Days of Our Lives Spoilers: Marlena and Susan Desperately Try to Save EJ from Becoming Stefano
Holding back secrets in Salem is a dangerous game, and the fallout is about to tear through several iconic families as EJ DiMera pushes himself further into his late father’s cold, unfeeling legacy while a desperate Leo Stark launches an international rescue mission during the week of July 27, 2026.
Leo’s Frantic Search for Missing Gwen
Gwen Rizczech’s captor likely assumed no one in town would care enough to realize she had vanished, but they severely underestimated Leo Stark. Leo immediately picked up on her absence when Gwen stopped reading her text messages—a red flag, since she always reads them even when she chooses not to reply. When a critical document left for Leo goes missing, his suspicions turn into absolute panic, driving him to launch a frantic chase that takes him all the way toward Alamainia to track her down while viewers are left wondering if Dimitri von Leuschner is the true mastermind behind her abduction due to the designer knock-offs, hospital drama, or a dangerous mix of both.
The Battle for EJ DiMera’s Soul
Over at the DiMera mansion, EJ continues down a slippery slope after confiding in Stefano DiMera’s portrait that he is actively striving to operate without feeling. Marlena Evans steps in to intervene by desperately urging EJ to follow his conscience and stop ignoring his inner moral compass, especially as Susan Banks grows equally convinced that her son is becoming far too much like Stefano, leaving fans to wonder if EJ’s soul can truly be saved before he inflicts even more irreversible damage across town.
Escalating Demands, Family Ties, and Salem Celebrations
Tension reaches a boiling point between Alex Kiriakis and Stephanie Johnson thanks to Joy Wesley’s relentless maneuvering, as Joy drops a shocking demand on Alex that pushes Stephanie dangerously close to her snapping point. Although Alex promises his wife that he will not give in to Joy’s outrageous terms, Joy has no intention of backing down and will likely force Alex to see things her way before turning to legal powerhouse Belle Black later in the week to gain the upper hand. Meanwhile, EJ and Kristen DiMera share a rare, genuine moment of honesty as siblings by taking a brief pause from their usual warfare to lay their cards on the table. The rest of the week brings even more dynamic shifts as Lexie Carver finds herself backed into a corner when she gets caught in a lie, while Rachel Black becomes the center of attention as the town gathers to celebrate her emotional homecoming to bring a rare moment of unity to Salem, and Javi Hernandez and Gus sit down for an open conversation to discuss their joint future together. With Leo desperately hunting for Gwen, Joy pulling out all the stops against Alex, and Marlena fighting to save EJ from his own worst impulses, Salem is primed for high-stakes drama, leaving viewers eager to see if Marlena and Susan can pull EJ back from the brink before he fully embraces his father’s dark legacy.can pull EJ back from the brink before he fully embraces his father’s dark legacy.
