As Gabi Hernanadez spirals into panic over her missing daughter, Ariana, Days of Our Lives fans are speculating that Doug’s next move might need help from an unlikely ally, aka Leo Stark, to find her. But why do they think so, and is there a probability he will do it? Here’s an explainer.
Will Doug ask for Leo’s help to find Ari in Days of Our Lives?
It all starts when Gabi realizes her daughter, Ariana, isn’t in her room. While Ari is old enough to be on her own, something about her sudden disappearance sets off alarm bells for Gabi. Fearing the worst, she rushes to JJ Deveraux for backup, treating the situation as a potential emergency.
What Gabi doesn’t know is that Ariana didn’t disappear for mysterious reasons—she simply slipped out unnoticed. Still, Gabi’s instincts aren’t entirely off base. Paparazzi spotted Ariana in a bar with Doug, and the pair spent the night together. Ari claimed it was her birthday but strategically avoided mentioning her age, leaving Doug in a potentially awkward position.
Now that Doug finds himself part of Ari’s secret night out in Days of Our Lives, he may be seeking help to deal with the fallout—and this is where Leo comes in. Although no one has confirmed why Doug approached Leo, fans are speculating it could involve more than just Ariana.
There’s another mystery happening in the background—Julie’s missing necklace. Some believe Doug might be trying to retrieve it, and Leo, with his less-than-clean connections, could have the means to help. This is especially true if Doug needs to get information from Melinda Trask. She’s currently wrapped up in a separate emotional arc involving the possible adoption of baby Sophia.
Days of Our Lives fans find Doug turning to Leo surprising, given Leo’s checkered past and flair for drama. But when it comes to making his way through Salem’s underground secrets, Leo might be Doug’s best bet. He’s also useful when it comes to pulling favors from tough characters like Melinda.
