The week of August 11-15, 2025, on Days of Our Lives brings high-stakes courtroom battles, emotional confrontations, and unexpected alliances. Belle Brady and EJ DiMera face a breaking point, Marlena Evans receives an unsettling subpoena, and Johnny DiMera fights to clear his name. Meanwhile, Gabi Hernandez and Xander Cook clash, while Rachel Black takes the stand in a trial that could change lives forever.
Monday, August 11, 2025: Betrayals and Explosive Fallout
Belle Brady unleashes her fury on EJ DiMera after his latest betrayal, leaving their relationship in tatters. The tension stems from EJ exposing their affair in court to manipulate the trial in Johnny’s favor. This move backfires spectacularly, pushing Belle to declare EJ “dead to her” and walk away for good.
Meanwhile, Gabi Hernandez confronts Xander Cook, holding him accountable for his actions. Their heated exchange hints at deeper conflicts, especially after Xander’s violent outburst toward Brady Black. Sarah Horton attempts to apologize to Brady, but his willingness to forgive remains uncertain.
Marlena Evans takes on a new patient while dealing with her own emotional turmoil. Chad DiMera continues to grow closer to Cat Greene, offering her comfort as their bond deepens.
Tuesday, August 12, 2025: Family Ties and Hidden Agendas
Brady Black and Kristen DiMera put aside their differences to focus on their daughter, Rachel Black, whose anxiety escalates as the trial progresses. Their shared concern brings them together, but lingering trust issues remain.
EJ DiMera attends a therapy session with Marlena Evans, where hidden truths may surface. Their professional relationship is already strained, and this meeting could push it further toward collapse. Belle Brady and Johnny DiMera commiserate over the trial’s toll on their lives, bonding over their shared frustrations.
Elsewhere, Amy reaches out to Sophia Choi, but Sophia’s reluctance to engage suggests she’s hiding something—possibly related to her secret adoption and lingering feelings for Tate Black.
Wednesday, August 13, 2025: Legal Warfare and Emotional Confessions
In a shocking move, EJ DiMera serves Marlena Evans with a subpoena, forcing her into the courtroom. This aggressive legal tactic threatens to destroy their doctor-patient relationship and could expose Marlena’s confidential insights about EJ’s psyche.
The dynamic between Chad DiMera and Cat Greene shifts as she returns the favor, showing a softer side. Sophia Choi confides in Arianna Horton, possibly revealing more about her hidden past. Belle Brady offers advice to Tate Black and Holly Jonas, drawing from her own romantic struggles.
Thursday, August 14, 2025: Explosive Tempers and Secret Alliances
Xander Cook attempts to defend himself to Sarah Horton, but her lingering anger over his violent tendencies makes reconciliation difficult. Meanwhile, Rachel Black throws a tantrum, proving she’s inherited her mother Kristen’s fiery temperament.
Chanel Dupree proves her loyalty to Johnny DiMera by offering to take the fall for him, risking her own freedom. In a surprising twist, EJ DiMera confides in Gwen Rizczech, an unlikely ally. Marlena Evans shares a new theory with Belle Brady, possibly about the real shooter in EJ’s case.
Friday, August 15, 2025: Comfort and Last-Ditch Efforts
Sophia Choi tries to comfort Tate Black, but her unresolved feelings complicate their friendship. Leo Stark, sequestered as a juror, bonds with a fellow juror, adding a new layer to the trial’s dynamics.
Paulina Price shares her worries with Belle Brady, possibly about the trial’s impact on Chanel. Johnny DiMera makes a final plea to EJ, urging him to go easy on Chanel—but EJ’s willingness to listen remains uncertain.
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