Melanie ran into Nicole at Daniel's apartment. Melanie thought Nicole was with Daniel. Nicole had to straighten her out. Eric was upset when he thought Daniel and Nicole were falling for each other. Daniel let Eric know that he's attracted to Nicole. Daniel wanted to know if Eric wanted Nicole back. Kate went to Marlena's office and was upset about Will. Kate didn't like how Will didn't keep in touch with them. Marlena didn't want to meddle in his business. Eric appreciated Daniel talking to him about Nicole. After Daniel left, Eric thought about Nicole. Melanie wanted Nicole to "dial it down" with Daniel. Nicole told Melanie off when Melanie told her about what she did to Daniel when he was with Jennifer. Abby talked to Jennifer about her relationship with Ben. Daniel arrived home and saw Melanie. He was pleasantly surprised. He wanted wanted to set her straight about Nicole though. Daniel let Melanie know that Nicole is a friend. He was suspicious of when she was home. Ben saw Jordan and Chad together and he got into with Chad. Jordan wanted Ben to get along with Chad. Jennifer visited Eric at his new place. She wanted Eric to take pictures for the hospital. Maggie ran into Nicole and they talked about her friendship with Daniel. Maggie was okay with it that they are friends. Melanie explained that she was back home because her friend was there. Jordan found Kate and wanted to talk. Abby met with Ben and she told him that she talked to her mother about him. Kate and Jordan argued over Chad. Maggie warned Nicole not to hurt Daniel or she would deal with her. Melanie showed up at the DiMera mansion to see Chad. Clyde went to see Marlena and he told her that his father was a monster. Jordan told Kate that she was why Clyde was in Salem.
Ben: On the house. Clyde: No way. Ben: No, it's not a gift, I'm working off that money you're gonna give me for school. I figure, I don't know, another 18 million more cups of coffee grande, we're even. Clyde: Hey, we both know we'll never be even. Ben: Look... Clyde: Hey, it's all right. I know you don't like to talk about it, so... changing the subject--how's it feel to be working for a real mover and shaker now, huh? Ben: What? Opening a new club on the south side doesn't mean that Sonny's a mover and a shaker. Clyde: No, no, no, I'm talking about Chad DiMera, the new co-CEO of DiMera enterprises. Chad: Hi. Can you tell me where I can find Jordan Ridgeway, please? She's with a patient in the P.T. Room. Chad: Okay. But you can't go in. Chad: Sorry. Didn't catch that. Jordan: So I checked out your pre-op x-rays. Paul: Hot stuff, huh? Jordan: And you had a pretty good shoulder, for a 73-year-old man. All right, your range of motion is pretty-- all right, look, if you don't stop flirting-- and by that, I mean grow up--I'm going to get you a new therapist--a male therapist. Paul: I don't think you'd really do that. Chad: Of course she would. [Chuckles] Hey, I know you. Paul: I know you too. Chad: [Chuckles] Kate: [Sighs] Marlena: Oh, you're here. Kate: How astute of you. Marlena: I just thought, all that's going on with Chad and the business, you might not make it. Kate: Well, I am busy, so let's just cut to the chase. What the hell is going on with will? Eric: You seem so serious. Why don't you just tell me what you're talking about? Daniel: Nicole. [Knock at door] Nicole: Jeez. Daniel, did you forget your keys? Melanie: Aah! What are you doing here? Abigail: Oh, I'm so happy to see you. How's grandma? Jennifer: She is doing great. But better news--we're gonna be working together again, honey. Abigail: I know. I'm so happy. I really am. Everyone has been great, except for Anne and Theresa, of course. Just the other day, Daniel said that-- um, sorry. Jennifer: No, honey, listen, you can say his name. What? You were gonna tell me something about Daniel. Eric: What about Nicole? Daniel: You're my friend. Eric: We covered that. Daniel: And I know what Nicole did was wrong. Eric: Listen, we covered that too. Daniel: And I just think you need to know that now we're getting past that, and you need to hear from me that Nicole and I are friends again. Eric: Is it friendship... or is it something more? Melanie: Where's my dad? What are you doing here? Nicole: What are you doing here, and why are you back? Melanie: Why aren't you wearing any clothes? No, more