DOOL Spoilers: Is Joy Wesley Faking Her Paralysis? Plus Philip Returns to Disaster on Days
Deception and swift retaliation are taking over Salem, and no one is safe from the fallout. Secrets have a way of unraveling when least expected, and on the Monday, September 21 episode of Days of Our Lives, several residents are about to find their lives completely upended. From medical lies meant to hold onto a lover’s attention to vengeful corporate attacks, the emotional stakes in town are hitting an all-time high.
Alex Catches On as Joy Hides the Truth About Her Recovery
At University Hospital, Alex Kiriakis is bound to notice something distinctly off. Alex catches Joy Wesley attempting to wiggle her way out of undergoing further medical evaluation, immediately raising his suspicions.
Stephanie Kiriakis recently floated a theory to Kayla Johnson, wondering if Joy might be faking her paralysis. While Kayla shut down that possibility on the grounds that Joy’s reflexes would be purely involuntary, both women might actually be right. It seems entirely possible that Joy’s initial paralysis setback was genuine, but now that the feeling in her legs has returned, she is secretly faking her condition to cling to Alex’s attention and sympathy.
Afraid that further testing will expose her full recovery, Joy avoids additional medical exams. Spoilers reveal that Joy will eventually research a nerve conduction study online. There is no doubt that Joy genuinely suffers from spinal stenosis, but she appears set to actively deceive Alex regarding her recovery and whatever next steps she plans to take.
EJ Seeks Retaliation Against Sarah as Xander and Brady Unite
Meanwhile, Sarah Horton is about to find herself trapped in a terrifying legal nightmare. Sarah is the anonymous source behind the damning FDA complaint currently causing major upheaval for DiMera Pharmaceutical, and EJ DiMera is not the type to let an attack go unanswered.
EJ appears to be orchestrating a ruthless retaliatory strike designed to put Sarah’s professional credibility as a physician into serious question. By lodging a complaint of his own against her, EJ could place Sarah’s entire medical career on the line.
Faced with EJ’s aggressive move, an unexpected alliance forms in Salem. Xander Kiriakis and Brady Black decide to set aside their differences and join forces for Sarah’s sake, determined to shield her from the legal destruction EJ has set in motion.
Philip’s Bitter Homecoming and Theo’s New Confidant
Over in Monte Carlo, Philip Kiriakis and Gabi Hernandez have been riding high after securing a massive financial victory. Philip returns to Salem on cloud nine, fully intending to use his winnings to rescue Titan and secure the beloved Kiriakis mansion once and for all.
However, his high spirits will be shattered the moment he steps back onto home turf. Philip struts into the Kiriakis mansion only to discover the entire residence has been stripped totally clean. A grim Justin Kiriakis is forced to deliver crushing news: despite Philip’s high-stakes gamble, the sale of the mansion went through anyway, and the iconic estate now belongs to Dominic Marino.
Elsewhere in town, old wounds begin to heal as Theo Carver puts his past grievances with Gabi behind him. Looking for a listening ear, Theo turns to Gabi as his new confidant, confiding in her about the ongoing DiMera family drama. Gabi willingly steps up to lend a supportive ear, marking the potential beginning of a mended friendship between the two.
With Joy’s web of lies growing tighter, Sarah’s career hanging by a thread, and Philip losing the family legacy, Salem is heading straight into stormier waters. Will Alex uncover Joy’s manipulative secret before it’s too late, and can Xander and Brady actually defeat EJ at his own game?
