This week: Tate escapes a pregnancy tragedy thanks to Theresa’s smart actions. | Days of Our Lives

Salem is as chaotic as ever, and Tate Black (Leo Howard) is at the center of the latest drama. Following the collapse of Chanel and Johnny’s plan to adopt Sophia Choy’s baby, Sophia’s mother, Amy Choy, is determined to force Tate into marriage with her daughter. For Amy, this is the only way to handle the unexpected pregnancy and uphold her family’s honor. But longtime Salem residents know that forced marriages rarely go smoothly, and this situation is no exception.

As the son of Brady Black, Tate is no stranger to scandal, but being pushed into fatherhood has the whole town talking. Is he truly the father of Sophia’s baby, or is this just a cover-up for the Choy family’s secrets? Just as Tate’s future appears to be slipping out of his control, his mother, Theresa Donovan (Emily O’Brien), returns to Salem, fresh out of prison, and ready to fight for her son.

Theresa immediately senses that something is off. Learning that Brady never demanded a paternity test, she takes matters into her own hands. Rumors suggest that another young man, Aaron Green, may have been involved with Sophia around the time of conception. Determined to uncover the truth, Theresa cleverly obtains a sample of Sophia’s blood during a staged accident at dinner. With help from Sarah Kiriakis, she arranges for a secret paternity test—one that could shatter Amy’s carefully constructed narrative.

As tensions rise, Theresa’s actions could expose the truth and prevent Tate from being trapped in a loveless marriage. Will her instincts be right, or is she risking everything on a dangerous gamble? Stay tuned as the drama unfolds in Salem!