Ciara suspects Claire knows who set the fire that nearly killed her and wants to know who the culprit is
When a fired-up Ciara demands answers from Claire, Claire admits to being the one who set the cabin ablaze
Both Ciara and Tripp are stunned by Claire's fiery confession and want to know why she would do such a thing
The truth stuns both Ciara and Tripp, who's also shocked by something scandalous found in Claire's jewelry box
Ben is somewhat stunned when Hope confronts him and offers an apology for the way she mistook him
Ben attempts to grasp the consequences of what's happened as Rafe learns more about Jordan's stunning trauma
Upon reflecting on everything that has happened, Ben believes it's for the best that he ends his relationship with Ciara
Though Ciara still wants to be with Ben, he's frightened that he may harm her in the future due to his past
While there was no love lost between them in the past, Diana and Victor manage to make a mutually beneficial arrangement
Marlena is dismayed when John sticks up for Leo, but the bewildering blow Victor later deals her has even more of an impact
Not much to her surprise, Eric is finally honest with Marlena about his complicated romantic feelings toward Sarah
In fact, Sarah may return Eric's feelings, if a snoozing Sarah's sensual dream about him is any indication
Realizing he has feelings for his brother's girlfriend, Eric squirms when Rex asks yet another favor of him
Even though she has taken Rex back, Sarah is taken aback when Rex proposes marriage to her again
Rex receives a somewhat surprising answer from Sarah as Gabi shocks Stefan with news about Gabi Chic
Thanks to the DiMera board, Gabi returns to the helm of Gabi Chic, much to Stefan's absolute chagrin
Chloe cools things down between Stefan and Gabi as they once again get into a heated argument about the company
Gabi turns her attention toward Brady, believing he can be an ally against their common quandary -- Stefan
Meanwhile, Stefan turns his attention toward Chloe, who seems to have a soothing effect on the CEO
As Stefan and Chloe continue to connect, the town of Salem readies itself for the first mayoral debate in Horton Town Square
Jennifer moderates the debate as Abe and Melinda each hold no punches in trying to sway the Salem votes their way
Sitting on the sidelines, Eve and Jack watch the debate live while J.J. and Haley are held up at home, viewing it on TV
Sensing an opportunity to strike, Jack leaves jaws dropped as he brings up Haley's illegal status as Melinda is at the podium
A heated Haley lashes out at J.J. for betraying her trust and realizes she needs to make a move for her own protection
Kayla becomes a sympathetic shoulder for Haley, and so does Tripp, much to Claire's smoldering dislike
Jennifer fires at Jack and Eve with both barrels blazing after what they did to Haley during the debate
Haley's public outing has made her a wanted woman, and Eli and Lani find themselves questioning J.J. about her whereabouts
Realizing the cops are on the lookout for her, Haley has to go into hiding and may just get an offer she can't refuse
Olivia Rose Keegan to exit DAYS
DAYS shocker: Nadia Bjorlin to exit the role of Chloe Lane
Never say never: Arianne Zucker to return to DAYS in 2019
Tyler Christopher takes leave from DAYS, NBC soap recasts Stefan
Marlena has connected all the dots and puts John on the spot as she wants answers about Leo's paternity
A determined J.J. is on the hunt for Haley while she seeks solace at the loft with Tripp
Ben believes his breakup was for the best and finds himself back in Stefan's employment
Chloe may find more than safety with Stefan as he decides she might be the right woman for him
Just when one schemer thinks they have it all, a bombshell blows their plans apart
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)
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
Friends and enemies alike align to fight a common foe, but that Salemite might be too powerful to stop
