Philip and Chloe trade insults at dot.com, but Chloe strikes a nerve by mentioning Shawn and Belle's trip to Paris. Lexie confides in Sami, admitting she believes Abe is at fault in the conflict with Brandon. Sami is intrigued to learn Brandon is concerned about her relationship with Austin. Nicole assumes Brandon is suing Abe for money, but he insists it is revenge for Abe breaking up their family. Worried for her brother, Nicole decides to intervene. On the island, Shawn comforts a traumatized Belle. Greta discovers a lagoon and regrets leaving the safety of the bayou, but Eric vows to protect her. Marlena confronts John, fearing the crisis has resurrected his mercenary persona; she demands he fight it, refusing to lose him again.