In Salem, the air was electric with drama, desire, and secrets unraveling just beneath the surface. The hospital fundraiser was in full swing—an extravagant night of bachelor auctions, carnival delights, and emotional revelations. But no one commanded the spotlight quite like Gabi Hernandez.

Clad in a stunning red gown, Gabi made a grand entrance, determined to send a message. Still stung by JJ Deveraux’s accusations, she wasn’t going to sulk—she was going to shine. When Alex Kiriakis hit the stage for the charity auction, Gabi shocked the room with a bold $10,000 bid. With champagne in hand and confidence to spare, she claimed her prize, her gaze cutting through the crowd—right to a seething JJ. Mission: accomplished.

Meanwhile, the fallout was quieter but no less heart-wrenching at the Salem PD. Jada and Rafe shared a conversation that had been building for weeks. Years of shared love, pain, and pressure boiled down to one truth: love wasn’t enough. With heavy hearts, they parted, not in anger, but in honest sorrow.

Back at the hospital, a miracle stirred. EJ DiMera, long unconscious after his shooting, finally opened his eyes—prompted by the unwavering presence of his mother, Susan Banks. Her whispered pleas broke through the silence, and with one word—“Mother”—EJ signaled his return. Relief and chaos followed. The truth behind the shooting was now closer than ever.

And Johnny? Haunted by memory gaps and his father’s legacy, he struggled under the weight of secrets. As he and Chanel moved forward with plans to adopt Sophia Choi’s baby, doubts crept in. Was he ready to be a father? And worse—had he somehow played a role in EJ’s shooting?

In Salem, nothing stays buried for long. The night sparkled, but beneath the glitter, revelations loomed.