After adducting Abigail, Chad's attempt to "save" her takes a dramatic turn when she goes into labor
Chad's there for Abigail through the delivery of a baby girl, and the two momentarily bond over the newborn
The reality of the situation sets in for Chad and Abigail, leading to the situation to become tense once more
Still believing he's doing what's best for Abigail's health, Chad makes a drastic deal with his devilish brother Stefan
Stefan's hold over Abigail and the baby's life doesn't sit well with Jennifer, who lashes out at her new son-in-law
Stefan holds the cards with Gabi, too, as he knows (most of) her sordid scheme and has the upper hand
Holding out hope, Gabi implores Stefan not to expose her sinister secrets and offers him something in return
Gabi's begrudged alliance with Stefan might spell trouble for her partner in crime, Kate, who also has much to lose
Still, Gabi begins to second-guess her strategy and wonders if coming clean would be the best thing to do
As they come home to their new place, Paul begins to ponder reading Will's journal to finally get to the truth of Will's feelings
Knowing that his brother needs solid answers, Brady comes clean to Paul about what he knows of Will and Sonny's relationship
Sadly, already knowing the answer, Paul puts his cards on the table and demands Will be honest with him
After Will's true feelings become known, Paul realizes that staying in Salem isn't the best choice for him
Lucas also decides that leaving Salem is the best thing for him right now as he deals with the fallout from Bonnie and Mimi's lies
Chloe is heartsick that Lucas wants to leave alone, though he remains just as heartbroken over baby Emily
Still nursing her broken heart, Sarah isn't exactly ready to hear Rex out when he tries to make amends
A seething Sarah is soothed by Eric, and the two end up bonding a bit over a baby as they care for Holly
Though Claire wants to smooth things over for Tripp, he's caught in the crosshairs as his lies begin to unfold
Nevertheless, Claire steps in to help Tripp, but matters are already worse, as Ben begins to learn the truth from Wyatt
Ciara also begins to learn the truth about Ben, and she's secretly smitten that he's smitten with her
Tyler Christopher takes leave from DAYS, NBC soap recasts Stefan
Chrishell Hartley returns to Days of our Lives
Kate Mansi reports back to work at DAYS
Matthew Ashford reportedly making a DAYS return
Is Bryan Dattilo out at Days of our Lives?
Christopher Sean issues statement: It was my decision to depart from Days of Our Lives
Lani's green-eyed monster emerges when she spots Shelia and Eli together in what appears to be a very close moment
Valerie becomes torn when she receives an out-of-Salem job offer that might be too good to refuse
Since a seething Ciara has learned the truth about the fire in the cabin, she turns her attention towards Tripp
Chad's risky powerplay to "rescue" Abigail doesn't sit well with Jennifer and she lets him know just how she feels
John and Marlena revel in married bliss as a potential pair of cozy Salemites could be just beginning
Swearing to make others pay, Gabi's quest for revenge may misstep and end up deadly for one Salemite
While some Salemites will be leaving town soon, other old faces will appear again (and some aren't as dead as once believed)
Two Salemites who lost loved ones set out on a journey, and their paths will cross in a shocking way
A certain Salemite might have some explaining to do when his jilted ex returns to town
A sordid secret follows one Salemite home, which could blow up everything they've planned
