Sami cautions Eric to keep his distance from Nicole. E.J. tells Nicole that things might've been different if she had been honest with him from the start. Chad invites Abigail to come with him and Theo on an ice cream date. Jennifer suggests some life changing options to Daniel.Father Tobias tells John that Eric joining St. Luke's couldn't come at a better time. Sami learns from E.J. he is taking over Kristen's duties at Countess W. and is her new boss. Jennifer confronts Daniel about why she found the business proposal she gave to him in the trash, after consideration says he will look at it. Kristen is approached by a mugger, Brady intervenes to help but ends up getting hurt in the process. Eric finds Nicole and brings her to the church to give her some advice. John tells Marlena he had reasons for stepping down from the church board and tells her Sami isn't working for Kristen anymore. Abigail tells Chad that Melanie is going to be staying in Europe and won't be returning to Salem.