Days of Our Lives Recap: Doug's Dirty Dealings Put Arianna and Holly in Danger
Days of Our Lives Recap: Doug's Dirty Dealings Put Arianna and Holly in Danger originally appeared on Daytime Confidential.
On today's Days of Our Lives recap:
Hernandez House: Gabi is having a hard time with work when Javi approaches. She apologizes again for firing him and the way she treated him. She asks what it will take to get him to come back to work. She begs him to say yes but he says he's accepted a new job as a rookie firefighter/paramedic. Gabi asks about experience and Javi fills her in on his experience in Corpus Christie. She's thrilled for her cousins and vows to completely support him.
The Spectator: Leo finds out Philip is denying Xander assaulted him. He hangs up just as Chad limps in. Leo rightfully assumes the skydiving is to blame. Chad explains the entire situation including Cat saying she's not going to bother him again.
Chad asks about work-related things and Leo says EJ's case has gone cold. He does report Philip is awake, but Xander wasn't the one who beat him silly. Chad tells him to take off and get some rest and the two exit together.
Sophia's House: Tate arrives to pick up Sophia who doesn't feel like celebrating. She says she is feeling ok but gets a good swift kick every five minutes. Tate grabs a feel and notes how real everything is getting. Sophia doesn't think she's going to be much fun, but Tate wants her to come along. She's also worried about how close she is to giving birth and how they don't have an adoptive family. Further, she thinks if Tate sees the baby, he won't want to give it up.
Horton Square: Holly runs into Arianna Grace and says she's celebrating graduation. Arianna says she would hang but she's having dinner with her parents. They chat a bit about boys when young Douglas walks up and quickly exits.
Arianna Grace tells Holly about the guy she hooked up with (sans name). Holly talks about Tate and how he got another girl pregnant. Arianna realizes she's talking about Tate and asks a bit more about the adoption. Arianna says she knows Tate really wants to get back together with her. Holly notes how something always happens when they try to get back together. Just then, Sophia and Tate walk up. Arianna is stunned to learn Sophia is 'Tate's baby mama.'
Arianna Grace notes she and Sophia were best buds in kindergarten. Just then, Sophia needs to sit and says the baby has been kicking a lot. She didn't even want to come but Tate convinced her. With that, Tate and Holly head off to retrieve treats leaving Sophia and Arianna to catch up.
Arianna Grace asks if Sophia has a thing for Tate. She provides a little history and says she's always kind of crushed on him. Arianna wonders why she's giving up the baby. Sophia says neither of them are ready to become parents and doesn't want Tate with her out of a sense of duty. She thinks they may be able to revisit the situation after the baby is born and adopted.
Holly and Tate return with treats when Aaron arrives. Tate immediately embraces his bestie, and he says he's back for graduation. Just then, Holly realizes she needs to call her mother and dashes. Aaron spies Sophia and they discuss the pregnancy. He asks when it's due and Tate says soon. Aaron asks about Holly and Tate thinks they may have a chance after the baby is born and adopted.
Greene Central: Cat is cleaning and dancing when Aaron arrives home. She wonders why he's home and Aaron reminds her about graduation. He says he's decided to walk, and their mother insisted he come. With that, he says he's going to meet his friends for a celebration.
Brady Pub – Outside: Leo asks Chad if he's ever considered running DiMera as he's the only sane one in the family. Just then, Will walks out of the pub and embraces Chad. An awkward exchange ensues between Will and Leo regarding his collegial relationship with Chadwick. With that, Chad exits leaving Will and Leo to bathe in weirdness.
Leo admits to having done many shady things to Will and Sonny. He says he's done a lot of self-reflection and deeply regrets his actions. Will says he saw Leo at the funeral and read the obituary he wrote. He wonders how Leo's life would be different if he'd had the privilege of growing up with John in his life.
Javi arrives and Leo introduces him to Will as his boyfriend and Arianna Grace's cousin. Will says they met a while back and says he's late for dinner with Gabi and his daughter. He shakes hands with Leo and tells him to take care.
Javi asks Leo about the funeral. Leo notes a bit of his history with John and Javi says it sounds like John was really good to him. He says he has news to cheer him up and says he got the job. Leo is thrilled for his beloved and wants to celebrate. Javi suggests they had back to the house where they can be alone.
Brady Pub: Young Douglas goes through the pub mail and finds something addressed to him. He opens the letter and sees pictures of himself and several more of Arianna Grace and Holly. The note inside says it would be a shame if something happened to those pretty faces.
Greene Central: Chad arrives, and Cat wonders why. He says he's there to apologize with what happened with Jennifer Rose. Cat thinks her response is totally justified but he disagrees. Chad says he doesn't begrudge Jack and JRo their opinion but they're not going to dictate with whom he socializes. Chad says Abigail is gone and he has to move forward with his life. Cat understands and says she is trying to find a way to move forward after the accident which killed her father and the one which put her in the hospital for two years. Chad suggests they try to move forward together.
The Bistro: Gabi arrives and is all by her lonesome. She texts Arianna Grace when Will walks in and they embrace. They take a seat and discuss their daughter's sudden return to Salem. Just then, Arianna arrives and takes a seat.
Gabi brings up Arianna Grace sneaking out which annoys her to no end. Will pipes up saying he's not thrilled to learn this information and notes she has broken curfew a few times with him and Sonny. Arianna can't believe they are spending time discussing such trivialities as she is an adult. Her parents both note she isn't paying her own bills nor living in her own place.
Hernandez House: Leo and Javi arrive home and are all over each other. Just then, young Douglas arrives with the envelope in tow. Javi decides to leave them alone as he needs to 'go get ready' (Hmmm…). Left alone, Doug shows Leo the contents of the envelope and asks if he could get a loan to get these goons to back down. Leo agrees to give him as much as he can spare.
Horton Square: Aaron sits with Sophia and have an adorkably awkward conversation. He notes how before he moved away, he thought they might end up together.
Holly tells Tate that her mother said she would be there or graduation (really?). She's also looking at colleges in Europe. Holly wonders if Tate has considered where he will go to school. Tate admits he got into Salem U as after rehab he never got his grades back on track. Holly realizes she is the reason his life was so side-tracked.
Endings
Young Douglas thanks Leo for helping him with money and support. Leo says he also has a lead on the Horton necklace, but he probably won't be able to afford to buy it back. Leo asks how Doug got into this mess to begin with. Doug says he was delivering merchandise for this man so they could sell it on the down low. One night, he stopped at a bar and met a woman. The next morning his car had been vandalized, and all the merchandise was gone. The men he's dealing with now are even worse. Doug thanks him for his help and support and exits. Just then, Javi comes back in the room saying the room is ready for their celebration.
Arianna Grace exits to the restroom and calls young Douglas, and he ignores it.
Cat decides she should make Chad dinner, and he agrees to hang out.
Sophia is surprised to learn Aaron thought they would end up together. He understands so many things have changed since then which leads Sophia to look over at Holly and Tate.
Holly says how badly she feels about Tate taking the blame for her choices. Tate says he always wants to protect and support her. Holly used to believe that was true and then says he should get back to Sophia. She hugs him close before sending him on his way.
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This story was originally reported by Daytime Confidential on Jun 18, 2025, where it first appeared.
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