In the November 10 episode of Days of our Lives, the Kiriakis brothers talked for the first time since Xander woke up after the shooting. Philip dropped a major bombshell on his brother about Dante. Then he gave some advice that Xander wasn’t here for at all.
Key Takeaways
- Philip used humor and honesty as he blasted Xander.
- Xander stuck to his guns about Sarah.
- The brothers’ bond has become the real deal.
What Did Philip Say to Xander?
In Xander’s (Paul Telfer) hospital room, Philip (John-Paul Lavoisier) learned from Kate (Lauren Koslow) what happened with Dominic Marino (Kyle Pryor). The brothers talked about the Dominic situation as they wondered what he wanted with the Kiriakis family.
Philip and Xander showed their brotherly bond as they fixated on Dominic. However, when Philip added his two cents about Xander’s relationship with Sarah (Linsey Godfrey), Xander wasn’t happy with him.
After Xander revealed he and Sarah had work to do before they could reunite, Philip hilariously went off on Xander about how that was such a mistake. Philip wanted Xander to stop overthinking and be with the woman he loves more than anything.
It’s Not That Easy
Even though Xander appreciated Philip’s advice or brotherly concern, he wasn’t about to take Philip’s advice. Xander tried to express why it was imperative that he and Sarah not reunite too soon. Philip didn’t get it because that’s not how he thinks, but he backed off and refocused on Dominic.
Over at the Kiriakis mansion, Sarah was getting some much-needed advice from Maggie (Suzanne Rogers). Sarah was reeling from Xander pushing her away, but Maggie reminded Sarah that Xander wasn’t the same man he used to be.
Maggie also revealed that she had forgiven Xander for his past mistakes, and that Sarah should, too, if she wanted a future with him. Sarah realized Maggie and Xander were right.
Why Xander Must Get It Right
In the past, Xander would have taken Philip’s advice without even thinking. However, thanks to therapy sessions with Marlena (Deidre Hall), Xander has become a different person from the one Sarah first fell in love with.
While his family gave Xander what he needed while he was unconscious, expressing their love and forgiveness, he still needs to hear it and see it. Xander has been desperate to be loved and have a family his whole life.
The back-and-forth with Sarah has only made that need deepen. Xander’s therapy sessions with Marlena have addressed that need and also made him realize he deserves more.
What Philip didn’t understand, and what Sarah just got a clue about, is that Xander isn’t the only problem. Sarah has her own issues with Xander and forgiving his past mistakes. If Sarah fixes her issues with Xander, then he’s right, and they will be back on the same cycle.
It’s amazing to see Philip have Xander’s back, but this was a reminder that the brothers are still getting to know each other.
