Jason Cook

Maxie drops a bomb.

At the police station, everyone is stunned by the arrival of a man claiming to be with the CIA, demanding Stefano's release.

Lulu makes a big decision.

John is terrified for Marlena, watching her via long-distance video as Stefano's armed thug approaches her.

It's Election Day in Salem and the media is predicting Abe's going to win by a landslide. Lexie and Abe converge at the Brady Pub where they will wait to hear election results. At the DiMera mansion, Tony calls Stefano on what he "did" for Lexie, and while Stefano won't admit he did anything, he reminds Tony that he will always help his children even though they don't appreciate it. Tony strikes back saying if he was involved with the mayor's demise, it will cost Abe this election and his political career. Meanwhile at the pub, Lexie finally confesses to Abe that she thinks Stefano killed Marino because of her. Abe and Roman pay the old man a visit. Stefano doesn't admit anything, but informs Abe that he's glad he switched his support from Marino to Carver. At the pub, Lexie fears that her actions to help Abe could cost him the election. Abe returns and Lexie apologizes. Evan announces the results are in and Lexie asks Abe what he's going to do. Abe admits he doesn't know. Sadly, his campaign has been soiled by Stefano. It's announced that Abe is the new mayor of Salem and Stefano couldn't be more pleased. After leaving the hospital, Philip tracks down Daniel at the health club where he sees him working out with Chloe. Philip's angry and feels betrayed that Daniel isn't by Kate's side. Chloe lays into Philip making him understand that Daniel's human too, and that if he needs a break to give him the strength to help his mom, Philip has to understand that. Philip agrees and apologizes. Later, Daniel and Chloe connect and it appears that she and Daniel are kindred spirits. Chloe realizes she has a new friend in Daniel. Nick is keeping creepy tabs on Melanie. She comes downstairs after a day in bed to find him working on his project. They discuss the note and Nick reassures Melanie that her secret's safe with him. Later, he receives confirmation from the University that the letter he received is a legitimate approval. He hugs Melanie, telling her she's going to be rich, but all hopes come to a halt when Philip arrives and reveals Titan is behind the foundation. Philip is sorry to inform Nick that his alternative fuel project is never going to see the light of day.