Monday, December 18:
-Sloan is about to confess to stealing Nicole’s baby when Harris announces they have a lead on the kidnapper.
-Nicole explains to EJ that Sloan left the baby and she took him.
-EJ tells Nicole that he wants to take the baby back.
-Paulina is increasingly exhausted, but covers with Chanel.
-Chad and Stephanie officially break up.
-Stephanie meets up with Harris and confesses that she had no memory of the night before.
Tuesday, December 19:
-Stephanie finds herself face to face with Chad, Alex, and then Everett.
-After Stephanie storms off, Everett seeks her out.
-Brady nearly catches Theresa on a call with Konstantin.
-Later, Brady and Alex discuss Theresa.
-Stefan angrily tells Ava that Gabi was injured in prison, and he knows it’s a warning from Clyde.
-Chad spars with Stefan.
-Paulina hides her health issues from Abe.
Wednesday, December 20:
-Xander and Alex get under each other’s skin.
-Maggie admits to Sarah that she is struggling to get into the Christmas spirit and is really missing Victor. Maybe the Horton Christmas tree trimming will help.
-Konstantin, eavesdrops on Maggie’s private discussion with Sarah.
-Rafe asks Jada if she’s made up her mind about moving in with him.
-Andrew returns to Salem and reveals to Theresa that he has identified her as Victoria’s kidnapper.
-Tripp cheers up Wendy who is down in the dumps.
Thursday, December 21:
-John, Marlena, Steve, Kayla, Kate, and Roman take a stroll down memory lane.
-Paulina’s health continues to deteriorate. Concerned, Chanel insists she needs to get it checked out.
-At the hospital, Chanel calls Johnny, who’s helping lonely Holly celebrate her birthday.
Friday, December 22:
-It is time for the annual Horton tree-trimming party.
-Doug and Julie remember Christmases past with loved ones and prepare for Christmas present.
-Chad and the kids arrive, and it’s clear they are missing their mom – and Stephanie.
-Stephanie meets with Everett to help with an article he is writing.
-When Brady and Theresa fight about Alex, Tate gets fed-up and blasts them for their constant squabbles.
-Sarah and Xander arrive to the Horton traditional Christmas tree ornament hanging party with Victoria and are surprised to see Maggie arrive with Konstantin.
-Everett and Stephanie appear at the party as well.