In the Days of Our Lives Recap for August 8, 2025, Salem was a whirlwind of heated confrontations, surprise kisses, and emotional showdowns. From tense courtroom battles to romantic sparks, the episode delivered high-stakes drama that left relationships shaken and loyalties tested.
Chad Cares for a Sick Cat and Felicity
At the hospital, Chad ran into Cat, who brought Felicity in for treatment. Sarah diagnosed Felicity with strep throat and left to arrange medication. Chad offered to wait so Cat could get her sister home quickly.
Later, at Cat’s apartment, Chad noticed Cat was also burning with fever. When she grew dizzy, he helped her to the couch and cared for both sisters. While resting, Cat mumbled something mysterious, leading Chad to believe it was a dream—until she pulled him in for a surprising kiss.
Days of Our Lives Recap: Brady and Sarah’s Awkward Encounter with Xander and Gabi
Brady’s day took an emotional turn when he mailed a gift to Tate’s baby’s adoptive parents. At the Square, he ran into Sarah, who seemed uneasy when Chicago came up in conversation. Brady invited her to dinner at The Bistro.
Meanwhile, Gabi was turning on the charm with Xander over wine. Her flirty demeanor masked her true goal—digging for dirt on his broken marriage. She encouraged him to move on, sealing her advice with a passionate kiss just as Sarah and Brady walked in.
Xander broke off the kiss, but Sarah decided to stay and dine with Brady. Gabi insisted Xander had done nothing wrong, but his emotions boiled over when he saw Sarah holding Brady’s hand.
Storming to her table, Xander accused her of neglecting their daughter. Sarah fired back, reminding him about their custody schedule and his current state. She made it clear—he could kiss whoever he wanted, and so could she. To prove her point, Sarah kissed Brady, leaving Xander stunned.
EJ and Belle’s Courtroom Fallout
In court, Belle challenged EJ’s motion for a mistrial, calling it absurd. Judge Dabney sided with Belle, reminding EJ he had waived his right to object despite their relationship. Belle then publicly ended things with EJ to remove any conflict of interest.
The move shocked everyone, and after court adjourned, tensions exploded in the hallway. Johnny urged EJ not to ruin his happiness, but Belle told Marlena she would never forgive EJ. Inside the empty courtroom, she confronted him directly, declaring their relationship over with the powerful words, “You are dead to me, EJ DiMera!”
This Days of Our Lives Recap proves Salem is never short on drama. From Cat’s fevered kiss to Sarah’s bold move against Xander, and Belle’s fiery courtroom exit from EJ, every scene crackled with emotion. Stay tuned to Soap Opera Daily for more recaps and spoilers—Salem’s drama is just heating up.