Days of Our Lives delivers a blackout shocker—Stephanie stalked in the shadows, Sarah & Xander rekindle their flame over s’mores, while Gabi plays a dangerous game at Titan: Salem’s night of secrets begins!
Salem has never been a stranger to chaos, but the September 26, 2025 episode of Days of Our Lives turned the entire town upside down in a way that no one saw coming. A mysterious blackout plunged Salem into unsettling darkness, and with the power gone, so too were the illusions that people cling to when the lights are on. Secrets crept out like shadows, romance flickered back to life in the glow of candlelight, and betrayal lurked where no one expected it.
Tonight’s episode was a masterclass in suspense and storytelling—each corner of Salem held its own drama, and every heartbeat seemed louder in the silence. From Stephanie Johnson’s terrifying brush with a hidden stalker, to Sarah and Xander finding warmth and passion in the middle of the storm, to Gabi Hernandez’s high-stakes battle at Titan, this episode was as chilling as it was captivating.
So, let’s break down the most shocking moments from Salem’s night of secrets.
Stephanie stalked in Salem’s shadows
The hour opened with Salem eerily quiet, its streets abandoned under the weight of the blackout. Where there is usually laughter, gossip, and the familiar hum of daily life, there was only silence broken by the occasional flicker of a flashlight or the creak of an old wooden sign in the autumn wind.
Into this ghostly atmosphere walked Stephanie Johnson, her heels clicking against cobblestones like a ticking clock. Though she tried to stay calm, every step seemed to echo with a warning. A faint glow from her phone guided her way, but her instincts told her that she wasn’t alone.
Then came the moment that froze viewers to their seats: a shadow lingered just beyond her sight. Behind a tree, a mysterious figure clutched a bouquet of roses so tightly that blood dripped from their hand, staining the petals a deeper red. Were the flowers a sign of love, guilt, or vengeance? We couldn’t yet know—but the symbolism was haunting.
Before Stephanie could uncover the truth, Alex Kiriakis appeared with his usual charm and untimely sense of timing. Flashlight in hand, he illuminated the square and immediately noticed Stephanie’s fear. She confessed that she felt someone was following her, but when Alex searched the area, no one was there.
Or so it seemed.
As Alex escorted Stephanie away, the camera revealed the figure emerging from the shadows, tossing the roses into a trash can in frustration. Was this Jeremy Horton returning to Salem, carrying heartbreak and unfinished business? The silhouette was too vague to confirm, but the implications were clear: Stephanie’s nightmare has only just begun.
Love, therapy, and s’mores—Sarah & Xander’s rekindled flame
While Stephanie was caught in a swirl of fear, across town, Sarah Horton and Xander Kiriakis were facing a different kind of darkness—the emotional distance between them. Their living room, lit only by flickering candles, became the backdrop for one of the most heartfelt conversations of the night.
Sarah, her voice soft but firm, pleaded for Xander to consider couples therapy. Her reasoning was simple but powerful: they had fought too hard for their love, and for their daughter Victoria, to give up now. Xander, ever the stubborn man, balked at the idea of opening up to a stranger with a notepad. Yet as Sarah reached for him, reminding him of the family they were building together, his defenses began to crumble.
In a rare vulnerable moment, Xander agreed—for Sarah, for Victoria, and for the future. What could have been a scene of conflict transformed into one of the most heartwarming victories of the night.
To celebrate, Sarah suggested making s’mores, a playful nod to lighter times. The two laughed like teenagers as marshmallows melted, chocolate smeared across their hands, and the warmth of love filled the room. But the sweetness didn’t stop there. Their laughter turned into longing glances, and soon, passion overtook them. Their kiss was both fiery and tender, proof that despite the storms they had weathered, their bond remained unbreakable.
As they tumbled into bed, the message was clear: love in Salem is messy, complicated, and often painful—but when two people fight for each other, the rewards can be sweeter than s’mores.
Gabi’s dangerous game at Titan
Meanwhile, the Titan office was cloaked in emergency lights, the sterile corporate environment transformed into a stage for betrayal and suspicion. Trapped with Brady Black and Philip Kiriakis, Gabi Hernandez had to think quickly.
The blackout had triggered a technical glitch in a crucial device, but what Brady and Philip didn’t know was that Gabi herself had tampered with it to gain leverage in the corporate war. As Brady examined the system with suspicion, Philip smirked and accused Gabi of knowing more than she let on.
Every word from Gabi was a calculated move in a dangerous chess game. She laughed off their doubts, insisting it was “just a blackout,” but her nerves betrayed her. For a split second, when Philip asked about a specific update to the code, she hesitated—and Brady caught it.
The tension was thick, and the glowing red light from the faulty device felt almost like a silent witness, blinking out Gabi’s guilt in Morse code. Could she maintain her façade, or would her carefully constructed plans crumble in the dark?
Salem’s night of secrets
By the end of the episode, three stories ran parallel, each tied together by Salem’s blackout. Stephanie was left haunted by the stalker who threw away the roses. Sarah and Xander rediscovered their love, reminding us that even in darkness, there can be light. And Gabi danced on a razor’s edge, risking exposure that could destroy her career—and perhaps much more.
This wasn’t just an episode about power failing. The blackout became a metaphor for the secrets, lies, and hidden desires lurking within Salem. With every flicker of candlelight or whisper in the shadows, the town reminded us that the darkness hides more than anyone is prepared to face.
What’s next?
Who was the figure following Stephanie—and what did those bloodstained roses symbolize? Could Jeremy Horton really be back, and if so, is he seeking love, revenge, or something more sinister?
Will Sarah and Xander’s new commitment to therapy bring lasting peace to their relationship, or will old wounds resurface the moment the lights come back on?
And perhaps most dangerously, how long can Gabi keep her deception hidden from Brady and Philip before the truth burns her in the harsh light of day?
One thing is certain—Days of Our Lives has once again proven that Salem is never safe, not even when the lights are off. In fact, that’s when the real secrets come alive.
Stay tuned, because Salem’s blackout is far from over, and every secret revealed in the dark has consequences when the dawn finally comes.