It’s a week of reunions and goodbyes, along with a long-awaited face-off and a surprise arrest, according to Days of our Lives spoilers. Plus, following the deaths of two DiMeras, a pair of Salemites find themselves with major inheritances. Here’s your DAYS video preview for the week of February 9-13, 2026.

Key Takeaways

• Gwen crosses paths with Xander again as Eli delivers life-changing news to Julie, and Chad prepares to leave Salem.
• Alex and Jeremy come face to face while Rafe makes a shocking arrest in Horton Square.
• DiMera deaths spark major inheritance twists for Gabi, and EJ receives a powerful reminder of Stefano.

Hellos and Goodbyes

After weeks of keeping her distance from her old flame, Gwen (Emily O’Brien) finds Xander (Paul Telfer) practicing his golf swing. So she decides to say hello and nuzzle up to him. Is the former couple about to reignite things between them?

Eli (Lamon Archey) delivers big news to Julie (Susan Seaforth Hayes). “The big move is to Salem… we’re moving home,” he tells his grandmother, referring to himself, Lani (Sal Stowers) and their twins. “Oh darling,” responds Julie, embracing her beloved grandson.

Across town, Chad (Billy Flynn) shares a decision he’s made with Cat (Anna Lynne McCord). “I’m going to be taking the kids to Arizona,” declares Chad. Cat looks a mixture of perplexed and genuine sadness.

Facing Off

Jeremy (Michael Roark) and Alex (Robert Scott Wilson) find themselves in a heated staredown. Are things about to get physical between the past and present men in Stephanie’s (Abigail Klein) life?

At Horton Square, Rafe (Galen Gerring) happens upon Leo (Greg Rikaart) and Dimitri (Peter Porte) having a private chat and approaches them. “Von Leuschner,” spats Rafe as he walks towards their table. Then he drops a balm. “You’re under arrest.”

DiMera Millions

Now that Stefan has been declared dead and his divorce from Gabby (Cherie Jimenez) appears to be invalid, things could change dramatically for her. “If it’s true, then Gabby is Stefan’s widow,” announces Rafe. “And she stands to inherit a large part of the DiMera fortune.”

Treasured Heirloom

Meanwhile, Dr. Rolf (Richard Wharton) presents a special gift to EJ (Dan Feuerriegel). “My last instruction from your father was to give you this,” Rolf tells him. Then he holds up Stefano’s treasured black onyx ring engraved with a phoenix.