-At the Kiriakis Mansion, Philip is reading the paper in the living room when Nico drags a kicking and screaming Belle into the house. Philip tells Nico it's about time. Nico reminds Philip he works for his father and only did this because his father approved. Philip sarcastically says he knows and that he understands his level of power. Nico coldly looks at him and leaves.

Philip: Long time, no see Izzy.

Belle: Shutup. I should have you arrested...

Philip: For what? Wanting to see my wife. I have been more then reasonable, Belle. I haven't seen or talked to you since the night...

Belle: Your father returned from the dead and stripped you of all your power.

Philip turns away.

Belle: Aww...poor baby. Still whining, aren't we?

Philip: Shutup. Just because I don't have all that power, doesn't mean I can't use what I already have. My father...my father wants you and Claire here just as much as me so it will happen. Whether you want it to or not.

Belle: I don't care who I have to face. You, Victor...whoever. I will fight with all I have to make sure you never get your hands on Claire. You can have me but you can never have her.

Philip: Strong words but you can't beat the Kiriakis name and power. I may not be the head of the empire anymore but I can still use all it's resources and I can go to my father. You don't stand a chance. Not a chance.

Phillip and Belle coldly stare down each other.

-On the pier, Kate continues to break down in tears over her and Lucas's latest altercation and his and Will changing their last names to Horton. She begins to contemplate all the mistakes she has made and all the meddling and tells herself she did this. She just never stopped to realize her actions were doing more harm then good and now she may have lost Lucas and Will.

-At Eric and Nicole's suite, Eric arrives home and sees Nicole holding the baby they found at Green Mountain. He asks her what is going on. She tells him he is theirs now. She asks him what names he has picked out. Eric looks at her and asks her what the hell she did.

-Steve and Kayla return to their suite. Kayla can see Steve is upset about his therapy session and she tells him it's ok. He will continue to make progress and eventually they will get the results they want. She tells him they will get their life back. Steve smiles at her. Kayla suggests she go and bring them some food from the restaurant downstairs. They can then have a nice meal and relax.

Steve insists she doesn't have to do that but Kayla says she wants to and tells him to sit and relax. She leaves. Steve decides to take a shower while he waits. As he gets up from the couch, he sees a envelope slipped under the door of the suite. He goes over and picks it up. He opens the door to see who left it but no one is outside the room. He goes back in the suite and studies the envelope, which has his name on it.

-At the McCluer home, Greta tells Frankie that he still hasn't answered her questions. Frankie says he isn't sure how to answer that question. He admits he likes her alot and thinks she is beautiful but he isn't sure how deep that goes. He also admits there is an attraction but any guy would be stupid not to be attracted to her. She is so kind and giving and has such a vibrant personality that it would be hard for any guy to resist her.

Greta laughs and says that guys have. Her track record in love is horrible. Frankie reminds her that his is too. He just isn't sure of what is between them yet. All he knows is she is a good friend to him and with everything they have going on right now, it may be best that it stays that way and they can just see where things go. Greta smiles and agrees that may be best. If something is meant to happen between them, it will come naturally and with time. She says she is glad they had this talk and Frankie agrees. They then go back to searching the house.

-At the Bullseye bar, Billie tries to pull away from Jack as her blouse is caught on his jacket. Meanwhile, James is on his way back from the bathroom and notices everyone in the bar fixated on the dance floor. He sees Billie trying to pull away from Jack and misinterprets it as Jack attacking her. He races over, pulls Jack off Billie, and punches him. Jack hits the ground and James tells him to stay the hell away from this women.

Bllie panics and explains that she was dancing with him when her blouse got stuck on his jacket. He is the guy she came with. The bartender comes over to calm things down and explains that they did come in together, calling themselves Dena Higley and Tom Langan. James asks why she was flirting with him then. Billie explains that it's her nature. Jack mentions that she has a wandering eye and isn't exactly a one man woman. James looks at both of them and admits he can't help but get the feeling something strange is going on here.

The bartenders says he isn't the only one. He tells Jack and Billie that a number of regulars at the bar are very suspicious of them and don't like them being here at all. Jack says he is sorry to hear that and maybe they should just leave. The bartender says it's up to them. They seemed nice enough earlier but if they are going to keep causing a stir then it may be best. Jack and Billie collect their belongings and leave. James tells the bartender something was not right with those two. He felt like he knew the girl earlier and now he feels like he has seen the guy somewhere too. He just can't think of where.

Meanwhile, outside, Jack and Billie can't beleive how close that was. Billie reminds Jack she said this was a bad idea. They knew this place was very exclusive and practically the whole bar was suspicious of them. She only hopes James wasn't.

-Back at Kayla's suite, Steve opens the envelope and reads over the note it contains. He appears both confused and stunned by what it says. He then says that he hates to this but he has to go figure out what this is about. He can't find any paper to write a note to tell Kayla he went out so he just leaves, hoping to be back soon or before Kayla gets back.

-Back at the Kiriakis Mansion, Belle and Philip continue their argument. Meanwhile, Kate appears outside, saying that Lucas and Will may be on the outs with her but she still has her other children at the moment. She hasn't seen Philip in awhile and needs to see how he is holding up with Belle being so difficult with him and with Victor returning.

Back inside, Belle defiantly tells Philip she will do whatever she must to make sure he never has Claire.

Belle: You will never have Claire. Never. Do you understand?

Philip: Belle...I have had enough. Enough of these back and forths. Enough of me being patient. It's time to get the ball rolling so here's the deal. You have 24 hours to have you and Claire moved in to this house. If you don't, then I seek full custody of Claire and take her away from you and your family for could. That's it. No comprise. Now...do you understand that?

Belle: Go...to...hell!!

