Shawn and Belle remain besides themselves over what happened with Claire as she remains incapacitated
Everyone from Marlena to Ciara to Hope takes turns laying into Eve over her duplicitous actions regarding Claire
It's deemed best for Claire that she be taken away from Salem, and her loved ones must say goodbye
Claire finds it difficult saying farewell to her family and friends, and Victor has a difficult time coping with what happened to Claire
Ciara is supportive of her grandfather Victor and, later, John also has a heartfelt talk with his former father-in-law
Ben and Ciara support one another as they also cope with what Claire did and vow to move forward somehow
Ben might embrace supporting a brighter future as he receives some great news as well as an apology from Tripp
Tripp plays catch-up with Haley and, after some pondering, finds himself with two new roommates -- Haley and J.J.
Upon opening the door to the secret room, Kristen is astounded to find Ted and Kate and must do damage control
Unwillingly rooming together continues to drive both Ted and Kate a little crazy, but she forces answers from her former fling
An upset Kristen takes Xander to task about his lies regarding Ted and Kate and now must take matters into her own hands
Still, Xander hopes to do it his way and makes tracks for the tunnels, unknowingly being trailed by Hope
Hope has her take at Xander, who isn't exactly forthcoming with answers, despite his seeming change of heart
Ted and Kate learn "Nicole's" true identity while Stefan's "good" name is brought up in regard to Ted's disappearance
Hope and Eli attempt to solve the mystery as "Nicole's" actions continue to puzzle certain Salemites
Stefan isn't so sold on "Nicole's" abilities and decides her future with DiMera Enterprises must come to an end
Kristen doesn't exactly like what Stefan has to say and shows him the business side of a blunt object
Having voiced his objections about the necklace that Xander gave to Sarah, Rex has to come clean to his wife that he regifted it to Chloe
Though Maggie's objective was to say sober, she begins to sway again, and Sarah is there to support her mother
It's a rather sobering moment for Stefan and Gabi when Julie catches them canoodling at the DiMera offices and douses them with water
Of course, Julie is quick to give Stefan and Gabi her two cents, too, but Julie isn't the only one learning things about the couple...
Brady believes that Chloe should hear the true intentions Gabi has toward Stefan and why her romance with him may have soured
Jennifer continues to believe she and Jack will reunite, while John and Marlena unite to celebrate their love
Brandon Beemer teases his return to Days of our Lives; Martha Madison also headed back to Salem
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
Xander finds himself in handcuffs, though his arrest won't stop him from getting a little comeuppance
Stefan is dismayed when DiMera Enterprises takes a hit, but Gabi believes she smells the rat behind it
Jennifer attempts to reach Jack one last time before deciding she must move on without him
Things don't sit well with Ciara when she finds Hope and Ted together, especially since Ted is trickier than ever
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 departure will leave destruction behind
Just as one sordid scheme seems to be coming to an end, a deadly twist changes everything
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
