Claire can't seem to catch any luck as Eve updates her on a drastic change of plans, and it's not good news for Claire's campaign against Haley
While campaigning with Jack at a rally, Eve lets Salem know something sensational, which causes a commotion
Tripp and Haley meet with a skeptical official to spin their saccharine story, but they may not have campaigned hard enough
A worried Tripp and Haley hope the official bought their love story as Claire's hatred of the situation grows
Claire has bigger problems to worry about when J.J. just can't seem to shake her connection to the lighter and pushes for answers
Will and Sonny remain worried as Rex does more tests in hopes of getting to the bottom of Will's enigmatic ailment
A mystified Maggie isn't exactly ready to throw rice when Sarah announces her reengagement to Rex
Maggie doesn't hold any punches when letting Sarah know she thinks marrying Rex would be a bad idea all around
Maggie also brings up Sarah's feelings for Eric as Eric himself considers finally telling Sarah he's sweet on her, too
Maggie remains fired up when she confronts Rex about the proposal and puts the fear of God in her once again future son-in-law
Eric yields a response to his demanding brother Brady as Brady's nightmare of Chloe bonding with Stefan inches closer to reality
Still, Chloe keeps Stefan a bit at bay, and her hesitations cause anxiety for the smitten DiMera mogul
Meanwhile, Brady believes it's time for him and Gabi to up the ante in their quest to annihilate Stefan
Feeling it's her time to be back on top of the corporate world, Kate makes a request to Victor -- she wants to return to Titan
After requesting Rafe visit her and bowling him over with the baby bombshell, Jordan has one more major favor to ask of him
Jordan wants Rafe's help with her baby, and, after deliberating, he agrees to take care of the little tyke for her
Rafe returns to Salem with the big baby news, completely shocking several Salemites, especially Hope
Lani ends up spending time with the baby and immediately bonds with him, causing Eli to become concerned
Ben is bowled over by the baby news, but being a hands-on uncle might not be in the cards for him
Hope also deliveries other news about Jordan to Ben, and Ciara remains firmly at his side to comfort him
Because of Rafe's baby bombshell, Ted, and other recent difficulties, Hope and Rafe have it out, and things take an unexpected turn
Frustrated by their constant complications, Hope confesses to Rafe that she may not want to be in their marriage any longer
Hope finds matters more complicated when Ted takes the time to make a heartfelt declaration and seal it with a kiss
While Ted wishes for things to heat up further between him and Hope, the something simmering between Abe and Shelia steams up
Brandon Barash on taking over as Days of our Lives' Stefan: "It was a tall order"
Olivia Rose Keegan to exit DAYS
DAYS shocker: Nadia Bjorlin to exit the role of Chloe Lane
Never say never: Arianne Zucker to return to DAYS in 2019
It's worrisome news for Will and Sonny as Abe remains concerned about Lani's well-being
Lani isn't letting Ben spend time with baby David, and Ciara steps in to help the situation
Hope's caught off guard by the depths of Ted's affections while a choice made by Rafe may mean considerable changes are ahead
Eve believes she may have been jilted at the altar by Jack, but he's a step closer to getting his memory back
Wicked winds blow a sinful Salemite into town, and they're sure to start more than one scandal
An already rocky romance is put through another test as a third party could create some friction (and sparks)
One Salemite's already twisted love life becomes even more tangled when their great love seemingly returns
Twists and turns eventually lead a Salemite out of town, but the departures will leave destruction behind
Just as one sordid scheme seems to be coming to an end, a deadly twist changes everything
Come spring, Salemites unite to say goodbye to a beloved family member and community pillar
The only certainty in Salem is its uncertainty, and certain storylines may not be as they appear
Departures and homecomings rock Salem over the next few months, especially when one sneaky schemer returns to cause chaos
