Days of Our Lives began the first week of December with many familiar faces returning to town for a final goodbye to longtime character Doug Williams. The week of December 2 to December 6 revolved around Doug's funeral, and how everyone in Salem gathered to pay him their final respects.
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Julie was seen mourning the loss of her dear husband but also had the support of multiple loved ones around her. Many familiar faces returned to Salem for Doug's funeral service too.
Meanwhile, Joy decided to leave Salem, sparking a fight between Johnny and EJ. On the other hand, Cat and Chad tried to resolve their coldness for each other as they plotted against Clyde.
Days of Our Lives weekly recap from December 2, 2024, to December 6, 2024
Monday, December 2: Reunited
Julie dealt with Doug's loss, though she reunited with her brother and shared nostalgic conversations with him. Jennifer, Lucas, Shawn, and Ciara also returned to Salem to say a last goodbye. Additionally, they opened up an old time capsule to see its contents. Marlena reunited with Liz Chandler, while Marie Horton also returned home.
Tuesday, December 3: Bidding adieu
The episode focused mainly on Doug's funeral, as Julie read a beautiful and heart-wrenching eulogy for her husband. Belle and Shawn met each other after the funeral to share a conversation.
Meanwhile, Marie and Liz were seen at loggerheads with each other over Neil, even after many years. Ciara realized that a necklace had gone missing from the time capsule. Meanwhile, at Doug's grave, Julie met a young man who introduced himself as Doug Williams.
Wednesday, December 4: A new Doug
Julie realized that the younger Doug was the grandson of her late husband. She brought him back home and set up a room for him. However, the younger Doug was seen pocketing the missing necklace from the time capsule.
On the other hand, Steven and Leo shared a drink after the funeral proceedings while Belle and Shawn discussed their impending divorce.
Thursday, December 5: New family members
Hope returned home to say goodbye to her father, and was introduced to Doug III. She hesitantly welcomed Doug into the family and then went to her father's grave.
Meanwhile, Philip and Xander's battle continued. Stephanie and Xander had a conversation where he asked her to stop helping Philip in his endeavors.
Friday, December 6: Ready for the next step
Joy decided to leave Salem and the Body and Soul production because of what happened between her and Johnny. Paulina, Lani, and Chanel spent some quality time together as a family.
Meanwhile, Cat and Chad checked into a hotel as the next step in bringing down Clyde. Gabi and JJ spoke about Doug and the memories they had with him before he spent the night at her place.
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