While Nicole is freaking over Chad's discovery, EJ meets Chad and learns the whole horrible truth. Mia breaks down with Will and reveals that she still loves him. Meanwhile, Brady tries to explain his side in Nicole's deception to Sami. Later, Sami realizes she wants to help Nicole and maybe talking to EJ will help. EJ calls Nicole home. She's hopeful about reconnecting with EJ, but is shocked to see Chad there. Chad sees "his baby" for the first time. Nicole is forced to admit Sydney's adopting wasn't legal. EJ sends Chad away, but Nicole is upset to see EJ still may not help her keep Sydney. Chad returns to Maggie's, and he, Mia, and Will talk it all out. Meanwhile, Sami overhears Nicole say that "terrible person" will not take her baby and Sami pries her for answers. Bo is happy to have Hope and Ciara home, but his happiness is short-lived when he learns that they are back in town, but are moving out. Bo confronts Hope, begging her to remember the good times in their marriage, but she insists that their past is coming back to haunt them. Carly is nearly killed by a traitorous crewman, but Rafe saves the day. Carly tries to find out Rafe's identity, but he only grows sicker. Carly plots a new plan to save herself and Rafe from the people who are after her. As Rafe recovers, she hears him unconsciously say that he must tell "her" about "the baby."