Salem is a city where secrets simmer beneath the surface, and no one stays safe for long. Over the next two weeks, from March 31st to April 11th, shocking confessions, intense confrontations, and a near-fatal shooting will send shockwaves throughout town. Brace yourself—no one will walk away unscathed.

Jada finds herself at an emotional crossroads as she finally comes clean to Rafe about her indiscretion with Shawn. However, instead of understanding, she’s met with icy disappointment. Crushed by his reaction, Jada drowns her sorrows at a bar, losing herself in drink after drink. As her composure crumbles, Shawn steps in—not as a judge but as a friend offering support. Their connection deepens, leaving them both wondering if their past mistake is turning into something real.

Meanwhile, JJ directly confronts Shawn, asking the tough question—does he have feelings for Jada? This time, Shawn doesn’t deny it. As sparks fly between Jada and Shawn, Rafe begins to realize that pushing her away may have been a mistake. Will he try to fix things before it’s too late, or will Jada and Shawn embrace a new romance?

Elsewhere, Belle is determined to take control and get answers from EJ DiMera. Using charm and subtle pressure, she attempts to make him slip up, but EJ remains calculated and unshaken. Frustrated by her failure, Belle turns to Brady Black, and the two share a tense but meaningful moment—not just about EJ but about something far more terrifying. John is missing, and with Orpheus resurfacing and cornering Marina, the danger is more real than ever. Marina survives her encounter, but the fear that John is in grave danger continues to mount.

Steve Johnson’s investigation into John’s whereabouts hits a wall, but the deeper he digs, the more he realizes Orpheus has a bigger plan in motion. Meanwhile, Andrew Donovan follows a lead and finds himself in a high-stakes situation that quickly spirals out of control. Trapped and outnumbered, his luck nearly runs out—until Paul bursts in for a dramatic and perfectly timed rescue. The message is clear: they are being watched, and one wrong move could be deadly.

Over at the DiMera mansion, things take a dark turn when EJ is discovered shot and bleeding out on the floor. Chad DiMera is the one to find him, and his panic is palpable. EJ is rushed to the hospital in critical condition, clinging to life. With the identity of the shooter still unknown, suspicion spreads like wildfire. Chanel DiMera was one of the last people seen confronting EJ, and tensions between them had already reached a boiling point. Could her anger have pushed her over the edge?

Kristen is brought in for questioning, but she remains defiant, reminding everyone that EJ has no shortage of enemies. However, as the suspect list grows—including Kate, Roman, and Ava—Ava’s actions raise alarms when she is caught disposing of a gun. Is she guilty, or is someone setting her up? Even Rafe and Gabi are thrown into the mix as Salem buzzes with speculation. With EJ in a fragile state, the town is on edge, waiting for him to wake up and reveal the truth.

While the chaos unfolds, Holly Jonas sets her sights on playing matchmaker. Still nursing heartbreak from her split with Tate, she becomes determined to mend another love story—Doug and Julie’s. Her efforts to reignite their romance lead to unexpected self-discovery. Is she truly ready to let go of Tate, or is this mission a distraction from feelings she hasn’t fully faced?

With lives hanging in the balance, relationships shifting, and secrets bubbling to the surface, Salem is teetering on the brink of yet another storm. Will EJ survive long enough to name his attacker? Will Jada and Shawn take a leap into something real, leaving Rafe in the dust? And will Kristen be able to clear her name, or is she just two steps ahead of everyone else?

One thing’s for sure—over the next two weeks, Days of Our Lives will deliver explosive drama, heartbreak, and revelations that could change everything. Stay tuned, because the twists are just beginning!””