A Heroic Sacrifice Turns Bloody in Salem
Life-threatening danger is exploding in Salem, and Xander Kiriakis (Paul Telfer) is about to pay a terrifying price to protect the woman he loves. Spoilers for the Friday, October 23 episode of Days of Our Lives reveal that a high-stakes mission will take a horrific, bloody turn when Xander puts his own life on the line to shield Sarah Horton (Linsey Godfrey) from an armed villain.
The confrontation ignites during a break-in at George O’Halloran’s (Michael Rose) lab. George is determined to retrieve his laptop and permanently bury the evidence proving he set Sarah up. However, Xander and Sarah crash the location on a daring mission of their own, intent on stealing the computer first to expose the truth. When a cornered George reaches for a gun, Xander steps up without hesitation during the dire moment.
Xander gets shot in the chaos, leaving Sarah in absolute panic as he bleeds heavily and struggles to remain conscious. Desperate and terrified, Sarah works tirelessly to keep Xander alive while waiting for paramedics to arrive on the scene.
Kayla Conducts a Secret Test to Expose Joy’s Scheme
While Sarah fights to save Xander’s life, medical subterfuge is unfolding back at the hospital. Stephanie Kiriakis (Abigail Klein) remains completely convinced that Joy Wesley (AlexAnn Hopkins) is faking her paralysis to play dirty. To uncover the truth, Stephanie encouraged Kayla Johnson (Mary Beth Evans) to secretly test Joy’s reflexes when the patient isn’t paying attention.
Kayla will indeed execute that stealthy reflex test on Friday. Catching Joy off guard could severely hinder her ability to pretend she lacks all sensation, bringing the hard proof Stephanie needs. Even if Joy attempts to cover her tracks by claiming feeling is only just now returning to her legs, Kayla will likely see right through the act.
Although strict patient privacy laws prevent Kayla from spilling Joy’s detailed medical file, she can simply confirm to Stephanie that her suspicions were correct. That validation would give Stephanie all the ammunition she needs to confront Alex Kiriakis (Robert Scott Wilson) and show him how dirty Joy has been playing.
Steve Tased as Johnny Races to Call for Help
Before Alex, Stephanie, and Kayla can fully deal with Joy’s deceit, they may have another alarming crisis to react to first. Steve “Patch” Johnson (Stephen Nichols) recently suffered a sudden sneak attack, getting tased while attempting to spy on George O’Halloran. It appears EJ DiMera (Dan Feuerriegel) was the mastermind behind the shock attack, leaving viewers eager to see what EJ plans to do with a incapacitated Steve next.
However, Steve wasn’t completely alone when he went down. Johnny DiMera (Carson Boatman) was on the phone with Steve at the exact moment his line suddenly went silent. Growing increasingly alarmed by the abrupt interruption, Johnny will take immediate action during Friday’s emergency. It seems quite possible that Steve is the very person Johnny calls 911 over as he scrambles to dispatch help before it is too late.
With Steve missing after a dangerous ambush, Joy’s scheme unraveling, and Xander fighting for his life in Sarah’s arms, Friday’s episode promises non-stop, heart-pounding drama. Will Xander survive his heroic act, or will Sarah’s worst nightmare come true at the lab?
