Salem has seen its share of heartbreak, but nothing could prepare fans for the emotional rollercoaster that unfolded this week. In a

shocking late-night episode that left viewers shaken, young Thomas DiMera was struck by a car in the middle of the street — and chaos

erupted from that moment on. Chad’s anguished screams, the flashing hospital lights, and the panic rippling through Salem mark one of the most devastating Days of Our Lives storylines of the year.

 

 

The Tragedy at Midnight

The episode began innocently enough. Thomas had been restless after overhearing another heated argument between Chad and Abigail. Unable to sleep, he slipped out of the DiMera mansion and headed toward the town square, where Christmas lights still flickered faintly from earlier festivities.

But then — tragedy struck. A speeding car came out of nowhere. Tires screeched, glass shattered, and in one horrifying instant, Thomas was thrown to the ground.

 

 

The driver? Rachel Black, according to early spoilers — though her identity hasn’t been confirmed yet on-screen. Rumors suggest Rachel may have been distracted, possibly texting or arguing on her phone when the accident occurred. Some even speculate that Thomas wasn’t alone that night — and that someone else may have lured him outside.

Chad’s Desperate Cry

Moments after the crash, Salem police were called to the scene — but it was Chad DiMera’s scream that pierced the night. Arriving just seconds after the paramedics, Chad collapsed beside his son, crying, “Please, God, not my boy!”

The raw emotion from actor Billy Flynn has already been hailed as one of the most powerful performances of his career. His portrayal of Chad’s grief — shaking hands, tear-streaked face, clutching Thomas’s jacket — has fans flooding social media with praise and heartbreak.

As the ambulance rushed Thomas to Salem University Hospital, the rest of the DiMera family began arriving one by one. Abigail was inconsolable. Jennifer fainted in the hallway. Even EJ, normally stoic and calculating, stood frozen, visibly shaken by his nephew’s condition.

Hospital on High Alert

By the time Thomas was wheeled into the ER, Salem Hospital was on full emergency lockdown. Doctors and nurses scrambled as word spread that the victim was a DiMera child.

Dr. Kayla Johnson immediately took charge, ordering tests and calling for emergency surgery. “We’re doing everything we can,” she told the family, but the tension was unbearable.

Inside the hospital waiting room, the atmosphere was electric — filled with whispered blame and guilt. Some pointed fingers at Rachel for driving recklessly; others accused Chad and Abigail’s fighting of driving Thomas out of the house. Even Stefan, arriving late, clashed with EJ, leading to another explosive DiMera confrontation right there in the lobby.

Meanwhile, Marlena arrived to comfort Abigail, who sobbed that she’d “never forgive herself” if Thomas didn’t make it.

Police Investigation Begins

Detective Rafe Hernandez quickly took control of the investigation, piecing together evidence from the crash site. According to early reports, tire marks suggest the car never braked — meaning the driver might not have seen Thomas at all until it was too late.

But here’s where things get even murkier: security footage from a nearby café shows Thomas wasn’t walking alone before the accident. A small figure — possibly another child — was spotted just behind him. Could it be Rachel Black, confirming the theory that she was present at the scene? Or was it Holly Jonas, who’s been acting strangely in recent episodes?

Fans are buzzing that this mystery companion could hold the key to what really happened that night.

Spoilers: Thomas’s Condition and What Comes Next

Upcoming spoilers reveal that Thomas will survive the accident — but his recovery won’t be easy. He’s expected to spend several days in a coma before slowly regaining consciousness, setting the stage for emotional flashbacks and shocking confessions.

Meanwhile, Chad’s guilt and rage are about to consume him. Rumor has it he’ll confront Rachel and her mother, Kristen DiMera, in a fiery showdown at the hospital. “You did this to my son!” Chad shouts in a leaked script segment, hinting that things may turn violent.

As for Abigail, she’ll struggle to hold her family together while secretly hiding her own guilt — whispers suggest she knew Thomas had overheard their fight but didn’t think he’d actually run out.