returns from the bathroom and sees her about to kiss him and interrupts them by saying she got the stain out of the dress. Daniel and Chloe's intimate moment is interrupted by his cellphone. Maggie asks Kate and Lucas if Daniel and Chloe have arrived yet, they think that something bad happened. E.J. tells Brady that it was his fault that Nicole left him alone on New Year's Eve. Lucas and Kate head to the hospital and ask how Chloe is doing. Sami apologizes to Rafe for her behaviour, Rafe says it's okay for her to be upset cause she isn't with her family. Dr. Baker calls the mansion hoping to speak with Nicole, E.J. says to give him the message cause it was so important. Philip kisses Stephanie and she looks over at Melanie and mouths the words "Happy New Year". Nicole sees a car coming and thinks help has arrived, she then sees Brady. Lucas tells Chloe that Maggie left the place open for them to share their first New Year's together. Stephanie asks Philip if the kiss was because he wanted to or was it to make a point, he assures it was only a New Year's kiss, and then they share another passionate kiss. Rafe tells Sami as they get ready for bed that he's not sorry that he's here. Nicole returns to the mansion and apologizes for walking out on him, she's then surprised when E.J. proposes marriage to her and she immediately accepts.

Stephanie has some fun with Melanie and knows exactly what she tried to do by gloating that her happily ever after won't happen. Sami wakes up and sees that Rafe is perspiring and is developing a fever. Philip asks Bo if he has a problem with him dating Stephanie. E.J. tells Nicole why didn't she tell him that her car broke down. Melanie tells Stephanie that Philip is gonna chew you up and spit you out. Bo tells Philip to treat Stephanie right and not to mess with her head, Philip says to Bo that the situation is similar with Belle a while back. Lexie brings Theo in for his appointment with Mark, she then gets a call from Stefano say he knows that she's been keeping her distance from him and says he has a gift for Theo and suggests she bring him over to the mansion, Lexie then refuses. Nicole tells E.J. that maybe he should have the ring back, E.J. for her not to be silly and to put it back on her finger. Mark tells Lexie that maybe Theo should get some sort of reward today, Lexie then considers taking him to the DiMera mansion for his present. Nicole remembers Brady telling her that her baby died while on the pier with E.J. Bo tells Hope that since he got this job he's spending less time at home, Hope says that Ciara is as happy as ever. Maggie tells Melanie that Nick's sentencing hearing is coming up soon and he would like her to be there so he can make a public apology to say how sorry he was. Nicole finds the prenup from among the papers that fell out of E.J.'s briefcase, E.J. says that Stefano had drawn the thing up and told Stefano it wasn't necessary. Sami is relieved when she manages to get Rafe's fever to break. Philip and Stephanie get romantic, he then pulls away thinking she's being blown off, Philip tells her about his track record with women, she then suggests that they go and be somewhere alone in the house so they can't be interrupted. Stefano agrees with Lexie's terms when it comes to Theo eating habits, Theo then wanders off and then heads upstairs. Nicole calls Dr. Baker and says she's going to get what she wants. Melanie says that she's going to make an announcement at Nick's hearing. Stephanie assures Philip that she wants to have sex with him, so they head up to his room. Sami sees Rafe's cell phone in his hand attempts to get hold of it. Nicole wants to know what the mother and father, she sees that she's perfect and asks where the woman lives. Bo has a vision of Theo walking the stairs and falling.

Lexie and Stefano notice that Theo wandered off. she then sees Theo at the top of the stair and falls, Lexie then talks to Theo hoping it'll wake him up. Bo calls an ambulance after seeing Theo's fall in his mind. Stefano calls 911 and is surprised that one is already on the way over. Bo and Hope arrive at the DiMera mansion and see Theo on a stretcher and is taken to the emergency room. Nicole takes Mia's file from Dr. Baker and storms off. Stephanie tells Philip she's loves being with him, Philip feels the same way and they get back to making love, but says he can't do this and they have to stop. Tony arrives at the hospital after hearing what happened to Theo. Nicole meets with Mia on the pier, and says she's the woman who wants to adopt her baby, but Mia says that she changed her mind. Daniel asks Kate if he's disappointed her in any way, she says that he was there for her when she was battling lung cancer. Philip goes and tells Stephanie that they give what they have a try to see what their feeling towards each other will lead by going out on a real date. Tony tells Lexie that she can't keep her eye on Theo every minute of every day, and it's not her fauly that he fell. Stefano asks Bo how he know to send an ambulance to his house and also Theo having an accident. Nicole convinces Mia to give her the baby she's carrying, but changes her mind after learning that she and her fiance aren't married. Tony tells Lexie that he's unable to get ahold of Abe and that he's out of range. Philip and Stephanie seeing that Kate is by herself in the living room, when they're alone she said that she knew that Stephanie was the perfect girl for him, Kate then promises that she won't do anything. Daniel comes out with Theo's test results and says that he has swelling on the brain and should have surgery immediately. Mia agrees to give Nicole her baby if she meets the man she's going to marry, Nicole then gets very nervous.

