Sami told EJ that they had to figure out who killed Nick since the hit man didn't do it. Lucas met with Will to talk about Nick being dead. Daniel warned Nicole to tell Eric the truth or he would. Eric came over and wanted to know what was going on between them. Sami was afraid someone they loved was going to go to prison. Lucas asked Will how he felt about Nick's death. Nicole lied to Eric and told him that Brady and Theresa were back together. Eric was suspicious that Daniel didn't say anything and wanted to know what was going on. Kate wanted to talk to Gabi about Nick. EJ thought Sami suspected Will of killing Nick. Sami did think Will shot Nick. Daniel tried to tell Eric the truth, but Nicole kept changing the subject. Eric asked Daniel to be his best man. Nicole said she wanted Daniel to be her best man. When Daniel walked off, Eric wanted to know what was going on. Kate wanted to get things straight with Gabi about the night Nick died. Lucas and Will continued to talk about Nick being dead. Daniel and Nicole left so Eric could talk to Sami. Lucas explained to Will why somebody would want to kill Nick. Kate wanted to make sure Gabi didn't say anything to the police, but Gabi stood up to her. Eric went to talk to Sami about his engagement. Sami was upset about the news. Kate met Lucas and accused him of killing Nick. Daniel told Nicole that she had to tell Eric the truth before it got worse. Gabi and Will went over the custody agreement and came to an agreement. Eric and Sami continued to argue over his engagement until he left. Kate told Lucas why she thought he was at the top of the suspect list. She told him how her gun was missing and he's the only one who could have taken it. After Daniel gave Nicole the riot act, she went to Eric and suggested they elope.
Maggie: Julie is accompanying nick's body back east. She offered to stay with Jessica and Marie for a little while. Jennifer: Oh, that's good. I'm sure they'll appreciate that. I was really hoping we could have some sort of memorial for nick here in Salem. I mean, just something small. You know, we could do it at gram's. Maggie: Yeah. Yeah, I suppose we could. After everything that nick has done, though, I'm not sure that anyone would come. Kate: No, we cannot postpone the meeting again. I need to know that we're on target with the new fall line. Lucas: I got it all covered. Don't worry about it. Kate: [Sighs] Where do you wanna meet? Lucas: I don't know. I'll text you when I'm free, all right? Kate: It's not locked. I know you took that gun, Lucas, and I'm gonna deal with you. But first things first. EJ: Hey. Is Allie all right? Sami: Oh, yeah. Actually, she wanted to tell me that she wants to go back to school tomorrow. EJ: Mm, well, I think it would probably be a good thing for her to get back into her normal routine. Sami: EJ... none of this is normal. You know that, right? We have to talk about this. It wasn't our guy who... got to nick. We have to figure out who did. Lucas: Thanks for coming. Will: Sure. What's up? Lucas: Well, we really haven't really talked since, you know, nick was... Will: Murdered. It's okay, dad. You can say it. Wait. Is this what you wanted to talk about? Lucas: Yeah. Will: Why? I mean, what is there to say? Lucas: You tell me. Sonny: Ari's sleeping already? Gabi: Yeah, she was exhausted. Sonny: Oh, well, I'm sure you are as well. And starving. You didn't have any breakfast. Here. Gabi: Oh, you don't have to do that. Sonny: No, really. You have to eat something. You have to eat something. By the way, EJ called, left a message. He's gonna come over with that new joint custody agreement so that you and will can look over it. I hope that's okay. I said he can come. Gabi: Would you just stop? Daniel: Nicole, you know I care about you very much. And that's why I think it is so important for you to tell Eric the truth. Nicole: And if I won't? Daniel: You know the answer to that. If you won't do it, I will. Nicole: Eric. Eric: Hey. Well, here we are again, you two looking like you just lost your best friend. What's going on? Why do you both look so upset? EJ: Please. Why should we care who killed nick? The only thing that matters is he's gone. Sami: [Whispering] EJ. EJ: Now that we know that we don't have blood on our hands, we don't have to beat ourselves up over Allie's trauma. Sami: EJ, you paid that guy. You gave him