Welcome, dear readers of TV Days Drama Digest, where the truth is often stranger and far more devastating than fiction! “Days of Our Lives” is ratcheting up the tension to an unbearable degree this week, as shocking arrests, terrifying secrets, and desperate power plays converge. Prepare for a week of unparalleled drama as Salem’s most explosive storylines collide!

1. Johnny’s Public Arrest Rocks Salem: “Deal With The Devil” And The Damning Memory Card!

The pressure has finally exploded! This week, Jada Hunter will show up in the town square to ARREST Johnny DiMera for the attempted murder of his own father, EJ DiMera! This scene is guaranteed to turn heads and send shockwaves through Salem. Naturally, Chanel Dupree is in total shock, leading to fiery confrontations. In one heated exchange, she even tells EJ that it feels like Johnny “made a deal with the devil”! This accusation cuts deep, especially as EJ desperately insists Johnny is innocent and vows to protect him.

Adding to the legal nightmare, Belle Black is stunned when she gets her hands on a crucial piece of evidence: the memory card from the camera planted in the house the night EJ was shot, courtesy of Rafe Hernandez! Will Belle actually watch it? The contents of this card could either exonerate Johnny or expose the true culprit, a truth EJ himself struggles to recall amidst his muddled memories. The net is tightening around Johnny, as Gabi Hernandez also remembered overhearing Johnny fighting with EJ on the night of the shooting, implicating him further.

2. Sophia’s Chilling Baby Secret: A Conspiracy To Hide The Newborn?!

The mystery surrounding Sophia (Rachel Boyd) and her baby is deepening into a chilling conspiracy! In the preview, Sophia is seen holding a crying newborn, whispering, “We can’t let anybody see you, okay?” This deeply unsettling command immediately raises terrifying questions about her plan. Fans are speculating if she intends to conduct an illegal adoption through Melinda Trask, or even worse, fake the loss of her baby to keep this shocking secret buried. Her extreme reaction to anyone seeing the baby suggests a desperate and potentially dangerous scheme is underway.

3. Treachery & Pacts: Kate’s Vengeance Against Xander & Philip’s Shocking Alliance!

The drama doesn’t stop there! Kate Roberts’ fury towards Xander Cook for brutally beating Philip Kiriakis remains red-hot, and she’s not holding back. Alex Kiriakis has already agreed to Kate’s request for revenge, setting the stage for a devastating plot against Xander.

However, the most mind-boggling twist is yet to come: Philip Kiriakis and Xander Cook, despite their violent history, will actually come to an understanding and shake hands! This “deal with the devil” between former bitter enemies hints at a dark, unseen pact or a mutual manipulation far more sinister than anyone can imagine. What shocking secret could bring these two together, and who will pay the price for their unholy alliance?

4. Salem’s Other Explosions: Scandalous Books, Fading Memories & Power Plays!

Amidst these converging crises, other explosive storylines are unfolding:

• Stephanie’s “Too Hot” Book: Stephanie Johnson’s (Abigail Klein) book, “One Stormy Night,” is the talk of the town, described as full of “wild fantasies”. Even Kayla Brady (Mary Beth Evans) admits she “borrowed a few moves” from it for Steve (Stephen Nichols) in the bedroom! The hilarious yet scandalous reveal happens when Kate confronts Alex and Stephanie at the Brady Pub, blurting out, “Wait—are you the author of One Stormy Night?“
• EJ’s Blurred Battle: While EJ fights to save Johnny, his own muddled memories of the shooting persist. The return of Tony DiMera (Thaao Penghlis) to reclaim the DiMera family birthright adds another layer of pressure to EJ’s already crumbling world.
• Budding Romance & Tensions: Cat and Chad DiMera (Billy Flynn) continue to enjoy pleasant evenings together. Meanwhile, Rafe gets angry with Jada, and Marlena and Roman share their concerns.

This week in Salem is a whirlwind of secrets, steam, and a whole lot of “wait, what?!”. “Days of Our Lives” streams weekdays on Peacock.

What are your WILDEST THEORIES about Johnny’s arrest and Sophia’s secret? Who do you think really shot EJ, and what will Philip and Xander’s pact unleash? Share your thoughts in the comments below!