🔥 What should’ve been an innocent lake trip turns into a nightmare – two girls vanish without a trace, and Doug III is hiding a terrifying truth. EJ and Belle blur the lines between bedroom and courtroom. Kristen and Gwen reunite with secrets. Meanwhile, Johnny & Chanel struggle to stay strong. Salem is spinning out of control!

Terror at the Lake: Doug’s Secret, Belle’s Betrayal, and Salem on the Brink

Just when summer seemed safe, Days of Our Lives explodes with one of its most suspenseful twists yet. Holly and Arianna were supposed to enjoy a harmless trip to the lake – but by the end of the day, both girls have disappeared… and the trail leads straight to Doug III.

While Tate frantically searches for his friends, his confrontation with Doug uncovers chilling clues. Doug knows more than he’s admitting. In fact, he’s already seen the proof – photos of Holly and Ari being held by Richie, the very loan shark he owes money to. But instead of coming clean, Doug hesitates. Fear and guilt mix in his eyes as he weighs the consequences of telling Tate the truth. Will he come forward in time… or let two young lives hang in the balance?

As the kidnapping rattles Salem, Holly and Ari cling to hope. They know Tate will realize something’s wrong. What they don’t know is how deep Doug’s debt goes—or just how far Richie is willing to go to make Doug pay. Desperate and out of options, Doug contemplates selling one last card: Alice Horton’s necklace, a priceless heirloom that might be the only thing Richie wants more than blood.

Meanwhile, back in Salem, EJ and Belle indulge in one last moment of intimacy before their legal face-off. But this is EJ DiMera we’re talking about – and nothing with him is ever simple. He whispers a new suggestion in Belle’s ear, one that could shift alliances, jeopardize ethics, and redraw the lines of loyalty in the courtroom. Is he seducing her with charm… or playing her like a pawn?

Elsewhere, Kristen and Gwen reunite at the DiMera mansion. For two women with so many secrets, a simple catch-up quickly turns into something more. What are they planning? With Gwen still technically part of the DiMera family, could their talk reignite dormant agendas or stir up family vendettas?

And then there’s Johnny and Chanel – still standing by each other as the pressure mounts. Though trying to distance themselves from the drama surrounding EJ’s shooting, their previous threats and ongoing tension make them look increasingly suspicious. As fear and grief spread across Salem, Johnny and Chanel’s bond may be the last solid ground either of them has left.

With each storyline twisting tighter around the next, one thing becomes clear: this is only the beginning. Doug’s silence, Belle’s loyalty, and Kristen’s schemes may all collide before the week is out. And if the wrong move is made, more than two young lives could be lost.

Who’s behind the kidnapping? Will Doug finally do the right thing? Can EJ and Belle survive the courtroom clash without destroying what’s left of their connection?

The storm has started. Salem isn’t ready.