Days of Our Lives Recap - Monday, July 28, 2025 | Marlena Fears Her Dark Side as Gabi Plays Dirty

On Monday’s Days of Our Lives, Gabi makes a power move by hiring Steve to dig into the Kiriakis brothers, Marlena’s haunted by her Queen of the Night dream, and Julie gets a chivalrous assist from a blast from the past. Secrets, schemes, and a sprinkle of old-school charm keep Salem buzzing.

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Gabi Turns Up the Heat

Gabi storms into the DiMera mansion and Tony barely lets her sit down before pitching his latest plot to reclaim the company. His plan? Stoke the already smoldering feud between Xander and Philip. Gabi’s not sure what triggered their sudden hostility, but Tony reminds her someone out there knows. She’s game, even if it means playing hardball. “Business is business,” she declares, strutting out with that trademark Gabi confidence.

Steve Takes the Case He Swore He Wouldn’t

At Black Patch, Kayla tries to enjoy chowder with Steve, but her mind’s on Marlena’s recent fainting spell. Once she leaves, Gabi swoops in with a proposal to dig up dirt on Xander and Philip. Steve shoots her down instantly, citing family ties and personal ethics. Gabi calls him out, insisting Salem can’t handle a Titan-DiMera superpower combo. After some back-and-forth, Steve caves. Gabi leaves with a sly grin, knowing she just landed Salem’s best PI.

Marlena Haunted by Her Queen of the Night Dream

Marlena tries to convince Kayla she’s fine, but confesses she fears something’s wrong with her soul. Her recurring dream of being Stefano’s Queen of the Night has her spooked, especially after Susan’s ominous premonition. Kayla reminds her Stefano’s long gone, but Marlena isn’t entirely comforted. Later, her therapy session brings no clarity, leaving her unsettled and clinging to her Arabian Nights book. When Julie drops by with grief memoirs, Marlena lights up, grateful for her friend’s unwavering support.

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Julie Gets Backup in the Square

Julie and Gwen have a fiery showdown over the reclaimed Horton necklace until Gwen’s shut down by Foster, the gentlemanly bookstore owner who steps in to defend Julie. Inside, the two old friends share a warm reunion and wax nostalgic about books and the shop itself. Julie’s heart sinks when Foster reveals he’s selling the place, but she promises to help find a buyer who’ll keep the beloved bookstore alive. For now, she leaves with books for Marlena and a renewed sense of connection.

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