A simple question leads to a major family confrontation—could this be the beginning of a huge reveal? And what about the simmering tension between Gabi/Xander and Rafe/Cat? Will love and power mix in unexpected ways?
In the Wednesday, July 16 episode of Days of Our Lives, Thomas (Cary Christopher), the adorable young son of Chad (Billy Flynn), did something that no one saw coming—he asked Aunt Gwen (Emily O’Brien) the question everyone in Salem should have been asking: “Why do you have Aunt Julie’s necklace? And why won’t you give it back?”
It was a simple question, but in the world of Salem, where secrets run deep and family ties are often tested, it was a bombshell. Gwen’s response, however, wasn’t as straightforward as Thomas might have hoped. She simply brushed it off, saying there was a disagreement over who truly owns the necklace, which left many wondering whether Gwen was truly innocent or if she was hiding something far more sinister.
EJ (Dan Feuerriegel), always playing the game of power and manipulation, quickly stepped in to assure Gwen that this would be resolved soon, but Chad was less convinced, stating, “It better be.” As the episode unfolded, viewers were left on the edge of their seats, wondering if Gwen would finally be forced to confront the truth and hand over the necklace.
It’s not just the mysterious necklace that has Salem buzzing; the episode also raised the stakes in terms of relationships and potential pairings. Gabi (Cherie Jimenez), who has made no secret of her disdain for working with Xander (Paul Telfer) and Philip (John-Paul Lavoisier), found herself in a situation where she couldn’t easily escape from the merger business. However, during this episode, a thaw seemed to occur between her and Xander, especially as she helped him with the situation involving Victoria. This raised a lot of questions about the chemistry between the two. Could something eventually happen between them? After all, the summer preview hinted at a potential kiss between Gabi and Xander, though with Gabi’s unpredictable nature, nothing is ever certain. Will this be the beginning of a new romance, or is there more to this story than meets the eye?
Meanwhile, Rafe (Galen Gering) and Cat (AnnaLynne McCord) continued their work together, though not in the way Thomas had hoped. Cat had to turn down playing ball with Thomas and Chad in favor of a critical meeting with Rafe about their investigation into the DiMeras, specifically EJ. With Cat’s sharp analyst skills, they had uncovered some troubling financial information regarding how EJ had financed his hospital purchases, but they still couldn’t find a solid lead on who the “silent partner” in this shady deal might be.
Their chemistry and teamwork, however, left fans wondering whether their partnership could evolve into something more. Could this professional relationship turn into something deeper? Rafe’s relationship with Jada (Elia Cantu) seems to be at an impasse, and with the way things are heating up between him and Cat, could this be the spark that ignites a new romance?
As the episode wrapped up, the tension was palpable, and fans are left wondering what happens next in Salem. The secrets surrounding Aunt Gwen and the necklace, along with the possible future pairings, have only just begun to unfold. Will Thomas be the one to finally uncover the truth behind the family’s hidden secrets? Will Gabi and Xander give in to their chemistry, and will Rafe and Cat’s alliance turn into something more than just a professional partnership?
One thing is for sure—Days of Our Lives is never short on drama, and the twists and turns ahead are bound to keep viewers on the edge of their seats.
Will Gwen be forced to face the truth about the necklace? Will new love interests form in the aftermath of these heated moments?