Next week in Days of Our Lives, Salem becomes a storm of heartbreak, fate, and devastating choices. Between shattered family ties, haunting visions, and one young boy’s tragic accident, every corner of town will feel the shockwaves. As love collides with regret and secrets ignite new rivalries, the week of November 3–7, 2025, promises to be one of the most emotionally charged weeks in Days of Our Lives history.

The story opens with Aaron Green, standing at a crossroads he can’t turn back from. His world feels heavier than ever, the silence around him filled with the weight of guilt. In a raw, emotional confession to Tate Black, Aaron admits something that changes everything — he never even knew the child was his until it was too late. That single truth tears open old wounds. Aaron had already signed away his parental rights, thinking it was the noble thing to do. But now regret burns in his chest, spreading like wildfire through his conscience.

Tate stands nearby, unsure what to say, watching a man drown in remorse. Aaron’s voice trembles as he confesses, “What if he grows up not knowing who I am?” The haunting question lingers, heavy and heartbreaking — a father’s worst fear come to life. As Aaron’s emotions spiral, it becomes clear that he isn’t ready to let go. Somewhere deep inside, he’s preparing for a fight he might not win.

Meanwhile, across Salem, Belle Black brings joyous news to Johnny and Chanel: the adoption paperwork is finalized. After months of hope and heartache, they’re finally parents to baby Tessero. The room fills with tears, laughter, and love. But as every Salem resident knows, joy never lasts long in this town.

In a heartwarming moment, Chanel softly declares, “No more Tessero — he deserves his real name now.” Johnny gazes at his son and proudly announces, “His name is Trey John III.” The room grows silent with emotion, the name honoring John Black’s legacy and the love that defines their family. Marina Evans, Paulina Price, and Belle smile through their tears. Yet behind Chanel’s radiant smile hides a flicker of fear — a mother’s intuition whispering that their happiness is about to be tested.

As the family celebrates, Aaron’s guilt deepens elsewhere. His regret becomes unbearable, while Susan Banks, miles away, feels an ominous chill that makes her tarot cards shake in her trembling hands. Salem’s beloved psychic senses something dark approaching. She frantically calls Stephanie Johnson, begging her to come quickly.

Stephanie arrives, expecting another one of Susan’s wild predictions — but this time, the panic in Susan’s eyes is real. “It’s coming,” Susan warns. “Something dark… something you can’t stop.” Stephanie tries to calm her, asking what she saw. Susan’s voice cracks as she whispers, “A child… a bright light… then darkness. A scream that never ends.”

The words send a shiver through Stephanie’s spine. Susan’s hands clutch her cards tighter. “Someone young and innocent is about to pay the price for another’s sins.” Her next line freezes fans to the core: “You can’t stop what’s already been set in motion.” As Susan gazes toward the DeMera mansion, tears streak her cheeks. She knows her vision isn’t a warning — it’s a countdown, and time is nearly gone.

That night, Salem gathers for the annual Halloween Festival in Horton Town Square. The lights sparkle, the air buzzes with laughter, and everyone’s guard is down. Amid the joy, Cat Green feels an eerie sensation — someone’s watching her. Suddenly, a flash of silver cuts through the air. A knife glints in the moonlight.

Before anyone can react, Alex Kiriakis lunges forward, shouting Cat’s name. He pushes her out of harm’s way, saving her life in a single heroic motion. But in the chaos that follows, tragedy strikes again. Out of nowhere, a pumpkin — part of a harmless prank — sails through the air and smashes into Alex’s head. The crowd gasps as he collapses.

The pumpkin was launched by Thomas DeMera and Rachel Black, whose laughter turns to horror as Alex hits the ground. Chad DeMera rushes to the scene, pulling his terrified son aside as paramedics arrive. Alex regains consciousness with bruises but alive — yet Chad’s fury erupts when he realizes his own son was behind the accident. “Do you even understand what you’ve done?” he roars. Thomas’s face crumples under the weight of guilt and fear. What began as a childish prank has now become a moment that will haunt the DeMera family forever.

Back home, the tension boils over. Thomas storms into the DeMera mansion, tears and anger mixing on his young face. Inside, Chad is comforting Cat Green, still shaken from the night’s chaos. But to Thomas, it looks like betrayal — the proof that his father cares more about Cat than his own family. “You said it was over!” he screams. “You promised!”

Chad stands, trying to calm him. “Thomas, it’s not what you think.” But his son’s voice only grows louder, full of heartbreak and resentment. “All you care about is her! You never cared about Mom or me!” Jennifer Horton watches helplessly from the doorway, recognizing the painful pattern repeating — another DeMera father losing his son to anger and misunderstanding.

Chad reaches for Thomas, desperate to fix things. “Please, just let me explain,” he begs. But Thomas, with tears streaming down his face, shouts one last word: “Liar!” Then he runs into the night.

Moments later, tragedy strikes. The screech of tires cuts through the dark, followed by the sickening sound of metal and a scream that tears through Salem’s quiet streets. Everything goes silent.

Flashing red and blue lights illuminate University Hospital, where paramedics rush Thomas through the emergency doors. Chad’s hand slips from his son’s as he’s wheeled away, frozen in disbelief. Jennifer holds onto him, praying for a miracle. Inside the ER, doctors work frantically. Words like internal bleeding and head trauma echo through the hallways.

Chad, pale and broken, whispers, “He’s just a kid. He’s my boy.” Jennifer tries to comfort him, but her tears tell the truth — hope is fading fast.

As news spreads, Salem holds its breath. Belle, Marina, and Chanel arrive at the hospital, their faces pale with shock. The entire town feels the weight of another DeMera tragedy. Every decision, every secret, has led to this night.

And while doctors fight to save Thomas’s life, Chad faces his own reckoning. Every word he said in anger, every mistake he made as a father — it all echoes now in the sterile hospital corridors. Will Thomas survive? Or will this mark the moment Chad loses everything that ever mattered?

The week ends on a devastating note — a haunting reminder that in Salem, love and loss are forever intertwined. From Aaron’s guilt to Johnny and Chanel’s fragile joy, from Susan’s chilling prophecy to Thomas’s tragedy, every storyline collides in one powerful emotional storm.

Because in Days of Our Lives, every choice has a cost, and every act of love casts a shadow. As the dust settles and Salem holds its breath, one question remains: Can love survive in a town built on secrets?

Stay tuned — next week’s episodes will shake the foundation of Salem once more. What will become of young Thomas? Can Chad forgive himself? And what dark truths will Susan’s vision reveal next?

One thing’s for sure — in Days of Our Lives, every story begins with love… and ends with consequence.