Days of Our Lives Spoilers: Marlena’s Life-Threatening Encounter with Orpheus as John Remains Missing

Salem’s favorite psychiatrist is about to face her most terrifying nightmare yet. Marlena Evans finds herself in the crosshairs—literally—when Orpheus shows up at her hotel room in Estonia with a loaded gun and a sinister agenda involving her missing husband, John Black.

Just when we thought the Estonia storyline couldn’t get more intense! While Steve Johnson makes a jaw-dropping discovery that connects Orpheus to John’s disappearance, back at the hotel, Doc is coming face-to-face with the devil himself.

ORPHEUS CORNERS MARLENA WITH DANGEROUS REVELATIONS

Talk about worst-case scenarios! With John still missing after investigating a nuclear device (because apparently regular missions are too boring for Salem’s super spy), Marlena finds herself alone in her hotel room when the most unwelcome visitor imaginable shows up. Orpheus slithers in with his gun drawn, ready to torment Marlena with cryptic hints about what he’s done with her beloved husband.

The villain delights in watching Marlena’s horror grow as he dangles disturbing clues about John’s whereabouts. Is this just another chapter in his decades-long vendetta against Salem’s power couple, or is something even more sinister at play? Whatever his twisted plan, Orpheus clearly thinks he has the upper hand.

But underestimating Marlena Evans might be his biggest mistake yet.

STEVE’S DISCOVERY CONNECTS THE DANGEROUS DOTS

Meanwhile, Steve has been working with Paul Narita and Andrew Donovan to locate their missing friend. After breaking into a suspected facility in Tallinn, Steve uncovers evidence that has him muttering, “I should’ve known.” That’s right—Orpheus has been pulling the strings all along!

But while Steve is putting the pieces together, he has no idea that Marlena is already facing the villain all alone in her hotel room. Will Patch figure it out in time to help her? The clock is ticking, and Marlena’s life hangs in the balance.

THE PSYCHIATRIST FIGHTS BACK

Here’s where things get absolutely wild! While Orpheus thinks he has Marlena trapped and terrified, our favorite psychiatrist proves once again why she’s survived decades of Salem drama. When the villain lets his guard down for just a moment, Marlena seizes her opportunity and—wait for it—WHACKS him with a suitcase!

That’s right, soap fans. Doc isn’t going down without a fight, and she manages to overpower Orpheus in a moment that has us all cheering. This isn’t the first time Marlena has faced down this particular demon, and her quick thinking might just save both her life and potentially lead them to John.

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

Once Marlena has Orpheus subdued (and seriously, can we talk about how badass that is?), she’ll likely force him to reveal what he knows about John’s whereabouts. But knowing Orpheus, getting a straight answer won’t be easy.

With Steve now aware of Orpheus’s involvement, the race is on to find John before it’s too late. The nuclear device plotline suggests stakes higher than just a personal vendetta—could Orpheus be working with other villains? Is John being held at another location? And what exactly does Orpheus know about John’s condition?

One thing’s certain—between Marlena’s resourcefulness and Steve’s determination, Orpheus may find himself outmatched for once. But with John’s life potentially hanging by a thread, every second counts in this high-stakes international drama.

This is exactly why we can’t miss a single episode of Days of Our Lives. Just when you think you know where a storyline is headed, Salem throws us the most unexpected twist! Will Marlena’s quick thinking lead to John’s rescue? Or is this just the beginning of Orpheus’s master plan?