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Nicole is still reeling from the news that EJ had sex with Sami when she runs into Daniel, who has just returned to Salem. Daniel senses that Nicole is distraught and questions her, but Nicole insists she’s fine. However, when Nicole gets up to leave, she faints. Concerned for Nicole, Daniel takes her to the hospital. “Nicole knows that Daniel is a good guy,” Arianne Zucker says. “She saw that when he was married to her friend Chloe. They had an amazing relationship, until Chloe messed it up.” 

Nicole undergoes an exam and Daniel informs her that she’s pregnant. She’s stunned by the news. “Nicole has been told that she can’t get pregnant and have children,” Zucker points out, “but obviously, she can get pregnant. Carrying it to term is a whole other conversation.”

Nicole struggles to process what should be great news. “This couldn’t come at a worse time,” laments Zucker. “It’s like the best and worst news ever. Having a baby is something that Nicole has longed for; it would complete the family she has dreamed of having.” 

To Nicole’s dismay, EJ shows up, seeking forgiveness. “Nicole doesn’t want to talk to EJ,” states Zucker. Nor does she share the news of pregnancy. “For now, EJ doesn’t deserve to know,” assertsto go. Daniel is also aware of the fighting that went on between Sami and EJ when Johnny was in the hospital. the actress. “Nicole hasn’t gotten over the news of what he did to her.”

Later, NIcole confides to Daniel that she desperately want the baby, even though it will be risky carrying it to full term. Nicole also adds that she wants to keep her pregnancy secret from EJ. Daniel agrees to help NIcole’s news quiet and be her doctor. “Nicole really doesn’t have anyone,” notes Zucker. “So the fact that Daniel wants to help her is a relief, because she has nowhere I think je just wants to show Nicole some support because he understands the position that she’s in.”