Later that day Rafe and Will are alone in Rafe's and Sami's apartment until someone knocks at the door. "You want me to get it?" asked will. No, I get it." Rafe walk over to the door and open it and see EJ with Sydney. Rafe, where Samantha? "Is she here?" EJ wants to know. Sami at the hospital with…. Johnny and Caroline. Oh, of course... Well came to drop Sydney." said EJ. But seen how Samantha not here, I guess I leave. Tells Samantha I stop by and if she wants to get Sydney, she can come by my place and pick her up. EJ said. We don't have to…you can just leave her here." said Rafe. Sami will be back here so you can leave Sydney." said Rafe. EJ decide leave Sydney. All right than I guess you tells Samantha, that drop Sydney off." said EJ.
EJ give Sydney to Rafe reluctantly. "Don't worry daddy will be back" said EJ with a smile as Rafe look displease to see EJ. Rafe shut the door. EJ leave and stand in the hallway. Oh, bloody lord, this is going to be more difficult than I thought." EJ walks away. I still don't trust that guy." said Rafe with Sydney in his arms. Well can I ask question, per se do you think this whole thing going to work? Will asked. "Well right now, we don't have a choice" Rafe respond.
Later EJ arrival at the hospital to see his son and goes into his room and found none other than Nicole with Johnny. "Nicole!" EJ said. "EJ!" Nicole turn and see EJ standing behind her. "I see you been spending with my son" EJ said. "I was just about to leave" Nicole stand up. "We need talk" said EJ. I guess we do." Nicole responds. EJ and Nicole go out of the room and sit down. You know, Nicole, I think about time we might have a quick, about your role in my children's lives. EJ told her. You can go ahead and say it, you know? I'm a big girl...just come out and say it, so-called marriage it's not happening. said Nicole. I didn't plan on this; I am sorry Nicole!" EJ told her. Which mean I can't see Sydney anymore... heard you talking to Judge Fitzpatrick. You said the wedding was off. said Nicole. Yes, I did... EJ said. This marriage, it was supposed to be an arrangement, remember? It was more of, like, a sham really. I get to see Johnny and Sydney and you, was so you could get to stick it to Sami. said Nicole. But now that change... That you and Sami called truce." EJ just listen. Look Nicole I know you love my children and... seen how you were with Johnny. I know how much you care about my Johnny and Sydney." said EJ. But...Sami doesn't want me anywhere, I know Sydney spent night with Rafe&Sami, And Sami not going to let me near Sydney or Rafe for that matter. So, I can't see Johnny and Sydney. EJ respond back to her. Well I wouldn't say Nicole...I mean you can see them. Nicole responds. Sami never let me see them or Rafe...Sami would die or kill me before she let that happen!" EJ get idea. Well Nicole what if I made you Johnny and Sydney god mother." Nicole is surprise and caught off. What, you want me...? EJ let her know. That right, how about you be Johnny and Sydney god mother. said EJ again. "What about Sami?" ask Nicole. "What about Samantha?" EJ repeatedly what she said. Come on. I don't have to tell you...Sami doesn't want me around your children. said Nicole. Samantha may call a truce, but I still have fully custody... Samantha only get to them through me." said EJ. Look Nicole do you want to be god mother to my children, Yes or no? EJ asked Nicole. Yes EJ." Nicole answer. "Then I make it happen" EJ promises her. "But why would you do this?" Nicole asked him. "Because I know how much you care about my children" said EJ. I don't see any harm an make you their god mother." EJ said. "Thank you" Nicole told him than kissed EJ on his Jaw and walks away.
Three days pass
EJ at hospice to see Johnny as he goes into room but see Rafe with his son and Rafe see EJ once he come in. "EJ!" Rafe said. Rafe, "where Samantha?" I thought she be here with Johnny." said EJ. She with Sydney at home right now." Rafe told him. Oh, Rafe I want to spend some time alone with Johnny. So, could you please leave so I can be alone with him. EJ asked Rafe nicely. Sure, I go." EJ respond back with a smile Thank you. Rafe get and leave out of the room. After he leave out of the door, EJ drop the smile and hand is on his head and look up, shaking his head like god. Rafe stand outside and looking back. "I still hate that guy" said Rafe, walking with his hands in his packets. EJ walks over to Johnny and sits down next to him. Dealing Rafe is far from pleasant," said EJ, putting his hand on his forehead. I am doing all this for you... even if it means I have to put up with Hernandez being around you and your sister. said EJ.
A few moments pass Johnny open his eyes and see EJ smiling. Daddy...Where Rafe?" EJ answer. He had to go... I am here right now, and I have surprise for you." said EJ. Me and your mother have a surprise patty for you." said EJ. "Really?" doesn't that mean Rafe be there?" Johnny reposed. Yes, as well your sisters, your grandfather, Willing, aunt Lexie and your mother." EJ told his son which brought a smile to his face. "Once you get better and out of here" EJ told him. "I promise" EJ told his son.
