Wish I was a fly on the wall, able to hear the conversation, maybe learn why the show seemingly ignores the fact that several of their long time actors have left, not interested at all in returning. Most have portrayed their characters for years, but something must be amiss somewhere.....Bo, Hope, Abby, Jennifer, Eric, Sonny, ....and then those who left, tho will return briefly for short stint. Yes, a few moved far away from the L.A. area, but meanwhile, the show doesn't use the vets they have, or uses them poorly. They know there are complaints all over the message boards, twitter, etc. about the writing, but seem to not address that problem at all.
By now, Sami should have tried to get in touch with Eric in Africa, and been rejected, with Eric refusing to accept a call,answer a letter, etc. But no, she is too busy gloating over separating Nicole from Eric, not caring about Eric's broken heart, his feelings, etc.