Days of Our Lives Spoilers Monday, September 28: Joy’s Paralysis Scheme Hits a Snag, Marlena Begs Steve & Xander Makes a Vow

Joy’s elaborate paralysis deception could be headed for trouble when an unexpected obstacle threatens her plan. Marlena puts Steve in a difficult position by begging him to keep her shocking secret, while Theo turns to Paulina for guidance. Meanwhile, Xander vows to clear Sarah’s name as the case against her intensifies.

By Amandah Hancen

Days of Our Lives Spoilers Monday, September 28: Paulina’s Discovery, Steve’s Moral Dilemma, Joy’s ObstacleDays of Our Lives spoilers are in for Monday, September 28, 2026. In the next episode, we can expect Theo Carver (Tyler Joseph Andrews) to confide in Paulina Price (Jackee Harry).

Steve Johnson (Stephen Nichols) faces a moral dilemma. Plus, Joy Wesley (AlexAnn Hopkins) faces an obstacle with her plan. Keep reading to find out what is coming up in the Peacock soap opera. 

Key Takeaways

  • Joy’s scheme hits an unexpected obstacle
  • Marlena makes a desperate plea to Steve
  • Steve faces a serious moral dilemma
  • Theo confides in Paulina
  • Xander vows to clear Sarah’s name

Theo Carver Confides

Still unsure what to do about the FDA and DiMera situation, Theo will open up to someone. This time, it will be Paulina.

Now, the mayor knows exactly how difficult EJ DiMera (Dan Feuerriegel) can make things.

However, if she gets a hint of what’s really going on, she could figure out that Johnny DiMera (Carson Boatman) is involved.

Joy Wesley’s Obstacle

Over with Joy, she will face a new obstacle in her plan. It seems the lady wants to make sure everything thinks she’s paralyzed.

In a real hospital, patients are using the establishment’s wifi. It would be very easy to look up the internet history. 

However, nobody will have reason to even inquire until they suspect something.

Kayla Johnson (Mary Beth Evans) mentioned to Stephanie Johnson (Abigail Klein) that there is no way Joy could be faking it.

Kayla is wrong and if Stephanie keeps suggesting it, then Alex Kiriakis (Robert Scott Wilson) will see his wife as the crazy one.

However, Joy’s plan does come with an obstacle. So, is she going to get busted? Maybe there is a test she won’t be able to fake?

Steve Johnson’s Moral Dilemma

Days of Our Lives spoilers for Monday, September 28 reveal that Marlena Evans (Deidre Hall) will issue a plea.

The lady will beg Steve to keep the truth about her secret love child with Stefano DiMera (last played by Joseph Mascolo). Marlena just found out herself and is horrified.

It’s a lot to process, especially considering Stefano’s evil genes.

Xander Cook Kiriakis’ Promise

Finally, we have Sarah Horton (Linsey Godfrey). The lady just learned that Destiny Rowland’s (Sarah Bartholomew) parents have hired legal shark Melinda Trask (Tina Huang).

Not only that, but they are having a televised press conference where they will accuse the doctor of wrongful death. 

With the test results being edited, Sarah is being set up. Xander Cook Kiriakis (Paul Telfer) will promise to clear his ex-wife’s name.

This could very well be the beginning of a XARAH reunion! While I adore Brady Black (Eric Martsolf), Sarah’s true chemistry is with her baby daddy, so stay tuned!

Which storyline are you looking forward to the most? Keep watching the soap to find out what happens next.

Amandah Hancen

    Amandah, a freelance writer and SEO content strategist since 2009, specializes in TV and soap spoilers. Amandah is also a mental health and addiction recovery writer. Amandah’s creativity and imagination have been published on 20+ blogs and websites, in a few print magazines, and in two poetry books. A big personality with a big voice and big ideas, Amandah loves this adventure called Life. When not writing, Amandah explores the great outdoors, handmakes glitter hair bows, works on self-improvement projects, and gets busted daydreaming.