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DAYS The Rinse: Will Kristen and Xander Join Forces Again?

Kristen is back in Salem, and Xander still refuses to accept that Sarah has moved on with Brady. Since Kristen wants Brady back just as badly, could these former lovers reunite to sabotage the new couple? They’ve teamed up for less, and neither has ever been particularly good at taking no for an answer.

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On the October 19 episode of Days of our Lives, Kristen returned to Salem to visit her ailing daughter just as Marlena was. urging Xander to reframe his relationship with Sarah. In other words, give up the ghost, man. But that doesn’t sound like Xander. Or like Kristen. Will they join forces to get their way… again?

Key Takeaways

  • Kristen is home and determined to stay with Rachel
  • Xander still hates the idea of Sarah and Brady together
  • Will Kristen and Xander resume trying to break them up?

Back for (Brady) Black

Kristen (Stacy Haiduk) has never given up on being a happy family with Rachel (Lorelei Olivia Mote) and Brady (Eric Martsolf). And if they can’t be happy, she’ll settle for that.

Sure, Kristen left Rachel and Brady behind when she fled town, but that was only because she was afraid EJ would get revenge for her trying to kill Johnny (Carson Boatman). Some people are just too sensitive, you know? She never meant to be gone for good. And now she’s back!

Xander Refuses to Accept Sarah’s Relationship With Brady

Marlena (Deidre Hall) gently tried to nudge Xander (Paul Telfer) toward just co-parenting with Sarah (Linsey Godfrey), rather than obsessing over her. Nah, Xander said. He’d rather obsess.

Xander would rather get her back, which means breaking up Sarah and Brady. You know who else would love to break up Sarah and Brady? Kristen!

Kristen and Xander Could Reignite Their Romance

Xander and Kristen already had a situationship, and a big part of it was fueled by their desire actually to be with Sarah and Brady. So now she’s home, he’s still obsessed, and they’re both technically single.

So why not jump back into bed… and into scheming? Who knows, there’s even a chance they might discover they like being together more than they like stalking their exes…

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