The stage is set for Ben's execution at Statesville, though many of his loved ones will not give up on saving him
Marlena and Will are there for Ben and attempt to help as Ciara remains on Evan's trail, hoping it will give Ben the reprieve he needs
A stunned Sonny learns from a gun-wielding Evan that he is David's father, and he has hopes they can still be together
Evan's psychotic break (and gun) has Sonny squirming, but Ciara and Will save the day -- and Evan is at her mercy
The execution process is explained to Ben and eventually begins prompting him to reflect on his life with Ciara
Ben flatlines, but Ciara might make it back to Statesville Prison with Evan in time now that she has proof of Ben's innocence
It's another clock race as Rafe remains anxious to reunite with David and attempts to get through to Evan
Kayla's mind is sent racing when Dr. Rolf shares a sinister suggestion with Stefano as to how he can reclaim his "Queen of the Night"
Kayla hopes to dissuade the demented doctor as Justin, John, and Marlena ready themselves to take down Stefano with a master plan
Negotiations begin between Stefano, Justin, and Marlena in hopes that Kayla will be freed from the Phoenix's talons
Even the best-laid plans can go off track, and Justin, Marlena, John, and Kayla's lives become more endangered when they do
Kate is on the hot seat with Roman when he scorns her for endangering loved ones' lives by serving Stefano and Princess Gina
Kate could be the one in danger now as Stefano begins to control Chad's mind, and the Phoenix has killer intentions concerning his ex
Something seems stranger than normal with Hattie, which raises Roman's concerns, as Eli and Lani get disconcerting news
Though still concerned about Hope, Jennifer doesn't hold back when she and Princess Gina come face to face
A remorseful Maggie faces an uncertain future now that she's remembered her guilt and vowed to accept the consequences
Nicole is faced with a new dilemma when she spots Xander and Dr. Raynor, who was part of the baby swap
Xander is left shaken from his encounter with the doctor while Nicole is left wondering what sordid connection they share
An inquisitive Nicole finds herself encountering Kristen while Gabi feels the heat from several steaming Salemites
Gabi is encountered by Kristen, who certainly isn't a fan, and later by Julie, who is angry as hell at her almost-granddaughter-in-law
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As a jittery John looks for his missing wife, Marlena finds herself once again in Stefano's clutches
A mind-controlled Chad has a murderous mission, so Kate's days could be numbered
Victor and Xander's baby-swap secret is endangered when Nicole continues to connect the dots
While Gabi finds herself on the receiving end of an assault, Justin receives shattering information
Roman and Hattie must heed the charge to help, and several Salemites find themselves in dire situations
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As we learn how several Salemites met their maker, don't expect some of the dead not to rise again
One once-sweet Salemite child has certainly experienced growing pains (and might become a general pain)
The past comes back to haunt one Salemite while another will be freed by a revelation
More of Salem's missing year will play out and dramatically change the lives of residents
Salem's revolving door means the departure of one hero, but a saucy Salemite returns with all-new drama
A father is finally revealed, but the paternity mystery continues to entangle several Salemites
Not all is what it seems, and one seemingly sweet Salemite holds a deep, dark secret
You can never count out certain Salemites, and a wicked one returns swinging this summer
The forecast for Salem's summer is that Hurricane Sami will return to stir things up
Salem's revolving door means the departure of one hero, but a saucy Salemite returns with all new drama
A father is finally revealed, but the paternity mystery continues to entangle several Salemites
Not all is what it seems and one seemingly sweet Salemite holds a deep, dark secret
You can never count out certain Salemites and a wicked one returns swinging this summer
The forecast for Salem's summer is that Hurricane Sami will return to stir things up