money. We were gonna have him-- EJ: What exactly would you want me to do, hmm? Nick brought that upon himself. Would you rather that he was running around, making threats every other day against you and Gabi and Kate... Sami: No, of course not. EJ: And everybody else? Would you rather that he was preparing his court case? You have to sit there with your mouth shut, in front of the judge while he orders William's visitation down to every other weekend? Sami: No. EJ: No. Sami: Of course not. EJ: Exactly. Sami: But I thought that that was the worst thing that could happen. And now, I'm afraid that-- EJ: What are you afraid of, hmm? Sami: I'm afraid that someone we love is gonna spend the rest of their life in prison for killing nick. Will: Dad, I don't know what you want me to say. Lucas: Shouldn't you be getting ready for your custody hearing? Will: Gabi cancelled it. She's letting EJ draw up the agreement. Lucas: I thought EJ was representing you. Will: He is. Gabi just wanted the whole thing over with. Something simple and fair, which is what I wanted all along. Lucas: Well, good. Then I'm happy. How's Gabi doing? Will: I think she's still in shock over nick being dead. I mean, they had such a complicated relationship. Lucas: Yeah. Yeah, a lot of people could say the same thing. How do you feel about nick's death? Nicole: It's Brady. Eric: What about Brady? I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but he and your cousin Theresa are back together, and they were celebrating with a few mimosas for breakfast. Eric: Yeah, that is bad news, but it's not totally unexpected. Is that really what's got you upset? Nicole: Yeah, of course. Daniel and I are worried about Brady, aren't you? Eric: Of course I am. He's my brother. But, Daniel, you're not saying anything, which leads me to believe that it isn't just about Brady and Theresa. So what's going on? Why are you both so upset? Maggie: The nick that I wanna memorialize... is someone that, I don't know, most people never met. You know what I keep thinking? I keep--keep thinking about that sweet, shy little boy who used to visit us and spend summers together. He'd rewire Mickey's ham radio, and he'd--he'd help me finish the Sunday crossword puzzle. I told him he was gonna have a brilliant future, and he should have too. Jennifer: I know, aunt Maggie, I know. I'm gonna get you some more water, okay? You stay right here, okay? Maggie: Oh, my. Oh. [Laughs] Sonny: Gabi, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to upset you. Gabi: Don't apologize. Look, ever since nick died, everyone's been tiptoeing around and acting like they have to be sensitive with everything that they say. And everyone's acting like I'm going crazy, and that's making me crazy! [Sighs] Sonny: Okay, I hear you. Gabi: Will's grandmother-- she was here, checking up on me. But at least she was direct about it, you know? Sonny: Well, did that help? [Knocking on door] Gabi: Yeah, actually, it did. I thought it was gonna be really hard to talk about nick, but what I can't handle is people being so sensitive with me. Kate: Gabi, it's time we get some things straight. Sonny: Well, looks like your wish came true. EJ: Look, if you're talking about William, you can't really think that he would be capable of... Sami: Shooting someone? I can't forget what he did to you. EJ: [Grunts] Listen to me. He's a different person now. He's an adult. He's a father. Sami: He's desperate. He was desperate then, and he's desperate now. EJ: I think you need to have a little more confidence in your son, Samantha. Sami: Don't misunderstand me. I do have confidence in my son. I have confidence that he would do anything for his daughter. Anything. And nick gave him every reason in the world to want him dead. Will: I'm not gonna lie to you, dad. It's been a huge relief having nick out of our lives. But... Lucas: But what? Will: When I was shot... Lucas: Which was nick's fault. Let's not forget that, okay? Will: They put me on those painkillers, and it really messed with my head. They sent me home from the hospital with, like, a jar full of them, and it would have been so easy to just keep taking them. Lucas: Right, but you didn't. Will: Well, I remember what happened to nick when he got hooked. And then him having to detox in prison. And that guy Jensen-- and everything that happened, I mean... it must have sent him