The week ahead on Days of Our Lives takes a shocking and sinister turn as Thomas and Rachel DiMera execute one of the darkest revenge

plots Salem has ever seen. Fans who thought these two had moved past their scheming ways are in for a jaw-dropping surprise. Cat finds

herself in a terrifying situation that no one could have predicted — trapped in a hidden basement, completely cut off from the outside world. What started as emotional manipulation has spiraled into something far more dangerous.

 

 

Thomas and Rachel’s Revenge Plan Unfolds

After weeks of tension, suspicion, and growing resentment, Thomas and Rachel finally decide to take matters into their own hands. Cat’s betrayal — both personal and professional — was the breaking point. Thomas feels humiliated after learning that Cat secretly worked with EJ to undermine his control at DiMera Enterprises, while Rachel, who always saw Cat as a threat to her family, pushes him toward payback.

Behind closed doors, the two begin to craft their revenge, using their intelligence and access to DiMera secrets. Rachel, with her chilling calmness, convinces Thomas that Cat deserves to feel powerless — just as she once made others feel. Together, they lure Cat into a confrontation that ends in a shocking twist: she never leaves the DiMera mansion.

 

 

Cat’s Disappearance Shocks Salem

The next morning, Salem wakes to troubling news — Cat is missing. No phone calls, no sightings, and no clues. Rafe Hernandez is immediately suspicious, knowing that Cat had made several enemies in recent weeks. EJ appears shaken, but many begin to wonder whether he knows more than he’s admitting. Chad, however, becomes increasingly frantic. His connection to Cat — emotional and possibly romantic — drives him to question everyone, including his own family.

Meanwhile, Thomas and Rachel play innocent. Their performances are chillingly convincing. Thomas feigns concern, claiming he last saw Cat leaving after an argument. Rachel comforts EJ, pretending to share his worry, while secretly savoring the chaos they’ve unleashed.

Inside the Basement — Cat’s Nightmare Begins

While Salem searches for her, Cat awakens in darkness. Disoriented and terrified, she realizes she’s in some kind of underground room — cold, windowless, and soundproof. The horror sets in when she hears the faint click of a lock above her.

Cat’s pleas go unanswered. Food appears mysteriously — a small tray left by someone she never sees. Days blur into nights. The walls close in. She begins to piece together the truth: Thomas and Rachel did this. Their vengeance is more than emotional; it’s psychological warfare.

Cat recalls every argument, every warning, every subtle threat Rachel ever made — and realizes she underestimated just how far they’d go to destroy her.

Clues Begin to Surface

Despite Thomas and Rachel’s careful planning, cracks begin to appear. Stephanie overhears part of a cryptic conversation between Rachel and Thomas, something about “keeping her quiet.” Meanwhile, EJ becomes increasingly paranoid, suspecting that someone within his own family is involved.

Rafe continues to investigate, and when he finds inconsistencies in Thomas’s statements, his suspicions deepen. He orders a search of the DiMera mansion — but Thomas manages to delay it, claiming legal technicalities. The longer the delay, the more desperate Cat becomes.

In one heart-pounding scene, she manages to scratch a message into the basement wall — a plea for help that could become the key to her rescue.

Rachel’s Guilt and Thomas’s Darkness

As the days pass, Rachel begins to unravel. Her confidence fades, replaced by guilt and paranoia. The once-controlled DiMera heiress starts hearing Cat’s voice in her head, tormenting her with reminders of what they’ve done.

Thomas, on the other hand, grows darker. Instead of remorse, he becomes obsessed with keeping the secret buried — even if it means silencing anyone who gets too close. The contrast between Rachel’s fragile conscience and Thomas’s cold determination sets up a dangerous collision course.

The Truth Is About to Explode

By week’s end, fans can expect a massive cliffhanger. Chad uncovers a crucial piece of evidence that could lead him straight to Cat’s location. But before he can act, Thomas intercepts him, setting the stage for a confrontation that could change the DiMera family forever.