Unexpected visitors and ramped up romances
A sneak peek at some of the action that will take place on during the week of August 16, 2021. Be sure to tune in to every weekday to see how everything plays out.
Johnny's homecoming gives a glum E.J. something to celebrate, while the prodigal son seems instantly smitten with Chanel
Chanel might be just as smitten, as she's eager to share her story with Allie, who's reaction is rather telling
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Allie is elated to catch up with twin, Johnny, and E.J.'s just as happy to paint a picture of his son joining him at DiMera Enterprises
While the family business is big enough for another DiMera, Chad may not be so sure the corporate life is in the cards for Johnny
Johnny wonders about his mother's whereabouts, while Allie's increasing concern about Sami leads her to John and Marlena
As Sami's whereabouts remain a (growing) mystery, Nicole is certainly shocked to see E.J. asking for her assistance
Rafe can't refuse a friend in need, and needing some comfort, Nicole uses his shoulder to cry on once more
A gleeful Gabi agitates an already anxious Ava by insinuating her beau and bestie might have something budding between them
An unsettled Ava assumes Rafe isn't being real with her, while Rafe remains a bit rattled by his feelings
Though Paulina's usually the one delivering the surprises, Paulina's mother, Olivia, rattles her by showing up on her doorstep
It doesn't take long to realize the apple didn't fall far from the tree, as dynamo Olivia is quick to shake, rattle, and roll her daughter into a flustered frenzy
Lani's reunion with Olivia goes much better than Paulina's, but Olivia isn't exactly being forthright with her granddaughter
While Olivia forbids Paulina from divulging sordid family secrets, Jack wants his daughter to divulge all her secrets
Still, Gwen and the truth aren't exactly best friends, so journalist Jack remains steadfast in his plan to expose her entire story
Gwen weighs her options, but Xander isn't the happiest camper when Shawn cuffs him and sends him to the clink
Shawn burst onto the scene at the cabin along with Theo, and Ben begins to explain things to Salem's finest
Meanwhile, Ciara must explain her memory return to Theo and that their wedding is officially called off
Though he always knew Ciara might regain her memories and return to Ben, it still hits Theo hard, nonetheless
Heartbroken over his failed marriage attempt with Ciara, Theo leans on his father like never before
Theo realizes that he must start anew outside of Salem, while Ben and Ciara enjoy a steamy restart to their life together
In fact, Ben and Ciara's refound happiness prompts him to propose they remarry as soon as they return to Salem
Before the wedding bells ring again for Ben and Ciara, he feels obligated to fill her in on his friendship with Claire
Claire cuts a deal that leads her to rethink her life in Salem and comes to a shocking conclusion about her future
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A sneak peek at next week
As Abe and Paulina find themselves on the road to reconciliation, Rafe and Ava encounter a rocky patch due to Nicole
Allie is in for an earful when Tripp makes a passionate pronouncement, while another Salemite might be headed for heartbreak
While Sami's whereabouts remain a mystery, a scorned E.J. strikes up a deal with the devilish Xander
Salem's summer forecast looks like it will be hot and bothered, as new loves blossom and old ones explode
When former residents return to town, there's rarely one that doesn't have a surprising secret agenda, so look out, Salem
An old foe returns to town on unfinished business while new trouble awaits several unsuspecting Salemites
There's no place like home for one sensational Salemite with a sordid secret, who's soon to be shocked themselves
Surprise returns to Salem raise the stakes for several secret holders, and a shared secret shocks a stoic Salemite to his core
A calculated game of cat and mouse makes lives miserable for several Salemites, while a titanic secret shakes the town
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