In the January 9 episode of Days of our Lives, Dimitri finally said the part out loud that Gwen clearly hoped would stay theoretical. He froze her access to his accounts while authorities investigate his kidnapping. Gwen’s face did the maths in real time. Subtle panic first, then anger. Then the dawning realization that she’d left a door unlocked that never should have existed. Her lapse in judgment feels wildly out of character for someone who prides herself on staying ahead of the mess.
Key Takeaways
- Dimitri froze Gwen out financially pending the kidnapping investigation.
- Gwen never severed her monetary ties to Dimitri.
- Dimitri’s return was predictable, not a shock twist.
- Gwen’s leverage evaporated the moment he walked back into Salem.
What Happened on DAYS
Dimitri (Peter Porte) calmly told Gwen (Emily O’Brien) that her access to his money was done. No drama or a raised voice. Just a statement of fact and a reminder that the authorities would be taking a closer look at how he disappeared. Gwen pushed back, blustered, tried to regain footing, but the ground had already shifted. He wasn’t pleading; he wasn’t explaining and reclaiming control of his vast fortune.
This all comes on the heels of Dimitri’s return, his public accusations, and his very intentional disruption of Leo (Greg Rikaart) and Javi’s (Al Calderon) wedding. Gwen knew he wasn’t dead. She knew that “disappeared” in Salem comes with an expiration date. And yet, she behaved as if the clock had stopped.
Why It Matters
Gwen’s mistake wasn’t emotional. It was logistical. If Dimitri was alive, his money was always a temporary arrangement. Keeping access tied to his accounts meant trusting a future where he never reappeared. That was never realistic.
The smarter play was obvious: she should have drained his accounts early. Move the money once. Then move it again. A clean break with no trail or shared access. However, Gwen didn’t do that. She kept things as they were, and that single choice handed Dimitri the advantage he needed.
The Fallout
Now, Gwen isn’t scrambling because she kidnapped her husband. She’s scrambling because she left him with leverage. For someone who once prided herself on planning exits before others entered the room, this is amateur hour.
Dimitri didn’t need threats or allies. He just needed access to his own name. Gwen thought the danger was in his return. It wasn’t. The danger was assuming she had time to take care of matters before they got out of her reach. (Find out how Leo can help Gwen take Dimitri down.)