over the edge, and I'm surprised it didn't happen sooner. [Sighs] You saved me, Dad. Lucas: I did? What do you mean? Will: If I had done my time, like nick, if I had gone to prison for shooting EJ, I mean, who knows what kind of hell that would have been for me, what kind of life I would have? I owe you. So, so much. Daniel: I am very concerned for Brady. But when you came in, Nicole and I were discussing something else. Nicole: The shooting on the island. And, Daniel, you know I never would have forgiven myself if you were badly hurt. Eric: Listen, I thought you all worked through that. Nicole: I know, I know. It's just-- I still feel terribly guilty. Eric: Okay, that's got to stop, and I'm sure that Daniel would agree. I mean, he's okay, he's fine, and it was an accident. Nicole: I know. I know, but if Daniel--if I was somehow responsible for really hurting him... Daniel: Okay, I really don't want to keep going over the past, Nicole. It's the present that I'm concerned with. Eric: And I am also concerned with the present. So in the interest of staying in the present--actually, I should have spoken to Nicole first about this, but I'm sure she'll approve. Nicole: Approve of what? Eric: Daniel, will you do me the honor of being my best man? Daniel: I-I don't know what to say. Nicole: Actually, I don't approve because, um, I was gonna ask Daniel to be my best man. Eric: You--you were? Nicole: Yes. It would be wonderful to have a maid of honor, but the best friend I've ever had is Daniel. And the person I want standing beside me is someone who's always wanted what's best for me and would do absolutely anything to support me. Eric: I-I guess I can take Jennifer as my best person. Nicole: [Laughs] Eric: Or--or best couple. How about that? What do you think? Nicole: Yeah, yes. I mean, as long as we're married, that's all that matters to me. Eric: I'm glad we can both agree that we want Daniel on our big day. I mean, if it wasn't for the two of you, we wouldn't even be here right now. Daniel: Yeah, I-I need a refill. Excuse me. Eric: What's wrong with Daniel? I mean, he seems so distant, tense. You have any idea what's wrong? EJ: Samantha, you saw William after the shooting. Now, if he'd pulled the trigger, do you really think that he could hide that from you? Of course not. He'd be in shock. Sami: Well, I thought he was in shock. Of course, I also thought that your man had done the job. Sorry. The point is, the police are gonna start investigating. When they find out everything that nick was up to, they're gonna be all over Will. [Whispering] What if they find out that he did shoot you? EJ: How can they? That secret went to the grave with Fallon. Sami: Okay, then who else? Who else wanted nick dead? EJ: I don't know, besides the countless enemies that nick had in Salem? Think of all the enemies he had in prison. Men who have a lot less compunction when it comes to committing murder, as Jensen taught us. Sami: Okay. EJ: Okay? Sami: You're--you're right. EJ: Okay, listen. I will keep tabs on the investigation, okay? You just keep out of it. Do you understand what I mean? I mean stay out of trouble, trouble. Okay, I have a meeting to get to. I will be back as quickly as I possibly can. Sami: Mm. [Chuckles] [Sighs] Kate: You know, the police are going to want to talk to you. Have you given any thought to what you're going to say? Gabi: I don't have anything to hide. Kate: No, no, no. 'Cause now that nick is actually dead, we need to get things straight about the last time he died. Lucas: Sometimes it seems like nick was dealt a lousy hand, but it doesn't justify what he did. Will: I know, I know. Lucas: Don't ever forget that. Don't ever let yourself forget that, all right? He was evil. And he was a nasty S.O.B. Will: D-dad, are you suggesting that nick got what he deserved? [Cell phone rings] Nicole: I think Daniel's fine. Eric: Okay. Daniel's just acting downright morose. He's not acting like himself at all. Nicole: Well, you know Daniel doesn't like to be the center of attention, and he said he didn't wanna talk about the shooting. So I wanna respect that. Let's just consider this subject closed, okay? Eric: [Sighs] Nicole: So... Eric: Yeah. Nicole: Dare I ask how things went with your mother? Eric: Well, it went well. Nicole: Yeah, right. Eric: [Laughs] No, honestly. She didn't say anything negative about you, about