The latest episode of Days of Our Lives was full of twists, keeping viewers on the edge of their seats. It kicks off with Jada waking up and joining Rafe in the kitchen as he’s preparing breakfast. Just as they’re about to share a kiss, EJ unexpectedly knocks on the door, and the pair is left questioning his visit. EJ explains that he wanted to check on his private eye, creating a tense moment between them.
Later on, Jada faces scrutiny for her failure to locate Rachel. EJ has an intense conversation with Arnold, asking about his relationship with Jada. Arnold insists that he never touched her and that he’s been following the rules. However, EJ has a sinister plan to get Jada fired. He reveals that they’ll use Rafe’s doppelgänger to dig up dirt on her and focus on “exposing” her misdeeds.
Meanwhile, Sarah has a heated moment with Victor, telling him not to judge her for keeping secrets. She reveals her intentions to shield Xander from becoming like his father and preserve the peace in their relationship. Sarah is caught by Xander talking to herself and shares her guilt about not being there for Justin. The pair ends up swooning over one another, although Sarah seems a bit uncomfortable. Later, Sarah mentions that she plans to visit Kayla at work and check in on Bonnie at the hospital.
At the hospital, Alex arrives to visit his father and Bonnie. Kayla warns Justin that he needs to prepare for the worst as she’ll be going in shortly. The scene takes a dramatic turn when Justin and Alex visit Bonnie and are shocked by her condition. Bonnie breaks down when she sees Justin, and he tries to comfort her by telling her she won’t be returning to the “deathtrap” of a set, but this only upsets her further. Justin grows angry, threatening to sue Body and Soul, which horrifies Alex, who insists it was an accident. Bonnie tries to explain, but a call from the wardrobe department reveals that they did not send the text that triggered the incident.
Justin and Alex start to suspect they are being lied to by Richard from the wardrobe department. With Bonnie’s consent, they search her phone and discover that the text was sent to an unknown number. Alex heads off to investigate further, while Justin promises Bonnie they will uncover the truth.
Meanwhile, Stephanie visits Bonnie at the hospital and has a chance encounter with Jada. During their chat, Stephanie opens up about the challenges she’s facing, including her breakup and the problems with Body and Soul as a client. In an unexpected moment, Jada asks Stephanie to be her maid of honor, and she agrees.
Later, Sarah visits Kayla’s office to discuss Bonnie’s recovery, and Kayla expresses her gratitude for Sarah’s help. They briefly discuss Stephanie’s breakup, with Sarah almost spilling the beans about the real reason for the split, but she quickly plays it cool when Kayla asks for details.
The final moments of the episode take a chilling turn as Alex and Stephanie talk about Bonnie’s suspicious text. Stephanie opens up about her split with Philip, and during their conversation, Jada checks in on Bonnie and Justin. Justin expresses his doubts about the “accident,” believing someone intentionally caused Bonnie to fall. He suspects it could be the same person who sent the cupcakes. In a suspenseful closing scene, an unknown figure draws an ominous red X over Bonnie’s photo, leaving viewers wondering who’s behind the sinister plot.