BELLE AND EJ’S LOVE TESTED BY EXPLOSIVE POWER STRUGGLE

Hold onto your seats, DOOL fans, because Belle Black and EJ DiMera’s relationship is about to hit turbulent waters! The newly-minted power couple finds themselves on opposite sides of a brewing storm after EJ’s recent firing as District Attorney. When Belle discovers some troubling information about the accusations against Jada Hunter, she’s forced to make an impossible choice between defending justice and standing by her man.

AVA’S DESPERATE FIGHT FOR SURVIVAL

Meanwhile, in a terrifying turn of events, Ava Vitali finds herself trapped in Aremid, with her desperate cries for help going unanswered. The mysterious Woman in White has young Rachel wrapped around her finger, and this situation has become far more dangerous than anyone could have anticipated. With Brady and Kristen completely in the dark about the true nature of Ava’s predicament, time is running out.

KRISTEN’S DESPERATE SCHEMES THREATEN BRADY’S NEW ROMANCE

Speaking of Kristen DiMera, she’s pulling out all the stops to keep Brady Black from getting too close to Ava. Her latest manipulation shows just how far she’ll go to maintain control, but could her desperate moves finally open Brady’s eyes to her true nature?

STEVE JOHNSON’S SHOCKING DISCOVERY

In typical Steve Johnson fashion, the seasoned detective may have cracked the case wide open. His theory about the accusations against Jada could change everything – but will anyone believe him in time? With Jada’s career hanging by a thread, Steve’s insights might be her last hope for salvation.

THE FAKE RAFE SCANDAL DEEPENS

Just when you thought things couldn’t get more complicated, Arnold Feniger’s impersonation of Rafe Hernandez reaches new heights of deception. His interaction with Paulina Price puts him in a precarious position – one wrong move could bring his entire charade crashing down.

PAULINA PRICE GETS CLOSER TO THE TRUTH

Speaking of Paulina, Salem’s mayor isn’t letting anything slip past her radar. Her determination to get answers from “Rafe” might just be the key to exposing this massive deception. But could her investigation put her in danger?

SALEM’S BALANCE OF POWER TEETERS

As these explosive situations collide, Salem’s power structure hangs in the balance. The combination of EJ’s firing, Jada’s precarious position, and the fake Rafe situation threatens to reshape Salem’s landscape forever. Who will rise from the ashes when all is said and done?