Here's what viewers can look forward to on Days of Our Lives next week...

• Philip wines and dines Nicole. But what is his motive?

• EJ and Sami discuss Lucas (Bryan Dattilo, pictured).

• Steve and Hope (Kristian Alfonso) are recaptured.

• John wants Marlena to hypnotize him.

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