The Scoop: Days of our Lives previews, teasers, and spoilers for the Week of December 26, 2016

New Year's twists and kisses!

A sneak peek at some of the action that will take place on during the week of December 26, 2016. Be sure to tune in to every weekday to see how everything plays out.

As the clock ticks down to 2017, there will be one shock after another for several Salemites

Though Rafe encouraged him earlier, J.J. may believe all hope is lost with Gabi when Lani lands a bombshell

The astonishment over Abigail's return from the dead still weighs heavy on Chad, and he isn't so sure what to do next

Jennifer attempts to sell Abigail's story to Chad, who's still hurt from his not-so-late wife's betrayal

While Andre had hoped to stay on Chad's good side, he finds himself feeling Chad's wrath over Abigail's faux demise

Chad's love for Abigail wrestles with his mixed emotions over her actions, but he may be ready to make a bold move

Abigail and Gabi come face to face, but tensions are high as they discuss their feelings for Chad

As Abigail and Gabi meet, Abigail suffers a panic attack and must rely on her former bestie to help

Justin and Lucas may reach an understanding as the both realize they have Adrienne's best interest at heart

As Chloe remains in a coma, Nicole sits by her best friend's side while also tending to -- and bonding with -- baby Holly

Finally and fully believing Deimos, Brady teams up with his uncle to help uncover the truth about Holly

Brady believes he has the key to uncovering the truth, and that key is Nancy, whom he seeks out for answers

There may be more questions than answers as Shane delivers some game-changing news to Rafe, Marlena, Roman, Steve, and Kaya

While Rafe, Marlena, Roman, Steve, and Kayla attempt to process the latest bombshell, Rafe goes to Kate and Andre with a whopping request

If agreed by Kate and Andre, Rafe wants to exhume Stefano's body, which may lead to an even bigger twist nobody saw coming

Hope's enemy inmates attempt to raise some hell, so Hope decides to raise an army to defend themselves

As Joey and Jade's bond begins to get bigger again over raising their baby, she finds herself faced with a staggering truth

While Jade's fired-up father rips into her, a fiery Kate finds herself letting both Andre and Eduardo have it

Eduardo asks Kate to be his New Year's Eve date, but an alarming call might change everything for Kate

As the new year approaches, Anne finds her dream job, but the only nightmare may be working with a bitter enemy

Steve, Kayla, and Marlena make time to reminisce about days of old as the clock ticks closer to the new year

Steve, Kayla, Joey, Jade, Ciara, and Claire volunteer over the holidays, which may turn out to be an eye-opening experience

Though he may end up experiencing a broken heart, Derek knows what he must do for Paul as New Year's Eve rolls around

Paul and Sonny find themselves puckering up as the countdown gets closer to midnight, but not all couples in Salem will find it so easy...

Vivian Jovanni exits DAYS

Y&R alum Lamon Archey cast on DAYS?

GH alum Robb Derringer is engaged; actor also joining DAYS

DAYS casts Steve and Ava's son

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

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

A sneak peek at next week

A meddling Salemite's actions are called out by the one they've demonized

An alliance forms between two Salemites with similar agendas

Two separate Salemites are in for a major shock, but what follows may be worse

A grand adventure takes Salemites globetrotting and many familiar faces will turn up along the way

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

A lovechild once thought lost turns out to be alive and well, which comes at the most inopportune time for two Salemites