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Days of Our Lives Recap: Thursday, July 31 – Susan’s Chilling Warning, Sarah and Xander’s Final Goodbye, and Stefano’s Shadow Looms Over Salem

Thursday, July 31st in Days of Our Lives delivered one of its most emotionally intense and eerie episodes in recent memory. The Salem skies grew heavy with secrets, dread, and echoes of the past. From Susan’s supernatural visions of Stefano DiMera to the heartbreak between Sarah and Xander, and the whispered threat that danger is rising once again, every moment pulsed with tension.

As old fears return and new fractures deepen, the city of Salem finds itself bracing for impact — and some characters may never be the same again.

🕯️ Susan Banks Foresees a Terrifying Return: “He’s Coming Back… and He’s Not Happy”

Inside the eerie stillness of the DiMera mansion, a storm begins to brew. The historic estate, cloaked in heavy drapes and soaked in secrets, becomes the epicenter of a psychic tremor as Susan Banks storms in, breathless and pale. Her voice, shaking with dread, echoes through the grand halls.

“He’s not there. I can’t feel him anymore.”

The words hang in the air like a curse. Susan, whose connection to the spirit world has only grown sharper over time, reveals that she can no longer sense Stefano DiMera, the man they once called the Phoenix. And in Salem, that can mean only one thing: he’s not in the afterlife… because he may still be among the living.

EJ DiMera’s face hardens, and Chad tries to rationalize what they’re hearing. But Susan’s whisper carries more weight than reason:

“If I can’t feel him on the other side… then he’s still here. Somewhere. Waiting.”

Then, she freezes. Her eyes widen. She speaks as though possessed — not with fear, but with a warning.

“He’s coming back… and he’s not happy.”

A chill overtakes the room. Chad and EJ exchange a glance filled with fear and recognition. The last time the Phoenix rose, lives were lost and loyalties shattered. Now, the past may be rising again, and the DiMeras are woefully unprepared.

💔 Sarah and Xander Sign Away Their Love – But Is It Really Over?

Across town, the atmosphere is no less charged. In the quiet of her kitchen, Sarah Horton sits with divorce papers in front of her — a stack of signatures that symbolize the final nail in the coffin of her love with Xander Kiriakis.

When Xander walks in, the weight in his footsteps is palpable. He’s lost many fights in his life, but this one cuts the deepest. Sarah is calm, composed, yet emotionally distant — and that hurts more than rage ever could.

Their conversation centers on their daughter, Victoria, the one thing still binding them together. Sarah insists on stability for her child. But beneath her steady words lies disappointment — and a quiet ache that stability was never something Xander could provide.

Xander’s guilt is overwhelming. His fists clench. His words falter. He wants to beg, to fight, but knows it’s too late.

And then the peace is shattered.

Brady Black arrives, stepping into the emotional vacuum with warmth and confidence. He offers Sarah comfort, and when she laughs at one of his jokes — a genuine, light-hearted moment — something inside Xander snaps.

He sees her smile. He sees her hand on Brady’s arm. And in that flash of jealousy and regret, Gwen Rizczech, lurking in the shadows, sees her chance. Watching Xander unravel, Gwen begins plotting — ready to seduce him back into her web with lies, manipulation, and false solace.

Will Xander fight for the woman he loves, or will he collapse back into old habits and toxic entanglements?

🧠 Steve Battles the Shadow of Stefano – Kayla Urges Patience Over Punches

Meanwhile, Steve “Patch” Johnson is deep in thought, haunted by Susan’s ominous warning and the renewed whispers of Stefano’s return. Sitting on the couch, tension radiating from his stiff posture, Steve is the picture of a man poised to act.

But Kayla Brady, ever the calming presence, joins him with mugs of tea — offering warmth in a moment steeped in fear. She reminds him that not every battle is fought with fists or fury.

“You can’t fix everything with brute force, Steve.”

He’s torn between the instinct to protect and the wisdom of restraint. And Kayla’s words strike a chord. Charging in blind could put the people he loves in even greater danger — especially if Stefano truly is back.

For now, Steve agrees to wait. But the war within him — between the action hero and the cautious husband — continues to rage.

😓 Stephanie Feels the Walls Closing In – Until Alex Brings a Glimmer of Light

In her dimly lit apartment, Stephanie Johnson is unraveling. Her life has become a series of missed deadlines, unread messages, and creeping anxiety. Every corner of her world feels unstable.

Then comes a knock — and standing at the door is Alex Kiriakis.

He arrives with charm and compassion, offering not grand solutions but a simple kindness: a reminder that she’s not alone. As they talk, laugh, and reminisce, Stephanie finds herself breathing easier for the first time in days.

Alex isn’t trying to fix her. He’s just there. And for a moment, that’s enough.

But Salem rarely lets calm last for long. Even as Stephanie dares to smile, danger is circling. The next storm is already on its way.

🕰️ Final Moments: The Phoenix Rises, Hearts Fracture, and Secrets Simmer

As night falls on Salem, Thursday’s episode ends not with closure, but with more questions and deeper tension:

• Susan’s prophecy casts a looming threat over the DiMera family: is Stefano DiMera truly returning? And if so, in what form?

• Sarah and Xander’s divorce feels final, but jealousy and unresolved emotions could push Xander into Gwen’s trap — or back into Sarah’s heart.

• Steve and Kayla brace for a threat that feels familiar but darker than ever.

• Stephanie and Alex share a quiet, hopeful moment — just before the next secret is ready to explode.

🔮 What Comes Next?

Will Susan’s supernatural gift prove to be Salem’s only hope — or its undoing? Is Stefano back in spirit… or in body? And will Sarah’s baby secret finally implode now that Brady’s back in the picture?

One thing is clear: In Salem, the past never stays buried, the dead never stay dead, and love never ends cleanly.

Stay tuned — the phoenix may rise again, and no one is safe.