Still believing Nicole is acting a little off, Kate takes it upon herself to do a little recon in Nicole's hotel room
Kate comes to learn of a tantalizing tidbit that could rock certain Salemites, but she may not make it out in time to tell anyone
Gabi's also bothered by "Nicole's" presence at DiMera Enterprises, yet that doesn't stop her and Stefan from spending some tender time together
Spending time with Abe could be a good thing for Stefan, as he learns a lesson or two from the honorable ex-mayor
Abe proves to have "Nicole's" back with Stefan while Kristen continues to want Xander to put Ted on a slab
Xander has reservations on offing Ted as the two bond, and Kristen finds another problem or two to worry about
Hope has many questions about Ted's whereabouts and lack of communication, so Kristen does some damage control
It's just like old times when a fired-up, concerned Sami lashes out at "Nicole," believing Nicole's being cruel to her twin, Eric
Eric has his own concerns when Rex surprises him with the news that he and Sarah are getting married immediately
That's not the only thing concerning for Eric as Rex wants his former padre brother to oversee the ceremony
After seeing things in a clearer light thanks to her talk with Rafe, Lani hopes opportunity will knock again with Eli and apologizes to him
A stunned J.J. sees a sight for his sore eyes when he's reunited with Haley, and the two promptly profess their feelings for one another
Justin's presented a stunning new employment opportunity by Eve as she remains jumpy about the anvils hanging above her head
Eve continues to fret about her future with Jack now that Dr. Rolf's diary is back in play and the serum can be replicated
Jennifer wants Jack to jump at the chance to regain his memory while a curious Jack reaches out to both Kayla and Will
As Shawn-Douglas attempts to console Claire, who makes a confession to him, Ben confesses his memories with a dismayed Marlena
Ben makes it clear to Marlena that Claire started the two cabin fires and remains a danger to herself and others
Ben also shares Tripp and Ciara's plan with Marlena, who makes it crystal clear that their plan is a bad one
Meanwhile, Tripp and Ciara set a trap for Claire by posing in a compromising position, hoping Claire will be furious and blurt out the truth
Unfortunately, Tripp and Ciara's scheme backfires in a big way when an unhinged Claire goes after Tripp with a knife
Brandon Beemer teases his return to Days of our Lives; Martha Madison also headed back to Salem
Thaao Penghlis and Leann Hunley return to Days of our Lives
Kate Mansi and Billy Flynn return to Days of our Lives
Stephen Nichols returns to Days of our Lives
Bryan Dattilo returns to Days of our Lives, admits he's surprised about being asked back to Salem
Olivia Rose Keegan to exit DAYS
DAYS shocker: Nadia Bjorlin to exit the role of Chloe Lane
Independence Day is celebrated Salem style, with scandalous secrets exploding along with the fireworks...
Rex and Sarah rally the Bradys and Hortons for the annual barbeque, and over at DiMera Enterprises, things are heated between Gabi and "Nicole"
A cunning Ciara gets Claire to come clean, but there's a catch when Ciara becomes her captive
Unlikely allies Hope and Ben try to trip up Eve while an injured Tripp receives care from Kayla
Old flames Carrie and Rafe become close once again while Eli hopes a grand gesture will wow Lani
Wedding fever flourishes in Salem over the summer, but not all marriages will be made in heaven
Wicked winds blow a sinful Salemite into town, and they're sure to start more than one scandal
Madness reigns in Salem when one wild (and assumed dead) Salemite returns with a vengeance
It's a homecoming for one Salem hero, but he may bring mystery back to town with him
Twists and turns eventually lead a Salemite out of town, but the departure will leave destruction behind
Just as one sordid scheme seems to be coming to an end, a deadly twist changes everything
Salemites unite to say goodbye to a beloved family member and community pillar
The only certainty in Salem is its uncertainty, and certain storylines may not be as they appear
Salem will see the return of two wayward souls, but not everyone will be rolling out the welcome mat for them
