We may have gone over a few of these items in separate, recent posts, but here's a look at a few comings and going on the set of Days of Our Lives:

• Lauren, Mimi and Shawn's surrogate mother is returning. And she'll be portrayed once again by Lisa Jay on October 8.

• Nadia Bjorlin is coming back at the end of October. She signed a new two-year contract as Chloe Lane-Black.

• The role of Ford Decker, a good looking frat dude at Salem U, will be played by Matthew Florida. Ford will first appear on Tuesday, October 9.

• Contrary to a few reports, Marcus Patrick (Jett Carver) is not leaving the show.

• The role of Pete Brady will be played by Tom Archdeacon. He first appeared on Wednesday, September 26 in the Irish church.

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