Days of Our Lives Spoilers: Xander and Sarah’s Custody Battle Explodes as Philip’s Testimony Changes Everything

SALEM EXPLODES AS CUSTODY WAR REACHES BREAKING POINT

The gloves are OFF in Salem!

Sarah Horton and Xander Cook are locked in an all-out war over their daughter Victoria, and things just got UGLY. With Philip Kiriakis dropping bombshells left and right and EJ DiMera holding secrets that could destroy his own son, Thursday’s episode is serving up drama with a capital D!

XANDER MAKES HIS MOVE: NO MORE MR. NICE GUY

Let’s start with the custody chaos that has fans picking sides faster than you can say “parental rights.” Sarah has been playing gatekeeper with little Victoria, controlling every single visit like she’s running a maximum-security prison. But Xander? He’s DONE playing by her rules.

Thursday’s episode shows Xander laying it all out for Sarah – and when I say all out, I mean the man is making his intentions crystal clear. He’s not backing down. Not now, not ever. And here’s the kicker – with Philip suddenly claiming Xander never laid a finger on him (sure, Jan), our favorite bad boy might actually have a shot at custody!

Can we talk about how Sarah has been dangling supervised visits like they’re some kind of generous gift? The audacity! Xander is Victoria’s FATHER, not some random stranger off the street. The tension between these two is so thick you could cut it with a knife.

PHILIP’S FAIRY TALE: WHO’S BUYING THIS STORY?

Speaking of Philip, the man is sticking to his wild tale like glue on a kindergarten project. He’s still insisting Xander didn’t attack him, and honestly? Nobody’s buying what he’s selling. Not for a second.

Kate Roberts certainly isn’t fooled. She KNOWS her son, and she knows Xander. The math isn’t mathing here, people! If Xander didn’t beat Philip into that coma, then WHO DID? Is Philip going to pull some random attacker out of thin air? “Oh, it was just some guy in a ski mask who happened to have the exact same build and motivation as my cousin!”

The real question is: what’s Philip’s endgame here? Nobody lies to protect the person who allegedly put them in a coma without expecting something BIG in return. Kate is going to dig and dig until she gets to the truth, mark my words. And when she does? Boom goes the dynamite!

EJ AND JOHNNY’S FATHER-SON SHOWDOWN

Meanwhile, over at the DiMera mansion, EJ and Johnny are having what the spoilers call a “frank conversation.” Translation: These two are about to throw DOWN.

Here’s where things get REALLY interesting. What if EJ drops the bomb that he knows about Johnny showing up with that gun? AND that he has video evidence? Can you imagine Johnny’s face? The panic! The scrambling! The desperate attempts to explain!

But wait – there’s more drama brewing in the DiMera-DuPree household. Paulina Price is stepping up for her daughter Chanel, who’s clearly worried sick about her husband. Between setting up their new home and dealing with Johnny’s emotional turmoil (not to mention Rachel Black’s bizarre behavior around him), Chanel is starting to wonder if she’ll ever get “the old Johnny” back.

Honestly? After everything that’s gone down, I’m wondering the same thing. The guilt, the secrets, the family drama – it’s enough to change anyone. And Chanel feeling like she’s losing her husband to his own demons? Heartbreaking.

WHAT’S REALLY AT STAKE HERE?

Let’s be real for a minute. This custody battle isn’t just about visitation schedules and legal documents. It’s about a little girl who deserves to have both her parents in her life. Sarah’s protective instincts are understandable (hello, Xander literally beat someone into a coma!), but is keeping Victoria from her father really the answer?

And Philip’s lies? They’re a ticking time bomb. When the truth comes out – and it ALWAYS comes out in Salem – the fallout is going to be EPIC. Will Xander still have custody rights if it’s revealed he really did attack Philip? Will Sarah feel guilty for almost losing her leverage?

As for EJ and Johnny, this father-son dynamic is giving me whiplash. One minute they’re plotting together, the next they’re at each other’s throats. If EJ really does have that video evidence, he’s holding all the cards. But will he play them against his own son?

The way things are heating up, Thursday’s episode is going to be appointment television. Between Xander’s determination, Philip’s deception, and EJ’s potential bombshell, Salem is about to EXPLODE!

Will Sarah realize she’s fighting a losing battle? Can Philip keep his story straight when Kate turns up the heat? And what will Johnny do if his father reveals what he knows?

One thing’s for certain – in true Salem fashion, NOTHING is going to go according to plan. Buckle up, soap fans. This ride is just getting started!

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