On Friday’s Days of Our Lives, Leo Stark (Greg Rikaart) will take a bold step in his quest for the truth. After digging through Kerry’s (Derek Yates) laptop, Leo uncovers more evidence that links Kerry to the gossip columns that have caused him so much trouble. Suspecting Kerry to be the mysterious “Lady Whistleblower,” Leo decides to set a trap to catch him in the act. As Leo gathers more proof, he’ll confront Kerry about his actions, which could have major consequences for Kerry’s unsuspecting boyfriend, Javi Hernandez (Al Calderon). Javi is in for a shocking revelation as Leo exposes Kerry’s true motives.
Meanwhile, at the DiMera mansion, Kristen DiMera (Stacy Haiduk) is hit with a terrifying realization—her daughter, Rachel Black (Finley Rose Slater), has gone missing. After packing a bag, Rachel leaves without a word, and Kristen’s panic leads her straight to the townhouse, where Brady Black (Eric Martsolf) is spending a romantic evening with Ava Vitali (Tamara Braun). Kristen bursts in, accusing Brady of being responsible for Rachel’s disappearance, but the two soon agree to put their differences aside and team up to find their missing daughter. Their uneasy partnership could bring about some emotional moments as they work together in search of Rachel.
At the Kiriakis mansion, Holly Jonas (Ashley Puzemis) steps up for Doug Williams (Peyton Meyer) by handing over the rest of the money she received from Maggie Kiriakis (Suzanne Rogers) to help him settle his debts. Doug is deeply grateful for Holly’s generosity, but he warns her about the potential heartbreak in her relationship with Tate Black (Leo Howard). His cautionary words make Holly start questioning her future with Tate, especially after he seems to prioritize Sophia Choi (Madelyn Kientz) and her baby over her. Holly begins to doubt whether she can truly rely on Tate, which may bring her closer to Doug in the coming days.
Meanwhile, Tate and Sophia’s relationship continues to grow, partly due to Tate’s failure to show up for an appointment with Holly. Sophia is intent on using her baby to keep Tate close, and it appears to be working. Holly can’t help but notice the bond between Tate and Sophia, which might prompt her to reconsider her own relationship with him.