But you're worried that EJ letting Sami spend time with her kids is too weird? Rafe is at the apartment with Gabi. Not just that... EJ might try to pull something," said Rafe. So, you think EJ isn't going to keep his word?" said Gabi. We've been burned by EJ one too many times that it...he could easily change is mind. said Rafe. Come on You got to stop stressing. Hey. You got the girl, remember? Okay, you got the cool job. Everybody respects you. You're the hero. The kids love you. Sami loves you. You're the winner, Not EJ." said Gabi. Still I don't trust EJ or do want him around Sami or Kids. said Rafe.
Three hours later EJ is back at the mansion in the living room. "Elvis...Wasn't suspect you home so soon" said Stefano. "I just got home from the hospital" said EJ. "How Giovanni doing?" asked Stefano. He is doing better but he still a way to go." EJ said. Well when were you going to tell me... You going to tells me that you made Nicole, Giovanni and Sydney god mother." Stefano much to EJ dismay that he must explain. Look Nicole want to be a part of Sydney's life...so I thought why not make her their god mother. EJ explains. That way she can be apart, and I don't have to make her their stepmother." said EJ. Look Elvis I am happy you're not marrying Nicole but make her Giovanni and Sydney god mother." said Stefano. Look father Nicole wants to be a part of Sydney's life and Sydney like her so see don't the problems." said EJ. "And I wonder what Samantha will think?" asked Stefano.
Look father, I don't need Samantha to know because it would upset her." said EJ. "You know what?" You may deny it as much as you want, but I think you are still in love with that bitch. said Stefano which EJ roll his eyes and sick of his father keep bring it up. "Oh, father here we go again" said EJ. "Really?" EJ said. Because it clears you still love Samantha Brady it written over your face." said Stefano. For the...what is it now, thousandth time, Father I am not in love with Samantha anymore!" EJ try set Stefano strength but he doesn't buy it. Then why do you care about how she reaction about Nicole being the children god mother? Stefano asked him. Because me and Samantha made peace for the children shake...and I don't want to upset her or ruin it for my children. When I am trying to make this with Samantha for Johnny and Sydney. EJ states but Stefano believe EJ still has feelings for Sami. It seems like you're trying to convince yourself instead of me... when I look into your eyes it seems like it deeper. As Stefano questions EJ as he flashbacks to the hospital when with his son. "Does that mean you still love mommy?" Johnny asked EJ who couldn't answer. EJ just stand there with a look his eyes do not respond to his father.
"I sorry to disappoint you father nothing more than that" Said EJ. Really? "I double that" said Stefano. The look, the reason I am doing is because of the deal I made with god." EJ remind him. "Right a deal you won't be able to keep" said Stefano. Look father I am trying to make this work... I don't need your condescending attitude." said EJ. "Because you know I am right" said Stefano. You can deny it all you want but this is going to be a promise you're going to have a hard time keep...Elvis." said Stefano. Look father could you please not tell Samantha and just keep it to yourself and not mention it to anyone or Kate, I don't need anything ruin to this." said EJ, not wanting this to ruin his truce with Samantha. Find but l doesn't say I told you so later." Stefano leaves while EJ stand there put his hand on his head as if deal with his father's lectures isn't hard enough. EJ pouring himself a glass of wine and sit down and dunk it. I gave my word that I would allow Samantha to be part of Johnny and Sydney...and I plan on keep my promise father, no matter what!" EJ sit there quietly.
About 2 hours EJ come back to the hospital to see his son but Found Chad with Johnny. "I hear you been having a hard time" EJ stand there listen. I just came in to check on you, I don't know if you know but I your uncle." said Chad as EJ watching him with his son. I mean I know it strange but if you need anything let me know." Chad about to leave but see EJ once he turns around. Hello Chad!" said EJ. Look I am sorry, I didn't me..." EJ cut Chad off. "It no problem, look I like to have a word with you for a minute" said EJ. Chad walks out of the room with EJ and step into the hallway to talk to him. Look if I did any..." EJ stop Chad. No, I would like to thank you for spend time with you." said EJ. Look what I wanted to talk to you about is, I know my brother." said EJ. "I guess you're not necessary feeling the brotherly love" said Chad. Chad, I really didn't want to do this, but Lexie wanted me to, look if you need something gave me a call and I be here if you need me." said EJ. "I try and keep that in mind" said Chad, walking away.
Couple days later
It a day before EJ and Sami sight the custody agreement Lexie at hospital when she run into EJ. "EJ, what are you doing?" asked Lexie. I am here to see Johnny, how is he doing?" EJ asked his sister. Find. Lexie responds. "So how is everything?" asked Lexie. "Going with Sami now that the two of you made peace for Johnny and Sydney" Lexie see an express on EJ's face. "Everything going find" But Lexie can tell otherwise. "That what with the long face?" Lexie asked EJ. What the matter? Is it Johnny or is it Sami? EJ express gives it away to Lexie. Few moments later EJ is sitting down in the waiting room with Lexie. All right, what on your mind EJ? Lexie asked him. Well, so far me and Samantha have been cordial with one another... I been accepting of letting her have time with the Children and allow her to around them. Lexie know there something more than that. But... Lexie said. But things haven't been good." Lexie asked. Why? Well how should I put this it hasn't been very pleasant. EJ told her. "Have you and Sami been fighting?" Lexie sit down with EJ with a look on his face that express his dismay. I haven't had any connect Samantha or have we communicated... I most when I come to see Johnny ran into Rafe or Willing or whenever Come by to pick up Sydney or brought her by. EJ been mostly deal with Rafe or Will he have any connect with Sami personally that when Lexie realize she need to give EJ the right advises. EJ, if you're really serious about this and want this to work than you to start communicating with Sami. EJ know all too well what Lexie mean by that but the problem is he more than a little reluctant to do it. You and Sami need have a relationship for you two to get along for Johnny and Sydney."
