Arriving at Smith Island just as the blaze becomes intense, Ben attempts a fiery rescue of Tripp and Haley
Backup comes to assist Ben, but things take a turn for the worse when he's believed to be the arsonist
Cunning Claire is hardly ready to come clean, so Ben is bestowed the blame and placed under arrest by the Salem P.D.
Ciara still believes in Ben's innocence and vows to help him prove it, even going as far as teaming up with him against Claire
Still, Claire considers herself in the hot seat and must do damage control to ensure Ben looks like the bad guy
While Claire hopes that Eve can still help her, Sonny demands Eve's help in discovering Dr. Rolf's diary
Sonny threatens Eve and attempts to reach her as he pleads for a chance to save Will's life before it's too late
After his chat with Eve, Sonny realizes obstacles still stand in his way before he can get his hands on the journal
Sonny and Will stun Gabi with some news while, still stunned about the news of Will's grim condition, Kate and Marlena commiserate
In a stunning turn of events, Xander plays the hero (and hopes that Sarah will notice his grandstanding)
Maggie, Sarah, and Brady hope for the best when they solicit answers from Xander regarding Dr. Rolf's diary
Sarah attempts to put her best foot forward with Rex, but there's a lingering strain on their relationship
Rex and Chloe continue to bond over their recent hardships while Maggie hopes a confession will help her fractured bond with Victor
Rafe believes Lani's bond with baby David has put ideas in her head, but he assures her he only sees her as a friend and colleague
Tricky Ted yearns to strengthen his bond with Hope, but when he shares a shocking tale with "Nicole" (Kristen), things take a turn
Still posing as Nicole, Kristen does what it takes to secure a job back at the family business with brother Stefan
Stefan has a business idea of his own and reaches out to one-time brother-in-law and former mayor Abe
New mayor Jack has his hands full with J.J., but the fiery end to Haley's time on the run changes everything
J.J. is consumed with emotions after learning about the fire, but he's able to see Haley, perhaps one last time
Once Tripp is brought back to Salem and placed into custody, their plan officially goes up in smoke, and Haley is prepared for deportation
Hope seems to be lost for a heartbroken J.J. and Haley, who are forced to say one last goodbye to one another
J.J.'s heartbreak further fuels the fires of hatred for Jennifer, and she lashes out at Eve for everything that's happening to her family
Thaao Penghlis and Leann Hunley return to Days of our Lives
Kate Mansi and Billy Flynn return to Days of our Lives
Stephen Nichols returns to Days of our Lives
Bryan Dattilo returns to Days of our Lives, admits he's surprised about being asked back to Salem
Olivia Rose Keegan to exit DAYS
DAYS shocker: Nadia Bjorlin to exit the role of Chloe Lane
It's bittersweet wedding bells for Sonny and Will, as they tie the knot (again) before it's too late
No stranger to scandal, Sami returns to Salem and, as always, has a few secrets up her sleeve
Lucas also comes home to be with his family while the Brady family comes together to mourn a heartbreaking loss
Hoping to stop a cunning Claire, Ciara and Tripp team up while Team Kristen comes up with a new sinister scheme of her own
Wedding fever flourishes in Salem over the summer, but not all marriages will be made in heaven
Wicked winds blow a sinful Salemite into town, and they're sure to start more than one scandal
Madness reigns in Salem when one wild (and assumed dead) Salemite returns with a vengeance
It's a homecoming for one Salem hero, but he may bring mystery back to town with him
Twists and turns eventually lead a Salemite out of town, but the departures will leave destruction behind
Just as one sordid scheme seems to be coming to an end, a deadly twist changes everything
Come spring, Salemites unite to say goodbye to a beloved family member and community pillar
The only certainty in Salem is its uncertainty, and certain storylines may not be as they appear
Salem will see the return of two wayward souls, but not everyone will be rolling out the welcome mat for them
