Rafe went to the Brady Pub to talk to Arianna and revealed that Grace was actually Sami's bio daughter. He told her EJ was the father, which made Ari realize she probably would have kept mum, too. She still worried that the situation between him and Sami reminded her of "everything that happened before." He got angry and asked her to give him a little credit.

Sami told Will that Grace was her biological daughter and Grace's biological father was EJ. He freaked out, noting that Sami never would have told him the truth if Grace hadn't died. She says she would have kept the secret forever if she could. She told him that Lucas knows the truth, too. He was angry and went to leave. Rafe came in. Will blew past him, saying he'd be back for his stuff later. Rafe tried to comfort Sami, but she said it would be best if he left. He was heartbroken, noting that he thought they would get through Grace's death together, but he realized he might be a reminder of what she lost. Sami said she didn't want him to go and told him she loved him so much. They hugged.

On the pier, Will ran into Mia, who was carrying a bag. She explained that she was moving into Maggie's place and not a moment too soon because her cousin was fighting with her new, mean boyfriend. Will said she was lucky to be able to get away from the people she hated. Mia asked if something else happened besides Grace dying. Will said that yes, Sami lied to him about Grace and he wasn't sure he could ever forgive her. She asked if he was going to leave Salem. He said no, he would stick around. She kissed him on the cheek and told him she was glad.

A dejected, stricken EJ came home to the manse and told Nicole that Sami revealed Grace was his. "Oh, my God, Sami told you?" she asked. "You knew?" he replied. "No!" Nicole quickly covered. EJ told her about Sami's admission, then went to check on Sydney. Stefano entered and Nicole filled him in about what had transpired. Stefano advised her to remain cool and insisted that Sydney was hers and she needed to believe it. EJ brought the baby in and reported that Sydney had hit a special milestone. Nicole was thrilled, then apologized for acting so exuberant when he had missed so many firsts with Grace. He told her he was sorry for getting upset when Nicole said he still had feelings for Sami. He said the truth was that he did have feelings for Sami, but now all he has for her now is utter hatred. "Will you forgive me? I'm sorry for ever hurting you," he said softly, then took Nic in his arms. She said of course she forgave him. He added that he realized she and Sydney were the most important things in his life. "You would never lie to me. You don't put your own interests first — you never have. You put our child's interests first." "And I always will," Nicole replied. Gulp!

Steph was jumpy when Philip approached her on the terrace at the estate. Victor came in and said he needed to speak to his son. He told him that Owen had escaped and it was probably thanks to the DiMeras. Philip was furious. Victor explained to Phil that Steph had to lie to the cops about EJ's connection to the kidnapping so they could call a truce with the DiMeras.... Bo and Hope ate at the Brady Pub. Bo learned that Owen was able to escape from the police transfer van. Bo called Steph to tell her. Melanie and Brady came in and Steph told them what happened. They assured her Owen wouldn't come to the mansion with all the security in place. Bo and Hope arrived and questioned Brady. Phil revealed to Steph and Mel that Victor wanted a truce with the DiMeras and the girls needed to lie to the cops about EJ and Owen. Mel said fine. Steph said no way. Philip warned that if she didn't lie, Stefano would come after them with a vengeance. "If you want that, fine, go for it," he said calmly. Steph gave in and lied to her aunt and uncle about what went down with Owen. She was clearly not thrilled. After, Philip promised her that there would be no more secrets or lies. She had a doctor's appointment. He offered to drive her. During her talk with the psychiatrist, Stephanie admitted that she had trouble sleeping and was having nightmares. The doctor prescribed anti-anxiety meds, but Steph didn't want to take them. Victor tracked Philip down and told him the meeting with the DiMeras would be tomorrow on Pier 16. Steph approached during their plan making.

Brady returned to the Kiriakis mausoleum to visit his mother. Arianna appeared and told him she saw him and thought she'd say hello. He said he had no problem with her staying. He explained that the flowers he was carrying were for Isabella. Melanie appeared to talk to Brady. Ari excused herself. Mel noted that Brady had the hots for Ari. In the graveyard, Arianna left flowers at the grave of a woman named Emily Hudson.

The Bradys returned to the Pub, sure that Steph had lied to them to bring the DiMera/Kiriakis feud to an end. Bo worried for his niece, who he said was in "deeper than she knows."