It’s another day of mayhem in Salem, and if you thought things were finally settling down—bless your heart. Monday on "Days of Our Lives," we had fights, romantic misfires, and a necklace that has more owners than a rental car. Gabi and Leo go toe-to-toe, Melinda plays hardball, and Tate makes a decision that could turn his love life into a flaming dumpster fire. This "DOOL" full episode recap is serving piping-hot chaos.
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| Javi's stuck in the middle with a Gabi/Leo showdown | DOOL Peacock |
Kisses, Clashes, and Catastrophes
Tate and Holly are in full-blown makeout mode, but let’s be honest—Salem doesn’t let romance thrive for long. While they should be focused on their steamy night in, Holly gets distracted by yet another necklace drama update from Doug. Instead of telling him she’s otherwise engaged, she agrees to meet up and discuss the mess. Tate, ever the patient boyfriend, watches in frustration as his romantic plans crumble faster than a stale croissant. He tries to make Holly see reason (good luck with that), but she’s about as interested in logic as a cat is in bath time.
Meanwhile, across town, JJ tries to be the knight in shining armor for Gabi, but first, he has to get past Julie, who is on a mission to see Melinda behind bars for rocking a stolen piece of jewelry. Julie, ever the drama queen, insists she has proof. (Spoiler alert: She does not.) Melinda, who has absolutely no time for these shenanigans, shuts them down and walks out with the necklace still securely around her neck and her dignity intact.
Gabi vs. Leo: The Showdown We Deserve
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| Gabi, Javi & Leo | DOOL |
While Salem’s moral compass is spinning like a top, Gabi and Leo are locked in a battle of wits—and neither of them is exactly holding back. Gabi walks into her home, expecting a romantic evening with JJ, only to find out that the picture-perfect dinner setup wasn’t his doing—it was Leo’s. The realization lands like a bad plot twist, and the two exchange the kind of words that make you wish you had popcorn on standby.
Leo, in true Leo fashion, tries to be charming and witty, but let’s be real—Gabi’s not buying what he’s selling. Her side-eye alone could cut glass. Ultimately, Leo vows to stop making decisions that get him that look—you know, the one that suggests someone’s contemplating whether you belong on the guest list or the blacklist.
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| Javi & Leo share a kiss | DOOL |
Before things can escalate to flying silverware, Gabi gets a call from JJ asking her to meet him for dinner at the Bistro. The promise of an actual romantic evening is enough for her to put her ongoing Leo headache on pause… for now. Meanwhile, Javi, ever the optimist, still clings to the hope that his two favorite people will learn to tolerate each other. Bless his delusional heart.
Melinda Plays Chess While Everyone Else Plays Checkers
Over at the police station, Julie’s out here making accusations like she’s hosting a true-crime podcast, but Melinda is not about to be outmaneuvered. Leo attempts to convince her to hand over the infamous necklace, but she practically laughs in his face before shutting down Julie’s weak attempt at blackmail. With a confident wave, she leaves the station with her head held high and the necklace still dangling around her neck, proving yet again that in the game of Salem, she’s playing to win.
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| Melinda leaves Salem PD with the necklace | DOOL |
Cat Saves the Day… and Nearly Falls into Chad’s Arms
Elsewhere in town, Chad bursts into Cat’s place upon hearing her scream—only to find out she’s just passionately yelling at the TV. (Honestly, relatable.) Once the adrenaline fades, Chad spills that the hospital fundraiser entertainment has fallen through, leaving him in a bind. Luckily, Cat knows a guy who knows a guy, and just like that, crisis averted.
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| Cat helps Chad avoid a crisis | DOOL |
Things take a weird turn when talk of Clyde enters the chat—why was she chosen for his master plan? They don’t exactly get answers, but they do get back to a comfortable rhythm discussing baseball, hot dogs, and (because this is Salem) the bachelor auction. Their chemistry is palpable, but before anything can happen, Cat gets flustered when she realizes her sister has been trying to push her into Chad’s orbit. A hot dog-related incident nearly leads to a kiss (don’t ask), but Chad makes a hasty exit before things can get messier.
Tate’s Big Mistake?
Back to Tate, who’s still reeling from Holly prioritizing necklace drama over date night. He’s annoyed, and let’s be real—he’s got a point. This entire situation is shady, and he’s starting to feel like a bystander in his own relationship. So, naturally, instead of talking it out, he makes a call to Julie, offering up some information about the stolen necklace. Oh, Tate… have you met Salem? This is not going to end well for you.
Love, Lies, and Looming Chaos
Despite all the messy drama, Gabi and JJ still manage to have a lovely evening, toasting to their future and actually enjoying a normal moment (which in Salem is about as rare as a day without scandal). Meanwhile, back at the Hernandez house, Javi and Leo decide that dinner can wait—they’ve got other evening activities to attend to.
The night ends with Tate making a move that could change everything. Whether he just saved Holly or sealed his romantic fate remains to be seen. But if there’s one thing we know for sure, it’s that Salem never sleeps, and this necklace saga is far from over.
Stay tuned for the next "Days" full episode recap from Soap Opera Reviews, because if you think this was wild, just wait until tomorrow!
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