Philip grabs Belle and tells her this is his final warning. She either does as he says or loses Claire. Belle admits she isn't afraid of him. He is nothing. Victor has all the power and she doubts he is going to have the time right now to devote to helping him. Victor needs all his focus and resources to bust the MCF from what she hears. He doesn't have the time for a minor matter such as this.

Philip violently begins to shake Belle and grabs her even tighter. She tells him to stop as he is hurting her. He grows more and more enraged.

Philip: With or without my father, I will find a way. I will use all the resources I can. All the power I can. Claire is mine. I will have her. I will have everything I want. Everything!!

Belle: Let go of me!!! Stop it!!!

Philip: Do you understand?! Belle! Do you hear me?! Claire is mine! Mine!!

Belle: Never!! You will never have her!!

Philip then tells her to shutup and smacks her across the face, sending her to the floor just as Kate walks in.

Philip: Bitch!

Philip then sees Kate is there as Belle begins to pick herself up.

Kate: Oh my...Philip. What the hell is going on here?

Belle (holding her face): Yeah, Philip. Why don't you tell your mother how you just brutally hit your wife.

A stunned Kate looks at an enraged Philip as Belle, who gets up off the floor, coldly stares at him.

-Back at Eric and Nicole's suite, he asks her again what she did. Nicole says it was nothing. She just had some strings pulled. Eric asks by who. It had to be someone with major connections and power. He then sees a "Titan Industries Employee Folder" and asks why she she it. Nicole says she starts working at Titan again tomarrow. She is taking the position vacated by Lucas.

Eric then realizes who Nicole went to for help. He asks her if she went to Victor. She is silent. He then raises his voice and tells her to answer him. Nicole gets upset as he is scaring the baby. She puts him down in the bedroom and returns to Eric. She admits she went to Victor and asked for a job and for his help. Eric reminds her that he was going to do everything he could. He is a Brady and that is a good name that people indentify with respect and honor around here.

Nicole: That may be but it's not the Kiriakis name, Eric. We were never going to have him if I left it to you.

Eric: Then, we would just have to accept it wasn't meant to be. There will be other babies but we can't control fate like this.

Nicole: I wanted this baby!!! This is the child we were meant to have. This is the life we wanted. We have the baby we found...the baby we wanted. You have the job you want and now I have the job I wanted.

Eric: Just couldn't let me have anything, huh? I knew you were upset I was working and you weren't. You just couldn't accept me being more successful then you and...

Nicole: You? More successful then me? I gave up beingh CEO of Highstyle for you. I was always more successful then you and your stupid photography gig.

Eric: That's always been it, isn't it? You never wanted to give all that up. When we first got back to Salem, all you kept asking was when we were leaving and going back to your life in LA. It's always about you and the one time you have to give up something for me...you have to be all bitter about it. You tried to hide it but I saw it, Nicole.

Nicole: I don't care if you did and don't get all sanctimonious with me.

Eric: It's all about you. Same old Nicole. Haven't changed one bit. You want what you want and will do whatever it takes. You always have to be better...always have to be on top. Better job, more money...you even have to have the baby you want even if it may not be the one you are meant to have. You know what? Victor and you hated each other since after your marriage ended. How did you get him to help you? What did you do?

Nicole: Nothing. I asked for his help an we decided to call a truce.

Eric: There you go again. Same old Nicole. Your lying. Victor has gone all godfather on everyone so I highly doubt he would just do a favor without getting something in...

Nicole: Just shutup!!!

Nicole blows by Eric to the other side of the room, blowing some papers off the table. Eric sees that they are the adoption papers and something catches his eye. He begins to read them over. Nicole sees him doing this and says that now is not the time to go over those.

Eric: Aren't I suppose to sign these? Afterall, I am going to be the baby's fath...wait...why are you listed as the only parent and guardian. What the hell is going on, Nicole?

Nicole remains silent, contemplating what to say.

-At the McCluer home, Frankie and Greta are just about done when Jack and Billie show up. They fill Frankie and Greta in on what happened. Greta asks if James was suspicious. Billie hopes not but Jack is confident that he wasn't. Unfortunately, Jack says, it looks like it's back to the drawing board now as far as what they do next. Billie admits that at least they know now James is doing what he is doing for his family and never would've killed him, just as they suspected.

Frankie wonders what they can do now. Jack admits he isn't sure. All four are unaware that James is right outside, watching them. He witnesses Jack and Billie pull their disguises off.

James: How dare those two step foot in my house. They are the reason why my family is dead. They encouraged my kids...got my family further involved in all this. I knew they looked familiar at the bar. Damnit...I have to do something. Those two need to be stopped. I don't need the boss for this. This is all on me. I am going to make those two pay for what they have done to my family. All the pain they caused me...for that, Deveraux and Reed will pay.

-Kayla arrives back at her suite and wonders where Steve is. Meanwhile, Steve arrives at the pier and appears to be looking for something or someone through the fog. He then hears someone walking behind him and turns around to see who it is.

Steve: What the hell?

The camara shifts from Steve and pans around to reveal...THE MCF!!!

MCF (via voice changer): Hello, Steven. Long time, no see. I haven't seen you since the motel in Chicago a few days ago..

Steve: You? What are you...

MCF: Nevermind that. I wrote that note to you and called you hear because I have an offer for you. One I am sure you won't refuse.

Steve looks at the MCF, confused and wondering what the MCF is about to spring on him as the screen fades out.

On the Next Salem Lives...

Belle to Kate (with Philip): You either side with me against Philip or never see your granddaughter again.

Eric to Nicole: You think that little of me? Why did we even get married in the first place?

James (watching Jack and Billie): Your time is almost up.

MCF to Steve: I can give you what you most desire.