On May 27 in Days of Our Lives, the tension in Salem reaches new heights as family chaos, missing teens, and strange connections take center stage. Gabi Hernandez is thrown into a panic when she realizes her daughter, Ariana, is missing from her room. Although Ariana is old enough to handle herself, Gabi fears the worst and quickly brings in JJ Deveraux for help, treating the situation like a full-blown missing person case.
As it turns out, Ariana hasn’t vanished mysteriously—she just sneaked out, typical of a rebellious teen. Still, Gabi’s worry grows, especially with no updates from Will and Sonny, who either don’t know where Ariana is or are choosing to stay silent.
Meanwhile, Ariana’s whereabouts come to light. She’s been seen with Doug, and the two spent the night together after meeting at a bar. Ariana had claimed it was her birthday but didn’t mention how young she really is. This, combined with Doug needing help, starts raising some serious concerns—especially about Ari’s age and what Doug may or may not know.
Doug eventually turns to Leo for help, though it’s unclear what kind of help he needs. One theory is that Doug is also trying to find Julie’s missing necklace and thinks Leo might have the right connections to dig into it—possibly through Melinda.
Melinda, however, is preoccupied. She’s involved in the adoption process for baby Sophia, and many believe she might end up adopting the baby herself. Given her tragic history of losing her own daughter, this development could be an emotional, full-circle moment for her.
With so many tangled stories at play, Salem is once again swirling with secrets, complicated emotions, and unexpected drama.