Larry hesitates when Benny demands invasive psychological tests for the lawsuit. Brandon manipulates him with promises of a large payoff, convincing Larry to proceed. Lexie defends Stefano to Abe, citing his saving of Hope as proof of his goodness. Abe reflects on the difficulty of self-forgiveness regarding his accidental shooting of Larry years ago. John and Stefano try to gauge what the other knows about Hope's baby. John fears Stefano knows about his tryst with Hope. When Stefano boasts about the next generation of DiMeras, John's mercenary side emerges, and he threatens to cut off Stefano's life support. Alice, Doug, and Julie celebrate Hope's release and pregnancy, unaware that Bo cannot be the father. Hope asks who believed she was alive. Marlena asks Bo when he will tell Hope the truth about the baby's paternity. Bo admits he fears the child is Stefano's. John arrives with news that Kurt is in custody.