Days of Our Lives

Madison wakes up realizing what she and Brady did last night. Victor tells Maggie that nobody is unable to make it due to the storm, asks if she wants to postpone the ceremony. Melanie asks Daniel if he's concerned that Jennifer and Jack are doing more then skiing. Brady admits to Madison…

Lexie attempts to convince E.J. to resign as Mayor and encourage Abe as his replacement. As much as E.J. loves Lexie, he cannot give in to her wish. E.J. admits to Lexie that he is not Stefano's biological son and Stefano has basically disowned him. Sami finds Will at the DiMera mansion and they are able to start mending fences. Jack and Jennifer celebrate their anniversary and new engagement with Abby. Cameron runs into them at the town square and Jack and Jennifer are surprised when he tells them he is Lexie's brother. Later, Jack gets information from a source that E.J. wants to run for governor but do it secretly.

Lucas takes the gun he finds Will with and puts it into the Brady Pub safe after he tells Sami about what happened they return and find that the gun is gone. Kate gets the divorce papers from Stefano that say that he is enacting a non-compete clause so Kate won't be able to work for MadWorld. E.J. confronts Stefano and shoots rounds off into the wall. Abe is the next to confront Stefano. Later Will, Hope, Bo, John, Kate, and Marlena all take their turn at Stefano. Stefano is able to talk all of them to their senses or so he thinks. Someone returns as Stefano sits in his chair and shoots him.

The residents of Salem begin to hear the news that Stefano has been shot and killed. Roman is investigating the case and tells Bo and Hope that they are suspects and not allowed to work the case. The gun used to shoot Stefano is left at the scene and Bo and Hope say they have never seen it. The gun ends up coming back registered to Abe but there are several sets of fingerprints on the gun. Turns out that each of people that confronted Stefano returned to the house and ended up touching the gun. Lexie is devastated when she hears the news even though Abe tries to keep it from her.

Roman begins to question various suspects in Stefano's death. Since it is a high profile case, an officer shadows Roman to each suspects questioning. Abe admits that he did see Stefano and threatened him but decided he couldn't kill him and left the gun at the mansion so he wouldn't be tempted. Lexie believes Abe and later tells him that she doesn't want to know who might of killed Stefano if it ends up being someone they know. Roman than questions Kate who doesn't tell the entire truth. Sami runs into E.J. and she can't help but think about herself and position at Countess W.

Roman asks Bo, Hope, John and Marlena to take a gun shot residue test and tells them he isn't happy that they all didn't tell the entire truth about returning to the mansion. Sonny isn't happy when he finds out Will used him to follow Stefano's order to tell Rafe about Sami and E.J. and Sonny isn't thrilled when Will attempts to use him again to test Sami. Roman shows up at the coffee shop to question Will and Sami blurts out that Lucas found Will with a gun. The paternity test results come back on Nicole's baby showing that Rafe is the father. Daniel tells Nicole and Rafe that he couldn't allow another child's life to be ruined by the DiMera's.

Roman asks Will what happened to the gun Lucas put in the safe at the Pub. Will says that he took it out and took it apart and dumped pieces all around time. Roman has Will take a gun shot residue test and it comes back positive. Roman is forced to arrest his grandson. Gabi has Andrew put a dead rat in her salad that opens in front of Chad and Melanie. Chad and Melanie insist on calling the police. Rafe overhears and demands that Gabi quit modeling. Austin is excited about planning for the baby with Carrie.

Will is arrested for killing Stefano. Lucas and Sami worry that the blackmailing will come to light and make Will look even quilter. Jennifer and Jack visit Lexie. Kayla tells Abe that he can talk to her if he needs to.

E.J. posts Will's bond which means Will is back under E.J.'s thumb. Roman tells Marlena and John that Will was arrested. Rafe suggests that Carrie represent Will which Sami refuses. Roman decides that he can no longer run the investigation and asks Rafe to take over.

Stefano's loved ones gather for his memorial and each takes a moment to say their good-byes. Chad finds out that Will was arrested and confronts him. Gabi tells Andrew that he can't go around doing stalker type things to her unless she tells him revealing that the rat was all Andrew's idea. Andrew sets up a room and looks at a picture of Chad and Gabi. Sami tells Marlena that she thinks E.J. is hiding something from her.

Melanie tries to talk Chad down but he just gets angry that Melanie would defend Will. Melanie takes off and is later followed by Andrew. Gabi convinces Chad to wait to call Melanie and apologize. Brady offers to take a drug test after the incident with the MadWorld client. Will wonders if E.J. was the one that killed Stefano.

Victor begs for Maggie's forgiveness. Kayla tells Abe and Jennifer that things are probably over for her and Steve. Hope and Bo have a session with Marlena where they discuss what happened in Alamainia with John.

Maggie decides to give Victor another chances but insists that they tell Daniel the truth about Victor's role in getting Daniel's parents the eggs. Brady asks Daniel to give him a drug test and explains that he has been on edge. Later, they visit Victor and Maggie. While Brady and Maggie discuss being an addict, Victor warns Daniel about Nicole unaware of Daniel's feelings for her. Abby scores tickets to a Black Eyed Peas concert but Cameron isn't available to leave town. Abby passes off the tickets to a stranger and spends the day with Cameron.

Abe arranges for a picnic in Lexie's flower garden. Lexie dies peacefully in Abe's arms. Sami agrees to let Carrie be Will's lawyer but assumes that Carrie knew that Rafe had taken over the investigation and wanted to use Will's case to get close to Rafe. Neil comes forward with an alibi for Will. Andrew kidnaps Melanie.

Bo and Hope are watching Theo when he tells them Lexie went to heaven. They rush over to Abe and Lexie's to find that Theo sensed the Lexie has passed. Ghost Lexie encourages Abe that Theo needs him and asks Theo to look after his father. Abe and E.J. put the past behind them to honor Lexie's wish. Neil arrives at the police station and announces that he was with Will at a gay night club the night Stefano was murdered. Roman refuses to believe it but Will tells him that it is true. Gabi tells Andrew that Melanie has taken off and Andrew brings Gabi to his place where Melanie is locked in the basement. Melanie tries to use a hair pin to get out of the room.

