Days of our Lives spoilers for next week: Abigail returns, Nicole struggles, and Stefano’s latest plan is revealed

Days of our Lives spoilers for next week’s episodes of the NBC soap opera tease shocking plans, life-changing decisions, and a return that could cost one Salem resident their life.

There are so many juicy stories right now on the daytime drama. The baby switch bombshell is ready to be dropped, but the writers are likely waiting for May sweeps. Viewers will see another wrench thrown into Nicole’s (Arianne Zucker) plan to prove Mickey is not Eric (Greg Vaughan) and Sarah’s (Linsey Godfrey) daughter.

Xander (Paul Telfer) is determined to keep the switch a secret. He knows Nicole is getting close to the truth, and he takes desperate actions to prevent it. The DNA test Nicole has run is not going to be as accurate as she thinks.

Nicole is struggling with her theory. If she is right, Nicole isn’t even sure she can tell Eric the truth. Needing someone to talk to, Nicole confesses her suspicions to Abe (James Reynolds). Can he keep it himself, or will he run to his good friend John (Drake Hogestyn)?

Stefano continues to plot

Stefano (Stephen Nichols) continues to plot out his master plan for Marlena (Deidre Hall) and the rest of his family. His first order of business is marrying Marlena.

He informs Tony (Thaao Penghlis) and Anna (Leann Hunley) of his next step, which does not go over too well with either of them. Will they end up looping John in on Stefano and Marlena’s whereabouts?

The Phoenix quickly learns Anna and Tony may not be his only obstacle. Abigail (Kate Mansi) returns from Africa and immediately senses something is off with Chad (Billy Flynn). She makes a shocking discovery about her husband, and it could put Abigail in grave danger.

Thanks to Chad doing Stefano’s dirty work, Kate (Lauren Koslow) and Gabi (Camila Banus) are trapped together. The two women have to put their differences aside to stay alive. Kate and Gabi are not the most popular people in Salem right now, so will anyone even know they are missing?

Time to say good-bye

Despite all of Victor’s (John Aniston) assurances his lawyer will keep Maggie (Suzanne Rogers) out of prison, she is headed there. Maggie says a heartfelt good-bye to those she loves the most and begins her stint behind bars.

Victor still doesn’t accept what is happening with his wife. The business tycoon is used to getting what he wants. There is no way he is going to let Maggie stay in prison.

Maggie is not the only one saying good-bye. Hattie (Deidre Hall) will finally confront Roman regarding his feelings for her. Roman’s answer will determine Hattie’s future in Salem. Since fans know he is not interested in her romantically, Hattie could be leaving town.

A lot is going down on the NBC daytime drama next week, so make sure to tune in daily.

Days of our Lives airs weekdays on NBC.