‘DOOL’ Spoilers Weekly Update: Baby Crash Fate, Chess Breakthrough, Stephanie’s New Bond

Days of Our Lives spoilers are in for the week of July 13, 2026. We can expect there to be a breakthrough in the chess set investigation.

What is the fate of Joy Wesley’s (AlexAnn Hopkins) baby? Plus, Stephanie Johnson (Abigail Klein) bonds with Theo Carver (Tyler Joseph Andrews).

Keep reading to find out what is coming up in the Peacock soap opera.

Key Takeaways

• Chad and Belle make a major breakthrough in the Stefano chess set investigation.
• Joy’s baby is caught in a terrifying accident after Stephanie deletes Alex’s urgent message.
• Lexie confides a heartbreaking secret to Marlena as Theo uncovers Abe’s shocking deal with EJ.
• EJ intensifies his revenge campaign against Kristen, putting Rachel in the middle.
• Stephanie bonds with Theo while Tate uncovers shocking new information.

Joy Wesley’s Baby Fate

Let’s start off with Joy Wesley (AlexAnn Hopkins). Fans know that the young mother kept contacting Alex Kiriakis (Robert Scott Wilson).

Stephanie Johnson (Abigail Klein) was getting tired of it and intercepted it. When Joy reached out to Alex again, Stephanie deleted the message.

Stephanie soon realized that was a mistake but the damage had been done. Joy was calling because she and the baby got into an accident. 

The baby is surely fine as Alex and Stephanie work through their issues later in the week. However, this situation between Joy and Stephanie could get even worse.

Marlena Evans’ Discovery

As for Lexie Carver (Nikki Crawford), she is distraught over her resurrection. While it seemed like a miracle at first, things have changed since then. It turns out the resurrection was only temporary, so Lexie will die all over again.

Lexie can barely process the news herself and certainly hasn’t told her family. However, she will open up to Marlena about it.

Later in the week, Theo learns a shocking secret. This isn’t about Lexie, but about Abe Carver’s (James Reynolds) deal with EJ DiMera (Dan Feuerriegel).

Chess Breakthrough

Days of Our Lives spoilers for the week of July 13 reveal that Chad DiMera (Connor Floyd) and Belle Black (Martha Madison) are still looking into the chess set.

It seems they finally get a lead. By Friday, the two have a breakthrough in their investigation.

EJ DiMera’s Downfall

It seems that EJ’s downfall is coming. It might not be this week, but it is coming very soon. For now, EJ will step up against Kristen.

I do worry that he’s going to rope Rachel Black (Lorelei Olivia Mote) into his vengeful plan.

Maybe EJ will end up telling Rachel that Kristen was the one who pushed Sophia Choi (Rachel Boyd) over the edge.

What Else to Expect

As for the rest of the week, Julie Williams (Susan Seaforth Hayes) reaches out to Marlena.

Stephanie and Theo end up bonding, which sounds really interesting. Javi Hernandez (Jacob Martinez) and Gus (Michael Ocampo) have an awkward run-in with Leo Stark (Greg Rikaart). 

Plus, Tate Black (Leo Howard) makes a shocking discovery. Could this be about Holly Jonas (Ashley Puzemis)?

Which storyline are you looking forward to seeing the most during the week of July 13, 2026? Share your thoughts in the comment section below. Remember to keep watching the soap on Peacock to find out what happens next.