Jennifer and Abby planned the wedding. Jennifer wanted to throw Abby a bachelorette party. Andre wanted to throw Chad a bachelor party. Sonny had a dream about Will. Paul wanted to talk about Will, but Sonny didn't want to talk about it. Nicole went to the center and saw Jason at Eric's desk. He told her that Eric hired him. He also told her that Eric didn't work at the center anymore. Chad was surprised that Andre wanted to throw him a bachelor party. Chad thought he would give him a boring one. It was important for Andre to make amends by giving him a bachelor party. Abby agreed to Jennifer's bachelorette party. Eric ran into Jennifer and Abby because he wanted to talk. Jason told Nicole that Eric quit and that she would have his job. Jason gave Nicole the letter Eric wrote to her. Eric told Jennifer that he resigned and that he was leaving Salem. Chad and Andre talked about what it would have been like f they got to grow up as brothers. They decided to work on their relationship. Abby saw them hugging. Brady wanted to give Paul a big blow out for his bachelor party. Paul asked Brady how things were going with Eric and Nicole. Brady was sure nothing was going on with them. Jennifer wanted Eric to change his mind about quitting. He told her that Nicole and Jason would do a good job at the center. Jennifer asked him if he was quitting because of her. Chad told Abby that Andre was throwing him a bachelor party. She told him that Jennifer was throwing her a party. Nicole continued to read Eric's letter. He expressed how much he appreciated her forgiving him. She was upset that he wanted to go. Jennifer tried to keep Eric from leaving town, but he wanted a fresh start. She thought he was running away. Brady let Sonny know that he wanted to keep running Titan. Sonny reminded Brady that he was only doing the job temporarily. They ended up arguing over who did a better job running the company. Sonny refused to give up being CEO. Eric had his mind made up so Jennifer finally accepted it. They hugged and said goodbye to each other. Nicole wanted to find Eric before it was too late. Abby told Chad that they might not be getting married. Jennifer and Nicole ran into each other at the town square. She told Jennifer that she had to find Eric, but she was too late. Eric went to a cabin.
Eric: I know it's not what you wanted to hear, but I think it's for the best. Yeah, yeah, I'll get it all today. Julie, thank you for understanding. Bye. [Soft dramatic music] Brady: You're not having nicole! Eric: I'm telling you, I don't want nicole! You're my brother. I will never come between you two, because I want you to be happy. Brady: You mean that? Eric: What? Yes, of course I do. I mean it. Brady: All right, all right then I want you to do us a favor. I want you to fire her. [Dramatic whoosh] Brady: Hey. Nicole: Good morning. Brady: Look at you, making the most of it. Nicole: Yes, I have spent the past few hours trying to set up meeting with potential donors, and I think I'm doing a really great job 'cause I got a lot of positive feedback. Brady: Hm. You really do love that job, don't you? Nicole: Yeah, I can't even believe I thought about quitting. But honey, I gotta go, okay? [Sighs] Okay, where did that new housekeeper put my briefcase? [Soft music] Chad: "You are my love, my life, my... e-everything." Andre: Well, what are you working on? The new dimera business model? Chad: Uh, wedding vows. Andre: You know, you'd think professing your love for abigail would be a no- brainer for you by now. Chad: Actually, it feels like a lot more pressure, 'cause I want it to be more uh, eloquent and beautiful and brilliant than our first wedding, and I'm just... Andre: Oh, you know, I'm getting a vision. You're going to be even more eloquent and brilliant than you were the last time. Just speak from your heart. Chad: I should have thought of that. Andre: So, where is the bride-to-be, anyway? Chad: She is uh, she's at the final dress fitting, with her mom. Andre: Ah, good. 