Marlena’s sudden collapse sends Belle into panic mode, while Gwen and Xander share a boozy reunion that ends in a kiss. Elsewhere, Leo’s past with Dimitri haunts his future with Javi, and Bonnie encourages Sarah to fight fire with fire. Here’s your full Days of Our Lives Recap for July 9, 2025.
Marlena’s Restless Grief Leads to a Shocking Collapse
Marlena opened the episode deep in thought, sipping tea as she waited for Belle. Her restlessness wasn’t just due to insomnia—her lingering grief over past losses was still very much alive. When Belle arrived, the mother-daughter conversation revealed more than sadness.
Belle admitted new evidence in Johnny’s shooting could change everything, but Marlena was distracted. As she rose to rest, she stumbled, nearly collapsing. Belle panicked, fearing Marlena was hiding something more serious. Marlena assured her Sarah had checked her out, but doubts lingered.
Days of Our Lives Recap: Ari’s Bold Visit to Doug Could Backfire Badly
At the pub, Ari tried to sneak upstairs under the excuse of visiting Kate. Roman quickly caught her and blocked her way. But determined as ever, Ari found another way into Doug’s room—through the window. Her need to confront him over his behavior couldn’t wait.
Doug finally opened up. He owed a dangerous man a large sum of money. He warned her to stay away. Ari refused. She liked danger. She kissed him despite the red flags, clearly putting her heart—and safety—on the line. This risky romance might end in disaster.
Leo’s Shocking Truth Pushes Javi to the Edge
After Gwen stormed off in a rage, Leo was left to explain everything to Javi. When Gwen exposed his lies and betrayal involving Dimitri, Javi demanded answers. Leo admitted to cheating and hiding the truth—breaking Javi’s trust entirely.
Javi’s disappointment cut deep. He questioned if he even knew Leo at all. Leo, full of guilt, confessed he might deserve to lose everything, even Javi. But Javi softened just enough to share a secret of his own—one that left Leo stunned. Whatever it was, it clearly changed the energy between them.
Days of Our Lives Recap: Gwen and Xander’s Reunion Turns Intimate Fast
Xander sat brooding at The Bistro, reliving memories of Sarah and Victoria. Then Gwen showed up. She surprised him with condolences and raw honesty. She admitted jealousy, insecurity, and regret over the choices she made that led to Sarah’s kidnapping.
Their conversation turned nostalgic. What if they had handled things differently? Xander claimed he didn’t ask “what if”—but Gwen clearly did. They laughed, drank, and toasted their financial freedom. Eventually, Gwen kissed him and confessed he was “the one who got away.” Xander didn’t walk away this time.
Bonnie Gives Sarah Ruthless Advice on Revenge
While Sarah scrolled through memories of her and Xander, Bonnie entered with bandaged fingers and sharp opinions. She noticed Sarah’s sadness and wasted no time steering the conversation toward vengeance. If Xander was going to play dirty, so could they.
Bonnie offered wild ideas—bankrupt Titan, trap Xander for Philip’s beating, or worse. Sarah claimed she didn’t want Victoria raised around violence, but Bonnie reminded her of Xander’s track record. Sarah wasn’t ready to go full dark yet—but the seed was planted. And Bonnie was ready to water it.
In the final moments, Belle offered to sit with Marlena while she rested on the couch, showing their strong bond. Meanwhile, Sarah hesitated but asked how to “fight dirty,” and Bonnie proudly took the lead. Gwen and Xander stumbled off toward her room—observed by a stunned Leo and Javi.
Across Salem, alliances shifted, secrets spilled, and hearts were bruised. This Days of Our Lives Recap for July 10, 2025, proves Salem’s drama isn’t cooling off anytime soon. Stay tuned to Soap Opera Daily for more explosive updates.