Blasts from the past become explosive when several scandalous Salem secrets start to be exposed
Armed with a secret, Allie arrives to talk to Tripp, who, though lovestruck, is stricken by the feeling something is a smidge peculiar about his partner
It's strange times in Salem, indeed, as Allie observes a passionate peck between Johnny and Gabi and goes straight to Chanel with the tantalizing tidbit
The soon-to-be ex-Mrs. DiMera doesn't take Allie's news lightly and feels the burden of her life (and heart) breaking apart
A consumed Chanel hopes her mother's love can help heal her pain as she turns to Paulina for comfort and confessions
Paulina still has a secret she should confess, but having made strides with her daughter, she doesn't want to rock the boat
Paulina is rocked when she comes face to face with a formidable foe, and another adversary extends an olive branch
Pondering all the pain she produced while possessed, a mortified Marlena hopes to make amends with Paulina
Paulina certainly has her pick of problems at the moment, while a caring moment with Abe comes at the perfect time for Chanel
It's bad timing for Johnny to receive a reminder that he still has a film to deliver, but a perturbed producer appears nonetheless
Johnny must scheme to secure his interests, while Gabi and Jake's scheme to secure Johnny's shares continues
Gabi's grand desire to rule Salem's two big businesses by doing whatever it takes may take a turn for the worse
That is, Gabi and Jake might not entirely see eye to eye when she goes big instead of going home empty-handed
As Gabi's risky business moves cause concern for Jake, the judge rules a concerning verdict in the case against E.J.
Belle remains bothered by E.J.'s explosive behavior, but she still believes in her brother-in-law's innocence
A guilty verdict aggravates E.J., who is sentenced to a stint in Statesville, though both he and Belle aren't throwing in the towel so quicky
Believing there's more to the story, answers will continue to be sought until E.J.'s sentence can be overturned
So much for trusting in turning over a new leaf, because Rafe believes in his girlfriend's guilt more and more as time goes on
In fact, an increasingly agitated Ava continues to execute her retaliation against Rafe and Nicole via a deceptive dinner date
Ava's hands are full of all sorts of awful deeds as she helps Gwen on her quest to secure Xander and squash Abigail's search
Xander's aghast when Chad communicates Abigail's mulling that a masquerade might be going on in Salem again
Chad is quick to help Xander connect the dots as to who would have the most to gain if Sarah said a final farewell
Believing that Gwen is his future, Xander has a hard time coming to terms that she might be posing as Sarah
Abigail comes up against Ava posing as Sarah, though before she can come forth with the news, she's knocked out by Gwen
Though armed with info from Kate and having exposed Ava, Abigail goes from being hit by a rock to an even harder place
It's a waking nightmare when Abigail regains consciousness and acknowledges she's not in Salem anymore
Far from Salem, as well, Steve's life remains at risk while Kayla has a risky confrontation with a callous Kristen
Kristen will soon confront kin, but it won't be a happy family reunion, while Craig Wesley reunites with his loved ones in Salem
Nancy may believe her own marriage is on the rocks, but she certainly has confidence in Chloe reuniting with Brady
Brady listens to Nancy as she talks second chances between her and Chloe, while Chloe's surprised by content when she becomes privy to a private exchange
Chloe's head will continue to spin as Craig opens up to her, and the fallout will affect their family forever
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As if Abigail didn't have enough trouble grappling with Gwen and Ava, she must now contend with Kristen, too
Ben stuns his expecting wife with a sentimental present while a lovestruck Tripp presents his plans for the future to Roman
While the past just doesn't seem to want to leave Paulina alone, Craig and Nancy share an uncertain future after his staggering confession
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An old foe returns to town on unfinished business, while new trouble awaits several unsuspecting Salemites
A seemingly solid supercouple may find their relationship encountering super snags, while newlyweds face new troubles, as well
One Salemite finds old habits hard to break, and that bad behavior may ruin any chances they have with their heart's desire, who wants them to marry
Tensions arise when the hunt begins for a missing Salemite, as things become tense personally and professionally when a "guilty" Salemite fights for their freedom
A diabolical duo teams up to take down their enemies, but it may rip apart their relationship in the process, leading each to shocking new connections
Estranged Salemites start to repair their ripped relationship during a heath crisis, though a stranger to Salem could quickly reopen wounds
Old flames decide to stick to being friends (for now), while the news of another seemingly solid couple on the rocks shocks a certain Salemite
Revenge isn't for the weak of heart for one Salemite with a broken one, and stopping their passionate plot could be a real killer
