Days of Our Lives Recap: Gabi Comes to Xander's Rescue

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Days of Our Lives Recap: Gabi Comes to Xander's Rescue originally appeared on Daytime Confidential.
On today's Days of Our Lives recap:
Stephanie's Place: Stephanie is prepping for her meeting with EJ and ignoring Alex. He continues talking about his day at work whilst she pays little attention. She's lost clients recently and could use the work. Alex wants her to write full time but she isn't so sure. With that, he shows her the mock up for her book cover.
Stephanie loves the cover and has no notes. She even loves her pseudonym, Anastasia Sands. Alex loves they used her Grandma Jo's (nice!) romance novels as inspiration for the name. She can't believe the book she wrote for fun is going to be out in the world. Alex reports Kate is making it her number one priority to put the Titan publishing reboot on the map. With that, they get all hot and heavy… until Kayla interrupts and Alex quickly exits.
Stephanie fills in her mother on EJ's job offer. She says she would actually be working for her and the hospital. Stephanie wonders whether she should accept the potential offer. Kayla thinks she would be a tremendous asset but thinks she should run in the opposite direction. She worries about the big changes EJ wants to make. Kayla thinks spinning EJ's actions could be incredibly tricky. Stephanie thinks she could use her position to highlight the hospital in the best possible way. Just then, Alex returns and Kayla tries to make a quick exit. As she gets up, she sees the mock up for Stephanie's book cover. Alex says Titan is publishing it and Kayla notes it went around the hospital and she LOVES it. With that, she exits.
Hernandez House: Rafe gets a text from 'Kelly Jones' for their meetup in 20 minutes. Gabi walks in having forgotten a binder and wonders where he's off to. He says he has a meeting but she realizes he's being secret agent man. Rafe shifts topics asking about Arianna Grace. Gabi plays it off saying she's trying to play it cool as she assumes she's having the time of her life.
Titan/DiMera: Xander is doing business whilst Victoria is crying. He walks his daughter around but she continues to cry. Just then, Gabi arrives willing to help. Xander is resistant but Gabi says it's always a good idea to let someone else help. Gabi quickly gets Victoria to sleep and Xander is amazed. She tells him not to overthink it as they've been separated for a month. Gabi thinks Xander and his daughter just need to get reacquainted. She says she's in a similar position as her daughter has just moved home after a long separation. With that, they get to work.
Gabi brings up the holiday campaign for Gabi Chic. Xander notes that video should already have been shot along with the one with him and Philip. He wonders if hiring Johnny, with all of his legal baggage, was the best move. Gabi reminds Xander of his own baggage and encourages him to cut Johnny a break (These two have mad chemistry).
Park: Cat runs into Thomas and Chad in the park. Thomas asks if Cat wants to play catch but Chad says another time. Thomas offers his glove but Cat says she can't play right now. Thomas pushes but Cat says she has some place to be. Just then, Chad remembers spying a suspicious text on Cat's phone. With that, she exits. Thomas asks his father why he was trying to get rid of Cat. He says he just wanted some alone time with his son.
DiMera Mansion – Living Room: Gwen arrives downstairs, much to EJ's chagrin. She's ready to gather her belongings and move in but EJ says construction is happening and must wait a few days.
EJ notices Gwen's necklace and then realizes it was the same one stolen from Julie Williams. She says she bought it without being aware of it's origin. EJ assumes she will return it. Gwen says she will do so when hell freezes over.
EJ notes her Horton grudge. Gwen wonders why she wouldn't hold one after 'that hag' Laura sent her and her mother packing before Jack knew she existed. In addition, they all treated her like trash when she first moved to Salem. EJ thinks there are two sides to every story. Just then, Chad and Thomas walk in.
Thomas asks Gwen why she has Julie's necklace and wonders why she won't return it. Gwen says there has been some confusion about the owner of the necklace. EJ thinks it will all sort itself out and Chad concurs.
Rafe's Office: Cat arrives with information about EJ's finances. Rafe says the FBI and ISA have set up an interagency task force to take down the DiMeras. She understands it's the best time to strike as the family seems to be off their game. They both agree starting with the purchase of University Hospital is a good place to start. Cat is curious why this investigation is so personal to him.
Rafe tells Cat about the decades long Arnold saga. Cat wonders how EJ does all these horrible things and then comes off as so normal. Rafe thinks EJ is a sociopath who will do anything to get what he wants. Cat says she also has a personal stake in the investigation as the doctors at University Hospital saved Felicity's life.
Cat mentions her connection to Chad. Rafe says Chad knows his family's history but says he's the good one. She also worries about Aaron and Felicity (What about Mark? Don't forget about Mark!) getting hurt by her work with the ISA. Rafe understands as he's also protective of his siblings.
Cat worries about this assignment as they will be out in the field. Rafe promises to have her back and says he can show her some basic self defense moves.
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Endings
Chad sends Thomas upstairs so he can light into Gwen about her treatment of Julie. He wants her gone, which tickles EJ. Gwen ignores him saying she has business dealings. Chad says to stay away from his family (Did y'all notice EJ looking like the cat who ate the canary?). Gwen notes she is a part of both sides of his family as she is still married to Dimitri. She says she wants to soak up her DiMera identity and will be moving into the family home.
Xander thanks Gabi for helping with Victoria. She says parenting is a challenge but worth it. Gabi makes mention of not being able to have another baby and thinks Xander should be grateful for his entire life. Xander understands he has everything he ever wanted… except Sarah.
Rafe thinks Cat's financial information on EJ confirms he had a silent partner in purchasing the hospital.
Stephanie is HORRIFIED her mother read all the steamy parts of her novel. Alex gets tickled and says it's all good because she doesn't know who wrote it. She quickly changes directions so they can get back to reenacting page 86.
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This story was originally reported by Daytime Confidential on Jul 17, 2025, where it first appeared.
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