Salem is about to erupt with shocking twists, passionate confrontations, and heart-stopping secrets in Days of Our Lives’ upcoming episodes airing from October 6 to October 17.

Fans should brace themselves for two explosive weeks filled with kidnappings, forbidden love affairs, and long-awaited reunions that promise to reshape every major family in town —

the DiMeras, the Kiriakises, the Blacks, and the Hortons.

 Gabby & Philip’s Dangerous Love Affair

Tensions skyrocket as Gabby Hernandez and Philip Kiriakis take their fiery attraction to dangerous new heights. Their chemistry has always been undeniable, but what began as a passionate connection is now teetering on the edge of betrayal and ruin. Behind closed doors, the pair can’t resist each other — yet secrets threaten to destroy everything they’ve built.

Gabby’s secret surveillance operation, hidden beneath their romance, puts both of them at risk. When Philip grows suspicious and discovers the bug she planted in Xander Kiriakis’s office, the fallout is catastrophic. The revelation not only shatters their relationship but also exposes Gabby’s covert collaboration with Tony DiMera to reclaim control of DiMera Enterprises.

Once the truth explodes, Salem could find itself plunged into an all-out war between the DiMeras and Kiriakises — a battle that may permanently alter the town’s power structure.

 Xander & Sarah: Therapy Turns Toxic

Across town, Xander Cook and Sarah Horton are desperately trying to repair their fractured marriage through therapy. But instead of healing old wounds, their sessions only dig deeper into Xander’s buried guilt and fear.

Haunted by his violent confrontation with Philip — a secret he’s kept from Sarah — Xander wrestles with whether to confess. The truth could free him from his guilt, but it could also destroy their fragile reconciliation. Each session becomes a minefield, and one wrong word could blow their marriage apart for good.

As Sarah senses that Xander is hiding something, the emotional tension reaches breaking point. Will honesty save them — or finish them once and for all?

 Jeremy Returns – Stephanie’s Emotional Turmoil

In a stunning twist, Jeremy Horton returns to Salem, flowers in hand and regret in his eyes. He claims to have changed, but for Stephanie Johnson, old scars run deep. Their history of manipulation and heartbreak resurfaces the moment she opens the door.

Jeremy’s sudden reappearance throws Stephanie’s life — and her current relationship with Alex Kiriakis — into chaos. Is his apology genuine, or just another form of control? The re-cast of Jeremy (now played by Michael Ror) promises to reignite one of Salem’s most painful love stories and test whether forgiveness is truly possible.

Thomas DiMera Forces the Truth Out

Young Thomas DiMera becomes the unlikely catalyst for family chaos when he exposes Chad DiMera’s secret romance with Cat Green — the woman who once impersonated his late mother, Abigail.

After hearing the shocking truth from Rachel Black, Thomas explodes in anger, confronting his father in front of Jennifer Horton, Julie Williams, and Jack Deveraux. The emotional confrontation rips through the DiMera family, forcing Chad to face the painful reality that his love life is destroying his son’s peace.

In a heartbreaking turn, Thomas demands that Chad end things with Cat for the sake of the family — setting the stage for a devastating breakup that may shatter Chad’s heart all over again.

 JJ’s Crisis of Conscience

The return of Theo Carver brings years of unresolved guilt flooding back for JJ Deveraux. Once responsible for the shooting that paralyzed Theo, JJ is pushed to the edge as old wounds reopen.

Theo’s harsh words and accusations leave JJ questioning whether he still belongs in law enforcement. Confiding in Jada Hunter, he admits he might quit the force entirely. The storyline takes an emotional look at redemption and forgiveness — two of Salem’s most enduring themes.

 Holly & Tate’s Complicated Reunion

The star-crossed love story of Holly Jonas and Tate Black faces its biggest test yet. Manipulated by Sophia, Holly believes Tate betrayed her — but in reality, his supposed closeness to Sophia was part of a desperate effort to uncover the truth about a baby he thought was theirs.

Now, as Sophia’s lies begin to crumble, Tate makes one final plea. His emotional confession melts Holly’s anger, paving the way for a long-awaited reunion. With Ari Horton acting as confidante and keeper of Holly’s secrets, fans will finally see whether this young couple can rebuild what Sophia tried to destroy.

 Sophia’s Desperate Kidnapping Plot

The most shocking storyline of the next two weeks centers on Sophia Choi — and her heartbreaking decision to kidnap Baby Tesoro.

For months, Sophia has pretended to still be pregnant, while Leo Stark and Javi Hernandez secretly foster her real child. Overcome by guilt and desperation, Sophia decides she can no longer live without her baby.

According to spoilers, she’ll seize her chance when Javi leaves for work and Leo is distracted. Sophia plans everything meticulously — a hotel under a false name, stolen money, and a plan to disappear. When she finally takes Baby Tesoro, Salem erupts in panic.

Brady Black, Johnny DiMera, and others race against time to track her down, but Sophia’s emotional unraveling makes her unpredictable and dangerous. The kidnapping sets off a massive search and could land Sophia in serious legal trouble since she signed away her parental rights.

The question everyone will be asking is simple: Can Sophia escape before Salem finds her — or will her desperate act destroy her forever?

 DNA Bombshells & Family Secrets

Meanwhile, Brady Black makes a disturbing discovery. The DNA results confirming Baby Tesoro’s parentage don’t add up. Refusing to accept the official story, Brady turns to Sarah Horton for help. Together, they begin to suspect that Sophia lied from the start — and that Tesoro may not be Tate’s child at all.

The search for the truth could expose shocking connections across multiple families, unraveling years of secrets and deceit.

Holly’s Secret Escape Plan

Even as chaos consumes Salem, Holly Jonas makes a life-changing decision: to leave town for good. Convinced that Salem only brings her pain, she quietly plans her escape — possibly to Paris — with the help of Ari Horton.

But when Tate learns the truth, he races to stop her. Will his heartfelt plea convince Holly to stay, or has she already made up her mind to start over elsewhere?

Salem on the Edge

As the next two weeks unfold, Days of Our Lives promises everything fans crave — betrayal, redemption, heartbreak, and hope. From Sophia’s kidnapping to Chad’s heartbreak, from JJ’s guilt to Holly and Tate’s rekindled love, Salem’s citizens are standing at the edge of chaos once more.

Every secret exposed, every lie told, and every love tested will send ripples through the town — reminding viewers why, after all these years, Days of Our Lives remains the most compelling drama on television.