If there’s one thing Salem has taught us over the years, it’s that no secret ever stays buried for long. And right now, Cat Green’s life is being turned upside down by just one chilling phone call — a call that’s dragging her back into a dark past she desperately wants to leave behind. This isn’t just any call. It’s the start of a storm that could destroy everything Cat has worked so hard to build.

The scene unfolded at the hospital, where Cat was going about her day, calm and collected. She seemed to have a grip on her life, maintaining that professional exterior Salem fans know her for. But then her phone rang — and everything changed in an instant. The number flashing on her screen was enough to stop her dead in her tracks. You could see it in her eyes — the subtle narrowing, the tightening of her jaw — this wasn’t just an annoying interruption. This call carried weight, and Cat’s reaction made that crystal clear.

Before answering, Cat’s quick scan of the hallway showed how cautious she was. She didn’t want anyone to overhear. Her guarded body language screamed one thing: this was not a casual conversation, but a battle she wasn’t sure she was ready to face again.

When she finally answered, the tone was icy. There was no friendliness, no small talk. Instead, there was frustration — a sharp, cutting edge in her voice. “Yes, I got your messages. All ten of them,” she snapped. Then she laid down the law with brutal clarity: “I assumed by my silence you’d get the message. But let me spell it out. I’m not interested. Stop calling me.” And with that, she hung up firmly, leaving no room for argument.

Yet, even after the call ended, Cat’s tension didn’t ease. Her shoulders remained tight, her eyes darted nervously, and her breath was just a bit shaky. This wasn’t just some pesky caller. This was a threat — a ghost from her past trying to pull her back into shadows she thought she’d escaped.

So, who was on the other end? It wasn’t Clyde Weston. Cat’s reaction to his name is always one of fear and dread — but here, her tone was irritation, not terror. She wasn’t scared, just fed up. That small difference is huge. Whoever was calling her wasn’t a threat she feared but an annoyance she wanted to ignore. Someone persistent, someone from her past who clearly wants something from her — but Cat is determined to keep them at arm’s length.

There are two names Salem fans are buzzing about.

First, there’s Leo Stark. He’s been lurking around the EJ Deare shooting investigation, and it’s no secret he’s relentless when it comes to digging up dirt or getting what he wants. If he believes Cat holds a piece of the puzzle, he could be the one pestering her with calls and messages, pushing for information. Leo’s reputation for dragging others into schemes they don’t want to be part of fits perfectly here.

But then, there’s the darker, more chilling theory: Gwen Riichek.

Yes, Gwen — the scheming, manipulative con artist who’s scheduled to make her return to Salem this July. What if this mysterious phone call is the opening salvo in Gwen’s latest game? Remember, Cat once impersonated Gwen’s half-sister, posing as Abigail Devo. That stunt surely caught Gwen’s attention. But instead of anger, what if Gwen admires Cat’s audacity? In Gwen’s twisted world, a good con is respect earned.

If Gwen is behind these calls, it changes everything. Gwen doesn’t just stroll back into Salem — she infiltrates, manipulates, and controls. And Cat could be her first pawn, unwittingly drawn back into a dangerous web. This would explain the persistent messages, Cat’s anxiety, and the weight behind every ring of her phone.

Fans are already buzzing that Gwen’s return won’t just be a simple reappearance but a full-blown scheme — one where Cat could play a major role. Gwen might be reaching out not to expose Cat, but to recruit her, pulling her into a plan so daring and unexpected that Salem won’t know what hit it.

This possibility puts Cat at a crossroads.

She’s caught between two lives: the one she’s been trying to rebuild — peaceful, stable, redeemed — and the chaotic, treacherous world of lies and schemes she swore she’d left behind. The past has a nasty habit of circling back in Salem, and Cat is feeling that now more than ever.

The emotional stakes are even higher because of Chad DiMera. He’s been Cat’s rock, patient and protective, but everyone has limits. If Chad finds out Cat’s hiding secrets again — especially if it ties into Gwen or anything connected to the Devo family — it could shatter the fragile trust between them. Cat is caught between protecting her secrets and keeping Chad by her side, and that tension is building fast.

What’s haunting Cat isn’t just fear. It might also be temptation.

Despite everything, part of her remembers the thrill, the power that comes from playing the game of deception. If Gwen or someone like her is dangling an offer of money, leverage, or a way back into Salem’s inner circles, can Cat really walk away? The promise of influence — or even survival — might pull her back into the darkness, no matter how hard she resists.

For now, Cat is holding her ground, shutting the door with a firm “stop calling me.” But as her face reveals, the cracks are starting to show. She’s rattled, anxious, and on edge, a woman trapped between who she is and who she might become.

The truth is, this is only the beginning.

Someone is watching Cat, waiting, ready to pull her into a game that could destroy her or make her powerful — but there’s no turning back. Whether it’s Gwen Riichek or another shadow from her past, this mystery caller has set a dangerous chain of events in motion.

The real question now isn’t just who’s calling Cat, but what she’ll do when forced to answer. Will she resist and keep her new life? Or will she step back into the world of lies and manipulation?

And when Chad inevitably discovers the truth, will he stand by her side or walk away forever?

Cat Green’s story is about to take a dark, unpredictable turn, and Salem’s calm is about to shatter.

Stay tuned — the storm is coming, and Cat is caught right in the middle of it.