This year’s Christmas in Salem is devoid of sparkling snow and sweet melodies – only storms, tears, and a touch of madness.

At the heart of this chaos are Rachel and Sophia, two young women who are turning Bayview Hospital into a true psychological battleground.

Rachel, having endured a series of traumatic events over the past year, seems to have completely lost faith in those around her.

She becomes reckless, daring, and begins playing an “emotional game” with Sophia – her roommate and the one who constantly exposes Rachel’s dark side.

They not only argue, but also delve into old wounds, exposing the scars of their souls.

The scene explodes when Sophia coldly throws out the statement: “You’re just pretending to be hurt to get people’s pity.” Rachel fell silent, then chuckled sarcastically, “Maybe that’s true. But at least I know where I’m going wrong.” The audience shuddered – for it was no longer a play, but a genuine dialogue between two lost souls.

Meanwhile, outside Bayview, EJ was quietly implementing a deadly plan to end the DiMera crisis before it consumed the entire family. Fans quickly pieced together the clues – concluding that EJ was behind Rachel and Sophia’s arrival at Bayview, as part of a plan to “bring his daughter out of the shadows” by… imprisoning her.