John and Marlena show up at Abe's after hearing the news about Lexie. While there they get the news that the charges against Will have been dropped. John is surprised by the news that Will is gay but when he sees Will later he tells him how proud he is of him. Melanie nearly escapes when Andrew returns and forces her back into the room. Gabi steers Chad away from contacting Melanie. Celeste insists that Cameron stay away from Abby.

Kate sends Carrie a not so subtle message warning Carrie not to hurt Austin again. Will nearly sees the letter from Alice about E.J. not being Stefano's son. Agent Ellis is put in charge of the case of Stefano's death. Daniel and Nicole consider their options.

Sami worries about Will being publicly outed by the newspapers and about Will going back to work for E.J. Bo writes his eulogy to Lexie. Daniel and Nicole continue to get closer. Will promises Sonny he will get the upper hand with E.J. E.J. meets with his lawyer and holds him to keeping the truth about E.J. not being Stefano's son to himself.

Sami asks E.J. to stop blackmailing Will. Lucas realizes that Sonny has a crush on Will. Rafe thinks that evidence of E.J. shooting Stefano will be at his apartment but they cannot get a search warrant.

Kate realizes that Ian is drugging Brady. Madison opens up the test results that show Brady tested positive. Brady confronts Ian. Nicole fakes a dizzy spell to get E.J. out of his apartment and she rummages around until she finds a box of bullets. E.J. and Chad decide to put aside their differences to try and build a relationship. Melanie tries again to break free of Andrew. Rafe makes up an excuse to see Carrie.

Kayla gives Abe a DVD Lexie made before she died. Nicole shows Roman and Rafe the box of bullets she found at E.J.'s apartment that have one missing. Roman notes they cannot use that evidence so Nicole obtained it illegally. Brady confronts Ian about drugging him and destroys his office.

Lexie's loved ones gather in her memory and share their favorite memories. Daniel and Nicole share dinner.

Sami finds out that Carrie is pregnant. Rafe bluffs in an attempt to get E.J. to take a polygraph. Will finds the letter from Alice that says E.J. is not a DiMera.

Sami confronts Rafe about Carrie's pregnancy. E.J. overhears Rafe saying he never slept with Carrie but thinks that he means Nicole. Daniel and Nicole sleep together again. Will has the upper hand with E.J. Carrie and Austin have a doctors appointment.

Will lays out his demands for keeping the truth about E.J. not being Stefano's son a secret. Chad thinks Gabi should move out if her talker isn't bothering her anymore. Gabi discovers that Andrew is keeping Melanie hostage. Rafe tells Carrie that Sami confronted him about her pregnancy.

Kayla encourages Abby to admit her feelings to Cameron. Later, Abby overhears Cameron taking a job and going to Chicago but it turns out that it is just for training and Cameron will be staying in Salem. Ian sets Brady up when he goes to score drugs and has someone take pictures of him. Andrew tells Gabi that if she tells anyone about Melanie he will tell them Gabi was in on the whole thing.

Will demands that E.J. take the lie detector test. Madison seeks advice from Maggie. Brady admits to Madison that he bought drugs. Daniel is upset when Nicole doesn't acknowledge to Rafe that he is in he room and that Nicole checked her appearance before answering the door. Carrie and Rafe ended up working together again on a case.

E.J. shows up for the lie detector test but becomes angry when one of the control questions is if he is Stefano's son. After E.J. calms down the test resumes. Later, the lie detector administrator meets with a mysterious person who gives him money. Roman tells E.J. that he failed the lie detector test. Kate nearly takes one of Ian's packets of drugs he was slipping in Brady's protein shakes. Nicole tricks Daniel when they play basketball. Madison demands the Brady be honest with her. Carrie continues to fantasize about Rafe even as her and Austin look at homes.

E.J. worries about a recall if it gets out that he failed a lie detector test. Daniel is still considered about Nicole having feelings for someone else namely Rafe. The mystery person has found gloves that E.J. throw in the trash. Lucas warns Will to stay away from E.J. and Sami discusses E.J.'s problems with him.

Lucas asks John and Marlena for their help with Will. Sami questions E.J.'s innocence. Melanie attempts to make friends with Andrew and another escape. Chad finally talks to Carly and finds out that Melanie is not with her.

Chad and Daniel go to the police to report Melanie missing. Gabi tries to convince Andrew to let Melanie go but he has Gabi on tape. E.J. and Sami argue and kiss. John announces he is going to try and take over DiMera Enterprises.

Rafe, Roman and Agent Spencer search E.J.'s apartment after obtaining a search warrant. A mystery person plants a pair of gloves in E.J.'s apartment. Chad takes matters into his own hands and ends up at Andrew's place where Gabi is trying to warn Andrew but he has already moved Melanie. Lucas walks in on E.J. and Sami and assumes the worst.

E.J. arrives at his apartment just as Roman, Rafe and Agent Spencer find the gloves. E.J. believes that they planted them there but Roman tells him that have it all on videotape. The search for Melanie continues as Chad arrives at the house that Andrew was keeping her and sees Melanie's bracelet on the floor and forces his way into the house. Gabi hides in the basement room and pretends to be knocked out when Bo gets the door open. Ian finds Kate's divorce papers.

Hope finds Gabi's number written on a piece of paper in the room Andrew held Melanie in and they figure that whoever took Melanie must of been after Gabi and she doesn't refute the idea. Melanie realizes that Andrew brought her to the tunnels under Salem and tries to tell him that they are toxic. Nicole sticks by Daniel's side as they search for Melanie. Carrie decides that she can't be in Salem anymore with her feeling for Rafe and tells Austin she wants to go back to Switzerland.

Abe plans a fundraiser in Lexie's honor. John can't get the DiMera board member to agree to let him take over DiMera Enterprises. Sami realizes there maybe something to clear E.J.'s name as Rafe gets more evidence to make an arrest. Daniel sees Rafe and Nicole together and tries to distance himself from her. Will realizes that he no longer has Alice's letter that says E.J. is not a DiMera.

Will realizes that Lucas must of found the letter but is to late and Lucas hands it over to Rafe. John lets Ian get under his skin about Brady. E.J. tells Sami they will always have a connection. Carrie tells Rafe and Roman that she and Austin are moving back to Switzerland.

