Like a page from Bo's past, a motorcycle-riding Ciara Brady returns to Salem, and Hope is thrilled to see her daughter -- but she might be the only one
It's far from a picture-perfect reunion when Ciara and Claire reunite, as one of them isn't exactly thrilled with the other
In fact, things turn ugly between Ciara and Claire, which leads to a heated warning being issued
While Ciara spends time with Theo, Hope is taken aback when she learns of Ciara's time in Hong Kong
Ciara's troubles aren't the only thing concerning Hope, as she does some soul-searching about Rafe
Reeling from his breakup with Hope, Rafe searches for some comfort, and things turn passionate between him and Sami, who's also weighed down in misery
Rafe and Sami's sexual release ends up causing more chaos for Rafe as Hope arrives in search of Sami
After hiding from Hope in Sami's room while Hope and Sami have a discussion, Rafe soon finds things going from bad to worse
Rafe is overcome with even more guilt when Hope shares her true feelings with him about their relationship
Will's relationship with Sami remains extremely strained, which leads Eric to support his twin sister
Sonny soul-searches, pondering his relationships with both Will and Paul, knowing he must make a choice
As Sonny seems to be sure of his decision, Victor questions his nephew on whether he's ready to let go of one and move on with the other
Eric attempts to get Will to see past Sami's faults as he comforts his nephew and reminisces about the past
Belle visits her nephew, Will, but overshares a secret from his past, prompting him to seek out Paul
Paul seeks some comfort from John regarding Sonny, but Paul is pretty puzzled when a feisty Will shows up at his room
Will puts the moves on Paul, planting one on him, but neither knows Sonny is outside, ready to deliver some game-changing news
Learning what Belle told Will, Sami isn't so thrilled with her little sister and lets her have it with both barrels blazing
Sami's life is set ablaze once again when she learns something rather distressing, possibly prompting her to take actions elsewhere
Distressed over his state, Sami, Kate, and Maggie all try at times to reach Lucas, and one of them may get through to him
Brady is in a state of distress when he believes Tate has gone missing, and he quickly points the finger at Eve
Maggie also seems to have some issues with merry widow Mrs. Deimos Kiriakis, as she butts heads with Eve
Eve remains firm that she wants to become the head of everything Titan, but Brady has other plans for her and turns to Paul for help
Steve can't help but to realize something is off with Tripp and shares his feelings with Kayla, and eventually Tripp himself
Tripp tries to remain secretive, but Steve knows something is troubling his son and determines it has to do with Kate
A certain Salemite may find themself in trouble as Eli continues to investigate the murder of Deimos Kiriakis
DAYS' Brandon Beemer and Martha Madison make a holiday return
Jamie Lyn Bauer returns to DAYS, says new material is juicy
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
Despite all that has happened, love wins out when Sami and Will find peace before she leaves Salem
As Lucas tries to pick himself up and start anew, Eve and Brady's battle is getting downright dirty, and he reaches out for help
While the Hortons gear up for the holidays, it's not all merry and bright when Doug gives Rafe a piece of his mind
One of Salem's finest finds a fascinating bit of evidence that may blow a certain case sky high
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 into 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
