Justin tells Madison the positive side to her working with Kate at Mad World. Carrie walks by Nicole's hospital room and starts to overhear Nicole and Rafe's conversation. E.J. overhears Stefano and sees he might be responsible for Lexie's illness. Gabi goes along with her "stalker" lie to Chad, Melanie and Abigail, but is nervous when they suggest she go to Rafe. Daniel tells Nicole that this secret is taking it's toll on her and the baby and to consider telling E.J. the truth. Justin offers Carrie a career opportunity for a law firm in Salem. Carrie becomes distraught after her conversation with Nicole. Melanie suggests that Gabi should move in with Chad as a safety precaution which surprises him. Madison and Brady decide on a wedding date after her divorce from Ian is final. Stefano is about to show E.J. the contents of Alice's letter but gets a call saying Nicole was released from the the hospital. Abigail makes an observation that Gabi looks pretty happy for someone who's being stalked. Stefano takes the letter with him to the town square wondering how he's gonna tell E.J. he's not his son.