'Cause there's something very important that you and i need to discuss. [Pensive music] Jennifer: Oh, I can't even take it. You looked like a princess in that gown. Abigail: Oh, did you really see it through all those tears? Jennifer: Honey, it is not every day you get to see your daughter in a wedding dress. Abigail: Oh, mom, come on. It's not like you haven't seen it before. Jennifer: Well, I don't care if you got married 20 more times. I would cry just as much. Not that we need to test that theory. Abigail: Don't worry, no. I--tomorrow is the last time I'm gonna be walking down the aisle. Jennifer: Oh, my goodness, honey, and you know what? It is going to be so, so beautiful. I mean, between you and chad and sonny and paul, we are going to be on love overload. Abigail: I know. I gotta admit, a double wedding was not exactly what I had in mind when chad first asked me to marry him again, but, um, now I just-- I'm really happy to be getting to celebrate with two people that just love each other as much as we do. [Suspenseful music] Will: Morning, sleepyhead. Sonny: Hey, will. I'm glad you're back. Will: Me too. Male announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the "days of our lives." [Soft orchestration] [Soft eerie music] Will: I'm so happy that we worked things out. Sonny: Me too. To think we might have ended our marriage? I am so happy I came back from paris to be with you, my husband. Will: [Soft laugh] Sonny: I love you so much. Will: If you love me, why are you marrying him tomorrow? Paul: Why are you thinking about will when we're about to get married? I don't understand. I thought you loved me. Sonny: I do, paul. Paul: Then what's going on, sonny? Sonny? Sonny? [Dramatic sting] Are you okay? [Gentle music] Sonny: Paul, y-yeah, uh. Why, did I-- did I say something? Paul: No, no, you weren't saying anything, you were just-- you were just agitated, when you were dreaming-- obviously. Sonny: Yeah, yeah-yeah. It was a dream. Paul: Do you remember what you were dreaming about? [Tender dramatic music] What is it? Are you okay? Nicole: It wouldn't be under there, brady. Brady: Never know. Could be--no, you're right. It's not. Nicole: Oh. I found it. Brady: I looked over there. How could it be over there? Nicole: I--I don't know. [Soft scoff] Thank you for helping me look. Brady: It's not a problem. Nicole: And thank you for being so great about my job, and supportive. Brady: You don't-- don't have to thank me for that. Nicole, I was being-- was being stupid and jealous and I know that there's nothing going on with you and eric. [Dramatic whoosh] [Sultry dramatic music] [Dramatic whoosh] Nicole: Um. Okay, I better get going. Brady: Hey, hey. [Clicks tongue] Have a good day, all right? Nicole: Yeah, you too. Are you going into the office? Brady: No, I'm gonna-- I'm gonna work from home today. Nicole: Is everything okay at titan? Brady: Yeah, no, the company's fine. I just--less distractions here. Nicole: Mm. Okay, see you later. Brady: Bye. [Suspenseful music] This is me Abigail: Okay, so, what about the flowers? Jennifer: Oh, they'll be delivered to the church first thing in the morning. Abigail: Okay, um, so somebody should probably be there to accept them. Jennifer: Oh... [Together] I'll call jj. Abigail: You call--you do it. Jennifer: I'll call jj. Abigail: Okay, good. [Laughs] Um, okay, and then, the cake, did you talk to them-- Jennifer: Yes, three grooms, one bride for the cake topper. Abigail: Great. Jennifer: Got it. Check. Abigail: Um, gosh, I still gotta write my vows. Um. Jennifer: I have a feeling they're gonna write themselves. Oh! Bachelorette party. Abigail: I'll pass. Jennifer: Why? Abigail: Who's gonna throw it for me? Gabi? I mean, I'm lucky she's even coming to the wedding. Jennifer: Well, then, you know what? I'm gonna throw you one. Abigail: I think you've done enough. Jennifer: No, I want to do it, and it is going to be awesome. Abigail: Oh, is it gonna be awesome, mom? Jennifer: Oh, yeah. Abigail: Really? Jennifer: You better believe it, young lady. And you are going to have the time of your life. Abigail: [Laughs] Chad: Look, if this is about who's gonna be in control of... Andre: No, it's not. It's not about business. Chad: Well, you said it was important. I'm--I'm sorry, I guess I just, uh, I just assumed. Andre: Well, you assumed wrong. This is about your wedding. As a matter of fact, it's about the night before. Chad: What about? Andre: It is my duty as your older brother to give you an evening of debauchery before your bachelorhood is over. Chad: [Chuckles] Sonny: Yeah, my dream, it--just... it was just all fuzzy. Paul: Well, it obviously upset you. Sonny: No, I'm fine. You know, it's not even that big of a deal because I don't even remember what-- I don't even remember what