In Days of Our Lives Recap for October 13, 2025, Salem was full of confessions, heartbreak, and uneasy alliances. Rachel’s therapy session turned chaotic, Chad faced family tension over Cat, Tate learned shocking truths, and Cat uncovered a troubling secret about EJ’s mysterious lab.
Marlena’s Session With Rachel Goes Off the Rails
Marlena checked in on Rachel’s therapy progress, but things didn’t stay calm for long. Rachel nervously asked if her grandmother would hear about their sessions. Marlena promised confidentiality, which gave Rachel the courage to confess everything she’d told Thomas about Cat.

Meanwhile, Chad confessed to Jennifer that he’d broken things off with Cat. But Jennifer didn’t hold back, scolding him for his choices. She even told him that Thomas wanted to move in with her, pushing Chad to his breaking point. He stood firm and refused to let his son go anywhere.
Days of Our Lives Recap: Rachel’s Apology Turns Into Scheming
Marlena soon arrived at the Horton home with Rachel, who offered Thomas an apology for her earlier words. Chad accepted it graciously, unaware that Rachel still had mischief in mind. Once upstairs, Rachel reassured Thomas that it was good his dad broke up with Cat — then schemed to keep them apart.

Rachel encouraged Thomas to follow her lead and sabotage Chad’s love life, just as she had done to her father’s relationships. Marlena had no idea her young patient was plotting again. As Jennifer exited with a glare, Chad confided in Marlena about how deeply he’d fallen for Cat, torn between love and family judgment.
Tate Faces a Crushing Truth About Fatherhood
At Maggie’s, Holly prepared to leave town, sharing an emotional goodbye before heading to the airport. But Tate’s world flipped when Brady stopped him with shocking news — he wasn’t the baby’s father. Brady explained everything, including the DNA tests that proved the truth.

Tate’s heartbreak quickly shifted into relief and renewed hope for Holly. He rushed to Maggie’s house, desperate to find her flight details. With newfound determination, he headed to the airport to stop Holly before she left his life for good.
Days of Our Lives Recap: Cat’s Curiosity About EJ Raises Questions
Over at DiMera Enterprises, Cat tried to focus on work while reeling from Chad’s breakup. EJ noticed her sadness and offered sympathy, even suggesting she take a break. But Cat’s mind was elsewhere. She casually mentioned her lunch with Gwen and asked for a tour of EJ’s new facilities, raising his suspicion.

EJ, hiding something, gave her a brief tour, proudly showing off a supposedly secure lab. Once he left, Cat planned to snoop but got distracted by a call from Chad. Their conversation ended in tears, and she left the office without searching. Later, though, she returned to the locked room and climbed through a hole in the wall — only to find it empty.
Love, Lies, and Late Revelations in Salem
Meanwhile, Marlena brought Rachel to the Pub to meet Brady. Their conversation turned emotional as Brady shared the truth about Tate’s paternity. EJ entered soon after, trying to charm his uneasy niece, but Marlena saw through the tension. She warned EJ that Rachel’s discomfort around him wasn’t without reason.

Elsewhere, Jennifer prayed for guidance, struggling with what’s best for her family. Tate finally caught Holly before her flight, declaring his love and revealing the truth about the baby. His heartfelt confession convinced her to stay — a surprising twist that might give this young couple another chance.
This Days of Our Lives Recap for October 13, 2025 delivered emotional highs and intense confrontations across Salem. With Rachel scheming again, Cat inching closer to EJ’s secrets, and Tate’s reunion with Holly, the drama only deepens. Stay tuned with Soap Opera Daily for your next Days of Our Lives update!