A sad farewell and the shocking return of some characters stun DOOL fans. Days of our lives spoilers

Salem is preparing for one of its most emotional weeks as grief, reunions, and unexpected returns collide. After the devastating loss of Lexie, Abe and Theo must face the painful reality of saying goodbye. At the same time, familiar faces begin returning to Salem, creating surprises that could completely change several storylines.

Theo is struggling more than ever after losing his mother. He has already been forced to confront painful truths about Lexie, and now the reality of her death is becoming impossible to escape. Abe is suffering as well, leaving both father and son to make difficult decisions about how they want to remember Lexie.

The family is expected to make funeral arrangements and consider a smaller memorial service. For Theo, the farewell could become an especially emotional moment as he tries to process everything that happened. He may also need someone close to him to help him through the grief, with Stephanie emerging as an important source of comfort.

But while one Salem story reaches a heartbreaking conclusion, another character is finally making his way home.

Leo Stark is returning to Salem.

Leo has spent a long time trapped in a complicated situation involving Dimitri, but his efforts to escape have finally begun to pay off. His return could have enormous consequences, especially because Javi has never truly stopped having feelings for him.

Javi has tried to move forward with Gus, but Rafe has recognized that Javi is still emotionally connected to Leo. Once Javi accepts that his relationship with Gus cannot replace what he had with Leo, he may finally be ready to reunite with the man he truly loves.

That reunion could be one of the biggest romantic moments of the week. Javi may still be cautious after everything that happened, but Leo’s return could convince him that their relationship deserves another chance.

Meanwhile, Gwen also remains connected to the shocking developments surrounding Leo. After everything they have endured, their reunion could bring back complicated emotions and unresolved issues.

Elsewhere, Foster and Julie are preparing for another romantic moment. Their first attempt at a kiss was interrupted, but spoilers indicate that the two will finally share their first real kiss.

At the same time, Chanel’s dangerous childbirth storyline continues to create fear throughout Salem. Abe and Theo are already dealing with Lexie’s death, while Chanel’s medical crisis threatens to bring another devastating loss to the family.

The contrast between tragedy and hope could make this one of the most emotional weeks of the summer.

Will Theo find the strength to say goodbye to Lexie? Can Javi and Leo finally reunite, and what will happen when Leo returns to Salem?

With heartbreaking farewells, romantic reunions, and unexpected returns all happening at once, Salem is about to experience a week that fans will not soon forget.