it was, you know? And don't forget, we have our last pre-cana meeting at st. Luke's in about an hour. So we better go. Paul: Okay, well--hey. Obviously you don't want to talk about your dream. That's fine, but we need to talk about what happened with lucas. Sonny: What's there to talk about? The guy fell off the wagon. It just shows the world that some people shouldn't drink. Paul: Yeah, well, obviously he's in a lot of pain. Sonny: He is, but he'll face it and move on. Paul: Well, he's not the only one. Yeah, when--when he accused me of destroying your marriage with will and then lashed out at you about abandoning his son-- I mean, it made me realize that we have a lot of, uh, unresolved issues when it comes to will. Sonny: Well, you know what? We will talk about all of those issues. I just need to get some coffee. Okay? I'ma get dressed. [Uneasy music] Nicole: Good morning. It's a beautiful-- Jason: Hey, nicole. Nicole: Hi. Jason. Oh, um, you must be here about your résumé. I did get it in, but I haven't called you because I haven't gotten word about job placement yet. Jason: You don't know? Abigail: Know what? Jason: I already got a job. Abigail: You did? Oh, congratulations! Who hired you? Jason: Eric. Today's my first day. Abigail: Oh! Wow, wow, that's great. Jason: You don't sound thrilled. Abigail: I--I am. I'm--I'm sorry. I--I'm just surprised because eric told me yesterday that the center's in a bit of a budget crisis. But if he hired you, he must have managed to work something out. So... welcome aboard! But we--we will have to get you another desk, because this one belongs to eric. Jason: I guess he didn't tell you that either. Abigail: Tell me what? Jason: Eric's not working here anymore. Pampers. Brady: Well, if it isn't the happy couple-to-be. Sonny: Morning, brady. Brady: Morning. Sonny: Coffee? Paul: Oh, thanks. Brady: Wow, you two seem awfully calm for a couple that's about to tie the knot in less than 24 hours. Sonny: Yeah, well, we still have a lot of stuff to do. Paul: But we are trying to pace ourselves. Brady: Well, make sure you pace yourself for tonight. Paul: Tonight? Brady: Oh, yeah, it's bachelor party. I'm taking you out for your last night of freedom. Sonny: What about me? Brady: [Soft laugh] Sonny, not to be rude, but a joint bachelor party doesn't really make sense. Sonny: Will and I had a joint bachelor party before we-- [Soft dramatic music] Paul: Got married? Andre: Can you tell me what you find so amusing? Chad: [Soft laugh] Oh, it's just, I mean, [Sighs] Come on. Andre, a bachelor party? It just doesn't, uh, doesn't seem like your thing. Andre: Well, it's not as if I was gonna throw you some crass, vulgar evening. Chad: Okay, all right. What'd you have in mind then? What, uh, martinis at the rooftop--[Chortles] Rooftop grille? [Chortles] Andre: Perhaps. Chad: [Laughs] Just sounds like a snooze-fest. Andre: [Stammers] Why don't you tell me how you envision your last hours of bachelorhood? Chad: Well, I'll, uh, probably finishing my vows over a stiff cocktail and then, uh, hitting the hay early. Andre: No-no-no-no. This is what we're going to do. This is tradition. Chad: [Sighs] No, you--look, you really-- you really don't have to. Andre: I know, but I want to. And it's not just about tomorrow's nuptials. I know that I've crossed a line or two when it comes to dimera. Chad: No. You, crossing lines? Andre: Well, I'm trying to make amends. Chad: Oh. Andre: And besides, we are brothers. And that's important to me, as you know. [Tender music] I hope you know that. Chad: Yea-- yes, it--I--it-- to me too. Really. Andre: And you know I've been rooting for you and abigail for quite some time. I just thought it'd be a wonderful way to celebrate your reunion. Chad: All right. What the hell, yes. You--you can--you can-- you can throw a party. Just try to keep it low-key, please. Andre: Is that some bachelor code I missed? Chad: No strippers. Andre: Of course not. [Chuckles] Chad: [Soft laugh] Seriously, thank you. That means a lot. Abigail: Fine. You can throw me a party, but no stripper, young lady. Jennifer: Oh, oh, I see. This coming from the woman who hired a stripper for hope's bachelorette party. I see. Abigail: I would like to forget about that, okay? How awesome was it when we found out he was a total thief? Jennifer: Oh, yeah, barrel of laughs. Abigail: [Sighs] Ah, jeez. Jennifer: But wait, it was