If the two Rachel and Marlena lines were enough to shake Salem, the third line has a very… “hard to say love” color but no less dramatic: Aaron faces his ex, and Gabi – Philip unexpectedly creates a hot chemistry.

Aaron Diaz’s story starts off quite gently. He stops by the Sweet Bits cafe to meet an acquaintance.

But then the door opens, and the person who walks in is not someone Aaron expected but Alex – his ex-lover.

No warning, no text, no instructions. Alex appears with a slight smile and the words: “Long time no see.”

Aaron stops. The audience can clearly see the confusion on his face. The cup of coffee in his hand shakes slightly. He tries to smile, but his mouth shakes more than his eyes. “Yeah… I didn’t think I’d see you in Salem.”
Alex sat down and replied, “Me too. But maybe we have something unfinished.”

The atmosphere between the two was as thick as the sky before a storm. Long glances, unfinished questions, old memories that had not yet healed. Viewers could even hear Aaron’s heart beating… or so they thought because the scene was so tense.

While Aaron was dealing with this clash, the other side of the character line lit up: Gabi Hernandez and Philip Kiriakis had a date that made the entire fandom freeze for a few seconds because… it was so suitable for the vibe.

Gabi appeared at Salem Square in a classic blue dress, her hair tied up, and walked to the table where Philip was waiting. He stood up, giving a gentle look that was much more than the usual “Kiriakis prince” demeanor. “I’m here,” Philip said.

Gabi smiled: “You thought I wouldn’t dare to date again?”

Their date took place in a warmer atmosphere than many people thought. Philip said something that made Gabi laugh heartily – something she rarely did after a series of emotional upheavals. Gabi looked at Philip as if she was assessing whether he was sincere or just “rehashing the old game”.

The drama increased slightly when they encountered a few curious eyes from afar – especially from those who did not want Gabi to move forward with Philip. But the two continued their date, and the moment Philip gently touched Gabi’s hand to lead her through the crowded street caused a social media explosion of memes: “Gabi – you don’t know it yet, but Philip has a big crush on you!”

The climax came when Gabi asked directly: “If you’re not sincere, don’t start.”

Philip was silent for a few seconds, his eyes warm but deep: “Gabi… I’m serious this time.”

The audience gasped. The two stood in front of the fountain, the wind blowing gently into Gabi’s hair, and Philip stepped a little closer – the feeling of “romance before the storm”.