“Johnny’s trial is heating up, secrets are unraveling… but nothing could prepare fans for that final scene. Stefano’s presence is back—and Susan is spiraling!”

July 30’s Days of Our Lives episode delivered one bombshell after another—but nothing hit harder than the final moments, when Susan gasped in horror and declared: “Stefano is here!”

That’s right. The Phoenix may be gone, but his legacy—and possibly his ghost—still looms large over Salem.

Let’s break it down.

At the DiMera mansion, EJ was preparing for court when Susan stormed in, warning him he was walking a dangerous path. She claimed she felt something dark—something familiar—and as she locked eyes with Stefano’s portrait, she snapped: “He’s here!” Whether it was grief, guilt, or something supernatural, one thing was clear: Stefano’s presence still haunts the family.

Meanwhile, the courtroom drama raged on. EJ and Belle clashed over trial strategy, with Belle threatening to walk away from the DA’s office entirely. Chanel and Johnny tried to find peace in each other’s arms, but the weight of the trial and Chanel’s looming testimony added tension.

Outside the courtroom, emotional threads frayed across town. Portia’s resignation rocked GH, and now another storyline took center stage: Sophia’s baby.

At the hospital, Sarah confronted Sophia over a major inconsistency—her medical exam didn’t match her story about giving birth to a baby boy. Sophia, breaking under pressure, admitted everything. The real question now: is the baby safe?

At the Brady Pub, Tate struggled with being left out of Sophia’s choices but tried to remain supportive. Holly, in a surprising turn, revealed she’s staying in Salem—not for love, but for herself. Their chemistry? Still off the charts.

And in a powerful moment between mother and daughter, Mama Choi and Sophia began mending their fractured relationship. But will the secrets they’ve buried stay hidden?

As the episode ended, Stefano’s “return” cast a long, chilling shadow. Is Susan sensing a ghost? Or is this a sign that Stefano’s influence—through EJ or someone else—is far from gone?

What do YOU think Susan saw? And is EJ channeling more of his father than he realizes? Drop your theories below. This haunting twist might just be the beginning…