As Sami and Lucas chatted in the DiMera study, EJ burst in. Both guys were there to take their respective twin on an outing. Sami said neither of them was taking the kids anywhere — Allie just went down for her nap. Lucas didn't care and went to fetch his daughter. EJ sat down in front of Sami's computer and noticed her resume on the screen. He was impressed she was looking for a job. He asked about Sami's skills. She couldn't list many. Lucas interrupted and said he was leaving with Allie. He and Sami discussed her resume. Then, Lucas told her about Caroline's arrest. Sami thought there had to be a mistake. EJ emerged with Johnny. Sami told EJ and Lucas to take the twins and go. She phoned her father at the station, but they wouldn't put her call through. She fumed... then fainted. Later, Lucas returned and found Sami passed out.

Hope met Chelsea at the pub. Chelsea noted she was going to take some classes at the university and lamented Dean Robbins was going to be one of her professors. Hope broke the news that Trent had been murdered and Caroline was the number one suspect. Chelsea said she suspected someone else: Melanie. Hope asked Chelsea how her social life was going. Chelsea said, fortunately, she hadn't run into Daniel much at the hospital. Hope assured her she would find a guy to sweep her off her feet. Chelsea admitted she should have handled her breakup with Nick differently. Hope asked if Chelsea still had feelings for Nick. Chelsea swore she didn't. Besides, he was interested in someone else.

Max prepared to visit Caroline at the jail. He blamed himself for bringing Trent into everyone's life. Stephanie noted that all he did was clean up Trent's messes. In walked Melanie. Steph left to head for the jail, so Max could chat with Mel. Mel asked if Max trusted her. He did. Mel promised Max's secret was safe with her. She knew he killed Trent. Max said he did no such thing, but thought Mel did. He went off on her for letting Caroline take the wrap for what she did. Mel was furious at the accusation and stormed off.

Bo told Roman that Caroline wasn't doing well in jail. Bo, Roman and Steve went over the facts. Abe arrived to offer his help. The mayor showed up and taunted Bo and Roman. He was concerned about another murder in Salem and another Brady being behind bars. He suggested someone more objective handle the case, especially with Bo's penchant for tampering with evidence. Bo fumed. Roman said the best men were already on the case. The mayor agreed to leave things as they were, but warned he'd be watching them. Alone, the mayor asked Abe if he wanted to do some freelance work for him — namely, watch the Brady brothers. Abe said he couldn't be bought. Bo went over the suspects in Trent's murder and added them to the board –— Caroline, Max, Nick, Nicole... Hope walked in and suggested a new name: Melanie! Steph arrived and Bo asked if she thought Melanie was capable of murder. Melanie walked in on cue, stunned that anyone thought she killed Trent. Steph left to talk to Max, who filled her in on his spat with Melanie. Steph noted that Melanie was inside with the cops. Bo asked Melanie if she'd killed Trent. Melanie swore she didn't. No matter — Bo told her she was a suspect and couldn't leave town.

Lexie sent Theo off with his therapist, Mark, when Kayla arrived. Lexie was surprised to see her there. Kayla told her she was given the chief of staff job. Lexie congratulated Kayla and they headed for coffee. Abe joined the pair until Kayla got called away. Abe told Lexie about the mayor's job offer. Abe's old friend, Scott, arrived. He told Scott he was no longer working as the police commissioner. Scott pulled Abe aside to talk. Meanwhile, Mark brought Theo back to Lexie and noted he was making progress. Chelsea arrived and gave Theo a snow globe from her trip. She and Lexie chatted before Chelsea headed off to visit Caroline. Abe listened to Scott's proposal that he run for mayor. Abe didn't think the time was right, but Scott said he'd finance Abe's campaign. When Lexie interrupted, Abe filled her in on Scott's suggestion.