The Scoop: Days of our Lives previews, teasers, and spoilers for the Week of December 11, 2017

Sizzling secrets are spilled in Salem!

A sneak peek at some of the action that will take place on during the week of December 11, 2017. Be sure to tune in to every weekday to see how everything plays out.

Thanks to John and Paul's assistance, Brady blasts Eve with a smoking gun he obtained from the private eyes

Whereas Eve and Brady's battle becomes bitterer, Eve tempts Gabi with a promising proposal Eve hopes will be too sweet to refuse

Refusing to let things go, Ciara continues to cause chaos for Claire and may have a new weapon in her arsenal -- Tripp

Though he thought he was keeping his feelings for Claire a secret, Tripp might be in for a surprise, as Ciara knows just exactly how he feels

As Ciara contemplates Tripp's affections for Claire, Claire isn't Ciara's only sparring partner, as Ciara and Hope go at it again

Though Ciara isn't Hope's only concern as a huge, scandalous secret hovers over Rafe and Hope's rocky romance

A rattled Rafe is in the hot seat as Doug takes him to task and warns him not to hurt Hope again -- or else

Hurting Hope may be unavoidable for Rafe when Will finds her engagement ring in Sami's hotel room

While the fiery fling between Rafe and Sami doesn't remain a secret for long, Kate faces an unexpected firing squad when her secret is exposed

Things are heated when Steve and Kayla confront Kate for blackmailing Tripp, and Steve may have another trick up his sleeve

A once hopeful Sonny may feel more tricked than treated when he hears about Paul and Will's passionate pecks

Still, a lovesick Sonny wants to be with Will and makes an honest plea for his once-believed-dead husband's affections

Things also become a little more affectionate between Sami and Will, especially as she says her goodbyes to her loved ones in Salem

An affected Abe is still reeling over Theo's condition and demands more information about the shooting

As Eli investigates the shooting, Abe is curious about Eli's private views on what happened on the night of the shooting

Eli ascertains fresh evidence that brings to light more of what happened the night that Theo was shot

Chad and Kate hope to help Theo by bringing in a medical specialist while J.J. hopes to help Hope in a surprising manner

Having been down a dark road himself, Eric reaches out to J.J. in hopes that he can help him through his darkest hour

With the new evidence about the night of Theo's shooting brought to light, J.J.'s future can officially be ruled on

Jamie Lyn Bauer returns to DAYS, says new material is juicy

Jen Lilley returns to DAYS

The Young and the Restless' Greg Rikaart joins Days of our Lives

Lisa Rinna returning to Days of our Lives

DAYS hires Victoria Konefal as the new Ciara

Tyler Christopher to play new -- and quite funny -- character on DAYS

She's baaaaack: Louise Sorel returns to DAYS as iconic character Vivian Alamain

A sneak peek at next week

Despite all that has happened, love wins out when Sami and Will find peace before she leaves Salem

It's the holiday season in Salem, and families come together to celebrate...

...Although, not everyone will be experiencing good tiding and joy; some Salemites are downright miserable

Things may get a little ironic for one Salemite whose actions may prove the (sometimes rotten) apple doesn't fall far from the tree

Someone sinister slithers into Salem with unfinished business for their foes and family alike

There's no place like home for two wayward Salemites who return to town, perhaps with another former resident in tow

The new year brings new problems for a Salem couple who seemingly has it all, but some "happily ever afters" aren't meant to last

A few new (and a very familiar) faces pop in in Salem as the new year rings in, which will change the dynamics of many relationships

The return of a Salem troublemaker may make one man's life a living hell all over again