In this week’s Days of our Lives, Sami tries to bring her family together with a baby shower, but emotions spiral fast. Marlena’s grief resurfaces, Abe and Paulina’s tension grows, and Theo’s new role sparks conflict that tests loyalties in unexpected ways
Wednesday’s Days of our Lives brings family drama and heartfelt emotions to Salem. Sami (Alison Sweeney) decides to embrace her new role as a grandmother and host a baby shower for Chanel (Raven Bowens) and Johnny (Carson Boatman). It’s her way of celebrating baby John Paul—nicknamed Trey—and uniting everyone under one roof, even if it means a few clashes along the way.
The guest list is long, and yes, Marlena (Deidre Hall) is invited. As she joins the gathering, the happiness of the moment quickly turns bittersweet. Watching her family come together reminds her of who’s missing—John (Drake Hogestyn), the man both Johnny and baby Trey are named after. The reminder weighs heavily on her heart, leaving Marlena struggling to hold back her emotions as old grief resurfaces.
Marlena’s quiet pain amid family chaos
Marlena’s attempt to keep calm falters as the family dynamics unfold. Sami and Belle (Martha Madison) exchange their usual sharp comments about EJ (Dan Feuerriegel), and the tension doesn’t help Marlena’s fragile state. What should have been a joyous family moment edges toward emotional exhaustion for her.
Even as Marlena smiles for her loved ones, the emotional strain becomes clear. Her efforts to balance happiness with heartache show just how much loss still shadows her moments of joy.
Abe, Paulina, and Theo — family and forgiveness tested
Elsewhere in Salem, Theo (Tyler Joseph Andrews) takes on a big new challenge as the CEO of DiMera Enterprises. Dressed in corporate style and speaking business lingo, he seems ready to prove himself. But his father, Abe (James Reynolds), isn’t convinced. Abe worries that Theo is walking into dangerous territory, especially with Paulina (Jackée Harry) supporting the move.
Though Abe is trying to stay civil, his anger toward Paulina hasn’t truly faded. Lani (Sal Stowers) notices the tension and listens as her father opens up. Knowing her mother’s impulsive ways all too well, Lani may remind Abe that forgiveness—no matter how hard—might be the only way forward.
As family bonds stretch under grief, ambition, and regret, Days of our Lives proves once again that peace never lasts long in Salem.