us. Nicole: Mm-hmm. But I bet she didn't congratulate us either. Eric: Yeah, we'll get there. Nicole: I'm glad you talked to her. Eric: Now wish me luck telling Sami. Nicole: Oh, dear God, Sami. [Chuckles] You know, if you're gonna tell Sami now, I could go with you. Daniel: Well, you know, I got a text from work, so I need to go in a little while. Nicole: Oh, that's too bad. Daniel: Yeah, but I really want to finish our conversation, Nicole. Do you mind giving me a ride back to my apartment? Nicole: Well, Eric and I were gonna go over to-- Eric: Oh, you know what? That's fine. You know what? I think it's better if I talk to Sami alone. Nicole: Oh. Daniel: Well, no, I mean, if that's a problem, we could actually have the conversation right here. Yeah, in front of Eric. I think that would probably be-- Nicole: No. No, Eric's--Eric's right. Good luck. I love you. I'll see you later. Eric: Okay. Nicole: Okay? All right, let's go. Daniel: All right, bye. Eric: Bye. Lucas: I'm not saying that anyone deserves to be murdered. I'm just saying, you know, I'm not surprised by it. Will: No? Lucas: No. No, I'm not. You know how nick was. He had a talent for pushing people to their limits and beyond--even people he cared about--so I guess somebody just got sick of it. Will: I'm sorry I can't stay longer. EJ's coming over. We're gonna finish up this custody agreement. Lucas: Okay, I really hope everything goes well today. Will: I think it will. Lucas: And, hey, if you need anything... you know, you want to talk about anything, anything at all, you know I'm here for you, right? Will: I know. Same goes for you, dad. Lucas: All right. Well, I am real proud of you. You hear me? Will: I hear you. Lucas: Bye. Sonny: Kate, why are you bringing that up now? Kate: Because Gabi has a history of unfortunate blurts. And when the police are questioning her, we don't want the next words out of her mouth to be "Kate and Sami and I murdered nick. And then we threw him in the river, but then he came back. And he blackmailed us, thus giving us a perfect murder motive." Gabi: Why would I bring up any of that? Kate: Because--because when you're under pressure, those are the kinds of things that you do! Gabi: You know, I think I've handled pressure pretty well. Kate: Yes, sweetie, you have. You definitely have. I just wanna make sure. Gabi: That I don't ruin things for you and Sami? Well, guess what. Now that nick is out of my life, no one is gonna push me around. Not you, not Sami, not anyone else. Arianna: [Cries] Gabi: Excuse me. Kate: What did I say? Sonny: [Sighs] I mean, you know how she was talking about handling pressure. Kate: Yeah--not. I'm just gonna apologize to her about... Sonny: No. Kate: Stating the obvious. Sonny: No, no, no, no, no. Don't try to fix things when she's in this kind of mood. Usually has the opposite effect. Let's wait till she calms down, and I will talk to her later, okay? Kate: Thank you. Sonny: Mm-hmm. Kate: But you know I'm right. She needs to keep her mouth shut. [Door closes] Sonny: Just when I thought nick was out of the picture things would get easier. Sami: It's so good to see you. Eric: I've been worried about you. Sami: Oh, don't be. [Chuckles] Eric: Well, and Allie? I mean, mom says she's doing better. Sami: She is. Well, you know, she's seeing a therapist that mom recommended. Eric: Right. Sami: And she's having nightmares, but the therapist said that's to be expected. Eric: I guess it's just a matter of time. Sami: Yeah, I hope so. Eric: Sami, you know if there's anything that I can do for you... Sami: That you'll be there for me? Yes, I know that. You didn't come all the way down here to tell me that, though. Eric: There is actually something I wanted to tell you. Sami: Please, please just break it to me gently, okay? I can't take any more bad news. Eric: No, no, no. Actually, it's good news, and I hope you'll be happy for me. Sami: Why? Eric: Nicole and I are getting married as soon as we possibly can. Sami: Have you completely lost your mind? Jennifer: Victor, hi. Victor: Oh, Jennifer. Jennifer: I didn't mean to interrupt. Victor: Oh, not at all. It's good to see you. And thank you for taking such good care of Maggie. Jennifer: Are you kidding me? Aunt Maggie is usually the one taking care of all of us. Victor: [Chuckles] That's very true. Maggie: Thank you. Jennifer: Listen, since you're home, I