The Scoop: Days of our Lives previews, teasers, and spoilers for the Week of January 2, 2017

Salem's sizzling start to 2017!

A sneak peek at some of the action that will take place on during the week of January 2, 2017. Be sure to tune in to every weekday to see how everything plays out.

As Salem celebrates the beginning of a new year, it might be a new beginning as well for Chad and Abigail

While Chad and Abigail's steamy New Year's kiss is just the beginning of their night, Chad may not be entirely ready to reunite with Abigail

Both Chad and Gabi ponder how they can move on with their lives, still having strong feelings for one another

Things are made more awkward for all involved when Gabi spots Chad, Abigail, and Thomas together

After her crush on Chad, awkward is also the name of the game for Ciara when she runs into Abigail

J.J. is crushed when Gabi firmly states that there is nothing left between them after she learns Lani was his Miami hookup

While J.J. can celebrate an advancement at work, Nicole finds herself in a soul-crushing situation with Holly

A forlorn Nicole isn't sure why Nancy is keeping Holly away from her but remains connected to the baby

A determined Nancy resorts to DNA swapping in order to conceal the truth about baby Holly's true paternity

Brady is beside himself, as he believed that he was on the right track in discovering the true parents of baby Holly

Nancy and Holly's departure breaks Nicole's heart, but Deimos is thrilled to know that he has Nicole's heart after she declares her feelings

Broken hearts are abundant in Salem as Joey and Jade are shattered by a loss for which Steve and Kayla attempt to console Joey

Theo may turn out to be a heartbreaker for a concerned Claire as she's not so thrilled he's spending more time with Ciara

After hearing one of Valerie's cryptic conversations, Theo and Claire are convinced their concern is warranted

Feeling violated, Valerie lays into Theo about the spying device that he and Claire hid in her purse

Kate is left to her own devices as she weighs her options on a future with Eduardo or betraying him

After receiving more information about Stefano, Rafe is given the option to venture to Europe to track him down

Against loved ones' wishes, Marlena is determined to go to Europe, too, believing she could play a crucial part in capturing Stefano

Believing that Stefano would never resist his former "Queen of the Night," Rafe, Steve, and Paul get on board with Marlena

Rafe shares the startling Stefano news with Hope, but he's later in for a startle of his own when Hope is stabbed in the slammer

Rafe attempts to get Hope to reveal the culprits, but a determined Hope is ready to take matters into her own hands

Airdate set for Christie Clark and Austin Peck's DAYS return; is Alison Sweeney next?

Vivian Jovanni exits DAYS

Y&R alum Lamon Archey cast on DAYS?

GH alum Robb Derringer is engaged; actor also joining DAYS

DAYS casts Steve and Ava's son

DAYS casting: Valerie's getting a son with a rumored Horton family connection

Greg Vaughan returning to DAYS

Drake Hogestyn returns to DAYS post injury

A sneak peek at next week

As one couple may cement their future, another may be torn apart by jealousy

It's a reunion for old friends, but what brings them together again will be shocking

While one Salemite struggles to survive, another's mysterious survival still shrouds Salem

A grand adventure takes Salemites globetrotting and many familiar faces will turn up along the way

A Salemite's broken heart may mend as an old friend's support could blossom into something more

While old enemies reluctantly find themselves working together, they may be in for a bigger shock when other ties are exposed

2017 ushers in the return of several former Salemites who journey home to deal with new drama...

...two returnees must deal with a crisis while another may have a lot of explaining to do if a dirty secret is exposed

A romantic Valentine's Day wedding is in the works, but things don't always go off without a hitch in Salem

A lovechild once thought lost turns out to be alive and well, which comes at the most inopportune time for two Salemites