DAYS BOMBSHELL: BRADY’S DNA SHOCK — TATE’S NOT THE FATHER!
TL;DR: On October 1’s Days of Our Lives, Kayla Brady delivers devastating DNA results to Brady Black, proving Tate Black is NOT baby Tesoro’s biological father, sending Brady’s investigation back to square one and opening up two explosive possibilities: Aaron Greene is the real father OR Melinda Trask tampered with the test results.
Brady’s World Just IMPLODED!
Just when Brady Black thought he’d cracked the case wide open, Dr. Kayla Brady dropped a bombshell that changes EVERYTHING!
The DNA test results are in, and folks… Tate Black is NOT the father of baby Tesoro.
Not. The. Father.
Let that sink in for a moment. Brady has been SO certain that Sophia Choi was lying about the Chicago adoption. He caught her referring to the baby as “he” instead of “she.” He discovered that adoption photo was just stock imagery from some random website! Everything pointed to Sophia hiding Tate’s baby right under their noses with Leo Stark and Javi Hernandez.
But nope. The DNA doesn’t lie (unless someone tampered with it… more on that in a hot minute).
What Happens to Brady Black After This Shock?
Brady Black is completely devastated and back at square one in his investigation. After Kayla delivered what spoilers called “news too big, too dangerous to ignore,” Brady’s entire theory about his grandson just went up in flames. The man who’s been through paternity fraud with both his kids — remember Kristen DiMera stole Tate as an embryo and Xander Kiriakis switched baby Rachel at birth — thought he’d finally outsmarted the liars.
Wrong.
Now Brady has to process that either Sophia’s deception runs WAY deeper than anyone imagined, or someone’s been messing with those test results. Given his history of being deceived about his own children’s paternity, this latest blow has him reeling.
Is Aaron Greene Actually Tesoro’s Father?
Yes, Aaron Greene is the prime suspect for being Tesoro’s real father based on overwhelming evidence. The guy hooked up with Sophia right around the time she got pregnant — they agreed to “watch a movie” together (we all know what THAT means). Plus, remember that graduation scene where Aaron thought he and Sophia would end up together?
The smoking gun? Right before Aaron conveniently vanished from Salem, he tried to tell Tate something important. He literally said, “There is something I have to tell you” before chickening out!
Come on! That’s not subtle foreshadowing — that’s the writers practically screaming at us through the TV screen!
Did Melinda Trask Tamper With the DNA Test?
Given Melinda Trask’s history, tampering is HIGHLY likely. This woman has been there, done that when it comes to meddling with paternity tests! She literally helped Sloan Petersen steal Nicole Walker’s baby in an illegal adoption scheme. That’s her M.O.!
Melinda has been Sophia’s partner-in-crime from day one. She helped concoct that bogus Chicago adoption story. She’s been calming a panicking Sophia as Brady’s investigation closed in. And let’s be real — DNA test tampering is basically a Salem tradition at this point!
What’s Next for the Black Family?
Could this mean Aaron returns to Salem for a massive confrontation? Don’t be surprised if Brady and Steve Johnson launch a full investigation into the DNA testing process. Given Brady’s history with paternity deception, this setback will only make him MORE determined to uncover the truth.
If Aaron really is the father, Tate’s friendship with him is DONE. Forever. Can you imagine finding out your best friend is the actual father of the baby you thought was yours? That’s friendship-ending, life-destroying drama right there!
And if Melinda tampered with the test? This could be her ultimate downfall as District Attorney. Brady won’t rest until she’s exposed and behind bars where she belongs!
What About Sophia’s Escalating Lies?
Sophia Choi is spiraling OUT of control! She’s gone from seducing her best friend’s boyfriend to orchestrating an elaborate criminal conspiracy involving fake adoptions and cover stories. Fans are calling her “bat shit crazy” after she sabotaged Johnny and Chanel’s attempt to adopt her own baby!
Whether she’s protecting Aaron as the real father or working with Melinda to hide Tate’s paternity, one thing’s clear: Sophia is Salem’s newest teen villain, and she’s playing with fire. Her house of cards is about to come crashing down HARD.
Quick Answers for DAYS Fans
Q: Is Tate really not the father? A: According to the DNA test Kayla delivered, Tate is definitively NOT Tesoro’s biological father.
Q: Could Aaron be the real father? A: Strong possibility — he hooked up with Sophia during the conception window and almost confessed to Tate.
Q: Would Melinda really tamper with DNA? A: Absolutely — she’s done it before with baby-swapping schemes and has every reason to protect Sophia.
What This Means for Salem’s Teen Scene
This revelation has DESTROYED the teen friend group. Tate, Holly Jonas, Sophia, and Aaron will never recover from these betrayals. If Aaron’s the father, he betrayed his best friend in the worst possible way. If Melinda tampered with the test and Tate IS the father, then Sophia’s web of lies is even more twisted than we thought.
Either way, this storyline has set up YEARS of conflict, rivalry, and romantic angst for Salem’s younger generation. The fallout from this paternity crisis will ripple through multiple families and relationships.
One thing’s certain — Brady Black isn’t giving up. This negative DNA test is just another obstacle in his quest for the truth. And if there’s one thing we know about Brady, it’s that he ALWAYS uncovers the truth eventually… no matter how many people try to stop him.
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