importantly, why didn't my dad tell me about the two of you? Ben: Wow. You really got to hand it to a guy that can pull himself up by his bootstraps and become CEO of his daddy's company. Clyde: [Chuckles] Yeah, it must've been hard to turn down all those other offers to be CEO, right? With his Harvard M.B.A. And long years of success. Ben: Hey, I think he almost finished sophomore year at Salem U... Clyde: [Chuckles] Ben: Almost. The title and the money--it doesn't change the fact that the guy's a clown. Clyde: Well, you know, since he's seeing Jordan and she seems to like him, I was willing to give him the benefit of the doubt, but after today, I have to say, you're dead right about the guy. Chad: Hey, you're Paul Narita. Paul: You're Chad DiMera. Jordan: You know him? Paul: Yeah, I read about him in Sonix magazine. I was on the cover of the September issue. Chad: "The man with the billion-dollar arm." Paul: Well, the article about you was written a lot better. "The heir apparent." Jordan: You know, Chad, I really hate to interrupt, although clearly that doesn't bother you. Chad: Sorry. I should not have barged in like that. Paul: Well, he was defending your honor. Chad: Mm-hmm. Paul: But I'm pretty sure that she can do that for herself. Jordan: Paul, we're done for today. Paul: Don't you want to hold my other hand for comparison's sake? Chad: Okay, that's-- Paul: I mean, you know, compared to my other arm. [Men chuckle] Jordan: [Sighs] Paul: So you two are...? Look, I didn't know. I'm sorry. But, uh... you can't hit a home run if you're scared of striking out. Chad: Well, it looks to me like you could use a designated hitter, so... Paul: [Laughs] Chad: So why are you here? Paul: You know what? I'm gonna let Jordan explain all the details on my behalf. Jordan: Chad is on the hospital board. He won't say a word. Paul: Good. Hey, uh... sorry about your brother. Chad: Well, he is right about one thing. I am the heir apparent. It's official. I am the new co-CEO of DiMera enterprises. Jordan: Chad, that is great. Chad: Want to celebrate? Jordan: Ooh. Eric: Okay, I didn't say that. You know, it's none of my business. You and Nicole are both free, and you have been for a while. And I know you have history together. Daniel: Eric-- Eric: And don't think that I've forgotten the two of you have done everything you could to clear my name, and I would've never believed the lie that you two were together if I hadn't seen the attraction for myself. I'm sorry. Do you want a beer? Daniel: Okay, Eric, you get to ask. It is a pertinent question. Eric: Okay, I will. I know you didn't act on it then, but now the two of you are free. Any chance you will? Nicole: Well, maybe he didn't tell you anything because there's nothing to tell. We're friends. Melanie: Totally. That's why you slipped into a very small towel and dropped in to see your friend. Nicole: I was visiting. I spilled tea on myself. Your dad had to go do something. I took a shower, and then I got a visit by the morals police. Melanie: Why is he friends with you again? Nicole: I don't know. Probably because he's not a judgmental little-- I will let your dad explain. Funny thing is, he didn't say anything about you coming back. I'm sure he would've if he had known. Melanie: Would he? Nicole: Mm-hmm. Melanie: I wanted it to be a surprise. Nicole: Wow. What a fun idea. And I'm sure with you, there's no hidden agenda. Melanie: You're dripping on the carpet. Nicole: I'll be right back. Make yourself at home. Melanie: This is my home. [Zipper closes] Daniel: Okay, Eric, Nicole and I are friends--just friends. The truth is, I don't even think I could handle anything more right now--with anyone. Eric: Right. Daniel: All right, but being totally honest, yeah, yeah, there's an attraction, at least on my part. So, if you're asking me where this will lead, all I can say is, "I don't know." I mean, it's not something that I was planning. I just don't see it as being a good thing for me or Nicole. But one thing that would make me swear nothing would happen, ever... Eric: What? Daniel: Are you sure you guys are over for good? Eric: What? Daniel: No, wait--okay. No, wait, wait. What I'm asking is... is there any way you two could work it out? I mean, she would never say this, but she wants you more than anything. And I wouldn't screw up even a chance of that