Nicole told Brady that EJ forbade her from seeing him. Brady asked why Nicole was cowering like this. Nicole explained Philip knew they were keeping a secret from EJ and thought they were having an affair. Philip insisted Nicole convince EJ to give up the fuels project or he'd spill all. Brady asked why Nicole would let Philip blackmail her, when they weren't sleeping together. Nicole said she didn't want Philip poking around in her business. She was so close to getting everything she dreamed of. Brady noted Nicole's perfect life would go up in smoke, when EJ found out what she'd done. Nicole wouldn't listen, insisting she wanted some happiness and mentioned Sami being back in town. Nicole was sure Sami was out to steal EJ and admitted she didn't feel worthy of him. Brady assured Nicole she was beautiful, smart and funny. Nicole thanked Brady for being her best friend.

Philip asked EJ why he'd summoned him to the mansion. EJ said his company was no longer interested in the alternative fuels project. "Game over, just like that?" asked Philip. EJ insisted he didn't want a feud between their families. Philip swore he wouldn't hurt EJ's family. Nicole was his friend. EJ noted he'd advised Nicole to stay away from people not worth her time, like Philip. "Stay away from her," warned EJ. Philip said EJ didn't order him around and stormed off.

Chloe arrived at Maggie's to pick up Allie and pleaded with her to get along for Lucas' sake. Maggie asked about Daniel. Chloe insisted she wanted to make Lucas happy and told Maggie she got a sign from God that she and Lucas belonged together. Maggie agreed to keep Chloe and Daniel's affair secret for Lucas's sake.

Will arrived at the hospital, noting he'd heard Sami was getting out of the witness protection program and wanted to know about Lucas's accident. Lucas invited Will to stay with him and Chloe or with Sami. Will agreed the latter, which delighted Sami, who left to pick up Johnny. Later, Chloe brought Allie to Sami. Chloe mentioned Sami having had her baby. Sami flipped and tossed Chloe out. Sami remembered taking Grace to the convent, when there was a knock at the door. It was EJ delivering the laughing penguin. Sami told EJ he was a good father. EJ noted how much Johnny missed her while she was away. When Sami tended to Allie, EJ phoned Stefano, informing him Philip had taken the bait. Sami returned with the twins, and she and EJ enjoyed family time. EJ took the twins to bed, while Sami phoned Sister Teresa to check on Grace and reveal she was working on a plan. EJ returned and Sami asked why he was really there, questioning how happy he was at home. She asked if E J was reconsidering marrying Nicole. EJ pondered the idea; then announced, "What if I made her worst nightmare come true and married you?"

Back at the hospital, Lucas and Will discussed Will's love life and what happened to Lucas. Lucas admitted Chloe called off their engagement and he started drinking again. Then, he apologized to Will for letting him down. Chloe arrived and went to hug Will, but he backed off, accusing Chloe of being the reason his dad almost died.

Victor and Kate discussed her plans for revenge against Chloe. Kate admitted she wanted to cause Chloe "psychological pain." Victor was eager to help. Stefano interrupted. Victor told him he wasn't welcome, and the two men argued. Stefano asked about Kate's health, and she reported being in remission. Stefano suggested celebrating. Victor wasn't interested and left. Stefano told Kate how beautiful she looked and asked about her situation with Daniel. Kate reported they weren't dating any longer. She was free. Stefano suggested dinner. Kate agreed to think about it. Victor returned to the mansion, where Philip showed him the alternative fuels plan. He got Nicole to work on it, and EJ relinquished it to him. Victor asked how the project ever wound up in EJ's hands. He demanded Philip find out how Melanie managed that or find himself a new job. Philip was furious. Victor suggested this all had something to do with Stephanie. Philip told his father he and Step h were done.