should really get going. Victor: But before you go, I just wanna say how glad I am that you and Daniel have worked things out and that everyone's all right after that terrible incident at smith island. Jennifer: Oh, I am just so grateful that Daniel is okay. Victor: Leave it to Nicole to shoot the one true friend she's ever had. And my godson is going to have to learn the hard way: No good deed ever goes unpunished. Jennifer: Daniel sees the good in Nicole. Victor: There's none to see. Maggie: Victor. Jennifer: I used to feel the same way. I trust Daniel's judgment. Maggie: You know I'm not exactly Nicole's biggest fan, but what does it matter? The important thing is that Daniel and Jennifer are together now, and they're gonna be blissfully happy. Jennifer: Yes, that is right. Maggie: [Laughs] Jennifer: Thank you, aunt Maggie. Maggie: Oh, I love you. Jennifer: I love you so much. And please call me if you need anything at all. Maggie: I will. And thank you for coming. Come on. Jennifer: Please. Bye, Victor. Victor: Bye-bye. Maggie: Okay, see you later. Jennifer: Okay. [Door closes] Victor: Is there anything I can do to help track down the guy that did this to nick? Maggie: I appreciate that. Victor: The police have any leads? Maggie: No. Not that I know of. Victor: Well, I'm sure that hope will be quick to check this time whether or not any of nick's compatriots from Statesville have been released recently. Maggie: Well, I'm sure she has. But I... Victor: What? Maggie: I hate to even say this, but I wouldn't be surprised if whoever killed nick was someone he knew. Someone that we all know. EJ: Oh, hello, William. I was just on my way to your apartment. I have the custody papers to go over with you all unless--unless you want to look at them here first. Will: [Sighs] No. Gabi and I are finally on the same page, and I don't want her to think that I'm going behind her back. I'm sure that you came up with a very fair agreement. EJ: As fair as one can be, I think, yeah. Will: Terrific. EJ: Okay, well, shall we? Gabi: Kate's gone? Sonny: Yeah. Gabi, you know she's just trying to help, right? Gabi: Wait, you're talking about Kate? Help herself, maybe. Sonny: Maybe. But she cares about you. She really does. She just sort of... Gabi: Has a unique way of showing it, is that it? Sonny: Yeah. Gabi: [Chuckles] Will: Hey. Gabi: Hi. EJ: Gabi, did you get my message? Gabi: I did. EJ: I bumped into William in the town square, and I offered to go through the contract with him first, but he was very keen that we all share it together. Gabi: Oh, I agree. From now on, we should do everything together when it comes to our daughter. Kate: Ah. Finally you deign to grace me with your presence. Lucas: Why are you so worried about the fall line? I told you it was all good... Kate: Believe me, right now, I could give a damn about the fall line. Lucas: You just told me you were worried about it. Kate: Because I was afraid that your phone or my phone might be bugged. Lucas: Why would my phone be bugged? Kate: Oh. Because it's most likely the police think you killed nick. Lucas: That's crazy. Kate: Is it? Because I think it too. Eric: Sami, if you cannot be happy for Nicole-- Sami: Happy? Happy? You want me to be happy? I just stood there and begged you not to give me bad news because I really cannot take it today, and you tell me that you are marrying a woman who has done nothing but cause me misery! Eric: And I'm-- Sami: I mean, she's tortured me! How could you do this to me? Eric: Sami, I'm not doing anything to you. Sami: What happened to loyalty to your twin? Eric: And how about loyalty to Nicole? She was willing to give up everything for me... Sami: [Laughs] Eric: Even her life. Sami: Well, too bad that didn't work out. Eric: Sami. Sami: Don't even start with me, okay? Nicole is nothing but a narcissistic, selfish, greedy bitch. I can't believe you're thinking about marrying her! I mean, she is... she is a terrible human being, and she only does things that she wants to help herself, and that's why she did it for you. She helped you because it helps her! Eric: Sami, stop. Stop it. Sami: Don't even--I'm not done yet! She's lying and manipulative! She's a horrible human being! Eric: Has that ever been said about you, Sami? You don't see me standing here tearing into EJ, even after what he did. Sami: Well, EJ has changed. Nicole