Days of Our Lives Spoilers: Big Trouble, Sarah Wants Divorce, Xander Arrested

Salem is no stranger to drama, but the chaos currently unraveling in the lives of Xander Kiriakis and Sarah Horton is reaching explosive new levels. This once-passionate couple, whose love story has danced along the razor’s edge for years, now finds themselves caught in a firestorm of betrayal, violence, and heartbreaking realizations. Their romance, long tested by turmoil, might finally be nearing its tragic end — with divorce papers looming, a violent assault leaving one man fighting for his life, and Xander facing serious legal consequences.

From the very beginning, Xander and Sarah’s relationship was built on a shaky foundation. Xander, a man with a checkered past filled with dangerous dealings, blackmail, and violent outbursts, had seemed to find redemption through Sarah’s unwavering belief in his potential to change. Sarah, a compassionate and principled doctor, chose to see the good in Xander, believing love could conquer his darker nature. Through heartbreaks and second chances, the two fought to build a life together.

But as we’ve come to learn in Salem, no love story is immune to secrets—and this time, the consequences are devastating.

The latest storm began brewing with Xander’s half-brother, Philip Kiriakis, whose own ambition and deceit stirred the pot. In a bid to one-up his brother and claim dominance within Titan Industries, Philip hatched a scheme to steal a revolutionary drug developed at the hospital where Sarah works. His plan wasn’t about saving lives—it was about securing power and pushing Xander out of the family spotlight.

Sarah discovered Philip’s plot early on. Faced with an impossible choice—expose Philip and risk igniting a war within the Kiriakis clan or stay silent and protect her husband from slipping back into old habits—Sarah chose silence. She believed she was protecting Xander from himself, hoping to keep the man she loved on the straight and narrow.

Unfortunately, Sarah’s attempt to keep the peace backfired in the most catastrophic way possible.

Xander eventually uncovered the plot himself, piecing it together through whispers and a tip from a loyal Titan employee. And when the truth came out, he snapped. The betrayal by Philip struck a nerve deep within him. What began as a confrontation turned violent when Xander tracked Philip to a secluded warehouse outside of town. What unfolded there was nothing short of a brutal brawl.

Xander’s rage exploded with terrifying force. Blinded by fury, he unleashed a savage beating on Philip, who was left unconscious and bloodied on the warehouse floor. The scene was chilling. By the time emergency services arrived, Philip was barely clinging to life. He was rushed to Salem University Hospital, where none other than Sarah was one of the doctors fighting to save him.

For Sarah, the horror was twofold. She wasn’t just treating a man she once loved—she was grappling with the realization that her husband had become the very monster she’d feared he could be. Each beep of the heart monitor echoed her guilt. Could she have stopped this if she had come forward sooner?

Then came the wrath of Kate Roberts. Never one to back down, Philip’s fiercely loyal mother arrived at the hospital with vengeance in her eyes. She publicly confronted Xander, calling him out in front of staff and onlookers. “You’re a monster,” she spat. “You’ve always been a thug. I’ll make sure you pay for what you did to my son.” Her fury wasn’t just personal—it was a battle cry, turning Salem’s eyes toward Xander and demanding justice.

For Sarah, Kate’s accusations were a wake-up call she could no longer ignore. She had believed in Xander. Believed love could transform him. But now, watching her husband fall back into the man he once was, she had to face the truth: maybe she had been wrong.

Behind closed doors, Sarah and Xander’s relationship fractured under the weight of all that had transpired. In a heart-wrenching confrontation, Sarah let her pain spill out. “How could you do this, Xander?” she asked, barely able to hold back tears. “I kept quiet because I was afraid you’d do exactly this. And now… Philip may never wake up.”

Xander defended his actions at first, insisting he acted to protect her, to defend their family’s name. But as Sarah’s words pierced through, the cracks in his armor began to show. When he learned she had known about Philip’s plan and said nothing, the betrayal hit him like a punch to the gut.

“You knew? You didn’t tell me?” Xander’s voice was filled with disbelief.

Sarah didn’t back down. “I was trying to protect you—from yourself. But maybe I should have realized that some things never change.”

The argument ended with a devastating realization: their love, once forged in fire, may have finally burned out. Sarah, heartbroken and emotionally drained, is considering divorce. The man she fought so hard to save from his own demons has once again given in to them, and now someone may pay with their life.

Meanwhile, the fallout continues. Xander has been arrested for his violent assault on Philip. With Philip still in a coma and Kate pushing for the harshest punishment, it seems Xander’s past has finally caught up with him. And this time, not even Sarah may be able—or willing—to save him.

Stay tuned as Salem reels from the fallout. Will Xander find redemption again, or has he crossed a line too far? Will Sarah choose to walk away for good? The days ahead are packed with twists, heartbreak, and decisions that could change lives forever. One thing is certain: Salem will never be the same.