DAYS OF OUR LIVES: ALEX’S CHARM OFFENSIVE TO WIN STEPHANIE’S SECRET BOOK!

Is Alex Kiriakis plotting the ultimate two-for-one deal? Business AND romance?

Look, we’ve all seen Alex turn on the charm before, but this time he’s got a specific target: Stephanie Johnson’s mysterious book manuscript. And I, for one, am DYING to know what’s in those pages that has her so hesitant to share it with the world!

ALEX’S BUSINESS STRATEGY OR ROMANTIC PLAY?

Yesterday’s episode (May 8, 2025) set up what promises to be a FASCINATING dance between these two. Alex practically sauntered into Stephanie’s office, all confidence and killer smile, ready to convince her that Titan Publishing is the PERFECT home for her book.

But here’s the thing.

Is this really about business for the former Titan CEO? Or is this his clever way of rekindling what these two almost had before everything fell apart?

The history between these two is COMPLICATED, to say the least. Remember when Alex first arrived in Salem? The man came on stronger than a hurricane, practically bulldozing his way into Stephanie’s life despite her very clear workplace boundaries. Talk about learning things the hard way!

They’ve since developed this careful friendship that’s been teetering on the edge of something more. Those almost-kisses? The late-night Peacock binge sessions? The lingering looks when they think nobody’s watching? Come ON.

WHAT’S REALLY IN STEPHANIE’S BOOK?

Let’s talk about this mysterious manuscript for a second. While the spoilers don’t give us much to go on, Stephanie’s reluctance speaks VOLUMES.

Is it a memoir that reveals too much about the Johnson family secrets? A novel with characters suspiciously similar to real Salem residents? Or something professionally dangerous—like a PR tell-all that could burn bridges faster than a Salem apartment fire?

Whatever it is, her self-consciousness is palpable. Robert Scott Wilson perfectly captured Alex’s genuine encouragement in those scenes, showing growth from his earlier heavy-handed approaches. There was actual WARMTH there, folks—not just the calculated charm he’s deployed in business settings before.

THE EMOTIONAL LAYERS ARE GETTING DEEPER

Here’s my prediction: this publishing proposition is going to peel back emotional layers for BOTH of them.

For Stephanie, sharing her writing means vulnerability—something she’s carefully avoided with Alex since his aggressive pursuit left her wary. And for Alex? Supporting her creative work instead of just chasing her romantically shows actual maturity (shocking for a Kiriakis man, I know!).

The soap gods are clearly setting this up as a slow burn. And honestly? After watching their push-pull dynamic for months, I’m HERE for it!

I spoke with a set insider who hinted that tomorrow’s episode features a pivotal moment when Alex reads a sample of her work. Their reaction? “The scene left everyone on set emotional. There’s definitely more to this book than meets the eye.”

WILL BUSINESS FINALLY BRING THEM TOGETHER?

Truth time. These two have tried connecting through work before, and it’s been a DISASTER. Remember when Stephanie was handling PR for Titan and Alex kept blurring professional and personal lines? YIKES.

But something feels different this time around.

Maybe because Alex isn’t technically her boss anymore? Or because Stephanie has grown more confident in her boundaries? Whatever it is, the ground has shifted between them, creating possibilities that weren’t there before.

And let’s be honest—a publishing deal requires MONTHS of collaboration. Meetings. Editing sessions. Late nights reviewing drafts…

Do you see where I’m going with this?

If Stephanie says yes to Titan Publishing, these two will be thrown together in ways that will test their carefully constructed friendship. And in soap land, professional collaboration + unresolved tension = INEVITABLE romantic explosion!

FANS ARE ALREADY DIVIDED

Social media is buzzing about this storyline, with fans firmly choosing sides. The #Stephex supporters are thrilled at this potential reunion angle, while others remain skeptical.

“After how pushy he was before, I don’t trust Alex’s motives with this book deal,” tweeted one fan.

Another disagreed: “The way he looked at her when she was talking about her writing—that wasn’t business! The man is SMITTEN.”

I’m with that second fan, personally. Did you SEE how Alex leaned forward when she briefly mentioned her manuscript? That wasn’t just business interest written on his face!

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

Will Stephanie cave to Alex’s charm offensive and entrust her personal work to Titan? Or will her self-consciousness and their complicated history make her slam that manuscript drawer shut?

Tomorrow’s episode (May 9, 2025) should give us our answer—and possibly open a whole new chapter for these two. One thing’s for sure: whatever’s in that book has the potential to change EVERYTHING between them.

And isn’t that what makes Days so deliciously addictive? The moment when personal and professional worlds collide, creating the perfect storm of drama we can’t look away from!

What do YOU think Stephanie will decide? And what secrets could her book possibly contain? Share your theories below!