DOOL BOMBSHELL: GABI AND ARIANNA HEADED FOR MOTHER-DAUGHTER SHOWDOWN OVER THEO CARVER?
TL;DR: Days of Our Lives is setting up a potential love triangle between Gabi Hernandez, her daughter Arianna Hernandez, and DiMera’s new CEO Theo Carver, with Arianna crushing hard on Theo while Gabi‘s business conflicts with him could turn romantic after Philip Kiriakis dumps her.
Hold onto your remote controls, DOOL fans — we’re about to witness a family feud that’ll make the DiMera-Kiriakis wars look like a tea party!
The setup? Arianna “Ari” Hernandez (Marissa Reyes) has it BAD for Theo Carver (Tyler Joseph Andrews). And I mean heart-eyes, butterflies-in-stomach, doodling-his-name-in-her-notebook bad. But here’s where things get messy…
What’s Happening with Arianna and Theo?
Arianna is definitely crushing on Theo, and she’s not being subtle about it. The girl recently got passionate with Doug Williams III (Peyton Meyer), so we know she goes after what she wants! But Theo? He seems more interested in corporate takeovers than teenage romance.
Poor Gabi (Cherie Jimenez) completely misread the situation when Ari mentioned leaning on Aaron Greene (Louis Tomeo) for support. Mom immediately jumped to conclusions, grilling Ari about whether something romantic was brewing. News flash: Aaron is firmly planted in the friend zone! It’s all about Theo for this lovestruck Hernandez.
Will Gabi Fall for Her Daughter’s Crush?
This is where it gets JUICY! Gabi just turned down Theo‘s business deal to keep Gabi Chic at DiMera Enterprises. But that mischievous look in Theo‘s eyes? Something tells me he’s not giving up that easily.
And let’s talk about Gabi‘s current romance with Philip Kiriakis (John-Paul Lavoisier) — that relationship is a ticking time bomb! Once Philip discovers Gabi‘s been plotting with Tony DiMera (Thaao Penghlis) to destroy the Titan-DiMera merger? Game over. He’ll dump her faster than you can say “corporate espionage.”
Here’s where it gets REALLY interesting…
The Explosive Confrontation That Changes Everything?
Picture this: Philip kicks Gabi to the curb. She’s devastated, furious, looking for someone to blame. Who better than the new DiMera CEO who suddenly knows all her secrets?
Gabi could storm into Theo‘s office, accusing him of betraying her trust and spilling everything to Philip. The accusations fly! The tension builds! And then… Theo proves he’s innocent. Never said a word.
Suddenly Gabi‘s seeing him differently. That corporate shark energy? The way he stands his ground against her fury? Chemistry, anyone?
What’s Next for This Messy Triangle?
Given Days‘ history (remember the JJ/Paige/Eve disaster?), this is heading exactly where you think. Could Ari finally work up the courage to confess her feelings to mom — right after Gabi and Theo have crossed a line?
Don’t be surprised if Ari walks in on a moment she can NEVER unsee. The show loves those shocking visual reveals!
Given Theo‘s new “bad boy CEO” energy since the recast, he’s definitely not the sweet kid we remember. This jaded version? He’s perfect for a woman like Gabi who knows how to play dirty in business AND pleasure.
The real question: Can the Hernandez women survive this? Mother-daughter bonds have survived a lot on this show, but competing for the same man? That’s relationship kryptonite!
Mark my words — by February sweeps, this triangle will EXPLODE. Ari might even leave Salem heartbroken (that “multi-month arc” the actress mentioned isn’t forever, folks).
And Gabi? She’ll have to live with choosing a man over her daughter. That’s the kind of guilt that haunts a soap character forever.
Yikes!
This has all the makings of must-see TV. The question isn’t IF this triangle happens — it’s how much collateral damage it’ll cause when it does!
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