Days of Our Lives Spoilers: Lani Returns, Gabi Finds Theo's Journal

Lani reunites with Chanel, while Gabi discovers Theo's journal revealing EJ's secret medical experiment.

Apr. 20, 2026 at 3:09am

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An abstract close-up photograph of a worn leather journal cover, with dramatic high-contrast lighting creating a sense of glamour and mystery around the hidden contents.A glimpse into the private thoughts and emotions of a Salem resident could expose a shocking medical secret.Salem Today

Days of Our Lives spoilers reveal that Lani Price-Grant will return to Salem and have a heartfelt reunion with her sister Chanel Dupree DiMera. Meanwhile, Gabi Hernandez will stumble upon Theo Carver's journal, which contains details about the strange medical experiment EJ DiMera has been hiding.

Why it matters

Lani's return to Salem will provide an emotional moment for the sisters, while Gabi's discovery of Theo's journal could uncover EJ's secret and lead to major plot developments in the long-running soap opera.

The details

Lani will meet up with Chanel in the town square, where they'll catch up and Lani will congratulate Chanel on her pregnancy. Elsewhere, Gabi will find Theo's journal under a menu and read about EJ's secret medical experiment involving Lexie Carver's resurrection. Theo had been confiding his thoughts and emotions about the situation in the journal, which Gabi will now have access to.

  • On Monday, April 20, Lani will return to Salem and reunite with Chanel.
  • Also on Monday, Gabi will discover Theo's journal and learn about EJ's secret experiment.

The players

Lani Price-Grant

Lani is Chanel's sister and will return to Salem for an emotional reunion.

Gabi Hernandez

Gabi will stumble upon Theo's journal, which contains details about EJ DiMera's secret medical experiment.

Theo Carver

Theo has been keeping a journal about his emotions regarding Lexie Carver's resurrection, which Gabi will discover.

EJ DiMera

EJ has been hiding a secret medical experiment, the details of which will be revealed through Theo's journal.

Chanel Dupree DiMera

Chanel is Lani's sister and is currently pregnant, which Lani will congratulate her on.

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What’s next

The discovery of Theo's journal could lead to major plot developments as Gabi uncovers EJ's secret medical experiment involving Lexie Carver's resurrection.

The takeaway

Lani's return to Salem and Gabi's discovery of Theo's journal are set to bring emotional reunions and uncover a long-hidden secret that could shake up the residents of Salem.