Big storylines came to a head and inspired some stellar performances on Days this week, which led to some comments from the cast.

There was also chatter about one Salemite's strikingly handsome dog, fingerpaint, and more.

Read on for the Days of Our Lives tweets of the week.

Blake Berris (Nick):
"want to thank the writers of #DAYS for writing me such a brilliant complex character. I am much indebted to you. @nbcdays"

Eileen Davidson (Kristen)
"@BlakeBerris @ChandlerMassey great gritty stuff yesterday guys. Good job!"

Alison Sweeney (Sami)
"Wow. @BlakeBerris & @ChandlerMassey ROCKED their scenes with Jensen today!!! #intense"
And... "Good thing I'm not working today. I can't get the blue paint off my fingers from Ben's school project. #howtoexplainthat"

Galen Gering (Rafe):
"Dear @apple maps following your navigation is like following a meth head. Yup- you suck."

Casey Jon Deidrick (Chad):
"Is there a vogue magazine for dogs, cause I think this deserves the cover! http://instagram.com/p/ZhHQK0wuOM/"

Photo Courtesy: NBC/Michael Desmond

Kristen and John set their plans in motion on Friday's Days of Our Lives; she, hoping to destroy John's life, and he, hoping to make Brady see the light regarding his bride-to-be.

Meanwhile, Marlena nearly catches Johnny with the photo of Kristen and Brady, and Sami, Lucas and Sonny all pour their hearts out to an unconscious Will.

You can read the full recap here.

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After finding out Will was shot, Sami attacks Nick on Wednesday's Days of Our Lives, believing he orchestrated the whole thing.

Meanwhile, Gabi and Will's family meet baby Arianna Grace, and EJ and Justin conspire to bring down Stefano.

You can read the full recap, here.

Photo Courtesy: NBC/Chris Haston

It's been five years since Shawn Christian joined the Days of Our Lives cast as Dr. Daniel Jonas, a renowned surgeon with a passion for the ladies.

Christian, who got his start on As the World Turns, has had a flourishing career that's spanned primetime and film and afforded him the chance to work with major Hollywood talents, like Jennifer Aniston, Sally Field, and Tyne Daley.

Want to know more about the talented actor? You can read all about him, here.

Photo Courtesy: NBC/Trae Patton