A stolen necklace, a deadly ambush, and secrets unravel—who’s hiding the truth in Salem’s chaos?

Monday’s episode of Days of Our Lives delivers explosive drama, shocking confrontations, and a near-fatal shooting that shakes Salem to its core. Tensions soar at the Bistro when Julie Williams spots Melinda Trask wearing a stolen necklace. Julie, known for her no-nonsense attitude, immediately confronts Melinda in a heated public showdown. Her outrage is not just about the missing jewelry—it’s about betrayal and justice. Melinda, visibly shaken, tries to defend herself, but the spotlight is on her. Meanwhile, Doug Williams watches in silence, weighed down by a heavy secret. Spoilers suggest Doug may know more about how the necklace ended up in Melinda’s possession, and the pressure might push him to reveal the truth. If he confesses, the fallout could shatter his relationship with Julie.

Elsewhere, Xander Cook jumps to the wrong conclusion after overhearing a conversation between Stephanie Johnson and Philip Kiriakis. Believing they are having an affair behind Alex’s back, Xander’s impulsiveness threatens to unleash chaos. In reality, the pair is discussing a fake letter Philip once used to manipulate Xander. Sarah Kiriakis, aware of the misunderstanding’s danger, tries to stop Xander from exposing the truth. However, Xander’s anger and bruised pride might drive him to blow the secret wide open, leading to devastating consequences.

The biggest shock of the night occurs at the DiMera mansion, where EJ DiMera is ambushed and shot in a calculated attack. Found bleeding and barely alive by his brother Chad, EJ’s life hangs by a thread. With a long list of enemies—both personal and professional—the mystery of who pulled the trigger deepens. As EJ fights for survival, Salem is left reeling from the aftermath, with secrets and hidden agendas threatening to destroy lives and relationships.