hilarious when julie hit him over the head with that bottle. Abigail: Oh, my gosh, that was definitely the highlight. Jennifer: That was amazing. Abigail: That was the highlight, but, okay, you know what? Maybe we don't take any chances this time? Jennifer: Agreed. Abigail: Yes. [Chuckles] Jennifer: But... Abigail: Oh, no. Jennifer: I know exactly how we can up the fun factor. Abigail: Don't say word games. Jennifer: Yes! Charades? Abigail: No. No, mom! Jennifer: It's the perfect game. Abigail: No. Jennifer: Hide and seek? Abigail: No! Jennifer: No, I'm just kidding, not hide and seek. Eric: There you are. Thought I might find you here. Abigail: Hi. Jennifer: Hey will you please tell my daughter that word games are completely appropriate for a bachelorette party and very fun? Eric: I'm sorry, I didn't realize you were wedding planning. Abigail: Oh, no, it's okay. We can wait, right, mom? Jennifer: Yeah, it's your party. [Soft laugh] Hey, what'd you want to see me about? Nicole: [Scoffs] What do you mean eric's not working here anymore? I mean, they couldn't have fired him. That's crazy. He's the whole reason this place keeps running. Jason: He wasn't fired. He quit. Nicole: What? When? Jason: This morning. Nicole: No, okay? I talked to eric yesterday and he never mentioned anything about quitting. Are you sure you heard him right? Jason: All I know is he called me late last night, told me to come in this morning. Nicole: Well, was he here when you came in? Jason: Yeah. That's when he told me he was leaving. And that you'd be in charge and I'll be taking over your duties. Nicole: Well, why would he tell you that and not me? Jason: He didn't say. I'm sorry. Nicole: Well--I-- is he still here? Is he in the building? Jason: He said he was going home to pack. He gave me this letter right before he left. Told me to give it to you as soon as you got in. Abigail: Um, okay, I'm gonna give the two of you just a little bit of privacy. Eric: I really didn't mean to interrupt. Abigail: No, don't worry about it, no. I have so many things to do, it's perfect, so. Um, but I'll see you tomorrow at the wedding? Eric: You're gonna make a beautiful bride. Abigail: Okay, mom, I'll call you later. Jennifer: Yeah. I love you, honey. Abigail: Love you too. Don't even think about... Jennifer: Lots of word games. Lots of word games! Abigail: ...The word games. You knew it. Don'T. Jennifer: [Soft laugh] What's going on? Eric: I, um, I made a decision today. And I wanted you to hear it from me before word got out. Jennifer: You sound very serious. Eric: I spoke with julie this morning, effectively put in my resignation from the horton center. Jennifer: What? Eric: I'm also leaving salem. Today. Chad: I feel like words are just never gonna do justice to how I feel about... abby. Who needs vows? It's only the most important day of my... life. What are you-- what are you doing? What, are you wondering what kind of a bachelor party the old man would be throwing or...? Andre: I shudder to think. You know what I was thinking about? How different it would have been had you and i known stefano growing up, and that he would have raised us. Chad: Well, we'd probably be more screwed-up than we already are. Andre: Speak for yourself. Chad: Oh, [Soft chuckle]. It--it--it is funny, 'cause I always, um, growing up as an only child, I always wanted to have a brother and sister. Andre: Me too. Chad: And, uh, you know, I met ej, lexie, kristen, and i felt like I was part of a family. Then they just started disappearing, one by one. Andre: And you ended up with me. How tragic was that. Chad: Yeah, yeah, you're not the brother I imagined growing up. But, you know, you have your moments. Andre: [Soft chuckling] Oh. You know, you're not so bad yourself. And besides, we're stuck with each other. So I think it would behoove us if we worked on the brotherly relationship, as complicated as it may be. Chad: Well, that's one way to put it. Andre: And it was worth fighting for. Chad: So...what you're saying is that we should stick with each other, instead of sticking it to each other? Andre: Exactly. Chad: You know what I'm saying, bro? Bro-- Andre: Would you do me a favor? Chad: Yeah. Andre: Don't call me "bro." [Soft laugh] "Bro?" No. Ever again. [Laughs] [Tender music] Both: [Sigh] Paul: It's okay, sonny. You can talk about will and your wedding to him. I'm not gonna break. Sonny: