Get ready, Days of Our Lives fans! Today’s episode was packed with drama, shocking revelations, and unexpected confrontations. If you missed the action on February 18th, don’t worry—we’ve got you covered with all the must-know details. So, grab a seat as we take you through the biggest moments of the day!

The episode kicked off with Doug making a quick trip to the cabin to retrieve a book for Julie. What should have been a simple task took a surprising turn when he stumbled upon Holly. Dressed in an effortlessly elegant pajama set, she radiated beauty, catching Doug’s attention instantly. Ever the gentleman, he complimented her, making Holly blush at the unexpected praise. But things took a deeper turn when Doug, while flipping through the book, shared a personal reflection—his grandfather had been a true romantic, and in that moment, Doug realized he might have inherited the same trait.

As they settled in, the mood shifted. Doug and Holly began reading poetry to one another, their voices intertwining in an intimate moment neither of them expected. But then, Doug dropped a confession that left Holly stunned—he admitted that when he saw her on Christmas Eve, his heart skipped a beat. The weight of his words hung in the air, and realizing what he had just revealed, Doug immediately tried to retract his statement. In a panic, he asked Holly to forget he ever said it. But Holly, shaken yet intrigued, told him that she couldn’t simply dismiss his words. The dynamic between them had shifted, leaving an undeniable tension in the room.

Overwhelmed by emotions, Doug abruptly left the cabin. As fate would have it, just as he exited, Tate walked in. Surprised to see Doug rushing out, Tate questioned Holly about what had happened. Holly tried to brush it off, but the weight of the confession lingered. Their conversation took another turn when Holly revealed she had just returned from the hospital with Sophia, where she had learned that Johnny and Chanel were considering adopting a baby. The news made her reflect on her own future and what she truly wanted.

Sensing her unease, Tate reassured Holly that there was nothing between him and Sophia anymore. But even as he spoke, Holly couldn’t shake the emotions Doug’s confession had stirred within her. She found herself caught between two men, each pulling her in different directions, leaving her unsure of where her heart truly belonged.

Meanwhile, back at the Horton house, Doug sought out JJ for advice. With his own love life finally on the upswing after rekindling things with Gabi, JJ had wisdom to share. As Doug poured out his feelings, JJ reassured him that love had a way of working itself out, even when it seemed complicated. Doug left the conversation with a newfound sense of hope, wondering if things with Holly were truly over—or just beginning.

Elsewhere, Gabi was busy supporting Jada, who had been falsely accused of corruption and evidence tampering by none other than EJ. Known for her fierce loyalty, Gabi refused to stand by while Jada was targeted. She took matters into her own hands, forming a powerful alliance to clear Jada’s name and expose EJ’s manipulations.

EJ, however, had his own  agenda. He approached Paulina with an enticing offer—his return as district attorney. Willing to go to any lengths to reclaim his position, EJ was determined to make Jada pay for what he saw as betrayal. But Paulina wasn’t one to be easily swayed. Seeing right through EJ’s tactics, she stood her ground, making it clear that she wouldn’t be used as a pawn in his game.

Meanwhile, Belle found herself face-to-face with Rafe—or rather, the man posing as him, Arnold. Their conversation quickly turned heated as Belle confronted him about his treatment of Jada. But something was off—Arnold’s behavior was erratic, his usual composure replaced with something darker. Belle couldn’t shake the feeling that there was more to this situation than met the eye. The cracks in Arnold’s disguise were starting to show, and it was only a matter of time before the truth came out.

As the episode wrapped up, it was clear that the drama was far from over. With relationships tested, secrets unfolding, and tensions rising, Salem is headed for even more chaos. Will Doug and Holly’s moment of honesty change everything? Can Gabi and Jada take down EJ? And how long before Arnold’s true identity is exposed?