At the Cheatin' Heart, Brady realizes that Nicole is planning to adopt a baby and keep her miscarriage from EJ forever. Brady strongly tells Nicole that she must do the right thing; and if she won't, he'll tell EJ the truth. Chloe and Lucas are spending quality time at the pier until Chloe drops her engagement ring into the water. Nicole decides to use Brady's old drug habits to her advantage and she excuses herself to score some cocaine from Brick, the bartender. Stefano counsels EJ that the first thing he must do to protect his family is make things legal with Nicole. The only thing standing in his way is Sami. Sami and Rafe trim the Christmas tree and bond a bit. Sami tries to find out a little about Rafe's background but is stymied. Suddenly, the phone rings. Sami talks to Roman and is stunned when he puts EJ on the line! Chelsea counsels Max not to throw away the box Trent left him. Max asks Chelsea to stay with him when he opens it. He finds a stuffed dog inside that brings back a painful memory. Chelsea finds a touching note in the box from Trent. After reading the note, Max is moved while Chelsea comforts him.