Daniel tells Lexie that without the surgery Theo will die, Abe then arrives at the hospital and Lexie tells him that this is her punishment for not keeping an eye on him. Nicole tells Mia that she can't let her meet her fiance at least not yet, she doesn't know what to do so she calls Brady who's meeting with E.J. outside the Pub but doesn't tell him who he's talking to. Brady thinks that Nicole told E.J. the truth and that's why he was so angry earlier. Lucas and Chloe learn that Kate is throwing them an engagment at the Kiriakis mansion, which they are then touched. Stefano calls E.J. and tells him to come to the hospital right away cause something happened to Theo. Lexie tells Stefano that he should leave and when she'll see him it'll remind her of this. Hope tells Bo that maybe he should have Kayla examine him again, or go and talk to a psychiatrist, Bo is less then anxious at her request. Daniel tells Lexie and Abe that Theo survived the surgery and will make a full recovery. Nicole asks Brady to pretend to be her fiance, Brady says that he can't do that. Lucas thinks Chloe spared Kate's feelings cause she doesn't want to have a party tonight and asks Chloe if she's having second thoughts and isn't ready to get married. Nicole attempts Brady to convince him to go along with the charade and needs this baby more than anything. Bo wants Hope to accept his decision not to speak to anyone about the visions that he's having. Mia sees someone talking to Nicole and asks if he's her fiance.

Nicole asks Brady to go along and pretend to be her fiance. John tells Charlotte he's decided to go through with the hypnosis, as Marlena hears him tell her this. Chloe sees a gift, and Lucas said he had nothing to do with it. Kate asks Daniel after saying he's reluctant to attend the party is cause of Chloe. Mia asks Brady if he's going to be her baby's father, but he says that he isn't, Mia tells a saddened Nicole that she'll she's never going to let her have her baby, Nicole lashes at Brady for ruining everything. Chelsea sees Max at Chez Rouge and if friends go around kissing each other, Max said it was New Year's Eve and meant nothing and asks Chelsea where she wants to stand with them. Charlotte asks John what changed his mind about the hypnosis, she then sees Marlena and her overhearing their conversation, Marlena says she wasn't eavesdropping on them. Chloe sees that the gift is from Kate, Lucas tells her that she's won his mother over already. Kate asks Daniel that he should attend the party. John says that he's determined to uncover the truth about his past no matter what. Brady tells Nicole that what she plans to do is a crime and her telling E.J. is her only option. Chloe opens Kate's gift and sees the most exquisite dress, Kate says that Lucas provided her size for the dress. Brady tells Nicole to take a leap of faith and that if E.J. does abandon her then he wasn't really worth it in the first place. Lucas gets angry at Daniel after learning that he and Kate aren't seeing each other anymore, and punches, Lucas then feels foolish for acting out before hearing the whole story. Chloe then realizes that Daniel is at the door and not Lucas, she then asks what happened to his face thinking he told Lucas about them, Daniel then tells Chloe that it's not too late and doesn't have to marry the man she doesn't love. Mia approaches Nicole and sees how much she wants this and tells her she'll consider giving her the baby and wants to meet her real fiance.

Lucas tells Chelsea that Kate and Daniel aren't seeing each other anymore, Chelsea then thinks that Daniel has found someone else. Melanie sees how happy Max is and thinks that he's found someone special and asks if it's Chelsea. Chloe backs away from Daniel and tells him to get out. Marlena tells Maggie that she has a lot to deal with especially Nick's sentencing coming up, Maggie says the same with John and his attempt to get his life back. Chelsea asks Kate why she and Daniel broke up. John tells Charlotte that he changed his mind about the hypnosis, she says that he has nothing to fear if he wants to recover his memories. Chloe admits to Daniel that she does want him, but is committed to Lucas. Sami tells Rafe to go into the shower, she then gets his phone, Hilda then walks in and tells Sami to put the phone down, cause she and Rafe are there to protect her and will let nothing bad happen to her. Charlotte starts her session with John by asking him to remember anything that happened yesterday, but he says that he sees absolute darkness. Marlena tells Maggie that she wished that she asked Charlotte some more questions before letting her treat John. The killer is shown a picture of Hilda saying that she's off the case but she knows where Sami is hiding, the killer then sets off to find Hilda. Chloe tells Daniel that she doesn't him but herself, then start kissng passionately. Maggie says checking in on Charlotte and John will give her piece of mind. Charlotte tells John to look into the darkness, John then sees the time they reunited on the pier. Sami sees Rafe just trying to stay up when he comes out of the shower. Charlotte asks John what he remembers he says the love of his life Marlena. Hilda runs into the Killer on the pier, and says she has what he wants which is Sami Brady. Sami heads off the convent to see Sister Theresa. Kate wonders what's keeping Chloe and why she isn't down yet.

Tony tells Nicole the reason he's not telling her anything is cause E.J. is just finding out. Stefano tells E.J. to stop giving orders and start taking them. Max asks Chelsea if she wants Daniel back after hearing that him and Kate broke up.

Lucas and Chloe's engagement is in full swing. E.J. and Nicole have a confrontation with Victor.

Nick is sentenced. Chloe and Daniel's intimate act is almost caught by Kate.