Bo and Hope find information on Melanie's kidnapper who has a criminal history and escaped for a mental hospital. When they show Gabi the picture of Andrew but give his real name she pretends not to have ever seen him. Chad recognizes him from the Countess W shoots. Sami and E.J. find surveillance footage of E.J. throwing the gloves away and someone coming and taking them out. Will angrily confronts Lucas about turning over the letter. Rafe, Roman and Agent Spencer arrive at the DiMera mansion to arrest E.J. Melanie pleads with Andrew to move them because the tunnel is starting to fall apart. Andrew leaves to find a new place but leaves Melanie behind and she ends up being knocked out by falling debris.

Ian is revealed as the mystery man as he remember pulling the gloves out of the trash and has a tech person erase the surveillance footage. Sami is upset that E.J. didn't tell her that he wasn't Stefano's real son. Brady and Madison announces that they are getting married the very next day. Daniel thinks that Nicole is trying to seduce him while his daughter is missing but Nicole explains she just wants Daniel to take care of himself.

Sami reveals that she saved a copy of the surveillance footage to a flash drive. Bo and Hope start to realize that Gabi's story is not adding up. Chad finds out the E.J. has been arrested for Stefano's murder. Melanie is able to convince Andrew to take off his mask and gets her hands on his cell phone. Carrie and Austin say their good-byes. Sami is attacked.

Sami is attacked and the memory stick is stolen. E.J. can't make bail because he is cut off from the DiMera money. Melanie is able to get a call out to Chad but he can barely here her. All Chad makes out is tunnels and Brady figures she must be in the tunnels under Salem. Jack gives his approval on Cameron.

The tunnels continue to fall around Melanie, Andrew and Gabi. Melanie realizes that something is going on between Gabi and Andrew. Brady and Chad continue to search the tunnels. Sami uses Countess W as collateral to bail out E.J. from jail. Roman gets a call from a mystery person telling him the E.J.'s plane is ready to leave the country. Victor tries to warn Daniel about Nicole.

Salem gathers for a fundraiser in Lexie's honor for autism research. E.J. is able to remove his ankle bracelet and leave it behind. E.J. and Sami go to a abandoned warehouse where Will meets up with them with Johnny and Sydney. After Will and the kids have left, Roman moves in having followed Will. Andrew is getting ready to reveal all to Melanie when another explosion hits and knocks Andrew out. Melanie goes to get help while Gabi stays behind saying she can't walk with a hurt ankle. Gabi tries to move the debris off of Andrew when Chad arrives. Chad demands answers from Andrew who tells him to ask Gabi. Melanie finds Brady in the tunnels. Madison thinks that Brady has stood her up for their wedding. In the tunnels, explosions happen all over the place and rock the fundraiser. E.J. tries to hold on to Sami who is dangling from a ledge at the warehouse.

The town is thrown into chaos after the explosion in the tunnel. Ian cradles a dying Madison in his arms telling her that he was only using Kate unaware that Kate is listening to everything. Daniel works to free a trapped Nicole who is going into premature labor. Jack has to overcome his PTSD to help save Abby who was in the elevator when the explosion hit. Will finds out that Sami is at the warehouse and rushes to find her. Sami tells E.J. to let her go so they both don't get pulled down by Will arrives in time to help E.J. lift Sami back up. Brady suddenly has an urgent feeling to get out of the tunnel just as Madison dies. Chad asks Gabi why Andrew said to ask her where Melanie went but Gabi is able to cover saying the Melanie had went ahead when Gabi faked her hurt ankle.

Sami refuses to let E.J. go alone and Will says he will cover for them. Will finds Lucas passed out and lies to him about seeing Sami. Lucas goes to the warehouse to search and Will eventually admits that Sami is safe and has left with E.J. Theo helps find a little girls missing mother. Bo helps Daniel remove the debris from Nicole but Daniel is knocked out by more falling debris. Jack and Cameron are able to open the elevator doors enough for Jack to get in. Jack and Abby share a special moment as the elevator cables continue to snap. Cameron is able to open the doors again and Abby gets out but time runs out for Jack as the cable snap and the elevator plummets to the ground.

Kate confronts Ian about using her and he angrily admits that he killed Stefano. Daniel and Bo continue to search for Nicole but when they get through the debris Nicole is gone. Later, they find Nicole wandering around and in labor. Melanie has to revive Brady after debris falls on him. They eventually find a way out of the tunnel and are hugging when Chad and Gabi find them. Roman gives Jennifer and Abby the bad news that Jack died instantly from his injuries.

Sami and E.J. settle into the safe house. Nicole's labor stops and Bo gives her the news that E.J. took off. Melanie is reunited with Daniel. Brady arrives at Madison's room to find Kate and gets the bad news that Madison didn't make it. Jennifer finally breaks down over Jack's death.

Sami and E.J.'s make out session is interrupted by a crypt message from someone saying they have information to clear E.J. name. Sami ends up spilling tea on herself and changes into the skimpy dress Silvio bought and Sami sees that someone is trying to get in through the door. Before Sami can figure out who is at the door Rafe grabs her from behind. Kate tries to push Brady into attacking Ian by telling him that Ian was messing with Madison's head about Brady. John shows up and demands Kate leave and not use Brady for her revenge on Ian. Kate finds Lucas at the coffee place and finds out the Lucas is through with Sami. Melanie is reunited with Maggie and gives her statement to Roman. Gabi worries that she will be exposed. Later a patient into the room and it turns out to be Andrew. Daniel tells Maggie that he can't use Nicole anymore just because he is afraid of being alone. E.J. is knocked out.

Melanie and Gabi are shocked when they realize the patient is Andrew. Melanie runs off to get help while Andrew grabs Gabi's arm. Chad overhears everything Gabi and Andrew say to each other and knows that Gabi knew Andrew and Gabi admits that she didn't really have a stalker but never wanted Andrew to kidnap or hurt Melanie. E.J. comes to and realizes he has been kidnapped by Ian. Daniel tries to tell Nicole that they should cool things off but is interrupted by Maggie telling him that Andrew is in the hospital. By the time Daniel gets to Andrew he is dead. Chad decides to keep Gabi's deception a secret. Tad confronts Will about being gay. Sonny kisses Will.

Ian reveals that Stefano is alive and he has been holding him hostage for information. Ian also reveals that he changed the paternity test and Stefano is indeed E.J.'s father. Maggie informs Daniel that Jack has died and thinks Daniel still has feelings for Jennifer. Will rebuffs Sonny's kiss but after talking to Marlena realizes that he may have feelings for Sonny. Rafe waits with Sami for E.J. to return. Abby and Jennifer read Jack's book.

