TV soap news and spoilers say that in a stunning development that has rocked Days of Our Lives, Joy’s abrupt departure from Salem has left fans questioning her true motivations. What seemed like an ordinary exit now appears to be something far more shocking.
Joy left town carrying a life-changing secret—one that she chose to keep hidden from Alex and Stephanie. The truth? She was pregnant with Alex’s baby and lied about it to everyone.
This revelation raises countless questions. Why would Joy go to such great lengths to conceal the truth? What drove her to deceive Alex and Stephanie about something as monumental as a pregnancy?
The answers, while layered in complexity, all boil down to one devastating reality—Alex made it clear he didn’t want her. Joy knew she couldn’t stay in Salem with a growing belly and unanswered questions looming over her. From the moment she discovered she was pregnant, Joy must have faced a whirlwind of emotions—fear, heartbreak, uncertainty. All of it must have weighed on her.
Rather than risk rejection from Alex or unwanted interference from Stephanie, she made the heartbreaking decision to lie about her test results. Telling them that her pregnancy test was negative gave her a way out—a way to disappear before anyone could suspect the truth. It was an act of self-preservation, but also one of incredible loneliness.
Keeping such a monumental secret isn’t easy, and it forces us to wonder—did Joy truly want to leave, or did she feel like she had no choice?
As time passed and her pregnancy became more noticeable, Joy must have realized that she couldn’t continue living in Salem without the truth coming to light. She had to act fast. If she had stayed, someone—perhaps Maggie or even Justin—would have noticed the changes in her body. The questions would have started, and soon the lie would have unraveled.
Rather than wait for the inevitable, Joy did the only thing she could think of—she packed her bags and vanished before anyone could put the pieces together.
But where did she go, and what was her plan?
Some speculate that Joy may have sought refuge somewhere she could give birth away from prying eyes, protecting both herself and her unborn child from the judgment and chaos that would surely follow if the truth were revealed too soon. Others believe she left with the intention of someday coming back—of returning to Salem with a child in tow and making Alex face the reality of fatherhood.
If that is the case, what does Joy hope to gain? Would she want Alex to be a part of the baby’s life, or is this her way of punishing him for pushing her away? Could she be holding on to some hope that he might change—that once he sees the child, he’ll realize what he lost?
Or, in the ultimate act of self-reliance, could Joy have decided that Alex never needed to know—that she would raise their baby on her own?
Meanwhile, Alex remains blissfully unaware of the truth, believing that Joy is long gone and out of his life forever. But how will he react when he eventually learns the secret Joy kept from him?
If she returns with a child in her arms, Alex may feel a mix of emotions—anger at being deceived, guilt for not seeing the signs, and possibly even love for the baby he never knew existed. His reaction could make or break what remains of his connection to Joy, and it’s unclear whether he will embrace fatherhood or reject it outright.
Stephanie, too, will be affected by this revelation. She and Joy shared a complicated relationship, and the fact that Joy lied to her as well will sting. Will she sympathize with Joy’s reasoning, or will she feel betrayed?
If Joy comes back, she’ll have to answer for her deception—not just to Alex, but to everyone who cared about her in Salem. The longer Joy stays away, the greater the anticipation builds for her eventual return.
If she does come back, it won’t be without consequence. She’ll have to face the storm she created, and that storm could bring heartbreak, redemption, or a completely unexpected twist that no one saw coming.
One thing is for certain—this story is far from over.
So, what do you think?
Did Joy make the right decision in keeping her pregnancy a secret, or will her actions ultimately lead to more pain and heartbreak? Will Alex step up if he learns the truth, or will he walk away? And how will the rest of Salem react when they find out Joy’s shocking secret?
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