I know, I just didn't want you to think I was comparing what he and I did... Paul: To us? I didn't think you were. Brady: Well, you know, since it is paul's first trip down the aisle, it's only appropriate that he gets his good-bye to bachelorhood blowout. Paul: [Nervous laugh] Okay. Um, how much of a blowout are we talking about here? Brady: Ehh, that's for me to know, you to find out. Paul: [Soft groan] [Chuckles] Hey, are you okay with having separate parties? Sonny: Of course, yeah. I'm sure chad and I will do something low-key. So. But you know what? I'm gonna grab a protein bar. I'm feeling kind of hungry. Do you need anything? Paul: No, I'm good. Thanks. Sonny: Brady? Brady: No, I'm good too. Thanks. Sonny: All right. Brady: [Clears throat] If you're uncomfortable with this bachelor party thing, I get it, we don't have to do it. Paul: No-no-no, not at all. Thank you, thank you for even thinking of it. Brady: No, it's what brothers do, paul. Paul: [Soft chuckle] Yeah, definitely. Oh, hey, um, do you ever talk to your other brother? Figure out if your suspicions were true? Brady: Um, eric and nicole are not having an affair. If that--if that's what you meant. Paul: Well, that's good. Brady: Yeah. Paul: Isn't it? Brady: No, it--it is. It is. It will be, now that eric and I have an understanding. [Dramatic music] Jennifer: I--I just don't understand. Were you unhappy at the center? Because you could have told me-- Eric: No, I'm not unhappy. I love my job. You know that. Jennifer: Then why leave? [Ominous music] Eric: Let's just say it's in the best interest of everyone if I move on. Jennifer: Okay, well, that's not true because it's not in my best interest. It's not in julie's best interest. Or probably not all the people that you have helped since you've been there. Eric: You're being too kind, which is making it harder-- Jennifer: No, I'm not being kind; it's the truth. The center was about to shut down before you got there. You--you changed all that. And--and you cared. So that made everyone else care. I just don't want you to do this. I--I just think it's the wrong decision. Eric: I hired somebody. I hired a young man named jason. Very much like me when I started, desperately deserves a second chance. Jennifer: I never even heard of this person. Do you know him really well? Eric: Not that well. Jennifer: And you're just gonna turn control over to this person? Eric: No. No, not at all. Nicole, she's going to take over my duties. Jason, he's going to help her out with her duties. She's very passionate about her job and her work. And she's going to do it very effectively. Jennifer: Okay. So the reason that-- that you want to leave this job that you love, does it have anything to do with nicole? Jason: I've got some paperwork to fill out, if you're still cool with me working here. I mean, eric's the one who hired me. You might not want me. Nicole? Nicole: Um. No, of course, jason, I--I'm thrilled to work with you. Please, go fill out your paperwork. Jason: Okay. [Soft music] Eric: "Dear nicole, I'm sure by now jason's told you my plan to have you take over my position at the center." Nicole: Yeah, well, would have been nice if you told me first. Eric: "I know this is all pretty sudden. I'm sure you have a million questions, especially since I didn't mention anything last night when you told me you wanted to come back." Nicole: Sure as hell didn'T. Eric: "But even if I can't explain everything, there's one thing I want to make very clear. The reason I'm leaving has everything to do with you." Andre: [Soft chuckle] Abigail: Hey, hey. Hi. Chad: Hey. Abigail: Didn't mean to interrupt your little, uh, bonding moment you guys were having there. Chad: Guess what? Andre is, uh, throwing me a bachelor party. Abigail: Oh very interesting. You know, funny because my mom is throwing me a party. Andre: Huh. Chad: Oh, whoa, boy. We're in for quite the night. Abigail: Oh, boy, I hope so. [Soft laugh] Kay, I'm counting on you to take care of this guy. Andre: I'm gonna do my best. Abigail: Yeah. Andre: Well, I better be going, 'cause I have plans. [Soft chuckle] Chad: Hey, thanks again, brah! Br-- [Light music] Abigail: [Laughs] Chad: How was, uh, how was the final dress fitting? Abigail: Ohh, okay, so, I wasn't sure I even wanted a dress when you first asked me, until I found this one. I think you are gonna like it. Chad: Yeah? Whoa, I can't