Jack and Eve continue to play politics, and a keen Jack is especially inquisitive about Abe's relationship with Shelia
Abe and Shelia's closeness also leaves them with questions, while Jack plots his next political bombshell
Will's medical bombshell has him on edge, and he uncharacteristically releases some rage on his loved ones as they wait for results
An edgy Stefan attempts to balance his sexual connection with Gabi and his growing feelings for Chloe
Chloe and Stefan share in their first date, but she's a little apprehensive when she spots something belonging to Gabi
As Stefan attempts to do damage control with Chloe, he can't stop struggling with his mixed emotions (and hormones)
Still in harm's way, Ciara struggles to set herself free, but Ben eventually finds her and saves the day
Once the danger has passed, romance blooms for Ben and Ciara, who finally consummate their relationship
Relations between Hope and Rafe are strained further, especially when Hope learns Lani stayed at Rafe's house
Though Lani was there helping Rafe with baby David, Hope is rattled nonetheless, but Rafe is also in for a shock
Rafe is rocked when he spies a cozy Hope and Ted together, and they're not just talking about police business
Kate is curious about the connection between Hope and Ted and learns more about her ex and the commissioner
Curiosity is also piqued when Kate wonders why (and with whom) a devious Ted is conversing about Chloe on the telephone
Brady bends Maggie's ears about all the sorrows in his life, ranging from troubles with Chloe and being troubled by Kate being hired at Titan
Maggie makes it known to Victor that she doesn't support Kate's employment, either, and puts her husband on notice
Maggie doesn't mince words with Kate when they go head to head over her Titan appointment as well as their children, Rex and Sarah, getting married
Sarah continues to sense something is up between Eric and Marlena, and she causes Marlena to make a mistake while conversing
Eric is uneasy when Sarah questions him about his true feelings for her, and he finally admits the truth
While Eric and Sarah seize their moment of truth as a sign to possibly be together, a knock on the door could change everything
Rex is on hand when a not-so-dead Nicole arrives at Eric's apartment, and the good doctor ends up helping his brother's true love
Though Nicole hopes to reconnect with Eric, her concerns may quickly shift as someone abducts Holly
Bryan Dattilo returns to Days of our Lives, admits he's surprised about being asked back to Salem
Here comes trouble! Stacy Haiduk and Paul Telfer return as Days of our Lives duo Kristen and Xander
Olivia Rose Keegan to exit DAYS
DAYS shocker: Nadia Bjorlin to exit the role of Chloe Lane
Never say never: Arianne Zucker to return to DAYS in 2019
Things look up for Tripp and Haley, but an unhappy Claire finds herself having to pack her bags
Baby David draws Rafe and Lani closer together as Abe and Shelia recognize their newfound closeness
As Sarah copes with Nicole's resurrection, Nicole and Chloe collide over Holly's abduction
While Gabi continues to lure Stefan into her scheme, Ted's mysterious cohort is revealed
Wicked winds blow a sinful Salemite into town, and they're sure to start more than one scandal
An already rocky romance is put through another test as a third party could create some friction (and sparks)
One Salemite's already twisted love life becomes even more tangled when their great love seemingly returns
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
Come spring, 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
Departures and homecomings rock Salem over the next few months, especially when one sneaky schemer returns to cause chaos
