The Scoop: Days of our Lives previews, teasers, and spoilers for the Week of April 22, 2019

Thin lines between love and hate

A sneak peek at some of the action that will take place on during the week of April 22, 2019. Be sure to tune in to every weekday to see how everything plays out.

Jack and Eve continue to play politics, and a keen Jack is especially inquisitive about Abe's relationship with Shelia

Abe and Shelia's closeness also leaves them with questions, while Jack plots his next political bombshell

Will's medical bombshell has him on edge, and he uncharacteristically releases some rage on his loved ones as they wait for results

An edgy Stefan attempts to balance his sexual connection with Gabi and his growing feelings for Chloe

Chloe and Stefan share in their first date, but she's a little apprehensive when she spots something belonging to Gabi

As Stefan attempts to do damage control with Chloe, he can't stop struggling with his mixed emotions (and hormones)

Still in harm's way, Ciara struggles to set herself free, but Ben eventually finds her and saves the day

Once the danger has passed, romance blooms for Ben and Ciara, who finally consummate their relationship

Relations between Hope and Rafe are strained further, especially when Hope learns Lani stayed at Rafe's house

Though Lani was there helping Rafe with baby David, Hope is rattled nonetheless, but Rafe is also in for a shock

Rafe is rocked when he spies a cozy Hope and Ted together, and they're not just talking about police business

Kate is curious about the connection between Hope and Ted and learns more about her ex and the commissioner

Curiosity is also piqued when Kate wonders why (and with whom) a devious Ted is conversing about Chloe on the telephone

Brady bends Maggie's ears about all the sorrows in his life, ranging from troubles with Chloe and being troubled by Kate being hired at Titan

Maggie makes it known to Victor that she doesn't support Kate's employment, either, and puts her husband on notice

Maggie doesn't mince words with Kate when they go head to head over her Titan appointment as well as their children, Rex and Sarah, getting married

Sarah continues to sense something is up between Eric and Marlena, and she causes Marlena to make a mistake while conversing

Eric is uneasy when Sarah questions him about his true feelings for her, and he finally admits the truth

While Eric and Sarah seize their moment of truth as a sign to possibly be together, a knock on the door could change everything

Rex is on hand when a not-so-dead Nicole arrives at Eric's apartment, and the good doctor ends up helping his brother's true love

Though Nicole hopes to reconnect with Eric, her concerns may quickly shift as someone abducts Holly

Bryan Dattilo returns to Days of our Lives, admits he's surprised about being asked back to Salem

Here comes trouble! Stacy Haiduk and Paul Telfer return as Days of our Lives duo Kristen and Xander

Olivia Rose Keegan to exit DAYS

DAYS shocker: Nadia Bjorlin to exit the role of Chloe Lane

Never say never: Arianne Zucker to return to DAYS in 2019

A sneak peek at next week

Things look up for Tripp and Haley, but an unhappy Claire finds herself having to pack her bags

Baby David draws Rafe and Lani closer together as Abe and Shelia recognize their newfound closeness

As Sarah copes with Nicole's resurrection, Nicole and Chloe collide over Holly's abduction

While Gabi continues to lure Stefan into her scheme, Ted's mysterious cohort is revealed

Wicked winds blow a sinful Salemite into town, and they're sure to start more than one scandal

An already rocky romance is put through another test as a third party could create some friction (and sparks)

One Salemite's already twisted love life becomes even more tangled when their great love seemingly returns

Twists and turns eventually lead a Salemite out of town, but the departure will leave destruction behind

Just as one sordid scheme seems to be coming to an end, a deadly twist changes everything

Come spring, Salemites unite to say goodbye to a beloved family member and community pillar

The only certainty in Salem is its uncertainty, and certain storylines may not be as they appear

Departures and homecomings rock Salem over the next few months, especially when one sneaky schemer returns to cause chaos