Salem’s week of December 22-26 was relentless, giving everyone a moment to breathe, as the DiMera crypt story finally reached its explosive point: the mastermind behind the kidnapping was revealed.

And this revelation wasn’t a light hint, but a blatant declaration: I’ve gone this far, you won’t get away easily.

The group, already exhausted from being trapped in the crypt for days,

now had to face the truth that the person holding them captive had a very specific reason, chose their victims with a deliberate intent, and most importantly… showed no mercy.

In the cramped, cold, airless space, devoid of trust, Tony, EJ, Theo, and the rest began to look at each other with suspicion. Everyone feared there was an insider, as everything seemed too smooth for a seemingly random kidnapping. And just when everyone was clinging to a glimmer of hope, Salem threw a shock that sent shivers down their spines: Peter appeared right inside the crypt. It felt like a piece of the past had suddenly fallen into the present, both illogical and haunting. People thought Peter was just a memory, yet now he was standing in the most terrifying place, at the most dangerous moment.

This appearance left Tony and EJ stunned, not with joy, but with their brains racing: Was Peter here because he was dragged in as a victim, or was Peter the key to all this? Because in Salem, someone returning at the right time is rarely a coincidence. It’s usually a sign of a long-buried secret about to be revealed, or a truth powerful enough to drag the entire family into a new vortex.