$15,000 FOR ONE NIGHT: GABI AND ALEX’S CHARITY DATE TAKES A SCANDALOUS TURN THAT NOBODY SAW COMING!

Hold onto your remotes, Days of Our Lives fans, because Salem’s about to witness the most expensive date night in soap history — and let me tell you, the fallout might just be worth EVERY penny of that $15,000 price tag!

Remember when Gabi Hernandez dropped a literal fortune at that bachelor auction to win a date with Alex Kiriakis? Initially, we all knew it was to make JJ Deveraux jealous (subtle, Gabi… real subtle). But according to my exclusive sources, what starts as a revenge ploy is about to explode into something MUCH more complicated!

THE $15K DATE THAT RAISES THE STAKES

Let’s back up for a second. When Gabi shelled out fifteen THOUSAND dollars for a charity date with Alex, she made it crystal clear that a simple dinner at The Bistro wasn’t going to cut it. I mean, for that kind of cash, most of us would expect a private jet to Paris! And to his credit, Alex seems to have gotten the message.

“Alex has been racking his brain trying to come up with something spectacular,” my insider at the set reveals. “The pressure is real — especially since Gabi keeps reminding him just how much she paid!”

But here’s where things get juicy…

While Alex has been insisting this is strictly platonic — he’s with Stephanie Johnson, after all — the chemistry between these two isn’t something you can just ignore. And during the week of May 12-16, their “charity” date is set to deliver some surprises that NOBODY saw coming!

WHEN “JUST FRIENDS” GETS COMPLICATED

What happens when you put two attractive, single-adjacent people together for an extravagant evening? Especially when one of them is still fuming over accusations from her ex?

My production source (who has NEVER steered me wrong) hints that Gabi might find herself genuinely enjoying Alex’s company — way more than she anticipated. After all the chaos at Gabi Chic lately, who could blame her for getting swept away in a night of pure escapism?

“Gabi and Alex have this unexpected spark,” my source confides. “When they’re not at each other’s throats, there’s definitely something there. And this date gives them space to explore that without all the usual Salem drama swirling around them.”

I’m not saying they’ll cross any lines… but I’m also not NOT saying it!

THE STEAMY NOVEL THAT CHANGES EVERYTHING

Now here’s where things get REALLY interesting.

Remember Stephanie’s manuscript? The one Alex described as “Fifty Shades of Grey but better”? It’s apparently about to become a MAJOR factor in this storyline!

Here’s what I’m hearing might happen:

Either Alex gives Gabi a copy of this sizzling novel to read (since she works at Titan-DiMera and could offer perspective on publishing it), OR they end up discussing it over drinks, getting into all those steamy details…

Can you IMAGINE the conversation? Two attractive people, expensive wine flowing, discussing scenes that make Fifty Shades look tame? That’s a recipe for disaster — or depending on your perspective, a recipe for exactly the kind of drama we tune in for!

My sources are being tight-lipped about specifics, but one insider did tell me, “Let’s just say the novel becomes more than just a talking point.”

THE “WHAT IF” THAT COULD TURN SALEM UPSIDE DOWN

But wait — it gets better.

What if Stephanie’s novel gets optioned for a film adaptation? And what if Gabi — who’s no stranger to being in front of cameras — ends up being considered for a lead role? With Alex potentially producing or even co-starring?

Just imagine the on-set chemistry if these two had to act out scenes from this steamy book! Talk about life imitating art!

One thing my sources are crystal clear about: this date night is setting the stage for something potentially scandalous down the road. It might not happen immediately, but the seeds will definitely be planted.

THE FALLOUT: WHO GETS HURT?

Of course, we can’t ignore the collateral damage here. Stephanie has been through enough already, and JJ’s return to Salem was supposed to be Gabi’s chance at happiness.

“JJ will definitely notice something’s different after this date,” my source reveals. “And Stephanie isn’t stupid — she’ll pick up on the vibes between them right away.”

Here’s my prediction: Alex and Gabi will try to convince themselves (and everyone else) that nothing happened and nothing changed. But those lingering glances? Those inside jokes? The way they suddenly understand each other in a way they didn’t before? That’s not something you can just ignore in Salem.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR THIS POTENTIAL COUPLE?

So what does this all mean for the future? Could we be witnessing the beginning of a slow-burn romance between Gabi and Alex? Will Stephanie’s novel become the catalyst for an affair that rocks Salem to its core?

For now, we’ll have to wait and see how their date unfolds during the week of May 12-16. But one thing’s for sure — Gabi’s $15,000 investment is about to pay dividends in ways she never expected!

Will you be tuning in to watch this explosive date play out? Do you think Alex will remain faithful to Stephanie, or will Gabi’s charms prove too strong to resist? And how do you think JJ will react when he realizes his ex might be moving on with one of Salem’s most eligible bachelors?

Drop your predictions in the comments, soap fans! This storyline is about to heat up in ways that might just melt your TV screen!