Elvis feels on top of the world, applauded even by Stefano, now his trap has closed on desperately destitute Melanie. Philip faces a worm virus which has cleared Titan's entire database, the IT specialist doubts if at least the fuel project can be recovered. His vague threat the DiMera's went to far to get away this time is laughed away. Brady is asked again to help Nicole, who fears Sydney and Sami's instinctive bonding may give their secret away. Sister Theresa assures Sami, rather in vain, that Grace is safe regardless of the mystery visitor, who she admits ...

Rafe's regular application for a Salem PD job is warmly welcomed by grateful Roman, who digs into a long-term research budget to assign him to the DiMera malversations. Will meets future stepmother Chloe, who agrees gold-hearted Lucas shouldn't put himself down by taking the blame for their own faults. Daniel tries to comfort Lucas, who fears Choe's sudden idea to elope to Las Vegas bodes another no-show. Nicole can hardly believe her luck when Dr. Baker drops by, not to blackmail her again but announcing he's leaving the private clinic and her life for a Denver job ...