Nicole shows E.J. the divorce and to come to terms that their marriage is over. Madison argues with Brady until he agrees to go and visit John. Austin and Carrie move out of the loft which pleases Rafe meaning he and Sami have some alone time. John tells Marlena he's taking her out, Marlena says that he can't cause he's still under house arrest. Nicole promises she won't file the petition til after the election, but E.J. says that he ain't signing it. Rafe and Sami take the kids to the pub for a little celebration. Austin and Carrie find some time for romance in their new place. John is delighted when Brady comes to see him, even though they've barely spoken when he went to Switzerland. E.J. tries to get Nicole to be a family with him and his children, but signs the papers after she refuses. Rafe tells Carrie that he met with the witness earlier and agrees that it's John's only hope. E.J. sees Rafe, Sami, Carrie and Austin having fun with his children.