Days of Our Lives Weekly Recap 8-4

Samantha “Sami” Gene Brady comes to town. Sami and her mother talk about John and what he meant to her. Sami even has a private moment speaking to John’s picture. (John and Sami’s relationship was an important one on Days of our Lives.)

Chad and Cat’s family and friends grow concerned when they realize they haven’t seen or heard from them all night. Soon, they discover the two are stuck in an elevator. After they’re rescued, Julie makes it clear she doesn’t like them together.

Following some snide remarks, Chad has a talk with her about her treatment of Cat and makes it known that Julie cannot choose his friends.

Marlena visits Sarah, who tells her all her test results came back negative. They discuss Sarah and Xander’s troubles, and Sarah says she intends to find out what’s going on with Marlena.

At the DiMera mansion, Susan is getting on her son and grandson’s nerves. She brings up Sami—something they don’t want to hear—and also mentions Marlena “joining the dark side.”

Xander dreams of Sarah. Soon after, Gabi comes in; they talk about Ari, and she invites him to lunch. During their conversation, she learns someone filed a FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) request regarding the DiMera takeover. Outside the pub, Sarah and Xander have an awkward meeting, with Xander’s jealousy showing.

Gabi lets Tony know she’s actively working on Xander.

Tate tells Sophia he wants to send the baby a gift and hopes to arrange a visit as well. Sophia tells Melinda about Sarah and Tate, but Melinda isn’t worried about Sarah and plans to figure out the Tate situation. Meanwhile, Sophia continues to be filled with guilt.

Tate and Belle discuss her staying at the hotel while Sami is in town, to keep the peace. They also talk about Tate’s feelings toward his child, and whether he should move on—like Sophia has.

Paulina is called to the stand for Johnny’s trial. Her testimony isn’t great for Johnny, but she does state she doesn’t believe he’s guilty. Gabi is also called to the stand and testifies that she heard EJ and Johnny arguing.

Tate sees Sophia again and repeats that he wants to send a letter to the “adoptive parents” and meet them. This causes Sophia to snap, as she doesn’t understand why he wants information on a baby they weren’t meant to have. Later, Tate spots Leo with Tesoro—unaware that Tesoro is actually his son.

Steve asks Alex about his arrest, and they move forward.

Gabi and Xander go out to the Bistro. Gabi kisses him—something Sarah witnesses. Xander gets upset that Sarah is there with Brady and starts antagonizing her. Sarah tells him they co-parent, their daughter is asleep, and gets back at him by kissing Brady.

Tony and Anna discuss the possibility that Stefano might be alive. Tony dismisses it, saying his father would never have allowed the company to be taken over. He assures Anna that once they regain control of the company, they won’t remain in Salem.

Chanel still wants a child.

Belle and EJ talk about how they love each other before heading to court. Johnny takes the stand, and the reason for his anger toward EJ comes out—he admits it’s because his father raped his mother, Sami. When EJ redirects, he brings up his relationship with Belle. Soon, EJ calls for a mistrial, but the judge denies it, and Belle ends their relationship.