Sami read about Grace's memorial service in the paper. Rafe took the paper away from her and urged her to eat. She said she couldn't. They cried together and hugged. Roman came to console her. He didn't exactly give Rafe a warm reception, clearly blaming Rafe for Sami not coming clean about Grace's true lineage. Sami went to check on Johnny. Alone, Rafe told Roman he worried EJ would show up at the funeral and make things worse for Sami. Sami returned and asked Rafe if he could answer some questions Father Matt had about Grace. He said he would handle it and left. Once alone, Roman asked why she never confided in him about being Grace's bio mom. She said he was so by the book that she couldn't. She began to pack up Grace's things. He said he could do that with her grandmother and give them to a rookie cop at work who just had a baby.

At the DiMera mansion, a disconsolate EJ read the paper while Nicole and Stefano looked in on him from the foyer. Nicole felt guilty for letting him grieve for a child that wasn't his. Nicole went into the living room, took EJ in her arms and told him he had to stop grieving like he was. She pointed out that he had never bonded with the baby. "Does that mean I shouldn't grieve?" he asked. "Does that mean she didn't matter?" He warned his wife to be careful what she said to him, adding that he was also grieving the fact that he never had a chance to spend any time with Grace. "Samantha's going to be sorry. Very sorry. For the rest of her life," he vowed. He showed her some papers he planned to serve Sami. EJ wanted to bring Sydney with him to the service, but Nicole put her foot down and said no. Stefano came in and told them he wasn't going to the funeral. EJ looked dejected. Stefano explained that it was too soon after Tony's death, plus he couldn't face the Bradys. He revealed that he sent a condolence card to Samantha, then picked up Sydney and said he'd rather focus on EJ and Nicole's perfect, beautiful daughter.

At Java Café, Mia told her boss, Evan, that she would have to leave work on her first day to attend the funeral. Will overheard her say she was willing to be fired and said she didn't have to come for his sake. Evan said it was okay for her to go. She apologized for getting mouthy with him. Mia then asked Will where his tie was. He said it was at the townhouse, but since he was avoiding Sami, he couldn't go home. She was horrified to hear how many messages Sami had left for him that were unreturned. Kinsey came in and was needling Mia about Mia's ex, Chad. Mia dropped a cup at the sound of his name. Will came over and chastised Kinsey, noting that he and Mia were going to his sister's funeral and didn't have time for her nonsense. Kinsey went to complain to Evan, but Will stepped in. After, Mia told him to go get his tie. She and Kinsey faced off again about Chad.

Sami lamented to Roman that Will would never forgive her. Will came home to find Roman and Sami there. He headed straight for his room, saying he had to get his tie. Roman called after him. He said hi and kept going. Johnny came out and gave Sami a big hug. Roman said they had to get going to the church.

Melanie was shocked to find Nathan shirtless in the Horton kitchen. He swiped her phone, which led to some playful banter. He grabbed a doughnut. Melanie told them to put it down because they were for a hospital luncheon. Maggie came in and was happy to see they had met. Nathan called her Grandma. Mel was surprised. Maggie explained that Nathan was doing an internship at the hospital and they'd be seeing a lot of each other. Melanie dropped the bomb that she was moving to London with Max. Maggie was sad. The women got teary. "I hope you're going to something and not running away," Maggie noted. She said it was too bad Mel and Nathan weren't going to get to know each other better and pointed out that they both lived in France. Mel grabbed a doughnut. Nathan brushed some powdered sugar off of her face. "A practice move if I ever saw one," teased Maggie. An embarrassed Nathan made his exit. Maggie asked Mel when she was moving. She smiled that there was no rush. After, Melanie went to the hospital, found her boss and tried to "unquit."

At the church, Bo and Hope were reminded of Zack. Hope looked at a photo of Grace and prayed for Zack to look after her. Hope noted that it was important for them to be there so Sami could see that she can get through it. Rafe came in. Bo went to check on security. A compassionate Hope told Rafe about Zack and said she knew what he was going through. Alone in the church, Rafe broke down at the altar in tears and frustration. Father Matt came in and asked if he was okay. Rafe said he didn't know. He then admitted that he wasn't sure if he could forgive God for letting Grace die.

Caroline visited Stephanie at the Kiriakis mansion. She was worried for her granddaughter's safety in the wake of Owen's escape. Steph said she was fine. Caroline suggested she not attend the service, but Steph insisted she was going to go. "I'm going to look EJ right in the eye and let him know that I'm not scared," she declared.

Nicole and EJ arrived at the church. He spied a photo of Grace, noting that was all he had of his daughter. Sami came in with Roman. A tense moment ensued.