Nicole wants EJ to be her attorney. Mickey warns EJ that Nicole is a maneater, but EJ needs the money. EJ agrees to take Nicole's case despite Sami's protests. Sami is furious and storms out. Philip gets a call from Chloe. The Austrian consulate has sent officers to question her. Philip figures out Nicole must have ratted Chloe out. Stephanie finds an exhausted Max working at the pub. She talks to Caroline and Caroline convinces Max to cut back his hours. Stephanie is thrilled to have time with Max and tells him she is very worried about her mom and dad. Marlena tells John she doesn't approve of his corrupt lifestyle but she knows she can't change him. John asks her to take him on as a project, not as a patient.