The week ahead in Days of Our Lives promises a whirlwind of emotions, betrayals, and difficult choices, with one of the most shocking developments being Maggie Kiriakis making a devastating decision that turns her family upside down.

Maggie has always been the heart of her family, but this week, her love and protective instincts for Sarah and little Victoria will push her to make a heartbreaking choice — one that will pit mother-in-law against son-in-law in a way that Salem hasn’t seen before.

It all begins when Xander Cook finds himself in deep trouble after becoming the main suspect in a violent incident involving Philip Kiriakis. While the details surrounding the altercation remain murky, what’s clear is that Philip ends up unconscious and hospitalized. Suspicion immediately falls on Xander, especially after Kate reports him as the most likely culprit to Jada. The tension ratchets up even more when JJ arrives to interrogate Gabby and Javi regarding Philip’s assault, launching a full-scale investigation.

Despite being allowed to leave police custody temporarily, Xander returns home to a frosty reception. Sarah, already shaken and deeply concerned, confronts him with questions about his possible involvement. Xander doesn’t deny that Sarah challenged him upon his arrival, and when he retaliates by accusing her of believing in Philip’s manipulation and forgery, the atmosphere grows explosive.

This confrontation only deepens Sarah’s fears. She confides in her mother, Maggie, expressing her growing concern that Xander might not be the man she once thought he could become. As tensions rise, Maggie makes a firm, controversial choice — to ensure Sarah and Victoria’s safety, she decides to have Xander arrested and held in jail.

Maggie doesn’t make this decision lightly. Her actions are driven by the need to protect her daughter and granddaughter, fearing that Xander’s violent past may have resurfaced. Even though part of her still believes in the good she once saw in him, she can’t take chances when it comes to the safety of her family. For Maggie, it’s not just about justice — it’s about drawing a line in the sand between right and wrong, between the man she hoped Xander would become and the man she fears he still is.

As news spreads through Salem about Xander’s arrest, the fallout is immediate and messy. Sarah is left emotionally torn — heartbroken that the father of her child has been taken away, but also conflicted about the possibility that Maggie might be right. Victoria, too young to understand the chaos swirling around her, becomes the innocent victim of this family drama.

Elsewhere in Salem, more secrets begin to unravel. Paulina, ever the meddling mother, surprises Johnny and Chanel with a new home, while Cat hosts a charity event at Small Bar that sees the town gathering in the spirit of community — a stark contrast to the fractured state of Maggie’s household.

Meanwhile, Holly finds herself in the middle of a mystery of her own after being followed by a strange man taking photos. And as Gabby celebrates Ari’s birthday, secrets surface when it’s revealed that Ari has been sneaking around behind her mother’s back. In a twist that no one expected, Ari later shares a bed with Doug 3, marking yet another scandal brewing in Salem.

Back at the hospital, Jon’s condition takes a terrifying turn after a heroic attempt to save Bo goes wrong. Jon flatlines after being pulled from a fire while clutching life-saving medicine. The entire hospital holds its breath as Kayla and Marina receive the devastating news.

At the same time, another bombshell hits — Bo Brady is alive. His reappearance rocks Salem to its core, especially as Marina wrestles with the sorrow of losing Jon, the man who stood by her side through countless trials. While Hope embraces Bo’s return with both joy and disbelief, others like Brady Black find themselves consumed by anger and confusion. How could Bo come back from the dead while Jon remains lost?

As the mystery deepens, Kayla and Marina attempt to piece together Bo’s miraculous survival and Jon’s tragic fate. Emotions run high across Salem, and the town finds itself pulled in multiple directions — between hope and loss, love and betrayal, justice and vengeance.

All eyes now turn to Maggie. Will her decision to put Xander behind bars bring peace, or will it spark an even deeper family rift? Can Sarah ever forgive her mother for tearing apart the father of her child from their lives — or is this the moment that finally ends Xander and Sarah’s tumultuous love story once and for all?

Only time will tell, but one thing is certain — nothing in Salem stays buried forever.

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