The heat is on in Salem as the July 21, 2025 episode of Days of Our Lives delivers a whirlwind of baby bottles, backstabbing, and unresolved baggage.
As the chaos swirls outside, Javi (Al Calderon) finds himself holding down the fort quite literally as he steps up for dad duty while Gabi (Cherie Jimenez) is still away. With toddlers to wrangle and tension in the air, Javi proves that parenting in Salem is anything but ordinary.
But he won’t be flying solo for long.
Later in the day, Leo (Greg Rikaart) swoops in to take over the father figure role, giving Gabi a much-needed break. As she receives a relieving phone call, the pressure seems to momentarily ease but peace in Salem never lasts long.
Meanwhile, behind closed doors, Gwen (Emily O’Brien) is up to something. Alone in her room, she rifles through her safe with a glint of mischief in her eye. Whatever she finds sparks a new idea and if history is any indication, it’s likely a plan soaked in scheming and self-interest.
But Gwen’s secret plotting doesn’t stay secret for long.
Later, she finds herself face-to-face with Leo — again. Their once-close friendship remains strained, and the latest encounter is anything but warm. Can Leo smooth things over this time, or are these former besties too far gone to ever find common ground?
With plots brewing, loyalties cracking, and family roles shifting, this episode promises everything fans love about Days: messy relationships, unexpected turns, and a healthy dose of drama.
