Thomas DiMera, Chad’s only son, officially said what all the adults were avoiding.

In a chilling scene, the boy looked straight at his father and said coldly: “I want Cat out of this house.”

Chad was stunned. “Thomas, she’s not at fault, she apologized to me.”

Thomas replied firmly: “She used to pretend to be my mother. How can I believe she loves you?”

The atmosphere in the DiMera house was thick. Jennifer stood behind him, nodding in support of Thomas: “He’s right. Your son understands people better than you think.” Cat stood by, her hands clasped, her eyes brimming with tears.

Thomas was not only angry — he was heartbroken. “My mother is dead. You told me to believe in love, but why are you playing with her memory?” Those words were like a knife stabbing into Chad’s heart. He collapsed on the chair, holding his head in his hands, not knowing what to say.

The climax of the tragedy came when Thomas packed up his things and told his father, “If she’s still here, I’ll move to Grandma’s house.” Chad held his son’s hand and begged, “Don’t do this, son!” But Thomas just said, “Choose. Me or her?”

The scene ended in silence. Cat burst into tears and walked out of the house. Chad sat silently watching, the rain mixing with his tears. In Salem, love is never simple — especially when it collides with memories and blood.