On the Days of Our Lives episode aired September 20, 2024, Gabi was seen rescued and recuperating in the hospital. He thanked EJ for saving her life while Kayla ordered a CT scan to detect any brain haemorrhage. As per the soap's storyline, Gabi and EJ's current plot dynamics hint at a new romantic super-couple. To answer the titular question, no, Gabi is not leaving Days of Our Lives shortly. However, whether her CT scan brings forward some bad news remains to be seen.
As soap's longtime fans may remember, Gabi has faced many upheavals in the story arc as well as in casting. As for the actors portraying the dynamic character, Gabriela Rodriguez introduced Gabi in 2009 followed by Camila Banus who remained in the role for 13 years. Camila's Gabi had a tempestuous run in the soap with multiple romantic flings and face-off with the law. Currently, Cherie Jimenez, who joined the cast in 2024, plays Gabi.
Days of Our Lives: Gabi's current story arc
Gabi was in danger from Connie, a person she trusted. A mentally deranged Connie held a grudge against Gabi without letting her know. As the soap's storyline revealed, Connie felt the need to kill everyone who might suspect her hand in Li's death. She held Melinda captive and went for Gabi.
After jumping a knife attack on her, Connie took Gabi to the basement of the DiMera mansion. She also got Melinda there and tied the two to chairs while planting a timed bomb in the room. While Connie left to approach more of her victims, Gabi prayed in Spanish and English for help and rescue.
Soon, the bomb exploded and the room caught fire as EJ made his way to the basement. He extinguished the fire as Jada entered the room. Together EJ and Jada helped rescue the two victims. EJ rushed to the hospital carrying an unconscious Gabi while Jada called an ambulance for Melinda.
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At the hospital, Gabi came around and thanked EJ for saving her life, while EJ looked emotional and genuinely worried for her. With this, the Days of Our Lives storyline may be dropping hints at an upcoming romantic pair.
While the duo have been together for some time, they were not into each other seriously. While Gabi had been getting intimate with EJ as revenge on Stefan, EJ claimed he tried to cope with the void and hurt Nicole left behind with her divorce. A change of scenario with the duo is expected after this tragedy.
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Days of Our Lives: Why was Gabi a target for Connie?
Gabi was arrested for Li's murder when the initial evidence pointed at her. While Gabi was known to be a troublemaker in her younger days, she claimed she was being falsely accused of Li's murder. Believing her innocence, Rafe and Stefan tried to get her out of prison while the then-DA, EJ, kept her inside.
With enough proof to exonerate her, Gabi was released from prison. She moved on with her life bring Gabi Chic back to business. Aside, she exposed Jude's truth publicly to hurt EJ and broke up with Stefan for his involvement with Ava. She went so far as to get intimate with EJ. However, taking up Connie as her assistant was her biggest mistake since now she knows Connie killed Li.
Watch out for unfolding drama on Days of Our Lives as Gabi fights for her health while Jada and Rafe collaborate to put Connie behind bars.