Days Shock Twist: Xander Walks In on Sarah and Brady’s Unexpected Bond
Tensions simmered inside the DiMera mansion as EJ and Gwen discussed Susan’s eerie psychic visions. Susan believes Stefano might still be alive—a theory EJ dismissed, warning Gwen that Stefano wouldn’t approve of her living there. Gwen quipped, “Something tells me he’ll be just fine.”
At the penthouse, Marlena was shaken by her dream and greeted Brady and Rachel as they returned from the movies. Brady quickly excused himself, leaving Marlena and Rachel for a private chat.
Rachel asked Marlena why she wanted Brady gone, prompting Marlena to admit she needed to discuss Johnny’s trial. Marlena urged Rachel to tell the truth, despite EJ’s subtle pressure to lie.
Rachel feared her testimony could send Johnny to prison, but Marlena reassured her that honesty was the only path forward—and that the adults would handle the fallout.
Rachel, overwhelmed, worried about her grandmother’s safety, but Marlena promised to protect her loved ones. Their conversation was interrupted when Sami called, revealing she’d be arriving in Salem the next morning.
Elsewhere, at the hospital, Xander and Sarah dealt with a faulty elevator. Xander offered to carry Victoria’s stroller down the stairs, but Sarah declined.
After saying an emotional goodbye to his daughter, Xander walked away. Later, the elevator broke down with Chad and Cat trapped inside.
With no signal and limited staff due to budget cuts, Chad panicked. Cat calmed him down, and they opened up about Stefano, family legacies, and past misdeeds—including Chad’s admission that he once faked a brain tumor to win Abigail back.
Meanwhile, EJ clashed with Rita over hospital maintenance cuts. Rita blamed him for the elevator disaster and warned it could lead to lawsuits.
When EJ asked if Stefano might still be alive, Rita insisted he was truly dead, despite Susan’s claims. Still, EJ couldn’t shake the feeling that something about Stefano’s death was unresolved.
At the Bistro, Gwen tried to join Xander for dinner, but he pushed her away. She implied that Sarah never truly accepted him and that he was better off embracing his darker side. Xander brushed her off and left, uninterested in her manipulations.
Later, Sarah bumped into Brady after dragging Victoria’s stroller down six flights of stairs. She admitted she was trying to prove she could handle things alone. Brady invited her for mocktails, where Sarah opened up about co-parenting with Xander.
She admitted he had done something kind by giving her Victoria early, but the conversation turned bittersweet. Sarah revealed her legal separation and admitted that not long ago, she and Xander were talking about having a second child. “It wasn’t meant to be,” she said, holding back tears.
Meanwhile, Brady reflected on how Sarah had been a stabilizing force in Rachel’s life. The night ended with quiet heartache and unanswered questions—as Salem’s residents continued to navigate a web of broken dreams, family secrets, and emotional reckonings.
