Vivian might be playing doctor in her disguise, but she's entirely serious about finishing the job she's started...
It's coma time for Kate after Vivian smothers her, and, while the deed isn't exactly finished, Kate still might be
It's a bittersweet reunion between Will and Lucas when his father returns to Salem to be at Kate's side as her condition worsens
Lucas may have to face having Kate's future in his hands, as Will listens in on Stefan and Vivian discussing the not-so-distant past
Gabi's marriage to Stefan still doesn't sit well with Rafe, who laments his concerns (and conjectures) about his sister to Hope
An impatient Rafe attempts to remain hopeful that there will be positive news about David, but he's also in for another shocker
Jordan Ridgeway is released from Bayview and doesn't waste time returning to Salem and to her baby, David
Jordan remains full of surprises and has also made a surprising friend while institutionalized in Bayview
Rafe isn't the only one shocked to see Jordan, as Ben and Ciara are beside themselves upon discovering the news
Ben believes Jordan is capable of anything and warns his formerly psycho sister to stay away from Ciara
Jordan gives a heartfelt apology to Ciara, but believing Jordan is something neither Ben nor Ciara seems ready to do
Jordan still believes Ben is a threat to David and continues to forbid her brother from having contact with her son
Jordan regains parental control of David, but Rafe isn't out of the picture yet, especially when Jordan smooches him
In fact, Rafe's connection to Jordan and David may run deeper than expected, while Eve continues to find herself in deep trouble
Eve asks Abe for a favor as Jack continues to believe that his bitter ex-wife was the one behind the lab (and serum) being destroyed
While fingers are pointed at Eve, no one seems to notice just yet that Jennifer has mysteriously vanished
A terrified Jennifer finds herself bound and gagged by someone she never would have expected to be capable of such a crime
Meanwhile, Jack and J.J. both realize that Jennifer hasn't checked in, causing them both to become more than a little concerned
Kayla has her concerns about Dr. Shah and fires him when he becomes a bit deranged, though Kayla doesn't know how crazy he's become (yet)
Jennifer is very aware of Dr. Shah's crazy side, as he continues to scorn her for the wrongs he felt she bestowed upon him
Finding that pleading with Dr. Shah hasn't worked, Jennifer attempts to reach Jack yet still finds herself in danger
Victor finds himself in hot water with Maggie as she scolds her husband for his harsh treatment of Ben
Julie and Gabi quickly find some things never change as the two of them get into a bitter bout with one another
Doug remains at Julie's side, and the two cling onto one another for support, as Anna hopes that Kristen will support Tony
Kristen listens as Anna asks her to help Tony get off the hook for Ted's death, but there's always a catch with Kristen
A bamboozled Brady can't seem to get Kristen out of his head and shares his sorrows with a concerned John
Kristen is elated by Brady's muddied mind and hopes to spin a "respectable action" into something for him to sink into
Brady believing that Kristen has changed her psychotic ways may take more than one kind act, though, much to her chagrin
Two become one when Eric and Nicole are finally able to act on their love for one another and consummate their reunion
Eric and Nicole's joy is still causing a pregnant Sarah pain, and Xander still intends to be there for his heart's desire
Eric doesn't exactly love Xander's proximity to anyone he cares about and makes that thuggishly known
Nevertheless, Sarah is charmed and appreciative of Xander's attention, but she must turn her attention to the state of her pregnancy
That is, Sarah must decide if she wants to keep the baby or not and doesn't exactly come clean about her pregnancy with Kayla
As Sarah decides what to do about the pregnancy, Xander accidentally delivers a baby bombshell to Kristen, who becomes ominously inquisitive about Sarah's state
Brandon Beemer reveals his next Days of our Lives return date
Chrishell Hartley confirms return to Days of our Lives
Kate Mansi and Billy Flynn return to Days of our Lives
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Stephen Nichols returns to Days of our Lives
While Lucas must decide Kate's fate, a guilty Gabi is torn when she doesn't know what to say to Will
A conflicted Sarah makes a choice about her pregnancy, but the fates may intervene in a peculiar way
Having always felt fated to be with Jack, Jennifer may finally get her wish for a happy reunion
As Maggie is asked a favor from Julie, Kristen isn't as kind to Xander when she requests his services
Jordan's presence in Salem (and in Rafe's house) causes more than a little turmoil in Salem
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One once-sweet Salemite child has certainly experienced growing pains (and might become a general pain)
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
Just as one sordid scheme seems to be coming to an end, a deadly twist changes everything
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
