Thursday’s Days of Our Lives episode turns up the pressure in several corners of Salem, beginning with Jennifer’s looming departure. With her bags almost ready for Boston, she intends to leave town on her own terms—and keep her promise to take her grandchildren with her. The question is whether she can follow through without blowing up the fragile peace around her.
Jennifer stands firm before leaving Salem
Jennifer is determined to secure her grandchildren’s future before walking out of Salem. She has already enlisted Justin Kiriakis to guide her, but his upcoming advice may not be completely comforting. Some of what he has to say could support her plan, while other parts might push her to reconsider the pace at which she’s moving. Still, Jennifer appears unwilling to retreat, even with Chad’s disapproval hanging over the situation. Whether this escalates into a full custody confrontation depends on how both sides respond in the days ahead.
Rachel senses trouble and sharpens her focus
At the same time, Rachel is beginning to stir up concerns of her own. After spotting a noticeably close moment between her father and Sarah at the hospital, she begins to suspect that Sarah may be slipping into a place she believes should belong to her mother alone. Rachel has tolerated Sarah up until this point, but once she decides someone is a problem, her behavior tends to escalate quickly. What she chooses to do next could shape the next round of friction in her father’s life.
Chad seeks guidance, and Rafe hits an obstacle
Chad, facing the possibility of losing access to his children, turns to Jeremy for clarity. Whether Jeremy encourages him to stand his ground or dial down the tension could influence how the situation unfolds.
Elsewhere, Xander expresses appreciation toward Brady, though the reason behind his gratitude remains a mystery. And in another part of Salem, Rafe and Cat run into a setback. The timing raises questions about whether this complication ties back to their efforts to uncover information on EJ DiMera. It may slow their progress, but it’s unlikely to stop them altogether.
With emotions rising and decisions looming, every character faces a turning point that could reshape relationships, loyalties, and the paths ahead.
