The Scoop: Days of our Lives previews, teasers, and spoilers for the Week of July 1, 2019

There are plenty of fireworks in Salem!

A sneak peek at some of the action that will take place on during the week of July 1, 2019. Be sure to tune in to every weekday to see how everything plays out.

Ciara finds herself in unsettlingly familiar circumstances when Claire holds her captive as Salemites search for them both

Hope, Ben, Marlena, and company are eager to find Claire and Ciara before it's too late to stop Claire's crazed actions

Held captive by Claire, Ciara finally learns the entire truth about her unstable niece's motivations and actions

Claire finds herself cornered, and her loved ones (especially Marlena) attempt to reach her fractured psyche

Though Kayla takes care of Tripp's injuries, Shawn-Douglas takes him to task for the way he handled things with Claire

Shawn-Douglas and Belle are overcome with guilt and try to do what's best for their fractured daughter

Claire and Ciara's loved ones are enraged when Eve's comprehension of Claire's precarious condition is learned

John, Marlena, Hope, and Ben all find their chances to give Eve a tongue-lashing the new commissioner will unlikely forget

Eve's day doesn't get any better when she spots Haley back in Salem, and there's nothing she can do about it

Tensions also run high between Eve and Jack, especially when Jennifer is around, and an angry Eve suspects Jack is keeping secrets from her

Eric learns a secret that totally blows his mind while Carrie confesses a doozy of a shocking secret to Roman

Roman is there to give his eldest daughter some sage advice, but that may not stop Carrie from revisiting an old flame

Rafe and Carrie are quick to rekindle their would-be romance, and the two share a passionate kiss

Rafe and Carrie find themselves getting carried away but are in for a shock when they receive an unexpected guest

Under the fireworks, Lani is shocked by an unexpected proposal when Eli pops the question on the Fourth of July

Now happily married to Sarah, Rex realizes that he and his new bride should bring back the annual Brady/Horton Independence Day picnic

Almost everyone seems on board with Rex's suggestions, and the families come together to celebrate the Fourth

As the town celebrates under firework-brightened skies, romance is in the air, especially for John and Marlena

Fireworks are also felt between Ted and Kate, who aren't celebrating their captivity but begin to make the best out of a bad situation

Though Ted's absence is surely on Hope's mind, and she continues her quest to find her former suitor

Hope is curious when she spots Sarah's new necklace, which puts Xander firmly in her line of questioning

Kristen wants Xander to do damage control and send some texts that will (hopefully) thwart suspicions about Kate's whereabouts

Still, Brady and Rex find things fishy and decide to do a little digging about Kate, Xander, and a possible connection between them

Kate isn't Kristen's only problem, and she finds herself butting heads with Gabi as they work together at DiMera Enterprises

Brandon Beemer teases his return to Days of our Lives; Martha Madison also headed back to Salem

Thaao Penghlis and Leann Hunley return to Days of our Lives

Kate Mansi and Billy Flynn return to Days of our Lives

Stephen Nichols returns to Days of our Lives

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

Olivia Rose Keegan to exit DAYS

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

A sneak peek at next week

Gabi's plan to ensnare Stefan might meet an end when Brady shares her secret ploy with Chloe

An emotional Claire's time in Salem comes to an end while Ciara is there for Victor as he deals with his emotions

An end to Eve's evil deeds might be nearing as Hope as some harsh words for the new commissioner

Ted and Kate get a shock when Kristen comes clean with them, but Kristen may get a shock of her own

Wedding fever flourishes in Salem over the summer, but not all marriages will be made in heaven

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

Madness reigns in Salem when one wild (and assumed dead) Salemite returns with a vengeance

It's a homecoming for one Salem hero, but he may bring mystery back to town with him

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

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

Salem will see the return of two wayward souls, but not everyone will be rolling out the welcome mat for them