Lexie informed Stefano he wasn't poisoned, but something was seriously wrong: he has type II diabetes. Stefano pooh-poohed it. Lexie was annoyed and left to start his admitting process. Stefano asked EJ to go after her. Alone, Stefano ripped off his bandage and left. Later, Stefano arrived at the mansion and removed a box from the safe. EJ came in and lectured him about leaving the hospital. Stefano said he couldn't be a patient there under the circumstances. He was leaving town and would return when he was "in fighting shape." Stefano said he'd take care of himself, and EJ would to take care of the Kiriakis family. Stefano got off the phone and told EJ everything was arranged. Stefano noted he had no qualms about leaving EJ in charge. He'd proven himself. EJ wondered how Stefano was going to get through security, since Bo had his passport and every airport would be looking for him. Stefano said someone who resembled him would go through security for him. Stefano left to pack, noting EJ was now in control. Later, Stefano arrived at the airport. He phoned EJ and reported things were going well, as a man followed him.

A cop stopped Stephanie, when she headed into Philip's hospital room, wanting to see her ID. Steph entered and told Philip she couldn't take any of this.20Philip admitted he was to blame for putting Steph's life in danger. Steph said it was her choice to be with him. Lexie walked in, and Philip ordered her to leave. He didn't want a DiMera as his doctor. Lexie left. Steph went on about Tony dying, Philip almost dying and now hating Lexie. "When does it end?" she asked. Steph left and apologized to Lexie for Philip's attitude. Lexie reported that Philip was doing well. She wondered what Steph would do when he was released and noted the Kiriakis and DiMera families carried a lot of baggage. Lexie got a call and had to go. Steph returned to Philip's room, made a call and asked for help. Then, she crawled into bed with Philip, vowing to take care of both of them.

Sami told Rafe she wanted him in her life. Rafe wasn't convinced as they called his flight to board. Sami went on about something special happening between them in the safe house. Rafe said Sami's life was in Salem. He was leaving. Sami pulled out all the stops, telling Rafe she'd never met anyone like him, nor felt about anyone the way she felt about him. "I would do just about anything to stop you from getting on that plane," she swore. Rafe turned to board his plane and walked off. Moments later, Rafe came back. He missed his flight. Sami asked if he was waiting for the next one. Rafe went on about staying in Salem with "this girl." He and Sami embraced; then, smooched. Sami suggeste d taking things back to her place. Later, the duo got hot and heavy in her apartment, as Sami ripped off Rafe's shirt.

Chelsea helped a busy Max tend to customers at the pub. Max picked up an envelope and told Chelsea it probably contained a rejection letter to his med school application. Turned out it was a letter acknowledging his application had been received. Chelsea assured his next letter would be one of acceptance from Salem U. Max said the letter wasn't from Salem. He'd applied to schools in Chicago, too. "What about us?" asked Chelsea. Max suggested Chelsea move to Chicago with him. Chelsea said she couldn't move. She just signed a lease on an apartment with Steph. Max mentioned Arianna was looking for an apartment. Arianna confirmed she'd be interested. Chelsea was annoyed Max didn't ask her before making this decision, but said he'd have to go if he got accepted. Max noted the best thing would be if he got into Salem U. Chelsea agreed to go with Max if he got accepted to Chicago, and they shared a kiss.