Days of Our Lives Rachel returns with a bang: SHE saw the shooter. DOOL Spoilers | 4/2025
🌪️ A Storm Gathers: April 21–25 in Salem
A dramatic week is unfolding in Salem, filled with shockwaves, secrets, and shifting alliances. At the center of the storm? Rachel Black—returning with a new look, a haunted demeanor, and more than a few mysteries.
👧 Rachel Returns – But Changed
After weeks offscreen, Rachel Black is back in Salem starting Thursday, April 24—and she’s not the same child people remember.
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She’s played by a new actress.
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No rapid aging twist, but she has a new haircut and a guarded look.
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Word is she was staying with distant relatives after a family crisis.
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Now, she’s under her parents’ roof again—but she carries the emotional weight of someone who’s seen too much.
🔫 Did Rachel Witness the Shooting?
The town buzzes with one question:
What happened the night EJ DiMera was shot?
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Kristen insists Rachel was asleep during the gunfire.
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But insiders suspect Rachel snuck out and saw something—or someone.
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Some even fear Rachel may have been involved—by accident or design.
Theory:
If she witnessed the crime, she may be too terrified to tell anyone. If Kristen or Brady know the truth, they’re walking a tightrope between protection and legal ruin.
🕵️ Kristen & Brady: Parental Instincts vs. the Law
CPS has zeroed in on the DiMera-Black household:
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Rachel’s past behavior (like her role in a kidnapping) is concerning.
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Brady and Kristen seem nervous—whispers, glances, and secrets.
They fear the truth could:
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Shatter their family.
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Land them in jail.
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Ruin their reputations.
🗣️ The Town Talks: Can Rachel Be Trusted?
Salem is split:
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Some say Rachel is just a traumatized little girl.
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Others think she’s hiding something much darker.
Rachel is plagued by:
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Nightmares
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Flashbacks
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Confusion about what’s real and what she imagined
Will she confide in her parents, or maybe Maggie Horton?
💔 A Critical Moment at EJ’s Hospital Bed
In a key scene:
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Rachel visits a hospitalized EJ.
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Seeing her uncle stirs a resolve in her.
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She decides to tell the truth—hoping to find peace and bring justice.
🔍 Shocking Theory: Was Rafe the Shooter?
A bold rumor is gaining traction:
Rafe may have shot EJ.
Why some believe this:
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He knows the woods—could sneak in unnoticed.
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Motives: Long-standing tensions with EJ.
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Witnesses saw someone of Rafe’s build and behavior near the scene.
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Rafe’s calm demeanor after the shooting seemed suspicious.
If Rachel identifies him, everything could unravel.
🎬 Summary: Rachel Holds the Key
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Rachel’s memory may unlock the mystery.
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Kristen and Brady’s double life is on the brink of collapse.
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If Rafe is the shooter, justice hangs on a child’s testimony.
💥 Also This Week in Salem…
Xander Kiriakis Feels Betrayed
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Learns his brother Philip faked a letter to manipulate the DiMeras.
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Sarah and Gabby knew and didn’t tell him.
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Will he side with family or truth?
Roman Confronts Kate
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Suspects Kate knew about the letter and hid it.
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He wants honesty—will Kate come clean?
📺 What to Watch For
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Thursday, April 24: Rachel returns—new look, new secrets.
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Friday, April 25: Flashbacks hint at what Rachel saw that night.
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All week:
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CPS breathing down Kristen & Brady’s necks
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Xander and Roman dig for answers
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🧨 Will Rachel Finally Speak?
Every whisper, flashback, and confrontation brings Salem closer to the truth. Will Rachel break her silence and reveal what she saw… or did?
Tune in to NBC & Peacock. Because in Salem, secrets don’t stay buried for long.
