Episode # 24 - Thursday, January 12:

- Sami explains to Nicole that what she just threw at Nicole's feet is proof that Nicole tried to kill Colin AND Victor!

- Laura explains to Kate, Belle, and Phillip that she began to make permanent plans to return to Salem when she heard of Jack's "death." These plans included her new practice at the hospital. Unfortunately, she couldn't make it back in time for Jack's funeral or for the holidays! She explains that she is eager to let the Hortons and Devereauxs know that she has returned.

- Victor comforts Caroline.

- Celeste remains shaken by the hold that Tek seems to have over Lexie.

- Jack refuses to kill Shawn Sr. Stefano threatens Jack Jr. and Abby.

- Nicole refutes it, so Sami plays the audio tape for Nicole which is a conversation between Jan and Nicole in which they explain everything...in detail.

- Shawn and Mimi decide to get married in March!

- Laura tells Kate to beat it so she can start her session with Belle and Phillip. Kate urges Phillip and Belle to choose a new therapist, but they explain that Laura has come very highly recommended!

- Jack reluctantly agrees to kill Shawn Sr., but he secretly vows to find a way to get out of it.

- The jeweler grows close to figuring out where the wedding ring found at Tony's murder scene was sold.

- A frustrated Nicole lunges for Sami. They get into a hair-pulling, clothes-ripping, arm-scratching catfight and trash the entire rooftop.

- Belle and Phillip begin to tell Laura their entire history.

- Celeste warns Lexie to stay away from Tek, but Lexie explains that things are complicated. Celeste gets a flash of Tek and Lexie having sex together! Celeste asks Lexie if she has slept with Tek, and she confesses! Celeste is horrified.

- Sami finally manages to throw Nicole from her body and gets the upper hand over Nicole. Nicole admits defeat and tells Sami she'll give her what she wants - she'll stay away from Austin! Sami tells Nicole that indeed she will stay away from Austin, but that's not all Sami wants!