Paul calls Morgan and tells her his life is in danger and he needs to leave town immediately. Philip runs into a distraught Morgan. He comforts her and she pulls him into an intense kiss. John tells EJ he is family and he can stay in the mansion. Sami's packed up EJ's things. EJ says he's not going anywhere. Later, EJ pays a visit to Nicole and pulls her into a kiss. Max goes back to Robbins' hotel room and Steph follows. She calls him Max Brady and the dean blanches at the name. It's revealed: the dean, Trent Robbins, is Max's father. Hope encourages Marlena to reach out to John again. Marlena agrees and invites John to dinner. John tells her he has moved on and suggests Marlena do the same. He walks out with Ava, leaving Marlena devastated.