Salem is on the verge of an emotional and dramatic eruption in the coming weeks! From April 7 to April 18, 2025, Days of Our Lives promises high-stakes drama, shocking betrayals, fiery confrontations, and heart-stopping moments that fans won’t want to miss.

The fallout from EJ DiMera’s shocking shooting sends waves through the town. As EJ clings to life in the hospital, tensions outside his room explode between Kristen DiMera and Gabi Hernandez. Each woman accuses the other of pulling the trigger, and what begins as a simple “she said, she said” soon morphs into a tangled web of lies, jealousy, and deeply buried resentment. Both women had motives. Both had access. And both are skilled in deception. Kristen claims Gabi was acting erratically the night of the shooting, while Gabi believes Kristen staged everything to protect her own secrets. But could the real shooter be someone else entirely? Gabi’s upcoming version of events might only deepen the mystery.

Meanwhile, Shawn Brady and JJ Deveraux kick off an intense investigation. But as they peel back the layers of this twisted case, they discover it may not be about one suspect—it could be an intricate web of betrayal involving multiple players.

As the mystery unfolds, Belle Black finds herself in a vulnerable state by EJ’s bedside, emotionally confessing lingering feelings she’s hidden for years. Unfortunately, her heartfelt moment is interrupted by none other than Sami Brady, who overhears every word. What follows is an emotionally explosive confrontation between the sisters, reigniting long-held animosity. The emotional fallout leaves Sami reeling, and in her search for comfort, she reconnects with a surprising figure from her past—Rafe Hernandez. Their shared pain leads to a passionate and unexpected reunion. But their moment of reconnection doesn’t stay secret for long. When Javi walks in on them in bed, he’s left stunned, and the consequences are sure to be devastating.

Elsewhere, Chanel Dupree begins to suspect Johnny isn’t being honest with her. His behavior has been increasingly secretive, and she begins to wonder—could Johnny have had something to do with EJ’s shooting? Terrified by the idea, she turns to her mother Paulina for guidance, afraid that what she uncovers might destroy everything she’s built with Johnny.

And it’s not just Chanel dealing with emotional chaos. Tate Black is still grappling with his breakup from Holly Jonas. His heartache is raw, but he finds solace in Sophia Choi, who quietly supports him without asking for anything in return. But trouble looms—Holly has already moved on and is growing closer to Doug Williams III. When Tate unexpectedly catches them together, tempers flare and the confrontation could spiral out of control.

Meanwhile, the DeMera power vacuum opens the door for Xander Kiriakis and Philip to mount a corporate takeover. They’re poised to strike, but complications arise when Alex Kiriakis begins to crack under the pressure of keeping secrets. He’s helped cover up a forged letter that gave Philip the upper hand, and now he’s not sure he can live with the lie—especially as it creates a growing rift between him and Sarah.

The return of Sami and EJ’s dark past also takes center stage. During a quiet moment with Johnny, Sami reveals a secret she’s kept for years—that Johnny was conceived the night EJ coerced her into sleeping with him to save Lucas. It’s a truth she’s long buried, but one that’s come back to haunt her and raise questions about the choices she’s made as a mother.

As if Salem hasn’t been shaken enough, Rex Brady makes a bruised return after a mysterious hit-and-run. He downplays the incident, but Kate suspects something more sinister is at play—possibly even a targeted attack involving EJ. Her suspicions could send her down a dangerous path of revenge.

And just when the Kiriakis family begins to stabilize, Vivian Alamain storms back into town, fresh out of Statesville and ready to collect. She demands her cut of the scheme she helped orchestrate, and if Philip and Kate don’t play along, she’ll expose everything. What begins as negotiation quickly turns into a game of survival, with Vivian threatening to dismantle the family’s entire empire.

With betrayals, confessions, and chaos lurking around every corner, Salem’s next two weeks are set to be nothing short of explosive. Don’t miss a second!