The Days of Our Lives Recap for Tuesday, July 2, 2025, delivers heartbreak, high-stakes secrets, and shattered relationships. Sarah considers walking away from Xander for good. Sophia vanishes after making a devastating choice. Doug’s debts trigger threats, while Holly and Tate finally reconnect—but their romance faces fresh complications.
Days of Our Lives Recap: Sarah Faces the End of Her Marriage
At the Kiriakis mansion, Sarah finds herself spiraling after Xander abruptly ends their phone call. She vents to Maggie, who’s thrilled to hear Holly got accepted to a Paris university. But celebration takes a back seat when Sarah enters the room with a heavy heart. Holly runs off to text Doug about tutoring while Sarah and Maggie dive into deeper waters.
Sarah admits co-parenting with Xander feels impossible, even if it’s court-ordered. Hearing his voice pulled at her emotions. Maggie tries to remind her that Xander did change—just not enough. Sarah doesn’t believe she can live with someone who’s still so full of judgment. Maggie draws parallels to her own past with Victor, but Sarah doesn’t feel that same strength.
Doug’s Debts Put Salem Teens in Danger
In the park, Doug finds himself in hot water. The man he owes money to is done waiting. Doug doesn’t have the cash, and the thug threatens Holly and his friends to send a message. Right after, Holly’s tutoring text comes in, but Doug bails on their session.
Elsewhere, Tate leaves a voicemail for Sophia about their adoption meeting. But Sophia’s breaking down. She frantically packs clothes as the baby cries. Her heartbreaking decision to leave the child behind weighs heavily. Before sneaking out, she cradles her son and quietly apologizes.
Days of Our Lives Recap: Holly and Tate Reconnect—But Will It Last?
Later, Holly visits Tate and admits she’s not over him. She thought she might like Doug, but her heart still belongs to Tate. He says he feels the same. They share a passionate kiss, but Holly confesses she’s worried about Sophia. Tate gently tells her she doesn’t have to be.
Back at Sophia’s place, she returns alone, devastated and crumbling. As she cries into a teddy bear, she listens to Tate’s voicemail. “It’s too late,” she whispers. Her pain is raw, and the baby’s absence unbearable.
The Necklace Mystery and a Sudden Twist
Leo’s still trying to track Julie’s necklace. Javi, dressed in his new EMT uniform, cheers him up briefly before rushing off to the hospital. Meanwhile, Steve brings news—he has a buyer lead, and Austin is tracing the wire. Julie wants the truth about the necklace, especially since Doug once stole it. Steve urges her to forgive Doug’s past, but she refuses.
Outside Sweet Bits, Bo calls with confirmation: the necklace is coming back to Salem. Julie nearly runs into Doug and coldly tries to ignore him. Doug pleads with her, but she’s had enough. She tells him to leave Salem and never look back.
Days of Our Lives Recap: Kayla and Javi Take In a Baby
Later at the hospital, Javi returns with a baby left at the firehouse. Kayla checks the infant and confirms he’s healthy. The baby is headed to foster care unless his mother claims him within 14 days. Steve objects, but Kayla warns that time is short. Javi gets an idea, but we don’t hear what it is—yet. Later that night, Javi arrives home carrying a baby bassinet. Leo stares in shock. “Whose baby is that?” he asks. Javi replies: “For now… ours.”
As Days of Our Lives Recap for July 2, 2025, closes, Sarah tells Maggie she might have to divorce Xander. Holly and Tate kiss again, holding on to the moment. Meanwhile, Sophia gathers her strength and calls someone for help. And Javi might’ve just become a dad overnight. Stay tuned for more Days of Our Lives Recap action only on Soap Opera Daily. Don’t miss tomorrow’s twists—Salem is heating up fast!