hasn't, and she never will. Eric: She has. And I love her. Sami: Well, I'm sorry to hear that. I'm more sorry that I don't have the time or the energy to rescue you right now! I can't save you from destroying your life! Eric: That's good. Because there's nothing that you could do that would ever come between us. Daniel: Why, why, why are you doing this? Nicole: You know why. Daniel: Why are you compounding these lies when you know you're just making it harder? If you had just taken Eric somewhere and told him the truth, and then maybe he would start thinking you're honest, and he would give you... Nicole: I wanted to, I really did, but you see how happy Eric is. Do you really wanna be the one who destroys his life? Daniel: Uh, Nicole, no. The only one destroying anything is you. The longer you wait to tell him the truth, it's gonna get worse. Have you not learned that yet? Nicole: But, Daniel-- Daniel: No, no, no. I know you think you can change my mind if you plead and you beg long enough. But you can't, 'cause what you're doing is wrong! It's wrong, and it has to stop right now. You did it! Nicole: I hate lying to Eric. And I hate that you're involved, Daniel, but I don't know what else to do. Daniel: There is only one thing you can do. Nicole: Eric and I are happy. And you can see that. And after everything we've been through? All right, fine. Maybe I don't deserve it, but he sure as hell does. He loves me. He chose me. Daniel: Because he doesn't think he has another choice. He's convinced he could never be a priest again. Okay, look, I have no doubt that he loves you, Nicole. But his calling, his vocation, it is his life. I can't know what he would have done if he had seen Chyka's evidence to clear his name. But keeping it from him? You robbed him of that chance. This whole relationship is based on a lie. And it has to be made right, and I want so much for you to make it right. But I'll tell you what. If you can't-- Nicole: You will, I get it. Daniel: You're damn right I will! Nicole: Stop threatening me with that! This is my life too. This is about my dreams coming true, so could you please just leave it alone? Can't you just-- just this once, just turn your head? Victor: Why would you think we'd know the person who murdered nick? Maggie: I don't have enough fingers to count the number of people who despised nick. Before nick died, he tried to reinsinuate himself in Gabi's life. Victor: Well, he certainly was tenacious. Maggie: When will suggested that he and Gabi get a written custody agreement, nick encouraged Gabi or her lawyer to ask for the moon. Victor: [Chuckles] Oh, I can imagine how Kate responded to that. Maggie: And will and sonny and Sami. [Cell phone rings] Maggie: Oh. It's Julie. She's making the funeral arrangements. Excuse me. Hi, Julie. Victor: May we rest in peace, knowing that he's rotting in hell. Lucas: What's the matter with you? How could you accuse me of that? Kate: All right, all right. A simple yes or no will do. Lucas: Well, it's good to know that the police have a higher opinion of me than my own mother does. Kate: [Laughs] Well, actually, I think you did the world a tremendous favor, so... Lucas: All right, why do you think it was me? I mean, do you have any idea how many people in this town wanted nick Fallon wiped off the face of the earth? Kate: Yes, I do, and you were at the top of the list. EJ: So as you can see, it really is all perfectly straightforward. Will: Right. Gabi: Okay, but I do wanna make sure that if anything happened to one of us, God forbid-- EJ: Oh, right, absolutely. That's covered, um--here we go. So if you were to predecease William, then the custody would revert to him, and if the reverse were to happen, then the custody would revert to you. Gabi: Wait a minute. Sonny: What? Gabi: I'm sorry, I have a problem with that. Eric: I don't even want to hear this, Sami. Nicole saved Jennifer from being killed by that lunatic Liam Frazer! Sami: Wait, didn't she almost get Daniel killed in the process? Eric: Both she and Daniel could have been killed when they went after Chyka. Meanwhile, your fiancé, he didn't even raise his finger to try and find his own sister! He could have given me my life back, but he didn't even try! Sami: You want your life back, you stay away from Nicole walker, okay? Just stay away from her! Do I have to remind you of everything that she has