The Days of Our Lives Spoilers & Update for Monday, April 21, 2025, tease a powerful mix of returns, confrontations, and unraveling secrets. Susan Banks comes back into the picture, Philip scrambles to clean up his mess, and Xander Kiriakis starts connecting dots no one wanted him to.

Xander Corners Alex and Stephanie

After learning about the forged letter that ruined his life, Xander Kiriakis isn’t done digging. Philip might’ve blamed Vivian Alamain and tried to convince him it was a two-person con, but Xander isn’t buying it. His suspicions now drift toward Alex Kiriakis and Stephanie Johnson, who may have known more than they let on.

Monday’s episode shows Xander grilling the pair, desperate for the truth. But Alex and Stephanie walk a tightrope. They’re afraid of wrecking Sarah’s fragile marriage and must dodge Xander’s questions carefully. Despite their fear, the truth is getting harder to hide, and Xander is determined to find out who betrayed him.

Meanwhile, Sarah Kiriakis is drowning in guilt. Her heart is heavy, but her goal is clear — protect her marriage at all costs. She continues lying to Xander, hoping her silence will prevent everything from falling apart. But the more she hides, the bigger the damage when the truth finally erupts.

Stephanie and Alex’s silence plays a part in that lie too, further complicating the already messy situation. Salem is no stranger to secrets, but this one could shatter multiple lives.

Days of Our Lives Spoilers: Philip’s Confession to Belle

As for Philip, he’s reeling from the fallout. The scheme has exploded, and now Belle Black is caught in the wreckage. On Monday, Philip opens up to Belle and apologizes for dragging her into the mess as his lawyer. The two share a tense but heartfelt moment, promising to move forward.

Still, with their complicated history and the legal mess still unresolved, Belle may have more headaches to deal with in the coming days.

Rex Faces the Heat from Kate

Elsewhere, Rex Brady will face backlash for poking around in his mother’s private things. After finding a gun in Kate Roberts Brady’s drawer and stirring up suspicions in Roman, Rex now faces his mom’s fury. Kate remains adamant that she didn’t shoot EJ DiMera and warns Rex to stop digging before it’s too late.

But in Salem, secrets rarely stay buried. Rex may have uncovered more than anyone expected, and consequences are on the horizon.

Days of Our Lives Spoilers: Susan Returns and EJ Wakes Up

At the hospital, Susan Banks rushes to EJ’s bedside in a dramatic return. She’s emotional, furious, and ready to avenge her son. Susan can’t believe someone would be so “mean, mean, mean” to hurt him. She stays close, willing him to recover, and it pays off.

As the episode closes, EJ stirs, bringing a shocking cliffhanger. He may not know who pulled the trigger yet, but the race to find the shooter has just begun.

JJ Steps In to Find the Truth

Later this week, JJ Deveraux will step in. He wants answers from EJ and intends to get them. As the mystery unfolds, secrets will rise, alliances will shift, and Salem will never be the same again.

The Days of Our Lives Spoilers & Update for April 21, 2025, set the stage for emotional reveals, fierce confrontations, and a mystery that promises to rock Salem. Keep up with all the action only on Soap Opera Daily.