Gabby Hernandez is busy plotting her revenge against Stefan for his lies and betrayal. It appears she might approach EJ with an offer that could be hard for him to refuse. Gabby and EJ have always had their differences, especially recently, but as the saying goes, the enemy of my enemy is my friend. This shared goal could lead them to form an unexpected alliance. Could this alliance also spark a potential romance or at least a steamy hookup as they work together against Stefan?
Meanwhile, Ava Vitali is finding herself on Connie Alinsky's radar, which spells trouble. Connie has a reputation for being dangerous, and anyone who challenges her often faces dire consequences. Fans should prepare for a tense confrontation between Ava and Connie where threats are exchanged. Ava might try to brush off Connie's warnings, but underestimating her could be a fatal mistake. If Connie loses control, Ava could end up tied in Connie's apartment right next to Melinda Trask.
Speaking of Melinda, Friday's episode will see her coming to terms with the reality of who Connie really is. Although Melinda is still alive despite being poisoned, her situation remains precarious. The big question is whether she can find a way to escape. Given Melinda's resourcefulness, there's hope that she might outsmart her captor.
In another storyline, Stephanie Johnson experiences an emotional moment when Jada Hunter arrives at her door. Jada's visit is related to Everett Lynch, who had no next of kin. It seems Jada might be delivering Everett's ashes to Stephanie, as she was the closest thing he had to family in Salem.