EJ wonder if that even possible at this point, he knows they may a truce for the children but barely good terms as is beside there still resentment between the two even though they may piece for the Johnny and Sydney. You have to make effort to reach out to Sami to get to see you two need communicate with each other." EJ know his sister right but it easily said than done include with Rafe in the picture. "You need talk with Sami" EJ stand there known this going to be hard. I suppose there no reason for me to mope around...as much as I hate to admit it your probably right." EJ said as he stood up. EJ is the only this whole truce with is going to work is if you two truly put a side your problems." said Lexie as she stood up. "Well I sure make an effort to try a talk with Samantha" said EJ. "Just promise me you try to get along with Sami and not course problems" Lexie kisses EJ's jaw and walks away from him. EJ put his hand on head as if he did have enough problems how in the world is, he supposed to do this he wonder.
EJ is at home alone thinking about his sister words how he must reach to Sami, standing up thinking the only way is if get Sami without Rafe. I need get Samantha from Rafe away. EJ plans on doing.
The next day
Rafe and Sami are together getting ready for the custody agreement with EJ. "We suppose to meet with EJ" said Rafe. "I just want to get this over with" Sami just want to get this over with and doesn't care or want to chat with EJ or become friends with him again. Sami just want to get joint custody of the kids and doesn't stay a min with EJ any long than she must. Once this over we must be deal with EJ more. said Rafe. "I don't care I just want get this done" All Sami want is to get custody of Johnny and Sydney, so she won't have to be around EJ.
EJ is all ready for the custody agreement as Stefano come into the room. "Elvis!" said Stefano. "I about to meet with Samantha" said EJ. "So, you're really go through with this whole truce?" Stefano doesn't believe EJ really want to go through with this. "Father told you already I made up my mind" said EJ. Really? well do you know you won't just be dealing with Samantha but also with Rafael as well. Stefano remind EJ. Well I have something to take care of that issue." said EJ. "And what that?" "Do you have plan to cause trouble for Rafael and Samantha?" Stefano think his son is up to something. No, of course not Father...I have other plans." said EJ. "Like what?" asked Stefano. "I explain everything after get custody agreement sigh" said EJ. I can't help but wonder just how you're going to deal with both Rafael and Samantha after you and Samantha sigh... custody agreement." Stefano looking to see what his son reaction is. Look I already told you father, promise that I would allow Samantha to be part of the children...and like I said before I plan on keep it even if I have to deal with Rafe and Samantha. said EJ. "How are you going to do that?" said Stefano. Look not I going to tell you again, I made a deal and that... that!" EJ leaves with the papers out of the door. Elvis, Elvis, you're biting off more than you can clew." Stefano smiles.
One hour later EJ sitting at the custody hearing, waiting for Sami and Rafe as they walk in where. "Oh, hey" said Sami. "Samantha... Rafe, please sit down" EJ said. "Thank you" Rafe and Sami sit down in the chairs. "We just sign the papers, so we can get out of here" said Sami. "So, show us the papers, so we can get this over with" However EJ has other ideas on his mind right now. Before you sigh these papers...we need to have a little talk first. EJ his glasses off and get serous. All right, what do you want to talk about?" asked Sami, wanting to get this over with as soon as she can. Well first could you please, ask Rafe to leave? so we can talk alone." EJ asked Sami nicely. "Why can't Rafe stay?" ask Sami. Because what I need to talk about is important and about the children." said EJ. "Okay You can still talk to me while Rafe here" said Sami.
No you don't get it Samantha, I need to talk to you alone" EJ try making Sami understand. I see no reason why Rafe can't stay." Sami said. "Cause I need to talk with you alone" EJ said again with clam tone in his voice.
What I need to talk to you about can only be discussion, in privacy between me and you, about Johnny and Sydney...So could you tell Rafe to leave please!" EJ asked Sami again and before Rafe can say anything. All right EJ, Rafe could you leaves. Rafe is shocked that Sami agree to what EJ wants. "What...are you sure?" Rafe doesn't think good idea to leave alone with EJ.
"Don't worry I can handle this" Rafe doesn't believe so. "Sami, are you sure about this?" ask Rafe. Yes, I call you if I need anything okay, Rafe doesn't want to leave but Sami want to deal with this by herself. "All right I meet you at home" Rafe goes as Sami alone with EJ the last person she would ever be alone with but she if she want get custody Johnny and Sydney than deal with EJ.
"All right EJ, what is you want?" Sami known that she want to get this over sooner but this going to take a litte a longer than she thought. "This won't take long" EJ get Sami alone just like he wanted.