Salem descends into a storm of scheming and manipulation as Days of Our Lives delivers a tense Tuesday episode where Rachel (Alice Halsey) once again proves she is at the center of everyone’s attention. Kristen DiMera (Stacy Haiduk) uses Sarah Horton (Linsey Godfrey) to shield Rachel from consequences, while Sophia Choi (Rachel Boyd) ropes the young troublemaker into her escape and revenge schemes, igniting further mayhem across Salem.

Brady Confronts the Mental Health Reality

Brady Black (Eric Martsolf) is faced with the harsh reality that Rachel’s progress in the mental hospital is slower than expected. Frustration mounts as he questions her doctors and contemplates whether Rachel is truly ready to return to Salem. The tension highlights the delicate balance between care, control, and accountability for those who can’t—or won’t—follow the rules.

Kristen Manipulates Sarah

Kristen channels her protective obsession into manipulation. By turning Sarah’s affection for Rachel against her, Kristen ensures that no punitive action reaches the young girl, exploiting the emotional bonds that have been built over years. This strategic maneuvering underscores Kristen’s talent for bending others to her will, revealing how loyalty, guilt, and love can be weaponized in Salem.

Sophia’s Plans Entangle Rachel

Sophia is scheming with a clear goal: escape and revenge. Rachel, ever the mischievous accomplice, eagerly agrees to participate. Their collaboration  to create cascading chaos, forcing other characters to react to sudden, unpredictable threats while the undercurrents of loyalty and deception shift constantly.

Dimitri and Gwen: War and Unlikely Alliances

Meanwhile, Dimitri von Leuschner DiMera (Peter Porte) and Gwen (Emily O’Brien) continue their high-stakes battle of wits. Dimitri stalls Rafe (Galen Gering) about the circumstances of his kidnapping, while Gwen withholds critical information from Cat Greene (AnnaLynne McCord) regarding EJ DiMera (Dan Feuerriegel) and the mysterious basement tubes. Though technically adversaries, their cooperation suggests the uneasy alliances that have long defined Salem’s power games, leaving viewers questioning who can be trusted—and who is playing a long con.