Rafe interrupts EJ and Sami's intimate moment, dying to tell Sami that EJ is blackmailing him into giving her up. However, Rafe backs down, knowing he must protect Gabi. EJ excuses himself to take a call, and Rafe can't help but warn Sami that EJ is not the man for her. Sami is irked - and confused - by Rafe's hot and cold behavior. She demands he explain himself. As much as it pains Rafe, he keeps his mouth shut and leaves.