The next two weeks on Days of Our Lives (July 18-25, 2025) will bring intense drama as Holly Jonas and Arianna Horton remain in grave danger after being kidnapped. Meanwhile, Sophia struggles with her secret baby adoption, Gabi grows closer to Xander, and Chad faces tension with Cat. Here’s everything you need to know about the major developments in Salem.
Holly and Ari’s Kidnapping Crisis
Holly (Ashley Puzemis) and Ari (Marissa Reyes) were taken hostage after Doug III (Peyton Meyer) borrowed money from dangerous criminals. The girls realize Doug’s involvement and fear for their lives as their captors grow impatient.
Tate Black (Leo Howard) quickly figures out Doug’s role in the kidnapping and confronts him. However, both boys realize they’re outmatched and turn to Rafe Hernandez (Galen Gering), a former cop and FBI agent, for help.
“Rafe will do anything to save his niece and her friend. But will any of them get there in time?”
Gabi DiMera (Cherie Jimenez) panics when she learns Ari never arrived at the lake. She alerts authorities, and Rafe spearheads the rescue mission. Once the girls are safe, Gabi is expected to confront Doug for putting Ari in danger, possibly leading to their breakup.
Sophia’s Baby Secret Unravels
Sophia (Rachel Boyd) has been hiding the truth about her baby’s adoption from Tate and her mother. With fake adoption papers ready, she plans to pretend she gave birth and handed the baby to adoptive parents. However, Tate grows suspicious.
“Tate will likely not buy her version of the baby story. He may question her decision to give off the baby to a couple he did not meet or approve of.”
Brady Black (Eric Martsolf) supports Tate in investigating Sophia’s lies. The truth about their baby being fostered by Leo Stark (Greg Rikaart) and Javi (Al Calderon) could soon explode, creating more chaos.
Gabi and Xander Grow Closer
While Gabi worries about Ari, Xander Cook (Paul Telfer) steps in to comfort her. Their bond strengthens after Gabi helped Xander care for his daughter, Victoria.
“Gabi is comforted by Xander! Guess her helping him out with Victoria was a real bonding experience.”
This growing connection could anger Sarah Horton (Linsey Godfrey), who may plot revenge with Brady’s help. Meanwhile, Tony DiMera (Thaao Penghlis) plans to use Gabi as a mole against the Kiriakis brothers to regain control of the family business.
Chad and Cat’s Awkward Tension
Chad DiMera (Billy Flynn) keeps running into Cat (AnnaLynne McCord), creating uncomfortable moments. Cat is secretly working with Rafe to investigate EJ DiMera’s (Dan Feuerriegel) shady finances.
“It’s awkward. Not just because she pretended to be his dead wife. But because she’s working with Rafe to bring down all the DiMeras.”
Chad may soon discover Cat’s true mission, leading to a major confrontation. Meanwhile, EJ and Belle Black (Martha Madison) continue preparing for Johnny DiMera’s legal hearing while dealing with their own complicated relationship.
Gwen’s Shocking Request
Gwen Rizczech (Emily O’Brien) surprises EJ by demanding to move into the DiMera Mansion. Her sudden return and bold request could stir trouble, especially with Kristen DiMera (Stacy Haiduk) and Tony in the mix.
What’s Next in Salem?
- Rafe’s Rescue Mission: The search for Holly and Ari intensifies, with Rafe leading the charge.
- Sophia’s Lies Exposed: Tate and Brady dig deeper into her baby adoption story.
- Gabi’s New Alliance: Tony recruits her to manipulate the Kiriakis brothers.
- Chad vs. Cat: Their relationship reaches a breaking point as secrets come out.
- Gwen’s Bold Move: Her demand to live at the DiMera Mansion creates tension.
With kidnappings, betrayals, and explosive confrontations, Salem’s drama is far from over. Stay tuned for more twists in Days of Our Lives.
Also read: Days of Our Lives Recap (July 15, 2025): Belle dumps EJ while Doug faces a deadly deadline
Credits: Sources include Soaps.com, Sportskeeda, Yahoo Entertainment, and IMDb.
