While the town is still reeling from the body in the crypt, Gabi Hernandez and Ari are caught in a whirlwind of agonizing emotions.

Their already strained mother-daughter relationship is further complicated as Gabi is haunted by her past, and Ari searches for the truth the adults are hiding.

In recent episodes, Gabi has been frequently seen visiting the old church, bringing flowers and standing silently for hours.

Many viewers believe she is atoning for her actions in the previous year’s murder.

However, Gabi’s torment isn’t just about the past – it’s also about the secret she knows about Chanel and the crypt DiMera. Perhaps Gabi helped Chanel dispose of the “evidence,” and now fears the truth will be revealed.

Meanwhile, Ari – more mature and sensitive than before – begins to sense that her mother is hiding something serious. She seeks advice from Kate Roberts Brady. Kate, having experienced all sorts of scandals in Salem, advises Ari to “dig deeper into the darkness if you want to find the light.” This advice prompts Ari to take action, opening up a promising new storyline: the younger generation of Salem confronting their parents’ criminal legacy.

Simultaneously, Gabi falls into a psychological crisis when an anonymous letter appears on her doorstep with the words, “I know what you did under crypt.” The letter is handwritten, with strange symbols that lead Gabi to believe someone is watching her – possibly the same person who killed Peter Blake.