wait to see you in it. And more importantly, I can't wait to see you out of it. Abigail: I don't--mmm-- [Gentle music] Eric: "When I came back to salem and took the job at the center, I brought with me so much guilt. After what I had done to daniel, I was convinced I didn't deserve to even be alive, let alone ever find happiness. Working at the center, helping other people, did a lot to reshape that perspective. But in the end, you were the game changer. When you forgave me, everything shifted." [Tender music] "That we're actually friends again is beyond anything I could have ever hoped for and means more to me than you will ever know. But now that we're in a good place, I feel it's time to leave salem." Nicole: But you can't leave. Eric: "I've done all I can do here. And I'm finally ready to move forward with my life. It's you who helped me get to this point. And I'll forever be grateful for that. You will always have my deepest admiration and respect. I wish you a long and happy life with brady, holly, and tate. Eric." Jennifer: I--I know that you have always had unresolved feelings about nicole, especially from the letters that you wrote to her from-- Eric: It's not about nicole. Jennifer: But I just figured because she was with brady I didn't think her working at the center would be a problem, but I can-- Eric: No, it's not that at all. It's just-- listen, I've just had a lot of feelings and-- just have this decision I've made in my gut that it's time to move on. Jennifer: Okay. So maybe your time at the center is done, but why leave salem? Why leave your family and your friends? [Tender music] Eric: Because as much as I know I'm gonna miss my family, just being here is a constant reminder of all the mistakes that I've made. People that I've hurt. I need to move on, a fresh start. Jennifer: I get that. I--I really do get that, but to be honest, it feels less like you're looking to start over and more like you are running away from something. Paul: When you say that you and eric have an understanding, what--what exactly is... Sonny: Hey. All out of protein bars. Paul: [Sighs] You know what? I'm-- I'm gonna take my coffee to go. Um, 'cause I have some errands to run before our meeting at st. Luke's, okay? Mm. But afterwards, we need to talk. Sonny: We will. I promise. Paul: Kay. Uh, brady. Sonny: Business never ends, does it? Brady: [Soft groan] Not if you want to turn a profit. Sonny: Well, when I get back from my honeymoon, I'll resume my duties as ceo, and you and nicole can spend some time with the kids. [Soft dramatic music] Brady: Yeah, sonny, maybe-- maybe we can talk about that when you get back. Sonny: What does that mean? I mean, what's there to discuss? Brady: I think it might be in titan's best interest if we kept things just as they are. [Tender music] Abigail: Mmm, mm-mm. Wait, wait-wait-wait-wait. Chad: Mmm. I don't want to. I don't-want-to-I... I don't want to wait. I want to take you upstairs and make some mad passionate love you, lady. Abigail: [Laughs] We're waiting for the wedding night, remember? Chad: Oh, okay. Well, we could just elope, and then we could do that. Abigail: [Soft laugh] [Cell phone trills] Mmm, mm-mm. Chad: Mm-hmm? Abigail: Mm-mm. Um, it's justin. Ah, okay. So this is probably our annulment that's finalized. Okay? Hi, justin, hey. Tell me you got some-- you got good news for me, right? [Soft laugh] Sonny: Brady. When I asked you to fill in for me, I thought we both understood that was only temporary. Brady: We did. We did, but things are running smoothly, sonny. I mean, morale's at an all-time high in the company. And income and profits are up. I mean, I don't see the reason to disrupt that for no necessary reason. Sonny: I'm the ceo. You are not. Brady: All right, let me be literal with you. I have more hands-on experience running the company. Sonny: Yeah? And I turned my life upside-down to get deimos out of titan before he drove it into the ground. Brady: I understand that-- Sonny: Do you remember that? Probably not because you know what you were doing when I was handling all of that? You were playing fugitive on the run with nicole in canada, okay? Brady: [Scoffs] Sonny: And when I did take back the reins from deimos, I did a damn good job. And you know it. Brady: I didn't want to have to bring this up, but let's just bring this up, okay? [Soft dramatic music] You caused a hell of a lot