In the latest Days of Our Lives (DOOL) spoilers update for Monday, October 16, we find Sarah Horton (portrayed by Linsey Godfrey) taking a softer approach in dealing with Xander Cook (played by Paul Telfer). She might even entertain the idea of co-parenting. However, her hopes will soon be shattered when she discovers that Xander has filed for full custody of their child.
This revelation sends Sarah into a fit of rage, turning what could have been a civil conversation into a major shouting match as they brace themselves for an intense custody battle.
Meanwhile, across town, Chad DiMera (played by Billy Flynn) finds himself dodging the advances of Stephanie Johnson (portrayed by Abigail Klein). It becomes evident that Chad is not in the mood for romance. Stephanie is left hurt and confused by Chad’s rejection, but there’s more to this situation than meets the eye.
Chad is grieving the absence of his wife, Abigail DiMera (played by Marci Miller), on her birthday, and this loss greatly influences his interactions with Stephanie. Chad declines Stephanie’s offer to visit Abigail’s grave, leading her to question whether he is still deeply attached to his late wife and not ready for a new chapter in his life.
In the upcoming episode of DOOL, Chad makes a phone call to Lucas Horton (portrayed by Bryan Dattilo) and warns him to stay away from Clyde Weston (played by James Read), who is known to bring nothing but trouble. Unfortunately, Lucas and Clyde’s paths cross in prison, setting the stage for potential conflict and turmoil behind bars.
Elsewhere in Salem, Ava Vitali (Tamara Braun) and Harris Michaels (Steve Burton) confess their growing feelings for each other, but they are cautious about the future. Their relationship is taking a delicate turn.
At the hospital, Tripp Johnson (Lucas Adams) faces a startling incident when a patient (James Simenc) seizes a scalpel and injures him with it. After receiving medical attention, Tripp confronts Ava about her relationship with Harris. Ava attempts to deflect the conversation, pressing Tripp to explain how he got injured on the job.
Back in prison, Clyde contacts Ava and makes it clear that there will be consequences for Tripp if she doesn’t cooperate. Ava soon realizes that Clyde is responsible for the danger Tripp faced and agrees to meet with him to hear his proposal at Statesville.
As the storyline unfolds, Clyde shares his intentions for Ava to take over his drug business. Stay tuned to witness Ava’s uneasy reaction to this surprising development. The tension in Salem continues to build, and viewers can expect more dramatic twists and turns in the coming Days of Our Lives episodes. Stay tuned for the latest updates and drama in the world of DOOL.