Marlena confronts EJ over his hospital budget choices, Kayla updates Belle on the growing mess, Rachel targets Sarah with a risky scheme, and Gwen uses her history with Leo for EJ’s plan.

Salem braces for conflict as everyone prepares for consequences. Monday’s episode of Days of Our Lives sets up several tense showdowns across Salem. Marlena’s anger pushes her straight

to EJ, Kayla spreads the same frustration to Belle, Rachel takes a dangerous step to guard Brady’s attention, and Gwen attempts to manipulate Leo for EJ’s agenda. Every storyline seems ready to collide, leaving major questions unanswered.

Marlena confronts EJ as Kayla shares her frustrations

Kayla has decided that her recent error in Marlena’s diagnosis happened because EJ’s budget cuts slowed down the hospital lab. So Marlena wastes no time confronting him about it.

At the same moment, Kayla repeats the entire story to Belle, giving her enough reason to confront EJ as well.

Marlena confronts EJ over his hospital budget choices

Kayla also voices her disapproval of Mark working at the clinic, even though she has no authority over it. She insists criminals shouldn’t get second chances—except the long list of people connected to her family whom she routinely forgives.

 

Rachel turns dangerous as she targets Sarah

 

Meanwhile, Rachel had been comfortable with Sarah spending time around Brady as long as Sarah praised her constantly. But once Rachel sensed Sarah might be pulling Brady’s attention away from her, her attitude changed completely.

Rachel decides Sarah needs to be removed from the picture. Her plan? Switch the ice creams to ensure Sarah gets pistachio—the one flavor she’s allergic to.

Rachel targets Sarah with a risky scheme

Brady now faces the uncomfortable possibility that his daughter’s behavior may be far darker than he wants to admit.

Gwen sets the trap, but will Leo flip it back on her?

EJ gives Gwen a task: use her old friendship with Leo to keep him from digging into things EJ wants hidden. Gwen follows instructions and successfully draws Leo in.

But the question now is whether Leo will let himself be manipulated—or whether he will use their past to turn the situation in his favor.

Salem braces for conflict as everyone prepares for consequences

Salem edges closer to chaos as accusations, schemes and manipulation build, leaving every character bracing for consequences they may not escape.