When Will They Learn? Chad’s Fatal Mistake Could Cost Everything

Oh, Salem… when will these people learn? Just when you think things can’t get more complicated in this town, Tuesday’s episode is about to prove us all wrong!

Let’s talk about Chad DiMera’s latest brilliant (and we use that term loosely) plan. Our favorite DiMera heir seems to think he and Cat can outsmart the master manipulator himself, Clyde Weston. Honey, no. Has everyone forgotten that this is the same Clyde who’s been playing Chad like a fiddle for months? This is the guy who managed to get himself out of jail while somehow getting Cat and Mark locked up instead! And yet, here we are, watching Chad and Cat cook up what they think is the perfect scheme to turn the tables. Bless their hearts.

HEARTBREAK IN SALEM: JULIE’S DEVASTATING CONFESSION ABOUT DOUG

Speaking of hearts breaking, grab your tissues, DAYS fans, because Julie’s storyline is about to hit us right in the feels. After sharing the most adorable moment with Holly, walking down memory lane about her epic love story with Doug (and let’s be real, these two wrote the book on Salem romance), Julie opened up to JJ about some devastating concerns. Our beloved Julie is worried about Doug’s failing health, and the thought of their time together being limited has us all emotional. I mean, we’re talking about Doug and Julie here – they’re practically Salem royalty!

GABI’S REVENGE BACKFIRES IN SPECTACULAR FASHION

Meanwhile, in the land of “Girl, What Are You Thinking?” we have Gabi Hernandez doing what Gabi does best – making complicated situations even messier. After finding out about Stefan’s little indiscretion with Ava, Gabi decided the logical response was to hop into bed with EJ. Because that always solves everything, right? Now she’s pointing fingers at EJ for her marital problems, completely unaware that Stefan actually had a change of heart about their divorce before Vivian whisked him away. Oh, the drama!

LIGHTS, CAMERA, JEALOUSY: JOHNNY’S SET DRAMA EXPLODES

But wait, there’s more! Over on the set of Salem’s hottest production (and we’re not just talking about the temperature), Johnny’s jealousy is reaching soap opera worthy levels. After accusing Chanel of getting cozy with Alex, he’s trying to backpedal faster than a circus performer. But here’s the kicker – while he’s supposedly trying to make things right, he’s simultaneously working himself up into a frenzy over an upcoming love scene between Chanel and Alex. Talk about timing!

LEO’S PAST COMES BACK TO HAUNT HIM

And just when you thought we couldn’t pack any more drama into one day, Joy drops a bombshell about Leo’s past that has everyone buzzing. Turns out, our resident troublemaker was the catalyst for her parents’ marriage falling apart. And honestly? That’s probably one of his lesser sins, which says a lot about Leo’s track record in Salem!

DANGEROUS GAMES: WILL CHAD AND CAT’S CONFIDENCE BE THEIR DOWNFALL?

But let’s circle back to Chad and Cat’s dangerous game with Clyde, because this is the storyline that has us biting our nails. These two are walking into what could be the biggest trap of their lives, wearing confidence like armor that’s about as protective as tissue paper against Clyde’s schemes. Anyone else getting that pit-of-your-stomach feeling that this isn’t going to end well?

So, what do you think, DAYS fans? Are Chad and Cat about to learn a harsh lesson about underestimating Clyde? How many tissues should we stockpile for Julie and Doug’s storyline? And is anyone else wanting to shake some sense into literally everyone else in Salem? Sound off in the comments below, because this week is shaping up to be one for the Salem history books!

Remember, in this town, overconfidence usually leads to disaster, and Tuesday’s episode is looking like it might prove that rule all over again. Stay tuned, soap fans – this is one episode you won’t want to miss!