Holly Gets Ignored, Doug Finds Support

Holly sat in her room, debating what to say to Doug. Her attempts to reach him failed—first a text, then a phone call, both unanswered. Doug, meanwhile, walked into the Brady Pub with uncertainty clouding his face. He filled out a job application and hesitated when asked for his address.

Admitting he was staying at a homeless shelter, Doug seemed ready to walk away. But Roman stepped in with warmth and understanding. Instead of judgment, Roman offered a room for rent and even fronted Doug the money, to be deducted from his future pay. Touched and overwhelmed, Doug accepted the offer, grateful for a second chance.

Days of Our Lives Recap: Rafe and Gabi Confront Leo and Each Other

Back at home, Rafe returned from work and immediately spotted Leo’s list of suspects. The moment Leo appeared, Rafe snapped. He warned Leo to stay away from Gabi, insisting she wouldn’t be dragged into another false accusation.

Meanwhile, Gabi was scolding Javi—ostensibly over typos in a report, but the tension ran deeper. She feared Gabi Chic’s future and was furious about Leo’s involvement. After stepping out to grab food, Gabi narrowly missed Leo arriving at her place with dinner. Javi tried to get rid of him, but before Leo could leave, Gabi returned, fuming at both men.

Fed up, she stormed out again. Javi, left behind, sighed that working for Gabi had become a nightmare. Leo pushed him to quit before their relationship as cousins shattered completely.

Shawn Questions Jada’s Innocence

At the Salem PD, Shawn surprised Jada, offering help with EJ’s case. But his real reason surfaced quickly—he questioned whether she might have been the shooter. Jada didn’t lose her cool. Instead, she admitted that while she had locked up her gun that night, it was because she didn’t trust herself emotionally.

Later, Shawn called Rafe and demanded to know when he’d surrender his weapon. Rafe, irritated, snapped that he was rejoining the FBI and had been too busy. Before the dust could settle, Leo arrived with more unsolicited commentary, naming Jada, Rafe, and Gabi as suspects. Jada professionally dismissed him with a cold “no comment,” while Shawn looked ready to throw him out the door.

Days of Our Lives Recap: Rafe Presses Gabi About the Shooting

When Gabi returned, she unloaded her frustration on Rafe—until he interrupted with a pointed question. Had she shot EJ using his gun? Gabi was stunned. After a pause, she admitted to taking the gun and going to the DiMera mansion that night.

However, she claimed she hadn’t fired it. Instead, she heard a man arguing with EJ and ran. Rafe looked her in the eye and said he believed her, but admitted he wished she’d come clean sooner. Gabi then revealed something more—she had seen Ava at the mansion’s door. That revelation cast doubt on everything they thought they knew.

Sophia Finds Her Voice, Tate Makes a Move

Over in Sophia’s room, Tate tried comforting her. She was miserable—her senior year in ruins, her future unclear. But Tate reminded her that once she turned 18, she could choose adoption herself. Inspired, Sophia declared she would finally defy her controlling mother.

As she got ready, Tate slipped out to meet Holly and deliver the update. He told her that he and Sophia planned to place the baby for adoption, then floated the idea of reconnecting. Holly didn’t respond before Roman interrupted, pulling Tate away for help in the kitchen. Doug reentered just as Tate left, and he and Holly exchanged a warm smile—one that didn’t go unnoticed.

Days of Our Lives Recap: Final Moments—And A Watchful Eye

Back at Gabi Chic, Leo brought more food for Javi, who cleared Gabi’s desk. Their flirtation intensified until things got steamy—right there in the office. Meanwhile, Jada vented to Shawn about Leo’s interference. Shawn apologized for doubting her, and Jada offered him the same reassurance.

At the pub, Roman introduced Doug as the new resident and employee. Holly hugged him, happy for the turnaround. Tate, however, saw the hug, got jealous, and stormed off. Holly followed him outside, but brushed off the drama, still smiling thanks to Doug.

What they didn’t see was a mysterious figure lurking nearby—camera in hand, capturing every moment. This Days of Our Lives Recap for May 6, 2025, delivered suspense, heart, and heat—Salem’s trademark mix. Doug found hope, while Gabi fought to clear her name. With new secrets exposed and a camera watching in the shadows, danger is creeping back in fast. Stay locked into Soap Opera Daily for more Days of Our Lives coverage, spoilers, and recaps.