In the February 20 episode of Days of Our Lives, the action shifted to Alamainia, where loyalty is not sentimental. It is procedural. Ivan stands at the center of it, fielding requests, blocking access, and maintaining order inside Vivian Alamain’s carefully guarded world. While others move with urgency or ego, Ivan moves with composure. He speaks softly, offers tea, and denies nothing outright. He simply controls the room. The question is not whether he serves Vivian. It is how far that service extends.
Key Takeaways
- Klaus asked Ivan to cover his absence while he is away conducting business in Salem.
- Ivan acknowledged a possible connection to Peter Blake’s accomplice.
- Dimitri arrived in Alamainia to clear his name.
- Ivan confirmed Vivian was expecting Dimitri, but refused to let him see her.
- Ivan offered tea and kept the situation controlled as Dimitri and Leo left frustrated.
What Happened on DAYS
Klaus (Bassel Alzaro) approached Ivan (Ivan G’Vera) with a favor. He needs a cover story for Madame Alamain (Louise Sorel) while he travels to Salem to eliminate anyone who could connect Vivian to Peter Blake’s accomplice (Liam (Hank Northrop) had better put on his running shoes!). Ivan pointed out that Klaus once assured Vivian no such connection existed. That assurance proved unreliable. Still, when Klaus offered to handle Dimitri (Peter Porte)before leaving, Ivan declined. He insisted that he and Madame are fully equipped to deal with Mr. von Leuschner.
Later, Ivan escorted Dimitri and Leo (Greg Rikaart) into Vivian’s drawing room. He confirmed Vivian expected Dimitri, then calmly informed him she would not see him. Dimitri pressed on while Leo mocked the décor and Ivan’s loyalty. Ivan refused to explain Vivian’s reasoning. Instead, he offered Rangasa tea, imported from India, and encouraged them to drink. Suspicion surfaced, and both declined. Dimitri and Leo exited, warning Ivan that the matter is far from settled.
Why It Matters
Ivan does not escalate. He does not retaliate. He manages. He shields Vivian from confrontation and from potential exposure tied to larger crimes. His loyalty is efficient and unwavering.
But efficiency can do harm as easily as it can serve order. Ivan blocks inquiries, smooths threats, and maintains the façade for her. He doesn’t question Vivian’s strategy, just reinforces it. Protection, at this point, begins to look like participation.
The Fallout
Ivan does more than guard the door. He sustains Vivian’s ecosystem. When Dimitri calls his loyalty sad, Ivan does not bristle. He answers with something almost intimate, insisting his life is full of joy, love, and laughter, and that he and Madame count their blessings every minute of every day. That is not the language of a detached employee. It hints at devotion that runs deeper than duty.
So what is he protecting exactly? An employer? A partner? A shared life built on mutual advantage? If loyalty is the job, affection may be the fuel. Dimitri departed without resolution, leaving with nothing but a warning that this is not over.
Ivan returned to his position, composed and unshaken. Vivian remains unseen, insulated by the man who absorbs confrontation so she does not have to. If he is merely loyal, he is remarkably invested. If he is more than that, then his protection is personal. Either way, the wall around Vivian is not just brick. It is Ivan.