happening if I knew there was even a chance that you would want that. Jennifer: So we're all going to be working at the hospital together. Thank you. And the fact that Daniel and I aren't together anymore doesn't change the fact that you like and respect him. Abigail: I do. I do like and respect him. But I like, respect, and love you. So I just--I don't understand why the two of you-- Jennifer: Honey, listen, Daniel and I realized that after everything, we... we're just not good together. That's all, okay? And I don't want to talk about it. I want to talk about you and how you got your job back. I mean, was Anne struck by lightning on the road to Damascus? Abigail: [Chuckles] Um, no, it was-- it was Chad. Yeah, he's taken the DiMera seat on the board. Um, he... [Inhales deeply] Well, he intervened. Jennifer: Yeah. Wow. Those DiMeras--they are really good at intervention, aren't they? Abigail: They are, yeah. [Chuckles] Jennifer: He's probably--you know what? He probably did it to make amends to you. Abigail: Isn't it too nice a day to talk about Chad and my past, Mom? Jennifer: Yes, you are right. Actually, I want to tell you how beautiful you look, and you are absolutely glowing. And that is not because of Chad, is it? Abigail: [Chuckles] Chad: I can't believe you blew off celebrating my big news for a baseball player. Jordan: Hey, he had the lowest ERA. In the league. Besides, I don't think the other hospital board members would like me shirking my duties around here. Chad: So major league baseball player, off-the-beaten-path hospital-- it sounds like something's going on. Jordan: What's going on is the hospital has a confidentiality agreement with Narita. No one can even mention that he's here. If they do, it could cost the hospital a huge donation. Chad: Right. Tommy john surgery? Jordan: No. Chad: Shoulder? Got ya. Ah, poor guy. Throwing a baseball's his life. If he couldn't do that, what else would he have? Yeah, I do have a heart. Ben: [Chuckles] It's nice to know that somebody else in this town sees that jerk for what he is. Clyde: Well, to tell you the truth, I don't think we're the only ones that think that about Chad DiMera. Ben: It's just kind of weird agreeing with you on something. [Both laugh] Clyde: I know. It's kind of nice... making small steps even, huh? Thank you for this. Ben: You don't seem transported. Clyde: Well, call me a hick, but I still miss Annabelle's chicory. Ben: [Laughs] It's a distinct taste. Clyde: Is sure is. Ask Kate. You should've seen her face after she took her first sip. Man, that was priceless. You know, I really like shooting the breeze with you like this, even if it's only for a couple minutes. Ben: You know, I know you don't like talking about it, but seeing Dr. Evens-- it seems like you're really trying to just-- Clyde: I'm trying. I'm trying not to be the nightmare of a father I was all those years ago. God knows I'm trying. Marlena: Unnecessary aggression--how wildly out of character. Kate: Sorry, sorry, I'm just--I'm upset. Will hasn't returned any of my phone calls. Marlena: I think he's-- Kate: He saw his father for all of two minutes when Lucas was out there, his husband hasn't heard from him in three days--what are we gonna do about this? Marlena: Haven't you learned your lesson yet? Kate: What? What lesson? Marlena: Sticking our noses into our family's business never goes well. Eric: Here you go. Daniel: Uh, is this beer supposed to distract me from the fact that you haven't answered my question? Eric: No, honestly not. I ran into Nicole and I said that I wished her happiness. I meant it, but no, no there's no chance that Nicole and I will ever be together again. Daniel: Right. Eric: Listen, I'm really happy for you guys, though, that you're friends and you got past your issues, but for me, just not now, I can't. Daniel: Right. Eric: Daniel, thank you for being honest with me, but mainly I just want to say, thank you for this hammer-screwdriver combination. Daniel: Yeah, right, it'll change your life, man, I'm telling you. [Both chuckle] Daniel: Put together some of this, man. I actually--I'm glad you got your place, man. Eric: Yeah, it ain't much, I mean, it's better than that seminary room. But you know what--speaking of-- Daniel: What? Eric: There was this...hut. Ha. This--this right here, that was home. Daniel: Wow, every