Will catches Sonny with Brian and misreads the moment. Lucas tries to get Will to come to Jennifer's with him about Will is to upset. People gather at Jennifer's to comfort her and Abby about Jack's death. Jennifer gets a plant left at the door with no name. Chad demands that Gabi leave and move her stuff out of his apartment. Gabi runs into Will and the two end up kissing. E.J. is able to knock out Ian and calls a anonymous tip into the police that Ian has kidnapped someone. E.J. leaves Stefano tied up since he is still mad that Stefano attempted to disown him when he thought E.J. wasn't his son. Silvio attacks Rafe with a knife and Sami uses Rafe's gun to shoot at Silvio and the bullet grazes his arm. Tad shows up at the coffee shop and confronts Sonny about "turning" Will gay. Bo and Hope arrive at the location after tracking E.J.'s call and find Stefano alive.

E.J. finds Sami and Rafe having a moment together when he returns to the safe house. Bo and Hope bring Stefano under disguise to the hospital. Daniel informs Nicole that Stefano is very much alive and promises that he and Rafe will continue to protect her baby. Roman tells Kate that Stefano is alive but Bo and Hope refuse to let her see him. Jennifer and Abby head to London to be with JJ. Will and Gabi sleep together. Justin finds Sonny knocked out on the floor after Tad punched him but refuses to allow Justin to call the police.

Steve ends up with an unexpected stowaway when he goes off to find Bo; Rafe struggles with his feelings for Hope; Julie and Maggie worry about Caroline's mental state; Paige's father turns up in Salem.

Steve tries to prove to Joey how much he loves his family; Rafe blows up over the return of a figure from his past; Nicole learns the identity of Theresa's silent investor; Eve and Kate form a bond.

The killer attacks Marlena; Ben finds Abigail and Chad sharing a moment; Rafe learns he has a personal tie to one of the victims; Justin and Adrienne go on a date.

Marlena tries to fend off her attacker; the Necktie Killer's identity is revealed; Abigail helps Chad; Jennifer makes a slip while talking to Clyde.

Bo tries to get away from his captors; Andre DiMera arrives to help Stefano; Adrienne gets shocking news about her mother's health; a cop from Miami arrives in town and takes an interest in Abe.

Chad figures out a way to prove he is innocent; Aiden confesses to Hope; Steve's search for Bo intensifies; an unexpected discovery troubles Jennifer and JJ.

Justin helps Eve deal with Paige's death; Adrienne is tested for the breast cancer gene; Nicole and Kate quarrel over their visions for Basic Black; Abe is shocked that Lani knows so much about him.

Chad searches for his alibi; Caroline is hospitalized when her mental state worsens; Kayla and Victor disagree over Caroline's treatment; Aiden ends up deep in debt with Stefano.

Chad searches for his alibi; Caroline is hospitalized when her mental state worsens; Kayla and Victor disagree over Caroline's treatment; Aiden ends up deep in debt with Stefano.

Eve struggles through Paige's funeral; Eduardo assists the police in finding Chad; Chad asks Stefano for help; Brady reaches out to Theresa.

Steve finds danger as he searches for clues to Bo's whereabouts; Bo works to keep the truth from his captors; Victor and Roman urge Kayla to allow an experimental drug to be used on Caroline; Rafe confronts Eduardo.

Chad and Stefano devise a plan to flush Clyde out; Abigail suffers a health crisis; J.J. comes to Gabi's rescue; Theresa and Brady worry about Tate.

Steve arrives with disturbing news about Bo; Caroline has a vision; J.J. tries to trap Clyde; Aiden thinks of another way to take care of his debts.

Will discovers evidence about the Necktie Killer; Aiden gets payback against Clyde; Chad wonders why Abigail keeps helping him; Stefano and Andre try to clear Chad's name.

The Necktie Killer strikes again; Aiden tells Hope he lied to her; Lucas helps Adrienne; Gabi and J.J. form a connection.

Sami returns to town; the latest murder victim affects Hope and Rafe personally; Chad realizes who has been framing him; Will's message makes Sonny decide to go home.

Chad finds himself in a dangerous situation; Rafe and Hope find more evidence linking Chad to the murders; Marlena and Lucas worry about Sami's behavior; Aiden is in a difficult position.

Memories of the past overwhelm Sami; Theresa tries to prevent Kate from shutting her out; Nicole gives Eric disappointing news; Marlena defends Chad's innocence.

Sami tries to kill; Stefano pleads with Chad; Paul lends John a hand; Sonny reunites with Adrienne and Justin.

Stefano blames Abigail for Chad's situation; Rafe unknowingly questions the real killer; Sonny and Paul have a tense encounter.

Will’s funeral brings Salem together as family and friends deliver emotional eulogies, while a guilty Ben avoids speaking. At the pub afterward, Andre shocks everyone by announcing he’s been pardoned and is Stefano’s son, prompting Sami to decide she must leave for Switzerland to take down the DiMeras. Meanwhile, Steve follows a new lead from Caroline’s visions, shares a charged goodbye kiss with Kayla, and heads out again. Kayla breaks the news of Will’s death to Caroline, and she and Hope worry the visions of Bo are only drug‑induced hallucinations.

Aiden refuses to steal evidence for the DiMeras, so Stefano and Andre push him toward murdering Hope after their wedding to erase his debt and frame the timeline to clear Chad. Shaken, Aiden researches the killings, hides it from Hope, and even adds himself to her life‑insurance policy while asking Rafe to be his best man. Rafe still doubts Chad’s guilt but tries to move on by spending time with Lani, who starts to develop feelings for him. Meanwhile, Abigail questions Ben’s odd behaviour, and at the station Clyde forces Ben to admit he’s the Necktie Killer—vowing to protect him—while Rafe and Lani witness Ben’s fear and grow suspicious.

