Melanie woke up at Maggie's to find Philip working at the table and an attractive nurse in the kitchen. Philip explained that she was there to take care of Maggie and Melanie when he couldn't. Melanie worried that Maggie would feel like an invalid having a nurse around, so she dismissed her, against Philip's wishes. Maggie came in; Philip left for work. Once alone, Maggie asked Melanie how she felt about Nathan. Melanie didn't want to discuss Nate with his grandmother but Maggie pushed, asking Melanie if she still had feelings for him. Mrs. K admitted that at times, she thought about Nathan and that when Nathan visited her in the hospital, she could tell he still had feelings for her and it brought back her feelings for him. Mags urged her to straighten out her feelings if she wanted her marriage to work. "It's either Philip or Nathan; it can't be both," Maggie stressed.

At the hospital, Stephanie and Nathan had a strained discussion about the letter. Steph tried to explain why she didn't give it to him, but Nathan didn't buy it. Steph admitted she didn't give him the letter because she didn't want to get hurt. She started to cry and he softened toward her. Nevertheless, he told her they needed to take a break. He headed home and ran into Melanie, who was just about to call him. They chatted and Mel revealed that she and Philip had moved in. Nathan asked her what was in the letter and admitted that if he knew there was a letter, he definitely would have wanted to read it. She tried to dance around what she wrote in it.

Stephanie bumped into Philip on the docks. She asked how Mel was doing. "Terrific," Phil replied. She then revealed that Nathan dumped her — for Phil's wife. Phil was confused. Stephanie told Philip how Melanie wrote a letter to Nathan on their wedding day but Steph didn't deliver it. "Deliberately?" Phil asked. Steph said yes and then Nathan dumped her when he found out. She warned Philip to keep an eye out because she felt Nathan still had designs on Mel. Philip insisted he wasn't concerned.

Justin brought Hope coffee at work. He told her that the judge had dismissed all charges against Carly. He was surprised when she was happy about it. She explained that she didn't want to be angry any more. He asked if that meant she was ready to move on. She told Justin he was her best friend, but that nothing would ever happen between them. He was disappointed and told her she had made that abundantly clear. She hugged him and took off to meet Maggie at the Pub.

At the Kiriakis mansion, Henderson told Justin that he had a visitor. Justin went in the living room to find Adrienne, his ex wife. She revealed that Hope had called to say Justin was in trouble. He assured her he wasn't. Adrienne was confused. Justin explained that Hope wanted the duo to reunite. Adrienne asked if that's what he wanted, too. Before he could answer, Hope entered and was surprised that Adrienne got there so quickly. A pissed Adrienne warned Hope to never play games with her again and to stay out of her life. She stormed out, followed by Justin.

A woozy Governor Ford woke up to find Anna in his room, snapping photos. He was surprised to find himself handcuffed to the bed. She said they had the most fun two people could have and showed him some shocking photos. "You got really creative after midnight," she smiled, then referenced his wife. He flipped out. She again asked him to get Nicole out of jail. "You're blackmailing me!" he exclaimed. He refused to give Nicole a pardon and warned Anna to give it up. Anna revealed she had photos from their long ago fling and was planning to send them all to the media in an hour if he didn't comply.

In prison, Rafe arrived to talk to Nicole. "This better be good," he told her. She said there was something he needed to know about Sydney. She began to say that she had information about the woman who wore the boots. Rafe didn't believe her and went to leave, but she stopped him. She said it was about time the woman who stole Sydney got what she deserved. Just as Nicole was about to reveal who took the baby, she got a call — from the warden. He patched through the governor, who told her she was pardoned, effective immediately. She was thrilled and thanked him. "Don't thank me. Thank your friend," he spat, then warned her not to give him cause to regret his decision. She hung up and told Rafe that the governor pardoned her. She and Lois did a victory dance. Rafe demanded to know what was up and asked who the kidnapper was. "It was Kate!" Nicole declared. "Wrong," Rafe replied, explaining that she had an alibi and didn't own the telltale boots. Nic acted surprised. He left. Nicole thanked Lois for everything she did for her in the clink. She borrowed Lois's phone and called Brady's office, where she learned Brady was in Santo Domingo. Nicole got the hotel name and headed out.

Anna handed the memory card from the camera over to Jim. She also deleted the texts off of her cell phone. She thanked him for pardoning Nicole. He pointed out that she had changed. He then asked if they could use the toys she used in the photos. "I'd like to remember this time," he told her. "Oh, what the heck. It's been a long time," she smiled, then kissed him and they got busy. Later, Anna boarded a plane and called Nicole. She warned Nic not to turn her in. "Relax, Anna.... Since I'm free, so are you," Nic assured her.... Rafe paid Governor Ford a visit and asked why he pardoned Nicole.