A sneak peek at some of the action that will take place on during the week of December 31, 2012. Be sure to tune in to every weekday to see how everything plays out.
Listen to our special The Best of Days of our Lives 2012 show on Soap Central Live Read Tony and Laurisa's Best of DAYS 2012 Two Scoops columnIt's Christmas time in Salem, but not all is merry and bright Christmas traditions brighten patients at University Hospital Victor dons a Santa costume to spread cheer to the childrenA beaming Maggie is touched by Victor's holiday spirit Victor is touched to receive a special gift from his loved onesJennifer's touched to be asked to read the Christmas story at the hospital Eric's at the pulpit during St. Luke's midnight mass ceremony Roman and Marlena have a special gift for Eric Eric continues to have nightmares about the CongoEric finally opens up to Nicole about his hellish time abroad Eric explains that a priest saved his life and was then killed Nicole turns the tables and gives Eric some comforting advice Nicole is turned inside out after receiving an unexpected message Nicole and Rafe agree to spend New Year's Eve together Rafe brightens Sydney's holiday by giving her a special giftRafe believes there's still something special between him and SamiRafe and Sami discuss the current status of their relationshipRafe is hopeful about a future with Sami, but she remains uncertain A disappointed Rafe spots Sami with E.J. and the children Sami is disappointed when Rafe seems a little cold to herSami remains conflicted about her feelings for E.J. and Rafe Caroline believes Sami needs to decide who she wants to be with ASAPSami shares her relationship woes with her wonder twin, Eric Sami and E.J. agree to ring in the New Year's Eve together Chads hopes to have New Year's Eve plans with AbigailAbigail invites Chad to join her for some Christmas funE.J.'s all for Chad moving on from Melanie and focusing on AbigailE.J. and Chad spend quality time together and visit Lexie's gravesite E.J. and Chad run into Abe and Theo at the cemetery Abe suggests that E.J. and Chad both steer clear of KristenE.J. suggests that Kristen has changed and defends his big sis Chad suggest that he and Cameron get to know one another Kristen suggests that the DiMera men join her for Christmas festivities Kristen sets up a holiday video chat with the wayward Stefano Kayla is bummed that Stephanie is not coming home for the holidays Abe's holiday spirit isn't so merry and bright, either, as he misses LexieKayla asks Abe and Theo to spend Christmas with her and JoeySonny asks Will to be his date for the Kiriakis Christmas celebrationWill agrees to spend time with Sonny and his family on Christmas EveWill is touched when Adrienne extends an olive branchGabi is touched when the Hortons extend her an ornamentJulie isn't so sure about Gabi and Nick's shotgun wedding Will isn't so sure he's made the right choice about giving up the babyWill has a terrifying dream about Nick raising his child Will expresses his concerns to Gabi, but she's not as worried Gabi's worries are eased when Eric agrees to marry themDaniel worries when Jennifer cancels their date Daniel is delighted when Jennifer reaccepts his invitationDaniel and Jennifer share a romantic moment Brady can't help himself from romancing Kristen Kristen remains torn over her romance with BradyKristen does a little cyber sleuthing and looks into Brady's pastMarlena does a little dirty work to expose Kristen and BradyA shocked John discovers Brady and Kristen togetherA nearly speechless John demands an explanation from Brady
John and Marlena remain determined to save Brady John and Brady both end up at Salem University Hospital Kate has words of warning for E.J. about falling for Sami Gabi begs Sonny to give peace a chance New Year's Eve brings drama for E.J., Sami, Rafe, and Nicole
Sami inches closer to reconciling with one of her exes Marlena resorts to uncharacteristic measures to protect her family Chloe returns to Salem with unfinished businessNancy Wesley visits Salem to be at Chloe's side during a time of need A new relationship is put to the test due to a secret pact
