While other characters are busy with romance and conflict, Theo Carver is drawn into a real nightmare.

In a climactic episode aired earlier this year, Theo confronts Peter Blake, notorious for his nickname “The Salem Ghost.”

Peter carries a vial of Sarin – a poison once banned in war – intending to kill the group imprisoned in the crypt.

When Kristen tries to snatch the vial, Peter activates an explosive device, causing the wall to collapse.

Theo pushes her out of the way, taking the full impact himself. He lies unconscious amidst the rubble, blood streaming down his forehead. This scene is shocking to viewers due to its realism and Theo’s sacrifice.

Abe Carver and Paulina receive news of their son’s critical condition and rush to the hospital in despair. There, Gwen Rizczech reappears, secretly gathering information to exploit the incident in a new power struggle.

Salem has never been peaceful for long. While everyone was praying for Theo, rumors spread that Peter Blake was still alive and had escaped, leaving behind a promise to “return when the blood cools.” Fans claimed this was a sign of a new “Salem Underground” arc – where the dark past would continue to haunt Carver’s descendants.