The Bicentennial Gala begins with the whole town gathering for Salem’s anniversary and Hope and Aiden’s wedding, while Caroline reels from another vision of Bo—who is actually alive and struggling through the wreckage of a crashed plane with Steve, desperate to reach Hope. At the party, Stefano and Andre subtly pressure Aiden to carry out their deadly plan, and he steels himself as Hope lovingly tries to calm his “jitters.” John returns to Marlena, JJ tells Jennifer he’s applied to the police academy, and Eric quietly drinks as he works the event. Meanwhile, Abigail discovers disturbing, time‑stamped photos on Ben’s phone that link him to the murders; when she tries to leave for the Gala, he stops her—and she’s frightened for the first time

Bo races home to stop Hope’s wedding as Aiden, pressured by Andre to kill his bride, tries to hold himself together. Caroline insists Bo is coming and publicly objects just as the ceremony begins. Meanwhile, Abigail discovers Ben is the killer and wakes trapped in a remote hideout. Across Salem, couples grow closer while Eric is left on the outside looking in.

Caroline disrupts Hope and Aiden’s wedding to stall for Bo, but Kayla pushes her to go to the hospital while the ceremony continues. At the hospital, Caroline insists she truly spoke to Bo, while Bo and Steve—delayed by running out of gas and then being arrested—miss the wedding entirely. Aiden, torn between love and the DiMeras’ orders, goes through with the marriage. Andre warns Chad another killing is coming, but denies any DiMera plot. Meanwhile, Abigail confronts Ben about being the killer; he leaves to cover his tracks by texting Jennifer from her phone, and just as Abigail frees herself from her restraints, Ben returns.

Bo kills Aiden in a brutal fight and saves Hope, who falls into shock as she’s rushed to the hospital. Sami reveals her plan to take down Stefano but is kidnapped by Andre before she can act. Chad learns he’ll be freed as Aiden is named the killer, while Abigail tries to survive Ben’s escalating violence. Steve confesses to Kayla that an old enemy may be tied to what happened to Joey.

Hope questions Claudia about Bo's kidnapping; Shawn says goodbye to Belle; Abigail fears for her life.

Chad tries to save Abigail; Lani and J.J. search for Abigail; Hope tracks down Dr. Malcolm; Belle is drawn into Sami's mess.

Chad and Abigail have a night to themselves; Belle and Philip run into each other, stirring up old feelings; Theresa encourages Brady to change his life course; Gabi and JJ go out.

Hope is arrested for murder; Ciara is upset that Theo is being bullied; Andre steps in when Chad rejects his plan to help the family; Abigail gets good news about Thomas.

Kayla comes face to face with Ava; Andre's scheme involves Chad; Eduardo makes an admission to John; Theresa plans to remove Kate from Basic Black.

Abigail is devastated when Chad ends their relationship; Eduardo sheds light on John's past; Ava has news for Kayla; Rafe helps Hope and Ciara get into the holiday spirit.

Steve and Kayla test Ava's story; Chad tries to charm Belle; Philip and Brady butt heads over the running of Titan; Victor wants Maggie to move in with him and Maggie.

The Basic Black New Year’s relaunch kicks off with tension as Nicole and Kate snipe at each other while Theresa holds the event together and ultimately wins applause for her designs—and grows closer to Brady. Daniel and Eric congratulate Nicole, JJ shares a sweet moment with Gabi, and Ava causes a stir by arriving with Fynn, unsettling Steve, Kayla, and Joey. Belle shows up with Philip and reveals Shawn has filed for divorce, then later storms out with Chad after Claire confronts her. At the hospital, Abigail learns Ben cannot be Thomas’s father and tearfully tells Jennifer that Chad must be the real dad.

Theresa, Nicole, and Kate celebrate Basic Black’s success until Kate hogs the spotlight, sparking a blow‑up that Daniel later urges Nicole to rise above. As Brady reassures Theresa he wants their life together—not Titan—Eric gets drunk, ignores Nicole’s warnings, and drives straight into a three‑car collision with Brady, Daniel, and Jennifer. Meanwhile, Abigail confronts Chad just as he’s about to sleep with Belle, tells him Thomas is his son, and leaves him reeling. Belle, shaken, ends up having a drink with Philip, while Joey grows jealous over Ava’s games and Steve and Kayla quietly look toward a hopeful future.

The fashion show is a success, but tensions erupt between Theresa, Kate, and Nicole just as a catastrophic car crash sends Jennifer, Brady, Eric, and Daniel to the hospital with life‑threatening injuries. As Kayla and Fynn fight to save them, loved ones learn Daniel is brain‑dead and only one heart is available for either Brady or Eric, leaving Maggie facing an unbearable decision. Meanwhile, Abigail tells Chad he’s the father of her baby, he rejects her, then later finds her lost earring and follows her—leading to an emotional confrontation when they meet again at the hospital.

Kayla forces Maggie to choose whether Daniel’s heart should go to Eric or Brady, while Victor fails to find another option and the doctors warn Eric may not survive. Families gather in grief as Nicole blames Eric and Theresa pleads with Brady, and John stuns everyone by offering his own heart so Daniel’s can go to Eric. Chad demands proof he isn’t the father, but the test confirms he is, and he’s shaken as he holds his son. Meanwhile, the teens sneak into Club TBD for a low‑key New Year’s Eve, sharing secrets and worries.

Brady and Eric's fate is set; Nicole bids farewell to Daniel; Chad has a breakthrough; Rafe worries about Hope's dedication to getting an confession out of Stefano.

Chad lies to Stefano and Andre; Philip offers Bell comfort; Rafe questions Andre; Ava leaves evidence of her secret for Steve to see.

Hope and Stefano have a confrontation; knowledge of everything that has happened devastates Brady; Marlena and Roman worry about Eric's future; grief brings Nicole and Chloe together.

Chad asks Abigail to marry him; Rafe offers help to Hope; Nicole blames Eric for Daniel's death; Victor comforts a grieving Maggie.

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Melanie returns to plan her father's funeral; Nicole struggles to deal with Daniel's death; Eric feels guilt; Eduardo gives John important information.

Hope considers making a risky move; Kayla and Ava square off; Andre's theory unnerves Chad; Jennifer tries to hide her pain.

Realizing Kayla is missing, Steve confronts Ava; Andre learns Hope's secret; Ciara invites Rafe on a family getaway; Chad makes a suggestion about where he and Abigail should live.

The cops pick Eric up as soon as he leaves the hospital; Theresa envies Brady and Nicole's connection; Belle criticizes Eve for interfering with Claire; Victor tests Deimos.

