As the courtroom drama intensifies, Salem’s citizens struggle with emotional truths and tangled secrets. In Days of Our Lives Recap for August 6, 2025, Tate makes a risky move to reconnect with the past, Belle faces pressure from all sides, and Paulina’s loyalty shifts under oath.
Sophia Spirals as Melinda Tightens the Plan
Sophia’s nerves are shot as she waits in Melinda’s office, but the lawyer arrives with icy confidence. When Sophia confesses her fear of Sarah finding out the truth, Melinda assures her HIPAA laws will keep Sarah silent. It’s a fragile safety net, but it’s all they’ve got.
Despite Melinda’s calm demeanor, Sophia can’t shake the guilt. She spirals over the lie about the baby, and fears the consequences. Melinda tries to soothe her, insisting she’ll handle it. Still, doubt lingers in Sophia’s eyes. Salem’s secrets rarely stay buried for long.
Days of Our Lives Recap: Tate’s Wake-Up Call Hits Hard
Tate’s chat with Belle shifts his perspective. Her advice about the greater good sticks with him. He begins to realize he’s been selfish, focusing more on himself than Sophia’s emotional toll.
Later, he runs into Sophia and apologizes. They sit down for a meal, but Tate’s questions about the adoptive parents push boundaries. Sophia warns him—this obsession could do more harm than good. Still, Tate decides he needs closure, no matter the cost.
Paulina Faces Courtroom Pressure and a Dangerous Choice
Paulina teeters on the edge as her trial nerves flare up. She’s stressed over Johnny’s fate and terrified of failing Belle. When the Attorney General’s office checks in, it raises the stakes—if Belle falters, she’s finished.
At court, Belle questions Paulina about Johnny’s anger toward EJ. Paulina recalls his bitter words after the shooting. Belle’s questions strike a nerve, and Leo, sitting in the jury box, seems shaken too. Paulina then admits she believes in Johnny’s innocence, despite the risks of sounding biased.
Days of Our Lives Recap: Gabi Testifies — and EJ Goes Too Far
Gabi’s nerves are fried as she prepares to take the stand. She reveals that she saw Johnny and EJ arguing, and even heard EJ tell Johnny to put the gun down. That bombshell stuns the courtroom. EJ takes over, challenging her testimony and pushing hard. He tries suggesting Ava could’ve been the shooter. Then, he starts badgering Gabi about the gun. Belle intervenes, forcing the judge to call a break. The courtroom tension reaches a boiling point.
EJ plays every angle. First, he coldly warns Paulina not to talk to Belle before she testifies. Later, he smooths things over with Belle and offers an apology. Belle, overwhelmed and tired, gives him a key to her hotel room. EJ smirks as he picks it up—clearly, he’s up to something. Whether it’s love or manipulation, time will tell. But his confidence feels too calculated to be innocent.
Tate Pushes Forward, Sophia Pushes Back
Tate won’t let go of the baby connection. He runs into Leo with his own baby and gets emotional. Leo lets him hold the child, which only fuels Tate’s need to see his daughter. Sophia calls Melinda in a panic. Tate wants to write a letter to the adoptive parents. Melinda shrugs and agrees—she’ll respond as them and reject the request. To her, it’s an easy fix. But Tate’s not giving up that easily.
Gabi vents to Rafe about EJ’s tactics, terrified she’ll get blamed for the shooting. Johnny comforts Paulina after her testimony. Belle walks away, clearly conflicted. And EJ, key card in hand, plots his next move with an unsettling grin.
The Days of Our Lives Recap reminds us—every truth in Salem has a cost. And secrets don’t stay secrets for long. Stay tuned for more twists and fallout, only on Soap Opera Daily.