JOY WESLEY RETURNS WITH A SECRET THAT WILL DESTROY ALEX’S WORLD

Among the most explosive story arcs is the emotional storm brewing around Joy Wesley and Alex Kiriakis. When Joy vanished from Salem eight months ago, she didn’t just leave behind confusion—she left with a secret so powerful it threatens to rip Alex’s world wide open. While Alex believed Joy simply needed space, she was actually hiding a staggering truth: she was pregnant with his child.

Joy discovered her pregnancy during one of the most unstable periods in her relationship with Alex. Their connection had become uncertain, strained by misunderstandings, timing issues, and emotional turbulence. Instead of risking rejection or confrontation, Joy made the agonizing decision to leave town. And before walking away completely, she looked Alex directly in the eyes and lied—telling him she was not pregnant. Her decision wasn’t made out of cruelty, but from fear, confusion, and her desperate need to protect both herself and her unborn child from what she felt was an impossible situation.

Now, the next chapter in this unfolding saga is set to explode. Rumors swirl that Joy’s return to Salem is imminent—and she won’t be alone. She will be carrying a baby in her arms, a living reminder of the truth she’s concealed for months. When Alex finally sees Joy again and realizes the child she’s holding is his, the shock will be devastating. He missed everything—the pregnancy, the birth, and the earliest moments of his own child’s life. And the betrayal he feels will cut deep.

This revelation won’t just change Alex’s circumstances—it will reshape his entire identity. His days as a carefree bachelor will be over in an instant, replaced with the overwhelming responsibility of fatherhood. But the timing of Joy’s return couldn’t be more complicated. Alex has been reconnecting romantically with Stephanie Johnson in recent weeks, their long-simmering chemistry reigniting after years of emotional push-and-pull. Just as they begin to find their footing again, the arrival of Joy’s baby will throw their fragile dynamic into chaos.

Alex will be forced into an impossible position—trying to navigate his responsibility to his child, the history he shares with Joy, and the meaningful connection he is rediscovering with Stephanie. The baby, innocent in all of this turmoil, will become the focal point around which all these conflicting emotions collide. Questions about custody, co-parenting, forgiveness, and new family boundaries will push Alex into territory he never imagined.

And for Joy, returning to Salem means confronting the consequences of her deception. The emotional stakes will skyrocket as she faces Alex’s anger, guilt over her choices, and the uncertainty of how her new family dynamic will unfold.

This storyline promises heartbreak, redemption, and life-changing revelations—classic Days of Our Lives drama at its finest.

LONNIE AND ELI’S FAMILY GROWS — A MIRACLE AFTER YEARS OF HEARTACHE

While some baby news in Salem brings chaos, another surprising pregnancy is set to deliver pure joy. The return of Lonnie Price Grant and Eli Grant during the show’s anniversary celebration brought with it an announcement that left fans cheering: they’re expecting another child.

Lonnie and Eli’s path to parenthood has been anything but easy. Their relationship has survived secrets, separation, trauma, and long stretches of heartbreak. The birth of their twins, Jules and Carver, on Christmas Day should have been a moment of pure happiness—but it was immediately overshadowed by the horrifying kidnapping of both newborns by a rogue doctor fleeing the law. Lonnie and Eli’s desperate search for their babies forged an unshakable bond between them and changed their perspectives on life and family forever.

Now, with a new baby on the way, Lonnie and Eli are finally stepping into a chapter of healing and hope. Even sweeter is the fact that this pregnancy happened during their recent trip back home to Salem—a romantic, emotionally charged visit where they reconnected with loved ones and reignited the passion at the core of their marriage. This baby represents not just expansion, but renewal.

Although Lonnie and Eli currently live outside of Salem, this pregnancy opens the door for them to spend much more time in town. The excitement is already spreading—Paulina Price, Abe Carver, and other family members are ready to shower the new arrival with love. Paulina’s enthusiastic reaction in recent previews hints that this baby will be celebrated loudly and joyfully by the entire Price-Carver-Grant clan.

Of course, the shift from raising twins to raising three children will bring challenges. Jules and Carver will take on the role of older siblings for the first time. Lonnie and Eli will face the balancing act of careers, marital responsibilities, and caring for three growing kids. But if there’s one couple built for this journey, it’s them. Their love, strength, and resilience continue to shine through every test they face.

This storyline brings warmth and optimism to the canvas—a beautiful counterbalance to the chaos erupting elsewhere in Salem.

PAUL AND ANDREW BEGIN THEIR ADOPTION JOURNEY — A NEW FAMILY TAKES SHAPE

The third baby storyline set to reshape Salem centers on Paul Narita and Andrew Donovan—whose relationship has steadily blossomed into one of the most heartfelt and progressive stories Days has featured. After surviving danger, distance, and emotional obstacles, the couple solidified their love through marriage. Now, they’re ready to take the next step: becoming parents through adoption.

Paul and Andrew’s bond first formed during life-or-death circumstances. Paul was searching for his father, John Black, after he was abducted, and Andrew—then leading the investigation—found himself pulled toward Paul in ways he couldn’t ignore. They tried to keep things platonic, believing the distance between Seattle and Salem, along with their intense careers, made romance unrealistic. But their feelings refused to fade.

Their rekindled connection during Andrew’s rescue from Dimitri von Leuschner cemented their love once and for all. Andrew realized that no amount of distance could sever their bond. Paul’s proposal—and Andrew’s emotional acceptance—marked a turning point not only for them, but for their families, who embraced their union wholeheartedly.

Now, Paul and Andrew are stepping into the emotional complexity of adoption. They’re exploring every option: adopting an infant and experiencing parenthood from the very beginning, or welcoming an older child who has already faced hardship and needs loving, stable parents. Either direction opens the door to powerful storytelling.

If they adopt a baby, viewers will witness sleepless nights, adorable milestones, and the humorous chaos of first-time parenthood. If they adopt an older child, the storyline will shift toward healing past trauma, building trust, and forming a fierce, protective bond that redefines what family means.

Whichever path the writers choose, Paul and Andrew’s journey represents love, acceptance, and modern family dynamics in a way that beautifully expands Salem’s ever-growing community.

THE BABY BOOM THAT WILL TRANSFORM SALEM FOREVER

These three storylines—Joy’s secret child with Alex, Lonnie and Eli’s pregnancy, and Paul and Andrew’s adoption—represent three completely different paths to parenthood. Yet together, they weave one of the richest narrative arcs Days has crafted in years.

Joy’s story brings deception, heartbreak, and the emotional chaos of an unplanned child.

Lonnie and Eli represent hope, growth, and intentional family expansion.

Paul and Andrew highlight the beautiful choice of adoptive parenthood and the growing diversity of families in Salem.

The ripple effects of these stories will reach every corner of the town. Baby showers, custody battles, celebrations, emotional confrontations, sleepless nights, and unexpected alliances will create a tapestry of drama and heartwarming moments.

And as these children grow, they will become the next generation of Salem—the future heirs of its longest-running families, carrying forward the secrets, rivalries, and legacies that define Days of Our Lives.