Days Daily Spoilers | Monday, December 29th | Days of Our Lives Spoilers | 12/29/2025
Days Daily Spoilers | Monday, December 29th | Days of Our Lives Spoilers | 12/29/2025 🎄💔🔥
As Salem slowly tiptoes out of Christmas and pretends to march toward New Year’s Eve, time once again bends to the dramatic will of Days of Our Lives. Monday’s episode, airing December 29th, proves that the holiday spirit is far from over — and so is the emotional chaos. While viewers might be ready to pack away the ornaments and brace for New Year disasters, Salem insists on finishing its Christmas business first. And judging by these spoilers, that business is anything but calm.
This episode promises emotional whiplash in its purest soap opera form. We’re talking devastating loss, deeply rooted grief, long-awaited romantic moments, tender family nostalgia, and the unmistakable setup of a messy, legacy-fueled triangle that could explode well into 2026. Buckle in, because Monday’s hour is poised to reshape several character arcs in ways that will echo for months to come.
Hernandez Heartbreak: Gabi’s World Shatters
The heaviest storyline of the day centers on the Hernandez siblings, and it’s not for the faint of heart. Gabi Hernandez is about to receive life-altering news — and it comes straight from her brother, Rafe. After days of ominous buildup, Monday is when the truth finally lands: Stefan DiMera is dead.
This moment has been hanging over Salem like a storm cloud since the week of December 22–26, when Rafe hinted at the unbearable burden he was carrying. Now, the hammer drops. For Gabi, this loss isn’t just painful — it’s catastrophic.
Stefan wasn’t merely her husband or lover. He was her endgame. After betrayals, separations, presumed deaths, and miraculous returns, Stefan and Gabi fought their way back to each other against all odds. They were meant to stand together at the top of the DiMera empire. To lose him now, once again, threatens to completely unmoor Gabi.
Gabi doesn’t process grief quietly. She doesn’t sit with sadness. She explodes. Rage, blame, vengeance — these are her coping mechanisms. While tears will certainly fall, expect her first instinct to be fury. Someone will pay for Stefan’s death — the only question is who. Will her anger turn toward Rafe for failing to protect him? Will EJ DiMera become the lightning rod for her pain, igniting a dangerous power struggle inside DiMera Enterprises just as leadership is already unstable?
For Rafe, this moment is equally crushing. As police commissioner, he’s bound by duty. As Gabi’s big brother, he’s her shield. Being forced to deliver the worst news of her life places him in an impossible position. Watch closely as these scenes unfold — they’re not just about loss. They mark a turning point for Gabi Hernandez heading into 2025. If she spirals, who in Salem is strong enough to pull her back from the edge?
Love, Salem-Style: Romance Amid the Ruins
Amid the heartbreak, Monday’s episode also delivers a welcome emotional breather — though this is Salem, so even romance comes with a side of tension.
Steve & Kayla: The Gold Standard
Steve and Kayla Johnson close out their Christmas season exactly the way fans love to see: together, in peace, and deeply in love. In a town plagued by kidnappings, possessions, and corporate warfare, “Stayla” remains the emotional anchor. Their quiet, intimate moments remind viewers why they’ve endured decades of chaos — true love can survive in Salem.
Expect nostalgia, warmth, and a reaffirmation of their bond. But seasoned fans know better than to relax too much. When Steve and Kayla enjoy too much happiness, trouble is usually lurking nearby. For now, though, their love offers a rare sense of stability — and the audience desperately needs it.
Stephanie & Alex: Heat or Heart?
Meanwhile, sparks fly for Stephanie Johnson and Alex Kiriakis once Steve finally gives them some much-needed space. With her father crashing at her place, Stephanie’s romantic life has been on pause — but Monday changes that. Alone time is finally on the table.
The chemistry between Stephanie and Alex is undeniable, but their history is complicated. Alex is working hard to shed his reckless past and prove he’s changed, while Stephanie has always been drawn to emotionally complex men. This moment could be pivotal. If they cross the line into intimacy, is it just holiday passion — or the beginning of something real?
