January 6th on Days of Our Lives was not a peaceful morning. Instead, Salem entered a series of events that left the town breathless, where the miracle that had been bestowed quickly revealed itself as a spark igniting new, more brutal tragedies from which there was no turning back.

According to Open Your Eyes – And the Balance of Power Immediately Reversed

Abe and Paulina’s prayers were finally answered. After a period of fearful coma, Theo DiMera awoke, alert and showing no signs of serious injury. But Salem understood perfectly well: the danger lay not in the wound on his head, but in the thoughts still intact behind those eyes.

Before his family could even enjoy the joy of reunion, Theo bluntly expressed his desire to return to the CEO position at DiMera. Without a moment’s hesitation. Without a second thought. For Abe, this moment was like a second blow, forcing him to question whether the miracle he had prayed for was truly the right thing to do, or whether he had just dragged Salem back into a dangerous vortex of power.

Abe and Paulina: Their joy was short-lived, turning into anxiety.

Abe and Paulina had witnessed too much tragedy to understand that Salem never gives anything away for free. They smiled at Theo’s recovery, but deep down, an unshakeable unease lingered. If Theo returned to power, DiMera could once again become the eye of the storm, triggering new wars, clandestine deals, and immeasurable losses.

The family’s joy, therefore, was quickly overshadowed by the unanswered question: How much will Salem have to pay for this miracle?

The Wedding Is Still Warm – A Nightmare Has Knocked on the Door

While all eyes were still on Theo, another shock unexpectedly occurred at Leo and Javi’s wedding. When no one expected it, Dimitri appeared, a cruel reminder that the past never truly rests.

His appearance was enough to freeze the room. For Leo, it was a painful memory resurfacing. For Gwen, it was the last straw.

Gwen’s Uncompromising – A Door Slammed Forever

Gwen didn’t need to yell to hurt Dimitri. She used cold, blunt honesty to say what everyone knew but no one dared to say. Dimitri was trash, he was, and he always would be. There was no forgiveness. No chance of redemption. No turning back.

In that moment, Gwen stood tall, unwavering, unyielding. She was no longer seeking validation or an apology. She was simply closing a chapter of her life in the strongest way she could.

Leo Falls – And Marlena Becomes His Familiar Pillar of Support Again

Unlike Gwen, Leo broke down almost immediately. The moment Dimitri appeared, Leo reverted to his familiar reflex: running to Marlena. Once again, he needed reassurance, needed to hear assurances that he was strong enough to get through it.

And Marlena, as always, would do it. But a terrifying question hung in the air: did Leo truly want to stand on his own two feet, or had he resigned himself to living forever in this cycle of dependence?

Salem Was Not Saved – Only Pushed Closer to the Brink

January 6th saw no gunshots or dead bodies, but Salem was still shaken. Theo regained his senses and craved power. Gwen shattered all hope of reconciliation. Leo continued to sink deeper into his own fragility. And Dimitri returned at the most critical moment.

A miracle has happened. But the price is only just beginning to be revealed.

How many more “miracles” like this will Salem have to endure?