In Salem, where secrets linger like fog rolling across a graveyard, the past has a way of clawing back to the surface—quite literally. This week on Days of Our Lives, a chilling discovery beneath

the DiMera crypt has sent shockwaves through the legacy of one of the soap’s most powerful families. What lies hidden under the cold stone floor not only threatens the fragile peace

the DiMeras have tried to rebuild but may also shatter the heart of a man who has already endured more loss than one person should bear. Grab a warm drink and settle in,

because what unfolds beneath those floorboards is not just another Salem twist—it’s a turning point that could rewrite everything we thought we knew about the fate of Abigail DiMera.

A Discovery That Freezes the Blood

The DiMera mansion has seen decades of deception, danger, and darkness, but nothing could have prepared Kristen (Stacy Haiduk), EJ (Dan Feuerriegel), Tony, or Chad (Billy Flynn) for what was uncovered inside the family crypt. This sacred place—usually a somber but respected resting ground for DiMeras past—has become the site of a grim secret. Beneath the worn stones of the floor, hidden away like discarded refuse, rests a skeleton.

A skeleton not placed in a coffin.
Not blessed or buried.
But hidden—crudely, deliberately, and with unmistakable malice.

And with every passing hour, more signs point to a heartbreaking possibility: the remains may belong to Abigail DiMera.

A Family Gathering in the Shadows

While the DiMeras have seen their fair share of turmoil, this week’s events carry a chilling sense of inevitability. Chad, Kristen, Tony, EJ, and young Theo Carver have been battling danger on all sides as they attempt to escape an unfolding nightmare. Their tense rescue mission brings the family together—but instead of finding shelter in the mansion’s familiar halls, they walk straight into another tragedy waiting to strike.

The DiMeras were prepared for conflict.
They were braced for threats.
But no one expected Abigail to greet them from beneath the crypt floor.

Chad, already haunted by the unanswered questions surrounding his wife’s disappearance, now stands on the brink of an emotional collapse.

The Empty Coffin Revisited

To understand the magnitude of this moment, fans will recall a turning point that shook the entire canvas of Salem. After months of deception, heartache, and the twisted manipulations of Gwen Rizczech, Abigail’s family made a devastating discovery: her coffin was empty.

Chad and Jack (Matthew Ashford) dug through the dirt with trembling hands, praying for closure. What they unearthed instead was a gaping hole—one that matched the one in Chad’s heart.

Since then, Abigail’s fate has been shrouded in questions. Where was her body? Who took it? And why?

Now, with skeletal remains emerging in the very place the DiMeras consider sacred, a cruel truth may finally be coming to light.

Clyde Weston’s Last Act of Evil?

If Abigail’s bones lie beneath the crypt, every suspicion points toward one man: Clyde Weston (James Read). Clyde has long been the architect of some of Salem’s darkest misery. A manipulator, a predator, and a man without a moral compass, Clyde held the key to Abigail’s whereabouts before he fell into a coma after being shot by Katerina.

If Clyde wanted to torture Chad, what would be the ultimate cruelty?

Not hiding Abigail across town.
Not burying her in some unmarked patch of forest.

But placing her beneath Chad’s feet—inside his own home—allowing him to grieve endlessly while unknowingly walking over her final resting place.

It’s the kind of psychological torment Clyde excels at. And if true, it may be the most diabolical move he has ever made.

The Dr. Rolf Factor—Two Mysteries, Not One

Just to complicate matters further, the infamous Dr. Wilhelm Rolf has his own experiment simmering in the shadows. Hidden away in his laboratory is a mysterious figure suspended in a tube—alive, preserved, and waiting for resurrection.

Fans should note: this test-tube occupant is not the same as the skeleton under the crypt.
One is alive in stasis.
One is bone and dust.

This means two separate storylines are unfolding:

• A resurrection mystery
• A murder-and-concealment mystery

And both will collide in ways that Salem is not prepared for.

Salem Trembles: More Shocking Developments Rock the Town

As the macabre discovery reverberates, other threads are unraveling across Salem—and fast.

Leo Exposes a Dangerous Alliance

Leo Stark, ever the opportunist with a nose for chaos, has stumbled upon a secret partnership between Gwen Rizczech and EJ DiMera. Their alliance raises enough red flags to trigger alarms across town. Their motives remain murky, but one thing is clear: Leo knowing their secret puts him in very real danger.

Rafe’s Confrontation With Cat Green

Meanwhile, Rafe Hernandez is facing a crisis of his own. After overhearing a precarious conversation, Rafe’s cousin Javi becomes alarmed, setting off a chain of revelations.

Cat Green arrives at the Hernandez home under the guise of goodwill—but her true intentions are far more sinister. She confesses to Rafe that she planned to drug EJ DiMera, insisting she discovered a folding bed and men’s shoes hidden in the DiMera wine cellar.

Someone has been living there.
Someone dangerous.
Someone connected to the skeleton under the crypt?

The implications are staggering.

Theo’s Gruesome Discovery

As if the tension weren’t already suffocating, Theo Carver makes a horrifying find while digging—a human bone. Its origin, its age, and its connection to the DiMera secrets remain unclear, but it adds yet another layer of dread to an already spiraling situation.

The Fallout Will Change Salem Forever

When the forensics return and the identity of the skeleton is confirmed, the emotional explosion will be seismic.

If it is Abigail…

Kristen will be gutted, Tony shaken, and EJ thrown into moral crisis.
But for Chad, the pain will be immeasurable.

Losing Abigail once nearly destroyed him.
Losing her again—this time in such a brutal, dehumanizing way—may break him entirely.

Will this be the moment that sends Chad spiraling into darkness?
Or will it ignite his fury, pushing him to hunt down whoever desecrated the love of his life?

The Mystery Deepens

The DiMera mansion is hiding secrets darker than anyone imagined.
Someone has been living in the wine cellar.
Bones lie under the crypt floor.
A body floats in Rolf’s lab.
And alliances are forming in the shadows.

Is Abigail truly gone forever?
Or is this another misdirection on the road to a shocking resurrection?