Shocking revelation: Cat makes a shocking discovery in the laboratory. What does EJ do to stop her?
🎬 DAYS OF OUR LIVES SPOILERS | “Shocking Revelation: Cat Makes a Shocking Discovery in the Laboratory — What Does EJ Do to Stop Her?” | October 13–24, 2025 | 1200–1400 Words
Salem is no stranger to secrets, but what’s coming next will send shockwaves through the entire town. In the upcoming episodes of Days of Our Lives, viewers will be treated to one of the most chilling, high-stakes storylines in years — one that blurs the line between life and death, science and madness. At the heart of it all is Cat Green, whose dangerous mission inside the DiMera mansion threatens to expose a secret so dark it could bring Salem to its knees.
🧬 CAT’S DANGEROUS MISSION BEGINS
Cat Green, newly reactivated by the ISA, is no ordinary spy. Sharp, fearless, and emotionally driven, she’s determined to uncover the truth about the DiMera family’s newest secret project. What begins as a simple intelligence-gathering mission quickly spirals into something far more dangerous.
As the week begins, Cat sneaks into the DiMera mansion under the cover of darkness, using her ISA clearance to bypass security. Her destination? A hidden underground laboratory still under construction — one that EJ DiMera has declared will soon be impenetrable.
Armed with nothing but her phone and instincts, Cat begins taking photos. Every corner of the lab screams secrecy: biometric locks, cryogenic equipment, and a sterile environment unlike anything Salem has ever seen. This isn’t just a lab — it’s a resurrection facility.
Cat remembers Rafe Hernandez’s warning: “The DiMeras have always believed in the rebirth of the Phoenix.” He told her about the countless times Stefano DiMera — the man who refused to stay dead — had managed to rise from the ashes. But Cat didn’t expect to see proof that someone was once again attempting to bring Stefano back.
🧊 THE TERRIFYING DISCOVERY
As Cat hides behind a stack of medical equipment, she spots Dr. Wilhelm Rolf — the mad genius long obsessed with restoring Stefano’s legacy. He’s tapping away on a digital tablet, adjusting readings and murmuring to himself about “optimal reanimation conditions.”
And then, Cat sees it: a cryogenic chamber at the center of the room, glowing with eerie blue light. Inside the transparent case lies the unmistakable silhouette of a man — motionless, preserved, and terrifyingly familiar. Through the misted glass, Cat can just make out Stefano DiMera’s face.
Her pulse quickens. Could it really be him?
Rolf’s notes on the table confirm her worst fears. Words like “tissue regeneration,” “neural mapping,” and “AI essence integration” fill the pages. Cat snaps photo after photo, documenting everything. She realizes this isn’t just about bringing Stefano back in spirit — Rolf is trying to resurrect his body.
This project combines science and obsession in a way only Dr. Rolf could conceive. He’s creating a hybrid — part clone, part resurrected flesh — a being with Stefano’s mind, heart, and unrelenting will.
🧠 A NEW LEVEL OF EVIL SCIENCE
As Cat looks closer at Rolf’s files, she finds diagrams of past experiments — including the time he implanted Stefano’s memories into Steve Johnson’s brain. That horrifying event turned Steve into “Stefano” for months, nearly destroying his life and family. Cat recalls the moment Tony and Chad destroyed the original brain chip, believing it was all over. But now, it’s clear Rolf never stopped.
What Cat sees suggests he’s moved beyond brain chips and robotic eyes — he’s attempting biological rebirth. The cryogenic pod is wired with cutting-edge cellular regrowth systems, suggesting Rolf has learned how to rebuild a body from genetic material. Every flicker of light on the monitor signals a cell awakening, a nerve reconnecting, and perhaps — a dark soul stirring.
On one of Rolf’s computer screens, Cat spots the phrase “Essence Transfer Protocol: S.D.” — a clear reference to Stefano DiMera. Another file references “Subject: Stefan DiMera – viability assessment pending.” Suddenly, everything clicks.
