Photo: Eileen Davidson returns as Kristen Dimera. Originally scheduled for Friday, July 25th, the episode will be aired on Monday, July 28th in most locales.

Sami goes ahead with her plans to wreak havoc on the life of Abby and EJ. She manages to recruit Kayla as well. Abby is left totally shocked and enraged by her enemy’s latest antics. Could this be enough to push the young woman over the edge?

Kate floats a mysterious proposal to Victor. Elvis gets yet another shock. Could Victor be taking over Dimera Enterprises?

Sami also finds some time get into Jordan’s face and cause trouble for Rafe.

Kristen returns and plans to kidnap someone (it will be Dr. Dan). Daniel is appalled when he discovers what Kristen has planned next for Brady. Kristen wants Brady back so she can have a baby!

As he faces another meeting with the Bishop, Eric continues to battle his mixed feelings about Nicole. However, when they are forced to share a close moment, his resolve manages to stiffen. But will all of the sexual tension he feels lead to forgiveness or something else? Later in the month, Sparks fly when Eric and Nicole head to Rome to clear his name. (Imagine having all that time – and money- to do all of that!).

Across Salem, the sexual tension spreads when it looks like Hope will have to be sharing close quarters with Aiden. Hope is shocked when Ciara invites the lawyer and his son to join them on vacation. Kayla also has a romantic interest in Aiden. Meanwhile, JJ attempts to use romantic tension to his benefit when he takes Paige out for the night. However, things quickly take a terrible turn. Does mother Eve have something to do with it?

Caroline is not happy with Sami’s rampage and tells her so. . After being asked some hard questions, Sami has a bit of a breakdown. Soon after, Will shows up to get his two cents in. He rails at his mother and orders her to end her vendetta against Abby. And Theresa realizes that her plans for the future are drying up fast. She decides to make a desperate move to keep herself on track. Brady comes to a dramatic decision. Will he leave Salem?

Rumour: Melanie is returning with Chad in October.