Days of our Lives Hot Plots June 22 to 26: Marlena Memories and DiMera Danger

Days of our Lives offers a combination of heartwarming family moments, harrowing health moments, and a double dose of DiMera devastation for the week of June 22 to 26, 2026.

Reminiscing With Marlena

Marlena (Deidre Hall) looks back on her 50 years in Salem with family and friends by her side. She is thrilled to welcome Paul (Christopher Sean) and Andrew (Colton Little) back to town, if only for a brief visit. Expect flashbacks galore that will take you back in time to yesteryear as Marlena, Paul, Brady (Eric Martsolf), and Belle (Martha Madison) all reminisce together.

However, that doesn't mean that Marlena's week is not filled with intrigue. Chad (Conner Floyd) and Belle open the compartment in the chessboard box and find a foreign banknote. Is this a message from Stefano (Joseph Mascolo)...or from John (Drake Hogestyn)?

Kristen's Fears and EJ's Threats

Now that EJ (Daniel Feuerriegel) has figured out that it was indeed Kristen (Stacy Haiduk) who was behind Sophia's (Rachel Boyd) attempt to kill Johnny (Carson Boatman), he is ready to go after his sister with both barrels. EJ warns Kristen there will be hell to pay once he can prove what she did.

A fearful Kristen goes to Xander (Paul Telfer) and asks him for protection, but clearly, that would come at a price, right? Xander rarely doesn't do anything for anyone without something in return, unless, of course, it's Sarah (Linsey Godfrey). That turns out to be trouble with EJ, putting Xander on the spot in front of Sarah, which will help keep Xander's mouth shut about multiple things.

The Trouble With Holly

Holly (Ashley Puzemis) collapses once again, which leads to a trip to the ER and some blood work. It appears that Holly also has coriseal in her blood, just as Destiny and her sister had. Sarah is more convinced than ever this has something to do with DiMera Pharmaceutical medications.

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Do Brady and Sarah manage to track down Liam (Hank Northrop) to ask him questions about Destiny's sister? Liam and Ari (Vico Escorcia) end up sharing scenes this week when Liam gives Ari a proper goodbye, but Ari also ends up questioning her mother. Is she about to learn why Liam really left town?

Are you excited for a chess set mystery? Should Andrew and Paul return for good? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.

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