Could Rolf be planning to use Stefan’s body as a vessel for Stefano’s mind?
💀 IS STEFAN THE HOST?
Stefan DiMera’s disappearance has long been a mystery. Rumors say Vivian Alamain whisked him away to Alamania, but no one has seen proof. Gwen insists she never saw him there, and Tony’s search turned up nothing but a cryptic postcard.
Now, Cat realizes the horrifying truth — Stefan may have been taken to this lab. Rolf’s notes reference “genetic compatibility” and “host stabilization.” It’s possible Stefan’s body is being prepared to house Stefano’s consciousness.
This revelation could not only destroy the DiMera family but change the balance of power in Salem forever.
👁️ SIGNS OF THE PHOENIX RETURN
Meanwhile, in another part of Salem, strange signs begin to appear. Marina Evans experiences nightmares where Stefano’s voice calls her “Queen of the Night,” just as he did years ago when he manipulated her mind. The infamous Arabian Knights book — once used by Stefano to hypnotize his victims — resurfaces mysteriously in her possession.
At the DiMera mansion, Stefano’s portrait looms ominously. The camera lingers on it during several scenes, suggesting the spirit of the Phoenix may already be stirring.
In one chilling preview clip, Tony — or perhaps Andre masquerading as Tony — is seen whispering to someone off-screen, “It’s almost time, Father.” Fans are already speculating that both Andre and Stefano might be resurrected together, doubling the danger to Salem.
🔥 EJ’S ROLE AND CAT’S PERIL
As Cat continues collecting evidence, she doesn’t realize EJ DiMera is watching her every move on hidden security feeds. EJ, who has been overseeing Rolf’s project, knows that exposure would destroy his family’s empire. When he spots Cat’s figure on the monitor, panic sets in.
In a chilling moment, EJ warns Rolf: “If that woman leaves here alive, everything we’ve worked for will be lost.”
Cat, unaware she’s been discovered, uploads the photos to an ISA server — but the connection fails. The lab’s network is heavily encrypted, blocking her signal. As she scrambles to find another exit, EJ heads toward the lab with his men.
The episode crescendos in heart-pounding tension as Cat hides beneath a metal workstation while EJ storms in, demanding answers. Rolf feigns ignorance, but EJ notices the security footage still rolling. “Someone’s been in here,” he hisses. “Seal the lab.”
⚡ THE CONSEQUENCES OF THE DISCOVERY
If Cat is caught, her mission — and her life — will be over. But if she escapes with proof, the entire DiMera dynasty could collapse. The ISA would expose EJ, Rolf, and possibly Tony for conspiring to resurrect a global criminal mastermind.
Stefano DiMera was more than just a crime lord — he was a puppeteer who controlled entire governments, faked deaths, and destroyed countless lives. His return would plunge Salem into chaos. John Black, Marlena Evans, and the Brady family would once again be targets.
As the preview teases, “The Phoenix rises… and no one will be spared.”
💣 THE AFTERMATH — CHAOS IN SALEM
In the coming weeks, Salem will be consumed by fear and confusion. Cat must decide whether to risk everything by confronting EJ directly or disappear into hiding and alert the ISA later. Meanwhile, Marina’s nightmares intensify, and John begins to suspect that Stefano’s influence is already seeping back into their lives.
By the end of the two-week arc, a shocking twist will leave fans stunned — someone close to EJ will betray him, handing critical information to the ISA. But will it be too late?
The Phoenix’s shadow looms large once again, and Salem stands on the brink of its darkest chapter yet.
🔮 FINAL TEASER
In a haunting final scene, the cryogenic chamber begins to hum with life. Blue light pulses faster, monitors spike, and Rolf whispers, “Welcome back, my master.”
Somewhere in the distance, a man’s hand twitches inside the chamber — and Stefano DiMera’s ring gleams through the frost.
As Days of Our Lives promises, the next two weeks will bring science-fiction horror, family betrayal, and the ultimate resurrection story. The question is no longer if the Phoenix will rise — but who will survive when he does.