Explosive DOOL Spoilers: Gwen Returns with a Stolen Necklace, Chad Kisses Cat, and Johnny Faces Prison!
Chad is shocked — and Gwen Rizc is back for trouble, and boy, is she going to jump into it right away.
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📅 Monday, July 7th:
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Chad deepens his bond with Cat.
He’s really getting into his feels with her. Chad kisses Cat — that smooch is coming soon! -
Sarah is bickering with Xander again.
It’s about Victoria and custody.
Brady told Sarah and Maggie told Xander they need to make peace — but they can’t help themselves.
Thin line between love and hate? They’re walking it. -
Sophia struggles with her feelings about giving up the baby.
Soon, she has to tell Tate she gave birth.
She may be dealing with postpartum depression, and will start doing sketchy things this summer. -
Tate and Holly plan a senior camp trip.
But Tate may only go for a day — he’s worried about Sophia giving birth (not knowing she already has).
Expect fireworks and a kiss between Tate and Holly.
📅 Tuesday, July 8th:
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Gwen Rizc sweeps back into Salem!
Emily O’Brien is back. Gwen’s got money, attitude, and Julie’s necklace around her neck! -
Chad and Julie are stunned to see Gwen back at the Horton House — all smug and entitled.
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Ari is busted by Uncle Rafe trying to sneak over to make out with Doug 3 above the Brady Pub.
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Alex tells Stephanie he loves her during the July 4th fireworks — romantic scenes incoming!
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Leo is panicking because the baby won’t stop crying at the Hernandez house.
Gabby helps out, but Leo worries the baby might be sick.
📅 Wednesday, July 9th:
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Leo opens up to Javi about his past — emotional baggage may affect his bond with the baby.
His mom Diana Colville was awful, and he’s got deep mommy and daddy issues. -
Doug 3 rejects Ari.
She tries to kiss him, but he pushes her away — to protect her from the debt collectors.
He hasn’t told Ari or Holly about the danger he’s in. -
Xander shares a moment with Gwen at the Salem Inn. She kisses him — she’s clearly still into him.
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Belle worries about Marina, who nearly collapses at home.
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Bonnie Kiriakis delivers tough news to Sarah — likely about the custody battle or Justin’s involvement with Xander’s case.
📅 Thursday, July 10th:
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Johnny faces criminal charges, but Chanel is loyal and believes in his innocence.
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EJ considers blaming Kristen for the shooting. Kristen’s headed to prison later this summer.
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Tony warns EJ about both the Johnny trial and the CEO spot at DiMera.
He wants DiMera back and suggests Johnny could be CEO — if he beats the charges. -
Cat is investigating EJ’s hospital purchase — and Rafe is helping as FBI liaison.
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Belle and Jada are stunned by what’s on a mystery memory card — possibly planted by EJ.
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Xander and Philip argue, likely about Titan.
📅 Friday, July 11th:
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Jada questions Chanel — probably about Johnny’s whereabouts the night of the shooting.
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The gun Roman handed over won’t help Johnny — it’s wiped clean.
No GSR tests possible either due to time delay.
Ballistics may be tricky — damaged bullets don’t always match. -
Paulina updates Johnny.
Meanwhile, EJ manipulates Belle to help his son. -
Sarah demands Philip come clean about being beaten by Xander.
Maggie and Xander argue again over Sarah and Victoria.
📅 Week of July 14–18:
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Johnny’s trial begins.
Little Rachel is scared to testify — but she holds the truth: Johnny didn’t shoot. -
Word spreads: Gwen is back.
Not everyone is happy — especially Julie (necklace!) and maybe Leo.
Gwen might give Leo the cold shoulder after he slept with her husband, Dimitri von Leuschner. -
Sophia lies to Tate about the baby: says it was a girl and the adoptive parents took her right away.
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Melinda Trask may forge documents to support the lie — risking her law license.
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Doug 3’s debt collectors escalate, and the senior trip turns dark.
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Belle and EJ may play dirty in court.
Philip wants to help Sarah and Xander reconcile. -
Cat and Chad get closer, and Julie’s still furious about Gwen wearing the Horton necklace.
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Javi wants to keep the baby — potentially longer than expected.