Salem continues to swirl with emotional revelations, new beginnings, and dangerous secrets as life takes dramatic turns for our favorite characters in this gripping full episode of Days of Our Lives.

The drama kicks off in the kitchen where Gabby, struggling late into the night, has a surprise encounter with Beginning. She offers him a heartfelt apology for firing him and pleads with him to come back to work. However, it’s too late — Beginning has already accepted a new position with the Salem Fire Department as a firefighter/paramedic. Though stunned, Gabby genuinely celebrates his decision and praises how perfectly suited he is for the role. The two share a warm moment, affirming their respect and support for one another.

Elsewhere, the mood lightens as Chad and Leo find themselves bantering over Philip’s odd sleeping habits and a strange cat incident. Their walk to the pub is unexpectedly met by Will, who is shocked to see them together. Once bitter rivals, Chad and Leo now consider themselves tolerable colleagues. After Chad leaves, Leo drops his usual sarcasm to express sincere remorse to Will. He apologizes for the hurt he caused him and Sonny in the past and reflects on how different life could’ve been if he’d grown up with someone like Jon. Will, moved by Leo’s heartfelt words and the beautiful obituary he wrote for J, admits he saw a new side of Leo at the funeral. Their conversation is unexpectedly raw and revealing.

Meanwhile, Javi arrives, meets Will, and shares that he’s landed a new job. As Will rushes off to dinner with Gabby and Ari, Leo and Javi return home in high spirits, ready to celebrate the new chapter. But danger lurks beneath the surface.

Chad continues to rebuild burnt bridges. He visits Cat and apologizes for how things unfolded, especially Jennifer kicking her out. Chad disagrees with how harshly Jennifer judged her and urges Cat not to let others decide whom she can connect with. They both share deep thoughts on grief, particularly Abby’s death, and how it’s shaped them. Chad urges Cat not to let guilt and loss define her. They agree to take slow steps toward healing — together.

Elsewhere, graduation season is in full swing. Tate arrives at Sophia’s place in his class of 2025 T-shirt to pick her up for a pre-celebration. Sophia, overwhelmed with pregnancy fatigue, almost cancels, but Tate’s excitement over feeling the baby kick melts her hesitation. They have a tender exchange about the future of the baby and what adoption might look like. Sophia worries about not finding an adoptive family in time. Tate, more emotionally attached than ever, suggests they consider keeping the baby. It’s a life-changing moment.

In another part of town, Ari and Holly cross paths. Both dressed in class of 2025 shirts, they chat about boys, drama, and dating older guys. Ari spills secrets about a new romantic interest, while Holly reflects on her complicated feelings for Tate. When Tate and Sophia join them, the baby makes its presence known with a sharp kick. Ari pulls Sophia aside to talk privately. Sophia admits she’s always had feelings for Tate but doesn’t see motherhood in her near future. Her hope? That after adoption, Tate might see her differently.

The emotional complexity heightens as Aaron unexpectedly arrives and shares an intimate moment with Sophia. He once thought they’d end up together, but everything has changed. As Tate and Holly reunite on a bench nearby, she confesses she may be heading to Europe for school. The tension of their past — and potential future — hangs in the air. Tate, unwavering, says he’d do everything again, even take the fall for her drugs, if it meant protecting her. Their emotional hug suggests unresolved feelings. 

Later, Gabby and Will catch up over salads at the Beastro with Ari. Tension simmers as they discuss Ari sneaking out and breaking curfew. Ari tries to assert her adulthood, but Gabby and Will hold firm. Just as things begin to calm, a darker twist rears its head.

Doug finds a mysterious manila envelope behind the bar at the pub. Inside are surveillance photos of Ari and Holly, accompanied by a chilling handwritten note: “It’d be a shame if something happened to those pretty faces.” The threat is real. Doug turns to Leo for help and admits he’s being hunted by loan sharks. He got involved in illegal delivery work to repay a debt, but things spiraled when the merchandise was stolen. Now, he’s in even deeper trouble with dangerous people. Leo offers Doug $1,000 and encourages him to lay low. Doug also reveals a possible lead on Julie’s stolen necklace, adding another twist to the web of secrets.

Despite the chaos, romance finds its way back into Leo and Javi’s night. With candles lit and ’90s R&B playing in the background, Leo teases Javi to wear his firefighter pants — so he can take them off. Their chemistry sizzles, providing a brief, passionate reprieve from the danger looming outside.

As Doug leaves, ignoring a call from Ari, the threat remains unresolved. The man following Ari and Holly hasn’t gone away, and the envelope is just the beginning of what could turn into a deadly game.

Coming up next on Days of Our Lives, Bo and Hope prepare for a new chapter of their own, and secrets from Tom and Alice’s past begin to surface. But the big question remains: who sent those photos, and what do they really want?

Stay tuned — Salem is about to get a lot more dangerous.