Goodbye Joy, She Said Goodbye to Alex | Days of Our Lives Spoilers
Love in Days of Our Lives is never simple, and heartbreak often lingers around every corner. Joy finds herself at a devastating crossroads, leaving viewers wondering—could this be her final goodbye to Salem? After witnessing an emotionally charged moment between Alex and Stephanie, Joy’s future now hangs in the balance. Will she fight for love one last time, or will she make the heartbreaking choice to leave Salem for good?
A Crushing Blow at the Hospital
For weeks, Joy had held onto the hope that her growing bond with Alex would turn into something real. She envisioned a future where he could finally let go of his lingering love for Stephanie and open his heart to her instead. But those dreams were shattered in an instant when she arrived at the hospital on that fateful day.
Nothing could have prepared Joy for what she saw. Just a few feet away, Alex was locked in a passionate and intimate kiss with Stephanie—a kiss that left no room for doubt. The painful truth hit her like a dagger to the heart. Alex wasn’t over Stephanie. He never had been. No matter how much she wanted to believe otherwise, it was clear—Alex’s heart still belonged to another woman. 
Though he may have cared for Joy, she was never his first choice—just an afterthought, a desperate attempt to move on. The weight of this realization was crushing, but Joy isn’t the kind of woman who gives up easily. Despite the undeniable chemistry between Alex and Stephanie, part of her still clung to hope. Could she change his mind? Maybe it was just a moment of weakness. Maybe he hadn’t fully realized what he could have with her.
A Desperate Last Move
Rather than walking away in defeat, Joy considers making a bold and risky move—one last attempt to win Alex’s heart before it’s too late. Rumors suggest that she might even present an unexpected ultimatum. If she decides to leave Salem, she may ask Alex to come with her.
What if they could start fresh somewhere new—far away from Stephanie and the complicated past that keeps dragging him back? What if Los Angeles could offer them a clean slate? It’s a gamble, but Joy is willing to take the risk. The question is—will Alex be willing to do the same?
Alex’s Choice: Love or Loyalty?
As much as Joy wants to believe that Alex will choose her, deep down, she may already know the answer. Salem is his home—his family, his business, and, most importantly, his unresolved love for Stephanie all keep him tied to this place. Could Alex truly leave it all behind for Joy?
The odds don’t look promising. His history with Stephanie is long and complicated, and no matter how much he tries to move on, his heart keeps pulling him back to her. While he may care for Joy, asking him to leave Salem may force him to admit the truth—his future isn’t with her, and it never was.
The Final Decision
If Alex ultimately chooses to stay in Salem, Joy will have no choice but to face the painful reality—there is nothing left for her here. Staying would only prolong the inevitable heartbreak of watching Alex and Stephanie rekindle their romance. The longer she clings to false hope, the more it will hurt when she is once again pushed aside.
That leaves only one option—walking away. Leaving Salem wouldn’t just be about escaping heartbreak; it would be about reclaiming her dignity and finding a fresh start, free from the pain of unrequited love. But saying goodbye is never easy, and for Joy, this decision could be the most painful one she has ever made.
Will Joy’s story end in heartbreak, or is there still a chance for a shocking twist that could change everything? As her storyline reaches its climax, the question remains—will she truly leave Salem, or could fate intervene in an unexpected way? For now, all signs point to a heartbreaking farewell. But in Salem, love is never predictable, and sometimes, just when you think a chapter is ending, a new one begins.
