Sarah and Xander have been dancing around their feelings for each other for months on Days of our Lives. Despite it being crystal clear that they still deeply love each other, Xander has pushed Sarah away, and she has moved on with Brady. Xander, taking a bullet for Sarah, flipped a switch, forcing her to believe something she had been denying for far too long.
Key Takeaways
- Sarah wasn’t thrilled that Xander had a gun.
- Xander didn’t hesitate to take a bullet for Sarah.
- The fallout has given Sarah a reality check.
Xander and Sarah Find Common Ground
It wasn’t even a question for Xander (Paul Telfer) to help Sarah (Linsey Godfrey) find George’s (Michael Rose) laptop that could clear her name in the lawsuit Destiny’s (Sarah J. Bartholomew) parents filed against her. Xander knew facing off with George could be dangerous, so he came prepared with a gun.
Sarah didn’t immediately find comfort in Xander having a gun. However, once he explained that the gun was needed to protect them, she changed her tune. Xander and Sarah also admitted that, although they are no longer a couple, they both care deeply about each other.
Little did they know, a few minutes later, Xander would show that he doesn’t just care about Sarah, he loves her more than life itself. When George tried to stop Sarah from taking the laptop by shooting her, Xander instinctively jumped in front of her and managed to fire a shot at George, too.
Finally Facing the Truth
There’s no question that Xander’s past destructive behavior pushed Sarah away. Sarah has always loved Xander, but some of his horrific actions were too much for her to handle.
Xander has changed since their divorce, thanks to therapy with Marlena (Diedre Hall), and even Sarah can see that. Sarah has been conflicted over her love for Xander and her burgeoning romance with Brady (Eric Martsolf).
The second Xander was shot, Sarah’s whole demeanor toward her ex-husband changed. Watching Xander hurt and fighting for his life made Sarah see just how much he means to her.
Sarah begged and pleaded for Xander to stay with her, as she realized that Xander is not just her person but has become the person she always wanted him to be. Instead of starting a war with George, Xander just took the bullet for Sarah because, in that moment, saving her was all that mattered to him.
Xander has never been shy about letting Sarah know she was the one for him. In fact, one reason he fought his feelings for her and pushed her into Brady’s arms was that he wanted to become the man she deserved, like Brady.
That has happened, and Sarah finally got a reality check about what life without Xander in it could look like. Xander being hurt and saving her has shifted something in Sarah. It doesn’t mean all his past mistakes are excused or forgiven, but it does mean Sarah might be able to move past them and start fresh.
DAYS spoilers reveal that Sarah and Brady have a heart-to-heart, and it’s a safe bet the talk has everything to do with her getting honest about her feelings for Xander.
