EJ brooded in the DiMera mansion surrounded by memories of Sydney and Nicole. Finally, he left the house. Melanie found Brady brooding in the park. Brady admitted Nicole's house of cards had come crashing down. Melanie pressed for the details. Brady explained about Arianna learning that he was keeping a secret from Nicole and how he phoned Nicole in Paris and mentioned it to EJ. "What was the secret?" asked Melanie. Brady told her about Nicole's pregnancy, miscarriage, fake pregnancy, and, of course, the fact Sydney was adopted. Melanie assured Brady none of this was his fault. Brady didn't buy it and decided to head off for a jog. On his run, the ex-druggie saw a drug deal going down. Brady told himself he'd be fine. "Go to a meeting or something. Accept responsibility..." he said. EJ snuck up behind him, noting that was a good idea, since he was looking for someone to blame for destroying his life.

Will and Chad met up outside the pub and started bickering about Mia. When Chad split, Will muttered there was no way Mia was still into her ex. Something else was going on. Nicole arrived to talk to Mia. "The truth about Sydney is out. EJ knows," declared Nicole, nothing her hubby tossed them both out of the house. Mia was concerned. Now that EJ knew the truth, Sydney's life wouldn't be any better than if Mia had kept her. Nicole pointed out Mia was still in high school and didn't have a cent. Nicole swore she had things under control. She was sure EJ wouldn't be able to live without his daughter and would take them both back. Mia wasn't convinced. She lamented giving up the sweetest guy in the world, so Chad wouldn't go digging around. "I broke up with Will for nothing," she sighed. Nicole insisted that wasn't true and swore she wouldn't let this fall apart. Mia wondered how Chad would feel if he found out her rehab counselor adopted a baby. On cue, Chad walked in.

Sami phoned Nicole and left a message that she was there for her, if she needed help. Roman arrived at her door, followed by Arianna. "It's about Rafe, isn't it?" gasped Sami. Roman reported it was about Meredith. She'd disappeared right after Rafe. Arianna and Sami were suspicious and worried. Arianna left for work. Sami told Roman she thought something may have happened to Rafe. Later, Sami visited Grace's grave and asked her to keep a special eye out for her daddy.

Back at the pub, Arianna put in a drug order over the phone. Melanie arrived and told her Brady was a wreck. "What happened?" asked Arianna. "Apparently, you did," retorted Melanie, noting all hell broke loose after Arianna opened her mouth about Nicole's miscarriage. Arianna swore she hadn't meant to cause Brady pain. Melanie accused Arianna of messing up Brady's life.

Justin met Bo and reported he'd just been to see Hope. Bo was upset that Hope hadn't contacted him. Justin said Hope had a legal matter to discuss and gave Bo an envelope. Bo read the forms inside about transferring Ciara to a private school and was relieved they weren't divorce papers. Bo took out his pen and told Justin to tell Hope he signed them without reservation. Justin suggested Bo tell Hope himself. Justin noticed the article about Lawrence and noted the many enemies he had. Bo assumed Carly was in seclusion. Justin asked about Bo's relationship with her. Bo noted he and Carly were close, but his heart only belonged to one woman.

Hope packed her things, telling Ciara she was taking her back home to her daddy. Ciara went to draw Bo a picture. Hope found it later and was touched by the drawing of their family. Bo phoned to tell Hope he signed the papers, because he wanted what was best for her and Ciara. Hope informed Bo she was coming home. "It's the right thing for our daughter," she noted.

Omar brought Carly coffee and left. Alone, Carly hoped she could reach Bo in time and that he'd help her. Omar returned, noting the captain found a body in the water. "Bring it on board," said Carly, who promptly examined Rafe. Then, she gave him mouth-to-mouth. Rafe started to cough. Carly told Omar they had to get Rafe to a hospital. Carly tended to her patient, who took a turn for the worse. Soon, she was pounding on Rafe's chest and begging him to fight for his life.