The Scoop: Days of our Lives previews, teasers, and spoilers for the Week of December 12, 2016

Explosive secrets rock Salem!

A sneak peek at some of the action that will take place on during the week of December 12, 2016. Be sure to tune in to every weekday to see how everything plays out.

As recent developments in Stefano's murder case are uncovered, Chad pays Hope a visit in the slammer

Chad also shares with Rafe potentially game-changing information about Stefano and the investigation

Hattie needs help and becomes hopeful when she comes face to face with Roman when he arrives at the prison

As Hope and Roman aspire to help Hattie, Coco and Sheila conspire to eradicate their common enemy: Hope

Finding common ground, a fragile Adrienne finds herself being comforted by none other than Kate

Fast friends Nicole and Eve continue to bond over their common feelings of loss of a loved one

As Nicole makes a huge decision regarding Deimos, he's attempting to make a huge discovery from Philip

A restrained and drugged Philip attempts to keep Chloe's secret, but Deimos is connecting the dots

Deimos ends up sharing his presumption of Chloe's pregnancy and connection to Nicole with a disbelieving Brady

Brady slowly comes around and may end up being part of Deimos' plan to uncover the truth

As Derrick demands an honest answer from Paul, Paul and Steve find themselves closer to the truth about Eduardo

While a close moment is shared between Sonny and Paul, Theo questions what Ciara's true feelings are for him

Ciara continues to pine for Theo, whose relationship with Claire continues to grow

A shocked Theo comes face to face with the true nature of Abe and Valerie's growing relationship

Relations between Joey and Jade continue to break down, but a health scare may change everything

Thanks to a surprise from Steve, he and Kayla find themselves celebrating their love in a special way

As Andre is all about his latest business pursuit, Chad is ready to move on from his mourning phase and plans a memorial for Abigail

After encouragement from Andre as well as her loved ones, Abigail feels ready to make her "resurrection" known to Chad

Though Abigail has visions of a perfect reunion with Chad and Thomas, the reality may be far from what she expected

Gabi's reunion with J.J. may be short-lived after she overhears a telling talk between J.J. and Jennifer after which she tests his honesty

Unhappy over what transpired with J.J., Gabi leans on Chad for support, and the two kiss -- a kiss that is witnessed by one shocked Salemite

DAYS casting: Valerie's getting a son with a rumored Horton family connection

Craig Welzbacher joins DAYS

DAYS brings TLC's T-Boz to Salem

Billy Flynn breaks from DAYS, begins new film D.O.A. Blood River

CONFIRMED: Kassie DePaiva returns to DAYS next month

Ximena Duque exits DAYS

Greg Vaughan returning to DAYS

Drake Hogestyn returns to DAYS post injury

Sneak Peek: Austin Peck back on set at DAYS

DAYS' Christie Clark and Austin Peck returning

DAYS casting hunky new role described as a sex addict

DAYS casting four new characters that sound like tons of trouble

DAYS searching for gorgeous African American actor to take on new role

DAYS axes John-Paul Lavoisier; Philip to exit Salem this winter

A sneak peek at next week

Someone spots a scandalous kiss and isn't so exited about it

A Salemite with a big secret suspects that secret isn't as secure as thought

Christmas traditions are honored in Salem, but all might not be merry and bright

A Salemite's broken heart may mend as an old friend's support could blossom into something more

While old enemies reluctantly find themselves working together, they may be in for a bigger shock when other ties are exposed

2017 ushers in the return of several former Salemites who journey home to deal with new drama...

...two returnees must deal with a crisis while another may have a lot of explaining to do if a dirty secret is exposed

A romantic Valentine's Day wedding is in the works, but things don't always go off without a hitch in Salem