There’s a risk here. If things move too fast, it could undercut the slow-burn redemption arc the writers have been building for Alex. Then again, this is a soap opera — and slow burns often end in explosive consequences.
Kate’s Christmas Nostalgia: A Warning Sign
Elsewhere, Kate Roberts Brady surprises everyone by embracing the holiday spirit — and her softer side. She spends time reminiscing with her sons, Lucas and Philip, sharing Christmas memories that feel almost too pure.
Kate isn’t known for sentimentality. She’s a survivor, a strategist, a corporate predator. When she starts looking backward, it raises red flags. Lucas and Philip are deeply flawed men with messy histories — and Kate loves them fiercely, but rarely without an agenda.
This nostalgic interlude feels deliberate, almost like the calm before a storm. Are the writers humanizing Kate before she unleashes her next big scheme? Or is she subconsciously fortifying her alliances with her sons ahead of a looming personal crisis?
Because while Kate is bonding with her children, her husband is elsewhere — and that’s where things get dangerous.
Roman & Marlena: Comfort or Catalyst?
The most provocative spoiler of the day involves Roman Brady and his legendary ex-wife, Dr. Marlena Evans. While Kate is occupied with Lucas and Philip, Roman is busy comforting Marlena during a moment of vulnerability.
On the surface, it seems innocent. Roman and Marlena share decades of history, friendship, and shared trauma. Before John Black ever entered the picture, Roman and “Doc” were the super couple of Salem. Their bond never fully disappeared — it simply evolved.
But in soap opera language, “comfort” is rarely just comfort.
Why is Marlena struggling? Is it lingering holiday sadness, or are cracks forming in her marriage to John? Whatever the reason, Roman is the one at her side — not John. And that detail matters.
There are two clear possibilities here.
Option One: Rekindled Flames.
The show could be quietly testing the waters for a Roman and Marlena reunion. It would be controversial, emotional, and deeply rooted in legacy. While John and Marlena are iconic, stability is dangerous in daytime drama. A return to Roman could give Marlena a soul-searching storyline unlike anything she’s had in years.
Option Two: The Jealousy Trap.
More likely, this innocent moment becomes the spark that ignites Kate’s legendary jealousy. Imagine Kate walking in on Roman and Marlena sharing a heartfelt hug — maybe a hand held just a beat too long. Roman’s intentions may be pure, but Kate’s insecurity has always lived in Marlena’s shadow. To Kate, it won’t look innocent. It will feel like betrayal.
That misinterpretation could launch Kate’s next major storyline — one fueled by paranoia, schemes, and desperate attempts to secure her marriage. And when Kate schemes, collateral damage is inevitable.
A Legacy Triangle Reawakens
Dig deeper, and the writers may be laying groundwork for something even bigger. Roman has spent decades in the background — pouring drinks at the pub, offering advice, staying noble. This storyline could finally put him back at the center of Salem’s romantic spotlight.
Kate, for all her strength, has always known she wasn’t Roman’s first choice. Marlena was. Is. And may always be. If Roman starts gravitating emotionally back to Doc, Kate could find herself slowly pushed to the margins.
And what about John Black? If Marlena leans on Roman instead of him, John’s entire identity — as her protector and partner — begins to fracture. That opens the door for a darker, more introspective storyline for John, one fans haven’t seen in years.
Final Thoughts
Monday’s episode delivers everything Days of Our Lives does best: grief that cuts deep, romance that soothes — and legacy drama that threatens to explode. From Gabi’s devastating loss to the quiet intimacy between Roman and Marlena, this hour sets the stage for major shifts heading into the new year.
Watch the body language. Watch the glances. Pay attention to who’s present — and who’s conspicuously absent. Salem may still be wrapped in Christmas lights, but storm clouds are gathering fast.
So what do you think? Will Gabi collapse into grief or rise in rage? Are Alex and Stephanie the real deal or a holiday fling? And is Roman’s comfort of Marlena innocent… or the first step toward rewriting Days history?
Sound off, Salem fans. The drama is just getting started.