time I see your pictures, just-- makes me want to go back to Africa. That's gorgeous. So, you need, uh, you need some help moving furniture--anything? Eric: No, really, I'm good, I'm just gonna spend some time on the feng shui website first. Daniel: And that is so important. Both: Yeah. Daniel: All right, thanks for the beer, man, thank you. Eric: Hey, Daniel. Daniel: Hmm. Eric: We're good. Daniel: Yeah, if you say so. Eric: And we can count on each other for just about anything-- except talking about Nicole. Daniel: All right, man. Eric: Thanks. That's right... I don't forgive you. Nicole: Why? Why? You can forgive Kristen, and EJ, and Stefano, but not me? Why? Eric: Because Nicole, you're different. Nicole: Why, because I loved you? Eric: Because what you did makes it unforgivable. You're different. You were my love. You were the one person that I trusted more than anyone... and you betrayed me. Melanie: I want to say something to you before you go. Nicole: I'm all ears. Melanie: Okay. Abigail's my best friend, and I love Jennifer so I don't accept that things between her and my dad are over. Nicole: Okay, well, you'll have to take that up with your dad. Melanie: Okay, because he's my dad, I was obviously a little bit thrown to see you here at his place, but I feel like maybe we could dial it down a little bit. Nicole: Well, you're the one who dialed it up, so-- Melanie: Nicole, that--I'm not gonna pretend like I don't know all of the things that you've done to him, all of which I heard from people who were really close to him, so I know you accused Jennifer of killing your baby, I know what you did to Eric Brady, I know you framed my dad for it, so I'm never gonna be actively pursuing your friendship. Nicole: I don't care. If you got daddy issues, go take it up with him, and in case you've forgotten, while you were gone, your daddy's a big boy and can make decisions on his own. Melanie: Love when you explain my dad to me. Nicole: Yeah, well, he'll be back soon and he's probably going to ask you the same question I did, which you obviously avoided-- why are you back? Melanie: Is it so hard to believe that I wanted to see him and my friends and my family? Nicole: What's hard to believe is that you just woke up one morning and flew all the way across the ocean to surprise your friends and family. Mm-hm. What's the real reason you're back, Melanie? Melanie: I thought a little surprise would be nice. Obviously my dad's been going through a hard time, as I'm sure you're well aware, so I thought I would lift his spirits a little bit. Could you do me a big favor, though, and not blab it all around town, because I'm trying to surprise as many people as I can? Daniel: Melanie! What?-- Melanie: Great. Hi, Dad! Hi! Daniel: Oh, my gosh! Kate: If I wanted a shrink I could afford a good one. Marlena: [Laughing] I know. Kate: Come on, I thought that you would want to talk about this. I would think you'd be concerned, too. Marlena: I am concerned, and will has not been gone that long, so let's give him some time. Kate: Brilliant advice. Send me a bill. Marlena: I will. [Laughing] Ooh, good thing I like her. Chad: No, you didn't notice? I just had a real insight into another human being. I like--I like walked in his cleats. Jordan: Oh, yeah, you, like, define empathy. Ben: Hey, Jordan, you know, the nurse said it was okay-- Chad: Aren't you supposed to be working? Abigail: I am in a good mood, and it's about Ben. I've really gotten to know him and he's so special, Mom, he's just--he's a great guy and... I just feel like the luckiest woman on this planet--I do. Jennifer: Well, honey, I am really happy for you, but you know what, I think that he is the lucky one. Abigail: What a surprise, you're on my side. Jennifer: You deserve to be happy, you really do. And I think your brother does too, but he and Paige are hitting some bumps in the road right now. Abigail: I know, course of love and all that. Jennifer: Yes, but you deserve smooth sailing, and I am so happy that you are finally with someone who really cares about you. Daniel: Honey, this is-- I can't believe that you're here...here. Melanie: I know, I know-- well, I can, I mean, I'm a little jet-lagged--I only slept like ten minutes on the plane. Daniel: Look at you, I am so excited to see your face. Melanie: Better than Skype? Daniel: