EJ told Nicole that Stefano was concerned they hadn't baptized Sydney yet. Nicole said Stefano could relax; she'd arranged everything. Stefano arrived and asked why Nicole chose St. Luke's for the christening and not the Convent of the Holy Cross. Nicole remembered going to visit Grace there and admitted hearing about the convent. When EJ left to make a call, Stefano asked why Nicole didn't mention visiting the convent. Nicole claimed she was doing charity work. Stefano didn't buy it. EJ returned and said he was off to pick up Johnny. Nicole suggested making it a family outing. She could deal with Sami. As they were about to leave, Stefano told Nicole he wasn't going to tell EJ about the convent yet, but warned this wasn't finished.

Tony met Melanie in the park and revealed he had the means to get the fuels prototype into production. Melanie asked what the catch was. Tony swore there wasn't one. They'd both been wronged by their families, and the money would make them independent. Melanie turned Tony down, noting she didn't trust him. Tony told Melanie it was her decision. “I'm sure you must have a lineup of investors," he noted while leaving. Melanie asked Tony to wait and said she'd work with him, if they had a deal in writing. She also w anted to remain the sole owner of the patent. Tony agreed and asked to see the blueprints. Melanie promised to get a copy and went to see Max at the Cheatin' Heart. She asked him for the blueprints. Max refused. When Max went to the safe to retrieve some cash, Melanie watched him. Later, she told Tony she didn't get the blueprints yet, but would.

Kate hung up the phone and gave Victor the bad news: Lucas and Chloe had eloped and she was going to stop them. Victor wondered how. Kate said she'd tell Lucas about Chloe's affair. Victor figured out it was with Daniel and advised Kate to stay out of it. The pair squabbled back and forth. Victor insisted there were other ways to go about this. Namely, letting the pair wed and letting Lucas find out for himself about Chloe. Kate didn't want Lucas going through another divorce and asked if she could borrow Victor's jet. Victor said it was out of service. Kate stormed off, determined to stop the wedding. Later, Kate sat on commercial plane bound for Vegas.

Meanwhile, on a plane headed to Vegas, Lucas told Chloe she'd be Mrs. Lucas Horton tonight. Suddenly, Chloe did a 180 and asked Lucas, “What are we doing?” She wondered if it was fair leaving without telling Kate. After all, Kate was so excited about planning their wedding. Chloe wanted to call Kate and invite her to their nuptials, when they landed in Vegas. Lucas assured Kate would be fine. She wanted them to be happy. A flight attendant made an announcement that the plane had to turn back to Salem. A moment later, the attendant said the flight was continuing to Vegas. Lucas said nothing would stop their wedding now. Later, Lucas and Chloe arrived at a chapel.

While Rafe was on his cell turning down a job in New York outside the pub, Sami was inside chatting on the phone with Sister Theresa. She heard Grace crying in the background. When Rafe walked in, Sami said she needed a favor. Grace needed ointment for a rash. Rafe offered to bring it to her. Rafe went off, when Will arrived and dropped a bomb: Lucas and Chloe were eloping. Sami went to make a call. Will asked to whom, but she wouldn't say. He knew Sami was hiding something. Later, at the convent, Rafe visited with Grace. Sister Theresa asked about Sami. Rafe noted she was heartbroken to be away from Grace.

EJ and Nicole met Sami and Will at the pub. Will went to fetch Johnny, while Sami fussed over Sydney. Nicole wondered how Sami handled being away from her kids for months. Sami admitted it was hard. Father Matt arrived, noting he'd be baptizing Sydney. He wondered if Sami would be there. EJ assured Sami she was welcome. Sami went outside and made a call. When Rafe answered, Sami cried about missing her baby girl and wanting her back. Inside, Nicole told Sydney she wouldn't let anyone come between them, as Mia sat on plane headed home, muttering about her baby.