A brainwashed Ben is back in Salem, and he's having a hard time controlling his killer impulses around his new bride...
The nighttime is when the Necktie Killer may return to play, as Ben believes he's fulfilled Eve's orders and offed his wife
Ciara's strangling turns out to be a nightmare, but a shaken Ben believes he's still a threat and turns to Marlena
At Marlena's office, Ben runs into Vincent, while a recently returned-to-Salem Eve has a similar run-in with Claire
Claire cannot believe when she comes upon Eve, but her former mentor isn't above begging to ensure Claire stays mum
Marlena wonders what the future has in store for Claire, as Allie's baby's future remains uncertain due to all the turmoil amongst the family
Sami believes herself the victor, but Allie writes a "Dear John" letter that acts as the second baby bombshell she's detonated
Sami is left seething as Eric reads Allie's letter, which explicitly states that Allie wants Nicole to raise her baby
Nicole, Eric, and Sami are all shocked by Allie's request and set out to find the missing new young mother
A stirred-up Sami seeks some sisterly support from Belle, while Claire believes in supporting Allie's wishes
Sami and Will come to peace with one another yet again, but Will and Sonny's relationship still may need more work
Working with Kate hasn't exactly been a cake walk for Abe, but he's all ears when she shares her sordid stories about Vivian with him
It's a tender mother and son moment for Kate and Lucas, while Hope has some quality advice for former husband Rafe
Bonnie is blown away when Justin serves up a shock, and Chad is surely shocked when Gwen plants a kiss on his lips
While Chad and Gwen plot and pry, Gabi and Jake have yet another fiery encounter that leads to a revelation that will leave them both blown away
Olivia Rose Keegan exits Days of our Lives; Claire recast reportedly in the works
REPORT: Camila Banus set to exit Days of our Lives
Meet Michael Teh, the mysterious new Vincent on Days of our Lives
Kristian Alfonso to exit Days of our Lives after 37 years
Related: Kristian Alfonso reveals why she opted to exit Days of our Lives after 37 years
Related: Stars react to Kristian Alfonso exiting Days of our Lives
SHOCKER: Greg Vaughan to exit Days of our Lives
Victoria Konefal to exit Days of our Lives
SHOCKER: Freddie Smith and Chandler Massey let go from Days of our Lives
Related: Chandler Massey and Freddie Smith discuss their Days of our Lives exit; say they learned of their shocking fate via scripts rather than from the powers that be
Related: Freddie Smith opens up about the "tough decisions" being made at Days of our Lives
Return date revealed for Days of our Lives' Jay Kenneth Johnson
REPORT: A Martinez returning to Days of our Lives
REPORT: Marci Miller returns as Days of our Lives' Abigail
Galen Gering wraps at Days of our Lives: "Thank you for the memories"
Related: Galen Gering hints he's exiting Days of our Lives
Several Salemites experience baby bumpiness as the future of Allie's newborn remains in debate
It could be a corporate clash when a wayward son returns to Salem and a once top titan feels their position is in peril
Two somewhat smitten Salemites reach a crossroad while newlyweds struggle with the unknown
Related: OUT! Co-executive producer Greg Meng reportedly fired from Days of our Lives
Related: Days of our Lives heads to Peacock, NBC's new streaming platform
As we learn how several Salemites met their maker, don't expect some of the dead not to rise again
One once-sweet Salemite child has certainly experienced growing pains (and might become a general pain)
The past comes back to haunt one Salemite while another will be freed by a revelation
More of Salem's missing year will play out and dramatically change the lives of residents
Salem's revolving door means the departure of one hero, but a saucy Salemite returns with all-new drama
A father is finally revealed, but the paternity mystery continues to entangle several Salemites
Not all is what it seems, and one seemingly sweet Salemite holds a deep, dark secret
You can never count out certain Salemites, and a wicked one returns swinging this summer
