Let's take a look at a few developments from next week's Days of Our Lives episodes...

• EJ and Stefano survive an attempt to kill them.

• Sami and Rafe grow closer.

• Mel agrees to go see Nick in jail.

• Max (Darin Brooks, pictured) reluctantly opens his box from Trent.

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