Days of Our Lives Episode: Gabi Explodes After Ari’s Shocking Betrayal Over Doug’s Money

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In this gripping installment, Doug Williams III finds himself in quite the bind. With Roman and Kate tied up at the hospital attending to Philip Kiriakis’ worsening condition, Doug is left running the Brady Pub solo. What starts as an attempt to get ahead of the day quickly devolves into pure chaos—missed deliveries, malfunctioning espresso machines, and impatient customers all converge to push Doug to the brink. But just when he’s about to lose control, an unexpected savior walks through the door: Ariana “Ari” Horton.

Ari’s return to Salem is quiet but impactful. She didn’t tell many about her arrival—she wanted to do it her way. And what better way than stepping into the family business during a moment of crisis? Grabbing an apron and springing into action, she rescues Doug from a total meltdown. She smooths over irate customers, breathes life back into the espresso machine, and brings order back to the pub. It’s clear she hasn’t lost her touch. Doug, thoroughly impressed and relieved, can’t help but wonder: Is Ari back for good?

But as always in Salem, every answer leads to more questions.

As Ari settles into her unexpected homecoming, her reappearance stirs up dormant feelings in another familiar face—Holly Jonas. When Holly walks into the Brady Pub and locks eyes with Ari behind the counter, the electricity is undeniable. The reunion is loaded with unresolved tension. It’s obvious these two have a history, one that neither of them has truly moved on from. What starts as polite conversation quickly turns barbed, as old wounds and lingering feelings bubble to the surface. Ari insists she didn’t come back for Holly, but Holly isn’t buying it entirely. Still, they agree to table the conversation—for now.

Meanwhile, elsewhere in Salem, preparations for Ari’s birthday bash are underway, and it’s shaping up to be an event no one will forget. Orchestrated by her mother, Gabi Hernandez, and her great-grandmother, Marina Evans, the party is already historic for one reason: it marks a rare truce between the two women. Usually at odds, Gabi and Marina find common ground in their love for Ari. The party is filled with laughter, glitter (much to Marina’s dismay), and even a disco ball cake topper that sparks some hilarious debate.

As family and friends gather at the Horn House, the mood is celebratory. But beneath the surface, emotions are simmering. Holly and Ari can’t seem to keep their eyes off each other, despite trying to play it cool. Gabi, in full party mode, remains oblivious to the undercurrents—until something happens that throws the celebration into a tailspin.

Ari’s betrayal comes to light during the party in the most shocking way. In a tense and emotional confrontation, Gabi discovers that Ari may have played a role in mishandling Doug’s finances—money that was meant for the pub’s upkeep but has mysteriously gone missing. At first, Gabi refuses to believe it, brushing it off as a mistake. But as more details come to light, the truth becomes undeniable. Ari had good intentions, claiming she was only trying to help, but her methods—and her secrecy—leave Gabi feeling blindsided and furious.

The confrontation escalates. Gabi explodes in a rage that shakes the room. “You betrayed your own family!” she shouts, her voice echoing off the walls. Ari, visibly hurt but standing her ground, insists she never meant to cause harm. “I was trying to fix things,” she says. “Not make them worse.”

Meanwhile, in a darker corner of Salem, Steve Johnson and Shawn Douglas Brady are dealing with a crisis of their own. Bo Brady’s condition is deteriorating rapidly, and the experimental sepsis medication is his last hope. The two men scramble to find someone who can discreetly access the treatment. Names are tossed around—Kevin Lambert, Kayla Johnson—but time is running out. And to make matters worse, someone is watching. A shadowy figure with a camera is tailing them, documenting their every move, ready to expose their desperate plan.

Back at the party, the drama continues to unfold. As the candles are lit and everyone begins to sing, there’s a strange silence between Ari and Holly. When Ari makes her birthday wish, it’s whispered so softly that no one hears: “Let it be different this time.” But even that small hope feels fragile amid the storm of emotions now swirling around her.

As the episode closes, we’re left with burning questions: Will Gabi ever forgive Ari? Can Ari and Holly find a way back to each other? Will Steve and Shawn’s plan to save Bo succeed—or be derailed by the mysterious spy tailing them?

One thing is certain—Salem is never short on secrets, surprises, and scorching drama. Stay tuned.

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