Days of Our Lives Spoilers Next 2 Weeks: May 18 to 29, 2026 / DOOL Next 2 Weeks

Over the next two weeks on Days of Our Lives, Salem becomes a battlefield where love, revenge, and loyalty collide in increasingly dangerous ways. From May 18th through May 29th, several characters are pushed into emotional situations that threaten to permanently change their lives and relationships. Kristen DiMera’s shocking kiss with Xander Kiriakis may appear romantic on the surface, but her true intentions are far darker and more manipulative. Kristen is not acting out of simple attraction because she is carefully trying to pull Xander into a dangerous scheme against EJ DiMera. She understands Xander’s history, his reckless tendencies, and his weakness for feeling important and needed. Instead of threatening him directly, Kristen combines seduction with emotional manipulation to make her proposal feel personal and irresistible. Her ultimate goal is to remove EJ permanently, turning Xander into a potential weapon in her revenge plot. The situation becomes even more dangerous because Xander is no longer the careless man he once was and now has a child, relationships, and a future worth protecting. Rumors about Xander appearing later with his arm in a sling suggest that the conflict surrounding Kristen’s plan may soon become violent and physically destructive. By drawing Xander into her schemes, Kristen risks not only EJ’s safety but also Xander’s chance at becoming a better version of himself.

Meanwhile, Lexi Carver’s miraculous return creates emotional turmoil instead of the joyful reunion everyone expected. Abe Carver is overwhelmed because Lexi was not just part of his past but one of the greatest loves of his life and a devastating loss he struggled to survive. Her return forces him to confront emotions he believed had been buried forever, complicating his marriage to Paulina Price. Although Abe genuinely loves Paulina, Lexi’s physical presence changes the emotional balance in ways nobody can ignore. Paulina now finds herself competing not with a memory but with the actual woman Abe once believed he lost forever. Theo Carver intensifies the situation further because he desperately wants his family restored and hopes Abe and Lexi might reunite. His emotional pressure forces Abe into an impossible position where every decision risks deeply hurting someone he loves. If Abe moves closer to Lexi, Paulina faces heartbreak, but if he fully commits to Paulina, Theo may feel his mother is being abandoned all over again. Paulina may eventually decide to move out, not out of anger but as an act of self-protection because remaining close to Abe while his emotions remain divided could slowly destroy her. The storyline becomes especially emotional as Lexi and Paulina prepare to face each other not as enemies but as two women connected through grief, love, and impossible timing.

Gabby Hernandez also finds herself losing control as her attempts to protect Ari create even greater problems. Believing Liam is a dangerous influence, Gabby secretly offers him money to stay away from her daughter in what she sees as a protective move. However, if Liam reveals the bribe to Ari, Gabby could end up looking manipulative while Liam appears honest and trustworthy. Ari may interpret Gabby’s interference not as protection but as betrayal and controlling behavior, damaging their relationship significantly. At the same time, Philip Kiriakis discovers the truth about Gabby’s involvement in the Titan DiMera merger, creating another devastating crisis in her life. Philip feels betrayed both personally and professionally because Gabby’s actions affected his family, business, and trust in her. In response, Philip ends their relationship and demands that Gabby leave the Kiriakis mansion immediately. Gabby suddenly finds herself at risk of losing Philip, Ari, and the emotional control she normally depends upon to survive difficult situations. Theo unexpectedly becomes an emotional support for Gabby, offering compassion during one of the lowest moments of her life and possibly hinting at a deeper future connection between them. What began as Gabby’s attempt to protect her daughter may instead cost her the people and stability she values most.

Despite the spreading chaos, Salem still experiences moments of romance, although nearly every relationship carries underlying tension and uncertainty. Stephanie Johnson and Alex Kiriakis share romantic moments that remind viewers of their chemistry, but Baby Kelsey’s arrival has changed Alex’s priorities and forced him to embrace fatherhood and responsibility. Stephanie now wonders whether she is truly ready for the complicated future that comes with loving Alex and helping raise a child. Belle Black and Chad DiMera finally enjoy a long-awaited dinner date, but their evening risks being disrupted if EJ and Cat become involved in discussions surrounding hypnosis, hidden memories, and dangerous secrets. Gwen Rizczech also faces emotional struggles as Jack Deveraux attempts to rebuild their fractured father-daughter relationship after years of rejection and disappointment. Although Gwen wants to believe Jack genuinely cares about her, trusting him remains difficult because of the emotional wounds she still carries from the past. Xander’s unstable behavior may also force Gwen to confront painful patterns in her romantic life where she repeatedly chooses relationships that leave her feeling unwanted and abandoned. Meanwhile, Amy Choi’s anger toward Holly Jonas escalates as she considers blaming Holly for Sophia’s emotional collapse and possible cyberbullying accusations. Amy’s grief begins transforming into a dangerous need to punish someone, raising questions about whether her actions are driven by justice or unresolved heartbreak. By the end of these two weeks, Salem’s residents will discover that love can become destructive, loyalty often comes with painful sacrifices, and revenge always carries devastating consequences.