'Tis the season for Salem-sized shockers, scandals, and a steamy roll in the holiday hay for Sloan and Eric
During some small talk, Eric and Sloan agree that something simple without strings seems prefect for the former padre and the legal eagle
While Eric and Sloan swap stories, Nicole's not loving the little something-something happening between her ex and his leggy lawyer
Sister Mary Moira certainly isn't in love with Nicole's conduct and fervently lets Ms. Walker know exactly what she thinks
Rafe learns that Nicole's moved into the DiMera Mansion, while John and Marlena organize Kristen's ousting from their penthouse (and lives)
John plans to play Kristen, as Brady believes Kristen's playing him by dressing up like another Banks sibling
Brady gets more than he bargained for when he shares a smooch under the mistletoe with Sister Mary Moira
Marlena has a chat with the no-nonsense nun, while Brady bickers with Stefan over his relationship with Chloe
Still struggling with Will being away for the holidays causes Sonny to bond a bit more with a jolly but not-so-saintly Mr. Stark
Leo lands in a familiar plotting place when old pal Gwen gets him to assist her in her latest round of scheming
Remorseful criminal Xander continues to skate on thin ice, but gal pal Gwen comes to his rescue again
Sarah once again believes her beau is not abiding by the law and this time brings her suspicions to Justin
Bonnie learns what Sarah suspects and isn't too thrilled to know her husband's cousin is also her kidnapper
Stephanie and Chad suspect what might be in store, as private eye Steve needs a helping hand from Rafe and Jada
While E.J.'s put in the hot seat once again by Rafe, Ava has her eyes set on a new way to wreak havoc on those who scorned her
An out-for-blood Ava decides on maximum destruction and selects Susan's memorial service at St. Luke's to exact her revenge
Ms. Vitali visits the church and leaves a little bomb behind but doesn't count on being blasted by Johnny
As her evil, explosive plans lay in wait, Ava also didn't foresee her favorite son, Tripp, turning up at the doomed memorial service
Million Dollar Listing star Josh Flagg to appear on Days of our Lives
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
Ava ensures Susan's memorial service goes from mourning to madness when it erupts into some Salem-sized commotion
While Brady and Eric deepen their brotherly bond, a certain Salemite shows up to surprise Chad
Xander has grand ideas for Sarah's birthday, as Alex has his own ideas of grandeur for the future
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
