'Tis the week of Thanksgiving in Salem, but not all of its residents feel ready to count their blessings
As the furious fray between E.J. and Ava persists, Ms. Vitali ends up the victor in the latest round, though the cost is deadly
A contemptuous Charlie continues to chirp in Ava's ear and insists on a crushing conclusion to her conflict with E.J.
Ava agrees that Susan's death would be the most powerful way to defeat her enemy, but she isn't ready to get her hands THAT dirty
Instead, Ava insists that Xander do the dirty deed and slay Susan, though he's unsure if he can kill someone
Susan survives her captors' killer considerations, but that doesn't mean death doesn't come for Salem's zaniest psychic
Ava ends up escaping with Susan, and when a high-speed chase with E.J. ensues, Susan's seemingly lost in an explosive car crash
Ava's avenging leaves E.J. a complete wreck, which also leaves the dismayed DiMera an even more dangerous man
Former mother-in-law Marlena ends up being there for Elvis
Rafe also stumbles upon an affected E.J.
Commissioner Rafe has more than a couple of questions for Ms. Kiriakis after Justin and Alex make a Bonnie-sized discovery
Bonnie's freedom could mean confinement for Xander if she remembers exactly who abducted her in the gardener's shed
Xander's guilt will certainly shock Sarah, and he readies himself to make a confession to his new bride -- but plans change quickly in Salem
Instead, Gwen becomes Xander's confidante again, giving her an upper hand on her former flame should she care to use it
Still, Sarah senses something is sketchy with her hubby and hopes to discover Xander's potentially duplicitous ways
Now that Bonnie is back with the family, Alex decides to celebrate Thanksgiving by asking Stephanie for a second date
Stephanie agrees to Alex's request, and romance ensues as they spend some more time together on Turkey Day
Roman's shocked to learn there's more than a turkey in the oven on Thanksgiving when Eric delivers Jada's baby bombshell with him and Kate
Kate talks turkey with Jada and gives the pregnant detective some advice to fight for what she wants
Eric admits to his dad that he's always wanted to be a father, while a conversation between Eric and Jada unnerves Nicole
Armed with an agenda, Nicole wastes no time in going after Jada, causing more tension between the two
Jada isn't about Nicole's intrusion and attempts to kick her out, while Rafe is ready for his soon-to-be ex-wife to be out of his life
The Hernandez kitchen becomes too close for comfort (and mighty tense) as Rafe and Nicole prepare Thanksgiving dinner together
While Nicole bakes her mother's famous pumpkin pie, she and Rafe talk about their razed relationship
Rafe wants their divorce to be a quick and easy one, while Nicole hopes that they can resume their friendship someday
Nicole's dessert contribution ends up in the trash once she leaves, disappointing pie-loving Li, who's joined Rafe and Gabi for Thanksgiving
Gabi hopes to bolster her brother's sprits, while Li worries his sister and Johnny will discover his dastardly doings in Jakarta
Wendy and Johnny might be in a world of trouble when Dr. Rolf receives orders from Li on how to thwart the threat
Gabi surprises herself when she suddenly invites Stefan and Chloe to her wedding, but the bride just might have an ulterior motive
With the threat of losing her freedom consuming her, Chanel's pleasantly surprised by Allie and Abe's actions on Thanksgiving
Peter Reckell, Kristian Alfonso, and Victoria Konefal returning to Days of our Lives
Daytime Emmy winner Victoria Konefal returning as Ciara Brady!?
Steve Burton to reprise the role of Harris Michaels on Days of our Lives
While Jada leaves Eric jaw-dropped with a whopper of a statement, Sarah puts Xander in the hot seat
Stefan and Chloe's closeness doesn't sit well with Gabi, especially as she realizes their growing connection
The battle between E.J. and Ava takes a potentially deadly twist, as the stakes get higher and higher
Rolf may have left town, but being out of sight doesn't mean he's out of mind, especially for Salemites seeking answers
As Gabi and Li's wedding day approaches, there are several potential situations that could implode any vow exchange: Gabi's lingering feelings for Stefan, the possibility that Stefan's brainwashing could be undone in some way, and Stefan possibly moving on to a new relationship of his own
Steve and Kayla become involved in a new adventure
Will Nicole and Eric finally have their chance for a happily ever after, or will the fates once again conspire to keep them apart?
An explosion rocks Salem, but there will be a bigger bombshell amongst the fallout
Kayla, Kate, and Marlena's mystery malady returns, and when the orchid goes missing, lives will be lost
New romances will heat up, old flames may be rekindled, and certain Salemites find themselves shocking bedfellows
While on a mission, John and Steve are shocked to run into a certain fancy face, while Megan Hathaway's worst nightmare comes true when Bo awakens
