It's a joyous reunion for Eric and Nicole as they finally make their way back into one another's arms
Still, Eric has some explaining to do about his life after he believed Nicole was gone -- namely, his relationship with Sarah
Though reunited with her true love, Nicole can't help but concern herself about Eric's feelings for Sarah
Eric urges Nicole to believe him when he says that she is his one true love, yet it may not be that easy for her to believe him
Eric and Nicole's happy reunion may have a nine-month expiration date, as Sarah has some big news...
Sidelined by the realization she's pregnant, Sarah isn't so sure she should tell Eric, since he's recently reunited with Nicole
Sarah is saddened but not shocked when Eric ends their relationship, and she decides to hold onto her secret for now
Sarah's big baby secret weighs heavy on her mind, but a knowing Xander may sway her decision about whether to tell Eric
Sarah also receives some guidance from a recently back-from-the-grave Vivian, who has a unique spin on things
Speaking of graves, after shooting Kate, Vivian blissfully buries her in the cemetery and leaves her for dead
Vivian feels victorious as she's finally rid herself of her most vicious adversary, but Kate can't be killed that easily...
Having been left buried alive, Kate claws her way out of her grave and staggers to University Hospital
The hospital staff are in horror as a dirty, bleeding Kate arrives, and they quickly attempt to save her
Kate's condition is dire, and calls are made to her loved ones as well as the police, who have their fair share of questions
Gabi suggests that she and Stefan call the cops on his mother dearest, but he detests that idea very much
Vivian does confess to Stefan and, later, fills him in on the startling secret that the job must be finished -- Kate must die
Vivian is like a murderous fox in the henhouse when she slinks into Kate's hospital room, unbeknownst to others
Ben is about to be murdered by Victor, but Brady walks in just in the nick of time for the former Necktie Killer
An infuriated Nicole wants to murder Kristen over what she's done to Nicole, and Eric hastily has to stop her from doing so
Kristen feels the hatred as Nicole rages, and, later, John puts Kristen on notice in hopes that she will leave his loved ones alone
Yet Kristen is always going to do what's best for her agenda, and she finds herself face to face with a downtrodden Brady
Brady and Kristen's confrontation does little for his broken psyche, and he contemplates slipping into old, dangerous habits
A heartbroken Doug continues to sit at his bride's side, and Hope must relay Julie's dire diagnosis to him
Salemites are brokenhearted as concern for Julie runs high...and so do tempers as Ciara and Gabi lash out at one another
Jennifer's heart skips a beat every time she believes she's closer to getting the "Old Jack" back in her life
Eve, on the other hand, assures that Jack will not get a "happily ever after" and does dirty deeds to ensure that
Jack, along with J.J., plays "Let's Make a Deal" with Dr. Rolf while Eve has an idea in mind and must deal with Vivian to achieve it
Dr. Rolf's special serum is set to end up in Jack's hands, but deliberate damage to his laboratory thwarts that plan, much to Jack and Jennifer's dismay
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An anxious Jack and J.J. find common ground as Jennifer finds herself in captivity
Eric and Nicole take their reunion to the next level while Sarah receives Xander's allegiance
Lucas returns to Salem, only to discover there's a grim diagnosis for his mother, Kate
Concerned loved ones continue to support Julie, who also receives a check-in from foe Gabi
Seemingly checked out of Bayview, Jordan shows up in Salem once again, but she might not be that rehabilitated
Wedding fever flourishes in Salem over the summer, but not all marriages will be made in heaven
One once-sweet Salemite child has certainly experienced growing pains (and might become a general pain)
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
Just as one sordid scheme seems to be coming to an end, a deadly twist changes everything
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
