Lauren Koslow

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.

Stefano slips out of town as Sami worries she’s going to spend the rest of her life in prison. Marlena and Eric vow their support. Meanwhile, Roman warns John to stay away from Marlena. However, John still seeks her out and offers his help… which she coolly rejects. Nicole comforts Eric over Sami’s situation. When she hears he wants to cancel his trip to the state capitol, she tells him he must go – he can’t let his sister ruin all the work he’s done for the school project. Eric defends Sami, and they end up fighting. Upset, she seeks out Brady and they end up in a sudden, passionate kiss. Kristen meets with a mysterious man to help with her plot against Marlena. Anne makes things difficult for Jennifer at work but Daniel comes to her rescue. Daniel and Jennifer start to reconnect but things once again fall apart when she realizes he still is suspicious of JJ. JJ gets an idea when he overhears Cameron taking about the drug samples he has at work… Cameron tells Abigail he is not going to allow Chad to come between them.

To EJ and Marlena's horror, Sami is arrested for murder.

To EJ and Marlena’s horror, Sami is arrested for murder. Earlier, EJ calls Justin, suggesting this might be a good time to make their move against Stefano. Later, Kate and EJ argue over Sami’s true feelings for Rafe. Will presents Sonny’s offer to Gabi: she and Arianna should move in with them. Gabi can’t believe Sonny’s kind gesture after their earlier animosity. Will insists, and Gabi finally agrees. Gabi, Sonny and Will grow closer. Abigail and Daniel have an awkward conversation about JJ. Meanwhile, Jennifer asks her son point blank if he’s the one who vandalized Daniel’s car. JJ denies and accuses his mom of allowing Daniel to poison her mind against him. Jennifer goes to Daniel, who admits he has no proof, but still suspects JJ. Jennifer’s upset that he clearly thinks she can’t handle her own son, and things end badly for the two of them. Meanwhile, JJ and Rory make plans to sell more pot.

Marlena suggests to Kristen that she leave town since Kristen now has no chance of getting Brady back.

Marlena suggests to Kristen that she leave town since Kristen now has no chance of getting Brady back. Meanwhile, Brady confronts John on his motives for trying to seduce Kristen and is not too surprised when he learns his father still harbors a twisted attraction to the woman he dumped all those years ago. Later, Marlena goes to Brady and the two reconcile. Elsewhere, John comes across Kristen, who tells him she no longer has any use for him. In private, Kristen vows revenge against Marlena. Sami grows nervous when Abe and Hope can’t find evidence to substantiate her version of events. EJ stands by her side. Later, Sami makes small talk with a woman and her young son, not knowing how their lives are now linked thanks to what happened tonight. Sami is stunned when Roman, Abe and Hope announce that Sami’s situation has gone from bad to worse. Kate reports Sami's predicament to a Will but assures all will be okay. She then offers to take in Gabi and Arianna when they are discharged from the hospital. However, Sonny later suggests another option to Will. Why don’t they have Gabi and Arianna move in with them?

Brady makes amends with Eric. Meanwhile, Kristen and Nicole get into a huge catfight over Brady.

Jennifer is stunned when she finds Daniel tearing into JJ.

Abigail arrives at Daniel's to babysit Parker and interrupts a tense moment between Daniel and JJ.