Days of Our Lives spoilers: Alex mistakes Joy’s baby scare for Stephanie’s pregnancy

Ever notice how in Salem, private conversations are never actually private? The town must have some seriously thin walls because eavesdropping is practically an Olympic sport. The latest victim of this phenomenon? None other than Alex Kiriakis, who’s about to hear something that sends him spiraling.

DAYS spoilers reveal Alex is heading for a classic soap opera blunder when he mistakenly concludes that Stephanie Johnson is pregnant with Philip Kiriakis’s baby. Talk about getting your wires crossed! The truth, however, is far more complicated—and hits much closer to home.

The Awkward Encounter That Sets Everything in Motion

It all begins with an uncomfortable run-in between Alex and his ex, Joy Wesley. Imagine the scene: both trying to act normal while clearly wanting to be anywhere else. Alex will likely put on his best “we’re all adults here” face, wishing Joy well despite their romantic split.

Little does he know, Joy has bigger concerns than awkward ex-encounters. She’s late this month, and the panic is real. That’s right—Joy is racing off to get a pregnancy test at Salem University Hospital, and considering her recent history with Alex, you can connect those dots yourself.

One Overheard Conversation Changes Everything

Sarah Horton agrees to handle Joy’s pregnancy test with discretion—but this is Salem we’re talking about. Discretion and Salem go together like oil and water.

When Stephanie overhears Sarah discussing a pregnancy test over the phone, her investigative instincts kick in. Stephanie immediately corners Sarah for details, clearly worried about what this could mean for her newly rekindled romance with Alex. Is Joy pregnant with Alex’s baby? The thought alone is enough to send anyone into a tailspin.

Sarah, being the professional she is, refuses to violate patient confidentiality. She can’t confirm or deny anything about Joy’s situation—which only leaves Stephanie more concerned.

From Bad to Worse: The Misunderstanding Deepens

Stressed about the situation, Stephanie turns to her mother, Kayla Johnson, for guidance. The mother-daughter heart-to-heart probably includes all of Stephanie’s fears: What if Joy is carrying Alex’s child? How would that affect their relationship? Should she confront Alex now or wait for confirmation?

And just when you think things couldn’t get more tangled—enter Alex, catching just enough of this conversation to jump to a catastrophically wrong conclusion. Instead of realizing they’re discussing Joy’s possible pregnancy, Alex assumes Stephanie is the one expecting—and that Philip is the father.

Let that sink in for a moment. Alex thinks his girlfriend is pregnant with her ex’s baby. Meanwhile, his own ex might actually be pregnant with his child. This is Salem drama at its finest, folks.

The Fallout Promises to Be Explosive

Days ahead will likely feature a confrontation between Alex and Stephanie that leaves both parties completely confused. I can just see Alex storming in, demanding to know why she kept her “pregnancy” a secret, while Stephanie tries to figure out what universe he’s living in.

Once Stephanie realizes the misunderstanding, she’ll have to decide whether to tell Alex about Joy’s situation—breaking confidence in the process—or let him continue believing the worst about her. Neither option looks great.

And what about Joy? She’s dealing with a potential life-changing situation while completely unaware of the drama swirling around her. When Alex eventually confronts her—and let’s be honest, he will—Joy will be blindsided not just by his knowledge but by his accusatory approach.

Questions That Will Keep Us Watching

The real drama is just beginning. Is Joy actually pregnant, or is this a false alarm? If she is expecting, how will Alex handle impending fatherhood? Will this revelation destroy Alex and Stephanie’s second chance at love before it truly begins?

And let’s not forget Philip, who’s being dragged into this mess without even knowing it. When he finds out Alex accused him of fathering Stephanie’s non-existent baby, his reaction should be priceless.

Salem has delivered yet another perfectly twisted web of misunderstandings, secrets, and potential heartbreak. This storyline has all the ingredients of classic DAYS drama—eavesdropping, pregnancy scares, jealousy, and confusion.

One thing’s for certain: the week of March 3-7 is going to be one wild ride in Salem. Don’t miss a minute of the action as this drama unfolds. After all, in a town where people routinely come back from the dead, a baby misunderstanding might seem minor—but the ripple effects could change relationships forever.