It was a week full of dramatic moments in Salem.
It was a busy week in Salem, and the Days of our Lives recap for the week of August 26 – 30 reveals a lot of drama in the form of a shocking affair, surprising realizations, and several confessions.
Check out the daily summary recaps below. The week saw plenty of problems that remained unresolved.
At the cabin, Holly (Ashley Puzemis) confronted Tate (Leo Howard) about finding him and Sophia (Madelyn Kientz) half-naked, but Tate insisted he only wanted to be with Holly, and she believed him. They kissed, and Tate mentioned Holly’s Aunt Sarah (Linsey Godfrey), who had been hit by a car.
Holly and Tate ate pastries at the cabin and discussed Mark’s (Jonah Robinson) involvement with Aaron (Louis Tomeo) and Felicity (Kennedy Garcia).
Fiona (Serena Scott Thomas) hid a vodka bottle under the bed when Xander (Paul Telfer) arrived, seeking to see Victoria. Fiona expressed concern about finding the person responsible for nearly killing his wife. Fiona resolved to be a better mother to Xander and discarded her vodka bottle.
Brady (Eric Martsolf) lied to Jada (Elia Cantu) about his car being stolen, but she pressed him to file a report, suspecting the car thief could be connected to Sarah’s accident.
Kristen (Stacy Haiduk) found Chad (Billy Flynn) looking at an old photo of himself and Abigail and reassured him about “Abigail’s” (AnnaLynne McCord) identity following a DNA match. Abigail met Dr. Mark Greene, who helped her maintain the pretense of being Abigail DiMera.
Chad confronted “Abigail” about her memory, but she felt stressed and threatened to leave. Chad apologized and asked her to come home.
Brady’s car, damaged by the accident, was discussed with Kristen, who suggested that Brady show compassion to Sarah. Tate injured his ankle but was assured by Mark that it was only a sprain.
As Tate used crutches in the hospital, he and Holly avoided family members, and Brady, spotting his son, looked shocked.
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As Tate and Holly tried to sneak out of the hospital, they ran into Brady, who was shocked to see Tate on crutches and with Holly. Tate admitted he had stayed on Smith Island instead of attending lacrosse camp.
In the hospital, Maggie (Suzanne Rogers) shared with Sarah her own experience of grief and adjustment after losing her parents, encouraging Sarah to accept her feelings and adapt to her new reality.
Jada informed Xander they had a suspect in Sarah’s hit-and-run case but couldn’t reveal the suspect’s identity. Xander, frustrated, tried to force the information from her but ultimately apologized.
Kristen, speaking to Stefano’s portrait, revealed she had flattened Brady’s car to protect their family. EJ (Dan Feuerriegel) questioned her story and warned her not to share secrets aloud. Marlena (Deidre Hall) and John (Drake Hogestyn) discussed their worries about Brady’s involvement in the accident.
Brady, visibly stressed, asked Holly to give him and Tate a moment alone. Tate apologized for lying. Xander arrived, and Tate apologized for Sarah’s accident, which Brady also quietly stressed over. Holly, upset, realized that her actions might have contributed to Sarah’s accident.
EJ instructed Jada to arrest Brady after learning that Brady was the primary suspect. Kristen overheard the conversation and was upset. At the townhouse, Marlena expressed regret for not intervening earlier in Brady’s life.
In the hospital, Tate and Holly were unhappy about the events, while Xander reassured Holly that the blame rested with the driver. Finally, Brady arrived at the police station, surrendering himself as Jada called for an arrest warrant.
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In the hospital lobby, Holly tearfully told Tate they were indirectly responsible for Sarah’s accident, but Tate reassured her that the driver who hit Sarah was solely to blame.
Fiona, in the Square with Victoria, lamented the lack of alcohol in her iced tea and confided in Victoria about her struggles. Justin (Wally Kurth) approached, and they discussed Sarah’s accident. Justin expressed hope that the person responsible would be found.
Xander prepared to move Sarah to the mansion and agreed to let his mother move in. Xander supported Sarah’s decision to adapt to her new life and helped her into a wheelchair.
John, worried about Brady’s potential involvement in Sarah’s accident, waited for a return call from Brady and consulted Paul (Christopher Sean), who saw Brady pour a drink but didn’t consume it. John feared the worst.
At the police station, Brady confessed to Jada that he had been driving the car that hit Sarah, driven by guilt and a desire to set an example for his son. Jada advised him to call his attorney. Justin questioned Brady about the incident, and he admitted to being drunk and having a vague memory of hitting Sarah. Justin advised him to stick to the facts and not fully confess.
John and Marlena learned that Brady was the driver who hit Sarah. Jada told Xander that Brady had been drinking, and Xander found Brady at the Salem PD and attacked him in anger. Jada and Justin stopped the fight, and Xander vowed that Brady would face severe consequences.
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At the Horton House, Chad left a message for “Abby,” and Thomas asked him about his phone call. In the Square, Mark reassured “Abigail” that Chad believed her story about asking for directions, while Felicity gave Mark a pointed look.
At the Pub, Kristen was frustrated by Brady’s actions and argued with Ava (Tamara Braun), who was upset about being fired due to Gabi’s (Cherie Jimenez) ultimatum. Kristen’s apology did little to comfort Ava.
At the DiMera mansion, Stefan (Brandon Barash) found Gabi dividing their space with duct tape and discussed the house division with EJ, who taunted him about his relationship with Ava.
Mark talked to Felicity about their parents and his punishment methods, while Ava and Kristen talked awkwardly about Melinda’s departure from the company.
In her apartment, Connie (Julie Dove) brought food to a restrained Melinda (Tina Huang) and accused her of causing Li’s (Remington Hoffman) problems. Connie planned further retaliation against Gabi and others.
Gabi and “Abigail” talked about their mutual grievances, and Chad tried to explain to Thomas why he was staying at the mansion. Chad discussed his dilemma with “Abigail,” who suggested he move out to avoid lying to his kids. Meanwhile, Gabi eavesdropped on EJ and Stefan’s conversation, and Ava encountered Connie, who was confused about her employment status.
Melinda continued to struggle against her restraints while conversing with a cardboard cutout of Li.
In “Abigail’s” room at the mansion, she and Chad discussed his return to the Horton House for the kids. Chad agreed to move out but expressed concerns about her staying there. Stephanie (Abigail Klein) received Everett’s (Blake Berris) ashes from Jada and reassured her about taking care of them while Jada struggled with her feelings about the situation.
At Connie’s apartment, Melinda realized Connie was responsible for killing Li and tried harder to escape. Gabi pondered Connie’s suggestion to sleep with someone for revenge. Connie and Ava briefly discussed Melinda’s firing, with Connie then returning to Melinda and revealing her own criminal actions, including killing Everett.
In the DiMera foyer, Gabi confronted Stefan about their past and had a heated encounter with EJ, which ended in a passionate affair.
Stephanie considered reaching out to Connie about Everett’s ashes, while Jada continued to worry about Rafe’s recovery. Jada sat by Rafe’s side at the hospital, urging him to wake up. Meanwhile, “Abigail” told Chad she didn’t like being alone.
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