Lexie admonishes Nicole at how she could accuse Abe of cheating. Bo tells Hope there's only one way to find out by opening the envelope itself. Austin tells Kate he and Carrie have been having some problems since she started her own law practice. Jennifer lies in an effort to help Abe win election votes. Sami walks in and accuses Carrie of coming on to Rafe. Kate tells Stefano that what was on his mind that got him so distracted. Hope finds a sign in one of Alice's books and thinks she should open the envelope. Austin walks in learning Carrie and Rafe kissed, and goes far as to agree with Sami. Abe tells Jennifer that today is the first time ever that he's lied to Lexie, but says it was his choice. Stefano wonders what Alice had on him that can change his life. Hope is beside herself after looking at the contents of the envelope. Austin asks Carrie if she has feelings for Rafe. Rafe refuses to accept what Sami says there's no going back with each other.