A sneak peek at some of the action that will take place on DAYS during the week of December 31, 2012. Be sure to tune in to DAYS every weekday to see how everything plays out.
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Salemites ring in the New Year with romance and drama
E.J. and Sami go on a New Year's Eve date, as do Rafe and Nicole
As E.J. romances Sami; she can't seem to get Rafe off her mind
Rafe confides in Nicole that he believes Sami and he will reunite
Rafe also tells Nicole that he believes Sami and E.J. will never reunite
Nicole helps Rafe's crusade to win Sami back by distracting E.J.
Kate tries to help E.J. with words of warning about falling for Sami
Sami can't help but be torn between Rafe and E.J.
Sami receives two New Year's kisses -- one from E.J. and one from Rafe
An upset Sami ends up crying on Rafe's shoulder
John is upset when he discovers Brady and Kristen's secret romance
A nearly speechless John demands an explanation from Brady
Brady tries to explain his feelings for Kristen, but John remains fired up
John also wants answers from Kristen and questions her
Kristen shocks John by admitting her real reason for bedding Brady
Kristen celebrates the success of her dirty deeds
John realizes that he should have listened to Marlena's warnings
John and Marlena remain determined to save Brady
Brady reaches out to Marlena, but she refuses to side with him
Marlena reaches out to Brady with words of warning
Brady remains set on being with Kristen and defends her honor
Brady and Kristen's New Year's plans are interrupted
John and Brady get into a huge blowout, which eventually turns physical
John and Brady both end up at Salem University Hospital
Sami and Eric are shocked to find out about Brady and Kristen
Eric decides to keep the news of Brady's affair to himself
Sami doesn't share Eric's approach and attacks Kristen
Eric receives accolades from Daniel for being there for Nicole
Gabi's worries are eased when Eric green-lights her marriage
Nick worries that Gabi speaks too freely around Eric
Gabi finds Sonny and requests that he give peace a chance
Will can't get any peace of mind, as he constantly thinks of the baby
Will and Nick end up going head-to-head about their secret
Adrienne offers up an apology to Kate for doubting Will
Abigail has her doubts about dating Chad again, but proceeds anyway
Abigail and Chad continue to bond on their road to reconciliation
Abigail and Chad end up in a steamy New Year's liplock
Daniel has big plans for his first New Year's Eve with Jennifer
Daniel and Jennifer's night gets off to a romantic start
Daniel and Jennifer's date is interrupted by a knock on the door
Daniel and Jennifer are completely shocked to find Chloe on the doorstep
A sneak peek at next week
Marlena admits that she knew about Brady and Kristen's tryst
Will and Nick continue to butt heads over their secret
Nick and Gabi's wedding ceremony hits a major snag
Both E.J. and Rafe continue to romance Sami
Chloe has her sights firmly set on Daniel's heart
Kate has her sights firmly on destroying Chloe
Down the road previews
Sami inches closer to reconciling with one of her exes
Marlena resorts to uncharacteristic measures to protect her family
Chloe returns to Salem with unfinished business
Nancy Wesley visits Salem to be at Chloe's side during a time of need
A new relationship is put to the test due to a secret pact
