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Let’s dive deep into a storyline that promises to shake Salem from its very core, as the mental pressures on one of its most beloved characters begin to surface. This Friday, June 20, all eyes will be on Dr. Sarah Horton Kiriakis and Marlena Evans as a dark secret threatens to be exposed!

DR. SARAH ON THE BRINK: MARLENA STEPS IN!

At the heart of this latest drama is Sarah (Linsey Godfrey). Despite being a dedicated doctor, recent spoilers reveal she’s questioning whether she truly has it all under control – and what could go wrong at any second.

Sarah’s history is anything but simple. She’s known for making rash decisions, acting before she thinks, and famously, for heartbreaking lies involving babies in the past. There was even that period when she believed she was Renee DuMond – though that wasn’t entirely her fault due to being brainwashed, Sarah clearly has a history of mental fragility.

Currently, Sarah is struggling to deal with a husband she knows is violent (Xander Kiriakis) – yet he still wants access to their child. This immense psychological pressure is pushing Sarah to her limits. This is precisely where Marlena Evans (Deidre Hall), Salem’s top psychiatrist, steps in. Marlena arrives for Sarah’s check-up, but it quickly turns into a fateful encounter!

THE HIDDEN TRUTH: WHAT WILL MARLENA UNCOVER?!

As Marlena confronts Sarah, the tension is palpable. Marlena is renowned for her ability to see through defenses and understand what’s truly happening in people’s minds. Spoilers reveal a “bombshell” – Marlena will uncover the breakdown Sarah is trying to hide! This could be an undiagnosed mental health issue, a repressed trauma, or a combination of both.

Will Marlena be able to help Sarah in time before she makes another devastating decision? Sarah’s unstable mental state, coupled with facing a violent husband, creates an emotional “time bomb” that could detonate at any moment, leading to tragic consequences for everyone involved!

OTHER INTERTWINED STORYLINES THIS WEEK:

While Marlena tries to save Sarah, other dramas continue to unfold in Salem:

• Graduation & Teen Drama: It’s high school graduation time! Sophia (Rachel Boyd) and Aaron (Louis Tomeo) will be present, though not exactly in a celebratory mood. Sophia is still worried about putting her baby up for adoption, while Aaron’s brother is in prison. Holly Jonas (Ashley Puzemis) is also bummed because her ex ratted out the guy she kind of likes for being a thief.
• Family Tension & Johnny’s Secret: Brady (Eric Martsolf) will challenge EJ (Dan Feuerriegel) over what he’s recently learned. Meanwhile, Chanel (Raven Bowens) turns to Paulina (Jackée Harry) and Abe (James Reynolds) for support with Johnny’s (Carson Boatman) ongoing doldrums. Johnny’s secrets are affecting both the Price/Carver and DiMera families, and it might take both of them to snap him out of it.

Friday, June 20, promises to be an emotionally charged and tense day as Marlena attempts to uncover the truth about Sarah. Can Salem handle another mental health crisis? And who will be affected by the secrets Sarah is trying to conceal?

What do you think Marlena will discover about Sarah? Can Sarah be helped in time? Share your thoughts in the comments below!