Joey catches Steve and Ava in a private moment; Belle tells eve to steer clear of her daughter; Theresa and Nicole make a career move; Brady dreams of a mysterious woman.

Chad makes a deal with Adrienne and Justin; Chase and Ciara have an emotional confrontation; Rafe supports Hope as she deals with family drama; Eric confronts Jennifer about her use of painkillers.

Steve goes to extreme lengths to save Kayla; Belle accepts her feelings for Philip; Deimos threatens Philip; J.J. rescues Gabi.

Summer tries to get to know Maggie; Theo, Claire and Joey try to help Ciara; Philip's latest move infuriates Victor; Shawn and Belle butt heads over the purchase of the club.

Ciara and Chase have a confrontation; Claire sees her mother kissing Philip; Philip deals with his past; John and Eduardo get instructions from the kidnappers.

John makes a major discovery about his past; Eduardo needs emergency surgery; J.J. offers Gabi support; Shawn and Belle have a run-in; Joey makes a guilt-racked decision.

Brady tries to pick up where he and Theresa left off; Dario goes to Summer's place; Kate and Deimos heat things up; Rafe, Steve, Marlena, Hope and Eduardo try to locate John.

Deimos visits Maggie; Summer needs Brady's help; Chad and Abigail spend their honeymoon in Chicago; Claire and Belle try to clear up some tension; Shawn and Lani grow closer.

Ciara throws a wild birthday party; Joey makes a spur-of-the-moment confession; Paul's imprisonment with John confuses him; Steve, Rafe and Marlena plan John's rescue; Dario discovers what happened to his father.

Rafe offers Roman support; Hope tells Caroline she killed Stefano; Nicole has questions for Deimos; Roman, Rafe, Hope and Caroline believe Deimos may be responsible for what happened to Maggie and Bo; Rafe and Hope share a kiss.

Ciara, Theo, Claire, Henry, Jade and Joey go to prom; Kate and Deimos honor their partnership; Hope withdraws from Rafe; Victor and Nicole finalize their plan to take Deimos down.

Andre makes a deal with Aiden; Hope tells Rafe she needs to take things slowly; Fynn finds a virus antidote; Steve looks for Joey.

Claire wonders if Belle and Shawn have gotten back together; Ciara opens up to Marlena; Hope talks to Rafe about Ciara; Aiden realizes winning Hope back won't be easy.

Aiden works on a plan to get Chase out of prison; Chase is attacked; J.J. and Roman butt heads; Eduardo lets his disapproval of J.J. and Gabi's relationship be known; Steve and John track Jade and Joey.

Hope offers Aiden comfort; Adriana summons someone to town; Abigail refuses to see Chad; Joey robs a souvenir shop for Jade; Kayla turns to Fynn for comfort.

Kayla makes John take her to look for Steve and Joey; Nicole opens up to Dario about Deimos; Joey faces the consequences of his actions; Kate sees Nicole and Deimos kissing.

Belle and Shawn share a moment; Kate makes a revelation to Nicole; Fynn makes a decision about Kayla; Steve, Kayla and Joey make plans.

Aiden and Hope share a moment; Rafe learns Aiden visited Andre in jail; Deimos tells Nicole he wants to get revenge before revealing he's alive; Andre gets a text from Aiden.

Aiden and Hope make plans to return to Salem; Rafe becomes more suspicious of Aiden; Summer sits on a plane.

Chad loses control; Chad and Jennifer disagree over Thomas; Hope and Aiden find their way back to each other; Jennifer turns to Doug and Julie for advice.

Chad loses control; Chad and Jennifer disagree over Thomas; Hope and Aiden find their way back to each other; Jennifer turns to Doug and Julie for advice.

Rafe and Hope continue to be trapped; Rafe has a nightmare; Rafe's feelings for Hope are put to the test.

J.J. attacks Chad; Rafe and Hope share a romantic evening; Jennifer thinks about Jack comforting her; Justin faces bad news.

Kayla encourages Joey to continue with therapy; Eduardo tells Gabi he's leaving Salem; Paul asks Sonny to lunch; Joey tells Jade he loves her and wants her in his life.

The realization that Aiden is re-opening the investigation into Stefano's death shakes Hope; Chad asks Belle to move to Hong Kong for work; after being chastised by his supervisor, Shawn expresses doubts about being suited for the job.

Belle and Shawn disagree about Chad's offer; Victor claims he can prove he didn't take Tate; Gabi asks Paul about Sonny; Orpheus, Clyde and Xander dwell on those who did them wrong.

Eduardo tells John the role he played in the prison break; John and Paul try to track the villains; Philip's request stuns Chloe; Deimos asks Dario to work harder to get dirt on Chloe.

Victor and Deimos convince the Kiriakis men to join together until the escaped prisoners are captured; Victor delivers shocking news to Sonny; Nicole tells Chloe she may be making a mistake; Eduardo is upset to learn Dario is working for Deimos.

Steve commits to caring for Kayla during her recovery; Claire gives Ciara, Jennifer, Julie and J.J. the slip; Adrienne, Lucas, Chad, Theo and Thomas hunker down at the DiMera mansion; Orphues, Clyde and Xander make a coordinated move.

Steve discovers his family is being held hostage; Hope and Aiden spend time together at the Brady Pub; the lights go out while Theo is watching Arianna and Thomas; Chad and Gabi bond while trapped in the panic room.

Chloe and Philip turn to Kate for help; Deimos tells Nicole he got a court order to have Chloe take a paternity test; Theresa and Brady suffer a blow; Eve says Justin still loves Adrienne.

Chloe tells Nicole about her plan; Kate, Marlena and Claire land in a dangerous situation; Nicole, Chloe, Deimos and Philip go to the clinic to get the test results; Steve and Kayla talk about Joey.

The paternity of Chloe's baby is revealed; Aiden asks Rafe and Hope about Stefano's murder; tensions among Orpheus, Clyde and Xander increase; Abe and Theo have an intimate conversation.

Jennifer urges J.J. to move on; Gabi and Chad get closer; Brady and Sonny make a daring move; Orpheus calls John; Marlena delivers a psychological profile on Clyde.

Orpheus, Clyde and Xander make demands; Abe gets ready for a press conference; gunfire causes chaos; Aiden delivers shocking news to Hope.

