DAYS: July 2026 Discussion Thread

Bringing this over from the June thread

I particularly enjoyed Javi and Gus' first few scenes today. We got a really good insight into both characters, and about the experiences they've had in their lives. Their scenes were really sweet... until they started talking about Leo, and Javi's jealousy was foreshadowed. I really, really hope that there's a shift in this storyline at some point, especially since I did see a little chemistry between Jacob Martinez and Michael Ocampo, and their kiss was really nice too. I also liked the way that Javi and Gus were there for Gabi. They felt like a real family. But yeah, even if we couldn't see Javi, we should've at least seen Gus build these relationships with the Hernandez family.

I also enjoyed Roman and Kate going head to head, but I do think that we should've known before today that they were sleeping in separate rooms. I did feel bad for Kate though when she found out Roman had given her room to Ari, and now has to find somewhere else to stay. I'm looking forward to seeing what happens once she moves into the Kiriakis mansion.

I'm also looking forward to seeing if Gabi does something now that she knows that Anna was the one that ratted her out.

As for Leo, I just don't care. And him possibly being the one to blow the whistle on Xander and Kristen totally feels a shoehorn situation, where he's being forced into a storyline that he has no business being in. I would rather Philip be the one to do it (despite his stupid faces lol) either intentionally or unintentionally. And it would add another dynamic to their relationship, now that they know that ARO changed the terms of their loan payments.