Eh, slightly. Nicole: Well, I'm gonna let you two catch up. I'll talk to you later. Daniel: Yes. Nicole: Welcome home, Mel. Melanie: Bye, Nicole. Nicole: Toodles. Daniel: Okay, so what's up with the sudden decision? Last time we spoke, you didn't even hint that you might be coming back, hm? Melanie: Mm, 'cause had I let you know, you would've made sure that she didn't answer the door. Daniel: Melanie, Melanie-- Melanie: I-- Daniel: Melanie-- Melanie: I'm not being judgmental--obviously, it's none of my business who you're friends with or not friends with--wha--I don't know why you're--why you're looking at me like that, because obviously you knew I wouldn't be happy with her being here. Daniel: Okay, Melanie, honey, I am so happy you're back, and I know you're gonna be looking out for me, but before we talk about anything else, there is something that we need to get straight. Ben: Wow, impressive. You memorized my work schedule, you're opening a new club, you're CEO of your daddy's company, and yet you still find the time to be all over Ben Rogers' time card. That's not exactly big picture thinking, though, is it? Jordan: Ben! Ben: And I am working, "boss." We have a new account here at the hospital and I'm making the delivery. Chad: Well, then all I can say is good work. Jordan, I have some business of my own. Ben: Yeah, I'm sure you're not delivering coffee, though, right? I mean, I bet you're probably planning some corporate take-over. Chad: I'll see you later. Ben: Such a jerk! Jordan: Yeah, you really are. [Knocking on door] Marlena: Hi there. How are you feeling, Mr. Narita? Maggie: Okay. Nicole: Oh, gosh, I'm sorry. Both: Oh! Maggie: My fault, Nicole. Nicole: Hi. Maggie: Hi. I was a million miles away, I got some--a surprise this afternoon. Nicole: Ah, you've seen Melanie. Maggie: How did you know? Did you run into her? I mean, I know she was going to see her dad, and-- so, you were at Daniel's, right? Daniel: Nicole is a friend, that's all. All right, we have worked out the problems we had. Melanie: Yeah, the problems you had with her--she obviously doesn't have any problems with you. Daniel: Okay, she is a friend and I expect you to treat her very nicely--end of story. Melanie: Okay, got it. Daniel: Why don't we--let's just go back to where we were really excited about seeing each other, that split second there-- Melanie: No, I'd rather fight about Nicole. Daniel: Yeah, you want to? Melanie: No, I don't--I'm so happy to see you. Daniel: Bring it in here. Vice versa. So how long are you--how long you gonna stay? Melanie: Well, I was--I mean, I told Maggie-- Daniel: Whoa, wait, you saw Maggie before you saw-- Melanie: No, no-- Daniel: Wow. Melanie: No, no, no, I told Maggie, though, that I'm staying for good. Daniel: Really? Melanie: Yeah. Melanie: Don't be too excited. Daniel: I--I'm thrilled, yeah, just kind of a sudden decision there. Pretty quick. You know, last time we spoke you didn't really say anything about this --was that the day before yesterday? Melanie: But it's a good surprise, right? Daniel: Uh, yeah, but suddenly moving back here seems just a little-- Melanie: Great? Daniel: And a little puzzling. Melanie? Is there something you're not telling me? Melanie, you are not in trouble, are you? Jordan: Have you forgotten everything that Rafe told you? You can't just flare up every time you bump into Chad. Ben: Jordan, he was in my face. "Aren't you supposed to be working?" Jordan: Okay, look, I'm sorry, I do not want us to fight, all right, and I am not taking Chad's side. It's just you can't get that mad. If you lose control, then... okay, okay, he was a little abrupt, all right, but he has a lot on his mind. Ben: Right, right. Look, don't worry about it, Jordan, okay? Now that he has this big job, I'm sure I won't even be dealing with him, so much. It'll be fine. And since I came by, anyway, I brought you your usual. Jordan: Ah, great, thank you, thank you, thank you. I think I'm addicted. Ben: Well, if you need help breaking the habit, you can always toss a little bit of chicory in there. Jordan: Ew. Ben: You know, you're not the only one that kind of hated Annabelle's chicory. Clyde told me that Kate really didn't care for it much, either. Looks like you two finally have something in common. Hmm. Anyway, I'll catch you later-- enjoy. Jordan: Okay, thank you. Ben: