Lauren Boles

Brady and Nicole's lovemaking is interrupted by Eric's unexpected arrival at the Kiriakis mansion. Nicole freaks but Brady promises to keep their tryst a secret and heads downstairs to speak to his brother.

Dr. Chyka presents Kristen with a valise containing mysterious contents. But before he can explain, Jennifer arrives to voice concern for Kristen in the wake of the wedding cancellation.

Dr. Chyka presents Kristen with a valise with mysterious contents. But before he can explain, Jennifer arrives to voice concern for Kristen in the wake of the wedding cancellation. Chyka hides as Kristen, strangely serene, tells her friend she has come to accept that love wasn’t in the cards for her and assures she’ll be fine. Once Jennifer goes, Kristen brings back out the doctor, who asks: Is she ready to proceed? Nicole and Brady make love. In the aftermath, both admit getting involved isn’t necessarily the right thing for them right now. But their mutual agreement doesn’t keep them from making love a second time, both needing this release. In her jail cell, Sami is attacked by a mysterious assailant! Sami is not injured – just scared – and relays what happened to EJ. EJ tells Abe, who heads out to investigate. Earlier, EJ asks Justin to represent Sami but Justin wavers. Marlena is furious when she overhears Adrienne urging Sonny to end things with Will. Marlena and Adrienne really go at it, two women protective of the ones they love. Adrienne storms out – and finds Sonny encouraging Justin to take Sami’s case. Adrienne blows up, and Justin finds himself in the middle… but he makes his decision and calls EJ, saying he’ll take the case. Adrienne is furious. Chad connects with Abigail, both sure Sami is innocent. Later, Chad is stunned when he realizes he has vital evidence in his possession.

Stefano slips out of town as Sami worries she's going to spend the rest of her life in prison.