Marlena is thrilled by John's return home. Nicole wonders what Stefano wants with the stolen pensions from Basic Black, E.J. thinks that his father doesn't care about him whatsoever. Lucas notices that Sami has taken off her wedding ring and says he has a surprise for her. Hope arrives and is distraught and delighted that she's back with Bo.Rafe tells Carrie he's not gonna let her go until he tells her the truth, but Sami and Lucas arrive before he can. John explains to Marlena that Stefano turned him and Hope back into their pawns once again and is the reason he was unable to contact her and reveals that theI.S.A. called him back in, Marlena doesn't take the news so well. Rafe asks Carrie why would he consider going back to Austin after what he's done toher. E.J. asks Nicole to tell him or not she still loves him, but they're interrupted by the sudden arrival of Sami. Billie brings Ciara into the room and shares a reunion with Hope. Nicole tells Rafe to go ahead and tell Carrie the tr