After striking out with Xander, Leo's luck doesn't get any better with Brady or when Adrienne rips into her scandalous son-in-law
In fact, Leo gets a tongue-lashing from his mother-in-law then a shocking visit from his actual mother, Diana
Leo is not happy to see his mother dearest and dreads having her back in his life, but it's not only Leo's life Diana is interested in
Diana once dated John (while he was believed to be Roman) and wonders about her former beau's life
Marlena has high hopes that Diana can help solve the situation with Leo, and Will carries those same wishes, as well
Melinda wishes that Haley had never opened up to Marlena and has words of warning for the good doctor
Meanwhile, J.J. finally gets Haley to open up about the details of her plight, but his suggested solution to her problems doesn't sit well with Haley
Haley happens upon Tripp, who's experiencing problems of his own after Ben briefs him on Claire's conniving ways
While Tripp and Haley deepen their bond, the broken bond between Sarah and Rex may begin to heal when she reveals a torrid truth to him
Though shocked, Rex is ready to give their relationship another chance just as Marlena wonders if Eric has Sarah on his mind
Lani swoons from a romantic encounter with Eli, who later wonders about the relations between Hope and tricky Ted
Hope isn't too pleased by Eli's questions or insinuations about Ted, but all that takes a backseat when Hope can't locate Ciara
Ben is also beside himself, as he can't reach Ciara, either, but the truth could be worse than what either Hope or Ben is concerned about
A terrified Ciara finds herself in horrifically similar circumstances -- bound to a bed in the cabin with matches nearby
Chloe's life may become a little like a horror movie, too, when she receives a threat from an anonymous source
Eve is horrified to find the biggest ace up her sleeve now belongs to Xander, and he's not afraid to use it against her to his advantage
Though he may have the advantage of being the incumbent mayor, Abe has a fight ahead of him as both Melinda and Jack are in it to win the mayoral race
Jack's condition and actions continue to weigh on Jennifer, who finally lets her feelings out to (former) sister-in-law Adrienne
Knowing Jack as she does, Adrienne has some words of wisdom for Jennifer, but, with Eve lurking, Jennifer may need a miracle
DAYS shocker: Nadia Bjorlin to exit the role of Chloe Lane
CONFIRMED: Judith Chapman returns to DAYS as Leo's mom Diana Cooper
Never say never: Arianne Zucker to return to DAYS in 2019
DAYS cuts Vanessa Williams from contract status
Tyler Christopher takes leave from DAYS, NBC soap recasts Stefan
Chrishell Hartley returns to Days of our Lives
John shares the secret of his connection to Diana with Roman while Marlena discusses Sarah with Eric
Ciara finds herself in familiar (and dangerous) circumstances, but she's even more stunned to see Jordan
Chloe also finds herself in danger, but Stefan swoops in to save the day and make a unique proposal
As things between J.J. and Haley heat up, Charlotte's life might be endangered when the baby goes missing
For some, love blossoms as the new year begins, but relationships are never easy in Salem
As explosive secrets begin to be revealed, life becomes much more complicated for several Salemites
An already rocky romance is put through another test as a third party could create some friction (and sparks)
Baby Holly becomes a hot topic as several Salemites vie for custody of the tiny tot
Some Salemites believe monsters are among them, but the true monsters will reveal their ugly heads
Just as one sordid scheme seems to be coming to an end, a deadly twist changes everything
While some Salemites will be leaving town soon, other old faces will appear again (and some aren't as dead as once believed)
Friends and enemies alike align to fight a common foe, but that Salemite might be too powerful to stop
Two Salemites who lost loved ones set out on a journey, and their paths will cross in a shocking way
A certain Salemite might have some explaining to do when his jilted ex returns to town
