The Scoop: Days of our Lives previews, teasers, and spoilers for the Week of December 29, 2014

A sneak peek at some of the action that will take place on during the week of December 29, 2014. Be sure to tune in to every weekday to see how everything plays out.

Problems and passions arise as the new year arrives in Salem...It's a nightmare when Will discovers what Sonny did to keep his dreams alivePaul's love for Sonny is alive and well, and he may make a bold play to regain itBoth Sonny and Paul's lives are changed, and not necessarily for the better Will and Sonny's "for better or worse" vow is greatly tested by secrets John doesn't make it a secret that he wants a fresh start with Marlena Nicole's secret-seeking mission into Serena's life blows up in her face Eric gets into Nicole's face when he discovers her latest shady shenanigans Nicole has to face the music when Daniel also dumps on her and cancels their dateChad dumps a boatload of information on Jordan about former flame, Melanie The flames of passion ignites for best buddies, Melanie and Brady, on New Year's EveRafe's professional life blows up in his face, and he finds himself joblessNew adventures may await Rafe since he's a free agent again A new potential client slithers her way into Aiden's life, which could spell troubleA confused Hope continues to have trouble with Aiden's mysterious past Paige remains confused about her breakup with J.J. and demands answersJ.J. breaks down their breakup, leaving Paige devastated by his betrayal Despite their history with betrayal, Melanie seeks out Gabi in the big house

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Patsy Pease as Kimberly Brady (First Guest Air Date: TBA/December 2014)

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A sneak peek at next week

A new year may provide new problems for one couple in love Old love doesn't seem to want to die for two lovesick Salemites Sometimes love just isn't enough, especially for one of Salem's stable couplesLove sometimes strikes when least expected, but Cupid can also be cruel Love stinks for one Salem youngster whose world has been shattered

Down the road previews

New wars are waged between old enemies, and things don't end well for all One woman's return will rock certain Salemites to their coresSome things are not what they seem for one secretive SalemiteOne shocked Salemite may regret getting what she wished for Two lonely Salemites will make for unlikely bedfellows