XANDER Finally CRACKS THE CASE — Is EJ’s Web Of Lies About To Collapse On Days Of Our Lives?

Salem’s favorite guessing game may finally have an answer. On Tuesday’s brand-new episode of Days of Our Lives, Xander Kiriakis puts the pieces together in a way that could blow the lid off one of EJ DiMera’s most dangerous secrets — and honestly, fans have been waiting for this moment for weeks.

According to the newest spoilers, it all clicks for Xander during a tense run-in with Johnny. Xander suddenly remembers a key detail: Holly’s bag was left completely unattended at the hospital — the exact window someone would have needed to plant something inside it. Convinced he’s finally solved the mystery behind Holly’s shocking frame-up, Xander wastes no time pointing the finger squarely at EJ, and he’s ready to bring Sarah and Brady in on the theory.

Here’s what makes it even juicier: while Xander is busy building his case, EJ is across town playing the doting almost-stepfather, paying Holly a very well-timed visit. He’s kind. He’s reassuring. He even offers to cover her lawyer. But make no mistake — every warm word out of his mouth is carefully calculated to keep Holly, and everyone around her, from ever looking his way. With DiMera Pharmaceuticals sitting on a secret that could destroy him, EJ knows exactly how much is riding on staying one step ahead.

Adding more heat to an already explosive day, Marlena reportedly pulls EJ aside and challenges him to take a hard look at his own choices — a conversation that feels less like advice and more like a warning shot. Meanwhile, there’s a lighter note in Salem too: Holly and Tate finally take a real step toward reconciliation, and Kate makes another attempt to repair things with Roman after the damage she’s caused.

Is this the beginning of the end for EJ’s cover-up, or will he manage to talk his way out of it one more time? With Xander now armed with a theory and Marlena watching closely, the walls really do seem to be closing in.

We’ll keep tracking every twist as Xander’s theory develops and EJ’s secrets edge closer to the surface.