Stephanie plans to meet Max in Europe, Roman agrees to help Lucas and Bo has it out with Philip.
Max text messages Stephanie, from the train, and tells her he wishes she could be there. Stephanie grins to herself. She has plans to meet him. Caroline asks Stephanie where Max is and Stephanie admits he's in France, and gives a worried Caroline the letter Max left for her. Caroline gets choked up as she reads how he needs to find Melanie but that she means everything to him. "I'll always be your son, Max."
Chelsea arrives and notices Caroline crying. Stephanie tells her that Gran is upset because she just read a letter from Max. Chelsea goes off to call Morgan, while Stephanie apologizes to Caroline for the letter. Caroline understands how Max must feel, but she will miss him. She leaves to see Victor.
EJ shows up at the pub and bumps into Trent. "It's Brent, right?" Trent clarifies his name and EJ fishes for how he knows Nicole. Trent emphasizes how he and Nicole are very close friends. Nicole shows up for a lunch date with Trent and wants to rush inside, but EJ pulls her aside and asks what's going on. Nicole acts like everything is fine but EJ tells her he doesn't like the way Trent treats her. Trent tells EJ to back off.
Caroline comes out of the pub and points at Trent. "This is all your fault!" she storms off. Trent is confused, "What was that about?" EJ grins. "She said she wasn't one of your biggest fans. I wonder why that could be?" He tells Trent he'll keep an eye on him and leaves. Trent doesn't trust EJ and Nicole remarks the feeling is mutual. Trent asks Nicole to spy for him.
Morgan arrives at Salem PD. She doesn't want the money her father left. Abe tries to talk her into taking it but she asks for him to hold onto it until her father returns.
Marlena goes into Roman's office to discuss Sami. Roman tells a shocked Marlena that EJ is threatening to sue for custody of Johnny, and explains that EJ and Nicole had sex on the night of the blackout, while Lucas and Chloe did! Marlena is shocked and figures since Sami has played one man off each other, it was bound to happen. She blames herself for Sami growing up watching her torn between two men, but Roman interjects that Sami needs to take some responsibility. Abe interrupts and Marlena goes to get coffee while Abe tells Roman that Morgan refused to take the money that Paul left for her. She wants them to keep it until they find her. "If we find him," says Roman.
Abe comes out of Roman's office and Marlena asks after Theo. One day at a time, says Abe. Marlena tells him of a group session at the hospital for parents of Autistic children and Abe's interested. He admits he and Lexi had a good talk today. Marlena's happy to hear it. When Roman returns, he takes her back to his office.
Roman mentions a call from Statesville prison and Marlena admits surprise over Lucas risking it all. She's surprised that Sami still wants a chance with him and wonders how Sami feels about EJ. Roman's not sure but thinks she's better off without either man. Marlena wonders if they can help Lucas in order for Sami to have a chance to forgive him for his betrayal, and for their family to be whole. After much prodding, Roman agrees to try to help.
Victor asks Bo to leave the evidence with him at the hospital and walk away, so Bo leaves the recorder in his hand and tells him to take it easy. He relaxes and Bo leaves.
Once outside Victor's room, Bo needs to talk to Philip alone. They go off and Kate wants to visit Victor. Daniel denies her entry and Kate asks if she's making him uncomfortable. Daniel says they're fine. It's in the past. Kate thinks they should stop discussing it. "That's fine," Daniel agrees. Kate calls Chelsea lucky. She's quite a catch, and beautiful. Daniel nods, "Yeah. She is." He tells her she can see Victor briefly, and brushes past her, slowly. "Thanks Doc," Kate says, sadly.
John and Ava drink to the future and to Ava! They lean in for a kiss, but are interrupted by EJ. Ava comments on EJ always looking like a lawyer and wonders if he's ever heard of jeans and a tee shirt. She goes off to get a snack and John agrees with her. EJ has plans to change his life but the wardrobe stays! He tells John that he's been Mr. Nice Guy but is done with it. He needs his son to grow up strong and independent and has a few proposals for John. He admits he commends him for standing his ground after all that has happened and thinks they've something in common - the need for power control and respect. "The trifecta," says John. EJ wants in on his shipping business - and whatever else he's involved in! He can offer business expertise. John says since he's family, they'll give it a shot. If he can prove that he's trustworthy, they'll get along famously!
Back at the pub, Morgan arrives and she and Chelsea give Stephanie a going away present. A tam, adapter for the outlets and a French to English translator. Stephanie is touched and will miss them! Nicole comes into the pub, looking for Max about a wine order. Stephanie tells her he's gone but she can talk to Caroline. Nicole refuses to bother Caroline with the order and says she'll return. The girls find this fishy. Stephanie, Chelsea and Morgan give a group hug and Stephanie leaves. Daniel arrives and Morgan makes herself scarce. Daniel relays news about Victor and then they start kissing.
When Nicole goes back outside and tells Trent that Max isn't there, he tells her to get back in there and find out where he is, but she refuses. Trent grabs her and threatens her, but she pushes him away and tells him never to touch her again. Trent asks if she'll sic her boy toy, EJ, on him and assumes she's falling for him. He warns her off him, but she blasts him to stay away from her, before leaving. Trent makes a call to Max. He's offended that Max went away and forgot to tell his old man. Max tells him, "Here's something else that will offend you." He hangs up on him!
Philip and Bo arrive at Bo's place and Bo tells Philip he heard the recording between he and Paul. Philip tells Bo this doesn't prove anything, and is relieved that Bo left it with Victor. Bo demands to know if he killed Paul. Philip didn't do it and isn't sure if he's really dead. Bo is and Philip is shocked, yet thankful when Bo tells him this conversation is off the record! Bo seethes. He did this for their father, despite their relationship. He shouldn't have let his personal feelings get into this case. "I'm withholding evidence, all to protect your sorry butt," Bo yells, but Philip begs him. "Believe this. I'm not a killer."
After Philip leaves, Bo calls Abe and is about to tell the truth but decides to tell Abe he won't make it into work today!
Kate visits Victor at the hospital and questions Bo and Philip's earlier behavior. Victor allows her to play the recording and Kate's shocked. Victor gets upset and Daniel enters the room, angry that Kate got Victor agitated. He accuses her of getting everyone's heart racing, or something to the effect, but they're interrupted by Caroline. Kate runs off, promising to return later. Daniel asks Caroline to make it short and he leaves. Caroline and Victor discuss Bo and Victor asks her to thank Bo for him. She wonders what she can get him and he jokes that he wants release papers. Once Caroline leaves, Kate sneaks back into his room and thinks they need to destroy the tape. She does so. "I'll burn it."
Next on Days Of Our Lives:
Stephanie finds Max on the train and asks if this seat is taken. Max is happily surprised and Steph jumps into his lap for a kiss!
EJ asks, "You don't trust me, do you?" John says, "That's right." EJ is sure he will, after tonight.
Rolf and Marlena meet at the pub. Marlena needs his cooperation. "And I'm not taking no for an answer!"
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