The plot thickens at Salem University Hospital when Marlena miraculously wakes up from her coma, but she's different
Upon seeing Sami, "Marlena" makes it clear that she's not the forgiving type and orders Sami to hit the bricks
Belle doesn't get a warmer reaction from her mother as Marlena makes it clear she doesn't forgive Belle for following her DNR
In reality, the recently awoken Marlena is actually Hattie Adams, planted in Marlena's bed by John, Kayla, and Roman
Marlena remains in a private room while Marlena's loved ones attempt to make sense of her harsh attitude
Still, Hattie is a loose cannon and doesn't make it easy for John, especially as Hattie still has the hots for Roman
Hope finds herself in the hot seat when Rafe riles her up by asking if she did plant the evidence to frame Ben
Rafe isn't the only one wondering if Hope was hot to frame Ben as Shawn-Douglas questions his mother, too
Hope and Rafe's problems also include a fight about Sami, which only escalates the tension between them
As Hope's actions are in question, Ben attempts to assure Ciara that he didn't do what he's been accused of
Ciara has more than a few questions when she spots Claire and Tripp in a passionate kiss, andshe isn't happy about it
As Abe questions shady Sheila's innocence, Lani has an answer regarding a possible future with Eli
Sheila attempts to extend an olive branch to Eli, but that bridge may have already been burned
A burning mad Chloe confronts Bonnie and makes it known that there will be consequences if Bonnie hurts Lucas
Bonnie is smug and thinks she has the upper hand, but Lucas has a lawyer and isn't afraid of his alleged baby mama
The results of the paternity test come in, and it proves that Lucas is the father (but Salem tests should come with grain of salt)
A salty Gabi continues to wage war on Abigail and decides to drug her former bestie so others will believe she's insane again
Chad plans a picnic for his family, but things come crashing down when Abigail is found unconscious (and not herself)
Wanting to save herself, Eve attempts a Hail Mary sales pitch to plucky Jennifer, who's intent on telling Eric the truth about Nicole
Stephen Nichols says he was blindsided by DAYS' decision to let him go
Chrishell Hartley returns to Days of our Lives
Three-time B&B Emmy nom Linsey Godfrey cast as Sarah on DAYS
Kate Mansi reports back to work at DAYS
Matthew Ashford reportedly making a DAYS return
Is Bryan Dattilo out at Days of our Lives?
Christopher Sean issues statement: It was my decision to depart from Days of Our Lives
Arianne Zucker set for a fall return on Days of our Lives
Bonnie is approached by Lucas and Justin, who have an offer she may not want to refuse
A riled Eric has some choice words for brother Brady after Jennifer comes clean about Nicole
Brady's day doesn't get any brighter as Theresa tosses some bad news in his direction
While Eric seeks out Nicole, a sprung Sami seeks answers and heads to the DiMeras for a showdown
While some Salemites will be leaving town soon, other old faces will appear again (and some aren't as dead as once believed)
Two Salemites who lost loved ones set out on a journey, and their paths will cross in a shocking way
It may not be such a happy homecoming for one worldly couple as they are faced with more drama than imagined
A certain Salemite might have some explaining to do when his jilted ex returns to town
