A dramatic new chapter is unfolding in Days of Our Lives — one that takes two of Salem’s most unpredictable characters far from home. In

a shocking twist, Leo Stark and Javi Morales are set to leave Salem on a mission that will expose hidden truths, test loyalties, and possibly bring closure to the mystery surrounding Dimitri von Leuschner’s disappearance.

 

 

What begins as a desperate search for answers quickly spirals into a high-stakes chase filled with betrayal, danger, and unexpected emotion. Here’s everything you need to know about this upcoming, globe-trotting DOOL storyline.

🌆 The Departure: Leo’s Final Straw

 

 

Fans have watched Leo (Greg Rikaart) unravel for weeks after Dimitri’s shocking disappearance following his prison transfer. Authorities claimed the van carrying Dimitri crashed in upstate New York, but the body was never recovered — and that’s where Leo’s suspicions begin.

In recent episodes, Leo’s behavior has become increasingly erratic. He’s haunted by dreams of Dimitri calling out for help, and his friends — including Gwen and Sonny — can’t convince him to let go.

 

 

“You don’t understand,” Leo says in a tense scene. “Dimitri’s not dead. I can feel it. He’s out there somewhere — and I’m going to find him.”

Enter Javi Morales, a newcomer who’s quickly become a breakout character. Javi, a sharp but morally gray investigator with ties to the ISA, befriends Leo and offers to help track down the truth.

 

 

Despite warnings from Rafe and Marlena, Leo and Javi decide to leave Salem together, marking the beginning of one of the show’s most thrilling adventures in years.

🕵️‍♂️ The Investigation: Dimitri’s Shadowy Past

Their journey begins in Berlin, where Dimitri’s family — the von Leuschners — once held political and financial power. But what Leo and Javi uncover there is chilling: bank accounts frozen by international authorities, missing funds tied to DiMera Enterprises, and whispers of a secret operation that Dimitri may have been running before his arrest.

Javi uses his ISA connections to dig deeper and discovers that Dimitri might have been part of a covert network exchanging classified data for ransom. But what shocks them most is a file labeled Project Lazarus — a codename suggesting that Dimitri may have staged his own death.

“If this is true,” Javi warns, “we’re not just chasing a ghost. We’re chasing a man who doesn’t want to be found.”

Leo, heartbroken but determined, refuses to turn back. His emotional breakdown in a Berlin café has already been called “one of Greg Rikaart’s most powerful performances” by fans online.

“He loved me,” Leo whispers through tears. “And I don’t care what the world thinks — I have to bring him home.”

💣 Shocking Encounter: A Familiar Face Returns

Just when Leo and Javi believe they’ve hit a dead end, a familiar face from Salem shows up unexpectedly — Kristen DiMera.

Kristen reveals she’s been following them since their departure and knows more about Dimitri’s disappearance than anyone else. She drops the bombshell that Dimitri’s van never crashed — it was rerouted under a false transport order, possibly orchestrated by Stefan DiMera himself.

“You think Dimitri was the only one who knew too much?” Kristen taunts. “My brother’s cleaning house, and you’re both next if you’re not careful.”

This revelation shakes Leo to the core. Could the DiMeras really have turned against their own blood? And if Stefan was involved, is Dimitri still alive — or already silenced?

⚡ Love, Trust, and Betrayal

As danger closes in, Leo and Javi’s partnership deepens. What began as a reluctant alliance slowly transforms into something more emotional. Javi, who initially joined the mission for professional reasons, finds himself drawn to Leo’s vulnerability and determination.

“You don’t just fight for love,” Javi says in one heartfelt moment. “You fight like it’s your last breath. That’s rare — and beautiful.”

Their chemistry is undeniable, sparking speculation among fans that DOOL might be setting up a potential love triangle if Dimitri turns out to be alive.

However, the emotional connection faces a major test when Javi learns that Leo secretly withheld evidence from him — a USB drive that could expose the person funding Dimitri’s disappearance.

“You lied to me,” Javi says furiously. “You don’t want the truth, Leo. You just want your fairytale.”

The betrayal leaves Leo devastated and alone — until a final phone call changes everything.

☎️ The Call That Changes Everything

In the closing moments of next week’s episode, Leo receives a cryptic call from an unknown number. The voice on the line is unmistakable.

“Leo… it’s me. Don’t trust anyone.”

The voice is Dimitri’s.

The episode ends with Leo’s trembling hand dropping the phone as Javi rushes in. Viewers are left in total suspense — is Dimitri truly alive, or is someone using his voice to manipulate Leo?

🔥 What Happens Next

Days of Our Lives spoilers hint that Leo and Javi’s search will continue across Europe, taking them from Berlin to Prague, where they’ll finally uncover the horrifying truth about Dimitri’s fate.

Meanwhile, back in Salem, Kristen and Stefan’s uneasy alliance begins to crack, and Rafe receives a mysterious package — one that could connect Dimitri’s disappearance to a larger DiMera conspiracy.

Fans are calling this the “next great DOOL adventure,” a perfect mix of romance, intrigue, and heartbreak.

As one viewer wrote on social media:

“Leo’s journey isn’t just about finding Dimitri — it’s about finding himself. And that’s the kind of story Days does best.”

Hold onto your seats, Days of Our Lives fans — this search for truth is only just beginning, and the emotional fallout may change Salem forever. 🌍💔