DOOL: Blood Spilled at Kiriakis Mansion – Xander’s INSANE Attack on Brady at Christmas Party

Welcome back, Days of Our Lives fans. This holiday season in Salem is anything but peaceful, as a Christmas celebration at the Kiriakis mansion spirals into violence, heartbreak, and life-altering realizations. What begins as a glittering night of festive cheer quickly turns into one of the most explosive confrontations the Kiriakis family has ever witnessed—one that leaves blood on the floor, relationships in jeopardy, and the future of several characters hanging in the balance.

The Kiriakis estate is dressed to perfection for Christmas, glowing with twinkling lights, elegant decorations, and the warmth of tradition. Laughter fills the air as guests mingle, champagne flows freely, and holiday music hums softly in the background. At first glance, it seems like the ideal Salem Christmas—until one seemingly innocent moment changes everything.

Sarah Horton finds herself standing beneath the mistletoe with Brady Black. What starts as a lighthearted holiday tradition quickly becomes something deeper. Their conversation softens, their smiles linger, and before either of them can overthink it, the moment pulls them closer. Brady gently touches Sarah’s arm, and they share a kiss that’s tender, genuine, and undeniably meaningful. It’s brief, but it carries weight—enough for everyone in the room to notice that this connection is real.

Unfortunately, one person notices more than anyone else.

Across the room, Xander Cook freezes. His champagne glass trembles in his grip as he stares at the scene unfolding beneath the mistletoe. The sight of Sarah—his Sarah, at least in his mind—sharing such intimacy with Brady sends a surge of rage through him. Every laugh, every soft glance between them feels like a brutal reminder of what he’s lost and what he refuses to accept. The holiday music fades into nothing as jealousy consumes him entirely.

Xander’s anger has been building for weeks, but this is the breaking point. Unable to process that Sarah has truly moved on, his emotions spiral out of control. With shocking force, he slams his glass onto a marble table, shattering it and silencing the room. Before anyone can react, Xander charges across the living room, fury written all over his face.

The next moments unfold in horrifying clarity. Xander swings, landing a brutal punch to Brady’s jaw. The crack of impact echoes through the mansion as Brady is sent stumbling backward into the towering Christmas tree. Ornaments shatter, branches sway, and holiday décor crashes to the floor. Guests gasp in disbelief, but Xander isn’t finished. He grabs Brady by the collar and strikes again, unleashing months of suppressed rage and heartbreak.

The fight spills into the gift table, sending wrapped presents flying as the two men struggle. What was once a picture-perfect Christmas scene is now complete chaos.

Sarah’s scream cuts through the noise as she rushes forward, desperately trying to pull Xander away. Her hands shake, tears streaming down her face as she realizes the man she once loved is capable of terrifying violence. This isn’t the Xander she believed in, and that realization shatters something inside her.

Nearby, Maggie Kiriakis watches in horror. The family matriarch, who has survived decades of heartbreak and turmoil, stands frozen as she witnesses Xander lose control in her own home. Her voice cracks as she calls out his name again and again, pleading with him to stop. But Xander doesn’t hear her. He’s completely consumed by his rage.

It takes several guests to finally restrain him, dragging him away as he continues shouting accusations at Brady. Xander looks unrecognizable—his suit disheveled, his hair undone, and his eyes burning with desperation. Across the room, Brady struggles to his feet with help from others, blood seeping from his split lip and his eye already swelling.

The elegant Christmas party lies in ruins. Broken ornaments, overturned tables, and whispered shock replace the joy that once filled the mansion.

Sarah rushes to Brady’s side, her concern unmistakable. She checks his injuries, her protectiveness crystal clear—not just to the guests, but to Xander himself. From across the room, he watches them with a painful mix of regret, defeat, and lingering fury. The message is undeniable: Sarah has chosen to move forward, and Xander cannot accept it.

This violent outburst confirms what many have feared. Xander’s inability to let go has crossed into dangerous territory. What began as heartbreak has become obsession, turning him into a genuine threat. For Sarah, this forces a reckoning with her past—acknowledging the warning signs she may have ignored. For Brady, the question becomes whether his growing feelings for Sarah are worth the chaos and danger that seem to follow.

According to insider whispers, the fallout is only beginning. Brady considers pressing assault charges, which could lead to serious legal consequences for Xander. Maggie faces the painful responsibility of helping her nephew confront his behavior while protecting those around him. And Xander’s jealousy? It doesn’t fade—it intensifies, setting the stage for even darker confrontations in the weeks ahead.

But while the Christmas party explodes in violence, another pivotal episode quietly unfolds days later—one that changes lives in subtler, deeply emotional ways.

On Wednesday, December 17, 2025, Salem experiences a deceptively calm day. There are no arrests, no explosions, yet everything shifts beneath the surface. This episode feels reflective and bittersweet, forcing long-time characters to confront responsibility, forgiveness, and the weight of their choices.

At the hospital, Marlena Evans wanders near the nurses’ station, looking out of place in what was once her second home. She no longer carries the confident authority viewers have known for decades. Sarah Horton gently suggests that Marlena doesn’t need to stay—that she can go home. Their conversation is polite but heavy, filled with unspoken understanding that something has changed.

Later, Marlena calls Belle and asks her to come get her. It’s a simple request, but it signals something profound. Marlena may not just be leaving the hospital for the day—she may be stepping away from an entire chapter of her life. Is retirement finally approaching for Salem’s emotional anchor?

When Belle arrives, she treats Marlena not as a doctor, but as a mother who needs care. She shares that Brady will be staying with Maggie for a while, news that weighs heavily on Marlena. Guilt surfaces as she wonders how much of her family’s pain traces back to her own decisions. Admitting she’s exhausted, Marlena questions whether she should have stopped long ago.

Elsewhere, the younger generation faces their own uncertainties. Tate and Holly excitedly text about dreams of Paris, but reality intrudes when Tate’s GPA lands him on academic probation. He pushes the worry aside, juggling plans to see Rachel and visit Marlena. Like many young people in Salem, he believes there’s time to fix everything—unaware that reality is closing in.

Meanwhile, Kristen DiMera learns new information about Rachel. Though the revelation unfolds quietly, viewers know better than to underestimate its impact. Kristen’s fierce, often dangerous protectiveness is triggered, planting a seed that could grow into serious trouble.

Back at the Kiriakis mansion, tension lingers. Xander attempts to return with gifts, awkwardly trying to smooth things over. Brady confronts him, and the air thickens with unresolved hostility. Though Xander claims innocence regarding recent mysteries, his true resentment surfaces when he learns Brady is living under the same roof as Sarah.

Later, Xander admits the truth to Sarah—his anger isn’t about misunderstandings or gifts. It’s about jealousy. About Brady. About losing her.

This episode of Days of Our Lives doesn’t rely on spectacle, but on quiet turning points. Marlena questions her life’s work. Belle becomes the caretaker. Tate avoids his failures. Kristen gathers dangerous information. And Xander reveals the depth of his obsession.

In Salem, even the quietest days can change everything.