The Days of Our Lives Recap for September 9, 2025 brings suspense, family tension, and surprise returns. From Gabi’s risky alliance with Tony to Rafe’s hunt for EJ’s secrets, Salem’s residents navigate lies, suspicion, and personal entanglements. Meanwhile, a shocking return sets up more drama.
Tony and Gabi’s Uneasy Deal
Gabi entered the DiMera mansion with Tony already suspicious about the planted bug. He confronted her with accusations but assured her he wouldn’t cut her out of their arrangement. Gabi wanted reassurances, but Tony’s ominous tone suggested trouble ahead.
He promised her involvement would stay hidden, but Gabi remained wary. Once she left, Tony received a call from Rita about a mystery person’s arrival. That phone call hinted at a brewing storm and signaled the start of a new complication in their secretive dealings.
Days of Our Lives Recap: Xander Struggles With Change
Xander and Philip clashed while discussing his anger management progress. Though Xander attempted to show growth, Philip doubted his sincerity. The conversation circled back to Sarah, and Xander made it clear forgiveness wasn’t possible. Old wounds prevented any real closure.
Their attention soon shifted to security issues. Despite no additional bugs being discovered, they rushed plans for the co-CEO arrangement. Both feared fallout from the spying incident and wanted to secure their positions before more secrets were exposed.
Rafe Pushes Back Against EJ
Rafe reviewed the hospital blueprints with Cat, remaining deeply suspicious of EJ’s plans. While EJ claimed he was renovating an unused wing, Rafe pressed further, insisting something didn’t add up. His history with EJ fueled his determination to uncover the truth.
Cat reminded Rafe not to let personal bias cloud his judgment. Still, he laid out EJ’s past crimes and insisted he couldn’t be trusted. Despite EJ’s charm, Rafe remained cautious, convinced a hidden agenda existed within those blueprints.
Days of Our Lives Recap: EJ and Chad Clash Over Business
Chad visited EJ and pressed him about the hospital project. EJ downplayed concerns, claiming it was a goodwill effort for the community. He insisted the DiMera reputation was at stake, not money. Chad reluctantly softened but kept his suspicions alive.
The brothers also touched on Cat, with EJ teasing Chad about his feelings. Chad finally admitted their budding romance, asking EJ to tread lightly. Though EJ joked, it was clear the confession could shift family dynamics and draw Cat deeper into DiMera schemes.
Stephanie’s Big News Interrupted
Stephanie learned she had become a bestselling author, thrilling her with career success. Alex quickly celebrated and announced plans to highlight her work at a press event. Their happiness sparked romantic energy, but the moment was cut short when business intruded.
Both received summonses from EJ and Xander. At Titan-DiMera, Alex learned about the bug and heard suspicions cast toward Stephanie. Despite Xander’s flawed reasoning, Alex now faced pressure to probe her knowledge. Their relationship suddenly felt tangled in DiMera and Titan politics.
Days of Our Lives Recap: Gabi Plays Dangerous Games
Later, Philip invited Gabi to dinner. During their conversation, she pushed for details about his reconciliation with Xander. Philip became suspicious of her knowledge but dismissed it when she smoothed things over. Still, her prying hinted at her ulterior motives.
Philip admitted Xander and he were bonding again, largely thanks to Gabi’s advice. But when she pressed about the spy, Philip warned the culprit would regret crossing them. Gabi smiled but masked her growing anxiety about where the investigation might lead.
EJ’s Proposal Meets Resistance
EJ pitched Stephanie on his vision for a charitable hospital wing. Though she admired the concept, she rejected his branding idea. She argued attaching his name would damage credibility and cooperation from others. EJ reluctantly listened, though his ego bristled at the rejection.
Stephanie then suggested renaming it after Dr. Tom Horton. EJ grudgingly accepted, though the choice foreshadowed future complications. His alignment with the Horton name promised community support but risked scandal if his hidden agenda came to light.
Days of Our Lives Recap: Salem Faces New Arrivals
In the final scenes, Chad and Cat discussed their relationship while crossing paths with EJ and Rafe. Tensions flared between the men, but Cat tried easing the moment. Still, the air was heavy with rivalry and unfinished battles.
Back at the mansion, Tony opened the door to a returning Theo Carver. His arrival stunned the family and raised fresh questions about Tony’s mysterious proposal. Gabi’s scheming might soon face an unexpected twist with Theo back in Salem.
The Days of Our Lives Recap for September 9, 2025 delivered twists, suspicions, and a major return. Gabi and Tony’s schemes, EJ’s shady project, and Theo’s comeback guarantee explosive fallout ahead. Keep following Soap Opera Daily for all Days of Our Lives recaps and spoilers.