Nicole does a good deed by secretly taking Johnny to see Sami. Meanwhile, EJ and Stefano meet with judge Fitzpatrick regarding his upcoming custody hearing. Later, when Nicole returns home with Johnny, she tells him their visit to see Sami has to remain their little secret just as EJ enters, possibly overhearing. Melanie almost tells Philip about Stephanie's pills, but doesn't because she told Stephanie she would keep her secret. At the same time, Stephanie appeals to Father Matt for advice about her living the Kiriakis lifestyle, and with his help, she makes up her own decision about her life with Philip. Rafe investigates Nicole and Mia's connection. Melanie pushes Brady to ask Arianna out, and Brady ignores her. Meanwhile, Arianna returns to the Java Café and Rafe says he's going to take some flowers to Grace's grave as well as Emily's. Arianna asks if he's told Sami about Emily. Sami goes to the graveyard to see Grace, but is thrown to find Rafe at another grave. Bo dreams about his vision with Zack and he confides in Hope.