This Days of Our Lives Recap highlights rising panic, courtroom fireworks, and desperate rescue missions. Gabi loses control, Tate corners Doug for answers, and Belle clashes with EJ in court—all while Holly and Ari face growing danger. Let’s unpack everything that went down in Salem.
Gabi Spirals as Ari Remains Missing
Gabi’s anxiety over Ari peaks when her daughter ignores every call. After explaining the “condom incident” to Rafe, she assumes Ari is punishing her. Rafe urges calm, suggesting a hotel check-in call instead of panicked assumptions. But when the hotel confirms Ari and Holly never arrived, Gabi’s panic escalates.
Leo briefly distracts the household as he drops off Tesoro before jury duty, crushing Rafe’s hopes of babysitting. Rafe still promises to put out feelers, knowing the girls haven’t been gone long enough for official police action. But with no solid leads, Gabi can’t help but assume the worst.
Days of Our Lives Recap: Ari and Holly Plot Their Own Escape
In a locked storage room, Ari and Holly remain alert and scared. They spot water in a paper bag but hesitate—Holly fears it could be poisoned. Ari reminds her they’re not dead yet and encourages keeping up their strength. She believes their families are already on high alert.
The girls discuss Doug’s betrayal. While Ari’s angry, Holly defends him. Doug might’ve paid off his debts but kept secrets to protect them. Still, Ari struggles to forgive the lies. The girls realize they can’t wait for help and must start planning their own escape.
Tate Demands Answers from Doug
Tate storms into Doug’s room, demanding to know Holly’s whereabouts. He finds an envelope of photos and accuses Doug of stalking. Doug insists someone else is involved. He confesses that Holly and Ari are in danger—and it’s his fault.
Tate offers money to help fix the situation but gives Doug one condition: leave Salem and stay away from the girls forever. Doug agrees, and Tate rushes to the bank. He’s horrified, but determined to help—no matter the risk.
Days of Our Lives Recap: Sophia’s Secret Adoption Plan, Belle and EJ Clash in Court
Amy calls Sophia, who lies about being in Chicago for an adoption meeting. Amy is furious she wasn’t told, but Sophia refuses to let her interfere again. Their conversation ends abruptly, leaving Amy hurt and angry. Sophia remains focused on her plan, despite rising tensions and her mother’s suspicions.
EJ struggles with memory gaps about the night of the shooting. In court, he faces off with Belle, who refuses to blur lines between personal and professional. She accuses him of seduction for leverage, but he claims it was mutual. They try maintaining courtroom boundaries—for Johnny’s sake—but sparks still fly.
Meanwhile, Amy and Leo clash in the courthouse, leading to her dismissal from jury duty. Leo, surprisingly, ends up selected despite trying to avoid it. EJ and Belle are amused, but Leo is horrified at his new civic role.
Gabi leaves another message for Ari, unraveling as Rafe returns with grim news—the girls never left Salem. Bags and car were untouched. Gabi breaks down, demanding answers. Meanwhile, Doug warns his loan shark that if the girls are hurt, the deal is off. Ari and Holly realize they can’t depend on rescue. They’re going to have to save themselves.
This Days of Our Lives Recap proves Salem’s drama never sleeps. With Gabi in distress, Doug desperate, and Holly and Ari plotting escape, danger looms large. Keep following Soap Opera Daily for your next Days of Our Lives Recap.