Brady tells Madison he's not going to judge for not taking the C.E.O job at Titan. John, Marlena, Bo and Hope look for answers from Stefano regarding the marriage license. E.J. tells Nicole that he's thinking of no longer running for Mayor. Brady takes Madison to the town square when he unexpectedly proposes marriage to her. Stefano makes an admission that he would never make John and Hope get married unless they wanted. Nicole and E.J. walk by and offer their congratulations, but Brady says he still hasn't gotten an answer from her yet and to take all the time she wants. Stefano takes out the envelope remembering what Hope saying whatever is in there will haunt him forever. Nicole tells E.J. that Brady and Madison is part of the reason why she's so uncomfortable. Madison is stunned after coming home to find Ian waiting for her.