It’s another explosive week in Days of Our Lives, and fans are in for a whirlwind of twists, surprises, and emotional reunions. The series

has officially confirmed four major returns that will shake Salem to its core between December 8 and 12. Whether you’re devoted to

romance, chaos, family turmoil, or long-buried secrets, this week delivers something for everyone—and then some.

 

 

These comebacks don’t just stir the pot. They blow it apart.

1. The Return of EJ DiMera: Power Games Resume

The biggest headline of the week is the dramatic return of EJ DiMera, whose absence has left a noticeable void in Salem’s power hierarchy. EJ is back—and he’s not wasting a second reclaiming control.

 

 

According to early episode teasers, EJ returns with a sharp suit, a sharper tongue, and a cold, simmering anger toward certain family members who overstepped their boundaries during his absence. Expect tense DiMera boardroom confrontations, strategic manipulations, and a few icy private conversations that set up the next major corporate war.

 

 

But fans suspect that EJ’s comeback isn’t only about business. Rumors are swirling that he’s carrying a secret from his time away—one that could derail more than one carefully built relationship in Salem.

2. Abigail Deveraux Surfaces… Alive?

In the twist that broke the internet this morning, Days announced the stunning return of Abigail Deveraux—a character whose death storyline still haunts long-time viewers. While the show hasn’t confirmed whether Abby is truly alive or appearing in dream sequences, visions, or a hidden-memory storyline, her reappearance is expected to reshape not only Chad’s emotional arc but the entire Deveraux family dynamic.

Spoilers tease Chad becoming increasingly unsettled after he hears a voice calling his name late at night. Later, he spots a familiar figure in the shadows near Horton Square. His reaction is described as “devastated, hopeful, and terrified all at once.”

Whatever form Abigail’s return takes, fans can expect heartbreak, confrontation, and an emotional cliffhanger by week’s end.

3. Lucas Horton Is Back—and Bringing Trouble

The third big comeback comes from Lucas Horton, whose return is anything but peaceful. Sources say Lucas arrives in Salem with a file full of evidence that could expose a secret involving two of the town’s most prominent families. His first stop is the Brady Pub, where he reconnects with family—only to be met with suspicious glances and whispered questions.

Despite his complicated past, Lucas wastes no time warning Kate that Salem may be in danger. Someone from Lucas’s last storyline arc—still unnamed—may be targeting a key resident.

Tension rises when Lucas demands a private meeting with Roman, hinting that whatever he uncovered could blow open a buried crime from years ago. Salem better brace itself.

4. A Surprise Holiday Return: Nicole Walker’s Mother, Fay

Just in time for the holiday season, Days of Our Lives is bringing back a beloved character rarely seen in recent years—Fay Walker, Nicole’s mother. While fans believed they had seen the last of Fay, the show has confirmed she will appear in a series of warm but emotionally charged flashbacks and visions connected to Nicole’s current grief storyline.

Nicole has been spiraling emotionally as she copes with lost love, betrayal, and the struggle to rebuild her life. Fay’s return—symbolic or spiritual—acts as both a comfort and a catalyst. Her scenes are expected to help Nicole confront unresolved trauma and finally make a life-altering decision she has been avoiding for months.

Producers hint that these appearances will be beautifully shot, deeply moving, and “absolutely essential” to Nicole’s next chapter.

A Week Filled With Explosive Drama

With four major returns unfolding in the span of five days, Days of Our Lives is delivering one of its most event-packed weeks of the year. Each comeback serves a different purpose:

EJ brings power and conflict.

Abigail brings mystery and emotional upheaval.

Lucas brings danger and long-buried secrets.

Fay brings heart, healing, and guidance.

As these stories collide, Salem will be buzzing with speculation, fear, and hope. Alliances will shift, villains will re-emerge, and unsuspecting characters will find themselves trapped in emotional crossfire.

And with the holidays approaching, viewers know one truth: in Salem, December is never peaceful.

What to Expect Next

The show has already teased that these returns will set up two major story arcs for January 2026, including:

A dangerous expose that threatens multiple families

A long-awaited romantic reunion

A villain’s shocking downfall

And a betrayal that will send the fandom into meltdown

This week is only the beginning.