As February winds down, Gabi Hernandez finds herself grappling with a gnawing suspicion that her brother, Rafe, isn’t himself. Something feels undeniably off, and the more she observes his uncharacteristic behavior, the more convinced she becomes that something sinister is at play. What begins as a gut feeling soon spirals into a high-stakes showdown that could change her family forever.
Between February 24th and March 7th, 2025, Gabi embarks on a relentless mission to uncover the truth about her brother. Rafe, a dedicated officer with an unwavering sense of justice, has always been her protector. But lately, his actions have been anything but noble. He’s making reckless choices, acting cold and distant, and worst of all, he’s aligning himself with the devious EJ DiMera.
Things take a shocking turn when their cousin, Javi, drops a bombshell—he caught Rafe in a compromising moment with a bachelorette party stripper. The revelation rattles Gabi to the core. Her brother, the man who’d always upheld morals, now engaging in something so unlike him? She refuses to believe it, but doubt begins to creep in.
The situation escalates when Rafe does the unthinkable—he throws Gabi out of their home. This isn’t just a heated argument; this is calculated. His cold, unfamiliar demeanor stings, but more than that, it solidifies her growing fear. This man isn’t her brother. Desperate for answers, Gabi makes a bold decision—she needs a DNA test to prove her theory once and for all.
As she digs deeper, the shocking truth emerges—Rafe has been replaced by a cunning doppelgänger named Arnold Fenner, a pawn in EJ’s grand scheme. Since New Year’s Eve, Arnold has been masquerading as Rafe, fooling everyone in Salem while the real Rafe languishes in captivity, bound and struggling to hold on to his fading memories. EJ’s fingerprints are all over this deception, ensuring that the imposter remains undetected.
Determined to expose the truth, Gabi storms into the hospital demanding a DNA test, but Arnold, perfectly playing the role of Rafe, dismisses her suspicions with eerie confidence. Meanwhile, EJ works behind the scenes to keep the charade intact—bribing doctors, manipulating records, and ensuring no test will ever take place.
But Gabi isn’t one to back down. With the help of Kayla Brady, she begins gathering evidence, following Arnold’s movements, and unraveling EJ’s web of lies. One night, she catches Arnold whispering to EJ in a secluded alleyway, and the pieces fall into place. The realization shakes her to the core—her brother is in danger, and time is running out. 
Elsewhere, the real Rafe fights for his life, struggling against his restraints as EJ’s hired goons grow impatient. “Erase his memory and be done with it,” one of them growls, preparing a syringe filled with a dangerous substance. But Rafe isn’t giving up without a fight. Using every bit of his police training, he slowly loosens his bindings, clinging to the hope that Gabi will uncover the truth before it’s too late.
As Gabi races to expose Arnold, Salem is rife with other dramatic entanglements. Chad DiMera finds himself caught in a whirlwind of emotions as a woman eerily resembling his late wife resurfaces. Can he trust his heart, or is he being deceived yet again? Meanwhile, Stephanie Johnson struggles with the ghost of her past while navigating a budding connection with Alex Kiriakis. Will she find the courage to move forward?
As the tension mounts, one question remains—will Gabi manage to expose Arnold before EJ silences her for good? Will Rafe escape in time to reclaim his life? And when the truth finally comes out, how far will EJ go to protect his sinister agenda?
One thing is certain—Gabi Hernandez isn’t backing down. With Kayla by her side, she’s ready to fight for the truth, no matter the cost. Stay tuned to Days of Our Lives—this is one battle you won’t want to miss!