Any time. Jordan: What--when the hell did Kate have Annabelle's coffee? [Knocking on door] Eric: Just a second. You tracked me down. Jennifer: I did, indeed. Eric: Come in. Jennifer: Wow, this is great. Eric: Yeah, I like it. Jennifer: Oh, yes, here-- happy new home. Eric: Thank you. Jennifer: But, uh, the truth is, I'm here on business. I really need pictures to promote the new pediatrics wing. Eric: Yeah, it's finished? Jennifer: Yes, it'll be ready tomorrow, and you know that Anne Milbauer is going to have an absolute cow because I have been so on top of everything, even though I've been away. Eric: Well, I hear your mom's doing good, and Abigail, she's got her life back on track? Jennifer: Yes, it is all good news. Eric: Well, how about you, I mean, I didn't get to see you before you left, so-- I heard things with Daniel-- Jennifer: Yeah--kaput, yeah. We, um, sort of hit the end of the road, so time to take a new one. Eric: You know, Daniel, he was--he was just here. Jennifer: Oh, really? Why? Oh, I'm sorry, that's none of my business. Eric: No, it's not that. He just wanted to clear the air. Jennifer: Clear the air, why? Oh, because Kristen left town so suddenly, right? Eric: No, it didn't have anything to do with that. It was about Nicole. Nicole: Yes, I saw her. Well, you know, she wanted to surprise her dad and I think I surprised her when I opened the door. Maggie: Well, I didn't know that you and Daniel were-- Nicole: Hanging out? Yes, we are. We're getting to be friends again, and if anyone here has a problem with it-- Maggie: Nicole, really? It's okay. If you and Daniel are friends, I'm good with that. Melanie: Dad, if there was another reason I was coming home, like if I'd done something wrong, I would've told you. Daniel: I didn't say you had done something wrong, I asked if you were in trouble. Melanie: Let's think about all of the people that I gave up because of nick and Gabi and everything that had happened. I mean, you're here, and Maggie's here, and Parker is here, and Brady, and Abigail, and, yeah, I had Mom, but I was a stranger in a strange land and everything that was home was here...you know? So when I found out Gabi was gone, I decided to come back for a visit. Daniel: Yeah, you told me that Gabi-- Melanie: Right, okay, so also there were a few, you know, things at work, and when I found out my friend was moving here, I thought I should just come home. Daniel: I am so happy that you're staying. Melanie: Me too. There is one thing-- Daniel: Oh, boy. Melanie: No, no, no, there's just a small--that just the--one other than the Gabi thing that I would like to talk to you about. Obviously, I didn't want to say anything to Maggie, but I could use your advice. Daniel: Yeah, sure. Melanie: Like now? Paul: Please, just call me Paul, and I'm doing just fine. Marlena: Well, I'm glad to hear that, Paul. When we spoke earlier, you said that you didn't really have any interest in talking to someone about the surgery or the possible outcome, and it occurred to me that that was when you were still under the effects of the anesthesia. Paul: Maybe, but I'm a lot less loopy now and I still haven't changed my mind. It's all good. [Speaking Japanese] Clyde: Kate! Kate: Oh, you might want to keep your distance, I'm in a really rotten mood. Clyde: That whole Chad DiMera business, huh? I'm so sorry. I'll catch up with you later, but just remember, you're the meanest son of a bitch in the valley. Kate: You always know the right thing to say. Jordan: We need to talk, now. Hey, how you doin'? Ben: Hi. Abigail: Hi. Hey--I'm stalking you. Ben: That's the best thing I've heard all day. Abigail: Oh, what's wrong? Like you're not in a good mood. Ben: My shift's over now. Let's--let's go outside. Okay? Abigail: Yeah, okay, yeah. Great, so, um, we are outside now. You want to tell me what's wrong? Ben: Nothing, now that you're here. I like that dress. Abigail: It's a, um, it's a skirt, thank you. Ben: Skirt, skirt. Abigail: Okay, I guess we're not gonna talk about you, so I'll go first. You know what I did today? Ben: No. What? Abigail: I talked to my mom about you. She brought it up. Ben: She did? Abigail: Yeah. Yeah, she could tell how happy I was and I told her it was because of you. You know, I see a pot roast in your very near future. Ben: I love pot roast. Abigail: Oh ,yeah? Ben: