Melanie told Philip she'd work with him on the alternative fuels project, if he dumped Stephanie. Philip said no way. Melanie went on about Steph not accepting Philip the way she did. "I like mean and ruthless Philip. In fact, he's my favorite side," she cooed. If Philip got rid of Steph, all his worries about EJ and the project would disappear, he'd make loads of money, and get daddy's respect. Philip swore he'd never get involved with "a lying bitch" like Melanie. Besides, he didn't need to make any deals with her. Titan controlled the rights to the fuels project, no matter what Melanie promised EJ. Philip vowed to destroy Melanie if she screwed him over. Philip left Steph a message apologizing for running off on her.

EJ reminded Nicole it was too soon to make love. She'd just had a baby. Nicole said making love was about more than just having sex and led EJ to bed. EJ and Nicole romped, when Sydney started to cry. Nicole fetched her bottle, and EJ took a return phone call from Roman. EJ asked what was up with Sami's return to Salem. Roman noted a delay, since the mayor's killer could have been working with other people. Nicole returned. EJ told her Sami might be coming home soon. Nicole freaked, knowing her peace of mind was about to disappear. Sydney awoke, and Nicole fed her. Later, Nicole woke up to EJ holding Sydney, raging about her betraying the DiMeras, and threatening to take Sydney to her real mother. Fortunately, it was just a nightmare. Nicole awoke for real and vowed Sami would not break up her family.

Bo said he was sorry about what happened at the hearing. So was Hope. They discussed Bo not telling Hope about his vision of her shooting Kayla. "I'll never forgive myself," said Hope. "Or me," added Bo, who just wanted to make up with his wife. Bo urged Hope to come home with him and make things right. Hope refused.

Chelsea confessed her feelings to Max, admitting she wanted more than friendship. Max 'fessed up to having feelings for Chelsea, too. He hadn't said anything, because he didn't think Chelsea was ready for more. Chelsea recounted Steph saying she'd have a problem if she and Max dated again. Max noted Steph would have to get over that. This was between the two of them. Max and Chelsea smooched, when Melanie interrupted. Chelsea left. Melanie told Max he'd "traded up"; then, asked if he wanted to know about her and Philip. Max cautioned Melanie about playing the DiMera and Kiriakis families against each other. No matter, Melanie was going to do it.

Steve and Steph were proud of Kayla for testifyin g on Hope's behalf. Kayla still worried that Hope could lose her badge; not to mention even more. The conversation turned to Philip. Steph noted he could be sweet and funny, but there was a ruthless side to him, too. Steve wanted Steph to dump Philip. Steph wanted to be left alone. Steve apologized. Steph announced she and Philip were done and left. Kayla decided to phone Roman to see if there was any word on Hope. Roman delivered the bad news. Kayla decided to call the governor. She couldn't let Bo and Hope lose everything because of her. Steve said Kayla had done all she could. She had to let this go and focus on getting well.

Steph arrived at Titan and questioned him about Melanie. Philip insisted he couldn't stand Melanie, but wanted the alternative fuels project. He wouldn't let Melanie and EJ take it away from him or take him down. Steph pointed out Philip was already rich and successful. Why couldn't he be satisfied? Philip countered that being satisfied meant he had no drive. He needed Steph to understand what he had to do for his career and Titan, because she meant so much to him. Steph preferred the kinder, gentler Philip with the sweet smile. Philip insisted he only wanted to be with Steph. Steph wasn't so sure and left.