A bullet reaches a target; Hope sets fear aside to protect Salem's citizens; a difficult situation brings Ciara and Theo closer; John and Steve attempt a rescue.

Hope worries about the reason Aiden wants to meet up; Steve comforts Kayla; Nicole talks to Deimos about his behavior; Chloe tells Philip they should part ways.

Andre suggests to Chad that they take advantage of the Kiriakis blunder; Deimos, Justin, Brady, Philip and Sonny deal with fallout from the attempted raid; Justin insists Adrienne leave the mansion; Gabi helps a friend defend against looters.

Hope brings Rafe news; John, Marlena, Steve and Kayla try to come up with a way to take Orpheus down; Orpheus talks to Joey about his losses; Ciara and Claire can't find Theo.

Andre has questions about Aiden's victory; Marlena asks Kate to help with the profile on Clyde; Clyde tells Orpheus about his relationship with his son; Ciara tells Jennifer her concerns about Theo.

John, Roman, Steve, J.J. and Paul plan to meet the convicts' demands; Orpheus, Clyde and Xander talk strategy; Ciara tells Theo not to get involved; Nicole, Marlena and Victor talk about Xander.

Marlena outlines her plan to take down Clyde, Xander and Orpheus; Steve and Kayla recruit Kate and Chad to help; Marlena tells Deimos and Nicole her plan; the siege gets to Theresa.

Chad recruits Lucas and Adrienne to bring down the convicts; Gabi and Paul coax Chad and Sonny to reconcile; Clyde goes solo; Hope and Rafe clash.

Nicole faces Xander; Brady suggests a makeshift wedding to Theresa; Clyde demands that Chad turn over Thomas; Adrienne and Lucas refuse to give up Thomas.

Adrienne lashes out at Andre; John and Marlena worry about capturing Orpheus, Clyde and Xander; Aiden pressures Hope to go out with him; John arranges to surrender to Orpheus.

The convicts cause chaos in Salem; Sonny comes to Paul's rescue; Eduardo brings an injured Dario to the hospital; Kayla tries to maintain order at the hospital.

Deimos has unexpected news about Xander; Hope struggles with guilt; Orpheus reveals a dangerous plan; Gabi and Chad grow closer.

John decides to give himself up to save Marlena, Hope and Jennifer; Rafe enlists Eduardo's help; Steve sneaks out of the hospital; J.J.'s life is put in danger.

Steve and John face off with Orpheus; Marlena and John share an emotional reunion; Justin checks on Adrienne; Lucas shelters an unexpected visitor.

Blanca's ex interrupts her breakfast with Dario; Nicole tells Chloe she can't keep her secret much longer; Theresa tells Brady the truth behind Xander's incarceration; Maggie's doctor's say her inability to walk is in her head.

Nicole tells Deimos Chloe is carrying his child; Chad says he's ready to care for Thomas by himself; Jennifer hears J.J. talk in his sleep; Sonny tries to speak with Paul.

Aiden blackmails Hope so she will go out with him; Kayla has a romantic surprise for Steve; Rafe and Roman plan to help Hope; Eduardo and John make a pact.

Rafe prepares to make a sacrifice; Hope and Aiden go out; Deimos confronts Nicole; Abe reunites with an old flame.

Kayla and Valerie save Abe's life; Ciara helps Theo get into his dad's room so he can talk to him; Rafe surprises Hope with a camping trip; Victor makes a stunning announcement.

Steve and Kayla receive unsettling news; Chad and Andre reach an understanding; Eduardo offers Kate a job; Gabi's relieved when JJ gets better.

The Halloween charity fundraiser ends with a surprise announcement; Hope and Ciara argue over a proposed trust fund for Ciara; the magician's show at the hospital takes a dark turn; Theo remains at odds with Valerie.

Hope's secret comes out; Chad feels shocked; Ciara discovers her mother may be guilty; John and Steve look for Kayla and Marlena.

Paul turns to Sonny for help; Chad talks to Hope about his father; Marlena and Kayla start running out of time; Andre offers assistance.

Jennifer and Adrienne make a decision about The Spectator; Shane pays Theresa a visit; Nicole gets shocking news from Philip; Deimos demands information about Chloe from Nancy.

Theresa faces a difficult decision; news of Jennifer and Adrienne's business venture angers Justin; Nicole asks Chloe for answers; a discussion with Brady helps Philip realize what he wants.

Kimberly and Shane advise Theresa; Ciara wants answers from Hope; Eduardo and Dario make a deal with Deimos; Chloe feels Nicole betrayed her.

Chloe tells Philip her secret; Jennifer confronts JJ about what he said in his sleep; Chad ends up in a compromising position; Kate disapproves of Lucas and Adrienne's wedding.

Theresa's behavior surprises Brady; Gabi rescues Chad; Laura's unsettling news; Steve proposes to Kayla.

Hope and Andre make a deal; Brady's disturbing discovering about Theresa; Sonny hires Paul to investigate the docks; Joey tells Steve about Jade.

Brady and Theresa confront each other; Gabi arranges a welcome home party for JJ; mysterious woman visits Salem; Theo overhears Valerie lie.

Brady hopes Kimberly can help him deal with Theresa; Gabi finds out a shocking truth; Jade's surprising news blindsides Joey; Theresa and JJ's unexpected encounter.

Justin tries to make last-minute legal maneuvers before Hope's sentencing; Abigail is found; J.J.'s news crushes Gabi; Theresa must be taken to the hospital.

Friends and family gather around Hope; Adrienne lends Justin support; Eduardo asks Kate out; Dario and Eduardo talk about their new business venture.

Chad and Andre speak during Hope's sentencing; Justin pleads for leniency from the court; the judge sentences Hope; Brady catches Theresa in a compromising situation.

Theresa goes to extremes to alienate Brady; J.J. asks for advice about Gabi; Abigail reveals herself to someone; Philip considers confiding in Nicole.

Theresa has her last day in Salem; Lucas and Adrienne's wedding day; Sonny advises Sonny; Joey tells Steve news about Jade.

Abigail insists Jennifer remain hidden; Gabi and Chad talk about their relationship; Adrienne and Lucas' wedding stops short; Joey's news upsets Kayla.

Sonny offers Adrienne comfort; J.J. tells Rafe a secret; Abigail tells Jennifer she doesn't believe Chad still loves her; Kate urges Chad to move on with Gabi.

