At the Pub, Philip left apologetic messages for Morgan. Stephanie and Max discussed Caroline's situation. Melanie came in just as they were talking about Caroline getting released. Melanie was surprised. Steph asked if Melanie thought Caroline was a killer. Philip interrupted, saying that Melanie was so convinced of Caroline's innocence that she asked him for help. He explained to Steph and Max how he met Melanie and didn't know who she was but felt sorry for her. Philip walked to the bar. Melanie noted how hot he was. Max pulled Mel outside and told her not to go to the Kiriakis family for help. He then warned her that Philip was a player. She didn't care.

At the bar, Chelsea reamed out Philip for what he did to Morgan. He admitted that he was sorry and felt awful and asked his niece to let Morgan know that. Chelsea said she was still annoyed with him for what he did and wasn't sure she would. The conversation turned to Kate. Philip agreed that it was wrong of Daniel and Kate to keep the truth from Chelsea, but asked if Chelsea could take it easy on Kate. Chelsea wondered if Kate was sicker than she thought. He replied that it was complicated, then admitted that yes, Kate was sick, but he couldn't tell her with what because he didn't want to betray his mother's trust. "Is she going to die?" a guilt-ridden, teary Chels asked. Philip assured her that Kate was a fighter and they needed to stay positive. He went to make a phone call. Steph came over and asked if Chelsea was okay. Chelsea told her that Kate was seriously ill. She began to cry, admitting that she was mad and Kate about Daniel and mad at Kate because she couldn't be mad at her. Steph suggested Chelsea call Daniel for info. Chelsea left her ex a message.

Outside of the Pub, Philip asked Max if he could talk to Melanie. Max wasn't thrilled, but went inside. Philip told Melanie that he did a little digging around for her about Trent. She admitted she was happy he was dead, then started to cry. She needed a tissue, but dropped her bag in the process. He spied a wallet on the ground and handed it to her.

EJ went for a run, then called the mansion, looking for Samantha. He learned she never came home. At the Horton cabin, Sami woke up in Lucas's bed, but imagined EJ next to her, not Lucas. She kissed him. They both woke up and realized what was going on. Sami was aghast and told Lucas not to kiss her. He told her to relax and assured her nothing happened. He apologized for the kiss, saying, "You're in love with EJ and I'm in love with Chloe." After, he urged her to come clean with EJ about the pregnancy.

Marlena called Mickey from the hospital, saying she'd be by to pick up her divorce papers. Kayla overheard the discussion and asked Marlena if she was sure that's what she wanted to do. She warned Marlena against giving up too soon. Marlena insisted she had to move on with her life. Kayla thought she was making a mistake, then changed her mind and suggested Doc Evans serve John with the divorce papers to rattle him.

In the DiMera mansion, Stefano read to Johnny. John came in and noted that Stefano must be getting desperate to recruit such a young soldier. Stefano countered that it's never too young to get started. John began to have another headache episode and said that the construction in the house didn't help. Stefano suggested he move out. "Not an option," John replied, then restated his intention to control the DiMera empire. He walked out, in search of champagne. EJ stormed in, asking if Samantha was there. He put Johnny down for a nap, then returned to talk to Stefano. He asked if his father had anything to do with Sami's disappearance, but the Phoenix insisted he didn't and noted that EJ was overreacting. EJ had a meeting, so Stefano offered to watch Johnny since the nanny had the afternoon off. EJ said no, then reluctantly agreed. He called Sami's cell. She picked up and heard the alarm in his voice. She told him she was okay and that she had texted him that she wouldn't be coming home the night before. She told him they needed to talk.

John called a board member to talk about replacing Stefano as CEO.... Stefano took Johnny for a stroll in the cemetery to teach him about his ancestors. There, he got a call informing him about John's takeover plan. Sami came upon them and demanded to know what Stefano was doing with her son in a cemetery. He said he was babysitting. She said EJ knew she didn't like Stefano spending time with Johnny, but Stefano noted that he was the boy's grandfather and that Johnny would carry on his legacy. Her cell phone rang; it was EJ, asking where she was. She told him about running into Stefano — and how she wasn't happy about it. She took Johnny and headed out to meet EJ. Stefano told her he hoped they would bless him with more grandchildren soon. Lucas came into Chez Rouge and spied EJ and assumed Sami had given him the baby news. Sami, meanwhile, blew off her talk with EJ and went back to the Horton cabin.

Marlena went to the DiMera mansion to give John the divorce papers. He admitted he thought she changed her mind. She told him it was too late for that. He said it wasn't, then grabbed her and kissed her.