Salem is once again the stage for intense confrontations, startling revelations, and high-stakes drama on Days of Our Lives. The Monday, April 14th episode promises to keep viewers on the edge of their seats as secrets threaten to unravel, family loyalties are tested, and power plays intensify.

Vivian Alamain, the notorious and ever-calculating villainess portrayed by Louise Sorel, has made another grand return. Having dodged justice yet again, she boldly declares her intentions to reclaim her territory—by moving back into the Kiriakis mansion. Her unexpected announcement doesn’t sit well with Xander Kiriakis (Paul Telfer), who immediately smells trouble. Xander, no stranger to manipulation himself, senses that Vivian’s sudden reappearance has an ulterior motive. He wastes no time confronting her, and their verbal clash is as fiery as expected.

Just as their showdown threatens to explode, Philip Kiriakis (John-Paul Lavoisier) makes a surprise entrance, defusing the situation—at least momentarily. While Philip outwardly plays peacemaker, behind closed doors he’s already working on a plan to manage his mother’s demands. But as longtime fans know, Vivian is never predictable, and her schemes rarely end quietly. Her return marks a dangerous new chapter at the Kiriakis estate.

Meanwhile, another mystery unfolds as Roman Brady (Josh Taylor) and Kate Roberts Brady (Lauren Koslow) find themselves entangled in a potentially criminal situation. Their son, Rex, has discovered a gun hidden in Kate’s drawer—an alarming find that raises serious questions. Roman is forced to confront a terrifying possibility: did Kate have something to do with the shooting of EJ DiMera? Though he struggles to believe she’s capable of such violence, the evidence is growing—and Roman himself may not be entirely forthcoming. On the night of the incident, he took a gun from behind the bar. Could it be the same weapon?

Kate insists she’s innocent, but her rattled demeanor suggests she’s hiding something. And Roman’s own uncertainty only deepens the mystery. As the tension in the Brady household grows, one thing is clear: someone is lying, and the truth may tear the family apart.

Over at the DiMera mansion, Johnny DiMera (Carson Boatman) is clearly harboring a secret that’s weighing heavily on him. His mother, Sami Brady (Alison Sweeney), has returned to town and begins to suspect that her son may be connected to EJ’s shooting. Though she hasn’t asked him directly, her maternal instincts are kicking in. Sami’s heart is heavy with the possibility that her own son may have put EJ in a coma.

Chanel (Raven Bowens), Johnny’s wife, begins to sense that something is seriously wrong in their relationship. His once warm and affectionate demeanor has turned cold and distant. Chanel is heartbroken and confused, wondering if Johnny is still the man she married. His secrecy, late nights, and emotional withdrawal only add to her unease. Could Johnny be hiding a devastating truth?

Back at EJ’s bedside, a heated confrontation erupts between Sami and Belle. Belle makes a heartfelt confession to EJ, admitting she still loves him—unaware that Sami is standing behind her, listening. The moment quickly turns sour as Sami calls out Belle’s declaration, accusing her of being nothing more than EJ’s second choice. Their argument is filled with biting sarcasm and unresolved resentment. Belle tries to deflect, but Sami digs in, reminding her of their twisted history and shared pain.

Despite the bitterness, a raw moment of vulnerability emerges when Sami is left alone with EJ. She reminisces about their past, the family they’ve built, and the chaos they’ve endured. She speaks softly to the man who’s been both her greatest love and deepest wound. Just then, Johnny arrives—his calm voice prompting Sami to face the truth. “Now’s your chance,” he says, opening the door for honesty, healing, and perhaps reconciliation.

April 14th’s episode of Days of Our Lives is a powerhouse of emotional storytelling. With family secrets threatening to explode, and long-standing feuds reigniting, Salem is a town teetering on the brink. As questions swirl around EJ’s shooting, and Vivian’s return sparks a power struggle, viewers are in for a thrilling, emotional ride. Stay tuned—because the truth is creeping closer, and it could shatter everything.