Drama explodes in Salem this week as EJ DiMera and Philip Kiriakis find themselves locked in a heated face-to-face showdown that threatens to shake up everything at Titan and the DiMera mansion. The tension between these two power players boils over, dragging others into their feud — and not everyone will come out unscathed.

EJ’s condition may have put him in a hospital bed, but the chaos surrounding him continues to unfold at full speed. After a string of betrayals and power plays, Philip finds himself on the warpath, and he’s not backing down. He confronts EJ head-on, determined to settle old scores and secure his place at Titan. But with EJ’s family in full defensive mode, Philip’s ambitions might just spark a full-blown war between the DiMeras and the Kiriakises.

Meanwhile, Vivian Alamain’s return throws another wrench into the mix. She’s made it clear she’s not leaving town without what she came for — and this time, she’s got Kate Roberts Brady and Philip in her crosshairs. In classic Vivian fashion, she drops a bombshell that could change the dynamic at Titan forever. But will Kate and Philip be able to fend off her latest scheme?

Elsewhere, tensions rise between JJ Deveraux and Gabi Hernandez. As suspicions surrounding the shooting of EJ swirl, JJ begins to question Gabi’s version of events. His doubt drives a wedge between them, and if Gabi can’t prove her innocence, JJ may be the one to walk away. Gabi, meanwhile, might be keeping more secrets than she’s letting on — and if she doesn’t come clean soon, she could lose everything.

As the mystery around EJ’s shooting deepens, Johnny DiMera finds himself under suspicion too. Chanel Dupree starts to question whether Johnny had something to do with the attack on his own father. But with so many enemies around, could it be someone entirely unexpected behind the trigger?

Adding fuel to the fire, Sami Brady is back in Salem — and she’s not playing nice. Her fiery reunion with EJ is filled with unresolved emotions, old grudges, and passionate declarations. Sami’s never been one to take things lying down, and now that she’s back in town, she’s ready to reclaim her place — in the DiMera family, and in EJ’s heart. But with Belle also confessing feelings for EJ, the sisters are once again on a collision course.

Sami’s connection to Rafe Hernandez also heats up when the two share a passionate moment. But things get complicated when Jada Hunter discovers what happened between them. Heartbreak and betrayal ripple through Salem as old flames reignite and new wounds open.

Meanwhile, Rex Brady’s return surprises Kate, especially when he shows up injured. Though she initially suspects EJ had something to do with his arm injury, Rex clears things up and shares his concerns — particularly about whether his mother may have had a hand in EJ’s shooting. As Rex reconnects with Roman, deeper truths begin to surface.

In the boardroom, Philip and Xander Cook shock everyone when they announce a new deal with Mr. Shin, effectively taking over Titan — much to Gabi’s dismay. Furious and blindsided, Gabi vows to fight back. There’s even talk that she might team up with Kristen DiMera to reclaim her power, creating an unlikely but dangerous alliance.

As the week continues, look out for emotional confessions, secret agendas, and an all-out battle for control. EJ and Philip’s rivalry may have started as a personal grudge, but now it’s a full-scale war with Salem’s future on the line.

Stay tuned, because in Salem, no secret stays buried for long — and no enemy stays silent.