DAYS RED HOT SUMMER PREVIEW

"The summer is going to be amazing," says Executive Producer Ned Yadroc. "We held our previews until now because we wanted to shock the audience and we did. Now it is time to give them a glimmer of what is to come, which is extraordinary. By the end of the summer, lives will changed and things will never be the same in Salem. Fans should look at a return to the Days of old by the Fall and they will know what I mean when we get to that point."

Mastermind/Island Plot: The mastermind behind Captive Island and the current chaos in Salem is revealed on July 5. "We knew the fans hated the end to Captive Island and felt there were plot holes and that it was contrived, " says Yadroc. "Fans will get all the answers and will learn how far this thing goes back. This thing even stretches into the 80's and it will be a huge reward to fans who followed the show over the years and followed the stores from 2003-present. The mastermind has a huge vendetta against a good chunk of Salem and is in partnershp with the Dimeras. I think fans will love the Dimera's not being behind this or Captive Island. It is someone that should have been revealed as the mastermind in 2004-it is the best and really the most obvious choice for me as fan. It is predictable but it makes sense and that should make fans happy. The island plot concludes in mid-summer with huge battles, deaths, revelations, and much more. It will be epic."

John/Marlena: "They are at the center of everything this summer, especially the island. The love between Marlena and John is what is needed to save Marlena. Fans will see how far she is gone when she attacks a few of her own children. It is very emotional and John will have to make an agonizing choice. There will be a powerful, dramatic standoff that will leave fans in tears," says Yadroc.

Austin/Carrie/Lucas/Sami: Carrie and her baby are in peril and are saved by a man from the past. Carrie and Sami's stalker is revealed on July 5 and this will be the start of a huge story. Carrie's baby will play a huge part in this story. Meanwhile, Austin hides from Lucas the fact that he slept with Carrie and could be the baby's father. Meanwhile, life endangering events on the island change Sami and her relationships with others. "The relationships between Sami/John and Sami/Lexie will be hugely affected," shares Yadroc.

Abe/Lexie/Tek/Celeste: Lexie and Sami's relationship begins to change on the island. "Abe will learn about the affair by time they leve the island and that will take all of them into their next story once they return to Salem," Yadroc reveals. One of them does not make it back to Salem. Celeste will become a huge part of the Carver's story in the Fall.

Belle/Shawn/Mimi/Philip: With Brandt leaving, this foursome has big days ahead. "The truth about Claire is revealed on the island. This will not end the way fans think it will. Expect a stunning twist. As for Philip, you will see him this summer but it will be limited until the actor leaves for good by summer's end," says Yadroc.

Jack/Jennifer/Frankie: "With Missy Reeves leaving, fans can look for a stunning end to this tale. Also, look for Shane's mystery stalker to play a huge part in this story once she arrives on the island by way of Bo's boat."

Abby/Max/Chelsea: "Fans started seeing a triangle here after Josh died and now they will get one. Abby and Max bond and the climax of the island story brings them closer. Chelsea will deal with her rape and will learn a stunning secret her self. Whether she tells anyone else that secret is the big question."

Bo/Hope/Billie/Patrick: "Chelsea will admit to everything she did to Bo and Hope upon returning to Salem. Why you ask? Let's just say it has to do with that little secret only she knows. Patrick's past will come out as the fans will learn a stunning secret about his past. Billie will move out of this story by the end of the summer and will move into a new story of her own. Bo and Hope will try to patch things up but this is far from over."

Maggie/Mickey/Victor/Caroline/Shawn Sr: "Maggie and Victor forge a bond on the island and grow close. Caroline and Victor have a secret that comes out and that will change everything. The climax of the island story will be the beginning of huge story for these vets. Maggie makes a choice that she will have to live with for the rest of her life and that will send her into a huge story."

Nicole/Eric/Greta: "It is obvious Eric is hiding something and it becomes apparent something is wrong with him. Nicole and Greta team up to discover what is going on. Greta's father will be revealed as well."

Misc.: Kate and Roman learn a shocking truth. Roman will also face the reveal of a life-altering secret. Look for two former young stars to turn up on the island this summer. Bonnie makes selfless move. Shane comes face to face with the woman who arrived with him and stalked him and is stunned by her identity.