(SoapOperaNetwork.com) -- Hope sniffs out a possible fraud, while her son could be letting his guard down to the wrong person....

THIS WEEK ON "DAYS OF OUR LIVES"
Nick learns the truth about Ford's death from Chelsea. Marlena talks to Bo, Abe and Roman about defeating Stefano once and for all. EJ prevents Stefano's bodyguard from harming Lucas. Max encourages Stephanie to go see a therapist. Phillip and Kate visit Lucas and make the suggestion that he plead temporary insanity. Sami is against helping in Lucas' defense. EJ learns that Stefano had his furniture removed from his apartment. Kate pays Sami a visit with a letter for her.

ONE BRADY SMELL A RAT; WHILE ANOTHER LET'S THEIR GUARD DOWN...
In an effort to stay out of trouble, Chloe agrees to help Phillip by getting closer to Shawn. Hope runs into Crystal at the pub and issues out a warning for her. Crystal says that Marlena could be in serious danger. Bo and Roman sleuth around and learn that a new guy named Rob is helping renovate Crystal's place. Chloe spends time with Shawn and immediately bonds with Claire, which instantly irks Belle. When Phillip tries to get Belle to talk to him, she lashes out, letting him know she will never trust him. Shawn's curious to know just how much help Phillip is willing to offer Chloe. Meanwhile, Belle and Hope find themselves coming to a mutual understanding with one another.