Days of Our Lives Spoilers: DiMera Lab Shocker, Holly's Worsening Condition, and EJ Suspects Cat

Upcoming storylines include Ivan's return, Gabi's surprising news, and a potential Lexie Carver resurrection.

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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Days of Our Lives spoilers for the next two weeks reveal several major developments, including the return of Ivan Marais, EJ DiMera suspecting Cat Greene, Holly Jonas' worsening condition due to secretly swapped medication, and a potential shocker related to the DiMera lab.

Why it matters

These storylines involve key characters and long-running plot threads in the popular soap opera, which will likely have significant impacts on the lives of the residents of Salem and the DiMera family's ongoing power struggles.

The details

Over the next two weeks, viewers can expect to see Gwen von Leuschner and Xander Kiriakis get intimate, Chad DiMera prepare to leave for Arizona with his kids, Theo Carver struggle with his feelings for Gabi Hernandez, and Leo Stark and Dimitri von Leuschner travel to Alamainia to prove Dimitri's innocence. Meanwhile, Brady Black and Kristen DiMera will set some ground rules for living with their daughter Rachel, and Sophia Choi will continue her efforts to destroy Holly's life. EJ DiMera will also start to suspect Cat Greene, who is part of an ISA and FBI operation.

  • During the week of February 16-20, several key events will take place.
  • On February 17, Billy Flynn, Cary Christopher, and Charlotte DiMera will have their final airdate.
  • At some point during the week of February 23-27, Liam Selejko will plant a kiss on Arianna 'Ari' Horton.

The players

Ivan Marais

Vivian Alamain's right-hand man, who is returning to help clean up lingering messes.

EJ DiMera

A member of the powerful DiMera family who will start to suspect Cat Greene.

Holly Jonas

A character whose condition will worsen due to secretly swapped medication.

Sophia Choi

A character who will continue her efforts to destroy Holly's life.

Cat Greene

A character who is part of an ISA and FBI operation and may need to be more careful to avoid EJ DiMera's suspicions.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights growing concerns in the community about repeat offenders released on bail, raising questions about bail reform, public safety on SF streets, and if any special laws to govern autonomous vehicles in residential and commercial areas.