Maggie interrupted Nathan, who spied Melanie with Stephanie's pills, in the kitchen. Melanie left, and Nathan asked why Maggie let Melanie live there, considering what she did to Nick. Maggie warned Nathan not to jump to wrong conclusions. Then, she filled him on Nick's downhill spiral — popping pills, drinking, stalking Melanie... Maggie noted that Nick got a light sentence because Melanie spoke up for him. She explained that Melanie was kinder than most people thought. Nathan felt badly about misjudging Melanie. Maggie suggested he apologize to her.

Steph had a dream about finding Philip on the terrace with blood on his hands. Philip woke up and asked what was wrong.Philip offered to cancel a breakfast appointment with Lucas. Steph insisted she was fine, but told Philip she'd overheard his and Victor's chat about keeping business from her. Philip pooh-poohed it and left. Melanie arrived and told Steph she got into nursing school. She asked if Steph was having any more headaches and held up her bottle of pills. She thought Steph should have them just in case. Steph took them, but revealed that Philip didn't know about the pills. She didn't want to dump that on him. Melanie said she had Steph's back. Nathan bumped into Melanie and apologized for being hard on her, earlier. Then, he questioned her about the pills she was taking. Melanie said they belonged to a friend, who didn't want her fiancé to know about them. She wondered if she should tell him the truth.

While Kate edited her secret recording of Daniel to say, "I love Chloe," Daniel went for a jog. As fate would have it, he ran right into Chloe, as Lucas tagged behind carrying lots of bags. Chloe explained they'd been shopping for their new house. Lucas invited Daniel to check it out. Daniel claimed to be too busy. Lucas left. Chloe got a call from Kate, who wanted to meet at the Java Café to discuss the next Hearth and Home show. Chloe said she couldn't make it. Daniel congratulated her on standing up to Kate. Chloe lamented Kate and Victor's obnoxiousness toward her. Daniel was supportive, and Chloe thanked him.

Lucas met Philip at the pub. Philip asked Lucas to be his best man. Lucas refused, because of Victor, noting he called Chloe The Village Slut the last time they got together. The conversation turned to Steph and Philip's concern for her. Lucas suggested she see someone about post traumatic stress syndrome.

Maggie and Kate discussed housewarming gifts for Lucas and Chloe. at the hospital. Daniel interrupted and Kate asked what he was getting them. Kate got a call and left. Maggie noted how hard this must be on Daniel. Later, a nurse suggested Daniel get a fruit basket for Lucas and C hloe. Kate overheard and commented on how easy Daniel was making this for her.

Rafe arrived at the DiMera mansion and apologized to Nicole for asking all those questions at the cemetery. Nicole thought he was there for something more. Rafe mentioned running into someone Nicole knew: Mia. Nicole explained she'd been working with troubled teens. Rafe noted Mia was a drug addict. Nicole swore she was recovering. Rafe wasn't sure Mia was who she claimed to be. He asked for the number of the teen center to get information. Nicole refused, noting it was confidential. Rafe finally ‘fessed up about why he was really there. He wanted to talk about the custody hearing. What Nicole said about Sami in court would be pivotal. Nicole didn't want to discuss it. Rafe left, telling Nicole to keep Sydney safe. Nicole fretted about the nosy Rafe.

Chloe found Steph on the Kiriakis terrace. Steph flipped when Chloe pressed her on how she was feeling. Chloe suggested Steph talk to someone who could help. Steph went to see Father Matt and told him she needed help. Chloe went to meet Lucas, bearing a gift: an album his father gave him. Lucas was touched. Chloe wanted Lucas to have it, so he could add pictures of any kids that might have. Meanwhile, Melanie found Philip at the pub and said she had to talk to him about something.