Gabi tells Chad her decision; Abigail tries to contact Chad; Paul and Steve look into the Hernandez family shipments; Theo tells Abe Valerie lies.

Chad celebrates Thanksgiving and Thomas' birthday with the Hortons; J.J. makes a discovery in the attic; Kayla, Kimberly and Roman visit Bo's grave; Abe brings Valerie to dinner; Shawn, Ciara and Rafe try to cheer Hope up.

Jennifer sees Gabi and Chad sharing a moment; Victor and Marry worry about Brady; Marlena talks to Brady; Eduardo and Kate spend the holiday together.

Adrienne makes a decision; Rafe asks Steve for help; Hope makes an unlikely alliance; Claire and Theo advance their relationship.

Adrienne is hospitalized; Lucas and Justin butt heads; Jennifer learns Laura knew about Abigail; J.J. worries about Gabi and Chad's relationship.

Sonny interferes in an argument between Justin and Lucas; Kayla gets Adrienne's test results; J.J. and Gabi get together; Jennifer tries to get Abigail to let Chad know she's alive; Shawn and Rafe review the events leading up to Stefano's death.

Ciara's date isn't what she expected; Hope gets help from a surprising source; Hattie tells Hope her story; Shawn and Rafe turn to Kate for help; Theo asks Valerie to go Christmas tree shopping.

Adrienne gets crushing news; Andre tries to talk Gabi out of working for Chad; J.J. asks Abigail to let Chad and Thomas know she's alive; Jade makes herself at home at Kayla's place.

Adrienne gets support from an unlikely source; Justin and Sonny talk about Adrienne; Philip makes a confession; Nicole arrives home from Europe.

Gabi disrupts Dario's business expansion plan; Rafe shares news about Stefano with Hope; Abigail is found; Deimos orders Philip tied up and injected.

Abigail uses blackmail to keep her secret; Gabi offers Chad comfort; Eduardo and Dario talk about their plan; Eve's return surprises Brady.

Nicole and Eve reminisce and go over their loss of loved ones; Chad has news for Rafe about Stefano; Roman and Hope meet with Hattie; Philip is questioned by Deimos about Chloe.

Deimos describes his theory about Chloe to Brady; Steve and Paul update Sonny on the Hernandez case; Steve presents Kayla with an early Christmas gift; Derrick asks Paul how he feels about Sonny.

Nicole confesses she's ready to move on with Deimos; Kate helps Adrienne through her ordeal; Deimos tells Brady he's getting closer to discovering the truth; an argument escalates between Jade and Joey.

Abigail is ready to let Chad know she's alive; Andre tells Chad about his venture; Gabi is surprised when she overhears JJ's talk with Jennifer; Coco and Sheila want to take Hope down.

Abigail plans to regain Chad and Thomas; Gabi tests JJ; Theo wonders if Ciara has feelings for him; Theo sees an intimate moment between Abe and Valerie.

Chad and Gabi realize someone saw them kiss; J.J. worries about keeping a secret from Gabi; Lani spends time with her family; Brady tells Deimos not to hurt Chloe.

Chloe worries Nicole knows the baby's paternity; Philip confronts Deimos; Kate goes with Adrienne to her chemo appointment; Joey hears Jade in a moment of vulnerability.

Deimos and Brady worry about Nicole's whereabouts; Gabi ends things with J.J.; Andre pushes Abigail to reveal she's alive; Dario catches Paul snooping around the dock.

Abigail and Jennifer say goodbye; Chad and Gabi exchange gifts; Brady finds Nicole and Chloe; Rafe visits Hope; the Horntons honor a family tradition.

Kayla, Steve, Roman and Joey hang out at the pub; Gabi, Dario and Sonny get ready for the hospital Christmas party; Chad makes a discovery; Justin takes care of Adrienne.

Chad deals with Abigail's return; Abigail talks to Gabi about Chad; Coco and Sheila make a move that shakes Hope; Steve and Kayla help the homeless.

Deimos work to prove Chloe's baby's parentage; Kate accuses Andre of theft; Hope makes plans to fight her enemies; Rafe, Marlena, Roman, Steve and Kayla reel from developments.

Brady and Deimos think Nancy knows the truth; Rafe's request stuns Andre and Kate; Marlena, Steve and Kayla think about the past; Joey and Jade look forward to parenthood.

Jennifer asks Chad to be understanding about Abigail; Kate and Eduardo make plans; Justin and Lucas try to be there for Adrienne; Kate learns troubling news.

Gabi helps Abigail with her anxiety; J.J. gets a shock; relationships face defining moments; Chad scolds Andre.

Chad and Abigail's kiss progresses; Gabi and J.J. handle the fallout of a revelation; Joey receives difficult news; Rafe gets to the prison to tell Hope Stefano is alive.

Rafe gets word Stefano has been spotted; Nancy keeps the baby away from Nicole; Kayla and Steve offer Joey comfort; Brady looks for proof that Nicole is Chloe's baby's biological mother.

Nicole says a heartbreaking goodbye to the baby; Kate debates whether to betray Eduardo; Theo and Claire overhead a suspicious conversation while spying on Theo and Claire; Brady gets the test results.

Chad and Abigail run into Gabi while on a family outing; Gabi and J.J. have a tense moment; Theo and Valerie butt heads; Claire sees Theo and Ciara bonding.

Hope shirks Hattie's advice on handling Coco and Sheila; Steve, Marlena, Rafe and Paul land in Prague; Marlena runs into someone she knows; Joey offers Jade comfort.

Hattie makes a bold move; the search for Stefano goes on; Jennifer shares stories about the Hortons with Thomas; Chad and Abigail try to reconnect.

Hope battles for her life; Rafe, Steve and Paul prepare for a meeting with a man they think is Stefano; Kayla, Shawn and Ciara find out Hope escaped prison; Carrie and Austin help Marlena and Anna; Deimos romances Nicole.

Eduardo tells Dario about the missing device; Andre and Deimos butt heads; J.J. tells Gabi it's important the two of them meet; Brady reacts unexpectedly to news.

Chloe regains consciousness; Deimos and Andre threaten each other; Chad finds Abigail and Dario together; Gabi tells J.J. what she knows about the family business; Chad reaches out to Gabi.