“Days of Our Lives” (DOOL) spoilers tease that Nicole (Arianne Zucker) is about to take a ride on an emotional roller coaster. After years of turmoil, Nicole has finally found happiness with Daniel (Shawn Christian). They’re in love and they’re ready to build a future together.
Unfortunately, that future will be brief. It’s been confirmed that Dr. Dan’s days are numbered. Nicole and Daniel are planning a wedding for Valentine’s Day, but Daniel may not make it to the altar.
DOOL rumors hint that something big is happening around New Year’s Eve and Daniel’s death might fit the bill. Then again, maybe Nicole will get her dream wedding and have to say goodbye to her husband a short time later. Whatever the case, Daniel is as good as dead.
Since we know for sure Daniel will bite the dust at some point, many “Days” fans are speculating on how he’ll go. It’s possible that Daniel will die as a hero. That’s the way Daniel tends to be portrayed on the NBC soap. However, it’s equally possible that Daniel’s death could be tied to another character’s downfall.
If you’ve been paying close attention, you’ve probably noticed that Eric (Greg Vaughan) has been hitting the bottle pretty hard lately. First, there was that drunken incident at Club TBD. Nicole and Daniel were barely able to get Eric home to sleep it off.
Next, Eric downed a few too many when he learned he wasn’t getting the photography job at Basic Black. Sami (Alison Sweeney) could smell the alcohol on her brother and she questioned him about it, but Eric made an excuse.
We also saw Eric chugging away at Aiden’s (Daniel Cosgrove) bachelor party and getting a bit tipsy at the bicentennial gala. “Days of Our Lives” writers are obviously setting all of this up for a reason. The last time Eric got drunk, he glared at smitten Nicole and Daniel.
Eric realized he loved Nicole when Xander (Paul Telfer) trapped them by the furnace at the news station, but it was too late. Nicole decided she had moved on. Daniel is the one Nicole wants now. As much as Eric hates to admit it, he’s undoubtedly jealous of Daniel and Nicole’s current bliss.
There are several DOOL rumors floating around that suggest Eric could be involved in Daniel’s death. Since they seem to be introducing an alcoholism storyline or at least a drinking pattern, perhaps Eric will get behind the wheel in an inebriated state. Could Daniel be hit and killed by drunk-driving Eric? It doesn’t sound too farfetched. This would create a very difficult situation for Nicole.
Though Nicole likely has some lingering feelings for Eric, it would be awfully tough to forgive him if he played a role in Daniel’s untimely passing. To complicate matters even further, word has it that Nicole might get pregnant before Daniel is killed off. Whatever happens, Daniel’s death should really shake things up. Stick with “Days of Our Lives” for updates on Nicole’s heartbreak.
So “Days” fans, what do you think about the upcoming tragedy for Nicole? Do you believe Eric’s drinking will get out of hand? Will Daniel’s death be connected to a drunk-driving crash? Let us know what you think in the comments below and don’t forget to check CDL often for the latest “Days of Our Lives” spoilers, updates and news.