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Two Salemites enjoy a playful morning. Plus, one man plans a surprise, but it backfires. Keep reading to find out what is coming up in the Peacock soap opera.]
Key Takeaways:
- Theo reveals a huge secret about Lexie’s shocking return
- Marlena learns the truth but is forced to stay silent
- Paulina struggles with guilt that could cost her everything
- Gwen and Xander share a passionate morning
- Kristen and EJ face off over a dangerous plan
- Alex’s surprise for Stephanie ends in disaster
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Theo Carver Tells
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Let’s start off with Theo, who is holding onto a huge secret. The young man has just learned that EJ DiMera (Dan Feuerriegel) and Dr. Wilhelm Rolf (Richard Wharton) are resurrecting Lexie Carver (Nikki Crawford).
The woman should be waking up any day now. However, Theo has been sworn to secrecy.
Theo goes to talk to Marlena Evans (Deidre Hall) at her office. Knowing that she is bound by patient/doctor confidentiality, Marlena learns the truth about Lexie. However, she can’t say a word to anyone.
Paulina Price Vents
Over with Paulina Price (Jackee Harry), she also knows about Lexie but can’t say anything. The guilt is starting to get to her, though.
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Paulina could very well lose Abe Carver (James Reynolds). It might not be Lexie who lures him away, but Paulina keeping such a massive secret from him
. In any case, Paulina does some venting to Belle Black (Martha Madison).
Playful Morning
Days of Our Lives spoilers for Friday, April 17 reveal that two Salemites will have a playful morning.
This just happens to be Gwen Rizczech von Leuschner (Emily O’Brien) and Xander Cook Kiriakis (Paul Telfer).
After Xander saw Brady Black (Eric Martsolf) and Sarah Horton (Linsey Godfery), Xander will get rid of some frustrations in a passionate way.
However, Kate Roberts Brady (Lauren Koslow) might be right to worry about how Gwen will react to being used.
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Kristen DiMera Clashes
Over with Kristen DiMera (Stacy Haiduk) she has filled Sophia Choi (Rachel Boyd) into her killer plan.
Sophia said she wasn’t a killer, but Kristen brought up all the injustices. That got Sophia on Kristen’s side. Later, Kristen will face off with EJ.
Backfired Surprise
As for Alex Kiriakis (Robert Scott Wilson), he tries to plan a nice surprise for Stephanie Johnson (Abigail Klein).
However, it ends up going very badly. It sounds like instead of Alex and Stephanie bonding through this, they are going their separate ways.
Stephanie clearly needs counseling, but what happens to her life in the meantime? Does her new marriage stand a chance?
Which storyline are you looking forward to seeing the most on Friday, April 17, 2026?
Share your thoughts in the comment section below. Remember to keep watching the soap on Peacock to find out what happens next.
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