The Johnson family faces even more heartache when Steve realizes he's gone completely blind due to the lasting effects of his poisoning

Steve attempts to act brave, but Kayla assures him that she loves him and will be there for him always and forever

Still, Steve is a proud man and feels he doesn't want to be a burden on any of his family and friends

As such, Steve wants John to take the lead at Black Patch, but John assures Steve that he needs his partner around

The reality of his blindness truly impacts Steve, and he has a very emotional reaction upon getting glasses from Kayla

The ramifications of Lani's confession at the trial continue to have a lasting impact on those affected by her deception...

Lani also shares her secret and her motivations with Abe, but things may turn tumultuous when he realizes that Valerie knew

After learning the truth, Eli learns he's lost Gabi forever, but he assures Lani that he will be there for her and the baby

Lani resents Eli and doesn't want anything to do with him, either, and she commits herself to focusing on her baby

Lani also wants to right the wrongs she made regarding J.J. and reaches out to him, but he's feeling more than a little conflicted

Jennifer and an emotional J.J. have a heart-to-heart about Lani's lie and what that means for his future

Feeling heartbroken for Hope, Doug and Julie don't go easy on Rafe when they run into the man who broke Hope's heart

Hope, along with Shawn-Douglas, is there with questions for Chad when they realize there's something strange happening

Chad's arrest in Hong Kong fortunately doesn't last long, as Belle move in to save the day for her colleague and friend

As Chad attempts to get behind what's happening with Abigail, Stefan is falling harder and harder for her alter "Gabby"

Realizing she's falling for Stefan, Gabigail not only shares her feelings with him, but a kiss as well

When Abigail finally comes to, she's startled to find herself in Hong Kong with Stefan and wants nothing more than to return to Salem

The situation with Abigail makes things between Chad and Stefan go from bad to worse as they inch toward all-out war

After returning to Salem, it's "Abigail's" turn to take the stand at Gabi's trial, but one of her alters makes an announcement that rocks the courtroom

Finding themselves in another bitter battle, Kate is ready to rock Vivian's world and hires Paul to dig up the dirt to explode it

However, Vivian has her own sinister schemes in play, and she's ready to take advantage of Sonny's rocky relationship status

While things between Sonny and Brady get downright ugly, things look better for Sonny when he meets his online date, Leo

Sonny is a bit smitten by Leo, and all seems well on their date, but Leo's not entirely forthcoming with Sonny

Leo's true intensions are cloaked in mystery, as he's working for a Salemite who has a bone to pick with Sonny

As Sonny moves on, so do Will and Paul, as their playful courtship is taken to the next level when they make love

Content in his personal life, Will is also ready to move on professionally and thinks the Spectator is a the perfect place to start

While Will speaks to Adrienne about a job, Eve finds her work life frustrating, as she's over being around Brady

Still, Brady wants to reconcile with Eve and will do whatever he can to stay in her orbit, one way or another

Eve gets some down time with Chloe, and the friends catch up on their lives, especially their love lives

Though Lucas is ready to recommit to Chloe, a secret admirer sending her flowers may throw things off track

What's even more shocking for Chloe and Lucas is the identity of the person who's seemingly attempting to woo Chloe

Alison Sweeney back to DAYS for roller coaster storyline

Jamie Lyn Bauer returns to DAYS; says new material is juicy

Jen Lilley returns to DAYS

The Young and the Restless' Greg Rikaart joins Days of our Lives

A sneak peek at next week

While Stefan schemes to ensure Gabigail sticks around, Chad wants nothing more than to help Abigail

Abigail faces her own fight as her alters appear to be vying for total control

As Kayla and Tripp join together for Steve, things between Abe and Valerie begin to fall apart

One Salemite finds a hot time in the old town when a smoldering new beau comes into play

While the truth might set one Salemite free, a lingering lie will detonate like a bomb at the worst possible time

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 scorned Salemite might find their "happily ever after" when the truth is revealed about their ex's mysteriously maddening motives

Hurricane Sami blows back into Salem later this year, and it promises to be a wild ride

The Scoop: This week's previews

Two Scoops: This week's commentary