done to me? Eric: Do I have to remind you of everything you've done to her? I guess it was just too much to expect a little smile on your face for my sake. Sami: Wait a second. Everything I am saying is for your sake. Eric: Yeah, right. You know what? I don't need my family's support. Thank God I actually have friends who want me to be happy. Sami: You know who you sound like? Brady, and we all know how that turned out. Eric: Yeah, well, I'll tell you what. You worry about your own wedding, Sami, and I'll worry about mine. Daniel: So you expect me to just turn my head and look the other way, like it's just some minor glitch? Like it's no big deal? Nicole: Isn't Eric's happiness a big deal and mine? Daniel, I have been waiting my whole life for a man like Eric. Daniel: And do you think that he's been waiting his whole life to be lied to by the woman he loves? You were so determined to help him. You were willing to put your own self-interest away because it's what you wanted for Eric. You wanted it to be Eric's choice. And then what? I mean, what happened? Eric isn't the only one you hurt. Jennifer nearly died. She was almost killed on smith island because you didn't come forward with what you knew. You were so desperate to hide the truth that you tried to kill Liam. You almost killed me instead. Nicole: I knew you really didn't forgive me for that. Daniel: Okay, Nicole, I mean what I say. But I am so sick of you changing the subject... [Groans] Look, you need to do what is right. I am your friend, Nicole, but I'm also Eric's. And he has a right to know what you've done. And he still may see his options. But I guarantee you, one way or another, he will know. Nicole: Fine. I will find Eric, and I will tell him the truth. Daniel: For real this time? Eric, yeah, it's Daniel. Can you call me after you've spoken with Nicole? Nicole: You bastard. Now you're just hurting me. Daniel: No. You're hurting yourself. Nicole: You're right. I need to do this, and I will. Just give me some time to pull myself together. [Sobs] Sami: [Sighs] God, I just can't believe my brother is gonna marry that... [Cell phone rings] Sami: Samantha Brady. Oh, yes. I'll be by to pick that up myself. Thanks. Will: What's wrong? Gabi: Well, if something happened to me, of course I want will to have custody, but I'd also like for my brother to get to see his niece. And I want that in writing. Will: Not a problem. EJ: Okay, I can take care of that. Is there anything else? Gabi: Uh, yeah. I don't see anything in there about sonny's rights. EJ: That's because sonny doesn't have any legal rights. Gabi: Well, what if something were to happen to me and will? I wanna make it clear that Arianna grace should continue living with sonny if--if that's what he wants. Sonny: Of course that's-- that's what I would want. I just hope that that would never happen, where you-- Gabi: It's just in case. I wanna make it clear that you're her other daddy. Look, you've been a part of our daughter's life from her very first breath, and I just wanna protect your rights. EJ: You know, I really don't think this agreement is the right place for a stipulation like that, but how about you leave it with me? I'll find a way to get it in there somehow. Sonny: Thank you. Will: Yes. Thank you. Lucas: I'm at the top of the list--me? How do you figure that? Kate: Because I know that you were upset when I told you about the custody hearing, that nick was planning on getting Gabi to shut will and the rest of us out of Ari's life. Lucas: I would never do that, mom. Kate: You just need to drop the act, okay? My gun is missing. You're the only one who could've taken it, and there's only one reason that you would do that. Daniel: [Groans] Jennifer: Hey. Daniel: Hey. I... Jennifer: You wanna tell me what's going on? Daniel: I just spilled my coffee. Jennifer: No, that's not what I'm talking about. I just saw Nicole speed away about a minute ago, and you are upset again. So whatever is going on between the two of you, it has got you completely on edge. I wanna know what it is. Tell me. Please. Nicole: Hey. Eric: Hi. Nicole: Things didn't go well with Sami? Eric: No, they didn't. You don't look so happy yourself. Nicole: It's just--I've been giving something a lot of thought, and there's only one way to do this, and it's just to say it out loud. Eric: Okay, say what? Nicole: We need to elope.