Days of Our Lives Recap – April 10, 2025

Simmering tensions. Emotional confrontations. Power plays.
This episode shook Salem to its core. If you missed it, here’s the breakdown with all the key drama, plot twists, and what might be coming next.

1. Hospital Showdown: Belle’s ICU Confession and Sammy’s Return

The episode begins at Salem University Hospital.
EJ DiMera lies in a medically induced coma.
Belle Black, his daughter, tearfully confesses her love to him by his bedside.

“I know you hurt so many people, including me… but despite everything, I love you.”

Unbeknownst to Belle, her sister Sammy Brady overhears the confession from the hallway.
Sammy enters with a sarcastic remark, igniting a bitter confrontation.
Belle defends her feelings. The sisters clash—old wounds and deep history flaring up.

2. Chad’s Plea to Johnny: Family Before Feuds

Elsewhere at the hospital, Chad DiMera pulls his nephew Johnny aside.
He urges Johnny to reconsider his resentment toward EJ.

Johnny: “He raped mom. He deserves this coma.”
Chad: “Maybe he does… but he’s still your father.”

Chad speaks from experience, stressing the importance of forgiveness and saying goodbye.
Johnny begins to reconsider, emotions simmering beneath the surface.

3. Rex’s Accident Fallout: Kate’s Fury

At Kate Roberts’s apartment, Rex Brady arrives with his arm in a cast.
Kate is relieved but furious—suspecting EJ orchestrated Rex’s accident.

Kate: “He could’ve done this from that hospital bed. Don’t underestimate him.”

Rex tries to calm her down but promises to investigate further.
Kate is clearly convinced danger still lurks.

4. Alex and Sarah: Titan Betrayal and the Path to Truth

At Alex Kiriakis’s home, tension dominates the air.
He confronts Sarah Horton about the forged letter that helped Philip steal Titan power from Xander.

Alex: “I love you, Sarah. But this betrayal… it cuts deep.”
Sarah, emotional, apologizes and promises to make things right.

They agree: It’s time to come clean—to Xander, to Philip, to everyone.

5. Corporate Coup: Xander & Philip Strike

At DiMera Enterprises, Xander and Philip Kiriakis seize the opportunity.
With EJ incapacitated and Kristen arrested, the company is vulnerable.

“Merge DiMera into Titan. We save them—and take control.”

Wei Shin supports the move.
The Kiriakis cousins finalize the coup, setting the stage for a major power shift.

Confrontation with Gabby

They then barge into Gabby Hernandez’s office.
Gabby is furious but powerless to stop them.

Gabby: “You’ll regret this.”
Xander just laughs.

6. Kristen in Custody: A Life in Limbo

At Salem PD, Kristen DiMera is in handcuffs, facing harsh accusations.

JJ Deveraux: “You had motive, means, and opportunity.”

Kristen insists she only carried the weapon for protection—but suspicions grow.
Melinda Trask enters, her presence signaling serious legal heat ahead.
Kristen’s fate hangs in the balance.

7. Final Scenes: Salem at a Crossroads

• Sammy and Belle’s sibling rivalry reignites with emotional consequences.

• Chad’s appeal to Johnny may begin to heal the DiMera family.

• Kate’s suspicions hint at an unresolved vendetta.

• Alex and Sarah’s pact opens a path toward reconciliation and truth.

• Xander and Philip’s takeover puts the DiMera dynasty on the ropes.

• Kristen’s isolation may crack under pressure—or reveal shocking truths.

Closing Thoughts & Speculation

Salem is forever changed. Questions remain:

• Will Sammy and Belle reconcile—or escalate their feud?

• Will Chad’s words inspire Johnny to forgive?

• Is Kate right about someone trying to kill her?

• Will Kristen crack under pressure—or clear her name?

• Can the Kiriakis coup hold—or will the DiMeras strike back?