Discovering the ransom note from Anna that demanded $5 million, Sami blew up at EJ for keeping it a secret. She did, however, agree to keep quiet about it for the moment since she didn’t want Rafe to bring in the FBI. Being back on the Fed’s payroll, Rafe couldn’t help but be suspicious after overhearing Sami and EJ conspiring about something regarding the kidnapping! All three pulled together to attend Nicole’s sentencing hearing, hoping the schemer would be sent away for a very long time. The trio got their wish when the judge handed down a 20-year sentence! Nicole accepted her fate, although Brady — much to Arianna’s disappointment — didn’t take the news well. Standing by her man, Arianna insisted that Brady go and say farewell to Nicole. Meanwhile, Ari’s very life was in jeopardy when Troy decided that the best way to impress his boss was by eliminating the competition — literally! She was unwittingly saved by Brady’s timely arrival, but Troy vowed that she’d wind up dead sooner or later. Vivian learned that Carly’d had a baby years earlier but had a hard time finding out who the child was or what had happened to it. Overhearing Vivian share this news with Victor, Hope decided to protect her rival for Bo’s affection. She and Justin searched Vivian’s room for what she’d uncovered so far and, when caught by Victor, covered their actions by kissing! Victor kicked Justin out of the mansion, and Vivian went straight to Bo to blab about the buss. Despite having doubts about their relationship, Melanie agreed to jet off to Vegas with Nathan and tie the knot. Instead, Nathan and Philip wound up being arrested and tossed in jail after getting into a fight over the beauty. Back in Salem, Mia was making a mess of her own life and dragging Will down with her. Sami’s son became fed up with Mia’s lies and manipulations where Chad was concerned. When jealousy drove Mia to try and play games with Gabi, a furious Will dumped her! Hope was devastated upon seeing Bo and Carly sharing a kiss. Having uncovered the fact that Carly gave birth to a secret child, Vivian shared this news with Victor… unaware that Hope was listening in! Philip convinced Melanie that they should tie the knot immediately, but things didn’t go as planned. Anna — who was revealed to be Sydney’s kidnapper — sent a ransom note to EJ. Discovering the note, Sami was convinced by EJ to keep quiet, which meant not telling Rafe for fear he would drag the FBI into the kidnapping.
