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.

Random Thoughts

1. Poor Gwen is always the last to know. That character really needs a win in the romance department, because she’s become the Salem equivalent of Debbie Downer.

2. If Lexie gets pregnant, I may fall into hysterical fits of laughter. I don't assume it, but it did cross my mind.

3. I’m very intrigued by ARO Wealth Management — the letters have to be a clue — and the number of literary references is genuinely fun (Wuthering Heights, Jane Eyre, Gabi's use of the Emmerson quote. etc).

4. Also amused that Kate can stroll into Maggie’s house with one carry‑on bag and announce she’s moving in today. Peak Kate Roberts energy.

   1. But, I mourn the missed opportunity to make a new family unit out of Joy, Kate, and Ari (I love a naughty girl group).

5. Do you think Javi’s drug‑addicted baby momma knew Liam’s drug‑addicted baby momma? JK, (too soon?)

6. I assumed Coriseal is an additive, not a drug itself? Like a preservative that they add to pharmaceuticals. And the 2024 batch got contaminated by arsenic. So, I'm waiting to see if they show Coriseal pills, or like a power (just to understand the logic).

   1. The four-day rule has got to be the big clue. Because I thought Holly's symptoms were related to taking Sophia's meds (remember she still had lingering symptoms). But, it seems like there's a plot rule that whatever was ingested causes immediate nausea, and may be lethal within four days.

   2. I appreciate when they commit to plot rules in a mystery.

7. Somebody's got to either renovate or sell The Horton Cabin on Smith Island. No TV, no bridge, no WiFi, shoddy cell reception, a well and a septic tank. No, thank you. And half of the women in Salem were kidnapped there. The Hortons need to sell that shack and buy a new space for their extended family and Christmas tree ornaments.

   1. I wonder who owns it now? Jennifer (since she owns the family home)?

   2. At least they should get a Ring Camera..

   3. The funniest would be if we ever got to meet the ferryman (ferryperson?) who seems to have multiple trips per day to this one tiny island.

Edited 1 hour ago1 hr by j swift

Javi's baby momma was not a drug addict. Javi had too many beers the night before and was hungover so they switched up routines for the morning and the mom left the little girl in the car by accident. Javi was usually the parent that dropped Solana to daycare everyday.

The mom is in jail currently.

16 minutes ago, carolineg said:

The mom is in jail currently.

I wonder if that means we'll be seeing her at some point. I kinda hope not though 😂

5 minutes ago, AbcNbc247 said:

I wonder if that means we'll be seeing her at some point. I kinda hope not though 😂

I think we might. Today's dialogue made me wonder even if it wasn't super obvious.

28 minutes ago, carolineg said:

Javi's baby momma was not a drug addict. Javi had too many beers the night before and was hungover so they switched up routines for the morning and the mom left the little girl in the car by accident. Javi was usually the parent that dropped Solana to daycare everyday.

The mom is in jail currently.

At least we know you actually watch this soap and don't go by recaps. 🤪

5 minutes ago, carolineg said:

I think we might. Today's dialogue made me wonder even if it wasn't super obvious.

Hoping it's a two-episode drop in.

5 minutes ago, carolineg said:

I think we might. Today's dialogue made me wonder even if it wasn't super obvious.

Too bad.

Losing Trey last year was the best opportunity to get good conflict for Javi that could have been tied to his daughter dying. Possibly bringing that back now just kinda feels like they're beating a dead horse.

3 minutes ago, Liberty City said:

At least we know you actually watch this soap and don't go by recaps. 🤪

It was such a tragic story that I couldn't forget it. Like the little baby died in a hot car because the mom was tired and confused and didn't drop her off and went to work instead.

Idk how you would do that, but I guess it's not unheard of. I think someone pulled up the stats on that and it actually happens.

1 minute ago, AbcNbc247 said:

Too bad.

Losing Trey last year was the best opportunity to get good conflict for Javi that could have been tied to his daughter dying. Possibly bringing that back now just kinda feels like they're beating a dead horse.

I'd be okay with the mom coming back I think? I would almost immediately take her out of Javi's story, but I could see a character with such a tragic past being okay in Salem.

1 minute ago, carolineg said:

I would almost immediately take her out of Javi's story

That's pretty much the only way the character would work, IMO.

2 minutes ago, carolineg said:

It was such a tragic story that I couldn't forget it. Like the little baby died in a hot car because the mom was tired and confused and didn't drop her off and went to work instead.

Idk how you would do that, but I guess it's not unheard of. I think someone pulled up the stats on that and it actually happens.

I've recalled them with a father who forgot his child was in the car and went to work, etc. Like, how do y'all forget your children?! Damn. Forget 'em at home. At least that would be safer and cooler than anything else.

27 minutes ago, Liberty City said:

At least we know you actually watch this soap and don't go by recaps. 🤪

I see the toxic energy still exists, given that my POV is unwelcome, I leave you with this reminder of this soon to be gone datalounge

20 minutes ago, Liberty City said:

I've recalled them with a father who forgot his child was in the car and went to work, etc. Like, how do y'all forget your children?! Damn. Forget 'em at home. At least that would be safer and cooler than anything else.

You would think the child would make noise, but I guess being extremely tired or deviating from your routine could make that happen.

1 minute ago, carolineg said:

You would think the child would make noise, but I guess being extremely tired or deviating from your routine could make that happen.

You would assume so. Still baffling to me.

5 minutes ago, j swift said:

I see the toxic energy still exists, given that my POV is unwelcome, I leave you with this reminder of this soon to be gone datalounge

Wait? Why are we quoting Datalounge as a personal attack? I believe I am on SON right now unless I am too tired and left my baby in the car today lol.