of upheaval in this company with the titan employees when you decided to fire 50 of them. You remember doing that? Sonny: I do. And I d--you know what? I came on a little strong, but I was trying to prove myself. Brady: Uh-huh. Sonny: But having a possible life sentence softened my perspective. So I intend to fix that mistake by reinstating some of the 50. Brady: Good idea. I already did it though. Sonny: What are you talking about? Brady: And while we're on the subject of your prison stint, let me tell you that you may have had your case thrown out from lack of evidence, but there's still a dark cloud of suspicion hanging over you, sonny. And since deimos' murder case is still open... Sonny: Are you kidding me? I did not kill deimos, brady. Brady: I know. I know. Sonny: The charges were dropped. Brady: I believe you. Unfortunately, the titan shareholders and the public, they may not. So my suggestion, we should just keep the status quo. What do you think? Sonny: Screw the status quo. I earned the position of ceo. And I'm not gonna hand it over to you. Not without a fight. Eric: I'm not running away from anything. Jennifer: It sounds like you're gonna go into hiding again. Eric: This isn't like when I came out of prison. I'm not the same person I was then, thanks in large part to you. [Tender music] In my eyes, I see that my life wasn't over. I can do some real good, and I'm gonna take that wherever I go. Jennifer: I hope you do. Eric: Thank you for not giving up on me. Pushing me. Jennifer: You do not have to thank me. You're an amazing man. You are. And-- and you are such a good friend to so many people. I-- I'm gonna miss you a lot. Eric: I'm gonna miss you. I'm gonna miss you more. You know what I'm gonna miss most? Jennifer: What? Eric: You coming around, trying to fatten me up with your grandmother's donuts. Jennifer: [Gasps] [Laughs] Well, you know what? If you send me your address, I will--I will send you some fat in the mail, some fat donuts. Eric: You better. 'Cause you're getting it once I'm settled. Jennifer: Okay. [Exhales] I guess this is good-bye then. Eric: For now. Jennifer: [Exhales] Take care of yourself. Jason: Did eric explain in the letter why he left? Nicole: In a way. But it--it still doesn't make any sense. You know what, I'm-- I'm sorry, I--I have to find him and talk to him before it's too late. [Dramatic music] [Phone beeps] Oh. Straight to voicemail. Can you cover the phones? I'll be back. Jason: Yeah. Abigail: Uh-huh? Okay, hi--hi--ju-- okay, so just tell me-- tell me what I want to hear. Am I gonna get to marry chad tomorrow? [Dramatic piano music] What do you--what do you mean? I don't understand. Okay. Yeah, all right, I'll be here, yeah, I'll see you soon. [Phone beeps] Chad: What-- what was that? Abigail: Well, we might not be getting married tomorrow. Paul: Mama, [Speaking japanese] [Phone beeps] Sonny: Is-- is your mom not coming? Paul: My grandfather's in a hospital. Sonny: Oh, my--is it serious? Paul: No, no. Thank god it's not, but, uh, I mean, she doesn't want to leave his side. Sonny: Okay, um. I mean, should we postpone the wedding? Paul: I--I offered to, but, uh, yeah, she was adamant that we shouldn't change anything for her. Sonny: Okay. How--how do you feel about that? Paul: I'm okay with it. But--what about you? Are--are you okay with it? Sonny: I am if you are. We can send her a lot of pictures. Right? But hey, first things first. Why don't we fill out the pre-cana questionnaire? What do you say? Come on. Paul: Okay, I got that. Paperwork's right here. Uh. Okay, first question. Sonny: Shoot. [Ominous music] Paul: Why don't you want to talk about will? Brady: [Exhales] Eric should have fired nicole by now. Where the hell is she? Where the hell is she? [Brooding music] [Line trilling] [Sighs] [Phone rings] Jason: Horton center, may I help you? Brady: Yeah, uh, nicole walker, please. Jason: Sorry, she's not here. But I'm taking over her duties. Is there something I can help you with? Brady: No. No, um, I'll catch up with her later. Thank you. [Cell phone beeps] Nicole: Oh, gosh! Jennifer: Oh! Sorry-- Nicole: I'm so sorry, I didn't mean to-- Jennifer: Oh. Hey. Are you okay? Nicole: Uh-- yes. No, I'm not. Jennifer, I have to get to the martin house. I need to talk to eric. Jennifer: Wait, nicole, wait. He--he's not there. You're too late. [Lock turns] [Soft dramatic music] [Music builds]