Several of Salem's couples gather to celebrate the New Year and toast to a brighter future...
Though Marlena has a lot on her mind, she's showered with love from John and pals Steve and Kayla
Young newlyweds Chanel and Johnny ring in their first New Year as husband and wife with Tripp and Allie
Chanel and Jonny's recent nuptials remain on Paulina's mind, and she makes some special arrangements
Paulina extends another olive branch to Lani, while Tony and Anna make another Salem homecoming right in time to celebrate
Though Johnny surprises John and Marlena with his big news, he later wows his loved ones with another shocking announcement
Nicole is in for a shock when she finds an old furry friend decapitated, though she'll be more shocked when she eventually discovers the culprit
E.J. is in for a harsh discovery when he attempts to smooth things over with an off-put Nicole, who doesn't seem to be in a forgiving mood
Unable to forgive E.J., Sami seemingly sets her sights on Lucas again, while rekindled lovebirds Kate and Roman have a telling talk
Roman's jaw drops when Kate springs a stunning secret upon him, and this may turn out to be a deal (and relationship) breaker
Kate wants to know what the deal is with Chad, who's acting rather cagey around her, as Brady has a deal for Steve
The Patch part of "Black Patch" is secured to search for convict Kristen, though Kayla takes a stand with Steve
Kayla is adamant that she joins Steve as he hunts for Kristen, as Maggie believes they should hunt for Sarah
Abigail agrees to assist Maggie in her efforts to find Sarah, which doesn't sit well with Gwen at all
Gwen will really have a fit when she learns that Xander will also join forces with Abigail to search for Sarah
Xander urges Rex to comply with his request for more information about Sarah, especially their last confusing contact
A Boston-bound Jack and Jennifer bid adieu to Salem, but before they go, Xander is brightened when he and buddy Jack make amends
Salem is in for another shocker when Susan makes a prediction, and it should be noted her last one came true
General Hospital's Jon Lindstrom to briefly take over as Days of our Lives' Jack Deveraux
Jackée Harry joins Days of our Lives in a "fabulous" new role
Related: Kidnapping kicks off Jackée Harry's Days of our Lives debut as "fabulous" character Paulina
Bryan Dattilo back on contract at Days of our Lives
Soap icon Linda Dano joins Days of our Lives as new Vivian
Alison Sweeney returning to Days of our Lives for "emotional storyline"
On Brady's behest, Steve sets off on another hunt for Kristen, and this time, Kayla acts as his backup (whether he likes it or not)
Chad isn't the most seasoned schemer and starts to feel uneasy about his dirty dealings at DiMera Enterprises
While the fallout from Johnny's bombshell causes chaos, things become intense between Chanel and Allie
An old foe returns to town on unfinished business, while new trouble awaits several unsuspecting Salemites
Being the "love of each other's life" might not be enough for one couple, as three may become a crowd
Old habits are hard to kill for one Salemite, and their true killer instincts may rise again when feeling slighted
As is usually the case in Salem, not all is what it seems, and, while a shocking revelation may free one man, another becomes more dangerous
Just when one believes they are familiar with every family member in the tree, along comes a twisted branch
Salem's revolving door continues to spin, and more than one Salemite has a secret upon their return
A father is finally revealed, but the paternity mystery continues to entangle several Salemites
Just when one believes the wicked will never return, an evil wind blows back into Salem once again
