Days of Our Lives: Chad Is Overjoyed! Jeremy Finally Got Through to Thomas — But What Did He Do?!
This week on Days of Our Lives, emotions run high as Chad DiMera’s family drama takes center stage. After weeks of tension, heartbreak, and miscommunication, it seems there may finally be a glimmer of hope for Chad and his son, Thomas. But when Jeremy unexpectedly steps in and manages to reach the troubled boy in a way no one else could, questions begin to swirl. What exactly did Jeremy do — and could his unconventional methods bring healing or stir up even more trouble in the DiMera household?
The episode opens with Chad at his breaking point. Ever since Abigail’s death, he’s struggled to balance grief, fatherhood, and his attempts to move forward with Stephanie. Though he’s done everything he can to help his son, Thomas has remained withdrawn, moody, and at times angry. Chad’s heartbreak deepens with each passing day, as he watches the light fade from the boy’s eyes. He’s terrified that he’s losing his son the same way he lost his wife — to pain, silence, and guilt.
Enter Jeremy, a new counselor at Salem Elementary who has quickly made an impression on both the kids and the parents. His unconventional approach to helping children work through trauma raises some eyebrows, but his results speak for themselves. When Chad reluctantly agrees to let Jeremy meet with Thomas, he’s skeptical. After all, no one else — not Marlena, not Kate, not even Stephanie — has managed to get through to him. But within moments of their first session, something shifts.
Thomas opens up in a way that stuns everyone. He talks about missing his mother, about feeling angry at his father for trying to move on, and about the fear that loving anyone new would mean forgetting Abigail. Jeremy listens quietly, never interrupting, his calm demeanor drawing the boy out of his shell. Whatever Jeremy says to Thomas during their private conversation changes everything — by the end of the episode, the once-guarded child is smiling for the first time in months.
When Chad sees Thomas laughing again, his joy is palpable. He rushes to thank Jeremy, his voice filled with gratitude and disbelief. “I don’t know how you did it,” he says, “but you gave me my son back.” For the first time in a long time, the DiMera mansion feels warm again. Chad calls Stephanie to share the news, his tone hopeful, and she’s thrilled to hear the optimism in his voice. It seems like the dark cloud hanging over the family might finally be lifting.
But as with all things in Salem, peace never lasts long. Later that evening, Stephanie overhears a hushed conversation between Jeremy and someone on the phone — a conversation that changes everything. “He’s starting to remember,” Jeremy whispers. “But it’s not just about his mother. There’s something else he saw that night — something no one knows.”
Those chilling words set the stage for the next emotional storm. Could Thomas be remembering something important about Abigail’s death? Fans have long speculated that the full story behind her murder might not be as clear-cut as everyone believes. And now, it seems Jeremy’s therapy sessions may have unlocked memories that were buried deep within Thomas’s mind.
When Chad learns that Thomas mentioned seeing “a shadow” in the house the night Abigail died, he’s shaken. He’s desperate to know more, but Jeremy warns him to be patient. “If you push him too fast,” Jeremy explains, “you could cause more harm than good.” Still, Chad’s protective instincts kick in. He can’t rest knowing that his son might be holding the key to the truth.
Meanwhile, Stephanie grows suspicious of Jeremy’s motives. She begins digging into his past and discovers that he once worked with a private research group connected to the DiMera family — a group with a history of secrecy and manipulation. Could Jeremy’s sudden interest in Thomas be more than just professional concern?
As Thursday’s episode builds toward its emotional climax, Chad faces a difficult choice. Should he trust Jeremy and let the therapy continue, or pull Thomas away before more painful memories resurface? His heart tells him to believe in the progress they’ve made, but his instincts warn that something doesn’t add up.
The episode ends on a cliffhanger that leaves fans gasping. Late at night, Chad overhears Thomas whispering in his sleep, “Mommy said the bad man wasn’t supposed to come back.” The words send chills down Chad’s spine — and when he rushes to Jeremy’s office the next morning, he finds it completely empty. Jeremy is gone.
What did Jeremy awaken in Thomas? Is the boy remembering a forgotten piece of the puzzle behind Abigail’s death — or has he been manipulated into believing something that isn’t true?
One thing’s certain: Chad’s joy may be short-lived. The truth could either heal his family once and for all… or destroy it forever.
