Next week in *Days of Our Lives*, brace yourselves for a literal explosion that could shake up the romantic landscape of Salem. A bomb is set

to go off, leading to a major shift in the lives of four key characters. With new romantic pairings emerging from the rubble, the aftermath of

this explosive event promises to be nothing short of life-changing.

As the week kicks off, Gabby Hernandez is still determined to rekindle her fling with EJ DiMera. She’s been trying to make her way back into his arms, but EJ has pushed her away. Fresh off his divorce from Nicole Walker, EJ is in no mood for romance and questions whether Gabby truly wants to be with him. He suspects she still has unresolved feelings for her estranged husband, Stefan DiMera. Despite this, Gabby tells Stefan that she’s been with EJ again, stirring tension between the DiMera brothers.

Meanwhile, crazy Connie has been lurking in the shadows, and she’s about to unleash her wrath. She has already stashed a wounded Melinda Trask in a hidden room below the DiMera mansion, and now, she sets her sights on Gabby. After a heated confrontation, Connie captures both women and leaves them tied up, preparing to detonate a bomb that could end their lives. Stefan, who’s still fuming over Gabby’s betrayal, shows little concern for her fate, especially after she told him that EJ is a better lover.

At the same time, Ava Vitali reenters the scene, now working closely with Stefan. Despite her initial hesitation, Stefan convinces her to manage the Bistro, claiming Gabby no longer matters to him. But fate has other plans, as Connie’s twisted vendetta pulls Ava into her deadly plot. Connie, fueled by a personal grudge against Stefan, also blames him for the downfall of her late husband, Li Shin. She takes Ava hostage and threatens to kill her.

As the bomb countdown begins, the tension rises. Gabby and Melinda are trapped with the clock ticking down, while EJ stumbles upon the threat at the last minute. In a dramatic twist, EJ rushes in to save Gabby, shielding her from the explosion. Though both are injured, they survive the blast, and Gabby finds herself feeling deeply grateful for EJ’s heroics. Over at the Brady Pub, Stefan confronts Connie and rescues Ava, further solidifying the bond between them.

The aftermath of the bomb blast brings new emotions to the surface. Gabby, now saved by EJ, begins to see him in a new light. Similarly, Ava is left indebted to Stefan after he saves her from Connie’s clutches. As both couples recover from the traumatic events, the dynamics in Salem start to shift. Will these life-threatening situations push Gabby and Stefan back together, or will the near-death experiences lead to new romantic pairings?

The official spoilers suggest that Gabby’s gratitude toward EJ might deepen into something more than just a fling. Meanwhile, Stefan and Ava’s shared ordeal could reignite the spark they once had. With both couples feeling the heat, the fallout from the explosion may lead to a shocking couple swap.

As we head into next week, the drama intensifies. Stefan and Gabby are both faced with choices that could end their marriage for good. At the same time, their potential new relationships with Ava and EJ seem to be taking root. Will Salem’s newest couples rise from the ashes of the bomb blast, or will old flames reignite? One thing is certain—next week’s events will leave Salem’s romantic landscape forever changed.

Stay tuned to see how these relationships evolve as the fallout from the explosion continues to ripple through *Days of Our Lives*.