On Days of our Lives, Xander’s actions have taken a darker turn ever since his attempt to make Sarah look like an unfit mother. After a heated argument, Sarah left their child with Xander, escalating tensions between them. But what if Xander’s increasingly desperate behavior spirals even further?

A fan theory shared by Joseph A. Smith delves into the possibility that Xander’s paranoia and need to protect his secrets will lead to shocking and violent consequences.

A Dark Turn

In the theory, Philip (John-Paul Lavoisier) becomes a key player in Xander’s (Paul Telfer) unraveling. After learning about Xander’s actions, Philip considers going to the police but decides to remain anonymous in his tip.

However, when Xander stumbles upon a confidential file labeled “Philip Confidential,” he takes a peek and discovers that Philip might be gathering information to protect himself, particularly regarding the assault that landed him in the hospital. The discovery sends Xander into a panic, and his fear of exposure drives him to drastic measures.

Xander kidnaps Philip and takes him to a remote cabin in the woods to keep him hidden. But things take a turn when Xander finds Vivian (Louise Sorel) already in the cabin. In a tense altercation, Vivian attempts to escape and strikes Xander with a stick, but Xander retaliates, hitting her with a brick, knocking her unconscious.

A Desperate Search

As the search for Philip intensifies, Jada (Elia Cantu) and Raff (Brandon Beemer) begin to piece together the clues leading them to the cabin. After discovering signs of violence, they track down the location, where they find a bloody confrontation between Xander and Vivian. The police eventually find Philip still tied up, and as they close in on Xander, his fate grows uncertain.

The theory concludes with Sarah (Linsey Godfrey) being called in to operate on Xander, unaware that her estranged husband is the patient on the table.