In one of the most heartbreaking and emotionally charged storylines Days of Our Lives has delivered in years, tragedy is set to strike the DiMera family once again. Chad DiMera (Billy Flynn),

a man already haunted by unbearable loss, faces every parent’s worst nightmare when a shocking accident leaves his young son Thomas fighting for his life. The fallout promises

to shake Salem to its core, testing family bonds, exposing long-buried secrets, and forcing Chad to confront the demons he’s spent years trying to bury.

The stage for this emotional catastrophe was set against what should have been a joyful Halloween celebration in Salem. But as longtime Days fans know, holidays in this town rarely end in laughter. Instead, they often usher in heartbreak, chaos, and life-altering twists.

The drama begins when a knife attack leaves newcomer Cat Green (Annalynne McCord) in grave danger. The mysterious stranger lunges at her in the middle of Salem’s festive streets, sending trick-or-treaters screaming as panic erupts. Before anyone can react, Alex Kiriakis (Robert Scott Wilson) leaps into action, heroically shielding Cat from the assault. In a split second, Alex becomes a hero — but fate has a cruel twist in store.

Unbeknownst to the adults, young Thomas DiMera and Rachel Black (Finley Rose Slater) have been planning a prank of their own — one that goes horribly wrong. Fueled by childish mischief and jealousy, the pair had set up a makeshift “pumpkin cannon,” intended to hit Cat as payback for a perceived slight. The prank, meant to be harmless fun, spirals into disaster when the pumpkin is launched just as Alex intervenes.

The projectile veers off course, slamming directly into Alex and knocking him unconscious in front of the horrified crowd. As chaos descends on the square, the truth behind the prank begins to unravel — and the consequences are devastating.

Brady Black (Eric Martsolf) is the first to discover Rachel’s involvement. His anger and disappointment are palpable as he confronts his daughter, realizing her actions nearly cost someone their life. But it’s Chad’s reaction that shatters hearts across Salem. When he learns Thomas played a part in the prank, his rage and grief collide in an explosive confrontation.

“You could have killed someone!” Chad yells, voice breaking as his son stares back in shock and fear. The tension, born from years of pain and unspoken guilt, finally boils over. Thomas, desperate to be heard, accuses his father of caring more about Cat than his own family. “You don’t care about me — you only care about her!” he cries, before storming out of the DiMera mansion into the night.

The next moments unfold in pure Days fashion — gut-wrenching, suspenseful, and unforgettable. As Thomas runs through the dark streets of Salem, tears blurring his vision, headlights appear in the distance. A car screeches, brakes scream, and the screen cuts to black. The sound of impact leaves viewers breathless.

When the dust settles, Chad and Jennifer Horton (Melissa Reeves) rush to the scene, horror etched across their faces. Thomas lies motionless on the pavement, his small body illuminated by flashing lights. Chad collapses beside him, screaming his son’s name as paramedics arrive. The image of Chad cradling Thomas in his arms, begging him to wake up, will go down as one of the most emotionally charged moments in Days history.

As spoilers tease, Thomas is rushed to Salem University Hospital in critical condition. Chad, wracked with guilt and despair, refuses to leave his bedside. Flashbacks to Abigail’s death haunt him as he whispers apologies to his unconscious son, pleading for a second chance. Meanwhile, Jennifer becomes his pillar of strength, reminding him that family must hold together even in the darkest of times.

Elsewhere, the ripple effects spread quickly. Brady struggles to deal with Rachel’s role in the tragedy, questioning his ability to guide her after everything their family has endured. Rachel, devastated by guilt, may finally begin to understand the consequences of her actions — a moment that could mark the beginning of redemption for the troubled young girl.

Alex’s heroics also have lasting consequences. As he recovers from his injury, Stephanie Johnson (Abigail Klein) stays by his side, reigniting their emotional connection. And Cat, shaken but alive, finds herself drawn even deeper into the DiMera family’s orbit — though her secrets may soon come back to haunt her.

But the biggest question remains — will Thomas survive?

Early teasers hint that Thomas’ condition is critical, with Chad’s anguish taking center stage in upcoming episodes. Some reports suggest that Thomas may fall into a coma, forcing Chad to face his failures as a father and prompting him to make a desperate promise: if his son wakes up, he’ll never let anger or pride destroy their bond again.

In true Days of Our Lives fashion, tragedy often gives birth to transformation. Whether Thomas lives or dies, this accident will change Chad forever. His journey from grief to redemption — and possibly to love once again — will shape the next chapter of the DiMera legacy.

Fans have already taken to social media to share their heartbreak and fear. “Not Thomas! Haven’t we suffered enough?” one viewer wrote. Another added, “If they kill off Thomas, Chad’s story will never recover.”

As the November episodes air, Days of Our Lives promises to deliver one of its most emotionally charged arcs yet — a story of love, loss, guilt, and forgiveness that reminds viewers why Salem’s drama still reigns supreme.