Mm-hm. Marlena: I want to thank you for taking me on as a patient. Marlena: I'm glad the slot opened up, Mr. Weston. Clyde: You know, I'm fine calling you Dr. Evans, but I'd be a lot more comfortable if you called me Clyde. Marlena: All right, Clyde. Let's get started. Kate: Oh, did you want to thank me? Jordan: Thank you? For what? Kate: For making your new boyfriend co-CEO of DiMera enterprises. Although, I have to say, unfortunately he probably will be tiring of you soon. Jordan, Chad DiMera is way out of your league. Chad: Thanks for calling, Mr. Shin. I have a lot of ideas for the company and I can't wait to get started. Eric: So Daniel, he just wanted to tell me that he and Nicole were friends again. Jennifer: Good, I'm happy for them. It's good, right? I mean, we don't have to talk about this. Eric: No, no, no, I just thought I'd let you know. Jennifer: Okay, thank you. I have some more freelance work for you at the hospital. I mean, I wish it were more. I miss seeing you there. But, your whole photography business is really taking off, as I can see. Eric: Yeah, keep your fingers crossed. Jennifer: Eric, look at that picture. I mean, I knew you were talented but-- I can see your soul in that one. That is so beautiful. All of these beautiful pictures that you have of Africa... how come you never talk about it? Maggie: I mean, yes, it's good that Daniel has his friends around him now, and I'm glad the two of you worked things out. Nicole: Me too. Maggie: Uh, just one thing, if you hurt him again, it isn't Melanie you have to deal with. It's me. Nicole: Wow. That lady's not messing around. Daniel: Well, it sounds to me like you got the situation under control. Melanie: Okay, good. Makes me glad to hear you say that. I got to get going, though. Daniel: Well, you know, now that you're back, I don't know if I like letting you out of my sight. Melanie: I'll be back for dinner. Daniel: Yeah, but I hope you know that you can stay here until you find a place of your own. Melanie: Oh, yeah, no, my suitcase is all ready being sent here from the airport. Daniel: Is it? Of course it is--yes, oh I am so thrilled to have you here and Parker, he is going to be over the moon. I mean, I have not had news like this in a long, long time. Melanie: I'll be home in three hours for dinner--you'll be able to wait that long, right? Daniel: Yeah, oh, yeah, I'll try. Melanie: Okay. Bye, Dad. Daniel: Bye. Paul: I thought I made it clear that-- mm, now that is what I call hospitality. Eric: No, I, uh-- I don't like to talk about that time. I saw a lot of really horrible things. Jennifer: I'm sorry. Eric: I'm not. It brought me back to my faith. Jennifer: And these pictures are so beautiful, it's... hard to imagine anything ugly happening there. Eric: It wasn't all horrible. I mean, some of it was wonderful. It was exciting. Though I don't want to re-live some of it, I wish I could go back to that time of my life again. Daniel: So, I, uh, I guess Melanie gave you hard time? Nicole: Let's just say she was, um... less than thrilled to see me there. Daniel: Yeah, well, I want you to know, that I set her straight. Nicole: Daniel, you didn't have to do that. So is she... okay with this, then? With this? Daniel: [Stammering] Yeah, I think so. But there are some things about being back that are going to be very hard for her to deal with. Chad: Yes, Mr. Shin, I intend to make my father very proud. Yeah, and live up to the DiMera name. Melanie: Chad, it's good to see you're finally admitting the man you really are. Ben: I think we need to get out of here. Abigail: Yeah? Ben: Did I mention I have my own place? Abigail: [Gasps] You do? Wow, that is so hot. I should see it. Ben: You should. Marlena: You mentioned that you didn't want to become the same kind of man your father was. What does that mean? Clyde: I meant that my daddy was a monster. Jordan: I'm not gonna talk about Chad with you because he's kind and decent and those are qualities that you are totally unfamiliar with. Kate: Careful, you're going to hurt my feelings. Jordan: I knew that you could stoop low, Kate, but to do this? Kate: Oh, my God, you always are surrounded by drama. Okay, so what twisted little plot did your paranoid little mind come up with now? What is it, exactly, that I did? Jordan: You are responsible for bringing that psychopath to Salem!