Days of Our Lives Spoilers: EJ's Italy Memory Triggered, Rachel Gets New Rules

Jada questions Theo, Gabi and Philip grow closer, and Kristen has plans for a family reunion.

Published on Feb. 19, 2026

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In the latest Days of Our Lives spoilers, EJ DiMera could face a memory trigger from his time in Italy, while Rachel Black gets some new rules from Brady and Kristen. Jada Hunter will also question Theo Carver, and Gabi Hernandez and Philip Kiriakis will strengthen their connection during a Miami trip.

Why it matters

This episode of Days of Our Lives promises to further develop several key storylines, including the relationships between EJ and Cat, Theo and Jada, and Gabi and Philip. The rules imposed on Rachel by Brady and Kristen also suggest potential family drama to come.

The details

EJ DiMera will have dinner with Cat Greene, who hopes to trigger his memory of their time together at the clinic in Italy when he was in a coma. Jada Hunter will question Theo Carver, sensing his mind is elsewhere during their date. Gabi Hernandez will continue to grow closer to Philip Kiriakis during their Miami trip, with hints of a potential proposal. Brady and Kristen will set some new rules for Rachel as the three of them live together.

  • The events take place on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.

The players

EJ DiMera

A character on the soap opera Days of Our Lives, played by actor Dan Feuerriegel.

Cat Greene

A character on Days of Our Lives, played by actress AnnaLynne McCord.

Jada Hunter

A character on Days of Our Lives, played by actress Elia Cantu.

Theo Carver

A character on Days of Our Lives, played by actor Tyler Joseph Andrews.

Gabi Hernandez

A character on Days of Our Lives, played by actress Cherie Jimenez.

Philip Kiriakis

A character on Days of Our Lives, played by actor John-Paul Lavoisier.

Brady Black

A character on Days of Our Lives, played by actor Eric Martsolf.

Kristen DiMera

A character on Days of Our Lives, played by actress Stacy Haiduk.

Rachel Black

A character on Days of Our Lives, played by actress Alice Halsey.

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What they’re saying

“This is a temporary thing and Rachel's parents aren't reuniting romantically.”

— Brady Black

“Kristen will back Brady up, but she may have plans for a true family reunion deep down.”

— Kristen DiMera

What’s next

Viewers will be eager to see if Philip proposes to Gabi during their Miami trip, and whether EJ is able to recover any memories from his time in Italy with Cat.

The takeaway

This episode of Days of Our Lives promises to further develop several key relationships and storylines, hinting at potential family drama and romantic entanglements to come.