In a gut-wrenching twist that no one saw coming, Days of Our Lives delivers one of its most emotional and devastating storylines yet. Salem is left reeling after the tragic accident that claimed the life of Thomas DiMera — and the shock has sent Chad spiraling into grief, guilt, and anger. The once-hopeful father’s world shatters as he faces the heartbreaking reality that his beloved son is gone forever.

According to early spoilers, the episode opens on a peaceful morning in Salem that quickly turns into a nightmare. Thomas, who had been playing near the DiMera mansion after arguing with his father, wandered off in frustration. Chad, preoccupied with a phone call about a business deal, didn’t notice his son slipping away. Within minutes, chaos erupts when a car speeds down the road — and the unthinkable happens. A sickening thud echoes through the air, followed by the screams of horrified witnesses.

When Chad rushes outside and sees the crowd gathering, his heart stops. “Please, no… not my son,” he cries out as he runs toward the scene. EMTs work frantically to save Thomas, but their efforts are in vain. The next shot — a lifeless small hand slipping from the paramedic’s grasp — leaves even the most stoic Days viewers in tears.

Back at the hospital, the grief is palpable. Chad sits in stunned silence, unable to process what has happened. His mind replays every moment — the argument, the distraction, the sound of the crash. Abigail’s memory floods his thoughts, and it’s almost too much to bear. “First Abby… now Thomas,” he whispers brokenly. “How much more can I lose?”