As Salem enjoys a deceptively peaceful spring breeze, hearts are crumbling behind closed doors. At the core of the chaos? Johnny and Chanel—once the town’s sweethearts—now teetering on the edge of a devastating split. What began as a hopeful adoption journey for the couple now ends in emotional ruin.

Johnny, wrestling with inner demons stirred up by recent revelations about EJ, is plagued by doubt. The thought of stepping into fatherhood now feels like too heavy a burden. He confesses to Chanel that he doesn’t believe he can go through with the adoption. His fear of becoming like his father—cold, manipulative, and detached—gnaws at his conscience.

Chanel, blindsided and heartbroken, tries to hold their dream together. She begs Johnny to lean on her, to let her in. But Johnny can’t—he’s lost faith in himself. His breakdown is not just about the baby; it’s about who he’s becoming. When Chanel pleads, “What about what I need?” Johnny’s silence says it all.

Just as this raw moment unfolds, Sophia and Tate arrive with a scrapbook gift, full of excitement and hope. The air thickens with tension as Johnny blurts out the truth—they’re backing out of the adoption. Chanel’s protests fall on deaf ears, and Sophia’s face crumbles in disbelief. Tate quickly follows her out, leaving Chanel alone—sobbing and clutching a teddy bear that now feels more like a symbol of loss than joy.

Elsewhere in Salem, Sarah and Xander share a tender, fleeting moment. Xander, ever grateful for Sarah’s strength, floats the idea of a romantic getaway to Bali, hoping to finally give her the honeymoon she deserves. Sarah seems touched, but something weighs heavily on her. Despite her own inner conflict, she tells Xander that every decision she makes is for him and their daughter Victoria.

After their warm exchange, Sarah runs into Maggie, who’s been caught in the emotional wreckage of her own household. Maggie is trying to keep her distance from Philip, who’s clearing out his belongings after another shocking fallout. Maggie, deeply disappointed, blasts Philip for fabricating stories about Victor’s will to secure his inheritance. Though Philip tries to justify his actions, Maggie has no patience for manipulation—not after everything.

In a shocking turn, Doug—who has been secretly crashing at Maggie’s house without her knowledge—is discovered eavesdropping on her confrontation with Philip. When Philip eventually catches Doug trying to sneak out, he demands to know who he is. Doug confesses everything, from hiding out to trying to land a job and rebuild his life. Surprisingly, Philip agrees to keep his secret—for now.

Meanwhile, Maggie visits Julie at the hospital and urges her to consider forgiveness. Julie, who’s been grieving deeply over Doug’s disappearance, resists. She doesn’t know where he is and claims not to care. But Maggie reminds her that even good people make terrible mistakes, hinting at her own troubled past. As the women part with a warm hug, Maggie hopes that someday, memories of love will outweigh the pain Julie carries.

Back in the square, Tate and Sophia regroup. They’re devastated but trying to stay grounded. Holly stumbles upon them in the middle of a quiet celebration and immediately senses the chemistry between the two. She walks in just as Sophia is rubbing her baby bump and talking prom plans with Tate. The air turns tense. Sophia quickly boasts about how they’re going to prom together to celebrate the adoption approval—only to discover moments later that the dream is already dead.

As Tate and Sophia try to decide their next move, Holly’s calls go unanswered. Tate tries to reassure Sophia they’ll figure something out, but his face says otherwise. Everything’s unraveling too quickly.

Later, Chanel furiously confronts Johnny. She screams at him for not even discussing this life-altering decision with her before shutting everything down. Johnny can’t look her in the eye. Chanel, overwhelmed, tells him to leave. She can’t be around him. Not now. Not after everything. Johnny leaves, and Chanel collapses into tears, embracing the teddy bear that was meant for their future child.

And it doesn’t stop there.

Doug, struggling to make ends meet and still haunted by the people he owes money to, answers a threatening call in the square. Word has spread fast—somehow, they know where he’s hiding. He’s in danger. Doug leaves Holly a note and disappears, hoping to find shelter before it’s too late.

At the same time, Philip finds Xander at the office and delivers a cold, strategic blow—he’s not stepping down. Not now, not ever. Xander’s hands are tied. The takeover deal is too crucial to risk a public scandal. But one thing is clear: Salem’s business wars are far from over.

From crumbling relationships to rising tensions and secrets threatening to boil over, Salem is on the edge of a meltdown. This week’s double episode promises emotional storms, shocking confrontations, and decisions that will change lives forever.

Will Chanel forgive Johnny for pulling the rug out from under her? Will Doug find a way to stay safe—and will Julie ever open her heart again? And is this really the end for Tate, Sophia, and their baby’s future?

Don’t miss a single moment—this week in Salem will leave you breathless. 💔🔥📺